Albert Daniel Redel was born in January 1877 in Canada, son of Frank and Hannah Kupass Redel. Albert was married on 15 May 1901 in Garfield twp to Ida Genora Stover. Mead A Kelsey, a Friends minister, officiated at the ceremony, which was witnessed by Curtiss M Stover of Garfield twp and Eda Redel of Long Lake twp^[1]. The ????? reported:

 

HAPPILY WEDDED YESTERDAY

Nuptials of Albert D. Redel and Miss Ida Stover

At the home of the bride's parents Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Stover of Garfield yesterday afternoon the words were said which made Albert D. Redel and Miss Ida Stover husband and wife. The ceremony was performed by M. A. Kelsey of the Friends church in the presence of a large company of relatives. Curtis Stover was best man and Miss Eda Redel was maid of honor.

Mr. Redel, the bridegroom, is a prosperous farmer of Long Lake, a young man of excellent character and a member of the German Lutheran church of this city. The bride is an estimable young woman, a member of the Friends church at Long Lake, and is well trained for the high office to which she has been called.

After the ceremony the guests sat down to a sumptuous repast in honor of the occasion, which did credit to the home in which it was served. There were a number of good and useful presents, such as good taste would dictate. They have the prayers and best wishes of many friends.

 

Ida was born on 8 December 1881 in Jay Co., Indiana, daughter of F J and Amanda Stewart Stover. Her family was part of the movement of Friends' church members from southern Indiana north to Grand Traverse County. She was living at home in Garfield twp at the time of her marriage.

 

Ida died on 18 March 1940. The Record Eagle reported on the following day:

 

DEATH CLAIMS MRS. A. REDELL

Mrs. Albert Redell, 59, a pioneer resident of the Grand Traverse region, died Monday noon at the County hospital following an illness of three weeks.

Ida Stover was born December 8th, 1881, in Jay county, Ind., and came to this region with her parents 55 years ago settling on a farm west of Traverse City in Garfield township.

On May 15, 1901, she was married to Albert Redell and the couple have resided here since.

Mrs. Redell was a member of the Friends church for many years.

Surviving, besides the husband, is a son, Herbert of this city; four daughters, Mrs. Alton Rich, Mrs. Laverne Stricker and Mrs. Jack McCall of this city; Mrs. Beatrice Leach of Alma; five grandchildren; five brothers, Alva and Jake of this city, Shirley of Grand Rapids, Ernest of Lansing, Irving of Jackson; one sister, Mrs. Fred Howland of Lansing. One daughter preceded her mother in death.

The body was taken to the Hibbard Funeral chapel to remain until time of services, to be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Friends church, corner of Fifth and Oak streets, with the Rev. Chester McKean officiating. The body will lie in state at the church from one o'clock until two. Commitment will be made in the mausoleum.

 

Albert died on 18 June 1948. The Record Eagle published his obituary on XX June 1948:

 

ALBER REDELL, PIONEER, DIES

Albert Redell, 71, pioneer resident of the Grand Traverse region nearly all of his life, died early Friday evening following a two months' illness.

Mr. Redell was born January 18th, 1877, in Canada and came here with his parents when he was six years old, settling on a farm west of the city.

In 1901 he was married to Ida Stover who preceded him in death eight years ago. Three daughters also preceded him in death.

Left to mourn their loss are one son, Herbert, of West Bay Shore road, two daughters, Mrs. Ralph Tousley of this city and Mrs. Alton Rich of R. 4; nine grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. William Gutzka of R. 3.

The body was taken to the Hibbard chapel where services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock with burial in the family lot in Oakwood cemetery.

 

The Redels are buried in Oakwood Cemetery in Traverse City.

 

Children

 

i.              Herbert Franz Redell (Herbert added an extra L after the name after World War I) was born on 26 July 1903 in Long Lake twp^[2].

ii.             Esther Johanna Redel was born on 26 Jan. 1906 in Long Lake twp^[3]. Esther married Kenneth Leinderleaf. Esther died on 13 May 1930.

iii.            Ethel Bell Redel was born on 11 November 1907. Ethel was married to Alton Rich.

iv.            Gladys M. Redel was born on 4 May 1910. Gladys was married to LaVern Stricker. She died in 1943.

v.             Amanda J. Redel was born on 29 August 1912 and died the following day.

vi.            Beatrice Marion Redel was born on 29 October 1914. Beatrice was married to Ralph Tousley.

vii.                Margaret J. Redel was born on 18 October 1918. Margaret married Jack McCall. She died in 1945 (check).

 

Frank B (or J?) Redel was born in October 1851 in Bremen, Germany, son of Joseph Redel^[4]. He emigrated in 1869, settling in Bruce County, Ontario near the town of Milway. Around 1875, Frank was married to Johannah Kopas. Johannah was born on 21 June 1853 in Bruce County, Ontario, daughter of Ludwig and Anne Miller Kopas (parents GER).

