Note: There was another Charles Raschke living in Berrien Co, MI. Perhaps this Charles gradually changed his name to Raskie to avoid mixup with the other person.
BIRTH:
Note: Per his obituary, he was born Pomeren [sic], Germany.MARRIAGE: Per his obituary, they were married April 22, 1881 in Germany.
IMMIGRATION:
Note: Per the 1900 census, no immigration information given.
Note: Per the 1910 census, immigrated 1892.
Note: Per the 1920 census, no immigration information given, naturalized 1895.
Note: Per the 1930 census, immigrated 1891.
Note: Per one obituary below, he came to Benton Harbor 1893.
Note: Per one obituary below, he immigrated in 1891IMMIGRATION: Found on Ancestry.com, Baltimore Passenger Lists, 1820-1948
Name: Carl Retzke
Arrival Date: Apr 1892 [April 20, 1892]
Age: 33 Years 0 Months Years
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1859
Gender: Male
Race: German
Port of Departure: Bremen, Germany
Ship Name: Dresden
Port of Arrival: Baltimore, Maryland
Destination: Michigan
Last Residence: Barwin
Microfilm Roll Number: 1
Page: 195
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Alien Immigrants Arriving at the Port of Baltimore, on Steamship Dresden, April 20, 1892, [pg 195 or 28]
Line 27 - Rezke, Carl, male, 33, married, number in family 6, nativity Ger., last residence Bavaria, destination Mich., occupation mason, money brought by those over 20 years $18.00, religion protestant
Line 28 - Rezke, Amelia, female, 36, married, nativity Ger., last residence Bavaria, destintion Mich., religion protestant
Line 29 - Rezke, Alvina, female, 11, nativity Ger., last residence Bavaria, destintion Mich., religion protestant
Line 30 - Rezke, Mina, female, 9, nativity Ger., last residence Bavaria, destintion Mich., religion protestant
Line 31 - Rezke, Martha, female, 4, nativity Ger., last residence Bavaria, destintion Mich., religion protestant
Line 32 - Rezke, Paul, male, 1, nativity Ger., last residence Bavaria, destintion Mich., religion protestantDEATH:
OBITUARY: Found at Ancestry.com, Historical Newspapers, News-Palladium (Benton Harbor, Michigan), Wednesday, November 29, 1944, pg 14, col 6:
Obituary - Charles Raskie Dies After Long Illness
Charles Raskie, a resident of Benton Harbor for 51 years, and a member of St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran church, died at his home, 671 Madison street, at 12:55 p.m. today following a six week's illness. He was a mason by trade.
Mr. Raskie, born April 20, 1858, in Pomeren [sic], Germany, was united in marriage in that country to Miss Amelia Timmerick on April 22, 1881. The couple came to Benton Harbor in 1893 and for the past 24 years Mr. Raskie was employed at the Benton Harbor Malleable Industries.
He is survived by the following children: Mrs. E. J. Bundy, Mrs. Walter F. Newhouse, Mrs. Martha Scherer, and Paul Raskie of Benton Harbor, Mrs. Harvey Zimmerman of Columbia, S. C., and Mrs. David E. Fitzgerald of Chicago. There are also three grandchildren, Miss Virginia Bundy and Robert Scherer of Benton Harbor, and William Scherer, of St. Petersburg, Fla., and nine great grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete. The remains are at the Dean mortuary, where friends may call.OBITUARY: Found at Ancestry.com, Historical Newspapers, News-Palladium (Benton Harbor, Michigan), Thursday, November 30, 1944, pg 14, col 6:
Last Rites Saturday for Charles Raskie
Funeral services for Charles Raskie, who died at his home, 671 Madison street, Wednesday shortly after noon following a six weeks' illness, will be held at the Dean chapel Saturday at 2:30 p.m. The Rev. H. A. Blanning, pastor of the First Congregational church, will officiate. Burial will be in Crystal Springs cemetery.
Mr. Raskie came to this country from Germany in 1891, and had made his home for 53 years in the same house where he died. he was a well known member of St. Mathew's Evangelical Lutheran church.
His remains are to be removed from the Dean chapel to the residence this afternoon and will be in state there until Saturday noon when they will be returned to the chapel for the funeral at 2:30.OBITUARY: Found at Ancestry.com, Historical Newspapers, News-Palladium (Benton Harbor, Michigan), Saturday, December 2, 1944, pg 6, col 6:
Pay Final Tribute to Charles Raiske Today
Funeral services for Charles Raske, old resident of Benton Harbor and a prominent member of St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran church, was held at 2 p.m. today at the Dean chapel and was marked by a large attendance and many floral tributes.
In the absence of the Rev. H. C. Haase, the Rev. H. A. Blanning, pastor of the First Congregational church, officiated. Mrs. Norma Maxham, accompanied on the organ by Mrs. H. W. Fowler, played two violin selections.
The casket bearers were D. C. [or O.] Dover, Earl Curtis, John Theburo [?], Fred Yops, W. S. Robinson, and Frank Meehan.
Burial was in Crystal Springs cemetery.BURIAL:
Note: There are burial lists for the Crystal Springs Cemetery online at FindAGrave.com, but Charles and his wife do not appear to be listed. The entries are probably only a partial listing.CENSUS:
1900 - T623_702 , MI, Berrien Co, Benton Harbor City, ED 56, line 29, page 196A, 26 Jun 1900
[Ancestry.com, image 66 of 68]
Address: 227 Winans [?] Av.
Retcka, Charles, head, white, male, Apr 1858, 42, married 19 years, Germany, Germany, Germany, [no immigration information given], day laborer
Retcka, Emelia, wife, white, female, Nov 1856, 43, married 19 years, 7 children, 6 living, Germany, Germany, Germany, [no immigration information given],
Retcka, Ilvina [?], daughter, white, female, June 1881, 19, single, Germany, Germany, Germany, [no immigration information given]
Retcka, Minnie, daughter, white, female, Oct 1882, 17, single, Germany, Germany, Germany, [no immigration information given], garment maker
Retcka, Martha, daughter, white, female, Dec 1889, 10, single, Germany, Germany, Germany, [no immigration information given]
Retcka, Paul, son, white, male, Sept 1891, 8, single, Germany, Germany, Germany, [no immigration information given], at school
Retcka, Emma, daughter, white, female, Feb 1895, 5, MI, Germany, Germany
Retcka, Matie, daughter, white, female, July 1897, 4, single, MI, Germany, Germany1910 - T624_638, MI, Berrien County, Benton Harbor, ward 4, ED 65, line 29, page 154B, 22 Apr 1910
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Address: 126 [?] _____ [cannot read street name] Avenue.
Raschke, Charles, head, male, white, 52, married once 30 years, Germany, Germany, Germany, 1892 [immigration year], Na [naturalized], moulder, foundry
Raschke, Amelia, wife, female, white, 53, married once 30 years, 6 children, 6 living, Germany, Germany, Germany, 1892, _____ [cannot read occupation], foundry
Raschke, Howell, son, male, white, 19, single, Germany, Germany, Germany, 1892, apprentice, foundry
Raschke, Emma, daughter, female, white, 17, single, MI, Germany, Germany, counter, paper factory
Raschke, Matie, daughter, female, white, 14, single, MI, Germany, Germany
Note: The son listed as Howell must be Paul.1920 - T625_757, MI, Berrien County, Benton Harbor, ward 4, ED 75, line 31, page 118A, 5 Jan 1920
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Address: 671 Madison St.
Ratzke, Charlie, head, male, white, 61, married, un [unknown immigration information], Na [naturalized], 1895 [naturalization year], Germany, Germany, Germany, bricklayer, foundry
Ratzke, Amelia, wife, female, white, 63, married, un [unknown immigration information], Na [naturalized], Germany, Germany
Ratzke, Paul, son, male, white, 29, single, un [unknown immigration information], Na [naturalized], Germany, Germany, Germany, _____ [cannot read occupation], foundry
Ratzke, May, daughter, female, white, 24, single, [unknown immigration information], Na [naturalized], Germany, Germany, Germany, book binder, _____ [cannot read occupation entry, looks like a store or company name]
Note: Indexed by Ancestry.com, as alternate spelling Ratz, but it clearly looks like Ratzke.
Note: May is listed as born Germany, but in the 1900 & 1910 censuses she (Matie) is listed as born Michigan.
Note: Paul must be the person named Howell in the 1900 census.1930 - T626_976, MI, Berrien County, Benton Harbor City, ward 4, ED 14, line 94, page 239B, 24 Apr 1930
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Address: 671 Madison Street.
Raskie [indexed as Roskie], Charles, head, owns home, value of home $1,200, male, white, 71, wd [widowed], Germany, Germany, Germany, 1891 [immigration year], Na [naturalized], _____ [cannot read occupation entry], foundry
Raskie, Paul, son, male, white, 39, single, Germany, Germany, Germany, 1891 [immigration year], Na [naturalized], none [occupation]
Durant [?], Emma, daughter, female, white, 37, married, age first married 18, MI, Germany, Germany
Durant [?], Francis, son-in-law, male, white, 37, married, age first married 32, NY, England, England, steward [?], hotel
Note: This record indicates that Emma was first married at age 18, calculates to married about 1911, and Francis Durant was first married at age 32, calculates to first married about 1925.
Amelia or Emilia Albertina Timmreck
Note: She was the sister of Pauline (Timmreck) Murschel, according to Pauline's obituary, which states she had a sister, Mrs. Charles Rastke of Benton Harbor.
Note: Her death record information, obtained September 9, 2009, gives her parents which match the parents of Fred Timreck who lived first in Berrien Co, MI and later in LaPorte Co, IN.
Note: In her daughter Alvina's obituary information it mentions those who attended Alvina's funeral, including Mr. and Mrs. Fred Timmerick, Franz? Krieger of Michigan City [Indiana]. This might be the proof needed to connect Amelia Timmreck with Fred Timmreck (who died in 1908).
Note: The obituary of Fred Timmreck who died in 1908 stated he had a sister Mrs. Charles Retsecke of Benton Harbor, MI. Is this the correct person? Her maiden name is certainly Timmreck.
One thing that does not match is that this person's obituary states she was the youngest in the family, but if her birthdate is correct, she was older than Fred Timmreck who died in 1908.
