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     William was born September 1892 at Atlas Township, Genesee County, Michigan. He was the son of Cassius H. Giddling and Myrtle J. (?). 11 April 1930, William was listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were William H. Giddinga [35 Michigan]. Melva J. [25 Michigan], Robert I. [3 3/12 Michigan], Mary J. [1 8/12 Michigan]. He is a sanitary inspedtor for the dity. They are living on Pontiac Street. He was 30 years old when first married and she was 20 years old. [Enum. Dist. 63-77, sheet 4b, line 91].

     William was born 1872 at Birmingham, Oakland County, Michigan. He was the son of Edward L. Beardslee and Lucy Satterly.

     Charles H. Beardsley was born in 1871. He was the son of Henry Adelbert Beardsley and H. Amelia Beardslee.

     Oscar was born 1874. He was the son of Henry Adelbert Beardsley and H. Amelia Beardslee.

     Adeline was born in 1876. She was the daughter of Henry Adelbert Beardsley and H. Amelia Beardslee.

     Horace was born 1879. He was the son of Henry Adelbert Beardsley and H. Amelia Beardslee.

     Daughter Beardslee was born on Wednesday, 15 August 1798. She was the daughter of Samuel Canfield Beardslee and Hannah Blaine.

     Thomas was born circa 1804 at Sussex County, New Jersey. He was the son of Samuel Canfield Beardslee and Hannah Blaine.

     Sarah was born in September 1805 at Sussex County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of Samuel Canfield Beardslee and Hannah Blaine. Sarah departed this life in 1851 at age 45 years.

     Frank was born January 1883 at Michigan. He was the son of Peter L. Sheridan and Ella R. Beardslee. He married Myrtle (?) circa 1914 at Michigan. 8 March 1930, Frank and his wife, Myrtle, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Genesee Township, Genesee County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Frank M. Sheridan [37 Michigan][clerk at hardware store], Myrtle [35 Michigan][bookeeper at a store]. They are living on Saginaw Street. [Enum. Dist. 67, aheet 19b, line 91]. 14 April 1930, Frank and his wife, Myrtle, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Millington Township, Tuscola County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Bruce O. Kingsbury [40 Michigan] ... Frank Sheridan [47 Michigan][lodger], Myrtle [45 Michigan][lodger]. Frank was 30 years old when first married and Myrtle was 29 years old. [Enum. Dist. 79-31, aheet 5b, line 55].

     Clara was born in February 1887 at Michigan. She was the daughter of Peter L. Sheridan and Ella R. Beardslee.

     Sadey was born in April 1894 at Michigan. She was the daughter of Peter L. Sheridan and Ella R. Beardslee.

     Myrtle was born in 1885 at Michigan. She married Frank Sheridan, son of Peter L. Sheridan and Ella R. Beardslee, circa 1914 at Michigan. 8 March 1930, Myrtle and her husband Frank were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Genesee Township, Genesee County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Frank M. Sheridan [37 Michigan][clerk at hardware store], Myrtle [35 Michigan][bookeeper at a store]. They are living on Saginaw Street. [Enum. Dist. 67, aheet 19b, line 91]. 14 April 1930, Myrtle and her husband Frank were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Millington Township, Tuscola County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Bruce O. Kingsbury [40 Michigan] ... Frank Sheridan [47 Michigan][lodger], Myrtle [45 Michigan][lodger]. Frank was 30 years old when first married and Myrtle was 29 years old. [Enum. Dist. 79-31, aheet 5b, line 55].

     Morrison was born circa 1852 at Oxford Township, Oakland County, Michigan. He was the son of Benajah Miller Beardslee and Eliza (?).

     Ethel was laid to rest in Sashabaw Cemetery, Sashabaw Plains, Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan.¹ Ethel was born in 1877 at Highland Township, Oakland County, Michigan. She was the daughter of Jarama Boyington Beardslee and Amelia Elvira Barrows. Ethel died on Friday, 25 May 1877 at Highland Township, Oakland County, Michigan, of congestion.²

     He married Millie Beardslee, daughter of Henry Beardslee and Clara (?), circa 1898 at Oakland County, Michigan. (?) departed this life before 7 June 1900 at Oakland County, Michigan.

