Cynthia Kay Wetzel

F, #7864, b. 22 October 1946, d. 11 July 2007
Married Name Her married name was Pickerd.1 
Name Variation  Cynthia Kay Wetzel was also known as Cindy Bryant. 
Married Name Her married name was Bryant. 
Birth*22 October 1946 She was born on 22 October 1946 at Bronson Hospital, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan. 
Marriage*13 March 1965 She married Harold James Pickerd on 13 March 1965 at St Mathews Evengelical Lutheran Church, Benton Harbor, Michigan.1 
Marriage*21 November 1975 Cynthia Kay Wetzel married Thomas Lee Bryant, son of Donald William Bryant Sr and Elsie Elizabeth Stewins, on 21 November 1975 at Saint Matthews, Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan. 
Occupation* Cynthia Kay Wetzel was a Genealogy web site host. 
Death*11 July 2007 She died on 11 July 2007 at Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan, at age 60.2 

Family 1

Harold James Pickerd b. 1 Aug 1939, d. 7 Aug 2001

Family 2

Thomas Lee Bryant

Citations

  1. [S1] Ancestry.com, The News-Palladium, Benton Harbor, Michigan, 15 Mar 1965.
  2. [S2] Social SecurityDeath Index, online https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/ssdi/

Pearl A. Hudson

F, #7871, b. 17 July 1886, d. 18 March 1929
Father*William G. Hudson1 b. May 1861
Mother*Jenny Bliss1 b. Oct 1866
Married Name Her married name was Bryant. 
Birth*17 July 1886 Pearl A. Hudson was born on 17 July 1886 at Whitehall, Muskegon County, Michigan.1 
Marriage* She married George Wesley Bryant, son of George Baldwin Bryant and Marion Artie Mabie. 
Death*18 March 1929 Pearl A. Hudson died on 18 March 1929 at Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, at age 42; carcinoma of uterus.1 
Funeral*21 March 1929  On 21 March 1929 a funeral was held for Pearl A. Hudson at Esalhorst Chapel, Benton Harbor, Michigan.1 
Burial*21 March 1929 She was buried on 21 March 1929 at Hagar Shores Cemetery, Hagar Shores, Berrien County, Michigan.1 

Family

George Wesley Bryant b. 12 Jan 1876, d. 28 Jan 1959
Children

Citations

  1. [S202] Submission by Ruth L. (Pease) Linder.

George Wesley Bryant

M, #7872, b. 12 January 1876, d. 28 January 1959
Father*George Baldwin Bryant1 b. 18 Jan 1841 or 18 Jan 1842, d. 19 Apr 1908
Mother*Marion Artie Mabie1 b. 23 Oct 1857 or 23 Oct 1858, d. 10 May 1939
Info* Information on him came from Cindy Bryant, #49 to early Maybee Society records. 
Birth*12 January 1876 George Wesley Bryant was born on 12 January 1876 at Armada, Macomb County, Michigan. 
Marriage* He married Pearl A. Hudson, daughter of William G. Hudson and Jenny Bliss. 
Residence*between 1906 and 1921 George Wesley Bryant lived between 1906 and 1921 at Muskegon, Michigan.1 
Anecdote*12 September 1918 George Wesley Bryant of 84 George Street, Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan, born 12 Jan 1876, registered for the draft on September 12, 1918, at Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan. He was a finisher for Michigan Washing Machine Co at Muskegon. His nearest living relative was Pearl Bryant, at the above address. He was white, tall, slender, with blue eyes and brown hair.2 
Occupation He was a Creamery in Sheridan, MI.1 
Death*28 January 1959 He died on 28 January 1959 at Romeo, Macomb County, Michigan, at age 83.1 
Burial*31 January 1959 He was buried on 31 January 1959 at Parkview Memorial Cemetery, Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan.1 

Family

Pearl A. Hudson b. 17 Jul 1886, d. 18 Mar 1929
Children

Citations

  1. [S202] Submission by Ruth L. (Pease) Linder.
  2. [S338] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/default.aspx?rt=39, Roll: 1682685.

