William Moreton Kendall

William married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Living
2. Living

Notes:

Volume 17 of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, published on September 6, 1954, reported that Emery Kendall, husband of Dorothy Striffler, was promoted to Counselor in the Detroit Schools. Volume 19, September 3, 1956 issue of the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST reported that the Kendall's attended the National Education Association conference in Portland, Oregon, where Emery was one of the delegates representing the Detroit Teachers Association.

Walter married Dorothy A. Striffler. Dorothy (daughter of Fred C. Striffler and Hazel L. Campbell) was born on 29 Oct 1915 in Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 20 Jun 1959 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast, Vol. 7, September 4, 1944, noted that Fred C. Striffler was appointed State Budget Director by Governor Kelly, and with his family had moved on Lansing. Fred's race horse, Freddie Karen, took first money in Saginaw and was sold for the sum of $1000. As of the September 3, 1945 issue (Vol. 8), it was reported that he was reappointed State Budget Director, and that he and his wife and daughter, Marjorie, had attended the Governor's Conference at Mackinac Island.

Birth Index Information
Name Fred Striffler
Gender Male
Christening Date:
Christening Place:
Birth Date 30 Apr 1890
Birthplace Greenleaf, Sanilac, Michigan
Death Date:
Name Note:
Race:
Father's Name Samuel Striffler
Father's Birthplace:
Father's Age:
Mother's Name Pauline Ahr
Mother's Birthplace:
Mother's Age:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number C02586-2
System Origin Michigan-ODM
GS Film number 2321266
Reference ID:

Citing this Record:
"Michigan, Births and Christenings, 1775-1995," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/F4TK-9RX : accessed 05 Oct 2013), Fred Striffler, 30 Apr 1890.

Death Index Information
Name Fred C Striffler
Event Type Death
Event Date 15 Jul 1948
Event Place Caro, Tuscola, Michigan, United States
Gender Male
Age 58
Marital Status Married
Birth Date 30 Apr 1890
Birthplace Cass City, Michigan
Birth Year (Estimated) 1890
Father's Name Samuel Striffler
Mother's Name Pauline Ahr
GS Film number 1973115
Digital Folder Number 005240517
Image Number 02518

Citing this Record:
"Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KF7J-LTS : accessed 05 Oct 2013), Fred C Striffler, 1948.

(Research):Census Information:

1920 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Caro Village, Indiansfields Twp
Enumerated 19 January 1920
SD 7 ED 190 Sheet 18B
217-228-364
Striffler, Fred C. Hd M W 29 M Mich Mich Mich Retail Salesman Garage
Striffler, Hazel Wf F W 28 M Mich Canada English Mich
Striffler, Dorothy Dtr F W 5 S Iowa Mich Mich
Striffler, Charlotte Dtr F W 4 S Iowa Mich Mich


1930 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Caro Village, Indiansfields Twp
Enumerated April 18, 1930
ED 79-22 SD 11 Sheet 20A
531-546
Striffler, Fred C. Hd O 4500 M W 30 M Mich Mich Mich Owner Auto Sales Co
Striffler, Helene L Wf F W 34 M 27 Mich Mich Mich
Striffler, Dorothy A Dtr F W 15 S Iowa Mich Mich
Striffler, Charlotte R Dtr F W 12 S Iowa Mich Mich
Striffler, Marjorie J Dtr F W 1 S Mich Mich Mich
Janes, Orrin K Father-in-law M W 63 M 23 Mich Mich Mich Insurance Age Auto Insurance Co
Janes, Minnie A Mother-in-law F W 62 M 22 Mich NJ NJ
Darbee, Iva Servant F W 20 S Mich NY Mich Servant Private Home

Fred married Hazel L. Campbell on 1 Jan 1912 in Tuscola County, Michigan. Hazel was born on 14 Jun 1891 in Michigan; died on 11 May 1922 in Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Jill Perney, a descendant heard that Hazel/Hazell died in a flu epidemic.

Name Hazel Lillian Striffler
Event Type Death
Event Date 11 May 1922
Event Place Caro, Tuscola, Michigan, United States
Gender Female
Age 30
Marital Status Married
Birth Date 14 Jun 1891
Birthplace Michigan
Birth Year (Estimated) 1892
Father's Name Elias Campbell
Mother's Name Lottie Brooker
GS Film number 1973115
Digital Folder Number 005240517
Image Number 01074

Citing this Record:
"Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KF7J-F13 : accessed 05 Oct 2013), Hazel Lillian Striffler, 1922.

