General Notes: Pioneer Families of Southeastern Michigan, p58-59: "Canniff, John was among the first to buy land from the Holland Purchase Co.; and lived in Knowlesville (Ridgeway), Orleans Co., N.Y.. He married Lydia (Morse), possibly daughter of Enos (also see). John supervised the building of the Erie Canal through that area, and died of drowning in Ashtabula Co., Ohio in 1830. After his death, Lydia remained in NY for a time, then purchased in Wheatland Twp., Hillsdale Co., Mich; and lived in 1830 in Pittsford with son, Stephen. Other known children: Enos (preceding) & probably Lewis (following); & possibly Matilda, b. ca. 1826, NY in Lewis household in 1850 census. Lydia married second after 1839 to Stephen Bird (also see). Reference: Portrait & Biographical Album Lenawee Co. MI, Chicago, Chapman Brothers 1888, p 1200"
From the 'Pioneer History of Orleans County, New York' by Arad Thomas, 1871. Knowlesville, situate on the eastern bounds of the town of Ridgeway, as at present bounded, owes its existence to the Erie canal. When work was begun on the canal, but two or three families had located on the ground now covered by the village. Mr. William Knowles, the pioneer and founder of the village, was the first settler. He took up from the Land Company and settled upon lot three, township fifteen, range three, in the winter of 1815. Shortly after John Caniff took up one hundred acres of the north part of lot fifty-nine, in township fifteen, range three, adjoining Mr. Knowles' land and east of it. The first tree cut on the site of Knowlesville stood where the residence of R.P. Wood now stands, and was felled in March, 1815.
John married Lydia Morse.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 2 M i. Stephen Canniff was born on 30 Apr 1816 in Knowlesville, Orleans, NY died on 22 Nov 1876 in Litchfield, Hillsdale, MI, at age 60, and was buried in Mount Hope Cem., Litchfield, Hillsdale, MI.
Stephen married Maria Bovee (b. 15 Jan 1820, d. 9 Mar 1887) on 30 Apr 1839.
+ 3 M ii. Lewis B. Canniff was born about 1820 in , Orleans county, New York.
Lewis married Matilda L. Hatch (b. 1825-1826).
+ 4 M iii. Enos Canniff was born on 11 Feb 1822 in Knowlesville, Orleans, NY.
Enos married Lucy B. Estes on 15 May 1842.
General Notes: Tombstone; Death record, Hillsdale county, MI E-124-129; 1850 Census, Litchfield, Hillsdale, MI 135-137; Book 'Early History of Michigan with Biographies of State Officers, Members of Congress, Judges and Legislators', 1888; History of Hillsdale County, MI, p164; notes of Lelia Faith Canniff; obituary in The Hillsdale Standard, Hillsdale, MI, 28 Nov 1876
Other CANNIFF web sites:
http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/e/l/d/Marilyn-D-Eldridge/index.html
Early History of Michigan book: "STEPHEN CANIFF. Was born in Knollsville, N.Y., May 30, 1816. When a young man he taught winters and worked at farming summers. He settled on a farm in Pittsford, Hillsdale county, in 1836. In 1843 he sold out and bought a farm in Litchfield, where he resided until his death, November 23, 1876. He was a Republican. In 1867 a Representative in the legislature." from Early History of Michigan with Biographies of State Officers, Members of Congress, Judges and Legislators, 1888, Lansing: Thorp & Godfrey, State Printers and Binders, page 151. The book was published as a result of Act 59, 1887. Book in Michigan Technological University library, Houghton, MI.
