Schaffer-Conner Family Tree

Sarah Elizabeth Metcalf^1,2

F, b. 1852, d. November 7, 1881

Sarah Elizabeth Metcalf was buried at Five Points Cemetery, Edwardsburg, Cass Co., Michigan.^3,2 She was born in 1852 at Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan.^1,2 As of March 5, 1876,her married name was Bishop.¹ She married Abraham "Abrum" Bishop, son of Daniel Bishop and Mary Poff, on March 5, 1876 at Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan.^1,3 Sarah Elizabeth Metcalf died on November 7, 1881 at Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan.^4,3 She Another death in Mason. Monday night, of congestive apoplexy. Mrs. Sarah Bishop, wife of Abram Bishop, died quite suddenly, having been up and around in the morning and died at night of the same day. She will be buried from the home of her father, Charles Metcalf, Wednesday at 10 o'clock. on November 10, 1881.³

Census Records

1870

Dwelling 84, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan

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1880

Dwelling 26, District 69, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan

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Family

Abraham "Abrum" Bishop b. 1851, d. 1921

Marriage*

Sarah Elizabeth Metcalf married Abraham "Abrum" Bishop, son of Daniel Bishop and Mary Poff, on March 5, 1876 at Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan.^1,3

Citations

[S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
[S1443] Amelia Castle and Nancy Corwin and findagrave.com, Five Points Cemetery, Cass Co., MI.
[S5675] Edwardsburg Argus, From the Sarah Bishop obituary in the Nov 10, 1881 edition.
[S1442] Amelia Castle and Nancy Corwin, Adamsville Cemetery, Cass Co., Michigan.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

Belle M. Thomas^1,2

F, b. July, 1846, d. 1923

Belle M. Thomas was buried at Five Points Cemetery, Edwardsburg, Cass Co., Michigan.¹ She was born in July, 1846 at Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan.^3,2 As of December 13, 1883,her married name was Bishop.² She married Lewis Cass Bishop, son of Daniel Bishop and Mary Poff, on December 13, 1883 at Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan.² Belle M. Thomas died in 1923 at Cass Co., Michigan.¹

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 169, District 94, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan

1910

Dwelling 9, District 109, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan

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1920

Dwelling 121, District 130, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan

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Family

Lewis Cass Bishop b. February 18, 1849, d. 1929

Marriage*

Belle M. Thomas married Lewis Cass Bishop, son of Daniel Bishop and Mary Poff, on December 13, 1883 at Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan.²

Citations

[S1443] Amelia Castle and Nancy Corwin and findagrave.com, Five Points Cemetery, Cass Co., MI.
[S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Emma Amelia Krotzer/Kratzer¹

F, b. November, 1864

Emma Amelia Krotzer/Kratzer was born in November, 1864 at Pennsylvania.² As of July 25, 1886,her married name was Bishop.¹ She married Abraham "Abrum" Bishop, son of Daniel Bishop and Mary Poff, on July 25, 1886 at Calvin Township, Cass Co., Michigan.¹

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 180, District 8, Concord, Elkhart Co., Indiana

1910

Dwelling 150, District 109, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan

1920

Dwelling 50, District 39, Ward 1, Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana

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Family

Abraham "Abrum" Bishop b. 1851, d. 1921

Marriage*

Emma Amelia Krotzer/Kratzer married Abraham "Abrum" Bishop, son of Daniel Bishop and Mary Poff, on July 25, 1886 at Calvin Township, Cass Co., Michigan.¹

Children

Grace A. Bishop+^3,2,1,5 b. October 3, 1887, d. June 18, 1949
Leroy A. Bishop+^2,6 b. December 2, 1888, d. November, 1971

Citations

[S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S5628] FamilySearch, Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995.
[S5678] Unknown compiler, Michigan, Births and Christenings Index, 1867-1911.

