This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: carlsonjm Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8684.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I believe Henry's mother was Lorintha Jones, widow of NN Meekins by 1850 and then remarried to Henry Holland Snow, 1851, Brecksville. Henry Jr. was the half-brother of the subject of my search, Lorintha's daughter Estella Meekins (who married Charles Moore; his first wife was Harriet Brown). Below is Lorintha in 1850. I could NOT find her in 1860. You say Brecksville? Can you find son Henry on Ancestry.com? I believe Lorintha is buried in Blain Cemetery in Gaines Twp. 1850 United States Federal Census Name: Samantha Milkins [Lorintha Meekins] Age: 36 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1814 Birth Place: Ohio Gender: Female Home in 1850, Brecksville, Cuyahoga, Ohio Family Number: 2719 Household Members: Noah Jones 73 [father] Ruth Jones 62 [possibly a step mother] Samantha Milkins 36 Jshtta Milkins 10/12, b. Ohio [it says Estella Meekins] Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MichaelCronk28 Surnames: DeKRUIF, LEONARD, SACKNER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8689/mb.ashx Message Board Post: W.E. SACKNER DIES; WAS 73 FENTON NATIVE WAS PRESIDENT OF SACKNER PRODUCTS WADE E. SACKNER, President of SACKNER PRODUCTS COMPANY, formerly GRAND RAPIDS FIBRE CORD COMPANY, died early Wednesday afternoon in Blodgett Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was 73. Mr. Sackner had contributed many inventions in association with products of the company, and was a noted sportsman and outdoor enthusiast. He lived at 2759 Leonard Rd. NW. WAS BANK DIRECTOR A native of Fenton, Mr. Sackner came to Grand Rapids as a child. For 25 years he worked here and in Chicago in the wood and copper engraving business. He organized the Grand Rapids Fibre Cord Company in 1916. The name was changed last year. He was a Director of the Peoples National Bank and had been, from 1932 to 1934, a Director of the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. He was a Past President of the Grand Rapids Exchange Club and had been Vice President of Highlands Country Club. Long active in Masonic affairs, Mr. Sackner held the 32nd degree and had been Potentate of Saladin Shrine. He was a member of Grand River Lodge, DeWitt Clinton Consistory, and of the Jesters. He also was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Other memberships included the Peninsular Club, Rotary Club, Spring Lake Yacht Club, Green Ridge Country Club and Fort Lauderdale Yacht Club. Mr. Sackner leaves his wife, VIOLA, and a brother, JOHN W. SACKNER of Vanderhoof, B.C. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Metcalf Mortuary, with Dr. Lester A. Kilpatrick of First Methodist Church officiating. THE GRAND RAPIDS HERALD, Grand Rapids, Mich., Thurs., 16 Nov. 1950, Pg. 1, Cols. 5-6 ********************* For a BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH on WADE E. SACKNER, go to: http://kent.migenweb.net/white1924/personal/sacknerwe.html As stated in the above biography, Wade E. Sackner was born 7 January 1877, in Fenton, Genesee Co., MI, the son of WADE I. & E. ADELE (LEONARD) SACKNER. He was married to VIOLA DeKRUIF. A PHOTOGRAPH of the GRAND RAPIDS FIBRE CORD COMPANY at 901 Ottawa N.W., Grand Rapids, MI, can be seen at this link: http://www.grpl.org/photocoll?cat=onclick&keynum=335 Mr. Sackner was known as an INVENTOR as well as a business man. A PATENT (US2248123) for an UPHOLSTERY CORD invented by WADE E. SACKNER can be seen at: http://www.freepatentsonline.com/2248123.pdf Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MichaelCronk28 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8684.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Actually, my first response was probably a little abrupt. I bought some items that belonged to the Henry Snow family at an estate sale a few years back. I only just got around to researching the Snow family. I'm a curious sort of person. One thing I could not nail down...who were Henry Snow's parents? That really eluded me. I tried going to the 1860 U.S. Census for Brecksville, Cuyahoga Co., OH, but the records I needed were virtually illegible. I could make out that there were 3 older Snow males that were born in Atkinson, ME, but not too much else. I thought I probably had Henry's clan, but I could hardly decipher the census entries. They were faded to almost invisible. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MichaelCronk28 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8684.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: No, I am no relation whatsoever. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MichaelCronk28 Surnames: BECKER, HARRELL, LACY, RUNYAN, SHIPLEY, SHIPLY, STRINGER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8688/mb.ashx Message Board Post: RAY E. BECKER DIES ON TRIP PROMINENT LOCAL BUSINESS MAN SUCCUMBS TUESDAY AT VALDOSTA, GA. RAY E. BECKER, 41, head of the BECKER AUTO CO., died Tuesday morning in Valdosta, Ga., where he had gone on a motor trip with his family. He was stricken with apoplexy in that city Saturday and his death had been feared momentarily since that time. Born and educated at Fenton, Mr. Becker attended the University of Michigan before entering the employ of the Ford Motor Co. in Detroit for a short time. He came to Grand Rapids in 1908 and organized the company which bears his name. He first handled Ford motorcars and in 1918 he took over the Cadillac agency. He also was connected with other business endeavors, one of the outstanding ventures being erection of MEDICAL ARTS BUILDING, Sheldon-av. and Weston-st. Although young in years, his business ability was recognized in the city when he was elected president of the Association of Commerce, serving three terms from Feb. 6, 1923, to Feb. 2, 1926. He was the second man in the history of the association to hold his office three consecutive years, Charles B. Kelsey being the first. Laurence W. Smith is now completing his third term as the third president over this period of years. Mr. Becker, who resided at 404 Fountain-st., N.E., was a member of the Masonic order, the Peninsular and the Rotary clubs. The body will be returned to this city. Mr. Becker