Hillsdale county, MI book: "Hon. Stephen Canniff was born in Knollsville, N.Y., May 30, 1816. At an early age he was thrown upon his own resources. He obtained a good common- school education, and for several years worked as a farm hand in summer and taught school in winter. In 1839 he was married to Miss Maria Boven, of the town of Riga, Monroe Co., N. Y. She was born in Schoharie, N. Y., Jan 15, 1820. When a child her parents removed to Monroe County, where they died. In 1836, Mr. Canniff came to Michigan, and purchased a farm in the town of Pittsford, Hillsdale Co. He returned East and in 1839 came on with his family. In 1843 he disposed of his farm in Pittsford and came to Litchfield, where he resided until his death, which occurred Nov. 23, 1876. Mr. Canniff was prominently identified with Litchfield, and for many years represented the town in the Board of Supervisors. In 1867 he was elected to the Legislature. In his religious affiliations he was a Congregationalist, and was a liberal supporter of church enterprises. He was an ardent friend of education, and did much to advance educational interests. Mr. Canniff was emphatically a self-made man. Starting in life with only his natural resources for his capital, he achieved success, and was esteemed for his fidelity and ability in public as well as private life." [photo of Stephen Canniff also included]
notes of Lelia Faith Canniff: "Grandparent Canniff's, mine, had an upright and wing white house, farm level, stone fences half up the post and rider tops. In the fall the family spent an evening making candles. Once a year a shoemaker came, measured feet of family then made them all shoes. Grandpa thought my mother would also but balked she had bought her own shoes and clothes for years. He thought a city girl not right for a farmer; she made a very good one. They were there for a while then to a place of their own. Grandfather gave them an iron teakettle, heavy, she hated it, tried to break it, and at last it did break."
Obituary: "Hon. Stephen Canniff died at his residence in Litchfield, Nov 22d, of dropsy, aged sixty one years. Mr. C., was one of the early settlers and a prominent citizen of that town for many years. He was elected supervisor of Litchfield served years in sucession, and represented the Second District of the county in the Legislature. He always enjoyed the highest respects of the community in which he resided. For several years past he suffered from the disease of which he died."
In the 1872 Atlas of Hillsdale County, MI shows that Stephen Canniff owned 64 acres on a 'L' shaped piece of land in the east half of the SW corner of section 3 in Litchfield Township. An S. Canniff also owned 20 acres in the NW corner in the same section. Richard Moran went to the Litchefield farm in July 1992. Two small red barns from the 1800's are still in good shape. The land was all cleared and the fields were planted. A very nice home that must have been recently remodeled is on the farm. It may be the original home. The current owners where not in. In 1995 he was able to meet with owners and view the inside of the home.
Could not find a Knollsville, NY, but there is a Knowlesville, Orleans, NY. From the notes of Lelia Faith Canniff: At one time Canniff had a prefix of 'Mc' added to the name. Strict, red hair. Was a New Englander. From 1850 Census: farmer, value of real estate $1000. The death record says Stephen was his father.
note of Lelia Faith Canniff: My Canniff grandparents farmed in Litchfield, Hillsdale County. Congregationalists Stephan one term in State Legislature. At one time prefix Mc was on Canniff name. He may have been of Scotch decent. He was strict, domineering, and red haired. Grandfather Canniff was a Yankee.
Stephen married Maria Bovee, daughter of Jacob Bovee and Susanna Schermerhorn, on 30 Apr 1839. Maria was born on 15 Jan 1820 in , , NY, christened on 14 May 1820 in Woestina Church, Rotterdam, Schenectady, NY, died on 9 Mar 1887, at age 67, and was buried in Mount Hope Cem., Litchfield, Hillsdale, MI.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 5 F i. Susan M. Canniff was born on 15 Apr 1841 in , , NY and died after 1895.
Susan married Joel M. Valentine on 23 May 1860.
+ 6 F ii. Helen S. Canniff was born on 13 Sep 1843 in , , NY and died after 1895.
Helen married James M. Dicks on 5 Aug 1862.
+ 7 M iii. Chauncey Bird Canniff was born on 7 Apr 1846 in Litchfield, Hillsdale, MI died on 12 Oct 1921, at age 75, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetary, Traverse City, Grand Traverse, MI.
Chauncey married Lemira Wilmuth Perry (b. 16 Oct 1846, d. 7 Apr 1919) on 18 Feb 1869 in Niles, Berrien, MI.
