1805 - Aft 1870 (66 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Joseph Elliott was born in 1805 in Virginia; died after 1870; was buried in Rappahannock County, Virginia. Notes:
In extracts of the 1850 and 1860 census prepared by the Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census that was dated September 19, 1914 the family is listed as follows. This extracts were prepared in connection with a Civil War pension application filed by Augustus Elliott:
Rappahannock County, VA, enumerated 12 Oct 1850
Joseph Elliott,45,M
Ellen,48,F
Darius (David M.), 25,M
Frederick,24,M
Lydia A,23,F
Susan,18,F
Eliza,15,F
Augusta,12,F (sic)
William,10,M
James,8,M
P.O. Washington, Rappahannock County, VA
enumerated 24 July 1860
Frederick Ellett, 27
Joseph, 57
Ellen,53
Lydia A, 25
Susan A,24
Eliza,22
Melvina,20
William H,19
James O,17 Tennessee
Vena, 21(black)
Sarah 11/12 (mulatto)
The Department of Commerce indicated that "it may be that the person named "Augusta" and recorded as a female, returned with the family of Joseph and Ellen Elliott, is the soldier whose age you desire, and that the assistant marshal made a mistake in stating the sex. Very respectfully, Wm. J. Harris, Director."
The ages on the extract in 1860 should be approximately ten years higher than those given in 1850. Most of them only vary a few years however. The actual census records should be examined to see if any of these discrepencies can be resolved. The more likely answer is that whomever answered the census takers questions just guessing at the ages of the members in the household.
It appears that Frederick had assumed the role of the head of the household in 1860, with his parents and siblings living with him. Perhaps his parents had become incompetent or infirm. Darius (David) and Augustus had left home, and there appeared to be three new family members, 20 year old Melvina (perhaps the wife of Frederick or William??), 21 year old Tennesse Vena and her 11 month old daughter Sarah. On Brenda Elliott's web page, Melvina is listed as a daughter. I am assuming she is not since she was not also listed on the 1850 census, and she would have been to young to have been already married in 1850. Additionally, Brenda lists a daughter named Ann, but does not show Lydia A. Could the daughter have been named Lydia Ann?
As of the 1870 Census, Joseph and Ellen were still living with son Frederick, however their other children were no longer in the home. In 1880, only Ellen was still a member of Frederick's household, so it appears that Joseph died sometime between 1870 and 1880.
Joseph was said to have died near Fredericksburg, Maryland.
These census records were retrieved based on a letter that Augustus personally wrote, dated May 11, 1914, to the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions. They wanted to prove his age by locating him on the census records with his family. Augustus stated that: "During the year of 1850 and 1860 I lived at Washington City from then to Alexandria then at Little Washington, Rappahanic Co. I did not live with my parents after I was large enough to work for myself. I lived where I worked. I went from these to Fostoria, Ohio where I made my home with my brother David Elliott. My father's name was Joseph Elliott at Little Washington, Rap. Co, VA. Mothers name was Ellen Kenny Elliott. I have answered as best I can remember. Hoping this will be satisfactory I remain Augustus E. Elliott." In a follow up letter, dated June 17, 1914, Augustus elaborated: "From there I lived in Washington, Rapahanoc, Virginia with my father Joseph Elliott. Then I went to Fostoria, Ohio in 1860 where I lived with my brother David Elliott until I went to the war in 1862. In the letter you stated that I did not live with James Monroe. I worked for him and as I had no home I had to live where I worked. You said that I did not live with James T. Monroe in 1860. I went to Fostoria in 1860 but I did not live with him in Alexandria in that year but I was there some time between 1850 and 1860 but the year and date it is impossible for me to remember. Yours, A.E. Elliott."
(Research):Brenda Elliott shows him as the son of Samuel Elliott. Maria Elliott also shows this parentage, based on the book BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD OF WOOD COUNTY, OHIO, COMMERATIVE VOLUME II, 18797, pp 739-740. Maria received this information from Family Group Sheets compiled by Catherine Gerhart of Westerville, Ohio in January 1797.
This family group sheet furhtermore shows that Samuel Elliott was the father of George, Samuel Jr., Joseph, Susan, Winnie and Lydia.
Joseph married Elender Kenny on 30 Jan 1823 in Fauquier County, Virginia. Elender was born in 1802 in Virginia; died after 1880; was buried in Rappahannock County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 2
2. | David Marshall Elliott (1.Joseph1) was born on 31 Jan 1824 in Virginia; and died. Notes:
Alternate place of birth, Fredericksburg, Maryland.
Called Darius? on the 1850 census. Based on his date of birth and the fact that he is not present on the 1860 Viriginia census, I assumed he was the David Elliot who lived in Seneca County, Ohio in 1860 (Seneca Co, Loudon Township, page 85). Per Augustus's pension application, this is his brother.
Per the 1860 census, the family is listed as follows:
David M. Elliot, 35, M, Farmer, R/E 1000, PP 300, Virginia, Can't read or write
Mary E. , 27, F, Virginia
Marshal H, 5, M, Ohio
Mary A, 3, F, Ohio William G, 8 mos, Ohio
Per the 1870 census Ohio, Wood County, Bloom Twp
Elliotte, David age 41Farmer $2500 $700 Virginia
Elliotte, Mary E. age 36 Keeping House Virginia
Elliotte, Mary A age 18 Attending School Ohio
Elliotte, Marshall age 18 At home Ohio
Elliotte, Gideon age 10 Attending school Ohio
Elliotte, Mary E. age 6 Attending School Ohio <---probably actually Sarah E. as per 1880 census
Elliotte, David T. age 5 Attending School Ohio
Unlike his brother Augustus, he did NOT indicate that his parents were foreign born
1880 Federal Census
David ELLIOTT Self M Male W 58 VA Farmer VA VA
Mary E. ELLIOTT Wife M Female W 48 VA Keeping House VA VA Marshal ELLIOTT Son S Male W 25 OH Farm Labor
Mary A. ELLIOTT Dau S Female W 22 OH Assists In House VA VA William G. ELLIOTT Son S Male W 20 OH Farm Laborer VA VA
Sarah E. ELLIOTT Dau S Female W 18 OH Assists In House VA VA
David F. ELLIOTT Son S Male W 16 OH Farm Laborer VA VA
Source Information:
Census Place Bloom, Wood, Ohio
Family History Library Film 1255078
NA Film Number T9-1078
Page Number 31A
Brenda Kessler Elliott, who is researching this line, confirmed that his name was David and not Darius.
There IS a Darius J. Elliot listed in 1860 Ohio census, in Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ward 4, pg 218. However, he is shown as 21 years old (making his year of birth approximately 1839) and as born in Ohio. It is unlikely this is the same Darius Elliot.