In the 1910 census of Berrien Co, MI, this seemed to be the only possible family with a first name of Charles and last name starting with an R in Berrien Co, MI.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BIRTH:
Note: Per her husband's obituary, she was born Pomeren [sic], Germany.
Note: Per her death record, she died 17 Mar 1930, age 73 years 5 months, this calculates to born about 17 Oct 1856.
Note: Per her obituary she was born 30 Sep 1856.
Note: Per her death record, her parents were John Timmerick who was born in Canada and Caroline Bergman who was born in Germany. It is highly unlikely that her father was born in Canada. All census records state her father was born in Germany.MARRIAGE: Per her husband's obituary, they were married April 22, 1881 in Germany.
IMMIGRATION:
Note: Per the 1900 census, no immigration information given.
Note: Per the 1910 census, immigrated 1892.
Note: Per the 1920 census, no immigration information given, naturalized 1895.
Note: Per the 1930 census, immigrated 1891.IMMIGRATION: She immigrated with her husband on April 20, 1892, see husband's notes.
DEATH: Received the following death record information via email dated 9 Sep 2009, from William Brackett, volunteer lookup person, Berrien Co, MI:
Pat: I went to the clerk's this morning and this is what the death record says:
Amelia Albertina Roskie died on 17 Mar 1930 of myocarditis. According to this record she was born in Germany and her occupation was "housework". She was white, female and married. She was 73 years and 5 months old when she died Her father was John Timmerick who was born in Canada and her mother was Caroline Bergman who was born in Germany. Bill.OBITUARY: Found at Ancestry.com, Historical Newspapers, News-Palladium (Benton Harbor, Michigan), Monday, March 17, 1930, pg 10, col 6:
Mrs. A. Raskie, Old Resident of City, Dies
Mrs. Amelia Raskie, wife of Charles Raskie and the mother of a well known family, passed away at her home, 671 Madison street, Monday morning following a three months' illness caused by a complication of diseases.
The deceased, who was born in Pomren [sic], Germany, September 30, 1856, has made her home in the same residence on Morion [or Marian?] Hill for the past 38 years.
She is survived by her husband, five daughters and one son as follows: Mrs. E. J. Bundy, Mrs. Walter Newhouse, and Mrs. Martha Scherer, of Benton Harbor, and Paul Raskie at home; and Mrs. F. J. Durant and Mrs. Dan Fitzgerald of Chicago. She also leaves two grandsons, Robert Scherer, Jr., employed at the Premier Drug Co., and Willaim Scherer, a junior in high school, and a granddaughter, Miss Virginia Bundy, a teacher in the high school at Rock, Mich.
The last in a family of eight, Mrs. Raskie was known among her relatives, neighbors, and many friends for her kindness to others and her generosity. No one in need was ever turned away from her home, it was reported today.
Mrs. Raskie's great ambition was to live to celebrate her golden wedding anniversary next winter, February 20.
Funeral rites will be held at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Newhouse, 544 Colfax avenue, on Wednesday at 2:30 o'clock. Burial will be in the family lot in the Crystal Springs cemetery.BURIAL:
Note: There are burial lists for the Crystal Springs Cemetery online at FindAGrave.com, but Charles and his wife do not appear to be listed. The entries are probably only a partial listing.
Note: His WWI Draft Registration indicates that he was blind.
BIRTH:
Note: Per his WWI Draft Registration, he was born near Berlin.IMMIGRATION: He immigrated with his parents on April 20, 1892, see his father's notes.
MARRIAGE:
MILITARY: Found at Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918:
Name: Paul Raskie
County: Berrien
State: Michigan
Birthplace: Berlin
Birth Date: 12 Sep 1891
Race: Caucasian (White)
Roll: 1675069
DraftBoard: 1
Source Citation: Registration Location: Berrien County, Michigan; Roll 1675069; Draft Board: 1.
[Transcription follows]
Registration Card, Form 1, 808_ [?], No. 34 [?], name Paul Raskie, age 26, address 671 Madison Street, Benton Harbor, date of birth Sept. 12, 1891, native citizen, birthplace near Berlin, US citizen, occupation, not able to work, single, caucasian, no dependents, no previous military service, claims exemption, eye sight, signature Paul Raskie [probably not a signature, the name looks exactly as the one entered on the form], height tall, build slender, eyes blue, hair blond, not bald, disabilities, blind, registrar Geo. C. B__yaman [?], precint 4, Benton Harbor, state Mich., date of registration June 5, [1917].DEATH: Per SSDI:
Paul Raskie, born 12 Sep 1890, died Aug 1975, last residence Benton Harbor, Berrien, MI, last benefit none specified, issued MI.DEATH: Found at Ancestry.com, Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996:
Name: Paul O Raskie
Birth Date: 12 Sep 1990 [sic 1890]
Death Date: 3 Aug 1975
Gender: Male
Residence: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan
Place of Death: Benton Harbor, Berrien, MichiganOBITUARY: Found at Ancestry.com, Historical Newspapers, Herald-Palladium (Benton Harbor, Michigan, 1975 Monday August 4, pg 18 [?] col 5
Deaths and Funerals
Paul O Raskie
Paul O Raskie, 84, 671 Madison street, Benton Harbor, died Sunday morning at his home.
He was born Sept. 12, 1890, in Germany, Mr. Raskie was a member of the Woodman of the World.
Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Emma Zimmerman, Mrs. Martha Robinson and Mrs. Mae Hawkins, all of Benton Harbor.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Frost funeral home, where friends may call. Burial will be in Crystal Springs cemetery.BURIAL:
Note: There are burial lists for the Crystal Springs Cemetery online at FindAGrave.com, but Paul is not listed. The entries are probably only a partial listing.CENSUS:
1910 - T624_638, MI, Berrien County, Benton Harbor, ward 4, ED 65, line 29, page 154B, 22 Apr 1910
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Address: 126 [?] _____ [cannot read street name] Avenue.
Raschke, Charles, head, male, white, 52, married once 30 years, Germany, Germany, Germany, 1892 [immigration year], Na [naturalized], moulder, foundry
Raschke, Amelia, wife, female, white, 53, married once 30 years, 6 children, 6 living, Germany, Germany, Germany, 1892, _____ [cannot read occupation], foundry
Raschke, Howell, son, male, white, 19, single, Germany, Germany, Germany, 1892, apprentice, foundry
Raschke, Emma, daughter, female, white, 17, single, MI, Germany, Germany, counter, paper factory
Raschke, Matie, daughter, female, white, 14, single, MI, Germany, Germany
Note: The son listed as Howell must be Paul.1920 - T625_757, MI, Berrien County, Benton Harbor, ward 4, ED 75, line 31, page 118A, 5 Jan 1920
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Address: 671 Madison St.
Ratzke, Charlie, head, male, white, 61, married, un [unknown immigration information], Na [naturalized], 1895 [naturalization year], Germany, Germany, Germany, bricklayer, foundry
Ratzke, Amelia, wife, female, white, 63, married, un [unknown immigration information], Na [naturalized], Germany, Germany
Ratzke, Paul, son, male, white, 29, single, un [unknown immigration information], Na [naturalized], Germany, Germany, Germany, _____ [cannot read occupation], foundry
Ratzke, May, daughter, female, white, 24, single, [unknown immigration information], Na [naturalized], Germany, Germany, Germany, book binder, _____ [cannot read occupation entry, looks like a store or company name]
Note: Indexed by Ancestry.com, as alternate spelling Ratz, but it clearly looks like Ratzke.
Note: May is listed as born Germany, but in the 1900 census she (Matie) is listed as born Michigan.
Note: Paul must be the person named Howell in the 1900 census.1930 - T626_976, MI, Berrien County, Benton Harbor City, ward 4, ED 14, line 94, page 239B, 24 Apr 1930
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Address: 671 Madison Street.
Raskie [indexed as Roskie], Charles, head, owns home, value of home $1,200, male, white, 71, wd [widowed], Germany, Germany, Germany, 1891 [immigration year], Na [naturalized], _____ [cannot read occupation entry], foundry
Raskie, Paul, son, male, white, 39, single, Germany, Germany, Germany, 1891 [immigration year], Na [naturalized], none [occupation]
Durant [?], Emma, daughter, female, white, 37, married, age first married 18, MI, Germany, Germany
Durant [?], Francis, son-in-law, male, white, 37, married, age first married 32, NY, England, England, steward [?], hotel
Note: This record indicates that Emma was first married at age 18, calculates to married about 1911, and Francis Durant was first married at age 32, calculates to first married about 1925.
Sanford Madison or Monroe Chandler
BIRTH:
MARRIAGE:
(1) - Minnie Raskie
Found at FamilySearch.org, pilot program:
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Michigan Marriages1868-1925:Groom's name: Sanford M Chandler
Groom's race or color (on document):
Groom's age: 24 years
Groom's birth year: 1882
Groom's birthplace: Michigan
Bride's name: Minnie Raskie
Bride's race or color (on document):
Bride's age: 23 years
Bride's birth year: 1883
Bride's birthplace: Germany
Marriage type:
Marriage date: 24 Jan 1906
Marriage place: St Joseph, Berrien, Michigan
Father of groom's name: Madison
Mother of groom's name: Sherman
Father of bride's name: Charles
Mother of bride's name: Unknown
Marital status:
Groom's previous wife's name:
Bride's marital status:
Bride's previous husband's name:
Additional relatives:
Film number: 2342673
Frame number:
Digital GS number: 4208688
Image number: 252
Reference number: v 1 p 144 rn 48
Collection: Michigan Marriages 1868-1925
Note: There is an image of this index online. They were married by F. H. Ellsworth, probate judge. The witnesses were Lillian G. Carleton and R. E. Barr, of St. Joseph.(2) - Marie Anna _____? She filed for divorce, see below.
(3) - Elma A. Richardson - per his obituary he married her March 26, 1935.
