Family History - Leota Lena Elder

1. Leota Lena Elder,¹ born 10 July 1882 in Ohio, the daughter of Edwin D. Elder and Martha E. ‘Mattie’ Watters;^{1, 2, 3, 4} died 30 August 1926 in Highland Park, Wayne County, Michigan.¹ Leota married, 10 September 1918 in Highland Park, Wayne County, Michigan, Jacob Bausal White^{5, 8} (born 11 February 1885 in New York, the son of Charles H. White and Mary Lawrence;^{4, 5, 6, 7} Jacob died 10 August 1950 in Dearborn, Wayne County, Michigan⁶).

+	2	i.	Margaret Lorraine White, born 12 March 1920 in Michigan; died 26 December 2009. Married Maurice Ralph Shopbell.
+	3	ii.	Dahlmer Elder White, born 1 July 1921 in Michigan; died 14 July 2004. Married Camilla Theresa Greenlaw.
+	4	iii.	Beryl Oneta White, born 12 December 1924 in Michigan; died 4 May 2006. Married (1) Calvin Vernon Rix Married (2) Henry ‘Hank’ Greenler.

1. Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952. White, Leota L., died: 30 August 1926 in Highland Park, Wayne [County], Michigan; born: 10 July 1884 [sic, actually born in 1882] in Mount Victory, Ohio; father: Edwin D. Elder; mother: Martha Waters.
2. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Michigan, Antrim County, Kearney Township, Enumeration District 5, Sheet No. 11A, family of Edwin Elder (44, Ohio, July 31, 1855, merchant); wife of 21 years Mattie Elder (44, Ohio, July 17, 1855, 2 children, 2 living); daughter Stacie Elder (20, Ohio, Dec 13 1879, bookkeeper); daughter Leota Elder (17, Ohio, July 10, 1882, house work).
3. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Antrim County, Forest Home, Enumeration District 7, Sheet No. 3A, family of Emanuel Kauffman (30); wife Stacie Kauffman (30); daughter Bessie Kauffman (2); sister-in-law Leota Elder (27).
4. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Wayne County, Highland Park City, Enumeration District 696, Sheet No. 9A, family of Jacob B. White (35, Michigan, officer, police, city); wife Leota E. White (37); border Albert D. Clark (32).
5. Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925, Jacob B. White, age 33, born in New York; father: Charles; mother: M. Lawrence; and Leota Elder, age 36, born in Ohio; father: Edwin; mother: Martha E. Waters; married on 10 September 1918 in Detroit, Michigan.
6. Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952. White, Jacob B., died: 10 August 1950 in Dearborn, Wayne County, Michigan; born: 11 February 1885 in Michigan [sic, his marriage record indicates he was born in New York]; father: Charles H. White; mother: Mary Lawrence.
7. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Wayne County, Highland Park City, Enumeration District 82-142, Sheet No. 3A, family of Jack White (50, Michigan, policeman, city); daughter Margaret White (20, Michigan); son Dahlmer White (18, Michigan, waiter, lunch room); daughter Beryl White (15, Michigan).
8. Email between Adrienne White Kaufman and Lee Gazlay, November 2014, providing details of the descendants of Martha ‘Mattie’ Watters.

2. Margaret Lorraine White² (Leota¹), born 12 March 1920 in Michigan;^{1, 2} died 26 December 2009.¹ Margaret married, in Michigan, Maurice Ralph Shopbell³ (born ____, parents not determined).

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Ralph Maurice Shopbell, born 18 April 1951 in Highland Park, Wayne County, Michigan;4 died 12 September 2012 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan.4 Ralph is buried in Grand Rapids Veterans Home Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan.4

3. Dahlmer Elder White² (Leota¹), born 1 July 1921 in Michigan;^{2, 5} died 14 July 2004.⁵ Dahlmer married, in Highland Park, Wayne County, Michigan, Camilla Theresa Greenlaw³ (born 1926 in St. John, New Brunswick, Canada, parents not determined³).

