7 M iii. John James Yunker was born on 23 Oct 1845 in Bethel, Clermont, OH.
General Notes: 1840 U.S. Census, New Castle Township, Coshocton, OH 325-30 age 50-60 1820 U.S. Census, New Castle Township, Coshocton, OH age 26-44; 1850 Census, New Castle Twp, Coshocton, OH 6-72; Aug 1836, Coshocton, OH deed
In 1840 Census living 2 dwellings away from John Grove, in 1820 Census has two females < 10 age, one of these probably was Sarah Yonker; also Sarah Yonker had a son named Simon.
1850: Farmer $2309
Hall, Charles M. "Pal-Index". A surname Index of Eighteenth century Imigrants. Slat Lake City: Global Research Systems, 1979. "Simon Juncker 1750-1753, p56"
Simon married Jemima. Jemima was born in 1779-1780 in , , NJ and died after 1850 in Of Newcastle Twp, Coshocton, OH Another name for Jemima was Nina.
General Notes: 1840 U.S. Census, Simon Yonker, New Castle Township, Coshocton, OH 325-30, age 50-60; 1820 U.S. Census, Simeon Yonker, New Castle Township, Coshocton, OH, age 26-44; 1850 Census, Simon Yunker, New Castle Twp, Coshocton, OH 6-72; Aug 1836 deed of Simon Yunker, Coshocton, OH
Children from this marriage were:
+ 2 M i. Henry Yunker was born in 1809-1810 in , , , USA and died after 1850 in , Of Coshocton, OH.
+ 3 F ii. Sarah Yunker was born in 1811-1812 in , , NY and died in 1853-1860 in of NewCastle Twp, Fulton, IN.
4 M iii. Horton Yunker was born in 1817-1818 in , , NY and died after 1850 in , Of Coshocton, OH.
General Notes: 1850 census, New Castle Twp, Coshocton, OH, 6-72
Horton married Catherine. Catherine was born in 1819-1820 in , , OH and died after 1850 in , Of Coshocton, OH.
General Notes: 1850 census, New Castle Twp, Coshoston, OH 6-72
General Notes: 1850 census, Triverton Twp, Coshoston, OH; letter from Mary Cummins, Beecher City, IL
"Henry Yonkers was "star" teacher, 6ft 3in tall, built in proprtion and with towering strength", "quiet in demranor outside of school, farmer, left the country in 1850"
Henry married Jane Metham on 31 Mar 1836 in , Coshocton, OH. Jane was born in , , , USA.
General Notes: Marriages from Coshocton, OH copied from unknown source in letter from Mary Cummins, Beecher City, IL
Henry next married Emily Jarvis Metham. Emily was born in 1812-1813 in , , PA.
General Notes: letter from Mary Cummins, Beecher City, IL; 1850 census, Triverton Twp, Coshocton, OH; middle name from IGI of children
Children from this marriage were:
5 F i. Kezia Jane Yunker was born on 21 May 1837 in Coshocton, Coshocton, OH.
General Notes: IGI 1396282-863439027
6 M ii. Richard Simon Yunker was born on 15 May 1839 in Coshocton, Coshocton, OH.
General Notes: IGI 1396282-863439027
7 M iii. John James Yunker was born on 23 Oct 1845 in Bethel, Clermont, OH.
3. Sarah Yunker (Simon1) was born in 1811-1812 in , , NY and died in 1853-1860 in of NewCastle Twp, Fulton, IN.General Notes: IGI 1396277-863290381
photo from Diane Manely
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff (also Younkers, died after the birth of son Robert; 1840 Census, New Castle Twp, Coshocton, OH 325-28; 1850 Cenus, New Castle Twp, Fulton, OH 6-68; unpublished history of Grove and Canniff history by Lelia Faith Canniff p5, indicates Groves from Rochester, Fulton, IN; 'Cemetery Inscriptions, Fulton County, IN, vol 2', 1981, Tombaugh, p75
Sarah married Jacob Grove, son of John Grove and Elizabeth. Jacob was born on 16 Oct 1812 in , , PA, died on 20 Mar 1882 and was buried in Yellow Creek Cem, Newcastle Twp, Fulton, IN.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff; IGI M514331-895286; 1840 Census, New Castle Township, Coshocton, OH, 326-20; 1850 Census, New Castle Twp, Coshocton, OH 6-68; 1860 Census, New Castle Twp, Fulton, IN 657-992; 'Cemetery Inscriptions, Fulton County, IN, vol 2', 1981, Tombaugh, p73-4; IGI individual
1850: Farmer, $900. 1860: Farmer $2000 real estate, $300 personal
Based on the census records he moved from Coshocton Co, OH to Fulton Co, IN in 1852/3
NOTES: LDS IGI M514331-895286 ('Jacob Grove' to 'Sarah Yonker')
Children from this marriage were:
8 F i. Almira Grove was born in 1835 in Of Newcastle Twp, Coshocton, OH, died in 1917 and was buried in Hoover Cem, Henry Twp, Fulton, IN.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff (Almira, Mira); 1850 Census, New Castle Tpw, Coshocton, OH (Amira); 'Cemetery Inscriptions, Fulton County, IN, vol 2', 1981, Tombaugh, p74 (Almira, Amira, Almyra)
Almira married Isaac Coplen in 1856. Isaac was born in 1833 and died in 1918.