David married Lydia Updike on 4 Oct 1853 in Seneca County, Ohio. Lydia (daughter of Amos Updike and Sarah ???) was born on 20 Oct 1826 in Rappahannock County, Virginia; died on 13 Feb 1855 in Seneca County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
David married Mary Emily Updike on 17 Apr 1856 in Seneca County, Ohio. Mary (daughter of Amos Updike and Sarah ???) was born on 18 Jan 1833 in Virginia; died on 15 Nov 1899 in Bloom Township, Wood County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 11. Mary A. Elliott was born on 26 Jun 1857 in Seneca County, Ohio; died on 5 Jun 1918 in Plain, Wood County, Ohio.
- 12. William Gideon Elliott was born on 7 Nov 1860 in Loudon Township, Seneca County, Ohio; died on 12 Apr 1908 in Bowling Green, Wood County, Ohio.
- 13. Sarah E. Elliott was born on 29 Jan 1862 in Ohio; and died.
- 14. David French Elliott was born on 2 Apr 1864 in Ohio; and died.
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3. | Frederick Elliott (1.Joseph1) was born about 1826 in Virginia; and died. Notes:
(Research):
Census Listings:
1870 Federal Census
Virginia, Rappahonnock, Hampton, Washington P.O.
Frederick ELLIOT age 40 Farmer Va
Jane age 38 Va
Joseph age 78 Va
Ellen, age 60 Va
James SILLS,age 21, grandson Va
All list being born in Virginia
None list their parents as being foreign born
1880 Federal Census
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Fridrick T. ELIOTT Self M Male W 49 VA Farm
Phebe J. ELIOTT Wife M Female W 45 VA Keeping House VA VA <-Is this Phebe JANE? or is this a second wife?
Ellen ELIOTT Mother W Female W 75 VA VA VA
Ida STROTHER Other S Female W 8 VA Servant VA VA
Source Information:
Census Place Hampton, Rappahannock, Virginia
Family History Library Film 1255386
NA Film Number T9-1386
Page Number 314C
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7. | Augustus E. Elliott (1.Joseph1) was born on 18 Apr 1838 in Washington, Rappahannock County, Virginia; died on 2 Nov 1921 in Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan; was buried on 7 Nov 1921 in Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa, Ionia County, Michigan. Notes:
Avis Augusta Smith had the following to say about her grandfather, for whom she was named: "My grandfathers name was Augustus Eliott. He was a redhead and wore a Van Dyke beard. He was part Dutch and was from Culpepper, Virginia. During the Civil War he fought in the Union Army. He had five brothers who fought in the Confederate Army. He was wounded at Gettysburg, and was at a hospital with one of his brothers, who was also wounded. His family was Baptist. They had owned a Tobacco plantation, which was destroyed by the war. After the war, he moved to Michigan. The rest of his family stayed in Virginia. He had a sister who was still well to do after the war. He had been trained as a tobacco auctioneer, but obviously there was little need for that in Michigan. He became a general auctioneer instead." Augustus and his wife Sarah lived with Avis while she was growing up.
Though the essence of Avis's recollections about her grandfather appear to be correct, some of the details seem to have gotten garbled. Although Augustus may have lived at some time in Culpepper, it appears that he actually was born in Washington, Virginia (per his Pension Application). His occupation is also shown as "Farmer" and not auctioneer, though he easily could have been both. He had also moved to Ohio prior to the onset of the war. From the 1850 census, it appears Augustus had only four brothers, not five, although is is possible an another brother might have left home prior to the census. Although I did find the name of a William Elliot in an index of Confederate Pensioners from Rappahannock County, I did not see the name of any of the other brothers. Additionally, since older brother David Elliot had also settled in Ohio prior to the Civil War, it is possible that he might also have enlisted in the Union Army, or stayed neutral.
Although Augustus was wounded at war, it was in December 1862 in Petersburgh, West Virginia. He was hospitilized, first at Church Hospital and then at the Canal Invalid Hospital, both in Cumberland, Maryland. He was given a medical discharge in April, 1863. This was several months before the Battle of Gettysburg in July of that same year.
Augustus Elliott was enrolled in the Union Army on the 22nd day of August, 1862 at Fostoria, Ohio in Captain R.A. Kirkwoood's Co I, 123rd Regiment of Ohio Volunteers, to serve for 3 years or during the war. He mustered into service as a private on the 24th day of September 1862 at Thomasville. According to a letter from the War Department, Surgeon General's Office, Record and Pension Division, Washington D.C., dated April 18, 1872 "It appears from the records in this Office, that Augustus E. Elliott, Private, Co I, 123 Regiment, Ohio Volunteers was admitted to General Hospital, Cumberland, MD, January 7, 1863 for treatment for Neuralgia of head, and was discharged the service April 10, 1863, because of Neuraligia of head. No records of Perryville, Md. on file. The Reg't Register commences on June 13, 1863. JJ Woodward Asst Surgeon US Army Vol 29, No 1578"
What exactly happened to cause his hospitilization and discharge is unclear. And although Augustus applied for a disability pension in 1870, it appears that he did not begin receiving any payments until around 1921. The original Surgeon's Certificate of Disability stated he was unfit to perform the duties of a soldier because of "Neuralgia of head resulting from a severe wound received upon the top of his head about a year ago--previous to enlistment. There is much nervous prostration and deafness." A fellow soldier, Jacob Bowman, thought Augustus was hospitalized after a case of Typhoid fever. It was also noted that his "Heart is very irritable after slight exertion and standing the pulse is 120. Heart(beats?) are clear and regular and apex beat is heard in normal position on 5th ??? space"
However, on his original Declaration for an Invalid Pension, filed on August 13, 1869, Augustus explained that he was disabled "by having his right hip dislocated in the following manner: on the night of that day Imbodens' Rebel Cavalry having surprised and captured the outposts made a sudden attack on the Camp before it could be alarmed & things were real lively for a time. In trying to get out of the way of flying bullets, cavalry soldiers...being himself unarmed he did it the darkness of night...fall over a precipice some 15 or 20 feet high thusly dislocating his hip. For this he was treated in the General Hospital of Cumberland to the 11th of April 1863 when discharged."
