Legacy Report

Descendants of Joseph Moreau



First Generation



Joe Moran 
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1. Joseph Moreau was born on 28 Nov 1839 in , , Quebec, Canada died on 29 Jul 1926 in Kalkaska, Kalkaska, MI, at age 86, and was buried in Maple Grove Cem., Elk Rapids, Antrim, MI. Another name for Joseph was Joseph Moran.

General Notes: death record, Kalkaska County, MI Record Number 13; Tombstone, lot 148; interview of Elmer Carl Moran; 1900 U.S. Census, Milton Township, Antrim County, MI sheet 5, line 57 (Joseph Moran); Last name originally Moreau or Moreux

The Kalkaskian, Kalkaska, MI, 5 Aug 1926:
"Joseph Moran was born in Canada, November 28, 1840 and died in Kalkaska, July 29, 1926. He was united in marriage to Phoebe Gayette [as spelled in newspaper] July 4, 1859. To this union 6 children were born; three are left to mourn his loss: Mrs. Mary Spade of Kalkaska, with whom he made his home; Noah of Alden, and Joseph of New York state. He also leaves a widow, 20 grandchildren, 47 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. With his family he moved to Michigan in 1885, locating on the shore of Torch Lake, where he lived until 13 years ago when he move to Kalkaska. Funeral services were held at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mary Spade Saturday, July 13th [date in newspaper] at ten o'clock, Rev. J. B. McGinness officiating. The body was taken to Elk Rapids for burial. Fed Tomkins funeral director."

Death record: Joseph Moran, died 29 Jul 1926, age 86y 8m 1d, Village of Kalkaska, married. Occupation of laborer. Died from Angina Pectoris. born Canada, parents unknown.

Tombstone: Joseph Moran, 1840-1926, father

From eastern side Canada (assuming Quebec province). source ?

From Elmer Carl Moran: Joseph spoke French. Factory worker in cotton mills. Centuries ago left Ireland because a Moran disliked something and moved to France, we came from this Moran.

Verna Lu Marie Johnson learned from a Moran family reunion in 1977 that their may be a bunch of Moran's from Cahoos, NY.

From 22 May 1980 interview of Ward Ruttan (age 83), Kalkaska, MI: 'Ward Ruttan knew Joseph Moran when he was a child and young man. He lived about 10 to 15 miles from him. Occasionally he worked with Joseph at Joseph's home. Ward Ruttan is not related to Moran family, but referred to Joseph as Grandpa Moran. Joseph Moran lived with Louis Roberts and Emma McLain on a farm at Kewadin, MI having moved there in 1913 or 1914. They moved to Grand Marais when Joseph Moran died. Grandma Moran lived with Joseph in home. Home in section 7, Milton Twp., Antrim County, SW fraction of 1/8 of the SW fraction of 1/4. Ward Ruttan knew Joseph Moran as a lumberman when lived at Kewadin. He did not know where he came form before then. Ward Ruttan did not know any other Moran relatives. Hoffer's in Kewadin may be living [as of 1980] and have known Grandpa Moran

Interview of Elmer Karl Moran (Jr): the last name of Moran had one syllable drop from last name)

Buried in family lot 148 with the following those relationship is unknown
Jessie Burr 1854 - 1889 father Grant J. Spaids May 25 1869 - Feb 27 1930 Weatherhogg Mary 1861 - 1946 Fred 1871 - 1945

Picture of Joseph & Phoebe copied from Chuck Flaherty in 1999

Birth date source comparison::
tombstone: 1840-1926
death record: died 29 Jul 1926, age 86y 8m 1d (that is 28 Nov 1839)
1900 census: Dec 1839, age 60
1910 census: could not find Joseph, not listed with Phoebe
1920 census: age 88 (that is born 1831 or 1832)
records of Victor Walter Haller: 28 Nov 1840

Records of Victor Walter Haller, Elk Rapids, MI:
married 4 Jul 1859. "After traveling to the United States of America their names were changed to Joseph Moran and Feba Garrett Moran. In their traveling, they traveled in the state of Massachusetts to the Shelburne Falls area then on to the state of New York in the area near the town of Cohoes. In 1885 Joseph & Phoebe Moran family and the William Henry & Mary (Moran) McLain family traveled to the state of Michigan settling in the Elk Rapids - Kewadin area in Milton township, Antrim county. Joseph & Phoebe had five children born in the Province of Quebec and the eastern states. On leaving for Michigan one son Joseph Jr. stayed in New York state and one son traveled back to Canada."
"At the present time we believe Joseph (Moreau) Moran's mother was a full blooded Indian."
"There is three spellings of the Moran name in French, Mareau, Moreau, Moreaux"

Milton Township, Antrim county, Michigan, 23 Jan 1920 census, 122-167 (living with James A. McLain):
1) Joseph Moran, grandfather, M, white, 88, immigrated 1874 (year hard to read), naturalized 1882, could not read or write, born Canada native language French, father born Canada spoke French, mother born Canada spoke French, occupation farm laborer working out, can speak English
2) Phoebe Moran, grandmother, F, white, 76, immigrated 1874, naturalized 1882, born Canada native language French, father born Canada spoke French, mother born Canada spoke French, occupation none, can speak English


Philomene Goyette 
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Joseph married Philomene Goyette, on 4 Jul 1859 in Quebec city, Quebec, Canada. Philomene was born on 7 Jan 1843 in Quebec City, Quebec , Canada, died on 25 Nov 1926 in Kalkaska, Kalkaska, MI, at age 83, and was buried in Maple Grove Cem., Elk Rapids, Antrim, MI. Other names for Philomene were Phoebe Goyette, and Phoebe Gayette.


Children from this marriage were:

   2 M    i. Louis Moran was born in 1860-1895 in , , NY Or , Quebec, Canada.

General Notes: records of Victor Walter Haller (returned to Canada)

records of Victor Walter Haller: Has one picture of Louie Moran & wife and 2nd picture of cousin Mirandi Moran with wife and 3 kids. Both pictures in front of same house. Also Louie and Mirandi are about the same age.

+ 3 F    ii. Mary Philomene Moran was born on 4 Mar 1861 in , , Quebec, Canada died on 1 Aug 1946, at age 85, and was buried in South Milton Cem., Elk Rapids, Antrim, MI.

Mary married William Henry McLain (b. 23 Jun 1852, d. 2 Oct 1931) in 1876-1878 in Shelburne Falls, Franklin, MA.

Mary next married O'Brine.

Mary next married Grant J. Spaids (b. 29 May 1869, d. 27 Feb 1940).

Mary next married Fred Weatherhogg (b. 9 May 1871, d. 25 Apr 1945).

+ 4 M    iii. Joseph Moran was born in Jul 1863 in Quebec city, Quebec, Canada died in 1940 in Albany, Albany, NY, at age 77, and was buried in Sacared Heart Cemetery, Philmont, Columbia, NY.

Joseph married Ardelia Snay (b. 12 Jan 1863, d. 11 Aug 1920) on 21 Jan 1883.