+ 8 M iv. Harlan Avery Canniff was born on 19 Mar 1848 in Litchfield, Hillsdale, MI died on 10 Oct 1886, at age 38, and was buried in Cleon Twp. Cem., Copemish, Manistee, MI.
Harlan married Julia Francis Wright (b. 1849-1850) on 22 Dec 1869 in Litchfield, Hillsdale, MI.
Harlan next married Permelia Elsephen North (b. 22 Oct 1852, d. Dec 1947) on 9 May 1877 in Benzonia, Benzie, MI.
Harlan next married (name unknown).
+ 9 M v. Charles B. Canniff was born on 20 May 1850 in Litchfield, Hillsdale, MI and died after 1895 in , , Of Or.
Charles married Emma P. Smith (b. 1853-1854) on 19 May 1870 in Litchfield, Hillsdale, MI.
+ 10 F vi. Julia L. Canniff was born on 26 Jul 1856 in , , MI and died after 1895.
3. Lewis B. Canniff (John1) was born about 1820 in , Orleans county, New York.Julia married George E. Lovejoy.
General Notes: Pioneer Families of Southeastern Michigan, p 59: "Canniff, Lewis, probably son of John (preceeding), born ca. 1820, NY, was listed in the 1850 census of Hudson Twp., Lenawee Co., Mich., with William H., age 2; Ladora A., age 2, both born Mich., and listed last, Matilda, age 24, b. NY, exact relationship not known."
Portrait and Biographical Album, Hillsdale county, Mich., Chicago, Chapman Brothers, 1888, p 995-996 about son William H. Canniff.
Lewis married Matilda L. Hatch. Matilda was born in 1825-1826 in , Orleans county, New York.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 11 M i. William H. Canniff was born on 22 Oct 1847 in Litchfield, Hillsdale, MI.
William married Grozelia Simmons on 1 Jun 1868.
12 F ii. Ladora Canniff .
General Notes: Portrait and Biographical Album, Hillsdale county, Mich., Chicago, Chapman Brothers, 1888, p 995-996 about brother William H. Canniff; 16 Sep 2002 email from Christine Canniff
13 U iii. Canniff
4. Enos Canniff (John1) was born on 11 Feb 1822 in Knowlesville, Orleans, NY.General Notes: Portrait and Biographical Album, Hillsdale county, Mich., Chicago, Chapman Brothers, 1888, p 995-996 about brother William H. Canniff.
General Notes: Pioneer Families of Southeastern Michigan, p58: "Canniff, Enos, son of John (following),was born 11 Feb. 1822, Knowlesville, Orleans Co., NY and came to Hillsdale Co., Mich. with his mother; but went back to NY. He married 15 May 1842 to Lucy B. (Estes), daughter of Sylvanus (also see). They located first in Richfield, and then in Hudson Twp., Lenawee Co., Mich. In 1883 , they lived for a time in the west while he was postal clerk on the rail line between Granger, Wyo. and Huntington, Ore.; and also was Deputy Postmaster in Weiser, Ida. before returning to Hudson, Mich. Children: 1. Emma b. ca 1849 (m. W. W. Carter, Hudson, Mich.); 2. Ida (m. W. H. Tower, Union City, Mich.); 3. Alena; 4. Rosa (Union City, Mich.). Reference: Portrait & Biographical Album Lenawee Co. MI, Chicago, Chapman Brothers 1888, p 1200"
Enos married Lucy B. Estes, on 15 May 1842.
Children from this marriage were:
14 F i. Emma Canniff was born about 1849.
General Notes: Pioneer Families of Southeastern Michigan, p 58
Emma married W. W. Carter.
15 F ii. Ida Canniff .
General Notes: Pioneer Families of Southeastern Michigan, p 58
Ida married W. H. Tower.
