1. ROBERT¹ REED was born Unknown in Ireland. He married MARY TEAL Abt. 1846. She was born Unknown in Canada/England.

Notes for ROBERT REED:

Samuel states on almost all of the census information that his father was born in Ireland and his mom was born in either Canada or England. Samuel was born in Lynedoch, Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada from his obituary. So we can assume his parents lived there. This has to be proven up this is Samuel's father and that Robert was married to Mary Teal.

In the marriage record for Samuel's second marriage to Laura Lamont, Samuel's parent are named as Robert Reed and Mary Teal.

Marriage Record, Saugatuck, Allegan County, Michigan

Book 7, page 221: 15 Oct 1912 in Saugatuck — Samuel C. Reed, 64, res Saugatuck, born Canada, blacksmith, father Robert Reed, mother Mary Teal, 1 previous; Laura C. Lamont (born Kopp), 44, res Saugatuck, born Bloomingdale, MI, domestic, father Ferdinand Kopp, mother Katherine Sable, 1 previous; md by Rev. A. H. Lash, pastor of Cong’l Church, witnesses A. E. Lampen and B. G. Hills both of Saugatuck

Notes for MARY TEAL:

Samuel lists his mom as being English on the census records. Found In Ancestor File from LDS, Film #1985374 that Samuel's mother was Mary Seal. I have to prove this is Samuel's mother. I do not know where the source for the Ancestor file information was obtained. But clearly on Sam'l's marriage record to Laura he states his mom's name as Mary Teal.

Children of ROBERT REED and MARY TEAL are:

2. i. SAMUEL CALEB² REED, b. March 16, 1848, Lynedoch, Norfolk Co., Ontario, CAN; d. February 19, 1923, Saugatuck, MI., Allegan Co..

3. ii. DAVID A. REED, b. September 10, 1854, Lynedoch, Norfolk Co., Ontario, Canada.

Generation No. 2

2. SAMUEL CALEB² REED (ROBERT¹) was born March 16, 1848 in Lynedoch, Norfolk Co., Ontario, CAN, and died February 19, 1923 in Saugatuck, MI., Allegan Co. He married (1) ANN BARTHOLOMEW CULVER 1867 (but not confirmed that they were ever legally married). daughter of JAMES CULVER and Olivia WILSON. She was born August 25, 1843 in Townsend, Norfolk Co., Ontario, Canada, and died January 04, 1911 in Saugatuck, MI., Allegan Co. He married (2) LAURA

L. LA MONT October 15, 1912 in Saugatuck, Allegan Co., MI¹. She died November 13, 1918 in Saugatuck, Allegan Co., MI.

Notes for SAMUEL CALEB REED:

Samuel owned a business in Saugatuck, Michigan, S. C. Reed & Sons. Samuel was a blacksmith and sold buggies. He was also active in civic, and religious affairs for fifty years in Saugatuck & Douglas, Michigan per his obituary information. He had been a village official, past president of the Village of Saugatuck in 1897-98. And he was one of the Trustees of the M. E. Church. Samuel was also a member of Saugatuck Lodge F. & A.M. and of the Eastern Star.

Advertisement on July 21, 1899 from Lakeshore Commercial:

S. C. Reed and Sons have just added some new buggies to their stock. Call and examine them if you contemplate purchasing. You can do as well with them as anywhere.

***

Samuel had worked at a Blacksmith shop in Canada and from information passed down in the family, he had fallen in love with the owner's wife. It is unclear if his love, Anna had ever gotten a divorce from her husband. Family had been told the two fled Canada because there had been "some trouble." I have not found a marriage record for them in Canada or in Michigan but I have confirmed from obituary information that their child, Roger was born in Lynedoch, Ontario, Canada and the youngest son David was born in Michigan. Census information indicates that Roger the oldest son was born in Canada and David was born in Michigan. I am also unsure if the spelling of Reed was previously Reid, or if there were name changes. The marriage to his second wife, Laura LaMont names his father as Robert Reed and his mother as Mary Teal. From his obituary we learned he went blind the last few years of his life.

There are two Samuel Reed's in the 1870 census and I am not sure if one or the other could be Samuel. In the early history and biographies of Samuel he indicated he came to Michigan in 1867 and in other accounts he was living in Douglas first. I have been unable to find Ann and young Roger in a census in Michigan in 1870 either.

1870: Ganges, Allegan, Michigan Post Office: Saugatuck Roll: M593_660 Page: 141 Image: 282 Enumerated on the 30 day of June 1870 Lines 38-39 92/87

Reed, Margaret 60 female white keeping house 400 b Canada parents of foreign birth

Samuel 21 male white Farmer b Canada parents of foreign birth Male US Citizen 21 & upward (Born 1849)

1870 Saugatuck Township, Allegan Co., Mich Post Office: Saugatuck Roll: M593_660 Page:342 Image: 686

Enumerated on the 11th day of June 1870 Lines 16-21 35/35

Reed William 38 male white Sailor 500 Ireland parents of foreign birth Male US citizen 21 & upward

Sarah 22 female white keeping house b Ireland parents of foreign birth Male US citizen 21 & upward (I don't think this should be there for Sarah)

Annie 4 female white b Canada parents of foreign birth

Elizabeth 1 female white b Mich parents of foreign birth

Robinson John 56 male white Laborer b Ireland parents of foreign birth

Reed Samuel 24 male white Laborer b Ireland parents of foreign birth (Born 1846)

1880 Census; Source Information: Census Place Douglas, Allegan, Michigan Family History Library Film 1254569 NA Film Number T9-0569 Page Number 140A

Sam'l REED Self M Male W 33 CAN Blacksmith ENG ENG

Ann REED Wife M Female W 36 CAN Keeping House --- ---

Roger REED Son S Male W 11 CAN CAN CAN

David REED Son S Male W 8 MI CAN CAN

Dan'l CAMPBELL Other S Male W 19 IL Apprentice --- ---

Alice INGRAHAM SDau S Female W 18 CAN --- CAN

Alice was Ann's daughter with her first husband Edward Ingraham and eventually made it to Michigan to live with her mom and step-dad Samuel after her father Edward Ingram had died in 1874

1900 MICHIGAN ALLEGAN SAUGATUCK TWP Series: T623 Roll: 698 Page: 221 Saugatuck Village

Enumerated on the ? day of June 1900

Lines 25-29 242/243

Zwamer, Al---? head white male Nov 1835 64 widow b Netherlands parents b Netherlands Builder 0 weeks off work can read, write, spks Eng Owns free of mortg House

Reed Samuel C. Boarder white male Mar 1847 53 mar 35 yrs b Canada (I) father born Ireland mom b England immigrated 1870 been in US 30 yrs Naturalized Blacksmith 0 weeks off work can read, write, spks Eng

Ann Boarder white female Aug 1843 56 mar 35 yrs had 3 children 3 living b Canada (On) parents b Canada immigrated 1870 been in US 30 yrs can read, write, spks Eng

Mae a (adopted) daughter white female May 1878 28 single b Unknown parents b Unknown can read, write, spks Eng

Georgia G (grand) daughter white female June 1891 8 single b Michigan father b Canada (G) Mother b Michigan at school 9 mos, can read, write, spks Eng

1910 MICHIGAN ALLEGAN SAUGATUCK TWP Series: T624 Roll: 634 Page: 232 Saugatuck Village

Enumerated on the 15th and 16th day of April 1910 Lines 88-91 28/28 Griffith St.

Reed Roger E. Head male white 42 mar 2 times 11 yrs b Can English parents b Can English spks English Livery man Owns stable Own emp

Josephine M. Wife female white 34? mar 1 time had 1 child i living b Michigan parents born Nor Norwegian spks Eng no occup

Natalie K. Daughter female white7 single b MI father b Can English mom b Michigan spks English no occup

Brusser Earl Servant male white 20 single b Michigan parents b Michigan spks Eng Driver Livery stable works for wages

Nest door are Roger's parents

92-95 29/29 Griffith St.

Reed Samuel C. Head male white 62 mar 1 time 44 yrs Can English father born Ire English mom b Eng English1870 Naturalized spks English Blacksmith Own Shop Emp

Anna B. Wife female white 66 mar 1 time 44 yrs Can Eng parents b Can English 1870 came to US spks English no occup

Georgia J. Granddaughter female white 15 or 18 single b Mich father b Can English mother b Can English spks Eng no occup

Miers Cornelius Boarder male white 25 single b Michigan parents b Hol Dutch spks Eng Clergyman Methodist Church works for wages

Ann died in 1911 and Samuel remarried to Laura LaMont.

1920 MICHIGAN ALLEGAN SAUGATUCK Village Series: T625 Roll: 754 Page: 51 Enumerated on the 2nd day of January 1920

Lines 34-36 12 Lake Street

Reed Roger head Owns has mortg male white 51 mar 1868 naturalized Unknown how long US can read & write father b Canada English mom b Canada English parents b Canada spks Eng (looks like Farm?)

Josephine wife female white 43 mar can read & write b Michigan parents b Norway Norwegian spks Eng Real Estate ------?

Natalie daughter female white 16 single attended school can read & write b Michigan father b Canada mother b Michigan spks Eng no occup

Samuel is living with son, David in 1920.