+ 5 M    iv. Noah Eugene Moran was born on 29 Jul 1865 in Shelburne Falls, Franklin, MA died on 2 Oct 1948 in Whittaker, Washtenaw, MI, at age 83, and was buried on 6 Oct 1948 in Maple Grove Cem., Elk Rapids, Antrim, MI.

Olive Jarvis 
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Noah married Olive Lavina Jarvis (b. 7 Oct 1873, d. 25 Nov 1926) on 12 Nov 1891 in , Antrim, MI.

   6 M    v. Alfred Moran was born on 12 May 1867 died on 3 Feb 1890, at age 22, and was buried in Maple Grove Cem., Elk Rapids, Antrim, MI.

General Notes: tombstone (lot 148)


Second Generation (Children)


3. Mary Philomene Moran (Joseph1) was born on 4 Mar 1861 in , , Quebec, Canada died on 1 Aug 1946, at age 85, and was buried in South Milton Cem., Elk Rapids, Antrim, MI.

General Notes: 1900 cenus, Milton Twp., Antrim, MI; 1910 census, Milton Twp., Antrim, MI, 212-41; records of Victor Walter Haller; notes of Mabel Moran who recieved information from Emma McLain; email of Cheryl Larson

U.S. citizenship: 1868 (1900 census) Imigrated to U.S: 1883 (1910 census) Born French Canada, assuming Quebec.

records of Victor Walter Haller has picture of Mary Philomene next to cousin Agnes Lanway. Agnes appears to be 40 years older than Mary.

Mary married William Henry McLain, son of John McLain and Unknown, in 1876-1878 in Shelburne Falls, Franklin, MA. William was born on 23 Jun 1852 in , , NY, died on 2 Oct 1931 in Elk Rapids Twp., Antrim, MI, at age 79, and was buried in Maple Grove Cem., Elk Rapids, Antrim, MI.


Children from this marriage were:

+ 7 M    i. Joseph E. McLain was born in 1880 in Shelburne Falls, Franklin, MA died in 1968, at age 88, and was buried in Maple Grove Cem., Elk Rapids, Antrim, MI.

Joseph married Mary Emma Boyd (b. 1882, d. 1968) on 2 Jul 1903 in Kewadin, Antrim, MI.

   8 M    ii. William Henry McLain was born in 1877-1900 in , , , USA and died before 1900.

General Notes: 1900 and 1910 census of mother gives 7 children, 6 living; records of Victor Walter Haller

+ 9 M    iii. Noah N. McLain was born on 30 Dec 1882 in Shelburne Falls, Franklin, MA died in 1971, at age 89, and was buried in Lodi Cem., , Kalkaska, MI.

Noah married Velma Gee (b. 1882, d. 1973) in 1914-1915.

+ 10 M    iv. James A. McLain was born on 14 Jan 1885 in , , MA died on 8 Oct 1984, at age 99, and was buried in Maple Grove Cem., Elk Rapids, Antrim, MI.

James married Katie Easley (b. 15 Apr 1890, d. 27 Aug 1979).

   11 M    v. Virginia McLain was born in Apr 1887 in , , MA Or MI died in 1918 in France, at age 31, and was buried in Maple Grove Cem., Elk Rapids, Antrim, MI.

General Notes: 1900 census, Milton Twp., Antrim, MI (Virgeno); 1910 census, Milton Twp., Antrim, MI (Vergena); memory of Ward Ruttan (Virginia, 'male', died World War I or II); records of Victor Walter Haller

From Victor Walter Haller: "Unmarried. Died in France (World War I) from influenza in the 1918 epidemic. He received numerous decorations from the French government for bravery. His body was shipped from France."

+ 12 M    vi. Walter Leon McLain was born on 23 Apr 1890 in Milton Twp., Antrim, MI died on 21 May 1984, at age 94, and was buried in Maple Grove Cem., Elk Rapids, Antrim, MI.

Walter married Laura Easley (b. 24 Jun 1894, d. 22 Mar 1984) on 18 Sep 1910.

+ 13 F    vii. Emma Finece McLain was born on 22 Jun 1892 in , , MI died on 27 Jan 1984, at age 91, and was buried in Forest Home Cemetary, Newberry, Luce, MI.

Emma married Louis Alfonse (Lewis) Roberts (b. 19 May 1888) in 1910-1911.

Mary next married O'Brine.

Mary next married Grant J. Spaids. Grant was born on 29 May 1869, died on 27 Feb 1940, at age 70, and was buried in Maple Grove Cem., Elk Rapids, Antrim, MI.

Mary next married Fred Weatherhogg. Fred was born on 9 May 1871, died on 25 Apr 1945, at age 73, and was buried in Maple Grove Cem., Elk Rapids, Antrim, MI.

4. Joseph Moran (Joseph1) was born in Jul 1863 in Quebec city, Quebec, Canada died in 1940 in Albany, Albany, NY, at age 77, and was buried in Sacared Heart Cemetery, Philmont, Columbia, NY.

General Notes: 1900 U.S. Census, Milton Township, Antrim County, MI sheet 5, line 57 (Feba Moran, mother of 5 children, 3 still living); records of Victor Walter Haller; 23 & 30 Mar 2002 email of Susan Rae Hubbell

Exchange Street, Town of Colonie, 1st District, Albany county, New York, 16 Jan 1920 census, 133-14-73:
1) Joseph Moran, head, M, white, age 56, married, can read & write, born Canada, father born Canada (spoke French), mother born Canada (spoke French), occupation station hand with railroad, immigration 1872, naturalized 1874
2) Ardelia Moran, wife, F, white, age 56, married, can read & write, born VT, father born VT, mother born Canada (spoke French), occupation none
3) Joseph Moran, son, M, white, age 35, married, can read & write, born VT, occupation branch trader with railroad
4) Paul Moran, son, M, white, age 15, single, can read & write, born VT, occupation messenger with telegraph

Albany, New York State Census, 1915:
Joseph Moran, election district 1, ward 12, page 2, line 35
Joseph F. Moran, election district 4, ward 17, page 2, line 10
Joseph Moran, election district 1, ward 7, page 9, line 47

Joseph married Ardelia Snay, daughter of George Henry Snay and Phoebe Ponta, on 21 Jan 1883. Ardelia was born on 12 Jan 1863 in Rutland, Rutland, VT, died on 11 Aug 1920 in Stottville, Shreveprot Township, Columbia, NY, at age 57, and was buried in Sacred Heart Cemetary, Philmont, Columbia, NY. Another name for Ardelia was Delia Snay.


Children from this marriage were:

+ 14 F    i. Mary Ann Moran was born on 23 Feb 1880 in Burlington, Chittenden, VT died on 16 Jan 1979, at age 98, and was buried in Muskegon, Muskegon, MI.

Mary married Calvin Byron Hubbell (b. 19 Dec 1878, d. 24 Aug 1958) on 25 Jul 1898.