16 F iii. Alena Canniff .
General Notes: Pioneer Families of Southeastern Michigan, p 58
17 F iv. Rosa Canniff .
General Notes: Pioneer Families of Southeastern Michigan, p 58
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff; 1850 Census, Litchfield, Hillsdale, MI, 135-137; book 'Portrait and Biographical Record of Northern Michigan', 1895, p224
Susan married Joel M. Valentine, on 23 May 1860.
Children from this marriage were:
18 F i. Nellie S. Valentine was born on 6 Jul 1869 in , , Probably MI.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
19 M ii. Charles S. Valentine was born on 21 Jun 1874 in , , Probably MI.
6. Helen S. Canniff (Stephen2, John1) was born on 13 Sep 1843 in , , NY and died after 1895.General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff; 1850 Census, Litchfield, Hillsdale, MI, 135-137 (Hellen); book 'Protrait and Biographical Record of Northern Michigan', 1895, p244
Helen married James M. Dicks, on 5 Aug 1862.
Children from this marriage were:
20 M i. John Dicks was born on 6 Feb in , , Probably MI.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
General Notes: Marriage record, MI 1-82-105, age 22 at time of marriage, Chauncy B. Canniff); LDS IGI 8015404-12-1260706; 1850 U.S. Census, Litchfield, Hillsdale, MI 135-137 (Chauncey Caniff, age 4, born MI); notes of Lelia Faith Canniff (gives birth as 7 Apr 1846 and 7 Mar 1846); book 'Potrait and Biographical Record of Northern Michigan, 1895, p224.
IGI gives Chauncy B. Canniff to Lemira W. Perry
From the notes of Lelia Faith Canniff:
"They lived in South part of State for five years, in Cass County and near Three Rivers. My father came to Manistee County, bought a quarter section, 160 acres it had a house, frame, not logs like the neighbors, mostly Civil War veterans and homesteads. In February 18, 1874, they came to Manton by train, (old G, R, & I road) then to Sherman, Wexford Co., by stage then walked the nine miles to a neighbors though the snow. Gilberts, their farm on North side of ours, Judge Parm Gilbert's parents & it meant that son Parm left home, to Traverse City, a lawyer and later Judge. He was the graduation speaker at Alden for Alice's class. He had 9 brothers and sister. Mother nice, father strict and disagreeable.
Wet clothes for mother, long skirts, under wear not like present wear. The farm had big stand of fine trees. They were in way of farm crops so cut down, piled and burned. Such a sacrifice. A man on train told my father not to burn trees, they would be valuable later, right.
The first five years after marriage spent in southern Michigan, then moved to 160 acre farm in Cleon Township, Manistee County. In 1890 the family moved to the new village of Copemish, in same township 5.5 miles to take charge of the gristmill being built. Mr. Canniff owned a share and was the president and manager. They owned 83 acres on edge of village. In 1895 moved to Benzonia, Benzie County, until 1899. They moved back to the farm until 17 Mar 1904. Then to Helena Twp., Antrim Co. In 1908 moved to Bellaire. In 1909 Clam Lake again. On 18 Feb 1910 to Traverse City on Sixth Street until 1912 (1915?) south of city. Moved to 855 Webster Street until death of spouse. Chancy was the Supertent of Sunday Schools in Congregational church wherever they lived. Belonged to Grange, Odd Fellows and Forresters. Took prominent place in Community. The Canniff family moved to Benzonia, Benzie County on May 1st. 1895 where they owned 12 acres, rented some. Was Supt. of S.S. there and active in other public work, Supervisor there and later. He belonged to Grange O.O.O.F. and I.O.F. She belonged to Grange and Rebekahs, was Noble Grand at one time. In 1899 spring they moved back to their 160 acre farm in Cleon, Manistee county, lived there until 1904. To farm in Helena Township, Antrim County on Clam Lake. 1906 they moved to Bellaire, 1907 back to Perry's part of farm on Clam Lake. 1908 they moved to 6th. St., Traverse City later to farm south of City then 855 Webster St. 1915 until her death on April 7, 1919. He lived there a time them moved to 'Pnys' Helena Twp., Antrim County until death Oct 12, 1921. "
