Elmer C. Beardslee1

M, b. September 1862, d. 1916
Elmer C. Beardslee|b. Sep 1862\nd. 1916|p5.htm#i163|Moses Tuttle Beardslee|b. 21 Jul 1823\nd. 10 Mar 1890|p2.htm#i69|Sarah Hammond|b. 24 May 1829\nd. 24 Sep 1894|p2.htm#i70|Christopher L. Beardslee|b. 25 Sep 1792\nd. 30 Aug 1850|p3.htm#i75|Rebekah B. Losey|b. 22 Sep 1799\nd. 4 May 1887|p3.htm#i76|||||||
     Elmer was born September 1862 at Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan. He was the son of Moses Tuttle Beardslee and Sarah Hammond. He married Emma Frahn in 1884 at Orion, Oakland County, Michigan. 12 June 1900, Elmer and his wife, Emma, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Orion Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Elmer C. Beardslee [Sept. 1862-37 Michigan], Emma [Apr 1864-36 Michigan], Freddy C. [Nov 1885-14 Michigan], They had been married 15 years with 1 child, 1 living. [Enum. Dist. 95, sheet 11a, line 20]. Elmer departed this life in 1916 at Orion Township, Oakland County, Michigan, at age 53 years. Elmer was laid to rest in the Oxford Township Cemetery, Oxford Township, Oakland County, Michigan.2

Child of Elmer C. Beardslee and Emma Frahn

Citations

  1. [S26] Cynthia Herrin, Oakland County, Michigan Vital Records, Elmer C. Beardslee b. 1864 Oakland County, Michigan; m. 1889 in Orion Emma Frahn b. 1864 Oakland County, Michigan ; Child: Frederick; owns Paint Creek Farm, stock breeder; d. after 1909.
  2. [S31] Beverly Lancaster & Russel Reed, Cemetery Records, Oakland County, Michigan - Volume I, page 75 - Oxford Township Cemetery: Elmer C. Beardslee 1862-1916; Emma 1865-1922, w/o Elmer C., Lot 179.

Emma Frahn

F, b. April 1864, d. 1922
     Emma was born in April 1864 at Oakland County, Michigan. She married Elmer C. Beardslee, son of Moses Tuttle Beardslee and Sarah Hammond, in 1884 at Orion, Oakland County, Michigan. 12 June 1900, Emma and her husband Elmer were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Orion Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Elmer C. Beardslee [Sept. 1862-37 Michigan], Emma [Apr 1864-36 Michigan], Freddy C. [Nov 1885-14 Michigan], They had been married 15 years with 1 child, 1 living. [Enum. Dist. 95, sheet 11a, line 20]. The 5 June 1920 U.S. Federal Census enumerates at Orion Township, Oakland County, Michigan, the family of Emma Beardslee [57 Michigan]. [Enum. Dist. , sheet , line ] [Note: she is living at the same place as her son, Fred Charles but listed as a separate household.- klm]. Emma departed this life in 1922 at Oakland County, Michigan, at age 57 years. Emma was laid to rest in the Oxford Township Cemetery, Oxford Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Her gravestone read: 1865-1922.

Child of Emma Frahn and Elmer C. Beardslee

Frederick Charles Beardslee1,2

M, b. 12 November 1885, d. August 1970
Frederick Charles Beardslee|b. 12 Nov 1885\nd. Aug 1970|p5.htm#i165|Elmer C. Beardslee|b. Sep 1862\nd. 1916|p5.htm#i163|Emma Frahn|b. Apr 1864\nd. 1922|p5.htm#i164|Moses T. Beardslee|b. 21 Jul 1823\nd. 10 Mar 1890|p2.htm#i69|Sarah Hammond|b. 24 May 1829\nd. 24 Sep 1894|p2.htm#i70|||||||
     Frederick was born Thursday, 12 November 1885 at Orion Township, Oakland County, Michigan. He was the son of Elmer C. Beardslee and Emma Frahn. Frederick Charles Beardslee married Elva Whipple at Oakland County, Michigan. 5 June 1920, Frederick and his wife, Elva, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Orion Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Fred Beardsley [34 Michigan] [farmer], Elva [31 Michigan], Clarence [ Michigan], Leland [ Michigan], Ferne Whipple [22 Michigan][sister][single], Charles Hammond [57 Michigan]. [Enum. Dist. , sheet , line ]. Frederick departed this life in August 1970 at Clinton Township, Macomb County, Michigan, at age 84 years and 8 months.3

Citations

  1. [S26] Cynthia Herrin, Oakland County, Michigan Vital Records, Elmer C. Beardslee b. 1892 Orion, Michigan; s/o Elmer C. Beardslee & Emma Frahn; res. Orion, Michigan, d. after 1909.
  2. [S50] World War I Draft Registration Cards: Fred Charles Beardslee - RFD 3, Orion, Oakland County, Michigan; age: 32; born: November 12, 1885; white; natural born U.S. citizen; farmer - self employed; farm address: RFD 3, Orion; nearest relative: wife Elva; description: medium height, medium build, blue eyes, dark hair.
  3. [S48] Social Security Death Index: Frederick C. Beardslee died August 1970 in Clinton Township, Macomb County, Michigan.

Anna Beardslee1

F, b. 20 May 1841, d. 25 March 1910
Anna Beardslee|b. 20 May 1841\nd. 25 Mar 1910|p5.htm#i167|John Wheeler Beardslee|b. 18 Aug 1799\nd. 24 Jan 1883|p5.htm#i179|Elizabeth Ann Carpenter|b. 8 Oct 1810\nd. 1892|p5.htm#i180|William Beardslee|b. 1763\nd. a 1830|p5.htm#i175||||||||||
Anna [Beardslee] Leggett
     Anna was born on Thursday, 20 May 1841 at Oakland County, Michigan, at 9:00 am. She was the daughter of John Wheeler Beardslee and Elizabeth Ann Carpenter. Anna Beardslee also went by the name of Annie. She married William Haight Leggett on 7 November 1860 at Oakland County, Michigan. 26 July 1870, Anna and her husband William were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were William H. Leggett [29 New York], Annie B. [28 New York], John W. [6 Michigan], Augustus [3 Michigan], William H. [9 months Michigan]. Propery value
$3,000.00 & personal value $400.00. [page 317, Ward 5]. 2 June 1880, Anna and her husband William were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were William H. Leggett [39 New York], Annie [39 Michigan], John [16 Michigan], Augustus [14 Michigan]. William was a stationery clerk & John at the telephone office. They lived at 544 Third Ave. [Enum. Dist. 281, sheet 5, line 26]. 5 June 1900, Anna and her husband William were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at 212 Grand Blvd., Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were William H. Leggett [Nov. 1841 - 60 New York], Annie B. [May 1843 - 57 Michigan], Fredrick C. [Dec. 1880 - 19 Michigan], Lucile B. [Feb. 1885 - 15 Michigan]. They were married 38 years with 6 children 4 living. William was in real estate & Fred was a clerk at a wholesale hardware store. They resided at 212 Grand Blvd. East. [Enum. Dist 32, sheet 5, page 90].

Anna departed this life on Friday, 25 March 1910 at the family home at 2895 East Grand Boulevard, Detroit, Oakland County, Michigan, at age 68 years, 10 months and 5 days. Anna was laid to rest in Sashabaw Cemetery, Sashabaw Plains, Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan. |.2

Children of Anna Beardslee and William Haight Leggett

Citations

  1. [S14] S. Whitney Phoenix, The Whitney Family of Connecticut and its affliations, p. 1169.
  2. [S8] Daughters of the American Revolution. Ponitac, Michigan - present to the Michigan Historical Commission - 1938 Richardson Chapter, Cemetery Records of Oakland County, Michigan, Volume II: page 254 - Sashabaw Plains Cemetery - Annie Beardslee Leggett May 20, 1843-March 25, 1910.

Valentine Leggett

M, b. 13 October 1861, d. 25 March 1863
Valentine Leggett|b. 13 Oct 1861\nd. 25 Mar 1863|p5.htm#i168|William Haight Leggett|b. 7 Nov 1840\nd. Feb 1921|p1.htm#i3|Anna Beardslee|b. 20 May 1841\nd. 25 Mar 1910|p5.htm#i167|||||||John W. Beardslee|b. 18 Aug 1799\nd. 24 Jan 1883|p5.htm#i179|Elizabeth A. Carpenter|b. 8 Oct 1810\nd. 1892|p5.htm#i180|
     Valentine was born Sunday, 13 October 1861 at Waterford Township, Oakland County, Michigan. He was born at 11:30 am. He was the son of William Haight Leggett and Anna Beardslee. Valentine Leggett also went by the name of Tinie. Valentine departed this life on Wednesday, 25 March 1863 at Waterford Township, Oakland County, Michigan, at age 1 year, 5 months and 12 days.

