General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff ('Ohio' next to name); 1830 Census, Rockland, Berks, PA 455-9; 1810 Census Rockland Twp., Berks, PA 852; 'Combination Atlas Map of Fulton County, Indiana', 1883, by A.L. Kingman, p46
from book: native of PA and of German lineage.
Henry Batz reseachers: [email protected]
Batz related sources (1 to 8):
1) From "Pennsylvania German Pioneers, A Publication of the Original Lists of Arrivals in the Port of Philadelphia From 1727 to 1808", by Ralph Veaver Strassburger, LL.D. is listed on the Ship Isaac recorded 27 Sep 1749 is listed Johann Georg Batz http://www.ristenbatt.com/genealogy/shplst32.htm .
2) On the ship Ann Galley recorded 27 Sep 1746 is Michael Batz. http://www.ristenbatt.com/genealogy/shplst28.htm
3) From Pennsylvania Archives, Third Series, vol 18, by David Martin in 1897: is Fred'K Batz listed as paying taxes in Eastern District township, Berks county, PA in 1767, 1768, 1779, 1780, 1781, 1784, 1785. Also listed in book is Adam Batz and Benedict Batz. Same book 6th series, vol VIII, p737 lists Henry, Fredrick, Abraham.
4) From Berks county, Pennsylvania marriage 1730-1800, volume 2, p71: Marriage Eva
Batz to Peter Geringer, 12 May 1795 in New Bethel (Zion) Lutheran Church, Grimville.
5) Pennsylvania WIll Index:
1800 Adam Batz 3-297
1783 Henry Bast 3-35
1797 Frederick Bartz 3-255
1910 Mathias Batz 25-476
1874 Sarah Batz 13-24
6) The book "New York, The Palatine Familes of.", by Henry Z Jones lists Batz.
7) US Census records:
Rueben Batz, 1840, Lehi, 215, Lower Ha
Henry Batz, 1830, Berk, 455 Rockland
Peter Batz, 1830, Lehi, 084 S. White
Ruban Bats, 1840, Berk, 293, Exeter T.
Henry Bats, 1820, Berk, 105, Rockland
Benedict Batz, 1800, Berk, 256:01, RK
Daniel Barz, 1800, Berk, 166:01, CD
Jacob Batty, 1800, Berk, 210:01, SW
Ruban Batz, 1840, Berks, 293, Exeter Twp,
Reuben Batz, 1840, Lehigh, Lower Muccimger
8) The Palatine Families of New York, 2 Vol, by Henry Z. Jones, Jr., 1985, includes Batz. (Have not looked at book yet)
Henry married Magdalena Pick. Magdalena was born in 1785-1795 in Of Rockland Twp., Berks, PA and died after 1810.
General Notes: 1810 Census Rockland Twp., Berks, PA 852; 'Combination Atlas Map of Fulton County, Indiana', 1883, By A.L. Kingman, p46
from book: native of PA and of German lineage.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 2 M i. Reuben Batz was born on 24 Oct 1815 in , Berks, PA, died on 17 Nov 1895 and was buried in Sycamore Cem., Newcastle Twp, Fulton, IN.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff (Penn Dutch, Rueben); death record of daugther Clara M.; 'Combination Atlas Map of Fulton County, Indiana', 1883 by A.L. Kingman, p46; 'Cemetery Inscriptions, Fulton County, IN, vol 2', 1981, by Tombaugh, p30; 1860 census, New Castle Twp, Fulton, IN 653-968; 1850 census, New Castle Twp, Fulton, IN 460-77 (farmer); 1840 census, Exeter Twp, Berks, PA, 293
From Combination Atlas Map of Fulton County Indiana: "Reuben Batz. This gentleman of whom we now write is a native of Berks County, Penn., his natal day occcuring October 24, 1815. He was united in marriage September 10, 1837, with Anna Moyer, who was born August 26, 1815. This gentleman, with his lady, came here in the autumn of 1846, and by ecomomy and hard labor have secured a pleasant and comfortable home with a reasonable competency for their declining years. His father, Henry Batz, married Magdalena Pick, both being natives of Pennsylvania and of German lineage. William Moyer, the father of Mrs. Batz, was a Pennsylvanian, and married Mary Jut, of the same State. They also trace their ancestry to Germany. Mr. Batz and lady are members of the Baptist Church, and are industrious, trustworthy people. The union of this pair has been blessed with a family of ten children, whose names are as follows: Catherine, William, Sarah, Mary E., Anna, Henry, Isaac, Benjamin R., Charles, and Elizabeth. Of these William is deceased and the others are all married and residents of this county, except Mary, who resides in Kansas. The living grandchildren of these old people number more than a score; and some are living to honor them as great-grandparents."
1860: Farmer, Real Estate $1500, Personal $300
From Fulton County, IN wills (Briefed 1836-1974), p 87, by Tombaugh
"Reuben, of Fulton Co., Ind (WR "C" pp. 423-425) Heirs: "equally divided among my children as follows to-wit: Catharine Large, Sarah Kessler, Ellen Winbegler, Anna Haggens, Clara Grove, Elizabeth Jefferies, all my daughters which are married as above indicated, Henry, Isaac, and Benjamin Reuben Batts my three sons ...
Exr: my two oldest sons Henry and Isaac Batts.
Wits. John M. Miller, Melvin H. Summey. Witness to testator's mark, John M. Miller.
Codicil: dated 25 Aug 1893. Provides executors to recieve no pay.
Wits: John Manwaring, Melvin H. Summy."
From Cemetary Inscriptions commentary:
"The name is spelled Batts in the census records of 1850, 1860, 1870, and Batz in 1880 ... Newcastle twp, Fulton county, IN 1880 census #253:258"
From Fulton Co, IN births 1882-1920:
Grace Fry Batz, born 14 Sep 1888, C-4-17, parents: George W. Batz and Alice A. Hay
(not named) Batz, born 30 Jan 1903, C-6-24, parents: L. Batz and B. McDonald
From Fulton county, IN marriages, 1836-1983, p. 60:
Clarissa S. Battz - Moses P. Meredith, 7 Jan 1866, B-305
Mary Baty - Silas K. Thompson, 28 May 1872, C-103
Amelia J. Batz - Ira D. Meredith, 16 Jan 1872, C-72
Anna Batz - Michael Perschbaucher, 14 Aug 1874, C-253
Annie E. Batz - Isaac Edgington, 5 Jan 1881, D-194
Benjamin Batz - Clarissa Rice, 26 Sep 1848, 1-233
Charles Maxwell Batz - Audrey Nuss, 7 Jun 1947, 8-357
David L. Batz - Sarah A. Batchelor, 8 Mar 1868, B-476
Eldora Batz - W. Kochendorfer, 10 Oct 1891, E-486
Franklin Batz - Lovina Brockey, 25 Jul 1865, B-269
George W. Batz - Alice A. Hay, 16 May 1882, D-300
Mary Batz - Delbert Busenburg, 18 Feb 1899, F-551
Mary A. Batz - Clyde O. Wise, 18 Jul 1916, J-119
From Fulton county, IN Wills briefed 1836-1974, by Tombaugh:
Michael Perschbacher (WR C, p 259-260), 6 Jun 1891, lists step daughter Eldora Batz.
