Charles Elmer Mallory was born in 1859 in Owosso, Michigan, son of Barney and Henrietta Harris Mallory (f=OH, m=MI). Charles was married around 1884/1885 to Rebecca M. Rebecca was born in 1870/1871 in Virginia (par=NY). In 1910, the Mallory family owned a farm in Long Lake twp^[1]. Charles died on 2 June 1923 (63-5-9) in Long Lake twp from nephritis^[2]. The Record Eagle printed an obituary on 2 June 1923 (page 3):

 AFTER LONG ILLNESS- Charles Elmer Mallory, 63 years of age, passed away at his home in Long Lake township Saturday morning at 1:30 after an illness of three months the last few weeks of which he endured great suffering. Mr. Mallory was born in Owosso. He came here seventeen years ago with his wife, and they have made their home here from that time. He will be mourned by his many friends and neighbors, he having been a kind and loving neighbor and friend himself. Left to mourn their loss in his immediate family are his widow and three children, Benjamin R. and Mrs. B. Sachtleben of Flint., and Mrs. Glen McLachlin of Traverse City. The funeral services will be held Monday at two o'clock in the afternoon. Rev. Jarman officiating. Burial will be made in Oakwood cemetery.

 Children

 i.                Benjamin R Mallory was born in 1889/1890 in Michigan.

ii.             Anna Ethel Mallory was born in 1891/1892 in Michigan.

iii.            Adline (?) Mallory was born in 1893/1894 in Michigan.

 

MARSH

 Allen Blaine Marsh was born in 1885/1886 in Osceola Co., MI, son of George W and Rozella Woodcock Marsh. Allen was a millhand in Cedar Run when he was married there on 13 February 1907 to Nina Edna Myers. The Reverand D H Cameron performed the ceremony, which was witnessed by Ace Harvey and Carrie Rosa of Cedar Run^[3]. Nina was born in April 1889 in Ohio, daughter of Samuel and Etta Harvey Myers.

 James Marsh was born in February 1858 in Minnesota? (parents=OH).  He was married around 1883 to Mary C. Mary was born in April 1869 in Indiana (f=OH,m=IN). In 1900, the Marsh family rented a farm in Long Lake twp^[4].

 Children

 i.              Myron Marsh was born in November ????

ii.             Mable Marsh  was born in November? 189X.

 MASON

 Adelbert Mason was born in 1858 in New York, son of Dexter and Minerva Mason. In 1870, Adelbert lived with his parents in Traverse twp^[5].  On 30 November 1871 in Long Lake, Adelbert was married to Mary A Curtis.  The service was performed by L Curtis, minister.  The ceremony was witnessed by A E Curtis and E A Curtis (probably mother and brother of Mary). Mary was born in 1852 in Michigan, daughter of Leander  and Amanda Curtis. Adelbert worked as a cabinetmaker in Traverse City^[6].

 

MASTERS

Albert Harley Masters was born in 1816/1823 in New York (parents=MA).  In 1880, Harlan worked as a laborer in Long Lake twp^[7]. He represented one of the 13 colonies at the 1880 July 4th celebrations at Long Lake^[8].

 Harley was reported to sick in June 1885^[9]. Harley died on 3 July 1885 from "erysipelas"^[10]. The Grand Traverse Herald noted on 23 July 1885 (page 6): Harley Masters departed this life on the 3rd inst.; cause of death, erysipelas. His remains were interred at the head of the lake. Rev. O. G. Whitman officiated at the funeral. Mr. Masters deeded his property to E. V. Davis. Albert is buried in Linwood Cemetery^[11].

 McBRIDE

 William McBride was born in 1853/1854 in Ireland.  In 1870, he worked as a farm laborer for William Burden^[12].

 

McCLOUD

 Three McCloud brothers worked in a sawmill in Long Lake twp in 1880^[13].

 Children

 i.              Kenneth McCloud was born in 1847/1848 in Canada.

ii.             Malcolm McCloud was born in 1851/1852 in Canada.

iii.                Alexander McCloud was born in 1852/1853 in Canada.

 

McCLURE

 William D McClure was born in 1869/1870 in Ohio (par=OH). William was married in 1895/1896 to Mary M. Mary was born in 1873/1874 in Ohio (par=OH). In 1910, the McClures owned a farm in Long Lake twp^[14].

 Children

 i.-ii. two children dead before 1910

iii.            Ivy McClure was born in 1900/1901 in Ohio.

iv.            Earl McClure was born in 1902/1903 in Ohio.

v.             Alma McClure was born in 1904/1905 in Ohio.

vi.            Bertha McClure was born in 1907/1908 in Michigan.

 McCORMICK

 George A McCormick was born in October 1883 in Michigan (parents=CAN). In 1900, George worked as a farm laborer for the Conkright family in Long Lake twp^[15].

 McGARRY

 James McGarry was born in 1857/1858 in Wisconsin, son of Stephen and Jane Humphries McGarry. James was married on 7 January 1889 in Traverse City to Margaret E Vint. The ceremony was performed by M. T. Nyssen, rector, and was witnessed by Stephen M McGarry and Isabella Dunn of Traverse City. Maggie Vint was born in 1870 in Michigan, daughter of Samuel Vint.  Prior to her marriage, in 1880, Maggie was attending school and working as a servant for James and Emily Getchell in Long Lake twp^[16].

 

John McGarry was in 1859/1860 in Illinois or Wisconsin, son of Stephen and Jane Humphries McGarry.  John was married on 4 August 1890 in Traverse City to Maria Raftey. The ceremony was performed by Augustus J. Schwin, a Catholic priest, and was witnessed by James Dyer and Anne Raftey of Traverse City^[17]. Maria was born in 1868/1869 in Ireland, daughter of James (?) and Margaret Quinn Raftey.

Child

 i.              Stephen Mark McGarry was born on 1 Dec. 1891 in Long Lake twp^[18].

 Stephen McGarry was born in July 1828 in Ireland.  He was married prior to 1858 to Jane Humphries.  Jane was born in 1834 in Ireland.  The family lived in Wisconsin around 1857, Illinois around 1859 (1880 says Wisconsin), and Michigan after 1861.  Stephen received a land patent for 160 acres in section 24 of Long Lake township on 6 October 1864. In 1870, the McGeary farm was valued at $1000 and personal possessions at $500^[19]. Ten years later Stephen was still farming with the help of sons John and James.  Isabella was helping her mother at home^[20]. Stephen visited the school in February 1882. He advertised that he had three milk cows for sale the following year^[21].

 On 26 March 1891 the Grand Traverse Herald reported: Clarence Glover, 14 years old, an adopted son of Stephen McGarry, who took home from the public school at Coldwater about two years ago, was kicked by a horse last Thursday and so badly bruised about the head and face that he died Monday morning. He was attended by Dr. King, who reported his case a very serious one and gave little hope of recovery from the start. Mr. McGarry says the boy was bright and a good lad in every way and the family sincerely mourn his sad death.

 Stephen unearthed 100 bushels of potatoes in May of 1891. The McGarry=s visited Stephen=s brother Michael at Keystone the next month. Mrs. McGarry was sick in July and was visited by her daughter, Mrs. Mary Kroups of Traverse City^[22].

 In 1900, Stephen and Jane lived with their son Stephen on the family farm in Long Lake twp^[23]. Jane died on 12 September 1901 of dropsy in Long Lake twp^[24]. Her obituary was published in the Traverse Bay Eagle on 20 September 1901 (page 5):

 MRS. McGARRY DEAD

Was a Pioneer in This Region--Funeral Will be Held Sunday Afternoon

Jane, wife of Stephen McGarry of Long Lake township, died last week Thursday evening at eight o'clock at the age of sixty-six years. Mrs. McGarry was a native of Armagh, Ireland. She has lived in the vicinity of Traverse City for a period of forty years and has raised a family of six children all of who are married and live in this vicinity with the exception of one who lives in Waterton, South Dakota: Her children are James, John, Mark, Mrs. Frank Kratochvil, Mrs. Val Dunn, and Mrs. Henry Kroupa.

Mrs. McGarry was a good wife and mother and this, the highest tribute that can be paid to a woman, is paid to her by her family.

The funeral was held from the St. Francis church Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.

 Stephen McGarry died on 26 December 1920 in Long Lake twp from intestinal stasis^[25]. An obituary appeared in the Record Eagle on 21December 1920 (page 3):

 REGION PIONEER DIES-

Stephen McGarry, ninety-two years of age, died Monday night at 6:45 at the family residence at Long Lake. Mr. McGarry was born in French Park town, Ross Common county, Ireland, June 16, 1828 and came to the United States in 1850. He served in the regular army from 1851-1856 and after receiving his discharge went to Green Bay, Wisconsin, where he was united in married to Miss Jane Humphries. They came to Traverse City in 1860 and shortly after moved to their farm six miles west of Traverse City where Mr. McGarry lived until claimed by death. Mrs. McGarry preceded him in death nineteen years ago this fall. Six children, James of Saskatchewan, Canada, John of Empire, Mrs. Val Dunn and Mrs. Mamie Haney of Traverse City, Mark McGarry who reside at home and Mrs. Sarah Kratochvil of this city, besides twenty-two grandchildren and eleven great-grand-children are left to mourn their loss. Funeral services will be conducted from the St. Francis church, East Tenth street, Thursday morning at nine o'clock, Father Joseph Bauer officiating. Burial will be made in the Catholic cemetery in Oakwood.

 Children

 i.              James McGarry was born in 1857/1858 in Wisconsin.

ii.             John McGarry was in 1859/1860 in Illinois or Wisconsin.

iii.            Isabella McGarry was born in 1861/1862 in Michigan. Isabella married Valentine Dunn.

iv.            Mary Jane McGarry was born in 1868/1869 in Michigan. Mary attended school in Long Lake in 1882^[26]. Mary married XXXX Haney (Swaney?).

v.             Stephen Mark McGarry was born on 25 April 1871 in Long Lake twp^[27]. Stephen attended school in Long Lake in 1881 and 1882^[28].

vi.            Sarah E McGarry was born 26 August 1876 in Long Lake twp^[29]. Sadie wrote a letter to the Grand Traverse Herald which was published on 24 February 1887 (page 7): Long Lake, Jan. 29, 1887, DEAR FRIENDS- I though I would write a letter to the HERALD. I am ten years old, and I have a little pet bird and a pet dog, and three pet kittens and a big doll. I am going to school now, but I do not go all the time, because the roads are not good sometimes. My teacher's name is Miss Lizzie Stone. My pa takes the HERALD, and I read it. I must close as my letter is getting pretty long. SADIE McGARRY.  Two months later, on 24 March 1887 (page 7), another letter appeared: Long Lake, March 5, 1887. DEAR EDITOR- I thought I would write again; it has not been long since I have written. Now I will tell you what I can do. I can sweep, wash dishes and make beds. My school is most out now; it will be out next week. I study geography, reading, spelling, writing, and arithmetic. My bird sings all the time, and his name is Dick. Well, I will close my letter for this time, as it is getting pretty long. Good bye, Your little friends, SADIE MCGARRY. Sadie was married to Frank Kratochvil.

 Stephen Mark McGarry was born on 25 April 1871 in Long Lake twp, son of Stephen and Jane McGarry. Stephen was married around 1899 to Catherine. Kattie was born in March 1880 in Michigan (parents=GER). In 1900, Stephen and Kattie lived with Stephen's parents on a farm in Long Lake twp^[30]. In 1910 and 1920, the McGarrys owned their farm in Long Lake twp^[31].  Stephen died in November 1941. A death notice appeared on 29 November 1941 in the Record Eagle (page 3): FUNERAL O PIONEER- Funeral services for Stephen Mark McGarry, a well known pioneer resident of the Grand Traverse region whose death occurred at his home near Silver Lake, the farm which was homesteaded by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen McGarry, were conducted Friday morning from St. Francis church. Rev. William Schueller officiated and interment was made in the family lot in Oakwood cemetery.

 Children

 i.              Ruby McGarry was born on 18 October 1900 in Long Lake twp^[32].

ii.             Cleo McGarry was born in 1902/1903 in Michigan.

iii.            Earnest McGarry was born in 1908/1909 in Michigan.

 

McGEARY

 Howard McGeary was born in 1818/1819 in Ireland.  Howard was married prior to 1852 to Bridget.  Bridget was born in 1833/1834 in Ireland.  The McGearys lived in Canada West from about 1852 to 1860, moving to Michigan between 1860 and 1862.  In 1870, their farm was valued at $1200 and personal possessions at $400^[33]. (Bridget may have died from cancer of the stomach on 17 September 1902 in Blair twp aged 78^[34]).

 Children

 i.              Amass? McGeary was born in 1861/1862 in Canada West.

ii.                Elizabeth McGeary was born in 1863/1864 in Canada West.

iii.            Thomas McGeary was born in 1856/1857 in Canada West.

iv.            Ellen McGeary was born in 1859/1860 in Canada West.

v.             Owen McGeary was born in 1861/1862 in Michigan.

 

McGILL

John McGill was born in July 1861 in Ontario, Canada, son of Henry and Rozanna McGill (f=CAN, m=IRE)^[35]. John emigrated to the US in 1869, arriving in time for his brother Henry to be born. The McGills lived in Blair twp in 1870^[36]. John was married around 1884 to Elnora Moffatt/Morford. Nora was born in 1862/1864 in Ireland and emigrated in 1882. John was reported to be having his house plastered in September 1885^[37]. In 1900, the McGill family lived on Sunny Slope Farm in Long Lake twp^[38]. Nora was arrested in March and April of 1905 for public drunkenness in Traverse City^[39]. In 1910, the family still farmed in Long Lake twp^[40]. Nora died on 29 January 1911 from "strangulation" in Long Lake twp^[41]. The Record Eagle reported on 30 January 1911 (page 3):

 DEATH WAS SUDDEN

Mrs. John McGill of Long Lake Passed Away After Brief Illness

Mrs. John McGill passed away very suddenly at her home in Long Lake township, Sunday evening at 7 o'clock, after an illness of only a few hours. She had been in Traverse City Saturday, shopping, and had retired in her usual health. Shortly after midnight she was taken violently ill and grew rapidly worse until death released her from her sufferings.

Mrs. McGill was born in Ireland in 1862, coming to this country when she was 6 years old. She was married to John McGill 27 years ago, and since that time have lived in Long Lake township. She leaves a husband and six children, Thomas of Oregon, Henry, Kate, John, Frances and Mary, all of this place. The family have the sympathy of the community. The funeral will be held from St. Francis church Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock.

 In 1920, John lived with his daughter Catherine and her husband XXX Nink^[42].

 Children

 i.              one child d before 1900

ii.             Thomas McGill was born in June 1885 in Michigan.

iii.            Henry J McGill was born on 12 June 1887 in Long Lake twp^[43].

iv.                Catherine McGill was born on 24 Dec. 1889 in Long Lake twp^[44]. Catherine married XXX Nink.

v.             John J McGill was born on 24 Dec. 1889 in Long Lake twp^[45].

vi.            Patrick McGill was born on 8 May 1894 in Long Lake twp^[46]. He died on 7 May 1894 from cholera infantum in Long Lake twp^[47].

vii.           Mary Ann McGill was born on 1 August 1895 in Long Lake twp^[48].

viii.          Francis Martin McGill was born on 14 Dec. 1896 in Long Lake twp^[49].

ix.            Rosa McGill was born on 22 Sept. 1897 in Long Lake twp^[50]. She died on 4 February 1900 from appendicitis in Long Lake twp^[51]. The Morning Record noted on 15 February 1900 (page 2): Mr. and Mrs. McGill's two year old daughter, Rosa, died yesterday morning of bronchitis. The funeral will be held from St. Francis church today at 11 o'clock.

x.             Female McGill was stillborn on 24 February 1902 in Long Lake twp^[52].

xi.            Female McGill was stillborn on 16 May 1903 in Long Lake twp^[53].

xii.           Male McGill was stillborn (delayed birth) on 3 August 1904 in Long Lake twp^[54].

 

McNULTY

 

Michael Stanley McNulty was born in January 1866 in Syracuse, New York, son of James and Margaret Whalen McNulty. He was married on 12 August 1896 in Traverse City to Nellie Genevive Sheridan. The Reverand Jas. Bauer of St. Francis Catholic Church performed the ceremony which was witnessed by Stanley Martinson of Traverse City and Mary Green of Chicago^[55]. Nellie was born in January 1866 in Michigan, daughter of Martin and Mary McGuire Sheridan. At the time of their wedding, Stanley worked as a steam tiller and Nellie a dressmaker In 1900, 1910, and 1920 the McNulty family lived on a farm in Long Lake twp^[56]. Nellie died on 12 April 1927 (61-2-24) in Long Lake twp from a cerebral hemorrhage^[57].

Child

 i.              Leo Ralph McNulty was born on 25 June 1897 in Long Lake twp^[58].

ii.             Claude Stanley McNulty was born on 16 Jan. 1906 in Long Lake twp^[59].

iii.            Genevive McNulty was born in 1908/1909 in Michigan.

McRAE

 Alexander (Auldice?) McRae was born in 1860/1861 in Canada or NJ and was the adopted son of Alexander and Abigail R Russell McRae. In 1880, Alexander was working in a sawmill in Long Lake twp^[60]. His lumber operation was in business in the winter of 1881^[61]. He drowned on 2 August 1882 in Long Lake^[62].

 MEAD

 Edward H Mead was born in January 1851 in New York (parents=NY). He was married on 22 April 1875 in Almira, Benzie County, Michigan to Alice C. Cummings. Elijah Ransom, Alice's cousin, performed the ceremony, which was witnessed by Alice=s parents^[63]. Alice was born in June 1857 in Michigan, daughter of Elon and Jane Ransom Cummings. In 1900, the Mead family lived on a farm in Long Lake twp^[64]. Edward died on 13 April 1901. The Evening Record noted on 15 April 1901 (page 4):

 Edward Mead died Saturday at his home in Long Lake township of dropsy, at the age of 50 years. He has a resident of Long Lake township for about 25 years. The funeral will be held from the Friends church tomorrow at 10 o'clock, under the direction of H. L. Carter.

  Alice died on 11 March 1922. They are buried in Linwood Cemetery in Long Lake twp^[65].

 Children

 i.              Myrtle E Mead was born on 17 December 1876 in Long Lake twp^[66]. Myrtle was married to Julius Durga.

ii.             Edward Mead was born on 5 August 1879 in Long Lake twp^[67]. He died on 28 September 1879 in Long Lake twp from whooping cough^[68].

iii.            Edmund (Edmien?) Mead was born on 5 August 1879 in Long Lake twp^[69]. Edmund died in July 1880 (death certificate says 7 April 1880) and is buried in Linwood Cemetery^[70]. The Grand Traverse Herald reported on 15 July 1880:  The eleven months old child of E. Mead died last Wednesday with the measles. The remains were also interred in the above named cemetery (sic). The funeral services were conducted by the baptist minister of Traverse City at No. 2 school house on Thursday. The sorrowing parents have the sympathy of their neighbors and friends.

iii.            Charles Mead was born on 18 June 1881 in Long Lake twp^[71].

iv.            Ada Mead was born on 20 March 1887 in Long Lake twp^[72]. Ada married Francis Horen.

 

MICKENS

 

Robert Mickens was born in 1822/1823 in Alsace. Robert emigrated in 1860 and was later naturalized.  He was married to Ann. Ann was born in 1837/1838 in New York (parents NY).  In 1880, the Mickens lived in Long Lake twp^[73]. 

 Ann suffered from mental problems. The Grand Traverse Herald reported on 7 July 1881: The community was ordered out on last Friday to search for Mrs. J. Mickens, who had been missing since Tuesday from home. A close search was made by about 30 persons in the region of her home and further south in the pineries, but no tidings were heard from her until Saturday morning, when she was found near the old lumber shanties where W. W. Stearns lumbered two years ago. She was sitting on the shore of the lake. She should be taken to some insane asylum by all means, or some care taken of her.

 On 14 June 1883, the Herald reported: Mrs. Mickens of Long Lake, who has been partially insane for a long time, wandered away from home on Friday, June 1st, and has not yet been found, although organized effort has been made by the neighbors. There is little doubt that she has perished from exposure and hunger, or more probably has been drowned in the lake.

 Ann is reported to have died on 8 June 1883 and may be buried in Linwood Cemetery^[74]. In 1900, Robert lived with Robert and Hester Jinkens as a boarder^[75].

 MIDDLETON

 Edward C Middleton was born in 1847 in Michigan. He was married to Ella Benjamin. Ella was born in 1869/1870 in Michigan, probable daughter of Sidney and Susan Shepherd Benjamin. Edward worked as a laborer.  Edward died on 17 May 1893 in Long Lake twp from an accident^[76]. He is buried in Linwood Cemetery^[77]. Ella was pregnant at the time of Edward's death. She was married in August 1893 to Ira Chase.

 Children

 i.              Baby Middleton was buried in Linwood Cemetery^[78].           

ii.             Baby Middleton was buried in Linwood Cemetery^[79].

iii.            Edward Middleton was born on 24 Nov. 1893 in Long Lake twp^[80].

 MIKULA

 James Mikula was born in 1874 in Bohemia. He emigrated the year he was born. James was married on (Tues bef) 30 April 1903 in Leelanau County to Fannie Foster. The Leelanau Enterprise reported: A pretty wedding took place at the residence of Justice Nelson's on Tuesday afternoon, the contracting parties being Mr. James Mikula of North Unity, and Miss Fanny Foster, of South Manitou Island^[81]. Fannie was born in 1881/1882 in Michigan (f=MI, m=Can). In 1910, James was a laborer on a farm^[82].

 Child

 i.              Wilma Mikula was born in 1903/1904 in Michigan.

  

MILLER

 Isaac Miller was born in 1854/1855 in Michigan, son of John and Deborah Miller. Isaac was married to Emma. Isaac worked as a farmer in 1877.

 Child

 i.              Minnie Miller was born on 16 December 1877 in Long Lake twp^[83].

 

James H (A?) R Miller was born in 1827/1828 in Scotland. He was married (his third wife, her second husband to Sara R. Sara was born in 1848/1849 in Canada (f=NY, m=at sea). In 1910, the Millers owned a farm in Long Lake twp^[84].

 John G. Miller was born on 4 May1820 in Pennsylvania.  He was married prior to 1848 to Deborah.  Deborah was born on 23 August 1823 in Pennsylvania.  The Millers moved to Michigan prior to 1848. In 1870, their farm was valued at $1500 and their personal estate at $200. in that year, three members of the Jackson family were living with the Millers^[85]. Deborah died on 27 November 1872 from consumption^[86].  John was a carpenter. John died on 25 June 1876 in Long Lake twp from "raising blood"^[87].

 Children

 i.              Charles Miller was born in 1847/1848 in Michigan.

ii.             John Miller was born in 1849/1850 in Michigan.

iii.            Isaac Miller was born in 1854/1855 in Michigan.

iv.            Sarah Miller was born in 1857/1858 in Michigan.

v.             William Miller was born in October 1860 in Michigan. William died after being kicked by a horse on 18 October 1898 in Traverse City^[88].

vi.            Roselyn Miller was born in 1863/1864 in Michigan.

vii.           George Miller was born in 1866/1867 in Michigan.

 

MOLER

 Thomas Benton Moler was born in Indiana. Thomas was married prior to 1887 to Laura A Corbett. Laura was born in Indiana, daughter of Wiley and Elizabeth States Corbett. Laura's brother Edwin was reported to visiting from Indiana in 1887. That year Laura was dangerously ill, but was recovering. In 188, Benton worked for Mr. Davis. In September the family moved to Mr. Jenne's house. The move was precipitated by Benton going into business: Benton Molar has put a stock of groceries and general merchandise into the Lake View hall, recently vacated by Geo. Jenne. Mr. Molar is an honest and enterprising young citizen and we wish for him ervey success in his new departure.The foreign missionary society held a meeting at the Molers' Lake View Hall in February 1889^[89].

 Thomas lived in Traverse City for a while in 1991. He visited with W. A. Corbett in July.  In October 1892 it was reported that Since the construction of the M. & N. E. railroad our mail route has been changed. Benton Moler now carried mail from Neal to Traverse City and return, while that stage goes from Lake Ann to Empire^[90].

 The family moved away for a while in 1900: Ben Molar and family of High Point, North Carolina, have returned to their old home here. Michigan is the best place after all^[91].

.Child

 i.              Male Molar was born on 9 August 1887 in Long Lake twp^[92]. This child died on 11 August 1887 in Long Lake twp (cause listed as infantile)^[93]. This child is buried in Linwood Cemetery^[94].

ii.             Glades East Molar (male) was born on 10 Jan. 1891 in Traverse City^[95].

 

MONROE

 

Dr. Robert H Monroe was born circa 1821 in New York. He was married to Alice E. Robert was a farmer in 1875 in Long Lake twp. Robert attended Homer Willobee in his final illness in November 1884^[96]. In March 1886 it was reported that: R. H. Monroe of Traverse City gave us a friendly visit [ at Oviatt] Saturday. We are always glad to see the good natured old doctor^[97]. He died from "old age" on 56 November 1898 in Grawn, Blair twp^[98]. His obituary was printed in the Morning Record on 27 November 1898 (page 1): "Funeral of Dr. R. H. Monroe- The funeral of Dr. Robert H. Monroe whose death occured at the residence of H.R. Johnson, at Grawn, yesterday morning, will be held at the Evangelical church on Monday afternoon, at 2 o'clock. Dr. Monroe was 77 years old and had been a resident of Grand Traverse for 32 years. Most of this time he had lived near the village of Grawn, but for two years he resided at Oviatt, and also for two or three years in Traverse City. For several years past the doctor had not been able to attend to his practice, and life had been merely a patient waiting for the rest that has now come to him."

 Child

 i.                Gertrude E Monroe was born on 8 March 1875 in Long Lake twp^[99].

 Frank E Moorman  was born on 21 November 1891 in Van Wert County, Ohio, son of Thomas and Jennie McDonald Moreman. Frank was married on 17 March 1917 in Traverse City to Olive Katherina Riehl. Olive was born on 31 Jan. 1899, daughter of John and Bertha Wheelock Riehl. Frank was employed by the Chevrolet Motor Company in Flint before moving to Interlochen in 1926. He owned and operated the Rennie Oil Station at the Interlochen Corners from 1929 to 1948 when he moved to Mayfield, and he worked maintenance jobs areound area lakes"^[100].

 Frank died on 20 Dec. 1973 in Traverse City. Olive died on 23 June 1981. They are buried in Linwood Cemetery^[101].

 Children

 i.              Greta Areva Moorman was born on 19 March 1926. She was married to Harvey Steele

ii.             Ruth Anita Moorman was born on 5 October 1928. She was married to Wendell Vipon

 

Thomas Harvey  Moorman (also spelled Moreman) was born in March 1863 in Ohio. He was married around 1887 to Jennie E McDonald. Jennie was born on 1 May 1869 in Ohio (parents=WV) (Jennie's sister Emma married Michael Norris). In 1900, the Moremans lived on a farm in Long Lake twp^[102]. They continued to rent a farm there in 1910^[103]. Jennie died on 21 January 1958 in Flint, Genesee Co., MI. Thomas died on 2 May 1961 in Holly, Oakland Co., MI. They are buried in Linwood Cemetery in Long Lake twp^[104].

 Children

 i.              Isa Ora Moorman was born in June 1890 in Ohio. Isa married Sheldon Tucker.

ii.             Frank E Moorman  was born in November 1891 in Ohio.

iii.            Grace F Moorman was born in Fenruary 1894 in Ohio. She was married to XXXX Foote

iv.            Ernest Leo Moorman was born on 9 April 1896 in Ohio. He died on 29 March 1910 from typhoid pneumonia^[105] and is buried in Linwood Cemetery in Long Lake twp^[106].

v.             Cleon L Moorman was born in March 1898 in Ohio.

vi.            Verne M Moorman was born on 2 Nov. 1900 in Long Lake twp^[107].

vii.           Jesse H Moorman was born on 24 Dec. 1903 in Long Lake twp^[108].

viii.          Ava J Moorman was born on 21 Dec. 1905 in Long Lake twp^[109]. Ava (Nellie) was married to XXXX Haviland.

 

MORSE

 XXinney Morse was born in 1829/1830 in Ohio. In 1880, this man was working as a cook in a lumber camp in Long Lake twp^[110].

 

 MUNSELL

 Austin C Munsell was born in 1804/1805 in Connecticut, son of Elnathan and Lucretia Munsell (parents=CT). He was married on 25 October 1827 to Lucy Lovejoy. Lucy was born in 1808/1809 in Vermont (parents=MA).

 The Grand Traverse Herald reported on 27 October 1877 (page 3): GOLDEN WEDDING DAY- We had the pleasure to-day of congradulating Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Munsell, of Long Lake, in this country, upon the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding day, which occurred Oct. 25, 1827. Mr. and Mrs. Munsell are both in excellent health and time has dealt very kindly with them. There are nine children (all married), seventeen grandchildren, and one great grandchild and there has never been a death in family. We wish for our good friends still many years of the happy married life they have led for half a century.

 In 1880, the Munsells lived on a farm in Long Lake twp^[111]. The Munsell's daughter visited them in May. Austin represented one of the original states in the 1880 July 4th celebration. A grandson, H. H. Granger, visited the Munsells from Chicago in April 1881^[112].

 Austin died on 1 October 1881 (7 April per tombstone) from "Bright's of kidneys" in Long Lake twp^[113]. The Grand Traverse Herald published a death notice on 6 Oct. 1881 (page 3):

 AUSTIN C. MUNSELL of Long Lake died at his home early Saturday morning, Oct. 1. He had been suffering for several years from an incurable disease, but was not supposed to be in immediate danger until within a few days of his death. His age was 76 years.

Mr. Munsell was an early settler in Kalamazoo county, having located there in 1844. He moved to Grand Traverse seven years ago. He leaves a wife aged 74 years, and nine children who are widely scattered from Florida to Iowa. One daughter resides in Dresden. There are 23 grandchildren living and several great-grandchildren. This is the second death that has occurred in the family in 53 years. Two years ago J. P. Munsell, the only son residing in this county, lost his son, aged 24, which was the first death that had taken place in the family of the children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in 51 years. After Austin's death, Lucy rented the farm to Alex Smith. She decided to sell the farm and moved to Chicago to be with her daughter, Mrs. Granger. She returned to Grand Traverse in March 1882 to settle affairs^[114]. The 5 October 1882 issue of the Grand Traverse Herald (page 3) noted that: Mrs. A. C. Munsell has just placed in the Long Lake cemetery, at her husband's grave, a handsome marble monument, the first monument of the kind, except one at the grave of a babe, which has been placed in the cemetery.