leaves the widow, MRS. BERTHA S. BECKER; two sons, JOHN, 15, and LAWSON, 17, and his mother, MRS. EMMA A. BECKER OF FENTON, all of whom were with him at the time of his death, and a brother, WARD S. BECKER of Connecticut. THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS, Grand Rapids, Mich., Tues., 31 Dec. 1929, Pg. 1, Col. 4 ************************************** YOUNG BUSINESS LEADER DIES RAY E. BECKER, 41, G.R. AUTO DEALER, EXPIRES IN SOUTH LOSES BRIEF FIGHT AGAINST SUDDEN ILLNESS WHILE EN ROUTE TO FLORIDA RAY E. BECKER, 41, owner of the BECKER AUTO CO. and the MEDICAL ARTS BUILDING, died yesterday in Valdosta, Ga., as the result of a stroke of apoplexy which occurred in the southern city last Saturday while Mr. Becker, accompanied by Mrs. Becker, his mother, and his youngest son, John, were en route to Florida. His body will be returned to Grand Rapids tomorrow and will arrive at 1:45 p.m. It will be removed from the train to the Metcalf mortuary where funeral arrangements will be made. The Passenger Car Dealers association, of which Mr. Becker was a prominent member and a past president, expressed its deep regrets at Mr. Becker's untimely death in a statement made public yesterday through the president, A.L. Donaldson. OFFERS SYMPATHY The associations' resolution follows: "In the death of Ray E. Becker the Grand Rapids Passenger Car Dealers association senses a profound loss. Mr. Becker was a charter member of this organization, an individual to whom other members looked with respect for his moral integrity, regard for his civic spirit and confidence in his counsel. His death is a personal loss for those members of this association who over a long term of years had learned to value his friendship. "The Passenger Car Dealers association offers its sincere sympathy to the members of Mr. Becker's family who have suffered severe sorrow and to the community which has been deprived of an able, honest and conscientious citizen." Grand Rapids Passenger Car Dealers Assn. A.L. Donaldson, president M.D. Elgin, secretary A. OF C. PRESIDENT Mr. Becker was born and educated in Fenton, attending the University of Michigan after completing his high school course there. After leaving school Mr. Becker was in the employ of the Ford Motor company for a short time before coming to Grand Rapids where he established the Becker Auto company in 1909, handling Ford cars. In 1918 he acquired the agency for the Cadillac line which he held at the time of his death. He was elected president of the Association of Commerce in 1923 and held that post three years consecutively. He was a member of Valley City lodge, No. 86, F.&A.M., and the Peninsular and Rotary clubs. In Grand Rapids Mr. Becker resided at 404 Fountain st., NE. He also maintained a summer home at Newaygo lakes. He leaves the widow, MRS. EMMA A BECKER; two sons, JOHN, 15, and LAWSON, 17; his mother, MRS. BERTHA S. BECKER of Fenton, and a brother, WARD S. BECKER of Connecticut. NOTE: The Herald has reversed his wife for his mother, and his mother for his wife. Ray's mother is EMMA A. BECKER, and his wife is BERTHA V. BECKER. THE GRAND RAPIDS HERALD, Grand Rapids, Mich., Wed., 1 Jan. 1930, Pg. 1, Col. 2 & Pg. 9, Cols. 6-7 ******************************* RAY EVERETT BECKER was born 20 Feb. 1887, in Fenton, Genesee Co., MI. He was the son of LAWSON E. BECKER (1856-1919) and EMMA AGNES STRINGER (1862-1960). Ray's parents were married, 7 Sept. 1882, in Redford, Wayne Co., MI. Ray E. Becker married BERTHA V. SHIPLEY or SHIPLY, 15 Sept. 1904. Bertha was the daughter of HENRY SHIPLEY or SHIPLY (1839-1916) and FRANCES LACY (1855-1929). Bertha's parents were married, 25 Aug. 1883, in Hartland, Livingston Co., MI. Ray and Bertha had two sons: Lawson and John Becker. Ray E. Becker died 31 Dec. 1929, in Valdosta, Lowndes Co., GA. Bertha was remarried on 22 Jan. 1931, to LIEUT. HOWELL HARRELL (1895-1962). Bertha died 7 Nov. 1976. Ray and Bertha are buried at Graceland Memorial Park, in the Mausoleum. NOTE: This is a synopsis of all the information I have been able to glean from both of the obits. and all the records listed below. ******************************* RAY E. BECKER'S FAMILY IGI INDIVIDUAL RECORD Lawson E. Becker married Emma A. Stringer, 7 Sept. 1882, Redford, Wayne Co., Michigan Source Information: Batch No. M017293 GENFORUM - STRINGER FAMILY GENEALOGY FORUM, 1 Jan. 2004 REFERENCE: Genealogy of the Stringer-Sinclair Families, compiled by E.S. Stringer, 1897, Calumet, Mich. (after this was published, Irene May Stringer corrected some dates and added names and dates) FAMILY RECORD STRINGER SINCLAIR BORN. DIED. Joseph Stringer, February 18, 1824. Dec 10, 1903 Margaret Sinclair, April 10, 1826. Jan 19, 1913 Married October 28, 1851. CHILDREN BORN. DIED. Charles Alfred July 27, 1852. Nov. 27, 1909 Mary Anne September 5, 1853. March 27, 1914 Susanna November 4, 1856. May 27, 1938 William Joseph March 30 1859. Oct 22 1935 EMMA AGNES July 3, 1862. July 14, 1960 Edwin Sinclair April 1, 1867. June 2, 1936 MARRIAGES Charles A. to Elizabeth G. Nichols, June 1, 1875 d. 11-26-1891 Jane Burn Nichols, Feb. 15, 1893 9-4-1928 William J. to Susan A. Harris September 7, 1882. EMMA A. to LAWSON E. BECKER September 7, 1882 12-21-19 Edwin S. to Jessie C. Gillies, June 9, 1891 Anna to D. Virgil Jackway, June 17, 1891 2-13-19 FAMILY RECORD BECKER-STRINGER BORN. DIED. Lawrence E. Becker February 4, 1856. Dec. 21 1919 Emma A. Stringer July 3, 1862. July 14, 1960 Married September 7, 1882. CHILDREN BORN. DIED. Ray E. February 20, 1887 Dec. 30, 1929 Ward S. Aug. 31, 1892. MARRIAGES Ray E. to Bertha Shipley Sept 15, 1904 Ward S. to Eleanor Porter Sept 6, 1915 Bertha (Shipley) Becker m. Jan 22, 1931 to Lieut. Howell Hamill [Correction: Lieut. Howell Harrell] 1900 U.S. CENSUS, FENTON VILLAGE, FENTON TWP., GENESEE CO., MI, 11 June 1900 Becker, Lawson (Head), 44, b. Feb. 1856, MI (Father b. NY/Mother b. Canada E.), Post Master Becker, Emma A. (Wife), 38, b. July 1861, MI (Father b. Ire./Mother b. Scotland), Mother of 2 Children - Both Living BECKER, RAY E. (Son), 13, b. Feb. 1887, MI (Parents b. MI), At School Becker, Ward S. (Son), 7, b. Aug. 1892, MI (Parents b. MI), At School Live on First St. NOTE: Was not able to determine the burial locations of LAWTON E. & EMMA AGNES (STRINGER) BECKER. 