In another affidavit filed June 20, 1870, Augustus stated that while in the line of duty at Petersburgh, West Virginia, about December 19, 1862, he sustained a dislocation of his right hip from which a permanent disability has resulted. That the injury was received by falling over a precipice some ten or twenty feet high in an attempt to avoid capture by the enemy. He elaborated (and perhaps exaggerated) his story in an affidavit filed August 27, 1870, in which he stated that about December 20, 1862, while on duty guarding commissary store at Petersburgh, W. Va., he, with others, was captured by the rebels, and the following night he escaped; in so doing "he fell down an embankment, about thirty five feet high, spraining and bruising--to such an extent to render him unfit for duty from that time until his discharge. From the effects of said fall he received a rupture in the right side from which he is still suffering. He also alleged heart disease caused by hardships which he endured while escaping." Jacob Dillon of Fostoria, Ohio signed an affidavit stating that he was a member of the same company and regiment and that he was present at the time while Augustus was escaping from the Confederate forces, and actually saw him fall "from a ledge of rocks about twenty feet in Height." Whatever happened to Augustus, it appears he was in very poor physical condition at the time of his discharge. John W. Green testified that he was in the Canal Hospital with Augustus, who had "came to the said hospital going with a cane, and he was very pale and poor, he had a bad ankle and complained of his hip. His privates were badly swollen...I do not know if he was ruptured or not. He complained of soreness in the left side and also complained of heart trouble. It seemed difficult for the Claimant to breathe when he was in a reclining position...I heard Dr. C. C. Perry the hospital doctor say that the claimant was unfit for duty caused by heart disease and as soon as he was able was going to send him home." Alexander McDonel, a friend from Ohio stated that "I have known Augustus Elliott for 30 years and have always known him to be a man of good character and steady habits. I have done work for him. I knew him well in Ohio before he enlisted and I believe he was perfectly sound at the date of his enlistment. I enlisted in 1861 Co H 21 OVI. I saw him again some time early in 1863 when he arrived at the depot on his way home. He was then a living skelton going on a cane."
According to Family Tree Maker CD 450 County and Family Histories: OH 1780-1970, Disk 5, Seneca County, Liberty Township (C) Broderbund, "August Elliot" was a trustee of the Ebenezer Chapel Society, Bettsville, (which) was incorporated May 19, 1865, along with William Cramer and Henry Cramer (his brother's in law).
On June 20, 1870 when he filed for the invalid pension (Application #157769, Certificate #886142). He was described as 6 feet tall, light complexion, with blue eyes and light hair.
Augustus E. Elliott - died Nov. 2, 1921, male, white, married. Age 82y, 7m, 3 d. Died of Myocaridial Deg. Born: Virginia. Retired farmer. Parents: Wm. Elliott , Born VA. and mother, unknown.Volume 6, page 468
On January 23, 1922, his wife Sarah filed for a Widow's pension from Michigan (Application #1184108, Certificate #913733).
(Research):
Census Listings:
1870 Census
Ohio, Seneca County, Loudon Twp, PO Fostoria
Enumerated 16 Jun 1870
Page 11 Stamped 168
71-70
Elliott, Augustus 27 M W Farmer 1600 645 Virg
Elliott, Sarah A 32 F W Keeping House Pa
Elliott, Flora J 6 F W Ohio
Elliott, Ida A 5 F W Ohio
Elliott, Charles W 2 M W Ohio
72-71
Henry and Mary J Cramer
1880 Census
Michigan, Ionia County, Odessa Twp
Enumerated 10 Jun 1880
Page 25 SD 2 ED 103 Sheet 323 A
231-236
Elliott, A E W M 35 Head Farmer Oh Ireland Va
Elliott, Sarah W F 41 Wf Keeping House Pa Pa Pa
Elliott, Flora W F 17 Dtr At School Oh Va Pa
Elliott, Ida W F 15 Dtr At School Oh Va Pa
Elliott, Charles W M 13 Son At School Oh Va Pa
Elliott, Ella/Ellen F F 10 Dtr At School Oh Va Pa
Elliott, Clinton M W 7 Son At School Oh Va Pa
1900
Not located
1910 Michigan Census, Eaton County, Oneida Township
Taylor Street
#154-160
Elliott, Agustus Head M W 70 M1 49 years Born VA Parents born GB/Irish Occupation Real Estate
Elliott, Sarah Wife F W 74 M1 49 years Mother of 7 children, 4 living Born PA, both parents PA
Elliott, Charles M W 41 single Does not read or write
-161 Smith, William Head M W 42 M1 12 years Born Mi, both parents MI Occupation: Merchant
Smith, Ida Alice wife F W 43 M1 12 years, Mother of 2 children
Smith, Avis A D F W 9 years born MI
Smith, Ilo D F W 3 years born MI
1920 Census Michigan, Eaton County, Oneida Township 15 Jan 1920
501 Taylor Street
#357-366 Elliott, Augustus E Head M W 81 M Born VA Parents born Ireland (Irish)
Elliott, Sarah A Wife F W 86 M Born PA, both parents PA
#358-367 Smith, William B Son in law M W M Born MI, Father born NY, Mother Canada/English Occupation: Merchant, General Store
Smith, Ida Alice Dtr F W 53 M
Smith, Avis A G/D F W 18 years born MI
Smith, Ilo G/D F W 13 years born MI
QUESTION TO RESOLVE
--Who is Burt Elliot? Among the effects of Avis Smith Benkelman, daughter of Ida Alice Elliott, was a picture taken in Ionia County, MI titled, "Uncle Burt Elliott and wife." Could the Bert Ellliot below be another relative? If so, how?Rebecca Asif of Burnsville, Minnesota is also a great-great-great granddaughter of Augustus Elliott. She received an identical picture from her aunt, and assumes the picture is of Augustus and Sarah, and that my copy must be mislabeled
There is no record of Augustus having a brother named Burt, nor of Flora, Ida and Ellen having a brother Burt. In the 1891 Ionia City Directory that was on Ancestory.com, I did find a listing for "Eliot, Bert Occ Farm Lab N.E. Smith Bds. Same page 212" There was a 3-8-1947 death record (G-468) for a Bert Elliott but his parents were John R. and Martha Jane (Lamie) Elliott who was born in Sugarin Falls, OH. Bert was b 3-30-1881, and lived at route 2 in Charlotte.
Another possibility is that, Avis's husband, Ben, had a second cousin named Burton Elliott, born in May 1883 in Cass City. He was the son of David Elliott of Brockford, New York and Matilda Krapf, and a grandson of Frederick Krapf and Dorothea Benkelman. Could this be the "Uncle Bert Elliott" of the picture? It does not seem likely as the picture was taken in an Ionia County photography studio, and not in Tuscola County where his family lived.
Augustus married Sarah Ann Cramer on 18 Aug 1861 in Seneca County, Ohio. Sarah (daughter of Johannes "John" Cramer, Sr. and Catharina Schlott) was born on 29 Apr 1834 in York County, Pennsylvania; died on 2 Feb 1924 in Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan; was buried in Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa, Ionia County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 15. Willie Elliott was born on 22 Apr 1862 in Ohio; died before 1870 in Ohio.