 

The Redels moved from Ontario to Detroit in the late 1870s. The Redels were naturalized in 1879. It is thought that they arrived in Long Lake twp in 1883 and established a farm on Barney Road. In 1900, 1910, and 1920 the Redels owned a farm in Long Lake twp^[5]. Frank died on 1 September 1930 in Long Lake twp from uremic poisening^[6].

 

The Record Eagle reported on X September 1930:

 

LIVED ON SINGLE FARM SINCE 1883

FUNERAL SERVICES WEDNESDAY MORNING FOR FRANK REDELL.

Frank Redell age 78 years, and a pioneer of the community, passed away at his farm home Sunday, after a brief illness.

Mr. Redell was born in Bremen, Germany in 1851 and came to this country when he was eighteen years of age. He settled in Bruce county, Ontario, Canada, and was married there in 1875. Later he resided in Detroit for four years and in 1883, accompanied by his wife, came to Grand Traverse region and settled on a farm five miles west of the city where he has resided ever since.

Surviving besides his wofe is one son, Albert D. Redell of this city and a daughter, Mrs. Eda Gutcha of Suttons Bay and seven granchildren.

The body was taken to the Hibbard Funeral chapel where it will remain until time of services which will be conducted from the German Lutheran church, corner of Seventh and Oak streets, Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock. Burial will be made in the family lot at Oakwood cemetery.

 

Hannah died on 1 October 1930 (77-3-10)in Long Lake twp from acute colitis^[7]. The Record Eagle printed an obituary on X October 1930:

 

DEATH CLAIMS AGED MOTHER

MRS. FRANK REDELL, 77, HAD LIVED IN THIS COMMUNITY 47 YEARS

Mrs. Frank Redell of Long Lake township, a resident of the Grand Traverse region almost a half of century, died Wednesday evening at 6:30 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Gutcka of R.F.D. No. 2 following a short illness. She was 77 years old.

Mrs. Redell was born in Bruce county, Canada, June 21, 1853 and resided there with her parents until her marriage to Mr. Redell in 1875. The couple later moved to Detroit where they lived for four years, coming to this region in 1883 and settling on a farm five miles west of the city which had since been the family home.

Left to mourn their loss besides Mrs. Gutcka, are one son Albert Redell of this city, seven grandchildren and one great grandchild, three brothers in Canada and a large circle of friends. Mr. Redell died four weeks ago.

The body was taken to the Hibbard funeral chapel, where it will remain until the time of services which will be held at Trinity Lutheran church, corner Seventh and Oak streets Friday afternoon at 2:30. Rev. L. C. C. Grueber will officiate and interment will be made in the family lot in Oakwood cemetery.

 

 The Redels are buried in Oakwood Cemetery in Traverse City.

 

Children

 

i.              Albert Daniel Redel was born on 18 January 1877 in Bruce County, Canada.

ii.             Eda Redel was born in December 1880 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI. Eva was married to William F. Gutzka.

 

 

REYNOLDS

 

Alvin (Allie) F. Reynolds was born in 1858/1859 in Indiana (parents=IN possibly Samuel and Nancy Reynolds, Mary Reynolds Beverly may be his sister). In 1880, Allie was working in a sawmill in Long Lake twp^[8]. Allie was married on 6 August 1882 to Sarah Isabelle Henshaw. Our place had quite a sensation Aug. 6, occasioned by the marriage of one of our young ladies, Miss Belle Hinshaw being married to Allie Reynolds. We are sorry to lose Miss Belle from among us, but our loss will be Mr. Reynolds' gain. Belle was born in 1866/1867 in Indiana, daughter of Zemri and Julia Henshaw.

 

Allie purchased 20 acres of land shortly afterward. By late 1882 he was working in the lumber woods^[9].

 

Belle died shortly after giving birth on 30 May 1883 (18-7m) in Long Lake twp^[10]. Mrs. Allie Reynolds (better known by her maiden name, Miss Belle Hinshaw) died last Wednesday morning. Mrs. Reynolds had become greatly endeared to the entire community. Her sweet life was full of hope and promise, but the Lord willed otherwise, and her friends, especially among the young people, will long mourn for a dear one gone. The funeral services bore affecting testimony to the tender regard in which she was held. She was eighteen years old, and they were indeed "beautiful years." She was buried at Long Lake cemetery, May 3d, Rev. Mr. Hodgens officiating^[11].

 

Family from Indiana arrived for the funeral: Mrs. Russell, aunt of the late Belle Reynolds, living in Indiana, was telegraphed to and came and attended the funeral of Mrs. Reynolds^[12]. Belle was buried in Linwood Cemetery^[13].

