Bernadette Gramling1

F, #65551

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Marriage1

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Bill McGeorge, Apr. 11, 2002.

Patricia McClay1

F, #65552

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Bill McGeorge, Apr. 11, 2002.

Pamela McClay1

F, #65553

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Bill McGeorge, Apr. 11, 2002.

Margaret McClay1

F, #65554

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Bill McGeorge, Apr. 11, 2002.

Robert McClay1

M, #65555, b. 1950, d. 1973

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Birth19501
Death19731

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Bill McGeorge, Apr. 11, 2002.

Raymond McClay1

M, #65556

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Bill McGeorge, Apr. 11, 2002.

Roderick McClay1

M, #65557

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Bill McGeorge, Apr. 11, 2002.

Ricky Nelson McClay1

M, #65558, b. 1958, d. 1975

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Birth1958
Death1975

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  1. [S415] E-mail from Bill McGeorge, Apr. 11, 2002.

James William Lathan1

M, #65559, b. 1 October 1889, d. 6 November 1952

Family: Marjorie Almira Houghton b. 13 Jan 1895, d. 28 Jan 1944

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BirthOct 1, 1889Theresa, Jefferson Co., NY, USA2
MarriageFeb 2, 19143
DeathNov 6, 1952Watertown, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, at the Jefferson Co. sanitorium2
BurialOakwood Cemetery, Theresa, Jefferson Co., NY, USA2
BiographyJames Lathan lived at Theresa during his youth. He later took up the trade of barbering, working for a time in Watertown, NY and later for a long period of time in Syracuse, NY. He returned to Watertown about 1950 and was employed at the City Barber Shop on Court Street, then later at the
Royal Barber Shop, also on Court Street. He had returned to Watertown from Syracuse because of a stomach ailment, which eventually led to his death.

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from David Simons, Oct. 18, 2002.
  2. [S1188] A.E. Rogers and Ellen Bartlett and John Bartlett, Antwerp NY Cemetery Inscriptions, p. 44.
  3. [S415] E-mail from David Simons, Oct. 18, 2002: Watertown Daily Times, 28 Jan 1944, "Wife of James Lathan, 49, dies."
  4. [S415] E-mail from David Simonds, Oct. 18, 2002.

Leslie Everett Rogers1

M, #65560, b. 4 June 1893, d. 17 February 1966

Family: Harriet Sophronia Houghton b. 18 May 1899, d. 19 Aug 1978

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BirthJun 4, 1893Black Creek, NY, USA2
MarriageAug, 1926Houghton family bible: 9 Oct 19261
DeathFeb 17, 1966Utica, Oneida Co., NY, USA3
ObituaryFeb 19, 1966New Hartford, [NY], 19 Feb 1966 --

Leslie E. Rogers, 72 of 8 Sanger Ave., retired state highway department
official and summer visitor to Dingman's Point, near Alexandria Bay, died
Thursday in St. Luke's Memorial Hospital, Utica.

The funeral will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Stevens funeral home, with
Rev. James N Pauley, Methodist pastor, officiating. Burial will be in
Theresa.

Suviving are his wife, Mrs. Harriet Houghton Rogers, fomerly of Theresa; a
daughter Mrs. Joseph (Myra) Veldheir, Brewster [NY]. A son, John, died in
infancy.

Mr. Rogers was born in Black Creek [NY]. He was graduated from Cuba High
school and was a veteran of World War I. He was chief maintenance clerk
for the state highway department for 46 years, until his retirement six
years ago.

In August, 1926, he married Miss Harriet Houghton at the home of her
parents, near Theresa. They had lived in New Hartford [NY] 33 years. Since
his retirement, they had spent summers at Dingman's Point.

Mr. Rogers was a member of the New Hartford Methodist Church, its Men's
club, and the Faxton Masonic lodge.3
BurialFeb 20, 1966Oakwood Cemetery, Theresa, Jefferson Co., NY, USA2

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from David Simonds, Oct. 18, 2002.
  2. [S1188] A.E. Rogers and Ellen Bartlett and John Bartlett, Antwerp NY Cemetery Inscriptions, p. 60.
  3. [S415] E-mail from David Simonds, Oct. 18, 2002: Obituary.
  4. [S415] E-mail from David Simons, Oct. 18, 2002.