Grace A. Bishop^1,2,3,4

F, b. October 3, 1887, d. June 18, 1949

Father

Abraham "Abrum" Bishop^1,2,3,4 b. 1851, d. 1921

Mother

Emma Amelia Krotzer/Kratzer^1,2,3,4 b. November, 1864

Grace A. Bishop was buried at Rice Cemetery, Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana.⁵ She was born on October 3, 1887 at Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan.^2,4,5 As of April 20, 1910,her married name was Searer.³ She married Melvin Searer on April 20, 1910 at Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan.^3,4 Grace A. Bishop died on June 18, 1949 at Jefferson Township, Cass Co., Michigan, at age 61.^4,5

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 180, District 8, Concord, Elkhart Co., Indiana

1910

Dwelling 150, District 109, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan

1920

Dwelling 93, District 130, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan

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1930

Dwelling 123, District 11, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan

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1940

Dwelling 14, District 14-19B, Porter, Cass Co., Michigan

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Family

Melvin Searer b. August 9, 1888, d. June 8, 1963

Marriage*

Grace A. Bishop married Melvin Searer on April 20, 1910 at Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan.^3,4

Child

Florence M. Searer^6,7 b. June 1, 1912, d. July, 1977

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
[S5628] FamilySearch, Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995.
[S5677] Rice Cemetery, Elkhart Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Charles Albert Thompson^1,2,3,4

M, b. September 24, 1851, d. April 6, 1905

Charles Albert Thompson was buried at Five Points Cemetery, Edwardsburg, Cass Co., Michigan.^2,4 He was born on September 24, 1851 at Jefferson Township, Cass Co., Michigan.^2,3,4 He married Cynthia Ellen Bishop, daughter of Daniel Bishop and Mary Poff, on December 22, 1872 at Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan.³ Charles Albert Thompson died on April 6, 1905 at Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan, at age 53.^2,4

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 106, District 97, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan

Family

Cynthia Ellen Bishop b. December 19, 1852, d. December 12, 1923

Marriage*

Charles Albert Thompson married Cynthia Ellen Bishop, daughter of Daniel Bishop and Mary Poff, on December 22, 1872 at Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan.³

Children

Verna Thompson+^5,6,4 b. May 27, 1878, d. February 18, 1951
Edna A. Thompson² b. October 25, 1880, d. May 18, 1899

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S1443] Amelia Castle and Nancy Corwin and findagrave.com, Five Points Cemetery, Cass Co., MI.
[S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
[S5680] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, Michigan Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S5678] Unknown compiler, Michigan, Births and Christenings Index, 1867-1911.

Richard Stodden^1,2

M, b. September 4, 1854, d. October 3, 1927

Richard Stodden was born on September 4, 1854 at England.² He married Cynthia Ellen Bishop, daughter of Daniel Bishop and Mary Poff, on November 2, 1911 at Milton Township, Cass Co., Michigan.³ Richard Stodden died on October 3, 1927 at Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co., Michigan, at age 73.²

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 142, District 130, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan

Family

Cynthia Ellen Bishop b. December 19, 1852, d. December 12, 1923

Marriage*

Richard Stodden married Cynthia Ellen Bishop, daughter of Daniel Bishop and Mary Poff, on November 2, 1911 at Milton Township, Cass Co., Michigan.³

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S5680] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, Michigan Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950.
[S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.

Verna Thompson^1,2

F, b. May 27, 1878, d. February 18, 1951

Father

Charles Albert Thompson^1,2,3 b. September 24, 1851, d. April 6, 1905

Mother

Cynthia Ellen Bishop^1,2,3 b. December 19, 1852, d. December 12, 1923

Verna Thompson was buried at Five Points Cemetery, Edwardsburg, Cass Co., Michigan.^4,3 She was born on May 27, 1878 at Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan.^2,3 As of November 17, 1897,her married name was Allen.⁵ She married Henry Morse Allen on November 17, 1897 at Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan.⁵ Verna Thompson died on February 18, 1951 at Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan, at age 72.³

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 66, District 109, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan

1920

Dwelling 141, District 130, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan

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1930

Dwelling 131, District 11, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan

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1940

Dwelling 169, District 14-11, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan

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Family

Henry Morse Allen b. 1872, d. 1952

Marriage*

Verna Thompson married Henry Morse Allen on November 17, 1897 at Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan.⁵

Children

Charles Thompson "Charley" Allen+^1,6,9,5 b. October 13, 1899, d. September 28, 1958
Allene Allen^1,6,7,8 b. July 23, 1904, d. January 22, 1991
Marguerite Allen^{1,6,7,10,11,5} b. October 9, 1906, d. December 26, 1993
Edna Pauline Allen^{6,7,8,5,11,10} b. July 12, 1912, d. April 18, 1988

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S5678] Unknown compiler, Michigan, Births and Christenings Index, 1867-1911.
[S5680] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, Michigan Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950.
[S1443] Amelia Castle and Nancy Corwin and findagrave.com, Five Points Cemetery, Cass Co., MI.
[S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5628] FamilySearch, Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Henry Morse Allen^1,2,3

M, b. 1872, d. 1952

Henry Morse Allen was buried at Five Points Cemetery, Edwardsburg, Cass Co., Michigan.² He was born in 1872 at Buffalo, Erie Co., New York.^2,3 He married Verna Thompson, daughter of Charles Albert Thompson and Cynthia Ellen Bishop, on November 17, 1897 at Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan.³ Henry Morse Allen died in 1952 at Cass Co., Michigan.²

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 66, District 109, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan

1920

Dwelling 141, District 130, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan

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1930

Dwelling 131, District 11, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan

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1940

Dwelling 169, District 14-11, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan

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Occupation

1910		Farmer¹
1920		Farmer⁴
1930		Department store worker⁵

Family

Verna Thompson b. May 27, 1878, d. February 18, 1951

Marriage*

Henry Morse Allen married Verna Thompson, daughter of Charles Albert Thompson and Cynthia Ellen Bishop, on November 17, 1897 at Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan.³

Children

Charles Thompson "Charley" Allen+^1,4,7,3 b. October 13, 1899, d. September 28, 1958
Allene Allen^1,4,5,6 b. July 23, 1904, d. January 22, 1991
Marguerite Allen^1,4,5,8,9,3 b. October 9, 1906, d. December 26, 1993
Edna Pauline Allen^4,5,6,3,9,8 b. July 12, 1912, d. April 18, 1988

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S1443] Amelia Castle and Nancy Corwin and findagrave.com, Five Points Cemetery, Cass Co., MI.
[S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5628] FamilySearch, Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Charles Thompson "Charley" Allen^1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October 13, 1899, d. September 28, 1958

Father

Henry Morse Allen^1,7,5,6 b. 1872, d. 1952

Mother

Verna Thompson^1,7,5,6 b. May 27, 1878, d. February 18, 1951

Charles Thompson "Charley" Allen was buried at Five Points Cemetery, Edwardsburg, Cass Co., Michigan.^2,5 He was born on October 13, 1899 at Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana.^3,5,6 He married Eva May Bement on September 13, 1923 at Cass Co., Michigan.⁶ Charles Thompson "Charley" Allen died on September 28, 1958 at Edwardsburg, Cass Co., Michigan, at age 58.⁵

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 66, District 109, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan

1920

Dwelling 141, District 130, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan

⁷

1930

Dwelling 144, District 11, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan

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1940

Dwelling 104, District 14-11, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan

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Occupation

1920		Farmer⁷
1930		Oil station salesman⁴
1940		Gas station attendant⁸

Family

Eva May Bement b. October 29, 1903, d. March 31, 1991

Marriage*

Charles Thompson "Charley" Allen married Eva May Bement on September 13, 1923 at Cass Co., Michigan.⁶

Children

Carl Frederick Allen^4,8,6 b. March 16, 1925, d. December 6, 2008
Betty May Allen^4,8,9,10 b. June 20, 1927, d. May 30, 1990
Roger Dean Allen^4,8
Robert Allen⁸