Note: Found at Ancestry.com, Historical Newspapers, News-Palladium (Benton Harbor, Michigan), 1935 Wednesday, March 27, pg 4, col 1
Sanford Chandler Weds At Tuesday Ceremony
The marriage of Sanford M. Chandler, this city, and Miss Elma Richardson, of South Bend, was perfomed Tuesday evening at 6:30 o'clock at the Chandler home, 726 [?] Lavette street, by Justice of the Peace Clarence F B____. A number of friends were _____ guests. The bride was _____ [attired?] in a combination beige crepe with Al____ lace [Alaskan?], and carried a bouquet of tea roses. Attending the couple were Mr. and mrs. Claude Hawks. Mrs. Hawks is a sister of the bride. Mrs. Chandler has been in educational work for the past 18 years. Mr. Chandler has conducted a collection agency in this city for 23 [?] years.
The couple plans to take a trip through the south and return next May.MILITARY: Found at Ancestry.com,World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918:
Name: Sanford Monroe Chandler
County: Berrien
State: Michigan
Birth Date: 24 Oct 1881
Race: White
Roll: 1675068
DraftBoard: 1
Source Citation: Registration Location: Berrien County, Michigan; Roll 1675068; Draft Board: 1.
[Transcription follows]DIVORCE: Found at Ancestry.com, Historical Newspapers, News-Palladium (Benton Harbor, Michigan), 1933, Saturday March 25, pg 8, col 7
B. H. Wife Says Husband Beat her; She Sues
Mrs. Marie A Chandler of Benton Harbor today filed bill for divorce in the circuit court against Sanford M. Chandler, local collection agency manager, charging cruelty.
Mrs. Chandler asserts that Monday night her husband came home and beat her.
She obtained a temporary injunction from Circuit Judge Charles E. White, restraining him from with drawing any of the deposits she claims he has in the Benton Harbor and St. Joseph postal savings or from his lock box in the Benton Harbor bank.
The Chandlers have no children. Mrs. Chandler is represented by Attorney Willard Banyon.DIVORCE:
Found at Ancestry.com, Historical Newspapers, News-Palladium (Benton Harbor, Michigan), 1933, Tuesday June 13, pg 4, col 8
Chandler Suit Dismissed Monday
The bill for divorce brought by Mrs. Marie Anna Chandler of Benton Harbor against Sanford M. Chandler was dismissed by Circuit Judge Charles E. White late yesterday following a hearing in court.
Judge White held the testimony failed to substantiate the charges made in her bill, and did not provide sufficient grounds to grant a decree.
Chandler was represented by Attorney Wilbur M. Cunningham and Frank L. Hammond; Mrs. Chandler by Attorney Willard J. Banyon.DEATH: Possible? Per SSDI:
Sanford Chandler, born 24 Oct 1881, died Jun 1965, last residence Michigan, last benefit none specified, issued MI.OBITUARY: Found at Ancestry.com, Historical Newspapers, News-Palladium (Benton Harbor, Michigan), 1965, Monday June 7, pg 12, col 1
Sanford Chandler Dies at 83, Started Collection Agency in B. H.
[Contains photograph]
Sanford Madison Chandler, 83, of 778 LaSalle street, Benton Harbor, life-long resident of the community and founder of Benton Harbor's first collection agency, died at 11:45 a.m. yesterday in Mercy hospital. He had been ill for about two months and most recently hospitalized since June 1.
Mr. Chandler was born Oct. 24, 1881, in Sodus, Mich., the son of Madison and Lovina Chandler. He graduated from the old Broadway school in 1897 and in 1901 left his father's farm and came to live in Benton Harbor.
Working under the late Municipal Judge Frank L. ____mand [?], Chandler became interested in the collection business and in 1905 opened his own collection office. He retired in 1958 after more than 50 years of service to local merchants.
Mr. Chandler married the former Elma A. Richardson March 26, 1935, in Benton Harbor. She died Dec. 11, 1962.
Survivors include a niece, Mrs. James Kempf of Bangor; and three nephews, Clyde and Carl Fisher, both of Eau Claire, and Fred of Mill____ [?].
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the Florin [?] funeral home. The Rev. D. G. Foote, pastor of the Fairplain Assembly of God, will officiate.
Burial will be in Crystal Springs Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home.OBITUARY: Found at Ancestry.com, Historical Newspapers, News-Palladium (Benton Harbor, Michigan), 1965, Thursday June 10, pg 19, col 3
Chandler Rites Held
Funeral services for Sanford Madison Chandler, 83, of 778 LaSalle street, Benton Harbor, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Florin funeral home. The Rev. D. G. Foote, pastor of the Fairplain Assembly of God, officiated, assisted by the Rev. Robert Muirhead of the First Assembly of God church in Saline, Mich.
Mrs. Charles Magner was the soloist, accompanied by the organist, mrs. W. W. Butcher.
Casket bearers were J. H. Murihead, Edward L. Kronin, Alva Dean, Robert Dearing, Willis DeWitt and Roy Fries.
Burial was in Crystal Springs cemetery.
Mr. Chandler died Sunday in Mercy hospital following an illness of two months.BURIAL:
Note: There are burial lists for the Crystal Springs Cemetery online at FindAGrave.com, but Sanford is not listed. The entries are probably only a partial listing.CENSUS:
1900 - Probably him before he was married:
Name: Sanford M Chandler
Home in 1900: Sodus, Berrien, Michigan
Age: 18
Birth Date: Oct 1881
Birthplace: Michigan
Race: White
Ethnicity: American
Gender: Male
Relationship to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: Madison M
Father's Birthplace: Michigan
Mother's Name: Vina B
Mother's Birthplace: Michigan
Marital Status: Single
Residence : Sodus Township, Berrien, Michigan
Occupation: View on Image
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Madison M Chandler 47
Vina B Chandler 43
Sanford M Chandler 18
Sylva A Chandler 16
Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Sodus, Berrien, Michigan; Roll T623_703 Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 79.1910 -
Name: Snfad M Chandler
[Sanford M Chandler]
Age in 1910: 28
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1882
Birthplace: Michigan
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: Michigan
Mother's Birth Place: Michigan
Spouse's Name: Winnie
Home in 1910: Benton Harbor Ward 2, Berrien, Michigan
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Snfad M Chandler 28 - born MI
Winnie Chandler 27 - [sic Minnie] born Germany
Matie Rashie 14 - [sister-in-law], born MI
Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Benton Harbor Ward 2, Berrien, Michigan; Roll T624_638; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 61; Image: 202.
Note: Winnie should be listed as Minnie. Her sister, Matie Rashie [sic Raskie] is living with them.1920 -
Name: Sanford M Chandler
Home in 1920: Benton Harbor Ward 2, Berrien, Michigan
Age: 38 years
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1882
Birthplace: Michigan
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Minnie B
Father's Birth Place: Michigan
Mother's Birth Place: Michigan
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Male
Home owned: Own
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Image: 101
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Sanford M Chandler 38
Minnie B Chandler 37
Source Citation: Year: 1920;Census Place: Benton Harbor Ward 2, Berrien, Michigan; Roll T625_757; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 71; Image: 101.1930 -
Name: Sanford Chandler
Home in 1930: St Joseph, Berrien, Michigan
View Map
Age: 48
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1882
Birthplace: Michigan
Relation to Head of House: Head
Race: White
Household Members: Name Age
Sanford Chandler 48 - [divorced], born MI, parents born NY
Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: St Joseph, Berrien, Michigan; Roll 977; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 49; Image: 196.0.
Note: He is listed as divorced.
Minnie B Raschke or Raskie etc
Note: These notes need a lot of work! She her obituary and those of her parents and siblings stating that she was Mrs. Walter Newhouse. See the divorce notice below.
BIRTH:
IMMIGRATION: She immigrated with her parents on April 20, 1892, see her father's notes.
MARRIAGE: Possible?
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Michigan Marriages1868-1925:Groom's name: Sanford M Chandler
Groom's race or color (on document):
Groom's age: 24 years
Groom's birth year: 1882
Groom's birthplace: Michigan
Bride's name: Minnie Raskie
Bride's race or color (on document):
Bride's age: 23 years
Bride's birth year: 1883
Bride's birthplace: Germany
Marriage type:
Marriage date: 24 Jan 1906
Marriage place: St Joseph, Berrien, Michigan
Father of groom's name: Madison
Mother of groom's name: Sherman
Father of bride's name: Charles
Mother of bride's name: Unknown
Marital status:
Groom's previous wife's name:
Bride's marital status:
Bride's previous husband's name:
Additional relatives:
Film number: 2342673
Frame number:
Digital GS number: 4208688
Image number: 252
Reference number: v 1 p 144 rn 48
Collection: Michigan Marriages 1868-1925
Note: There is an image of this index online. They were married by F. H. Ellsworth, probate judge. The witnesses were Lillian G. Carleton and R. E. Barr, of St. Joseph.(2) - Walter F Newhouse
DIVORCE: Found at Ancestry.com, Historical Newspapers, News-Palladium (Benton Harbor, Michigan), 1945, Thursday January 4, pg 3, col 3
Six Divorce Decrees Handed Gown By Court
.... Mrs. Minnie Raskie Newhouse, Benton Harbor, from Walter F Newhouse on charges of cruelty. They were married in Janesville, Wis., on Sept. 6, 1928, and have no children.
Note: Janesville, is in Rock County, WI.DEATH: Per SSDI:
Minnie Newhouse, born 14 Oct 1882, died Dec 1973, last residence Benton Harbor, Berrien, MI, last benefit none specified, issued MI.OBITUARY: Found at Ancestry.com, Historical Newspapers, News-Palladium (Benton Harbor, Michigan), 1973, Saturday, December 29, page 11, col 4
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. M. Newhouse
Mrs. Minnie B. Newhouse, 91, of 254 Jakway, Benton Harbor, died Friday morning in Mercy hospital, following an illness of 18 months.
Surviving is a brother, Paul Raskie and three sisters, Mrs. Martha Robinson, Mrs. Emma Zimmerman and Mrs. Mae Hawkins, all of Benton Harbor.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in the Fairplain chapel, Florin Funeral home, where friends may call. Burial will be in Crystal Springs cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Benton Harbor First Congregational church.BURIAL:
Note: There are burial lists for the Crystal Springs Cemetery online at FindAGrave.com, but Minnie is not listed. The entries are probably only a partial listing.CENSUS:
1910 & 1920 - Listed with husband.
Note: Her husband, Sanford Chandler, found in the 1930 census listed as divorced. She remarried in 1928.
BIRTH:
MARRIAGE: Found at FamilySearch.org, pilot program:
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Michigan Marriages1868-1925:Groom's name: Wallace J. Scherer
Groom's race or color (on document):
Groom's age: 25 years
Groom's birth year: 1883
Groom's birthplace: Michigan
Bride's name: Martha Raskie
Bride's race or color (on document):
Bride's age: 20 years
Bride's birth year: 1888
Bride's birthplace: Germany
Marriage type:
Marriage date: 14 Oct 1908
Marriage place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan
Father of groom's name: David
Mother of groom's name: Bohlinger
Father of bride's name: Charles
Mother of bride's name: Timerick
Marital status:
Groom's previous wife's name:
Bride's marital status:
Bride's previous husband's name:
Additional relatives:
Film number: 2342680
Frame number:
Digital GS number: 4209120
Image number: 471
Reference number: v 1 p 227 rn 1376
Collection: Michigan Marriages 1868-1925
Note: There is an image of this index online. The minister is listed as R. E. Meader, clergyman. The witnesses were Mamie and Frank Bradley of Benton Harbor.MILITARY: Found at Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918:
Name: Wallace John Scherer
County: Berrien
State: Michigan
Birth Date: 12 Sep 1883
Race: White
Roll: 1675069
DraftBoard: 1
Source Citation: Registration Location: Berrien County, Michigan; Roll 1675069; Draft Board: 1.
[Transcription follows]
Registration Card, serial number 2222 [?], order number 2662, name Wallace John Scherer, address 584 Edwards [?], Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Mich., age 35, birth date Sept 12, 1883, white, native born, occupaion mounder, employer Malable Foundry, address of employment Malable Foundry, Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Mich, nearest relative Martha Scherer, wife, address 584 Edwards [?], Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Mich., signed Wallace John Scherer, height tall, build slender, eyes brown, hair black, no disabilities, registrar C [?] J [?] Gerry [?], date of registration Sept 12, 1918.DEATH:
OBITUARY: Found at Ancestry.com, Historical Newspapers, News-Palladium (Benton Harbor, Michigan), 1929 Monday, September 23, pg 5, col 6
Obituary - W. J. Scherer Dies
Wallace J. Scherer died suddenly at 10 a.m. Sunday at the home of his mother, Mrs. Ellen Scherer, 404 [?] Territorial road. Although he had been in ill health for some time his death came as a shock to his friends.
Mr. Scherer was born September 12, 1883, at Bainbridge, and died at the age of 46 years. For the past 10 years he had made his home with his mother.
Surviving him are his mother and two sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Holland of Needles, Col., and Mrs. Cora Fassullo [?], Benton Harbor, and his two sons, Robert Scherer, employed at the Premier Drug company, and Dillie [? probably Willie] Scherer, at home.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Dean mortuary. Burial will take place in the family lot at Crystal Springs cemetery.
Note: His wife is not listed and the obituary states he had been living with his mother for the past 10 years, although he is listed with his wife in the 1920 census. His wife found in the 1930 census listed as widowed.BURIAL:
Note: There are burial lists for the Crystal Springs Cemetery online at FindAGrave.com, but Wallace is not listed. The entries are probably only a partial listing.CENSUS:
1910 -
Name: Wallace Scherer
Age in 1910: 26
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1884
Birthplace: Michigan
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: Michigan
Mother's Birth Place: Michigan
Spouse's Name: Martha
Home in 1910: Benton Harbor Ward 4, Berrien, Michigan
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Wallace Scherer 26
Martha Scherer 23
Robert Scherer 1 3/12
Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Benton Harbor Ward 4, Berrien, Michigan; Roll T624_638; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 66; Image: 319.1920 -
Name: Wallace Schrier
[Wallace Scherer]
Home in 1920: Benton Harbor Ward 4, Berrien, Michigan
Age: 36 years
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1884
Birthplace: Michigan
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Martha
Father's Birth Place: Michigan
Mother's Birth Place: Michigan
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Male
Home owned: Own
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Image: 268
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Wallace Schrier 36
Martha Schrier 32
Robert Schrier 10
William Schrier 4 10/12
Source Citation: Year: 1920;Census Place: Benton Harbor Ward 4, Berrien, Michigan; Roll T625_757; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 76; Image: 268.1930 - His wife found in the 1930 census listed as widowed, see her notes.
Martha S Raschke or Raskie etc
BIRTH:
Note: Per the 1900 census, she was born Dec 1889.
Note: Per the 1910 census, she was born about 1887.
Note: Per the 1920 & 1930 censuses, she was born about 1888.
Note: Per her SSDI information, if the correct person, she was born 28 Dec 1887.IMMIGRATION: She immigrated with her parents on April 20, 1892, see her father's notes.
MARRIAGE:
Note: She is listed in her mother's obituary in 1930 as Mrs. Martha Scherer of Benton Harbor.
Note: She is listed in her father's obituary in 1944 as Mrs. Martha Scherer of Benton Harbor.
Note: She is listed in her sister Alvina's obituary in 1951 as Mrs. Martha Scherer
Note: She is listed in her sister Minnie's obituary in 1973 as Mrs. Martha Robinson.
Note: Per her brother Paul's obituary in 1974, she was Mrs. Martha Robinson, Benton Harbor.MARRIAGE: Found at FamilySearch.org, pilot program:
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Michigan Marriages1868-1925:Groom's name: Wallace J. Scherer
Groom's race or color (on document):
Groom's age: 25 years
Groom's birth year: 1883
Groom's birthplace: Michigan
Bride's name: Martha Raskie
Bride's race or color (on document):
Bride's age: 20 years
Bride's birth year: 1888
Bride's birthplace: Germany
Marriage type:
Marriage date: 14 Oct 1908
Marriage place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan
Father of groom's name: David
Mother of groom's name: Bohlinger
Father of bride's name: Charles
Mother of bride's name: Timerick
Marital status:
Groom's previous wife's name:
Bride's marital status:
Bride's previous husband's name:
Additional relatives:
Film number: 2342680
Frame number:
Digital GS number: 4209120
Image number: 471
Reference number: v 1 p 227 rn 1376
Collection: Michigan Marriages 1868-1925
Note: There is an image of this index online. The minister is listed as R. E. Meader, clergyman. The witnesses were Mamie and Frank Bradley of Benton Harbor.TRAVEL: Found at Ancestry.com Historical Newspapers, News-Palladium (Benton Harbor, Michigan), 1963 Wednesday March 13, pg 2 col 4
25 Years Ago [=March 13, 1938]
Mrs. Martha Scherer, Jakeway drive, is accompanying her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Fitzgerald, on an extended tour through the south.
Note: Searched the newspaper in March 1938 and could not find this entry.DEATH: Is this her? The 1900 census gives her birth date as Dec 1889.
Per SSDI:
Martha Robinson, born 28 Dec 1887, died Feb 1983, last residence Benton Harbor, Berrien, MI, last benefit none specified, issued MI.DEATH: Found at Ancestry.com, Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996:
Name: Martha S Robinson
Birth Date: 28 Dec 1987
Death Date: 2 Feb 1983
Gender: Female
Residence: St Joseph, Berrien, Michigan
Place of Death: St Joseph, Berrien, MichiganOBITUARY: Regarding searching for an obituary for her at Ancestry.com in the News-Palladium newspaper (Benton Harbor, Michigan), there are no online issues for Feb 1983. The online issues end with January 1975.
BURIAL:
Note: There are burial lists for the Crystal Springs Cemetery online at FindAGrave.com, but Martha is not listed. The entries are probably only a partial listing.CENSUS:
1930 - She is listed as widowed
Name: Martha Scherer
Home in 1930: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan
View Map
Age: 42
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1888
Birthplace: Germany
Relation to Head of House: Head
Race: White
Household Members: Name Age
Martha Scherer 42 - [widowed]
Robert Scherer 21
William Scherer 14
Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan; Roll 976; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 14; Image: 470.0.
BIRTH:
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Michigan Marriages1868-1925:Groom's name: Max Hoffman
Groom's race or color (on document):
Groom's age: 32 years
Groom's birth year: 1879
Groom's birthplace: Germany
Bride's name: Emma Raski
Bride's race or color (on document):
Bride's age: 18 years
Bride's birth year: 1893
Bride's birthplace: Mich.
Marriage type:
Marriage date: 27 Jul 1911
Marriage place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan
Father of groom's name: Gustav
Mother of groom's name:
Father of bride's name: Charles
Mother of bride's name:
Marital status:
Groom's previous wife's name:
Bride's marital status:
Bride's previous husband's name:
Additional relatives:
Film number: 2342692
Frame number:
Digital GS number: 4209152
Image number: 256
Reference number: v 2 p 537 rn 859
Collection: Michigan Marriages 1868-1925
Note: There is an image of this index online. The mother's names of both parties are listed as "unknown." The minister if listed as H. E. Haase, clergyman, the witnesses are listed as Sanford and Minnie Chandler of Benton Harbor. (Minnie and Emma were sisters.)MILITARY: Found at Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918:
Name: Max Hugo Hoffman
County: Muskegon
State: Michigan
Birth Date: 14 Dec 1879
Race: White
Roll: 1682686
DraftBoard: 0
Source Citation: Registration Location: Muskegon County, Michigan; Roll 1682686; Draft Board: 0.
[Transcription follows]
Registration Card, serial number 1135 [or 4135?], order number 2934, name Max, Hugo Hoffman, address 14 Jefferson St., Muskegon, Mich., age 39, date of birth Dec. 14, 1879, white, naturalized, occupation _____ [cannot read occupatino entry] collections, employer Hoffman Collection Service, place of employment 14 Jefferson St., Muskegon, Mich., nearest relative (wife) Mrs. Max Hoffman, address 14 Jefferson St., Muskegon, Mich., signed Max Hugo Hoffman, height medium, build medium, eyes blue, hair dark brown, registrar R. F. Cooper [?], date of registration Sep 12, 1918, local board for the county of Muskegon, state of Michigan.DEATH:
BURIAL:
CENSUS:
1910 - Possible, before he was married? This is the only Max Hoffman in Michigan in his age bracket and born Germany.
Name: Max Hoffman
Age in 1910: 30
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1880
Birthplace: Germany
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Birth Place: Germany
Mother's Name: Amie
Mother's Birth Place: Germany
Home in 1910: Lowell, Kent, Michigan
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Male
Year of Immigration: 1882
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Amie Hoffman 55
Max Hoffman 30
Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Lowell, Kent, Michigan; Roll T624_655; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 129; Image: 887.1920 - Not found Berrien Co, MI. Possible?
Name: Max H Hoffman
Home in 1920: Muskegon Precinct 12, Muskegon, Michigan
Age: 41 years
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1879
Birthplace: Massachusetts
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Emma
Father's Birth Place: Germany
Mother's Birth Place: Germany
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Male
Home owned: Rent
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Image: 558
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Max H Hoffman 41 - [born abt 1879, MA - that doesn't match marriage record]
Emma Hoffman 26 - [born abt 1894, MI]
Source Citation: Year: 1920;Census Place: Muskegon Precinct 12, Muskegon, Michigan; Roll T625_788; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 135; Image: 558.1930 - Not found.
BIRTH:
Note: Per the 1900 census she was born Feb 1895.
Note: Per the 1910 census she was born about 1893.
Note: Per the 1920 census she was born about 1894.
Note: Per the 1930 census she was born about 1893.
Note: Per her marriage record she was born about 1893.
Note: Her birth was not found at FamilySearch.org, Michigan Births, 1867-1902.MARRIAGE:
Note: She is apparently listed in her mother's obituary in 1930 as Mrs. F. J. Durant of Chicago.
Note: She is listed in her father's father's obituary in 1944 as Mrs. Harvey Zimmerman of Columbia, SC.
Note: Per her sister Minnie's obituary in 1973, she was Mrs. Emma Zimmerman of Benton Harbor.
Note: Per her brother Paul's obituary in 1974, she was Mrs. Emma Zimmerman, Benton Harbor.(1) ? Per the 1930 census, Emma is listed as first married at age 18. This might be her first marriage.
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Michigan Marriages1868-1925:Groom's name: Max Hoffman
Groom's race or color (on document):
Groom's age: 32 years
Groom's birth year: 1879
Groom's birthplace: Germany
Bride's name: Emma Raski
Bride's race or color (on document):
Bride's age: 18 years
Bride's birth year: 1893
Bride's birthplace: Mich.
Marriage type:
Marriage date: 27 Jul 1911
Marriage place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan
Father of groom's name: Gustav
Mother of groom's name:
Father of bride's name: Charles
Mother of bride's name:
Marital status:
Groom's previous wife's name:
Bride's marital status:
Bride's previous husband's name:
Additional relatives:
Film number: 2342692
Frame number:
Digital GS number: 4209152
Image number: 256
Reference number: v 2 p 537 rn 859
Collection: Michigan Marriages 1868-1925
Note: There is an image of this index online. The mother's names of both parties are listed as "unknown." The minister if listed as H. E. Haase, clergyman, the witnesses are listed as Sanford and Minnie Chandler of Benton Harbor. (Minnie and Emma were sisters.)(2) - Francis Durant? See the 1930 census. Married about 1925.
(3) - Harvey Richardson
DEATH: Possible? The year of birth is "off" by two years.
Per SSDI:
Emma Zimmerman, born 21 Feb 1897, died Oct 1986, last residence Benton Harbor, Berrien, MI, last benefit none specified, issued MI.Note: The above person found at Ancestry.com, - but the birth information does not match:
Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996
Name: Emma Zimmerman
Birth Date: 21 Feb 1993 - [sic, 1893]
Death Date: 20 Oct 1986
Gender: Female
Residence: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan
Place of Death: Benton Harbor, Berrien, MichiganBURIAL:
Note: There are burial lists for the Crystal Springs Cemetery online at FindAGrave.com, but Harvey and his wife are not listed. The entries are probably only a partial listing.
BIRTH:
MARRIAGE:
MILITARY: Possible? This record states he is married.
World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Frank Durant
City: Queens
County: Queens
State: New York
Birthplace: New York;United States of America
Birth Date: 12 Aug 1895
Race: Caucasian (White)
Roll: 1787092
DraftBoard: 175
Source Citation: Registration Location: Queens County, New York; Roll 1787092; Draft Board: 175.DEATH:
BURIAL:
CENSUS:
1920 - Not found.
1930 - T626_976, MI, Berrien County, Benton Harbor City, ward 4, ED 14, line 94, page 239B, 24 Apr 1930
[Ancestry.com, image 38 of 44]
Address: 671 Madison Street.
Raskie [indexed as Roskie], Charles, head, owns home, value of home $1,200, male, white, 71, wd [widowed], Germany, Germany, Germany, 1891 [immigration year], Na [naturalized], _____ [cannot read occupation entry], foundry
Raskie, Paul, son, male, white, 39, single, Germany, Germany, Germany, 1891 [immigration year], Na [naturalized], none [occupation]
Durant [?], Emma, daughter, female, white, 37, married, age first married 18, MI, Germany, Germany
Durant [?], Francis, son-in-law, male, white, 37, married, age first married 32, NY, England, England, steward [?], hotel
Note: This record indicates that Emma was first married at age 18, calculates to married about 1911, and Francis Durant was first married at age 32, calculates to first married about 1925.
BIRTH:
Note: Per the 1900 census she was born Feb 1895.
Note: Per the 1910 census she was born about 1893.
Note: Per the 1920 census she was born about 1894.
Note: Per the 1930 census she was born about 1893.
Note: Per her marriage record she was born about 1893.
Note: Her birth was not found at FamilySearch.org, Michigan Births, 1867-1902.MARRIAGE:
Note: She is apparently listed in her mother's obituary in 1930 as Mrs. F. J. Durant of Chicago.
Note: She is listed in her father's father's obituary in 1944 as Mrs. Harvey Zimmerman of Columbia, SC.
Note: Per her sister Minnie's obituary in 1973, she was Mrs. Emma Zimmerman of Benton Harbor.
Note: Per her brother Paul's obituary in 1974, she was Mrs. Emma Zimmerman, Benton Harbor.(1) ? Per the 1930 census, Emma is listed as first married at age 18. This might be her first marriage.
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Michigan Marriages1868-1925:Groom's name: Max Hoffman
Groom's race or color (on document):
Groom's age: 32 years
Groom's birth year: 1879
Groom's birthplace: Germany
Bride's name: Emma Raski
Bride's race or color (on document):
Bride's age: 18 years
Bride's birth year: 1893
Bride's birthplace: Mich.
Marriage type:
Marriage date: 27 Jul 1911
Marriage place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan
Father of groom's name: Gustav
Mother of groom's name:
Father of bride's name: Charles
Mother of bride's name:
Marital status:
Groom's previous wife's name:
Bride's marital status:
Bride's previous husband's name:
Additional relatives:
Film number: 2342692
Frame number:
Digital GS number: 4209152
Image number: 256
Reference number: v 2 p 537 rn 859
Collection: Michigan Marriages 1868-1925
Note: There is an image of this index online. The mother's names of both parties are listed as "unknown." The minister if listed as H. E. Haase, clergyman, the witnesses are listed as Sanford and Minnie Chandler of Benton Harbor. (Minnie and Emma were sisters.)(2) - Francis Durant? See the 1930 census. Married about 1925.
(3) - Harvey Richardson
DEATH: Possible? The year of birth is "off" by two years.
Per SSDI:
Emma Zimmerman, born 21 Feb 1897, died Oct 1986, last residence Benton Harbor, Berrien, MI, last benefit none specified, issued MI.Note: The above person found at Ancestry.com, - but the birth information does not match:
Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996
Name: Emma Zimmerman
Birth Date: 21 Feb 1993 - [sic, 1893]
Death Date: 20 Oct 1986
Gender: Female
Residence: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan
Place of Death: Benton Harbor, Berrien, MichiganBURIAL:
Note: There are burial lists for the Crystal Springs Cemetery online at FindAGrave.com, but Harvey and his wife are not listed. The entries are probably only a partial listing.
BIRTH:
MARRIAGE:
Note: Why were they married in Harford City, Blackford Co, IN?MILITARY: Found at Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918:
Name: Earl J Bundy
County: Berrien
State: Michigan
Birth Date: 6 Dec 1875
Race: White
Roll: 1675068
DraftBoard: 1
Source Citation: Registration Location: Berrien County, Michigan; Roll 1675068; Draft Board: 1.
[Transcription follows]
Registration Card, serial number 2158, order number A2708, name Earl J. Bundy, address 680 Madison St., Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Mich., age 42, date of birth Dec. 6, 1875, white, native born, occupation _____ [cannot read occupation entry] carpenter, employer's name Mallable Foundry Co, address of employment Benton Harbor, Mich., nearest relative wife, Vina Bundy, address 680 Madison St., Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Mich., signed Earl J. Bundy, height short, build stout, eyes blue, hair _____ [cannot read entry, light ink], disabilities, second finger on right hand second joint off, registrar Oscar [?] Carl _____ [?], date of registration Sept. 12, 1918.DEATH:
OBITUARY: Found at Ancestry.com, Historical Newspapers, News-Palladium (Benton Harbor, Michigan), 1952, Saturday October 25, pg 11, col 7
Obituaries - Earl J. Bundy
Earl J. Bundy, 78, of 688 Madison street, died at 9:10 p.m. Friday at his home. Although he had suffered failing health several years, he had not been seriously ill until this past week.
Born Dec. 6, 1875, in Carthage, Ind., he came to this community in 1904. He had been employed as a pattern maker at the Benton Harbor Malleable Industries.
During World War II he did office and field work with the Benton Harbor city engineers.
Mr. Bundy married Miss Alvina Raskie [or Raskia] in Hartford City, Ind., on May 15 [or 18?], 1904. She died Sept. 4, 1951.
Mr. Bundy was the father of Miss Virginia Bundy, who for the past six years has been a teacher in the New Buffalo schools. She was a teacher at the Bard school here 13 years before she went to New Buffalo.
Also surviving are a brother, Warren Bundy, of Gary, Ind., and two sisters, Mrs. Thomas McMatson [?], of Alameda, Calif., and Mrs. Wilma Evant [?], of New Castle, Ind. Three brothers preceeded him in death.
Mr. Bundy was a veteran of the Spanish-American war, having served with the Fifth Cavalry in Porto Rica. He was a member of the Ward Marra camp of the Spanish-American War Veterans and Woodmen of the World.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 2:30 p.m. at the Dean & Dey Brothers mortuary. The Rev. R. H. Lindley of the First Evangelical United Brethren church, will officiate, and burial will be in Crystal Springs cemetery, where the Spanish-American War Veterans will conduct graveside rites.
Friends may call at the Dean & Dey Brothers chapel.OBITUARY: Found at Ancestry.com, Historical Newspapers, News-Palladium (Benton Harbor, Michigan), 1952, Tuesday October 28, pg 14, col 5
Bundy Rites Held
An unusually large floral tribute marked the funeral services held at 2:30 p.m. Monday for Earl J. Bundy at the Dean & Dey Brothers chapel. Mr. Bundy died last Friday at his home, 688 Madison street.
The Rev. R. H. Lindley, pastor of the First Evangelical United Brethren church, officiated at the rites. Mrs. Norma Grenzow Maxham [?] played tow violin selections, 'Ave Maria" and "In the Garden," and Mrs. H. W. Fowler was the organist.
Casket bearers were Harvey Shaff, S. A. Grines [?], William Thomas, Harry [or Henry] Murschel, John Tharburn and James Bush. Burial was in the family lot in Crystal Springs cemetery.
Members of Ward Marra Camp No. 21, United Spanish War Veterans, and its auxiliary attended the rites in a group.
In charge of the ceremony at the graveside were Albert Brightop, senior vice-commander, and James Bush, first commander, of the Ward Marra camp. The firing squad, under command of Lester Stiles, included Walter Anderson. Stanley Woodruff, Joseph Augus_____ and Robert Hubbard.
Warren Bundy and Mr. and Mrs. James D. Bundy of Gary, Ind., attended the services.BURIAL:
Note: There are burial lists for the Crystal Springs Cemetery online at FindAGrave.com, but Earl and his wife are not listed. The entries are probably only a partial listing.CENSUS:
1880 - This is probably him before he was married.
Name: Earl J. Bundy
Home in 1880: Ripley, Rush, Indiana
Age: 4
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1876
Birthplace: Indiana
Relation to Head of Household: Son
Father's Name: Macy
Father's birthplace: Indiana
Mother's Name: Mary
Mother's birthplace: Indiana
Neighbors: View others on page
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age
Macy Bundy 32
Mary Bundy 22
Earl J. Bundy 4
Myrtle Bundy 2
Pallin Bundy 36
Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Ripley, Rush, Indiana; Roll T9_308; Family History Film: 1254308; Page: 42.1000; Enumeration District: 81; Image: 0220.1900 - This is probably him before he was married. His obituary mentions a brother Warren:
Name: Earl J Bundy
Home in 1900: Ripley, Rush, Indiana
Age: 24
Birth Date: Dec 1875
Birthplace: Indiana
Race: White
Ethnicity: American
Gender: Male
Relationship to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: Amacy D
Father's Birthplace: Indiana
Mother's Name: Mary A
Mother's Birthplace: Indiana
Marital Status: Single
Residence : Ripley Township (West & North Part), Rush, Indiana
Occupation: View on Image
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Amacy D Bundy 53
Mary A Bundy 41
Earl J Bundy 24
Arle Bundy 20
Ora Bundy 16
Warren M Bundy 12
Miriam W Bundy 9
Loren C Bundy 4
Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Ripley, Rush, Indiana; Roll T623_400 Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 91.1910 -
Name: Earl J Bundy
Age in 1910: 34
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1876
Birthplace: Indiana
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: Indiana
Mother's Birth Place: Indiana
Spouse's Name: Vinn
Home in 1910: Benton Harbor Ward 4, Berrien, Michigan
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Earl J Bundy 34
Vinn Bundy 27
Virginia Bundy 2
Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Benton Harbor Ward 4, Berrien, Michigan; Roll T624_638; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 65; Image: 307.1920 -
Name: Earl Bundy
Home in 1920: Benton Harbor Ward 4, Berrien, Michigan
Age: 43 years
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1877
Birthplace: Indiana
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Vina
Father's Birth Place: United States of America
Mother's Birth Place: Indiana
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Male
Home owned: Own
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Image: 292
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Earl Bundy 43
Vina Bundy 38
Virginia Bundy 11
Source Citation: Year: 1920;Census Place: Benton Harbor Ward 4, Berrien, Michigan; Roll T625_757; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 76; Image: 292.1930 -
about Earl J Bundy
Name: Earl J Bundy
Home in 1930: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan
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Age: 54
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1876
Birthplace: Indiana
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Sina
Race: White
Household Members: Name Age
Earl J Bundy 54
Sina Bundy 48
Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan; Roll 976; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 14; Image: 480.0.
Alvina or Elvina Marie Raschke or Raskie etc
BIRTH:
Note: Per her obituary, she was born Pomeren [spelling?], Germany.IMMIGRATION: He immigrated with his parents on April 20, 1892, see his father's notes.
MARRIAGE:
Note: Why were they married in Harford City, Blackford Co, IN?DEATH:
OBITUARY: Found at Ancestry.com, Historical Newspapers, News-Palladium (Benton Harbor, Michigan), 1951, Tuesday, September 4, pg 17, col 7
Deaths and Funerals - Mrs. Earl J. Bundy
Mrs. Alvina Marie Bundy, 70, wife of Earl J. Bundy, 688 Madison avenue, died at 6:40 a.m. today at her home. She had been ill since suffering a stroke last Thursday.
Born June 18 [?], 1881, in Pomeren [spelling?], Germany, she came to this country at the age of 11 with her parents, Charles and Amelia Raskie. She was married to Earl J. Bundy on May 18, 1904, at Hartford City, Ind.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Bundy leaves a daughter, Miss Virginia Bundy, a teacher in the New Buffalo schools for the past ____ [seven?] years and who taught at the Bard school here 15 years.
Also surviving are a brother, Paul C. Raskie, Benton Harbor, and four sisters, Mrs. Minnie A. [?] Newhouse, Mrs. Harvey Zimmerman and Mrs. Martha Scherer, all of Benton Harbor, and Mrs. Dan Fitzgerald, Chicago. Several cousins survive.
Mrs. Bundy was a member of Ward Marra Camp Auxiliary No. 21, United Spanish War Veterans, and Woodmen of the World Circle No. 35.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2: 30 [?] p.m. Thursday at the Dean chapel. Burial will be in Crystal Springs cemetery.OBITUARY: Found at Ancestry.com, Historical Newspapers, News-Palladium (Benton Harbor, Michigan), 1951, Friday, September 7, pg 15, col 4
Obituaries - Bundy Rites Held
A profusion of flowers marked the funeral services held for Mrs. Alvina M. Bundy, wife of Earl J. Bundy, 688 Madison avenue, at the Dean chapel Thursday afternoon. The Rev. Raymond F. Roe, pastor of the First Evangelical United Brethren church, officiated. Norma Granzow Max___ played two violin solos, "Ave Maria" and "In the Garden," and Mrs. H. W. Fowler was the organist.
Casket bearers included Harvey Shaff, S. A. Grimes, William Metalski [?], Harry Murschel, John Themburn [?] and Albert Bush.
Burial was in Crystal Springs cemetery.OBITUARY: Found at Ancestry.com, Historical Newspapers, News-Palladium (Benton Harbor, Michigan), 1951, Tuesday, September 11, pg 4, col 4
Brevities
Here for funeral - Relatives here last week for the funeral of Mrs. Alvina Bundy included: Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Fitzgerald, Chicago; Mrs. Martha Klammas and daughter, Anna Mae, Mrs. Edith Witt, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Timmerick, ___nz [Franz?] Krieger, Michigan City; Mr. and Mrs. James D. Bundy, Warren Bundy, Gary, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Herachel Thurston and daughter, Kay, Gwynneville, Ind.; and Clifford Andrews, Warsaw, Ind.BURIAL:
Note: There are burial lists for the Crystal Springs Cemetery online at FindAGrave.com, but Earl and his wife are not listed. The entries are probably only a partial listing.
BIRTH:
MARRIAGE:
(1) - [probably] Mabel Mickelson
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Michigan Marriages1868-1925:Groom's name: Walter F. Newhouse
Groom's race or color (on document):
Groom's age: 19 years
Groom's birth year: 1892
Groom's birthplace: Wisconsin
Bride's name: Mabel Mickelson
Bride's race or color (on document):
Bride's age: 19 years
Bride's birth year: 1892
Bride's birthplace: Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan
Marriage type:
Marriage date: 11 Mar 1911
Marriage place: Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan
Father of groom's name: Oscar Schlep...
Mother of groom's name: Anna Newhouse
Father of bride's name: Martin Mickelson
Mother of bride's name: Unknown
Marital status:
Groom's previous wife's name:
Bride's marital status:
Bride's previous husband's name:
Additional relatives:
Film number: 2342694
Frame number:
Digital GS number: 4001632
Image number: 214
Reference number: v 4 p 125 rn 7751
Collection: Michigan Marriages 1868-1925(2) - Minnie Raschke
(3) - Virginia Bundy - per his obituary married 20 Mar 1955. She was apparently the daughter of Earl J. Bundy and Alvina Raschke.
MILITARY: Found at Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Walter Frederick Newhouse
County: Muskegon
State: Michigan
Birthplace: Wisconsin
Birth Date: 28 Jan 1892
Race: White
Roll: 1682687
DraftBoard: 0
Source Citation: Registration Location: Muskegon County, Michigan; Roll 1682687; Draft Board: 0.
[Transcription follows]
Registration Card, Form 1 485, no. 42, name Walter Frederick Newhouse, age 25, address 132 Myrtle, Muskegan County, Mich., date of birth January 28, 1892, natural born, where born Menasha, Wisconsin, occupation tool and dye maker, by whom employed Cont. [?] Motor Co., where employed Muskegon, M., dependents wife and two children, married, white, no previous military services, claims exemption, yes, gov. work, signed Walter Fredrick [note spelling] Newhouse, height tall, build med., eyes grey, hair blk, no disabilities, registrar Ben Pexeeder [?], precint 3, city Muskegon, state Mich., date of registration June 5th, 1917.DIVORCE: Found at Ancestry.com, Historical Newspapers, News-Palladium (Benton Harbor, Michigan), 1945, Thursday January 4, pg 3, col 3
Six Divorce Decrees Handed Gown By Court
.... Mrs. Minnie Raskie Newhouse, Benton Harbor, from Walter F Newhouse on charges of cruelty. They were married in Janesville, Wis., on Sept. 6, 1928, and have no children.
Note: Janesville, is in Rock County, WI.DEATH: Per SSDI:
Walter Newhouse, born 28 Jan 1892, died Dec 1975, last residence Benton Harbor, Berrien, MI, last benefit none specified, issued MI.DEATH: Found at Ancestry.com, Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996:
Name: Walter F Newhouse
Birth Date: 28 Jan 1992
Death Date: 13 Dec 1975
Gender: Male
Residence: Benton, Berrien, Michigan
Place of Death: Benton Harbor, Berrien, MichiganNote: His third wife, Virginia Bundy, apparently found in SSDI as follows:
Virginia B Newhouse, born 1 Apr 1908, died 25 Nov 1991, last residence Benton Harbor, Berrien, MI, last benefit none specified, issued MI.OBITUARY: Found at Ancestry.com, Historical Newspapers, Herald-Palladium (Benton Harbor, Michigan), 1975, Saturday, December 13, pg 1, col 3-4, and pg 14, col 4-5
GH Executive Newhouse Dies
Walter F Newhouse, former president of the de_____ Benton Harbor Saranac company, was dead on arrival this morning at Benton Harbor Memorial hospital. He was 83.
Newhouse was president of the firm from February, 1972 until its sale to St. John & Co., a Chicago-based Illinois corporation, in April, 1973.
The Chicago firm operated Saranac until June 22, 1973, when operations were ended. At that time, the firm employed 30 [?] shop workers and 15 white collar workers.
For most of its 78 years, Saranac was one of the Twin Cities' more prosperous manufacturing firms, employing up to 175 people. It was founded in 1895 in St. Joseph.
Mr. Newhouse, who resided at 2180 [?] Ogden avenue, Benton Harbor, was born Jan. 28, 1892, in Manasha, Wis., coming to
(See back page, sec. 1, col 4)
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this area in 1914 from Muskegon.
Mr. Newhouse was elected Saranac president in February, 1972, following the death of Harold M. [?] Benning, and had been connected with Saranac since, World War I when he joined the firm as factory superintendent.
In 1928, Mr. Newhouse became a vice president of the company. He held over 60 [?] patents in the packaging and containerization machinery field.
Mr. Newhouse was a past president of the Berrien county Cancer Society and had served on its board of directors for 29 years.
In 1950, Mr. Newhouse was appointed a member of two policy committees of the National Association of Manufacturers.
He was a member and past president of Twin City Rotary club, member of the Economic club of Southwest Michigan, member of St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Sewage board, member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and member of Twin City Chamber of Commerce.
Survivors include his wife, the former Virginia Bundy, whom he married March 20, 1955; two daughters, Mrs. Ethel Washburn, St. Joseph, Mrs. Harold (Annabelle) Bush, Benton Harbor. A son, Harold, preceded him in death in 1973.
Mr. Newhouse was a member of Benton Harbor Congregational church where funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Crystal Springs cemetery. Friends may give memorials to Berrien county Cancer Society. Friends may call after 7 this evening at Dey-Florin funeral home, Niles avenue, St. Joseph
!BURIAL:
Note: There are burial lists for the Crystal Springs Cemetery online at FindAGrave.com, but Walter is not listed. The entries are probably only a partial listing.CENSUS:
1910 - This is probably him with his sister, althought he is listed as a boarder, see 1920 census.
Name: Walter Newhouse
Age in 1910: 18
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1892
Birthplace: Wisconsin
Relation to Head of House: Boarder
Father's Birth Place: Germany
Mother's Birth Place: Germany
Home in 1910: Muskegon Ward 2, Muskegon, Michigan
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Male
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Elam Voorhis 40
Anna Voorhis 37
Walter Newhouse 18 - [boarder]
Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Muskegon Ward 2, Muskegon, Michigan; Roll T624_667; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 81; Image: 86.1920 - Is this him with a first wife?
Name: Walter F Newhouse
Home in 1920: Benton Harbor Ward 2, Berrien, Michigan
Age: 27 years
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1893
Birthplace: Wisconsin
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Mable
Father's Birth Place: Wisconsin
Mother's Birth Place: Wisconsin
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Male
Home owned: Own
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Image: 101
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Walter F Newhouse 27
Mable Newhouse 28
Harold W Newhouse 8
Ethel M Newhouse 6
Anna Voorhis 47 - [listed as Walter's sister]
Elam Voorhis 49
Source Citation: Year: 1920;Census Place: Benton Harbor Ward 2, Berrien, Michigan; Roll T625_757; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 71; Image: 101.1930 - T626_976, MI, Berrien County, Benton Township, Benton Harbor City, ward 1, ED 9, line 68, page 121B, 17 Apr 1930
[Ancestry.com, image 30 of 43]
Address: 544 Colfax [?]Avenue.
Newhouse, Walter F, head, owns home, value of home $5,000, male, white, 38, married, age first married 36, WI, WI, Germany, general manager, machine company
Newhouse, Minnie, wife, female, white, 42, married, age first married 40, Germany, Germany, Germany, 1892 [immigration year]Note: This census indicates that they were married about 1928 and that it was the first marriage for both. The date may be correct, but one or both may have been married previously.
Note: Mable Newhouse, Walter's first wife, found in the 1930 census in Berrien Co, MI with her/their children, listed as divorced.
Minnie B Raschke or Raskie etc
Note: These notes need a lot of work! She her obituary and those of her parents and siblings stating that she was Mrs. Walter Newhouse. See the divorce notice below.
BIRTH:
IMMIGRATION: She immigrated with her parents on April 20, 1892, see her father's notes.
MARRIAGE: Possible?
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Michigan Marriages1868-1925:Groom's name: Sanford M Chandler
Groom's race or color (on document):
Groom's age: 24 years
Groom's birth year: 1882
Groom's birthplace: Michigan
Bride's name: Minnie Raskie
Bride's race or color (on document):
Bride's age: 23 years
Bride's birth year: 1883
Bride's birthplace: Germany
Marriage type:
Marriage date: 24 Jan 1906
Marriage place: St Joseph, Berrien, Michigan
Father of groom's name: Madison
Mother of groom's name: Sherman
Father of bride's name: Charles
Mother of bride's name: Unknown
Marital status:
Groom's previous wife's name:
Bride's marital status:
Bride's previous husband's name:
Additional relatives:
Film number: 2342673
Frame number:
Digital GS number: 4208688
Image number: 252
Reference number: v 1 p 144 rn 48
Collection: Michigan Marriages 1868-1925
Note: There is an image of this index online. They were married by F. H. Ellsworth, probate judge. The witnesses were Lillian G. Carleton and R. E. Barr, of St. Joseph.(2) - Walter F Newhouse
DIVORCE: Found at Ancestry.com, Historical Newspapers, News-Palladium (Benton Harbor, Michigan), 1945, Thursday January 4, pg 3, col 3
Six Divorce Decrees Handed Gown By Court
.... Mrs. Minnie Raskie Newhouse, Benton Harbor, from Walter F Newhouse on charges of cruelty. They were married in Janesville, Wis., on Sept. 6, 1928, and have no children.
Note: Janesville, is in Rock County, WI.DEATH: Per SSDI:
Minnie Newhouse, born 14 Oct 1882, died Dec 1973, last residence Benton Harbor, Berrien, MI, last benefit none specified, issued MI.OBITUARY: Found at Ancestry.com, Historical Newspapers, News-Palladium (Benton Harbor, Michigan), 1973, Saturday, December 29, page 11, col 4
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. M. Newhouse
Mrs. Minnie B. Newhouse, 91, of 254 Jakway, Benton Harbor, died Friday morning in Mercy hospital, following an illness of 18 months.
Surviving is a brother, Paul Raskie and three sisters, Mrs. Martha Robinson, Mrs. Emma Zimmerman and Mrs. Mae Hawkins, all of Benton Harbor.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in the Fairplain chapel, Florin Funeral home, where friends may call. Burial will be in Crystal Springs cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Benton Harbor First Congregational church.BURIAL:
Note: There are burial lists for the Crystal Springs Cemetery online at FindAGrave.com, but Minnie is not listed. The entries are probably only a partial listing.CENSUS:
1910 & 1920 - Listed with husband.
Note: Her husband, Sanford Chandler, found in the 1930 census listed as divorced. She remarried in 1928.
BIRTH:
MARRIAGE:
DEATH:
BURIAL:
Martha S Raschke or Raskie etc
BIRTH:
Note: Per the 1900 census, she was born Dec 1889.
Note: Per the 1910 census, she was born about 1887.
Note: Per the 1920 & 1930 censuses, she was born about 1888.
Note: Per her SSDI information, if the correct person, she was born 28 Dec 1887.IMMIGRATION: She immigrated with her parents on April 20, 1892, see her father's notes.
MARRIAGE:
Note: She is listed in her mother's obituary in 1930 as Mrs. Martha Scherer of Benton Harbor.
Note: She is listed in her father's obituary in 1944 as Mrs. Martha Scherer of Benton Harbor.
Note: She is listed in her sister Alvina's obituary in 1951 as Mrs. Martha Scherer
Note: She is listed in her sister Minnie's obituary in 1973 as Mrs. Martha Robinson.
Note: Per her brother Paul's obituary in 1974, she was Mrs. Martha Robinson, Benton Harbor.MARRIAGE: Found at FamilySearch.org, pilot program:
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Michigan Marriages1868-1925:Groom's name: Wallace J. Scherer
Groom's race or color (on document):
Groom's age: 25 years
Groom's birth year: 1883
Groom's birthplace: Michigan
Bride's name: Martha Raskie
Bride's race or color (on document):
Bride's age: 20 years
Bride's birth year: 1888
Bride's birthplace: Germany
Marriage type:
Marriage date: 14 Oct 1908
Marriage place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan
Father of groom's name: David
Mother of groom's name: Bohlinger
Father of bride's name: Charles
Mother of bride's name: Timerick
Marital status:
Groom's previous wife's name:
Bride's marital status:
Bride's previous husband's name:
Additional relatives:
Film number: 2342680
Frame number:
Digital GS number: 4209120
Image number: 471
Reference number: v 1 p 227 rn 1376
Collection: Michigan Marriages 1868-1925
Note: There is an image of this index online. The minister is listed as R. E. Meader, clergyman. The witnesses were Mamie and Frank Bradley of Benton Harbor.TRAVEL: Found at Ancestry.com Historical Newspapers, News-Palladium (Benton Harbor, Michigan), 1963 Wednesday March 13, pg 2 col 4
25 Years Ago [=March 13, 1938]
Mrs. Martha Scherer, Jakeway drive, is accompanying her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Fitzgerald, on an extended tour through the south.
Note: Searched the newspaper in March 1938 and could not find this entry.DEATH: Is this her? The 1900 census gives her birth date as Dec 1889.
Per SSDI:
Martha Robinson, born 28 Dec 1887, died Feb 1983, last residence Benton Harbor, Berrien, MI, last benefit none specified, issued MI.DEATH: Found at Ancestry.com, Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996:
Name: Martha S Robinson
Birth Date: 28 Dec 1987
Death Date: 2 Feb 1983
Gender: Female
Residence: St Joseph, Berrien, Michigan
Place of Death: St Joseph, Berrien, MichiganOBITUARY: Regarding searching for an obituary for her at Ancestry.com in the News-Palladium newspaper (Benton Harbor, Michigan), there are no online issues for Feb 1983. The online issues end with January 1975.
BURIAL:
Note: There are burial lists for the Crystal Springs Cemetery online at FindAGrave.com, but Martha is not listed. The entries are probably only a partial listing.CENSUS:
1930 - She is listed as widowed
Name: Martha Scherer
Home in 1930: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan
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Age: 42
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1888
Birthplace: Germany
Relation to Head of House: Head
Race: White
Household Members: Name Age
Martha Scherer 42 - [widowed]
Robert Scherer 21
William Scherer 14
Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan; Roll 976; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 14; Image: 470.0.
BIRTH:
MARRIAGE:
MILITARY: Found at Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918:
Name: Harvey Charles Zimnerman
City: Philadelphia
County: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
Birth Date: 19 Jan 1898
Race: White
Roll: 1907954
DraftBoard: 45
Source Citation: Registration Location: Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; Roll 1907954; Draft Board: 45.
[Transcription follows]
Registration Card, serial number 2390 [?], order number 1809, name Harvey Charles Zimnerman [sic, Zimmerman], address 1210 W. _____ [cannot read street name], Phila., Pa., Pa., age 20, date of birth Jan. 19th, 1898, white, native born, occupation ice wagon helper, employer's name Chas. A Adams, employment address 3532 __ [N.?] 12th, Phila., Pa., Pa., nearest relative Elizabeth K. Zimmerman, _____ [cannot read entry, perhaps Gross or Grand?] mother, address 937 N. [?] 29th, Phila. Pa., signed Harvey Charles Zimmerman, height medium, build slender, eyes grey, hair brown, registrar Albert Rutter [?], date of registration Sept. 12th, 1918, local board no. 45, 3447 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa.DEATH:
DEATH: Found at Ancestry.com, Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996:
Name: Harvey C Zimmerman
Birth Date: 19 Jan 1998
Death Date: 13 Aug 1971
Gender: Male
Residence: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan
Place of Death: Benton Harbor, Berrien, MichiganDEATH: Per SSDI:
Harvey Zimmerman, born 19 Jan 1898, died Aug 1971, last residence Benton Harbor, Berrien, MI, last benefit none specified, issue MI.OBITUARY: Found at Ancestry.com, Historical Newspapers, News-Palladium (Benton Harbor, Michigan), 1971 Saturday, August 14, pg 10 col 3
Deaths and Funerals
Harvey Zimmerman
Harvey Zimmerman, 74, of 671 Madison street, Benton Harbor, died at 6:55 p.m. Friday in Mercy hospital.
Mr. Zimmerman was born Jan. 19, 1897, in Philadelphia, Pa. He served in the United States Army, retiring in 1948. Mr. Zimmerman also had been employed at Clark Equipment Company.
He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 20, of Philadelphia; Lakeshore Lodge No. 291, F&AM; Harbor Shrine No. 31; White Shrine of Jerusalem and E.O.S. No. 3119.
Surviving are his widow, the former Emma Haskie, whom he married on Aug. 12, 1931, in Baltimore, Md., and a sister, Mrs. Louis (Marg) Helano of Wenonah, N.J.
Harbor Shrine No. 32 will conduct memorial services at 7 p.m. Sunday in the Frost funeral home. Lakeshore Lodge No. 298 will conduct rites at Crystal Springs cemetery.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Frost funeral home and burial will be in Crystal Springs cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 this evening.BURIAL:
Note: There are burial lists for the Crystal Springs Cemetery online at FindAGrave.com, but Harvey and his wife are not listed. The entries are probably only a partial listing.CENSUS:
BIRTH:
Note: Per the 1900 census she was born Feb 1895.
Note: Per the 1910 census she was born about 1893.
Note: Per the 1920 census she was born about 1894.
Note: Per the 1930 census she was born about 1893.
Note: Per her marriage record she was born about 1893.
Note: Her birth was not found at FamilySearch.org, Michigan Births, 1867-1902.MARRIAGE:
Note: She is apparently listed in her mother's obituary in 1930 as Mrs. F. J. Durant of Chicago.
Note: She is listed in her father's father's obituary in 1944 as Mrs. Harvey Zimmerman of Columbia, SC.
Note: Per her sister Minnie's obituary in 1973, she was Mrs. Emma Zimmerman of Benton Harbor.
Note: Per her brother Paul's obituary in 1974, she was Mrs. Emma Zimmerman, Benton Harbor.(1) ? Per the 1930 census, Emma is listed as first married at age 18. This might be her first marriage.
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Michigan Marriages1868-1925:Groom's name: Max Hoffman
Groom's race or color (on document):
Groom's age: 32 years
Groom's birth year: 1879
Groom's birthplace: Germany
Bride's name: Emma Raski
Bride's race or color (on document):
Bride's age: 18 years
Bride's birth year: 1893
Bride's birthplace: Mich.
Marriage type:
Marriage date: 27 Jul 1911
Marriage place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan
Father of groom's name: Gustav
Mother of groom's name:
Father of bride's name: Charles
Mother of bride's name:
Marital status:
Groom's previous wife's name:
Bride's marital status:
Bride's previous husband's name:
Additional relatives:
Film number: 2342692
Frame number:
Digital GS number: 4209152
Image number: 256
Reference number: v 2 p 537 rn 859
Collection: Michigan Marriages 1868-1925
Note: There is an image of this index online. The mother's names of both parties are listed as "unknown." The minister if listed as H. E. Haase, clergyman, the witnesses are listed as Sanford and Minnie Chandler of Benton Harbor. (Minnie and Emma were sisters.)(2) - Francis Durant? See the 1930 census. Married about 1925.
(3) - Harvey Richardson
DEATH: Possible? The year of birth is "off" by two years.
Per SSDI:
Emma Zimmerman, born 21 Feb 1897, died Oct 1986, last residence Benton Harbor, Berrien, MI, last benefit none specified, issued MI.Note: The above person found at Ancestry.com, - but the birth information does not match:
Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996
Name: Emma Zimmerman
Birth Date: 21 Feb 1993 - [sic, 1893]
Death Date: 20 Oct 1986
Gender: Female
Residence: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan
Place of Death: Benton Harbor, Berrien, MichiganBURIAL:
Note: There are burial lists for the Crystal Springs Cemetery online at FindAGrave.com, but Harvey and his wife are not listed. The entries are probably only a partial listing.
BIRTH:
MARRIAGE:
MILITARY: More information is needed about him before trying to find him in the WWI Draft Registrations at Ancestry.com.
DEATH:
BURIAL:
CENSUS:
1930 - T626_445, IL, Cook County, Chicago, ward 18, ED 672, line, page 20B, 16 & 17 Apr 1930
[Ancestry.com, image 40 of 41]
Address: 1907 [?] Bishop St.
Fitzgerald, Dan B, head, rents $47.50 month, male, white, 33, married, age first married 30, IL, Irish Free State, IL, salesman [?], ____ [cannot read occupation entry] bank
Fitzgerald, Mae, wife, female, white, 33, married, age first married 30, MI, Germany, Germany
Matie or Mae or May Raschke or Raskie etc
BIRTH:
Note: Per the 1900 census she was listed as Matie born July 1897, age 4.
Note: Per the 1910 census she was listed as Matie born about 1896, age 14.
Note: Per the 1920 census she was listed as May born about 1896, age 24Possible? Found at FamilySearch.org, Michigan Births 1867-1902:
Name: Matie Ratzka
Birthdate: 26 Jul 1895
Birthplace: Benton Twp., Berrien, Michigan
Gender: Female
Father's name: Charles Ratzke
Father's birthplace: Germany
Mother's name: Mrs. Ratzke
Mother's birthplace: Germany
Film number: 2322563
Digital GS number: 4207245
Image number: 59
Reference number: item 1 p 314 rn 300
Collection: Michigan Births 1867-1902MARRIAGE:
Note: Per her mother's obituary in 1930, she is apparently the daughter listed as Mrs. Dan Fitzgerald of Chicago.
Note: Per her father's obituary in 1944, she is apparently the daughter listed as Mrs. David E. Fitzgerald of Chicago.
Note: Per her sister Alvina's obituary in 1951, she may be listed as: Mrs. Dan Fitzgerald, Chicago
Note: Per her sister Minnie's obituary in 1973, she may be listed as: Mrs. Mae Hawkins, Benton Harbor.
Note: Per her brother Paul's obituary in 1974, she was Mrs. Mae Hawkins, Benton Harbor.(1) - Dan or David Fitzgerald? Chicago?
(2) - _____ Hawkins
DEATH: Not found in SSDI using information below.
DEATH: Possible? Found at Ancestry.com, Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996:
Name: Mae R. Hawkins
Birth Date: 26 Jul 1896
Death Date: 27 Mar 1993
Gender: Female
Residence: Benton, Berrien, Michigan
Place of Death: St Joseph, Berrien, MichiganBURIAL:
CENSUS:
1930 - She was not listed with her parents.