George H. Dutton

     George H. was born on Tuesday, 5 January 1858 in Michigan. He was the son of David O. Dutton and Mary G. Wagle.¹ George married Lillie E. Mapes, daughter of John Emmett Mapes and Phila Ann Townsend, on 1 October 1879 in Plainfield Township, Livingston County, Michigan.² 7 June 1880, George and his wife, Lillie, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Village of Perry, Shiawassee County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were George Dutton [34 New York], his wife: Lillie [27 New York], & Willie Wallace [22 Michigan].³ 18 June 1900, George and his wife, Lillie, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Woodhall Township, Shiawassee County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were George H. Dutton [41 Michigan-June 1858] & his wife: Lillie E. [39 Michigan-December 1860]. George & Lillie had been married 20 years with no children.⁴ 11 May 1910, George and his wife, Lillie, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Woodhall Township. Enumerated in this household were George H. Dutton [51 Michigan] & his wife: Lillie E. [49 Michigan].⁵ 14 January 1920, George and his wife, Lillie, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Village of Perry. Enumerated in this household were George Dutton [61 Michigan] & his wife: Lillie E. [59 Michigan].⁶ 11 April 1930, George and his wife, Lillie, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Village of Perry. Enumerated in this household were Geo. H. Dutton [71 Michigan], & his wife: Lillie E. [69 Michigan]. George was 21 years old first married & Lillie was 18 years old.⁷ George departed this life on Tuesday, 7 February 1950 in Perry at age 92 years, 1 month and 2 days.¹ He was buried there in Rose Lawn Cemetery. The inscription on his tombstone reads: George H. Dutton - 1858 - 1950 - - Lillie E. Dutton 1866 - 1932.⁸