LADA/LADDA

 

Frank Lada was born in 1825/1826? in Bohemia. Frank was married prior to 1860 to Anna.  Anna was born in 1825/1826 in Bohemia. Frank received a land patent for 90.04 acres in section 2 of Long Lake twp on 1 November 1869. In 1880, the Lada family operated a farm in Long Lake twp^[1].  In 1900, Frank and Anna lived with their son Joseph in Long Lake twp^[2]. Frank died on 1 April 1901 from paralysis in Long Lake twp^[3]. The Evening Record (check) noted on 5 April 1901 (page 5): The funeral of the late Frank Lada was held at the Catholic church last Wednesday and was attended by a large number fo the friends of the deceased. Mr. lada had been a resident of this community for many years and was highly respected. The remains were interred in the Oakwood cemetery.

 

Children

 

i.              Mary Ladda was born in 1859/1860 in Michigan.

ii.             Joseph Ladda was born in 1861/1862 in Michigan.

 

Joseph V. Lada was born in 1861/1862 in Michigan, son of Frank and Anna Ladda. Joseph was married on 3 July 1894 in Traverse City to Anna M. Valish. The ceremony was performed by the Reverand Jas. Bauer of St. Francis Catholic Church and was witnessed by Frank Kroupa and Katie Valish of Elmwood^[4]. Anna was born on 10 August 1872 in Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, daughter of  Albert  and Catherine Mulinic Valish. In 1900 and 1910, the Laddas farmed in Long Lake twp^[5].

 

Children

 

i.              Frank Lada was born on 22 May 1895 in Long Lake twp^[6].

ii.             Blanche Lada was born on 15 June 1897 in Long Lake twp^[7].

iii.            Female Lada was born on 4 Jan 1899 in Long Lake twp^[8]. This child died on 1 February 1899 from "La Grippe" in Long Lake twp^[9].

iv.                Josephine Louise Lada was born on 22 Sept. 1900 in Long Lake twp^[10].

v.             Lucille Wilhelmine Lada was born on 22 Jan. 1903 in Long Lake twp^[11].

vi.            Joseph P Lada was born in 1905/1906 in Michigan.

vii.           Evaline Lada was born in 1908/1909 in Michigan.

 

 

LAIRD

 

Janus (Jonas?) A Laird was born circa 1826 in New York. He was married prior to 1856 or 1859 to Susan M. Susan was born in 1832/1833 or 1839 in England or New York. In 1880, Jonas and Susan and their children Ernest and Hattie lived in Moscow, Hillsdale County^[12]. Susan died on 1 June 1888 in Long Lake twp from measles^[13]. Susan is buried in Linwood Cemetery^[14]. The Lairds may have lived in Livingston Co., MI.

 

Child

 

1.                    Cora W Laird was born in 1856/1862. She was married to Edward Allen.

2.                    Ernest Laird was born circa 1859 in Michigan.

3.                    Hattie Laird was born circa 1868 in Michigan.

 

 

 

LANE

 

Josiah W. Lane was born in April 1867 in Michigan, son of Eunice Lane (parents=NY). In 1880, Josiah lived with his mother and siblings in Paw Paw, Van Buren County, Michigan^[15]. Josiah was married around 1888 to Clara Brown. Clara was born in February 1869 in Michigan, probably a daughter of Alfred and Mary Brown (f=VT, m=NY). In 1880, 13-year-old Clara lived with her parents and siblings (Henry, Marena, Frank, Austin, Lucy, and Vilora) at Hartford, Van Buren County^[16].

 

 In April 1892 Clara returned from a visit to her old home in southern Michigan with her sister, Miss Lucy Brown. At the time the Lanes were living at East Silver Lake^[17]. Josiah had just bought a pair of fine colts from the south part of the state. His sister from Chicago visited in September 1892. Mrs. Lane=s brother, Austin Brown, spent a year with the family and returned to Hartsford that September. Clara The family moved onto their place in March 1894, probably staying elsewhere for the winter^[18].