Also Rebuen Batz, 1840 census, Lower Muccimger, Lehigh, PA, 215
1 M 20-30, 1 M 30-40, 1 F 20-30
1860 Census, New Castle Twp, Fulton, IN 656-983, Benjamin Batts (age 42);
Fulton Co, In Court Records 1835-1872 transcribed, p 96, by Tombaugh; Fulton County, IN: "August 14, 1848, Benjamin Batz -vs- Aaron Kingery. Transcript from Esqr Whittenberger's Docket, May 10, /48, 20.77; Costs on transcript paid by Batz 1.00; Clerks fee [filing transcirpt .06 1/4, entering judgmt D. .12 1/2, recording transcript .25] .44; Costs of court Shff fee 1.25 1/2; Clerk fee 1.33; total 24.79 1/2. (Receipts, p. 97: Execution issued Sept. 17, 1849; See this Judgmt interest & costs satisfied in full & receipted for on the Execution & fee Book, Nov. 12 1849 - L.N. Bozarth, Clr.)"
Reuben married Anna Moyer, daughter of William Moyer and Mary Jut, on 10 Sep 1837. Anna was born on 26 Aug 1815 in , , PA, died on 12 Jan 1887 and was buried in Sycamore Cem., Newcastle Twp, Fulton, IN.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff (name may be 'Mayer', spoke Pennsylvania Dutch); 'Combination Atlas Map of Fulton County, Indiana', 1883, by A.L. Kingman, p46; 'Cemetery Inscriptions, Fulton County, IN, vol 2' 1981, by Tombaugh, p30; 1860 Census, New Castle Twp, Fulton, IN 653-968; 1850 census, New Castle Twp, Fulton, IN, 460-77; 1840 census, Exeter Twp, Berks, PA, 293
Children from this marriage were:
3 F i. Catherine Batz was born in 1838-1839 in , , PA and died after 12 Jun 1891 in of NewCastle Twp, Fulton, IN.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff; 1850 census, New Castle Twp., Fulton, IN 460-77; 1860 census, New Castle Twp., Fulton, IN 653-968; Fulton County, IN wills (Briefed 1836-1974), p 87, by Tombaugh for Rueben Batts; 'Combination Atlas Map of Fulton County, Indiana', 1883 by A.L. Kingman, p46; 1840 census, Exeter Twp, Berks, PA, 293
Catherine married James F. Large. James F. Large was buried in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Roch. twp. , Fulton, IN.
General Notes: Fulton County, IN wills (Briefed 1836-1974), p 87, by Tombaugh for Rueben Batts; 'Cemetery Inscriptions, Fulton County, IN, vol 2', 1981, by Tombaugh, p31 commentary
4 M ii. William Batz was born on 18 Jul 1839, was christened on 24 May 1840 in 1st Un Ch Of Chr, Reading, Berks, PA and died on 26 Dec 1844 in Reading, Berks, PA.
General Notes: Baptisms ... Deaths of First United Church of Christ by Nein, 1986; 'Combination Atlas Map of Fulton County, Indiana', 1883 by A.L. Kingman, p46; 1840 census, Exeter Twp, Berks, PA, 293
Baptisms sponsors Shafer Henry Ann
+ 5 F iii. Sarah Batz was born on 8 Apr 1841 in , , PA, died on 3 Aug 1929 and was buried in Sycamore Cem., Newcastle Twp, Fulton, IN.
6 F iv. Mary Ellen Batz was born in 1841-1842 in PA and died after 12 Jun 1891 in of KS.
General Notes: 1850 census, New Castle Twp., Fulton, IN 460-77 (Mary E.); Fulton County, IN wills (Briefed 1836-1974), p 87, by Tombaugh for Rueben Batts (Ellen); 'Combination Atlas Map of Fulton County, Indiana', 1883 by A.L. Kingman, p46 (living in Kansas as of 1883); Fulton County, IN Marriages L-Z, 1836-1983, p 60, (book B, p22); 'Cemetery Inscriptions, Fulton County, IN, vol 2', 1981, by Tombaugh, p31 commentary
From Cemetery Inscriptions:
William and Mary Ellen "were residents of Newcastle twp in 1860, and were living nere Reuben Batz'
Mary married William Windbigler on 19 Apr 1860 in , Fulton, IN. William was born in 1837-1838 in OH.
General Notes: Fulton County, IN wills (Briefed 1836-1974), p 87, by Tombaugh for Rueben Batts (Winbegler); Fulton County, IN Marriages L-Z, 1836-1983, p 60, (book B, p22) (William Windbigler); 'Cemetery Inscriptions, Fulton County, IN, vol 2', 1981, by Tombaugh, p31 commentary
+ 7 F v. Anna Batz was born in 1844-1846 in , , PA and died after 12 Jun 1891 in of NewCastle Twp, Fulton, IN.
+ 8 M vi. Henry Batz was born in 1848 in of NewCastle Twp, Fulton, IN, died in 1936 and was buried in Reichter Cem, Newcastle Twp, Fulton, IN.
+ 9 M vii. Isaac Batz was born in 1849 in of NewCastle Twp, Fulton, IN, died on 15 Mar 1914 in Leiters Ford, Fulton, IN and was buried in Sycamore Cem., Newcastle Twp, Fulton, IN.
10 M viii. Benjamin Reuben Batz was born in 1851 in of NewCastle Twp, Fulton, IN, died in 1918 and was buried in Sycamore Cem., Newcastle Twp, Fulton, IN.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff (Reuben); 1850 census, New Castle Twp., Fulton, IN 460-77; 1860 census New Castle Twp., Fulton, IN 653-968 (Benjamin); Fulton County, IN wills (Briefed 1836-1974), p 87, by Tombaugh for Rueben Batts (Benjamin Reuben); 'Combination Atlas Map of Fulton County, Indiana', 1883 by A.L. Kingman, p46; Fulton Co., IN Marriages L-Z. 1836-1983, C-286; 'Cemetery Inscriptions, Fulton County, IN, vol 2', 1981, by Tombaugh, p32 (row 5)
From cemetery inscriptions:
"In the 1880 census, the John and Mary Jane Kesler household of Newcastle twp included B. Reuben Batz (age 29) son-in-law and Melinda Batz (age 22) daughter, #262:267"
Benjamin married Malinda Kesler, daughter of John Kesler and Mary Jane, on 7 Jan 1875 in , Fulton, IN. Malinda was born in 1857, died in 1889 and was buried in Sycamore Cem., Newcastle Twp, Fulton, IN.