Leonard William Busler1

M, #65561, b. 18 January 1903, d. 23 May 1993

Family: Winnifred Viona Houghton b. 25 Dec 1903, d. 20 Aug 1987

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BirthJan 18, 1903Pamelia, Jefferson Co., NY, USA1
MarriageJan 2, 19261
DeathMay 23, 1993Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., NY, USA1
BiographyLeonard Busler was a graduate of Theresa High School and St. Lawrence
University, Canton, NY, Class of 1925. After his marriage to Winifred in
1926, the couple lived in Ogdensburg, where he was a salesman for the
Standard Oil Co. In 1929, they moved to Theresa.

Mr. Busler went into partnership with Donald Huddleston in the operation
of the petroleum products business Busler & Huddleston. He retired after
35 years in the business. Following the death of his wife in 1987, Leonard
moved to Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., NY, where he resided with his daughter
Janice Busler Smith. He health began to fail in 1990. He died at the
Community Nursing Home in Potsdam where he had been a patient since April,
1993.

Active in community affairs, he was a member of the Theresa Presbyterian
Church and the Indian River Regional Health Services board of trustees, a
charter member and past president of the Theresa Rotary Club and a former
member and president of the Theresa High School school board. Leonard was
also a 60-year member of the Theresa masonic Lodge and served as district
deputy of the Jefferson-Lewis Masonic Distric from 1943 to 1944.1
BurialOakwood Cemetery, Theresa, Jefferson Co., NY, USA1
ParentsSClinton S. Busler and Frances Irvin1

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from David Simonds, Oct. 18, 2002: Watertown Daily Times, 25 May 1993, "Leonard Busler Dies at Age 90 in Potsdam."
  2. [S415] E-mail from David Simonds, Oct. 18, 2002.
  3. [S415] E-mail from David Simons, Oct. 18, 2002.

Lawrence Weston1

M, #65562, b. 1858, d. 1865

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Birth18581
Death18651
BurialVrooman Cemetery, Antwerp, Jefferson Co., NY, USA1

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from David Simons, Oct. 18, 2002: DAR Cemetery Records for Vrooman Hill Cemetery, near Bentley's Corners, Town of Antwerp, Jefferson Co., NY, Vol. 3, p. 111.

Harriet Weston1

F, #65563, b. 1862, d. 1865

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Birth18621
Death18651
BurialVrooman Cemetery, Antwerp, Jefferson Co., NY, USA1

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from David Simons, Oct. 18, 2002: DAR Cemetery Records for Vrooman Hill Cemetery, near Bentley's Corners, Town of Antwerp, Jefferson Co., NY, Vol. 3, p. 111.

Josie Cross1

F, #65564, b. December 1867, d. 11 September 1868

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BirthDec, 18671
DeathSep 11, 18681
BurialHillside Cemetery, Antwerp, Jefferson Co., NY, USA1

Citations

  1. [S1188] A.E. Rogers and Ellen Bartlett and John Bartlett, Antwerp NY Cemetery Inscriptions, p. 28.

Clarence E. Cross1

M, #65565, b. 1 July 1877, d. 22 August 1877

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BirthJul 1, 18771
DeathAug 22, 18771
BurialHillside Cemetery, Antwerp, Jefferson Co., NY, USA1

Citations

  1. [S1188] A.E. Rogers and Ellen Bartlett and John Bartlett, Antwerp NY Cemetery Inscriptions, p. 28.

Myra Jean Rogers1

F, #65566, b. 26 August 1929

Family: Joseph Veldheir

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BirthAug 26, 19291
Marriage3

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from David Simonds, Oct. 18, 2002.
  2. [S415] E-mail from David Simons, Oct. 18, 2002.
  3. [S415] E-mail from David Simonds, Oct. 18, 2002: Obituary.

Janice Mina Busler1

F, #65567, b. 23 October 1936

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BirthOct 23, 19363

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from David Simonds, Oct. 18, 2002: Watertown Daily Times, 25 May 1993, "Leonard Busler Dies at Age 90 in Potsdam."
  2. [S415] E-mail from David Simons, Oct. 18, 2002.
  3. [S415] E-mail from David Simonds, Oct. 18, 2002.