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S1443] Amelia Castle and Nancy Corwin and findagrave.com, Five Points Cemetery, Cass Co., MI.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5628] FamilySearch, Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995.
[S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Allene Allen^1,2,3,4

F, b. July 23, 1904, d. January 22, 1991

Father

Henry Morse Allen^1,5,3,4 b. 1872, d. 1952

Mother

Verna Thompson^1,5,3,4 b. May 27, 1878, d. February 18, 1951

Her Social Security Number was 386-38-0609.⁶ Allene Allen was buried at Five Points Cemetery, Edwardsburg, Cass Co., Michigan.² She was born on July 23, 1904 at Michigan.^1,2,6,7 She died on January 22, 1991 at Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan, at age 86.^2,6,7

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 66, District 109, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan

1920

Dwelling 141, District 130, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan

⁵

1930

Dwelling 131, District 11, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan

1940

Dwelling 169, District 14-11, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan

⁴

Occupation

1930

Public school teacher³

1940

Teacher⁴

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S1443] Amelia Castle and Nancy Corwin and findagrave.com, Five Points Cemetery, Cass Co., MI.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S918] Michigan Department of Vital and Health Records, Michigan Death Index, 1971-1996.

Marguerite Allen^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. October 9, 1906, d. December 26, 1993

Father

Henry Morse Allen^1,6,2,7,3,4 b. 1872, d. 1952

Mother

Verna Thompson^1,6,2,7,3,4 b. May 27, 1878, d. February 18, 1951

Her Social Security Number was 316-05-6492.⁷ Marguerite Allen was buried at Five Points Cemetery, Edwardsburg, Cass Co., Michigan.^3,5 She was born on October 9, 1906 at Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan.^7,5 As of June 24, 1930,her married name was Little.⁴ She married Theodore Lester Little on June 24, 1930 at Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana.⁴ Marguerite Allen died on December 26, 1993 at Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana, at age 87.^7,3

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 66, District 109, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan

1920

Dwelling 141, District 130, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan

⁶

1930

Dwelling 131, District 11, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan

1940

Dwelling 58, District 14-11, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan

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Occupation

1930

Stock store salesman²

Family

Theodore Lester Little b. October 20, 1901, d. July 9, 1968

Marriage*

Marguerite Allen married Theodore Lester Little on June 24, 1930 at Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana.⁴

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
[S1443] Amelia Castle and Nancy Corwin and findagrave.com, Five Points Cemetery, Cass Co., MI.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Edna A. Thompson¹

F, b. October 25, 1880, d. May 18, 1899

Father

Charles Albert Thompson¹ b. September 24, 1851, d. April 6, 1905

Mother

Cynthia Ellen Bishop¹ b. December 19, 1852, d. December 12, 1923

Edna A. Thompson was buried at Five Points Cemetery, Edwardsburg, Cass Co., Michigan.¹ She was born on October 25, 1880 at Cass Co., Michigan.¹ She died on May 18, 1899 at Cass Co., Michigan, at age 18.¹

Citations

[S1443] Amelia Castle and Nancy Corwin and findagrave.com, Five Points Cemetery, Cass Co., MI.

Edna Pauline Allen^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. July 12, 1912, d. April 18, 1988

Father

Henry Morse Allen^1,2,6,3,4,5 b. 1872, d. 1952

Mother

Verna Thompson^1,2,6,3,4,5 b. May 27, 1878, d. February 18, 1951

Edna Pauline Allen was buried at Five Points Cemetery, Edwardsburg, Cass Co., Michigan.^7,4 Her Social Security Number was 308-03-4369.⁵ She was born on July 12, 1912 at Edwardsburg, Cass Co., Michigan.⁴ As of July 14, 1940,her married name was Click.³ She married Cleveland A. Click on July 14, 1940 at Baroda, Berrien Co., Michigan.^7,3 Edna Pauline Allen died on April 18, 1988 at Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana, at age 75.⁴

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 141, District 130, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan

1930

Dwelling 131, District 11, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan

1940

Dwelling 169, District 14-11, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan

⁶

Occupation

1940

Retail clerk⁶

Family

Cleveland A. Click b. February 5, 1911, d. April 11, 1973

Marriage*

Edna Pauline Allen married Cleveland A. Click on July 14, 1940 at Baroda, Berrien Co., Michigan.^7,3

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S1443] Amelia Castle and Nancy Corwin and findagrave.com, Five Points Cemetery, Cass Co., MI.