- 16. Flora J. Elliott was born on 7 Feb 1865 in Ohio; died on 16 Feb 1962 in Michigan.
- 17. Ida Alice Elliott was born on 13 Dec 1866 in Seneca County, Ohio; died on 27 Jan 1946 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa, Ionia County, Michigan.
- 18. Charles W. Elliott was born on 1 Apr 1868 in Fostoria, Seneca County, Ohio; died on 8 Jul 1939 in Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan; was buried in Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa, Ionia County, Michigan.
- 19. Ella Irene Elliott was born on 18 Aug 1870 in Ohio; died on 19 Jun 1953 in Ionia County, Michigan; was buried in Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa, Ionia County, Michigan.
- 20. Infant Son Elliott was born on 28 Oct 1874 in Ohio; died on 28 Oct 1874 in Ohio.
- 21. Clinton Elliott was born on 12 Sep 1876 in Ohio; died on 20 Oct 1883 in Odessa Township, Ionia County, Michigan.
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8. | William J. Elliott (1.Joseph1) was born about 1841 in Virginia; died in 1927. Notes:
This appears to be the Wm. J Elliot, age 25, married to Virginia E, age 24, listed in Hampton, Rappahannock Co, VA as of 1870. They had two children, James G., age 4, and Sarah M, age 2. Living with them were Thomas and Deborah A SNYDER, ages 60 and 50 respectively.
A William Elliot of Rappahanock Co, VA filed for a Civil War pension in 1900.
James H. Elliott Sr emailed, in April 2013, that "James Oliver Elliott along with his brother William were wounded at the battle of Gettysburg. James later died of his wounds . I have been trying to locate burial site/ haven't had much success. Still looking. He is listed killed in action."
(Research):
Census Listings:
1880 Federal Census
William E. ELIOTT Self M Male W 35 VA Labour
Elizabeth ELIOTT Wife M Female W 36 VA Keeping House VA VA
James R. ELIOTT Son S Male W 15 VA VA VA
Sarah ELIOTT Dau S Female W 13 VA VA VA
Edward ... ELLIOTT Son S Male W 10 VA VA VA
Gideon J. ELIOTT Son S Male W 9 VA VA VA
William J. ELIOTT Son S Male W 3 VA VA VA
Debby A. SNIDER MotherL W Female W 62 VA VA VA
Mary J. SNIDER SisterL S Female W 30 VA VA VA
Source Information:
Census Place Hampton, Rappahannock, Virginia
Family History Library Film 1255386
NA Film Number T9-1386
Page Number 313B
William married Virginia Elizabeth Snyder before 1879 in Rappahannock County, Virginia. Virginia was born in 1844; died on 11 Feb 1915. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 22. James R. Elliott was born about 1866 in Rappahannock County, Virginia; and died.
- 23. Sarah M. Elliott was born about 1868 in Rappahannock County, Virginia; and died.
- 24. Edward Elliott was born about 1870 in Rappahannock County, Virginia; and died.
- 25. Gideon Jackson Elliott was born on 23 Apr 1874 in Rappahannock County, Virginia; died on 18 Sep 1935 in Rappahannock County, Virginia; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Culpeper, Culpeper County, Virginia.
- 26. William J. Elliott was born about 1877 in Rappahannock County, Virginia; and died.
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9. | James Oliver Elliott (1.Joseph1) was born about 1842 in Virginia; and died. Notes:
Unable to locate in the ancestry or familysearch.org census indexes for 1870 or 1880 in Rappahannock County, Virginia. Perhaps he died in the Civil War? Or moved away from Rappahannock County? There are a few James Elliott's of a similar age in both Virginia and West Virginia, but nothing to positively tie them into the family of Joseph and Ellen Elliott.
James H. Elliott Sr emailed, in April 2013, that "James Oliver Elliott along with his brother William were wounded at the battle of Gettysburg. James later died of his wounds . I have been trying to locate burial site/ haven't had much success. Still looking. He is listed killed in action."
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Generation: 3
11. | Mary A. Elliott (2.David2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 26 Jun 1857 in Seneca County, Ohio; died on 5 Jun 1918 in Plain, Wood County, Ohio. Notes:
Name: Mary A. Bunn
Titles & Terms:
Death Date: 05 Jun 1918
Death Place: Plain, Wood, Ohio
Birth Date: 26 Jun 1857
Estimated Birth Year:
Birthplace: Ohio
Death Age: 60 years 11 months 10 days
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Married
Race or Color: Caucasian
Street Address:
Occupation:
Residence:
Burial Date: 07 Jun 1918
Burial Place: Ohio
Cemetery Name: Oak Grove Cem.
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: David Elliott
Father's Title & Terms:
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name:
Mother's Titles & Terms:
Mother's Birthplace:
Film Number: 1984379
Digital Folder Number: 4021898
Image Number: 2569
Certificate Number: fn 40514
Collection: Ohio Deaths, 1908-1953
Mary married Benjamin F. Bunn on 14 Aug 1901 in Wood County, Ohio. Benjamin was born about 1867 in Wyandotte County, Ohio; died on 17 Dec 1940 in Bowling Green, Wood County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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12. | William Gideon Elliott (2.David2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 7 Nov 1860 in Loudon Township, Seneca County, Ohio; died on 12 Apr 1908 in Bowling Green, Wood County, Ohio. William married Flora Alma Shaner on 13 Oct 1887 in Genoa, Ottawa County, Ohio. Flora (daughter of Wesley Shaner and Sarah Catherine Davenport) was born on 3 Jun 1866 in Perrysburg, Wood County, Ohio; died on 6 May 1902 in Bowling Green, Wood County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 27. Ruth Laverne Elliott was born on 4 Jun 1890 in Bloomdale, Wood County, Ohio; died on 1 Jun 1892 in Bloomdale, Wood County, Ohio.
- 28. Howard Wesley Elliott, Sr. was born on 14 Oct 1892 in Bloomdale, Wood County, Ohio; died on 26 Jan 1965 in Westerville, Franklin County, Ohio; was buried in Otterbein Cemetery, Westerville, Franklin County, Ohio.
- 29. Marion Emily Elliott was born on 24 Feb 1895 in Bloomdale, Wood County, Ohio; died on 10 Aug 1987 in Lebanon, Warren County, Ohio.
- 30. Waldo Girard Elliott was born on 12 Jul 1900 in Genoa, Ottawa County, Ohio; died on 4 Apr 1960 in Ohio.