From book: 'Chauncey B. Canniff. Prominent among the industries of Manistee County are its milling enterprises, and the men who have worked in that line have contributed effectively to the advancement of their communities. The Copemish Roller-mill Company, of which Mr. Canniff is President, has established and successfully conducted a flourishing business, and has gained a reputation for progressive methods and reliable dealings. Mr. Canniff was born in Litchfield, Hillsdale County, Mich., April 7, 1846, and is the son of Stephen and Maria (Bovee) Canniff, both of whom were born in New York State. He is one of a family of three sons and three daughters, five of whom are still living. Susan M. is the wife of Joel M. Valentine; Helen married James Dicks; Chauncey B., of this sketch, was the next in order of birth; Charles B. is a resident of Oregon; and Julia L. is the wife of George Lovejoy. The father of our subject was a farmer by occupation, and in order to carry on that vocation more profitably he located in Michigan, making the trip here in 1840. For a short time he lived in Wheatland, Hillsdale County, and then returning to his home in the East, remained there until 1844, when we again find him a resident of Michigan. On his return hither he carried on farming near Litchfield, where he died in 1876, aged sixty-four years. His good wife survived him until 1887, when she, too, passed away, aged sixty-seven years. They were devoted members of the Congregational Church, in which the father served as Deacon and Trustee. Among his fellow-townsman he was very popular, which fact evidenced by his election to the State Legislature in 1866. For a period of two years he filled that responsible postion, representing his constituents in a manner highly satisfactory to them. For eleven years he was Supervisor of his township, and socially was highly regarded as a man of integrity. The maternal grandfatherof our subject was Jacob Bovee, who for a number of years made his home in Mohawk County, N.Y., but later in life was a resident of Genesee County, N.Y., where his death occurred at the age of seventy years. Chauncey B. Canniff was reared upon his father's farm in Hillsdale County, and when quite young attended the district schools of the locality. Later, however, he supplemented the knowledge there gained by a course in the village schools. For two years after attaining his majority he lived at home, and then starting out in life for himself, purchased a tract of eighty acres of land in Berrien County, near Three Oaks. A year later he sold this farm, and with money thus obtained bought forty acres in Cass County, where he made his home for about three years. February 18, 1874, Mr. Canniff came to Cleon Township, then a part of Wexford County, but now within the bounds of Manistee County, where he became the proprietor of a quarter-section of land, and this he placed under excellent tillage, and still has in his possession. His marriage, February 18, 1869, united him with Miss L. W. Perry, daughter of Peter and Rhoda (Shulters) Perry and to them were born three sons and two daughters. Those living are Faith L. and Perry F. Mr. and Mrs. Canniff are worthy members of the Congregational Church, and he is serving as Deacon and Trustee in the church at Copemish. He is greatly interesed in Sunday-school work, and for twenty-four years was Superintendent of that department of church work. Is was on the 26th of April, 1890, that Mr. Canniff came to Copemish. The previous winter he has aided in the erection of the flouring-mill, and is now the President of the company that operated the concern. Since coming to this place he has given his undivided attention to securing the success of the business. The mill has a capacity of fifty barrels of flour per day, and in connection with this the company has a feedmill and buckwheat stone. The officers, besided our subject, are R. Williams, Vice-President; and F.W. Clark, Secretary and Treasurer. At the present time Mr. Canniff is filling the position of President of the Village Board, and has been School Director ever since the organization of the of the district to which Copemish belongs. He was elected Supervisor of Cleon Township in 1877, filling the office eight years successively, and for three years was President and Treasurer of the Farmers' Mutual Insurance Company of Manistee, Benzie and Mason Counties. In politics he is a stanch supporter of Republican principles. He is a man of good business ability, well informed, and has the regard of the entire community."
Chauncey married Lemira Wilmuth Perry, daughter of Peter Perry and Rhoda Ann Shulters, on 18 Feb 1869 in Niles, Berrien, MI. Lemira was born on 16 Oct 1846 in Commerce, Oakland, MI, died on 7 Apr 1919, at age 72, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetary, Traverse City, Grand Traverse, MI.
