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Extractions From the "Avalanche" a Crawford Co., MI Newspaper 1879-1940's

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Charles RICHARDSON

The following information extracted from the 1900 Census of South Branch Township, Crawford, MI:
name - Charles RICHARDSON
a.35
b.Aug 1864 in MI
occupation - Farmer
married to Jennie H. 16 years
f.b.Canada
m.b.NY


Jennie H.

The following information extracted from the 1900 Census of South Branch Township, Crawford, MI:
name - Jennie H. RICHARDSON
a.34
b.Mar 1866 in MI
married to Charles RICHARDSON 16 years
mother of 7 children of which 7 still survived
f.b.MI
m.b.NY


Minnie H. RICHARDSON

The following information extracted from the 1900 Census of South Branch Township, Crawford, MI:
name - Minnie H. RICHARDSON
a.14
b.Jun 1885 in MI
f.b.MI
m.b.MI


Marshall L. RICHARDSON

The following information extracted from the 1900 Census of South Branch Township, Crawford, MI:
name - Marshall L. RICHARDSON
a.12
b.Jun 1887 in MI
f.b.MI
m.b.MI


Alba F. RICHARDSON

The following information extracted from the 1900 Census of South Branch Township, Crawford, MI:
name - Alba F. RICHARDSON
a.8
b.Jun 1891 in MI
f.b.MI
m.b.MI


Hazel A. RICHARDSON

The following information extracted from the 1900 Census of South Branch Township, Crawford, MI:
name - Hazel A. RICHARDSON
a.6
b.Jul 1893 in MI f.b.MI
m.b.MI


Lee I. RICHARDSON

The following information extracted from the 1900 Census of South Branch Township, Crawford, MI:
name - Lee? or Ira? I. RICHARDSON
a.4
b.Nov 1895 in MI
f.b.MI
m.b.MI


Flossie M. RICHARDSON

The following information extracted from the 1900 Census of South Branch Township, Crawford, MI:
name - Flossie M. RICHARDSON
a.2
b.Sep 1897 in MI
f.b.MI
m.b.MI


Ruby H. RICHARDSON

The following information extracted from the 1900 Census of South Branch Township, Crawford, MI:
name - Ruby H. RICHARDSON
a.8/12
b.Sep 1899 in MI
f.b.MI m.b.MI


Barney GALBRAITH

The following information extracted from the Grayling, Crawford Co., MI Newspaper Avalanche. NOTE: The date at the end of each extract indicates the date of the publication:
-Mr. and Mrs. Barney GALBRAITH of Judges brough their infant daughter, May Bernice, here for treatment week before last, but it proved unavailing, as the little one died on Tuesday morning, and will be buried today in our village cemetery. They have the sympathy of our people. (9 Feb 1905)


May Bernice GALBRAITH

The following information extracted from the Grayling, Crawford Co., MI Newspaper Avalanche. NOTE: The date at the end of each extract indicates the date of the publication:
-Mr. and Mrs. Barney GALBRAITH of Judges brough their infant daughter, May Bernice, here for treatment week before last, but it proved unavailing, as the little one died on Tuesday morning, and will be buried today in our village cemetery. They have the sympathy of our people. (9 Feb 1905)


Luke BOTROW

The following information extracted from the Grayling, Crawford Co., MI Newspaper Avalanche. NOTE: The date at the end of each extract indicates the date of the publication:
-Mr. and Mrs. Luke BOTROW of West Branch, formerly residents of Beaver Creek, were called to Valparaiso, Ind., about ten days ago, on account of the illness of their son, Henry, who was there in school. He was suffering from pneumonia and died Wednesday, February 15, and was brought to West Branch for burial. He was a brother of Mrs. George BELMORE of Beaver Creek and of Mrs. Arthur WAKELEY of this township. (23 Feb 1905)


Henry BOTROW

The following information extracted from the Grayling, Crawford Co., MI Newspaper Avalanche. NOTE: The date at the end of each extract indicates the date of the publication:
-Mr. and Mrs. Luke BOTROW of West Branch, formerly residents of Beaver Creek, were called to Valparaiso, Ind., about ten days ago, on account of the illness of their son, Henry, who was there in school. He was suffering from pneumonia and died Wednesday, February 15, and was brought to West Branch for burial. He was a brother of Mrs. George BELMORE of Beaver Creek and of Mrs. Arthur WAKELEY of this township. (23 Feb 1905)


Mrs. Phoebe POQUETTE BOTROW

The following information extracted from the Grayling, Crawford Co., MI Newspaper Avalanche. NOTE: The date at the end of each extract indicates the date of the publication:
-BEAVER CREEK ITEMS.
-Mrs. Geo. BELMORE is now visiting her sister Mrs. Phoebe POQUETTE. (24 May 1906)


Arthur WAKELEY

The following information extracted from the Grayling, Crawford Co., MI Newspaper Avalanche. NOTE: The date at the end of each extract indicates the date of the publication:
-Mr. and Mrs. Luke BOTROW of West Branch, formerly residents of Beaver Creek, were called to Valparaiso, Ind., about ten days ago, on account of the illness of their son, Henry, who was there in school. He was suffering from pneumonia and died Wednesday, February 15, and was brought to West Branch for burial. He was a brother of Mrs. George BELMORE of Beaver Creek and of Mrs. Arthur WAKELEY of this township. (23 Feb 1905)


Mrs. Arthur WAKELEY BOTROW

The following information extracted from the Grayling, Crawford Co., MI Newspaper Avalanche. NOTE: The date at the end of each extract indicates the date of the publication:
-Mr. and Mrs. Luke BOTROW of West Branch, formerly residents of Beaver Creek, were called to Valparaiso, Ind., about ten days ago, on account of the illness of their son, Henry, who was there in school. He was suffering from pneumonia and died Wednesday, February 15, and was brought to West Branch for burial. He was a brother of Mrs. George BELMORE of Beaver Creek and of Mrs. Arthur WAKELEY of this township. (23 Feb 1905)


Mrs. J. A. ANDERSON LARSON

The following information extracted from the Grayling, Crawford Co., MI Newspaper Avalanche. NOTE: The date at the end of each extract indicates the date of the publication:
-Died-At the residence of his mother, in this village, Monday, February 27, 1905, Peter H. LARSON, aged 34 years.
The deceased was well known here and had many friends. He was for some years chef at the Grayling house before its destruction. He served during the Spanish-American war with the Nineteenth regiment, United States infantry, since which he has been in declining health. He leaves his mother, Mrs. Mary LARSON, two sisters, Mrs. J. A. ANDERSON of Galesburg, Ill., and Mrs. E. SPARKS, with two brothers, Joseph and John LARSON, of this village, to mourn his loss. The funeral Tuesday afternoon was conducted by Rev. A. P. W. BECKER, and largely attended. (2 Mar 1905)


J. A. ANDERSON

The following information extracted from the Grayling, Crawford Co., MI Newspaper Avalanche. NOTE: The date at the end of each extract indicates the date of the publication:
-Died-At the residence of his mother, in this village, Monday, February 27, 1905, Peter H. LARSON, aged 34 years.
The deceased was well known here and had many friends. He was for some years chef at the Grayling house before its destruction. He served during the Spanish-American war with the Nineteenth regiment, United States infantry, since which he has been in declining health. He leaves his mother, Mrs. Mary LARSON, two sisters, Mrs. J. A. ANDERSON of Galesburg, Ill., and Mrs. E. SPARKS, with two brothers, Joseph and John LARSON, of this village, to mourn his loss. The funeral Tuesday afternoon was conducted by Rev. A. P. W. BECKER, and largely attended. (2 Mar 1905)


LEWIS

The following information extracted from the Grayling, Crawford Co., MI Newspaper Avalanche. NOTE: The date at the end of each extract indicates the date of the publication:
-JOHANNESBURG CORRESPONDENCE.
Mrs. LEWIS, of Lapeer, mother of S. LEWIS and Mrs. BEND of this place came up last week to nurse Mrs. BEND's little boy who was seriously ill. He is now convalescent and Grandma LEWIS returned home Monday. (12 Oct 1905)


Mrs. LEWIS

The following information extracted from the Grayling, Crawford Co., MI Newspaper Avalanche. NOTE: The date at the end of each extract indicates the date of the publication:
-JOHANNESBURG CORRESPONDENCE.
Mrs. LEWIS, of Lapeer, mother of S. LEWIS and Mrs. BEND of this place came up last week to nurse Mrs. BEND's little boy who was seriously ill. He is now convalescent and Grandma LEWIS returned home Monday. (12 Oct 1905)


S. LEWIS

The following information extracted from the Grayling, Crawford Co., MI Newspaper Avalanche. NOTE: The date at the end of each extract indicates the date of the publication:
-JOHANNESBURG CORRESPONDENCE.
Mrs. LEWIS, of Lapeer, mother of S. LEWIS and Mrs. BEND of this place came up last week to nurse Mrs. BEND's little boy who was seriously ill. He is now convalescent and Grandma LEWIS returned home Monday. (12 Oct 1905)


Mrs. BEND LEWIS

The following information extracted from the Grayling, Crawford Co., MI Newspaper Avalanche. NOTE: The date at the end of each extract indicates the date of the publication:
-JOHANNESBURG CORRESPONDENCE.
Mrs. LEWIS, of Lapeer, mother of S. LEWIS and Mrs. BEND of this place came up last week to nurse Mrs. BEND's little boy who was seriously ill. He is now convalescent and Grandma LEWIS returned home Monday. (12 Oct 1905)


Daniel MCFADYEN

The following information extracted from the Grayling, Crawford Co., MI Newspaper Avalanche. NOTE: The date at the end of each extract indicates the date of the publication:
-Miss Teresa GOUDROW and Capt. Daniel McFADYEN of West Bay City were married by Rev. J. J. RIESS, at St. Mary's church, Tuesday at 9 a. m. They left for their wedding trip on the afternoon train. The bride will bear with her the best wishes of many friends. (9 Mar 1905)


Teresa GOUDROW

The following information extracted from the Grayling, Crawford Co., MI Newspaper Avalanche. NOTE: The date at the end of each extract indicates the date of the publication:
-Miss Teresa GOUDROW and Capt. Daniel McFADYEN of West Bay City were married by Rev. J. J. RIESS, at St. Mary's church, Tuesday at 9 a. m. They left for their wedding trip on the afternoon train. The bride will bear with her the best wishes of many friends. (9 Mar 1905)


C. F. STEWART

The following information extracted from the Grayling, Crawford Co., MI Newspaper Avalanche. NOTE: The date at the end of each extract indicates the date of the publication:
-A quiet home wedding was celebrated at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. HOLBROOK last Sunday, the event being the marriage of their daughter, May, and Mr. C. F. STEWART of Vassar, Perry OSTRANDER, Esq., an uncle of the bride, officiating. After a brief visit in Indiana and Ohio they will be "at home" in Vassar. (23 Mar 1905)

-Mr. and Mrs. C. F. STEWART returned from their trip west and south last Saturday and have packed up and are moving to Vassar in company with Mr. and Mrs. H. C. HOLBROOK, who are moving there that the family yet be together. Mr. and Mrs. HOLBROOK came here when Mrs. STEWART was an infant and have resided in this township for over twenty years, and the last eighteen in the village. It must seem like leaving home to them. (6 Apr 1905)

-Born, Saturday, April 7th, at their home in Vassar, to Mr. and Mrs. C. F. STEWART, a daughter. (12 Apr 1906)


May HOLBROOK

The following information extracted from the Grayling, Crawford Co., MI Newspaper Avalanche. NOTE: The date at the end of each extract indicates the date of the publication:
-A quiet home wedding was celebrated at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. HOLBROOK last Sunday, the event being the marriage of their daughter, May, and Mr. C. F. STEWART of Vassar, Perry OSTRANDER, Esq., an uncle of the bride, officiating. After a brief visit in Indiana and Ohio they will be "at home" in Vassar. (23 Mar 1905)


Grace STEWART

The following information extracted from the Grayling, Crawford Co., MI Newspaper Avalanche. NOTE: The date at the end of each extract indicates the date of the publication:
-Mrs. H. C. HOLBROOK with her daughter, Mrs. STEWART and baby Grace returned from a ten days visit at Petoskey last Monday. (25 Jul 1907)


DOUBLE

The following information extracted from the Grayling, Crawford Co., MI Newspaper Avalanche. NOTE: The date at the end of each extract indicates the date of the publication:
-Hon. Thomas E. DOUBLE was called home from Lansing last week by the death of his father, who was buried Sunday. He returned to the capital Tuesday. (23 Mar 1905)


Hon. Thomas E. DOUBLE

The following information extracted from the Grayling, Crawford Co., MI Newspaper Avalanche. NOTE: The date at the end of each extract indicates the date of the publication:
-Hon. Thomas E. DOUBLE was called home from Lansing last week by the death of his father, who was buried Sunday. He returned to the capital Tuesday. (23 Mar 1905)


J. M. SILSBY

The following information extracted from the Grayling, Crawford Co., MI Newspaper Avalanche. NOTE: The date at the end of each extract indicates the date of the publication:
-Died-Saturday, March 18, at his home in Beaver Creek, John P. HILDRETH, aged 82 years.
Deceased was one of the pioneers of this county and has been in years past an active factor for the advancement of this section of the state, until his age precluded his doing more than to care for his home. He will be long remembered by our early settlers, his peculiarities forgotten and the good he has done given honor. He leaves an aged wife, who is absolutely helpless, and a sister, Mrs. J. M. SILSBY, also a helpless invalid, to mourn his first going home. They will soon be reunited, with the loved ones who have gone before. The funeral was on Tuesday and his body was laid to rest in the Cheney cemetery. (23 Mar 1905)


Mrs. J. M. Silsby HILDRETH

The following information extracted from the Grayling, Crawford Co., MI Newspaper Avalanche. NOTE: The date at the end of each extract indicates the date of the publication:
-Died-Saturday, March 18, at his home in Beaver Creek, John P. HILDRETH, aged 82 years.
Deceased was one of the pioneers of this county and has been in years past an active factor for the advancement of this section of the state, until his age precluded his doing more than to care for his home. He will be long remembered by our early settlers, his peculiarities forgotten and the good he has done given honor. He leaves an aged wife, who is absolutely helpless, and a sister, Mrs. J. M. SILSBY, also a helpless invalid, to mourn his first going home. They will soon be reunited, with the loved ones who have gone before. The funeral was on Tuesday and his body was laid to rest in the Cheney cemetery. (23 Mar 1905)


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