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     John Milton Lessiter (an unknown value). John was born Thursday, 25 June 1908 at the village of Orien, Oakland County, Michigan. He was the son of Franklin H. Lessiter and Norah A. Wiser. John departed this life on Tuesday, 15 March 2005 at Brookfield, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, at age 96 years, 8 months and 18 days.¹

     Bruce was born Saturday, 1 April 1911 at Orion Township, Oakland County, Michigan. He was the son of Floyd Jay Lessiter and Lillian R. Walter. Bruce Lessiter married Florence Lillian (?). Bruce departed this life on Thursday, 10 June 1993 at Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan, at age 82 years, 2 months and 9 days.^1,2

     Florence was born on Tuesday, 6 January 1914 at Oakland County, Michigan. She married Bruce Lessiter, son of Floyd Jay Lessiter and Lillian R. Walter. Florence departed this life on Tuesday, 21 November 1995 at Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan, at age 81 years, 10 months and 15 days.¹

     Charles G. Hunt was born in 1852 at Bloomfield Township, Oakland County, Michigan. He was the son of James M. Hunt and Mary Ann Beardslee. He married Ada H. (?) in 1873 at Oakland County, Michigan. 12 June 1880, Charles and his wife, Ada, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Bloomfield Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Charles G. Hunt [28 Michigan][farmer], Ada H. [24 Michigan], Lynn E. [6 Michigan], Henry A. [2 Mixhigan]. [Enum. Dist. 249, sheet 18, line 13].

     Horace A. Randell was born on Monday, 29 May 1843 at Barry, Orleans County, New York. He was the son of George C. & Ester C. [McCallister] Randall. He married Julia Hunt, daughter of James M. Hunt and Mary Ann Beardslee, circa 31 January 1863 at Oakland County, Michigan. 16 June 1880, Horace and his wife, Julia, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Mill Street, the village of Birmingham, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were orace Randell [37 Michigan][commerical teacher], his wife, Julia [35 Michigan], and their children:L H, Tracy [15 Michigan][son], E. Broox [9 Michigan][son]. [Enum. Dist. 264, sheet 30, line 23] [Note: Mill Street just west of Maple & north of Baldwin].

     Horace was born December 1863 at the village of Birmingham, Oakland County, Michigan. He was the son of Horace A. Randell and Julia Hunt. He married Frances M. (?) in 1888 at Oakland County, Michigan. 7 June 1900, Horace and his wife, Frances, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at the village of Birmingham, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Horace N. Randall [36 Michigan - Dec 1863 NY & MI], his wife, Frances M. [34 Michigan - August 1865], & a servant, Jennie Anscomb [30 Michigan - Jan 1860]. They had been married 9 years with 1 child not living. Horace's occupation was not readavle. Frances is a school teacher. [Enum. Dist. 82. sheet 10a, line 42].

      An unknown date , E. and his wife, Carrie, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census. Enumerated in this household were E. Broox Randall [39 Michigan], his wife, Carrie T. [38 Illinois]. and their son, Horace B. [11 Michigan]. They had been married 16 years with one child, one living, He is salesman. [6th Ward, Enum. Dist. , sheet , line ]. E. was born February 1871 at the village of Birmingham, Oakland County, Michigan. He was the son of Horace A. Randell and Julia Hunt. He married Carrie T. (?) circa 1888 at Oakland County, Michigan. 1 June 1900, E. and his wife, Carrie, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Brooklyn Avenue, Detroit, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were E. Broox Randall [29 Michigan - February 1871], his wife, Carrie T. [28 Illinois - August 1871]. and their son, Horace B. [1 Michigan - July 1898]. They had been married 6 years with one child, one living, He is salesman. [6th Ward, Enum. Dist. 67, sheet 10b, line 62].

     Emily L. (?) was born in November 1852 at Michigan. She married James B. Hunt, son of James M. Hunt and Mary Ann Beardslee, in 1876 at Oakland County, Michigan. 23 June 1880, Emily and her husband James were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Bloomfield Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were James Hunt [32 Michigan][farmer], EmmalineL. [28 Michigan], Minnie [3 Michigsaan], [Enum. Dist. 249, sheet 40, lkne 37]. 4 June 1900, Emily and her husband James were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at the village of Birmingham, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were James B. Hunt [53 Michigan - February 1847], Emily L. [48 Michigan - November 1852], Minnie Saltzer [23 Michigsaan - October 1876], Ernest H. Saltzer [23 Michigan - November 1877][son-in-law], Ernest Hunt [son][10 Michigan - August 1889], James & Emily had been married 25 years with 2 children, both living. Earnest & Minnie had been married 0 years with no children. [Enum. Dist. 82, sheet 4a, lkne 39].