     Aaron Beardsley was born in 1831 at New Jersey. 18 July 1870, Aaron was listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Oakland Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Aaron Beardsley [39 New Jersey] [farmer], Eliza [39 New Jersey], Alice [15 Michigan], Savilla [12 Michigan], Georgianna [8 Michigan], Lizzie [5 Michigan], John [1 Michigan] Henry Wirt [19 New Jersey] [Farm hand]. [Sheet 6, Line 3].

     Elizabeth was born on Saturday, 16 September 1854 at Orion Township, Oakland County, Michigan. She was the daughter of John Lessiter and Nancy Beardslee. Elizabeth Lessiter also went by the name of Libbie. She married Albert A. Hammond on 30 October 1872 at Libbie's parent's home, Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan.¹ 23 June 1880, Elizabeth and her husband Albert were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were A. Hammond [32 Michigan], Elizabeth [25 Michigan], Lena [7 Michigan], Willie [5 Michigan], John [3 Michigan], Lulu [11/12 July Michigan], Florien Hammond [30 Michigan][brother].. [Enum. Dist. 25, sheet 37, line 32]. 13 June 1900, Elizabeth and her husband Albert were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Albert Hammond [52 Michigan - September 1847], Elizabeth [45 Michigan - December 1854], William H. [25 Michigan - April 1875], Maggie A. [18 Michigan - May 1882], Floyd C. [15 Michigan - December 1884], Ida L. [13 Michigan - April 1887], Leola Nancy [9 Michigan - February 1891], Fay E. [7 Michigan - February 1893], Dorothy M. [4 Michigan - March 1896]. They had been married 28 years with 10 children, all living. [Enum. Dist. 90, aheet 7a, line 1]. 27 April 1910, Elizabeth and her husband Albert were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Albert Hammond [62 Michigan], Elizabeth [55 Michigan][mail carrier], Margaret Dunstan [27 Michigan], Floyd [25 Michigan], Ida [23 Michigan], Fay E. [17 Michigan], Dorothy [14 Michigan], Ruth Dunstan [5 Mixchigan], William Dimstan Jr. [3 Michigan]. Albert & Elizabeth had been married 37 years with 10 children, all living. Margaret was diviorced with 2 children, both living. [Enum. Dist. 127, aheet 11a, line 1]. Elizabeth departed this life on Saturday, 31 March 1917 at Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan, at age 62 years, 6 months and 15 days.

     Edna was born in September 1857 at Orion Township, Oakland County, Michigan. She was the daughter of John Lessiter and Nancy Beardslee. She married Charles Walton in 1885 at Oakland County, Michigan. He was farmer livimg in Pontiac Township. 1 June 1900, Edna and her husband Charles were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Pontiac Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Charles L. Walton [50 Michigan - June 1849], Edna A. [42 Michigan - September 1857], Hiram L. [14 Michigan - April 1886], Hazel M. [12 Michigan - July 1887]. They had been married 15 years with 2 children, both living. [Enum. Dist. 103, sheet 1a, line 37]. 11 May 1910, Edna and her husband Charles were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Pontiac Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Charles L. Walton [60 Michigan][farm], Edna Agnes [52 Michigan], Hiram L. [24 Michigan], Hazel M. [22 Michigan]. They had been married 24 years with 2 children, both living. [Enum. Dist. 147, sheet 10a, line 25].

     Ida was born in February 1859 at Orion Township, Oakland County, Michigan. She was the daughter of John Lessiter and Nancy Beardslee. She married William Anderson in 1883 at Oakland County, Michigan. 16 June 1900, Ida and her husband William were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Pontiac Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were William Anderso [42 Michifan - August 1857], Ida M. [40 Michigan - February 1859], Gtace L. [14 Michigan - July 1885], and a servant. They had been married 17 years with 1 child, 1 living. [Enum. Dist. 103, sheet 6b, line 62]. 29 April 1910, Ida and her husband William were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Pontiac Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were William Anderson [52 Michifan], Ida May [50 Michigan], Grace Lessiter [25 Michigan]. They had been married 28 years with 1 child, 1 living. [Enum. Dist. 147, sheet 6a, line 44]. Ida departed this life before 21 January 1920 at Pontiac Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Her husband was noted as a widow on the 1920 census.

     Franklin was born February 1862 at Orion Township, Oakland County, Michigan. He was the son of John Lessiter and Nancy Beardslee. Franklin H. Lessiter also went by the name of Frank. He married Norah A. Wiser in 1895 at Oakland County, Michigan. (an unknown value).¹ 12 June 1900, Franklin and his wife, Norah, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at the village of Orien, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Grank H. Lessiter [38 Michigan - February 1862][farmer], Norah [30 Michigan - February 1870], John Beemer [20 Michigan - August 1880]. They had been married 5 years with no children. Enum. Dist. 95, sheet 11a, line 27. 27 April 1910, Franklin and his wife, Norah, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Orion Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Grank H. Lessiter [48 Michigan][farmer], Nora A. [40 Michigan], John M. [1 10/12 Michigan]. They had been married 15 years with 2 children, 1 livimg. [Enum. Dist. 183, sheet 10b, line 63]. 7 January 1920, Franklin and his wife, Norah, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Orion Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Grank Lessiter [57 Michigan][farmer], Nora [49 Michigan], John [11 Michigan]. [Enum. Dist. 177, sheet 3a, line 2]. 22 April 1930, Franklin and his wife, Norah, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Orion Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Grank Lessiter [68 Michigan][farmer], Norah [60 Michigan], Mary E. Wiser [84 Michigan][wodpw], Milton J. [21 Michigan]. He was 33 yerars old when first married and she was 25 years old. They are living on Baldwin Road. [Enum. Dist. 63-40, sheet46b, line 70].

     Nancy was born in 1864 at Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan. She was the daughter of Elias Beardslee and Mary (?). Nancy Lillian Beardslee also went by the name of Lilly.

     Floyd was born November 1863 at Orion Township, Oakland County, Michigan. He was the son of John Lessiter and Nancy Beardslee. He married Lillian R. Walter in 1891 at Oakland County, Michigan. (an unknown value).¹ 16 June 1900, Floyd and his wife, Lillian, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at the village of Orien, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Floyd J. Lessiter [36 Michigan - November 1863][farmer], Lillian [29 Michigan - August 1871], Marian [10/12 Michigan - July 1899], Robert Laget [19 Michigan - July 1880][border]. They had been married 6 years with one child, one living. [Enum. Dist. 95, sheet 11a, lime 30]. 27 April 1910, Floyd and his wife, Lillian, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Orion Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Floyd J. Lessiter [46 Michigan][farmer], Lillian R. [39 Michigan], Marian R. [10 Michigan]. They had been married 15 years with 1 children, 1 livimg. [Enum. Dist. 183, sheet 10b, line 71]. 7 January 1920, Floyd and his wife, Lillian, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Orion Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Floyd J. Lessiter [56 Michigan][farmer], Lillian R. [49 Michigan], Marian R. [20 Michigan], Bruce [8 Michigan], June McPhail [20 Michigan][border], Charles Snedecker [26 Michigan][laborer]. [Enum. Dist. 177, sheet 2a, line 46]. 11 April 1930, Floyd and his wife, Lillian, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were F, Jay Lessiter [66 Michigan][farmer], Lillian R. [59 Michigan], Bruce F. [19 Michigan]. He was 28 yerars ild when first married and she was 21 years old. They are living on Orion Road. [Enum. Dist. 63-32, sheet 6b, line 86].

     William V. Vliet was born in 1836 at Michigan. He married Lydia A. Beardslee, daughter of Paul Beardslee. 10 June 1880, William and his wife, Lydia, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at the village of Clarkstonn, Independence Townshiiip, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were William V. Vliet [44 Michigan][carpenter], Lydia A. [43 New Jersey], Wilson M. [12 Michigan], Charloitte Beardslee [68 New Jersey][mother-in-law], Ettie Way [19 Michigan][border][dress maker]. [Enum. Dist. 256, sheet 16, line 1].

