NASH

 Albert Nash was born in 1856/1857 in New York, son of William and Sophia Nash (parents=NY).  In 1870, Albert lived with his parents in Blair twp^[1]. In 1880, Albert was working at a sawmill in Long Lake twp^[2].

 Loren Nash was born in 1848/1850 in Illinois (parents=NY). In 1880, Loren was working in a sawmill in Long Lake twp^[3].

 

NEAL

 James Warren Neal was born in May 1849 in Illinois, son of William and Ann Neal.  During the Civil War, Warren served in Company A of the 16th Illinois Cavalry. Warren was married on 6 October 1872 to Hulda Jane Valleau. Hulda was born on 23 June 1855 (1854?) in Painsville, OH, daughter of Barney and Eunice George Valleau.Warren received a land patent for 160 acres in section 7 of Long Lake township on 10 April 1873.  In 1880, Warren was working in a sawmill in Long Lake twp^[4] and the two Neal children were living with their grandparents in Long Lake twp^[5].  Working in the mill was dangerous and Warren was injured in an accident at Mr. Larkin's mill in July 1881^[6].

 Warren  was a member of the Long Lake Friends Church from 1880 to 1890^[7]. Warren had a strong interest in education and visited the Long Lake school numerous times^[8]. Warren was an assistant and teacher at the Sabbath school. He was seriously injured in August 1889: Warren Neal, of Long Lake, met with a serious accident, on Tuesday. He was going down into a nearly dry well, to repair it, and when some 30 feet from the top the rope broke and he fell 40 feet to the bottom. It is the greatest wonder in the world he was not killed outright. As it was there was a broken leg and other bruises. Dr. Thompson, who was called, thinks he will bring him through all right. Warren's leg was broken in three places, however he was reported to be doing as well as could be expected. In October: There will be a vocal and instrumental entertainment given at the Cedar Run school house, Oct. 19, for the benefit of Warren Neal, who has been confined to bed for several months. Admission fee, fifteen cents for adults and ten cents for children^[9].

 Warren was elected township Clerk and Constable in April 1891. In July the family of George Willobee spent Sunday with the Neal family. Warren was elected Supervisor and Constable in April 1892. The Neal family house burned in April or May and in early June he was rebuilding. Supervisor Neal was in Traverse City in October for a meeting^[10].

 In 1900, Warren and Hulda were farming in Long Lake twp^[11]. Warren was Supervisor that year^[12].

 Hulda died on 9 February 1931 in Traverse City. An obituary appeared in the Record Eagle on 10 February 1931 (page 2):

 DEATH CLAIMS LOVED PIONEER

Mrs. Warren Neal, a Grand Traverse region pioneer, passed away Monday evening at 7:30 at her home, 849 Washington street, following a brief illness. She was 76 years old, and had resided in this community since 1861.

Mrs. Neal was formerly Huldah Jane Valleau. She was born at Painsville, Ohio, June 23, 1855 and came to Michigan with her parents at the age of six years, settling near Traverse City. On October 6, 1872, she was united in marriage to J. Warren Neal and to this union were born two children.

Active in community affairs, Mrs. Neal was well known and highly esteemed by a large circle of friends.

Remaining to mourn their loss are the husband, one daughter, Mrs. Emma Skiver of Cedar Run, a son Arthur of Lake Worth, Fla., seven grandchildren and one great grand child. Three brothers and sisters preceded her in death.

Short services will be held Thursday morning at ten o'clock at the H. L. Weaver Funeral Home, the funeral to be held at eleven o'clock from the Long Lake Friends church, with interment in the Long Lake cemetery. Dr. Demas Cochlin, pastor emeritus of the First Congregational church, will officiate."

 

James died on 23 March 1934.  The Neals are buried in Linwood Cemetery in Long Lake twp^[13].

 

Children

 

i.              Emma E Neal was born on 11 January 1874 in Long Lake twp^[14]. Emma attended school in Long lake twp in 1880 through 1883^[15]. Emma was married to William Skiver.

ii.             Arthur S Neal was born on 16 April 1875 in Long Lake twp^[16]. Arthur attended school in Long Lake twp in 1881 through 1883^[17]. He was a guest at Hattie Shilling's house in January 1889^[18]. Arthur was the Secretaru of the M. E. Sabbath School in June 1892. He was working for James Brown in October 1892. In January 1900 Arthur was at home sick with la grippe, unable to work for J. Norris^[19]. Arthur was a member of the Long Lake Friends Church from 1891 to 1901 and 1902 to 1904, when he transferred to the Traverse City Monthly Meeting^[20].