Bernice Lillian Bryant

F, #7873, b. 23 June 1917, d. 31 October 1990
Father*George Wesley Bryant1 b. 12 Jan 1876, d. 28 Jan 1959
Mother*Pearl A. Hudson1 b. 17 Jul 1886, d. 18 Mar 1929
Married Name Her married name was Portis. 
Married Name Her married name was Gilpin. 
Birth*23 June 1917 Bernice Lillian Bryant was born on 23 June 1917 at Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan.1 
Note*  Had a daughter at age 16 which she gave up for adoption.1 
Marriage*after 1934 She married Elwin Gilpin after 1934.1 
Marriage24 May 1944 Bernice Lillian Bryant married James Portis on 24 May 1944 at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.1 
Death*31 October 1990 Bernice Lillian Bryant died on 31 October 1990 at Dearborn Heights, Wayne County, Michigan, at age 73; cancer.1 
Burial*2 November 1990 She was buried on 2 November 1990 at Parkview Memorial Cemetery, Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan.1 

Family 1

Elwin Gilpin b. c 1915

Family 2

James Portis b. 19 May 1918

Citations

  1. [S202] Submission by Ruth L. (Pease) Linder.

James Portis

M, #7874, b. 19 May 1918
Birth*19 May 1918 James Portis was born on 19 May 1918 at Hardin, Marshall County, Kentucky.1 
Marriage*24 May 1944 He married Bernice Lillian Bryant, daughter of George Wesley Bryant and Pearl A. Hudson, on 24 May 1944 at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.1 
Occupation* James Portis was a worked for Detroit Edison at Detroit, Michigan. 

Family

Bernice Lillian Bryant b. 23 Jun 1917, d. 31 Oct 1990

Citations

  1. [S202] Submission by Ruth L. (Pease) Linder.

Bernard Francis Bryant

M, #7875, b. 16 March 1913
Father*George Wesley Bryant1 b. 12 Jan 1876, d. 28 Jan 1959
Mother*Pearl A. Hudson1 b. 17 Jul 1886, d. 18 Mar 1929
Nickname  Bernard Francis Bryant also went by the name of Barney. 
Birth*16 March 1913 He was born on 16 March 1913 at Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan.1 
Marriage*6 July 1940 He married Gladys Helen Grannell on 6 July 1940 at Saint Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan. 
Occupation* Bernard Francis Bryant was a finisher/grinder fo West Michigan Steel at Muskegon, Michigan.1 

Family

Gladys Helen Grannell b. 16 Oct 1919, d. 15 Dec 1996

Citations

  1. [S202] Submission by Ruth L. (Pease) Linder.

Gladys Helen Grannell

F, #7876, b. 16 October 1919, d. 15 December 1996
Married Name Her married name was Bryant. 
Birth*16 October 1919 Gladys Helen Grannell was born on 16 October 1919 at Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana.1 
Marriage*6 July 1940 She married Bernard Francis Bryant, son of George Wesley Bryant and Pearl A. Hudson, on 6 July 1940 at Saint Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan. 
Death*15 December 1996 Gladys Helen Grannell died on 15 December 1996 at Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan, at age 77.1 
Burial*18 December 1996 She was buried on 18 December 1996 at Sunrise Memorial Gardens, Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan.1 
Funeral*  A funeral was held for Gladys Helen Grannell at Sytsema Funeral Home, Muskegon, Michigan.1 

Family

Bernard Francis Bryant b. 16 Mar 1913

Citations

  1. [S202] Submission by Ruth L. (Pease) Linder.

Raymond W. Bryant

M, #7877, b. 6 October 1910, d. 23 October 1989
Father*George Wesley Bryant1 b. 12 Jan 1876, d. 28 Jan 1959
Mother*Pearl A. Hudson1 b. 17 Jul 1886, d. 18 Mar 1929
Birth*6 October 1910 Raymond W. Bryant was born on 6 October 1910 at Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan.1 
Residence*1925 He lived in 1925 at Saint Joseph, Michigan.1 
Marriage*before 1933 He married Ilaa Hale before 1933 at Saint Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan.1 
Residence1934 Raymond W. Bryant lived in 1934 at Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan.1 
Marriage1 November 1949 He married Gertrude R. Mouhout on 1 November 1949 at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.1 
Occupation* Raymond W. Bryant was a Whirlpool Corp.1 
Death*23 October 1989 He died on 23 October 1989 at New Port Richey, Pasco County, Florida, at age 79.1 

Family

Ilaa Hale b. 10 Oct 1913, d. 12 Jul 1996

Citations

  1. [S202] Submission by Ruth L. (Pease) Linder.