Children from this marriage were:
21 M i. Canniff was born in Sep 1869-1880 in , , MI and died in Sep 1869-1880 in , , MI.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff (Died at birth or before)
22 M ii. Canniff was born in May 1869-1880 in , , MI and died in May 1869-1880 in , , MI.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff (Died at birth or before)
23 F iii. Canniff was born in Aug 1876 in , , MI and died in Aug 1876 in , , MI.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff (Died at birth or before)
+ 24 F iv. Lelia Faith Canniff was born on 20 Jul 1881 in Cleon Twp., Manistee, MI died on 16 May 1975 in Traverse City, Grand Traverse, MI, at age 93, and was buried in Helena Twp. Cem., Alden, Antrim, MI.
Lelia married Orange Edwin Grove (b. 3 Apr 1873, d. 6 Jun 1965) on 20 Jul 1902 in Cleon, Manistee, MI.
+ 25 M v. Frank Perry Canniff was born on 12 Oct 1883 in , , MI and died on 1 Jun 1971, at age 87.
8. Harlan Avery Canniff (Stephen2, John1) was born on 19 Mar 1848 in Litchfield, Hillsdale, MI died on 10 Oct 1886, at age 38, and was buried in Cleon Twp. Cem., Copemish, Manistee, MI.Frank married Jessie May Dewey (b. 30 Jun 1887) on 3 Jul 1905 in , Antrim, MI.
General Notes: Marriage record, MI 1-298-157; notes of Lelia Faith Canniff; 1850 U.S. Census, Litchfield, Hillsdale, MI 135-137; IGI 8015404-12-1260706; Tombstone; Marriages of Hillsdale County, Hillsdale, MI 1867-1970, page 31;
World Connect - Benzie County Marriages, Vol 1:12 #174 (to Permelia). He was a resident of Cleon, Wexford County, MI and farmer. She was a resident of Benzonia. Joseph S. Fisher the Minister. L.P. Jackson of Benzonia and C.B. Canniff of Cleon were the witnesses.
NOTES: IGI 'Harlan A. Canniff' to 'Julia F. Wright')
Harlan married Julia Francis Wright, on 22 Dec 1869 in Litchfield, Hillsdale, MI. Julia was born in 1849-1850 in , , NY.
Harlan next married Permelia Elsephen North, on 9 May 1877 in Benzonia, Benzie, MI. Permelia was born on 22 Oct 1852 in WV and died in Dec 1947, at age 95. Another name for Permelia was Percie North.
Children from this marriage were:
26 M i. Lyman Bovee Canniff was born on 23 Jun 1880 in , , Probably MI died on 1 Jan 1961, at age 80, and was buried in Cleon Twp. Cem., Copemish, Manistee, MI.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff (also name of Monie), mother is either Julia Wright or Percie North, died age 80.5 or 86.5, Tombstone
9. Charles B. Canniff (Stephen2, John1) was born on 20 May 1850 in Litchfield, Hillsdale, MI and died after 1895 in , , Of Or.Harlan next married (name unknown).
General Notes: marriage record, MI 1-305-253; notes of Lelia Faith Canniff (middle name S. or B.); IGI 8015404-13-1260706; 1850 census, Litchfield, Hillsdale, MI 135-137 (listed as Jay, age 1/12); book 'Portrait and Biographical Record of Northern Michigan', 1895, p224
NOTES: LDS IGI 8015404-13-1260706 ('Charles L. Canniff' to 'Emma P. Smith')
Charles married Emma P. Smith, on 19 May 1870 in Litchfield, Hillsdale, MI. Emma was born in 1853-1854 in Litchfield, Hillsdale, MI.
Children from this marriage were:
27 F i. Nina Canniff was born on 10 Nov 1871 in , , Probably MI.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
28 M ii. Freddie S. Canniff was born on 29 Nov 1872 in , , MI died on 10 Jan 1873 in Litchfield, Hillsdale, MI, and was buried in Mount Hope Cem., Litchfield, Hillsdale, MI.