General Notes: 'Cemetery Inscriptions, Fulton County, IN, vol 2', 1981, Tombaugh, p74
9 F ii. Amanda (Mandy) Grove was born in 1837-1838 in Of Newcastle Twp, Coshocton, OH.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff; 1850 Census, New Castle Twp, Coshocton, OH
10 M iii. Oscar Grove was born in 1839 in Of Newcastle Twp, Coshocton, OH, died in 1879 and was buried in Reichter Cem, Newcastle Twp, Fulton, IN.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff; 1860 New Castle Twp, Fulton, IN Census; letter from Doris Deamer, Rochester, IN; 1850 Census New Castle Twp, Coshocton, IN; 'Cemetery Inscriptions, Fulton County, IN, vol 2', 1981, Tombaugh, p74
Oscar married Amanda A. Montgomery in 1864.
General Notes: 'Cemetery Inscriptions, Fulton County, IN, vol 2', 1981, Tombaugh, p74
11 M iv. Ossimer Grove was born in 1841 in Of Newcastle Twp, Coshocton, OH, died in 1862 and was buried in Yellow Creek Cem, Newcastle Twp, Fulton, IN.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff; 1860 Census New Castle Twp, Fulton, IN 1850 Census New Castle Twp, Coshocton, OH; (also spelled Ossemer, Ossamer, Ossirner); 'Cemetery Inscriptions, Fulton County, IN, vol 2', 1981, Tombaugh, p74
12 M v. Oliver Grove was born in 1842 in Of Newcastle Twp, Coshocton, OH, died in 1867 and was buried in Yellow Creek Cem, Newcastle Twp, Fulton, IN.
General Notes: note of Lelia Faith Canniff gives as son of Jacob Grove; 1850 Census New Castle Twp, Coshocton, OH (listed with family of John Grove); 'Cemetery Inscriptions, Fulton County, IN, vol 2', 1981, Tombaugh, p74
13 M vi. Orange K. Grove was born in 1844 in Of Newcastle Twp, Coshocton, OH, died in 1923 and was buried in Reichter Cem, Newcastle Twp, Fulton, IN.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff; 1860 Census New Castle Twp, Fulton, IN; 1850 Census New Castle Twp, Coshocton, OH; 'Cemetery Inscriptions, Fulton County, IN, vol 2', 1981, Tombaugh, p74
Orange married Isabelle Allen in 1880.
General Notes: 'Cemetery Inscriptions, Fulton County, IN, vol 2', 1981, Tombaugh, p74
14 M vii. John Grove was born in 1845-1847 in Of Newcastle Twp, Coshocton, OH and died after 1860 in of NewCastle Twp, Fulton, IN.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff; 1850 Census New Castle Twp, Coshocton, OH 6-68; 1860 Census New Castle Twp, Fulton, IN 657-992; 'Cemetery Inscriptions, Fulton County, IN, vol 2', 1981, Tombaugh, p74
15 M viii. Simon Y. Grove was born in 1849 in Of Newcastle Twp, Coshocton, OH, died in 1925 and was buried in Reichter Cem, Newcastle Twp, Fulton, IN.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff; 1850 census New Castle Twp, Coshocton, OH 6-68; 1860 census New Castle Twp, Fulton, OH 657-992; 'Cemetery Inscriptions, Fulton County, IN, col 2', 1981, Tombaugh, p74
Simon married Elizabeth. Another name for Elizabeth was Lizzie B.
General Notes: 'Cemetery Inscriptions, Fulton County, IN, vol 2', 1981, Tombaugh, p74 & 209
+ 16 M ix. Gilbert H. Grove 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.
17 M x. Robert Grove was born in 1853-1854 in of NewCastle Twp, Fulton, IN and died after 1860 in of NewCastle Twp, Fulton, IN.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff (mother died after his birth); 1860 census New Castle Twp, Fulton, IN 657-992; 'Cemetery Inscriptions, Fulton County, IN, vol 2', 1981, Tombaugh, p74
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."
Gilbert married Clarissa Magdalene Batz, daughter of Reuben Batz and Anna Moyer, on 8 Jun 1872 in , Fulton, IN. Clarissa 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 Other names for Clarissa were Mary Batz, and Clara Batz.
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"
Children from this marriage were:
18 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.
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
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."
19 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.
20 F iii. Clelia Pearl Grove was born on 14 Oct 1878-1879 in , , IN and died on 7 Feb 1943 in , , IN.
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
21 F iv. Anna Inez Grove was born on 5 Mar 1882 in , , IN and died on 15 Mar 1971.
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
22 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
23 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)
24 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.
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)
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.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff; Tombstone
25 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: 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.
