Zella Ett Howell

     Zella Ett was born on Tuesday, 24 June 1851 in Stockbridge Township, Ingham County, Michigan. Zella Ett married William Ramsdell on 17 March 1880 in Stockbridge Township.¹ William & Zella had children: Ora Lynn [2/17/1884-11/11/1964] & Mary Leslie [2/22/1886-2/02/1865] [m. Frank Almon Farrington]. 26 June 1900, Zella and her husband, William, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Stockbridge Township. Enumerated in this household were William Ramsdell [49 Michigan - May 1851], his wife: Zelley [49 Michigan - June 1850], children: Orlyma [16 Michigan - February 1884] & Mary L. [14 Michigan - February 1886]. They have been married 20 years with 2 children, both living.² 23 April 1910, Zella and her husband, William, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Stockbridge Township. Enumerated in this household were William Ramsdell [59 Michigan], Zellaett [59 Michigan], Lynn [26 Michigan] & Mary L. [24 Michigan]. They have been married 28 years and they own their farm free and clear.³ Zella's husband, William, died on 11 March 1917 in Stockbridge Township leaving her a widow. Zella departed this life on Tuesday, 13 April 1937 in Stockbridge Township at age 85 years, 9 months and 20 days.⁴ She was buried at Unadilla Township, Livingston County, Michigan, in the Plainfield Village Cemetery.