General Notes: death record, Hillsdale County, MI A-62-388 (died 10 Dec 1872, age 11 days, Freddie S, suffocation); tombstone (died 10 Jan 1873, age 6 weeks, Freddies)
Died from suffocation. Tombstone inscription: "Dear lovely baby to part with you Hath racked our hearts with pain. But though our loss is great we trust it is your eternal gain."
29 F iii. Julia Canniff was born in 1870-1900 in , , Probably MI.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
30 F iv. Viva Canniff was born in 1870-1900 in , , Probably MI.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
31 F v. Marjorie Canniff was born in 1870-1900 in , , Probably MI.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
32 F vi. Myrll Canniff was born in 1870-1900 in , , Probably MI.
10. Julia L. Canniff (Stephen2, John1) was born on 26 Jul 1856 in , , MI and died after 1895.General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff (Julia S.); book 'Portrait and Biographical Record of Northern Michigan', 1895, p224
Julia married George E. Lovejoy.
Children from this marriage were:
33 M i. Claude Lovejoy was born in 1870-1900 in , , Probably MI.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
34 F ii. Mabel Lovejoy was born in 1870-1900 in , , Probably MI.
11. William H. Canniff (Lewis B.3, John1) was born on 22 Oct 1847 in Litchfield, Hillsdale, MI.General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
General Notes: Portrait and Biographical Album, Hillsdale county, Mich., Chicago, Chapman Brothers, 1888, p 995-996: "William H. Canniff. George Stephenson did more for the world than he or the most sanguine of his colleagues dreamed would ever be possible. The commerce of the world would be an impossibility without his discovery and application. With this it is a miracle. The present sketch is a brief compendium of one who is officially connected with one of the great railroads linking the Eastern market with the Western producer, and so far as his intelligent ability allows, aids in producing the marvelous results of the above. William H. Canniff, Division Superintendent of the Lansing Division of the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad, who makes his headquarters at Hillsdale, is a native of this district, and was born at Litchfield on the 22d of October, 1847, and is the eldest son of a family of three children born to Lewis B. Canniff and wife, both natives of New York State. The maiden name of his mother was Matilda L. Hatch, who, like her husband, was born in Orleans County, in the above State. Not long after their marriage, however, they removed to Eaton County, Mich., which was their home from the year 1846 until, perhaps, two years later, when they removed to Hillsdale County, and made their home at Litchfield. Having some aptitude and desire toward mechanics, the father of our subject went into the mills near home, but later turned his attention to railroading, went to Lenawee County, and was employed in what was then known as the Michigan Southern & Northern Indiana Railroad, and was stationed at Clayton, acting as agent for several years, but for the past twenty years has been living upon his farm near that city. Our subject attended the school at Clayton, and after completing its curriculum, entered the railroad service in 1863, being then about sixteen years of age. In 1865 he was appointed Station Agent at Trenton; in August, 1868, was promoted to be joint agent at Salem Crossing, and in August of 1882 was appointed trackmaster at Kendall well upon the Air Line of the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad; in December, 1879, was appointed trackmaster of the same road in another district, and in November, 1880, was promoted to his present position. The year following his appointment the company placed under his charge lines of the Detroit, Hillsdale & Southwestern Railroad, and some time later added to this the Ft. Wayne & Jackson Railroad. Upon the 1st of June 1868, our subject was happily married to Miss Grozelia Simmons, of Trenton, a lady of refinement and culture, and eminently fitted to occupy and position in life, whether in the home or in the larger circle of general society. This lady is the daughter of John Simmons, Esq. The marriage has been happily fruitful in the birth of one son, and in him his parents center hopes of future success, and have been glad to watch the development of character, and traits that point toward a noble manhood. He has been names Charles, and will doubtless wear it with honor and dignity. Socially, our subject is connected with order of the Knights Templar, and by them most highly esteemed. This is equally true of the companionship and brotherhood in the Chapter of Blue Lodge. True manhood and nobility of character always demand and will receive admiration and respect from those whose regard is worth receiving."