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William married Melthia Lorinda Shaner on 4 Jun 1903 in Bowling Green, Wood County, Ohio. Melthia (daughter of Wesley Shaner and Sarah Catherine Davenport) was born on 27 Jul 1869 in Perrysburg, Wood County, Ohio; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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14. | David French Elliott (2.David2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 2 Apr 1864 in Ohio; and died. Notes:
Said to have "come from Farm, Ionia County, MI to Bloom Twp, Ohio."
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15. | Willie Elliott (7.Augustus2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 22 Apr 1862 in Ohio; died before 1870 in Ohio. Notes:
Becky Asif noted he was born only eight months after Augustus and Sarah were married.
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17. | Ida Alice Elliott (7.Augustus2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 13 Dec 1866 in Seneca County, Ohio; died on 27 Jan 1946 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa, Ionia County, Michigan. Notes:
THE LAKE ODESSA WAVE, MI, Thursday, January 31, 1946, front page:
LOCAL NEWS - Mrs. Ida Smith died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Avis Binkelmen (sic) at Cass City, Sunday evening. She was the widow of W. B. Smith who died four years ago. They were Lake Odessa residents about 40 years ago. Mrs. John Herbert and Mrs. Albert Hodges of Ionia are sisters of the deceased. Funeral services were held at Grand Ledge, Wednesday. Burial was in Lakeside cemetery here. Mr. and Mrs. John Herbert, Mrs. Cevilla Souder, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Herbert and Dr. and Mrs. Otis J. Robinson attended the services." (Courtesy of LaVonne Bennett)
Ida married William Bertis Smith on 11 May 1898 in Odessa Township, Ionia County, Michigan. William (son of Benjamin Franklin Smith and Mary Ann Welch) was born on 20 Jun 1868 in Odessa Township, Ionia County, Michigan; died on 24 May 1940 in Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan; was buried in Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa, Ionia County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 32. Avis Augusta Smith was born on 4 Apr 1901 in Odessa Township, Ionia County, Michigan; died on 7 Nov 1981 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan.
- 33. Ilo Katherine Smith was born on 30 Apr 1906 in Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan; died on 9 Mar 1974 in Tuscon, Pima County, Arizona; was buried on 12 Mar 1974 in TMP South Lawn Crematory/Adair Funeral Home, Tuscon, Pima County, Arizona.
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18. | Charles W. Elliott (7.Augustus2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 1 Apr 1868 in Fostoria, Seneca County, Ohio; died on 8 Jul 1939 in Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan; was buried in Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa, Ionia County, Michigan. Notes:
LaVonne Bennett located the following death record for Charles Elliott in Ionia County Death Records: Liber C, page 658, d 7-8-1939, age 71 yrs, 3 mo, 7 days, single marital status, informant Mrs. W. B. Smith of Grand Ledge. He died at 5017 Taylor Street, Grd Ledge, where he'd lived 25 years. He was born 4-1-1868 in Fostoria, OH, to A. E. and Sarah (Cramer) Elliott, both born in OH. He died of general arterio sclerosis, burial in Lake Odessa.
GRAND LEDGE INDEPENDENT, MI, Thurs., July 13, 1939. DEATH NOTICES - Charles W. Elliott, aged 71 years, passed away Saturday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Smith, 501 Taylor Street. He was the son of A.E. and Sarah Elliott and was born April 1, 1868, at Fostoria, Ohio. He came with his parents to Grand Ledge from Lake Odessa in 1904. Surviving are four sisters, Mrs. W. B. Smith with whom he lived, Mrs. John Herbert of Lake Odessa, and Mrs. Bert Hodges of Ionia. The body was taken to the Teman Funeral Home where private funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, Rev. A. R. Gold, officiating. Interment in Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa." (Courtesy of LaVonne Bennett)
The following Charles Elliott family lived in Ionia County at the time of the 1910 and 1920 census. The Charles Elliott listed on the census below IS NOT the son of Augustus Elliott and Sarah Cramer. That Charles Elliott was still living with his parents in Eaton County, Michigan at the time. They are close in age, but are not the same individuals.
1910 Federal Census Michigan Ionia County 319-182-206 Elliott, Charles B Hd 37 Mich ?? ??? Elliott, Nellis Wife ?7 Mich NY US Elliott, Floyd Son 1 1/2 Mich Mich Mich
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19. | Ella Irene Elliott (7.Augustus2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 18 Aug 1870 in Ohio; died on 19 Jun 1953 in Ionia County, Michigan; was buried in Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa, Ionia County, Michigan. Family/Spouse: John Jacob Herbert. John (son of Conrad Herbert and Civilla Fruth) was born in Dec 1869 in Seneca County, Ohio; died on 16 Feb 1960 in Ionia County, Michigan; was buried in Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa, Ionia County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 34. Sarah Cevilla Herbert was born on 30 Jan 1899 in Lake Odessa, Ionia County, Michigan; died in Sep 1971.
- 35. John Bernard Herbert was born on 9 Apr 1903 in Lake Odessa, Ionia County, Michigan; died on 2 Apr 1971; was buried in Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa, Ionia County, Michigan.
- 36. Gurtha Irene Herbert was born about 1908 in Lake Odessa, Ionia County, Michigan.
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21. | Clinton Elliott (7.Augustus2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 12 Sep 1876 in Ohio; died on 20 Oct 1883 in Odessa Township, Ionia County, Michigan. Notes:
ELLIOT, CLINTON Date of death: 20-Oct-1883 Ledger Page: 314 Record Number: 33 Place of death: ODESSA County of Death: Ionia Sex: Male Race: WHITE Marital Status: Single Age: 11 years 1 month 16 days Cause of Death: DIPTHERIA Birthplace: OHIO Occupation: UNKNOWN
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25. | Gideon Jackson Elliott (8.William2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 23 Apr 1874 in Rappahannock County, Virginia; died on 18 Sep 1935 in Rappahannock County, Virginia; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Culpeper, Culpeper County, Virginia. Family/Spouse: Albena Christina Woodward. Albena was born on 11 Sep 1879 in Rappahannock County, Virginia; died on 18 Jun 1935; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Culpeper, Culpeper County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 37. James Richard Elliott was born on 6 Jan 1920 in Rappahannock County, Virginia; died on 4 Nov 1970 in Florida.
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28. | Howard Wesley Elliott, Sr. (12.William3, 2.David2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 14 Oct 1892 in Bloomdale, Wood County, Ohio; died on 26 Jan 1965 in Westerville, Franklin County, Ohio; was buried in Otterbein Cemetery, Westerville, Franklin County, Ohio. Notes:
When he registered for the World War I Draft, he was a travelling salesman for Goodyear Tire, and based out of New Orleans. He registered, however, in Westerville, Ohio. He was Tall, medium build, and had brown eyes and hair.