John Wheeler Leggett

M, b. 23 May 1864, d. 1939
John Wheeler Leggett|b. 23 May 1864\nd. 1939|p5.htm#i169|William Haight Leggett|b. 7 Nov 1840\nd. Feb 1921|p1.htm#i3|Anna Beardslee|b. 20 May 1841\nd. 25 Mar 1910|p5.htm#i167|||||||John W. Beardslee|b. 18 Aug 1799\nd. 24 Jan 1883|p5.htm#i179|Elizabeth A. Carpenter|b. 8 Oct 1810\nd. 1892|p5.htm#i180|
      (an unknown value). John was born Monday, 23 May 1864 at Waterford Township, Oakland County, Michigan. He was the son of William Haight Leggett and Anna Beardslee. John departed this life in 1939 at age 74 years.

Augustus Wright Leggett1

M, b. 25 November 1867, d. 30 November 1944
Augustus Wright Leggett|b. 25 Nov 1867\nd. 30 Nov 1944|p5.htm#i171|William Haight Leggett|b. 7 Nov 1840\nd. Feb 1921|p1.htm#i3|Anna Beardslee|b. 20 May 1841\nd. 25 Mar 1910|p5.htm#i167|||||||John W. Beardslee|b. 18 Aug 1799\nd. 24 Jan 1883|p5.htm#i179|Elizabeth A. Carpenter|b. 8 Oct 1810\nd. 1892|p5.htm#i180|
     Augustus was born Monday, 25 November 1867 at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. He was born at 5:00 am at 22 Palmer Street. He was the son of William Haight Leggett and Anna Beardslee. Augustus Wright Leggett also went by the name of Gus. He married Emma Kay "Jimmy" Carter on 7 June 1903 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah. (an unknown value). 5 January 1920, Augustus was listed on the US Federal Census at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah. Enumerated in this household were A. W. Leggett [47 Michigan - salesman candy company], Emma [37 Maine], Elizabeth [14 Utah], Dorothy [10 Utah], W. D. Mallon [34 Missouri], Adelaide [29 Kansas] & William L. [4 5/12 Missouri]. They lived at 376 5th Avenue. [Enum. Dist. 138, sheet 6a, line 45 - Precinct 78, Ward 4]. Augustus departed this life on Thursday, 30 November 1944 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, at age 77 years and 5 days.

Citations

  1. [S14] S. Whitney Phoenix, The Whitney Family of Connecticut and its affliations, p. 1991.

Emma Kay "Jimmy" Carter

F, b. 7 September 1880, d. 26 July 1964
     Emma was born on Tuesday, 7 September 1880. Emma Kay "Jimmy" Carter also went by the name of Jimmy. She married Augustus Wright Leggett, son of William Haight Leggett and Anna Beardslee, on 7 June 1903 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah. Emma departed this life on Sunday, 26 July 1964 at Utah at age 83 years, 10 months and 19 days.

William Haight Leggett1

M, b. 15 January 1870, d. 22 March 1878
William Haight Leggett|b. 15 Jan 1870\nd. 22 Mar 1878|p5.htm#i173|William Haight Leggett|b. 7 Nov 1840\nd. Feb 1921|p1.htm#i3|Anna Beardslee|b. 20 May 1841\nd. 25 Mar 1910|p5.htm#i167|||||||John W. Beardslee|b. 18 Aug 1799\nd. 24 Jan 1883|p5.htm#i179|Elizabeth A. Carpenter|b. 8 Oct 1810\nd. 1892|p5.htm#i180|
     William was born Saturday, 15 January 1870 at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. He was born at 9:00 am at 566 Third Street. He was the son of William Haight Leggett and Anna Beardslee. William Haight Leggett also went by the name of Willie. William died on Friday, 22 March 1878 at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, at age 8 years, 2 months and 7 days of dropsy.2

Citations

  1. [S14] S. Whitney Phoenix, The Whitney Family of Connecticut and its affliations, p. 1991.
  2. [S47] Wayne County, Michigan Death Records: William Haight Leggett died: March 22, 1878 age 9 years; cause: dropsy; recorded 13 May 1879. [Leger page 69, record number 241].

Fredrick Carlile Leggett

M, b. 7 December 1880, d. 23 June 1954
Fredrick Carlile Leggett|b. 7 Dec 1880\nd. 23 Jun 1954|p5.htm#i174|William Haight Leggett|b. 7 Nov 1840\nd. Feb 1921|p1.htm#i3|Anna Beardslee|b. 20 May 1841\nd. 25 Mar 1910|p5.htm#i167|||||||John W. Beardslee|b. 18 Aug 1799\nd. 24 Jan 1883|p5.htm#i179|Elizabeth A. Carpenter|b. 8 Oct 1810\nd. 1892|p5.htm#i180|
     Fredrick was born Tuesday, 7 December 1880 at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. He was the son of William Haight Leggett and Anna Beardslee. (an unknown value). 20 April 1910, Fredrick was listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were William H. Leggett [69 New York][widow], John W. [45 Michigan][married], Fred C. [29 Michigan], Lucile V. [25 Michigan], Robert C. Beardslee [74 Michigan][brother-in-law]. William was a real estate agent, John W. has own income, & Fred a clerk. They lived at 2895 East Grand Blvd. John had been married 18 years. [Enum. Dist. 44, sheet 6b, line 78]. 3 April 1930, Fredrick was listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Birmingham, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Rice A. Howell [45 Michigan - real estate broker], Lucile L. [45 Michigan], Joann V. [10 Michigan], Wilhelmina W. [8 Michigan], Fred C. Leggett [brother-in-law][49 Michigan]. They resided at 588 Southfield. It was valued at $58,000. Rice was 24 and Lucile was 31 when first married. [District 9, Enum. Dist. 63-9, sheet 3b, line 60]. Fredrick drowned while fishing at Echo Bay, Port Austin, Michigan, on Wednesday, 23 June 1954 at age 73 years, 6 months and 16 days.

Obituary: FREDERIC C. LEGGETT- A retired Highland Park hardware merchant, Mr. Leggett, 73, of McIver, Mi., drowned Wednsday in Echo Bay at Port Austin while fishing. A native of Detroit, he was a member of the firm Leggett, Doll, and Foster Co., of Highland Park, prior to his retirement in 1933. Mr. Leggett was a past master of Palestine Lodge, F &AM. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Rice Howell. Services will be at 11 A.M. Saturday at the Manely Bailey Funeral Home, 183 Oakland, Birmingham. Burial will be in Sashabaw Cemetary, Drayton Plains. [Detroit Free Press - 25 June 1954].

Fredrick was laid to rest in Sashabaw Cemetery, Sashabaw Plains, Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan. There is no marker on his grave.

William Beardslee1

M, b. 1763, d. after 1830
William Beardslee|b. 1763\nd. a 1830|p5.htm#i175|Charles Beardslee|b. 1739|p10.htm#i412|Mary Cary|b. c 1745|p10.htm#i413|John Beardsley|b. 9 Mar 1701/2|p15.htm#i549|Keziah Wheeler|b. May 1699|p15.htm#i550|||||||
     William was born 1763 at Hardyston, Sandyston Township, Sussex County, New Jersey. He was the son of Charles Beardslee and Mary Cary. (an unknown value). The 1820 U.S. Federal Census enumerates at Elmira, Chemung Twp., Tioga County, New York, the family of William Beardslee [10101:11111]. The 1830 U.S. Federal Census enumerates at the town of Big Flats, Tioga County, New York, the family of William Bardslee [00110001:00011001]. They were residing near the Amos Stark family. [page 305]. William departed this life after 1830. He is most likely the William Beardslee buried next to Jeffrey W. Beardslee & noted as "William Beardslee Grandfather" with no dates. The stones are newer & probably redone by a grandchild. He (an unknown value).

Children of William Beardslee

Citations

  1. [S1] Isaac Haight Beardsley, Genealogical History of the Beardsly/lee Family, p. 375.

William Beardslee1

M, b. 1794, d. 16 July 1862
William Beardslee|b. 1794\nd. 16 Jul 1862|p5.htm#i177|William Beardslee|b. 1763\nd. a 1830|p5.htm#i175||||Charles Beardslee|b. 1739|p10.htm#i412|Mary Cary|b. c 1745|p10.htm#i413|||||||
     William was born 1794 at Sussex County, New Jersey. He was the son of William Beardslee. (an unknown value). William departed this life on Wednesday, 16 July 1862 at Hillsborough Township, Sommerset County, New York, at age 68 years.

Citations

  1. [S1] Isaac Haight Beardsley, Genealogical History of the Beardsly/lee Family, page 378-379 - He resided at Milestone, Sussex County, New York. page 385 - William Jrs.' family.