1920: Saugatuck, Allegan, Michigan Roll: T625_754 Page: 3B ED: 36 Image: 0108 Enumerated on the 6th day of January 1920 Lines 76-80 89/92 Griffith Street

Reed, David S. head owns has mortg male white 47 mar can read, write b Mich parents b Canada English spks Eng Blacksmith own shop

Erie A. wife female white 45 mar can read, write b Mich dad b England mom b Canada English spks Eng no occup

Cale son male white 15 single at school can read, write spks Eng no occup

David R. son male white 12 single at school can read, write spks Eng no occup

Samuel C. father male white 72 widowed immigrated 1867 naturalized 1875 can read, write b Canada English father b Ireland mom b England English ?Bookkeeper Blacksmith

Fisk Willard Lodger male white 22 single can read, write b Mich dad b Illinois mom b Mich spks Eng machinist garage

Erickson Axel G lodger male white 28 single can read, write b Mich parents b Sweden Swedish spks Eng helper blacksmith

More About SAMUEL CALEB REED:

Burial: Riverside, Cemetery, Saugatuck, Allegan Co. MI

Christening: auspices of the Masonic Lodge

Occupation: Blacksmith, Owned Shop²

Notes for ANN BARTHOLOMEW CULVER:

From death record - Anna was 67 years, 4 Mos., 9 days per her death certificate. Death due to Myocarditis. Anna's parents named were Oliva Wilson and James Culver. Confirmed this on 1851 Townsend, Norfolk Co., Ontario census. Ann had a sister, Sarah born in 1846.

Ann was married to Mr. Edward Ingram while she became involved with Samuel. From family, Ann and Samuel fled Canada for Michigan and it appears that Anna did not divorce Mr. Ingram. When Edward died in 1874, attorneys in Ontario were trying to locate Ann so that she could sign off of the property that would have gone to her upon the death of her "legal" husband. Evidently, through Ann's mother, messages must have reached Ann and she instructed the attorneys that papers were to be sent to her mother O. Wilson, in Middleton, Ontario.

On 1880 Allegan Co., Michigan census, Ann's daughter, is Alice Ingrahm, 18 (born 1862), in Canada. Samuel lists Alice as his stepdaughter.

In 1900 Allegan Co., census Ann & Sam's adopted daughter is Mae, 28 years. old, born in May 1870 and also under her care her grandchild Georgia born in June 1891.

More About ANN BARTHOLOMEW CULVER:

Burial: Riverside, Cemetery, Saugatuck, Allegan Co. MI

Occupation: Housewife³

From "Commercial Record" Saugatuck, Michigan -Obituary of Ann Reed, died January 4, 1911

A WELL LIVED LIFE ENDED

Mrs. S.C. Reed, nee Ann Bartholomew Culver was born in Ontario, Norfolk Co., Canada, August 25, 1843. She came to Michigan in the spring of 1870 and moved to Saugatuck in the fall of the same year, and resided in that vicinity until January 4, 1611 (1911), when she received her summons and passed on to join the loved ones gone on before. She had been a patient sufferer for many years, though the immediate cause of her death was paralysis.

She was twice married and leaves a husband S. C. Reed and two sons, David and Roger all of this place, a daughter, Mrs. A. Graves of Muskegon and adopted daughter, Mrs. Glenn Plotts of Grand Rapids, besides many other relatives and a host of friends to mourn her loss.

138         (Book 177 Page 138-9)
RECORDS OF WILLS--Allegan County                                          LIBER 177

Estate of
Ann B. Reed, Dec'd                          WILL

                                                 _______________

        Received for Record this    3rd    day of    Mar.    A. D. 1911 at 9 30 o'clock a. M.
                                        Mary Lubbers    Deputy,                   Register.

Be it remembered That I Ann B. Reed of Village of Saugatuck in the County of Allegan and state of Michigan, being of sound and disposing mind, do make and declare this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking any and every will by me heretofore made. ~~
After the payment of my just debts and funeral charges, I give bequeath and devise all my
real and personal estate wherever situated, as follows:-   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I do give and bequeath to my beloved grand child George Reed all my personal estate including amongst other things my household furniture useful and ornamental wearing apparel, sewing machine, book, pictures pianoforte and all other personal property of which I may die possessed or entitled to, also all choses in actions moneys   ~~~~~~~
I do devise all my real estate, both estates in possession and estates in expectancy to my beloved husband, Samuel C. Reed. And my said grand daughter George Reed for their joint use for the period of my said husband Samuel C Reed's life time or for the period of so long as he, my said husband, Samuel C. Reed doth furnish to my said grand daughter George Reed suitable board in his, way said husband, Samuel C Reed's home, or at her my said grand daughter, George Reed's option the sum of two dollars each week in lieu of said board with remainder over to my said grad daughter George Reed and her heirs forever upon my said husband, Samuel C Reed's death or upon his my said husband. Samuel C Reed's failure, if he do so make failure before his death to provide my said grand daughter, George Reed with suitable board as aforesaid or at her my said granddaughter George Reed's option, that he my said husband Samuel C. Reed. do provide her my said grand daughter George Reed with two dollars each week as aforesaid. ~~~~~~~