 

The family visited friends in October 1899. Josiah hired Mr. and Mrs. Parcher to dig potatoes the next month. A prayer meeting was held at the family home in January 1900. In March Josiah was putting up ice from Coffield Lake. Another prayer meeting was held that month.  Mrs. Lane=s brother, Charlie Brown of Cedar Run, spent a Sunday with the family in March 1900. Clara was expecting her brother and family that month as well. Josiah was elected township Clerk in April^[19]. In 1900, the Lane family lived on a farm in Long Lake twp^[20].

 

Children

 

i.              Lois Lane was born in September 1888 in Michigan.

ii.             Emma L Lane was born in January 1890 in Michigan.

iii.            Mary M Lane was born on 16 May 1894 in Long Lake twp^[21].

iv.            Gilman Lane was born on 16 May 1894 in Long Lake twp^[22].

v.             Alice U Lane was born on 27 August 1897 in Long Lake twp^[23].

 

LAPHAM

 

Orson Lapham was married to Rose May Kennedy. Rose was born on 1877/1878 in Ohio, daughter of Valentine and Harriet Deal Kennedy. Rose died on 26 September 1906 from exhaustion in Long Lake twp^[24]. A death notice appeared in the Evening Record on 27 September 1906 (page 3): Rosa May Lapham died at her home in Cedar at the age of 28 years yesterday of pneumonia. She leaves a husband and a 10-year-old daughter. The funeral will be held from the Long Lake church tomorrow at 2 o'clock under the direction of Harvey Anderson. Rosa is buried in Linwood Cemetery^[25].

 

 

Child

 

i.              Female Lapham was born in 1895/1896.

 

 

LARDIE

 

Peter Lardie was born in 1855/1856 in Canada, son of George and Harriet Couter Lardie, Jr^[26]. Peter lived with his parents in Peninsula twp. in 1870^[27]. He was married on 17 August 1877 in Long Lake twp to Elizabeth McGarry. Elizabeth was born in 1854/1855 in Canada. Philip S Zoon, a Catholic priest, performed the ceremony. Stephen McGarry of Blair twp and Ellen McGarry of Long Lake twp witnessed the ceremony. At the time of the wedding, Peter lived in Mapleton and Elizabeth in Long Lake^[28]. In 1880, the couple lived in Peninsula township, Grand Traverse County^[29].

 

LAUTNER

 

Anton Lautner was born on 13 June 1842 in Englesberg, Bohemia, son of Wenzel and Karolina Herkner Lautner. Anton emigrated in 1865. Anton was married prior to 1876 to Theresia Kirsch. Theresia was born in 1851 in Bohemia, daughter of Frank and Barbara Firereck Kirsch. She emigrated around 1871. In 1880, the Lautner family farmed in Long Lake twp^[30].  In 1900 through 1920, the Lautners continued to farm in Long Lake twp^[31]. Theresia died on 11 April 1931 (79y 5m 27d) in Long Lake twp from chronic diabetes^[32] and is buried in Linwood Cemetery in Long Lake twp^[33].  The Record Eagle noted on 14 April 1931 (page 3):

 

FUNERAL OF PIONEER

Funeral services for Mrs. Anton Lautner, 79-year-old pioneer of the Grand Traverse region who passed away Saturday at her farm home west of the city, were conducted this afternoon from the H. L. Weaver Funeral Home. Dr. Demas Cochlin, pastor emeritis of the First Congregational church officiated and interment was made in the family lot in Oakwood cemetery.

 

Anton died on 2 March 1935.

 

Children

 

i.              Frank W Lautner was born on 25 September 1875 in Long Lake twp^[34]. Frank entered a batch of large potatoes, a plate of plums, a plate of pears, and a can of maple syrup in the 1886 county fair^[35]. Frank died on 4 October 1923 in Long Lake twp^[36].

ii.             Lydia A Lautner was born on 12 May 1878 in Long Lake twp^[37].

iii.            Oscar Lautner was born on 30 June 1880 in Long Lake twp^[38].

iv.            Male Lautner was stillborn on 15 October 1881 in Long Lake twp^[39].

v.             Julia Lautner was born in October 1883 in Michigan.

vi.            Male Lautner was stillborn on 30 Sept. 1884 in Long Lake twp^[40].

vii.           Herbert Lautner was born on 25 April 1887 in Long Lake twp^[41].

viii.          Male Lautner was stillborn on 31 March 1891 in Long Lake twp^[42].