John Wheeler Beardslee1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. 18 August 1799, d. 24 January 1883
John Wheeler Beardslee|b. 18 Aug 1799\nd. 24 Jan 1883|p5.htm#i179|William Beardslee|b. 1763\nd. a 1830|p5.htm#i175||||Charles Beardslee|b. 1739|p10.htm#i412|Mary Cary|b. c 1745|p10.htm#i413|||||||
     John Wheeler Beardslee Family Maps of Oakland County, Michigan Homesteads Edition. John was born Sunday, 18 August 1799 at Hardyston, Sandyston Township, Sussex County, New Jersey. He was the son of William Beardslee. He married Elizabeth Ann Carpenter in 1828 at her father's home, Elmira, Chemung Twp., Tioga County, New York. (an unknown value).8 The 1830 U.S. Federal Census enumerates at the town of Big Flats, Tioga County, New York, the family of John Bardsley [000001:10011]. [page 299]. The 1840 U.S. Federal Census enumerates at Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan, the family of J. W. Beardslee [21001:01011]. [page 148]. In 1845, the Census lists him as Head of the Household at Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan. John W. Beardsly [21100:11100]. 22 July 1850, John and his wife, Elizabeth, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Johhn W. Barsley [49 New Jersey], Elizabeth [40 New York], Harriet [20 New York], Townsend [18 Michigan], Robert [14 Michigan], Noah [12 Michigan], Ann [10 Michigan], Henry [3 Michigan]. Their property value was $5000.00. [page 318]. 26 June 1860, John and his wife, Elizabeth, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were John W. Beardslee [60 New Jersey], Elizabeth [50 New York], Harriet [30 New York], Townsend [28 Michigan - clerk, personall property $300.00], Noah [22 Michigan - personal property $100.00], Ann [20 Michigan], Henry [14 Michigan], Jennett [9 Michigan]. Their property was valued at $7000.00 & personall property $2,000.00. [page 304]. 8 August 1870, John and his wife, Elizabeth, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were J. W. Beardsley [71 New Jersey], Elizabeth [59 New York], Noah [32 Michigan], [Henry 21 Michigan]. He was a farmer. Property value $10,000.00 & personal property $1,000.00. [page 292R]














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17 June 1880, John and his wife, Elizabeth, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were John W. Beardslee [81 New Jersey], Elizabeth [69 New York], Noah [40 Michigan], Josephine [daughter-in-law] [35 New Jersey], Mortimer[grandson][7 Michigan], Heber [grandson][4 Michigan]. [Enum Dist 256, sheet 27, line 33]. John departed this life on Wednesday, 24 January 1883 at Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan, at age 83 years, 5 months and 6 days. He had moved from his long time home in Independence Township just three months prior.

Children of John Wheeler Beardslee and Elizabeth Ann Carpenter

Citations

  1. [S1] Isaac Haight Beardsley, Genealogical History of the Beardsly/lee Family, page 246 - JOHN W. BEARDSLEY' (William', Charles5, John4, John3, Joseph2,
    b. 1799, Hardestown, Sussex co., N. J. ; m. Elizabeth Carpenter. Res. in Elmira, N. Y., until 1831, then moved to Independence, Mich. Has never used tobacco, liquors or glasses.
    CHILDREN: Harriet; Townsend C., Capt. in 22d Mich. Vol., and d. in union army.
    Robert, b. 1830. Enlisted 1861 ; discharged 1863. Entered the U. S. Navy 1861 ; discharged 1866; Annie; Noah; Henry; Nettie.
  2. [S2] 1817 - History of Oakland County, Michigan. With Illustrations - Descriptive of its scenery, Palatial Residences, Public Buildings, Fine Blocks, and Important Manufactories - from Original Sketches by the Highest Ability., pages 207-208 - Independence Township - The famous Sashabaw Plains are in the southeast area of the township - extending three miles north & south & about two and a half miles east & west. Alpheus Williams made the first purchase in the township 10 October 1823 but never settled on his land. John W. Beardslee made the next entry in 1826 & was the first purchaser to settle on his land. He moved on to his land five years later. In the summer of 1831, Mr. J. W. Beardslee worked on his land cutting hay on the marsh bordering the creek & made other preparations for moving that fall. In Octover, he & his family, Thomas Beardslee & family, Marcus Riker moved to this locality & built a shanty on J. W.'s land - section 35 near the Sashabaw Creek which they all occupied when finished. J. W.'s family resided in it all winter. The Beardslees' were natives of Sussex County, New Jersey & Riker's of Chemung County, New York. Thomas Beardslee located in the northern part of section 26 where he built an eighteen foot square house. This building was the best in the township at the time & was first to be considered a house. Thomas had 6 children when he moved to the county, one being Ebenezer T. who resides in it in 1877. Other Beardslee's to settle there in 1832 were: William & John Beardslee of Sussex County, New Jersey who settled in section 24 and others of Sussex County also settled there.

    In the fall of 1832, Mr. Phillips & Bathrick had Thomas Beardslee's eight year old son, Charles show them some land there were interested in purchasing. They left the young lad at a camp & went on to see it. Upon returning they got lost. The young boy had feared they were lost & had searched for them to no avail. The next morning his parents found their son who faired the frosty night barefoot doing well.

    In 1833, Aaron Beardslee, after hearing the favorable reports of this Land of Promise, moved here from Sussex County, New Jersey. He was the first to venture further north on the Sashabaw Plains on Section 13. His son Orsamus was the only one surviving by 1877.
  3. [S8] Daughters of the American Revolution. Ponitac, Michigan - present to the Michigan Historical Commission - 1938 Richardson Chapter, Cemetery Records of Oakland County, Michigan, Volume V: page 344 - Sashabaw Cemetery - Beardslee, J. W. 18 Aug 1799-24 Jan 1883; Elizabeth, his wife, 8 Oct 1810- --; Hariet, d/o J.W. & E., 8 Oct 1820-22 Aug1862; other markers on lot - Tinie L., Lizie R., Herbie R., & Willie L.
  4. [S14] S. Whitney Phoenix, The Whitney Family of Connecticut and its affliations, p. 493.
  5. [S15] The newspapers and data of personalinterviews, under the editorial supervision of Thaddeus D. Seeley Compiled from the offical records of the County, History of Oakland County, Michigan - A Narrative Account of its Historical Progress, its People, and its Principal Interests., Volume I: pages 467 - 1831, John W. Beardslee & wife came from Elmira, New York, and settled on the northeast quarter of section 35 in the Sashabaw plains. As stated by an old resident of the plains: "Mrs. B. was truly a helpmate for she built the first haystack in the town, her gusband pitching the hay to her. It is also a fact that her son, Townsend, was the first white child born in Independence. Townsend raised and was captain of Company D, Twenty-second Michigan Infantry in the War of the Rebellion. He died from disease in the hospital at Nashville, Tennessee." Townsend Beardslee located on section 26, where he built a log house eighteen feet square, [personal note: this should be Thomas Beardslee]. in the early part of the winter of 1832. Gamaliel Truesdell [personal note: he was a cousin of Mrs. J. W. Beardslee] settled there in 1832.
  6. [S49] History of Oakland County, Michigan : a narrative account of its historical progress, its people, and its principal interests, page 467 - The first white settlers were little more than squatters, mostly on section 20, the site of the Clarkston of today. Linus Jacob, one of the number. built a cedar-pole shanty on the southwest quarter of that section, planted a few potatoes among the trees, and then sold his claim to Butler Holcomb for fifty dollars. James Cronk, another temporary settler, also sold out to Mr. Holcomb. In 1831 Marvin Greenwood and Roswell Holcomb moved into the cabin built by Mr. Jacob and commenced making improvements for Butler Holcomb, the purchaser of the property.
    In the same year John W. Beardslee and wife came from Elmira, New York, and settled on the northeast quarter of section 35, in the Sashabaw plains. As stated by an old resident of the plains: "Mrs. B. was truly a helpmate, for she built the first haystack in the town, her husband pitching the hay to her. It is also a fact that her son, Townsend, was the first white child born in Independence. Townsend raised and was captain of Company D, Twenty-second b Michigan infantry in the War of the Rebellion. He died from disease in the hospital at Nashville, Tennessee." Townsend Beardslee located on section 26, where he built a log house eighteen feet square, in the early part of the winter of 1832.



    Page 614 - John W. Beardslee was born in New Jersey, which was likewise the birthplace of his parents. In 1825, soon after his marriage, he came to the wilds of Michigan with his young wife, stopping first at Detroit. Starting from there with ox teams, he journeyed slowly to Pontiac, spending one night in Royal Oak Township and one at Hadsell's farm. He immediately entered from the government one hundred and sixty acres of land in Independence Township, at the same time becoming owner of forty acres in Shawnee town. Erecting a small shanty, ten by twelve feet, in the midst of the dense wilderness, he occupied it for one winter. He had no neighbors excepting the Indians, who were plentiful and often times quite annoying to the newcomers. He labored heroically in his efforts to eliminate a farm from the wilderness, being ably assisted in all of his work by his energetic wife, who built, it is said, the first hay stack in Independence Township. He continued on his farm until long past the allotted three score and ten years of man's life, removing to Pontiac about three months before his death, which occurred in 1883, at the age of eighty-four years.
    The maiden name of the wife of John W. Beardslee was Elizabeth Carpenter. She was born in Orange County, New York, about 1810, and died in Oakland County, Michigan, in 1892. They were the parents of seven children, of whom Henry C., the subject of this sketch, and his brother, Robert Beardslee, of Pontiac, are the only survivors. Three of the sons, Townsend C., Noah C. and Robert, served as soldiers in the Civil war.