   15 M    ii. Joseph F. Moran was born on 28 Feb 1884 in Guilford, VT.

General Notes: 30 Mar 2002 email from Suan Rae Hubbell

Joseph married Goldie ??.

   16 F    iii. Miranda Moran was born on 5 Aug 1887 in NY. Another name for Miranda was Mandy Moran.

General Notes: 30 Mar 2002 email from Susan Rae Hubbell

Miranda married Foster Cutler.

   17 M    iv. Peter Theodore Moran was born on 1 Nov 1889 in Antrim Co, MI. Another name for Peter was Ted Moran.

General Notes: 30 Mar 2002 email from Susan Rae Hubbell

Peter married Amy ??.

   18 M    v. Lewis Leon Moran was born on 12 May 1893 in Antrim Co, MI.

General Notes: 30 Mar 2002 email from Susan Rae Hubbell

Lewis married Thora Wilberforce. Another name for Thora was Thora Borgeson.

   19 F    vi. Hattie Moran was born on 24 Apr 1895 in Antrim Co, MI. Another name for Hattie was Marie Moran.

General Notes: 30 Mar 2002 email from Susan Rae Hubbell

Hattie married Walter Oakes.

   20 U    vii. Moran was born on 20 May 1898 and died (stillborn).

General Notes: records of Victor Walter Haller; 30 Mar 2002 email from Susan Rae Hubbell

   21 F    viii. Agnes Moran .

General Notes: 30 Mar 2002 email from Susan Rae Hubbell (this may be the baby that died)

   22 M    ix. Paul Moran was born on 20 Jul 1904 in Rutland, Rutland, VT died in 1934, at age 30, and was buried in Ceras?? Park Cemetary, Hudson, Columbia, NY.

General Notes: 30 Mar 2002 email from Susan Rae Hubbell

Paul married Gert Schemesborn.

Paul next married Jeannette Brown.


Noah Moran 
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5. Noah Eugene Moran (Joseph1) was born on 29 Jul 1865 in Shelburne Falls, Franklin, MA died on 2 Oct 1948 in Whittaker, Washtenaw, MI, at age 83, and was buried on 6 Oct 1948 in Maple Grove Cem., Elk Rapids, Antrim, MI.

General Notes: Death record, State of Michigan, State File Number 81-8916, Local file Number 12, gives birth 19 Jul 1965; Marriage record, Antrim County, State Office Number 1-84, record number 321, name is 'Lomi'; 1900 U.S. Census, Milton Township, Antrim, MI, sheet 5, line 57; Tombstone; personal knowledge of son Elmer Carl Moran; death record son Ralph gives Noah's birth location as MA; records of Victor Walter Haller (born Shelburne Falls, MA)

From son Elmer Moran: 'My dad Noah Moran landed in Elk Rapids on his 21st birthday and said if he had the money to get back to New York he would. (It is thought Noah Moran's folk were already there)'

in 1898 map of Antrim county, Noah is in section 7 of Milton Township.

obituary is not in the Kalkaska, MI newspaper.


Olive Jarvis 
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Noah married Olive Lavina Jarvis, daughter of Andrew Jarvis and Mary Jane Siprell, on 12 Nov 1891 in , Antrim, MI. Olive was born on 7 Oct 1873 in Porter Twp., Midland, MI, died on 25 Nov 1926, at age 53, and was buried in Maple Grove Cem., Elk Rapids, Antrim, MI.


Children from this marriage were:

+ 23 M    i. Frederick Eugene Moran was born on 20 Jun 1892 in Milton, Antrim, MI died on 2 Dec 1963 in Kewadin, Antrim, MI, at age 71, and was buried on 4 Dec 1963 in Maple Grove Cem., Elk Rapids, Antrim, MI.

Frederick married Julia Delight Ballentine (b. 14 May 1895, d. Jan 1978) on 20 Jun 1918 in Kewadin, Antrim, MI.

+ 24 M    ii. Ralph Henry Moran was born on 24 Oct 1894 in Milton, Antrim, MI died on 24 Nov 1948 in Allen Park, Wayne, MI, at age 54, and was buried in Highland cemetary, Ypsilanti, Washtenaw, MI.

Ralph married Nancy J. Gross (b. 26 Feb 1905, d. 17 Feb 1961) on 3 May 1919 in Traverse City, Benzie, MI.

+ 25 F    iii. Maybell Isabel Moran was born on 29 Jun 1896 in Milton, Antrim, MI died on 26 Dec 1977 in Phoenix, Maricopa, AZ, While Visiting Her Daughters, at age 81, and was buried in Dec 1977 in Elmwood Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, MI.

Maybell married Frederick Charles Flaherty (b. 7 Oct 1891, d. 11 Jul 1969) on 9 Dec 1921 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan.

   26 F    iv. Ella Vaudeva Moran was born on 30 Nov 1898 in Milton, Antrim, MI died on 6 Apr 1899 in Milton Twp., Antrim, MI, and was buried in Maple Grove Cem., Elk Rapids, Antrim, MI.

General Notes: death record Antrim county, MI 1-97-54 (Ella Vaudiua); Birth record Antrim county, MI 2-169-189; Tombstone (lot 76); records of Victor Walter Haller (Ella Van Dena)

+ 27 M    v. Alonzo H. Moran was born on 4 Jun 1900 in Milton, Antrim, MI and died on 29 Jul 1953, at age 53.

Alonzo married Hazel New (b. 7 Feb 1901, d. 1 Jun 1984) on 6 Nov 1923.

+ 28 F    vi. Clara Mae Moran was born on 1 Oct 1901 of Milton, Antrim, MI and died on 10 Feb 1967 of Dryden, Lapeer, MI, at age 65.

Clara married Gerald Smith (b. 28 Oct 1906).

+ 29 M    vii. Elmer Carl Moran was born on 27 Aug 1904 in Milton, 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 Grove 
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Elmer married Olive Marian Grove (b. 17 Apr 1908, d. 6 Apr 1985) on 5 Aug 1927 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, MI.

Elmer next married Vera Victora Miller (b. 22 Jul 1908, d. 8 Mar 1999) on 3 Jul 1943 in West United, , OH.

+ 30 M    viii. Richard Theodore Moran was born on 25 Mar 1908 in Milton, Antrim, MI died on 14 Aug 1966 in Helena Twp., Antrim, MI, at age 58, and was buried on 17 Aug 1966 in Maple Grove Cem., Elk Rapids, Antrim, MI.

Richard married Edna Evalina Meadows (b. 26 May 1921) on 21 Mar 1940.

+ 31 F    ix. Dorothy Fern Moran was born on 14 Apr 1910 in Milton Twp., Antrim, MI and died about 1990, about age 80.

Dorothy married Carl Edward Shauan (b. 20 Feb 1908, d. 4 Mar 1943).

Dorothy next married Gunther Alexander Steffens (b. 22 Jun 1904, d. 29 Mar 1956).

Dorothy next married Edward Arthur Miller (b. 17 Sep 1908, d. Mar 1974) on 30 Nov 1945.