     Samuel was born October 1855 at Michigan. He married Mary E. Beardslee, daughter of Paul Beardslee and Prudence C. Lomerson, in 1884 at Oakland County, Michigan. (an unknown value). 9 June 1900, Samuel listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Samuel Allemon [44 Michigan - October 1855], Mary E. [36 Michigan - December 1863], May [adoupted][7 Michigan - May 1893], Prudence Beardslee [mother-in-law][66 New Jersey - March 1834]. Samuel & Mary had been married 16 years with no children. Prudence was a widow with 2 children, 2 living. [Enum. Dist. 90, sheet 5b, line 82]. 6 May 1920, Samuel listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Samuel W. Allemon [53 Michigan], Mary E. [46 Michigan], Prudence C. Beardslee [mother-in-law][76 New Jersey]. Samuel & Mary had been married 26 years with no children. Prudence was a widow with 5 children, 4 living. [Enum. Dist. 127, sheet 16a, line 38].

     Georgianna was born in 1862 at Oakland County, Michigan. She was the daughter of Sevin Beardslee and Eliza Dernberger.

     Elizabeth was born in 1865 at Oakland County, Michigan. She was the daughter of Sevin Beardslee and Eliza Dernberger. Elizabeth Beardslee also went by the name of Lizzie.

     John was born 1869 at Oakland Township, Oakland County, Michigan. He was the son of Sevin Beardslee and Eliza Dernberger.

     Norah was born in February 1870 at Brandon Township, Oakland County, Michigan. SShe was the daughter of Milton W. and Mary E, Wiser.¹ She married Franklin H. Lessiter, son of John Lessiter and Nancy Beardslee, in 1895 at Oakland County, Michigan. 12 June 1900, Norah and her husband Franklin were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at the village of Orien, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Grank H. Lessiter [38 Michigan - February 1862][farmer], Norah [30 Michigan - February 1870], John Beemer [20 Michigan - August 1880]. They had been married 5 years with no children. Enum. Dist. 95, sheet 11a, line 27. 27 April 1910, Norah and her husband Franklin were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Orion Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Grank H. Lessiter [48 Michigan][farmer], Nora A. [40 Michigan], John M. [1 10/12 Michigan]. They had been married 15 years with 2 children, 1 livimg. [Enum. Dist. 183, sheet 10b, line 63]. 7 January 1920, Norah and her husband Franklin were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Orion Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Grank Lessiter [57 Michigan][farmer], Nora [49 Michigan], John [11 Michigan]. [Enum. Dist. 177, sheet 3a, line 2]. 22 April 1930, Norah and her husband Franklin were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Orion Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Grank Lessiter [68 Michigan][farmer], Norah [60 Michigan], Mary E. Wiser [84 Michigan][wodpw], Milton J. [21 Michigan]. He was 33 yerars old when first married and she was 25 years old. They are living on Baldwin Road. [Enum. Dist. 63-40, sheet46b, line 70].

     Lillian was born in August 1871 at Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan. She was the daughter of William & Bell Walter.¹ She married Floyd Jay Lessiter, son of John Lessiter and Nancy Beardslee, in 1891 at Oakland County, Michigan. 16 June 1900, Lillian and her husband Floyd were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at the village of Orien, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Floyd J. Lessiter [36 Michigan - November 1863][farmer], Lillian [29 Michigan - August 1871], Marian [10/12 Michigan - July 1899], Robert Laget [19 Michigan - July 1880][border]. They had been married 6 years with one child, one living. [Enum. Dist. 95, sheet 11a, lime 30]. 27 April 1910, Lillian and her husband Floyd were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Orion Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Floyd J. Lessiter [46 Michigan][farmer], Lillian R. [39 Michigan], Marian R. [10 Michigan]. They had been married 15 years with 1 children, 1 livimg. [Enum. Dist. 183, sheet 10b, line 71]. 7 January 1920, Lillian and her husband Floyd were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Orion Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Floyd J. Lessiter [56 Michigan][farmer], Lillian R. [49 Michigan], Marian R. [20 Michigan], Bruce [8 Michigan], June McPhail [20 Michigan][border], Charles Snedecker [26 Michigan][laborer]. [Enum. Dist. 177, sheet 2a, line 46]. 11 April 1930, Lillian and her husband Floyd were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were F, Jay Lessiter [66 Michigan][farmer], Lillian R. [59 Michigan], Bruce F. [19 Michigan]. He was 28 yerars ild when first married and she was 21 years old. They are living on Orion Road. [Enum. Dist. 63-32, sheet 6b, line 86].