  7. [S49] History of Oakland County, Michigan : a narrative account of its historical progress, its people, and its principal interests, page 467 - The first white settlers were little more than squatters, mostly on section 20, the site of the Clarkston of today. Linus Jacob, one of the number. built a cedar-pole shanty on the southwest quarter of that section, planted a few potatoes among the trees, and then sold his claim to Butler Holcomb for fifty dollars. James Cronk, another temporary settler, also sold out to Mr. Holcomb. In 1831 Marvin Greenwood and Roswell Holcomb moved into the cabin built by Mr. Jacob and commenced making improvements for Butler Holcomb, the purchaser of the property.
    In the same year John W. Beardslee and wife came from Elmira, New York, and settled on the northeast quarter of section 35, in the Sashabaw plains. As stated by an old resident of the plains: "Mrs. B. was truly a helpmate, for she built the first haystack in the town, her husband pitching the hay to her. It is also a fact that her son, Townsend, was the first white child born in Independence. Townsend raised and was captain of Company D, Twenty-second b Michigan infantry in the War of the Rebellion. He died from disease in the hospital at Nashville, Tennessee." Townsend Beardslee located on section 26, where he built a log house eighteen feet square, in the early part of the winter of 1832.
    page 614 - John W. Beardslee was born in New Jersey, which was likewise the birthplace of his parents. In 1825, soon after his marriage, he came to the wilds of Michigan with his young wife, stopping first at Detroit. Starting from there with ox teams, he journeyed slowly to Pontiac, spending one night in Royal Oak Township and one at Hadsell's farm. He immediately entered from the government one hundred and sixty acres of land in Independence Township, at the same time becoming owner of forty acres in Shawnee town. Erecting a small shanty, ten by twelve feet, in the midst of the dense wilderness, he occupied it for one winter. He had no neighbors excepting the Indians, who were plentiful and often times quite annoying to the newcomers. He labored heroically in his efforts to eliminate a farm from the wilderness, being ably assisted in all of his work by his energetic wife, who built, it is said, the first hay stack in Independence Township. He continued on his farm until long past the allotted three score and ten years of man's life, removing to Pontiac about three months before his death, which occurred in 1883, at the age of eighty-four years.
    The maiden name of the wife of John W. Beardslee was Elizabeth Carpenter. She was born in Orange County, New York, about 1810, and died in Oakland County, Michigan, in 1892. They were the parents of seven children, of whom Henry C., the subject of this sketch, and his brother, Robert Beardslee, of Pontiac, are the only survivors. Three of the sons, Townsend C., Noah C. and Robert, served as soldiers in the Civil war.
  8. [S51] Bureau of Land Records.

Elizabeth Ann Carpenter1

F, b. 8 October 1810, d. 1892
     Elizabeth was born on Monday, 8 October 1810 at Cornwall, Orange County, New York. She married John Wheeler Beardslee, son of William Beardslee, in 1828 at her father's home, Elmira, Chemung Twp., Tioga County, New York. 22 July 1850, Elizabeth and her husband John were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Johhn W. Barsley [49 New Jersey], Elizabeth [40 New York], Harriet [20 New York], Townsend [18 Michigan], Robert [14 Michigan], Noah [12 Michigan], Ann [10 Michigan], Henry [3 Michigan]. Their property value was $5000.00. [page 318]. 26 June 1860, Elizabeth and her husband John were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were John W. Beardslee [60 New Jersey], Elizabeth [50 New York], Harriet [30 New York], Townsend [28 Michigan - clerk, personall property $300.00], Noah [22 Michigan - personal property $100.00], Ann [20 Michigan], Henry [14 Michigan], Jennett [9 Michigan]. Their property was valued at $7000.00 & personall property $2,000.00. [page 304]. 8 August 1870, Elizabeth and her husband John were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were J. W. Beardsley [71 New Jersey], Elizabeth [59 New York], Noah [32 Michigan], [Henry 21 Michigan]. He was a farmer. Property value $10,000.00 & personal property $1,000.00. [page 292R]














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17 June 1880, Elizabeth and her husband John were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were John W. Beardslee [81 New Jersey], Elizabeth [69 New York], Noah [40 Michigan], Josephine [daughter-in-law] [35 New Jersey], Mortimer[grandson][7 Michigan], Heber [grandson][4 Michigan]. [Enum Dist 256, sheet 27, line 33]. Elizabeth departed this life in 1892 at Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan, at age 81 years. Elizabeth was laid to rest in Sashabaw Cemetery, Sashabaw Plains, Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan.2

Children of Elizabeth Ann Carpenter and John Wheeler Beardslee

Citations

  1. [S14] S. Whitney Phoenix, The Whitney Family of Connecticut and its affliations, page 493.
  2. [S8] Daughters of the American Revolution. Ponitac, Michigan - present to the Michigan Historical Commission - 1938 Richardson Chapter, Cemetery Records of Oakland County, Michigan, Volume V: page 344 - Sashabaw Plains Cemetery - Elizabeth, his wife, October 8, 1810- -- [Note: No death date recorded on her stone - also checked Oakland County Death Records with no results - klm].

Charles Beardslee1

M, b. circa 1801, d. 16 July 1860
Charles Beardslee|b. c 1801\nd. 16 Jul 1860|p5.htm#i181|William Beardslee|b. 1763\nd. a 1830|p5.htm#i175||||Charles Beardslee|b. 1739|p10.htm#i412|Mary Cary|b. c 1745|p10.htm#i413|||||||
      (an unknown value). Charles was born circa 1801 at Sussex County, New Jersey. He was the son of William Beardslee. Charles departed this life on Monday, 16 July 1860 at Sussex County, New Jersey.

Citations

  1. [S1] Isaac Haight Beardsley, Genealogical History of the Beardsly/lee Family, page 295.

Harriett Wright Beardslee1

F, b. 8 October 1829, d. 28 August 1862
Harriett Wright Beardslee|b. 8 Oct 1829\nd. 28 Aug 1862|p5.htm#i182|John Wheeler Beardslee|b. 18 Aug 1799\nd. 24 Jan 1883|p5.htm#i179|Elizabeth Ann Carpenter|b. 8 Oct 1810\nd. 1892|p5.htm#i180|William Beardslee|b. 1763\nd. a 1830|p5.htm#i175||||||||||
     Harriett was born on Thursday, 8 October 1829 at Elmira, Chemung Twp., Tioga County, New York. She was the daughter of John Wheeler Beardslee and Elizabeth Ann Carpenter. (an unknown value). Harriett departed this life on Thursday, 28 August 1862 at Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan, at age 32 years, 10 months and 20 days. Harriett was laid to rest in Sashabaw Cemetery, Sashabaw Plains, Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan.2

Citations

  1. [S14] S. Whitney Phoenix, The Whitney Family of Connecticut and its affliations, p. 1169.
  2. [S8] Daughters of the American Revolution. Ponitac, Michigan - present to the Michigan Historical Commission - 1938 Richardson Chapter, Cemetery Records of Oakland County, Michigan, Volume V: page 344 - Sashabaw Plains Cemetery - Hariet Beardslee, d/o J. W. & E., 8 October 1829-22 August 1862.