William Herrick Houghton1

M, #65568, b. circa 1930

Family: Joan MacKinnon

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Birthcirca 1930NY, USA, age 10 in 1940 census2
1950 US Census1950Delta Upsilon Fraternity, Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT, USA, age 20, lodger
Mil. Serv.US Army
Research
GraduationMiddlebury College, Middlebury, Addison Co., VT, USA
MarriageSep 14, 1957Cleveland Heights, New York, New York Co., NY, USA3,4
Residence1986Baltimore, Baltimore Co., MD, USA, and Kittery Point ME3
Children+4 children

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from David Simonds, Oct. 18, 2002: Watertown Daily Times, 30 Jan 1986, "Elizabeth Houghton Dead at Age 84."
  2. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Watertown, Jefferson, New York; Roll: T627_2545; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 23-72A; line 1, dwl 143.
  3. [S415] E-mail from David Simonds, Oct. 18, 2002.
  4. [S95] Newspaper, NY Times Archives: Houghton.

Allen Morrell Lester1

M, #65569, b. 14 March 1895, d. 25 August 1972

Family: Grace Marion Houghton b. 1 Jun 1896, d. 21 Oct 1967

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BirthMar 14, 1895IA, USA2
MarriageSep 21, 1917Chico, Butte Co., CA, USA1
DeathAug 25, 1972Gridley, Butte Co., CA, USA2

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from David Simons, Oct. 18, 2002.
  2. [S415] E-mail from David Simons, Oct. 18, 2002: Descendancy chart for William Houghton, prepared by Charles David Houghton, 28 Apr 1996.

Delivan Jacob Young1

M, #65570, b. 3 March 1904, d. 2 July 1987

Family: Eleanor Jean Houghton b. 29 May 1911, d. 7 Oct 1997

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BirthMar 3, 1904Theresa, Jefferson Co., NY, USA2
MarriageJun 1, 1936Cape Vincent, Jefferson Co., NY, USA3
DeathJul 2, 1987Watertown, Jefferson Co., NY, USA, at Mercy Hospital4
BurialJul 4, 1987Oakwood Cemetery, Theresa, Jefferson Co., NY, USA5
BiographyDelivan J. Young graduated from Theresa High school and The Central City
Business School, Syracuse, NY (1926), and was employed by the Borden Milk
company at Theresa at the time of his marriage.

He later became co-owner and operator of the former Hinman & Young
Plumbing, Heating & Hardware store, retiring in 1977.
ParentsSGuy C. Young and Carrie Chase6

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from David Simons, Oct. 18, 2002: Watertown Daily Times, 8 Oct 1989, "Gertrude Houghton dies at Age 88."
  2. [S415] E-mail from David Simonds, Oct. 18, 2002.
  3. [S415] E-mail from David Simonds, Oct. 18, 2002: Watertown Daily Times, 8 Oct 1989, "Gertrude Houghton dies at Age 88."
  4. [S415] E-mail from David Simonds, Oct. 18, 2002: Watertown Daily Times, 3 Jul 1987, "Delivan J. Young, Ex-Store Owner, Dies."
  5. [S1189] A.E. Rogers and Ellen Bartlett and John Bartlett, Theresa NY Cemetery Inscriptions, p. 82.
  6. [S415] E-mail from David Simonds, Oct. 18, 2002: Watertown Daily Times, 8 Oct 1997, "Eleanor H. Young -- Former Samaritan Nurse."

Sherman Ketcham1

M, #65571, d. February 1970

Family: Harriet Sophronia Houghton b. 18 May 1899, d. 19 Aug 1978

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MarriageMar, 19692
DeathFeb, 19702

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from David Simons, Oct. 18, 2002: Watertown Daily Times, 8 Oct 1989, "Gertrude Houghton dies at Age 88."
  2. [S415] E-mail from David Simons, Oct. 18, 2002: Watertown Daily Times, Obituary, "Mrs. Harriet Ketcham Dies: Was Nurse.", 21 Aug 1978.