1910 U.S. CENSUS, GRAND RAPIDS (Ward 2), KENT CO., MI, 18 Apr. 1910 Downey, F.W. (Head), 43(?), b. MI (Parents b. MI), Married 18 Yrs., Soliciting - Magazine Downey, Mary (Wife), 47, b. MI (Father b. Ire./Mother b. US), Married 18 Yrs., Mother of 4 Children - 2 Living Downey, Raymond E. (Son), 9, b. MI (Parents b. MI) Downey, Edward D. (Son), 2, b. MI (Parents b. MI) Becker, Bertha (Boarder), 23, b. MI (Parents b. MI), Married 6 Yrs., First Marriage, Mother of 0 Children BECKER, RAY (Boarder), 23, b. MI (Parents b. MI), Married 6 Yrs., First Marriage, Agent - Automobile Live at 43 Barclay S.E. NOTE: This census record was VERY difficult to read. To see a BIOGRAPHICAL CARICATURE of RAY E. BECKER (c.1914), go to: http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/pageviewer-idx?c=micounty&cc=micounty&idno=3123296.0001.001&q1=Becker Auto&frm=frameset&view=pdf&seq=55 WORLD WAR I DRAFT REGISTRATION CARDS, 1917-1918 Name: RAY EVERETT BECKER Home Address: 320 Benjamin av. SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan Date of Birth: February 20th 1887 Where Born: Fenton, Michigan, USA Occupation: Automobile distributor By Whom Employed: Self Where Employed: Grand Rapids, Michigan Dependents: Wife & 3 Children Marital Status: Married Race: Caucasian Previous Military Service: None Stature: Tall Build: Stout Color of Eyes: Light Blue Color of Hair: Light Brown Bald?: Partial Disabilities: Hernia 1920 U.S. CENSUS, GRAND RAPIDS (Ward 2), KENT CO., MI, 12 Jan. 1920 BECKER, RAY (Head), 33, b. MI (Parents b. MI), Salesman - Auto Becker, Berta (Wife), 32, b. MI (Parents b. MI) Becker, Lason (Daughter), 8, b. MI (Parents b. MI) Becker, John (Son), 5, b. MI (Parents b. MI) Shipley, Fannie (Mother-in-Law), 59, Widowed, b. MI (Parents b. US) Live at 320 Benjamin. NOTE: Lason should be Lawson, and a son, not a daughter. U.S. PASSPORT APPLICATION FOR RAY E. BECKER, January 1921 I, RAY E. BECKER, a Native and Loyal Citizen of the United States, hereby apply to the Department of State, at Washington, for a passport. ACCOMPANIED BY MY WIFE, BERTHA V. BECKER. I solemnly swear I was born at FENTON, in the State of MICHIGAN, on or about the 20TH day of FEBRUARY, 1887, that my father, LAWSON E. BECKER, was born in NANKIN, MICHIGAN and is now deceased. 1930 U.S. CENSUS, GRAND RAPIDS (Ward 2), KENT CO., MI, 12 Apr. 1930 Becker, Bertha V. (Head), 40, Widow, b. MI (Parents b. MI), No Occupation Becker, Lawson E. (Son), 18, Single, b. MI (Parents b. MI), No Occupation Becker, John S. (Son), 15, Single, b. MI (Parents b. MI) Live at 404 Fountain. 1930 U.S. CENSUS, GRAND RAPIDS (Ward 2), KENT CO., MI, 21 Apr. 1930 Harrell, Howell (Head), 35, Single, b. OK (Parents b. MS), Officer - U.S. Navy, Vet. Of WW Lives at 57 Auburn. WESTERN MICHIGAN NEWSPAPERS, 1910-JANUARY 2010 Harrell, Howell, Sun., 5 Aug. 1962, GR Press Obit. Harrell, Bertha, Mon., 8 Nov. 1976, GR Press Obit. SOCIAL SECURITY DEATH INDEX Name: BERTHA HARRELL Birth: 26 Sept. 1886 Death: Nov. 1976 Last Residence: 49506 (Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI) Last Benefit: None Specified SSN: 375-46-8567 Issued: Michigan GRACELAND MAUSOLEUM in Graceland Memorial Park, 4341 Cascade Rd. S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49546 Becker, Ray Everett, b. 1887 - d.1930 (1933 DAR Transcription) http://kent.migenweb.net/cemeteries/grandrapids/graceland/graceland.html NOTE: According to both THE GRAND RAPIDS HERALD & THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS, Ray E. Becker d. 31 December 1929 I called Graceland Memorial Park on 18 January 2010 and got the following information from their records (This is not necessarily as it appears on the crypts) Becker, Ray E., d. 31 December 1929 Harrell, Bertha V., d. 7 November 1976 Burial: NW Corridor of the Mausoleum, Room C U.S. VETERANS GRAVESITES, ca. 1775-2006 Name: HOWELL HARRELL Service Info.: DOL USA Birth Date: 16 Feb. 1895 Death Date: 3 Aug. 1962 Interment Date: 9 Aug. 1962 Cemetery: Arlington National Cemetery Cemetery Address: C/O Director Arlington, VA 22211 Buried at: Section 2 Site 3674-1 ******************************* BERTHA V. SHIPLEY or SHIPLY'S FAMILY IGI INDIVIDUAL RECORD HENRY SHIPLEY, b. England. Married FRANKIE RUNYAN, 25 Aug. 1883, in Hartland, Livingston Co., MI Source Information: Batch No.: M018145 NOTE: This appears to be a later marriage for both of them. In the 1870 U.S. Census for Fenton, Genesee Co., MI, Philip and Frances Runyan appear living with, James H. & Lydia Lacy. Frances is 17 yrs. old. In the 1860 U.S. Census for Fenton, Genesee Co., MI, Frances appears as the 7 yr. old daughter of James & Lydia Lacy. 1900 U.S. CENSUS, FENTON VILLAGE, FENTON TWP., GENESEE CO., MI, 14 June 1900 Shipley, Henry (Head), 68, b. Mar. 1832, England (Parents b. England), Married 18 Yrs., Butcher Shipley, Francis (Wife), 47, b. May 1853, MI (Parents b. NY), Married 18 Yrs., Mother of 5 Children - 3 Living SHIPLEY, BERTHA V. (Daughter), 13, b. Sept. 1886, MI (Father b. ENG./Mother b. MI), At School Shipley, Francis M. (Daughter), 8, b. July 1891, MI (Father b. ENG./Mother b. MI), At School Live on Ellen St. OAKWOOD CEMETERY, FENTON, GENESEE CO., MI Henry Shiply Family Marker http://www.usgwarchives.net/mi/genesee/photos/tombstones/oakwoodfenton/shiplyfa48180gph.jpg Henry Shiply 1839-1916, Located in Section E http://www.usgwarchives.net/mi/genesee/photos/tombstones/oakwoodfenton/shiply48182gph.jpg Frances Shiply 1855-1929, Located in Section E http://www.usgwarchives.net/mi/genesee/photos/tombstones/oakwoodfenton/shiply48181gph.jpg Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jovada Surnames: doornbos Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8628.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello Tracey, When you search in google the following words: "Netherlands Doornbos Family", the first site gives you the rest of the Doornbos family info till 1650. Also where they lived. I'm also interested in the family Harm Doornbos in the US. He was the cousin of the grandfather of my brother in law. Maybe you can help me/him further? friendly greetings, Johan van Dalen Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jovada Surnames: doornbos Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8628.2.