Notes:

Married:
Name Fred C. Striffler
Race (Original):
Age (Expanded) 21 years
Birth Year 1891
Birthplace Mich.
Spouse's Name Hazel L. Campbell
Spouse's Race (Original):
Spouse's Age (Expanded) 20 years
Spouse's Birth Year 1892
Spouse's Birthplace Mich.
Event Date 01 Jan 1912
Event Place Tuscola, Michigan
Father's Name:
Mother's Name:
Spouse's Father's Name:
Spouse's Mother's Name:
Marital Status:
Previous Wife's Name:
Spouse's Marital Status:
Spouse's Previous Husband's Name:
GS Film number 2342698
Frame Number:
Digital Folder Number 4209169
Image Number 602
Reference ID v 5 p 7 rn 319

Citing this Record:
"Michigan, Marriages, 1868-1925," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/N32R-LXM : accessed 05 Oct 2013), Fred C. Striffler and Hazel L. Campbell, 01 Jan 1912.

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
January 24, 1908
Local Items, page 4

Fred and Harry Striffler and a number of their young friends went to Argyle Friday evening and spent several housrs at the home of the boys' parents. The trip was made in a bob sleigh and the crowd had a happy time.

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, May 30, 1913

Ruth Striffler of Argyle was the guest of her sister, Mrs. J.A. Sandham, Friday.

Mr. and Mrs. S.W. Striffler of Argyle were callers at the home of J.A. Sandham Tuesday.


Cass City Chronicle
January 15, 1915

Mr. and Mrs. S. W. STRIFFLER and Mr. and Mrs. Angus McPHAIL of Argyle and Harry C. STRIFFLER of Ann Arbor were New Years guests at the home of J.A. SANDHAM

Cass City Chronicle
January 14, 1916

Mrs. Angus McPHAIL of Argyle is visiting her sister, Mrs. J.A. Sandham

Cass City Chronicle
October 05, 1923

Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Moreton of Detroit arrived in town Thursday last week and have been visiting Samuel Striffler, Mr. and Mrs. Angus McPhail and Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Sandham until Wednesday when they returned home. Mrs. Moreton's father, Samuel Striffler, returned with them to make a short stay.

Cass City Chronicle
June 18, 1926
Local Happenings, Page 8

Chas. Rommell of Sturgis is visiting his cousin, S. W. Striffler, and other relatives.

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, March 16, 1928

Former Argyle Merchant Is Dead

Samuel W. Striffler, who had been in poor health for several years, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Angus McPhail, on Tuesday afternoon at the age of 70 years.

He was born in Lancaster, New York, on Dec. 4, 1857. In 1863, the family moved to Sturgis, Michigan, and in 1877 they came to Cass City, settling on a farm in the northeastern part of Elkland township.

On May 9, 1882, Mr. Striffler was united in marriage with Miss Pauline Ahr and they commenced their married life on Mr. Striffler's farm in Greenleaf township, three miles east and one mile north of Cass City. Here their children were born and they remained there until December, 1891, when, owing to Mrs. Stiffler's failing health, they moved to Argyle, Sanilac county, where Mr. Striffler engaged in the mercantile business. As a merchant for 28 years in Argyle, Mr. Striffler became widely acquainted, and because of his honorable dealings with his customers and his public spirit in advancing the interests of his town, he was held in high esteem in that community. He was a regular attendant of the Argyle M.E. church and a staunch supporter of that society.

In the spring of 1920, Mr. Striffler sold his mercantile business at Argyle and bought a home in Cass City. Mrs. Striffler passed away on Nov. 4, 1920, and a son, Edward H., preceded his parents in death in 1903. Since Mrs. Striffler's death, Mr. Striffler has made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Angus McPhail.

Funeral services will be held in the Evangelical church in Cass City this (Friday) afternoon at two o'clock, conducted by Rev. George Hill, assisted by Rev. C.F. Smith, and interment will be made in Elkland cemetery.

Mrs. Striffler is survived by five children, Mrs. John A. Sandham and Mrs. Angus McPhail, both of Cass City, Mrs. Wm. Moreton of Detroit, Fred Striffler of Caro and Dr. Harry C. Striffler of Pontiac; two brothers, Wm. D. Striffler and Solomon C. Striffler, both of Cass City, and three sisters, Mrs. Chas. E. Patterson and Mrs. Edward Helwig, both of Cass City, and Mrs. Andrew McDermott of Alhambra, California.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, 2007)

(Research):Census Information:

1900 Census
Michigan, Sanilac, Argyle
Enumerated 22 Jun 1900
SD 7, ED 113, Sheet 10A, Stamped 10
HH 182-186
William and Elizabeth Striffler & Family
HH 184-188
Striffler, Samuel W M Dec 1857 42 M 18 Ny Germany Germany Dry Goods Merchant
Striffler, Pauline F Oct 1860 39 M18 6/6 Ct Germany Germany
Striffler, Edward H W M Jun 1882 17 S Mich NY Ct
Striffler, Grace L W F May 1885 15 S Mich NY Ct
Striffler, Lillian E W F Nov 1886 13 S Mich NY Ct
Striffler, Ruth M W F Apr 1888 12 S Mich NY Ct
Striffler, Fred W M Apr 1890 10 S Mich NY Ct
Striffler, Harry W M July 1891 9 Mich NY Ct