General Notes: 'Cemetery Inscriptions, Fulton County, IN, vol 2', 1981, by Tombaugh, p32 (row 5)
+ 11 F ix. Clarissa Magdalene Batz was born on 3 Mar 1854 in Rochester, Fulton, IN, died on 12 Jan 1948 in Clearwater Twp., Kalkaska, MI and was buried on 15 Jan 1948 in Oakwood Cemetery, Traverse City, Grand Traverse, MI.
12 F x. Elizabeth Batz was born in 1857-1858 in of NewCastle Twp, Fulton, IN and died after 15 Jan 1948. Another name for Elizabeth was Lizzie Batz.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff; 1860 census New Castle Twp, Fulton, IN 653-968; Fulton County, IN wills (Briefed 1836-1974), p 87, by Tombaugh for Rueben Batts; 'Combination Atlas Map of Fulton County, Indiana', 1883 by A. L. Kingman, p46; obituary of sister Clara (living in Marion, IN)
Elizabeth married Peter Jefferies on 22 Mar 1873 in , Fulton, IN. Peter was born about 1855 in IN.
General Notes: Fulton County, IN wills (Briefed 1836-1974), p 87, by Tombaugh for Rueben Batts; Fulton County, IN marriages L-Z 1836-1983, C-161; 'Cemetery Inscriptions, Fulton County, IN, vol 2', 1981, by Tombaugh, p32 commentary
From Cemetery Inscriptions:
"was of the family of Taylor & Sarah (Meredith) Jeffries of Newcastle twp. in 1860 and 1870, and probably a son. Sarah (Meredith) Jefferies was a dau. of Peter & Elizabeth (Haze) Meredith."
Elizabeth next married Thomas.
General Notes: obituary of sister in-law Clara Batz
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff; 1850 census, New Castle Twp, Fulton, IN 460-77; Fulton County, IN wills (Briefed 1836-1974), p 87, by Tombaugh for Rueben Batts; 'Combination Atlas Map of Fulton County, Indiana', 1883 by A.L. Kingman, p46; Fulton County, IN Marriages L-Z, 1836-1983, p 60, (book A, p632); 'Cemetery Inscriptions, Fulton County, IN, vol 2', 1981, by Tombaugh, p32
Sarah married George Kesler, son of Peter Kesler and Living, on 8 Sep 1859 in , Fulton, IN. George was born on 11 Mar 1841 in , Richland, OH, died on 22 Jan 1911 and was buried in Sycamore Cem., Newcastle Twp, Fulton, IN.
General Notes: Fulton County, IN wills (Briefed 1836-1974), p 87, by Tombaugh for Rueben Batts (Kessler); Fulton County, IN Marriages L-Z, 1836-1983, p 60, (book A, p632); 'Cemetery Inscriptions, Fulton County, IN, vol 2', 1981, by Tombaugh, p32 (row 5)
From cemetery inscriptions:
"removed to Newcastle twp, Fulton Co., IN, with his father in 1852"
Children from this marriage were:
+ 13 M i. Reuben A. Kesler was born in 1860, died in 1911 and was buried in Sycamore Cem., Newcastle Twp, Fulton, IN.7. Anna Batz (Reuben2, Henry1) was born in 1844-1846 in , , PA and died after 12 Jun 1891 in of NewCastle Twp, Fulton, IN.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff; 1850 census, New Castle Twp., Fulton, IN 460-77 (age 4); 1860 census New Castle Twp., Fulton, IN 653-968; Fulton County, IN wills (Briefed 1836-1974), p 87, by Tombaugh for Rueben Batts; 'Combination Atlas Map of Fulton County, Indiana', 1883 by A.L. Kingman, p46; 'Cemetery Inscriptions, Fulton County, IN, vol 2', 1981, by Tombaugh, p31 commentary; Fulton county, IN marriages, 1836-1983, p. 60, B-410
From Cemetery Inscriptions:
"In 1870, Anna Hagans was in the household of her parents in Newcastle twp, with her two children ... They were still with the Ruben & Anna Batz household in 1880"
Anna married David Hagan on 2 Jun 1867 in , Fulton, IN. Other names for David were David Haggens, and David Hagan.
General Notes: Fulton County, IN wills (Briefed 1836-1974), p 87, by Tombaugh for Rueben Batts (Haggens); 'Cemetery Inscriptions, Fulton County, IN, vol 2', 1981, by Tombaugh, p31 commentary (Hagan)
Children from this marriage were:
14 F i. Lillie D. Hagan was born in 1867-1868.
General Notes: 'Cemetery Inscriptions, Fulton County, IN, vol 2', 1981, by Tombaugh, p31 commentary
(1870 census of Rueben Batz)
15 M ii. Isaac E. Hagan was born in Oct 1869.
8. Henry Batz (Reuben2, Henry1) was born in 1848 in of NewCastle Twp, Fulton, IN, died in 1936 and was buried in Reichter Cem, Newcastle Twp, Fulton, IN.General Notes: 'Cemetery Inscriptions, Fulton County, IN, vol 2', 1981, by Tombaugh, p31 commentary
(1870 census of Rueben Batz)
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff; 1850 census, New Castle Twp., Fulton, IN 460-77; 1860 census New Castle Twp., Fulton, IN 653-968; Fulton County, IN wills (Briefed 1836-1974), p 87, by Tombaugh for Reuben Batts; 'Combination Atlas Map of Fulton County, Indiana', 1883 by A.L. Kingman, p46; Fulton county, IN Cemetery Inscriptions, vol 2, Newcastle Twp, 1981 by Tombaugh, p 193 (Row 10, Center section) ; Fulton county, IN Marriages L-Z 1836-1983, book C, page 24
From Fulton County, IN Wills (Briefed 1836-1974) by Tombaugh:
"Batz, Henry, of Fulton Co., Ind. (WR G p. 379)
Date: 26 Mar 1919; prob. 12 Nov. 1936, Fulton Co., Ind.
Heirs: son, Isaac A. Batz
Exr: son, Isaac A. Batz
Wits: Enoch Myers, Chas. E. Emmons"
Henry married Malinda Grove, daughter of John Grove and Rebecca, on 13 Apr 1871 in , Fulton, IN. Malinda was born in 1848, died on 3 Mar 1919 in Newcastle Twp, Fulton, IN and was buried in Reichter Cem, Newcastle Twp, Fulton, IN.
General Notes: Fulton county, IN Cemetery Inscriptions, vol 2, Newcastle Twp, 1981 by Tombaugh, p 193 (Row 10, Center section) ("She was a dau. of John & Rebecca Grove); Fulton county, IN, Deaths, p6, C-19-34 (age 70)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 16 M i. Isaac A. Batz was born on 19 Jul 1872 in near Talma, Fulton, IN, died on 12 Jun 1951 and was buried in Reichter Cem, Newcastle Twp, Fulton, IN.