I do constitute and appoint my beloved husband Samuel C Reed. to be guardian of my said grand daughter, George Reed during her minority              ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I do give, bequeath and devise unto my beloved son, Roger Reed nothing whatsoever.
I do give, bequeath and devise unto my beloved son, David Reed nothing whatsoever.
I do give, bequeath and devise unto my beloved daughter by adoption May Rostachild Reed nothing whatsoever.                       ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I do give bequeath and devise unto my beloved daughter Alice J. Graves nothing whatsoever. I hereby appoint my said husband, Samuel C Reed of Saugatuck, Michigan, Executor of this my will.                     ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
In Testimony where of, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this 23rd day of November, in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety four. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~     Ann B Reed.   (Seal)          ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
On this 23rd day of November, A. D. 1894, Ann B. Reed of Village of Saugatuck in the
County of Allegan and state of Michigan, signed the foregoing instrument in our presence, and declare, it to be her last will and testament and as witnesses
thereof we do now, at her request, in her presence, and in the presence of each
other, hereto subscribe our names. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
       ~~~~~~~     Arthur L. Weed, residing at Saugatuck, Michigan ~~~~~~~
~~~~~~~~~~   Charles Thew, residing at Saugatuck, Michigan ~~~~~~~~~

Typed from hand written will of Ann B. Reed by her great great granddaughter Barbara (Thomas) Fitzmaurice, 17 May, 2005.

Notes for LAURA L. LA MONT:

Samuel married Laura after Ann died. Laura had four children that I am aware of; Ione, Ed, Max and Emma La Mont. Samuel also bought a cemetery lot for Laura's daughter; Emma F. LaMont who died Nov 23, 1918 by suicide. She is in Block 03 Range 015 Lot 003 Grave 3, next to her mom in the Reed plot. It looks like Emma might have died just 10 days after her mom had passed away.

Marriage Record

Children of SAMUEL REED and ANN CULVER are:

4. i. ROGER ELLSWORTH³ REED, b. June 04, 1868, Lynedoch, Norfolk Co., Ontario, Canada; d. April 24, 1946, Muskegon, MI., Muskegon Co.

5. ii. DAVID SAMUEL REED, b. March 01, 1872, Saugatuck, Allegan Co., MI; d. August 03, 1939, Saginaw, Saginaw Co. MI.

6. iii. MAE ROSTACHILD REED, b. May 28, 1878, Possibly Michigan; d. July 1963, Michigan; Adopted child.

3. DAVID A.² REED (ROBERT¹) was born September 10, 1854 in Lynedoch, Norfolk Co., Ontario, Canada⁴. He married MARY CHARLOTTE GEDDES July 31, 1874 in Norfolk, Co., Ontario, Canada⁵. She was born July 29, 1860 in Norfolk Co., Ontario, Canada⁶.

Notes for DAVID A. REED:

Rev. David was Samuel's younger brother who was living in Chicago, IL at the time of his brother, Samuel's death on 23 February. 1923.

"Biographical Sketches Oceana County, Michigan History of Oceana County" H. R. Page & Co., Chicago 1882

David A. Reed was born in Norfolk County, Ont., September 10, 1854. Early learned the trade of blacksmith, and settled in Shelby, Oceana County, in 1877, where he carries on business in connection with wagon making. Married, July 13, 1874, to Mary Charlotte Geddes, who was born in Norfolk, County, Ont., July 29, 1860. One living child, Mary Ann, and has lost two by death; viz., Jennie Belle, born January 22, 1879, died July 18, 1880; William A., born March 11, 1881, died August 9, 1881. His father Robert still lives in Ontario; one brother, Samuel C., born March 16, 1846, residing in Allegan County, Mich., is also a blacksmith by trade.

Another book mentions David -

Index to 1890 Historys Oceana County, Michigan

Kindly Shared by Denis

Reed, D. A.**180

1880 Household: Source Information: Census Place Shelby, Village of Barnett, Oceana, Michigan Family History Library Film 1254599 NA Film Number T9-0599 Page Number 514D

Enumeration District: 212; Image: 0679 Enumerated on the 1 & 2 d day of June 1880

Lines 14 - 18 32/35

Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace

David A. REED Self M Male W 26 CAN Works At Blacksmithy IRE ENG

Charlotte REED Wife M Female W 20 CAN Keeping House CAN CAN

Mary REED Dau S Female W 2 MI CAN CAN

Eliza J. REED Dau S Female W 1 MI CAN CAN

John HOWER Other S Male W 18 MI Works At Blacksmithy GER GER

Jennie B Date of death: 13-Jul-1880 Ledger Page: 5 Record Number: 107 Place of death: Shelby

County of Death: Oceana Sex: Female Race: WHITE Marital Status: Single Age: 1 year 4 months 4 days Cause of Death: INFECTION OF BRAIN Birthplace: MICHIGAN

Occupation: Father's Name: Reed, DAVID Father's Residence: SHELBY Mother's Name: REED, MARY C Mother's Residence: SHELBY Date of record: 31-May-1881

Name Age Birth Location Race County Source

David A. Reed 42 Canada white Benzie Schedules of the Michigan State Census of 1894

Mary Reed 35 Canada white Benzie Schedules of the Michigan State Census of 1894

Mamie Reed 16 Michigan white Benzie Schedules of the Michigan State Census of 1894

Alberta Reed 3 Michigan white Benzie Schedules of the Michigan State Census of 1894

William Reed 1 Michigan white Benzie Schedules of the Michigan State Census of 1894

1900; Census Place: Chicago Ward 2, South Town Cook, Illinois; Roll: T623 245; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 31.

Enumerated on the 5th day of June, 1900

Lines 70-73 1201/54 Michigan Ave

Reed David A Boarder white male Sept 1852 47 mar 1 time 24 b Canada father b Ireland mom b England immigrated 1876 in US 24 yrs (Naturalized- Pa) Minister 0 days off work can read, write, spks Eng

Mary C. wife white female July 1860 39 mar 24 had 2 children 2 living b Canada parents b Canada Naturalized can read, write, spks Eng

Albertha B? daughter white female Apr 1891 9 single b Michigan parents b Canada at school 8 months

William H son white male Sept 1892 7 single b Michigan parents b Canada at school 5 months

Where ever this is in Chicago there are many boarders from all walks of life living here;

Other ministers, doctors, nurses, milliner, porter, valet, stenographer, recorder, clerks, teachers....and many of these people are from all over the world.

1910 ILLINOIS COOK 3-WD CHICAGO City Series: T624 Roll: 243 Page: 124 Tract C 7 Part of Enumerated on the 29th day of April 1910 Lines 35-42 3534 119/251

Reed David A Head Wife female white 58 mar 1 time 34 yrs b Can English b Ire English Eng English 1875 naturalized spks Eng Minister Church works for wages not off work can read & write

Mary C Wife female white 48 mar 1 time 34 yrs had 6 children 3 living b Can English father b Can English mother b Can English 1884 spks Eng no occup can read & write

Will A son male white 16 single b Nebraska father b Can English mom b Can English spks Eng no occup can read & write attended school

Alberta R daughter female white 19 single b Nebraska father b Can English mom b Can English spks Eng Stenographer Sl? Rectory works for wages 0 missed work can read & write

Chisbeth? Janieaor James H. lodger male white 50 single Illinois father b Eng English mom b Eng English spks Eng Paper Hanger Odd Jobs works for wages 10 weeks off work can read & write

Murjaley? Ada C lodger Female white 27 mar 1 time mar 13 yrs had 0 children 0 living b Illinois parents b Ohio spks Eng Milliner Stores works for wages 2 weeks off work can read & write

Hauske or Haushe, Katie M. lodger female white 44 single b Wisconsin father b Ger German mom b ? German spks Eng Dressmaker shop works for wages 2 weeks off work can read & write

Lottie Lodger female white 39 single b Wisconsin father b Ger German mom b Ger German spks English Dressmaker shop works for wages 2 weeks off work can read & write

1920 ILLINOIS COOK 26-WD CHICAGO City Series: T625 Roll: 337 Page: 97 Enumerated on the 5th day of January 1920

Lines 15-18 4246 40/50

Reed David E. (Should be A.) Head Rents house male white 68 male 1884 naturalized Unknown can read & write b Canada English father b Ireland English mom b England English can spks Eng Traveling Salesman Publishing Co. works for wages

Mary C. wife female white 57 mar 1884 Naturalized unknown can read & write b Canada English Scotland English mom b Ireland English no occup

Alberta daughter female white 27 single can read & write b Michigan parents b Canada English Stenographer Stock & Bond Co. works for wages

William A son male white 26 single can read & write b Michigan parents b Canada parents b Canada English Bookkeeper Stock & Bond Co works for wages

Lutz Milton head rents house male white 41 mar can read & write b Illinois father b Pennsylvania mom b Ohio spks Eng Musician Own Home works on own account

Minnie wife female white 32 mar can read & write b Wisconsin father b Illinois mom b New York spks Eng Nurse Private Homes works on own account

Garrigan John head rents house male white 34 mar can read & write b Ohio parents b Ohio spks Eng Traveling Salesman Electrical House works for wages

Bess wife female white 31 mar can read & write b Indiana parents b Indiana spks Eng no occup

Thomas son male white 4 - 6/12 single b Illinois father b Ohio mother b Indiana no occup

Betty Jo daughter female white 2 - 11/12 b Illinois father b Ohio mother b Indiana no occup

More About DAVID A. REED:

Occupation: Methodist Minister?⁷

Children of DAVID REED and MARY GEDDES are:

i. MARY ANN³ REED, b. Abt. 1878, Oceana Co., MI.

ii. JENNIE BELLE REED, b. January 22, 1879, Oceana Co., MI; d. July 13, 1880, Oceana Co., MI.

iii. WILLIAM A. REED, b. March 11, 1881, Oceana Co., MI; d. August 09, 1881, Oceana Co., MI.