   32 M    x. Gordon Moran was born on 14 Sep 1913 in Milton Twp., Antrim, MI and died on 17 Sep 1913 in Milton Twp., Antrim, MI.

General Notes: birth record, Antrim County, MI 3-130-469; death record, Antrim county, MI 2-78-116

   33 F    xi. Anna Moran was born on 1 Mar 1915 in Milton Twp., Antrim, MI and died on 17 Mar 1915 in Milton Twp., Antrim, MI.

General Notes: birth record, Antrim County, MI 4-22-69; death record, Antrim county, MI 2-92-43 (died 1 day old)


Third Generation (Grandchildren)


7. Joseph E. McLain (Mary Philomene Moran3, Joseph1) was born in 1880 in Shelburne Falls, Franklin, MA died in 1968, at age 88, and was buried in Maple Grove Cem., Elk Rapids, Antrim, MI.

General Notes: 1910 census, Milton Twp., Antrim, MI 212-33 (born NY, Joe); records of Victor Walter Haller; 50th wedding anniversary newpaper article

newspaper article: "The couple was married .. at Kewadin and until 1944, when they retired to their present home at Acme, they owned and operated a cherry farm in Antrim county."

Joseph married Mary Emma Boyd, on 2 Jul 1903 in Kewadin, Antrim, MI. Mary was born in 1882 in , , KS, died in 1968, at age 86, and was buried in Maple Grove Cem., Elk Rapids, Antrim, MI.


Children from this marriage were:

   34 M    i. Leroy McLain was born in 1904-1905 in , , MI.

General Notes: 1910 census, Milton twp., Antrim, MI 212-33; records of Victor Walter Haller

Leroy married Emma Ione Haller.

   35 M    ii. Harold McLain was born in 1906-1907 in , , MI and died after 1953.

General Notes: 1910 census, Milton Twp., Antrim, MI 212-33; records of Victor Walter Haller

parents 50th wedding anniversary newspaper article: living in Milwaukee 1953

Harold married Viola.

   36 M    iii. Joe (Myron) McLain was born in 1909 in , , MI and died in 1950, at age 41.

General Notes: 1910 census, Milton Twp., Antrim, MI 212-33 (Joe); records of Victor Walter Haller (Myron)

Joe married Florance Kechum.

   37 F    iv. Twila Jewel McLain was born on 15 May 1913 died on 15 Dec 1995, at age 82, and was buried in Maple Grove Cem., Elk Rapids, Antrim, MI.

General Notes: records of Victor Watler Haller

Sent letter Feb 1993 to: 6739 Yuba, Williamsburg, MI

Twila married Vernon LaLone, on 25 Mar 1930.

9. Noah N. McLain (Mary Philomene Moran3, Joseph1) was born on 30 Dec 1882 in Shelburne Falls, Franklin, MA died in 1971, at age 89, and was buried in Lodi Cem., , Kalkaska, MI.

General Notes: records of Victor Walter Haller; 50th anniversary 1964/5 newspaper article

From memory of Ward Ruttan: last known to reside in Kalkaska.

Noah married Velma Gee, in 1914-1915. Velma was born in 1882 and died in 1973, at age 91.


Children from this marriage were:

   38 M    i. Robert McLain .

General Notes: records of Victor Walter Haller

Robert married Doris.

   39 F    ii. Naomi McLain .

General Notes: records of Victor Walter Haller

Naomi married Vernon Fry.

   40 F    iii. Audrey McLain .

General Notes: records of Victor Walter Haller

   41 M    iv. William McLain died as a child.

General Notes: records of Victor Walter Haller

   42 F    v. Merla McLain died as a child.

General Notes: records of Victor Watler Haller

10. James A. McLain (Mary Philomene Moran3, Joseph1) was born on 14 Jan 1885 in , , MA died on 8 Oct 1984, at age 99, and was buried in Maple Grove Cem., Elk Rapids, Antrim, MI.

General Notes: 1900 census, Milton Twp., Antrim, MI (James, Jun 1885, born MA); 1920 census, Antrim, MI, ed 39, sheet 8, line 13 (James A., born NY); records of Victor Walter Haller

James married Katie Easley. Katie was born on 15 Apr 1890 in MI, died on 27 Aug 1979, at age 89, and was buried in Maple Grove Cem., Elk Rapids, Antrim, MI.


Children from this marriage were:

   43 M    i. James Easley (McLain) Roberts .

General Notes: records of Victor Walter Haller (adopted out)

   44 M    ii. Versile McLain was born on 5 May 1913 in MI and died in 1955, at age 42.

General Notes: 1920 census, Antrim, MI, ed 39, sheet 8, line 15 (Verne, unsure about spelling); records of Victor Walter Haller

Versile married Irene Benibeneck, on 23 Oct 1938. Irene was born on 4 Nov 1917 and died in 1976, at age 59.

   45 F    iii. Mildred McLain was born on 2 Oct 1915 in MI.

General Notes: 1920 census, Antrim, MI, ed 39, sheet 8, line 16 (age 4 months); records of Victor Walter Haller

Mildred married William Charles Cole, on 25 Nov 1933. William was born on 10 Oct 1912, died on 9 May 1996, at age 83, and was buried in Maple Grove Cem., Elk Rapids, Antrim, MI.

   46 F    iv. Evelyn McLain .

General Notes: records of Victor Walter Haller

Evelyn married Claire Easley.

12. Walter Leon McLain (Mary Philomene Moran3, Joseph1) was born on 23 Apr 1890 in Milton Twp., Antrim, MI died on 21 May 1984, at age 94, and was buried in Maple Grove Cem., Elk Rapids, Antrim, MI.

General Notes: 1900 census, Milton Twp., Antrim, MI; 1910 census, Milton Twp., Antrim, MI 212-4; records of Victor Walter Haller

Walter married Laura Easley, on 18 Sep 1910. Laura was born on 24 Jun 1894 in Milton Twp., Antrim, MI, died on 22 Mar 1984, at age 89, and was buried in Maple Grove Cem., Elk Rapids, Antrim, MI.


Children from this marriage were:

   47 F    i. Dorothy M. McLain was born on 2 Mar 1911.

General Notes: records of Victor Walter Haller

Dorothy married Ernest M. Pelton, on 21 Oct 1933. Ernest was born on 1 Oct 1905, died on 9 Nov 1996, at age 91, and was buried in Maple Grove Cem., Elk Rapids, Antrim, MI.

   48 F    ii. Mary Elizabeth McLain was born on 6 Aug 1912 died on 19 Jun 1996, at age 83, and was buried in Maple Grove Cem., Elk Rapids, Antrim, MI.

General Notes: records of Victor Walter Haller

Mary married Victor LeRoy Haller, on 22 Nov 1931. Victor was born on 23 Nov 1912, died on 18 Feb 1956, at age 43, and was buried in Maple Grove Cem., Elk Rapids, Antrim, MI.

