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Laurel Catherine Kolb

Female 1886 - 1917  (31 years)


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  1. 1.  Laurel Catherine Kolb was born on 21 Jan 1886 in Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 27 Jul 1917 in Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan.

    Notes:

    Cass City Chronicle
    Friday, August 3, 1917

    Mrs. Fred Wright
    Sudden Death Leaves Four Small Children Motherless

    The community was shocked and pained to hear Tuesday of the sudden and unexpected death of Mrs. Fred E. Wright at her home on West St. that morning. Mr. and Mrs. Wright welcomed a little son into their home on July 22 and the mother was gaining strength and until early Tuesday morning her condition was most favorable. Death was due to apoplexy of the heart.

    Laurel Catherine Kolb was born in Indianfields township January 21, 1886. At the age of foru years she with her parents, moved to St. Johns. In 1900 they moved to a farm in Cass City.

    On August 10, 1904 she was united in marriage to Frederick E. Wright. They resided on a farm near Cass City until last November when they moved to Cass City. To this union four children were born: Morley, Charles, Maurice and Eldred. The latter was but nine days old at the time of his mother's death.

    The funeral was held Thursday morning at the home on West street. Rev. John Willerton of Greenleaf Baptist church, which Mrs. Wright attended, officiated. The burial was in Elkland cemetery.

    Besides her husband and family, she is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Kolb, two brothers, Clarence and Harold, and five sisters, Misses Iva, Bernice and Elsie, all of Cass City, Mrs. Leon ORMES of St. Johns and Miss Helen KOLB of Lansing.

    Friends and relatives from a distance who attended the funeral were Mrs. Leon Ormes of St. Johns, Mrs. John WAGNER of Mayville, Mr. and Mrs. A.D. WRIGHT and family, Mrs. Minnie McCONNELL amd family, Mrs. Emma FORREN and Mrs. Geo. CALDWELL, all of Detroit.

    (Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007)

    Laurel married Frederic Eldred Wright on 10 Aug 1904 in Tuscola County, Michigan. Frederic was born on 24 Nov 1877 in Greenleaf Township, Sanilac County, Michigan; died on 11 Oct 1923 in Bad Axe, Huron County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Morley Jonathon Wright  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Jul 1905 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 15 Jun 1978 in Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan.
    2. 3. Charles Alfred Wright  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Apr 1909 in Greenleaf Township, Sanilac County, Michigan; died on 14 May 1958 in Greenleaf Township, Sanilac County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan.
    3. 4. Maurice Weston Wright  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Apr 1911 in Sandusky, Sanilac County, Michigan; died on 31 Oct 1992 in Ocala, Marion County, Florida.
    4. 5. Ferris Eldred Wright  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Jul 1917 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 15 Jan 1982 in Greenbush, Alcona County, Michigan.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Morley Jonathon Wright Descendancy chart to this point (1.Laurel1) was born on 16 Jul 1905 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 15 Jun 1978 in Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan.

    Notes:

    His wife's name was Grace. She had been previously married to a Powell.


  2. 3.  Charles Alfred Wright Descendancy chart to this point (1.Laurel1) was born on 23 Apr 1909 in Greenleaf Township, Sanilac County, Michigan; died on 14 May 1958 in Greenleaf Township, Sanilac County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan.

    Notes:

    Art Peck showed that he was born and died in Cass City. Janet Wright instead lists his places of birth and death as Sanilac County, Michigan. Janet shows that he worked as a finish carpenter. He had been diagnosed with lung cancer prior to his death.

    The Cass City Chronicle
    Thursday, May 22, 1958
    Page One

    Body of Charles Wright Found in Car Saturday


    The body of Charles A. Wright, 49, of Deford was found Saturday morning after he had been reported missing since Monday. Bad Axe State Police who investigated said that the body was found in a car behind an abandoned cabin, three quarter of a mile east of M-53 on Seeger Road in Sanilac County.

    A report by the Sanilac County coroner ruled that the death was caused by carbon monixide poisoning and that Mr. Wright was a suicide victim. He died sometime Wednesday.

    Police said that her ran a radiator house from the exhaust into a vacuum cleaner hose which was placed throught he back window into the car.

