Gene Lewis Corkins

Notes:

In the November, 1952 obituary of John Corkins, it is noted he was survived by "... Gene of Cass City..."

Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, June 17, 1965
Volume 59, Number 9, Page 1

Corkins Succumbs To Crash Injuries

A Cass City man lost a futile two-week fight with death Tuesday morning and became the second victim of an accident that claimed the life of his brother earlier and injured several other people.

Gene Corkins, 44, died early Tuesday morning of pneumonia at Hills and Dales General Hospital in Cass City. An autopsy performed Tuesday evening revealed that he had also suffered a ruptured bladder, bowel obstructions and a lacerated kidney.

Corkins and his brother, Jack, were in a car that slammed into three other cars on Sunday, May 30, east of Caro, when the hood of their car flew up.

Jack died two days later of multiple fractures to the chest and internal bleeding?..

Funeral services for Gene Corkins will be held today (Thursday) at Little's Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Melvin R. Vender, Pastor Emeritus of the Cass City First Presbyterian Church, officiating.

Born September 17, 1920, in Cass City, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John C. Corkins. He served in World War II in the Coast Guard.

Surviving are: a son, John, and two daughters, Susan and Kathleen, all of Flint. Also surviving are five sisters, Mrs. Hazel JONES of Decker, Mrs. Clare HEWENS of Bad Axe, Mrs. Maxine ALBRANDT of Caro, Mrs. Douglas GREG of Detroit and Mrs. Ted WATTERS of Warren, and a brother, Ivan of Sault Ste. Marie.

Interment will be in Elkland Cemetery with full military rites accorded by the American Legion Tri-county Post No. 507 of Cass City.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, March 2008)

Gene married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The son of Calvin Corkins (b. 1831 in Van Buren Twp, Wayne County, MI) and Melissa/Malissa Leonard (b. 1839 in Van Buren Twp, Wayne County, MI, d. 1901).

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, November 14, 1952
Vol. 47, Number 29.

Community Mourns Loss of Respected Pioneer Attorney

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon for John C. Corkins, prominent civic leader and Cass City attorney.

Mr. Corkins died at the Pleasant Home Hospital Friday afternoon, Nov. 7, where he had been a patient for three weeks.

He had been a member of the Cass City community for 49 years, coming to Cass City in 1903 as a partner in the Brooker and Corkins law firm.

During his many years here, Mr. Corkins became a respected leader in the community. He served as village president, justice of the peace, postmaster and president of the fair association.

He was one of the original stockholders of the first phone company of Cass City. Mr. Corkins was a member of the Tuscola Count Bar Association and the oldest practicing attorney in the county.

He was born in Ypsilanti May 4, 1873, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Corkins.

He married Miss Minnie Fell October 14, 1908 in Brookville, Penn., and the couple lived in Caro for a short time. Three children, Helen, Ivan and Lucille, were born before Mrs. Corkins died Feb. 5, 1911.

After the death of his first wife, Mr. Corkins married Miss Lena E. Muck March 20, 1912. Five children were born to the couple: Maxine, Jack, Gene, Hazel and Shirley. Mrs. Corkins died Nov. 22, 1931.

He attended Ypsilanti State Normal College and later graduated from Detroit College of Law. He was admitted to the bar in 1900. He practiced for two years in Butte, Montana, before returning to Michigan.

Mr. Corkins married the former Gertrude Murphy Oct. 10, 1933.

Surviving, besides his wife, are: five daughters, Mrs. Douglas (Helen) GREIG of Detroit, Mrs. Clare (Lucille) HEWENS of Bad Axe, Mrs. Isaac (Maxine) ALBRANDT and Mrs. Edw. (Shirley) WATTERS, both of Cass City, and Mrs. Ben D. (Hazel) JONES of Shabbona; three sons, Ivan of Sault Ste. Marie, Jack of Detroit and Gene of Cass City; fourteen grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, and one brother, Wilmer of Ypsilanti. One brother and one sister preceded him in death.

Mr. Corkins was at Little's Funeral Home until 2 p.m. Monday, the time of the service.