The Ohio Military Men database, 1917-18, on Ancestry.com shows he enlisted on 27 apr 1918 in Westerville. "158 Depot Brigade to 22 Aug 1918; Co C 418 Reserve Labor Battalion to Discharge Sergeant 12 Sept 1918. Honorable discharge 14 Apr 1919."
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VKLF-V1Q
name: Howard W Elliott
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event: Death
event date: 26 Jan 1965
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event place: Westerville (Pt), Franklin, Ohio, United States
other event place: Home
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residence: Westerville, Franklin, Ohio, United States
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gender: Male
age: 72
marital status: Married
race: White
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birth date: 1893
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autopsy performed: Yes, not used for certification
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certificate number: 03052
volume number: 17933
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certifier: Physician
census tract: 0700
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original source line: 47203
original source file: DEATHS65.DAT
source: Ohio Department of Health
Collection: "Ohio, Death Index, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007," Howard W Elliott, 1965
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Census Listings:
1930 Census
Ohio, Franklin County, Westerville Village
Enumerated April 14, 1930
ED 25-172 SD 17 Sheet 7B
162-172
Elliott, Howard W Head O 6000 M W 37 M 25 Oh Va Oh Salesman, Life, DistrManager, Treas.
Elliott, Mildred C Wf F W 39 m 26 Ohio Ohio Ohio
Elliott, Howard W Son M W 10 S Ohio Ohio Ohio
Elliott, Dean C Son M W 7 S Ohio Ohio Ohio
Howard married Mildred Cook on 8 Aug 1917. Mildred was born on 5 Apr 1891 in Ohio; died on 29 May 1973 in Canton, Stark County, Ohio; was buried in Otterbein Cemetery, Westerville, Franklin County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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31. | Elliott St. Clair Hodges (16.Flora3, 7.Augustus2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 29 Dec 1896 in Ionia Twp, Ionia County, Michigan; died in Jan 1974 in Ionia Twp, Ionia County, Michigan. Notes:
At the time of the 1930 census, Elliott and Elizabeth were living next to his parents.
Per the SS-5 completed by Elliott on October 19, 1940, his street address was 257 E. Washington Street in Ionia, and he was employed by the Lyons Manufacturing Company in Lyons, Michigan.
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Census Listings:
1930 Federal Census
Michigan, Ionia County, Ionia Township
ED 16 #257
1/2-241-271
Hodges, Elliott Head Rent $30 M W 33 M@20 Mich Mich Ohio D??Waiter? Public Hodges, Elizabeth Wife F W 25 M@19 Illinois Poland Poland
Hodges, Betty Jane Dtr F W 6 10/12 Mich Mich Ill
Hodges, Hugh Son M W 4/12 Mich Mich Ill
Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Ann Beecher. Elizabeth was born on 20 Oct 1905 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died in Sep 1985 in Ionia Twp, Ionia County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 44. Living
- 45. Hugh Elliott Hodges was born on 29 Nov 1929 in Ionia Twp, Ionia County, Michigan; died on 6 Apr 2000 in Michigan.
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32. | Avis Augusta Smith (17.Ida3, 7.Augustus2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 4 Apr 1901 in Odessa Township, Ionia County, Michigan; died on 7 Nov 1981 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Notes:
Bert and Ida Smith had a neighbor named Tom Avis, whom they greatly admired. They vowed to name their first child after him, Tom if it was a boy, and Avis if it was a girl. This is how Avis acquired her unusual first name.Thomas Avis was a railroad agent in Odessa. His father was from England. Her middle name, Augusta, was given to her in rememberance of her grandfather, Augustus Elliott. LaVonne Bennett found the following "tidbits" related to the Avis family who was so admired by Bert and Ida Smith. In the Thursday, March 12, 1903 edition of the LAKE ODESSA WAVE newspaper, in a column titled 'Local Splinters': "Homer and Lola Avis were at Lansing Saturday, taking music lessons." The IONIA DAILEY STANDARD, dated April 8, 1909 notes that "Miss Lola Avis is home from Olivet College for Easter vacation." Lola and Homer were the children of Tom and Gertrude Avis, according to the 1900 census.
Avis was an excellent student, and attended Michigan State University, as had her father. Avis's degree was in Human Ecology (Home Economics). She had also studied chemistry, but said that she was told as a woman that she would not be considered qualified to teach this.
In a letter Avis wrote to her oldest granddaughter, Melinda McLemore, after Melinda started college in 1978, Avis recounted her own experiences: "I can remember when I graduated--my Latin teacher wanted me to go to Western Michigan or Kalmazoo College in Kalamazoo, and I wanted to go. But my folks wanted me to go to M.S.U at East Lansing, about 12 miles from home. Then I could help in the store on Saturdays. At the end of the first year, my counselor convinced me that the world was going scientific, and that I should return. I am glad that I did stay with science. But the college was so BIG. 2,000--Ha! I never felt completely at home on that big, sprawling campus." In a later letter she wrote: "The math would frighten me now-as it did when I was a freshman. I loved French. Had a native teacher."
On June 2, 1925, the following letter was sent to Miss Avis Smith, Cass City, Michigan, from W.W. Warner, Superintendent of Saginaw, East Side, Public Schools:
My dear Miss Smith:
Since our interview I have learned from the present outlook at Central Junior High that we are quite likely to have a "Clothing" program in full or in part still unprovided for next year.
I am inclined to think we can use you to advantage on this program. I am therefore enclosing you an appointment card. This carries a salary of $1475. By properly signing the card and returning it to this office, and you yourself retaining this letter as evidence of your appointment you will have a legal contract. Sincerely yours, W.W. Warner
The following year, the Board of Education of Saginaw, Michigan once again employed Avis A. Smith as teacher in its public schools "....commencing September 1, 1926, and agrees to pay as wages for such services and work at the rate of $157.50 per month....."
She was offered a renewal of her contract for the period of September 1, 1927 to July 1, 1928 under the same terms, but at the increased rate of $160 per month. However, she chose to resign at this time, perhaps because of her recent marriage. She received the following letter in response to her resignation:
Saginaw Public Schools Office of the Superintendent Saginaw, Michigan
August Twenty Second Nineteen Twenty Seven
Mrs. Avis Benkelman Box 35 Cass City, Michigan
Dear Mrs. Benkelman
This is to acknowledge receipt of your letter resigning your position with us. I shall be glad to present this to the Board at our next meeting and have no doubt they will accept it. We are sorry to lose your from our school system and wish to thank you for your good work done in the past.