 

William C Neal  was born on 11 January 1821 in Ireland. William  was married to Ann. Ann was born in 1823 in Illinois.  William died after suffering internal injuries from a fall in Long Lake twp on 14 February 1868 (47-1-3)^[21]. In 1870, Ann and her children lived in Long Lake twp^[22]. Ann later married XXXX Thacker.The Grand Traverse Herald reported in early July 1884:  Warren Neal's mother, from Ill., is in a critical condition. On arriving here, some days since, she received a fall as she was getting into a vehicle, and it so shocked her nervous system that it is doubtful whether she will ever recover. She died on 3 August 1884 and is buried in Linwood Cemetery. Warren Neal's mother, of whom we made mention some time since, died from the effects of the nervous shock she received, on Sunday morning last. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. John Cook, at the friends' meeting house, this afternoon. The remains were interred in the cemetery near by. The bereaved friends have the sympathy of those in this section^[23].

 Children

 i.              James Warren Neal was born in May 1849 in Illinois.

ii.             Charles Neal was born in 1851 in Illinois.

iii.            Esther Neal was born in 1856/1857 in Illinois.

iv.            Rosa Neal was born in 1860/1861 in Illinois.

 

NEPHEW

 Albert B Nephew was born in 1861/1862 in New York, son of XXX and Martha Nephew.  Albert was married around 1901/1902 to Betsey Ziegler.  Betsey was born in 1879/1880 in Michigan (par=PA). In 1910, Albert was a farm laborer and the family lived in Long Lake twp^[24]. Albert died on 5 May 1913 in Cedar Run. His obituary appeared in the Record Eagle on 6 May 1913 (page 1):

 ALBERT NEPHEW DEAD

Former Resident of Cedar Run Has Passed Away

Albert Nephew, who until recently made his home at Cedar Run, died Monday evening at the home of his sister, Mrs. Ruth Kinney, 212 West Ninth street. Mr. Nephew was 51 years old and has been in poor health for the past year.

A wife and four children, Elmer, aged 12, Ruth, aged 10, Adah, aged 6, Archie, aged 3 years survive his death, the family having recently moved to Traverse City, now living on Seventeenth street.

The funeral will be held from the Cedar Run church at 11 o'clock Thursday morning. Interment will take place in Green Briar cemetery near Cedar Run.

 Betsey married Frank Rogers after the death of Albert.

 

Children

 i.              Elmer Nephew was born in 1902/1903 in Michigan.

ii.             Ruth Nephew was born in 1903/1904 in Michigan. Ruth and brother Archie lived with their mother and stepfather in 1920^[25].

iii.            John Nephew was born on 22 September 1905 in Michigan. He died on 28 October 1905 from dysentary in Long Lake twp^[26].

iv.            Ada Nephew was born in 1906/1907 in Michigan.

v.             Henry Nephew was stillborn on 3 November 1908 in Long Lake twp^[27].

vi.            Lee (Archie?) Nephew was born in February 1910 in Michigan.

 XXXX Nephew was born in 1833/1834 in New York (parents CT).  He was married prior to 1859 to Martha D. Martha was born in 1838/1839 in New York (parents NY).  The Nephew family farmed in Long Lake twp in 1880^[28]. Mrs. Nephew visited the Long Lake school in 1883^[29].

 Children

 i.              George Nephew was born in 1858/1859 in New York.

ii.             Albert B Nephew was born in 1861/1862 in New York.

iii.            Ruth Nephew was born in 1863/1864 in New York. Ruth was married to John Youker and Kinney

iv.            Cxxxx Nephew was born in 1865/1866 in New York.

v.             Robert B Nephew was born in 1867/1868 in Pennsylvania.

vi.            Sarah E Nephew was born in 1869/1870 in Pennsylvania.

vii.           Mary E Nephew was born in 1871/1872 in Pennsylvania.

viii.          Axxx Nephew was born in 1873/1874 in New York.

ix.            Sxxxx Nephew was born in 1877/1878 in New York.

x.             Abigail E Nephew was born in May 1880 in Michigan.

  

NEWHOUSE

 John P Newhouse was born in 1856/1857 in Wisconsin, son of John and Mary Newhouse (f=Corsica, m=MI). John lived with his parents in Peninsula twp. in 1860 and 1870^[30]. John was married prior to 1880 to Hattie A. Hattie was born in 1859/1860 in Wisconsin. In 1880, John was a cook (in a lumber yard?) in Long Lake twp^[31].

 Child

 i.              Walter Newhouse was born on 12 April 1880 in Long Lake twp^[32].

  

NEWMAN

 Gus Newman was born in 1868/1869 in Austria. Gus emigrated in 1884. He was married to Anna in 1893/1894. Anna was born in 1872/1873 in Michigan (par=GER). In 1910, they owned a farm in Long Lake twp^[33].

 Children

 i.              one child died before 1910

ii.             Orie Newman was born in 1894/1895 in Michigan.

iii.            Bertha Newman was born in 1897/1898 in Michigan.

iv.            Olive Newman was born in 1899/1900 in Michigan.

v.                Clarence Newman was born in 1901/1902 in Michigan.