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello Tracey, When you search in google the following words: "Netherlands Doornbos Family", the first site gives you the rest of the Doornbos family info till 1650. Also where they lived. I'm also interested in the family Harm Doornbos in the US. He was the cousin of the grandfather of my brother in law. Maybe you can help me/him further? friendly greetings, Johan van Dalen Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: carlsonjm Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8684.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Are you related to Henry Snow? I was working on his mother's family for someone last fall. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MichaelCronk28 Surnames: KELLY, KELLEY, SNOW Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8687/mb.ashx Message Board Post: SNOW - Miss Goldie Snow, aged 74, of 6737 S. Division Ave., Cutlerville, passed away Thursday afternoon at a local nursing home. Surviving are several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon 1:30, at Cutlerville Chapel, 1095 68th St. SE, Rev. Sidney Werkema officiating. Interment Blaine Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Chapel Saturday 7 to 9 and Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS, Grand Rapids, Mich., Fri., 15 June 1973, Pg. 6-D, Col. 4, Obit. 3 ************************** IGI INDIVIDUAL RECORD Henry Victory SNOW married Ida Bell KELLY, 21 Nov. 1881, Gaines Twp., Kent Co., MI Henry was born in Bricksville, OH. (I believe that should read "Brecksville", OH] Source Information: Batch No. M017915 INDEX TO KENT COUNTY MARRIAGE RECORDS SNOW, Henry V. & KELLEY, Ida B., Book 6, Page 188 In 1883, a Byron Township Treasurer's Office Tax Receipt shows HARRY [HENRY] SNOW owning the SE Corner of the SE1/4 of the SE1/4 of Section No. 1 in Byron Township, Kent Co., MI. 1900 U.S. CENSUS, BYRON TWP., KENT CO., MI, 12 June 1900 Snow, Henry V. (Head), 48, b. Feb. 1852, OH (Father b ME/Mother b. UNK.), Wagon Maker Snow, Ida B. (Wife), 37, b. Nov. 1862, MI (Father b. VT/Mother b. NY), Mother of 3 Children - All Living Snow, Olive G. (Daughter), 10, b. Mar. 1890, MI (Father b. OH/Mother b. MI) At School Snow, Bertha A. (Daughter), 6, b. Apr. 1894, MI (Father b. OH/Mother b. MI) SNOW, GOLDIE M. (Daughter), 1, b. July 1898), MI (Father b. OH/Mother b. MI) Brown, Joseph (Boarder), 65, b. Jan. 1835, England (Parents b. Eng.), Single, Immigrated in 1860, Alien, Day Laborer 1910 U.S. CENSUS, BYRON TWP., KENT CO., MI, 16 April 1910 Snow, Henry V (Head), 58, Married Once at 28 Yrs., b. OH (Father b. ME/Mother b.GA), Wagon Maker at Wagon Shop Snow, Ida B. (Wife), 47, Married Once at 38, Three Children - All Living, b. MI (Father b. VT/Mother b. NY) Snow, Bertha (Daughter), 15, b. MI (Father b. OH/Mother b. MI) SNOW, GOLDIE (Daughter), 11, b. MI (Father b. OH/Mother b. MI) Kelly, Augustus (Father-in-Law), 81, Widower, b. NY (Father b. NY/Mother b. U.S.) 1920 U.S. CENUS, BYRON TWP., KENT CO., MI, 27 January 1920 Snow, Ida (Head), 57, Widow, b. MI (Father b. VT/Mother b. MI), Garden Farm Snow, Bertha (Daughter), 25, Single, b. MI (Father b. OH/Mother b. MI), Dressmaker SNOW, GOLDA (Daughter), 21, Single b. MI (Father b. OH/Mother b. MI), Teacher @ Public School 1930 U.S. CENSUS, BYRON TWP., KENT CO., MI, 19 April 1930 Snow, Bertha A. (Head), 36, Single, b. MI (Father b. OH/Mother b. MI), No Occupation SNOW, GOLDIE M. (Sister), 31, Single, b. MI (Father b. OH/Mother b. MI), Teacher @ Public School BLAIN CEMETERY, GAINES TWP., KENT CO., MICHIGAN Snow, Harry V., Lot 030 S, Grave 02, b. 1851 - d. 22 Oct. 1913 Snow, Ida B., Lot 030 S, Grave 03, b. 1862 - d. 2 July 1928 Snow, Bertha, Lot 091 E, Grave 01, b. ???? - d. 17 March 1951 Snow, Goldie May, Lot 091 E, Grave 02, b. ???? - d. 18 June 1963 [Mistake - date should read "1973"] http://kent.migenweb.net/cemeteries/gaines/blain/1995pz.html There is a book called "Kentwood From Here To There," written by Goldie Snow. Her father, Harry [Henry] Snow is mentioned on pgs. 32-33 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MichaelCronk28 Surnames: KELLY, KELLEY, SNOW Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8686/mb.ashx Message Board Post: SNOW - Miss Bertha Snow, aged 56, of 6737 Division Ave. S., passed away suddenly Saturday evening at her residence. Surviving are one sister, Miss Goldie Snow of Grand Rapids and two nephews. Miss Snow was taken to the Sullivan Funeral Home, where services will be held Tuesday at 2 o'clock. Rev. Owen Barney officiating. Interment Blain Cemetery. THE GRAND RAPIDS HERALD, Grand Rapids, Mich., Mon., 19 March 1951, Pg. 14, Col. 6, Obit. 7 ************************* IGI INDIVIDUAL RECORD HENRY VICTORY SNOW married IDA BELL KELLY, 21 Nov. 1881, Gaines Twp., Kent Co., MI Henry was born in Bricksville, OH. (I believe that should read "Brecksville", OH] Source Information: Batch No. M017915 INDEX TO KENT COUNTY MARRIAGE RECORDS SNOW, HENRY V. & KELLEY, IDA B., Book 6, Page 188 In 1883, a Byron Township Treasurer's Office Tax Receipt shows HARRY [HENRY] SNOW owning the SE Corner of the SE1/4 of the SE1/4 of Section No. 1 in Byron Township, Kent Co., MI. 1900 U.S. CENSUS, BYRON TWP., KENT CO., MI, 12 June 1900 Snow, Henry V. (Head), 48, b. Feb. 1852, OH (Father b ME/Mother b. UNK.), Wagon Maker Snow, Ida B. (Wife), 37, b. Nov. 1862, MI (Father b. VT/Mother b. NY), Mother of 3 Children - All Living Snow, Olive G. (Daughter), 10, b. Mar. 1890, MI (Father b. OH/Mother b. MI) At School SNOW, BERTHA A. (Daughter), 6, b. Apr. 1894, MI (Father b. OH/Mother b. MI) Snow, Goldie M. (Daughter), 1, b. July 1898), MI (Father b. OH/Mother b. MI) Brown, Joseph (Boarder), 65, b. Jan. 1835, England (Parents b. Eng.), Single, Immigrated in 1860, Alien, Day Laborer 1910 U.S. CENSUS, BYRON TWP., KENT CO., MI, 16 April 1910 Snow, Henry V (Head), 58, Married Once at 28 Yrs., b. OH (Father b. ME/Mother b.GA), Wagon Maker at Wagon Shop Snow, Ida B. (Wife), 47, Married Once at 38, Three Children - All Living, b. MI (Father b. VT/Mother b. NY) SNOW, BERTHA (Daughter), 15, b. MI (Father b. OH/Mother b. MI) Snow, Goldie (Daughter), 11, b. MI (Father b. OH/Mother b. MI) Kelly, Augustus (Father-in-Law), 81, Widower, b. NY (Father b. NY/Mother b. U.S.) 1920 U.S. CENUS, BYRON TWP., KENT CO., MI, 27 January 1920 Snow, Ida (Head), 57, Widow, b. MI (Father