 

Emil Lautner was born in 1877/1878 In Leelanau Co., MI, son of Wenzel and Mary Hertzog Lautner. In 1880, Emil lived with his parents and siblings at Solon, Leelanau County^[43]. Emil was farming in Leelanau Co. at the time of his marriage in Solon on 14 May 1902 to Bertha Stricker. Benjamin Mohr, minister of the gospel, performed the ceremony, which was witnessed by Albert Lautner of Solon and Hannah Stricker of Long Lake twp^[44]. Bertha was born in October 1882 in Germany, daughter of Adam and Johanna Defenbach Stricker. She was living in Long Lake twp at the time of her marriage.

 

Ferdinand Lautner was born on 10 November 1850 in Englesberg, Bohemia, son of Wenzel and Karolina Herkner Lautner. In 1880, Ferdinand was living with his parents in Solon, Leelanau County^[45]. He was married on 14 June 1880 in Traverse City to Anna Schwind. Anna was born in 1854/1855 in Austria. H E Steward, Justice of the Peace, performed the ceremony. Joseph Schwind of Long Lake and Stephen Lautner of Solon witnessed the ceremony. Ferdinand was a farmer and Anna lived in Long Lake twp at the time of the wedding^[46]. Anna died on 18 Nov. 1913. Ferdinand died on 27 Oct. 1933.

 

Frank Leahler (Lautner?) was born in 1817/1818 in Austria.  He was married prior to 1855 to Anna.  Anna was born in 1818/1819 in Austria.  The Lautners lived in Illinois around 1855 and moved to Michigan between 1855 and 1862.  In 1870, their farm was valued at $1000 and personal possessions at $400^[47].

 

Children

 

i.              Betsy Leahler was born in 1854/1855 in Illinois.

ii.             Mary Leahler was born in 1861/1862 in Michigan.

iii.            Joseph Leahler was born in 1863/1864 in Michigan.

 

William Lautner was born in 1867/1868 in Solon, MI, son of Wenzel and Anna Lautner. In 1880, William was living with his parents and siblings in Solon, Leelanau County^[48].  William was a farmer living in Long Lake twp when he was married on 25 June 1898 in Traverse City to Emelia Ruthardt. S M Brown, Justice of the Peace, performed the ceremony, which was witnessed by Gus and Anna Newman of Long Lake twp^[49]. Emelia was born in 1867/1868 in Solon, MI, daughter of Louis and Emelia Ansorge Ruthardt. She was living in Solon at the time of her marriage.

 

 

LEBARRON

 

Charles LeBarron (b. NY) was married to Ellen. In 1877, Charles worked as a laborer in Long Lake twp.

 

Child

 

i.              George LeBarron was born in October 1877 in Long Lake twp^[50].

 

 

LEE

 

Charles Lee was born in November 1866 in Ohio. He was married around 1889 to Nora. Nora was born in December 1871 in Michigan (parents=NJ). In 1900, the family moved from Honor and rented room above Mr. Newman=s store in Long Lake twp while Charles worked as an engineer^[51]. The Lees had moved from Honor and rented rooms over Mr. Newman=s store^[52].

 

Children

 

i.              Edna Lee was born in July 1890 in Michigan.

ii.             Fannie Lee was born in July 1892 in Michigan.

iii.            Odetta Lee was born in March 1894 in Michigan.

 

 

LEIT

 

Amanda Leit was born in 1860/1861 in Michigan (f=Darmstadt, m=Can). In 1880, Amanda was living with her grandparents, William and Catherine Seit, on their farm in Long Lake twp^[53].