Very sincerely yours,
Harold Steele Superintendent
Although she no longer taught, Avis stayed active and involved with education. She and several close friends from a social group for University Women were tireless volunteers. A pet project was the Rawson Memorial Library (endowed by the Dentist her husband worked for). Her support was remembered many years after she had moved away from Cass City. In a letter dated June 10, 1988 to Melinda Strong, acknowledging a donation made to the Rawson Library in memory of her grandparents, Barbara Hutchison, Director noted that "Your grandparents were indeed well known in Cass City and avid supporters of the library. Your grandmother served on the library board in the 1950's and 60's and was instrumental in laying the groundwork for the outstanding library service that the community enjoys today. They would have been very pleased with the lovely library that we have now. " She also served as treasurer of the Cass City Chapter of the Michigan State College Alumni Association (Cass City Chronicle, Friday, Feb. 8, 1952, Page twelve, column six, M.S.C. Alumni Dinner.)
Cass City Chronicle
March 10, 1939
Local Happenings, Page Four
Mrs. B.F. Benkelman, Jr., and Mrs. Grant Patterson were joint hostesses at a dessert bridge Thursday evening in the Benkelman home on Woodland Avenue. Bridge was played at eight tables, honors being won by Mrs. Warren Wood, Mrs. A. Hesburn and Mrs. D.A. Krug.
Avis and her husband, Ben Benkelman of Cass City, Michigan retired in St. Petersburg, Florida, where she died, November 7, 1981.
Her obituary, as published in the St. Petersburg newspaper, follows:
Benkelman, Avis A., 80, of 7901 40th Av. N., died Saturday (Nov. 7, 1981). Born in Lake Odessa, Mich., she came here in 1968 from Cass City, Mich., where she was a school teacher. She was a member of the Seminole United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Benjamin F.; a daughter Bonnie McLemore, Barrington, Ill., and three granddaughters. National Cremation Society.
Written by Melinda McLemore Strong, granddaughter, circa 1995 and revised periodically
Avis married Benjamin Franklin Benkelman, Jr. on 24 Aug 1926 in Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan. Benjamin (son of Benjamin Franklin Benkelman, Sr. and Wilhelmina "Minnie" Johanna Friederika Jesse) was born on 17 Nov 1899 in Jaqua, Cheyenne County, Kansas; died on 8 Mar 1998 in Houston, Harris County, Texas; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 46. Bonnie Jean Benkelman was born on 8 Dec 1933 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 26 Sep 2023 in Houston, Harris County, Texas.
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33. | Ilo Katherine Smith (17.Ida3, 7.Augustus2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 30 Apr 1906 in Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan; died on 9 Mar 1974 in Tuscon, Pima County, Arizona; was buried on 12 Mar 1974 in TMP South Lawn Crematory/Adair Funeral Home, Tuscon, Pima County, Arizona. Notes:
At the time of the 1930 Federal census, Ilo was listed as single, and living in Oscoda, Iosco County, Michigan, as rooming in the Alvin Dunsmore home, along with two other teachers.
It is possible that she married briefly at some point as a young woman. In the "Marriages" section of the family bible belonging to her sister Avis, "Ilo and Dale Shelterly" are listed as witnesses to the 1926 marriage of Avis to Ben F. Benkelman.
Tom McLemore-who later married Ilo's niece Bonnie-said that Ilo told him she had been married briefly, but had never told her niece about this marriage. There was a Dale B. Shelterley listed on the 1930 census, in Sebewa, Ionia County, Michigan. He was listed as single, and age 22, some six years younger than Ilo. He would have been 18 in 1926, so this could be a possibility. Dale was a son of Ozro B and Lillie C. Shelterley.
Ilo married Robert Shelden later in life. She never had children. Her second husband had grown children from a prior marriage.
Her niece, Bonnie, recalls that Ilo worked as a cartographer for the Greyhound bus line. She later became a travel agent, and traveled overseas extensively. She lived in Chicago in the late 1950's and invited a co-worker, Hans Penner, and his roommate at the University of Chicago-Tom McLemore, to Thanksgiving dinner. This is where Tom and Bonnie met.
Ilo lived in Indiana in the 1970's and taught school. It was through another teacher that she met her husband, Bob Shelden. She loved to work with her hands, and her apartment was full of crafts she had made. Her great-nieces, Melinda, Melissa, and Leigh adored her.
Ilo and Bob moved to Tuscon when they retired. They resided at 3737 North Country Club Drive. Ilo died of breast cancer at the University of Arizona Hospital in Tuscon. Bob later remarried.
(Medical):Pericarditis, Breast Cancer
Family/Spouse: Charles Robert "Bob" Shelden. Charles was born on 27 Sep 1912 in Shelby, Richland County, Ohio; died in Mar 1980 in Tuscon, Pima County, Arizona. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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34. | Sarah Cevilla Herbert (19.Ella3, 7.Augustus2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 30 Jan 1899 in Lake Odessa, Ionia County, Michigan; died in Sep 1971. Notes:
This appears to be the Mrs. Cevilla SOUDER who was listed as a "friend who remembers" in the funeral booklet of Ida Elliott SMITH.
CEVILLA SOUDER 30 Jan 1899 Sep 1971 48849 (Lake Odessa, Ionia, MI) (none specified) 297-03-7808 Ohio
Per her form SS-5, this is the same person. Cevilla Herbert Souder 945 Leonard Street Fostoria, OH Gray Printing Company 335 E. North St. Fostoria, OH Age 38 DOB Jan. 30, 1899 Lake Odessa, MI Father John Jacob Herbert Mother Ella Irene Elliott Female White May 21, 1937 date of application
Sarah married William Henry Souder on 16 Nov 1925 in Adrian, Lenawee County, Michigan. William (son of Charles Lewis Souder and Christena Herbert) was born on 26 Jan 1889 in Fostoria, Seneca County, Ohio; died in Aug 1955 in Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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35. | John Bernard Herbert (19.Ella3, 7.Augustus2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 9 Apr 1903 in Lake Odessa, Ionia County, Michigan; died on 2 Apr 1971; was buried in Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa, Ionia County, Michigan. John married Mary Adelia Bryans on 16 Sep 1928 in Indiana. Mary was born on 27 Nov 1909 in Hastings, Barry County, Michigan; died on 8 Jul 1999 in Lake Odessa, Ionia County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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36. | Gurtha Irene Herbert (19.Ella3, 7.Augustus2, 1.Joseph1) was born about 1908 in Lake Odessa, Ionia County, Michigan. Notes:
Becky Asif writes that: Gurtha married Dr. Otis Robinson, who was a vet. They lived across from the High School in Lake Odessa. They had 1 daughter (that her father remembers), named Sandra. Sandra worked in a record company. Gurtha died before Otis did, and he remarried.
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37. | James Richard Elliott (25.Gideon3, 8.William2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 6 Jan 1920 in Rappahannock County, Virginia; died on 4 Nov 1970 in Florida. Notes:
Social Security account was established in the District of Columbia.