   49 M    iii. William McLain was born on 19 Jun 1913 died on 23 Dec 1918, at age 5, and was buried in Maple Grove Cem., Elk Rapids, Antrim, MI.

General Notes: records of Victor Walter McLain

   50 F    iv. Louise Mae McLain was born on 20 Nov 1916 died on 29 Jun 1936, at age 19, and was buried in Maple Grove Cem., Elk Rapids, Antrim, MI.

General Notes: records of Victor Walter Haller

   51 F    v. Harriett Eugenia McLain was born on 21 Mar 1918.

General Notes: records of Victor Walter Haller (step daughter Grace married Richard Eugen Ward)

Harriett married Oliver Aldridge, on 14 Feb 1945. Oliver was born on 3 Mar 1912, died on 22 Mar 1978, at age 66, and was buried in Jackson, Jackson, MI.

   52 M    vi. Albert Virginia McLain was born on 20 Dec 1920 died on 28 Apr 1988, at age 67, and was buried in Grand Rapids, Kent, MI.

General Notes: records of Victor Walter Haller

Albert married Mary Lambert. The marriage ended in divorce.

Albert next married Delores Lyon. Delores was born on 1 Oct 1922, died on 15 Sep 1976, at age 53, and was buried in Grand Rapids, Kent, MI.

   53 F    vii. Helen Leona McLain was born on 22 Jun 1921.

General Notes: records of Victor Walter Haller

Helen married Earl Hanley, on 19 Aug 1944. Earl was born on 12 Oct 1924.

   54 F    viii. Alice Josephine McLain was born on 14 Sep 1922.

General Notes: records of Victor Walter Haller

Alice married Ralph Clark, on 1 May 1943. Ralph was born on 6 Sep 1920.

   55 F    ix. Clara McLain was born on 11 Sep 1924 died (stillborn), and was buried in Maple Grove Cem., Elk Rapids, Antrim, MI.

General Notes: records of Victor Walter Haller

   56 F    x. Unamed McLain was born on 18 Mar 1926 died (stillborn), and was buried in Maple Grove Cem., Elk Rapids, Antrim, MI.

General Notes: records of Victor Walter Haller

   57 F    xi. Betty Jane McLain was born on 27 Dec 1927 died on 23 Dec 1957, at age 29, and was buried in Elk Rapids Cemetary, Elk Rapids, Antrim, MI.

General Notes: records of Victor Walter Haller

Betty married Robert Cole. Robert was born on 26 Dec 1927, died on 18 Nov 1978, at age 50, and was buried in Maple Grove Cem., Elk Rapids, Antrim, MI.

13. Emma Finece McLain (Mary Philomene Moran3, Joseph1) was born on 22 Jun 1892 in , , MI died on 27 Jan 1984, at age 91, and was buried in Forest Home Cemetary, Newberry, Luce, MI.

General Notes: 1900 census, Milton Twp., Antrim, MI (Emma McLane); records of Victor Walter Haller; marriage 1964/5 newpaper article

Emma married Louis Alfonse (Lewis) Roberts, in 1910-1911. Louis was born on 19 May 1888 in , Antrim, MI.


Children from this marriage were:

   58 M    i. Lewis John Roberts was born on 5 Jan 1909 in Milton Twp., Antrim, MI.

General Notes: birth record, Antrim County, MI 3-28-37 ('Lewis'); records of Victor Walter Haller ('Lewis John')

Lewis married Marie Dickenson.

   59 M    ii. Daniel J. Roberts was born on 17 Feb 1911 in Elk Rapids, Antrim, MI died in 1968, at age 57, and was buried in Maple Grove Cem., Elk Rapids, Antrim, MI.

General Notes: birth record, Antrim County, MI 3-78-13; Tombstone

   60 M    iii. Edward Roberts .

General Notes: memory of Ward Ruttan; records of Victor Walter Haller

Edward married Mary Bradey.

   61 M    iv. Theodore Roberts .

General Notes: records of Victor Walter Haller

Theodore married Joyce Davis.

   62 F    v. Marion Roberts .

General Notes: records of Victor Walter Haller

Marion married Lloyd Carver.

   63 F    vi. Donna Roberts .

General Notes: records of Victor Walter Haller

Donna married Sy Kotalie.

Donna next married Lyle Beverd.

Donna next married John Schanscek.

   64 M    vii. Living

Living married Living

   65 F    viii. Living

Living married Willis Raymond Pugh. Willis was born on 13 Oct 1924, died on 2 Oct 1996, at age 71, and was buried in Marquette, Marquette, MI.

14. Mary Ann Moran (Joseph4, Joseph1) was born on 23 Feb 1880 in Burlington, Chittenden, VT died on 16 Jan 1979, at age 98, and was buried in Muskegon, Muskegon, MI.

General Notes: records of Victor Walter Haller; 30 Mar 2002 email from Susan Rae Hubbell (Joseph Moran was step father that raised Mary Ann, biological father is John Madden. John "apparently didn't want to have anything to do with her")

Mary married Calvin Byron Hubbell, on 25 Jul 1898. Calvin was born on 19 Dec 1878 in Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada, died on 24 Aug 1958, at age 79, and was buried in Yuba, Grand Traverse, MI.


Children from this marriage were:

   66 M    i. Percy Byron Hubbell was born on 23 Apr 1900 in Elk Rapids, Antrim, MI died on 20 Oct 1973, at age 73, and was buried in Muskegon, Muskegon, MI.

General Notes: records of Victor Walter Haller

Percy married Ethel Grace Ferguson, on 2 Nov 1925. Ethel was born on 7 Jun 1908 in Ravenna, Ottawa, MI and was buried in Muskegon, Muskegon, MI.

   67 M    ii. Harry Sylvester Hubbell was born in Nov 1902 in Yuba, Grand Traverse, MI died on 25 Jul 1904, at age 2, and was buried in Yuba, Grand Traverse, MI.

General Notes: records of Victor Walter Haller

   68 M    iii. Gordon Wesley Hubbell was born on 23 Oct 1904 in Yuba, Grand Traverse, MI.

General Notes: records of Victor Walter Haller

Gordon married Marguerite Ella Connelly, on 20 Dec 1934. Marguerite was born on 18 Jul 1918 in Shipshewana, La Grange, IN.

   69 F    iv. Lois Marian Hubbell was born on 9 Oct 1906 in Odawa, , WI.

General Notes: records of Victor Walter Haller

Lois married Riley Clair Avery, on 10 Nov 1931. Riley was born on 7 Aug 1902 and died on 9 Dec 1956, at age 54.

   70 F    v. Irma Hubbell was born on 13 Mar 1908 in Odawa, , WI died on 24 Apr 1923, at age 15, and was buried in Traverse City, Grand Traverse, MI.

General Notes: records of Victor Walter Haller

   71 M    vi. Living

Living married Mildred Marie Guy. Mildred was born on 5 Sep 1908 in Vermontville, Eaton, MI.

   72 F    vii. Living

Living married Robert Joe Anderson. Robert was born on 15 Apr 1918 in Muskegon, Muskegon, MI.