iv. ALBERTA R. REED, b. April 1891.

v. WILLIAM H. REED, b. September 1892.

Generation No. 3

4. ROGER ELLSWORTH³ REED (SAMUEL CALEB², ROBERT¹) was born June 04, 1868 in Lynedoch, Norfolk Co., Ontario, Canada, and died April 24, 1946 in Muskegon, MI., Muskegon Co. He married (1) LURAH ALICE JAMES March 20, 1888 in Douglas, Allegan Co., MI., daughter of JAMES JAMES and HELEN BARTLETT. She was born Abt. 1867 in Saugatuck?? MI, and died July 07, 1893 in Saugatuck, Allegan Co., MI. He married (2) JOSEPHINE M. SIMONSON October 31, 1898 in Saugatuck, MI⁸, daughter of SIMON SIMONSON and HELEN OLSON. She was born May 24, 1876 in Saugatuck, Allegan Co., MI, and died August 10, 1968 in Half Moon Bay, California.

Notes for ROGER ELLSWORTH REED:

Marriage Record of Roger and Lurah A. James, Allegan Co., Michigan

Book 6, page 12: 20 Mar 1888 in Douglas — Roger E. Reed, 19, res Saugatuck, born Ontario, blacksmith, father Samuel C. Reed, mother Ann B. Culver; Lurah A. James, 21, res Douglas, born Adrian, housewife, father James James, mother Ellen Bartlett; md by R. W. Middleton, minister, witnesses George Thomas and Sarah Bennett of Douglas

Marriage Record of Roger Reed and Josie Simonson, Saugatuck, Allegan County, Michigan

Book 6, page 253: 31 Oct 1898 in Saugatuck — Roger E. Reed, 30, res Saugatuck, b. Canada, machinist, father Samuel Reed, mother Anne Culver, 1 previous; Josie Simonson, 23, res Saugatuck, born Saugatuck, no occ, father Simon Simonson, mother unknown; md by Wilfred Leindsay?, clergyman, witnesses Edward A. Bauma and Hattie Goshorn, both of Grand Rapids

"A Twentieth Century History of Allegan County, Michigan" Illustrated Compiled under the Editorial Supervision of Dr. Henry F. Thomas, Allegan, pg 133 & 134 Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, The Lewis Publishing Company, 1907

Roger E. Reed -- The spirit of progress which has been a dominant

factor in the settlement and development of Michigan finds a worthy repre-

sentative in Roger E. Reed, who is living in the village of Saugatuck.

Born in Canada, his natal day was June 4, 1868, and in 1870 his

parents came to Allegan county, settling in Saugatuck. He is a son of

Samuel C. and A. B. (Culver) Reed, who were likewise natives of Canada,

the former born in March, 1848. In 1870 they came to Saugatuck, since

which time the father has followed his trade of blacksmithing in the village.

He has likewise extended the field of his activity by dealing in agricultural

implements, buggies, wagons and harness, and is accounted one of the alert

and enterprising residents of the town. His fellow citizens, recognizing his

ability and worth, have conferred upon him various positions of public

honor and trust. He served for two years as president of the village and

trustee for five years, and whether in office or out of it his co-operation can

always be counted upon to further any movement that he deems will prove

of benefit to the general public. He and his wife are members of the Meth-

odist Episcopal church, with which they have been connected for twenty-

three years, and in which Mr. Reed has served as steward and trustee. He

likewise belongs to Saugatuck Lodge No. 328, F. & A. M., of which he is

the present secretary. The family numbers two sons, Roger E. and David

S., and the father was also one of two sons, his brother being David A.

Reed. They were the children of Robert and Mary Reed, the former of

Irish parentage and the latter of English descent.

Reared and educated in the village of Saugatuck, Roger E. Reed

leaned the blacksmith's trade under the direction of his father, who was

a skilled workman, so that he soon became an expert at the anvil. He fol-

lowed that pursuit for five years but at length abandoned the forge, an{d}

in 1885 became identified with E. E. Weed & Co., proprietors of a fruit

package factory. He spent eighteen years in that establishment and for

five years of the time was a member of the firm. During these latter years

he invented and perfected a machine, on which bushel and half bushel bas-

kets were made. These machines were patented in 1903, at about the time

that Mr. Reed severed his connection with the company and took up

present line of business. He is conducting one of the largest livery stables

in the county and has recently erected a new and commodious cement build-

ing for this purpose, thirty-six by one hundred feet. He keeps twenty-four

horses, high spirited animals which are in good condition, and he has

thirty-two vehicles of various styles and uses, including some of the most

modern design. His livery barn receives a liberal patronage, owing to his

reasonable prices and his earnest desire to please his customers. He is

likewise identified with mercantile interests of the village, and since 1903

he had conducted the transfer line. As a merchant he deals in various

commodities, including coal, wood, hay, straw, salt, roofing, line, cement,

sewer pipe and wood fiber plaster, for which he finds a ready and profit-

able sale.

October 31, 1898, Mr. Reed was happily married to Miss Josephine

Simonson, a daughter of Simon and Marie Simonson, and a native of Saug-

atuck, where her entire life as been passed. They now have an interesting

little daughter, Kari N. (Natalie) Mr. Reed served as deputy marshal of the village

of Saugatuck for some time but prefers to concentrate his energies upon

his business interests, which are growing in volume and importance. He is

a worthy member of Saugatuck Lodge No. 328, F. & A. M., and is well

known in the village and this part of the county, where almost his entire

life has passed, and that his stanchest friends are among those who

have known him from his boyhood is an indication that his life record has

been at all times commendable, displaying sterling traits of manhood.

Michigan County Histories

A twentieth century history of Allegan County, Michigan comp. under the

editorial supervision of Dr. Henry F. Thomas, Allegan., Thomas, Henry F., 1843-

Roger's gravesite is next to brother David REED in Riverside Cemetery. Roger is buried with Lurah A. JAMES REED, who died at age 26 of Consumption. Listed on Roger's death certificate, father - Samuel REED and mother - Anna INGRAM both born in Canada. Died of Coronary occlusion - 3:00 P.M. on April 24, 1946 in Muskegon, Michigan. Informant on death certificate; Mrs. Leonard (Natalie) Franckoviak, Manistee, MI. On his death certificate Natalie says her father is divorced.

Riverside Cemetery in Saugatuck

REED LURAL (Lurah James) F 26 Y 1893/07/07 CONSUMTION SAUGATUCK SOUTH OF RODGER REED 03 015 003 2 REED S.C.

REED ROGER E. M 77 Y 1946/04/24 CORONARY OCCLUSION MUSKEGON NORTHERN ISLE CLOCK 03 015 003 1 REED S.C.

1900; Census Place: Saugatuck, Douglas Village, Allegan, Michigan; Roll: T623 698; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 26.

Enumerated on the 23rd day of June 1900

Lines 76 - 78 202/206 No street named

Reid Roger E Head white male June 1868 31 mar 1 time b Canada parents b Canada English immigrated 1870 been is US 29 yrs Factory Foreman 0 days off work can read, write, speaks English Owns has mortg House

Josephine wife white female May 1876 24 mar 1 time had 0 children 0 living b Michigan parents b Norway can read, write, speaks Eng

Simonson Herman Boarder white male Sep 1878 21 single b Michigan parents b Norway Day Laborer 0 days off work can read write, spks Eng

In 1910 Roger was living on Griffith St., family and dwelling # 28 living next door or same dwelling with his mom and dad, Sam'l and Anna.

1910 MICHIGAN ALLEGAN SAUGATUCK TWP

Series: T624 Roll: 634 Page: 232 Saugatuck Village

Enumerated on the 15th and 16th day of April 1910

Lines 88-91 28/28

Reed Roger E. Head male white 42 mar 2 times 11 yrs b Can English parents b Can English spks English Livery man Owns stable Own emp

Josephine M. Wife female white 34? mar 1 time had 1 child living b Michigan parents born Nor Norwegian spks Eng no occup

Natalie K. Daughter female white7 single b MI father b Can English mom b Michigan spks English no occup

Brusser Earl Servant male white 20 single b Michigan parents b Michigan spks Eng Driver Livery stable works for wages

Nest door are Roger's parents

92-95 29/29

Reed Samuel C. Head male white 62 mar 1 time 44 yrs Can English father born Ire English mom b Eng English1870 Naturalized spks English Blacksmith Own Shop Emp

Anna B. Wife female white 66 mar 1 time 44 yrs Can Eng parents b Can English 1870 came to US spks English no occup

Georgia J. Granddaughter female white 15 or 18 single b Mich father b Can English mother b Can English spks Eng no occup

Miers Cornelius Boarder male white 25 single b Michigan parents b Hol Dutch spks Eng Clergyman Methodist Church works for wages

1920 MICHIGAN ALLEGAN SAUGATUCK Village

Series: T625 Roll: 754 Page: 51 Enumerated on the 2nd day of January 1920

Lines 34-36 11/11 Lake Street

Reed Roger head Owns has mortg male white 51 mar 1868 naturalized Unknown how long Us can read & write father b Canada English mom b Canada English parents b Canada spks Eng (looks like Farm?)

Josephine wife female white 43 mar can read & write b Michigan parents b Norway Norwegian spks Eng Real Estate ------?

Natalie daughter female white 16 single attended school can read & write b Michigan father b Canada mother b Michigan spks Eng no occup

Living near Roger is his brother-in-law

Saugatuck

line 15-17 4/4 Culver St.

Simonson, Herman head owns free of mortg male white 41 mar can read, write b Mich parents born Norway Norwegian spks Eng Photographer --?

Erma wife female white 35 mar can read, write b Mich dad b New York mom b Mich spks Eng no occup