Eva May Bement¹

F, b. October 29, 1903, d. March 31, 1991

Eva May Bement was buried at Five Points Cemetery, Edwardsburg, Cass Co., Michigan.² Her Social Security Number was 371-42-8712.³ She was born on October 29, 1903 at Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan.^2,3,1 As of September 13, 1923,her married name was Allen.¹ She married Charles Thompson "Charley" Allen, son of Henry Morse Allen and Verna Thompson, on September 13, 1923 at Cass Co., Michigan.¹ Eva May Bement died on March 31, 1991 at age 87.^2,3

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 144, District 11, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan

⁴

1940

Dwelling 104, District 14-11, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan

⁵

Occupation

1940

Gas station store worker⁵

Family

Charles Thompson "Charley" Allen b. October 13, 1899, d. September 28, 1958

Marriage*

Eva May Bement married Charles Thompson "Charley" Allen, son of Henry Morse Allen and Verna Thompson, on September 13, 1923 at Cass Co., Michigan.¹

Children

Carl Frederick Allen^4,5,1 b. March 16, 1925, d. December 6, 2008
Betty May Allen^4,5,6,7 b. June 20, 1927, d. May 30, 1990
Roger Dean Allen^4,5
Robert Allen⁵

Citations

[S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
[S1443] Amelia Castle and Nancy Corwin and findagrave.com, Five Points Cemetery, Cass Co., MI.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Carl Frederick Allen^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 16, 1925, d. December 6, 2008

Father

Charles Thompson "Charley" Allen^1,3,5 b. October 13, 1899, d. September 28, 1958

Mother

Eva May Bement^1,3,5 b. October 29, 1903, d. March 31, 1991

Carl Frederick Allen was buried at Five Points Cemetery, Edwardsburg, Cass Co., Michigan.² He was born on March 16, 1925 at Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan.^4,5 He married Janet Floy Bailey on December 13, 1952 at Edwardsburg, Cass Co., Michigan.⁵ Carl Frederick Allen died on December 6, 2008 at Michigan at age 83.⁴

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 144, District 11, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan

1940

Dwelling 104, District 14-11, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan

Family

Janet Floy Bailey b. March 18, 1935, d. March 26, 1994

Marriage*

Carl Frederick Allen married Janet Floy Bailey on December 13, 1952 at Edwardsburg, Cass Co., Michigan.⁵

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1443] Amelia Castle and Nancy Corwin and findagrave.com, Five Points Cemetery, Cass Co., MI.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.

Betty May Allen^1,2,3

F, b. June 20, 1927, d. May 30, 1990

Father

Charles Thompson "Charley" Allen^1,2,3,4 b. October 13, 1899, d. September 28, 1958

Mother

Eva May Bement^1,2,3,4 b. October 29, 1903, d. March 31, 1991

Her Social Security Number was 311-32-5123.³ Betty May Allen was buried at Five Points Cemetery, Edwardsburg, Cass Co., Michigan.⁴ She was born on June 20, 1927 at Edwardsburg, Cass Co., Michigan.^3,4 As of circa 1950,her married name was Oaks.³ She married Leonard C. Oaks circa 1950.^3,4 Betty May Allen died on May 30, 1990 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 62.^3,4

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 144, District 11, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan

1940

Dwelling 104, District 14-11, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan

Family

Leonard C. Oaks

Marriage*

Betty May Allen married Leonard C. Oaks circa 1950.^3,4

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Janet Floy Bailey¹

F, b. March 18, 1935, d. March 26, 1994

Her Social Security Number was 386-32-2064.² Janet Floy Bailey was buried at Five Points Cemetery, Edwardsburg, Cass Co., Michigan.³ She was born on March 18, 1935 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,4,1 As of December 13, 1952,her married name was Allen.¹ She married Carl Frederick Allen, son of Charles Thompson "Charley" Allen and Eva May Bement, on December 13, 1952 at Edwardsburg, Cass Co., Michigan.¹ Janet Floy Bailey died on March 26, 1994 at Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan, at age 59.^3,2,4

Family

Carl Frederick Allen b. March 16, 1925, d. December 6, 2008

Marriage*

She married Carl Frederick Allen, son of Charles Thompson "Charley" Allen and Eva May Bement, on December 13, 1952 at Edwardsburg, Cass Co., Michigan.¹

Citations

[S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S1443] Amelia Castle and Nancy Corwin and findagrave.com, Five Points Cemetery, Cass Co., MI.
[S918] Michigan Department of Vital and Health Records, Michigan Death Index, 1971-1996.

Mary Louise Carrillo¹

F, b. April 14, 1930, d. August 20, 1996

Mary Louise Carrillo was buried at Five Points Cemetery, Edwardsburg, Cass Co., Michigan.¹ She was born on April 14, 1930.^1,2 As of July 3, 1954,her married name was Allen.¹ She married Roger Dean Allen, son of Charles Thompson "Charley" Allen and Eva May Bement, on July 3, 1954.¹ Mary Louise Carrillo died on August 20, 1996 at Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., Michigan, at age 66.^1,2

Family

Roger Dean Allen

Marriage*

She married Roger Dean Allen, son of Charles Thompson "Charley" Allen and Eva May Bement, on July 3, 1954.¹

Citations

[S1443] Amelia Castle and Nancy Corwin and findagrave.com, Five Points Cemetery, Cass Co., MI.
[S918] Michigan Department of Vital and Health Records, Michigan Death Index, 1971-1996.

Alma J. Moody^1,2,3,4

F, b. July 9, 1876, d. March 7, 1952

Alma J. Moody was buried at Niles Cemetery, Niles, Berrien Co., Michigan.⁴ She was born on July 9, 1876 at Niles, Berrien Co., Michigan.^3,4 As of September 6, 1899,her married name was Bishop.³ She married Timothy J. Bishop, son of Daniel Bishop and Mary Poff, on September 6, 1899 at Cassopolis, Cass Co., Michigan.³ Alma J. Moody died on March 7, 1952 at Cassopolis, Cass Co., Michigan, at age 75.⁴

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 12, District 94, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan

1910

Dwelling 38, District 104, Jefferson Township, Cass Co., Michigan

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1920

Dwelling 121, District 130, Mason Township, Cass Co., Michigan

⁶

1930

Dwelling 198, District 7, Cassopolis, Cass Co., Michigan

1940

Dwelling 245, District 14-7, Cassopolis, Cass Co., Michigan

⁷

Family

Timothy J. Bishop b. December 25, 1859, d. November 30, 1930

Marriage*

Alma J. Moody married Timothy J. Bishop, son of Daniel Bishop and Mary Poff, on September 6, 1899 at Cassopolis, Cass Co., Michigan.³

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
[S5628] FamilySearch, Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Nicholas Follmer^1,2

M, b. January, 1859, d. December 30, 1932

Nicholas Follmer was buried at Smith's Chapel Cemetery, Milton Township, Cass Co., Michigan.² He was born in January, 1859 at Troy, Miami Co., Ohio.^1,3 He married Martha Bishop, daughter of Daniel Bishop and Mary Poff, on March 4, 1885 at Calvin Township, Cass Co., Michigan.^4,3 Nicholas Follmer died on December 30, 1932 at age 73.²

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 11, District 95, Milton Township, Cass Co., Michigan