	6	i.	Dahlmer Michael ‘Mike’ White, born 11 May 1948;3, 6 died 18 February 1999.3, 6
	7	ii.	Cynthia Elaine White.
	8	iii.	Kathleen Jill White.
	9	iv.	Mark Jay White, born 10 November 1954;3 died 10 November 1954.3
	10	v.	Alison Noel White.
	11	vi.	Chris Lauren White.
	12	vii.	Adrienne Renee White.

4. Beryl Oneta White² (Leota¹), born 12 December 1924 in Michigan;^{2, 7, 8, 9, 10} died 4 May 2006.^{7, 9} Beryl married, first, in Michigan, Calvin Vernon Rix³ (born 29 September 1922 in Michigan, parents not determined;^{8, 11} Calvin died 23 June 1970¹¹). Beryl married, second, Henry ‘Hank’ Greenler³ (born ____, parents not determined). Beryl is buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan.⁷ Calvin is buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan.¹¹

+	13	i.	Calvin Jay ‘Cal’ Rix, born 27 March 1945 in Michigan. Married Diane M. Cole.
	14	ii.	Carolyn Margaret Rix, born ca. 1947 in Michigan.8
	15	iii.	Bruce Harold Rix.
	16	iv.	Jerry Rix, born 1950;3 died 1950.3
	17	v.	Eric A. Rix.
	18	vi.	Joy Beryl Rix.

1. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Margaret W. Shopbell, no. 383-10-7875; died: 26 December 2009; born: 12 March 1920; last place of residence: Oakland [County], Michigan.
2. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Wayne County, Highland Park City, Enumeration District 82-142, Sheet No. 3A, family of Jack White (50, Michigan, policeman, city); daughter Margaret White (20, Michigan); son Dahlmer White (18, Michigan, waiter, lunch room); daughter Beryl White (15, Michigan).
3. Email between Adrienne White Kaufman and Lee Gazlay, November 2014, providing details of the descendants of Martha ‘Mattie’ Watters.
4. Find a Grave (website). Grand Rapids Veterans Home Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, Ralph Maurice Shopbell, born: 18 April 1951 in Highland Park, Wayne County, Michigan; died: 12 September 2012 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan (from record, which includes the text from his obituary that describes his adoption, and that he was married and divorced twice, and having no children).
5. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Dahlmer E. White, no. 373-18-2951; died: 14 July 2004; born: 1 July 1921; last place of residence: Wayne [County], Michigan.
6. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Dehlmer [sic] M. White, no. 363-48-2395; died: 18 February 1999; born: 11 May 1948.
7. Find a Grave (website). Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan; Beryl White Rix: Rix / Wife / Beryl White / 1924 - 2006 / Husband / Calvin V. / 1922 - 1970 [from grave marker].
8. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Oakland County, Smithfield, E.D. 63-283, Sheet No. 72, Calvin V. Rix, 27, Michigan, bus driver, bus company; wife Beryl W. Rix, 25, Michigan; son Calvin J. Rix, 5, Michigan; daughter Carolyn M. Rix, 3, Michigan.
9. Obituary, The San Diego Union-Tribune (website: www.utsandiego.com); 12 May 2006, Beryl Rix Greenler, died: 4 May 2006; born: 12 December 1994. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her husband, five children, and one sister.
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11. Find a Grave (website). Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan; Calvin V. Rix, Calvin V. Rix / Michigan / S1 US Navy / World War II / Sept 29 1922 June 23 1970 [from grave marker].

13. Calvin Jay ‘Cal’ Rix³ (Beryl,² Leota¹), born 27 March 1945 in Michigan.^{1, 2} Cal married Diane M. Cole (born 15 June 1949, parents not determined²).

1. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, Michigan, Oakland County, Smithfield, E.D. 63-283, Sheet No. 72, Calvin V. Rix, 27, Michigan, bus driver, bus company; wife Beryl W. Rix, 25, Michigan; son Calvin J. Rix, 5, Michigan; daughter Carolyn M. Rix, 3, Michigan.
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