Townsend Carpenter Beardslee1,2,3

M, b. 18 February 1832, d. 9 August 1863
Townsend Carpenter Beardslee|b. 18 Feb 1832\nd. 9 Aug 1863|p5.htm#i183|John Wheeler Beardslee|b. 18 Aug 1799\nd. 24 Jan 1883|p5.htm#i179|Elizabeth Ann Carpenter|b. 8 Oct 1810\nd. 1892|p5.htm#i180|William Beardslee|b. 1763\nd. a 1830|p5.htm#i175||||||||||
     Townsend was born Saturday, 18 February 1832 at Oakland County, Michigan. He was the son of John Wheeler Beardslee and Elizabeth Ann Carpenter. (an unknown value). He married Abigail M. Patrick in 1857 at Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan.4 9 June 1860, Townsend was listed on the U.S. Federal Census at the village of Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were T. C. Beardsley [27 Michigan][painter], Abigail [24 Michigan, Carol [8/12 Michigan]. [Sheet 22, line 13] Living right next to them is Pierce & Mariah Patrick. Townsend died on Sunday, 9 August 1863 at Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, at age 31 years, 5 months and 22 days of typhoid fever while serving as captain in tompany D of the 22nd regiment of the Michigan Volunteers during the Civil War. Townsend was laid to rest in Oak Hill Cemetery, Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan.5,6

Children of Townsend Carpenter Beardslee and Abigail M. Patrick

Citations

  1. [S14] S. Whitney Phoenix, The Whitney Family of Connecticut and its affliations, page 1169.
  2. [S49] History of Oakland County, Michigan : a narrative account of its historical progress, its people, and its principal interests, page 614 - Townsend C. Beardslee, who was the first white child born in Independence Township, enlisted for service just after the breaking out of the war, being commissioned captain of Company D, Twenty-second Michigan Volunteer Infantry, and died while in service, at Nashville, Tennessee, of typhoid fever.
  3. [S52] Civil War Service Records: Townsend C. Beardslee - Company D of the 22nd Michigan Infantry; captain in the Union Army [Box: 545; Extraction: 3; Record: 877].
  4. [S26] Cynthia Herrin, Oakland County, Michigan Vital Records, T. C. Beardslee born: 1833 Michigan; married: 1857 at Pontiac Abigail born 1836 Michigan.
  5. [S8] Daughters of the American Revolution. Ponitac, Michigan - present to the Michigan Historical Commission - 1938 Richardson Chapter, Cemetery Records of Oakland County, Michigan, Volume V: page 52 - Oak Hill Cemetery, Pontiac - Capt. Townsend C. Beardslee, Co. D. 22nd M.V.I.; d. 9 July 1863 age 31 years.
  6. [S29] Michigan General Richardson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution of Pontiac, Cemetery Records of Oakland County, Michigan - Volume III, Oak Hill Cemetery: Townsend Carpenter - buried: grave 4-332; died: August 9, 1863 age 31; captian in Company D 22nd Michigan Volunteer Infantry.

Abigail M. Patrick1

F, b. 1835, d. 14 August 1895
     Abigail was born in 1835 at Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan. Abigail M. Patrick also went by the name of Abbie. She married Townsend Carpenter Beardslee, son of John Wheeler Beardslee and Elizabeth Ann Carpenter, in 1857 at Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan.2 Abigail M. Patrick married Samuel Myers before 6 July 1867 at Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan; They had a son, Arthur.3 12 September 1870, Abigail and her husband Samuel were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Samuel Myers [29 Canada - sewing machine agent], Abigail [34 Michigan], Carroll Beardslee [10 Michigan], Arthur [11/12 Michigan]. [page 440b, Ward 1, line 5]. Abigail departed this life on Wednesday, 14 August 1895 at Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan, at age 60 years. Abigail was laid to rest in Oak Hill Cemetery, Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan.4

Children of Abigail M. Patrick and Townsend Carpenter Beardslee

Citations

  1. [S14] S. Whitney Phoenix, The Whitney Family of Connecticut and its affliations, page 1169.
  2. [S26] Cynthia Herrin, Oakland County, Michigan Vital Records, T. C. Beardslee born: 1833 Michigan; married: 1857 at Pontiac Abigail born 1836 Michigan.
  3. [S16] Alice D. Serrell for the General Richardson Chapter. Daughters of the American Revolution, Abstracts of Probate Files in the Probate Court 1313, Oakland County, Michigan, 1000-2600, Inc. Covering the period from 19 October 1852 to 8 January 1868, page 147 - Beardsley, Carroll T. guardianship filed 6 July 1867, son of Townsend C., who died in the army. Carroll is age 7 years, living in Pontiac, guardian Abigail M. Myers, mother.
  4. [S29] Michigan General Richardson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution of Pontiac, Cemetery Records of Oakland County, Michigan - Volume III, Oak Hill Cemetery - Abigail - buried: plot 4-332; died: August 14, 1895 age 60 years.

Robert C. Beardslee1,2,3,4

M, b. 14 July 1835, d. after 20 April 1910
Robert C. Beardslee|b. 14 Jul 1835\nd. a 20 Apr 1910|p5.htm#i185|John Wheeler Beardslee|b. 18 Aug 1799\nd. 24 Jan 1883|p5.htm#i179|Elizabeth Ann Carpenter|b. 8 Oct 1810\nd. 1892|p5.htm#i180|William Beardslee|b. 1763\nd. a 1830|p5.htm#i175||||||||||
     Robert was born Tuesday, 14 July 1835 at Oakland County, Michigan. He was the son of John Wheeler Beardslee and Elizabeth Ann Carpenter. He married Catharine Louisa van Zandt *** on 24 June 1869 at Waterford Township, Oakland County, Michigan.5,6 8 August 1870, Robert and his wife, Catharine, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Robert Beardsley [35 Michigan], Louisa [33 Michigan]. 5 June 1880, Robert and his wife, Catharine, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Brandon Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Robert Beardslee [45 Michigan][farmer], Loisa C. [42 Michigan], Francis E.[female][6 Michigan], Edward T. [3 Michigan]. [Enum. Dist. 250, sheet 6, line 37]. In 1890, a special census lists Robert Beardslee as a Pvt of Company F 9 Michigan Calvary. He enlisted in March 1865 & was discharged in August 1865. He served for 6 months. His post offfice is Clarkston.7 20 April 1910, Robert was listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were William H. Leggett [69 New York][widow], John W. [45 Michigan][married], Fred C. [29 Michigan], Lucile V. [25 Michigan], Robert C. Beardslee [74 Michigan][brother-in-law]. William was a real estate agent, John W. has own income, & Fred a clerk. They lived at 2895 East Grand Blvd. John had been married 18 years. [Enum. Dist. 44, sheet 6b, line 78]. Robert departed this life after 20 April 1910 at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.

Citations

  1. [S14] S. Whitney Phoenix, The Whitney Family of Connecticut and its affliations, page 1169.
  2. [S11] Oakland County Genealogical Society, Oakland County, Michigan - Eleventh Census of the United States - 1890 - Schedules Enumerateing Union Veterans and Widows of Union Veterans of the Civil War, page 43.
  3. [S49] History of Oakland County, Michigan : a narrative account of its historical progress, its people, and its principal interests, page 614 - Robert served during the last five months of the conflict in the Fifth Michigan Cavalry, leaving college to enlist, and is now a member of the Grand Army of the Republic at Pontiac.
  4. [S52] Civil War Service Records: Robert Beardslee - Company F of the 9th Michigan Calvary; private of the Union Army [Box: 545; Extraction: 3; Record: 875].
  5. [S5] Ruth S. Kennedy, Marriage Returns for Oakland County, Michigan 1836-1884, page 19 - Robert Beardslee, 33, of San Francisco, b. Independence, farmer married: 24 June 1869 Catherine Van Zandt, 30, born & of Waterford. Witnesses: Henry & Elizabeth Beardsley, both of Independence.
  6. [S26] Cynthia Herrin, Oakland County, Michigan Vital Records, Robert Beardslee b. 1836; s/o John mm W. & Elizabeth; m. 24 June 1869 at Waterford Catherine Van Zant; res. Elizabeth Lake, Michigan; spent 1860's in San Francisco, California; Catherine Van Zant b. 1839 Waterford, Michigan.
  7. [S11] Oakland County Genealogical Society, Oakland County, Michigan - Eleventh Census of the United States - 1890 - Schedules Enumerateing Union Veterans and Widows of Union Veterans of the Civil War, page 1 House no 12 Family no. 12.

Catharine Louisa van Zandt ***1

F, b. 24 January 1838, d. 4 June 1887
     Catharine was born on Wednesday, 24 January 1838 at Waterford Township, Oakland County, Michigan. She was the daughter of Beekman Van Zant. She married Robert C. Beardslee, son of John Wheeler Beardslee and Elizabeth Ann Carpenter, on 24 June 1869 at Waterford Township, Oakland County, Michigan.2,3 8 August 1870, Catharine and her husband Robert were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Robert Beardsley [35 Michigan], Louisa [33 Michigan]. 5 June 1880, Catharine and her husband Robert were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Brandon Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Robert Beardslee [45 Michigan][farmer], Loisa C. [42 Michigan], Francis E.[female][6 Michigan], Edward T. [3 Michigan]. [Enum. Dist. 250, sheet 6, line 37]. Catharine departed this life on Saturday, 4 June 1887 at Drayton Plains, Oakland County, Michigan, at age 49 years, 4 months and 11 days. Catharine was laid to rest in the Drayton Plains Cemetery, Waterford Township, Oakland County, Michigan.4

Citations

  1. [S14] S. Whitney Phoenix, The Whitney Family of Connecticut and its affliations, page 1169.
  2. [S5] Ruth S. Kennedy, Marriage Returns for Oakland County, Michigan 1836-1884, page 19 - Robert Beardslee, 33, of San Francisco, b. Independence, farmer married: 24 June 1869 Catherine Van Zandt, 30, born & of Waterford. Witnesses: Henry & Elizabeth Beardsley, both of Independence.
  3. [S26] Cynthia Herrin, Oakland County, Michigan Vital Records, Robert Beardslee b. 1836; s/o John mm W. & Elizabeth; m. 24 June 1869 at Waterford Catherine Van Zant; res. Elizabeth Lake, Michigan; spent 1860's in San Francisco, California; Catherine Van Zant b. 1839 Waterford, Michigan.
  4. [S8] Daughters of the American Revolution. Ponitac, Michigan - present to the Michigan Historical Commission - 1938 Richardson Chapter, Cemetery Records of Oakland County, Michigan, Volume I: Drayton Plains Cemetery page 245 - Catherine van Zandt Beardslee, wife nof Robert Beardslee Jan. 24, 1838-June 4 1887.