Jean son male white 3 11/12 single b Mich parents b Mich no occup

1930; Census Place: Ward One, Ann Arbor City, Washtenaw, Michigan; Roll: 1029; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 1; Image: 159.0. Enumerated April 8, 1920 Lines 70-76 415/110/126 E. Jefferson

Miller Beaches D head owns $15000 male white 43 mar age 23 not attending school can read, write b Indiana dad b Ohio mom b Indiana spks Eng Restaurant Own Restaurant worked yesterday not a Veteran

Ethel A. wife female white 39 mar age 19 not attending school can read, write b Ohio parents b Ohio spks Eng no occup

Donald L. son male white 17 single attending school can read, write b Indiana dad b Indiana mom b Ohio spks Eng no occup

Lee L son male white 16 single attending school can read, write b Indiana dad b Indiana mom b Ohio spks Eng no occup

Ruth L. daughter female white 14 single attending school can read, write b Indiana dad b Indiana spks Eng no occup mom b Ohio attending school can read, write b Indiana dad b Indiana mom b Ohio

Kenneth L. son male white 12 single attending school can read, write b Indiana dad b Indiana mom b Ohio spks Eng no occup

Reed, Rodger Lodger male white 54 widowed mar age 22 not attending school can read, write b Michigan parents b Michigan spks Eng Janitor at College worked yesterday not a Veteran

I think this is Roger living in Ann Arbor in 1930. He states he is widowed but per his death certificate he was divorced when he died. In this census he states in was born in Michigan when prior to this census he always stated he was born in Canada. And this age is off by quite a few years. He should be around 61 years old. This is the only Roger I have been able to find in Ann Arbor area. Roger did lose his first wife Lurah James a short time after they were married. They married in 1888 and she died in 1893. Roger ended up buried next to Lurah in Saugatuck, Riverside Cemetery. I also am trying to prove up that he had a daughter by his first wife Lurah. Georgia Reed was living with her grandparents Sam and Ann in the 1900 census. Georgia was born in 1891 per this census. She would have been just about 2 years old when Lurah died and it makes sense that Roger might not have been able to take care of her all until he remarried to Josephine. Roger married Josephine in about 1898, so Georgia by then would be near eight years

old. It may have been very difficult for Samuel, Ann and Georgia to just have her go off to live with her father and new step-mother at this time.

1900 MICHIGAN ALLEGAN SAUGATUCK TWP Series: T623 Roll: 698 Page: 221 Saugatuck Village

Enumerated on the ? day of June 1900

Lines 25-29 242/243

Zwamer, Al---? head white male Nov 1835 64 widow b Netherlands parents b Netherlands Builder 0 weeks off work can read, write, spks Eng Owns free of mortg House

Ann Boarder white female Aug 1843 56 mar 35 yrs had 3 children 3 living b Canada (On) parents b Canada immigrated 1870 been in US 30 yrs can read, write, spks Eng

Mae a (adopted) daughter white female May 1878 28 single b Unknown parents b Unknown can read, write, spks Eng

Georgia G (grand) daughter white female June 1891 8 single b Michigan father b Canada (G) Mother b Michigan at school 9 mos, can read, write, spks Eng (Roger and Lurah Reed's daughter.)

Another article mentioning the Reed's in Saugatuck is on page 387, but I do not have the name of the book it was published in.

Excerpt - "The last livery operator in town was Roger Reed who purchased the old "Union Hotel" property from William Rencha, who had bought and demolished that structure in 1903. Reed erected a large cement block building in 1904 which stands today as the Saugatuck Village barn. Rencha had retained a portion of the large hotel stable which for a dozen years stood just to the north on the block structure. Reed was a son of Sam Reed, a blacksmith, who with another son, Dave, conducted a smithy business on Culver Street. Roger Reed was in the feed and grain business, as well as being a liveryman, and also at one period was the operator of the stage line to Allegan. The livery was an "exchange stable" which meant that one could rent a horse with buggy at a location, say Otsego, drive to Saugatuck, where he could pick up a new rig, and leave for Holland. The Otsego rig would be eventually returned to its owner when a new customer bound for Otsego came along in the manner of the present day trailer rental service. By 1910, the big news in transportation was the automobile and the handwriting on the wall was for stable owners. Reed phased out the business completely by World War I and for a time attempted to establish a car repair shop. However, this did not prove successful and the building stood idle for a time. The next owner was the "Speedwell Company", a firm which manufactured rubber tired roller skates. Next it became the home of the American Twisting Company. In a few years that company moved to a new building. Reed has secured the position of village street commissioner and served in that capacity until he retired. One of his assistants, through many of his years, was Harry Newnham, who succeeded him and who by dedicated service, energy and personality came to be what might be called a Saugatuck legend.

Finally the Village of Saugatuck secured the old block building and converted it into the village barn and fire department."

ROGER REED DIES in MUSKEGON (Died April 20, 1946)

With the passing of Roger E. Reed his many friends in Saugatuck, associates of half a century feel they have lost a genial, trusted and true friend and his sudden death at the home of his devoted daughter, Natalie, in Muskegon was a sad shock to his nearest and dearest as well as to those who lived afar, for last fall he spent a day in the village calling on friends and seemed in the best of health, and was just the dame happy Roger.

He was born in Canada on June 4, 1868, the older son of Samuel C. and Anna Reed, and as a young lad he came first to Douglas where the father had a blacksmith shop, later moving his business to Saugatuck and Roger attended school here. There was one brother, David, who died a few years ago. For many years Roger conducted livery business in the horse and buggy days, then came the automobile and he sold the horses and ran a public garage, building the cement block building now owned by the village. For some time he acted as water commissioner and after a

residence in the two towns for 50 years, he went to Ann Arbor where for 15 years he was on the campus police force at the (University of kegon where he looked after his Michigan; from there going to Muskegon daughter's apartments.) I think this was printed in error and should read - University of Michigan, from there going to Muskegon where he looked after his daughter's apartments.

He was a life member of bother the Masonic and O.E.S. orders and of Saugatuck Methodist church.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Georgia Goodkind of Miami and Mrs. Natalie Franckowiak and one sister, Mrs. May Plotts of Kalamazoo, one granddaughter, Theresa.

The funeral services were held in the Methodist church which the family had attended many years; the body lying in state two hours preceding the funeral which was largely attended and was conducted by the pastor, Rev. Paul Hinkamp. Miss Lenore Spencer played several of Roger's best loved hymns opening the service. He was laid to rest in the family plot in Riverside cemetery by pallbearers, James Brown, Harry Newnham, Carlton Simonson, Frank Flint, George Erickson and Jean Simonson.

More About ROGER ELLSWORTH REED:

Burial: April 27, 1946, Riverside, Cemetery, Saugatuck, Allegan Co. MI

Christening: Saugatuck, MI., Allegan Co.

Occupation: Ret Police Officer, UofM⁹

Notes for LURAH ALICE JAMES:

Lurah is buried next to Roger Reed, her husband, in Riverside Cemetery. Lurah died at 26 years of age of Consumption. Her parent's names on her death certificate are James and Helen James.

Death Record – Lurah A. Reed

Book 2, page 188: Laurah A. Reid, f, w, md., 26, d. Saugatuck on 7 Jul 1893 of consumption, b. Michigan, wife; father James James res unknown, mother Helen James of Douglas.

Riverside Cemetery in Saugatuck

REED LURAL (Lurah James) F 26 Y 1893/07/07 CONSUMTION SAUGATUCK SOUTH OF RODGER REED 03 015 003 2 REED S.C.

REED ROGER E. M 77 Y 1946/04/24 CORONARY OCCLUSION MUSKEGON NORTHERN ISLE CLOCK 03 015 003 1 REED S.C.

The Bartlett's buried in Riverside Cemetery – Helen (James) Bartlett died before the 1920 census. We can see she owned and probably purchased all 3 lots. I am not sure of what relationship these other Bartlett's would be. I also wonder if the death date for George is right?

BARTLETT GEORGE M 84 Y 1983 **(should be 1893)** 09 02 born c1809 03 015 002 1 BARTLETT HELEN

BARTLETT HELEN F 70 Y 1915 03 21 (b 1844-45) MYOCARDITIS 03 015 002 2 BARTLETT HELEN

BARTLETT NORMAN M 79 Y 1895 02 23 (b 1816) ENYSEPLAS 03 015 002 6 BARTLETT HELEN

Lurah Reed is buried in Block 03 Range 015 Lot 003 grave 4 (Looks like Helen is close to her daughter Lurah's grave, although different Lot numbers..) I might see if I can find who is in grave 3, 4, 5, 6.

1850 Carroll, Chautauqua, New York Page: 92 Roll: M432_485

Enumerated on the 20th day of Sept 1850 Lines 8-11 185/193

George Bartlett 40 male Wagon maker 1900 b NY

Laira 33 female b VT

Elur? 15 male Wagon maker b NY attending school

Hellen 5 female b NY attending school

1860: Adrian Ward 4, Lenawee, Michigan Post Office: Adrian Roll: M653_551 Page

Enumerated on the 2nd day of July 1860 Lines 10-14 899/925

Julia Davis 54 female 2000 200 b NY (b c1806)

George Bartlet 51 male 2500 700 b NY (B c1809)

Laurie 30 female b NY (b c1830)

Hellen 15 female b NY attended school within the year (b c1845)