1910

Dwelling 101, District 110, Milton Township, Cass Co., Michigan

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1920

Dwelling 101, District 110, Milton Township, Cass Co., Michigan

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1930

Dwelling 90, District 12, Milton Township, Cass Co., Michigan

⁷

Occupation

1900		Farmer¹
1910		Farmer⁵
1920		Farmer⁶
1930		Farmer⁷

Family

Martha Bishop b. February 26, 1865, d. December 16, 1938

Marriage*

Nicholas Follmer married Martha Bishop, daughter of Daniel Bishop and Mary Poff, on March 4, 1885 at Calvin Township, Cass Co., Michigan.^4,3

Child

Chester Daniel Follmer+^1,5,4 b. August 29, 1892, d. February 3, 1953

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S1444] Amelia Castle and Nancy Corwin, Smith's Chapel Cemetery, Cass Co., Michigan.
[S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
[S5628] FamilySearch, Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Chester Daniel Follmer^1,2,3,4

M, b. August 29, 1892, d. February 3, 1953

Father

Nicholas Follmer^1,3,5 b. January, 1859, d. December 30, 1932

Mother

Martha Bishop^1,3,5 b. February 26, 1865, d. December 16, 1938

Chester Daniel Follmer was buried at Smith's Chapel Cemetery, Milton Township, Cass Co., Michigan.² He was born on August 29, 1892 at Milton Township, Cass Co., Michigan.^2,4,5 He married Myrtle M. Bolton circa 1915.^2,6 Chester Daniel Follmer died on February 3, 1953 at Niles, Berrien Co., Michigan, at age 60.⁵

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 11, District 95, Milton Township, Cass Co., Michigan

1910

Dwelling 101, District 110, Milton Township, Cass Co., Michigan

1920

Dwelling 101, District 110, Milton Township, Cass Co., Michigan

⁷

1930

Dwelling 90, District 12, Milton Township, Cass Co., Michigan

⁶

1940

Dwelling 13, District 14-12, Milton Township, Cass Co., Michigan

⁸

Occupation

1920		Farmer⁷
1930		Farmer⁶
1940		Farmer⁸

Family

Myrtle M. Bolton b. April 24, 1896, d. March 13, 1983

Marriage*

Chester Daniel Follmer married Myrtle M. Bolton circa 1915.^2,6

Children

Robert C. Follmer^6,7,8,5 b. April 8, 1916, d. December 26, 1991
Richard F. Follmer^7,6,8,9 b. February 9, 1918, d. April 12, 1989
Florence Follmer^6,7,5,10 b. July 19, 1919, d. September 9, 1938

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S1444] Amelia Castle and Nancy Corwin, Smith's Chapel Cemetery, Cass Co., Michigan.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S5628] FamilySearch, Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S5680] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, Michigan Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950.

Myrtle M. Bolton¹

F, b. April 24, 1896, d. March 13, 1983

Myrtle M. Bolton was buried at Smith's Chapel Cemetery, Milton Township, Cass Co., Michigan.^2,1 Her Social Security Number was 386-38-0340.³ She was born on April 24, 1896 at Michigan.^2,3,1 As of circa 1915,her married name was Follmer.^2,4 She married Chester Daniel Follmer, son of Nicholas Follmer and Martha Bishop, circa 1915.^2,4 Myrtle M. Bolton died on March 13, 1983 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 86.^2,1

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 101, District 110, Milton Township, Cass Co., Michigan

⁵

1930

Dwelling 90, District 12, Milton Township, Cass Co., Michigan

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1940

Dwelling 13, District 14-12, Milton Township, Cass Co., Michigan

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Family

Chester Daniel Follmer b. August 29, 1892, d. February 3, 1953

Marriage*

Myrtle M. Bolton married Chester Daniel Follmer, son of Nicholas Follmer and Martha Bishop, circa 1915.^2,4

Children

Robert C. Follmer^4,5,6,7 b. April 8, 1916, d. December 26, 1991
Richard F. Follmer^4,5,6,1 b. February 9, 1918, d. April 12, 1989
Florence Follmer^5,4,7,8 b. July 19, 1919, d. September 9, 1938

Citations

[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S1444] Amelia Castle and Nancy Corwin, Smith's Chapel Cemetery, Cass Co., Michigan.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5628] FamilySearch, Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995.
[S5680] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, Michigan Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950.

