BENJAMIN ROSE & SARAH HAMILTON
Benjamin ROSE
b. 1785, NY
d. 22 Jan 1872, Woodland, Barry Co, MI
& Sarah HAMILTON
b. 1794
d. 1851
| Hamilton ROSE
| b. ca 1815, NY
| & Eliza
| b. ca 1820, England or Canada
| | John ROSE
| | b. ca 1841, NY
| | Ferris ROSE
| | b. ca 1843, NY
| | & Margaret
| | m. 13 Jul 1913, Nashville, Barry Co., MI
| | div. 1915, Barry Co., MI
| | Samuel ROSE
| | b. ca 1846, NY
| | Edward ROSE
| | b. ca 1849, NY
| | d. bef Jul 1860
| | Caroline ROSE
| | b. ca 1856, NY
| David ROSE
| b. 1818, Carlton, Orleans Co., NY
| d. Feb 1850
| Ruth ROSE
| b. 30 Jan 1820, Orleans Co, NY
| d. 2 May 1905, Woodland, Barry Co, MI
| & Ebenezer SAWDY
| b. 2 Mar 1812, Scipio, Cayuga Co, NY
| d. 27 Feb 1890, Woodland, Barry Co, MI
| | Truman SAWDY*
| | b. 10 Nov 1836, Carlton, Orleans Co, NY
| | d. 20 Aug 1895, Grand Rapids, Kent Co, MI
| | & Jeannette ?
| | Truman SAWDY*
| | b. 10 Nov 1836, Carlton, Orleans Co, NY
| | d. 20 Aug 1895, Grand Rapids, Kent Co, MI
| | & Cordelia R. PIKE
| | b. Jul 1845, NY
| | d. 10 May 1908, Howard City, Montcalm Co, MI
| | m. 1864, Barry Co, MI
| | Sarah Jane SAWDY
| | b. 2 Dec 1838, Carlton, Orleans Co, NY
| | d. 29 Apr 1843, Woodland, Barry Co, MI
| | James Henry SAWDY
| | b. 2 Dec 1843, Woodland, Barry Co, MI
| | d. 19 Sep 1919, Woodland, Barry Co, MI
| | & Julia M. WOODMANSEE
| | b. May 1850, MI
| | d. 11 Jun 1924, Woodland, Barry Co, Mi
| | m. 22 Feb 1869, Barry Co, MI
| | Marilla Jane SAWDY
| | b. 22 Sep 1846, Barry Co, MI
| | d. 17 Aug 1888
| | Judge Marvin SAWDY
| | b. 30 Oct 1849, Barry Co, MI
| | d. 9 Mar 1885
| | Willard SAWDY
| | b. 27 Jul 1852, Barry Co, MI
| | d. 5 Nov 1925, Woodland, Barry Co, MI
| | & Martha Isabel COALBAUGH
| | b. 31 Oct 1853, Barrington, Yates Co, NY
| | d. 6 Feb 1927, Woodland, Barry Co, MI
| | m. 16 Oct 1875, Barry Co, MI
| | Almina SAWDY*
| | b. 11 Sep 1854, Woodland, Barry Co, MI
| | d. 7 Sep 1913, Texas Twp., Kalamazoo Co, MI
| | & Joseph SMITH
| | b. 1844, Miami Co, OH
| | m. 4 Jul 1869, Woodland, Barry Co, MI
| | Almina SAWDY*
| | b. 11 Sep 1854, Woodland, Barry Co, MI
| | d. 7 Sep 1913, Texas Twp., Kalamazoo Co, MI
| | & Arthur MILLER
| | Almina SAWDY*
| | b. 11 Sep 1854, Woodland, Barry Co, MI
| | d. 7 Sep 1913, Texas Twp., Kalamazoo Co, MI
| | & Alva J. COWLES
| | b. 26 May 1845, Battle Creek, Calhoun Co, MI
| | d. 5 Jul 1936, Otsego, Allegan Co, MI
| | m. 22 Apr 1893, Rollo, Phelps Co, MO
| | Calvin SAWDY
| | b. 21 Aug 1857, Woodland, Barry Co, MI
| | d. 1921, Big Rapids, Mecosta Co, MI
| | & Mary HITT
| | b. Jun 1857, Woodland, Barry Co, MI
| | d. 26 Nov 1926, Lansing, Ingham Co, MI
| | m. 21 May 1885, Barry Co, MI
| | Ardella 'Della' SAWDY
| | b. 10 Apr 1860, Barry Co, MI
| | d. aft 1941
| | & Martin E. CURTIS
| | b. 29 May 1855, Woodland, Barry Co, MI
| | d. 1941, Big Rapids, Mecosta Co., MI
| | m. 24 Dec 1876
| | Edward A. SAWDY
| | b. Jul 1864, Woodland, Barry Co, MI
| | d. 1 Jan 1915, Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co, MI
| | & Flora Isabell HOPKINS
| | b. 26 Apr 1869, Isanti Co, MN
| | d. 10 Feb 1960, Hastings, Barry Co, MI
| | m. 31 Aug 1888, Woodland, Barry Co, MI
| Marvin ROSE
| b. 1826, Orleans Co, NY
| d. Oct 1899, Brockport, NY
| & Emily
| b. ca 1826, NY
| | Adelah ROSE
| | b. ca 1846, NY
| Benjamin R. ROSE*
| b. ca 12 Dec 1829, NY
| d. 12 Feb 1904, Grand Rapids, Kent Co, MI
| & Adeline
| b. ca 1835
| d. 1870, Barry Co., MI
| | Milton ROSE
| | b. ca 1857
| | d. 14 May 1876, Kansas City, MO
| Benjamin R. ROSE*
| b. ca 12 Dec 1829, NY
| d. 12 Feb 1904, Grand Rapids, Kent Co, MI
| & Rosana F FULLER
| b. 1836
| d. 2 Sep 1893, Hastings, Barry Co, MI
| | Marvin B ROSE
| | b. Nov 1875, Hastings, Barry Co., MI
| | d. 10 Jul 1876, Hastings, Barry Co., MI
| Benjamin R. ROSE*
| b. ca 12 Dec 1829, NY
| d. 12 Feb 1904, Grand Rapids, Kent Co, MI
| & Harriet 'Hattie' May BARNUM
| b. ca 1858, MI
| m. 12 Sep 1894, Hastings, Barry Co, MI
| div. 1900, Barry Co., MI
| Jane ROSE
| b. 1835, NY
First Generation
1. Benjamin ROSE. Born in 1785 in NY. Benjamin died in Woodland, Barry
Co, MI on 22 Jan 1872; he was 87. Buried in Fuller Cemetery, Carlton
Twp., Barry, MI. Occupation: Farmer.
He lived in Carlton, Orleans County, New York, then moved in 1842 to
Barry County, MI with his wife, daughter and son-in-law, Ruth and
Ebenezer Sawdy. Evidently moved back to Orleans Co., NY, prior to the
census enumeration of 1850, as he lived there at that time, and Sarah is
buried in Kenyonville Cem., Carlton, NY, having died in 1851.
The Latter Day Saints I.G.I. shows a Benjamin Rose, son of Israel Rose,
christened 7 Sep 1772 Saratoga, Stillwater Cong. or 1st Cong. Church;
also Benjamin Rose, son of David Rose & Catlintie Dutcher, christened 20
May 1782, Dutchess, Rhinebeck Ref. Church, Rhinebeck, NY--not sure if
our Benjamin is one of these
The 1840 federal census shows an Alpha O. Rose living in Murray, Orleans
Co, NY. It is not known if or how they are connected.
The 1880 federal census shows a Beman Rose, 70, living in Clarendon,
Orleans Co, NY. He was born NY, father born VT, mother born MA;
Elizabeth, 59, wife, born NY; Louis, son, 22, works on farm, born NY;
William, 19, son, works on farm, born NY; Sally, 14, daughter, born
NY--are they related somehow to Benjamin?
Also in the 1880 census in Medina 2nd District Ridgeway, Orleans Co, NY,
pg 16, SD 10, ED 151 (153/159) is a David Rose, 34, works in foundry,
born NY; Harriet, 27, wife, born NY, parents b. England; Dora, dau, 7,
born NY; Florence, 5, dau, born NY; Frederick, 10/12, born NY -- are
they connected to Benjamin?
Research: 1830 federal census index, #100, Carlton, NY--1 male under 5,
two males 5-10, 1 male 10 & under 15, 1 male 30 & under 40, 1 female
under 5, 1 female 10-15, 1 female of 30 & under 40
1840 federal census, Carlton, NY--0/1/1/1/3 (males) -- 0/1/0/1/0/0/1
(females)
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Orleans Co., NY, Grantee Index to 1850, Grantee Benjamin/Grantor
Holland Land Co., Ref. 25, pg. 270, 1845 [obtained from Christine Rose,
C.G., F.A.S.G., 1990]
Orleans County, NY, Deed Abstract Book 29, pg 77--Benjamin Rose and
Sarah his wife and Hamilton Rose and Eliza of Town of Carlton, Orleans
Co. to Joel Hubbard and James Hubbard of said town, land in Carlton,
part of Lot No. 5, 35 acres. Signed by grantors. Ack.: 2 June 1847.
Rec.: 17 Apr 1848 [obtained from Christine Rose, C.G., F.A.S.G., 1990]
Orleans Co., NY, Deed Abstract Book 40, pg 9, 11 Feb 1850, David Rose of
Carlton, Orleans Co. to Benjamin Rose of same, in town of Carlton.
Signed: David Rose. Ack.: 1 Feb 1850. Rec.: 26 Apr 1853 [obtained
from Christine Rose, C.G., F.A.S.G., 1990]
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1850 census, Carlton, Orleans Co., NY, pg 7--
88/90--Benjamin Rose, 55, male, farmer, value of estate $3500, bp NY;
Sarah, 55, female, bp NY; Benjamin, 20, farmer, bp NY; Jane, 15, bp NY
89/91--Marvin Rose, 24, female, farmer, bp NY; Emily, 24, female, bp NY;
Adelah, 4, female, bp NY
pg 7A, (94/96)--Hamilton Rose, 35, male, farmer, value of estate $2400,
bp NY; Eliza, 30, female, bp England; John, 9, m, bp NY, attends school;
Ferris, 7, m, bp NY, attends school; Samuel, 4, m, bp NY; Edward, 1, m,
bp NY
On pg 25, (357/359) was a Charles Rose, 16, male, laborer, birthplace
not listed, enumerated with the family of Charles Miles and four farm
laborers. I don't know at this time if this Charles Rose is connected
to our Rose family
1860 federal census index, Barry County, MI
Homer Sawdy's Bible records, dated 22 Dec 1906, from David Sawdy, summer
1991
"Landmarks of Orleans County, New York"
"First Landowners, Barry County, MI"
Research by Vicki Gilliland of Paris, TX
Vital records from Barry County Clerk's office, Hastings, MI
Cemetery photos from Vicki Gilliland, taken at Fuller Cemetery, Carlton
Twp., Barry Co, MI
Benjamin married Sarah HAMILTON. Born in 1794. Sarah died in 1851; she
was 57. Buried in Kenyonville Cem., Carlton, Orleans Co., NY.
Sarah Rose does not appear in the 1860 Michigan Mortality Census for
Barry County.
Research: Marriage of Benjamin R. Rose and Hattie M. Barnum recorded in
Barry County Clerk's office, Hastings, MI--it lists his mother as Sarah
Hamilton
Year and place of Sarah's death obtained June 1997 from Vicki Logee, R.
2, Box 150-C, Sumner, TX 75486 [Kenyonville Cem., Carlton, Orleans Co.
(Oak Orchard Rd. West of Kenyonville) lists: David Rose, lot Old 48A,
b. 1818, Carlton, d. Feb 1850, son of Benjamin and Sarah; Sarah Rose,
Lot Old 48A, b. 1794, d. 1851, wife of Benjamin]
They had the following children:
2 i. Hamilton (ca1815-)
3 ii. David (1818-1850)
4 iii. Ruth (1820-1905)
5 iv. Marvin (1826-1899)
6 v. Benjamin R. (ca1829-1904)
7 vi. Jane (1835-)
Second Generation
Family of Benjamin ROSE (1) & Sarah HAMILTON
2. Hamilton ROSE. Born ca 1815 in NY.
Research: 1830 federal census index, #100, Carlton, NY--1 male under 5,
two males 5-10, 1 male 10 & under 15, 1 male 30 & under 40, 1 female
under 5, 1 female 10-15, 1 female of 30 & under 40
1840 federal census, Carlton, NY--0/1/1/1/3 (males) -- 0/1/0/1/0/0/1
(females)
Orleans County, NY, Deed Abstract Book 29, pg 77--Benjamin Rose and
Sarah his wife and Hamilton Rose and Eliza of Town of Carlton, Orleans
Co. to Joel Hubbard and James Hubbard of said town, land in Carlton,
part of Lot No. 5, 35 acres. Signed by grantors. Ack.: 2 June 1847.
Rec.: 17 Apr 1848 [obtained from Christine Rose, C.G., F.A.S.G., 1990]
Orleans Co., NY, Deed Abstract Book 34, pg 120, 13 Sept. 1850, Hamilton
Rose and Eliza his wife to Andrew Fowler, for $2400, is north part of
Lot No. 9, 7th Sec., 16th twp., 2nd Range, of Holland Land Co. Signed by
both grantors. Ack.: 1 Oct. 1850. Rec.: 16 Oct. 1851 [obtained from
Christine Rose, C.G., F.A.S.G., 1990]
Orleans Co., NY, Deed Abstract Book 34, pg. 376, 5 May 1849, Hamilton
Rose and Eliza his wife of Town of Carlton, for $1200, to Dennis S.
Wright of same, land in said town. Signed by both grantors. Ack.: 5
May 1849. Rec.: 31 Dec 1850 [obtained from Christine Rose, C.G.,
F.A.S.G., 1990]
1850 federal census, Carlton, Orleans Co., NY, pg 7--
88/90--Benjamin Rose, 55, male, farmer, value of estate $3500, bp NY;
Sarah, 55, female, bp NY; Benjamin, 20, farmer, bp NY; Jane, 15, bp NY
89/91--Marvin Rose, 24, female, farmer, bp NY; Emily, 24, female, bp NY;
Adelah, 4, female, bp NY
pg 7A, (94/96)--Hamilton Rose, 35, male, farmer, value of estate $2400,
bp NY; Eliza, 30, female, bp England; John, 9, m, bp NY, attends school;
Ferris, 7, m, bp NY, attends school; Samuel, 4, m, bp NY; Edward, 1, m,
bp NY
1860 federal census, Town of Ridgeway, Orleans Co., NY, 20 July 1860,
P.O. Murray, pg 796/10, (1096-1096)--Hamilton Rose, 43, male, day
laborer, bp NY; Eliza, 40, f, bp Canada; Ferris, 15, m, bp NY, att.
school; Samuel, 12, m, bp NY, att. school; Caroline, 4, f, bp NY
Orleans County, NY, Deed Book 29, pg 77--Benjamin Rose and Sarah his
wife and Hamilton Rose and Eliza his wife deed land
Hamilton married Eliza. Born ca 1820 in England or Canada.
They had the following children:
8 i. John (ca1841-)
9 ii. Ferris (ca1843-)
10 iii. Samuel (ca1846-)
11 iv. Edward (ca1849-<1860)
12 v. Caroline (ca1856-)
3. David ROSE. Born in 1818 in Carlton, Orleans Co., NY. David died in
Feb 1850; he was 32. Buried in Kenyonville Cem., Carlton, Orleans Co.,
NY.
Research: Cemetery record of David Rose obtained June 1997 from Vicki
Logee, R. 2, Box 150-C, Sumner, TX 75486 [Kenyonville Cem., Carlton,
Orleans Co. (Oak Orchard Rd. West of Kenyonville) lists: David Rose,
lot Old 48A, b. 1818, Carlton, d. Feb 1850, son of Benjamin and Sarah;
Sarah Rose, Lot Old 48A, b. 1794, d. 1851, wife of Benjamin]
4. Ruth ROSE. Born on 30 Jan 1820 in Orleans Co, NY. Ruth died in
Woodland, Barry Co, MI on 2 May 1905; she was 85. Buried in Woodland
Memorial Park, Woodland, MI. Occupation: Housewife. Religion: United
Brethren.
[The Hastings Banner, May 11, 1905, pg 8, col 2]
WOODLAND AND VICINITY
DIES OF CANCER
Mrs. Ruth Sawdy, who has been a great sufferer from cancer for the past
two weeks, quietly passed away on Tuesday, May 2, aged 85 years, 3
months and 3 days. Funeral was held at the village U.B. church, Rev.
Yost of Lake Odessa officiating. Mrs. Sawdy was among the first
settlers of our township. She leaves two daughters, four sons and a
number of grandchildren and other relatives, and a host of friends to
mourn her loss.
[Farther down in same column]--Ferris Rose was called here by the death
of his aunt, Mrs. Ruth Sawdy, returned to his home in Grand Rapids
Monday morning.
Martin Curtis and wife and Calvin Sawdy of Big Rapids were in Woodland
last Friday, called here by the death of their mother, Mrs. Ruth Sawdy.
Research: 1830 federal census index, #100, Carlton, NY--Rose, Benjamin,1
male under 5, two males 5-10, 1 male 10 & under 15, 1 male 30 & under
40, 1 female under 5, 1 female 10-15, 1 female of 30 & under 40
1840 federal census, Carlton, Orleans Co, NY, 385/730--Sawdy, Ebenezer,
1/1/1/0/0/1 (males) -- 1/0/0/0/0/1 (females)
1850 federal census, Woodland Twp., Barry Co, MI (815/834)--Ebenezer
Soddy, 38, male, farmer, b. NY; Ruth, 30, female, b. NY; Truman, 13,
male, b. NY; James H., 6 , male, b. MI; Marvella J., 3, female, b. MI;
Judge M., 10/12, male, b. MI
1860 federal census, Woodland Twp., Barry Co, MI, pg 166,
(1326-1236)--Ebenezer Sawdy, 48, male, white, farmer, value of real
estate $3000, personal $584, b. NY; Ruth, age 40, female, white, bp NY;
Trumen, 23, male, white, real estatee $600, personal $125, b. NY; Henry,
16, male, white, b. MI; Marvella, 14, female, white, b. MI; Judge M.,
10, male, white, b. MI; Willard, 8, male, white, b. MI; Almira, 5,
female, white, b. MI; cCalvin, 3, male, white, b. MI; Adilla, 3/12,
female, white, b. MI; Richard Height, 34, male, b. MI
1870 federal census, Woodland, Barry Co, MI--this film was so bad it
could hardly be read. It was so light--Sawdy, Ebenezer, 5-, white,
male, farmer, 1000.00 real estate, b. NY; Ruth, 4- keeping house;
________ 20, white, male, farm laborer, b. MI; Willard, 17, male, farm
laborer, b. MI; ______, 12; ________, 10; Edward, 5, white, male, b. MI
1880 federal census, Woodland Twp., Barry Co, MI 83/91--Sawdy, Ebenezer,
white, male, 68, farmer, b. NY, parents b. RI; Ruth, white, female, 59,
wife, keeping house, b. MI, parents b. NY; Judge M., white, male, 28,
son, farming, b. MI; Calvin, white, male, 22, son, farming, b. MI;
Edward A., white, male, 15, son, farm work, b. MI
1884 Michigan State Census, Woodland Twp., Barry Co, MI (38/38)--Sawdy,
Ebenezer, 72, male, white, husband, married, b. NY, parents both b. NY;
Ruth, 64, female, white, wife, married, she & her parents all b. NY;
Edward A., 19, male, white, son, single, b. MI; Judge M., 34, male,
white, son, single, b. MI; Smith, Emma (believe child of Ebenezer's
daughter, Almina, who was married to Joseph Smith), 11, female, white,
granddaughter, single, b. MI; Bostian, James B., 18, male, white,
servant, single, b. IA, father b. PA, mother b. OH
1894 Michigan State Census, Woodland, Barry Co., MI (54/56)--Sawdy,
Edward A, 29, male, white, husband, married, born MI, parents born NY;
Flora B, 24, female, white, wife, married, 3 children born/3 living,
born MI, parents born MI; Estella, 4, female, white, dau, single, born
Mi; Rosan, 3, female, white, dau, single, born MI; Miles, 4/12, male,
white, son, single, born MI; Sawdy, Ruth, 74, female white, mother,
widowed, born NY, parents born NY
Death record 151-2316, Barry County Clerk's office, Hastings, MI--Vol.
B, pg 161, May 2, 1905, entry #2316, Ruth Sawdy, female, white, widow,
85 years, 3 months, 2 days, Woodland, cancer of femoid glands,
birthplace NY, housekeeper, parents Benjamin Rose, NY, unknown, recorded
June 6, 1905
1900 federal census, Woodland twp., Barry Co, MI (54/54)--Edward & Flora
Sawdy & children were listed, along with Ruth, mother, born Jan 1820,
widow, mother of 10 children, 6 living, born NY, parents both born NY.
Ruth married Ebenezer SAWDY. Born on 2 Mar 1812 in Scipio, Cayuga Co,
NY. Ebenezer died in Woodland, Barry Co, MI on 27 Feb 1890; he was 77.
Buried in Woodland Memorial Park, Woodland, MI. Occupation: Farmer.
Religion: United Brethren.
Census records show that Ebenezer was born in NY and his parents born in
Rhode Island.
[The Hastings Banner, March 12, 1890, pg 3, col 4--Woodland]
E. Sawdy, one of the oldest pioneers of Woodland, died on Thursday
last. He was 78 years old. He leaves a wife and large family to mourn
his loss.
"Portrait & Biographical History of Ionia & Montcalm Co, MI"--Sketch of
M.E. Curtis, of the firm of Curtis & Sawdy]--"The father of Mrs. Curtis
was Ebenezer Sawdy, who was born in Scipio*, Cauyga County, N.Y., March
2, 1812, and was reared in Orleans County, to which his parents went
when he was four years old. He was married there at the age of
twenty-four to Ruth Rose, who was born in that county in 1820, and whose
father, Benjamin Rose, was a farmer. The latter spent his last years in
this State with his daughter and family, having retired from active
life. In the spring of 1842 Mr. Sawdy came to Barry County, this State,
traveling from the lakes on foot. He bought forty acres of wild land,
then returned East and in the fall brought his family to their new
home. He built a rude log house and literally hewed out a farm from the
timber. He eventually became the owner of considerable landed property
and was numbered among the successful members of the community. He was
the first mail carrier between Woodland and South Cass, and carried the
mail tied up in a handkerchief. He was Justice of the Peace for years
and in politics was a Republican. His death took place February 27,
1890. The Sawdys are of English ancestry."
* "In the original settling of the township of Scipio, the territory it
covered was very extensive. It included not only the present townships
of Venice, Ledyard, part of Springport, but also Sempronious across Lake
Owasco, and also a part of Marcellus, which is now in Onondaga County.
["Ancestors and Descendants of my Raymoure-Hubbell-Franklin-Osborne
Grandparents (includes 40+ connecting lines)," Indexed, Dorothy
Raymoure, 1982]
"History of Allegan and Barry County, Michigan," published 1880,
Lippincott & Co. Philadelphia, pg 505 lists Clerk of Woodland, 1844, E.
Sawdy; pg 506 lists E. Sawdy, Justice of the Peace in 1848, 1855, 1860
and 187l. Annual election of 1844 lists E. Sawdy as voted; pg 503 lists
Eben. Sawdy arrived in 1842 in Woodland Township, Sec. 15, nearest
neighbor Nehemiah Hovewell on Sect. 22
Excerpt--POST OFFICES, "Early in history of [Woodland] the settlers
obtained letters from Hastings. In 1849 Woodland Post Office
established and appointment of post master given to Nehemiah Hovewell.
Ebenezer Sawdy was earliest mail carrier and at first brought the mail
from Odessa afoot once a week in his vest pocket or hankerchief, as
happened to be most convenient. There was however, some protest against
that method of transporting the U.S. Mail and at the end of six months a
mail pouch was provided."
The 1830 federal census of Carlton, Orleans Co, NY shows a Joseph Sandy
on pg 10l. Not sure, but he may be connected to Ebenezer Sawdy.
The 1880 federal census of Albion, Orleans Co, NY shows a Samuel Sawdy,
31, traveler, he and his parents born NY; Estella, 19, wife; Nettie, 11,
dau, born NY; John, 7, son, born NY; Mirt, 2, son, born NY; Groyer
Sawdy, 23, boarder, com. traveller, born MI, parents born NY -- are they
somehow related to Ebenezer?
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The obituary of James H. Sawdy tells that he was the third child of a
family of ten, born to Ebenezer and Ruth Sawdy, pioneer settlers of
Woodland township. His parents moved from New York state to Michigan in
1842 and settled on Sec. 15 within the present village limits where the
son James was born. A temporary house without a floor, windows or doors
was his birthplace. Later the parents located one mile east and 1/2
mile north where he was reared to boyhood. His education consisted of a
few winters' attendance at school at the Red School House, one mile east
of the present village of Woodland.
The Sawdy Bible, which was owned by Ebenezer Sawdy's great-grandson,
Homer Sawdy, contained the following entries--
Dec. 22th, 1906, Sawdy Record of Births:
Ruth Rose Born Jan. 30, 1820
Ebenezer Sawdy Born March 2, 1812
Married Feb. 3, 1836
Truman Sawdy B. Nov. 10, 1836
Sarah Jane " Dec. 2, 1838
James H. Dec. 2, 1843
Marila Jane Sept. 23, 1846
Judge Marvin Oct. 30, 1849
Willard July 27, 1852
Almina Sept. 13, 1854
Calvin Aug. 21, 1857
Ardella April 10, 1860
Edward A. July 28, 1864
Sawdy Record of Deaths, Dec. 22, 1906:
Sarah Jane Sawdy Died Ap. 22, 1843
Judge Marvin March 9, 1885
Marrilla Jane Aug. 17, 1888
Benjamin Rose Died Jan. 21, 1871
Benjamin R. Rose Feb. 12, 1904
Ebenezer Sawdy Died Feb. 27, 1890
Truman Aug. 21, 1896
Ruth May 2, 1905
Research: First Landowners of Barry Co, MI--Ebenezer Sawdy, Orleans Co,
NY, Sect. 15, 40 acres, date of patent 6-13-1842; E. Sawdey also
purchased land in section 16, 40 acres, date of patent 2-18-1854, final
proof 8-20-1879.
Sawdy Bible records from Homer Sawdy's Bible, in possession of David
Sawdy, copied for me summer 1991
C. B. Cowles' Bible records from Vicki Gilliland of Paris, TX
Vital records from Barry County Clerk's office, Hastings, MI
1840 federal census, Carlton, Orleans Co, NY, 385/730--Sawdy,
Ebenezer--1/1/1/0/0/1 (males) -- 1/0/0/0/0/1 (females)
1850 federal census, Woodland Twp., Barry Co, MI (815/834)--Ebenezer
Soddy, 38, male, farmer, b. NY; Ruth, 30, female, b. NY; Truman, 13,
male, b. NY; James H., 6 , male, b. MI; Marvella J., 3, female, b. MI;
Judge M., 10/12, male, b. MI
1860 federal census, Woodland Twp., Barry Co, MI, pg 166,
(1326-1236)--Ebenezer Sawdy, 48, male, white, farmer, value of real
estate $3000, personal $584, b. NY; Ruth, age 40, female, white, bp NY;
Trumen, 23, male, white, real estatee $600, personal $125, b. NY; Henry,
16, male, white, b. MI; Marvella, 14, female, white, b. MI; Judge M.,
10, male, white, b. MI; Willard, 8, male, white, b. MI; Almira, 5,
female, white, b. MI; cCalvin, 3, male, white, b. MI; Adilla, 3/12,
female, white, b. MI; Richard Height, 34, male, b. MI
1870 federal census, Woodland, Barry Co, MI--this film was so bad it
could hardly be read. It was so light--Sawdy, Ebenezer, 5-, white,
male, farmer, 1000.00 real estate, b. NY; Ruth, 4- keeping house;
________ 20, white, male, farm laborer, b. MI; Willard, 17, male, farm
laborer, b. MI; ______, 12; ________, 10; Edward, 5, white, male, b. MI
1880 federal census, Woodland Twp., Barry Co, MI 83/91--Sawdy, Ebenezer,
white, male, 68, farmer, b. NY, parents b. RI; Ruth, white, female, 59,
wife, keeping house, b. MI, parents b. NY; Judge M., white, male, 28,
son, farming, b. MI; Calvin, white, male, 22, son, farming, b. MI;
Edward A., white, male, 15, son, farm work, b. MI
1884 Michigan State Census, Woodland Twp., Barry Co, MI (38/38)--Sawdy,
Ebenezer, 72, male, white, husband, married, b. NY, parents both b. NY;
Ruth, 64, female, white, wife, married, she & her parents all b. NY;
Edward A., 19, male, white, son, single, b. MI; Judge M., 34, male,
white, son, single, b. MI; Smith, Emma (believe child of Ebenezer's
daughter, Almina, who was married to Joseph Smith), 11, female, white,
granddaughter, single, b. MI; Bostian, James B., 18, male, white,
servant, single, b. IA, father b. PA, mother b. OH
Woodland Memorial Park cemetery records--Ebenezer Sawdy, 1812-1893;
Ruth, wife, 1820
Death record #221-152 from Barry County Clerk's office, Hastings,
MI--Vol. A, pg 221, entry #52, Feb. 27, 1890, Ebenezer Sawdy, male,
white, married, 77 years, 11 months, 27 days, place of death Woodland,
cause dropsy, birthplace NY, farmer, parents names ________, NY,
__________, NY, recorded June 16, 1891
They had the following children:
13 i. Truman (1836-1895)
14 ii. Sarah Jane (1838-1843)
15 iii. James Henry (1843-1919)
16 iv. Marilla Jane (1846-1888)
17 v. Judge Marvin (1849-1885)
18 vi. Willard (1852-1925)
19 vii. Almina (1854-1913)
20 viii. Calvin (1857-1921)
21 ix. Ardella 'Della' (1860->1941)
22 x. Edward A. (1864-1915)
5. Marvin ROSE. Born in 1826 in Orleans Co, NY. Marvin died in
Brockport, NY in Oct 1899; he was 73.
Research: 1850 census, Carlton, Orleans Co., NY, pg 7--
88/90--Benjamin Rose, 55, male, farmer, value of estate $3500, bp NY;
Sarah, 55, female, bp NY; Benjamin, 20, farmer, bp NY; Jane, 15, bp NY
89/91--Marvin Rose, 24, female, farmer, bp NY; Emily, 24, female, bp NY;
Adelah, 4, female, bp NY
Marvin married Emily. Born ca 1826 in NY.
Research: 1850 census, Carlton, Orleans Co., NY, pg 7--
88/90--Benjamin Rose, 55, male, farmer, value of estate $3500, bp NY;
Sarah, 55, female, bp NY; Benjamin, 20, farmer, bp NY; Jane, 15, bp NY
89/91--Marvin Rose, 24, female, farmer, bp NY; Emily, 24, female, bp NY;
Adelah, 4, female, bp NY
They had one child:
23 i. Adelah (ca1846-)
6. Benjamin R. ROSE. Born ca 12 Dec 1829 in NY. Benjamin R. died in
Grand Rapids, Kent Co, MI on 12 Feb 1904; he was 74. Buried on 15 Feb
1904 in Fuller Cem., Carlton Twp., Barry Co, MI.
BENJAMIN R. ROSE, BARRY COUNTY CIVIL WAR VETERAN
By Debra Stadel Eddy
Benjamin R. Rose was a brother of my husband's great-great-grandmother,
Ruth Rose, the wife of Ebenezer Sawdy. Their parents were Benjamin Rose
(1785-1872) and Sarah Hamilton (1795-1860), pioneers of Woodland,
Michigan. The Rose and Sawdy families were among the first landowners
of Barry County, the elder Benjamin Rose purchasing 80 acres of land in
section 17 on June 15, 1842.
Much remains unknown about Benjamin R. Rose. He was born in New York in
1829 and died February 12, 1904, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, at the home
of his niece, Mrs. J. Roland Clark, whose exact relationship is
unknown. He had lived in Grand Rapids for three years prior to his
death, and was buried in the Rose family plot in Fuller Cemetery,
Carlton Twp., Barry County, Michigan, with his parents, two children,
and two of his three wives.
Benjamin appeared in the 1850 census with his parents and sister Jane in
the town of Carlton, Orleans County, New York. His brother Marvin and
his family lived in the same house. He moved to Michigan from Orleans
County, New York, in February 1852.
In 1860, Benjamin R. Rose, his first wife, Adeline, and son Milton lived
on a farm in Carlton Twp, Barry County, Michigan. His recently widowed
father also lived with them, as well as an unrelated farm laborer.
Adeline died in 1870, at age 35, and was buried in the Fuller Cemetery.
Milton died from consumption at age 19 in Kansas City, Missouri, on May
14, 1876, and was also buried in the family lot in Fuller Cemetery.
According to Civil War Pension File 304691, Benjamin Rose enlisted as a
Private in September 1862 at Carlton (Barry County) in Company K, 6th
Regiment, 6th Michigan Cavalry. He stated that for five years preceding
his enlistment he had been a resident of the township of Carlton in
Barry County, Michigan, and his occupation was farming. In January or
February, following his enlistment, he was taken sick in the District of
Columbia with inflammation of the lungs, and was unable to work for
about four months. The illness left him in a weak state of health, and
he was assigned work in the hospital as a steward after that. He was
discharged in June 1865, but was shortly afterward stricken with illness
and unable to leave Lincoln Hospital at Washington, DC. for three or
four weeks. When he was well enough, he went back to his native Orleans
County, New York. Over a period of several years he suffered chronic
lung and gastric problems, which left him unable to do hard manual
labor. His physician's affidavit stated, "I have known the said Benj.
R. Rose since July 1865. In July 1865, and in the fall of 1866, and
again in February and March 1867, I treated him for disease of the lungs
and abdominal visera (sic). I have no doubt but his disease was caused
by exposure. He has not, since that time I first saw him, been able to
labor and in my opinion will never be able to."
Benjamin Rose was a member of the Barry County Pioneer Association from
1873-1880.
On January 9, 1874, B. R. Rose became a member of the Barry Lodge No.
321 Free & Accepted Masons. For the remainder of his life, he was very
active in Masonic lodge work.
After he was discharged from military service, Benjamin R. Rose married
his second wife, Rosana F. Fuller (born 1836), daughter of Joseph and
Eliza Fuller. They had at least one child, a son, Marvin B. Rose, who
was born in November 1875 in Hastings, and died July 10, 1876, in
Hastings. Rosana died Sept. 2, 1893, and was buried in the Fuller
Cemetery.
On Sept. 12, 1894, in Hastings, Benjamin Rose married his third wife,
Hattie May (Barnum) Watkins. She had a daughter, Marie Watkins, who was
born July 1, 1885.
According to GAR records at the State Archives of Michigan in Lansing,
Benjamin Rose was a charter member of the Grand Army of the Republic
Post 226, Sherman, Michigan [northwest of Cadillac, Michigan]. It is
not known when he lived at Sherman, or how long he stayed.
In 1901, appearing before a notary public, Benjamin R. Rose told that
"on or about the month of July 1901, while moving his household
furniture from Hastings, County of Barry, Mich. to Grand Rapids, County
of Kent, Michigan, the same said pension certificate was lost...he has
made due and diligent search for the same, has been unable to find the
said certificate." He requested that a permit be issued for the
quarterly allowance due him [$8.00 a month] and that a new certificate
be issued in lieu of the original certificate.
Further research into the life of Benjamin R. Rose has yet to be done.
I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has more information on the
Rose family. My address is: 2521 W. Needmore Hwy., Charlotte, MI
48813-8634.
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[The Hastings Banner, Thurs., February 18, 1904, front page, bottom of
4th column]
ROSE--Died at the home of his niece, Mrs. J. Roland Clark, in Grand
Rapids, Friday, of an acute attack of laryngitis, Benjamin R. Rose, aged
74 years, 1 month, 23 days.
Deceased formerly resided in this city and vicinity, where he spent many
years of his life, and had a large acquaintance. He was especially
active in Masonic lodge work. For the past two or three years he has
resided in Grand Rapids.
The funeral was held Monday at Woodland, interment being made in the
Fuller cemetery.
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[The Hastings Banner, Thursday, February 18, 1904, pg 8, column 4,
Woodland Section]
Benjamin Rose of Grand Rapids, was buried at the Fuller Cemetery on
Monday. The funeral was held at the United Brethren church in our
village.
[Grand Rapids Post, Feb. 13, 19904, pg 7, col 3 (Life & Death)]
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OBITUARY
Rose, Benjamin R. Rose, died 74 years. A well known member of the
Masonic Fraternity died in the home of his niece, Mrs. Roland Clare
(sic), 118 Mt. Vernon St., East. The body will be taken to Hastings for
burial.
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[Grand Rapids Post, Mon., Feb. 15, 1904, pg 7, col 6]
BURIAL PERMITS
ROSE--At 118 Mt. Vernon St., Feb. 12, of acute laryngitis. Benjamin R.
Rose, aged 74 years. Burial at Carrolton (sic) cemetery.
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[The Hastings Banner, May 4, 1905, pg 3, ol 3]
JURY DISAGREED IN CASE OF IDA FURNIA AGAINST THE ESTATE OF B.R. ROSE
The Jury in the case of Mrs. Ida Furnia, of Ludington, who claims to be
the sold heir of the late B.R. Rose, which case was tried in the Kent
Couty Circuit Court, did not agree. The judge submitted three questions
for the jury to consider, as follows:
1. Was Ida Furnia the child of the late B.R. Rose?
2. If so, were her father and mother lawfully married?
3. Was Ida Furnia omitted from the will of B.R. Rose by accident or
mistake?
We are informed that on the first question the jury was unanimous. On
the second they disagreed, and also on the third. We have not learned
whether or not the case will be tried again.
Research: 1850 census, Carlton, Orleans Co., NY, pg 7--
88/90--Benjamin Rose, 55, male, farmer, value of estate $3500, bp NY;
Sarah, 55, female, bp NY; Benjamin, 20, farmer, bp NY; Jane, 15, bp NY
89/91--Marvin Rose, 24, female, farmer, bp NY; Emily, 24, female, bp NY;
Adelah, 4, female, bp NY
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Barry County, MI, Marriage Record Vol D, pg 102, #105--Benjamin R.
Rose, 64, w, res. Hastings City, bp NY, retired farmer, parents Benjamin
Rose, Sarah Hamilton, 3 previous marriages; Hattie M. Watkins/Hattie M.
Barnum, 36, w, res. Hastings City, bp MI, music teacher, parents
Philander Barnum, Harriet Bidwell, 1 prev. marriage; married Sept. 12,
1894, Hastings, Barry Co., MI, W.W. Taylor, Rector, Harriet Barnum,
Hastings & Mrs. Jesie Townsend, Hastings, witnesses
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1894 MI State Census, 3rd Ward, Hastings, Jefferson St. (86/94)--Rose,
Benjamin R, 64, male, white, head, widower, born NY, parents born NY
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(F565.D58, r1, 1897-1919 Divorce Index, Department of Public Health
Vital Records Divorce Index, Library of Michigan, Lansing,
MI)--Plaintiff, Rose, Hattie; Defendant, Benjamin, file 1900, closed
G-1901, Liber D-308, Draw 99, SOD F373, Date-Marr. 09-12-1894, Hastings,
MI B, 0 comments
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Benjamin R. Rose's Civil War Invalid Pension Cert. #216321, 20 May 1904,
Pv. K 6, Mich. Vol. Cav.
"State of Michigan, County of Barry
"In the matter of the Invalid Pensioner Claim of Benjamin R. Rose No.
304691
"The above named applicant being duly sworn says that for five years
immediately preceding his enlistment in the fall of 1862 in Co. "K," 6th
Rgt. Michigan Cavalry in the late war of the rebellion he was a resident
of the township of Carlton in Barry County Michigan, and his occupation
was farming.
"That his disability occurred in January or February after his
enlistment. He was taken sick at waiting in D.C. and was quite -----
sick in Reg--- Hospital with inflammation of the lungs and was so sick
as not to do duty for about four months.
That said sickness left him in a weak state of health and worked in
hospital after that. That after that he was discharged to wit in June
1865 and was soon thereafter taken sick and could not and did not leave
Lincoln Hospital at Washington D.C. for three or four weeks after said
discharge and was --- sick.
"That after that he went to Orleans Co, NY and was again taken sick with
lung difficulty and a disease of the bowels and general debility and was
quite sick then for two or three months and was doctored at that time.
"Doctor Frost who now lives at Hudsonville, Ottawa Co, Mich. That
after his recovery from said sickness at Orleans Co, NY he came to Barry
Co, Michigan where he has ever since lived except about two years in
1868 and 1869 when he lived at Berlin, Ionia Co, Mich.
"That during all that time he has been constantly troubled with weak
lungs, looseness of the bowels and general disability, and has not been
able during any time since his discharge to do hard manual labor and has
done none.
"That his occupation has been looking after a farm he owns but not to do
any work on the farm. Has worked at fire and life insurance some of the
time and done what light work he could, but could not and has not done
any hard work or any manual labor.
"I was doctored by H. Tremayne, M.D., who lived at Berlin, Mich. in the
years 1869 & 1869. That he attended me through a ---- fit of sickness
the trouble then being with my lungs & bowels. That said Tremayne now
lives at Ionia, Ionia Co. Mich and has occasionally doctored me since
that time. That in the year 1872 & 1873, A. P. Drake, M.D. of Hastings,
Mich. doctored me for chronic bronchitis & pneumonia with general
debility. That I was very sick during his attendance on me in said
sickness. That from 1874 to 1879, Charles Russell, M.D. of Hastings,
Mich. who now lives in Allegan, Mich. was my family physician. That I
had during that time two prior attacks of inflammation of the lungs and
abdominal viscera with ---- prostration. That when sick, very sick. I
was unable to do but little. That during said attendance of said
Russell when I was very sick Dr. Drake attended with Dr. Russell. That
at present Dr. Drake of Hastings is my family physician and prescribes
for me frequently. That for past year and a half function(?) says not.
B. R. Rose
"Subscribed and sworn before me this 14th day of December AD 1880 &
testify do witnesses to be respectable and attend to ----- and that I
have no intent in this ---- My P.O. address is Hastings, Mich.
Clement Smith, Judge of Probate for Barry Co, Mich."
"General Affidavit, State of Michigan, County of Ottawa
"In the matter of the application of Benjamin R. Rose a private in Co.
K, Mich. Cavalry
"Personally came before me a Justice of the Peace in and for aforesaid
County and State, Aaron C. Frost a citizen of the County of Ottawa,
State of Michigan, well known to me to be reputable and entitled to
credit, and who, being duly sworn, declares in relation to aforesaid
case, as follows:
"Reside at present in the village of Hudsonville, Ottawa County & State
of Michigan and have resided here the past seven months, previous to
that I resided in the village of Waterport, Orleans County, State of New
York. I have been during the past 23 years a physician and surgeon and
am now engaged in that business. I have known the said Benj. R. Rose
since July 1865. In July 1865, and in the fall of 1866, and again in
February and March 1867, I treated him for disease of the lungs &
abdominal visera. I have no doubt but his disease was caused by
exposure. He has not since that time I first saw him been able to labor
and in my opinion will never be able to. I have often seen the said
Benj. R. Rose since I last treated him, and have examined his lungs, at
different times. My Post Office address is Hudsonville, Ottawa County,
Michigan.
"I further declare that I have no interest in said case, and am not
concerned in its prosecution. A. C. Frost, M.D."
Application for pension No. 304.691, dated 16 Feb 1881 said he enrolled
on 3? Sept. 1862 at Carlton in Co. K, 6th Reg. of Mich. Cav.
Volunteers. Feb. 28/63 present -
Nov. 30/63 on duty in Hospl - June 30/63 absent sick - mustered out June
21/65. The Assistant Adjutant General stated that the records furnished
no evidence of alleged disabilities Janry & Feb, 1863. Nature of
sickness June, 1863, not stated.
General Affidavit, State of Michigan, County of Barry, in claim No.
216321 of Benjamin R. Rose late of Company K Regiment of 6 Mich. Reg.
Volunteers, personally appeared before me, the undersigned, duly
authorized to administer oaths within and for said county and State,
Benjamin R. Rose aged 66 years; who being duly sworn state in relation
to said claim as follows:
"On the first of March 1890, I caught cold which settled on my lungs,
they being diseased and weak at the time, caused violent coughing
spells, and after one of those coughing spells I discovered a bunch in
my left groin, not knowing what it was at once called Dr. A.P. Drake,
who pronounced it a rupture caused from severe coughing. He at once
pronounced a truss and fitted it to me and I have worn one ever since.
It is with great difficulty that I can get a truss that will hold it in
place and once down I have to lay on my back for an hour or more getting
it back, at times have had to use hot applications to reduce the
imflammation before it would yield. I submit the above with
accompanying affidavit as additional evidence to show that the rupture
is the result of the original lung trouble of which I am already drawing
pension. The above is my own handwriting without dictation from
anyone. Hastings, Barry County Mich., Benjamin R. Rose
"Sworn to and subscribed before me on this 18th day of December 1896 by
the above named affiants; and I certify that I read said affidavit to
said affiants, and acquainted them with its contents before they
executed the same. I further certify that I am nowise interested in
said case, nor am I concerned in the prosecution.
Irving L. Cressy, Regiser of Probate Court"
In 1898 he lived in Hastings; 1901 he lived at 118 Mt. Vernon St., Grand
Rapids, Kent Co., MI.
State of MI, County of Kent, 8 Nov 1901, appearing before Notary Public
R. A. McWilliams, Benjamin R. Rose, member in Co. K, 6th Reg. Mich.
Cavalry Vol. in the service of the United States, in the war 1861 to
1865; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the Detroit, Mich.
Agency; that he received a pension certificate numbered 216321 and that
he was last paid at Detroit, Mich. Agency, to include the 4th day of
June, 1901, that he has not bartered, sold, assigned, or pledged his
pension certificate, or any interest therein; but that on or about the
month of July 1901, while moving his household furniture from Hastings,
County of Barry, Mich. to Grand Rapids, County of Kent, Michigan, the
said pension certificate was lost. That he has made due and diligent
search for the same, has been unable to find the said certificate. He
respectfully requests that a permit be issued for the quarterly
allowance due him to Sept. 4th 1901, and tha a new certificate be issued
in lieu of said original certificate.
20720 C. W. Pensioner Dropped - No other claim, United States Pension
Agency, Detroit, Mich., May 20, 1904, Certificate No. 216.321, Class
Invalid, Pensioner Benjamin R. Rose, Soldier & Service Pv. K 6, Mich.
Vol. Cv. The Commissioner of Pensions. Sir: I have the honor to
report that the above-named pensioner who was last paid at $8 to Dec. 6,
1903 has been dropped because of death Feby. 12, 1904. Very
respectfully, O.A. Jones, United States Pension Agent.
Benjamin R. first married Adeline. Born ca 1835. Adeline died in Barry
Co., MI in 1870; she was 35. Buried in Fuller Cem., Carlton Twp., Barry
Co., MI.
They had one child:
24 i. Milton (ca1857-1876)
Benjamin R. second married Rosana F FULLER, daughter of Joseph P FULLER
(3 Jun 1810-14 Sep 1866) & Eliza W PEACOCK (13 Mar 1817-30 Jun 1847).
Born in 1836. Rosana F died in Hastings, Barry Co, MI on 2 Sep 1893; she
was 57. Buried in Fuller Cem., Carlton Twp., Barry Co., MI.
She is listed as the wife of James Rose in the Fuller book, but I
believe she was the second wife of B.R. Rose, son of Benjamin Rose &
Sarah Hamilton. B.R. Rose was from Carlton, Orleans Co., MI, before
coming to Barry Co., MI, and his second wife was named Rosana Fuller.
Further research needs to be done. ["Genealogy of Some Descendants of
Thomas Fuller of Woburn, MA," Compiled by William Hyslop Fuller of
Palmer, Mass, 1919, Vol 4, pg 94 & 102]
They had one child:
25 i. Marvin B (1875-1876)
On 12 Sep 1894 when Benjamin R. was 64, he third married Harriet
'Hattie' May BARNUM, daughter of Philander K. BARNUM (12 Apr 1818-17 Mar
1864) & Harriet E. BIDWELL/BICKWELL (13 Jan 1827-12 Mar 1898), in
Hastings, Barry Co, MI. Born ca 1858 in MI. Occupation: Music Teacher.
They were divorced in 1900 in Barry Co., MI.
Research: 1860 federal census, Carlton Twp., Barry Co., MI, pg 806,
1462/1366--Philander K. Barnum, 43, m, farmer, 2000/590, NY; Harriet E,
32, f, NY; Julia A, 14, f, MI, att. school; Florence E, 12, f, MI, att.
school; Liskie P, 10, f, MI, att. school; Horace E, 7, m, MI, att.
school; Hattie M, 2, f, MI; Lewis Wellman, 22, m, servant, NY
Barry County, MI, Marriage Record, Vol C, pg 128, #1920--March 21, 1878,
Hastings, William Morgan Watkins, w, res. Hastings, 22, bp VT, printer;
Hattie May Barnum, w, res. Hastings, 19, bp MI, Levi Master, Pastor,
M.E. Church, Witnesses: Mr. & Mrs. Richard Watkins, Middleville
Barry County, MI, Marriage Record Vol D, pg 102, #105--Benjamin R.
Rose, 64, w, res. Hastings City, bp NY, retired farmer, parents Benjamin
Rose, Sarah Hamilton, 3 previous marriages; Hattie M. Watkins/Hattie M.
Barnum, 36, w, res. Hastings City, bp MI, music teacher, parents
Philander Barnum, Harriet Bidwell, 1 prev. marriage; married Sept. 12,
1894, Hastings, Barry Co., MI, W.W. Taylor, Rector, Harriet Barnum,
Hastings & Mrs. Jesie Townsend, Hastings, witnesses
Hattie had a daughter, Marie Watkins Rose, born July 1, 1885, who was
listed as Benjamin R. Rose's stepdaughter on June 10, 1898 Civil War
pension paper
7. Jane ROSE. Born in 1835 in NY.
Research: 1850 census, Carlton, Orleans Co., NY, pg 7--
88/90--Benjamin Rose, 55, male, farmer, value of estate $3500, bp NY;
Sarah, 55, female, bp NY; Benjamin, 20, farmer, bp NY; Jane, 15, bp NY
89/91--Marvin Rose, 24, female, farmer, bp NY; Emily, 24, female, bp NY;
Adelah, 4, female, bp NY
Third Generation
Family of Hamilton ROSE (2) & Eliza
8. John ROSE. Born ca 1841 in NY.
Research: 1850 census, Carlton, Orleans Co., NY, pg 7--
88/90--Benjamin Rose, 55, male, farmer, value of estate $3500, bp NY;
Sarah, 55, female, bp NY; Benjamin, 20, farmer, bp NY; Jane, 15, bp NY
89/91--Marvin Rose, 24, female, farmer, bp NY; Emily, 24, female, bp NY;
Adelah, 4, female, bp NY
pg 7A, (94/96)--Hamilton Rose, 35, male, farmer, value of estate $2400,
bp NY; Eliza, 30, female, bp England; John, 9, m, bp NY, attends school;
Ferris, 7, m, bp NY, attends school; Samuel, 4, m, bp NY; Edward, 1, m,
bp NY
9. Ferris ROSE. Born ca 1843 in NY.
[The Hastings Banner, May 11, 1905, pg 8, col 2]
WOODLAND AND VICINITY
DIES OF CANCER
Mrs. Ruth Sawdy, who has been a great sufferer from cancer for the past
two weeks, quietly passed away on Tuesday, May 2, aged 85 years, 3
months and 3 days. Funeral was held at the village U.B. church, Rev.
Yost of Lake Odessa officiating. Mrs. Sawdy was among the first
settlers of our township. She leaves two daughters, four sons and a
number of grandchildren and other relatives, and a host of friends to
mourn her loss.
[Farther down in same column]--Ferris Rose was called here by the death
of his aunt, Mrs. Ruth Sawdy, returned to his home in Grand Rapids
Monday morning.
Research: 1850 census, Carlton, Orleans Co., NY, pg 7--
88/90--Benjamin Rose, 55, male, farmer, value of estate $3500, bp NY;
Sarah, 55, female, bp NY; Benjamin, 20, farmer, bp NY; Jane, 15, bp NY
89/91--Marvin Rose, 24, female, farmer, bp NY; Emily, 24, female, bp NY;
Adelah, 4, female, bp NY
pg 7A, (94/96)--Hamilton Rose, 35, male, farmer, value of estate $2400,
bp NY; Eliza, 30, female, bp England; John, 9, m, bp NY, attends school;
Ferris, 7, m, bp NY, attends school; Samuel, 4, m, bp NY; Edward, 1, m,
bp NY
1860 federal census, Town of Ridgeway, Orleans Co., NY, 20 July 1860,
P.O. Murray, pg 796/10, (1096-1096)--Hamilton Rose, 43, male, day
laborer, bp NY; Eliza, 40, f, bp Canada; Ferris, 15, m, bp NY, att.
school; Samuel, 12, m, bp NY, att. school; Caroline, 4, f, bp NY
1860 federal census, Newfane, Niagara Co., NY, pg 68/1260, (516/524),
Aug. 6, 1860--Ferris Rose, 16, male, bp NY, att. school, was enumerated
with the family of Truman Nichols, a landlord [Newfane is located in the
next county east of Orleans Co., NY]
(F565.D58, r1, 1897-1919 Divorce Index, Department of Public Health
Vital Records Divorce Index, Library of Michigan, Lansing,
MI)--Defendant, Rose, Margaret; Plaintiff, Ferris; File 1915, Closed
G-1915, Liber E-310, Draw 377, SOD J-132, Date-Marr. 07-03-1913,
Place-Marr. Nashville MI B, comments 1, Reel 48
On 13 Jul 1913 when Ferris was 70, he married Margaret, in Nashville,
Barry Co., MI. They were divorced in 1915 in Barry Co., MI.
10. Samuel ROSE. Born ca 1846 in NY.
Research: 1850 census, Carlton, Orleans Co., NY, pg 7--
88/90--Benjamin Rose, 55, male, farmer, value of estate $3500, bp NY;
Sarah, 55, female, bp NY; Benjamin, 20, farmer, bp NY; Jane, 15, bp NY
89/91--Marvin Rose, 24, female, farmer, bp NY; Emily, 24, female, bp NY;
Adelah, 4, female, bp NY
pg 7A, (94/96)--Hamilton Rose, 35, male, farmer, value of estate $2400,
bp NY; Eliza, 30, female, bp England; John, 9, m, bp NY, attends school;
Ferris, 7, m, bp NY, attends school; Samuel, 4, m, bp NY; Edward, 1, m,
bp NY
1860 federal census, Town of Ridgeway, Orleans Co., NY, 20 July 1860,
P.O. Murray, pg 796/10, (1096-1096)--Hamilton Rose, 43, male, day
laborer, bp NY; Eliza, 40, f, bp Canada; Ferris, 15, m, bp NY, att.
school; Samuel, 12, m, bp NY, att. school; Caroline, 4, f, bp NY
11. Edward ROSE. Born ca 1849 in NY. Edward died bef Jul 1860; he was
11.
Research: 1850 census, Carlton, Orleans Co., NY, pg 7--
88/90--Benjamin Rose, 55, male, farmer, value of estate $3500, bp NY;
Sarah, 55, female, bp NY; Benjamin, 20, farmer, bp NY; Jane, 15, bp NY
89/91--Marvin Rose, 24, female, farmer, bp NY; Emily, 24, female, bp NY;
Adelah, 4, female, bp NY
pg 7A, (94/96)--Hamilton Rose, 35, male, farmer, value of estate $2400,
bp NY; Eliza, 30, female, bp England; John, 9, m, bp NY, attends school;
Ferris, 7, m, bp NY, attends school; Samuel, 4, m, bp NY; Edward, 1, m,
bp NY
12. Caroline ROSE. Born ca 1856 in NY.
Research: 1860 federal census, Town of Ridgeway, Orleans Co., NY, 20
July 1860, P.O. Murray, pg 796/10, (1096-1096)--Hamilton Rose, 43, male,
day laborer, bp NY; Eliza, 40, f, bp Canada; Ferris, 15, m, bp NY, att.
school; Samuel, 12, m, bp NY, att. school; Caroline, 4, f, bp NY
Family of Ruth ROSE (4) & Ebenezer SAWDY
13. Truman SAWDY. Born on 10 Nov 1836 in Carlton, Orleans Co, NY. Truman
died in Grand Rapids, Kent Co, MI on 20 Aug 1895; he was 58. Buried in
Woodland Memorial Park, Woodland, MI. Occupation: Doctor.
He was a Civil War veteran, served in 3rd Inf., Co. E, transferred to
Veterans Reserve Corps 26 Nov 1863.
I could find no obituary for Truman Sawdy in the Hastings Banner, Aug.
22-Sept. 12, 1895
Research: 1850 federal census, Woodland twp., Barry Co, MI (815/834)
1870 federal census, Woodland Twp., Barry Co, MI--Sawdy, Truman, 39,
farmer, $1400/200, b. NY; Cordelia, 24, female, keeps house, b. NY;
Sylvia, 5, female, b. MI; Sarah, 8/12, b. MI
1880 federal census, Reynolds Twp., Howard City, Montcalm Co, MI
1890 Michigan Veterans Census, Sawdy, Truman, Montcalm Co., Reynolds,
3/65
"History of Allegan & Barry Co, MI" lists officers & soldiers who served
in Civil War
Death of Truman Sawdy at Soldier's Home in Grand Rapids, recorded in
Montcalm County Clerk's office
Truman first married Jeannette ?.
In 1864 when Truman was 27, he second married Cordelia R. PIKE, in Barry
Co, MI. Born in Jul 1845 in NY. Cordelia R. died in Howard City,
Montcalm Co, MI on 10 May 1908; she was 62. Buried in Woodland Memorial
Park, Woodland, MI.
Daughter of Asa Pike
Research: Marriage recorded in Barry County Clerk's office, Hastings, MI
Death recorded in Montcalm County Clerk's office
They had the following children:
i. Sylvia R. (1865-1885)
ii. Clara A. (1867-ca1871)
iii. Sarah J. (1870-ca1871)
iv. Cora B. (1874-)
v. Jay M. (1879-)
14. Sarah Jane SAWDY. Born on 2 Dec 1838 in Carlton, Orleans Co, NY.
Sarah Jane died in Woodland, Barry Co, MI on 29 Apr 1843; she was 4.
Buried in Woodland Memorial Park, Woodland, MI.
15. James Henry SAWDY. Born on 2 Dec 1843 in Woodland, Barry Co, MI.
James Henry died in Woodland, Barry Co, MI on 19 Sep 1919; he was 75.
Buried in Woodland Memorial Park, Woodland, MI. Occupation: Farmer.
Religion: United Brethren.
JAMES HENRY SAWDY, BARRY COUNTY CIVIL WAR VETERAN
By Debra Stadel Eddy
James Henry Sawdy was a brother of my husband's great-grandfather,
Edward Sawdy. James was born December 2, 1843, in Woodland, Barry
County, Michigan, the third of ten children born to Ebenezer Sawdy
(1812-1890) and Ruth Rose (1820-1905), pioneer settlers of Woodland
Township. The Sawdys moved from Carlton, Orleans County, New York to
Michigan in 1842 and settled on section 15 within the present village
limits of Woodland, where James was born. According to his obituary, a
temporary house without a floor, windows or doors was his birthplace.
Later his parents located one mile east and a half mile north where he
was reared to boyhood. His education consisted of a few winters'
attendance at the Red School House, one mile east of the present village
of Woodland.
On July 8, 1862, he enlisted as a Private in Company C, 21st Michigan
Infantry, serving the duration of the Civil War. He was mustered
September 3, 1862 and participated in seventeen battles. He was
honorably discharged at Alexandria, Virginia on June 23, 1865. The late
Cliff Sawdy of Woodland, told that his grandfather was captured and
placed in a prison camp in the south, nearly starving to death. When
released, he walked all the way back to Michigan. Upon his arrival
home, he was so hungry that he picked some field corn from his brother's
field and ate it raw.
He married Julia M. Woodmansee, daughter of Miles Woodmansee and Phiana
Lee, on February 22, 1869. He settled on Section 23 where a farm was
cleared from the forest. Accustomed to hard work, James walked to
Battle Creek to get 40 pounds of flour for one bushel of wheat,
according to Cliff Sawdy. James and Julia resided on that farm until
retirement, when they moved to the village of Woodland in 1898.
Three sons and one daughter were born to James and Julia Sawdy:
Bert Ebenezer Sawdy was born January 31, 1872 in Woodland, Barry Co., MI
and died August 24, 1952 in Woodland. He and his first two wives are
buried in Woodland Memorial Park. He was married to Lucy Meyers,
daughter of Peter S. Meyers and Helena Mays, on October 20, 1892 in
Barry County. Lucy was born Sept. 4, 1872 in Putnam Co., Ohio and died
March 26, 1924 in Woodland. They had seven children: Freida Sawdy, who
married Leo Royston; Paul Rex Sawdy, who married Della Argot; Opal May
Sawdy, who married Marion M. Shade; Leona Helina Sawdy, who married
Kenneth Travis; Clifton James Sawdy, who married Agatha Opal Smith;
Victor Laverne Sawdy, who married Francis H. (Hill) Yundquist; and
Bethel Peter Sawdy, who married May Sandborn. On December 30, 1925,
Bert Sawdy married Ida Wagner, the oldest daughter of Fred and Emma
Wagner. She was born January 30, 1886 in Woodland Township, and died
April 10, 1941. After Ida's death, Bert married Rhoda Austin (born
April 13, 1880, died December 24, 1972), daughter of Christian Yager and
Lucy Carpenter.
2. Harry B. Sawdy was born March 20, 1879 in Woodland, and died in
1882. He is buried in Woodland Memorial Park, Woodland.
3. Nina Edith Sawdy, born 1881, was married on August 9, 1898 in Barry
County, to Charles Nichols, an engineer on the CK&S railroad.
4. Leo George Sawdy was born August 23, 1885 in Woodland. He married
Nina L. Esterbrook on Sept. 27, 1905 in Barry County.
James H. Sawdy joined the Kilpatrick United Brethren church in 1873 and
in 1896 transferred his membership to the Woodland United Brethren
church. He was a devout Christian and very involved in church
activities. His life was one of devotion and unselfish service to his
family, friends and neighbors.
James Henry Sawdy died at age 75 on Sept. 19, 1919, in Woodland. Julia
died June 11, 1924, in Woodland10. They were both buried in Woodland
Memorial Park, Woodland, Michigan.
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JAMES H. SAWDY
Pioneer Resident, Veteran of Civil War, and Was Always An Active and
Well Known Citizen
James H. Sawdy was born in Woodland, Mich. Dec. 2, 1843 and departed
from this life Sept. 19, 1919, aged 75 yrs., 8 months and 17 days. The
widow, two sons, one daughter, nine grandchildren, two great
grandchildren, two brothers, one sister and a host of friends mourn his
departure.
He was the third child of a family of ten, born to Ebenezer and Ruth
Sawdy, pioneer settlers of Woodland township. His parents moved from
New York state to Michigan in 1842 and settled on Sec. 15 within the
present village limits where the son James was born. A temporary house
without a floor, windows or doors was his birthplace. Later the parents
located one mile east and 1/2 mile north where he was reared to
boyhood. His education consisted of a few winter's attendance at school
at the Red School House, one mile east of the present village of
Woodland.
On July 8, 1862 he answered the call of his country and enlisted in Co.
C, 21st Michigan Infantry, serving during the duration of the Civil
War. He participated in seventeen battles and was honorably discharged
at Washington, D.C. June 23, 1865.
Returning to Woodland following the war he married Julia M. Woodmansee
Feb. 22, 1869. He settled on Sec. 23 where a farm was cleared from the
forst. He resided on this farm until retirement and residence in
Woodland village in 1898. Three sons and one daughter were born to Mr.
and Mrs. Sawdy, one son dying in infancy.
Mr. Sawdy joined the Kilpatrick church in 1873 and later transferred his
membership to the Woodland U.B. Church in 1896. He was a devout
Christian and was connected at all times with the church activities.
His life was one of devotion to his family and unselfish sacrifice for
his friends and neighbors. His thoughts were always of the welfare of
others and will long be remembered for his deeds of kindness and
mercy...
Those from away who atended the funeral were Calvin Sawdy, and Mrs. M.E.
Curtis of Big Rapids, Clair VanScoter and wife of Concord, Ernest Baker
and wife of Albion, Ed Hotchkiss, Cora Tolland, Walter Blakslee and wife
of Lowell and Marvin and Benjamin Cowles of Mattawan an F. M. Woodmansee
and wife of Grand Rapids. [Bull Scrapbook, Hastings Public Library,
Hastings, MI]
James H. Sawdy, Woodland, enlisted in Company C, 21st Infantry, July 8,
1862, at Woodland, for 3 years, age 18. Mustered Sept. 3, 1862.
Discharged at Alexandria, VA, June 23, 1865. [Michigan Volunteers,
1861-1865, Twenty-First Infantry, pg 99]
He served in Co. C, 21st MI Infantry. Cliff Sawdy said James Henry
Sawdy was captured and put in a prison camp in the south, nearly
starving to death. When he was released he had to walk all the way to
Michigan. He was so hungry that he picked his brother's field corn and
ate it raw.
Cliff Sawdy said his grandfather used to walk to Battle Creek to get 40
pounds of flour for one bushel of wheat.
He lived at Sect 15 and 23, Woodland Twp., Barry Co, MI; 1898 lived
Village of Woodland.
Research: 1850 federal census, Woodland twp., Barry Co, MI (815/834)
1880 federal census, Woodland Twp., Barry Co, MI (74/82)--Sawdy, James
K, white, male, 36, farmer, born MI, parents b. NY; Julia M., white,
female, 30, wife, keeping house, b. MI, parents b. NY; Bertie E., white,
male, 8, son, b. MI; Harry B., white, male, 1, son, b. MI
1884 MI State Census, Woodland twp., Barry Co, MI 199/199--Sawdy, James
H, 41, male, white, husband, married, born MI, father born VT, mother
born NY; Julia Ann, 26, female white, wife, married, born MI, parents
born NY; Bertie E, 12, male, white, son, single, born MI; Edith, 3,
female, white, dau, single, born MI
1890 U.S. Veterans Census, Woodland Twp., Barry Co, MI, SD 4/ED 42, line
13 (115/120)--James H. Sawdy, Pvt., Co. C, 21st Mich Inf., 8 Aug 1862-25
June 1865, 2 yrs, 10 months, 15 days, P.O. Add. Woodland, Disability
Incurred Chronic Diarrhea, Heart Trouble, Liver Complaint
1894 MI State Census, Woodland, Barry Co, MI 167/170--Sawdy, James H,
57, male, white, husband, married, born MI, father born VT, mother born
NY; Julia M, 44, female white, wife, married, 4 children born/3 living,
born MI, parents born NY; Edith E, 13, female white, dau, single born
MI; Leo G, 2, male white, son, single, born MI
1900 federal soundex census, Woodland, Barry Co, MI Ed52, sheet 8
1910 federal census, Woodland Twp. Village, Barry Co., MI
(12/12)--Sawdy, James H, head, male, white, 66, married, 41 yrs., bp MI,
parents' bp NY, speaks English, laborer, odd jobs, owns free house;
Julia, wife, female, white, 59, married, 41 years, 5 children born/3
living, bp MI, father's bp NY, mother's bp OH, speaks English,
occupation none
Obituary of James Henry Sawdy, from Bull Scrapbook, Hastings Public
Library, Hastings, MI
Vital records from Barry County Clerk's office, Hastings, MI
Death record #345-6593 from Barry County Clerk's office, Hastings, MI
On 22 Feb 1869 when James Henry was 25, he married Julia M. WOODMANSEE,
in Barry Co, MI. Born in May 1850 in MI. Julia M. died in Woodland,
Barry Co, Mi on 11 Jun 1924; she was 74. Buried in Woodland Memorial
Park, Woodland, MI. Occupation: Housewife.
[The Hastings Banner, Wed., June18, 1924, part 2, page 1, column 4]
NORTHEAST WOODLAND
Mrs. J.H. Sawdy was laid to rest beside her husband who passed away a
few years ago. Mrs. Sawdy had lived here since her marriage.
Research: Daughter of Miles Woodmansee and Phiana Lee
1884 MI State Census, Woodland twp., Barry Co, MI 199/199--Sawdy, James
H, 41, male, white, husband, married, born MI, father born VT, mother
born NY; Julia Ann, 26, female white, wife, married, born MI, parents
born NY; Bertie E, 12, male, white, son, single, born MI; Edith, 3,
female, white, dau, single, born MI
1894 MI State Census, Woodland, Barry Co, MI 167/170--Sawdy, James H,
57, male, white, husband, married, born MI, father born VT, mother born
NY; Julia M, 44, female white, wife, married, 4 children born/3 living,
born MI, parents born NY; Edith E, 13, female white, dau, single born
MI; Leo G, 2, male white, son, single, born MI
Death record #108-7260 (or 7960) from Barry County Clerk's office,
Hastings, MI
1920 federal soundex census--Sawdy, Julia (7/65/2/19), w, 69, MI, Barry,
Woodland, S. Main, living alone
They had the following children:
i. Bert Ebenezer (1872-1952)
ii. Harry B. (1879-1882)
iii. Nina Edith (1881-1953)
iv. Leo George (1885-)
16. Marilla Jane SAWDY. Born on 22 Sep 1846 in Barry Co, MI. Marilla
Jane died on 17 Aug 1888; she was 41.
Research: 1850 federal census, Woodland twp., Barry Co, MI (815/834)
17. Judge Marvin SAWDY. Born on 30 Oct 1849 in Barry Co, MI. Judge
Marvin died on 9 Mar 1885; he was 35. Buried in Woodland Memorial Park,
Woodland, MI.
Research: 1850 federal census, Woodland twp., Barry Co, MI (815/834)
1870 federal census, Woodland, Barry Co, MI--this film was so bad it
could hardly be read. It was so light--Sawdy, Ebenezer, 5-, white,
male, farmer, 1000.00 real estate, b. NY; Ruth, 4- keeping house;
________ 20, white, male, farm laborer, b. MI; Willard, 17, male, farm
laborer, b. MI; ______, 12; ________, 10; Edward, 5, white, male, b. MI
1880 federal census, Woodland Twp., Barry Co, MI 83/91--Sawdy, Ebenezer,
white, male, 68, farmer, b. NY, parents b. RI; Ruth, white, female, 59,
wife, keeping house, b. MI, parents b. NY; Judge M., white, male, 28,
son, farming, b. MI; Calvin, white, male, 22, son, farming, b. MI;
Edward A., white, male, 15, son, farm work, b. MI
1884 Michigan State Census, Woodland Twp., Barry Co, MI (38/38)--Sawdy,
Ebenezer, 72, male, white, husband, married, b. NY, parents both b. NY;
Ruth, 64, female, white, wife, married, she & her parents all b. NY;
Edward A., 19, male, white, son, single, b. MI; Judge M., 34, male,
white, son, single, b. MI; Smith, Emma (believe child of Ebenezer's
daughter, Almina, who was married to Joseph Smith), 11, female, white,
granddaughter, single, b. MI; Bostian, James B., 18, male, white,
servant, single, b. IA, father b. PA, mother b. OH
18. Willard SAWDY. Born on 27 Jul 1852 in Barry Co, MI. Willard died in
Woodland, Barry Co, MI on 5 Nov 1925; he was 73. Buried on 9 Nov 1925 in
Woodland Memorial Park, Woodland, MI. Occupation: Farmer.
[The Hastings Banner, Wed., Nov. 11, 1925, pg 3, col 6]
NORTHEAST WOODLAND
Willard Sawdy, a lifelong resident of Woodland township, was laid to
rest Monday afternoon. He leaves to mourn his departure a loving wife,
son and two daughters and one sister, Mrs. Della Curtis of Big Rapids,
and a host of relatives and friends.
Research: Death record #142-8375 from Barry County Clerk's office,
Hastings, MI
1880 federal census, Woodland Twp., Barry Co, MI--Dwelling #54, Family
#59, Sawdy, Willard, white, male, 26, farming, born MI, parents b. NY;
Martha B., white, female, 26, wife, keeping house, she & her parents
born NY; Homer B., white, male, 2, son, born MI; Pearlie May, white,
female, 6/12, daughter
1884 MI State Census, Woodland twp., Barry Co, MI (13/13)--Sawdy,
Willard, 31, male, white, husband, married, born MI, parents born NY;
Mellie (?) B, 30, female, white, wife, married, born NY, parents born
NY; Homer B, 6, male, white, son, single, born MI; Perlie W, 4, female,
white, dau, single, born MI; Sawdy, Calvin, 26, male, white, brother,
single, born MI, parents born NY
1894 MI State Census, Woodland, Barry Co, MI (251/256)--Sawdy, Willard,
41, male, white, husband, married, born MI, parents born NY; Martha, 40,
female, white, wife, married, 3 children born/3 living, born NY, parents
born NY; Homer, 16, male, white, son, single, born MI; Pearl, 14,
female, white, dau, single born MI; Flossy 8, female, white, single,
born MI
1910 federal census, Woodland Twp. Village, Barry Co., MI
(35/35)--Sawdy, Willard, head, male, white, 56, married 34 yrs, bp MI,
parents' bp NY, speaks English, own income, owns free house; Martha B,
wife, female, white, 55, married 34 yrs, 4 children born/3 living, bp
NY, father's bp PA, mother's bp ----, speaks English, occupation none;
Flossie, dau, female, white, 23, single, bp MI, speaks English,
occupation none
1920 federal soundex census--Sawdy, Willard (7/65/3/88), w, 67, MI,
Barry; Martha E., w, 66, NY
On 16 Oct 1875 when Willard was 23, he married Martha Isabel COALBAUGH,
in Barry Co, MI. Born on 31 Oct 1853 in Barrington, Yates Co, NY. Martha
Isabel died in Woodland, Barry Co, MI on 6 Feb 1927; she was 73. Buried
in Woodland Memorial Park, Woodland, MI.
Daughter of Daniel Coalbaugh and RoseAnn Sease
[The Hastings Banner, Wed., Feb. 9, 1927, pg 16, col 7]
NORTHEAST WOODLAND
Mrs. Willard Sawdy died at her home Sunday evening after a lingering
illness. Mrs. Sawdy was a lifelong resident here.
Research: 1884 MI State Census, Woodland twp., Barry Co, MI
(13/13)--Sawdy, Willard, 31, male, white, husband, married, born MI,
parents born NY; Mellie (?) B, 30, female, white, wife, married, born
NY, parents born NY; Homer B, 6, male, white, son, single, born MI;
Perlie W, 4, female, white, dau, single, born MI; Sawdy, Calvin, 26,
male, white, brother, single, born MI, parents born NY
1894 MI State Census, Woodland, Barry Co, MI (251/256)--Sawdy, Willard,
41, male, white, husband, married, born MI, parents born NY; Martha, 40,
female, white, wife, married, 3 children born/3 living, born NY, parents
born NY; Homer, 16, male, white, son, single, born MI; Pearl, 14,
female, white, dau, single born MI; Flossy 8, female, white, single,
born MI
Obituary found in Bull Scrapbook, Hastings Public Library, Hastings, MI
Death record #172-8732, Barry County Clerk's office, Hastings, MI
They had the following children:
i. Homer B. (1877-1953)
ii. Pearlie May (1879-)
iii. Flossie (1886-)
19. Almina SAWDY. Born on 11 Sep 1854 in Woodland, Barry Co, MI. Almina
died in Texas Twp., Kalamazoo Co, MI on 7 Sep 1913; she was 58. Buried
in Maple Grove Cem., Mattawan, MI. Occupation: Housewife.
Her second husband was a Mr. Miller--first name believed to be Arthur.
Vicki Gilliland had his first name down as Calvin--he died, then she
married Alvah Cowles in Rolla, Missouri. They moved to Kalamazoo, MI,
where she had twin sons.
Almina Cowles died at 58 years, 11 months, 23 days in Texas Twp.,
Kalamazoo Co, MI, cause--choloform by mistake
'Landsmen of Lenawee Co." pg 63, Town 6 south, Range 1 East, lists an
Almira Sandey, residence Lenawee co, MI, purchased 40 acres, section 12,
11 Jul 1835. There is a Calvin Sawday and Calvin Sandey listed, which I
believe are the same person, and believe to be her brother, Calvin.
Research: Cemetery records
Obituary of Alvah J. Cowles, from Bull Scrapbook at Hastings Public
Library
Vital records from Barry County Clerk's office, Hastings, MI
Information from Vicki Gilliland of Paris, TX
On 4 Jul 1869 when Almina was 14, she first married Joseph SMITH, in
Woodland, Barry Co, MI. Born in 1844 in Miami Co, OH. They were
divorced.
They had one child:
i. Emma (ca1873-)
Almina second married Arthur MILLER.
On 22 Apr 1893 when Almina was 38, she third married Alva J. COWLES, in
Rollo, Phelps Co, MO. Born on 26 May 1845 in Battle Creek, Calhoun Co,
MI. Alva J. died in Otsego, Allegan Co, MI on 5 Jul 1936; he was 91.
Buried in Maple Grove, Mattawan, MI.
Son of Hiram Cowles and Ruth Sprague
Research: 1920 federal census, Carlton Twp., Barry Co, MI (222/225)
They had the following children:
i. Claude Benjamin (Twin) (1894-1981)
ii. Marvin Clarence (Twin) (1894-1975)
20. Calvin SAWDY. Born on 21 Aug 1857 in Woodland, Barry Co, MI. Calvin
died in Big Rapids, Mecosta Co, MI in 1921; he was 63. Buried in
Woodland Memorial Park, Woodland, MI. Occupation: Grocery Store Owner.
Lived at Woodland and Edmore, MI
In 1889 he went to Edmore and bought an interest in the grocery store of
Martin Curtis, his brother-in-law, with whom he was a partner.
"Landsmen of Lenawee Co, MI," pg 94, town 6 South, range 3 East lists a
Calvin Sawday, residence Lenawee Co, MI, purchasing 40 acres in section
1, filed 2 Jul 1834 -- not positive this is the same Calvin Sawdy, but I
believe so. Same book, pg 62, town 6 South, range 1 East lists Calvin
Sandey, res. Lenawee Co, MI, purchasing 40 acres, sect 11, 3 Jul 1835.
Research: 1884 MI State Census, Woodland Twp., Barry Co, MI 13/13
"Portrait & Biographical Album,Ionia & Montcalm Co, MI"
Vital records from Barry County Clerk's office, Hastings, MI--marriage
recorded Vol C, pg 229
Woodland Memorial Park cemetery records
1920 federal soundex census (S-300)--Sawdy, Calvin (62/234/5/27), w, 62,
MI, Mecosta, Big Rapids, Sanborn Ave 121; Mary, w, 62, MI
On 21 May 1885 when Calvin was 27, he married Mary HITT, in Barry Co,
MI. Born in Jun 1857 in Woodland, Barry Co, MI. Mary died in Lansing,
Ingham Co, MI on 26 Nov 1926; she was 69. Buried in Woodland Memorial
Park, Woodland, MI. Religion: United Brethren.
Daughter of George & Elizabeth Hitt. Lived in Woodland until 1889, then
Edmore, then Big Rapids, MI
Research: Obituary of Mrs. Mary Hitt-Sawdy, from Bull Scrapbook at
Hastings Public Library, Hastings, MI
They had the following children:
i. Edna Fern (1886-1904)
ii. George Glenn (1887-)
21. Ardella 'Della' SAWDY. Born on 10 Apr 1860 in Barry Co, MI. Ardella
'Della' died aft 1941; she was 80.
Research: 1880 federal soundex census, Woodland Twp., Barry Co, MI
(2/33/34/15)--Curtis, Martin E., w, m, 25, MI; Aardella, w, 20, MI; Mary
Ruth, d, 3, MI; Omer Clyde, s, 6/12, MI
1900 federal soundex census, 805 State Street, Big Rapids, Mecosta Co,
MI (52/95/8/70)--Curtis, Martin E., w, May 1855, 45, MI; Ardella, w, Apr
1860, 40, MI; Mary R., d, Nov 1876, 2? (unreadable), MI; Omar C., s, Dec
1879, 2? (unreadable), MI; Estella B, d, Feb 1883, 17, MI; Esta A., d,
Sept. 1887, 12, MI; Marilla J, d, Sept. 1889, 10, MI; Frank E., s, July
1892, 7,MI; Francis W., d, July 1892, 7, MI
1910 federal soundex census, Big Rapids, Mecosta County, MI
(061/0117/0122--Curtis, Martin E., h, w, 54, MI; Ardella, w, 50, MI;
Ruth, d, 32, MI; Erta A., d, 22, MI; Marilla J, d, 20, MI; Frank E., s,
17, MI; Francis E., d, 17
On 24 Dec 1876 when Ardella 'Della' was 16, she married Martin E.
CURTIS, son of John Nelson CURTIS (1819/1824-1890) & Mary CUNNINGHAM
(1826/1828-1880). Born on 29 May 1855 in Woodland, Barry Co, MI. Martin
E. died in Big Rapids, Mecosta Co., MI in 1941; he was 85. Buried in
Highland View Cem., Big Rapids, MI. Occupation: Grocery Store Owner,
Edmore, MI. Religion: Methodist Episcopal.
Martin Curtis was Village Trustee of Woodland 2 years. He was connected
with the Odd Fellows, Good Templars and Knights of the Maccabees, in
each of which he held office. He was particularly active in the Good
Templars' work and was Chief Templar of the 13th district. He exercised
the rights of suffrage with the Prohibitionists, being one of those who
believed the liquor question the all-important one at the time. He
belonged to the Methodist Episcopal church, was a Trustee and Class
Leader, taking an active part in the religious and benevolent work that
was carried on by the congregation.
He was associated in business with his brother-in-law, Calvin Sawdy,
where he opened a meat market in Edmore in 1884. For two years he was
engaged in that business and stock-dealing, and he then entered upon the
sale of groceries. He and Calvin became partners in 1889.
The grandfather of Martin Curtis was Dr. John M. Curtis, who was born in
England and ws graduated from a medical college there. He came to
America and located near Boston, MA, but later removed to Chatham,
Canada. in 1844 he came to MI and established himself at Woodland,
Barry Co, where he became very prominent both as a citizen and a pioneer
physician. His last years were spent there, and he is well remembered
by the old settlers of that section. The direct progenitor of our
subject was John N. Curtis, who was born in PA and engaged in farming in
Canada several years. he came to Barry Co, MI the same year as his
father, buying Government land in Woodland twp., reclaiming a farm and
finally had 120 acres under good improvement. During the last 25 years
of his life he was in poor health, but he lived to the age of 67 years.
He was a member of the Church of God. his wife was Mary Cunningham, a
native of Ireland, whose parents emigrated to Canada during her
childhood. Her father, Patrick Cunningham, carried on a farm and died
in the Dominion. The family of John N. Curtis and his wife consisted of
9 children, and he of whom we write is third on the family roll.
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[Undated obituary of Martin E. Curtis found in scrapbook of Audrey
Dykstra, Lowell, MI, 3 Feb 1996]
BIG RAPIDS MAN, ACTIVE IN ROTARY WORK, DIES AT 86
BIG RAPIDS--Martin E. Curtis, 86, for 49 years a Big Rapids resident and
widely known throughout the county for his work among crippled children
as chairman of the Rotary group Crippled Children's Committee, died at
his home Tuesday.
Born at Woodland in 1855, he attended schools there. In 1875 he married
and lived on a Barry County farm for a few years before moving to
Edmore, where he entered business.
He came to Big Rapids in 1892, entering the grocery field and later
turning to the wholesale manufacture of ice cream. He retired a few
years ago and had managed his farm near here as an avocation.
He belonged to the First Methodist Church, of which he had been a
trustee.
He is survived by his widow, Ardella; two sons, Omar of Minneapolis and
Dr. Frank Curtis of Detroit; five daughters, Mrs. Estella Plough of Los
Angeles, Ruth at home, and Erta, Mrs. Marilla Duffy and Mrs. Frances
Skinner of Detroit, and four brothers, John and Aaron of Bellevue, Elmer
of Battle Creek and Leonard of Vermontville.
Funeral services will be held at the residence at 2 o'clock Thursday.
Burial will be in Highland View Cemetery.
Research: "Portrait & Biographical History of Ionia & Montcalm Co, MI"
Information from Kent M. Curtis, 138 Knowland, Battle Creek, MI 49017
1880 federal soundex census, Woodland Twp., Barry Co, MI
(2/33/34/15)--Curtis, Martin E., w, m, 25, MI; Aardella, w, 20, MI; Mary
Ruth, d, 3, MI; Omer Clyde, s, 6/12, MI
1900 federal soundex census, 805 State Street, Big Rapids, Mecosta Co,
MI (52/95/8/70)--Curtis, Martin E., w, May 1855, 45, MI; Ardella, w, Apr
1860, 40, MI; Mary R., d, Nov 1876, 2? (unreadable), MI; Omar C., s, Dec
1879, 2? (unreadable), MI; Estella B, d, Feb 1883, 17, MI; Esta A., d,
Sept. 1887, 12, MI; Marilla J, d, Sept. 1889, 10, MI; Frank E., s, July
1892, 7,MI; Francis W., d, July 1892, 7, MI
1910 federal soundex census, Big Rapids, Mecosta County, MI
(061/0117/0122--Curtis, Martin E., h, w, 54, MI; Ardella, w, 50, MI;
Ruth, d, 32, MI; Erta A., d, 22, MI; Marilla J, d, 20, MI; Frank E., s,
17, MI; Francis E., d, 17
They had the following children:
i. Mary Ruth (1876-)
ii. Omar Clyde (1879-)
iii. Estella B. (1883-)
iv. Erta A. 'Ertie' (1887-)
v. Marilla J. (1889-)
vi. Frank E. (Twin) (1892-)
vii. Frances W. (Twin) (1892-)
22. Edward A. SAWDY. Born in Jul 1864 in Woodland, Barry Co, MI. Edward
A. died in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co, MI on 1 Jan 1915; he was 50. Buried
in Woodland Memorial Park, Woodland, MI. Occupation: Farmer. Religion:
United Brethren.
Edward Sawdy was a prominent citizen in Woodland. He served two terms
as Justice of the Peace, was a well known citizen and active farmer. He
lived his entire life in Woodland township. He was converted in
childhood and united with the Kilpatrick United Brethren church, then
later on united with the Woodland U. B. Church, of which he remained a
faithful member until his death. He was twice elected United Brethren
Conference Treasurer
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[The Hastings Banner, Thurs., 8 May 1913, pg 6, Woodland]
E.A. Sawdy left for Decatur, Ill., Tuesday evening to attend the general
conference of the Liberal United Brethren Church. This certainly is an
honor of which Mr. Sawdy need feel proud, as only four delegates are
elected from Michigan, their expenses being paid by the church. He
expects to be gone two weeks.
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[The Hastings Banner, Thurs., 3 Sept. 1903, Woodland Section]
Edward Sawdy has rented his farm to Walter Leary for three years, and Ed
has removed to Lake Odessa. Mr. Sawdy wished to come to our village but
could not find a house.
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The Fall before he died, he had complained about pains in his bowels and
consulted the doctor in October. As his condition did not seem to
improve, the doctor advised him about Dec. 1 to go somewhere for special
examination and hospital treatment. He left for the U of M hospital,
Monday, Dec. 7. he was operated on a few days later and reported
getting along as well as could be expected. Mrs. Sawdy and son Miles
were there to see him on Tuesday, Dec. 22, and came away feeling that he
was recovering satisfactorily and might be home within a few weeks. but
from that time no word came from him until his death. However, a card
came Monday on which appeared among a few short sentences, 'I am not so
well today. Am getting weaker every day.' This card was dated Jan 1,
and probably had been written by his nurse in the forenoon. Edward
Sawdy died of a perforated mass in his stomach. Cliff Sawdy's dad and
John Stairs went down to Ann Arbor and got the body, and came back with
it on the train. According to the probate file, the charge of
transporting the body from Ann Arbor to Woodland, and the undertaker
and work at Ann Arbor was $30.82. The casket and funeral expenses were
$85.00. Flowers were $4.50, and misc. expenses and telephone charges
were $.35.
Edward Sawdy's creditors were--A. V. Palmerton of Woodland, $32.74 for
threshing oats and wheat; Lawrence l. Faul, storekeeper in Woodland,
$2.39; Truman C. Munion, blacksmith, $6.95. The total charge for the
estate was $120.67.
Cliff said that Edward Sawdy was a tobacco chewer, which may have
contributed to his digestive problems.
Ira Stairs said that Edward Sawdy was a very particular man. Things had
to be done a certain way, such as stacking hay in the barn. If they
were not done according to his wishes, they had to be redone until it
was right.
He left son Miles the 60 acres on the west side of Velte Road, he fixed
up the granary and lived there 7-8 years. Clare got the 40 on the east
side of the road where Orlo Smith lives. Harley got property on
Saddlebag Lake where Enness built cottages on the south side of Morrell
Smith's. Cliff Sawdy said hard times came along and they all lost it.
Research: 1870 federal census, Woodland, Barry Co, MI--this film was so
bad it could hardly be read. It was so light--Sawdy, Ebenezer, 5-,
white, male, farmer, 1000.00 real estate, b. NY; Ruth, 4- keeping house;
________ 20, white, male, farm laborer, b. MI; Willard, 17, male, farm
laborer, b. MI; ______, 12; ________, 10; Edward, 5, white, male, b. MI
1880 federal census, Woodland Twp., Barry Co, MI 83/91--Sawdy, Ebenezer,
white, male, 68, farmer, b. NY, parents b. RI; Ruth, white, female, 59,
wife, keeping house, b. MI, parents b. NY; Judge M., white, male, 28,
son, farming, b. MI; Calvin, white, male, 22, son, farming, b. MI;
Edward A., white, male, 15, son, farm work, b. MI
1884 Michigan State Census, Woodland Twp., Barry Co, MI (38/38)--Sawdy,
Ebenezer, 72, male, white, husband, married, b. NY, parents both b. NY;
Ruth, 64, female, white, wife, married, she & her parents all b. NY;
Edward A., 19, male, white, son, single, b. MI; Judge M., 34, male,
white, son, single, b. MI; Smith, Emma (believe child of Ebenezer's
daughter, Almina, who was married to Joseph Smith), 11, female, white,
granddaughter, single, b. MI; Bostian, James B., 18, male, white,
servant, single, b. IA, father b. PA, mother b. OH
1894 Michigan State Census, Woodland, Barry Co., MI (54/56)--Sawdy,
Edward A, 29, male, white, husband, married, born MI, parents born NY;
Flora B, 24, female, white, wife, married, 3 children born/3 living,
born MI, parents born MI; Estella, 4, female, white, dau, single, born
Mi; Rosan, 3, female, white, dau, single, born MI; Miles, 4/12, male,
white, son, single, born MI; Sawdy, Ruth, 74, female white, mother,
widowed, born NY, parents born NY
1900 federal census, Woodland twp., Barry Co, MI (54/54)
1910 federal census, Town of Woodland, Barry Co., MI (18/18)--Sawdy,
Edward A., head, male, white, 45, married, 21 years, bp MI, parents' bp
NY, speaks English, farmer, general farm, owns mortgaged farm; Flora B,
wife, female, white, 40, married, 21 years, 7 children born/7 living, bp
MI, parents' bp MI, speaks English, occupation none; Rosan, dau, female,
white, 18, single, bp MI; Miles E., son, male, white, 16, single, bp MI;
Della, dau, female, white, 14, single, bp MI; Clare, son, male, white,
single, bp MI; Ruth, dau, female, white,9, single, bp MI; Harley, son,
male, white, 6, single, bp MI
Vital records from Barry County and Washtenaw County Clerk's offices,
Hastings & Ann Arbor, MI
Obituary of Edward A. Sawdy
Family pictures belonging to Harley and Ruby Sawdy, now in possession of
Debra & Bruce Eddy of Charlotte, MI
Probate file of Edward A. Sawdy from Barry County Probate Court,
Hastings, MI
Information from Clifton J. Sawdy of Woodland, MI
Information from several Sawdy descendants, including Rosa Eddy,
Geraldine Hull, Ira Stairs, Lucille Potter
Woodland Memorial Park cemetery records
On 31 Aug 1888 when Edward A. was 24, he married Flora Isabell HOPKINS,
daughter of Ira HOPKINS (May 1845-25 Jan 1912) & Elizabeth Ann CLIFFORD
(8 Feb 1847-29 Jun 1909), in Woodland, Barry Co, MI. Born on 26 Apr 1869
in Isanti Co, MN. Flora Isabell died in Hastings, Barry Co, MI on 10 Feb
1960; she was 90. Buried in Woodland Memorial Park, Woodland, MI.
Occupation: Housewife. Religion: United Brethren.
[The Hastings Banner, Thurs., July 23, 1953, pg 3, col 2--LOCAL NEWS]
Mr. and Mrs. Harley Sawdy, of Bay City, Mr. and Mrs. Clare Sawdy and
Mrs. Flora Vandlen, of Hastings, visited Sunday in Grand Rapids at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Phillips. Also at the Phillips home were
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Hopkins of Modesto, CA; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hopkins of
Lebanon, OR; and Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Brauer and children, of Grand
Rapids. Mrs. Flora Vandlen, 84, is a sister of Henry Hopkins, the mother
of Harley and Clare Sawdy, and an aunt to all the rest. All enjoyed this
happy occasion before the returning home of the western relatives. Again
on Monday, Clare and his wife took his mother, his sister and her
husband, Mr. and Mrs. James Britton, of Middleville, to Grand Rapids, to
the Brauer home to see the Hopkins family before their departure to the
west.
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Obituary of Mrs. Eugene Vandlen
Hastings--Mrs. Flora Belle Vandlen, 90, widow of Eugene Vandlen, of
Hastings, died at Thornapple Valley Home and Medical Care Facility
Friday evening after a long illness. She was born in Minnesota,
daughter of Ira and Elizabeth (Clifford) Hopkins and formerly lived in
Woodland. She was first married to Edward A. Sawdy in 1888. He died in
January, 1915. She was married to Mr. Vandlen in Woodland in 1919. He
died in 1936. Mrs. Vandlen was a member of the Evangelical United
Brethren Church in Hastings, the Hastings Garden Club, the Women's
Christian Temperance Union. She is survived by three sons, Miles and
Clair Sawdy of Hastings, and Harley Sawdy of Bay City; a daugher, Mrs.
James (Ruth) Britton of Hastings; a brother, Henry Hopkins of Lebanon,
Ore; 24 grandchildren, 67 great-grandchildren and five great-great
grandchildren.
Research: Hopkins Bible records obtained from Gerri Hull of Hastings, MI
Obituary of Flora Vandlen from Bull scrapbook, Hastings Public Library,
Hastings, MI
1880 federal census, Woodland Twp., Barry Co, MI (336/352)--Hopkins,
Ira, white, male, 39, farmer, b. NY, parents b. NY; Elizabeth A., white,
female, 34, wife, keeping house, b. MI, father b. NH, mother b. Eng;
Alfred Eugene, white, male, 12, son, farm work, b. MI; Flora I., white,
female, 11, dau, housework, b. MI; Alson, white, male, 7, son, b. MI;
Frances Hellen, white, female, 7, dau, b. MI; Julia, white, female, 5,
dau, b. MI; John W., white, male, 1, son, b. MI
1894 Michigan State Census, Woodland, Barry Co., MI (54/56)--Sawdy,
Edward A, 29, male, white, husband, married, born MI, parents born NY;
Flora B, 24, female, white, wife, married, 3 children born/3 living,
born MI, parents born MI; Estella, 4, female, white, dau, single, born
Mi; Rosan, 3, female, white, dau, single, born MI; Miles, 4/12, male,
white, son, single, born MI; Sawdy, Ruth, 74, female white, mother,
widowed, born NY, parents born NY
1900 federal census, Woodland twp., Barry Co, MI (54/54)
1910 federal census, Town of Woodland, Barry Co., MI (18/18)--Sawdy,
Edward A., head, male, white, 45, married, 21 years, bp MI, parents' bp
NY, speaks English, farmer, general farm, owns mortgaged farm; Flora B,
wife, female, white, 40, married, 21 years, 7 children born/7 living, bp
MI, parents' bp MI, speaks English, occupation none; Rosan, dau, female,
white, 18, single, bp MI; Miles E., son, male, white, 16, single, bp MI;
Della, dau, female, white, 14, single, bp MI; Clare, son, male, white,
single, bp MI; Ruth, dau, female, white,9, single, bp MI; Harley, son,
male, white, 6, single, bp MI
They had the following children:
i. Estella Blanche (1889-1936)
ii. Rosan (1891-?)
iii. Miles Edward (1893-1980)
iv. Della M. (1895-1933)
v. Clare (1899-1963)
vi. Ruth (1901-1982)
vii. Harley (1904-1975)
viii. Clara M. (1911-1914)
Family of Marvin ROSE (5) & Emily
23. Adelah ROSE. Born ca 1846 in NY.
Research: 1850 census, Carlton, Orleans Co., NY, pg 7--
88/90--Benjamin Rose, 55, male, farmer, value of estate $3500, bp NY;
Sarah, 55, female, bp NY; Benjamin, 20, farmer, bp NY; Jane, 15, bp NY
89/91--Marvin Rose, 24, female, farmer, bp NY; Emily, 24, female, bp NY;
Adelah, 4, female, bp NY
Family of Benjamin R. ROSE (6) & Adeline
24. Milton ROSE. Born ca 1857. Milton died in Kansas City, MO on 14 May
1876; he was 19.
Family of Benjamin R. ROSE (6) & Rosana F FULLER
25. Marvin B ROSE, 4C3R. Born in Nov 1875 in Hastings, Barry Co., MI.
Marvin B died on 10 Jul 1876 in Hastings, Barry Co., MI. Buried in
Fuller Cem., Carlton Twp., Barry Co., MI.
Index
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Adeline spouse of 6
Eliza spouse of 2
Emily spouse of 5
Margaret spouse of 9
Jeannette spouse of 13
BARNUM
Harriet 'Hattie' May spouse of 6
COALBAUGH
Martha Isabel spouse of 18
COWLES
Alva J. spouse of 19
Claude Benjamin child of 19
Marvin Clarence child of 19
CURTIS
Erta A. 'Ertie' child of 21
Estella B. child of 21
Frances W. child of 21
Frank E. child of 21
Marilla J. child of 21
Martin E. spouse of 21
Mary Ruth child of 21
Omar Clyde child of 21
FULLER
Rosana F spouse of 6
HAMILTON
Sarah spouse of 1
HITT
Mary spouse of 20
HOPKINS
Flora Isabell spouse of 22
MILLER
Arthur spouse of 19
PIKE
Cordelia R. spouse of 13
ROSE
Adelah 23
Benjamin 1
Benjamin R. 6
Caroline 12
David 3
Edward 11
Ferris 9
Hamilton 2
Jane 7
John 8
Marvin 5
Marvin B 25
Milton 24
Ruth 4
Samuel 10
SAWDY
Almina 19
Ardella 'Della' 21
Bert Ebenezer child of 15
Calvin 20
Clara A. child of 13
Clara M. child of 22
Clare child of 22
Cora B. child of 13
Della M. child of 22
Ebenezer spouse of 4
Edna Fern child of 20
Edward A. 22
Estella Blanche child of 22
Flossie child of 18
George Glenn child of 20
Harley child of 22
Harry B. child of 15
Homer B. child of 18
James Henry 15
Jay M. child of 13
Judge Marvin 17
Leo George child of 15
Marilla Jane 16
Miles Edward child of 22
Nina Edith child of 15
Pearlie May child of 18
Rosan child of 22
Ruth child of 22
Sarah J. child of 13
Sarah Jane 14
Sylvia R. child of 13
Truman 13
Willard 18
SMITH
Emma child of 19
Joseph spouse of 19
WOODMANSEE
Julia M. spouse of 15
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