Jennie Mae Botsford

     Jennie Mae was born on Monday, 13 October 1902 in Oceola Township, Livingston County, Michigan. She was the daughter of John W. Botsford & Anna Phippips. Jennie Mae married Leo Parshall Howell, son of Floyd Parshall Howell and Lucy Ann Mapes, on 30 June 1928. 14 April 1930, Jennie listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Oceola Township. Enumerated in this household were Leo Hoell [29 Michigan], his wife: Jennie [25 Michigan] & servant: Ida Elwell [59 New York] & lodger: Elmer Booth [20 Michigan]. Leo was 27 years old when 1st married & Jennie was 23 years old. He was a general farmer.¹ 10 May 1940, Jennie and her husband, Leo, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Oceola Township. Enumerated in this household were Leo Howell [39 Michigan], his wife: Jennie [37 Michigan], John Robert [8 Michigan], Duane [5 Michigan] & Marilyn [3 Michigan]. They are renting for $15. per month.² Jennie's husband, Leo, died on 14 July 1978 in Howell leaving her a widow.³ Jennie departed this life on Thursday, 5 October 1989 in Novi, Oakland County, Michigan, at age 86 years, 11 months and 22 days. She was buried at Howell in the Lakeview Cemetery.