Noah Carpenter Beardslee1,2

M, b. 24 December 1837, d. 27 March 1890
Noah Carpenter Beardslee|b. 24 Dec 1837\nd. 27 Mar 1890|p5.htm#i187|John Wheeler Beardslee|b. 18 Aug 1799\nd. 24 Jan 1883|p5.htm#i179|Elizabeth Ann Carpenter|b. 8 Oct 1810\nd. 1892|p5.htm#i180|William Beardslee|b. 1763\nd. a 1830|p5.htm#i175||||||||||
     Noah was born Sunday, 24 December 1837 at Oakland County, Michigan. He was the son of John Wheeler Beardslee and Elizabeth Ann Carpenter. He married Josephine Fleming on 20 May 1873 at Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan.3 17 June 1880, Noah was listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were John W. Beardslee [81 New Jersey], Elizabeth [69 New York], Noah [40 Michigan], Josephine [daughter-in-law] [35 New Jersey], Mortimer [grandson][7 Michigan], Heber [grandson][4 Michigan]. [Enum Dist 256, sheet 27, line 33]. Noah departed this life on Thursday, 27 March 1890 at Brandon Township, Oakland County, Michigan, at age 52 years, 3 months and 3 days. Noah was laid to rest in Sashabaw Cemetery, Sashabaw Plains, Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan.4

Child of Noah Carpenter Beardslee and Josephine Fleming

Citations

  1. [S14] S. Whitney Phoenix, The Whitney Family of Connecticut and its affliations, page 1169.
  2. [S49] History of Oakland County, Michigan : a narrative account of its historical progress, its people, and its principal interests, page 614 - Noah C. served in the Fourteenth Michigan Volunteer Infantry from the time of his enlistment, in 1864, until the close of the war.
  3. [S43] Oakland County, Michigan Marriage Records: Noah A Beardsley 31, Independence - Josephine Fleming 24, born Waterford married; 4 May 1871 Waterford. [page 74].
  4. [S8] Daughters of the American Revolution. Ponitac, Michigan - present to the Michigan Historical Commission - 1938 Richardson Chapter, Cemetery Records of Oakland County, Michigan, Volume II: page 257 - Sashabaw Plains Cemetery - Noah C. Beardslee b. Dec 24, 1837 d. Mar 27, 1890.

Josephine Fleming1,2

F, b. 15 November 1844, d. 30 October 1936
     Josephine was born on Friday, 15 November 1844 at Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan. She was the daughter of Thomas & Catharine (Sharp) Fleming of New Jersey. She married Noah Carpenter Beardslee, son of John Wheeler Beardslee and Elizabeth Ann Carpenter, on 20 May 1873 at Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan.3 17 June 1880, Josephine was listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were John W. Beardslee [81 New Jersey], Elizabeth [69 New York], Noah [40 Michigan], Josephine [daughter-in-law] [35 New Jersey], Mortimer [grandson][7 Michigan], Heber [grandson][4 Michigan]. [Enum Dist 256, sheet 27, line 33]. In 1890, a veterans census listed Josephine Beardsly, widow of Noah Pvt. "don't know about service"; He was in the service 2 months. The post offoce was Seymour Lake. Remarks - he never left the state.4 15 June 1900, Josephine was listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Brandon Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Josephine Beardslee [55 New Jersey - November 1844], Mortimer [27 Michigan - December 1872], Heber [23 Michigan - July 1876], Katie [19 Michigan - June 1880]. Josephine had 3 children, all living. [Enum. Dist. 83, sheet 7b, line 79]. 7 May 1910, Josephine was listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Brandon Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Heber Beardslee [34 Michigan], Sarah [22 Michigan], Josephine Beardslee [65 Michigan-widow-mother], Katie [29 Michigan-single-sister]. They had been married one year with no children. [Enum. Dist. 120, sheet 59. line 78]. 27 January 1920, Josephine was listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Brandon Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Heber T Beardslee [44 Mixhigan], Sarah E. [32 Michigan], Norma J. [9 Michigan], Morris H. [3 5/12 Michigan], Josephine [mother][75 New Jersey], Catherine [sister][39 Michigan][single]. [Enum. Dist. 162, sheet 7a. line 47]. 19 April 1930, Josephine was listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Brandon Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Josephine Beardslee [85 New Jersey], Eber T. [54 Michigan][son], Sarah A. [49 Michigan][daughter-in-law], Norma [19 Michigan][granddaughter], Morris [13 Michigan][grandson], Edna [8 Michigan][granddaughter], Marion [2 7/12 Michigan][granddaughter], Katheryn [49 Michigan][daughter]. Eber T. was 32 years old when first married & Sarah was 21 years. [Enum. Dist.63-15, sheet 7a. line 8]. Josephine departed this life on Friday, 30 October 1936 at Brandon Township, Oakland County, Michigan, at age 91 years, 11 months and 15 days. Josephine was laid to rest in Sashabaw Cemetery, Sashabaw Plains, Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan.5

Child of Josephine Fleming and Noah Carpenter Beardslee

Citations

  1. [S14] S. Whitney Phoenix, The Whitney Family of Connecticut and its affliations, page 1169.
  2. [S7] Michigan Daughters of the American Revolution, Michigan Bible Records and Genealogical Notes, Volume 19: pagees 52-55 - Fleming Bible Record.
  3. [S43] Oakland County, Michigan Marriage Records: Noah A Beardsley 31, Independence - Josephine Fleming 24, born Waterford married; 4 May 1871 Waterford. [page 74].
  4. [S11] Oakland County Genealogical Society, Oakland County, Michigan - Eleventh Census of the United States - 1890 - Schedules Enumerateing Union Veterans and Widows of Union Veterans of the Civil War, page 17.
  5. [S45] Tombstone Inscription: Josephine his wife born Nov 1844 died Oct 30, 1936 [Transcribed 23 August 1992 by Larry & Kathy McCurdy] Noah & Josephine are on the same stone.

Henry Carpenter Beardslee1,2

M, b. 28 August 1846, d. 30 December 1928
Henry Carpenter Beardslee|b. 28 Aug 1846\nd. 30 Dec 1928|p5.htm#i189|John Wheeler Beardslee|b. 18 Aug 1799\nd. 24 Jan 1883|p5.htm#i179|Elizabeth Ann Carpenter|b. 8 Oct 1810\nd. 1892|p5.htm#i180|William Beardslee|b. 1763\nd. a 1830|p5.htm#i175||||||||||
     Henry was born Friday, 28 August 1846 at Oakland County, Michigan. He was the son of John Wheeler Beardslee and Elizabeth Ann Carpenter. He married Harriet M. Lonsberry on 1 June 1878 at Oakland County, Michigan. 1880, Henry and his wife, Harriet, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census. Enumerated in this household were Henry C. Carpenter [Michigan], Harriett [Michigan], [Enum, Dist. sheer line]. 11 June 1900, Henry and his wife, Harriet, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Bloomfield Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Henry C. Beardslee [Aug. 1846-53 Michigan], Harriet [July 1855-44 Michigan], Cora [Oct. 1880-19 Michigan], Elmer [June 1884-16 Michigan], Floyd [March 1885-15 Michigan], Cassions [Oct. 1896-3 Michigan]. They were married 24 years with 5 children, 4 living, [Enum. Dist. 82, sheet 15b. line 85].
9 May 1910, Henry and his wife, Harriet, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Bloomfield Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Henry Beardslee [63 Michigan], Harriett [53 Michigan], Cora [29 Michigan], Cassius [13 Michigan], Claymore Harvey [23 Michigan-hired hand]. [Enum. Dist. 118, sheet 9a, line 41]. 21 January 1920, Henry was listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Henry Carpenter [__ Michigan][married], Cassius [23 Michigan], Alice Whitman [32 Michigan][divorce][roomer]. They nwere living at 107 Gladstone Place. [Enum, Dist. 242, sheer 7a, line 19]. Henry departed this life on Sunday, 30 December 1928 at Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan, at age 82 years, 4 months and 2 days. Henry was laid to rest in Oak Hill Cemetery, Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan.3,4