17 U ii. Batz was buried in Reichter Cem, Newcastle Twp, Fulton, IN.
9. Isaac Batz (Reuben2, Henry1) was born in 1849 in of NewCastle Twp, Fulton, IN, died on 15 Mar 1914 in Leiters Ford, Fulton, IN and was buried in Sycamore Cem., Newcastle Twp, Fulton, IN.General Notes: 'Cemetery Inscriptions, Fulton County, IN, vol 2', 1981, by Tombaugh, p193 (Infants of H. & M. Batz, see page 166)
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff; 1850 census, New Castle Twp., Fulton, IN 460-77 (age 1); 1860 census New Castle Twp, Fulton, IN 653-968; Fulton County, IN wills (Briefed 1836-1974), p 87, by Tombaugh for Rueben Batts; 'Combination Atlas Map of Fulton County, Indiana', 1883 by A.L. Kingman, p46; Fulton County, IN Marriages L-Z, 1836-1983, p 60, (book C, p395); Fulton county, IN cemetery inscriptions vol 2 by Tombaugh, 1981, p 30, Row 5; Fulton county, IN, Deaths, p6, C-18-74 (age 65)
Isaac married Eliza Kesler, daughter of John Kesler and Mary Jane, on 22 Jul 1876 in , Fulton, IN. Eliza was born on 14 Jul 1860-1861, died on 30 Mar 1888 and was buried in Sycamore Cem., Newcastle Twp, Fulton, IN.
General Notes: Fulton County, IN Marriages L-Z, 1836-1983, p 60, (book C, p395); Fulton county, IN cemetery inscriptions vol 2 by Tombaugh, 1981, p 30, Row 5
Children from this marriage were:
+ 18 M i. Gano W. Batz was born in 1877, died in 1953 and was buried in Sycamore Cem., Newcastle Twp, Fulton, IN.
+ 19 M ii. Fredrick O. Batz was born about 1879.
20 F iii. Verdie Batz was born on 3 Jul 1883, died on 11 Aug 1885 and was buried in Sycamore Cem., Newcastle Twp, Fulton, IN.
General Notes: Fulton county, IN cemetery inscriptions vol 2 by Tombaugh, 1981, p 30, Row 5; Futon Co., IN Births C-1, 46A (not named)
21 F iv. Myrtle Batz was born on 23 Sep 1887, died on 11 Apr 1888 and was buried in Sycamore Cem., Newcastle Twp, Fulton, IN.
General Notes: Fulton county, IN cemetery inscriptions vol 2 by Tombaugh, 1981, p 30, Row 5
General Notes: Marriage record of son Orange E. Grove. (Has note that Clara was married one time prior to her marriage to G. H. Grove. 'Clara Betz'); death record, Kalkaska County, MI; notes of Lelia Faith Canniff; Tombstone; 1860 census New Castle Twp., Fulton, IN 653-968; 'Cemetery Inscriptions, Fulton County, IN, vol 2', 1981, Tombaugh, p74 (Clarrah); 'Combination Atlas Map of Fulton County, Indiana', 1883 by A. L. Kingman, p46; 'Cemetery Inscriptions, Fulton County, IN, vol 2', 1981, by Tombaugh, p31 commentary; obituary
From the notes of Lelia Faith Canniff: After Gilbert H. Grove death, Clara Grove lived with children several years then returned to her farm for the rest of her long and useful life. She was always busy, no time to rest. Clara M. Grove kept going except when she had sick spells until two weeks before her passing. Age, Influenza then pneumonia took her away at 6:30 P.M. Mon on her son Frank's 72nd birthday. Her funeral was on Thursday Jan. 15th 1948 at Hibbards Chapel. A Baptist minister (her church belief) officiated, burial in Traverse City also. Was loved by all. Guy was teaching in University of Puerto Rico at her death, and as Pearl had died before there were four of her children present, also 8 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren besides 2 daughters in law and 6 grandchildren in law. She left, 5 children, 14 grand children, 41 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren and a sister.
The Leader and Kalkaskian, Kalkaska, MI 15 Jan 1948, Thursday:
"Mrs. Clara M. Grove, 93, died at her farm in Clearwater township, Monday evening following a two weeks' illness. Clara Batz was born March 3, 1854 in Pennsylvania. She was united in marriage to Gilbert Grove June 8, 1872, at Rochester, Ind. In 1901 the family came to Michigan and settled in the Copemish community. Forty-four years ago they purchased a farm in Clearwater township, Kalkaska county, where she has since resided. Mr. Grove preceded her in death on May 25, 1926. Surviving are four sons and there daughters. Orange and Frank of Alden. Earl of Williamsburg, and Guy of Puerto Rico, and Mrs. Inez Bowman of Muskegon. A son and daughter preceded her in death. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren, and a sister Mrs. Lizzie Tomas of Marion, Ind. Services were held Thursday afternoon at Traverse City with Rev. George Wolcock of the First Baptist Church officiating. Burial was in Oakwood cemetery at Traverse City."
From Cemetery Inscriptions:
"were in the household of Reuben & Anna Batz, her parents, in Newcastle twp, Fulton county, IN in 1880"
Clarissa married Gilbert H. Grove, son of Jacob Grove and Sarah Yunker, on 8 Jun 1872 in , Fulton, IN. Gilbert was born on 30 Apr 1851 in Of Newcastle Twp, Coshocton, OH, died on 25 May 1926 in Clearwater Twp., Kalkaska, MI and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Traverse City, Grand Traverse, MI.
General Notes: Marriage record of son Orange E. Grove.; Death record Kalkaska County, MI #2; notes of Lelia Faith Canniff; Tombstone; 1860 census, New Castle Twp, Fulton, IN 657-992 (age 7); 'Cemetery Inscriptions, Fulton County, IN, vol 2', 1981, Tombaugh, p 74; Fulton county, IN Marriages 1836-1983, C-104
From notes of Lelia Faith Canniff: He was Five feet 8 inches tall; Celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary. Lived in Indiana until March 1901, moving to Pomona, Cleon Township, Manistee Co. Soon rented the Sears farm across from C. B. Canniff farm, the two families moved north together, Grove family to Clearwater Township, Kalkaska County in March 1904; The Canniffs to Antrim County. But Mr & Mrs. Grove lived on same 40 acre farm, where he died, after a long illness of kidney trouble and was buried in Traverse City Cemetery. All six children were at funeral. When his parents moved from OH to IN, Gilbert often wondered off from Wagon into the woods and got lost. (From grandson Isaac Grove)
The Kalkaskian, Kalkaska, MI, 27 May 1926:
"Gilbert H. Grove, for twenty-two years a resident of Clearwater township, died at his home Tuesday evening, May 25, at the age of 75 years and 25 days. He was born in Ohio April 30, 1851, moving at an early age to Fulton county, Indiana. He was married to Clara M. Batz June 10, 1872 [date in newspaper]. To this Union were born seven children, Horton dying in infancy. In 1901 the family moved to Manistee county, Michigan and in 1904 moved to their present home in Clearwater township. Left to mourn his departure are the wife and six children: Edwin of Rapid City; Frank of Hammond, Ind; Pearl of Gary Ind; Inez of Detroit; Guy of East Lansing; Earl of Traverse City; besides sixteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren, hosts of friends and neighbors. The remains were laid to rest in Oakwood cemetery at Traverse City. Funeral services were held at his home Friday at 11 o'clock by Rev. McGinness. L. M. Clapp had charge."