 Lucy sold her farm to somebody from Indiana in August 1884^[115]. The Grand Traverse Herald reported on 24 June 1886: Mrs. A. C. Munsell has improved the front of her premises on west 8^th street with a pretty wire fence. The Grand Traverse Herald reported on 9 September 1886:  Mrs. A. C. Munsell has given her home on Eighth st. the name of Evergreen Lodge, for the pines growing on the lot. She died on 20 September 1887. A death notice appeared in the 22 September 1887 issue of the Grand Traverse Herald (page 5):

 DIED, at her residence in Traverse City, Sept. 20, Lucy Lovejoy Munsell, aged 78 years. Mrs. Munsell was an early settler in Kalamazoo county, having located there with her husband in 1844. Thirty years later they removed to this county, where Mr. Munsell died, Oct. 1, 1881. Mrs. Munsell was highly respected and leaves a large circle of friends. (Will Kalamazoo papers please notice?)

 They are buried in Linwood Cemetery in Long Lake twp^[116].

 Children

 i.              Jarvis Munsell was born in 1823/1824 in New York

ii.             Martha Munsell was born in 1845/1846 in Michigan.

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Ebb W Munsell (Muncill)  (b. MI) was married to Alice (b. MI or OH). Ebb was a telegraph operator in Long Lake twp in 1877.

 Child

 i.              Lillie Munsell was born on 10 April 1877 in Long Lake twp^[117].

ii.             Ray Munsell was born on 28 Nov. 1878 in Long Lake twp^[118].

 

Jarvis P. Munsell was born in 1823/1824 in New York, son of Austin C and Lucy Lovejoy Munsell. Jarvis was married prior to 1875 to Sybel A. Sybel was born in 1833/1834 in New York (parents=NY). In 1876, Jarvis was working as a mason, according to his son's birth certificate and in 1877 he is listed as a wheelwright. In 1880, the Munsell family was living in Long Lake twp^[119]. The Munsells moved to a farm in Benzie County in March 1882^[120]. Jarvis died on 29 April 1897 in Garfield twp, G.T. Co. from pneumonia^[121]. He is buried in Linwood Cemetery^[122].

 Children

 i.              Charles A Munsell was born on 15 December 1874 in Long Lake twp^[123].

ii.                Penbroke Munsell was born on 8 Feb. 1877 in Long Lake twp^[124]. Pembroke died on (Tues bef) 15 March 1941 and is buried in Oakwood Cemetery^[125].

 

John E Munsell was born in 1867/1868 in Cleveland, OH, son of J C and Mary Ferris Munsell. John was married on 12 Oct. 1887 in Long Lake twp to Grace Hyde. Egbert F Ferro, Justice of the Peace, performed the ceremony, which was witnessed by Helen Munsell and Almida Ferro of Long Lake twp^[126]. Grace was born in 1869/1870 in Ohio and resided in Garfield twp at the time of her marriage.

 MYERS

 Samuel Myers was born in October 1864 in Ohio (m=OH). He was married around 1880 to Etta Harvey. Etta was born in May 1865 in Ohio (parents=OH). In 1900, Samuel worked as a farm laborer while the family lived in Long Lake twp^[127].

 Children

 i.              William A Myers was born in 1880/1881 in Shelby Co., Ohio.

ii.              Ford Myers was born in April 1885 in Ohio.

iii.             Nina Edna Myers was born in April 1889 in Ohio. Nina married Allen Marsh.

 William A Myers was born in 1880/1881 in Shelby Co., Ohio, son of Samuel and Etta Myers. William was living in Cedar Run working as a farmer when he was married there on 28 April 1902 to Nora (Nova?) Ethel Shisler. Allen F Jenne, minister of the gospel, performed the ceremony, which was witnessed by Nelson Shisler and Jennie R Jenne of Cedar Run^[128]. Nora was born in 1885 in Marion Co., Ohio, daughter of Nelson and Caroline Kennedy Shisler. Nora was at home in Cedar Run, Leelanau Co. at the time of her marriage. Nora died on 25 Aug. 1910 and is buried in Linwood Cemetery^[129].

 

Long Lake Families

Pioneer Families of Grand Traverse County