Abraham Davis 28 male b NY Insane (b c1832)

I believe this is Helen, (married James James first), then married a Bartlet after James died in 1877. We see Helen in the 1880 and 1900 census information. I think her first husband was James James from the 1870 census and she and James appear to be living with the Bartlett's who could be Helen's parents? Or is this an older sister of Helen’s? George Bartlett's wife may be Leaura? Although there is 20 yrs difference in their age, so it could be Leaura is a daughter of George’s. And I don't see where it lists her as his wife. James James, Helen and daughter Livia (probably Lurah) are there.

1870: Adrian Ward 3, Lenawee, Michigan Post Office: Adrian Roll: M593_685 Page: 101 Image: 202 Year: 1870

Enumerated on the 1st day of July 1870 Lines 31-35 308/303

Bartlett Geo. 61 (b c 1809) (I wonder if this age is right/) male white Wagon maker 350 b New York Male US Citizen 21 & upwards

Leaura 41 (b c 1829) female white Keep'g house b New York

James James F. 26 (b c 1844) male white Laborer 1200 100 b England parents of foreign birth Male US Citizen 21 & upwards

Helen 25 (b c 1845) female white Keep'g house b New York

Livia 3 (probably Lurah) (b c 1867) female white Mich

Then I found a bit of a puzzle in 1880. I am sure that L. Helen Bartlett is most likely Helen James, and we know that James James has died in 1877, and Helen remarried a Bartlett. Her father probably is George Bartlett as seen in the 1870 census. Leora James (spelling is difficult) has a sister Florence and we see her listed as Florence James in the 1880 census, daughter of Helen and Cassins Bartlett.

1880; Census Place: Adrian, Lenawee, Michigan; Roll: T9_590; Family History Film: 1254590; Page: 69C; Enumeration District: 148; Image: 0139. Lines 1-4 35 172/182

Bartlett M Cassins? Cassius? white male 59 (b c 1821) mar Carpenter unemployed 6 months b England parents b England

L Helen white female 34 (b c 1846) wife mar Keeping house b NY dad b NY mom b Vt?

James? Leora? white female 13 (b c 1867) daughter single At home attended school within the census year b Mich dad b England mom b NY

Florence white female 7 (b c 1873) daughter single at school, attended school within the census year b Mich dad b England mom b NY

Then in the 1900 census we see Hellen Bartlett has moved to Douglas, is a widow. She reported she had two children, one had died. This has to be Lurah's mom and her sister since Lurah died in 1793 leaving her mom with one child living. It appears Florence Court is married but I can't find another Court in the census and she is living with her mom without her spouse in this census.

1900; Census Place: Douglas Village Saugatuck, Allegan, Michigan; Roll: T623 698; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 26

Enumerated on the 2nd? day of June 1900 Lines 51 & 52 147/151

Bartlett Hellen head white female b June 1844 55 wd had 2 children 1 living b NY dad b NY mom b Vermont Farmer 0 days off work can read, write spks Eng Owns free of mortg farm #127

Court Florence daughter white female June 1872 27 mar 5 yrs 0 children 0 living b Mich dad b England mom b New York can read, write spks Eng

1910: Precinct K 4-Wd Toledo City , Lucas, Ohio Series: T624 Roll: 1208 Part: 2 Page: 116B

Enumerated on the 27th day of April, 1910 Lines 68-70 116 150/156 Delaware Avenue

Goodkind Seymour B. head male white 50 mar 1 time 6 yrs b New York parents b New York spks Eng Advertising Own Office can read, write owns, has mortg, house

Florence M. wife female white 36 mar 2 times 6 yrs had 0 children 0 living b Michigan dad born Eng English mom b New York spks Eng no occup can read, write

Bartlett Helen L. mother-in-law female white 56 mar had 2 children 1 lving b New York dad born New York mom b Vermont spks Eng no occup, can read, write

1880; Census Place: Douglas, Allegan, Michigan; Roll: T9_569; Family History Film: 1254569; Page: 145D; Enumeration District: 7; Image: 0294. Line 42 111/118

Bartlett N. white male 65 (b c1815) single Fruit grower b NY dad b Conn mom b NY (lives alone)

I think N. Bartlett would be Norman who is buried by Helen in Riverside Cemetery.

*This probably is Lurah James father James James with his parent in the 1860 census, 15 years old, born in England.

1860: City of Adrian Ward 3, Lenawee, Michigan Post Office: Adrian Roll: M653_551 Page: 0 Enumerated on the 26th day of June 1860 Lines 2-10 644/653

William James 45 male white val 600 150 b England (b c1815)

Sarah 40 female b England (b c1820)

*James 15 male b England

Sarah 14 female b England attended school within the year

Thomas 12 male b England attended school within the year

Jennett 6 female b England attended school within the year

William 3 male b Mich

Festus Uff 31 male Gardener 200 b England married within the year

Mary " 17 female b England married within the year

http://www.mdch.state.mi.us/gendisx/scripts/individual.asp?UniqueID=206740

JAMES, JAMESF

Date of death: 3-Apr-1877

Ledger Page: 121

Record Number: 48

Place of death: Third Ward

County of Death: Lenawee

Sex: Male

Race: WHITE

Marital Status: Married

Age: 33 years 5 months

Cause of Death: BRAIN FEVER

Birthplace: ENGLAND

Occupation: GARS SUPT

Father's Name: James, WILLIAM L

Father's Residence: ADRIAN MICH

Mother's Name: JAMES, SARAH

Mother's Residence: ADRIAN MICH

Date of record: 24-May-1878

More About LURAH ALICE JAMES:

Burial: Riverside Cemetery, Saugatuck

Christening: Allegan Co., MI

Notes for JOSEPHINE M. SIMONSON:

From the 1900 census it appears that Josephine's brother Herman is living with Roger and Josephine and based on this information I believe that her family is found in the 1880 census living in Saugatuck.

1880; Census Place: Saugatuck, Allegan, Michigan; Roll: T9_569; Family History Film: 1254569; Page: 159C; Enumeration District: 7; Image: 0321.

Enumerated on the twenty second day of June, 1880 Lines 17-22 402/418

Simonson S. white male 45 mar Farmer b Norway parents b Norway

H. M. white female 34 wife mar Keeping house b Norway parents b Norway

Caroline white female 10 daughter single attended school b Ill parents b Norway

Sophia white female 6 daughter single attended school b Mich parents b Norway

Josephine white female 4 daughter single b Mich parents b Norway (born c1876)

Herman white male 1 son single b Mich parents b Norway

Then I was able to locate the family, I think living in Chicago, Illinois in 1870.

1870: Chicago Ward 15, Cook, Illinois Post Office: Chicago Roll: M593_208 Page: 648 Image: 106

Enumerated on the 21st day of June 1870 Lines 4-6 956

Simonson Simon 35 male white Tailor or Sailor b Norway parents of foreign birth Male US citizen 21 & upward

Maria 23 female white Keeping house b "Du." (probably Norway) parents of foreign birth

Caroline 2/12 female white b Ill parents of foreign birth born April

1900; Census Place: Saugatuck, Allegan, Michigan; Roll: T623 698; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 27

Enumerated on the 4th, 6th & 7th day of June 1900 Lines 69-74 45/45

Simonson Simon head white male b Apr 1835 65 mar 34 yrs b Norway parents b Norway Immigrated 1863 been in US 37 yrs Naturalized Farmer 0 days off work can read, write spks Eng Owns free of mortg Farm #38

Marie H. wife white female Sept 1846 53 mar 34 yrs had 7 children 4 living b Norway parents b Norway immigrated 1855 In US 45 yrs can read, write, spks Eng

Sophia daughter white female b Mar 1876 24 single b Michigan parents b Norway At home can read, write, spks Eng

Herman son white male b Sept 1878 21 single b Michigan parents b Norway Basket Maker 0 days off work, can read, write, spks Eng

Mattie daughter white female July 1881 18 single b Michigan parents b Norway At school 6 months can read, write, spks Eng

Fischer John Servant white male Mar 1879 21 single b Netherlands parents b Netherlands Immigrated to US 1881 been in the US 18 yrs, Farm laborer 0 days off work can read, write, spks Eng

1920 United States Federal Census Michigan Allegan Saugatuck Township District 36

Enumerated on the 12th day of January 1920 Lines 29-31 179/187 Holland Rd.

Roblyer, Hiram M. head rents male white 44 mar can read, write b Mich dad b New York mom b Ohio spks Eng Farmer Own farm

Sophia E. C. wife female white 45 mar can read, write b Mich parents b Norway Norwegian spks Eng no occup

Simonson, Helen M. mother-in-law female white 72 widow immigrated 1864? naturalized unk how long in US can read, write b Norway Norwegian parents b Norway Norwegian spks Eng no occup

I did note that Herman, Josephine's brother appears to be enumerated twice in the 1900 census. Once living with his sister on June 23rd in 1900 and once again earlier in June, living with his parents. Herman has the same month and year of birth so I do suspect this he was counted two times.

Josephine was 34 years old in 1910 per census, married only once, mother of one, Father born in Norway and Mother born in Norway. Not working outside of home. And Josephine is still with Roger living in Saugatuck in the 1920 census.

In the 1930 census, Josephine states she is a widow just as her former husband Roger had stated in the census, even though both ex-spouses were still living.

1930; Census Place: San Francisco City, San Francisco, California; Roll: 200; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 147; Image: 185.0

Enumerated on April 11, 1930 L 34 18 261/256/328 Buena Vira Ave

Reed Josephine head rents $40.00 female white 54 widow mar 19 yrs not attending school can read, write b Michigan parents b Norway Corsetiere Corset Co. spks Eng

Weber Paul Roomer male white 32 single not attending school can read, write b California dad b Hungary mom b Germany Teacher Piano spks Eng