Children from this marriage were:
+ 22 M i. Orange Edwin Grove was born on 3 Apr 1873 in , Of Fulton, IN, died on 6 Jun 1965 in Kalkaska, Kalkaska, MI and was buried in Helena Twp. Cem., Alden, Antrim, MI.
23 M ii. Frank Grove was born on 12 Jan 1876 in , , IN, died on 25 Oct 1972 in Clearwater Twp., Kalkaska, MI and was buried on 28 Oct 1972 in Oakwood Cemetary, Traverse City, Grand Traverse, MI.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff; death record Kalkaska county, MI, 2-121-46; obituary
From death record: occupation mailman, died at Zimmerman Road
Leader and Kalkaskian, Kalkaska, MI 2 Nov 1972:
"Frank Grove, 96, of Alden, died Wednesday, October 25, 1972 at his residence after a short illness. He is survived by a brother Earl of Traverse City; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Faith Grove of Rapid City and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eva, August 21, 1930. Mr. Grove was born January 12, 1876 in Kalkaska county to Gilbert and Clara Bats Grove. He was been a Rapid City and Alden area resident for the past 40 years. Mr. Grove previously lived in Hammond, Indiana where he operated a restaurant and drug store.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 28, 1972 from the Schwartz Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska with the Rev. David Quider officiating. Interment was made in Oakwood cemetery, Traverse City."
Frank married Eva Peterson on 3 Mar 1904. Eva Peterson died on 21 Aug 1930.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff; obituary of husband Frank Grove
She did not have any children.
+ 24 F iii. Clelia Pearl Grove was born on 14 Oct 1878-1879 in , , IN and died on 7 Feb 1943 in , , IN.
+ 25 F iv. Anna Inez Grove was born on 5 Mar 1882 in , , IN and died on 15 Mar 1971.
26 M v. Gilbert Horton Grove was born on 5 Jul 1885 in , , IN and died in 1885 in , , IN.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff (Died within a few weeks of birth), believe the same person as child Horton B. Grove
27 M vi. Horton B. Grove was born on 5 Jul 1885 in , , IN.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff (may be same person as brother Gilbert Horton Grove)
+ 28 M vii. Earl M. Grove was born on 13 Oct 1887 in , , IN, died in 1974 and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Traverse City, Grand Traverse, MI.
+ 29 M viii. Vernon Guy Grove was born on 15 Dec 1890 in Rochester, Fulton, IN, died on 23 Jan 1967 in East Lansing, Ingham, MI and was buried on 26 Jan 1967 in Oakwood Cemetary, Traverse City, Grand Traverse, MI.
General Notes: 'Cemetery Inscriptions, Fulton County, IN, vol 2', 1981, by Tombaugh, p32 (row 5)
Reuben married Mary M. Ely on 21 Oct 1879 in , Fulton, IN. Mary was born on 14 Oct 1863, died on 26 Jul 1887 and was buried in Sycamore Cem., Newcastle Twp, Fulton, IN.
General Notes: 'Cemetery Inscriptions, Fulton County, IN, vol 2', 1981, by Tombaugh, p32 (row 5)
Children from this marriage were:
30 F i. Golda Kesler was born on 20 Jun 1887, died on 6 Sep 1887 and was buried in Sycamore Cem., Newcastle Twp, Fulton, IN.
General Notes: 'Cemetery Inscriptions, Fulton County, IN, vol 2', 1981, by Tombaugh, p32 (row 5)
Reuben next married Mattie S. Cool on 13 Jun 1889 in , Fulton, IN.
16. Isaac A. Batz (Henry8, Reuben2, Henry1) was born on 19 Jul 1872 in near Talma, Fulton, IN, died on 12 Jun 1951 and was buried in Reichter Cem, Newcastle Twp, Fulton, IN.General Notes: 'Cemetery Inscriptions, Fulton County, IN, vol 2', 1981, by Tombaugh, p32 commentary
General Notes: Fulton county, IN Cemetery Inscriptions, vol 2, Newcastle Twp, 1981 by Tombaugh, p 193 (Row 10, Center section) ("... was Fulton Co. Treasurer 1922-1926. He died at the South Whitley rest home. Obit., Isaac A. Batz, The Sentinel, Rochester, IN, Thur. & Fri., May 3 & 4, 1951.")
Isaac married Blanche Evans in Oct 1891. Blanche was born on 22 Feb 1876 in , Fulton, IN, died on 13 Jun 1951 and was buried in Reichter Cem, Newcastle Twp, Fulton, IN.
General Notes: Fulton county, IN Cemetery Inscriptions, vol 2, Newcastle Twp, 1981 by Tombaugh, p 193 (obit. Mrs. Isaac Batz, The Sentinel, Rochester, IN, Wed., 13 Jun 1951)
From cemetery inscriptions:
"was a dau. of Josiah Evans, and was a life-long resident of Newcastle twp. She died in the Elmherst Hospital, Angola. Survisors: a son and daughter; a sister Junette, married to Carl C. Campbell 1909"
Children from this marriage were:
31 M i. Russell Howard Batz was born on 14 Oct 1893, died on 1 Mar 1897 and was buried in Reichter Cem, Newcastle Twp, Fulton, IN.
General Notes: 'Cemetery Inscriptions, Fulton County, IN, vol 2', 1981, by Tombaugh, p193 (row 10)
32 F ii. Marie Batz was born on 4 Jan 1895, died on 22 Oct 1896 and was buried in Reichter Cem, Newcastle Twp, Fulton, IN.
General Notes: 'Cemetery Inscriptions, Fulton County, IN, vol 2', 1981, by Tombaugh, p193 (row 10)
33 M iii. Carl C. Batz .
General Notes: 'Cemetery Inscriptions, Fulton County, IN, vol 2', 1981, by Tombaugh, p193 commentary (of Chicago)
34 F iv. Mildred Batz .
General Notes: 'Cemetery Inscriptions, Fulton County, IN, vol 2', 1981, by Tombaugh, p193 commentary (of Angola, IN); Fulton county, IN marriages, 1836-1983, p. 60, 6-274
Mildred married Albert W. Cramer on 27 Apr 1940 in , Fulton, IN.
