Charles Dubois Mapes

     Charles Dubois was born on Wednesday, 5 December 1838 in Montgomery, Orange County, New York. Charles married Sarah Maria Abbott on 1 January 1861. 25 August 1870, Charles and his wife, Sarah, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Iosco Township, Livingston County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Charles D. Mapes [31 New York], his wife: Sarah M. [28 Michigan], children: George A. [6 Michigan], Samuel A. [3 Michigan], Cyrenius [1 Michigan], & farm laborer, Charles Hudson [22 England].³ 1 June 1880, Charles and his wife, Sarah, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Iosco Township, Livingston County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Charles D. Mapes [41 New York], his wife, Sarah M. [38 Michigan], children: George A. [16 Michigan], Samuel A. [13 Michigan], Cyreny[10 Michigan], Fred [8 Michigan], & Susan S. [5 Michigan]. [Enum. Dist. 182, sheet 1, line 8]⁴ 7 June 1900, Charles and his wife, Sarah, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Iosco Township, Livingston County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Charles D. Mapes [61 New York-December 1838 ], his wife, Sarah M. [58 Michigan-Dec. 1841], children: Syrenus [30 Michigan-July 1869], Gladis [18 Michigan-October 1881], daughter-in-law, Anna B. [29 Michigan-February 1871], & border, James Farrell [22 Michigan-May 1870] Syrenus & Anna had been married 10 years with no children. Charles & Sarah had been married 38 years with 7 children 6 living. [Enum. Dist. 74, sheet 3, line 24]⁵ 12 April 1910, Charles and his wife, Sarah, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census living in the home of their daughter at Iosco Township, Livingston County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Cortland E. Sweet [36 Michigan], his wife: Susie S. [35 Michigan], children: Mapes D. [11 Michigan], Charles H. [3 Michigan], Bertus W. [1 1/2 Michigan], father-in-law: Charles D. Mapes [71 New York], & mother-in-law: Sarah [68 Michigan], Charles & Sarah had been married 48 years with 7 children 6 living. Cortland & Susie had been married 13 years with 3 children all living.⁶ Charles departed this life on Sunday, 2 November 1919 in Iosco Township, Livingston County, Michigan.

Obituary: Charles Dubois Mapes -- At midnight, November 2nd at his home in Iosco Township was ended the earthly career of one who had been prominent in the community for many years. Charles Dubois Mapes was born in Orange County N.Y., December 6th 1838. He came with his parents to Michigan in 1854 and settled on the farm which has been his home for sixty-five years.
He was married to Sarah M. Abbott January1, 1861. To them was born seven children. The first one, Adda, died in infancy … Four sons and two daughters are still living, as follows: George A, of Detroit; Samuel A., of Chelsea; Cyprenus A of Gregory; Fred of Jackson; Susie, the wife of Courtland Sweet, living in the old home, and Gladys, the wife of Prof. Wright of Ithaca N.Y. The funeral was held at the Plainfield Presbyterian Church on Nov 6th, Rev C.D. Ellis officiating.
Mr. Mapes had been a ruling elder of this church for many years and was always interested in its support and prominent in its activities. He was recognized as one who always stood for the best things. Honor characterized him in his business dealings. A model husband and father in his home life; a faithful worker in his church. The community was ennobled and enriched by his presence. Mrs. Mapes who survives her departed companion, has the love and sympathy of a wide circle of friends and acquaintances.⁷ He was buried at Unadilla Township, Livingston County, Michigan, in the Plainfield Village Cemetery.^8,9