William Henry Louden

     William Henry was born on Friday, 18 February 1853 in Madison County, New York. He was the son of William Louden and Elizabeth Corson.¹ William was first married to Malinda E. Albright on 29 August 1878 in Schoolcraft, Michigan. This marriage ended in divorce. William married Magdalena Beery, daughter of Jonathan Beery and Magdalena Corfman, on 21 March 1882 in Seneca County, Ohio.² William and Magdalena had children: Alma [10/22/1884-9/03/1976][m. 9/29/1902 Raymond James Rickman], & James 1/16/1887-7/03/1936][m. 6/18/1910 Anna Bethel]. 7 June 1900, William was listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Casco Township, Allegan County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were W. H. Louden [47 New York - February 1853], Alma [15 Michigan - October 1885] & James [13 Michigan - January 1887].³ 3 May 1910, William was listed on the U.S. Federal Census. Enumerated in this household were Will H, Louden [57 New York]. He owns his farm with a mortgage.⁴ 2 January 1920, William was listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Lee Township, Allegan County, Michigan, on Line Road. Enumerated in this household were William H. Louden [66 New York], He is renting the farm that he is working. He is widowed.⁵ 18 April 1930, the U.S. Federal Census listed William living in the home of his daughter at 1226 Woodrow Drive, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Alma M. Rickman [45 Michigan][widow], Irene M. [27 Michigan] & father: William H. Louden [77 New York][widowed]. Alma is renting her home for $42. She and Irene are wrappers at a medicine factory.⁶ William departed this life on Thursday, 7 April 1938 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.⁷ He was buried there in Kalamazoo in Riverside Cemetery.¹