Michael Fredrick Meraw

M, b. 5 March 1911, d. 21 May 1955
FatherThomas Meraw b. 22 Oct 1874, d. 3 Jun 1938
MotherMary Agnes Hott b. 26 Nov 1877, d. 1955
     In 1951, he was living at 723 1terry Ave. in Seattle. Michael Fredrick was born on Sunday, 5 March 1911 in Hungerford Township, Hastings County, Ontario, Canada. Michael left Tweed and arrived in Detroit 21 November 1945. He resided at 203 Woodside, Royal Oak. His border crossing pass described him as being 5’7” tall, medium complexion, black hair, hazel eyes, distinguishing marks – scare over left eyebrow; occupation farmer. He went back to Tweed and returned to Detroit 20 November 1948.1 On 16 December 1946, he registered for the draft. He was described as being 5' 7 1/2" 165 pounds with brown eyes black hair and dark complexion.2 Michael departed this life on Saturday, 21 May 1955 in Seattle, King County, Washington, at age 44 years, 2 months and 16 days. He was buried at Shoreline in Holyrood Catholic Cemetery.3

Citations

  1. [S28] Manifact of Detroit Border Crossings for the U.S. Department of Labor, Michael Frederick Meraw – arrival date: 21 November 1945; age: 34 years; born: Tweed, Ontario; port of arrival: Detroit; application for residence:
    Application for permanent border crossing pass
    I, Michael Frederick Meraw a lawful permanent residence of the United States reside: 203 Woodside, Royal Oak; born: 5 March 1911 Tweed; single; age: 34 years;
    Michael Frederick Meraw – arrival date: 20 November 1948; age: 35 years; born: circa 1913 Tweed; race: French; port of arrival: Detroit, Michigan; departure contact: mother, Agnes; arrival contact: brother, Leonard Meraw, 203 Woodside Avenue, Royal Oak; occupation: farmer; race: French Canadian; last permanent address: Box 152, Tweed, Ontario; mother had same address; been in U. S. 2-3 times; money: $225.00; intends to reside permanently; description: 5’7” tall, medium complexion, black hair, hazel eyes, distinguishing marks – scare over left eyebrow; occupation farmer.
  2. [S51] WW II Draft Registration, Michael Frederick Meraw - Birth: 5 March 1911 in Tweed, Canada; Age: 35 years old; Residence: 796 Purdy Street, Birmingham, Michigan; James Donnelly, brother-in-law, same address; emplyment: Maynards at Woodward & Palmer, Detroit, Michigan; Description: 5' 7 1/2" 165 pounds with brown eyes black hair and dark complexion.
  3. [S50] Find a Grave.