Children of Henry Carpenter Beardslee and Harriet M. Lonsberry

Citations

  1. [S14] S. Whitney Phoenix, The Whitney Family of Connecticut and its affliations, page 1169.
  2. [S49] History of Oakland County, Michigan : a narrative account of its historical progress, its people, and its principal interests, page 614 - HENRY C. BEARDSLEE A highly intelligent and prosperous farmer of Bloomfield Township, Henry C. Beardslee is distinguished not only for the honored ancestry from which he is descended, but as a native-born citizen of Oakland County, his birth having occurred August 28, 1846, in Independence Township, just north of Pontiac. His father, John W. Beardslee,
    … Brought up and educated in Independence Township, Henry C. Beardslee began farming for himself in that township, living there a few years after his marriage. In 1879 he moved to Bloomfield township, and having purchased eighty-eight acres of land in section 9 has since been actively and successfully engaged in general farming, making a specialty of dairying, a branch of industry which he finds pleasant and profitable, his Jersey cows, fifteen of the herd which he is now milking, yielding him large quantities of milk of a superior quality. He keeps thoroughbred cattle and hogs, raising considerable stock.
    Mr. Beardslee married, June 1, 1876, Harriet Lonsberry, who was born in Independence Township, Oakland County. Her father, Daniel Lonsberry, was born and reared in New York State. As a young man he made his way across the country to Oakland County, Michigan, in search of cheap land. Taking up land in Independence Township, he reclaimed a homestead from the dense wilderness, and on the farm which he improved spent the remainder of his days, passing away in 1872. His wife, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Hander, came from her native state, New Jersey, to Michigan with her parents when but six years old, and died on the home farm in 1893.
    Five children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Beardslee, namely : Elizabeth, who died in childhood; Cora, living with her parents; Elmer, residing north of Pontiac, a successful agriculturist; Floyd, a farmer, married Aurilia Rigby, daughter of Elmer Higby, a dairyman and farmer in Bloomfield township; and Cassius,, attending the Pontiac high school, is a very clever student. Mr. Beardslee is a Republican in politics, but not an office seeker.
  3. [S29] Michigan General Richardson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution of Pontiac, Cemetery Records of Oakland County, Michigan - Volume III, Oak Hill Cemetery: Henry C. Beardslee - buried: plot 9-066; died: December 30, 1928 age 82 years.
  4. [S45] Tombstone Inscription: ak Hill Cemetery - Henry C. 1846-1928 [Transcribed by Larry & Kathy McCurdy 26 November 2006].

Janette Beardslee1

F, b. 8 March 1851, d. before 22 April 1910
Janette Beardslee|b. 8 Mar 1851\nd. b 22 Apr 1910|p5.htm#i190|John Wheeler Beardslee|b. 18 Aug 1799\nd. 24 Jan 1883|p5.htm#i179|Elizabeth Ann Carpenter|b. 8 Oct 1810\nd. 1892|p5.htm#i180|William Beardslee|b. 1763\nd. a 1830|p5.htm#i175||||||||||
     Janette was born on Saturday, 8 March 1851 at Oakland County, Michigan. She was the daughter of John Wheeler Beardslee and Elizabeth Ann Carpenter. Janette Beardslee also went by the name of Nettie. She married Andrew Reid circa 1869 at Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan. 20 June 1870, Janette and her husband Andrew were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Andrew Reid [33 Pennsylvania], Nettie [19 Michigan], Margaret Reid [22 Canada]. [1st Precinct, 6th Ward, sheet 59, line 11] [Note: They are living very near to Augustus W. Leggett. Anna, Nettie's sister married his son, William, - klm]. 4 June 1880, Janette and her husband Andrew were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Andrew Reid [43 Pennsylvania], Nettie [29 Michigan], Maggie [9 Michigan], John [8 Michigan], Harry [5 Michigan], They are living on Forest Street. He is a picture frame maker. [Enum. Dist. 281, sheet 17, line 11]. 7 June 1900, Janette and her husband Andrew were listed on the U.S. Federal Census . Enumerated in this household were Andrew Reed [62 - August 1837], Nettie [49 Michigan - March 1851], John W. [27 Michigan - November 1872[draftsman], Oliver W. [14 Michigan - October 1885][draftsman], Bennett [9 Michigan - October 1890], Annie B. [16 Michigan - September 1883], Bulah [11 Michigan - February 1889], Jeanett [8 Michigan - April 1892]. They had been married 30 years with 14 children, 8 living. They are living at 536 Forest Street. [Enum. Dist. 38, sheet 9b, line 78]. Janette departed this life before 22 April 1910 at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.

Children of Janette Beardslee and Andrew Reid

Citations

  1. [S14] S. Whitney Phoenix, The Whitney Family of Connecticut and its affliations, page 1169.

Andrew Reid1

M, b. August 1837
     Andrew was born August 1837 at Pennsylvania. He married Janette Beardslee, daughter of John Wheeler Beardslee and Elizabeth Ann Carpenter, circa 1869 at Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan. 20 June 1870, Andrew and his wife, Janette, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Andrew Reid [33 Pennsylvania], Nettie [19 Michigan], Margaret Reid [22 Canada]. [1st Precinct, 6th Ward, sheet 59, line 11] [Note: They are living very near to Augustus W. Leggett. Anna, Nettie's sister married his son, William, - klm]. 4 June 1880, Andrew and his wife, Janette, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Andrew Reid [43 Pennsylvania], Nettie [29 Michigan], Maggie [9 Michigan], John [8 Michigan], Harry [5 Michigan], They are living on Forest Street. He is a picture frame maker. [Enum. Dist. 281, sheet 17, line 11]. 7 June 1900, Andrew and his wife, Janette, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census. Enumerated in this household were Andrew Reed [62 - August 1837], Nettie [49 Michigan - March 1851], John W. [27 Michigan - November 1872[draftsman], Oliver W. [14 Michigan - October 1885][draftsman], Bennett [9 Michigan - October 1890], Annie B. [16 Michigan - September 1883], Bulah [11 Michigan - February 1889], Jeanett [8 Michigan - April 1892]. They had been married 30 years with 14 children, 8 living. They are living at 536 Forest Street. [Enum. Dist. 38, sheet 9b, line 78]. 22 April 1910, Andrew was listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Beulah Reid [21 Michigan], Andrew [28 Michigan], Bennett [19 Michigan], Anna [25 Michigan], Jeanette [18 Michigan], Andrew [father][72 Pennsylvania][widow]. They are living at 189 Milwaukee West. [Enum. Dist. 64, sheet 16a, line 30]. 18 January 1920, Andrew was listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Henry Wallace [32 Ohio], Beulah [30 Michigan], Emerson [4 5/12 Michigan], Betty Jane [6/12 Michigan], Andrew Reid [father-in-law][82 Pennsylvania][insurance for auto company], Janette [26 Michigan][telephone operator], Bennett [29 Michigan][draftsman for auto company]. Henry is an auditor for an insurance company. They were living on Seward Ave. [Enum. Dist. 149, sheet 7b, line 65].

Children of Andrew Reid and Janette Beardslee

Citations

  1. [S14] S. Whitney Phoenix, The Whitney Family of Connecticut and its affliations, p. 1169.

James W. Beardslee1

M, b. 1804, d. 26 December 1867
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     James was born 1804 at Hardyston Township, Sussex County, New Jersey. He was the son of William Beardslee. He married Jane Shoemaker circa 1824 at New York. (an unknown value).2 The 1830 U.S. Federal Census enumerates at the town of Big Flats, Tioga County, New York, the family of James Beardslee [00001:00001]. [page 299]. 9 August 1850, James and his wife, Jane were listed on the US Federal Census at Oxford Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were James Birdslee [46 New Jersey - farmer], Jane [42 New York], William [19 Michigan], Sarah [15 Michigan], Mary [13 Michigan], & John [6 Michigan]. [page 700]. 26 July 1860, James and his wife, Jane were listed on the US Federal Census at Oxford Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Jas Birdslee [56 New Jersey - farmer], Jane [52 New York], John [15 Michigan], Mary Wilbur [14 Michigan], John Bronken [40 Bavaria][farm laborer] and his family. [page 172. line 9]. James made his will 9 September 1863 at Oxford Township, Oakland County, Michigan. In it he mentions his wife, Jane, his sons: William & John, his daughters: Sarah Gibson & Mary Giddlings. He appointed his wife, Jane & Addison Cowdin executors.1 James departed this life on Thursday, 26 December 1867 at Oxford Township, Oakland County, Michigan, at age 63 years. James was laid to rest in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Oxford Township, Oakland County, Michigan.3,4

Children of James W. Beardslee and Jane Shoemaker

Citations

  1. [S16] Alice D. Serrell for the General Richardson Chapter. Daughters of the American Revolution, Abstracts of Probate Files in the Probate Court 1313, Oakland County, Michigan, 1000-2600, Inc. Covering the period from 19 October 1852 to 8 January 1868, page 176 - James Beardslee will dated 9 September 1863, Oxford, filed 8 January 1868, died 26 December 1867, Heirs: Jane Beardslee, widow; William & John, sons; Sarah Gibson & Mary Giddlings, daughters; executors: Jane Beardslee & Addison Cowdin.
  2. [S51] Bureau of Land Records.
  3. [S60] Mrs. Edward V. Howelett, Marriage Records of Oakland County, Michigan 1827-1850, Volume II: Mount Pleasant Cemetery page 39 - James Beardslee 1804-1887; Jane 1804-1889; John S. Beardslee Oct. 8, 1844-Nov. 13, 1907.
  4. [S45] Tombstone Inscription: James W. Beardslee 1804-1867 [Transcribed by Larry & Kathy McCurdy 23 August 1992].