b. VT/Mother b. MI), Garden Farm SNOW, BERTHA (Daughter), 25, Single, b. MI (Father b. OH/Mother b. MI), Dressmaker Snow, Golda (Daughter), 21, Single b. MI (Father b. OH/Mother b. MI), Teacher @ Public School 1930 U.S. CENSUS, BYRON TWP., KENT CO., MI, 19 April 1930 SNOW, BERTHA A. (Head), 36, Single, b. MI (Father b. OH/Mother b. MI), No Occupation Snow, Goldie M. (Sister), 31, Single, b. MI (Father b. OH/Mother b. MI), Teacher @ Public School BLAIN CEMETERY, GAINES TWP., KENT CO., MICHIGAN Snow, Harry V., Lot 030 S, Grave 02, b. 1851 - d. 22 Oct. 1913 Snow, Ida B., Lot 030 S, Grave 03, b. 1862 - d. 2 July 1928 Snow, Bertha, Lot 091 E, Grave 01, b. ???? - d. 17 March 1951 Snow, Goldie May, Lot 091 E, Grave 02, b. ???? - d. 18 June 1963 [Mistake - date should read "1973"] http://kent.migenweb.net/cemeteries/gaines/blain/1995pz.html Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MichaelCronk28 Surnames: KELLY, KELLEY, SNOW Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8685/mb.ashx Message Board Post: MRS. IDA B. SNOW, age 65, died yesterday at her home in Cutlerville. She is survived by two daughters and two grandsons. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence. Burial will take place in Blaine Cemetery. THE GRAND RAPIDS HERALD, Grand Rapids, Mich., Sat. 21 July 1928, Pg. 3, Col.7, Obit. 2 ************************* 1880 U.S. CENSUS, BYRON TWP., KENT CO., MI, 12 June 1880 Moore, Charles H. (Head), 49, Blacksmith, b. England (Parents b. England) Moore, Stella M. (Wife), 30, Keeping House, b. OH (Father b. Eng./ Mother b. MA) Moore, William E. (Son), 25, Farm Work, b. Eng. (Parents b. England) Moore, George F. (Son), 20, Blacksmithing, b. MI (Parents b. England) Moore, Elizabeth (Daughter), 15, At Home, b. MI (Parents b. England) Moore, Nettie L. (Daughter), 11, At Home, b. MI (Father b. Eng./Mother b. OH) Moore, Stella (Daughter), 8, b. MI (Father b. Eng./Mother b. OH) Moore, Lillie B. (Daughter), 6, b. MI (Father b. Eng./Mother b. OH) Moore, Jennie (Daughter), 4, b. MI (Father b. Eng./Mother b. OH) Moore, Albert H. (Son), 2, b. MI (Father b. Eng./Mother b. OH) Moore, Jessie V. (Daughter), 3/12 (b. Feb.), b. MI, (Father b. Eng./Mother b. OH) SNOW, HENRY V. (Brother-in-Law), 28, Wagon Maker, b. OH (Father b. ME/Mother b. MA) Terweer, Rudolph (Hired Man), 55, Laborer, b. Holland (Parents b. Holland) 1880 U.S. CENSUS, GAINES TWP., KENT CO., MI, 2-3 June 1880 Kelley, Augustus (Head), 51, Farmer, b. NY (Parents b. NY) Kelley, Martha (Wife), 46, Keeping House, b. NY (Parents b. NY) Kelley, William (Son), 22, Farm Laborer, b. MI (Parents b. NY) KELLEY, IDA (Daughter), 17, House Work, b. MI (Parents b. NY) Kelley, George (Son), 12, At School, b. MI (Parents b. NY) IGI INDIVIDUAL RECORD HENRY VICTORY SNOW married IDA BELL KELLY, 21 Nov. 1881, GAINES Twp., KENT CO., MI Henry was born in Bricksville, OH. (I believe that should read "Brecksville", OH] Source Information: Batch No. M017915 INDEX TO KENT COUNTY MARRIAGE RECORDS SNOW, HENRY V. & KELLEY, IDA B., Book 6, Page 188 In 1883, a Byron Township Treasurer's Office Tax Receipt shows HARRY [HENRY] SNOW owning the SE Corner of the SE1/4 of the SE1/4 of Section No. 1 in Byron Township, KENT CO., MI. 1900 U.S. CENSUS, BYRON TWP., KENT CO., MI, 12 June 1900 SNOW, HENRY V. (Head), 48, b. Feb. 1852, OH (Father b ME/Mother b. UNK.), Wagon Maker SNOW, IDA B. (Wife), 37, b. Nov. 1862, MI (Father b. VT/Mother b. NY), Mother of 3 Children - All Living Snow, Olive G. (Daughter), 10, b. Mar. 1890, MI (Father b. OH/Mother b. MI) At School Snow, Bertha A. (Daughter), 6, b. Apr. 1894, MI (Father b. OH/Mother b. MI) Snow, Goldie M. (Daughter), 1, b. July 1898), MI (Father b. OH/Mother b. MI) Brown, Joseph (Boarder), 65, b. Jan. 1835, England (Parents b. Eng.), Single, Immigrated in 1860, Alien, Day Laborer 1910 U.S. CENSUS, BYRON TWP., KENT CO., MI, 16 April 1910 SNOW, HENRY V. (Head), 58, Married Once at 28 Yrs., b. OH (Father b. ME/Mother b.GA), Wagon Maker at Wagon Shop SNOW, IDA B. (Wife), 47, Married Once at 38, Three Children - All Living, b. MI (Father b. VT/Mother b. NY) Snow, Bertha (Daughter), 15, b. MI (Father b. OH/Mother b. MI) Snow, Goldie (Daughter), 11, b. MI (Father b. OH/Mother b. MI) Kelly, Augustus (Father-in-Law), 81, Widower, b. NY (Father b. NY/Mother b. U.S.) 1920 U.S. CENUS, BYRON TWP., KENT CO., MI, 27 January 1920 SNOW, IDA (Head), 57, Widow, b. MI (Father b. VT/Mother b. MI), Garden Farm Snow, Bertha (Daughter), 25, Single, b. MI (Father b. OH/Mother b. MI), Dressmaker Snow, Golda (Daughter), 21, Single b. MI (Father b. OH/Mother b. MI), Teacher @ Public School BLAIN CEMETERY, GAINES TWP., KENT CO., MICHIGAN Snow, Harry V., Lot 030 S, Grave 02, b. 1851 - d. 22 Oct. 1913 Snow, Ida B., Lot 030 S, Grave 03, b. 1862 - d. 2 July 1928 Snow, Bertha, Lot 091 E, Grave 01, b. ???? - d. 17 March 1951 Snow, Goldie May, Lot 091 E, Grave 02, b. ???? - d. 18 June 1963 [Mistake - date should read "1973"] http://kent.migenweb.net/cemeteries/gaines/blain/1995pz.html Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MichaelCronk28 Surnames: KELLY, KELLEY, SNOW Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8684/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HENRY VICTOR SNOW, 61 years old, died yesterday at his home at Cutlerville, Mich. He is survived by a wife and three daughters. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the residence. THE GRAND RAPIDS HERALD, Grand Rapids, Mich., Thurs., 23 Oct. 1913, Pg. 6, Col. 3, Obit. 3 NOTE: The online cemetery records for Blain Cemetery show Henry's birth year as 1851. However, the 1900 U.S. Census and his age given at death on his obit. would indicate he was born in 1852. **************************** 1870 U.S. CENSUS, GAINES TWP., KENT CO., MI, 15 July 1870 Moore, Charles, 41, Farmer, b. England Moore, Estelle, 20, House Keeping, b. OH Moore, William, 15, At Home, b. England Moore, Clara, 13, b. MI Moore, George, 10, b. MI Moore, Elizabeth, 4, b. MI Moore, Netta, 1, b. MI Brown, Joseph, 28, Farm Laborer, b. England Carpenter, Edwin, 30, Farm Laborer, b. NY SNOW, HENRY, 18, Farm Laborer, b. OH 1870 U.S. CENSUS - Can find no Augustus KELLEY or KELLY Family 1880 U.S. CENSUS, BYRON TWP., KENT CO., MI, 12 June 1880 Moore, Charles H. (Head), 49, Blacksmith, b. England (Parents b. England) Moore, Stella