     Minnie was born in October 1876 at Bloomfield Township, Oakland County, Michigan. She was the daughter of James B. Hunt and Emily L. (?). She married Ernest H, Saltzer circa 1899 at Oakland County, Michigan. 4 June 1900, Minnie was listed on the U.S. Federal Census at the village of Birmingham, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were James B. Hunt [53 Michigan - February 1847], Emily L. [48 Michigan - November 1852], Minnie Saltzer [23 Michigsaan - October 1876], Ernest H. Saltzer [23 Michigan - November 1877][son-in-law], Ernest Hunt [son][10 Michigan - August 1889], James & Emily had been married 25 years with 2 children, both living. Earnest & Minnie had been married 0 years with no children. [Enum. Dist. 82, sheet 4a, lkne 39].

     Ernest was born August 1889 at Bloomfield Township, Oakland County, Michigan. He was the son of James B. Hunt and Emily L. (?).

     Ernest was born November 1877 at Michigan. He married Minnie Hunt, daughter of James B. Hunt and Emily L. (?), circa 1899 at Oakland County, Michigan. 4 June 1900, Ernest was listed on the U.S. Federal Census at the village of Birmingham, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were James B. Hunt [53 Michigan - February 1847], Emily L. [48 Michigan - November 1852], Minnie Saltzer [23 Michigsaan - October 1876], Ernest H. Saltzer [23 Michigan - November 1877][son-in-law], Ernest Hunt [son][10 Michigan - August 1889], James & Emily had been married 25 years with 2 children, both living. Earnest & Minnie had been married 0 years with no children. [Enum. Dist. 82, sheet 4a, lkne 39].

     Ada was born in 1856 at Michigan. She married Charles G. Hunt, son of James M. Hunt and Mary Ann Beardslee, in 1873 at Oakland County, Michigan. 12 June 1880, Ada and her husband Charles were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Bloomfield Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Charles G. Hunt [28 Michigan][farmer], Ada H. [24 Michigan], Lynn E. [6 Michigan], Henry A. [2 Mixhigan]. [Enum. Dist. 249, sheet 18, line 13].

     Lynn was born in 1874 at Bloomfield Township, Oakland County, Michigan. She was the daughter of Charles G. Hunt and Ada H. (?).

     Henry was born 1878 at Bloomfield Township, Oakland County, Michigan. He was the son of Charles G. Hunt and Ada H. (?).

     Albert was born Thursday, 16 September 1847 at Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan. He was the son of Nathan G. & Sally Ann Hammond. He married Elizabeth Lessiter, daughter of John Lessiter and Nancy Beardslee, on 30 October 1872 at Libbie's parent's home, Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan.² 23 June 1880, Albert and his wife, Elizabeth, 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, Albert and his wife, Elizabeth, 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, Albert and his wife, Elizabeth, 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]. Albert departed this life on Tuesday, 12 September 1916 at Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan, at age 68 years, 11 months and 27 days.

     Charles was born June 1849 at Michigan. He married Edna Agnes Lessiter, daughter of John Lessiter and Nancy Beardslee, in 1885 at Oakland County, Michigan. He was farmer livimg in Pontiac Township. 1 June 1900, Charles and his wife, Edna, 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, Charles and his wife, Edna, 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].

      (an unknown value). William was born August 1857 at Michigan. He married Ida May Lessiter, daughter of John Lessiter and Nancy Beardslee, in 1883 at Oakland County, Michigan. 16 June 1900, William and his wife, Ida, 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, William and his wife, Ida, 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]. 21 January 1920, William was listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Bloomfield Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Henry Merz [37 Michigan], Grace [34 Michigan], Margaret V. [2 6/12 Michigan], William Anderson [62 Michifan][widowed][father-in-law]. They are living on Bloomfield Highlands. [Enum. Dist. 160, sheet 7a, line 3]. 1 May 1930, William was listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Bloomfield Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were William Anderson [73 Michifan][widowed]. He is living on Bloomfield Highlands, [Enum. Dist. 63-13, sheet 13b, line 90].

     Margaret was born at Orion Township, Oakland County, Michigan. She died at the age of two years and 4 months. She was the daughter of John Lessiter and Nancy Beardslee. Margaret Lessiter also went by the name of Maggie.

     William was born Saturday, 24 April 1875 at Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan. He was the son of Albert A. Hammond and Elizabeth Lessiter. (an unknown value). William departed this life on Thursday, 8 May 1924 at Almont Township, Lapeer County, Michigan, at age 49 years and 14 days.