   73 M    viii. Living

Living married Living

   74 M    ix. Living

Living married Living

23. Frederick Eugene Moran (Noah Eugene5, Joseph1) was born on 20 Jun 1892 in Milton, Antrim, MI died on 2 Dec 1963 in Kewadin, Antrim, MI, at age 71, and was buried on 4 Dec 1963 in Maple Grove Cem., Elk Rapids, Antrim, MI.

General Notes: Birth record, Antrim County, MI 2-61-7; Birth record of son Noah Garret Moran; notes of Charles Flaherty; Marriage record, Antrim county, MI A-265-52; Tombstone (lot 76); death record, Antrim county, MI 006-235 (born 24 Jun 1892), social security # 384-16-2854

Died from cerebral hemorrage, hypertensive heart disease. Machinist, farmer. According to his daughter Shirley June Fay Moran, Fred did speak French until he went to school. Moran was changed from Moreau or Moreux. Shiley's had heard that Moran's moved from NY to Canada, then to MI.

Rick Moran has heard from several relatives that Moran was a more French like name. I have usually heard that Moran's came from Canada, then to NY, then to MI.

Frederick married Julia Delight Ballentine, on 20 Jun 1918 in Kewadin, Antrim, MI. Julia was born on 14 May 1895 in Milton Twp., Antrim, MI, died in Jan 1978, at age 83, and was buried in Maple Grove Cem., Elk Rapids, Antrim, MI.


Children from this marriage were:

   75 F    i. Winifred Ruth Moran was born on 10 Nov 1918 of Milton Twp., Antrim, MI died on 11 Apr 1941, at age 22, and was buried in Maple Grove Cem., Elk Rapids, Antrim, MI.

General Notes: notes of Charles Flaherty & Kathleen Olive Flaherty (May 1940); records of Victor Walter Haller

Winifred married Bertrand Beard, in 1938. Bertrand Beard was buried in Maple Grove Cem., Elk Rapids, Antrim, MI.

   76 M    ii. Noah Garret Moran was born on 14 Oct 1920 in Milton Twp., Antrim, MI died on 7 Apr 2001 in MI, at age 80, and was buried in Maple Grove Cem., Elk Rapids, Antrim, MI.

General Notes: birth record, Antrim county, MI 4-146-96; records of Victor Walter Haller; death from Robert Richard Moran

Bought father's farm.

From Traverse City newspaper obituary: "Noah Garnet Moran, died April 7, 2001, Noah Garnet Moran, 80, a lifelong resident of Kewadin and the Elk Rapids area, died Saturday. He was born in Kewadin on Oct. 14, 1920, the son of Frederick and Julia (Ballantine) Moran. In December 1970 in Traverse City, he married the former Eilleen English. Noah worked as a Tool and Die maker in California before returning to this area to farm. He was an avid golfer. He served in the U.S. Army, Company A, 129th Infantry, 37th Division, in the Philippines during World War II. He is survived by his two sisters, Betty Hunt of Brocton, Ill. and Shirley Westlund of Kewadin; one step-daughter, Carleen (Larry) Scott of Fort Smith, Ark.; three grandchildern; nices and nephews, Ruth Ann (Harry) Wilson and their daughters, Katrina dn Misty Lynn, of Sparland, Ill., Linda and her daughter, Myriah Hunt, of Sparland, Ill., Jeanne Hunt of Brocton, Ill., Allen Hunt of Beach Grove, Ind., and Howard (Sandy) Hunt of Greenup, Ill. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Eilleen; three sisters, Ruth Beard, Clara Stokes and Lorrain Moran; two brothers, Gerald and Joseph; and a nepthew, Earl Beard."

Noah married Eileen G. Carr, on 7 Dec 1967. Eileen was born on 13 Dec 1916, died on 20 May 1992, at age 75, and was buried in Maple Grove Cem., Elk Rapids, Antrim, MI. Another name for Eileen was Eillen English.

   77 M    iii. Gerald Frederick Moran was born on 14 Aug 1922 of Milton Twp., Antrim, MI died on 25 Jul 1967 in Kewadin, Antrim, MI, at age 44, and was buried on 28 Jul 1967 in Maple Grove Cem., Elk Rapids, Antrim, MI.

General Notes: death record, Antrim county, MI 006-236 (never married); Tomstone (lot 76); notes of Charles Flaherty (Frederick Gerald Moran)

Farmer, self employed

He never married.

   78 F    iv. Clara Isabel Moran was born on 10 Mar 1924 of Milton Twp., Antrim, MI died in Jan 1985, at age 61, and was buried in Calvert City, Marshal, KY.

General Notes: notes of Charles Flaherty; records of Victor Walter Haller

Had infinitale paralasis.

Clara married Robert Stokes. Robert Stokes was buried in Calvert City, Marshal, KY.

   79 F    v. Living

Living married Living

   80 M    vi. Moran was born on 20 Jun 1927 in Milton Twp., Antrim, MI died (stillborn) in Milton Twp., Antrim, MI, and was buried in Maple Grove Cem., Elk Rapids, Antrim, MI.

General Notes: death record, Antrim County, MI 3-81-3-58; cemetery index (lot 76)

Stillborn, died from strangulation of cord.

   81 F    vii. Moran was born on 18 Aug 1928 in Milton Twp., Antrim, MI died (stillborn) in Milton Twp., Antrim, MI, and was buried in Maple Grove Cem., Elk Rapids, Antrim, MI.

General Notes: death record, Antrim County, MI 3-89-6-84 (stillborn); cemetery index (lot 76, not for sure if buried here)

   82 M    viii. Joseph Moran was born in 1933 of Milton Twp., Antrim, MI and died in 1933.

General Notes: notes of Charles Flaherty ('infant'); obituary of brother Noah Garnet Moran

   83 F    ix. Lorraine Marie Moran was born in 1934 of Milton Twp., Antrim, MI and died in 1934.

General Notes: notes of Charles Flaherty (infant); obituray of brother Noah Garnet Moran has name "Lorrain Moran"

   84 F    x. Living

Living married Robert Yuchasz. Robert was born on 19 Jul 1921, died on 31 May 1976, at age 54, and was buried in Catholic cemetary, Kewadin, Antrim, MI.

Living next married Doyle Maxwell Westlund. Doyle was born on 23 May 1927, died on 4 Mar 1992, at age 64, and was buried in Maple Grove Cem., Elk Rapids, Antrim, MI.

24. Ralph Henry Moran (Noah Eugene5, Joseph1) was born on 24 Oct 1894 in Milton, Antrim, MI died on 24 Nov 1948 in Allen Park, Wayne, MI, at age 54, and was buried in Highland cemetary, Ypsilanti, Washtenaw, MI.