18. Gano W. Batz (Isaac9, Reuben2, Henry1) was born in 1877, died in 1953 and was buried in Sycamore Cem., Newcastle Twp, Fulton, IN.General Notes: 'Cemetery Inscriptions, Fulton County, IN, vol 2', 1981, by Tombaugh, p193 commentary (of Angola, IN)
General Notes: Fulton county, IN cemetery inscriptions vol 2 by Tombaugh, 1981, p 30, Row 5 & commentary (The Sentinel, Rochester, IN, Friday 21 Aug 1953 obit.)
Gano married Estella M. Hawk in 1914 in Culver, Marshall, IN. Estella was born in 1891 in Culver, Marshall, IN, died in 1969 in Hinsdale, DuPage, IL and was buried in Sycamore Cem., Newcastle Twp, Fulton, IN.
General Notes: Fulton county, IN cemetery inscriptions vol 2 by Tombaugh, 1981, p 30, Row 5 & commentary (The Sentinel, Rochester, IN, 18 Jun 1969 obit.)
Children from this marriage were:
35 M i. Batz was born on 7 May 1916 in , Fulton, IN and died on 7 May 1916 in Delong, Fulton, IN.
General Notes: Fulton county, IN Births 1882-1920, p 22, C-13-15 (not named) [ may be birth date of George or ?]; Fulton county, IN Deaths, p6, C-18-104
36 F ii. Mary Ann Batz was born on 27 Sep 1917 in , Fulton, IN.
General Notes: Fulton county, IN cemetery inscriptions vol 2 by Tombaugh, 1981, p 30, Row 5 commentary (from Downers Grove, IL); Fulton county, IN Births 1882-1920, p 22, C-13-48
Mary married Living
37 M iii. Don or John Batz .
General Notes: Fulton county, IN cemetery inscriptions vol 2 by Tombaugh, 1981, p 30, Row 5 commentary
38 M iv. George Batz .
General Notes: Fulton county, IN cemetery inscriptions vol 2 by Tombaugh, 1981, p 30, Row 5 commentary
39 F v. Living19. Fredrick O. Batz (Isaac9, Reuben2, Henry1) was born about 1879. Another name for Fredrick was Freddie O. Batz.
General Notes: Fulton county, IN cemetery inscriptions vol 2 by Tombaugh, 1981, p 30, Row 5 commentary; Fulton county, IN Births 1882-1920, p 22 of his children; Fulton county, IN marriages, 1836-1983, p. 60, F-475
Fredrick married Clora E. Thompson on 26 Mar 1898 in , Fulton, IN.
General Notes: Fulton county, IN Births 1882-1920, p 22 of her children
Children from this marriage were:
40 F i. Cleatus F. Batz was born on 16 Sep 1901 in , Fulton, IN.
General Notes: Fulton county, IN Births 1882-1920, p 22, C-6-9
Cleatus married Floyd H. Graeber on 19 Nov 1917 in , Fulton, IN.
General Notes: Fulton county, IN marriages, 1836-1983, p. 60, J-200
41 M ii. Floyd Lavern Batz was born on 6 Mar 1905 in , Fulton, IN.
General Notes: Fulton county, IN Births 1882-1920, p 22, C-6-49; Fulton county, IN marriages, 1836-1983, p. 60, 4-174
Floyd married Living
42 F iii. Lorene Batz was born on 17 Aug 1912 in , Fulton, IN.
General Notes: Fulton county, IN Births 1882-1920, p 22, C-11-14
43 M iv. Clem Orestus Batz was born on 15 May 1914 in , Fulton, IN and died on 29 May 1914 in Leiters Ford, Fulton, IN.
General Notes: Fulton county, IN Births 1882-1920, p 22, C-11-62; Fulton county, IN Deaths, p 6, C-18-77
44 M v. Robert Earl Batz was born on 5 Sep 1915 in , Fulton, IN.
General Notes: Fulton county, IN Births 1882-1920, p 22, C-11-99
General Notes: Marriage record, State of Michigan, State Office Number 3-197, Record Number 3079; Death record, Kalkaska County, MI 2-92-15; notes of wife Lelia Faith Canniff; Tombstone; unpublished history of Grove and Canniff family by Lelia Faith Canniff
Leader and Kalkaskian, Kalkaska, MI, 10 Jun 1965:
"Death Takes Orange Grove of Rapid City. Orange Edwin Grove, 92, of Clearwater Township, Kalkaska County, passed away at the Kalkaska Health Center on Jun 6, 1965. Mr. Grove was born April 3, 1873 in Fulton County, Indian, to Gilbert and Clara Grove, both of whom have preceded him in death. He was married to Lelia Faith Grove on July 20, 1902. He move to Rapid City in August of 1902 and lived 61 years on a 40 acre farm in Clearwater Township, Kalkaska County, and was School District Treasurer for many years, and also on Township Board for many years. Surviving with his wife, Lelia, are 5 daughters, Mrs. Grace Zimmerman, Route 2, Rapid City, Mrs. Olive Kinnison of Route 1, Alden, Mrs. Clarice Strang of Traverse City, Mrs. Mildred Zimmer of Route 1, Bellaire, and Mrs. Alice Anderson of Alden; 2 sons, Issac Ernest Grove of Monroe, and Fred Ward Grove of Route 1, Alden; 3 brothers, Frank of Alden, Earl of Williamsburg, Vernon of East Lansing; 1 sister, Mrs. Inez Bowman of Rapid City; 33 grandchildren; and 47 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held June 9, 1965, at 2 p.m. at the Schwartz Funeral Home with Mike Steere officiating, Burial was made in the Alden Cemetery."
He was a Farmer.
Orange married Flora F. Hatton on 21 Dec 1896. Flora was born in 1879-1880 and died in 1899 in , , IL.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff; unpublished history of Grove and Canniff families by Lelia Faith Canniff, p5
Children from this marriage were:
45 F i. Clara Matilda Grove was born in 1897-1898 in , , IN, died in 1897-1898 and was buried in , , In Or IL.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff (Died 12 days old); unpublish history of Grove and Canniff families by Lelia Faith Canniff, p5
46 M ii. Elwin Grove was born in 1898-1899 in , , IL and died in , , IL.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff (Died 3 months old); unpublish history of Grove and Canniff families by Lelia Faith Canniff, p5
Orange next married Lelia Faith Canniff, daughter of Chauncey Bird Canniff and Lemira Wilmuth Perry, on 20 Jul 1902 in Cleon, Manistee, MI. Lelia was born on 20 Jul 1881 in Cleon Twp., Manistee, MI, died on 16 May 1975 in Traverse City, Grand Traverse, MI and was buried in Helena Twp. Cem., Alden, Antrim, MI.