     Margaret Abby Hammond was born on Tuesday, 6 June 1882 at Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan. She was the daughter of Albert A. Hammond and Elizabeth Lessiter. Margaret Abby Hammond also went by the name of Maggie. She married William Dunston circa 1904 at Oakland County, Michigan. This marriage ended bwfore 1910. 20 January 1920, Margaret was listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Floyd C. Hammond [34 Michigan][farmer], Margaret Dunston [37 Michigan][sister][widow], Ruth [15 Michigan], William [12 Michigan]. [Enum. Dist. 170, aheet 6b, line 81].

     Floyd was born Friday, 5 December 1884 at Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan. He was the son of Albert A. Hammond and Elizabeth Lessiter. 20 January 1920, Floyd was listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Floyd C. Hammond [34 Michigan][farmer], Margaret Wunston [37 Michigan][sister], Ruth [15 Michigan], William [12 Michigan]. [Enum. Dist. 170, aheet 6b, line 81]. He married Amy Dresser on 17 April 1924 at Michigan. 3 April 1930, Floyd and his wife, Amy, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Floyd C. Hammond [45 Michigan], Ammie [42 Michigan], Emilie T. Dresser [75 Michigan][widow][mother]. He was 39 years old when first married and she was 36 years old. They were living at 3873 St. Clair Avenue. Floyd was a machinist at an auto factory & Amy was a cashier at an auto parts. [21st Ward, Enum. Dist. 82-799, sheet 2b, line 67].

     Ida was born on Wednesday, 20 April 1887 at Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan. She was the daughter of Albert A. Hammond and Elizabeth Lessiter. She married Roy Moredock on 26 June 1912 at Oakland County, Michigan. 13 January 1920, Ida and her husband Roy were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Roy Moredock [28 Kentucky], Ida L. [30 Michigan], Muriel V. [6 4/12 Michigan]. Virginia E. [5 3/12 Michigan], Dorothy Hammond [23 Michigan][sister-in-law]. They were living at 489 Islongnios Court. He is working for an auto body company. [8th Ward, Enum. Dist. 270, sheet 8a, line 37]. 4 April 1930, Ida and her husband Roy were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Roy Moredock [39 Kentucky], Ida [39 Michigan], Muriel [17 Michigan]. Virginia [15 Michigan]. They were living at 3020 Blaine Ave. He is a superintendent of a customs shop. He was 22 years old when first married and she was 22 years old. [12th Ward, Enum. Dist. 82-359, sheet 3a, line 19].

     Lecta was born on Thursday, 26 February 1891 at Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan. She was the daughter of Albert A. Hammond and Elizabeth Lessiter. She married an unknown person on 6 December 1912 at Oakland County, Michigan. 2 January 1920, Lecta and her husband Orrin were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Orrin Huntoon [32 Michigan], Lects [28 Michigan], Orrin Jr. [5 Michigan], Gillison [3 Michigan], Clifford 0/12 [Michigan], Clifford Herring [roomer][22 Michigan].. They were living at 245 School Street. He is undertaker. Enum. Dist. 188, aheett 2b, line 37] Lecta departed this life on Wednesday, 20 July 1921 at Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan, at age 30 years, 4 months and 24 days.

     Fay was born Tuesday, 14 February 1893 at Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan. He was the son of Albert A. Hammond and Elizabeth Lessiter.

     William was born an unknown date at Michigan. He married Margaret Abby Hammond, daughter of Albert A. Hammond and Elizabeth Lessiter, circa 1904 at Oakland County, Michigan. This marriage ended bwfore 1910.

     William was born Sunday, 27 January 1907 at Michigan. He was the son of William Dunston and Margaret Abby Hammond. He married Prudence Gray. William departed this life in September 1972 at Leroy Township, Osceola County, Michigan, at age 65 years and 7 months.¹

     Alena May Hammond was born on Tuesday, 18 March 1873 at Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan. She was the daughter of Albert A. Hammond and Elizabeth Lessiter. Alena May Hammond also went by the name of Lena. She married Henrich R. Jossman on 26 August 1896 at Oakland County, Michigan. 18 June 1900, Alena and her husband Henrich were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at the village of Clarkstonn, Independence Townshiiip, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Henrich Jossman [29 Michigan - August 1870], Lena May [27 Michigan - March 1873], Helen S. [2 Michigan - April 1898], M. L. Henderson [border][22 Michigan - May 1878]. They had been married 4 years with 1 children, 1 living. He is a grain dealer. [Enum. Dist. 40, sheet 9b, line 73]. 15 April 1910, Alena was listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Lua Mapes [27 Michigan][widow], ... Henry Jossman [39 Michigan][roomer], Lena M. [37 Michigan][roomer], Helen J. [11 Michigan][roomer] .. . They had been married 13 years with 1 children, 1 living. They are living at 12 School Street. [3rd Ward, Enum. Dist. 141, sheet 2a, line 27]. 5 January 1920, Alena and her husband Henrich were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Henry R. Jossman [50 Michigan], Lena M. [48 Michigan], Helen J. [21 Michigan]. They are living at 111 North Saginaw Street [apartment building]. He is a laborer in a factory. [4th Ward, Enum. Dist. 190, sheet 4b, line 37]. 8 April 1930, Alena and her husband Henrich were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Henry R. Jossman [59 Michigan], Lena [56 Michigan]. They are living at 100 Miami Road apartment D-4. He is a salesman in a department store. He was 26 years old when first married and she was 23 years old. [Enum. Dist. 53-73, sheet 10b, line 80].