William married Grozelia Simmons, on 1 Jun 1868.
Children from this marriage were:
35 M i. Charles Canniff .
General Notes: Portrait and Biographical Album, Hillsdale county, Mich., Chicago, Chapman Brothers, 1888, p 995-996 about father William H. Canniff.
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."
Lelia married Orange Edwin Grove, son of Gilbert H. Grove and Clarissa Magdalene Batz, on 20 Jul 1902 in Cleon, Manistee, MI. Orange was born on 3 Apr 1873 in , Of Fulton, IN, died on 6 Jun 1965 in Kalkaska, Kalkaska, MI, at age 92, and was buried in Helena Twp. Cem., Alden, Antrim, MI.
Children from this marriage were:
36 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
37 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
38 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.
39 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, at age 87, 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.
40 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, at age 76, 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 Twp., Antrim, MI, died on 3 Jun 1979 in Helena Twp., Antrim, MI, at age 74, and was buried on 6 Jun 1979 in Helena Twp. Cem., Alden, Antrim, MI.
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, at age 78, and was buried in Helena Twp. Cem., Alden, Antrim, MI.
41 F vi. Living
Living married Leslie Vernon Anderson. Leslie was born in 1894-1895 in , , , USA and died on 1 Sep 1960, at age 66.
42 F vii. Clarice Lucile Grove was born on 26 Mar 1912 in , Of Kalkaska, MI and died on 15 Oct 2000 in MI, at age 88.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff; funeral attended by Robert Richard Moran
Clarice married Bernard Strang, on 11 Apr 1934. Bernard was born in 1912-1913.
43 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, at age 70.
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
44 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.
Cet next married John Arthur McDonald, in Sep 1938.
45 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.
25. Frank Perry Canniff (Chauncey Bird7, Stephen2, John1) was born on 12 Oct 1883 in , , MI and died on 1 Jun 1971, at age 87.General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff; Tomstone
From notes: 'markers sent Sept 1965, 'stillborn')
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff; Birth record of son Leon Earl Canniff
Frank married Jessie May Dewey, daughter of Edgar N. Dewey and Fannie, on 3 Jul 1905 in , Antrim, MI. Jessie was born on 30 Jun 1887 in Helena Twp., Antrim, MI.
Children from this marriage were:
46 M i. Leon Earl Canniff was born on 22 Mar 1907 in Helena Twp., Antrim, MI.
General Notes: Birth record, Antrim County, MI 2-318-89
From the notes of Lelia Faith Canniff: He was born on first farm of father.
Leon married Mary Burnett, on 17 Dec 1925.
47 F ii. Pauline Margeret Canniff was born on 28 Jan 1909 in Helena Twp., Antrim, MI.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
She was born of the first farm of father.
Pauline married Byhrr Don Rose.
48 M iii. Edgar Bird Canniff was born on 20 Sep 1914 in , Grand Traverse, MI died on 25 Jan 1916, at age 1, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetary, Traverse City, Grand Traverse, MI.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
From the notes of Lelia Faith Canniff: He is buried in same lot as Chancy Canniff and Lemira Wilmuth Perry. Edgar may be the son or brother of Chancy Canniff
49 F iv. Audrey Devona Canniff was born on 6 Aug 1918 in Helena Twp., Antrim, MI.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
She was born on the last farm of father.
Audrey married Ken Arnes. The marriage ended in divorce.
Audrey next married Wm. Doney. Another name for Wm. was Wm. Droney.
50 F v. Luella Irene Canniff was born on 29 Dec 1920 in Helena Twp., Antrim, MI.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
She was born on last farm of father.
Luella married Paul Duchaney.
Luella next married John Carroll. The marriage ended in divorce.
Luella next married Don Fair, on 30 Jan 1965.