General Notes: notes of Charles Flaherty; birth record Antrim county, MI, 2-96-85; death record, Antrim county, MI, 4-69-163 (age 54y 1m 28d); burial: notes of Kathleen Flaherty; records of Victor Walter Haller; obituary (born 26 Sep 1894)

Obituary: "Services held for Ralph H. Moran. Ypsilanti - Military funeral services were conducted by the American Legion Post 282 Saturday, November 27 at 2:00 p.m. at the Stevens and Bush Funeral Home for Ralph H. Moran, former Bellaire and Alden resident, who died Wednesday, November 24 at the Veteran's Hospital, Dearborn. Rev. Daniel Baughey officiated at the services and interment was made at Highland cemetery. A veteran of World War I, Mr. Moran was a Ypsilanti resident for approximately 20 years. He had been confined at the veteran's hospital for the past three months and previous to that time had lived on a farm near Bellaire from 1943 to November 1947, when he sold the farm. Mr. Moran was a former member of the American Legion Post 282. He was born at Elk Rapids, Michigan, September 26, 1894, to Noah and Olive Moran. His father passed away suddenly about a month ago. Surviving besides his wife, Nancy, to whom he was married May 3, 1919, in Traverse City, are four sons, Oakley, New Boston; Eugene, Willow Village; Carl and Lionel, Cherry Hill; a daughter Fern, at home; four brothers, Fred, Kewadin; Elmer, Alden; Alonzo, Plainwell; and Richard, Belleville; three sisters Mrs. Fred Flaherty, Detroit; Mrs. Gerald Smith, Dryden; Mrs. Gunther Steffens, Whittaker; and eight grandchildren. Two daughters Olive Lucille and Grave Irma precede him in death. Among those attending the funeral where: F. Moran and son. Noah, Kewadin; Elmer Moran, Alden; Mr and Mrs. Paul Cook, Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Medina, Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Flaherty and family, Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Smith and family, Dryden; Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Moran, Otsego; Richard Moran, Belleville; Mr. and Mrs. Will Arquette, Romulus; Mr. and Mrs. [copy unreadable] ; Mrs. Dorothy Steffens, Whittaker; Mr. and Mrs. Victor Evans, Redford; Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Gross, Traverse City; Mrs. Mae Fitzpatrick, Rapid City; Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Bussy, Byron Center; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gross, Grand Rapids; and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Gross, Willis."

Died from cancer Lymphatic Leukemia with metastatis.

Ralph married Nancy J. Gross, on 3 May 1919 in Traverse City, Benzie, MI. Nancy was born on 26 Feb 1905 in , , PA, died on 17 Feb 1961, at age 55, and was buried in Union-Udell cemetary, Ypsilanti, Washtenaw, MI.


Children from this marriage were:

   85 M    i. Oakley Edgar Moran was born on 26 Feb 1920 in Helena Twp., Antrim, MI and died on 13 Jan 1988 in Alexandria, Campbell, KY, at age 67.

General Notes: birth record, Antrim County, MI, 4-125-34; personal knowledge of Robert Richard Moran; social security # 369-14-8300

Oakley married Lorraine Arquette Madeline Trappe, on 31 Mar 1940. The marriage ended in divorce in 1955. Lorraine Arquette Madeline Trappe died in 1983.

Oakley next married Mrs. Moran, in 1956.

   86 M    ii. Eugene Joseph Moran was born on 12 Aug 1921 in Helena Twp., Antrim, MI and died on 19 Sep 1998 of Ypsilanti, Washtenaw, MI, at age 77.

General Notes: birth record, Antrim County, MI 4-158-280; middle name from Kathleen Olive Flaherty; obituary; social security death index 371-14-7008

Eugene married Evelyn Annette Edson, on 31 Mar 1940. Evelyn Annette Edson died in 1983.

Eugene next married Living

   87 M    iii. Carl Moran was born on 19 May 1920 in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw, MI died on 1 Jun 2000 in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw, MI, at age 80, and was buried on 5 Jun 2000.

General Notes: 2 Aug 2000 email from daughter Cheryl Lynn Moran (funeral in Ypsilanti, middle name may be McClellan, died at home 1560 S. Pasadena, Ypsilanti, MI)

Carl married Leona Kline, in May 1943. The marriage ended in divorce on 17 Mar 1952. Leona Kline died about 1995.

Carl next married Pansy Virginia Simons, on 5 Apr 1952 in Toledo, Lucas, OH. Pansy was born in Pittsfield Twp., Washtenaw, MI and died on 9 Jan 1960 in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw, MI.

Carl next married Living

   88 F    iv. Living

Living married Living

   89 M    v. Living

Living married Living

   90 F    vi. Olive Lucille Moran died before 1948.

General Notes: obituary of father Ralph Henry Moran

   91 F    vii. Grace Irma Moran died before 1948.

General Notes: obituary of father Ralph Henry Moran

25. Maybell Isabel Moran (Noah Eugene5, Joseph1) was born on 29 Jun 1896 in Milton, Antrim, MI died on 26 Dec 1977 in Phoenix, Maricopa, AZ, While Visiting Her Daughters, at age 81, and was buried in Dec 1977 in Elmwood Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, MI.

General Notes: notes of Charles Flaherty, Kathleen Olive Flaherty, over phone from Maybell Isabel Moran & Charles Flaherty; birth record Antrim county, MI 2-138-187

"Maybell was raised on a farm in upper Michigan, one of 8 children. She graduated in 1915 from Elk Rapids High School, Elk Rapids, MI. She later moved to Detroit and worked as a secretary for the North East Electric Co. which made the silent starter that was used on the Dodge Bros. engines. One of Maybell's activities was volunteering with the Detroit Department of Health at the St. Clair Recreation Center, where among other things they sewed dresses for the Goodfellows to distribute to poor children on Christmas." by Kathleen Olive Flaherty

Burial note: Tombstone reads: "Wife & Mother. Maybell I Moran June 29 1896 Dec
26 1977"

Maybell married Frederick Charles Flaherty, on 9 Dec 1921 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan. Frederick was born on 7 Oct 1891 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, died on 11 Jul 1969 in St. Clair Shores, MI, at age 77, and was buried on 15 Jul 1969 in Elmwood Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, MI.

Noted events in his life were:

� Soc Sec Num:362-09-1461 issued in MI before 1951


Children from this marriage were:

   92 M    i. Frederick Charles Flaherty was born on 19 Apr 1923 in Detroit, Wayne, MI died on 5 May 1923 in St. Clair Shores, Macomb, MI, and was buried in Detroit, Wayne, MI.

General Notes: notes of Charles Flaherty & Kathleen Olive Flaherty

   93 M    ii. Living

Living married Living

Living next married Living

Living next married Living

Living next married Living

   94 F    iii. Living

Living married Living

   95 F    iv. Living

Living married Living

27. Alonzo H. Moran (Noah Eugene5, Joseph1) was born on 4 Jun 1900 in Milton, Antrim, MI and died on 29 Jul 1953, at age 53.

General Notes: notes of Charles Flaherty (21 Jan 1953); Birth record Antrim county, MI 2-197-364; records of Victor Walter Haller (29 Jul 1953); ss# 362-07-5913

From notes of Verna Lu Marie Johnson: Died from cancer Lukemia.

Alonzo married Hazel New, on 6 Nov 1923. Hazel was born on 7 Feb 1901 and died on 1 Jun 1984, at age 83.


Children from this marriage were:

   96 M    i. Living

Living married Living

   97 M    ii. Living

Living married Living

   98 F    iii. Margaret Ann Moran was born on 17 Jul 1927 and died on 20 Aug 1999 of Muskegon, Muskegon MI, at age 72.

General Notes: records of Victor Walter Haller; 23 Apr 2000 email from Christine Belasco; social security death index 376-22-5695

Margaret married Living

   99 M    iv. Carroll Ray Moran was born on 16 Mar 1929 and died in May 1986 of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI, at age 57.

General Notes: notes of Charles Flaherty (Karo); records of Victor Walter Haller (Carroll Ray); social security death index 373-24-4845

Carroll married Living

   100 M    v. Living

Living married Living

   101 M    vi. Living

Living married Living

   102 F    vii. Living

Living married Living

   103 M    viii. Living

Living married Living

   104 M    ix. Living

Living married Living

   105 M    x. Living
   106 M    xi. Living

Living married Living

28. Clara Mae Moran (Noah Eugene5, Joseph1) was born on 1 Oct 1901 of Milton, Antrim, MI and died on 10 Feb 1967 of Dryden, Lapeer, MI, at age 65.

General Notes: notes of Charles Flaherty; social security death index 366-34-2812; Family Group Record of Dale & Colleen Smith in 1996

Occupation: taught in one room schools in rural MI

From notes of Verna Lu Marie Johnson: died from cancer.

Clara married Gerald Smith. Gerald was born on 28 Oct 1906.


Children from this marriage were:

   107 F    i. Living

Living married Norman Valentine. Norman was born on 23 Aug 1925 and died on 7 Nov 1970, at age 45.

   108 M    ii. Living

Living married Living


Elmer Carl Moran 
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29. Elmer Carl Moran (Noah Eugene5, Joseph1) was born on 27 Aug 1904 in Milton, 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.

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

Raised below foster children for 10+ years with wife Vera Victoria Miller:
Donnie Meangwie, M, born about 1947, Beaver Island, MI
(moved to CA, Vera last heard from him in mid 1970's)
Margerite Meangwie, F, born about 1950, Beaver Island, MI
Meana Meangwie, F, born about 1953, Beaver Island, MI (living Suttons Bay in 1995)
children of Meana: Lee, M, born about 1973, MI; girl, F, born about 1984; Cody, M, born about 1987

obituary not in Kalkaska, MI newspaper


Olive Grove 
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Elmer married Olive Marian Grove, daughter of Orange Edwin Grove and Lelia Faith Canniff, on 5 Aug 1927 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, MI. The marriage ended in divorce. Olive 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.


Children from this marriage were:

   109 M    i. Elmer Karl Moran was born on 15 Nov 1927 in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw, MI died on 2 Sep 2001 in Redford, Wayne, MI, at age 73, and was buried on 6 Sep 2001 in Parkview Memorial Cemetery, Livonia, Wayne, MI.

General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff; personal knowledge of Olive Maria Grove, Elmer Karl Moran, Helen Theresa Hollewa, and Robert Richard Moran; funeral service

Worded as a typesetter for newspapers, lived at some house in Redford, Michigan from 1954 until his death. Built stone silo on his grandfather's Noah Moran farm in Alden, MI. In retirement he converted text books into brial for the blind. Died from brain cancer.

Elmer married Anna Belle Dewey, daughter of Unknown and Unknown, on 23 Nov 1950 in Elk Rapids, Antrim, MI. Anna was born on 5 May 1924 and died on 28 Oct 1967 in , , MI, at age 43.

Elmer next married Living

   110 M    ii. Living

Living married Verna Lu Marie Johnson, daughter of Alvah Horatio Johnson and Thelma Louise Rugg. Verna was born on 28 Oct 1935 in Kalkaska Twp., Kalkaska, MI, died on 10 Dec 2000 in Blue Lake Twp., Kalkaska, MI, at age 65, and was buried on 13 Dec 2000 in Evergreen Cem., Kalkaska, Kalkaska, MI. Another name for Verna was Verna Moran.

Elmer next married Vera Victora Miller. Vera was born on 22 Jul 1908 in Monroeville, , IN, died on 8 Mar 1999 in Belair, Antrim, MI, at age 90, and was buried in Helena Twp. Cem., Alden, Antrim, MI.

30. Richard Theodore Moran (Noah Eugene5, Joseph1) was born on 25 Mar 1908 in Milton, Antrim, MI died on 14 Aug 1966 in Helena Twp., Antrim, MI, at age 58, and was buried on 17 Aug 1966 in Maple Grove Cem., Elk Rapids, Antrim, MI. Another name for Richard was Dick Moran.

General Notes: notes of Charles Flaherty; Birth record, Antrim county, MI, 3-22-327; death record, Antrim county, MI 006-238

Fought in WWII. Wounded in head. Was in battle of the Bulge. Mill Operator for Auto Industry. Died from arteriosclerotic heart dis.

Richard married Edna Evalina Meadows, on 21 Mar 1940. Edna was born on 26 May 1921 and was buried in Maple Grove Cem., Elk Rapids, Antrim, MI.


Children from this marriage were:

   111 M    i. Living

Living married Living

   112 M    ii. Living

Living married Living

   113 F    iii. Living

Living married Living

Living next married Bruce E. Bussa. Bruce was born on 7 Nov 1931, died on 12 Feb 1997, at age 65, and was buried in South Milton cemetary, , Antrim, MI.

   114 M    iv. Living

Living married Living

   115 M    v. Living

Living married Living

31. Dorothy Fern Moran (Noah Eugene5, Joseph1) was born on 14 Apr 1910 in Milton Twp., Antrim, MI and died about 1990, about age 80.

General Notes: notes of Charles Flaherty; Birth record, Antrim county, MI 3-58-118; personal knowledge of Robert Richard Moran; records of Victor Walter Haller

From notes of Charles Flaherty: Dorth Fern Moran may have the negative of picture of Noah Moran and Olive Jarvis.

Dorothy married Carl Edward Shauan. Carl was born on 20 Feb 1908 and died on 4 Mar 1943, at age 35.


Children from this marriage were:

   116 M    i. Living

Living married Living

   117 M    ii. John Edward Shauan was born on 14 Nov 1931 and died on 12 Jan 1932.

General Notes: records of Victor Walter Haller

   118 M    iii. Living

Living married Living

   119 F    iv. Living
   120 M    v. Living

Living married Living

Dorothy next married Gunther Alexander Steffens. Gunther was born on 22 Jun 1904 and died on 29 Mar 1956, at age 51.


Children from this marriage were:

   121 F    i. Living

Dorothy next married Edward Arthur Miller. Edward was born on 17 Sep 1908 and died in Mar 1974 of Mancelona, Antrim, MI, at age 66.