     John Nathan Hammond was born on Monday, 29 January 1877 at Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan. He was the son of Albert A. Hammond and Elizabeth Lessiter. He married Mary F. Scrace on 19 April 1899 at Oakland County, Michigan. 20 April 1910, John and his wife, Mary, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at the village of Clarkstonn, Independence Townshiiip, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were John Hammond [33 Michigan], Mary [32 Michigan], Elizabeth [5 Michigan], Lucile [3 Michigan], Lesster [1 Michigan].an]. They had been married 11 years with 3 children, all living. [Enum. Dist. 127, sheet 13a, line 28].

6 January 1920, John and his wife, Mary, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at the village of Clarkstonn, Independence Townshiiip, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were John N. Hammond [42 Michigan], Mary F. [42 Michigan], Elizabeth [15 Michigan], Lusille [13 Michigan], Lessiter [10 Michigan], Mary Katharyn [2 Michigan]. [Enum. Dist. 170, sheet 1a, line 1].

John departed this life on Friday, 28 January 1927 at the village of Clarkstonn, Independence Townshiiip, Oakland County, Michigan, at age 49 years, 11 months and 30 days.

     Mary was born in 1878 at Michigan. She married John Nathan Hammond, son of Albert A. Hammond and Elizabeth Lessiter, on 19 April 1899 at Oakland County, Michigan. 20 April 1910, Mary and her husband John were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at the village of Clarkstonn, Independence Townshiiip, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were John Hammond [33 Michigan], Mary [32 Michigan], Elizabeth [5 Michigan], Lucile [3 Michigan], Lesster [1 Michigan].an]. They had been married 11 years with 3 children, all living. [Enum. Dist. 127, sheet 13a, line 28].

6 January 1920, Mary and her husband John were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at the village of Clarkstonn, Independence Townshiiip, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were John N. Hammond [42 Michigan], Mary F. [42 Michigan], Elizabeth [15 Michigan], Lusille [13 Michigan], Lessiter [10 Michigan], Mary Katharyn [2 Michigan]. [Enum. Dist. 170, sheet 1a, line 1].

Mary departed this life on Sunday, 18 January 1925 at the village of Clarkstonn, Independence Townshiiip, Oakland County, Michigan, at age 47 years.

     Luella Agnes Hammond was born on Monday, 21 July 1879 at Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan. She was the daughter of Albert A. Hammond and Elizabeth Lessiter. Luella Agnes Hammond also went by the name of Lulu. She married William Herbert Lewis on 22 November 1899 at Oakland County, Michigan. (an unknown value). 8 June 1900, Luella and her husband William were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Herbert W. Lewis [23 Michigan - December 1876], Lulu Ag. [20 Michigan - July 1879]. They are living at 54 Union Street. He is deputy county clerk, They had been married 0 years with 0 children. [3rd Ward, Enum. Dist. 99, sheet 6b, line 68]. 21 April 1910, Luella and her husband William were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were William H. Lewis [33 Michigan], Lulu A. [30 Michigan]. They are living at 93 Bethune Avenuse East. deputy county clerk, They had been married 10 years with no children. He is a merchant in a grocery store. [1st Ward, Enum. Dist. 18, sheet 19a, line 33]. 13 January 1920, Luella and her husband William were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were William H. Lewis [43 Michigan], Luella A. [39 Michigan], They were living at 489 Islongnios Court. He is working at a grocery. [8th Ward, Enum. Dist. 270, sheet 8a, line 35]. 8 April 1930, Luella and her husband William were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were William H. Lewis [52 Michigan], Lulu [48 Michigan], They were living at 489 Islongnios Court. He is working as a real estate broker. He was 22 years old when first married and she was 20 years old. [10th Ward, Enum. Dist. 270, sheet 8a, line 89].