 

William Leit (or Leitl or Lite) was born in 1815/1816 in Darmstadt. William was married prior to 1855 to Catherine.  Catherine was born in 1815/1816 in Baden.  The family lived in Canada prior to moving to Michigan. The Leits were among the earliest settlers in Long Lake twp. In 1870, the family owned a farm worth $2000 and $500 worth of personal possessions in Long Lake twp^[54]. William received a land patent for 137.96 acres in section 5 of Long Lake township on 2 May 1870. In 1879, William owned 108 acres of land in Long Lake twp^[55]. In 1880, the Leits lived with their 19-year-old grandaughter Amanda on a farm in Long Lake twp^[56]. A daughter visited the family from Lowell, Michigan in 1883 Mrs. Leit was reported to be sick but recovering in November 1884^[57]. William rented his farm on the county line road to L. K. Richardson for three years in April 1891. He moved to the southern part of the state and returned for a visit with his daughter Mrs. Arnold in March 1892^[58].

 

Child

 

i.              William Leit was born in 1854/1855 in Canada West. William was a laborer and was never married. William died on 15 March 1880 in Long Lake twp from dysentary^[59].

ii              Lena Leit was married to George Arnold.

 

 

LEONARD

 

XXXX Leonard was born in Michigan. He was married to Anne. Anne was born in 1872/1873 in Bohemia. She was a widow and owned a farm in Long Lake twp in 1910^[60].

Children

 

i.              Minnie Leonard was born in 1895/1896 in Michigan.

ii.             Dewey F Leonard was born in 1897/1898 in Michigan.

 

Scott Leonard was born in January 1888 in Michigan (m=MI). In 1900, Scott was living with Edward and Kaye Corbett in Long Lake twp, attending school and working as a servant^[61].

 

 

LEWIS

 

Albert Guy Lewis was born on 12 October 1901 in Michigan (par=MI). Albert was living with his uncle and aunt Gena and Louise Shearer in 1910 and 1920^[62]. Albert died on 29 April 1978 and is buried in Linwood Cemetery^[63].

 

Howard M Lewis was born in 1878/1879 in Michigan, son of Alexander M. C. Lewis and Margaret J Wilson. In 1880, Howard was living with his parents and siblings in Blair, Grand Traverse County^[64]. Howard was living in Green Lake twp at the time of his marriage on 20 September 1900 in Neal to Ethelinda Getchel. The ceremony was performed by minister Wiley A Wright and was witnessed by Amos and Amy Getchell of Neal^[65]. Ethelinda was born in 1878/1879 in Michigan, daughter of James and Emily Davis Getchel. Ethelinda  died on 4 April 1904. She is buried in Linwood Cemetery in Long Lake twp^[66]. The Evening Record reported on 5 April 1905 (page 3):

 

MRS. HOWARD LEWIS DEAD

Left Three Children, One Only a Week Old

Mrs. Howard Lewis, better known as Ethelyn Gitchell, died last night just before midnight, leaving a husband and three children, one a babe only a week old. Mrs. Lewis was greatly beloved by her friends, having been a member of the high school and popular with all. Though left an orphan she made her home for a number of years with Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Peck, leaving beside the immediate family several brothers and sisters. The funeral will be held from the home, 115 Fifteenth street, at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning and the body will be taken to Neal for burial.

 

The Evening Record noted on 6 April 1905 (page 3): The funeral services of Mrs. Ethelyn Gitchell-Lewis were held this morning at 9 o'clock at the home on Fifteenth street, where the casket lay beneath a wealth of beautiful flowers so emblematical of the tender life of the deceased. Revs. Miller, Bissel, Wright and Kennedy officiated, Rev. Miller delivering the sermon because it was at a service conducted by him at Long Lake in the hall owned by Mr. Lewis grandfather, E. V. Davis, that she received conversion. Later she affiliated with the Presbyterian church under Rev. Bissell's leadership and Rev. Wright performed the marriage ceremony when she became Mrs. Lewis. Rev. Miller, who was unable to go to the cemetery at Long Lake through ill health, had Rev. Hugh Kennedy officiate at the grave. The pall bearers were cousins of the deceased and the music was by the west side choir.

 

LIMBERT

 

William O Limbert was born in 1854/1855 in Ohio (f=PA, m=OH). In 1880, he was living with his sister Mary and her husband Daniel Whitsel in Long Lake twp^[67]. He had arrived in Long Lake twp in March 1880, coming from Randolph County, IN. He visited the school in 1881, shortly before he left town for Iowa in June 1881^[68].

 

 

LINDERMAN

 

Albert Linderman was born in 1849/1850 in Ohio (par=NY). Albert was married prior to 1881 to Hepsy. Hepsy was born in 1853/1854 in Illinois (par=NY). In 1920, the Lindermans lived with their daughter Carrie in Long Lake twp^[69].

 

Child

i.              Carrie Linderman was born in October 1881 in Kent Co., Michigan. In 1900, Carrie was doing housework while living with her uncle and aunt, Alexander and Emelia Linderman, on a farm in Long Lake twp^[70]. Carrie was married to Peter Johnson.

 

Ephraim Y. Linderman was born on 8 December 1832 in Steuben Co., New York (parents=NY). Alexander was married in 1878 to Laura Shildon^[71]. After her death, he was married to Amalia Thorp. She had also been married previously. Amalia was born in February 1845 in Ohio (parents=ENG). Ephraim moved to Almira in 1880. He started a sawmill in 1883 and built a house with Mr. Larkin in March 1883 (although this may be Albert Linderman instead). His wife came back from a visit to Cleveland to find the house ready for the plasterers in May 1883. Ephraim was elected treasurer and constable of Long Lake twp in 1889. Late that year he traded land with Byron Fillmore^[72]. Ephraim was elected a Justice of the Peace in 1890 and was elected a Member of the Board of Review in 1890, 1893, and 1894^[73].

 

In 1900 and 1910, the Lindermans lived on Elm Grove Farm in Long Lake twp^[74].

 

Ephraim died on 1 December 1915 in Long Lake twp^[75]. Amalia lived with Peter and Carrie Johnson in Long Lake twp in 1920^[76].

 

E I Linderman was born in 1870/1871 in Michigan (f=OH, m=Can). In 1910, he was working out while living with his uncle and aunt Peter and Carrie Johnson^[77].

 

 

LITTLE

 

Robert Little (b. NY) was married to Hellen (b.NY). In 1873, the Littles lived in Long Lake twp.

 

Child

 

i.              Betrand Little was born on  1 June 1873 in Long Lake twp^[78].

 

 

LORNS

 

Henry Lorns was married to Barbara. They lived in Long Lake twp in 1895.

 

Child

 

i.              Henry Lorns was born on 29 March 1895 in Long Lake twp^[79]. Henry died on 25 June 1895 from summer complaint in Long Lake twp^[80].

 

 

LOUCKS

 

Archibald A Loucks was born in 1846/1847 in North Williamsburg, Ontario. He was a nephew of Elijah Stata and arrived from Montreal, Canada in April 1881. He quickly became involved in the temperance movement, reading selections at meetings and attending Sunday School picnics. He was also president of the Penny Reading Society and was vice president of the auxillary to the county association in May 1882. He was out cutting wood in March 1882. Archibald also painted the twp hall in June 1883^[81].

 

He was married on 24 February 1884 in Long Lake twp to Mary Emaline Davis. Mary was born in 1857/1858 in Baltimore, Maryland, daughter of Eugene and Ethelinda Davis. The Reverand Oren G Whiteman performed the ceremony. It was witnessed by J W Gitchell and S A Stata. The Grand Traverse Herald reported: Miss Mary Davis was married to Mr. Archibald Loucks, on the 24th of February, 1884, at the bride's parents in Long Lake township. The officiating clergyman was O. G. Whitman^[82]. At the time of the wedding, both Archibald and Mary lived in Long Lake twp where Archibald farmed^[83].

 

Archie was building a "neat little" barn in September 1886. The following year: A. A. Loucks, while ditching through a marsh near his barn, had the good fortune to find a well only 10 feet deep. An addition was added to his house in 1888. Also that year, Mary gave a lecture of prohibition. In 1889, Archie sold his oxen and bought a team of horses^[84]. Archibald was reported to be sick in February 1891. He was elected Superintendent of the M. E. Sunday School in June 1892^[85].