General Notes: birth certificate, State of Michigan, State Office Number 4-219, Record Number 74; marriage record (Lillie Faith); birth record Manistee County, MI 2-106-74; death record, Kalkaska County, MI 2-143-7C183; Tombstone
She recorded vital statistics on about 400 of her relatives which Richard Robert Moran has used heavily. She also record about 40 pages of family history.
Leader and Kalkaskian, Kalkaska, MI, 22 May 1975:
"Lelia Faith Grove, 93, of Alden, died Friday, May 16, 1975 at Grand Traverse Medical Care Facility, Traverse City, after a long illness. The daughter of Chancy and Lemira Canniff, she was born in Manistee County on July 20, 1881. On July 20, 1903 she married Orange Edwin Grove in Manistee County and after their marriage they moved to a farm in Clearwater Township, Kalkaska County where they raised their family of five daughters and two sons. Mrs. Grove was preceded in death by her husband on June 6, 1965; three infant daughters; two grandchildren and a brother. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Ben (Grace) Zimmerman, Mrs. Olive Kinnison and Mrs. Alice F. Anderson, all of Alden, Mrs. Bernard (Clarice) Strang of Traverse City, Mrs. Edward (Mildred) Zimmer of Bellaire; two sons, Isaac E. Grove and Ward Fred Grove, both of Alden; 33 grandchildren; 74 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, May 18, 1975 from the Rapid City Church of Christ with Larry Beaverson officiating. Burial was in Helena Township Cemetery, Alden."
Children from this marriage were:
47 F i. Ethel Grove was born on 8 Mar 1903 in Clearwater, Kalkaska, MI, died on 8 Mar 1903 in Clearwater Twp., Kalkaska, MI and was buried in Helena Twp. Cem., Alden, Antrim, MI.
General Notes: Death record, Kalkaska county, MI 83; Birth record, Kalkaska county, MI, 1-191-23; Notes of mother Lelia Faith Canniff (lived 1.5 hours); Tombstone
48 F ii. Edna Grove was born on 8 Mar 1903 in Clearwater, Kalkaska, MI, died on 8 Mar 1903 in Clearwater Twp., Kalkaska, MI and was buried in Helena Twp. Cem., Alden, Antrim, MI.
General Notes: Death record, Kalkaska county, MI, 83; Birth record Kalkaska county, MI, 1-191-23; Notes of mother Lelia Faith Canniff (lived 1.5 hours, twin); Tombstone
49 F iii. Grace Estella Grove was born on 16 Mar 1904 in Clearwater Twp., Kalkaska, MI and died before 1991.
General Notes: birth record, Kalkaska County, MI 1-199-26; over phone from Issac Ernest Grove
Grace married Ben F. Zimmerman on 21 Mar 1923. Ben was born in 1900-1901.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
made moonshine part time
50 M iv. Isaac Ernest Grove was born on 20 Apr 1906 in Clearwater Twp., Kalkaska, MI, died on 4 May 1993 in Petosky, Charlevoix, MI and was buried on 7 May 1993 in Helena Twp. Cem., Alden, Antrim, MI.
General Notes: birth record, Kalkaska County, MI 1-217-23; interview of Isaac Ernest Grove; notes of mother Lelia Faith Canniff; Obituary, Traverse City, MI 6 May 93; personal knowledge of Robert Richard Moran
Was a school superintent of school district near Detroit, MI. After he retired he lived in his childhood home at 9308 Manley Road, Alden, MI until shortly before his death. In his late 70's he started planting a grove of various trees on his farm for future generations.
From Obituary: 'Alden. Isaac E. Grove, 87, of Alden, died Tuesday at Northern Michigan Hospital, Petoskey. Mr. Grove spent his early years in the Alden area and resided in Monroe from 1945 until returning to the family homstead in 1971. He was a graduate of the University of Michigan and for 16 years was a teacher and principal in Martinsville Luna Pier School District. Mr. Grove received the Distinguished Educators Service Award and was well known in the field of education. He enjoyed gardening, making maple syrup and hunting and was an avid backgammon player.'
Died from kidney failure as a result of prostate cancer.
Isaac married Mildred Ruth Peters on 24 Dec 1939 in Willis, , MI. Mildred was born on 22 Jul 1919.
General Notes: interview of Isaac Grove; notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
51 F v. Olive Marian Grove was born on 17 Apr 1908 in Clearwater Twp., Kalkaska, MI, died on 6 Apr 1985 in Pontiac, Oakland, MI and was buried on 9 Apr 1985 in Helena Twp. Cem., Alden, Antrim, MI.
General Notes: notes of mother Lelia Faith Canniff born 17 Apr 1908; Birth record, Kalkaska County, MI (cc10) 1-239-30 born 18 Apr 1908; obituary; tomstone
"She was a homemaker and she enjoyed gardening. Also she was a member of the Rapid City Church of Christ."
obituary is not in the Kalkaska, MI newspaper.
Olive married Elmer Carl Moran, son of Noah Eugene Moran and Olive Lavina Jarvis, on 5 Aug 1927 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, MI. The marriage ended in divorce. Elmer was born on 27 Aug 1904 in Milton, Antrim, MI, died on 3 Jun 1979 in Helena Twp., Antrim, MI and was buried on 6 Jun 1979 in Helena Twp. Cem., Alden, Antrim, MI.
General Notes: Marriage record, Washtenaw County, Number 307, 1927, 81-1086; Death record, State of Michigan, State File Number 0030944-62212; Birth record, Antrim County, MI 2-268-234; Tombstone; Personal knowledge of Vera Victoria Miller; obituary summary, Bellaire Museum, MI
obituary not in Kalkaska, MI newspaper
Olive next married Walter Leroy Kinnison, son of John Kinnison and Louisea, on 14 Mar 1949 in Alden, Antrim, MI. Walter was born on 14 Apr 1886 in , , MI, died on 24 Feb 1965 in , Charlevoix, MI and was buried in Helena Twp. Cem., Alden, Antrim, MI.
General Notes: death record, Kalkaska County, MI 2-92-15; Memorial record; Tombstone; Personal knowledge of Robert Richard Moran.
Died in different county then death record, cause acute cerebrovanular thrombosis cerebral arteriosclerosis, retired farmer. Many of his very old family pictures (before 1900) are in the possession of Richard Robert Moran. I have been unable to locate any of his relatives as of Sep 1990. I have wrote to about 12 Kinnisons in MI.
52 F vi. Living
Living married Leslie Vernon Anderson. Leslie was born in 1894-1895 in , , , USA and died on 1 Sep 1960.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
Died from cancer.
53 F vii. Clarice Lucile Grove was born on 26 Mar 1912 in , Of Kalkaska, MI and died on 15 Oct 2000 in MI.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff; funeral attended by Robert Richard Moran
Clarice married Living
54 M viii. Fred Ward Grove was born on 16 Nov 1914 in , Kalkaska, MI and died on 18 Apr 1985 in Traverse City, Benzie, MI.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff; birth record of child Barbara Jane Grove; over phone from Isaac Ernest Grove; death from Robert Richard Moran; obituary
The Leader and Kalkaskian, Kalkaska, MI, 25 Apr 1985:
"Alden - Fred Ward Grove, 70, of Alden died Thursday, April 18, 1985 at Traverse Osteopathic Hospital following a long illness. He as born Nov. 16, 1914 in Alden, the son of Orange Edwin and Lelia Faith (Canniff) Grove. He was a logger and truck gardener. He had a great love for the natural outdoors and the Native Americans of the area. He was married to Virginia (Rauch) Grove of Alden for 35 years. She survives. Also surviving are six daughters, Mrs. Charles (Delores) Flanagin, Mrs. Kim (Leila) Prough, Mrs. Keith (Vickie) Antaya, all of Rapid City, Margaret Reith of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Gerald (Crolyn) Prentice and Barbara Flanagin, both of Alden; four sisters, Mrs. Ben (Grace) Zimmerman of Rapid City, Alice Prebble of Bellaire, Mrs. Bernard (Clarice) Strang of Traverse and Mildred Zimmer of Clam Lake; one brother Isaac Grove of Alden; 13 grandchildren, two nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter Linda Lou in 1948, an infant son George Frederick in 1951 and a sister Olive Kinnison in April 1985."
Fred married Living
55 F ix. Cet Mildred Grove was born on 14 Mar 1917 in , Of Kalkaska, MI.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff; alive in 1998 from Richard Robert Moran
Cet married Edward F. Zimmer on 10 Dec 1960.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
Cet next married John Arthur McDonald in Sep 1938.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
56 F x. Esther Grove was born on 28 Apr 1920 in , Of Kalkaska, MI, died on 28 Apr 1920 in , , MI and was buried in Helena Twp. Cem., Alden, Antrim, MI.
24. Clelia Pearl Grove (Clarissa Magdalene Batz11, Reuben2, Henry1) was born on 14 Oct 1878-1879 in , , IN and died on 7 Feb 1943 in , , IN.General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff; Tomstone
From notes: 'markers sent Sept 1965, 'stillborn')
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff (Had marriages and divorces other than to George Lee
Died from cancer.
Clelia married George Lee.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
Children from this marriage were:
57 M i. Forrest Lee was born on 29 Aug 1895-1930 in , , IN.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
"Dick's wife died, leaving 2 children" - not sure if this refers to Forest Lee or possibly son Richard Lee.)
Forrest married Martha in , , IN.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
58 F ii. Doris Ruth Lee was born on 29 Nov 1905 in , , IN.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
Doris married Reed in , , IN.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
59 F iii. Grace Virginia Lee was born on 19 Jul 1912 in , , IN.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
Grace married Jess Pessmeg in , , IN.
25. Anna Inez Grove (Clarissa Magdalene Batz11, Reuben2, Henry1) was born on 5 Mar 1882 in , , IN and died on 15 Mar 1971.General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff (Had other marriages and divorces than to Wm. Bowman)
Anna married William Bowman on 26 Jul 1900. William Bowman died on 9 Nov 1913.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
Children from this marriage were:
60 M i. Charles Frank Bowman was born on 18 Feb 1901 in Rochester, Fulton, IN and died on 19 May 1981 in Muskegon, Muskegon, MI.
General Notes: 27 Jan 2001 email from Barbara Bowman; notes of Lelia Faith Canniff (b. 18 Feb 1901)
Charles married Cornelia Lucille Berghuis in 1936. Cornelia was born on 1 Sep 1908 in Muskegon, Muskegon, MI and died on 5 Dec 1982 in Muskegon, Muskegon, MI.
General Notes: 27 Jan 2001 email from Barbara Bowman
61 F ii. Jessie Pearl Bowman was born on 25 Aug 1902 in , Masistee, MI.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
Died from cancer.
Jessie married Carl Garbe on 9 Aug 1922. Carl Garbe died on 25 Nov 1969.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
62 M iii. Walter Lyle Bowman was born on 5 Oct 1904 in Benzie Co. Or, Grand Traverse, MI and died on 25 Feb 1939.
28. Earl M. Grove (Clarissa Magdalene Batz11, Reuben2, Henry1) was born on 13 Oct 1887 in , , IN, died in 1974 and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Traverse City, Grand Traverse, MI.General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff (born Benzie Co., Traverse Co.)
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff; Tombstone
Lived in Traverse City, MI
Earl married Violet M. Dundas in Nov 1914. Violet was born in 1883, died on 19 Dec 1926-1928 and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Traverse City, Grand Traverse, MI.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff; Tombstone (1883 - 1926)
Children from this marriage were:
63 M i. Gordon Lyle Grove was born on 29 Feb 1916 in , , Prob MI Or In, died in Nov 1933 and was buried in Oakwood Cemetary, Traverse City, Grand Traverse, MI.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff; Tombstone
64 F ii. Joan Violet Grove was born on 8 Aug 1917 in , , Prob MI Or In.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
Joan married Raymond Barber in Jun.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
Earl next married Emma Mary Fochtman in Aug 1930. Emma was born in 1886, died on 15 May 1966 and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Traverse City, Grand Traverse, MI.
29. Vernon Guy Grove (Clarissa Magdalene Batz11, Reuben2, Henry1) was born on 15 Dec 1890 in Rochester, Fulton, IN, died on 23 Jan 1967 in East Lansing, Ingham, MI and was buried on 26 Jan 1967 in Oakwood Cemetary, Traverse City, Grand Traverse, MI.General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff; Tombstone
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff; obituary
Leader and Kalkaskian, Kalkaska, MI, 26 Jan 1967:
"Former Kalkaskian Passes Away. Dr. Vernon G. Grove of 438 Rosewood, East Lansing, passed away Monday, January 23, 1967. Dr. Grove was 76 years of age, born Dec. 15, 1890 in Rochester, Indiana, and was a resident of Kalkaska county from about 1900 to 1920. He was a professor emeritus at Michigan State University, and retired in 1968. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth; 1 son, Wendell of Flint; 2 grandchildren; 2 brothers, Frank of Alden and Earl of Williamsburg; 1 sister, Mrs. Inez Bowman of Kalkaska. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 25, 1967 at 1 p.m. form Gorsline Runciman East Chapel, East Lansing. The body was then brought to Kalkaska to Schwartz Funeral home, where funeral services will be held today, January 26, 1967 at 2 p.m. Interment will be at Oakwood in Traverse City."
Richard Robert Moran had Vernon's math papers from the early 1900's. But they were accidently thrown away during a house move in the late 1970's.
Vernon married Elizabeth Ruttan on 23 Sep 1919.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
Lived in East Lansing, MI.
Children from this marriage were:
65 M i. Wendell Emerson Grove was born on 28 Jan 1925 in , , Prob MI Or In.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
Wendell married Living