    Surviving besides his wife are 13 children; Delbert, John, Darlene, Katherine, Carol and Philllip at home; Robert of Kingston; Richard of Wilmot; Mrs. Harold Mills, Deford; Mrs. Roger Guinther, Cass Cit, and James, Charles and Mrs. John Mannarino, all of Detroit.

    Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. at Little's Funeral Home. Rev. R. G. Weckle,, pastor of the Baptist Church, Cass City, officiated.

    Burial was in Elkland Cemetery.

    (Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, June 2009)

    Charles married Elizabeth Hansine Aune on 3 Aug 1929 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Elizabeth was born on 20 Aug 1912 in Preeseville, Saskatchewan, Canada; died on 15 Sep 1992 in Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 6. Charles "Chuck" Frederick Wright  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Feb 1930 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan; died on 17 Sep 2007; was buried on 22 Sep 2007 in White Chapel Cemetery, Troy, Oakland County, Michigan.
    2. 7. Laura Christine Wright  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Feb 1930 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan; died on 2 Jan 1999 in Adrian, Lenawee County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan.
    3. 8. Richard Henry Wright  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Aug 1932 in Brown City, Sanilac County, Michigan; died on 29 Mar 2000 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan.
    4. 9. James Leroy Wright  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Aug 1933 in Brown City, Sanilac County, Michigan; died on 4 Nov 1963 in Wayne County, Michigan; was buried in White Chapel Cemetery, Troy, Oakland County, Michigan.
    5. 10. Gladys Ethel Wright  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Oct 1934 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan; died on 30 Dec 2006 in Houston, Harris County, Texas.
    6. 11. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 12. Robert Weston Wright  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Jul 1938 in Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan; died on 1 Feb 1999 in Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee; was buried in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida.
    8. 13. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    9. 14. John Michael Wright  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Jan 1946 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 12 Jul 2004 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan.
    10. 15. Darlene Gail Wright  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Jan 1947 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 14 Apr 2005 in Carson City, Montcalm County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan.
    11. 16. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    12. 17. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    13. 18. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 4.  Maurice Weston Wright Descendancy chart to this point (1.Laurel1) was born on 8 Apr 1911 in Sandusky, Sanilac County, Michigan; died on 31 Oct 1992 in Ocala, Marion County, Florida.

    Notes:

    His wife's name was Pat. They had no issue, and later divorced.


  4. 5.  Ferris Eldred Wright Descendancy chart to this point (1.Laurel1) was born on 22 Jul 1917 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 15 Jan 1982 in Greenbush, Alcona County, Michigan.

    Ferris married Catherine Margaret Wooley on 3 Oct 1936 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Catherine was born on 4 Nov 1919 in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio; died on 19 Jan 1988 in Greenbush, Alcona County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 19. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 20. Barbara D. Wright  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Jul 1938 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan; died on 28 Aug 1998 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.
    3. 21. Living  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Charles "Chuck" Frederick Wright Descendancy chart to this point (3.Charles2, 1.Laurel1) was born on 15 Feb 1930 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan; died on 17 Sep 2007; was buried on 22 Sep 2007 in White Chapel Cemetery, Troy, Oakland County, Michigan.

    Charles married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 7.  Laura Christine Wright Descendancy chart to this point (3.Charles2, 1.Laurel1) was born on 15 Feb 1930 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan; died on 2 Jan 1999 in Adrian, Lenawee County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan.

    Laura married John Joseph Mannarino on 3 Nov 1951 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. John was born on 28 Oct 1930 in Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota; died on 28 May 2003 in Dearborn Heights, Wayne County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 8.  Richard Henry Wright Descendancy chart to this point (3.Charles2, 1.Laurel1) was born on 10 Aug 1932 in Brown City, Sanilac County, Michigan; died on 29 Mar 2000 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan.

    Richard married Laural Ann Cavery on 29 Jun 1957 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Laural was born on 7 Oct 1939 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 20 Mar 2008 in Kingston, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Kingston Cemetery, Kingston, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Richard married Mary "Sandra" Ruby on 23 Apr 1966 in Otter Lake, Lapeer County, Michigan. Mary was born on 7 Sep 1943; died on 23 Jul 1997. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Richard married Patricia Marion Gruber on 19 Aug 1967 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Patricia was born on 27 Jul 1939 in Tyre, Sanilac County, Michigan; died on 30 Sep 1985 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Richard married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 9.  James Leroy Wright Descendancy chart to this point (3.Charles2, 1.Laurel1) was born on 21 Aug 1933 in Brown City, Sanilac County, Michigan; died on 4 Nov 1963 in Wayne County, Michigan; was buried in White Chapel Cemetery, Troy, Oakland County, Michigan.

    Notes:

    He served in the Korean conflict, and was decorated as a war hero. He went after injured GIs that were pinned down by enemy fire.


  5. 10.  Gladys Ethel Wright Descendancy chart to this point (3.Charles2, 1.Laurel1) was born on 31 Oct 1934 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan; died on 30 Dec 2006 in Houston, Harris County, Texas.

    Gladys married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Gladys married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 11.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (3.Charles2, 1.Laurel1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 12.  Robert Weston Wright Descendancy chart to this point (3.Charles2, 1.Laurel1) was born on 7 Jul 1938 in Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan; died on 1 Feb 1999 in Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee; was buried in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida.

    Robert married Carol Ann Hardy about 1966. Carol was born on 5 Feb 1947 in Gladwin, Gladwin County, Michigan; died on 5 Nov 1998 in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Robert married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 13.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (3.Charles2, 1.Laurel1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  9. 14.  John Michael Wright Descendancy chart to this point (3.Charles2, 1.Laurel1) was born on 28 Jan 1946 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 12 Jul 2004 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan.

    Notes:

    John served in the U.S. Army from January 11, 1966 to January 10, 1968. He received his honorable discharge as a Spec 4. During his time in the service he was a Radio Tel-Operator communications specialist. John received the national Defense Service medal, Vietnam Service medal, Good Conduct medal and Sharpshooter (rifle M-14) IOS Bar. After returning from Vietnam, John worked at Pontiac Motors. After his marriage to Louise,on Nov 29, 1969 at the Fraser Presbyterian Church, he worked for Walbro Corporation in Cass City for 29 years. John enjoyed Hunting, fishing, golfing, and woodworking. He enjoyed watching football, especially the Detroit Lions and the Michigan Wolverines. He was a member of the Cass City VFW post # 3644. John truly loved spending time with his grandchildren. Funeral service was held at 11:00am Thursday July 15 2004 in the Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City, with Rev. Marlin Brown of the First Spiritual Episcopal Church of Owosso officiation. Interment will take place in the Elkland Township Cemetery . Pall bearers for Mr Wright : Scott Hutchinson, Don McGREGOR, Steve Wright, Stacy Wright, Scott Cook, Jeff Naegele and Dan Guinther.

    John married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 15.  Darlene Gail Wright Descendancy chart to this point (3.Charles2, 1.Laurel1) was born on 31 Jan 1947 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 14 Apr 2005 in Carson City, Montcalm County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan.

    Notes:

    Darlene was a member of the Women of the Moose chapter # 1633 in St Louis. She enjoyed flowers, birds, and going to rummage and yard sales. Dalene loved her children and grandchildren and spending time with her family. Darlene was survived by her children: Joseph (Barbara) Peters of St. Louis, Mich., James (KellyTurner) Peters of St. Louis, Mich., Vanessa Coffin of St. Louis, Mich., Katherine (Eric McGill) Peters of St. Louis, Michigan; Several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Memorial service held Monday, April 18, 2005 in Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City with Rev. M. Louise Wright of First Spiritual Church of Bay City officiating. Interment will be in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City. Information from the obituary.

    Darlene married Gordon David Peters on 8 Jan 1966 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Gordon was born on 24 Jun 1940 in Sandusky, Sanilac County, Michigan; died on 20 Dec 1994; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  11. 16.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (3.Charles2, 1.Laurel1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  12. 17.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (3.Charles2, 1.Laurel1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  13. 18.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (3.Charles2, 1.Laurel1)

  14. 19.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (5.Ferris2, 1.Laurel1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  15. 20.  Barbara D. Wright Descendancy chart to this point (5.Ferris2, 1.Laurel1) was born on 11 Jul 1938 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan; died on 28 Aug 1998 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.

  16. 21.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (5.Ferris2, 1.Laurel1)


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