 

Archibald died in July 1893 in Long Lake twp. The Grand Traverse Herald reported on 13 July 1893 (page 5): A. A. LOUCKS, a well known and highly respected farmer living near Long Lake, died at his home there on Friday of pneumonia after only a week's illness. The funeral services on Sunday were largely attended, the burial taking place in Long Lake cemetery. Mr. Loucks was forty-seven years old and his many friends deeply regret his sad and untimely death.

 

Child

 

i.              Eugene D Loucks was born on 4 Jan. 1886 in Long Lake twp^[86].

 

 

LUCE

 

John Luce was born in August 1862 in Michigan (f=ENG,m=CAN). He was married around 1885 to Amanda. Amanda was born in January 1862 in Michigan (parents=CAN).  John exchanged his horses for an ox team in December 1886^[87]. In 1900, the Luces lived on a farm in Long Lake twp^[88].

 

 

LUPLOW

 

John Frederick Luplow was born in 1844 in Germany, son of Christopher Luplow. He was married to Electa. Electa was born in February 1850 in New York (f=VT, m=NY). Frederick worked as a farmer. In 1880, the couple and their six children and Fanny J. Mead lived in Bingham, Leelanau County^[89].  Frederick died from pulmonary consumption on 16 October 1898 (53-10-20) in Traverse City. In 1900, Electa and three of her children were living on a farm in Long Lake twp^[90].

 

Children

 

1.                    Minnie L. Luplow was born circa 1871 in Michigan.

2.                    Joseph Luplow was born circa 1872 in Michigan.

3.                    Sarah Luplow was born circa 1874 in Michigan.

4.                    Eva M J Luplow was born on 11 August 1875 in Bingham, Leelanau Co., MI. Eva was married to Emmet Fillmore.

v              Louie Luplow was born in March 1877 in Michigan.

vi             Myrtle M. Luplow was born circa 1879 in Michigan.

vii.           Millie Luplow was born in September 1886 in Michigan.

viii.          Fred Luplow was born in March 1888 in Michigan.

ix.            Millie Luplow was born 13 February 1890. She died on 17 November 1890 in Traverse City^[91].

 

Joseph Luplow was born in 1872 in Michigan, son of John Frederick Luplow and Electa XXXX. He married to Lucy Conklin. Lucy was born in November 1878 in Michigan. In 1900, Lucy was living in Long Lake twp with her uncle Wesley Conklin and his family^[92]. Joseph was a member of the Long Lake Friends Church from 1895. He and Lucy transferred to the M.E. Church in Benzonia, MI in 1904^[93]. Lucy died in 1947. Joseph died on 29 May 1959. They are buried in Linwood Cemetery^[94].

 

Child

 

i.              Leroy B Luplow was born on 14 Oct. 1896 in Long Lake twp^[95]. Roy died in January 1900 and is buried in Linwood Cemetery^[96].

ii.             Lurelo (Lureta?) Luplow was born on XXX 1899. Lureta died on 2 January 1900 from measles in Long Lake twp^[97]. Lurelo is buried in Linwood Cemetery^[98].

iii.            Andrew L. Luplow was born on 10 Feb. 1904. He died on 15 February 1904 and is buried in Linwood Cemetery^[99].

iv.            Elva Ellen Luplow was born in August 1905. Elva died on 27 December 1905 and is buried in Linwood Cemetery^[100].

 

 

LYON

 

Merritt S. Grant Lyon was born on 7 September 1874 in Long Lake twp, son of William and Celia Worden Lyon. Merritt was elected the secretary and treasurer of the Missionary Meeting in November 1893^[101]. Merritt was married on 24 December 1896 in Long Lake to Myrtle Dobson. Minister Jonathan Hodgson performed the ceremony, which was witnessed by Ashley and Amanda Dobson of Long Lake twp. Myrtle was born in May 1876 in Indiana, daughter of Ashley and Amanda Shipler Dobson. In 1900, the Lyons rented a farm in Long Lake twp^[102].