Robert C. Follmer^1,2,3

M, b. April 8, 1916, d. December 26, 1991

Father

Chester Daniel Follmer^1,2,4,3 b. August 29, 1892, d. February 3, 1953

Mother

Myrtle M. Bolton^1,2,4,3 b. April 24, 1896, d. March 13, 1983

His Social Security Number was 372-28-0307.⁵ Robert C. Follmer was born on April 8, 1916 at Michigan.^5,6 He married Winifred L. Hamilton on August 10, 1945 at Edwardsburg, Cass Co., Michigan.⁷ Robert C. Follmer died on December 26, 1991 at Niles, Berrien Co., Michigan, at age 75.^5,6

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 101, District 110, Milton Township, Cass Co., Michigan

⁸

1930

Dwelling 90, District 12, Milton Township, Cass Co., Michigan

1940

Dwelling 13, District 14-12, Milton Township, Cass Co., Michigan

⁴

Occupation

1940

Farm laborer⁴

Family

Winifred L. Hamilton b. December 25, 1915, d. February 1, 2003

Marriage*

Robert C. Follmer married Winifred L. Hamilton on August 10, 1945 at Edwardsburg, Cass Co., Michigan.⁷

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S5628] FamilySearch, Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S918] Michigan Department of Vital and Health Records, Michigan Death Index, 1971-1996.
[S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Richard F. Follmer^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 9, 1918, d. April 12, 1989

Father

Chester Daniel Follmer^6,1,2,4 b. August 29, 1892, d. February 3, 1953

Mother

Myrtle M. Bolton^1,6,2,4 b. April 24, 1896, d. March 13, 1983

His Social Security Number was 372-28-0307.⁷ Richard F. Follmer was buried at Adamsville Cemetery, Adamsville Road and May Street, Adamsville, Cass Co., Michigan.^3,4 He was born on February 9, 1918 at Cass Co., Michigan.^7,3,4 He married Eleanor E. Shaner on September 26, 1942 at Edwardsburg, Cass Co., Michigan.⁵ Richard F. Follmer died on April 12, 1989 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 71.^7,3,4

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 101, District 110, Milton Township, Cass Co., Michigan

⁶

1930

Dwelling 90, District 12, Milton Township, Cass Co., Michigan

1940

Dwelling 13, District 14-12, Milton Township, Cass Co., Michigan

Occupation

1940

Farm laborer²

Family

Eleanor E. Shaner b. December 16, 1921, d. September 28, 2000

Marriage*

Richard F. Follmer married Eleanor E. Shaner on September 26, 1942 at Edwardsburg, Cass Co., Michigan.⁵

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S1442] Amelia Castle and Nancy Corwin, Adamsville Cemetery, Cass Co., Michigan.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Florence Follmer^1,2,3

F, b. July 19, 1919, d. September 9, 1938

Father

Chester Daniel Follmer^2,1,3,4 b. August 29, 1892, d. February 3, 1953

Mother

Myrtle M. Bolton^1,2,3,4 b. April 24, 1896, d. March 13, 1983

Florence Follmer was buried at Smith's Chapel Cemetery, Milton Township, Cass Co., Michigan.^5,3 She was born on July 19, 1919 at Milton Township, Cass Co., Michigan.⁴ She died on September 9, 1938 at Milton Township, Cass Co., Michigan, at age 19.^5,3,4

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 101, District 110, Milton Township, Cass Co., Michigan

1930

Dwelling 90, District 12, Milton Township, Cass Co., Michigan

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5628] FamilySearch, Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995.
[S5680] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, Michigan Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950.
[S1444] Amelia Castle and Nancy Corwin, Smith's Chapel Cemetery, Cass Co., Michigan.