M. (Wife), 30, Keeping House, b. OH (Father b. Eng./ Mother b. MA) Moore, William E. (Son), 25, Farm Work, b. Eng. (Parents b. England) Moore, George F. (Son), 20, Blacksmithing, b. MI (Parents b. England) Moore, Elizabeth (Daughter), 15, At Home, b. MI (Parents b. England) Moore, Nettie L. (Daughter), 11, At Home, b. MI (Father b. Eng./Mother b. OH) Moore, Stella (Daughter), 8, b. MI (Father b. Eng./Mother b. OH) Moore, Lillie B. (Daughter), 6, b. MI (Father b. Eng./Mother b. OH) Moore, Jennie (Daughter), 4, b. MI (Father b. Eng./Mother b. OH) Moore, Albert H. (Son), 2, b. MI (Father b. Eng./Mother b. OH) Moore, Jessie V. (Daughter), 3/12 (b. Feb.), b. MI, (Father b. Eng./Mother b. OH) SNOW, HENRY V. (Brother-in-Law), 28, Wagon Maker, b. OH (Father b. ME/Mother b. MA) Terweer, Rudolph (Hired Man), 55, Laborer, b. Holland (Parents b. Holland) 1880 U.S. CENSUS, GAINES TWP., KENT CO., MI, 2-3 June 1880 Kelley, Augustus (Head), 51, Farmer, b. NY (Parents b. NY) Kelley, Martha (Wife), 46, Keeping House, b. NY (Parents b. NY) Kelley, William (Son), 22, Farm Laborer, b. MI (Parents b. NY) KELLEY, IDA (Daughter), 17, House Work, b. MI (Parents b. NY) Kelley, George (Son), 12, At School, b. MI (Parents b. NY) IGI INDIVIDUAL RECORD HENRY VICTORY SNOW married IDA BELL KELLY, 21 Nov. 1881, Gaines Twp., Kent Co., MI Henry was born in Bricksville, OH. (I believe that should read "Brecksville", OH] Source Information: Batch No. M017915 INDEX TO KENT COUNTY MARRIAGE RECORDS SNOW, HENRY V.. & KELLEY, IDA B., Book 6, Page 188 In 1883, a Byron Township Treasurer's Office Tax Receipt shows HARRY [HENRY] SNOW owning the SE Corner of the SE1/4 of the SE1/4 of Section No. 1 in Byron Township, Kent Co., MI. 1900 U.S. CENSUS, BYRON TWP., KENT CO., MI, 12 June 1900 SNOW, HENRY V. (Head), 48, b. Feb. 1852, OH (Father b ME/Mother b. UNK.), Wagon Maker SNOW, IDA B. (Wife), 37, b. Nov. 1862, MI (Father b. VT/Mother b. NY), Mother of 3 Children - All Living Snow, Olive G. (Daughter), 10, b. Mar. 1890, MI (Father b. OH/Mother b. MI) At School Snow, Bertha A. (Daughter), 6, b. Apr. 1894, MI (Father b. OH/Mother b. MI) Snow, Goldie M. (Daughter), 1, b. July 1898), MI (Father b. OH/Mother b. MI) Brown, Joseph (Boarder), 65, b. Jan. 1835, England (Parents b. Eng.), Single, Immigrated in 1860, Alien, Day Laborer 1910 U.S. CENSUS, BYRON TWP., KENT CO., MI, 16 April 1910 SNOW, HENRY V. (Head), 58, Married Once at 28 Yrs., b. OH (Father b. ME/Mother b.GA), Wagon Maker at Wagon Shop SNOW, IDA B. (Wife), 47, Married Once at 38, Three Children - All Living, b. MI (Father b. VT/Mother b. NY) Snow, Bertha (Daughter), 15, b. MI (Father b. OH/Mother b. MI) Snow, Goldie (Daughter), 11, b. MI (Father b. OH/Mother b. MI) Kelly, Augustus (Father-in-Law), 81, Widower, b. NY (Father b. NY/Mother b. U.S.) 1920 U.S. CENUS, BYRON TWP., KENT CO., MI, 27 January 1920 SNOW, IDA (Head), 57, Widow, b. MI (Father b. VT/Mother b. MI), Garden Farm Snow, Bertha (Daughter), 25, Single, b. MI (Father b. OH/Mother b. MI), Dressmaker Snow, Golda (Daughter), 21, Single b. MI (Father b. OH/Mother b. MI), Teacher @ Public School BLAIN CEMETERY, GAINES TWP., KENT CO., MICHIGAN Snow, Harry V., Lot 030 S, Grave 02, b. 1851 - d. 22 Oct. 1913 Snow, Ida B., Lot 030 S, Grave 03, b. 1862 - d. 2 July 1928 Snow, Bertha, Lot 091 E, Grave 01, b. ???? - d. 17 March 1951 Snow, Goldie May, Lot 091 E, Grave 02, b. ???? - d. 18 June 1963 [Mistake - date should read "1973"] http://kent.migenweb.net/cemeteries/gaines/blain/1995pz.html There is a book called "Kentwood From Here To There," written by Goldie Snow. Her father, Harry [Henry] Snow is mentioned on pgs. 32-33 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MichaelCronk28 Surnames: DeWINDT, HOEBEKE, HULSWIT, VRUGGINK Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8682/mb.ashx Message Board Post: MAGNATE'S WIDOW DIES MRS. F.T. HULSWIT WAS PHILANTHROPHIST MRS. FRANK T. (CORNELIA M.) HULSWIT, 89, of 935 Cambridge Dr. SE, philanthropist and widow of FRANK T. HULSWIT, president of the former United Light & Railway Co. here, died Monday night at Blodgett Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Hulswit was a contributor to the Pine Rest Foundation, donating $400,000 last winter. She was a member of the Central Reformed Church and the Women's City Club. Survivors include two sons, CHARLES, of West Nyack, N.Y., and ROBERT of Grand Rapids; one grandson and two great-grandchildren, and two sisters, MRS. GEORGE VRUGGINK of Grand Rapids and MRS. A. DeWINDT of Battle Creek. Services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the Jonkhoff Chapel. Rev. Frederick A. Olert of the Central Reformed Church officiating. Burial will be Thursday in Oakhill Cemetery. THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS, Grand Rapids, Mich., Tues., 28 June 1966, Pg. 37, Col. 7, Art. 2 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MichaelCronk28 Surnames: HOEBEKE, HULSWIT, LOUIS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8681/mb.ashx Message Board Post: FRANK T. HULSWIT FALLS TO DEATH G.R. UTILITY MAGNATE DROPS FROM NEW YORK HOTEL ROOM ACHIEVED EMINENT POSITION IN MORE THAN DOZEN COMPANIES IN WIDELY SCATTERED SECTIONS OF UNITED STATES NEW YORK, April 2 - (A.P.) - FRANK T. HULSWIT, 57-year-old Grand Rapids, Mich., public utility executive, died late today, 10 hours after falling from his fifth-floor room in the Astor hotel to the marquee over the sidewalk. Police said they believed Hulswit lost his balance and toppled while trying to repair an antenna outside his window. Beside him on the marquee they found a pair of pliers, while the broken wire of the antenna dangled from beside the window. Hulswit, who has a lower Broadway office and who has stopped at the hotel intermittently for 20 years, lived at 935 Cambridge dr., East Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS NATIVE He was a native of Grand Rapids and an officer in a long list of public utility companies. CHARLES L. HULSWIT, one of two sons, was with him when he died at Bellevue hospital from a fractured skull and internal injuries. Hulswit had been president of the AMERICAN COMMONWEALTH POWER CO. since 1927. He also is listed in the latest Who's Who as holding these offices: President of the Jacksonville (Fla.) Gas company; member of the board of directors of the American Gas association; president of the Bangor (Me.) Gas Light company; chairman of the board and director of the American Community Power company; president of the St. Augustine (Fla.) Gas and Electric company. Chairman of the board of directors of the American Gas and Power company; vice president of the Minneapolis Gas Light company; chairman of the board and director of the Dominion Gas and Electric company; vice president of the General Public Utilities company; director of the Community Power and Light company. PROMINENT CLUBMAN His clubs included the Metropolitan, "Bankers", Athletic and Downtown Athletic, all of New York; Peninsular and Highlands Country of Grand Rapids; Union League of Chicago; Union of Cleveland and the Congressional Country of Washington. Hulswit's rise to importance began in 1910 when he formed the United Light & Railway Co. This corporation was absorbed by the United Light & Power Co., of which he became president. He relinquished the presidency, but five years later, in 1931, returned as a director. His fortune at one time had been estimated at $10,000,000 to $20,000,000. His son, Charles of Suffern, N.Y., made arrangements to have the body sent to Grand Rapids. THE GRAND RAPIDS HERALD, Grand Rapids, Mich., Mon., 3 April 1933, Pg. 1, Cols. 1-2 (Lead Story) ******************************** FRANK T. HULSWIT FALLS TO DEATH G.R. UTILITY MAGNATE DROPS FROM NEW YORK HOTEL ROOM WAS COURAGEOUS, RESOURCEFUL BUSINESS LEADER, WHO BROUGHT RENOWN TO CITY; BODY WILL ARRIVE HERE TUESDAY FRANK T. HULSWIT was one of half a dozen Grand Rapids men who, by their success in the public utility business, brought to the western Michigan metropolis a renown for producing utility magnates almost as great as its fame for manufacturing fine furniture. In his 57 years Mr. Hulswit knew the satisfaction of achieving success in his chosen field-the world of business and finance. He also tasted the bitterness of despair which must come to one who helplessly sees his fortune crumble. But he was not conquered by reverses of fate. Instead, he recouped his losses and returned to a dominant position in the business world. Throughout the vicissitudes of his career Mr. Hulswit remained a plain man. There was nothing of the spectacular about his manner, although his achievements often were. MAINTAINED HOME HERE Although his business connections necessitated his presence in New York much of the time he maintained his residence at 935 Cambridge dr., East Grand Rapids. There his body will be returned Tuesday, accompanied by his son, CHARLES LOUIS HULSWIT of Suffern, N.Y., for funeral services and burial. Mr. Hulswit was in Grand Rapids at Christmas time with his family and again on business about six weeks ago. >From the prominence of his fore-bearers, Mr. Hulswit was virtually predestined to accomplish great things. His paternal great-grandfather was one of the most famous Dutch painters of the eighteenth century, JOHN HULSWIT, some of whose paintings are preserved in the National Art Gallery of Holland at the Hague. His grandfather, who also was named JOHN HULSWIT, likewise was a painter of some prominence but died quite young, leaving no paintings which approached those of his father. Mr. Hulswit's father was born in Amsterdam, Sept. 20, 1836, and after an education in the schools of that city served the regulation period in the army of The Netherlands., attaining the rank of captain. He came to Grand Rapids in 1871, worked in the Mike Caulfield grocery on Canal st., then in the bookstore of D.J. Doornink where the Paul Steketee & Sons store now stands, and finally engaged in the book and stationery business for himself on Monroe ave., just west of the present site of Daane & Witters. BORN HERE IN 1875 He married JOHANNA U. LOUIS, also a native of Holland, and to them four sons were born. FRANK T., being the oldest. Frank was born Sept. 10, 1875. After completing the eleventh grade in the old Central high school, Frank became an apprentice in Vandermeulen's jewelry store, which occupied part of the same building with his father's bookstore. Soon abandoning the business of watch repairing, he found work as a subclerk in the local postoffice. A year later he was employed as an office boy by the Michigan Trust company, where he was promptly promoted to the teller's cage. The following year he went on the road selling bonds for McDonald, McCoy & Co. of Chicago, later becoming associated with the financial house of Edward M. Deane & Co., where he made the acquaintance of Ralph Child, with whom in 1904 he engaged in the stock and bond business under the name of Child, Hulswit & Co. The business grew rapidly and eventually the co-partnership became a stock company with Richard Shaddelee, Claude Hamilton, Howard Thornton and E.A. Stowe, among the stockholders. The capital stock was increased from $50,000 to $250,000 within a short time and the company attained control of numerous utility concerns including the Cheboygan Gas company, Cadillac Gas company, La Porte (Ind.) Gas company, Mattoon (Ill.) Gas company, Fort Dodge and Muscatine Gas and Electric companies, and the Chattanooga Gas company. HIS RISE STARTS In 1910 the business was merged into the United Light & Railways company, which continued to purchase utility properties until 34 had been acquired. Later the firm name was changed to United Light & Power company, with assets totaling more than half a billion dollars. Mr. Hulswit resigned the presidency of the company in March 1926, because of pressure brought to bear upon him by men whom he believed to be his friends. He was forced to liquidate his holdings and it was reported he lost almost his entire fortune, estimated at $8,000,000. After this misfortune he returned to Grand Rapids, gained new financial backing and soon returned to New York with the intentions of rebuilding his fortune. Within three years he had turned the tables and stood again among the leading utility magnates and financiers. His record of recovery was a spectacular one and seldom had been equaled . In 1929 his fortune was estimated at between 10 and 15 millions. Prior to his reverses he had established a new holding company, the American States Securities corporation, to which he turned his efforts, building it to a place of