 

Children (Myrtle had one illegitimate child whose father is unknown)

 

i.              Harry Dobson was born on 20 May 1894 in Long Lake twp^[103]. He died on 26 August 1895 from "summer complaint" in Long Lake twp^[104].

ii.             Hilda A Lyon was born on 1 January 1899 in Long Lake twp^[105].

 

Lucian William Lyon was born in 1839 in New York. He served in Company F of the 31st Maine Infantry in the Civil War.  William was married on 24 December 1857 to Celia Emaline Worden. Emaline was born on 14 April 1839 in Hinkley, Ohio. The Lyons moved to the Grand Traverse area in the spring of 1865.

 

In 1870, the Lyon's farm at Long Lake was valued at $1000 and personal possessions at $500^[106]. In 1879, William owned 160 acres of land in Long Lake twp^[107]. William lost a horse in April 1884. By mid-May he had purchased a new one. He was reported to be building a sheep house in June. In August it was reported that: Wm. Lyons has taken a very fine looking little girl from Coldwater, this state, to bring up. He decided to build a new house in 1886. In April 1887, William was called for jury dury^[108]. William was elected a member of the Board of Review in April 1890. He returned from a visit to southern Michigan in late December of that year. William and Emaline became ill and were confined to their beds in March 1891. Emaline did not recover and was confined in her bed into the following February^[109].

 

Emaline died on 30 March 1892 (52-11-16) from blood poisoning in Long Lake twp^[110]. The Grand Traverse Herald reported on 7 April 1892: Mrs. Wm. Lyon who has long been a sufferer, passed quietly away Wednesday morning. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the friend=s church. Rev. Mr. Miller officiating. There were many loving relatives and friends to follow her to her last resting place. The 21 April 1892 Grand Traverse Herald noted: Obituary For the Herald. Died, at her home at Long Lake, March 30, 1892, Mrs. C. E., wife of Wm. Lyon, aged 53 years 11 months and 16 days. The deceased was born in Hinkley, Ohio, April 14, 1839, moved with her parents to Hillsdale, Mich., in 1846. She was married to Wm. Lyon Dec. 24, 1857, and came to Grand Traverse in the spring of 1865, where she lived the remainder of her days. She joined the M. E. church at the age of 17 and remained a faithful worker until her death. Three children blessed their home. Two have gone before her. Her husband and one son are left to mourn the loss of a faithful wife and mother.

 

William was married around 1893 to Emma (or Hattie Chriseaden). Emma was born in April 1857 in Michigan (parents MI). William was reported to have poor health in February 1894^[111]. In 1900, the Lyons lived on a farm in Long Lake twp^[112]. William was sick in October 1900: William F. Lyon of Long Lake was stricken with paralysis Saturday, and is lying in a critical condition. His left side is entirely paralyzed. He is one of the earliest settlers of the county^[113]. William Lyon died on 7 August 1906.  A death notice appeared in the Evening Record on 8 August 1906 (page 3):

 

William Lyon Passed Away at His Home on Tenth Street--

 

William Lyon died at the age of 69 years at his home, 435 West Tenth street, last evening.

My. Lyon was born in New York state, moving here a number of years ago and settling near Long Lake. He was a very successful in business and a few years ago gave up his farming and moving to the city.

There will be a prayer at the house tomorrow morning at 10 and the interment will take place at Long Lake.

Arrangements are in charge of H. L. Carter.

 

William and Emaline are buried in Linwood Cemetery^[114].

 

Children

 

i.              Bertha E. Lyon was born in 1868/1869 in Michigan. Bertha died from consumption on 9 April 1881 (11-0-21) in Adams twp^[115].

ii.             Merritt S. Grant Lyon was born on 7 September 1874 in Long Lake twp^[116]. Merritt entered a specimen of penmanship and a chain whittled from wood in the 1886 county fair^[117].

iii.            Male Lyon was born on 15 November 1875 in Long Lake twp.^[118] and died the same day^[119].

iv.            Frank S. Lyon (probably) was born on 1 May 1880. He worked as a merchant before dying from Bright's disease on 31 December 1901 in Green Lake^[120].