Sharon Grace Houghton1,2

F, #65572, b. 5 May 1927, d. 14 December 2005

Family: Thorson Whaley Bailey b. 8 Jun 1925

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BirthMay 5, 1927Chico, Butte Co., CA, USA, age 2 11/12 in 1930 census; age 12 in 1940 census3,2
MarriageJun 22, 1945Chico, Butte Co., CA, USA3
ResidenceChico, Butte Co., CA, USA1
DeathDec 14, 2005Chico, Butte Co., CA, USA, age 784
ObituaryDec 15, 2005Chico, Butte Co., CA, USA, Chico Enterprise-Record (Chico, CA) - December 15, 2005
Deceased Name: Sharon Houghton Bailey
Chico CA United States

Sharon Houghton Bailey passed into the presence of our Lord and Savior, Dec. 14, 2005 in her childhood home within 12 ft. of where she entered this world on May 5, 1927. Her Bidwell Avenue home of 78 years was the place that she held so dear to her heart.

Sharon married Thorson W. Bailey on June 22, 1945 and they shared 60 full years together. She loved her husband Tommie as she was always concerned for his needs. She held the most important job in the world‹the full time rearing of five children‹four boys and a girl. She was richly rewarded in her final days, as her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were all present, seeing to her every need.

Her second love were her many friends, neighbors, her cattle, horses and many pets that she nurtured to the end. Sharon held active positions in her community as the President of the California Cattle Women's Association, 1983-1984, 4-H Horse Leader and Native Daughters of the Golden West‹Chico Chapter. During her life she loved spending time at her 7B Ranch, as well as cooking, painting, and horse back riding.

She is survived by her husband; her five children, Dan, Thor, Ward, and Curt Bailey, and Betsy Adamis; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at the Glenn Baptist Church on Sunday Dec. 18 at 2 p.m., with a celebration of her life to follow at 1700 Bidwell Avenue, Chico at 4 p.m.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that the contributions be made to the Glenn Baptist Church, Butte Home Hospice, or any other charity of your choice in care of Newton-Bracewell Chico Funeral Home. View obituary and send condolences online at www.nbcfh.com4

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from David Simons, Oct. 18, 2002: Family group sheet for Charles Wicks and Grace Stapley (Ross) Houghton by Charles David Houghton, 1996.
  2. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 5 May 1927; Birth County: Butte.
  3. [S415] E-mail from David Simonds, Oct. 18, 2002: Family group sheet for Thorson Waley and Sharon grace (Houghton) Bailey, prepared by Charles David Houghton, 1996.
  4. [S654] Electronic Web Site, , http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/obituaries; Houghton Surname.

Thorson Whaley Bailey1

M, #65573, b. 8 June 1925

Family: Sharon Grace Houghton b. 5 May 1927, d. 14 Dec 2005

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BirthJun 8, 19251
MarriageJun 22, 1945Chico, Butte Co., CA, USA1
Living2005Chico, Butte Co., CA, USA

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from David Simonds, Oct. 18, 2002: Family group sheet for Thorson Waley and Sharon grace (Houghton) Bailey, prepared by Charles David Houghton, 1996.

Charles David Houghton1,2

M, #65574, b. 21 October 1930

Family: Evelyn Juanita Pulver b. 16 Jan 1931

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BirthOct 21, 1930Chico, Butte Co., CA, USA, age 9 in 1940 census3,2
MarriageMay 20, 1948Paradise, Butte Co., CA, USA3
1950 US Census1950Paradise, Butte Co., CA, USA, age 19, power company billing clerk
Residence1996Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA, USA4

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from David Simons, Oct. 18, 2002.
  2. [S1326] California Birth Index, 1905-1995, online Ancestry. Com, Birthdate: 21 Oct 1930; Birth County: Butte.
  3. [S415] E-mail from David Simonds, Oct. 18, 2002: Family group sheet for Charles David and Evelyn Juanita (Pulver) Houghton, prepared by Charles David Houghton, 1996.
  4. [S415] E-mail from David Simonds, Oct. 18, 2002.

Anton Emmanuel Nelson Jr1

M, #65575, b. 21 March 1918

Family: Caroline Corinne Dudley b. 10 Aug 1919

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BirthMar 21, 1918Chico, Butte Co., CA, USA2
MarriageJan 1, 1940Twin Falls, ID, USA2

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from David Simons, Oct. 18, 2002: Family group sheet for Anton Emmanuel Nelson Sr and Iva Ferne Houghton by Charles David Houghton, 1996.
  2. [S415] E-mail from David Simonds, Oct. 18, 2002: Family group sheet for Anton Emmanuel Nelson Jr and caroline Corinne Dudley, prepared by Charles David Houghton, 1996.

Bernard Houghton Nelson1

M, #65576, b. 16 September 1919, d. 22 June 1943

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BirthSep 16, 1919Richvale, Butte Co., CA, USA1
DeathJun 22, 1943in English Channel between England and France1
Mil. EnlsWWII

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from David Simons, Oct. 18, 2002: Family group sheet for Anton Emmanuel Nelson Sr and Iva Ferne Houghton by Charles David Houghton, 1996.

Marion Alice Nelson1

F, #65577, b. 14 June 1921, d. 28 November 1940

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BirthJun 14, 1921Richvale, Butte Co., CA, USA1
DeathNov 28, 1940San Mateo, San Mateo Co., CA, USA1

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from David Simons, Oct. 18, 2002: Family group sheet for Anton Emmanuel Nelson Sr and Iva Ferne Houghton by Charles David Houghton, 1996.

Elinor Louise Nelson1

F, #65578, b. 4 December 1929

Family: Emery Corwin Jones b. 14 Nov 1926

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BirthDec 4, 1929San Mateo, San Mateo Co., CA, USA2
MarriageNov 2, 1952Los Altos, CA, USA2

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from David Simons, Oct. 18, 2002: Family group sheet for Anton Emmanuel Nelson Sr and Iva Ferne Houghton by Charles David Houghton, 1996.
  2. [S415] E-mail from David Simons, Oct. 18, 2002: Family group sheet for Emery Corwin Jones and Elinor Luise Nelson, by Charles David Houghton, 1996.

Wales Edgar Lester

M, #65579, b. 22 September 1915, d. 10 July 1943

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BirthSep 22, 1915Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., CA, USA
DeathJul 10, 1943off the coast of, Sicily, during WWII in action during the Allied invasion

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from David Simons, Oct. 18, 2002: Descendancy chart for William Houghton, prepared by Charles David Houghton, 28 Apr 1996.

Mary Louise Stevens1

F, #65580, b. 27 October 1913, d. 23 March 2006

Family: Ralph Hunt Houghton Sr b. 8 Feb 1907, d. 25 Aug 1988

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BirthOct 27, 1913Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 26 in 1940 census1,2
MarriageOct 15, 1938Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA1
1940 CensusApr 4, 1940Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA, age 33, motor car company engineer2
ResidenceKewadin, MI, USA
DeathMar 23, 2006age 923
BurialMar 27, 2006Evergreen Cemetery, Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA3
ObituaryApr 2, 2006Bellaire, Antrim Co., MI, USA, Mary Louise Houghton
Mary Louise (Stevens) Houghton, 92 of Kewadin, passed away to be with her Lord on Thursday, March 23, 2006.
Mrs. Houghton was a lover of music and had received her degrees from Oberlin College and the University of Michigan. She was active in many organizations; a past president of the Royal Oak YWCA; a member of PEO chapters CC and EB; the Kewadin Methodist Church and Shepard Hills Methodist Church in Sun City West, Ariz.
She resided for many years in Huntington Woods, where she was active in the Royal Oak First Methodist Church. She will always be remembered by her family as a loving, giving wife and mother.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph H. Houghton in 1988 and is survived by her two children, Barbara Wood of West Bloomfield and her son Ralph H. (Audree) Houghton Jr. of Kewadin; three grandchildren Matthew, Karen and Mark.
Burial took place Monday, March 27, at Evergreen Cemetery in Detroit.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Elk Rapids Chapel of Covell Funeral Homes.3

Citations

  1. [S415] E-mail from David Simons, Oct. 18, 2002: Descendancy chart for William Houghton, prepared by Charles David Houghton, 28 Apr 1996.
  2. [S1479] 1940 U.S. Federal Census , Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T627_1870; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 84-1008; line 50, dwl 13536.
  3. [S93] Newspaper Obituary, Antrim County News, Apr 2, 2006.