leadership. In 1928 the corporation became known as the American Commonwealth Power corporation and in 1929 its assets were listed in the hundreds of millions of dollars. In addition to being president of this concern, he was chairman of the board of the American Gas & Power Co., and the American Community Power Co. His other utility connections included: President of Jacksonville (Fla.) Gas Co.; Bangor (Me.) Gas Light Co.; St Augustine (Fla.) Gas & Electric Light Co.; vice president, Minneapolis Gas Light Co. and General Public Utilities Co., and director of the American Gas association and National Electric Light association. WIDOW, 2 SONS SURVIVE On June 20, 1900, Mr. Hulswit and MISS CORNELIA MARIE HOEBEKE of Grand Rapids were married. She and their two sons, CHARLES of Suffern, N.Y. and ROBERT MARINUS of Grand Rapids, and one grandchild survive. Two of Mr. Hulswit's brothers also survive. JOHN A. HULSWIT, treasurer of the Grand Rapids Gas Light company and Kent County Gas company, and WILLIAM H. HULSWIT of Chicago. A third brother, C. FRED HULSWIT, died in 1924, in an auto accident near Seattle. Mr. Hulswit was a member of Central Reformed church, Grand Rapids. He also held memberships in the Michigan national guard, Metropolitan club of New York, Union League clubs of Chicago and Cleveland, Westchester-Biltmore Country club, Rye, N.Y., Peninsula, Rotary and Highland Country clubs, Grand Rapids, and Congressional Country club, Washington, D.C. He was one of 40 odd Grand Rapids residents listed in Who's Who in America. Appropriately, Mr. Hulswit turned to his artistic heritage as a hobby. His offices in Grand Rapids, New York and elsewhere were adorned with notable oil paintings, as was his home. He was regarded as a leading authority on the works of the Dutch masters. A few years ago Mr. Hulswit joined a Grand Rapids friend in presenting Hope college at Holland with $60,000 to establish and maintain a chair of theology at that institution. When Central Reformed church here was remodeled several years ago, Mr. Hulswit presented the church with an echo organ in memory of his parents. It is said that men worthy of aid never went to Mr. Hulswit without receiving it. Many of his philanthropies were never known, and his counsel on other matters than business were highly regarded. He was known as a genuine friend and a charming associate. THE GRAND RAPIDS HERALD, Grand Rapids, Mich., Mon., 3 April 1933, Pg. 1, Col. 3 & Pg. 2, Col. 5 ******************************** To see a BIOGRAPHICAL CARICATURE of FRANK T. HULSWIT, go to: http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/t/text/pageviewer-idx?c=micounty&cc=micounty&idno=3123296.0001.001&q1=Frank T. Hulswit&frm=frameset&view=pdf&seq=33 A BIOGRAPICAL SKETCH on FRANK T. HULSWIT can be seen at: http://kent.migenweb.net/white1924/personal/hulswitft.html Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: badenroots Surnames: Vollmer Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8680/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for the obituary of Anna Marie Vollmer Death: 10 Aug 1994 Cascade or Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan badenroots@yahoo.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dustbunny172 Surnames: Dygert Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/2190.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Sorry for the delay, been recovering from surgery. I would love to exchange info on Adam and Thomas Dygert. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: stacie6074 Surnames: vanderwal, Vanderwald Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/511.715.1.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi again, I was wondering what makes you think John Vanderwal was born in GRoninger (Insted of Friesland). I can not find a birth cert for him, so you could be right. Thanks Stacy Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MichaelCronk28 Surnames: ASHTON Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8679/mb.ashx Message Board Post: CHARLES ASHTON DIES; FUNERAL TOMORROW Funeral services for CHARLES ASHTON of 847 Giddings ave. SE, who died yesterday, will be held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the home, with private burial in Graceland mausoleum. DeMolai commandery No. 5, Knights Templar, will be in charge. He was a native of Leeds, England, and has been a Grand Rapids resident since 1909. He was a member of First Church of Christ, Scientist, Valley City lodge, F.&A.M.; DeWitt Clinton consistory, DeMolai commandery, No. 5; Knights Templar, Saladin temple, and Grand Rapids chapter No. 7, R.&A.M. Surviving are his widow and a brother, George, of Toronto, Can. THE GRAND RAPIDS HERALD, Grand Rapids, Mich., Tues., 2 Oct. 1934, Pg. 3, Col. 4, Art. 2 ******************************** 1922 GRAND RAPIDS CITY DIRECTORY ~Ashton, Charles, Pres and Mgr, The Simplicity Co., h 200 Crescent NE ~SIMPLICITY CO. THE, Charles Ashton Pres and Mgr, Publishers of "The Book of Baby Mine" 96 Pages, Leather Bound, and "The Tiny Tots Edition" 48 Pages, the only advertising medium that has never seen the inside of a waste basket, 420-21 Ashton Bldg., Citz Tel 65894 1927 GRAND RAPIDS CITY DIRECTORY ~Ashton, Charles (Minnie), Sec-Treas MacNaughton-Greenawalt & Co. 106 Mich Trust Bldg. Phone 4791, h 200 Crescent NE, Phone 55635 1932 GRAND RAPIDS CITY DIRECTORY ~Ashton, Chas. (Minnie F.), Sec-Treas MacNaughton-Greenawalt & Co., h 847 Giddings Av S.E. ************************************* GRACELAND MAUSOLEUM in Graceland Memorial Park, 4341 Cascade Rd. S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49546 Ashton, Charles, b. 4 May 1862 - d. 1 Oct. 1934 (Crypt #4) Ashton, Minnie, b. 1 March 1878 - d. 29 May 1946 (Crypt #3) Buried in Historic Chapel Floor, NW Corridor, Level E Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: CHRISTIE_RELLINGER Surnames: Clapperton, Fisher Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8678/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Could someone please look up a marriage certificate for James S. Clapperton and Marjorie J. Fisher about 1946. I do not need a copy will write for the cert. if they were indeed married in Kent County. Thank you for your cooperation. Christie Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.