1910 Census
Michigan, Sanilac, Argyle Twp, ED 127
Enumerated 12 May 1910 by James Aute
SD 7 ED 127 Sheet 12 B
237-238
Striffler, Samuel W Hd M W 52 M1 28 NY France-German Germany-German Retail General Store
Striffler, Pauline Wife F W 49 M1 28 6/5 Connecticut Germany-German Germany-German
Striffler, Lilian Dtr F W 23 S Mich NY Ct Telephone Operator Central Office
Striffler, Fred C Son M W 20 S Mich NY Ct Clerk Retail General Store
Striffler, Grace L Dtr F w 25 S Mich NY Ct

1920 Census
Michigan, Sanilac County, Argyle
SD 7, ED 126 Sheet 1B
20-22
Striffler, Samuel W Hd M 62 M NY France/German Germany/German
Striffler, Pauline Wf F 59 M Oh Oh Oh
Vore, Gladys Servant F 17 F Canada Scotland/English Scotland/English

Samuel married Pauline Ahr on 9 May 1882 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Pauline (daughter of Gottlieb Ahr and Johanna Friedericke Stoll) was born on 2 Oct 1860 in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut; died on 4 Nov 1920 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
November 12, 1920
Page 1

Passing of Early Resident of Elkland Township

The Funeral of Mrs. Samuel W. Striffler was held Monday afternoon

Mrs. Samuel W. Striffler, for many years an invalid, passed away at her home on South Seeger St., Cass City, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 4, at the age of 60 years.

Pauline Ahr was born Oct. 2, 1860, in Bridgeport, Conn. At the age of eight years, she came to Cass City with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. G. Ahr. The family was among the first settlers in Elkland township, saw it pass through the ravages of two forest fires in '71 and '81 and witnessed the transformation from virgin forests to a rich agricultural section. Miss Ahr resided in Cass City until 1882 when on May 9 she was united in marriage with Samuel W. Striffler. They lived on a farm near Cass City, where their children were born, until December 1891 when the family moved to Argyle chiefly because of Mrs. Striffler's failing health. Here Mr. Striffler was engaged in the mercantile business for 28 years.

Mrs. Striffler was brought to Pleasant Home Hospital at Cass City last February where she remained several months. When Mr. and Mrs. Striffler purchased a home on South Seeger St. recently, she was moved there where her death occured last Thursday.

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Evangelical church where Mrs. Striffler was a member previous to her residence at Argyle. Rev. J.A. Yeomans of Midland, a former pastor of the M.E. church at Argyle where Mrs. Striffler was a faithful member, officiated at the service, assisted by Rev. Wm. Richards, pastor of the local M.E. church, and Rev. Bowman, past of the Argyle church. Songs were touchingly rendered by Mrs. Grace Wilder Harris of Caro and floral offerings were many and of a rare beauty. A large number of friends of the family came from Argyle and Hay Creek and the church never had a larger audience at a similar service.

Rev. Yeomans spoke appreciatively of Mrs. Striffler's helpfulness and encouragement in the church work at Argyle where she served the congregation in several official capacities. Among a host of friends, she ranked always as a woman of refinement and sympathy, a kind neighbor, devoted mother and a true friend, and withal a woman of heroic mould in bravely meeting the disappointments of life incident to prolonged illness. Flowers not thorns, sunshine not shadow, did she scatter everywhere.

Besides her husband, she leaves five children, Mrs. J.A. Sandham and Mrs. Angus McPhail, both of Cass City, Mrs. Wm. Moreton of Detroit, Fred C. Striffler of Caro and Dr. Harry Striffler of Pontiac; three sisters, Mrs. C.O. Lenzner of Cass City; Mrs. Emma Gamble of Flind and Mrs. Lydia Royer of New York City; and one brother, T.H. Ahr of Ferrell, Idaho. One son, Edward H., preceded Mrs. Striffler in death in 1903.

Relatives and fireds from a distance in attendance at the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Moreton of Detroit, Dr. and Mrs. Harry Striffler of Pontiac, Mr. and Mrs. F.C. Striffler, Mr. and Mrs. Howell and W.H. Cooper of Caro, Mrs. Lydia Royer of New York City, Mrs. Emma Gamble of Flint, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Muellerweiss and daughter, Claudia, of Sebewaing, Mrs. Ida Held, Mrs. Henry Schust, Mrs. Sophia Housner and Mrs. Jos. Ackerman, all of Saginaw, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lagden of Bay City and Mr. and Mrs. F.H Muck of Colwood.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Fall 2007)

A copy of her actual Michigan Death Certificate can be seen online here:

http://seekingmichigan.org/

Indexed as Pauline Striffler. The The July/August 2011 issue of the Cass City Area Historical and Genealogy Society, Volume 16, Number 4, featured an article about the Ahr family, and referred to her as Perlinas instead of Pauline.

(Medical):See attached sources.