BAILEY

 

George W Bailey was born in 1858/1859 in Hillsdale Co., Michigan, son of Phidelia XXXXX (she m 2nd Hardy). In 1880, George was living with his mother and stepfather and was farming in Long Lake twp^[1]. George worked in the Long Lake lumber camps of John Rennie in 1883. In two accidents, he hurt his arm and had a log roll over his foot^[2].

 

George was married on 28 April 1886 in Traverse City to Lizzie E Cole. Lizzie was born in 1858/1859 in Lower Canada.  The performance was performed by Minister H G Peddefoot and was witnessed by C W Ashton and Herbert Montague of Traverse City. At the time of the wedding, George was a lumberman living in Long Lake twp and Lizzie resided in Long Lake twp^[3].

 

 

BANTA

 

Joseph Banta was born in January 1882 in Indiana (f=OH, m=IN).  In 1900, Joseph was working as a servant in the home of Wes and Lila Conklin^[4].

 

 

BARANCK

 

William Baranck was born in 1861 in Germany^[5]. He was married around 1881/1882 to Mary Styia/Stepak. Mary was born in December 1868 or January 1859 in Germany or Poland. They emigrated in 1882. In 1910, the Barancks owned Lake Side Farm in Long Lake twp^[6]. Mary died on 14 May 1926 in Traverse City from acute dilation of the heart^[7].

 

Children

 

i.-vi. (six children died before 1910).

vii.           Anton Baranck was born in 1882/1883 in Ohio.

viii.          Casmer Baranck was born in 1884/1885 in Ohio.

ix.            Rosa Baranck was born on 9 August 1891 in Michigan. She was a student when she died on 20 September 1909 from pulmonary tuberculosis in Long Lake twp^[8].

x.             Blanche Baranck was born in 1893/1894 in Michigan.

xi.            Sadie Baranck was born in 1897/1898 in Michigan.

 

 

BASH?

 

John Bash? was born in February 1877 in Germany. He emigrated around 1893. In 1900, John was working as a servant for Rudolph and Cornelia Wiedoeft^[9].

 

 

BATES

 

XXXX Bates (b. NY) was married to Josephine around 1890.  Josephine was born in November 1850 (or 60?) in Michigan (parents b. GER).  In 1900, Josephine was renting her house in Long Lake twp^[10].

 

Child

 

i.              Fred W Bates was born in February 1895 in Michigan.

 

 

BECKWITH

 

Sylvester C Beckwith was born in 1812 in Ohio, son of Rachel Beckwith.  He was married to Lucinda Burrows.   Lucinda was born on 8 October 1815 in Ashtabula Co., Ohio^[11], daughter of D and Judith Woodberry [Woodberg?] Burrows (parents b. VT). Sylvester served in the Civil War (as a captain). The Beckwiths moved to Long Lake around 1882. From May 1882 through June 1883, Charles Powell built a house and farm buildings were described as first class and durable^[12].

 

Sylvester died on 16 March 1891 in Long Lake twp from "Bright's disease and bronchitis"^[13]. A death notice appeared in the Grand Traverse Herald on XX March 1891: Capt S. Beckwith, for several years a resident of Long Lake township, died last week, after a long illness, and was buried on Wednesday.

 

In 1900, Lucinda was renting a house in Long Lake twp^[14].  She was living with her grand niece Emma Anholm(?) in 1910 in Long Lake twp in 1910^[15]. Lucinda died on 23 December 1915 in Long Lake twp from an intestinal obstruction^[16]. The Beckwiths are buried in Linwood Cemetery in Long Lake twp^[17].

 

 

BEEMAN

 

Roy Beeman was born in 1886/1887 in Michigan. He was married in 1908/1909 to Osta(?). Osta was born in 1890/1891 in Ohio. Roy worked as a railroad laborer in 1910 in Long Lake twp^[18].

 

Child

 

i.              Alfred T Beeman was born in July 1909 in Michigan.

 

 

BEEMER

 

Joseph Beemer was born in February 1871 in Wisconsin (f=CA, m=CT). In 1900, Beemer worked as a farm laborer working for Joseph and Sophronia Chase in Long Lake twp^[19].

 

 

BENJAMIN

 

John M. Benjamin was born on 2 August 1837 in New York.  John was married prior to 1867 to  Margaret Horan.  Margaret was born on 14 April 1844 in New York (or Ireland?). During the Civil War, John served in Company E of the 10th Michigan Cavalry.  In 1870, the Benjamin farm was valued at $500^[20]. John received a land patent for 177 acres in section 6 of Long Lake twp on 10 February 1874. The family remained in Long Lake twp in 1880^[21].

 

John served on the 4th of July comittee in 1880. In November of that year he called a meeting of Long Lake area Civil War soldiers. He was elected township supervisor in 1881 and 1882. In September 1881 he joined the "Penny Reading Society"^[22].

 

John purchased a team of horses for $250 in March 1882 and put them to work hauling lumber for Boon & Johnson's saw mill. In July 1882 he took his team to work at Green Lake, returning on 12 August. In December 1882 it was reported that 100 bushels of potatoes were rotting in his cellar. The following year, John took his team to work in a brickyard in Traverse City^[23].

 

John was a member of the Friends church from 1882 onward (resigning for a brief time between 1890 and 1891)^[24]. He moved the family home down to the public highway in the spring of 1884. At about the same time he purchased a new horse. Shortly afterwards he built a new barn. Margaret traveled to Traverse City to minister to sick people in February 1886. Mrs. Benjamin was the subject of the increasingly popular surprise party in May 1886: Birthday surprises are becoming quite popular of late, not long since there being one at John Benjamin's. It being Mrs. B's birthday, that was a surprise on Mrs. Benjamin, and all seemed to enjoy themselves, there being some thirty of their neighbors present. John was Sunday school superintendant in 1887 and worked to organize the M. E. Church. John and Margaret held a party for the young folks to "eat easter eggs" in April 1887^[25].

 

John's cousin George McRoberts visited from Charlevoix in April 1884. Jno. B. Chaddrock of southern Michigan visited his uncle John in April 1887. Another nephew, Ben Horen of Tucsola, Saginaw County, MI came  in May 1889. Other visitors included Alice Gibson, Ida Beverly, the D. Reynolds family, and Sylvius Underhill^[26].

 

Late in 1887, John began to canvass the Grand Traverse areas for fruit trees and was reported to have been quite successful. He continued canvassing until February. In March 1888, Mrs. Benjamin caught the measles along with other family members. It took several weeks for her to recover. John traveled to Panamo, Ionia Co., MI in May to visit his sick sister. In July, Margaret visited friends in Traverse City. Late that year he traded his horse team for an ox team. In March 1889 he visited a friend in Solon. In June he began to put up a barbed wire fence, which was still considered a novelty at that time^[27].