He had a son named James.
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45. | Hugh Elliott Hodges (31.Elliott4, 16.Flora3, 7.Augustus2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 29 Nov 1929 in Ionia Twp, Ionia County, Michigan; died on 6 Apr 2000 in Michigan. Notes:
From the SSDI:
HUGH HODGES 29 Nov 1929 06 Apr 2000 (V) 49307 (Big Rapids, Mecosta, MI) (none specified) 373-24-3333 Michigan SS-5 Letter
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46. | Bonnie Jean Benkelman (32.Avis4, 17.Ida3, 7.Augustus2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 8 Dec 1933 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 26 Sep 2023 in Houston, Harris County, Texas. Notes:
Bonnie was extremely active during her High School years in Cass City, Michigan. According to her yearbook, the "1952 Perranos", she spent four years in the band (she played the clarinet) and in the honor society; was alternately treasurer, secretary, and president of her home room; was in the junior class play; and was on the Annual Staff and in the Queen's Homecoming Court her senior year. Her lively sense of humor was apparent from her statement in the class will: "I, Bonnie Benkelman, of questionable mind and body, will my ability, (which I don't have) to stay on my hall guide post all hour to Jean Holmberg, who doesn't have it either but since she has to make a good impression it might come in handy."
She went to Western Michigan College in Kalamazoo, and was a member of the Sigma Kappa sorority. She was social chairperson of the Panhellenic Council in 1952. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, specializing in Occupational Therapy. It was a good fit for her, combining her love of science and her enjoyment of doing things with her hands. Bonnie noted that Jane Stickley Benkelman, a nurse who worked both with veterans and crippled children, had suggested she pursue this career path.
Bonnie interned in Baltimore, at Shepherd Pratt Psychiatric Hospital, becoming an O.T.R. She also received an Elementary Provisional Certificate from the State of Michigan State Board of Education which would have allowed her to teach Occupational Therapy at the High School level.
Her first job after graduation was at Hines Veterens' Administrations Hospital in Chicago, in the Cardiac department. She saved her money faithfully to purchase an automobile. At that time a VW Beetle cost around $1,500. When she was within $50 of this goal, she broke her leg skiing. Most of her savings went to pay off her hospital bills, and to finance a trip to Europe with her Aunt Ilo Smith shortly before her wedding. When Bonnie resigned from the Veterens' Administration in before her marriage in 1958, she was classified as a GS-631-7 and was making $4,980 yearly.
Bonnie worked as an Occupational Therapist before her daughters were born. When her eldest daughter was 18 months old, she returned to work at the Scottish Rite Hospital for Crippled Children in Dallas. After the birth of younger daughters, she stopped her paid employment to become a full time mom and volunteer. She was a homeroom mother, sunday school teacher, and girl scout leader.
Her husband's career involved moves every four years, and Bonnie helped her daughters acclimate to new schools and new friends in various cities in Oklahoma, Illinois, California, and Texas. The family returned to Houston in 1982, which became their permanent home. She returned to the workforce then, working with her husband at one of his privately held businesses, Control Graphics. She was General Manager. After she and Tom retired, they travelled extensively, with their daughters and their families joining them on special occasions. She also enjoyed the many friends she made everywhere they lived.
She died on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, peacefully in her home with family members, and her caretaker, Esther Reyes, by her side.
She is survived by husband, Thomas McLemore of Houston, three daughters, Melinda (Tom) Strong of San Antonio, TX; Melissa (Jim) Bramhall and Leigh (Scott) Haney of Houston; one granddaughter, Hailey Bramhall (Bentonville, AR); five grandsons, Michael (Jennifer Tocci) Strong of Boerne, TX; Ryan Bramhall, Cameron (Eva) Haney, Grant Haney all of Houston; and Will Haney a senior at Texas A&M, College Station. She is also survived by her first great-grandchild, Bella Strong, who was born this June, and whom Bonnie was thrilled to meet in person in late July.
A memorial service will be held in Houston on December 8, her 90th birth anniversary. In lieu of flowers, anyone who desires may instead donate in her memory to the Rawson Memorial Library, 6495 Pine Street, Cass City, MI 48726, or to a charity of their choice.
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In the News
Cass City Chronicle
Friday, July 12, 1940
Local Happenings, Page Four
The dog at the B.F. Benkelman Jr., home rejoiced Sunday night. His little mistress, Bonny, and her mother, Mrs. B.F. Benkelman, Jr., returned that day from a week's visit in Lansing and Grand Ledge.
Cass City Chronicle
Cass City, Michigan, Friday, October 26, 1956
Page One
Bonnie Benkelman Passes OTR Exam
"Miss Bonnie Benkelman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B.F. Benkelman, 4581 West Street, Cass City, has successfully completed her national examination for registration by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
A graduate of Western Michigan College, Kalamazoo, one of 29 colleges in the United States offering OT programs approved by the American Medical Association, Miss Benkelman joins the ranks of 5,000 OTR's working in hospitals and schools across the nation.
Occupational therapists give treatment on the doctor's prescription in the form of supervised activity to people injured physically or mentally by accident or disease."
Cass City Chronicle
April 28, 1960
Page Six
Cass City Area Social and Personal Items
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Benkelman enjoyed a four-day visit last week with their daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McLemore and little daughter, in Chicago.
Cass City Chronicle
August 18, 1960
Page 4
Mr. and Mrs. T.E. McLemore and little daughter Melinda of Chicago, Ill., returned home Saturday after two weeks here with Mrs. McLemore's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Benkelman.
Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, July 26, 1962
Page Two
Cass City Area Social and Personal Items
Mrs. Thomas McLemore and daughter Melinda of Dallas, Texas, are spending two weeks with Mrs. McLemore's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Benkelman.
Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, July 15, 1966
Page Two
Personal News from Cass City Area
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McLemore and daughters, Melinda and Melissa, from Houston, Tex. Arrived July 4 and have been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Benkelman. Their youngest daughter, Leigh remained in Texas with her paternal grandmother. The McLemores expect to leave Thursday to return home.
The following article was published in "The Paris (TX) News" in the Fall of 1976.
Mrs. McLemore is Newcomer
Mrs. Tom (Bonnie) McLemore, 1065 Johnson Woods Drive, has been named as the Welcome Wagon's Newcomer of the Month.
A native of Michigan, Mrs. McLemore attended schools in Cass City and holds a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from Western Michigan University.
She has been active in Girl Scouting, garden club work, Panhellenic activities, and a volunteer for Hope House for the Multiple-Handicapped Children.
She and her husband have three daughters, Melinda, 16; Melissa, 13, and Leigh, 11, and have lived in Paris about a month.
Bonnie married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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