The Rev. Melvin R. Vender officiated and the final resting place was in Elkland Cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, February 2008)

(Research):Census Listings:

1910 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp
Enumerated 18 April 1910
SD 8 ED 113 Sheet 2B and 3A, Stamped 134
52-52
Corkins, John Hd M W 36 M1 6 3/3 Mich Mich Mich Lawyer Atty at Law
Corkins, Minnie C Wf F W 30 M1 6 3/3 Mich England Ohio
Corkins, Helen M Dtr F W 5 S Mich Mich Mich
Corkins, Ivan W Son M W 5 S Mich Mich Mich
Corkins, Lucy T Dtr F W 4 S Mich Mich Mich

1920 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp
Enumerated 20 and 21 January 1920
SD 7 ED 178 Sheet 5B
113-116
Corkins, John C Hd M W 46 M Mich Mich Mich Farmer General Farm
Corkins, Lena Wf F W 36 M Mich NY NY
Corkins, Helen Dtr F W 15 S Mich Mich Mich
Corkins, Ivan Son M W 12 S Mich Mich Mich
Corkins, Louciel Dtr F W 14 S Mich Mich Mich
Corkins, Maxine Dtr F W 5 S Mich Mich Mich
Corkins, Lee Son M W 3 11/12 S Mich Mich Mich

1930 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp
ED 79-12 SD 11 Sheet 5B
113-113
Corkins, John C Hd M W 56 M30 Mich Mich Mich Mail Carrier RR
Corkins, Lena M Wf F W 46 M28 Mich NY NY
Corkins, Maxine E Dtr F W 15 S Mich Mich Mich
Corkins, Lee C. Son M W 13 S Mich Mich Mich
Corkins, Jean L Son M W 9 S Mich Mich Mich
Corkins, Hazel M Dtr F W 7 S Mich Mich Mich
Corkins, Shirley L Dtr F W 6 S Mich Mich Mich

John married Magdalena "Lena" Elizabeth Muck on 20 Mar 1912 in Tuscola County, Michigan. Magdalena (daughter of Adam H. Muck and Magdalena "Lena" Striffler) was born on 9 Jul 1883 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 22 Nov 1931 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, November 27, 1931
Page One
Deaths

Mrs. J.C. Corkins

News of the death of Mrs. J.C. Corkins came as a great shock to her many friends and relatives. She passed away at the Morris Hospital early Sunday afternoon after a very short illness.

Lena Elizabeth Muck was born at Cass City, July 9, 1883, and spent her entire life in this community. On March 20, 1912, she was united in marriage to John C. Corkins, who remains to mourn her untimely departure, with five children as follows: Maxine Elizabeth, Jack Calvin, Jean Lewis, Hazel Mae and Shirley Leone. Since her marriage to Mrs. Corkins, a widower with three small children of the ages of five and six years, she performed the duties of mother and helped to guide them along life's pathway until they reached the years of their majority and now she leaves them too to mourn their loss. They are: Helen J. Corkins of Detroit, Ivan W. Corkins of Pontiac and Lucile F. Hewens of Ypsilanti. Mrs. Corkins also leaves three sisters, Mrs. W. F. Joos, and Mrs. E.W. Kercher, both of Cass City, and Mrs. R.E. Graham of Caro; also a host of other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Corkins was a kind and loving wife and mother and was winning in her ways so that friendship's circle was to her a large one.

She was an attendant at the Evangelical church and Sunday School whenever health permitted and was also a member of the Ladies' Aid where she was always a willing worker, and will be greatly missed.

Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday afternoon conducted by Rev. C. F. Smith. The bereaved family has the sympathy of the entire community in their great sorrow.

The following from a distant points were in attendance at the funeral: Mrs. Louise and Albert Gassner of Buffalo, N.Y., Mr. and Mrs. George Striffler, J.L. Muck, Mrs. Lorene Muck and daughter, Gloria, all of Lockport, New York, Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Hewens and two little sons of Ypsilanti, Miss Helen Corkins of Detroit and Mrs. and Mrs. Ivan Corkins and little son of Pontiac and other relatives and friends from Detroit and Ypsilanti.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Winter 2007)

Vol. 23 of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, dated September 7, 1963, noted that Lena Muck Corkins was the great-grandmother of the newly born Gregory Scott Priestley, born on February 28, 1963 to Mrs. and Mrs. Lowell Priestley.

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
December 18, 1908

Philip Muck of Lancaser, N.Y. is visiting his brother, Adam Muck, and other relatives here.

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, May 8, 1914
Page One

Adam H. Muck
Funeral Service held Tuesday Afternoon at Cass City

Adam H. Muck, who was stricken ill suddenly at Colling last week Wednesday, passed away at his home in Colwood late Saturday afternoon, May 2. The remains were brought to the home of Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Kaercher at Cass City Sunday. On Tuesday afternoon, the funeral servicew were held at the Evangelical church where Mr. Muck was an regular attendant and worshipper while a resident here. Rev. D. J. Feather, the pastor, conducted the service.

Adam H. Muck was born in Erie county, N.Y. , Aug 21, 1852. He came to Cass City in October in 1878.

The same year he was united in marriage with Miss Lena Striffler and to the union two children were born. Mrs. Muck died July 11, 1883. On May 21, 1885, he married Miss Susan Striffler and this union was blessed with three children. Mrs. Muck passed away a few years ago at Cass City.

Mr. Muck, through his activities as farmer, thresherman and blacksmith at Cass City, had many acquaintances in this community and was well and favorably known. He served Cass City as trustee, was prominently identified with the fire department for many years and held several other positions of trust in various societies.

He leaves four daughters, Mrs. Wm. Joos, Mrs. J.C. Corkins, and Mrs. E.W. Kaercher, all of Cass City, and Miss Emma Muck of Colwood, one son, Philip Muck of Colwood, three grandchildren, two brothers and five sisters.

Friends from a distance in attendance at the funeral were J.L. Muck and Mrs. Geo. Klein of Lockport, N.Y., Miss Louise Gassner of Buffaol, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Kaercher and son, Clarence, and Norman Prast, all of Elkton.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Fall 2007)

(Research):
Census Information:

1880 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp
Enumeratd 4 and 5 June 1880
Page Fifty, SD Third, ED 400 Stamped 91 A
46-46
Muck, Adam H W M 27 Blacksmith NY France France
Muck, Lena W F 25 Wf Keeping House NY France Franc
Muck, Harry W M 10/12 July Son (sic) At home Mich NY NY

1900 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Cass City Village, Dist 111
Enumerated 9 Jun 1900 by A.D. Gillis
SD 8 ED 111 Sheet 5B
109-112
Muck, Adam Hd W M Aug 1861 (sic) 49 M15 NY Germany Germany Blacksmith
Muck, Susan Wf W F June 1862 (sic) 47 M 15 4/3 NY Germany Germany
Muck, Hattie Dtr W F July 1870 (sic) 20 S Mich NY NY Dressmaker
Muck, Lena Dtr W F July 1883 16 S Mich NY NY
Muck, Emma Dtr W F Apr 1886 14 S Mich NY NY
Muck, Amanda Dtr W F May 1889 12 S Mich NY NY
Muck, Philip Son W M Jun 1889 10 S Mich NY NY

1910 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp, Cass City Village
13 April 1910
SD 8 ED 113 Sheet 5B
135-135
Muck, Adam He M W 55 M2 25 NY Germany Germany Blacksmith
Muck, Susan Wf F W 53 M1 25 5/5 NY Germany Germany
Muck, Lena Dtr F W 26 S Mich NY NY
Muck, Emma Dtr F W 24 S Mich NY NY Operator Telephone
Muck, Philip H Son M W 20 S Mich NY NY Salesclerk Dry Goods

Adam married Magdalena "Lena" Striffler about 1878 in Michigan. Magdalena (daughter of Henry Striffler and Elizabeth Wagner) was born about 1854 in New York; died on 11 Jul 1883 in Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):
Census Information:

1860 Census
New York, Erie County, Lancaster, P.O. Bowmansville
Enumerated 18 June 1860
Pages 21 and 22, Stamped 750
159-159
Henry Streepler 47 M Faremer $500 France
Elizabeth 42 F Germany
Elixabeth 12 F NY
Susan 10 NY
Jacob 9 M NY
Leana 6 F NY

1870 Census
New York, Erie County, Lancaster
Enumerated 30 Jun 1870
Page 69 Stamped 401
496-489
Strinler, Henry 50 M W Farming $1600 $200 France
Strinler, Susan 20 F W Housekeeping NY
Strinler, Jacob 19 M W Work on Farm NY
Strinler, Lana 16 F W Attends School NY
Strinler, Charley 9 M W At home NY

1880 Federal Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland, ED 400
Enumerated on the 14th and 15th day of June, 1880
George C. Peterhaus
Page No. Seventeen, S.D. 3d ED 400
A. 97
164-164
Striffler, Henry W M 67 Farmer France France France
Striffler, Jacob W M 30 Son Farmer NY France Bavaria
Striffler, Sophia W F 20 Drt in Law Housekeeper NY Bavaria Bavaria
Striffler, Charles W M 19 Son Farmer NY France Bavaria
Striffler, Susan W F 29 Dtr Housekeeper NY France Bavaria
Striffler, John W M 17 Son at school NY France Bavaria
(Household #165 was that of George and Catherine Kolb)

Henry married Elizabeth Wagner. Elizabeth was born after 1811 in Bayern, Germany; died after 1863 in New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Judith Muck refers to her as Elizabeth Gardner.