 

In January 1890 John was having his house plastered. He officiated at the Christmas tree party in December 1891. The Benjamin family was visited by Katie Adsit in February and April 1891. In February 1891: Mr. Benjamin’s young folks were quite pleasantly surprised last Friday night, by a party if young people with candy, sugar and other refreshments for a candy pull. A very pleasant time is reported. The railroad began cutting timber across the Benjamin’s property in April. John was in Traverse City and fell ill, with his wife nursing him. He soon recovered and by the end of the month Richard Revolds and family visited, coming again in June. Miss Anice Reynolds also came in June and returned in July 1892. John traveled to Traverse City in June 1891 for business. In October, he and Mrs. Benjamin were at Old Mission^[28].

 

Mrs. Benjamin and daughter Hattie were sick in January 1892. Mr. Benjamin was at George Willobee’s store in February 1892 and helped put out a fire. He was helped on the farm by Leonard Stevenson of Old Mission that month. In October he went to the Friends’ annual meeting in Indiana, stopping to visit a son in Grand Rapids. Floyd Jameson and Grand Brimmer were helping put in logs on the farm in December 1892^[29].

 

In April 1900 the Benjamins visited George Willobee and his new wife^[30].

 

John died on 29 March 1901.  Margaret died on 23 June 1926. Her obituary appeared in the Record Eagle on 24 June 1926 (page 3):

 

PIONEER TAKEN

 

                Mrs. Margaret Benjamin, widow of John N. Benjamin, formerly of 711 Maple street, passed away at the farm residence of her daughter, Mrs. R. Lautner, west of the city at 2 p.m. Wednesday. She had made her home for the past six months with her daughter but was ill only a little over three weks (sic), being the victim of a paralytic stroke.

                Mrs. Benjamin was born in Ireland, April 14, 1844, and came to New York when a young child where she lived until womanhood, moving to Saginaw in 1862. Here she married and in 1865 came to the region where she has since made her home.

                Four children remain to mourn their loss, William T., John G. of Grand Rapids, George W. of Traverse City and Josie M. Lautner at whose home she passed  away. One daughter, Mrs. Harriet E Nuttle, preceded her in death, as did her husband who died on March 29, 1901.

                Funeral services will be held from the Lautner farm house, Friday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. Myron Hoyt officiating and burial will take place in the family lot in Long Lake cemetery.

 

Both are buried in Linwood Cemetery, Long Lake^[31].

 

Children

i.              William T Benjamin was born in 1866/1867 in Michigan. William headed for Bowers Harber for the summer in April 1887, only to return a month later with a bruised thumb. Shortly afterward he left again, this time staying away for two years: William Benjamin returned home from the upper peninsula and surprised all his friends last Wednesday evening; he has been gone since June, 1887, and although he is not a millionaire, he is the same honest, large-hearted fellow as ever,and he is cordially welcomed by his numerous friends. He stayed in the area, frequently visiting home during the summer of 1889^[32]. He was at home helping his father logging in January 1890. He spent a week at home the following January, returning again for Sabbath in February 1891 and a few days the next month. He kept a house near the huckleberry marsh in June 1891and was reported to be in town the following month^[33].

ii.             John M. Benjamin, Jr. was born on 13 November 1868 in Long Lake twp^[34]. John went to work in the lumber camps in the winter of 1884 and apparently continued to lumber into the late 1880s, returning often to visit home. He purchased a valuable horse on the peninsula in December 1887, selling it the following March. John was ill from the measles in March 1888. The following summer he worked for L. Roosa, helping to run his threshing machine^[35].

iii.            George W Benjamin was born 7 August 1870 in Long Lake twp^[36]. A series of articles reported on a horrible accident George suffered in late March 1884: George Benjamin met with a serious accident on Thursday last. As he was busily engaged in boiling sap, and was in the act of skimming off the dirt as it would raise to the surface, the stick which he was expecting to get his support from gave way, throwing him in lengthwise of the pan, which was over half full of boiling sap. His left hand and arm and shoulder, and also his left side were scalded in a frightful manner. At the present writing he is as comfortable as could be expected.The following week: Georgie Benjamin, of whom we made mention in our last, is suffering intense pain yet. There are no apprehensions as to his recovery. A week later: Georgie, the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Benjamin, who was taken to Traverse City some five or six weeks ago, was brought home Saturday last. At this writing he is not feeling as well as usual; hope he will speedily recover. George was confined to bed in August and was suffering intensely in October, slowly improving by November. However in December is was reported that: Georgie Benjamin, of whom we made mention in a former communication, had to undergo the painful operation of having his arm amputated. Dr. Ingersol and his partner Dr. Thompson, performed the operation. This morning he is quite comfortable. Afterward, George healed. He attended school in Traverse City in 1885 through 1888. He took the teacher's exam at Maple City in May 1888 and passed. Shortly afterward he was teaching at School District No. 3 and at Solon. In August 1889 he headed to Lansing to attend the agricultural college^[37]. He visited with Smmuel Simmonds twice in February 1891. He closed the school term that same month. He closed another term at the Umlor school and “gave a delightful entertainment” in March 1891. He opened the school term at Solon in December 1891, closing it in March 1892 to return to school in Lansing^[38]. George died on 13 October 1940 and is buried in Linwood Cemetery.

iv.            Harriet E Benjamin was born on 2 April 1874 in Long Lake twp^[39]. Hattie suffered from inflammatpry rheumatism in 1884 and 1886. In 1889 an attack left her unable to walk for two months. She was able to go to church after three months.  She was also ill with measles in March 1888. Harriet was also reported to have visited relatives at Lone Tree and friends in Traverse City^[40]. She was attending high school in Traverse City in October 1892, returning once that month for a vacation^[41]. Harriet married XXXX Nuttle.

v.             Joanna (Josie) M Benjamin was born on 14 October 1879 in Long Lake twp^[42]. Josie was sick from measles in March 1888^[43]. She came home from teaching school at Shetland in April 1900^[44]. Josie married R. Lautner.

 

 

BENNETT

 

Caleb Bennett was married to Irene P. (Durga, daughter of Joseph and Electa Durga?).

 

Child

 

i.              Pierre LaMark Bennett was born on 31 August 1873 in Long Lake twp^[45]. Pierre died on 28 April 1883 from scarlet fever in Garfield twp^[46] and is buried in Linwood Cemetery^[47].

 

Edwin A Bennett was born on 28 July 1810 in  New York. He was married to Mary Ann Norris prior to 1847/1848.  Mary was born in New York in 1826/1827, daughter of Seth Hall Norris and Nancy Pierce^[48].  The Bennetts moved to Wisconsin around 1847 and remained there until about 1859. Edwin received a land patent for 113.56 acres in section 1 of Long Lake twp on 1 November 1869. The family owned property worth $3000 and personal possessions worth $500 in 1870^[49]. Edwin died on 15 March 1874 in Long Lake^[50]. The Grand Traverse Herald reported on 26 March 1874 (page 2):

 

DIED- Bennett, in the town of Long Lake, on March 15, 1874, after a long illness. Edwin A. Bennett, aged 62 years 7 months and 15 days. He leaves a wife and four sons to mourn his loss. Mr. Bennett has been an honourable member of society in the city of Grand Traverse for 12 years.

 

He's gone to the spotless, son is gone

Triumphant to his place above

The prison walls are broken down,

The angels speed his swift remove,

And shouting, on their wings he flees

And gains his rest in Paradise.

 

North Kingsville, Ohio, papers, please copy.

 

Edwin Bennett prepared his last will and testament on  August 1873. He requested that his executor pay all debts and liabilities, that all his personal estate was to go to wife Mary and at her death was to benefit his youngest sons Walter H., Jerome A., and George A., that the land deeded to son Ezra A. Bennett represented his portion of the estate., and Bennett nominated Lovell H. Gage his executor. The will was witnessed by John Cook of Traverse City and Horace Carpenter of Ann Arbor.  Property in Long Lake twp was sold for $50 to help cover $221 in debt that Edwin owed. Personal property left behind by Bennett included land, two cows, an old horse, a spring calf, a harness, a saw, scythes, 2/3 interest in a threshing machine, among other items. Household items included one old cook stove, stove pipe, three bed quilts, crockery, a rocking chair, table, one small stand, cupboard, and two bed steads^[51].

 

Children

 

i.              Ezra A. Bennett was born in 1847/1848 in Wisconsin.

ii.             Jerome A. Bennett was born in 1854/1855 in Wisconsin.

iii.            Walter H. Bennett

iv.            George A. Bennett was born in 1858/1859 in Wisconsin.

 

Ezra A. Bennett was born in 1847/1848 in Wisconsin, son of Edwin and Mary Norris Bennett. Ezra was married on 11 October 1875 in Traverse (City?) to Nancy A Thayer.  Nancy was born in Illinois in 1848 and was living in Peninsula township at the time of the wedding, which was conducted by Lewis S Crain, Justice of the Peace and witnessed by Elizabeth and Mary Crain^[52].

 

John N Bennett was born in 1854/1855. John smashed his foot in December 1881 while helping Albert McConnell build his sawmill^[53].

 

On 1 July 1882 he was married in Garfield twp to Catherine M Russell.  Catherine was born in 1867, daughter of Jonathan and Martha Brooks Russell. The ceremony was performed by John H Carlisle, a clergyman, and was witnessed by Charles H and Emilie G Grant of Garfield twp. John lived in Traverse City and Catherine in Long Lake twp at the time of the wedding^[54].

 

 

BENTLY

 

Edmund J Bently was born in 1843/1844 in Pennsylvania. On 31 August 1877 he was married in Long Lake twp to Theoda M Sluyter. Theoda was born in 1857/1858 in Michigan, daughter of Wesley and Wealthy Sluyter. Benjamin H Durga, Justice of the Peace, performed the ceremony.  William and Mary Sluyter of Traverse City witnessed the ceremony. The Bentlys lived in Long Lake twp at the time of the wedding where Edmund farmed^[55].

 

 

BENTON

 

William C Benton was born in 1851/1852 in Ohio, son of George and Melissa J. Benton. In 1860, William lived with his parents in Whitewater twp^[56]. In 1870, William lived with the Ainslie family in Traverse twp^[57]. He was married prior to 1872 to Esther Hinkson. Esther was born in 1851/1852 in Michigan, daughter of Henry and Mary (Folleman?) Hinkson. In 1880, the Benton family was living on a farm in Long Lake twp (REF).

 

Benton worked in the lumber woods. In April 1881 he was logging 300,000 feet of lumber for Boon & Company. He lost a "valuable cow" that month. His brother John Benton visited in April 1882^[58].

 

In May 1882, he purchased Albert McConnell's saw mill. Soon he had received orders for $300 and $900 worth of lumber, including elm. He occasionally closed the mill in the summer. In January 1883 his log yard was being filled with fine logs, although a breakdown stopped sawing for a few days. He had put in a top saw, which improved production greatly^[59].

 

School was taught in Benton's vacant house and later for school meetings. The Grand Traverse Herald noted that William was sick in March 1883. His family suffered from scarlet fever in May 1883. Mr. Fox purchased the Benton hardwood mill in October 1883 ^[60].

 

Children

 

i.              Lewis E A Benton was born on 5 February 1872 in Long Lake twp^[61].

ii.             Chloe Emma Benton was born on 5 February 1874 in Long Lake twp^[62].

iii.            Minnie M Benton was born on 13 April 1877 in Long Lake twp^[63].

iv.            Dolly Benton was born 20 May 1879 in Long Lake twp^[64]. Dolly died from whooping cough on 14 June 1879 in Long Lake twp^[65].

v.             Walter Calvin Benton was born on 27 July 1880 in Long Lake twp^[66].           

 

 

BETTS

 

Pansy Betts drowned in Long Lake on 2 August 1908. She was born in 1894 (14-3-6), daughter of W E and Ellen Mercy Betts of Benzonia^[67].

 

 

BEVERLY

 

Francis (Frank) M. Beverly was born in 1848/1849 in Indiana (parents=SC). He was married prior to 1874 to Mary Reynolds.  Mary was born in 1841/1842 in Indiana, daughter of Samuel and Nancy Reynolds (f=NJ, m=OH).

 

In 1880, Frank was working at a saw mill in Long Lake twp whereas Mary was keeping house^[68]. Frank suffered from bilious fever in October 1881. The following year he worked in the lumber woods with John Benjamin and Allie Reynolds^[69].

 

Miss L. Reynolds of IN visited Mary in September 1883 and her brothers William and Scott Reynolds came in October 1888. . At the same time, Frank decided to build a new barn. He was reported to be sick in late 1884, but recovered and spent the following spring cutting large fallows. Frank was elected drain commissioner in 1886 and school inspector in 1889. He acted as Santa Claus at the 1886 Christmas tree party at Cedar Run and was on the Christmas tree party committee in 1887. A horse runaway resulted in a bruised hand in May 1887. A few months later he left to look for a job and returned from Muskegon in October and shortly afterward the Beverlys were visited by Mr. and Mrs. A. Reynolds of Traverse City. Frank left to work at Green Lake in 1888 and 1889, frequently returning for visits. Mary and daughter Ada visited with Frank Crain in March 1889 and were, in turn, visited by Lertie Shugart. Frank injured his finger and thumb in July 1889^[70].

 

Frank was injured by a falling tree around December 1889. He was gaining fast and was expected to be able to work again by January 1890, being able to walk a little. Mary visited with Mrs. Goin in February 1891. Frank had a good millet crop in October and in December 1891 he was making a road through the land he had purchased from D. G. Shorter, intending to log it. A strong wind storm blew off 1/3 of his roof that same month. The Beverly farm was reported to be improved in June 1892.  In September 1892 Scott Reynolds brought his two daughters to stay with his sister Mary for the winter^[71].

 

Mary died on 28 April 1894 (52-6-10) (tombstone says 30 April) in Long Lake twp from cancer of the stomach^[72]. A death notice appeared in the Grand Traverse Herald on 10 May 1884: Mrs. F. Beverly was buried last Monday after a short illness. The remains were followed by a long procession of friends to the Long Lake cemetery. She was well know here, having lived here over sixteen years. She leaves a husband and daughter and many friends to mourn her loss, who have the sympathy of all in their sad bereavement. She is buried in Linwood Cemetery^[73].

 

Frank was a member of the Friends church, resigning from the church in 1900^[74].

 

Child

 

i.              Ada E Beverly was born in August 1873 in Indiana. Ada was married to Charles Corbit.

 

Thomas Beverly was born in 1854/1855 in Indiana.  In 1880, he was living with his brother Frank's family while working in a saw mill in Long Lake twp^[75].

 

 

BIG

 

Davis Big? was born in March 1834 in Indiana (f=NC, m=OH). He was married around 1857 to Mary C. Mary C was born in November 1837 in Ohio (parents=IN). In 1900, the Bigs were farming in Long Lake twp^[76].

 

 

BILLER

 

Caroline Biller was born in July 1842 in Germany. She emigrated to America in 1887 and owned a farm in Long Lake twp in 1900^[77].

 

 

BIRD

 

XXXX Bird was married around 1900 to Augusta Brayton. Augusta was born in 1875/1876 in Michigan, daughter of Fred and Ellen Dershaw Brayton. In 1910, Augusta was living with her parents in Long Lake twp^[78].

 

 

BLADES

 

George Blades was born on 11 December 1812 at Frakney, Lincolnshire, England.  He was married on 17 June 1841 to Maria Patchett. Maria was born in 1819/1820 in England.  George emigrated to the United States in 1841, and Maria followed afterward. They settled in the Long Lake area in the early 1860s. In 1870, the Blades farm in Long Lake twp. was valued at $1000 and their personal, belongings at $150^[79]. The Blades were still living in Long Lake twp in 1880^[80].

 

In April 1881 George was "very low with something like congestion of the lungs"^[81]. In 1886 it was reported that: Uncle George Blade's health is much improved. It will be remembered that Uncle George and his good wife are pioneers here, having come to Grand Traverse nearly 25 years ago, bought and cleared up a farm and suffered the many privations of pioneer life. May the remainder of their days be full of happiness and comfort. George was sick again in March 1886. He improved but Maria was sick in April. E. B. Allen worked his land, although George was able to build new fences in June 1886^[82].

 

George died on 8 August 1888 in Long Lake twp from "old age"^[83]. The Grand Traverse Herald noted on 16 August 1888 (page 5):

 

Died at his residence in Long Lake, Aug. 8th, after a brief illness, George Blades, in the 76th year of his life.

 

                The subject of this notice was born at Frakney, Lincolnshire, England, Dec. 11, 1812. He came to this country in 1841, and took up his residence in Birmingham, where he lived for a number of years. Just before he started for America, he married Miss Maria Patchett, June 17th, 1841, whom he left behind till he had secured a home here. They removed to Long Lake some 25 years ago, and located on the farm now owned by Mr. Hodgins, which they sold a few years after to a Mr. Hall, and then bought their present home. He was a very industrious man, and had made himself quite a comfortable home. He was laid away beneath the trees planted by his own hands. Mr. Hodgins spoke a few minutes to the friends and neighbors from the 8th verse of the 61st Psalm, "And I will pay my vows."

                He leaves a widow, the wife of his youth, with whom he had lived 47 years. On Wednesday, Aug. 1st, he attended the re-union at Traverse City, and seemed to enjoy himself very much.

 

 

BLUMQUIST

 

A. P. Blumquist was born in 1855/1856 in Sweden.  In 1880, Blumquist worked at a sawmill in Long Lake twp^[84].

 

 

BOND

 

Edward Bond was born on May 1845 in Indiana (f=NC, m=NY). Edward was married around 1870 to Mary E Ruble. Mary was born in April 1842 in Indiana, daughter of Samuel and Robena Mendenhall Ruble (parents=OH). In 1900, the Bonds rented a farm in Long Lake twp^[85]. Mary died on 18 August 1900 from a tumor in Long Lake twp^[86].  The Grand Traverse Herald noted on 23 August 1900 (page 2): Mary E., wife of Edward Bond, a veteran of the rebellion, died Saturday morning at her home near Cedar Run, aged 58 years. Besides her husband, she leaves four children. Her funeral was held from the church at Long Lake under the direction of Ralph Anderson. She is buried in Linwood Cemetery^[87].

 

Children

 

i.              one died prior to 1900

ii.            

iii.

iv.            Samuel Bond was born in May 1879 in Michigan.

 

Samuel Bond was born in May 1879 in Michigan, son of Edward and Mary Bond.  Samuel was married around 1899 to Letitia. Letitia was born in November 1878 in Indiana (parents=IN). In 1900, Samuel was working as a farm laborer in Long Lake twp^[88].

 

Reverand Willis Bond  was married on 12 June 1895 to Ella Pegg. Ella was born in 1858 in Wayne County, IN. Ella was a minister in the Friends' Church. Ella died near Azalia, Indiana on 18 December 1898. Her obituary appeared in the Grand Traverse Herald on 18 Feb. 1897 (page 4):

 

Obituary

 

                Ella Pegg Bond was born in Wayne Co., Indiana, near Williamsburg, in the year 1858 and died at Azalia, Ind., Dec. 18, 1896, aged 38 years, 5 months, 1 day.

                A  few years of her life were spent in teaching, after which she was a missionary to Mexico, while during the last few years her time has been given entirely to the ministry. She was married to Rev. Willis Bond, June 12, 1895. At the time of her death she was with her husband engaged in pastoral work at Azalia, Ind., where she leaves a wide circle of very dear friends. Funeral services were held at the Friends' church, conducted by the Rev. Phoebe Cox. The remains were brought to Traverse City of the 21st. Funeral services were held at the home of E. J. Fulghum, after which we laid her to rest in Oakwood cemetery.

                Mrs. Bond leaves a loving mother and father and grief stricken husband, many friends in this city who mourn her loss. COM.

 

 

BOONE

 

Dr. William B Boone and his wife Susan lived in Long Lake twp in November 1880. The Boone's had purchased their farm in October 1880 from J. Johnson, moving from Maple City. In January 1881 Boone purchased a saw mill with partners Johnson and Powell. A large number of logs had been drawn to the yard by the following month. Actual milling did not begin until April 1881, when the saw mill equipment arrived. In January 1882 Boone sold his farm to the Simmonds brothers, however he continued running his saw mill in May of that year^[89]. William Boon was a member of the Friends church in the early 1880s^[90].

 

Child

 

i.              Flora M Boone was born on 8 October 1874 in Ohio. Flora died on 9 November 1880 in Long Lake twp from diptheria^[91]. The Grand Traverse Herald noted on 14 November 1880: The six year old daughter of Dr. Boons died last Wednesday night, with either diphtheria or the measles. The remains were buried in the cemetery north of the central school house. The services were conducted by Rev. J. Johnson of Indiana. She is buried in Linwood Cemetery^[92].

ii.             William C Boone was born on 15 May 1880 in Kasson, Leelanau Co., MI^[93].

 

 

BOWER

 

Cornelius Bower was born in 1878/1879 in Michigan. In 1910, Cornelius was working as an odd job laborer while living with his uncle David Bower in Long Lake twp^[94].

 

David Bower was born in 1850/1851 in Indiana, son of Grant and Lydia Mockmes (?) Bower. In 1910, David owned a farm in Long Lake twp^[95].

 

Joseph Bower was born 28 December 1853 at Elkhart, Indiana, son of Grant and Lydia Mockmes(?) Bower. He was married to XXXX and XXXX. He was married a third time on 16 December 1893 at Lake Ann, Benzie County, Michigan to Irene Chase. The ceremony was performed by Joseph Jackson, a Congregational clergyman, and was witnessed by Elmer Bower and David Wares of Lake Ann^[96]. Irene was born 13 October 1869 in Long Lake township, daughter of Ira and Susanah Fillmore Chase. Joseph worked as a farmer. The Bowers (Joseph, Irene, Lydia, and Neal) were member of the Friends church from 1895 to 1900, when Joseph and Irene dropped out of the church^[97].  The Bowers owned a farm in Long Lake twp in 1910^[98]. Irene died in 1953 at White Cloud, Newaygo County Michigan.

Children

 

(by Joseph's first marriage)

 

i.              Liddy E Bower was born in 1887 (1900 Census says May 1880).

 

(by Joseph and Irene)

 

ii.             James Bower was born on 15 Sept. 1894 in Long Lake twp^[99].

iii.            Berlin Melford Bower was born 22 December 1897 at Long Lake^[100].  Berlin died on 21 March 1898 from inflammation of the lungs^[101]. He is buried in Linwood Cemetery in Long Lake twp^[102].

iii.            Francis Bower was born in 1899/1900.

iv.            Bernie Bower was born in 1901/1902.

v.             Joseph Bower was born in 1904.

vi.            Martha Bower was born 19 April 1905 in Long Lake twp^[103].

vii.           Emma E Bower was born on 10 July 1907 at Long Lake. She died 13 November 1907 in Long Lake twp from whooping cough^[104] and is buried in Linwood Cemetery^[105].

viii.          Lily Bower was born on 2 March 1909 at Long Lake. She died in 15 October 1909 in Long Lake twp from cholera infantum^[106] and is buried in Linwood Cemetery^[107].

 

 

BRAYDON?

 

Ernest Braydon (Brayton?) was born in 1869/1870 in Michigan (parents=NY). In 1910, he was working as a farm laborer in Long Lake twp^[108].

 

 

BRAYTON

 

Fred Brayton was born in March 1852 in Michigan (parents=NY). He was married around 1871 to Ellen Dershaw. Ellen was born in 16 February 1853 in New York, daughter of William and Diantha Jones Dershaw (f=NY, m=VT). In 1900, the Braytons lived on a farm in Long Lake twp^[109].  The Braytons and their children Jessie and Augusta on the farm in Long Lake twp^[110]. Ellen died on 28 October 1912 in Long Lake twp. from cancer of the uterus^[111].

 

Child

 

i.

ii.             Olive Brayton was born in February 1871 in New York. She married George Green.

iii.            one child d before 1900

iv.            Augusta Brayton was born in 1875/1876 in Michigan. She was married to Bird.

v.             Jesse O Brayton was born in December 1879 in Michigan.

vi.

 

Jesse O (L?) Brayton was born in December 1879 in Michigan, son of Fred and Ellen Dershaw Brayton. Jesse was married to Catherine Sawyer.

 

Child

 

i.              Geo Frederick Brayton was born on 2 March 1916 in Long Lake twp. This child died on 5 March 1916 in Long Lake twp^[112].

 

 

BRISTOL

 

Willard J Bristol was born in 1877/1878 in Michigan (f=OH, m=MI). Bristol was married around 1905/1906 to Hazel. Hazel was born in 1889/1890 in Indiana (parents=IN). In 1910 and 1920, the Bristols owned a farm in Long Lake twp^[113]    1920 Census MI G.T. Co., Long Lake twp. ED 20 p. 5A.

 

Child

 

i.              Bethel E Bristol was born in 1910 in Michigan.

ii.             Stanley Bristol was born in 1911 in Michigan.

iii.            Tim Bristol was born in 1913 in Michigan.

iv.            Tessie Bristol was born in 1914 in Michigan.

v.             Henry Bristol was born in September 1916 in Michigan.

 

 

BROOKS

 

Amasa J Brooks was born in 1845 in Ohio. Amasa was married on 2 Nov. 1868 in Long Lake twp to Ulissa Foster. Ulissa was born in 1845 in Pennsylvania. The service was performed by E V Davis, Justice of the Peace, and was witnessed by Emma A and Charles F Davis of Long Lake. Amasa was a farmer and the Brooks lived in Almira twp, Benzie Co. MI^[114].

 

 

BROWN

 

XXXX Brown  was married to Mary Spankenburg. Mary was born in 1833/1834 in Hanover, Germany.  The family lived in Ohio around 1854 before moving to Michigan around 1855.  Mr. Brown died between 1859 and 1868. Mary was married second, prior to 1869, to John Hildebrandt. After her second marriage, the three Brown boys lived with their mother and stepfather^[115].

 

Children

 

i.              Hiram Brown was born in 1853/1854 in Ohio.

ii.                Ebenezer Brown was born in 1855/1856 in Michigan.

iii.            Charles Brown  was born in August 1860 in Michigan.

 

Charles H Brown  was born in August 1860 in Michigan, son of XXX and Mary Spankenburg Brown.  Charles visited the local school in April 1881^[116]. Charles was married around 1883 to Clara L.  Clara was born in July 18XX in Michigan (f=Nova Scotia).  In 1880, Charles was living with his mother and stepfather on a farm in Long Lake twp^[117]. Clara three sisters from Canada visited her in August 1883^[118]. Charles was working in the lumber woods in November 1883. He was reported to be recovering from an illness the following April^[119].

 

Charles and Clara became members of the Long Lake Friends Church in 1894 and were dropped in 1900^[120]. In 1900, the Browns owned a farm in Long Lake twp^[121].

 

Children

 

i.              Mira M Brown was born on 13 June 1885 in Long Lake twp^[122].

ii.             Mary E Brown was born on 25 January 1887 in Long Lake twp^[123].

iii.            Maggie Brown was born on 25 August 1888 in Long Lake twp^[124].

iv.            Francis C Brown was born on 14 March 1890 in Long Lake twp^[125].

 

Clement S. Brown was born in 1854/1855 in Wisconsin, son of Gustavus E. (Augustus) Brown and Mary M. Way. He was married on 4 August 1884 in Long Lake twp to Dora Reynolds. Dora was born on 10 September 1866 in Indiana, daughter of Curtis Otwell Reynolds and Eliza Ellen White. The wedding was performed by clergyman John Cook It was witnessed by D W Smith and Lizzie S Smith of Long Lake twp. The Grand Traverse Herald reported on 11 September 1884 (page 4): Clement Brown and Miss Reynolds were married a few days since. Rev. John Cook officiated at his residence. The newly married couple have our best wishes." At the time of the wedding, Brown lived in Grand Traverse County and Reynolds resided in Long Lake twp^[126]. Clement was a florist or gardener when he died in 1936. Dora died on 29 January 1948 at Bates, Grand Traverse Co. They are buried in Oakwood Cemetery.

 

Children

 

i.              Otto Stanley Brown was born on 8 September 1885 in Garfield twp^[127].

ii.             Ansel G. Brown was born on 19 November 1886 in Garfield twp^[128].

iii.            Ethel M. Brown was born on 22 May 1889 in Garfield twp^[129]. Ethel was married to Augustus Kevwitch and Garde Tharp.

iv.            Ladora Moyetta (Moya) Brown was born on 17 July 1891 in Garfield twp. Moya was married to Joseph William Secor.

v.             Clement Theodore Brown was born on 21 November 1893 in Garfield twp^[130].

vi.            Claude Otwell Brown was born on 23 September 1898 in Garfield twp.

 

Ebenezer Brown was born in 1855/1856 in Michigan, son of XXXX Brown and Mary Spankenburg.  Ebenezer was married to Mary Ann (Ida?).  Mary was born in 1858/1859 in Pennsylvania (parents PA). In 1880, the Brown's farmed in Long Lake twp^[131]. Eb built his house, described as a "fine cottage" in October 1880. The following January he purchased Mr. Win's team. Ebenezer and Ida became members of the Long Lake Friends Church in 1881. He was quite sick in July 1883^[132]. Eb worked in the lumber woods towards the end of 1883. He was sawing logs for Mr. Goodrich in 1885^[133]. Ebenezer was disciplined by the Friends in 1886 for using profane language and "dancing in house"^[134].

 

Children

 

i.              Susanah A Brown was born on 20 (or 28?)April 1880 in Long Lake twp^[135].

ii.             John H Brown was born on 26 December 1881 in Long Lake twp (mother=Ida)^[136].

ii.             Etta A Brown was born on 4 August 1884 in Long Lake twp(mother=Ida)^[137].

iii.            Amanda A Brown was born on 3 December 1886 in Long Lake twp^[138].

 

Hiram J Brown was born in 1853/1854 in Ohio, son of XXX and Mary Spankenburg Brown.  Hiram was married to Livona Tilton. Livona was born on 21 September 1856 in New York, daughter of Charles and Amy (Sharp) Tilton (see Tilton family).  As a child, Livona lived in Branch County before moved to Long Lake prior to 1870.

 

In 1880, the Browns farmed in Long Lake twp^[139]. The Browns had adopted a daughter, Maggie May Brown, and the Grand Traverse Herald reported on a family tragedy on 26 February 1880:

 

A very sad accident occurred on yesterday. Mrs. H. Brown whose husband was in the lumber woods, having occasion to look after some out door work in the morning, left a little four-year-old adopted daughter alone in the house, seated at the breakfast table. Mrs. Brown had only been out of the house a few moments, when she heard the screams of the child, and rushing in to ascertain the cause, found her enveloped in flames. She instantly threw a pail of water over her, extinguishing the fire, but the little sufferer was so badly burned that only death could deliver her from the fearful pain. She lived til about ten o'clock this morning. Rev. J. Smith will conduct the funeral services at school house No. 2, to-morrow at two o'clock. Much sympathy is felt and expressed for those whom this sad accident affect so nearly.

 

They rented a farm from Mr. Hagerman in April 1883. Hiram lost a horse in January 1884 and at the same time Livona was reported to be sick. She was ill again in April 1887. Hiram purchased D. G. Shorter's threshing machine in 1889. Hiram was home from lumbering and was beginning to haul his own logs to Lake Ann in February 1891. He purchased a horse to replace a recently dead horse in July 1891^[140].

 

In 1900, the Browns were living on their farm in Long Lake^[141].  Hiram died between 1900 and 1920. In 1920, Livona lived  with sons Archie, George, and Fred on the family farm^[142]. Livona died on 2 November 1936 and is buried in Linwood Cemetery, Long Lake^[143]. The Record Eagle reported on 2 November 1936 (page 3): TAKEN BY DEATH- Mrs. Livona Brow (sic) of Honor, a former resident of this city, passed away this morning at seven o'clock. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

 

Children

 

i.              Female Brown was born and died on 9 September 1876 at Long Lake^[144].

ii.                Archibald G. Brown was born on 18 September 1877 in Long Lake twp^[145]. Archie died on 9 June 1959 in Frankfort, Benzie County, MI. He is buried in Linwood Cemetery.

iii.            Otto Brown was born on 29 September 1881 in Long Lake twp^[146].

iv.            George W. Brown was born on 12 January 1885 in Long Lake twp. He moved to North Dakota in 1903 and then back to Traverse City in 1915. He was a farmer and enjoyed hunting and fishing ^[147]. George died on 27 July 1977 and is buried in Linwood Cemetery^[148].

v.             Fred Brown was born in May 1889 in Michigan.

vi.            Grover Cleveland Brown was born on 17 June 1892 in Long Lake twp.

vii.           Amy A Brown was born on 30 January 1895 in Long Lake twp^[149]. Amy was married to Fred Bauer.

viii.          Hiram Leroy (Roy) Brown was born on 11 May 1898. Hiram died on 5 March 1967 in Platte twp., Benzie County, MI. He is buried in Linwood Cemetery^[150].

 

Adopted daughter

 

i.              Maggie May Brown was born on 10 May 1876, daughter of Laura Andrews. Maggie was burned to death on 25 February 1880 in Long Lake township^[151].

 

James M Brown was born in 1838/1840 in Illinois, son of John Brown or Alexander and Margaret Brown (parents=Scotland).  He was married on 21 June 1876 to Emma Howard.  Emma was born on 16 March 1858 in Evanston, Illinois, daughter of Francis and Mary Howard.  In 1880, the Brown family lived on a farm in Long Lake twp^[152].

 

Like many of his neighbors, Brown worked in the lumber woods. He teamed up with E. V. davis and purchased a horse-powered wood saw that cut 30 cords of wood a day. In late 1881 and early 1882 they cut large quantities of wood, with up to 150-200 cords on hand^[153]. James lost a milk cow in May 1884. His niece, Miss Brown, and her brother visited from Chicago that year. James was reported to have paid $120 for a horse in June and shortly thereafter began to build a barn. A. C. Cutter put a hardwood mill on the Brown farm in 1886. To celebrate New Year's Eve, the Browns held a dance the last day of 1886. E. B. Allen bought a horse from James in 1887. Cutter's steam saw mill cut 50 cords a day that year. James worked in the lumber woods in the winter of 1887-1888. Another dance was held in July 1888 and was well attended. Manara Cox worked for the Browns in 1889^[154].

 

James was elected Treasurer and a constable of Long Lake twp in April 1891. He was elected Highway Commissioner the following year^[155].

 

James Brown died on 21 November 1897 (57-1-21)in Long Lake twp from acitis or dropsy^[156]. The Grand Traverse Herald printed his obituary on 25 November 1897 (page 2):

 

Death of a Pioneer

                James Brown, one of the pioneers of Long Lake township, died at his home at that place Sunday evening, of dropsey. Deceased came to this locality 22 years ago and has been one of the most prosperous farmers in the county. For several years he was treasurer of the township and was highly esteemed by everyone with whom he came in contact. A wife, three sons, and two daughters survive him. The funeral will take place today at two o'clock from the family residence.

 

In 1900, Emma was living with her children on a farm in Long Lake twp^[157]. Emma later married Henry Whalen after 1900. Emma died in December 1931 in Flint, MI. The Record Eagle printed an obituary on 26 December 1931 (page 2):

 

EMMA WHALEN DIES IN FLINT

 

BODY IS RETURNED HERE TODAY FOR FUNERAL SERVICE

 

                The body of Mrs. Emma Whalen, who died Thursday morning at seven o'clock at Hurley hospital, Flint, arrived here last evening by motor, accompanied by her family. Mrs. Whalen was 73 years old.

                Mrs. Whalen was formerly Miss Emma Howard. She was born at Evanston, Ill., Mar. 16, 1858 and was united in marriage to James Brown., June 21, 1876, coming to this region and settling on a farm in Long Lake township where she passed, the remainder of her life, with the exception of winters which she spent with her children in Flint and California. Mr. Brown passed away 33 years ago and his widow later married to Henry Whalen. She was a member of the Asbury Methodist church and of the Eastern Star lodge of Tecumseh, Neb.

                Left to mourn their loss are five children, Miss Lucy Brown of La Grange, Ill., Sylvester Brown of Whittier, Calif., Alexander of Youngstown, William Brown of this city, Mrs. William Ganswig, eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

                Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at one o'clock at the H. L. Weaver Funeral Home. Rev. J. A. Bowker pastor of the Asbury Methodist church officiating and interment will be made in the Long Lake cemetery.

 

James and Emma are buried in Linwood Cemetery in Long Lake twp^[158].

 

Children

 

i.              Lucinda (Lucy) Brown was born on 16 April 1877 in Long Lake twp^[159]. Lucy died on 18 December 1973.

ii.                Sylvester Brown was born on 1 August 1878 in Long Lake twp^[160].

iii.                Alexander Brown was born in January 1880 in Michigan. Alexander died on 12 July 1967 at Rifle, Garfield Co. Alexander and Lucy are buried in Linwood Cemetery in Long Lake twp^[161].

iv.            Andrew Brown was born on 7 April 1884 in Long Lake twp^[162]. Andrew died on 19 June 1884 in Long Lake twp (tombstone says 11 June)^[163].

iv.                Margaret  Brown was born in August 1885 in Michigan. Margaret was married to William Ganswig.

v.             William James Brown was born on 23 September 1890 in Long Lake twp^[164].

vi.            one d before 1900

 

Sylvester Brown was born in August 1878 in Michigan, son of James and Emma Howard Brown.  Sylvester was married on 21 May 1900 to Myra Marie Fillmore.  Myra was born on 16 October 1879 in Long Lake twp., daughter of Eliphalet and Clarissa Worden Fillmore. In 1900, Sylvester and Myra were renting a house while Sylvester worked as a farm laborer^[165]. Sylvester appears to have died between 1900 and 1910. Myra was living in Traverse City in 1910, working as a dressmaker^[166].

 

William James Brown was born on 23 September 1890 in Long Lake twp, son of James and Emma Howard Brown. William was married on 20 June 1907 in Traverse City to Jessie E Briggs. Amil F Nerlinger, Justice of the Peace, performed the ceremony, which was witnessed by Mrs. Huldah Colby and Mary Denzelske of Traverse City^[167]. Jessie was born in 1887/1888 in Elk Rapids, MI, daughter of Frederick and Mary A Riter Briggs. At the time of her marriage, Jessie worked at the Oval Dish Factory. The Brown family rented a farm in Long Lake twp in 1920^[168].

 

Children

 

i.                Alexander Brown was born in 1908 in Michigan.

ii.             Grace Brown was born in 1910 in Michigan.

iii.            Howard W. Brown was born in 1912 in Michigan.

iv.            Robert Maynard Brown was born on 4 January 1919. He died on 13 April 1919 in Long Lake twp^[169].

 

 

BUDINGER

 

Frank X Budinger was born on 6 March 1862 in Wisconsin, son of John and Antoinette Schumacker Michel (adopted?). He was married to XXXX. Frank died on 28 June 1912 in Long Lake twp from "intestinal hemorrhage malaria fever." He had worked as a caretaker at a resort^[170].

 

 

BURCHARD

 

Hezekiah E Burchard was born in 1839 in New York (parents=NY). He was married on 24 September 1865 in Ovid twp, Branch Co., MI to Ellen E Davis. The ceremony was performed by B McLouth, minister of the gospel, and was witnessed by Elisha J Brown and Anne M Brown^[171]. Ellen was born in 1844 in Michigan (f=NY, m=?). In 1880, the Burchard family was living on a farm in Long Lake twp^[172]. The Burchards sold their farm and personal property for $1,500 in November 1883. It was reported in March 1884 that: Mrs. C. Burchard leaves this morning for the southern part of the state. She will spend a short time in visiting with her mother, after which Mr. Burchard will accompany her to Tenn., where they expect to make it their future home^[173].

 

Children

 

i.              Edith Burchard was born in 1866/1867 in Branch Co., Michigan. Edith was married to James Thorton.

ii.             Steward Burchard was born in 1870/1871 in Michigan.

iii.            Glenn Burchard was born in 1876/1877 in Michigan.

iv.            Edward Burchard was born in 1878/1879 in Michigan.

 

 

BURDEN

 

Pat  Burden was married to Theresa McCloskey. Theresa was born in 1862 in Ireland, daughter of Wm McCloskey. Theresa died on 16 February 1882 from "confinement" in Long Lake twp^[174]. The Grand Traverse Herald reported on 23 February 1882: A very sudden death which occurred in our quiet neighborhood on the evening of the 16th inst., was that of Mrs. P. Burden. Mr. Burden has the heartfelt sympathy of all. The blow falls very heavily upon him as he and his wife had only been from Ireland a few months. The deceased was buried at Traverse City, on Sunday last. The services were conducted by the priest of the catholic church.

 

Pat moved to Traverse City. In March 1892 he was working as a log scaler for White & Baker and living in Traverse City. He scaled 200,000 ft of hardwood in one week. In April 1892 he was scaling logs at Long Lake^[175].

 

BURDITT

 

William Burditt was born in 1835/1836 in Ireland.  About 1864/1865 he was married to Rose A.  Rose was born in 1838/1839 in Ireland.  The Burditts moved to Michigan prior to 1865. William received a land patent for 159.95 acres in section 26 of Long Lake twp on 1 November 1869. William was a farmer and Roxy kept house.  In 1870, their farm was worth $1000 and they had $600 in personal possessions^[176]. In 1880, the Burditts were living on their farm in Long Lake twp^[177].

Children

 

i.              John Burditt was born in 1864/1865 in Michigan.

ii.             James E Burditt was born in 1867/1868 in Michigan.

iii.            Mary A Burditt was born on 17 June 1870 in Long Lake twp ^[178].

iv.            Richard Burditt was born on 21 April 1872 in Long Lake twp^[179]. Richard died on 1 October 1874 in Long Lake twp from dysentary^[180].

 

 

BURGER

 

Benecil Burger was born in 1841/1842 in New York.  Benecil was married prior to 1866 to Lucy. Lucy was born in 1846/1847 in Ohio.  In 1870, the Burger's farm was valued at $300 and their personal possessions at $100^[181].

 

Child

 

i.              Bean? Burger was born in 1865/1866 in Michigan.

ii.             Leroy Burger was born on 14 April 1870 in Long Lake twp^[182].  He died from "strangulation" on 19 April 1870 in Long Lake^[183].

 

Charles Burger was born in 1843/1844 in New York.  He was married around 1865 to Elsie.  Elsie was born in 1843/1844 in New York.  In 1870, Charles worked as a farmer on a farm worth $600.  The family had $150 in personal possessions^[184]. Charles received a land patent for 67.5 acres in section 7 of Long Lake twp on 10 February 1873.

 

Child

 

i.              May Burger was born in 1864/1865 in Michigan.

ii.             Charles A Burger was born on 27 September 1870 in Long Lake twp^[185].

 

 

BUSH

 

Ezra Bush was born around 1887.  He had worked as a laborer and died on 16 February 1904 in Long Lake twp, "instantly killed by falling tree"^[186]. The Evening Record reported on 16 February 1904 (page 4):

 

CRUSHED TO DEATH

 

EZRA BUSH ROBBED OF HIS LIFE BY FALLING TREE

 

Tree Split and Instead of Running Away the Boy Ran in the Back of it and Was Caught

 

                Ezra Bush, a young man 17 years old, was probably instantly killed this forenoon while assisting in cutting down a tree for wood on the farm of Mark McGarry. He was working with Mr. McGarry at the time he was killed.

                The two left the house this morning about 10:30 o'clock to go the back part of the farm, a half mile from the house, to cut wood drags, which were to be hauled to a rollway and then cut into wood. Bush was pulling one end of the saw when the tree commenced to split up and started to fall. It was their first tree. He ran directly back of the tree instead of sideways from the fall and had only got about ten feet from the butt of the stump when the tree caught him.

                The tree split up and instead of the top falling as is usually the case in a split tree, the butt fell first. Mr. McGarry was unable to release the boy as the tree pinioned him to the ground. He had to return to his house and while he was hitching up his team his wife went across the road to Frank Kratochville's to summon help. Frank Kratochville and his hired man, R. P. Wheelock, hurried over and the three returned to where Bush was killed.

                They had to saw the tree in two before they could release the body. This McGarry was unable to do alone as he has an injured wrist.

                The body was immediately placed in a sleigh  and brought to this city and taken to Anderson's undertaking parlors. Coroner O. E. Chase and Sheriff D. G. Chandler were summoned and it was thought unnecessary to hold an inquest after an examination of the body was made. Affadavits of both Mr. McGarry and Mr. Kratochville were taken, however, as a precaution.

                An examination of the body revealed the fact that the tree had first struck the young man across the shoulders, where the ligaments of one arm seemed to be loosened and a gash cut on the front of the left shoulder and from there had slipped down and lodged across the small of the back. Not a bone was found to be broken, although it was thought at first that the back was broken. His back from the shoulders to his hips were black and blue.

                Coroner Chase thought that death was practically instantaneous and that death was caused by the blow to the base of the brain. He bled at the nose, which seemed to indicate this fact.

                The young man claimed to have no relatives with the exception of a brother two years older, who is supposed to be at Coldwater, where he is being raised. Bush has also claimed to have an uncle in South Dakota, but the location is not known.