Donald William Bryant Sr

M, #7878, b. 20 May 1915
Father*George Wesley Bryant1 b. 12 Jan 1876, d. 28 Jan 1959
Mother*Pearl A. Hudson1 b. 17 Jul 1886, d. 18 Mar 1929
Birth*20 May 1915 Donald William Bryant Sr was born on 20 May 1915 at Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan.1 
Marriage*2 January 1940 He married Elsie Elizabeth Stewins on 2 January 1940 at Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan.1 

Family

Elsie Elizabeth Stewins b. 26 Feb 1916, d. 17 Jan 1995

Citations

  1. [S202] Submission by Ruth L. (Pease) Linder.

Elsie Elizabeth Stewins

F, #7879, b. 26 February 1916, d. 17 January 1995
Married Name Her married name was Bryant. 
Birth*26 February 1916 Elsie Elizabeth Stewins was born on 26 February 1916 at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, daughter of Jimmy Mellis, who died in WW1.1 
Marriage*2 January 1940 She married Donald William Bryant Sr, son of George Wesley Bryant and Pearl A. Hudson, on 2 January 1940 at Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan.1 
Occupation* Elsie Elizabeth Stewins was a Worked for a cleaning company.1 
Death*17 January 1995 She died on 17 January 1995 at Saint Joseph, Berrien County, Michigan, at age 78.1 
Burial*20 January 1995 She was buried on 20 January 1995 at North Shore Memory Gardens, Hagar Shores, Berrien County, Michigan.1 
Funeral*20 January 1995  On 20 January 1995 a funeral was held for Elsie Elizabeth Stewins at Florin Funeral Service, Saint Joseph, Michigan.1 

Family

Donald William Bryant Sr b. 20 May 1915

Citations

  1. [S202] Submission by Ruth L. (Pease) Linder.

Virginia Hazel Bryant

F, #7880, b. 23 July 1920
Father*George Wesley Bryant1 b. 12 Jan 1876, d. 28 Jan 1959
Mother*Pearl A. Hudson1 b. 17 Jul 1886, d. 18 Mar 1929
Residence Virginia Hazel Bryant lived at Croswell, Michigan.1 
Residence She lived at Marlette, Michigan.1 
Residence* She lived at Romer, Michigan.1 
Married Name Her married name was Thomas. 
Birth*23 July 1920 She was born on 23 July 1920 at Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan.1 
Marriage*18 October 1941 She married Don Thomas on 18 October 1941 at Hubbardston, Ionia County, Michigan.1 

Family

Don Thomas b. 17 Nov 1917, d. 9 Mar 1976

Citations

  1. [S202] Submission by Ruth L. (Pease) Linder.

Don Thomas

M, #7881, b. 17 November 1917, d. 9 March 1976
Description* Don Thomas was described as Medical: #18816
MI.1 
Birth*17 November 1917 He was born on 17 November 1917 at Fenwick, Montcalm County, Michigan.1 
Marriage*18 October 1941 He married Virginia Hazel Bryant, daughter of George Wesley Bryant and Pearl A. Hudson, on 18 October 1941 at Hubbardston, Ionia County, Michigan.1 
Death*9 March 1976 Don Thomas died on 9 March 1976 at Marlette, Sanilac County, Michigan, at age 58; Sucide due to ill health Emphazema.1 
Burial*March 1976 He was buried in March 1976 at Sunny Hill Cemetery, Bushnell Township, Montcalm County, Michigan.1 

Family

Virginia Hazel Bryant b. 23 Jul 1920

Citations

  1. [S202] Submission by Ruth L. (Pease) Linder.

Randy Lee Patton

M, #7889, b. 9 September 1960, d. 21 June 1982
Step-father*James Richard Bryant
Mother*Baticia Sarah Adent
Name Variation  Randy Lee Patton was also known as Bryant. 
Birth*9 September 1960 He was born on 9 September 1960 at Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan, Randy's Dad, D.A.Patton Died of Cancer M.Lic.Ber.Co,MI 1981#275 DATE APR 1981. 
Marriage* He married Laurie Holland at Hartford, Van Buren County, Michigan. 
Death*21 June 1982 Randy Lee Patton died on 21 June 1982 at Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan, at age 21. 

Family

Laurie Holland