1968 Obituary Josephine Reed

Mrs. Josephine Reed of Half Moon Bay, Calif., a former resident of Saugatuck, died Saturday, August 10. She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Natalie Frank, also of Half Moon Bay. Funeral services were held Tuesday.

Josephine's Funeral Memorial Card

In Memory Of

JOSEPHINE M. REED

Born

March 24, 1876

Saugatuck, Michigan

Entered Into Rest

August 10, 1968

Half Moon Bay, California

Funeral Services

Tuesday, August 13, 1968, 11 a.m.

Dutra-Randleman

Funeral Chapel

Half Moon Bay, California

Officiating

Rev. Gregory Yasinitsky

Organist - Eileen Short

Interment

Skylawn Memorial Park

Half Moon Bay - San Mateo Rd.

At Skyline Blvd.

Child of ROGER REED and LURAH JAMES is:

7. i. GEORGIA JAMES⁴ REED, b. June 05, 1891, Douglas, Allegan Co., Michigan; d. March 06, 1973, Dade County, Florida.

Child of ROGER REED and JOSEPHINE SIMONSON is:

ii. NATALIE K.⁴ REED, b. Abt. 1903, Saugatuck, Allegan Co., MI; d. Unknown; m. LEORNARD FRANKOWIAK, Unknown; b. July 25, 1915, Manistee, Michigan; d. April 30, 1999, Manistee, Michigan.

Notes for NATALIE K. REED:

Natalie K. married Leonard Frankowiak. Natalie taught school in Half Moon Bay, California and spent summers at the cottage in Manistee.

More About NATALIE K. REED:

Occupation: Teacher¹⁰

Notes for LEORNARD FRANKOWIAK:

Year: 1930; Census Place: Manistee, Manistee, Michigan; Roll: 1008; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 15; Image: 427.0.

Enumerated on April 8, 1930 Lines 59-64 Vine Street 1008 180/199

Franckowiak Joseph head owns 700 not attending school male white 63 mar age 20 not attending school can read, write b Poland parents b Poland Polish immigrated 1884 naturalized spks Eng proprietor Coal shed yes, worked yesterday no not a Veteran

Mary wife female white 57 mar age 16 not attending school cannot read and write b Poland, parents b Poland immigrated in 1880 naturalized spks Eng, no occup

Clara daughter female white 22 single not attending school can read write b Mich parents b Poland spks Eng Saleslady grocery store yes-worked yesterday

Stella daughter female white 19 single not attending school can read write b Mich parents b Poland spks Eng laborer shirt factory no off work

Thomas son male white 16 single attending school can read write b Mich parents b Poland spks Eng no occup

Leonard son male white 14 single attending school can read write b Mich parents b Poland spks Eng no occup

No mention is made of his first marriage to Natalie Reed.

Obituary Leonard R. Franckowiak

Leonard R. Franckowiak, age 83, of 169 Tenth St., died Friday afternoon, April 30, 1999 at his home.

He was born on July 25, 1915 in Manistee, the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Janowiak) Franckowiak.

Leonard attended Saint Joseph Grade School and was a graduate of Manistee High School Class of 1934.

He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during World War II as a sergeant in Patton's Third

Army. Leonard was also awarded the Purple Heart. He married Charlotte Tangerstrom on August 1, 1958.

He was the owner and operator of the Franckowial Coal Company in Manistee, and had been an employee of the City of Manistee, Department of Public Works, retiring in December of 1975.

He was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans Salt City Chapter No. 43, a life member of the

Veterans of Foreign Wars Wash Post No. 4499, a member of American Legion Post No. 10, former Exalted

Ruler and life member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Manistee Lodge No. 250; and a life

member of the national Thespian Drama Honor Society.

He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Franckowiak of Manistee; nieces and nephews also survive.

He was also preceded in death by six sisters: Catherine and Rose Franckowiak, Jenny Abramowski, Josephine Smith, Clara M. Gielczyk, and Stella Pacholski and by six brothers: Edward, Frank, Casimer, Stanley, John and Thomas Franckowiak.

Members of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Manistee Lodge No. 250 will conduct memorial services for Leonard R. Frankowiak on Thursday, May 6 at 1 p. m. at the Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee. Military services by members of the VFW Walsh Post4499 will follow at the Soldier's (cut off) at Oak Grove Cemetery.

The family will be at the funeral home on Thursday from noon u (cutoff)

the time of services to (cutoff) receive friends.

A Memorial will be established in Leonard's name for the Rams (cutoff) Theatre Restoration Project.

Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

The Herbert Funeral Home (cutoff) Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.

5. DAVID SAMUEL³ REED (SAMUEL CALEB², ROBERT¹) was born March 01, 1872 in Saugatuck, Allegan Co., MI, and died August 03, 1939 in Saginaw, Saginaw Co. MI. He married ERIE ALICE PETHERAM August 08, 1894 in Saugatuck, Allegan Co., MI¹¹, daughter of SAMUEL PETHERAM and MELISSA RYERSE. She was born July 11, 1874 in Holland City, Ottawa Co., MI, and died December 18, 1942 in Saginaw, Saginaw Co. MI.

Notes for DAVID SAMUEL REED:

Marriage Record, Saugatuck, Allegan Co., Michigan

Book 6, page 155: 8 Aug 1894 in Allegan — David S. Reed, 22, res Saugatuck, born Saugatuck, blacksmith, father Samuel C. Reed, mother Anna Culver; Alice Petheram, 20, res Saugatuck, born Canada, no occ, father Samuel Petheram, mother Elizabeth Ryarsy; md by J. A. Barnes, clergyman, witnesses Jas F. Davis and Mrs. Hattie Davis of Saugatuck. (Previous record was for James F. Davis, 23, butcher, and Hattie Hayward, 21; same day and place and minister, and their witnesses were David S. Reed and Mrs. Alice Reed of Saugatuck; probably a double wedding.)

David was a member of the Methodist Church in Saugatuck and a member of the Masonic Lodge in Saugatuck also. He was a past treasurer of Saugatuck Township in 1915-16. As the years had gone by and the automobile became the main mode of transportation, the old Blacksmith's trade and the buggy shop that David's father Samuel had started in Saugatuck, went by the wayside. David had learned the trade from his father and helped run S. C. Reed & Sons until times became just too difficult to keep the shop in business.

1900; Census Place: Saugatuck, Allegan, Michigan; Roll: T623 698; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 27.

Enumerated on --- day of June 1900 Lines 37-41

Reed David head white male Mar 1872 28 mar 6 yrs b Mich parents b Canada Blacksmith 0 days off can read, write, speaks Eng Owns free of mortg house

Erie Alice wife white female July 1874 25 mar 6 yrs had 1 child 1 living b Mich dad born England mom b Canada can read, write, speaks Eng

Lurah daughter white female Sept 1898 1 single b Mich parents b Mich

Petheram Minnie sis in law white female Apr 1881 19 single b Mich dad born England mom b Canada can read, write, speaks Eng

Dusy? Lusy? M Mossie? boarder I? M? female Mar Unknown year single b Mich dad b Canada mom b Mich dressmaker can read, write, speaks Eng

A house away, David's parents live and in between them is the family of Doc? Heath and his wife May.

1910: SAUGATUCK TWP, Allegan, Michigan Series: T624 Roll: 634 Part: 2 Page: 234B

Enumerated on the 19th & 20th of April 1910 Lines 79-84 90/91 Lake Street

Reed David S. head male white 38 mar 1 time 15 yrs b Mich parents b Can English spks Eng Blacksmith Shop

Alice E. wife female white 35 mar 1 time 15 yrs had 4 children 4 living b Mich dad born England mom b Can English spks Eng no occup

Laura M daughter female white 11 single b Mich parents b Mich spks Eng no occup

Lea daughter female white 9 single b Mich parents b Mich spks Eng no occup

S. C. Jr. son male white 5 single b Mich parents b Mich spks Eng no occup

David R. son male white 3 single b Mich parents b Mich spks Eng no occup

O C J & wife Alice E. Olsens and John and Anna M Slate live next door

A Ruben W. Sewers and wife Mary F live a couple houses away. Their son Ruben and maybe a daughter Winifred are in some of the pictures my grandma has.

1920: Saugatuck, Allegan, Michigan Roll: T625_754 Page: 3B ED: 36 Image: 0108

Enumerated on the 6th day of January 1920 Lines 76-80 89/92 Griffith Street

Reed, David S. head owns has mortg male white 47 mar can read, write b Mich parents b Canada English spks Eng Blacksmith own shop

Erie A. wife female white 45 mar can read, write b Mich dad b England mom b Canada English spks Eng no occup

Cale son male white 15 single at school can read, write spks Eng no occup

David R. son male white 12 single at school can read, write spks Eng no occup

Samuel C. father male white 72 widowed immigrated 1867 naturalized 1875 can read, write b Canada English father b Ireland mom b England English ?Bookkeeper Blacksmith

Fisk Willard Lodger male white 22 single can read, write b Mich dad b Illinois mom b Mich spks Eng machinist garage

Erickson Axel G lodger male white 28 single can read, write b Mich parents b Sweden Swedish spks Eng helper blacksmith

Living next door to David S. Reed is a Reid family and interesting Ward Reid's dad was from Canada too. However, I do not know if they were related.

Lines 71-75 88/91

Reid, Ward head rents male white 43? mar can read, write b Mich dad b Canada English mom b Indiana spks Eng Butcher own shop

Grace O? wife female white 38 mar can read, write b Illinois dad b Canada English mom b New York spks Eng no occup

Marquerite daughter female white 17 single attending school can read, write b Illinois dad b Michigan mom b Illinois spks Eng no occup

Marc son male white 15 single attending school can read, write b Illinois dad b Michigan mom b Illinois spks Eng no occup

