Contributed by Laura Pinks
Lester C. Wright
Born: 9 Oct. 1844 Wayne Twp., Knox Co., Ohio
Married: 28 Dec. 1865 Knox Co., Ohio
Died: 24 Feb. 1917 Greenbush Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan
Burial: Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, Clinton Co., Michigan
Wife: Elizabeth L. (Huff) Wright
Born: Nov. 1845 Knox Co., Ohio
Died: 17 Jan. 1926 Eureka, Clinton Co., Michigan
Burial: Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, Clinton Co., Michigan
Father: John Huff Mother: Emily (Davis) Huff
1870 U.S. Federal Census Morris, Knox Co., Ohio Pg. 397
Lester Wright, 25, M, W, Farm Laborer, 526, OH
Elizabeth Wright, 24, F, W, Keeping House, OH
William Wright, 3, M, W, OH
JOhn Wright, 3/12, M, W, OH, Nov.
1880 U.S. Federal Census Duplain, Clinton Co., Michigan Pg. 358
Lester Wright, W, M, 36, Farmer, OH, FB & MB Not Known
Elizabeth Wright, W, F, 35, Keeping House, OH, FB VA, MB OH
William Wright, W, M, 13, Son, At School, OH, FB & MB OH
John Wright, W, M, 10, Son, At School, OH, FB & MB OH
Anna Wright, W, F, 4, Daughter, MI, FB & MB OH
Esther Wright, W, F, @, MI, FB & MB OH
1900 U.S. Federal Census Duplain, Clinton Co., Michigan Pg.2A
Lester Wright, Head, W, M, Oct. 1844, 55, Married 34 years, OH, FB Canada Eng. MB OH, Farmer
Elizabeth Wright, Wife, W, F, Nov. 1845, 54, 8 children - 6 living, OH, FB OH, MB VA
Anna M. Wright, Daughter, W, F, June 1876, 24, Single, MI, FB & MB OH
Virgil L. Wright, Son, W, M, Feb. 1879, 21, Single, MI, FB & MB OH, Farm Laborer
Earnest C. Wright, Son, W, M, May 1895, 14, Single, MI, FB & MB OH, At School
1910 U.S. Federal Census Greenbush, Clinton Co., Michigan Pg.16B
Lester Wright, Head, W, M, 68, Married, OH, FB Canada Eng., MB OH
Elizabeth Wright, Wife, W, F, 68, Married, OH, FB PA, MB OH
State of Michigan Death Certificate:
Lester Wright, Died: 24 Feb. 1917, Greenbush Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan, Born: 9 Oct. 1844 Ohio, Male, White, Married, 72y11m15d, Retired Farmer, Father: Wm. Wright, Born: Penn, Mother: Do Not Know, Born: Do Not Know, Informant: Wm. Wright, Detroit, Burial: 27 Feb. 1917, Eureka, Cause of Death: Organic Heart Disease, File No. 103, Registered No. 6.
Obituary St. Johns, Michigan March 1, 1917
LESTER C. WRIGHT, WAR VETERAN, DEAD
PARTICIPATED IN FORTY-FIVE ENGAGEMENTS-WAS HIGHLY ESTEEMED CITIZEN
Lester C. Wright was born in Knox county, Ohio, oct. 9, 1844, and passed to his reward, Febraury 24, 1917, being aged 72 years, 4 months and 15 days. The subject of this sketch was born of a sturdy and honest parentage and grew to manhood in his native county on a farm. He was indebted to the district schools for a common school education and has always added to his knowledge by observation, reading and experience, thus keeping in touch with the world's progress. Although only seventeen years of age he heard his country's call for aid and in August, 1861, volunteered in a regiment of Ohio Infantry. He was a brave soldier and was in forty-five regular engagments under Grant and Sherman.
On December 28, 1865 he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Huff of Knox County, Ohio, who together have labored and reared a large and proserous family. In the fall 1873, he moved with his family and settled on a farm one half mile east of Page school house, afterwards purchasing the farm which he owns now. He commenced on this farm when it was all timber, but by courage and conviction and an ever-abiding spirit of hopefulness of the Master, he changed the wild nature to a beautiful home which will now benefit his widow and children.
In 1904, being broken down by manual labor, he engaged in the mercantile business at Homestead for a while and then removed to Eureka, Mich., where he has resided until the sommons "To Come Home".
Unto his marriage have been born eight children of whom six are living, viz: Mrs. Esther Larkins, of Lansing; Mrs. Anna Hyde, of Homestead, Mich.; William and Virgil east of Eureka; Ernest Wright of ovid and John Wright of Detroit. He also leaves a devoted widow, brothers and twelve grandchildren to mourn his loss.
He has been a member of Masonic fraternity for a number of years. Soon after the civil war he was converted to the Christian religion and no one in the community has been more devoted to the work of the Master than he. Whether on the farm or in the store or in his last days of suffering, he has been a shining exponent of the Christian faith. He has been a member of the Eavngilical Church for many years and has given of his time and means towards the support of the gospel. He stood firm in support of whatever he believed was right and had a deep and abiding charity for others who needed moral assistance or material aid.
So as the day with its morning of hope and promise, its noontide of activity, its evening of completed and successful effort, so has the departed been an exemplary husband, a loving father, a genial friend, and an unselfish Chrsitian. His life was gentle and the elemnets so mixed in him that nature might stand up and say to all the world. "This was a man."
The funeral services were cionducted by Rev. Schurer of Niles, Michigan, at the E.V. Church, Eureka, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment in Eureka cemetery.
Clinton Co. Republican News Jan. 21, 1926, Pg. 10
Mrs. Elizabeth Wright who has been seriously ill for several months passed away at her home in Eureka on Sunday, Jan. 17th, aged 80 years. The funeral was held on Wednsday afternoon at the Evangical church conducted by Rev. Peter Schurer of Manchester, Mich., and Interment was made in the Eureka cemetery.
Clinton Co. Republican News Dated Feb. 4, 1926, Pg. 14
Estate of Elizabeth Wright, Deceased HEARING CLAIMS
STATE OF MICHIGAN- The probate Court for the County of Clinton. At a session of said Court, held at the Probate Office in the City of St. Johns in said County, on the 21st day of January A.D. 1926. Present: Han. J.C. Flynn, Judge of Probate. In the matter of the Estate of ELIZABETH WRIGHT, Deceased. The above estate having been admitted to Probate and William Wright appointed administrator thereof. It is Ordered, That four months from this date be allowed for creditors to present their claims against said estate and that such claims will be heard by said court on Friday the 4th day of June, at nine o'clock in the forenoon. It is Further Ordered, That public notice thereof be given by publication of this order for three successive weeks previous to said day of hearing in the Clinton County Republican-News, a newspaper printed and cidculated in said county.
J.C. Flynn
A true copy Judge of Probate
MYRTLE IRVING
Clerk of Probate 39-3
Childen:
1a.) William E. Wright
Born: June 1867 Ohio
Married: 3 May 1900 Duplain, Clinton Co., Michigan
Died: Aug. 1943 Elsie, Clinton Co., Michigan
Burial: Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, Clinton Co., Michigan
Wife: Gertrude E. (Hess) Wright
Born: Sept. 1876 Eureka, Clinton Co., Michigan
Died: 2 Nov. 1936, Elsie, Clinton Co., Michigan
Burial: Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, Clinton Co., Michigan
Father; Joseph Hess Mother: Amanda (Myers) Hess
Marriage License Clinton Republican May 3, 1900, Pg.5
April 30, William E. Wright, Greenbush (32) - Gertrude E. Hess, Duplain (23)
Michigan Marriages 1868-1925:
William E. Wright, 32, W, Residence: Greenbush, MI, Born: Ohio, Merchant, Father: Lester Wright, Mother: Elizabeth Huff
Gertrude E. Heas, 23, W, Residence: Duplain, MI, Born: Michigan, Housework, Father: Joseph Heas, Mother: Amanda Myers
Married: 3 May 1900 Duplain, Clinton Co., Michigan, Married By: Rev. F. J. Feather, Minister of the Gospel, Witnesses: Virgil Wright and Anna Wright, Duplain, Michigan
1900 U.S. Federal Census Duplain Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan
Joseph Hess, Head, W, M, Sept. 1839, 61, Married 29 years, OH, FB & MB PA
Amanda Hess, Wife, W, F, Dec. 1848, 52, Married 29 years, OH, FB PA, MB OH
Minnie B. Hess, Daughter, W, F, Oct. 1883, 16, Single, MI, FB & MB OH
Gertrude Wright, Daughter, W, F, Sept. 1876, 23, Married 0 years, MI, FB & MB OH
William E. Wright, Son in law, W, M, June 1867, 32, Married 0 years, OH, FB & MB OH
Children:
1a1.) Thelma Wright
Born: 20 Sept. 1901 Eureka Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan
Married: 29 March 1927 Eureka, Clinton Co., Michigan
Died: 1 Nov. 1936 Elsie, Clinton Co., Michigan
Burial: Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, Clinton Co., Michigan
Husband: Dale Dunham
Born: 4 Feb. 1901 Fairfield Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan
Died: Dec. 1980 Elsie, Clinton Co., Michigan
Burial: Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, Clinton Co., Michigan
Father: William Dunham Mother: Pearlie ( ) Dunham
Children:
1a1a.) Dean Roland Dunham Jr.
Born: 18 Dec. 1965 Owosso, Shiawassee Co., Michigan
Died: 17 March 1985 Wauseon, Ohio
Burial:
Obituary: Dean Roland Dunham Jr.
Dean Roland Dunham Jr., 19, 316 E. Main St., Elsie, passed away March 17 near wauseon, Ohio. He was born in Owosso on Decemeber 18, 1965 to Dean and Gertrude (Tribfelner) Dunham. He graduated from Ovid-Elsie High School in 1984 and attended the N.B.C. Technical College in Lima, Ohio. He resided most of his life in Elsie. He was amember of the Holly Family Catholic Church of Ovid. He was a Boy Scout and Junior Scout Leader Troop 576 of Elsie, a member of the Four Corner 4-H Club, and a paper boy for the Owosso Argus for 8 years.
1a1a.) Duane P. Dunham
Born: 2 July 1924
Died: 20 Dec. 2004 Lansing, Ingham Co., Michigan
Burial: Gunnisonville Cemetery, Dewitt Twp., Clinton Co., MI
Clinton Co. Republican News, Nov. 5, 1936 pages 1 & 4
Explosion Kills 2 Elsie Women
Mother and Daughter Fatally Burned Sunday
In Second Tragedy to Strike Same
Community Within 10 Days
Double Funeral Today for Mrs. Wright, 60, and Mrs. Dale Dunham, 35
Stunned by the second double fatality to be visited upon their community within the short space of 10 days, the people of Elsie and vicinity are this (Thursday) afternoon attending last rites for Mrs. William Wright, 60, of Elsie, and her daughter, Mrs. Dale Dunham, 35, who were fatally burned shortly after noon Sunday, Nov. 1, in an explosion at the Dunham home, three miles northwest of the village on the Luther Ranney farm in Duplain township. This funeral service is being held just one week after the burial of Dr. Alton B. Simonson and Francis N. Frye, prominent Elsie men and victims of an automobile accident Oct. 29.
Mrs. Wright and her husband, a retired farmer, had driven into the county to spend the day with their daughter and her family. The tragedy occurred when Mrs. Dunham poured kerosene on live coals in the cook stove perparatory to getting the Sunday dinner. Exploding with sufficient force to crack the stove and burst the can which Mrs. Dunham held in her hands, the gas hurled the flaming oil over the unfortunate woman, igniting her clothing in a flash. Mrs. Wright, who was also partly in the path of the flames, attempted to aid her daughter but in a second or two both women were terribly burned. They were rushed by ambulance to Clinton Memorial Hospital where Mrs. Dunham died at 5 p.m. and her mother's death occurred at 9 o'clock the next morning. Double funeral services are to take place at 2 p.m. today at the Carter funeral home in Elsie. Rev. L. A. Fisher will offciate and burial will be made in the Eureka cemetery.
Last week a similar explosion resulted in the death of Mr. Erle Beardslee of Victor, in the hospital here. Mrs. Thelma Wright Dunham is survived by her husband and two son, Dean, 8, and Duane, 2. Mrs. Wright leaves her husband and one son, Kenneth.
Gertrude Hess, the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hess, was born on the Hess farm east of Eureka 60 years ago. She was united in marriages to William Wright in 1898 and to them a daughter and son were born. Among the survivors are her two grandsons, a sister, Mrs. Minnie Wright, other relatives and many friends. She was a member of the Eureka Evangelical church and Aid Society.
Thelma Wright was born Sept. 20, 1901, on the old Wright homestead east of Eureka, and was married to Dale Dunham March 29, 1927. She attended the Eureka School and later the Elsie high school. She was also a member of the Evagelical church and Aid society. A larger number of people from Eureka and vicinity will attend the double funeral at Elsie.
Clinton Co. Republican News Aug. 5, 1943 Page.1
WM. E. WRIGHT DIED SUDDENLY
Heart Attack Tuesday Night Is Fatal To Greenbush and Elsie Man
William E. Wright, 76, one of the pioneer farmers of Greenbush township, died suddenly Tuesday night in Elsie while on his way home from a social gathering of the Townsend Club at Elsie. Mr. Wright had joined in the festivities during the evening and seemed to be in excellent spirits and health.
Experiencing some difficulty in starting his car, a friend in another car was pushing his auto. Suddenly Mr. Wright slumped over the wheel. Coroner George Kelly of St. Johns was called and decided the death was due to natural causes and no inquest was necessary. William E. Wright was born in Ohio and came to Michigan with his parents and settled on a farm near Eureka where he lived until recent years when he moved to Elsie In 1936 Mrs. Wright and their daughter, Mrs. Thelma Dunham lost their lives in a fire. Funeral services are to be held Friday from the Carter funeral home in Elsie with burial in the Eureka Cemetery.
Clinton Co. News, Dec. 31, 1980, Page 7
Dale Dunham
Funeral service for Dale Dunham, 79, of 155 W. Main Street, Elsie, were held Friday, Dec. 12, 1980 at the Carter Funeral Home. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery. Teh Rev. Jeffery Sak Officiated. Mr. Dunham died at his home of heart failure. He was born in Fairfield Township, Feb 4, 1901, the child of William and Pearlie Dunham. He was an Elsie resident all of his life. He was married to Thelma Wright who died in 1936. On Oct. 1939, he married Elizabeth Robinson who survives him. Also surviving are two sons, Dean Dunham of Elsie and Merle Dunham of Grand Rapids, Minn; a daughter, Hazel Bywater of Elsie; eight grandchildren and three stepo grandchildren and one great grandson; two brothers, B. Dunham of Ft. Myers, Fla. and Lyle Dunham of Elsie.
1a2.) Kenneth Wright
1b.) John W. Wright
Born: 23 May 1870 Knox Co., Ohio
Married: 23 June 1894 Eureka, Clinton Co., Michigan
Died: June 1942 St. Johns, Clinton Co., Michigan
Burial: Alma, Gratiot Co., Michigan
Wife: Cora (Sevey) Wright
Born: Feb. 1868 Eureka, Clinton Co., Michigan
Died: 24 Aug. 1939 St. Johns, Clinton Co., Michigan
Burial:
Father: John C. Sevey Mother: Emma Frances (McClure) Sevey
Michigan Marriages 1868-1925:
John W. Wright, 27, Residence: Duplain, MI, Farming, Father: Lester Wright, Mother: Elizabeth Baker
Cora Sevey, 28, Residence: Greenbush, MI, Dressmaking, Father: John C. Sevey, Mother: Emma McClure
Married: 23 June, Eureka, Clinton Co., Michigan, Married By: F.W. McCluster, Clergyman, Witnesses: Belle Eagle and Cash A. Sevey, Eureka, Michigan
1900 U.S. Federal Census, North Star Twp., Gratiot Co., Michigan
John W. Wright, Head, W, M, March 1871, 29, Married 3 years, OH, FB & MB OH, Farmer
Cora Wright, Wife, W, F, Feb. 1870, 30, Married 3 years, 1 Child - 1 Living, MI, FB MI, MB MO
Bernard Wright, Son, W, M, April 1899, 1, Single, MI, FB OH, MB MI
Kate Sias, Boarder, W, F, July 1877, Single, MI, FB MI, MB NY, School Teacher
Clinton Co. Republican News Aug. 31, 1939, Page 7
MRS. JOHN WRIGHT SUCCUMBS AUG. 24
LIVED NEAR EUREKA NEARLY ALL HER LIFE; BURIAL AT ALMA
Mrs. John Wright died at her home in St. Johns late Thursady evening, Aug. 24. She was the daughter of John and Emma Sevey, and was born near Eureka on Feb. 12, 1868. With the exception of 14 years in Alma and 20 years in Detroit, her life had been spent near Eureka or in St. Johns.
On June 23, 1897, she was united in marriage to John W. Wright, and to this union were born three sons; Bernard, who died in 1909, Sewell L., and Dean S. Wright. There are left to mourn, the husband, two sons, both of Detroit; an aged mother, one granddaughter; one brother, Glen S. Sevey of West Field, Mass., one sister, Mrs. Gwendaolin Rodgers of Lansing, other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were conducted at the Osgood funeral home Monday at 2:00 p.m. with Rev L.A. Fisher of Rochseter Colony afficiating. Burial was made in the cemetery at Alma.
Clinton Co. Republican News June 11, 1942, Page 7
Drops Dead While Mowing Lawn At Home Here June 10
John W. Wright, 72, a St. Johns resident the past five years, succumbed to a heart attack while mowing his lawn about 10 o'clcok Wednsday morning. He resided at the corner of Swegels amd McConnell Streets. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Friday at the Osggod funeral home. Burial is to be made at Alma. Mr. Wright was born in Knox county, Ohio, May 23, 1870, and lived at Detroit and Alma before coming here, He leaves two sons, Sewell and Dean Wright; two brothers, William of Elsie and Ernie of Ovid; and one grandchild.
Children:
1b1.) Bernard Wright
Born: April 1899
Died: 1909
1b2.) Sewall L. Wright
Born: 7 Oct. 1902
Married:
Died: 28 Sept. 1971 Highland Park, Wayne Co., Michigan
Burial:
Wife: Ernestine
Born: 4 March 1905
Died: 30 March 1993 Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan
Burial:
Michigan Births 1867-1902:
Sewall Wright, Born: 7 Oct. 1902 Ithaca, Gratiot Co., Michigan, Male, Father: J.W. Wright, Born: Ohio, Mother: Cora Wright, Born: Michigan
1b3.) Dean S. Wright
Born: 10 Dec. 1910
Died: 20 March 1983 San Rafael, Marion Co., California
1c.) Olive Wright
Born: 6 March 1873 Eureka, Clinton Co., Michigan
Died: 6 March 1873, Eureka, Clinton Co., Michigan
Burial:
Michigan Births 1867-1902:
Olive Wright, Born: 6 March 1873 Eureka, Clinton Co., Michigan, Female, White, Father: Lester Wright, Born: Ohio, Mother: Wlizabeth Wright, Born: Ohio
Michgan Death: 1867-1897:
Olive Wright, Died: 6 March 1873, Eureka, Clinton Co.,, Michigan, Age at Death: 1 day, Female, White, Father: Lester Wright, Mother: Elizabeth Wright
1d.) Anna May (Wright) Hyde
Born: 18 June 1876 Duplain, Clinton Co., Michigan
Married: 12 Feb. 1901 Duplain, Clinton Co., Michigan
Died: 11 Sept. 1936 Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan
Burial: Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, Clinton Co., Michigan
Husband: George Washington Hyde
Born: 22 Feb. 1862 Fulton Center, Caroll Co., Ohio
Died: 22 May 1932, Homestead, Benzie Co., Michigan
Burial: Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, Clinton Co., Michigan
Father: Thomas Hyde Mother: Hariet (Phillipps) Hyde
Michigan Births 1867-1897:
Anna M. Wright, Born: 18 June 1876, Duplain, Clinton Co., Michigan, Female, White, Father: lester Wright, Born: Ohio, Mother: Elizabeth Wright, Born: Ohio
Michigan Marriages 1868-1925:
George W. Hyde, 38, White, Residence: Hastings, Michigan, Born: Ohio, Store Keeper, Father: Thomas Hyde, Mother: Hariet Phillipps
Anna May Wright, 24, White, Residence: Duplain, Michigan, Born: Duplain, Michigan, Housekeeping, Father: Lester C. Wright, Mother: Elizabeth L. Huff
Married: 12 Feb. 1901 Duplain, Clinton Co., Michigan, Married By: J.L. Jakes, Clergyman, Witnesses: Virgil Wright and Minnie Hess, Duplain, Michigan
Clinton Co. Republican News May 26, 1932, Pg. 2
Former Greenbush Resident Succumbs To Stroke May 22
Eureka - George Hyde, a former resident of West Greenbush for many years, died at their home in Benzie county, Sunday, May 22 from the effects of a stroke at the age of 65 years. He is survived by his widow who was formerly Miss Anna Wright of this page, 3 daughters and 2 sons and one brother, James Hyde of W. Greenbush, besides a large number of other relatives and friends. The body was brought to Eureka, Wednsday where the funeral was held in the Evangelical church, conducted by Rev. L.A. Fisher and burial was made in the Eureka Cemetery. The many friends of the family extend their deepest sympathy to the bereaved ones in their great loss.
Clinton Co. Republican News, September 17, 1936, Pg. 11
FORMER RESIDENT BURIED AT EUREKA
MRS. GEORGE W. HYDE DIES AT SON'S HOME IN GRAND RAPIDS
Eureka - Anna May Hyde, daughter of Lester and Elizabeth Wright, was born June 13, 1876, in Duplain township, Clinton Co., Michigan, and passed away September 11, 1936, at the home of her son, Elmer, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, after an extended illness, lasting three years. On February 12, 1901, she was united in marriage to George W. Hyde of Hastings. In March 1904, they moved to Homestead, Michigan, where they spent most of their married life until death called her companion on May 23, 1932. Since that time she has made her home with her son in Grand Rapids, Mich.
She elaves to mourn her loss, two sons, Lester and Elmer of Grand Rapids, Michigan; three daughters, Mrs. Mabel Cappy of Kalamazoo, Mrs. Anna Sollenberger of Homestead, and Mrs. Ethel singinger of Saginaw; also three brothers, William Wright of Elsie, John Wright of Ithaca and Ernest Wright of Lansing; ten grandchildren, four greatgrandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held from the Evangelical church in Eureka Sunday, Sept. 13, at four with Rev. Gumser officiating. Mrs. Gumser and Mrs. J. O. Gower sang. "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Have Thine Own Way Lord". Burial was made in the Eureka cemetery.
Children:
1d1.) Mable B. (Hyde) Green Cappy
Born: 1 Feb. 1887 Greenbush Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan
Married:
Died: 17 July 1966
Burial:
Husband #1: Walter J. Green
Born: 1882
Died: 1923
Children:
1d1a.) Louise Green
Husband: Forrest Terry
1d1b.) Harold Green
Husband #2: Fred William Cappy
Born: 11 Feb. 1890
Died: 1958
1d2.) Lester George Hyde
Born: 5 Dec. 1903 Hastings, Barry Co., Michigan
Married: 22 Feb. 1885 Maple Rapids, Clinton Co., Michigan
Died: 3 Dec. 1969 Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan
Burial:
Wife #1: Mary Louisa (Stevens) Hyde
Born: 1869 Greenbush Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan
Died: 22 Feb. 1900 Hastings, Barry Co., Michigan
Burial:
Father: Mother:
Wife #2: Ellen Marie Hurling
Born: 1905 Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan
Married: 16 Sept. 1924 Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan
Died:
Burial:
Father: Mother:
Michigan Marriages 1868-1925:
Lester G. Hyde, 20, 1904, Hastings, Michigan, Father: Geo. W. Hyde, Mother: Anna Wright, Residence: Grand Rapids, Michigan, Salesman
Ellen M. Huling, 19, 1905, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Father: E.C. Huling, Mother: Bertha Gredlen, Residence: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Married: 16 Sept. 1924 Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan, Married By: C.O. Gilshaber, Clergy, Witnesses: Harold Wentzes and Helen Van Heaven, Grand Rapids, Michigan
1d3.) Elmer W. Hyde
Born: 17 March 1906 Hastings, Barry Co., Michigan
Married:
Died: 27 March 1980 Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan
Burial:
Wife #1: Agnes McKellips
Wife #2: Lillian Harrington
Born: 1908 Allegan Co., Michigan
Married: 10 Nov. 1925 Kent Co., Michigan
Died:
Burial:
Father: Glenn Harrington Mother: Ena M. Douglas
Michigan Marriages 1868-1925:
Elmer Hyde, 19, 1906, Benzie Co., Michigan, Father: Geo. Hyde, Mother: Anna Wright, Residence: Grand Rapids, Michigan, Truck Driver
Lilliam Harrington, 17, 1908, Allegan Co., Michigan, Father: Glenn Harrington, Mother: Ena M. Douglas, Residence: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Married: 10 Nov. 1925, Kent Co., Michigan, Married BY and Witnesses: Nothing written in Registry Book
1d4.) Anna (Hyde) Soolenberger
Born: 10 Sept. 1893
Died: 5 Oct. 1981 Frankfort, Benzie Co., Michigan
Husband: Curtis Samuel Sollenberger
Born: 21 May 1876
Died: 15 Nov. 1968
1d5.) Eathel / Ethel L. (Hyde) Sindlinger
Born: 1 March 1896 St. Johns, Clinton Co., Michigan
Married: 23 Aug. 1913 Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., Michigan
Died: 16 Feb. 1987 Saginaw, Saginaw Co., Michigan
Burial:
Husband: Earl F. Sindlinger
Born: 21 Jan. 1891 Patricksburg
Died: 19 April 1974
Burial:
Children:
1d4a.) Earl G. Singlinger
1e.) Esther Ellen (Wright) Larkins-Bowman
Born: April 1878 Eureka, Clinton Co., Michigan
Married: 12 Feb. 1896 Eureka, Clinton Co., Michigan
Died: 26 May 1933 Clinton Co., Michigan
Burial: Eureka Cemetery, Eurekla, Clinton Co., Michigan
Husband #1: Earnest J. Larkins
Born: Feb. 1876 Bingham, Clinton Co., Michigan
Died: 1936
Burial: South Bingham Cemetery, St. Johns, Clinton Co., Michigan
Father: James Larkins Mother: Mary Ann (Yallop) Larkins
Clinton Republican Feb. 12, 1896, Pg. 4
Marriages Licenses
Feb. 10- Earnest J. Larkins, Bingham.........21
Esther Wright Eureka....................18
Michigan Marriages 1868-1925:
Earnest J. Larkins, 21, W, Residence: Bingham, MI, Born: Bingham, MI, Farming, Father: James Larkins, Mother: Mary Y.
Esther Wright, 18, White, Residence: Eureka, Michigan, Born: Eureka, Michigan, Housework, Father: Lester J. Wright, Mother: Lizzie Baker
Married: 12 Feb. 1896 Eureka, Clinton Co., Michigan, Married By: D. Schurer, Minister opf the Gosepl, Witnesses: John W. Wright and Cora R. Sevey, Eureka, Michigan
Clinton Republican Feb. 19, 1896, pg. 2
Earnest Larkins and Miss Esther Wright were married at the bride's home last week, by Rev. P. Schemer.
1900 U.S. Federal Census Bingham Twp., Clinton Co., MI
Earnest Larkins, Head, W, M, Feb. 1876, 24, Married 4 years, MI, FB MI, MB Eng.
Esther E. Larkins, Wife, W, F, April 1878, 22, Married 4 years, MI, FB & MB OH
Earl W. Larkins, Son, W, M, March 1897, 3, Single, MI, FB & MB MI
Carl C. Larkins, Son, W, M, July 1899, 10/12, Single, MI, FB & MB MI
Fred S. Simmons, Servant, W, M, Feb. 1885, 17, Single, NY, FB NY, MB MI
1920 U.S. Federal Census Lansing City, Ingham Co., Michigan Sheet 7A
Ida Horstmann, Head, F, W, 50, Marrioed, MI, FB & MB NY
Archie A. Horstmann, Son, W, M, 19, Single, MI, FB & MB MI, Laborer, Express Co.
Susan Smith, Auntie, F, W, 81, Widowed, Eng., FB & MB Eng.
Esther Larkin, Roomer, F, W, 40, Married, US, FB & MB US, Laborer Electric Plant
Treva Larkin, Roomer, F, W, 14, Single, US
Clinton Co. Republican News June 1, 1933, Pg. 9
Last Rites Held Monday For Mrs. L.G. Bowman, 55
Eureka - The funeral of Mrs. Esther Bowman, who died at their home in Lansing, was held at the Christian church, conducted by Rev. L.A. Fisher Monday afternoon with burial at the Eureka cemetery. By request of the family :Beautiful Isle" and "The Old Rugged Cross" were rendered by Mrs. J. O. Gower and Mrs. Alice Gower.
Esther Ellen Wright, daughter of Lester and Elizabeth Wright, was born in Greenbush township April 24, 1878 and died may 26, 1933. She was married to Licoln G. Bowman Aug. 5, 1922 at Lansing. She leaves to mourn their loss her husband, three sons, Earl Larkins of St. Johns, Carl Larkins of Williamston, Harold Larkins of Lansing, and one daughter, Mrs. Treva Cotterman of Lansing, all children by a formaer marriage. There is also one sister, Mrs. Anna Hyde of Grand Rapids; three brothers, William Wright of Elsie, John Wright of Detroit, Ernest Wright of Lansing and one sister-in-law, Mrs. Minnie Wright of Eureka. There are also nine grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and many other relatives. Mrs. Bowman was a lifelong resident and grew to womanhood in this vecinity and was a member of the Evangelical church here for many years, and their many friends extend to the family heartfelt sympathy in their great loss. She will long be remembered by her cheerful smile and loving dispostion by all who knew her.
A preciuos one from us has gone,
A voice we loved is stilled;
A place is vacant in our home,
Which never can be filled.
A voice we loved is stilled;
A place is vacant in our home,
Which never can be filled.
Children:
1e1.) Earl W. Larkins
Born: 25 March 1897 Bingham Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan
Married: 25 Dec. 1916 Lansing, Ingham Co., Michigan
Died: 1967
Burial: South Bingham Cemetery, St. Johns, Clinton Co., Michigan
Wife: Clara M. Stevens
Born: 1894 St. Johns, Clinton Co., Michigan
Died: 1961
Burial: South Bingham Cemetery, St. Johns, Clinton Co., Michigan
Father: Milton Stevens Mother: Clara (McPherson) Stevens
Michigan Marriages 1868-1925:
Earl W. Larkins, 21, 1895, Bingham Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan, Father: Ernest J. Larkins, Mother: Esther Wright, Residence: Lansing,, Michigan, Trimmer
Ckara M. Stevens, 22, 1894 St, Johns, Clinton Co., Michigan, Father: Milton Stevens, Mother: Clara Mcpherson, Residence: Lansing, Michigan, Milliner
Married: 25 Dec. 1916 Lansing, Ingham Co., Michigan, Married By: Horace C. Wilson, Pastor, Witnesses E.J. Larkins and M.A. Stevens, Lansing, Michigan
1e2.) Carl C. Larkins, Born: July 1899
1925 U.S. Federal Census Kingsbury, Lake Preston, South Dakota
Carl Larkins, Age: 26
Card No. 454, Male, White, Single, Read, Write, Years in U.S.: 26years, Years in S.D.: 4 years, Occupation: Laborer, Borthplace: Michigan, FB & MB MI, Church Affiliation: Cong.
1e3.) Harold Larkins
Born: 13 July 1903
Died: July 1916
1920 U.S. Federal Census Bingham Twp., Clinton Co., MI Pg.9B
W.J. Burlingame, Head, M, W, 45, Married, MI, FB NY, MB MI, Farmer, General Farm
Kittie B. Burlingame, Wife, F, W, 46, Married, MI, FB Canada French, MB NY
Harold Larkins, Head Man, M, W, 16, Single, MI, FB & MB MI, Farm Laborer
U.S. Social Security Death Index:
Harold Larkins
Birth date: 15 July 1903
Daeth Date: July 1966
Social Security No. 380-07-4082
1e4.) Treva Larkins - Bowman
Born: 1905 St. Johns, Clinton Co., Michigan
Married: 15 Aug. 1925 St. Johns, Clinton Co., Michigan
Died;
Burial:
Husband: Pearl Colterman
Born: 1892 Shiuanee, Ohio
Died:
Burial:
Father: James Colterman Mother: Lydia A. (Moore) Colterman
Michigan Marriages 1868-1925:
Husband #1: Pearl Colterman, 33, 1892, Shawnee, OH, Father: James Colterman, Mother: Lydia A. Moore, Residence: Lansing, Michigan, Carpenter, One Previous Marriage
Treva Larkins Bowman , 20, 1905, St. Johns, Michigan, Father: Ernest Larkins, Mother: Esther Wright, Residence: Lansing, Michigan, Cook, One Previous Mar.
Married: 15 Aug. 1925 St. Johns, Clinton Co., Michigan, Married By: J.M. DeVette, Minister, Witnesses: Mr. L.G. and Mrs. L.G. Bowman, Lansing, MI
Husband #2: Lincoln Bowman, Born: 18 Nov. 1869 Saint Jacobs, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, Married: 5 Aug. 1922 Ovid, Clinton Co., Michigan, Father: Moses G. Bowman Mother: Martha (Geib) Bowman
Michgan Marriages 1868-1925:
Lincoln Bowman, 52, White, Residence: Ovid, Michigan, Born: canada, Auto Wheel Maker, Father: Moses Bowman, Mother: Martha Geib
Esther Mrs. Wright Larkins, 44, White, Residence: Ovid, Michigan, Born: Clinton Co., Michigan, Housekeeping, Father: Lester Wright, Mother: Elizabeth Huff
Married: 5 Aug. 1922, ovid, Clinton Co., Michigan, By: Rev. J. P. Baker, Minister of the Gospel, Witnesses: Earne C. and Verna Wright, Ovid, Michigan
1920 U.S. Federal Census Lansing Twp., Ingham Co., Michigan Pg. 15B
Lyman Eberly, Head, M, W, 71, Married, PA, FB & MB PA, Janitor Wheel Co.
Maggie L. Eberly, Wife, F, W, 64, Married, PA, FB & MB PA
Lincoln Bowman, Lodger, M, W, 50, Single, PA, FB & MB PA, Wood Worker, Auo Wheel Co.
Carl C. Larkins, Lodger, M, W, 20, Single, MI, FB & MB US, Driver, AM Express Co.
1f.) Virgil L. Wright
Born: 21 Feb. 1881 Duplain Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan
Married: 5 Jan. 1905 Duplain, Clinton Co., Michigan
Died: 9 Nov. 1929 Clinton Co., Michigan
Burial: Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, Clinton Co., Michigan
Wife: Minnie B. (Hess) Wright
Born: 22 Nov. 1883 Duplain, Clinton Co., Michigan
Died: 29 DEc. 1975 Clinton Co., Michigan
Burial: Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, Clinton Co., Michigan
Father; Joseph Hess Mother: Amanda (Myers) Hess
Michigan Marriages 1868-1925:
Virgil L. Wright, 23, White, Residence: Duplain, MI, Born: Duplain, MI, Farming, Father: lester Wright, Mother: Elizabeth Huff
Minnie B. Hess, 21, White, Residence: Duplain, MI, Born: Duplain, MI, Housekeeping, Father: Joseph Hess, Mother: Amanda Myers
Married: 5 Jan., 1905, Residence of Brides parents, Duplain, Clinton Co., Michigan. Married BY: F. R. Bailey, Minister of the Gospel, Witnesses: Earnie Wright, Duplain, MI and Verna Stoel, Eureka, MI
Clinton Republican, Nov. 14, 1929, Pages 1 & 7
VIRGIL L. WRIGHT SUCCUMBS NOV. 9TH
LONG ILLNESS PROVES FATAL TO PROMINENT FARMER; FUNERAL TUESDAY
Vigil L. Wright, 48, prominent and prosperous Duplain farmer, died Saturday, November 9, 1929 at Clinton Memorial hopsital where he had been undergoing treatment the past three weeks. He had been ill a long time. The funeral was held at the home. a mile east of Eureka, Tuesday. Rev. L. A. Fisher officiated and Mrs. Herbert Rummell and Mrs. Ed Gower sang. Burial was made in the Eureka cemetery. The family has the symapthy of the entire community.
Virgil L. Wright, son of the late Lester and Elizabeth Wright, was born February 21, 1881 in Duplain Township where he always resided. On January 5, 1905, he was mated in marriage to Miss Minnie Hess and to this union on son, Elbert, was born. Virgil was one of six children and those left are two sisters, Mrs. Anna Hyde of Homestead, Benzie County; Mrs. Esther Bowman of Lansing; and three brothers, Wm. Wright of W Elsie, John of Detroit, and Ernest of Lansing. He was a member of the I.O.O.F. lodge at bannister.
Besides his wife Minnie, and son, Elbert and the brothers and sisters mentioned, he leaves a large circle of other relatives and friends. Virgil was a kind husband and father and a good neighbor and will be greatly missed in his home and the community as well.
Obituary: Minnie Wright
Minnie B. Wright, 92, died Dec. 29, at Clinton Memorial Hosptial, following a long illness. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Francis Johannieds from Osgood Funeral Home Friday, Jan. 2. Burial was in Eureka Cemetery. Mrs. Wright was born Nov. 22, 1883, to Lester and Amanda Hess in Clinton county. She made Clinton County her life long residence, marrying Virgil Wright, who preceded her in death in 1939. She was a housekeeper. Survivors include: her son, Elbert Wright of Lansing' ehight grandchildren and eighte great grandchildren.
Children:
1f1.) Elbert H. Wright
Born: 25 Oct. 1913
Married:
Died: 31 July 1988 Lansing, Ingham Co., Michigan
Burial: Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, Clinton Co., Michigan
Wife: Nina E. (Dalton) Wright
Born: 13 July 1921
Died: 30 June 1955 Holt, Ingham Co., Michigan
Burial: Eureka Cemetery, Eureka, Clinton Co., Michigan
The Republican News, Thursday July 7, 1955
Burial services took place Sunday afternoon at the Eureka Cemetery for Mrs. Elbert Wright of St. Johns who passed away on June 30, following a long illness. Besides the husband, Elbert, her survivors are one daughter and a large corcle of other relatives and friends.
1g.) Earnie C. Wright
Born: 3 April 1878 Duplain Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan
Married: 12 April 1905 Eureka, Clinton Co., Michigan
Wife #1: Verna Stowell
Born: Aug. 1884 Greenbush, Clinton Co., Michigan
Died: 18 May 1961 Clinton Co., Michigan
Burial:
Father: Elmer Stowell Mother: Elizabeth (Warner) Stowell
Michigan Marriages 1868-1925
Earnie C. Wright, 21, White, Residence: Duplain Twp., MI, Born: Duplain Twp., Michigan, farmning, FatherL Lester C. Wright, Mother: Elizabeth Luff
Wife #1: Verna Stowell, 20, White, Residence: Eureka, Michigan, Born: Greenbush Twp., Michigan, Housekeeping, Father: Elmer Stowell, Mother: Elizabeth Warner
Married: 12 April 1905, Eureka, Clinton Co., Michigan, by J.H. Bailey, Minister of the Gospel, Witnesses: Virgil and Minnie Wright, Duplain, Michigan
Wife #2: Mattie Sarah (Irish) Wright