 

Ira H Newman was born on 1824 in New York, son of Asa and Abby Hull Newman. He was a married farmer. He died on 29 July 1906 from valvular heart disease in Long Lake twp^[34]. The Evening Record reported on 29 July 1904 (page1):

 IRA NEWMAN DEAD

Old Age Caused Demise of One of Cedar Run's Pioneers at Half Past Four This Morning

Ira Newman of Cedar Run, a pioneer of that region, died this morning at 4:30. The weight of his advanced years was the cause of his death, he being 80 years old. He was a member of the Masonic lodge of Traverse City and it has not yet been determined whether the funeral will be here under the auspices of the lodge or at Kasson Center. Undertaker Certer will go to Cedar this afternoon to make the arrangements. The paper noted the next day (page 1): Funeral Services. The funeral services of the late Ira Newman will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the church at Cedar Run. The local Masonic lodge will attend in a body.

 

Orie Newman was born in 1894/1895 in Michigan, son of Gus and Anna Newman. Orie was married to Anna. Anna was born in 1900/1901 in Michigan. In 1920, the Newmans farmed in Long Lake twp^[35].

 Child

 i.              Archie Newman was born in Sept/Oct 1918 in Michigan.

 

 NEWSTEAD

 Benjamin Newstead was born on 18 May 1865 in Michigan, son of James and Martha Fuller Newstead. Benjamin was married on 20 November 1891 in XXXX to Hattie J Baker. Minister Josiah Pennington performed the ceremony, which was witnessed by Ainslie and Lillie Pennington of Traverse City^[36]. Hattie was born in 1878 in Canada, daughter of James(or John) and Eliza Ellis Baker. Benjamin died on 31 August 1901. He is buried in Linwood Cemetery^[37].

 

Hattie was married on 21 March 1907 in Traverse City to Walter M Baird.  Thomas Young, minister of the gospel, performed the ceremony, which was witnessed by Mrs. Thomas Young of Williamsburg and by Mrs. Eva Springstead of Traverse City^[38]. Walter was born in 1852/1853 in New York, son of Walter M and Ann Gray Baird. He had been married once before. Walter was a farmer in Williamsburg at the time of the marriage.

 

David Newstead was born on 30 October 1862 in St. Clair Co., Michigan, son of James and Martha Fuller Newstead.  In 1900, Newstead lived with John and Eliza Seymour in Long Lake twp^[39]. David was married on 28 December 1901 in Garfield twp to Lena M Cox. Robert Barney, Justice of the Peace, performed the ceremony, which was witnessed by Mrs. Sarah A Monks of Traverse City and Mrs. Robert Barney of Garfield twp^[40]. Lena was born in April 1884 in Michigan, daughter of John R and Tamer Kenworthy Cox. In 1910 and 1920, the Newsteads owned a farm in Long Lake twp^[41]. David Newstead died on 9 June 1931 in Long Lake twp from mitral insufficiency^[42]. The death was reported that day in the Record Eagle (page 3):

 

REGION  BEREFT OF OLD PIONEER

 

David Newstead, a resident of the Grand Traverse region almost a half century, died this morning at six o'clock at his home on R.F.D. No. 2, following a year's illness. He was 68 years old.

Born in St. Clair county, Mich., Oct. 30, 1862, Mr. Newstead came to this community about 47 years ago, since making his home here. He was united in marriage to Miss Leona Cox of this city Dec. 28, 1901.

Left to mourn their loss are four sons, Elmer and James of Route 2, Russell of Cedar, and Robert Newstead, at home, and one daughter, Mrs. Martha Walt of this city, besides three brothers, Martin and William Newstead of Traverse City, Charles of Kalamazoo and a sister, Sarah Gates of Rolla, Kansas. Four brothers and a sister preceded him in death.

The body was taken to the Sampson Funeral Home where it will lie in state until time of services Thursday afternoon at three o'clock, c.s.t. Rev. Mildred Allen of the Friends church will officiate and burial will be made in the family lot at Long Lake cemetery."

 Lena married XXXXX Korb. Lena died on 11 Aug. 1971. David and Lena are buried in the Long Lake Cemetery^[43].

Children

 i.              Elmer D Newstead was born on 11 Oct. 1902 in Long Lake twp^[44]. He served in World War II in the 828th Guard Sq AAF. Elmer died on 11 Aug. 1971 and is buried in Linwood Cemetery^[45].

ii.             James Edwin Newstead was born on 23 August 1904 in Long Lake twp^[46].

iii.            Martha Newstead was born in 1907/1908 in Michigan. Martha married XXXX Walt.

iv.            Russel Newstead was born in 1910/1911 in Michigan.

iv.            Robert Newstead

v.                Laurence Wellington Newstead was born and died on 24 Aug. 1920^[47]. He was buried in Linwood Cemetery^[48].

 James Newstead was born in 1827 in England. James was married to Martha Fuller. James worked as a farmer. James died on 9 December 1893 from blood poisening in Long Lake twp^[49]. He is buried in Linwood Cemetery^[50].

 Children

i.              David Newstead was born in October 1863 in St. Clair Co., Michigan.

ii.                Benjamin Newstead was born in 1865 in Michigan.

iii.            William A Newstead was born on 22 August 1870 in Berry Co., Michigan.

iv.            Martin Newstead was born in October 1872 in Michigan.

v.             Charles Newstead

vi.            Sarah Newstead was married to XXXX Gates.

vii.-xi.      four sons dead before 1931

xii.           one daughter died before 1931

 

James Edwin Newstead was born on 23 August 1904 in Long Lake twp, David and Lena Cox Newstead. James was married to Erma Maxine. Erma died on 13 July 1966. She is buried in Linwood Cemetery^[51].

 Child

 i.                Maradine Newstead. Maradine was married to XXXX Blakeslee. She died on 14 Aug. 1987 and her ashes were placed on her mother's grave^[52].

 John B Newstead was born in 1868/1869 in Michigan, son of George and Martha Couley Newstead. John was a farmer living in Long Lake twp when he was married on 13 May 1893 in Traverse City to Edna Warner. John Vasly (Varly), Justice of the Peace, performed the ceremony, which was witnessed by Mabel Bates and Anna Soule of Traverse City^[53]. Edna Warner was born in 1876/1877 in Michigan, daughter of Jas Warner. She was doing housework in Long Lake twp when she married. They were divorced in September 1900 after Edna deserted John^[54].

 Martin V. Newstead was born in Michigan on 3 October 1872 (f=ENG, m=NY).  Martin was married on 7 July 1899 in Long Lake twp to Victoria Warner. The ceremony was performed by Oren C Case, Justice of the Peace, and was witnessed by David Newstead and Ella Warner of Long Lake twp^[55]. Victoria was born on 9 October 1880 (tombstone says 1883) in Michigan, daughter of Thomas and Anna Brownell Warner.  In 1900, Martin worked as a laborer in Long Lake twp^[56].

 

Victoria died on 30 March 1928. Martin died on 12 Sept. 1946. The Record Eagle reported on 14 September 1946 (page 2):

OLD LUMBERMAN DIES SUDDENLY

Word was received here this morning of the death of Martin Newsted, pioneer resident of the city, which took place in Blodgett Memorial hospital, Grand Rapids.

Mr. Newsted had been confined to the hospital there for two weeks but his death occurred unexpectedly Friday.

Among the veteran loggers of the region, Mr. Newsted had spent most of his early like in the lumber camps.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

 They are buried in Mount Hope in Green Lake twp^[57].

 Child

 i.              Mildred Newstead was born in May 1900 in Michigan.

ii.             Amy O Newstead was born on 21 Aug. 1902 in Long Lake twp^[58].

iii.            Ida May Newstead was born on 17 May 1913. She died on 2 July 1913 and is buried in Mount Hope in Green Lake twp^[59].

 

William A Newstead was born on 22 August 1870 in Berry County,  Michigan, son of James and Martha Fuller Newstead. William was married on 29 March 1891 in Traverse City to Lottie Hall. Minister Geo W Youker performed the ceremony which was witnessed by N J Lillie and Henry Youker of Traverse City^[60].  The Grand Traverse Herald noted on 7 May 1891: Mrs. Will Newstead, nee Lottie Hall, bade adieu to her paternal home and began housekeeping in one of Mr. Ferris= houses. Lottie Hall was born in 1872/1873 in Michigan, daughter of Hiram and Alvira Monroe Hall.

 The Newsteads moved to Traverse City. They passed through Long Lake in November 1899^[61].

 William died on 7 September 1938 in Traverse City and the Record Eagle reported the death that evening:

 WM. NEWSTEAD PASSES TODAY

 PIONEER RESIDENT OF REGION DIES SUDDENLY WHILE AT WORK TODAY

William Newstead, a resident of the Grand Traverse region for more than a half century, died suddenly this morning about eight o'clock, while at work as a janitor at the Union Street school. He was 68 years old.

Born August 22, 1870 in Berry county, Mr. Newstead came to the Grand Traverse region at the age of 17 years, and had since resided here. He was united in marriage to Lottie Hall on March 29, 1891 in this city and to this union was born one son, Roy.

Mr. Newstead had been janitor in the local public schools for the past 12 years and since 1929 had been located at the Union street building. Previous to entering the employ of the school system, he was associated with the city street department.

Left to mourn their loss are his widow, the one son Roy of Traverse City, and two grandchildren, Edward of Detroit and Raymond, at home; besides one brother, Martin of this city, a sister, Sarah Gates of Rollie, Kansas and a large circle of friends.

The body will remain at the home, 337 West Fifteenth street, until the time of funeral services, which will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 at the Central Methodist church, Rev. R. C. Miles officiating. The body will lie in state at the church from 1:30 p.m. Saturday until the hour of the funeral. Burial will be made in Oakwood cemetery.

 

NILSON

 J E Nilson was born in 1861/1862 in Sweden. In 1880, Nilson was working in a sawmill in Long Lake twp^[62].

 

NORMAN

 Oscar Norman was born in 1844/1845 in Sweden. In 1880, Oscar was working in a sawmill in Long Lake twp^[63].

 NORRIS

 Albert Norris was born on 5 September 1840 in Norton township, Ottawa County, Michigan, son of Seth and Nancy Pierce Norris^[64]. The Norrises moved to Elk Rapids in June 1851 from Wisconsin and then moved to Traverse City, settling three miles north of the small town on the west shore of the bay.  Albert was one of the first sixteen students who attended the new school. He had been recruited in August 1862 at Bingham and went to Detroit to mister into the Fifth regiment of Company G Cavalry. He was wounded at Gettysburg. In February 1864 Albert bought 40 acres of land adjoining his brother John=s property on the east side of Cedar Lake. After the war he cleared the property and set up a brickyard that produced 400,000 bricks a year^[65]. Albert was married prior to 1865 to Fannie M (Fish?). Fannie was born in 1844/1845 (1837 per tombstone) in New York, daughter of Almon and Amila Persoll Fish.

 In 1877 Albert sold the brickyard and bought land on Cedar Run Creek where he set up a sawmill. In 1880, Albert worked in the lumber mill while Fanny kept house in Long Lake twp^[66]. Norris's shingle mill was busy during the winters of 1880 and 1881 and ran day and night in February 1882. He installed a new water wheel in the summer of 1882, traveling to Grand Rapids to purchase one. By August, the wheel was working well and by the end of the year he was considering purchasing another wheel^[67]. Norris rented a vacate home in October 1882^[68].

 The Norris family hosted a party in early 1882: It would be unfair not to speak a word of praise of the reception given on Saturday evening, Jan. 28, by Mr. and Mrs. Norris in honor of their son's birthday. At eight o''clock the house was completely filled with young folks, numbering about forty. It was not long before every one was busy pulling wax. After having a jolly good time the company dispersed, and I think I am safe in saying that the wish that such occasions might occur about once a week was almost universal^[69].

 Norris also farmed and an advertisement on 24 May 1883 in the Grand Traverse Herald noted the loss of a head of livestock:

 ESTRAY.

Strayed, from my farm at Cedar Run, about three weeks ago, a red cow, white belly, star in forehead, bush part of tail is white, short horns, which turn in a little; four years old. Will pay well for her return.  A. N. Norris

 Albert suffered from a long illness in March 1884 and could not leave his house. He went to Traverse City the following month, but fell ill and had to stay there for a while. In June he purchased Mr. Brown's horse for $120. He sent his team into the lumber woods in January 1885 and was unfortunate enough to lose a horse in February 1886, the horse accidently hanging itself . In March he purchased a fine pair of mules. In April 1887 he decided to make wooden bowls at his mill. For about six months he did so, using Mr. McCruther's bowl making machine. In November he decided to head south because the cold did not agree with him^[70].

 In February 1888 Albert added a new steam power attachment to his mill and by the first of March his mill was in fine working order, He was soon cutting 28,000 shingles a day. Albert's mill used steam power when there was a lot of work and water power only if there was little work. Sometimes he used both, especially when making large amounts of shingles: The largest load of shingles ever known of in this vicinity stood at the corner near Mr. Norris's mill, one evening last week. It consisted of twenty-eight thousand shingles placed on a pair of common sized lumber sleighs owned by J. Altman. Norris's mill was located in Cedar Run and thought about moving the mill to the head of Long Lake. Albert returned from the southern states in May 188: Albert Norris has returned from Alabama much improved in health, and looking at least ten years younger than when he left last fall. He lectured on his travels in July: The lecture given at the school house Tuesday evening by A. Norris was well attended. Mr. Norris related many interesting and amusing anecdotes of life and customs in Alabama, described the blasting and coal mining process, and gave interesting descriptions of places and people and what the enterprising "Yankee" is doing for the south. The young folks went home feeling that they had been well entertained.

 Albert's mill finished cutting shingles in started sawing lumber in August 1888. The following March it was reported: Norris's mill is running at its greatest capacity, and several teams are engaged in putting in the largest amount of logs possible while the good weather lasts.In July 1889, work at the mill was suspended to allow for haying and harvest work to take place^[71]. Occasionally, non-work related activities for Albert were reported. He was visited by Mr. and Mrs. Ben Bollinger in January 1889.

 The Norris mill was sawing shingles by day and turning handles at night in January 1900. Albert and Fanny spent the winter in the south:  A. Norris left for the south last Saturday. He will spend a few days in Grand Rapids and will then go to spend the remainder of the winter in Alabama. Later it was reported that: Albert Norris who left about the first of January for Alabama, writes home that he has reached Mississippi, had la grippe and got better, has taken a contract to turn a large quantity of canthook handles, for which he took machinery home^[72].

 The mill was under repair in early January 1891. The Grand Traverse Herald discussed Albert=s health at the time: Speaking of the mineral spring, there has been very little said about the properties of the water of the spring, but there is much that can be said. Mr.Norris, whose health has been quite poor for a number of years, having gone south several winters to spend time been drinking the water from the mineral spring, and has improved so much in health he thinks he will not be obliged to go south this winter. It is almost miraculous how it will affect an individual. The mill was almost repaired by mid-January and was at full capacity in mid-February, cutting 15,000 ft per day^[73].

 Fanny was sick but getting better in mid-February. Millwork kept Albert busy: Mr. Norris= mill never did as good work before, I should judge they had sawed nearly as much already as they did all last winter. Mrs. Norris was able to be out to church Sunday evening. Work continued into the summer, which was unusual. Albert visited Traverse City in April and shut down the mill for a while in April and May, partly to fight the forest fires raging around Long Lake. He restarted work in July^[74].

 Albert often modified the mill to meet new demands: A. Norris is putting in machinery to cut veneering, also arranging the shingle mill to cut 18 inch shingles. He was cutting shingles in November 1891. In December it was reported that: Mr. Norris has nearly completed his shingle contract and will soon begin to saw lumber. Forty thousand shingles a day counts fast on a pile of logs. He stopped most work for a while except for some custom sawing of lumber for Mr. Shorter=s barn^[75].

 Albert was busy in early 1892: Mr. Norris is putting in new machinery in his shingle mill, and will soon commence sawing shingles again. He has quite a quantity of logs now in the yard. He started sawing shingles on 28 January. Mr. Norris has been to White Cloud and hired men to make enough to run his mill and is now sawing shingles at the rate of 40 thousand per day. He shut down the mill except for custom sawing in July 1892. In November Fanny went to Mississippi^[76].

 In 1900, Albert operated a mill in Long Lake twp^[77]. Fanny spent a few days with their daughter at Maple City in January of 1900. Albert bought heavier machinery for the mill at the same time^[78].

 Albert died on 6 February 1902 from chronic Bright's disease in Long Lake twp^[79]. The Evening Record printed his obituary on 6 Feb. 1902 (page 4):

 OLD PIONEER DEAD

Albert Norris, A Resident of Leelanau County for Half a Century, Passed Away This Morning

Albert Norris, one of the earliest residents of the Grand Traverse region, died this morning at his home in Cedar Run of asthma, at the age of 65 years. He leaves two sons, Charles and Julius, at Cedar Run, and one daughter, Mrs. Ben Bollinger at Maple City. The funeral will be held from the Cedar Run church Saturday morning at 10 o'clock in charge of W. S. Anderson.

Mr. Norris came to the grand Traverse Region in the early '50's, and has been a resident of Cedar Run constantly for almost half a century.

 Fannie lived with her brother John Fish in 1910^[80]. Fannie died on 5 Jan. 1932. They are buried in Linwood Cemetery in Long Lake twp^[81].

 Children

 i.              Charles Norris was born on 28 January 1865 in Norrisville, Leelanau County, Michigan.

ii.             Daisey B (Rose) Norris was born in 1866/1867 in Michigan. Rose married Ben Bellinger.

iii.            Julius Norris was born in Nov. 1869 in Michigan.

 Charles E. Norris was born on 28 January 1865 in Norrisville, Leelanau County, Michigan, son of Albert and Fanny Fish Norris. Charles purchased a new buggy in the fall of 1882. He purchased a team of horses in December 1884^[82].

 Charles was married on 13 December 1885 In Almira, Benzie County, Michigan to Hattie M. Pike. D. E. Wright was the Justice of the Peace who performed the ceremony, which was witnesses by Mary E. Wright of Almira and Rosa Norris of Long Lake^[83]. Hattie was born in May 1865 in Lake County, Ohio (f=MA, m=OH). The Grand Traverse Herald reported: Launched on the matrimonial sea, Dec. 13th, 1885, a boat- Charley Norris the captain, Hattie Pike, mate. The promulgation of this event caused quite a sensation, from the fact that it was entirely unexpected. May their voyage be one of happiness and tranquility^[84].

 Charles was a merchant and a boss sawyer in the 1880s. He put a shingle mill at the head of Long Lake, probably working with his father. In September 1887:  A very pleasant party was given at the home of Chas. Norris Friday evening, and it goes without saying that every one enjoyed themselves. Ice cream and cake was served and all agree that it was one of the pleasantest events of the season. Charles was visited by Byron Norris of Norrisville of several occasions. He was in Good Harbor for a while in 1889, returning in May^[85].

 Charles was at Manistee on the new railroad in July 1891. He had the shingle mill running every day in March 1892. He was repairing the mill the following month^[86].

 In 1900, Charles worked as a millwright while his family lived with Charle's parents in Long Lake twp^[87]. Charles died on 5 Sept. 1910. The Evening Record reported on 14 September 1910 (page 2):

 OBITUARY

(Special to the Evening Record)

Cedar Run, Mich., Sept. 14.- Last Thursday the people of this community assembled at the chapel to pay the last sad tribute of love and respect to Charles E. Norris, on who was well known and highly esteemed in this part of the country, having lived here the greater part of his life. The Rev. Mr. Allington spoke the fitting words of comfort as only one who has been a close friend, both having in former years been employed at the same work, could do. Although he had been in failing health for a number of years this last sickness was of only a few days' duration and his death was unlooked for and a shock to all who knew him, he being able to continue his work as master mechanic in the mill at Frankfort, his present home, until Friday evening before his death, which took place Monday morning, Sept. 5th.

He was born Jan. 28, 1865, and was 45 years, 7 months and 7 days of age. He was married to Hattie Pike December 12, 1885, who still survives him. To them were born five children, Mrs. Blanch Burrows of Cadillac, James of Milwaukee, Wis., Mrs. Fannie Van Colen of Frankfort, Frank, the youngest son, at home and Nellie the youngest daughter, who died Dec. 8, 1906. Besides he leaves a widowed mother, Mrs. Fannie Norris, of this place, a brother Julius of Washington, and a sister, Mrs. Rose Bellinger of Maple City, and a large circle of friends to mourn his loss. He was a thoughtful, kind husband, an affectionate father, a dutiful son and a good neighbor, who will be sadly missed by all.

He is buried in Linwood Cemetery^[88].

 Children

 i.              Blanche M Norris was born in April 1886 in Long Lake twp^[89]. Blanche married XXXX Burrows.

ii.             James C Norris was born on 23 March 1888 in Long Lake twp^[90].

iii.            Fannie C Norris was born in Sept. 1891 in Michigan. Fannie married XXXX Van Colen.

iv.            Frank D Norris was born in Aug. 1892 in Michigan.

v.             Nellie Marie Norris was born in  24 Dec. 1894 in Long Lake twp^[91]. She died on 8 Dec. 1906 and is buried in Linwood Cemetery^[92].

 Julius Norris was born in November 1869 in Norrisville, Michigan, son of Albert and Fanny Fish Norris. Julius worked in the family saw mill in 1884 and suffered a mishap where he came close to cutting his thumb off. He was reported to be sick in September 1887. He recovered and went to Summit City in November. He probably worked for some time away from Long Lake, as he was reported to have returned home in May 1889^[93].

 Julius spent a week at Cedar Run in June 1891. He returned home in January 1892. He was aaway attending school at Traverse City^[94].

 Julius was married on 18 September 1899 in Casson, MI to Carrie Grandy. Minister Charles W Williams performed the ceremony, which was witnessed by Charles and Anna Grandy of Casson^[95]. Carrie was born in January 1881 in Michigan, daughter of Albert and Caroline Newman Grandy (b. NY). In 1900, Julius worked at a mill in Long Lake twp^[96]. In April 1900 it was reported that: Julius Norris left last week for Ann Arbor to undergo an operation. He has been sick all winter and his recovery is doubtful. His wife accompanied him^[97].

 Julius died in Vancouver, WA.

 Child

 i.              Beulah Alberta Norris was born on 17 July 1901 in Long Lake twp^[98].

 Michael Norris was born on 25 Nov. 1845 in Massachusetts, son of Edward and Mary Robin Norris (par=IRE). Mitchell was married in 1890 to Emma Viola McDonald. Emma was born in 1870 in Green County, Ohio (par=VA). In 1910 and 1920, the Norris family farmed in Long Lake twp^[99].

 Michael died on 5 May 1923 in Long Lake twp from myocarditis^[100]. Emma died on 14 Feb. 1953 in Long Lake twp. An obituary appeared in the Record Eagle on 14 February 1953 (page 16):

 "Death Takes Old Resident

Mrs. Emma Viola Norris, 82, a resident of this community for 54 years, died this morning at the home of her son, Rushel Norris, R. 2, where she had resided for the past three months. Her death followed a long illness.

She was born Emma McDonald in 1870 in Green county, Ohio and was one of a family of 10 children. Two sisters, Mrs. Mary Miller, Columbus, Ohio, and Mrs. Jennie Moorman, Kalkaska, survive. She was united in marriage to M. E. Norris in 1890 and he preceded her in death in 1923.

Surviving besides her two sisters, are one daughter, Mrs. Ethel Noffsinger, Dearborn; four sons, Gaylord of Ypsilanti, Carl and Jay of Traverse City, and Rushel of R. 2; 12 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. from the Martinson funeral home in the city with Rev. John Wright of ths Long Lake Friends church officiating. The body will be placed in the mausoleum until spring when burial will be in the Long Lake cemetery."

 They are buried in Linwood Cemetery^[101].

 Child

 i.              Gaylord Richard Norris was born on 8 March 1891 in Ohio. He served in World War I as a private in Battery E 40th Field Artillery. Gaylord died on 13 July 1964 in Eloise twp, Wayne Co., MI. He is buried in Linwood Cemetery^[102].

ii.                Fredrick Carl Norris was born in 1892/1893 in Ohio.

iii.            Rushell R Norris was born in 1896 in Ohio.

iv.            Charles G Norris was born in 1899/1900 in Michigan.

v.             Eddie Donald Norris was born on 11 June 1906 in Long Lake twp^[103]. He died on 21 September 1906 in Long Lake twp from colitis^[104]. The Evening Record noted on 21 Sept. 1906 (page 3): "Little Child Dead. Eddie Donald, son of Mitchell Norris of Cedar Run died this morning after a week's illness with cholera infantum. The funeral will be Sunday from the church at Long Lake, Undertaker Carter in charge." This child is buried in Linwood Cemetery^[105].

vi.            Ethel Merda(?) Norris was born in 1907/1908 in Michigan. Ethel married XXXX Noffsinger

vii.           Jon (Jan?) Norris was born in 1917/1918 in Michigan.

 Rushell R Norris was born in 1896 in Ohio, son of Michael and Emma McDonald Norris. Rushell was married to Ruby Kaufman. Ruby was born in 1894. Rushel died on 12 July 1959. Ruby died on 22 March 1975. They are buried in Linwood Cemetery^[106].

 Child

 i.              Evelyn Norris was born on 5 May 1920. Evelyn was married to Richard Harris.

 

NORTH

 Arthur O North was born on 6 August 1871 in Winchester,  Indiana (f=OH, m=IN). On 26 August 1893 he was married to Adeline (Adda) Furby. They moved to Grand Traverse Co. in 1903^[107]. Adda was born in 1877/1878 in Ohio (f=PA, m=MD). In 1910 and 1920, the North family owned a farm in Long Lake twp^[108]. Arthur died on 9 June 1942 in Long Lake. The Record Eagle noted the following day (page 10):

 ARTHUR NORTH TAKEN BY DEATH

LONG LAKE MAN WAS SUPERVISOR FOR TWENTY YEARS

Arthur O. North, a prominent resident of the Long Lake community, passed away Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock following a long illness.

Mr. North was born August 6, 1871, at Winchester, Ind., and attended the Winchester schools. On August 26, 1893, was united in marriage to Miss Adeline Furby. They remained there until 1902 when they moved to Long Lake township where Mr. North spent the remainder of his life. He held numerous public offices, acting as supervisor for twenty years.

Mr. and Mrs. North were the parents of nine children, five of whom, Guy, Walter and Mrs. Gladys Herkner of Traverse City, Arlie of Evart and Mrs. Dorothy Herkner of Midland survive, besides the widow; three brothers, Edward, Frank and Earl of Winchester; four sisters, Mrs. Blanche Slusher and Mrs. May Cole of Traverse City, Mrs. Laura Wilkins of Exeina, Ohio, and Mrs. James Huston and nine grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 at the Weaver Mortuary, Rev. Howard Towne officiating and burial will be made in Oakwood cemetery."

 Children

 i.              Guy North was born on 31 August 1895 in Indiana. Guy was married to Catherine Fleece in 1923. Catherine was born on 7 May 1903. Guy died in January 1973. Catherine died in November 1984.

ii.             Arley North was born in 1898/1899 in Indiana.

iii.            Carl North was born in 1901/1902 in Indiana. Carl was married to Emma Graham in 1929.

iv.            Walter Allen North was born on 10 January 1906 in Long Lake twp^[109]. Walter was married to Bina Simrow in 1926 and Jane V. Hayes in 1948. Walter died in March 1985.

v.             Gladys North was born in 1912/1913 in Michigan. Gladys was married to Vincent Herkner in 1931.

vi.            Dorothy North was born in 1914/1915 in Michigan. Dorothy was married to Percy W. Herkner in 1932

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NOVITNY

 A J Novitny was married to Betsey and they were living in Long Lake twp in 1887.

 Child

 i.              Minnie Novitny was born in 1880 in Wisconsin. She died on 15 November 1887 from Diptheria in Long Lake twp^[110].

 

NYBERG

 S B Nyberg was born in 1856/1857 in Sweden. In 1880, Nyberg worked in a sawmill in Long Lake twp^[111].

 O'MEALEY

 Charles O' Mealey was born in January 1832 in Ireland. He was married around 1860 to Ellen Donohue. Ellen was born in July 1832 in Ireland. In 1900, the O'Mealeys owned a farm in Long Lake twp^[112]. Charles died on 10 February 1901 from apoplexy in Long Lake twp^[113]. A death notice appeared in the Traverse Bay Eagle on 15 February 1901 (page 5): The funeral of the late Charles O'Mealey occurred Wednesday from St. Francis church with a large attendance. The pall bearers were John Barry, Martin Sheridan, Jas. Kilbride, John Shane, Jas. McGill and Moses Desermoir.

 Children

 i.              2 dead before 1900

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v.             Maggie O'Mealey was born in 1864/1865 in Houghton Co., MI. Maggie was married to John Kirby.

vi.            Timothy O'Mealey was born in 1870 in MI. He worked as a farmer before dying from pulmonary tuberculosis on 21 August 1902 (30-5-29) in Traverse City^[114].

vii.           Nellie O' Mealey was born in April 1875 in Michigan.

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