Elizabeth M. Beardslee

F, b. 13 February 1811, d. 30 November 1890
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     Elizabeth was born on Wednesday, 13 February 1811 at Hardyston, Sandyston Township, Sussex County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of William Beardslee. She married Squire W. Stark on 9 April 1834 at New York. 1860, Elizabeth and her husband Squire were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Oxford Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were S. W. Stark [53 New York - farmer - $3000 & $800], Elizabeth M. [49 New Jersey], William [25 New York], son [10 Michigan]. 2 July 1870, Elizabeth was listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Oxford Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Elizabeth Stark [59 New Jersey], Thomas J. [22 Michigan]. Elizabeth departed this life on Sunday, 30 November 1890 at Oxford Township, Oakland County, Michigan, at age 79 years, 9 months and 17 days.1

Children of Elizabeth M. Beardslee and Squire W. Stark

Citations

  1. [S55] Oakland County Pioneer Death Index, Elizabeth Starks died: 30 November 1890; age: 80 years.

Robert R. Beardslee

M, b. 4 April 1817, d. 14 January 1895
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     Robert was born Friday, 4 April 1817 at New Jersey. He was the son of James C. & Jane Beardslee of New Jersey. He was the son of (?) Beardslee. (an unknown value).1 26 July 1860, Robert was listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Oxford Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were D. van Wagener [43 New York], Mary [36 New Jersey], Lydia I. [18 Michigan], Sarah E. [16 Michigan], Ellen [14 Michigan], Fred [12 Michigan], Fannie [9 Michigan], Henritta [7 Michigan], Frank [5 Mixhigan], Jane [3 Michigan], Douglass [412 Michigan], Robert Beardsly [42 New Jersey]. [Sheet 16, line 13]. He married Ellen van Wagoner circa 1863 at Michigan. 22 June 1870, Robert and his wife, Ellen, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Brandon Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Robert Beardslee [45 New Jersey], Ella [25 Michigan], Mary [6 Michigan], Martin [4 Michigan]. [page 25, line 37 pag 25]. 1 June 1880, Robert and his wife, Ellen, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Brandon Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Robert R. Beardslee [63 New Jersey][farmer], Ellen [34 Michigan], Mary [16 Michigan], Martin [13 Michigan], Arthur [6 Michigan]. [Enum. Dist. 250, sheet 1, line 5]. Robert died on Monday, 14 January 1895 at Brandon Township, Oakland County, Michigan, at age 77 years, 9 months and 10 days from heart disease.2 Robert was laid to rest in the Seymour Lake Cemetery, Brandon Township, Oakland County, Michigan.3

Children of Robert R. Beardslee and Ellen van Wagoner

Citations

  1. [S51] Bureau of Land Records: no.387 - Robert R. Beardslee of Oakland Co., MI - 10 Nov 1840 - E1/2 SE1/4 & NW1/4 SE1/4 of Section 29 T5N R10E [Oxford] 120 acres.
  2. [S41] Oakland County, Michigan Death Records: RobertRobert Beardslee died: 14 January 1895 age 77.9.10 years; cause: heart disease; born: New Jersey; residence: Brandon; occupation: mason; parents; James C. & Jane Beardslee of New Jersey. [Volume II: page 154].
  3. [S8] Daughters of the American Revolution. Ponitac, Michigan - present to the Michigan Historical Commission - 1938 Richardson Chapter, Cemetery Records of Oakland County, Michigan, Volume II: page 54 - Seymour Kake Cemetery - Robt Beardsley 1816-1895.

Squire W. Stark1,2

M, b. 8 August 1806, d. 15 February 1870
     Squire was born Friday, 8 August 1806 at Minisink, Orange County, New York. He was the son of Amos & Elizabeth [Van Tassel] Stark. His birth may be the "18th". He married Elizabeth M. Beardslee, daughter of William Beardslee, on 9 April 1834 at New York. (an unknown value). In 1845, the Census lists him as Head of the Household at Oxford Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Squire W. Starks [20100:00100]. 1860, Squire and his wife, Elizabeth, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Oxford Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were S. W. Stark [53 New York - farmer - $3000 & $800], Elizabeth M. [49 New Jersey], William [25 New York], son [10 Michigan]. Squire departed this life on Tuesday, 15 February 1870 at Oxford Township, Oakland County, Michigan, at age 63 years, 6 months and 7 days.3

Children of Squire W. Stark and Elizabeth M. Beardslee

Citations

  1. [S17] Charles R. Stark, The Aaron Stark Family - Seven Generations of the Descendants of Aaron Stark of Groton, Connecticut, page 27 - son of Amos & Elizabeth [VanTassel] Stark, b. 18 August 1806 & d. 15 February 1870; page 50 - m. Elizabeth d/o William Beardsley.
  2. [S12] Portrait & Biographical Album of Oakland County, Michigan, pages 368-369 - W. Stark, Esq. was born in New York near the Pennsylvania line in 1806 & reared on a farm. At an early age, he learned the trade of millwright & followed that trade in New York & after he came to Michigan in 1836. He made his home in Independence Township & later bought land from the U.S. Government in Oxford Township. He first erected a log house & began clearing the land. This house was of superior order & was not put up in the manner that many log cabins were. He hewed all the timber & made all the logs fit nicely together & had a home that was snug and cozy and was a pattern of neatness. He died in 1872. His wife was Elizabeth M. Beardslee. She was born in Sussex County, New Jersey, and came west with her brother at a very early day, making her home in Oxford Township. She survived her husband for a number of years and died November 30, 1890.
  3. [S43] Oakland County, Michigan Marriage Records: Squire W. Stark died: 15 February 1870; residence: Oxford; married. [Volume I: page 41].

Ellen van Wagoner

F, b. October 1845, d. 18 September 1894
     Ellen was born October 1845 at Oakland County, Michigan. [caculated dddate] She was the daughter of Denaris & Ellen VonWagoner of Brandon. An unknown person nF is listed on the D. van Wagener [43 New York], Mary [36 New Jersey], Lydia I. [18 Michigan], Sarah E. [16 Michigan], Ellen [14 Michigan], Fred [12 Michigan], Fannie [9 Michigan], Henritta [7 Michigan], Frank [5 Mixhigan], Jane [3 Michigan], Douglass [412 Michigan], Robert Beardsly [42 New Jersey]. [Sheet 16, line 13] census in at Oxford Township, Oakland County, Michigan. She married Robert R. Beardslee, son of (?) Beardslee, circa 1863 at Michigan. 22 June 1870, Ellen and her husband Robert were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Brandon Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Robert Beardslee [45 New Jersey], Ella [25 Michigan], Mary [6 Michigan], Martin [4 Michigan]. [page 25, line 37 pag 25]. 1 June 1880, Ellen and her husband Robert were listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Brandon Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Robert R. Beardslee [63 New Jersey][farmer], Ellen [34 Michigan], Mary [16 Michigan], Martin [13 Michigan], Arthur [6 Michigan]. [Enum. Dist. 250, sheet 1, line 5]. Ellen died on Tuesday, 18 September 1894 at Brandon Township, Oakland County, Michigan, at age 48 years and 11 months as a result of conjestion of the bowels.1 Ellen was laid to rest in the Seymour Lake Cemetery, Brandon Township, Oakland County, Michigan.2

Children of Ellen van Wagoner and Robert R. Beardslee

Citations

  1. [S41] Oakland County, Michigan Death Records: Ellen Beardslee d. 20 Septeber 1894 age 48.11._ years; cause: conjestion of the bowels; residence: Brandon; parents: Denaris & Ellen von Wagoner of Brandon. [Volume II: page 134].
  2. [S8] Daughters of the American Revolution. Ponitac, Michigan - present to the Michigan Historical Commission - 1938 Richardson Chapter, Cemetery Records of Oakland County, Michigan, Volume II: page 54 - Seymour Lake Cemetery - Ellen 1846-1904 [Note: death year should have read 1994 - klm].