 

Child

 

i.              Mabel Reynolds was born on 10 May 1883 in Long Lake twp^[14]. This child died on 17 May (tombstone) or 30 May 1883 (death record) in Long Lake twp^[15]. She is buried in Linwood Cemetery^[16].

 

R D Reynolds was born in 1851/1852 in New York (parents=NY). He was married to Joanna. Joanna was born in 1850/1851 in New York (f=IRE, m=NY). In 1880, Mr. Reynolds worked as a teamster at a sawmill while Joanna kept house in Long Lake twp^[17].

 

 

RICE

 

C D Rice was born in 1871/1872 in Michigan (f=NY, m=MI). He was married around 1901/902 to Flora. Flora was born in 1871/1872 in Michigan (par=MI). In 1910, the Rices owned a farm in Long Lake twp^[18].

 

Joseph Rice was born in 1876/1877 in Michigan (f=GER,m=POL). Joseph was married around 1900/1901 to Anna Glazer. Anna was born in 1885/1886 in Michigan (f=GER,m=POL). In 1910 and 1920, the Rice family owned a farm in Long Lake twp^[19].

 

Children

 

i.              one died before 1910

ii.             John Rice was born in 1901/1902 in Michigan.

iii.            Andrew Rice was born in 1903/1904 in Michigan. Andrew died on 6 November 1926 (22-11-7)in Long Lake twp from an accidental gunshot wound^[20].

iv.            Albena Rice was born in 1904/1905 in Michigan.

v.             Emma Rice was born in 1906/1907 in Michigan.

vi.            Pauline Rice was born in 1908/1909 in Michigan.

vii.           Edna Rice was born in 1913/1914 in Michigan.

 

 

RICHARDSON

 

Bernard Richardson was born in October 1885 in Columbus, Kansas, son of Lewis and Sarah Elliot Richardson. Bernard was married on 25 November 1909 in Traverse City to Gertrude Adams. Wilbur W McKee, pastor of the Asbury Methodist Church, performed the ceremony, which was witnessed by Mr. and Mrs. J. Q. Adams of Traverse City^[21]. Gertrude was born in June 1892 in Hartford, Michigan, daughter of John and Lillian Carris Adams.

 

Carl Stanley Richardson was born in August 1887 in Michigan, son of Lewis and Sarah Elliot Richardson. Carl was married on 7 November 1909 in Traverse City to Florence E Page. The ceremony was performed by Reverand Fred E Carter and was witnessed by Bernard and Gertude Richardson of Traverse City^[22]. Florence was born on 27 March 1889 in Michigan, daughter of Walter and Laura Molar Page. In 1910 and 1920, the Richardsons owned a farm in Long Lake twp^[23]. Carl died in 1969. Florence died on X October 1977 in Traverse City. They are buried in Grand Traverse Memorial Garden^[24].

 

Children

 

i.              Nellie Marie Richardson was born in 1910/1911 in Michigan. Marie married William Ritola.

ii.             Walter M. Richardson was born in 1912/1913 in Michigan.

iii.            Clifford (Pete) S. Richardson was born in 1915 in Michigan.

iv.            Laura (Polly) Richardson  was born in 1918 in Michigan. Laura married XXXX Meredith

 

Louis K Richardson was born in 1855 in Michigan, son of Elbert and Mary Richardson. He was married to Sarah (Nellie) M Elliot. Sarah was born on 24 July 1858 in Cass County, Michigan, daughter of James and Caroline Elliot.  They lived in Cass County until about 1891, when they moved north to Long Lake.  They rented a farm from William Leit for three years in April 1891. Lewis worked delivering logs for the Lake Ann Company in February 1892. He was elected School Inspector that April^[25].

 

Lewis was killed on 8 February 1897 in Long Lake twp^[26]. His obituary appeared in the Grand Traverse Herald on 11 February 1897:

 

L. K. Richardson

 

L. K. Richardson of Long Lake, son-in-law of J. M. Elliot, met a sad and sudden death on Monday morning, Feb. 8th. Mr. Richardson was loading logs with a team and tackle and had used a large dead but apparently sound stub as an anchor post. He was driving the team in loading when the log stuck fast and the "purchase" on the stub became too strong and it fell, crushing Mr. Richardson to the ground, killing him XXXXX quickly that the lines with which he was driving the horses still remained in his hands. Mr. Richardson was about 40 years old and leaves a wife and five children. Great sympathy is felt for the family in their terrible and sudden affliction.

 

In 1900, Sarah  rented a farm in Long Lake twp^[27]. She and her mother were sick for a while in February and March of 1900.  She visited her daughter at Oviatt several times in 1900. Her nephew and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Ely of Cass County, visited in August 1900. Mr. and Mrs. Amos Kennedy visited in December 1900^[28].

 

Sarah was a member of the Long Lake Friends Church from at least 1907 to 1916, when she transferred to the Traverse City church^[29].  In 1910, Sarah and daughter Edith lived on their farm in Long Lake twp^[30]. Sarah died on 28 July 1937. An obituary appeared in the Record Eagle on 29 July 1937 (page 3):

 

DEATH CLAIMS OLD RESIDENT

Mrs. Sarah M. Richardson, a highly regarded resident of the community, passed away at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Edith Scamerhorn, 427 Monroe street, Wednesday after a long illness. She was 79 years old.

Mrs. Richardson was born July 24, 1858, in Cass county, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Elliott. In 1876 she was married to Lewis Richardson and continued to reside in Cass county for 14 years, coming to the Grand Traverse region 47 years ago and settling on a farm near Long Lake where Mr. Richardson passed away seven years later.

She was a lifelong member of the Friends church and a devoted wife and mother.

Left to mourn their loss are three sons, Newton R. of Omaha, Neb., Bernard C. of Klamath Falls, Ore., and Carl S., 341 West Fourteenth street, this city; two daughters, Mrs. Edna Kennedy of Long Lake, and Mrs. Edith Scamerhorn; thirteen grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.

The body will lie in state at the Weaver mortuary, where services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:30, Rev. Fred Carter, a former pastor of the Friends church at Long Lake officiating. Interment will be made in the family lot in Long Lake cemetery.

 

Louis and Sarah are buried in Linwood Cemetery in Long Lake twp^[31].

 

Children

 

i.              Newton R Richardson

ii.             Bernard C Richardson was born in October 1885 in Columbus, Kansas.

iii.            Carl Stanley Richardson was born in August 1887 in Michigan.

iv.            Edna (Ruth?) Richardson was born in October 1893 in Michigan. Edna married A. Kennedy

v.             Edith Richardson was born in 1903/1904 in Michigan. Edith married XXXX Scamerhorn

 

 

RIEHL

 

Harry Clyde Riehl was born on 12 April 1900 in Long Lake twp, son of John and Bertha Wheelock Riehl^[32].  He was married in 1926 to Eva G. Kingdon^[33]. Eva was born on 22 October 1874, daughter of Henry and Nellie Page Kingdon. Harry died on 3 August 1951 in Bingham twp., Leelanau Co. His obituary appeared in the Record Eagle the following day:

 

Harry Riehl Dies Suddenly

 

Harry C. Riehl, 51, of R. 2, died very suddenly late Friday afternoon when he was stricken with a heart attack while working on the construction of a home in Bingham township, Leelanau county.

Mr. Riehl was born in Long Lake township on April 12, 1900, and had resided there his entire life. He has been a carpenter at the Traverse City state hospital for the past seven years.

He was a member of Silver Lake Grange and the Twin Lakes Farm Bureau.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Eva Riehl of R. 2; his mother, Mrs. Bertha Riehl of R. 2; two sons, Albert at home and Pfc. Harold Riehl serving with the army in Mannheim, Germany; five brothers, Bernard of R. 2, Henry of this city, Ellis of R.. 2, John of California, and Vernie of Petoskey; two sisters, Mrs. Frank Moorman of Mayfield and Mrs. Douglas Campbell of New York; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 o'clock Tuesday afternoon from the Long Lake Friends church, with Rev. John Wright officiating, and burial will be made in the family lot in Long Lake cemetery. The body will repose at the Martinson funeral home in this city until 1:00 p.m. Tuesday.

 

Harry is buried in Linwood Cemetery^[34]. Eva died on 13 July 1997 in Grand Traverse Co.^[35]

 

Children

 

i.              Harold Riehl was born on 1 August 1929

ii.             Albert Riehl was born on 13 March 1932

 

John (Johannes) George Riehl was born 10 August 1830 in Germany^[36]. He was married around 1861 to Anna Elizabeth Stiehl^[37]. Anna was born 15 August 1831 in Germany.  The Riehls emigrated to the United States in 1870 and settled in Pennsylvania.  In 1900, the Riehls owned a farm in Long Lake twp^[38]. John died on 11 February 1904. The Evening Record reported on that day:

 

"JOHN RUHLE DEAD

 

Aged Man Succumbs While Visiting Relatives in This City

John Ruhl died at 427 West Ninth street this morning at 3 o'clock. Deceased was 73 years, 6 months old and leaves five children living to mourn a father's loss. He was born in Germany Aug. 10, 1830. He came to this city about ten weeks ago on a visit and was taken ill immediately and was unable to return to his home near Long Lake.

The funeral service will be held Sunday at Long Lake."

 

In 1910, Anna was living by herself in Long Lake twp^[39]. Anna died on 13 March 1919 in Long lake twp from "disease of the heart"^[40]. Her short obituary was printed on 13 March 1919 in the Record Eagle (page 2):

 

PIONEER PASSES AWAY

 

Mrs. Anna Riehl, 87 years of age, loved pioneer of Long lake township, died at her home  this morning. Mrs. John Riehl, Route No. 2, is the only remaining relative. Funeral services will be held from the Friend's church Saturday afternoon at two o'clock.

 

They are buried in Linwood Cemetery in Long Lake twp^[41].

 

Children

 

1.                    Katharina Riehl was born on 12 May 1864 in Germany. She died in November 1918.

ii.             Henry Riehl was born on 14 January 1867 in Germany. He remained in Pennsylvania.

iii.            Anna Maria Riehl was born on 11 June 1869 in Germany. Anna married Frederic Kingdon.

iv.            Mary Elizabeth Riehl was born in 1871. She was married first to Henry Ghering On the 26^th at the residence of C. C. Howard, Mr. Gearing of Bingham, to Miss Lizzie Riehl, of this place^[42]. Later, she was married to Truman Wares.

v.             John George Riehl was born on 30 November 1873 in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania.

vi.            d before 1900

vii.           d before 1900

viii.          d before 1900

 

John George Riehl was born on 30 November 1873 in Pennsylvania, son of John and Anna Steel Riehl. John was married on 30 April 1898 in Traverse City to Bertha May Wheelock.  Bertha was born in 10 August 1879 (GT births says 7 June 1878) in Michigan, daughter of Ebenezer and Matilda Marie Duryea Wheelock. The ceremony was performed by Howard Moore, minister of the gospel, and was witnessed by Fred Wheelock of Neal and Mary J Olson of Traverse City^[43]. In 1900, 1910, and 1920 the Riehls owned a farm in Long Lake twp^[44].

 

John died on 2 January 1940 in Long Lake twp. An obituary appeared in the Record Eagle on 3 January 1940:

 

JOHN RIEHL OF LONG LAKE DIES

Johh H. Riehl, a resident of the Grand Traverse region for 63 years, passed away at his farm home in Long Lake township late Tuesday afternoon. He was 66 years old.

Mr. Riehl was born in Beaver Falls, Pa., November 30, 1873, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Riehl, and at the age of three years came to this region with his parents, the family first settling at Acme. A few years later they moved to the farm in Long Lake township, which has since been his home.

On April 30, 1898, he was united in marriage to Miss Bertha Wheelock of Long Lake and to this union were born ten children, two of them, a son Wallace, and daughter, Marie, preceded their father in death.

Left to mourn their loss are the widow, five sons, Harry, Bernard and Ellis of Long Lake township, Henry of this city and John, Jr., of Kalamazoo, three daughters, Miss Vernie at home and Mrs. Olive Moorman of Interlochen, and Miss Cassie Riehl, a teacher in the Holland schools, nine grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Wares, other relatives and a host of friends. He was a member of the local organization of the Gleaners.

The body will lie in state at the Weaver Mortuary, Sixth at Pine streets, where services will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30, Rev. John Wright of the Long Lake church officiating. Interment will be made in the Long Lake cemetery.

 

Bertha died on 12 June 1960 in Traverse City from "acute myocardial infarction (a heart attack)^[45]. The XX June 1960  issue of the Record Eagle reported:

 

Death Takes Bertha Riehl

Mrs. Bertha Riehl, 80, of North Long Lake road, died Sunday morning at Munson hospital following a five-day illness.

Bertha Wheelock was born August 10, 1879, in Long Lake township, where she resided her entire life. On April 30, 1898, she was united in marriage to John Riehl.

She was a member of the Long Lake Ladies Aid Society.

Surviving are five sons, Bernard and Henry of this city, Ellis of Artesia, California, John, of Stockton, California, and Vern of Petoskey; two daughters, Olive Moorman of Mayfield and Cassie Campbell of Larchmont, N.Y.; 17 grandchildren, and 22 great grandchildren; one brother, John Wheelock, and one sister, Emma Carmien, both of Long Lake; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Riehl, two sons, and one daughter preceded her in death.

The body was taken to the Reynolds funeral home where services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday with Rev. John Thomas of the Long Lake Friends church officiating. Burial will be in Long Lake cemetery.

 

The Riehls are buried in Linwood Cemetery in Long Lake twp^[46].

 

Children

 

i.              Olive Katharina Riehl was born 31 January 1899 in Long Lake twp^[47]. Olive was married to Frank Moorman.

ii.             Harry Clyde Riehl was born on 12 April 1900 in Long Lake twp.

iii.            Wallace John Riehl was born on 28 June 1903 in Long Lake twp^[48].  He was disabled. Wallace died on 19 February 1931 in Long Lake twp from a heart lesion^[49]. He is buried in Linwood Cemetery in Long Lake twp^[50].

iv.            Bernard William Riehl was born on 1 June 1905 in Long Lake twp^[51].

v.             Henry James Riehl was born on 14 June 1908 in Michigan.

vi.            Arvilla Marie Riehl was born on 30 July 1911. Arvilla died on 31 March 1919 from appendicitis^[52] and is buried in Linwood Cemetery in Long Lake twp^[53].

vii.           Cassie Lillian Riehl was born on 24 February 1914. She was married to Douglas Campbell.

viii.          Ellis Leonard Riehl was born on 15 June 1917.

ix.            John George Riehl was born on 8 February 1921

x.             Vernie Eugene Riehl was born on 12 April 1923

 

 

RILEY

 

William H Riley was born in 6 June 1863 in Indiana, son of William Riley. He was married around 1888/1889 to Etta Grace. Etta was born on 30 Jan. 1870 in Indiana. In 1910, the Rileys owned a farm in Long Lake twp^[54]. William died on 10 Dec. 1922.  Etta died on 16 April 1952. William and Etta are buried in Linwood Cemetery.

 

Children

 

i.-ii.          two children died before 1910

iii.            Lena Grace Riley was born on 22 June 1890 in Indiana. Grace was married to XXXX White. She died on 5 April 1954 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI and was buried in Linwood Cemetery^[55].

iv.            Alma A Riley was born in 1891/1892 in Indiana.

v.             Gladis L Riley was born in 1895/1896 in Indiana.

 

William M Riley was born on 23 Nov. 1829 in Ohio (par=PA). William was married to a woman born in Indiana. They lived in Indiana between 1853 and 1880. In 1910, he was living with his daughter Nancy and her husband James Carmien on their farm in Long Lake twp^[56]. He was a widow at that time. William died on 17 Feb. 1914 and is buried in Linwood Cemetery.

 

Children

 

i.              Thomas James Riley was born in 1852/1853 in Indiana. In 1910, he was living with his father and sister in Long Lake twp. Thomas died on 9 June 1925 and is buried in Linwood Cemetery.

ii.             W H Riley was born in 1862/1863 in Indiana.

iii.            Nancy Riley was born in 1880/1881 in Indiana. Nancy was married to James Carmien.

 

 

RIND

 

Philip Rind was born in May 1874 in Michigan (f=GER).  He was married in 1899 to Greta.  Greta was born in April 1876 in New York (parents=NY).  In 1900, the Rinds rented a house in Long Lake twp and Philip worked as a laborer^[57].

 

 

ROBERTSON

 

Jennie Robertson was born in 1863/1864 in Michigan (f=SCOT). In 1880, Jennie worked as a servant for Charles and Emma Howard in Long Lake twp^[58].

 

 

ROGERS

 

Fred Rogers was born in 1871/1872 in Michigan, son of George F and Anna C Stengel Rogers. Fred was farming in Garfield twp when he was married on 14 November 1897 in Cedar Run to Lois Alice Willobee. The ceremony was performed by minister Charles N Williams and was witnessed by Archie Oviatt and Fannie Rogers of Traverse City^[59]. Lois was born in 1879/1880 in Michigan, daughter of George and Sarah Ellis Willobee. She was living at home in Cedar Run at the time of her marriage. An F. Rogers lived above Mr. Newman=s store for a while, moving out in January 1900^[60].

Grace Rogers was born in August 1888 in Indiana. In 1900, she was attending school and working as a servant in the home of Davis and Mary Big in Long Lake twp^[61].

 

 

ROKOS

 

Franklin Rokos was born on 3 July 1892 in Long Lake twp. Frank was married on 22 July 1912 in Traverse City to Helen Moravec. Helen was born on 18 February 1894 in Austria, daughter of Karl and Anna Melichar Moravec^[62]. She emigrated with her parents in the 1890s. The Rokos owned a farm in Long Lake twp in 1920^[63]. Frank died in 1969. Helen died on 28 March 1978 in Traverse City. They are buried in Linwood Cemetery^[64].

 

Child

 

i.              Julius Rokos was born on 31? October 1912. Julius died on 25 November 1912 from "intaking water of the lungs" in Long Lake twp^[65].

ii.             Edward Rokos was born in 1915 in Michigan.

iii.            Anne Rokos was born in 1917 in Michigan. Anne married Herman Egeler

iv.            Esther Rokos was born in 1919 in Michigan. Esther married John Kopchia

v.                 Clarence Rokos

vi.            Albert Rokos

vii.           Fred (Rick) Rokos

viii.          Carl Rokos

ix.            Howard Rokos

x.                Elizabeth Rokos was married to XXXX Schlagel

 

Joseph Rokos was born in February 1842 in Bohemia.  He was married around 1866 to Justina Popash. Justina was born in February 1842 in Bohemia. They emigrated in 1881. In 1900 and 1910, they lived on their farm in Long Lake twp^[66]. Joseph died on 13 May 1917 in Traverse City and his obituary was published the following day in the Record Eagle:

 

DIES OF HEART DISEASE

 

Joseph Rokos, Sr., 77 years old, died very suddenly at the home of Joseph Varreau, corner of Cass and Tenth streets, yesterday afternoon of heart failure. Mr. Rokos had gone to the Varreau home to make a Sunday afternoon call and expired while sitting in a chair visiting with his friends. The sheriff was notified and with Coroner Clark of Grawn, went to the Varreau home to hold an inquest. The cause of death was so self evident that it was not deemed necessary to hold a post mortem examination. Mr. Rokos had made his home with his grandson, Frank Rokos of Long Lake township for the past few years. He was born in Bohemia and had been in the country for the past 33 years. He leaves one son, Joseph, Jr., of Long Lake and one daughter, Mrs. Mary Papst of Los Angeles. He also leaves 15 grandchildren and one great grandchild. The funeral services will be held at nine o'clock Wednesday morning at the Church of the Immaculate Conception.

 

Children

 

i.              Joseph Rokos was born on 9 April 1868 in Bohemia or Czechoslovakia.

ii.             Mary Rokos was born on 3 July 1873 in Bohemia. Mary married Herman Popst.

iii.

 

Joseph Rokos was born on 9 April 1868 in Bohemia or Czechoslovakia. Joseph was married on 2 February 1891 in Traverse City to Mary Elizabeth Kubesh.  A Catholic priest, J Bauer, performed the ceremony which was witnessed by Frank Korb and Anna Rahacek^[67]. Mary was born on 2 February 1872 in Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois,  daughter of Jacob and Mary Racehak Kubesh. In 1900, 1910, and 1920 the Rokos owned a farm in Long Lake twp^[68]. Mary died on XX July 1943 in Grand Traverse County. Her obituary appeared on the Record Eagle on 26 July 1943:

 

MRS. ROKOS, 71, DIES SUNDAY

 

Mary Elizabeth Rokos, 71, died Sunday afternoon at 4:30 at her home on Route 2. Mary Kubesh was born in Chicago, Ill., February 2nd, 1872, and came to Grand Traverse county with her parents when two years old. On February 2nd, 1891, she was married to Joseph L. Rokos.

Mrs. Rokos was a member of Immaculate Conception church and of Grand Traverse Hive No. 71.

Surviving besides her husband are three sons, Frank, of this city; Joseph of Route 2 and Charles of this city; two brothers, Frank Kubesh and John Kubesh, both of Route 2; ten grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

The body was taken to the Sampson Funeral home to remain until time of services to be held Wednesday morning at eight o'-clock at the Immaculate Conception church, with Rev. R. A. Kosnick officiating. The Rosary will be said Tuesday evening at eight o'clock at the funeral home.

 

Joseph died on 12 December 1948 and his obituary appeared the following day in the Record Eagle (page 10):

 

Joseph Rokos, Pioneer, Dies

Joseph Rokoes, 80, passed away early Sunday morning after a lingering illness.

Mr. Rokos was born April 9, 1868 in Czechoslovakia and came to the United States when he was nine years of age. He was married to Mary Elizabeth Kubesh February 2, 1890, in Traverse City. Mrs. Rokos preceded him in death July 25, 1943.

Mr. Rokos was a member of the Immaculate Conecption Church, the C. S. A., and Maccabees.          

Surviving are three sons: Frank and Joseph of R. 2 and Charles of this city. Ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 9:00 o'clock at the Immaculate Conception Church with Rev. Fr. C. Passeno officiating. Burial will be made in the family lot in Oakwood cemetery.

The Rosary will be recited Tuesday evening at 8:00 o'clock at the Sampson Funeral Home.

 

Children

 

i.                Franklin Rokos was born on 3 July 1892 in Long Lake twp^[69].

ii.             Joseph A Rokos was born on 15 October 1895 in Long Lake twp^[70]. He was a private in the army during World War I. Joseph lived with his parents in 1920. Joseph died on 8 April 1974 and is buried in Linwood Cemetery in Long Lake twp^[71].

iii.            Charles Rokos was born on 3 July 1898 in Long Lake twp^[72].

 

 

ROSA

 

Andrew Rosa was married to Nancy . Nancy died on 12 June 1883 in Long Lake twp from heart disease^[73]. The Grand Traverse Herald reported on 14 June 1883: Mrs. Andrew Roosa died June 9th, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Howard, in Long Lake township, where she was visiting. Her remains were brought home and buried in the union cemetery on June 11. The services were conducted by the Rev. E. G. Stevens.

 

Children

 

i.              Lydia Rosa was born in 1862/1863 in Long Lake twp. She was married to Charles E. Howard.

 

 

RUGG

 

Leveritt J Rugg was born in Ohio. He was married to Anna B. Anna was born in New York. Leveritt was a minister and they were living in Long Lake twp in the 1890s. Leveritt and Anna were members of the Long Lake Friends Church from 1894 to 1896, when they transferred to the Manton Monthly Meeting (MI)^[74].

 

Child

 

i.                Alexander Rugg was born on 28 August 1894 in Long Lake twp^[75].

 

 

RUSSELL

 

Jonathan Woodman Russell was born in 1833/1834 in Vermont.  He was married prior to 1860 to Martha Helen Brooks.  Martha was born in 1841/1842 in Indiana.  The family moved to Michigan prior to 1860.  Jonathan was a soldier during the Civil War. Jonathan received land patents for 240 acres of land in section 13 of Long Lake township on 1 January 1862.

 

In 1870, the family farm in Long Lake township was valued at $1600 and personal property at $500^[76]. In 1879, Jonathan owned 150 acres of land in Long Lake twp^[77]. The family continued to farm in Long Lake twp in 1880^[78]. Jonathan sold his farm to Davis Pegg for $2,600 and was thinking of purchasing another farm west of Long Lake in September 1883. The following April he was appointed Notary Public^[79]. Mrs. Russell visited the school in March 1882^[80].

 

Jonathan died on 7 July 1907 in Traverse City. His obituary appeared the following day in the Evening Record:

 

OLD SOLDIER DEAD

Jonathan W. Russell, Aged 73 Years, Answered the Final Summons Yesterday--Member G.A.R. Post.

Jonathan W. Russell of 1422 South Union street, aged 73 years, died at the asylum yesterday morning. Mr. Russell has lived in this city a number of years, coming here from Maple City. He was a member of the G.A.R. post of that city. The funeral will be held from the residence tomorrow afternoon in charge of H. L. Carter. The pall bearers will consist of old soldiers. The pall bearers and any other old soldiers that wish to attend will be furnished with rigs. They are asked to meet at Carter's undertaking parlors at 1:30 tomorrow afternoon.

 

Children

 

i.              Grace Emma Russell was born in 1859/1860 in Michigan. Grace was a student in 1882. In February 1882 she held a party to raise money for Mrs. Charles Valleau. Neighbors contributed $8.00 as well as clothes and food^[81].

ii.                Catherine M Russell was born in 1866/1867 in Michigan. Catherine married John Bennett

iii.            Mary J Russell was born on 18 December 1868 in Long Lake twp^[82].

iv.            Martha Eldora Russell was born on 27 July 1871 in Long Lake twp^[83].

v.             Estella Russell was born on 28 February 1874 in Long Lake twp^[84].  She died there on 15 December 1874 from dysentary^[85].

vi.            Myrtle V Russell was born on 22 April 1876 in Long Lake twp^[86].

vii.           Lecta Fay Russell was born on 17 May 1879 in Long Lake twp^[87].

viii.                Charlotte B Russell was born on 12 Sept. 1881 in Long Lake twp^[88].

 

William Russell was born in 1875/1876 in Michigan (f=Can, m=MI). William was married in 1899/1900 to Ethel. Ethel was born in 1879/1880 in Michigan (par=MI). In 1910, William was a farm laborer in Long Lake twp^[89].

 

Children

 

i.              Silvia Russell was born in 1901/1902 in Michigan.

ii.             Glades Russell was born in 1903/1904 in Michigan.

 

RUTHERFORD

 

Henry Rutherford  was born in 1852/1853 in Michigan, son of Henry and Susan Rutherford (f=VT, m=WI). Henry lived with his parents in Traverse twp. in 1860^[90]. Henry was married prior to 1870 to Mary Lyman. Mary was born in 1855/1856 in Michigan (f=CT, m=NY). Henry received land patents for 168.8 acres in sections 34, 35, and 36 in Long Lake township on 5 June 1866. They lived in Blair twp in 1870^[91]. In 1880, Henry worked in a sawmill and Mary kept house in Long Lake twp^[92].

 

Children

 

i.              William Frederick Rutherford was born on 1 April 1877 on Long Lake twp^[93].

ii.             Julius Rutherford was born on 13 April 1878 in Long Lake twp^[94]. Julius died on 10 September 1878 from fits in Long Lake twp^[95].

iii.            Clara L Rutherford was born in 1879 in Michigan.

iv.            Pearl Rutherford was born in March 1891. She died from cholera infantum on 20 September 1891 in Traverse City^[96].

 

 

RUTTENHOUSE

 

Howard Ruttenhouse was born in August 1885 in Iowa (parents IN). In 1900, Howard was at school and working as a servant for Louis and Anna Stricker in Long Lake twp^[97].

 

Long Lake Families

Pioneer Families of Grand Traverse County