Lynds, Estella D. mother-in-law female white 78 or 88? widow b New York dad b New York mom b Pennsylvania spks Eng no occup

1930; Census Place: Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan; Roll: 1029; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 412.0.

Enumerated on April 5 1930 Lines 14-16 Hill Street 106/122

Reed D. S. head rents $55 R not a farm male white 58 mar age 22 not attending school, can read, write born Mich parents b Canada English spks Eng night watchman University worked yesterday no-not a veteran

Erie A wife female white 55 mar age 17 not attending school, can read, write b Mich dad b England mom b Canada English spks Eng no occup

David R. son male white 23 single yes, attending school b Mich parents b Mich spks Eng no occupation

In 1930 David and Erie lived also on S. Thayer St. in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Their son, David, "Buster" had written them and this postcard has the address on Thayer Street in Ann Arbor. He may have worked for the U of M as his brother Roger did in Security.

In 1938 Erie and David were living at 1717 S. Bates in Saginaw per the Saginaw City Directory. At the time of David's death in August of 1939, he and Erie were at the home of his daughter Lurah Reed Neymeiyer.

At gravesites in Riverside Cemetery, Saugatuck, Michigan is written:

"DEAR PARENT THO WE MISS YOU NOW YOU REST WITH GOD"

Obituary of David S. Reed

SAUGATUCK NATIVE PASSES AT SAGINAW

__________

Saugatuck Aug 4 (Special----

David S. Reed, former resident of Saginaw died Thursday morning at the home of his daughter Mrs. Lurah Niemeyer at Saginaw after being in ill health for several years.

He was born in Saugatuck March 1, 1872 to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel C. Reed. For many years he was engaged in the

blacksmith business with his father.

Mr. Reed left Saugatuck in 1929 for Saginaw upon his retirement.

Survivors are the widow Mrs. Erie Reed, two sons Cale and David Jr. both of Saginaw, two daughters Mrs. Niemeyer

and Mrs. Leah Ellis of Kalamazoo, one brother Roger of Ann Arbor, one sister, Mrs. Alice Graves of Muskegon and

seven grandchildren.

He was a member and past master of Saugatuck lodge No. 328 F and A. M.

Funeral service will be held Saturday at 2:30 p.m. from the Methodist church in Saugatuck with the Rev. Harold

Mackey officiating.

Burial will be in Riverside cemetery, Saugatuck.

For many years Mr. Reed was treasurer of Saugatuck Township.

More About DAVID SAMUEL REED:

Burial: Riverside, Cemetery, Saugatuck, Allegan Co. MI

Notes for ERIE ALICE PETHERAM:

The marriage record for Erie and David - Book 6, page 155: 8 Aug 1894 in Allegan Co., Michigan - David S. Reed, 22, res. Saugatuck, born Saugatuck, blacksmith, father Samuel C. Reed, mother Anna Culver; Alice Petheram, 20, res. Saugatuck, born Canada, no occ; father Samuel Petheram, mother Elizabeth Ryarsy; md by J. A. Barnes, clergyman, witnesses Jas F. Davis and Mrs. Hattie Davis of Saugatuck. (Previous record was for James F. Davis, 23, butcher, and Hattie Hayward, 21; same day and place and minister, and their witnesses were David S. Reed and Mrs. Alice Reed of Saugatuck; probably a double wedding.)

It is interesting to note that Erie Alice gives her mom's name as Elizabeth Ryarsy (Ryerse) in her marriage record. Previously, up to this time I had no indication that her middle name was Elizabeth. I only had seen her name documented as Melissa Ryerse.

Erie died in her sleep while living with her daughter Lurah and son-in-law John Neymeiyer in Golfside, Saginaw, Saginaw Co., Michigan. Erie's mom Melissa named her daughter Erie most likely after her sister.

Granddaughter Norma referred to her Grandma as "Little Grandma." And Granddaughter Alice remembered Grandma Reed as having hair way down past her bottom.

Erie was a member of the Saugatuck M. E. Church and its Ladies Aid Society and of the Saugatuck Order of the Eastern Star Chapter. On Erie's birth record she is listed as a "male." Vol. 2, pg. 139, Ottawa Co., Michigan.

More About ERIE ALICE PETHERAM:

Burial: Riverside, Cemetery, Saugatuck, Allegan Co. MI

Children of DAVID REED and ERIE PETHERAM are:

i. BABY MALE⁴ REED, b. March 08, 1895, Saugatuck, MI., Allegan Co.; d. March 08, 1895, Saugatuck, MI., Allegan Co..

Notes for BABY MALE REED:

Baby "Reid" on record, was a male, white, single and two hours old when he died. Book 2, page 222; Baby boy Reid, d. 8 Mar 1895 in Saugatuck, age 2 hours, b. Saugatuck, cause of death unknown, parents David Reid and Errie A. Reid of Saugatuck.

8. ii. LURAH MELISSA REED, b. September 17, 1898, Saugatuck, MI Allegan Co.; d. July 23, 1965, Iosco Co., East Tawas, MI.

9. iii. LEAH RACHEL REED, b. February 03, 1901, Saugatuck, MI., Allegan Co.; d. February 07, 1971, Kalamazoo, MI.

10. iv. SAMUEL CALEB REED, b. July 17, 1904, Saugatuck, Allegan Co., Michigan; d. August 17, 1970, Tawas City, Iosco Co., Michigan.

11. v. DAVID ROGER REED, b. January 31, 1907, Saugatuck, MI., Allegan Co.; d. October 18, 1988, Saginaw, MI., Saginaw Co..

6. MAE ROSTACHILD³ REED (SAMUEL CALEB², ROBERT¹) was born May 28, 1878 in Possibly Michigan, and died July 1963 in Michigan. She married GLEN W. PLOTTS June 01, 1907 in Grand Rapids, Ottawa Co., (Should be Kent Co., MI¹². He was born February 1880 in Michigan¹³.

Notes for MAE ROSTACHILD REED:

Mae Reed in her adopted dad's obituary is Mae Reed Plotts of Kalamazoo, MI. Mother born in Michigan and father born in Canada. Mae attended the wedding of Alice Neymeiyer and Howard Thomas in June of 1946, according to the wedding article in the Saginaw News.

Census information on Glenn Plotts and his family, and on Mae are-

1880; Census Place: Heath, Allegan, Michigan; Roll: T9_569; Family History Film: 1254569; Page: 176C; Enumeration District: 9; Image: 0355 Enumerated on the Third day of June 1880 Lines 29-34 29/29

Plotts Genshaun (Gershaw?) white male 38 mar Farmer b Ohio parents b Ohio

Margaret white female 34 wife mar Keeping house b Mich parents b VT

Ettie white female 13 daughter At home attended school b Mich dad b Ohio mom b Mich

Rosa white female 10 daughter At home attended school b Mich dad b Ohio mom b Mich

Maud white female 2 At home attended school (too young for school) b Mich dad b Ohio mom b Mich

Glen white male 4/30 May son attended school b Mich dad b Ohio mom b Mich

1900; Census Place: Allegan, Allegan Township & Village, Michigan; Roll: T623 698; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 1.

Enumerated on the second day of June 1900 Lines 39-41 32/34

Hard to read name

Bu-ck? George? head white male b Sept 1862 34 mar 8 yrs b Mich parents b Germany Farm 0 days missed work can read, write, spks Eng owns has mortg Farm #26

Minnie wife white female Feb 1873 27 mar 8 yrs had 1 child 0 living b Mich parents b Germany can read, write spks Eng

Plotts Glenn Servant white male b Feb 1880 20 single b Mich parents b Mich Farm laborer can read , write spks Eng

1910: HOLLAND TWP, Ottawa, Michigan Series: T624 Roll: 670 Part: 1 Page: 136A

Enumerated on the 14 day of May 1910 Lines 37 & 38 441/448

Plotts Gevershon head wife male white 66 mar 1 time 48 yrs b Ohio dad b Penn mom b Ohio spks Eng Laborer Tannery 0 days missed work can read, write, owns free of mortg house

Margeret wife female white 63 md 48 yrs had 7 children 4 living b Mich dad born Vermont mom b Ohio spks Eng no occup can read, write

1910: 9-WD GRAND RAPIDS, Kent, Michigan

Precinct 2 Series: T624 Roll: 657 Part: 2 Page: 296A

Lines 7-9 146/148/174 Butterwood? East

Platts (Plotts) Glenn head male white 30 mar 1 time 3 yrs b Mich dad b Ohio mom b Mich spks Eng Electrician Gas Co 0 days missed work can read, write

May wife female white 31 mar 1 time 3 yrs had 1 child 1 child living b Swed Swedish parents b Swed Swedish spks Eng Keeper Boarding house can read, write

Walter son male white 16/682 ? (this age is weird, hard to read too) single b Michigan dad b Mich mom b Swed Swedish home

Folks in boarding house

Englan Fred

Campbell William

Hanson John

Strattan Oren

Ross Williams

Suses? Percy

Gardiner Harry

1920: Kalamazoo City, 27 precinct Kalamazoo, Roll: T625_775 Page: 5B ED: 174 Image: 0385

Enumerated on the 6 day of January 1920 Lines 78-80 818-139/139 Neuminger St

Plotts Glen head rents male white 39 mar can read, write b Mich parents b US spks Eng occup is hard to read First------? loading and unloading cars

Mae wife female white 40 mar can read write b United States parents b Sweden Swedish spks Eng Floor lady Papermill

Walter son male white 10 single attending school, can read, write b Mich parents b US no occup

1930; Census Place: 4th Ward of City Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan; Roll: 997; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 30; Image: 982.0

Enumerated on April 8, 1930 Lines 75-77 2304-195/206 Superior Ave

Plotts Walter G. head rents $31 residence not a farm male white 21 mar 21 not attending school can read, write, b Mich parents b Mich spks Eng Finisher Paper Mill worked yesterday

Lollie M wife female white 21 mar 21 not attending school can read, write, b Mich parents b Mich spks Eng Sorter Paper Mill worked yesterday

Mae R. mother female white 50 mar 28 not attending school can read, write, b Mich parents b US spks Eng Saleslady Department Store worked yesterday

Name: Mae Plotts

SSN: 368-03-1368

Last Residence: Michigan

Born: 28 May 1878

Died: Jul 1963

State (Year) SSN issued: Michigan (Before 1951 )

Notes for GLEN W. PLOTTS:

The IGI had the names of G. Plotts and Margaret Briggs as his parents.

Child of MAE REED and GLEN PLOTTS is:

i. WALTER⁴ PLOTTS¹⁴, b. 1909, Kalamazoo, Michigan; m. LOLLIE M. UNKNOWN, Abt. 1930; b. Abt. 1909, Michigan.

Notes for WALTER PLOTTS: