Francis Sears1

M, #38257, b. December 1833, d. 3 February 1903
Birth*December 1833 Francis Sears was born in December 1833 at New York.1,2 
Marriage* He married Jerusha Maybee, daughter of Michael Maybee and Mary Clinton.3 
Census*19 July 1870 Francis Sears and Jerusha Maybee appeared on the census of 19 July 1870 at Hackensack PO, New Barbadoes Township, Bergen County, New Jersey.
Francis Sears, M, W, 36, Overseer Brickyard, $300 personal estate, born in New York, Married
Jerusia Sears, F, W, 36, Keeping House, born in New York, Married
Nancy B Sears, F, W, 11, at home, born in New York
Francis E Sears, F, W, 9, at home, born in New York
Andrew Sears, F, W, 4, at home, born in New Jersey
Emma Sears, F, W, 1, at home, born in New Jersey.4 
Census17 June 1880 Francis Sears and Jerusha Maybee appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 at Hackensack, Bergen County, New Jersey.
Francis Sears, W, M, 46, Head, Married, Foreman in Brickyard, New York, —, —
Jerusha Sears, W, F, 46, Wife, Married, Keeping House, New York, New York, New York
Nancy Sears, W, F, 21, Daughter, Single, at home, New York, —, New York
Elsworth Sears, W, M, 19, Son, Single, Clerk in Clothing Store, New York, —, New York
Andrew Sears, W, M, 13, Son, Single, Wrk in Brickyard, New Jersey, —, New York
Jennie Sears, W, F, 6, Daughter, Single, New Jersey, —, New York.5 
Census1885 Francis Sears and Jerusha Maybee appeared on the census of 1885 at Passaic, Passaic County, New Jersey.
Frances Sears, age range: 20 to 60
Jerushea Sears, age range: 20 to 60
Elsworth Sears, age range: 20 to 60
Andrew Sears, age range: 5 to 20
Jennie A Sears, age range: 5 to 20.6 
(Mentioned) oObit17 November 1886 Francis Sears was mentioned in the obituary of of Jerusha Maybee on 17 November 1886 at Passaic, New Jersey; Mrs Jerusha Sears, wife of Francis Sears, died at her residence on River Road, near Alden's brick yard, yesterday of heart disease. She leaves a husband and two sons, Andrew, who keeps a grocery store in Rutherford, and Francis W, employed as a foreman in Alden's brick yard. The funeral will be tomorrow. Interment at Hackensack.7 
(Witness) Census1 June 1900 Francis Sears appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in the household of Jeremiah J Garvey and Jennie A Sears at Huntington Township, Suffolk County, New York,
; Jerry Garvey, Head, W, M, March 1862, 38, M, 5, New York, New York, New York, Brick Maker
Jennie Garvey, Wife, W, F, July 1871, 28, M, 5, no children born, New Jersey, New York, New York
Francis Sears, Father in Law, W, M, Dec 1843, 66, Wd, New York, New York, New York, Brick Maker.2 
Death*3 February 1903 Francis Sears died on 3 February 1903 at Hackensack, Bergen County, New Jersey, at age 69.1,8,9 
oObit5 February 1903  On 5 February 1903 at Hackensack, Bergen County, New Jersey, the obituary of Francis Sears read: Francis Sears died Tuesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs Lepold Rosenberger in Franklin street, Hackensack. He was in his 70th year and had been ailing for some time.
Mr Sears was one of the pioneers of brickmaking in this section, he, with Prof. Hamilton, who taught the First District school for many years, under the firm name of Sears & Hamilton, having built one of the first brick yards.
Deceased was not very successful and dropped out of the local brick making industry.
The funeral services were held at the home of his daughter yesterday afternoon with the Rev H B Leech officiating.9 
Burial* He was buried at Hackensack Cemetery, Hackensack, Bergen County, New Jersey. Inscription "Francis Sears; Pvt Co C; 22 NJ Inf; 1834-1903."1,10 

Family

Jerusha Maybee b. c 1834, d. 16 Nov 1887
Children

Citations

  1. [S381] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/, Memorial ID 112150950.
  2. [S90] 1900 United States Census, online ancestry.com, Huntington Twp, Suffolk, New York; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0757; FHL microfilm: 1241165.
  3. [S1] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 of son Andrew Clark Sears.
  4. [S99] 1870 United States Census, online ancestry.com, New Barbadoes Township, Bergen, New Jersey; Roll: M593_852; Page: 461B; Family History Library Film: 552351.
  5. [S52] 1880 United States Census, online ancestry.com, Hackensack, Bergen, New Jersey; Roll: 771; Page: 459D; Enumeration District: 010.
  6. [S1] Ancestry.com, New Jersey, State Census, 1885, 3d Ward, Passaic, Passaic, New Jersey, Page 27.
  7. [S517] Dan Burrows : obit in the Passaic Daily News, Passaic, New Jersey, 17 Nov 1886, Wed • Page 3.
  8. [S1] Ancestry.com, New Jersey, Death Index, 1901-1903.
  9. [S517] Dan Burrows : obit in The Evening Record, Hackensack, New Jersey, 05 Feb 1903, Thu • Page 1.
  10. [S1] Ancestry.com, U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, ca.

Nancy B Sears1

F, #38258, b. December 1858, d. 12 February 1933
Father*Francis Sears1 b. Dec 1833, d. 3 Feb 1903
Mother*Jerusha Maybee1 b. c 1834, d. 16 Nov 1887
Married Name Her married name was Rosenberger.2 
Birth*December 1858 Nancy B Sears was born in December 1858 at New Jersey.1,2 
(Witness) Census19 July 1870 Nancy B Sears appeared on the census of 19 July 1870 in the household of Francis Sears and Jerusha Maybee at Hackensack PO, New Barbadoes Township, Bergen County, New Jersey,
; Francis Sears, M, W, 36, Overseer Brickyard, $300 personal estate, born in New York, Married
Jerusia Sears, F, W, 36, Keeping House, born in New York, Married
Nancy B Sears, F, W, 11, at home, born in New York
Francis E Sears, F, W, 9, at home, born in New York
Andrew Sears, F, W, 4, at home, born in New Jersey
Emma Sears, F, W, 1, at home, born in New Jersey.1 
(Witness) Census17 June 1880 Nancy B Sears appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 in the household of Francis Sears and Jerusha Maybee at Hackensack, Bergen County, New Jersey,
; Francis Sears, W, M, 46, Head, Married, Foreman in Brickyard, New York, —, —
Jerusha Sears, W, F, 46, Wife, Married, Keeping House, New York, New York, New York
Nancy Sears, W, F, 21, Daughter, Single, at home, New York, —, New York
Elsworth Sears, W, M, 19, Son, Single, Clerk in Clothing Store, New York, —, New York
Andrew Sears, W, M, 13, Son, Single, Wrk in Brickyard, New Jersey, —, New York
Jennie Sears, W, F, 6, Daughter, Single, New Jersey, —, New York.3 
Marriage*2 September 1882 Nancy B Sears married Leopold Rosenberger on 2 September 1882 at Hackensack, Bergen County, New Jersey.4,5 
(Mentioned) oObit5 February 1903 Nancy B Rosenberger was mentioned in the obituary of of Francis Sears on 5 February 1903 at Hackensack, Bergen County, New Jersey; Francis Sears died Tuesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs Lepold Rosenberger in Franklin street, Hackensack. He was in his 70th year and had been ailing for some time.
Mr Sears was one of the pioneers of brickmaking in this section, he, with Prof. Hamilton, who taught the First District school for many years, under the firm name of Sears & Hamilton, having built one of the first brick yards.
Deceased was not very successful and dropped out of the local brick making industry.
The funeral services were held at the home of his daughter yesterday afternoon with the Rev H B Leech officiating.6 
Death*12 February 1933 Nancy B Rosenberger died on 12 February 1933 at Hackensack, Bergen County, New Jersey, at age 74; [Died] on Feb 12, 1933, Nancy B Rosenberger (nee Sears), aged 73 years, wife of the late Leopold Rosenberger. Relatives and friends are invited to attend funeral services Wednesday at he late residence, 249 Parker Avenue, Hackensack. Funeral director, Wm Schlemm.7 

Family

Leopold Rosenberger b. Jul 1839, d. bt 1915 - 1921

Citations

  1. [S99] 1870 United States Census, online ancestry.com, New Barbadoes Township, Bergen, New Jersey; Roll: M593_852; Page: 461B; Family History Library Film: 552351.
  2. [S90] 1900 United States Census, online ancestry.com, Hackensack Ward 1, Bergen, New Jersey; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 1240955.
  3. [S52] 1880 United States Census, online ancestry.com, Hackensack, Bergen, New Jersey; Roll: 771; Page: 459D; Enumeration District: 010.
  4. [S1] Ancestry.com, New Jersey, Marriage Records, 1670-1965.
  5. [S1] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 of son Elsworth Rosenberger.
  6. [S517] Dan Burrows : obit in The Evening Record, Hackensack, New Jersey, 05 Feb 1903, Thu • Page 1.
  7. [S517] Dan Burrows : death notice in The Record, Hackensack, New Jersey, 13 Feb 1933, Mon • Page 2.

Emma A Sears1

F, #38259, b. 26 May 1869, d. before 1880
Father*Francis Sears2 b. Dec 1833, d. 3 Feb 1903
Mother*Jerusha Maybee2 b. c 1834, d. 16 Nov 1887
Birth*26 May 1869 Emma A Sears was born on 26 May 1869 at Hackensack, Bergen County, New Jersey.2,1 
(Witness) Census19 July 1870 Emma A Sears appeared on the census of 19 July 1870 in the household of Francis Sears and Jerusha Maybee at Hackensack PO, New Barbadoes Township, Bergen County, New Jersey,
; Francis Sears, M, W, 36, Overseer Brickyard, $300 personal estate, born in New York, Married
Jerusia Sears, F, W, 36, Keeping House, born in New York, Married
Nancy B Sears, F, W, 11, at home, born in New York
Francis E Sears, F, W, 9, at home, born in New York
Andrew Sears, F, W, 4, at home, born in New Jersey
Emma Sears, F, W, 1, at home, born in New Jersey.2 
Death*before 1880 Emma A Sears died before 1880 at Hackensack, Bergen County, New Jersey; not in census. 

Citations

  1. [S1] Ancestry.com, New Jersey, Births and Christenings Index, 1660-1931.
  2. [S99] 1870 United States Census, online ancestry.com, New Barbadoes Township, Bergen, New Jersey; Roll: M593_852; Page: 461B; Family History Library Film: 552351.

Francis Elsworth Sears1

M, #38260, b. 24 August 1861, d. 14 February 1890
Father*Francis Sears1 b. Dec 1833, d. 3 Feb 1903
Mother*Jerusha Maybee1 b. c 1834, d. 16 Nov 1887
Name Variation  Francis Elsworth Sears was also known as F Ellsworth.2 
Birth*24 August 1861 He was born on 24 August 1861 at New York.1,3 
(Witness) Census19 July 1870 Francis Elsworth Sears appeared on the census of 19 July 1870 in the household of Francis Sears and Jerusha Maybee at Hackensack PO, New Barbadoes Township, Bergen County, New Jersey,
; Francis Sears, M, W, 36, Overseer Brickyard, $300 personal estate, born in New York, Married
Jerusia Sears, F, W, 36, Keeping House, born in New York, Married
Nancy B Sears, F, W, 11, at home, born in New York
Francis E Sears, F, W, 9, at home, born in New York
Andrew Sears, F, W, 4, at home, born in New Jersey
Emma Sears, F, W, 1, at home, born in New Jersey.1 
(Witness) Census17 June 1880 Francis Elsworth Sears appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 in the household of Francis Sears and Jerusha Maybee at Hackensack, Bergen County, New Jersey,
; Francis Sears, W, M, 46, Head, Married, Foreman in Brickyard, New York, —, —
Jerusha Sears, W, F, 46, Wife, Married, Keeping House, New York, New York, New York
Nancy Sears, W, F, 21, Daughter, Single, at home, New York, —, New York
Elsworth Sears, W, M, 19, Son, Single, Clerk in Clothing Store, New York, —, New York
Andrew Sears, W, M, 13, Son, Single, Wrk in Brickyard, New Jersey, —, New York
Jennie Sears, W, F, 6, Daughter, Single, New Jersey, —, New York.2 
(Witness) Census1885 Francis Elsworth Sears appeared on the census of 1885 in the household of Francis Sears and Jerusha Maybee at Passaic, Passaic County, New Jersey,
; Frances Sears, age range: 20 to 60
Jerushea Sears, age range: 20 to 60
Elsworth Sears, age range: 20 to 60
Andrew Sears, age range: 5 to 20
Jennie A Sears, age range: 5 to 20.4 
(Mentioned) oObit17 November 1886 Francis Elsworth Sears was mentioned in the obituary of of Jerusha Maybee on 17 November 1886 at Passaic, New Jersey; Mrs Jerusha Sears, wife of Francis Sears, died at her residence on River Road, near Alden's brick yard, yesterday of heart disease. She leaves a husband and two sons, Andrew, who keeps a grocery store in Rutherford, and Francis W, employed as a foreman in Alden's brick yard. The funeral will be tomorrow. Interment at Hackensack.5 
Death*14 February 1890 Francis Elsworth Sears died on 14 February 1890 at Sag Harbor, Suffolk County, New York, at age 28.6 
Burial* He was buried at Oakland Cemetery, Sag Harbor, Suffolk County, New York.7 

Citations

  1. [S99] 1870 United States Census, online ancestry.com, New Barbadoes Township, Bergen, New Jersey; Roll: M593_852; Page: 461B; Family History Library Film: 552351.
  2. [S52] 1880 United States Census, online ancestry.com, Hackensack, Bergen, New Jersey; Roll: 771; Page: 459D; Enumeration District: 010.
  3. [S1] Ancestry.com, New York, Death Index, 1852-1956 died 28 years, 5 months, 21 days.
  4. [S1] Ancestry.com, New Jersey, State Census, 1885, 3d Ward, Passaic, Passaic, New Jersey, Page 27.
  5. [S517] Dan Burrows : obit in the Passaic Daily News, Passaic, New Jersey, 17 Nov 1886, Wed • Page 3.
  6. [S1] Ancestry.com, New York, Death Index, 1852-1956.
  7. [S381] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/, Memorial ID 179265613.

Andrew Clark Sears1

M, #38261, b. 10 February 1867, d. 9 May 1943
Father*Francis Sears2 b. Dec 1833, d. 3 Feb 1903
Mother*Jerusha Maybee2 b. c 1834, d. 16 Nov 1887
Birth*10 February 1867 Andrew Clark Sears was born on 10 February 1867 at Hackensack, Bergen County, New Jersey.2 
(Witness) Census19 July 1870 Andrew Clark Sears appeared on the census of 19 July 1870 in the household of Francis Sears and Jerusha Maybee at Hackensack PO, New Barbadoes Township, Bergen County, New Jersey,
; Francis Sears, M, W, 36, Overseer Brickyard, $300 personal estate, born in New York, Married
Jerusia Sears, F, W, 36, Keeping House, born in New York, Married
Nancy B Sears, F, W, 11, at home, born in New York
Francis E Sears, F, W, 9, at home, born in New York
Andrew Sears, F, W, 4, at home, born in New Jersey
Emma Sears, F, W, 1, at home, born in New Jersey.2 
(Witness) Census17 June 1880 Andrew Clark Sears appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 in the household of Francis Sears and Jerusha Maybee at Hackensack, Bergen County, New Jersey,
; Francis Sears, W, M, 46, Head, Married, Foreman in Brickyard, New York, —, —
Jerusha Sears, W, F, 46, Wife, Married, Keeping House, New York, New York, New York
Nancy Sears, W, F, 21, Daughter, Single, at home, New York, —, New York
Elsworth Sears, W, M, 19, Son, Single, Clerk in Clothing Store, New York, —, New York
Andrew Sears, W, M, 13, Son, Single, Wrk in Brickyard, New Jersey, —, New York
Jennie Sears, W, F, 6, Daughter, Single, New Jersey, —, New York.3 
(Witness) Census1885 Andrew Clark Sears appeared on the census of 1885 in the household of Francis Sears and Jerusha Maybee at Passaic, Passaic County, New Jersey,
; Frances Sears, age range: 20 to 60
Jerushea Sears, age range: 20 to 60
Elsworth Sears, age range: 20 to 60
Andrew Sears, age range: 5 to 20
Jennie A Sears, age range: 5 to 20.4 
(Mentioned) oObit17 November 1886 Andrew Clark Sears was mentioned in the obituary of of Jerusha Maybee on 17 November 1886 at Passaic, New Jersey; Mrs Jerusha Sears, wife of Francis Sears, died at her residence on River Road, near Alden's brick yard, yesterday of heart disease. She leaves a husband and two sons, Andrew, who keeps a grocery store in Rutherford, and Francis W, employed as a foreman in Alden's brick yard. The funeral will be tomorrow. Interment at Hackensack.5 
Marriage*15 December 1892 Andrew Clark Sears married Ida May Edwards on 15 December 1892 at Manhattan, New York County, New York.6,7 
Death*9 May 1943 Andrew Clark Sears died on 9 May 1943 at Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, at age 76.8 

Family

Ida May Edwards b. 21 Jun 1867

Citations

  1. [S1] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S99] 1870 United States Census, online ancestry.com, New Barbadoes Township, Bergen, New Jersey; Roll: M593_852; Page: 461B; Family History Library Film: 552351.
  3. [S52] 1880 United States Census, online ancestry.com, Hackensack, Bergen, New Jersey; Roll: 771; Page: 459D; Enumeration District: 010.
  4. [S1] Ancestry.com, New Jersey, State Census, 1885, 3d Ward, Passaic, Passaic, New Jersey, Page 27.
  5. [S517] Dan Burrows : obit in the Passaic Daily News, Passaic, New Jersey, 17 Nov 1886, Wed • Page 3.
  6. [S1] Ancestry.com, New York, New York, Extracted Marriage Index, 1866-1937.
  7. [S1] Ancestry.com, U.S. Passport Applications, 1795-1925.
  8. [S1] Ancestry.com, Ancestry Member Tree, Sears Family Tree.

Jennie A Sears1

F, #38262, b. July 1873, d. 28 November 1933
Father*Francis Sears1 b. Dec 1833, d. 3 Feb 1903
Mother*Jerusha Maybee1 b. c 1834, d. 16 Nov 1887
Married Name Her married name was Garvey.2 
Birth*July 1873 Jennie A Sears was born in July 1873 at Hackensack, Bergen County, New Jersey.1 
(Witness) Census17 June 1880 Jennie A Sears appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 in the household of Francis Sears and Jerusha Maybee at Hackensack, Bergen County, New Jersey,
; Francis Sears, W, M, 46, Head, Married, Foreman in Brickyard, New York, —, —
Jerusha Sears, W, F, 46, Wife, Married, Keeping House, New York, New York, New York
Nancy Sears, W, F, 21, Daughter, Single, at home, New York, —, New York
Elsworth Sears, W, M, 19, Son, Single, Clerk in Clothing Store, New York, —, New York
Andrew Sears, W, M, 13, Son, Single, Wrk in Brickyard, New Jersey, —, New York
Jennie Sears, W, F, 6, Daughter, Single, New Jersey, —, New York.1 
(Witness) Census1885 Jennie A Sears appeared on the census of 1885 in the household of Francis Sears and Jerusha Maybee at Passaic, Passaic County, New Jersey,
; Frances Sears, age range: 20 to 60
Jerushea Sears, age range: 20 to 60
Elsworth Sears, age range: 20 to 60
Andrew Sears, age range: 5 to 20
Jennie A Sears, age range: 5 to 20.3 
Marriage*21 October 1894 Jennie A Sears married Jeremiah J Garvey on 21 October 1894 at Huntington, Suffolk County, New York.2 
Census*1 June 1900 Jennie A Sears and Jeremiah J Garvey appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Huntington Township, Suffolk County, New York.
Jerry Garvey, Head, W, M, March 1862, 38, M, 5, New York, New York, New York, Brick Maker
Jennie Garvey, Wife, W, F, July 1871, 28, M, 5, no children born, New Jersey, New York, New York
Francis Sears, Father in Law, W, M, Dec 1843, 66, Wd, New York, New York, New York, Brick Maker.4 
Death*28 November 1933 Jennie A Sears died on 28 November 1933 at Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York, at age 60.5 

Family

Jeremiah J Garvey b. Mar 1862, d. 1926

Citations

  1. [S52] 1880 United States Census, online ancestry.com, Hackensack, Bergen, New Jersey; Roll: 771; Page: 459D; Enumeration District: 010.
  2. [S1] Ancestry.com, New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967.
  3. [S1] Ancestry.com, New Jersey, State Census, 1885, 3d Ward, Passaic, Passaic, New Jersey, Page 27.
  4. [S90] 1900 United States Census, online ancestry.com, Huntington Twp, Suffolk, New York; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0757; FHL microfilm: 1241165.
  5. [S1] Ancestry.com, New York, Death Index, 1852-1956.

Leopold Rosenberger1

M, #38263, b. July 1839, d. between 1915 and 1921
Birth*July 1839 Leopold Rosenberger was born in July 1839 at Germany.1 
Marriage*2 September 1882 He married Nancy B Sears, daughter of Francis Sears and Jerusha Maybee, on 2 September 1882 at Hackensack, Bergen County, New Jersey.2,3 
Death*between 1915 and 1921 Leopold Rosenberger died between 1915 and 1921. 

Family

Nancy B Sears b. Dec 1858, d. 12 Feb 1933

Citations

  1. [S90] 1900 United States Census, online ancestry.com, Hackensack Ward 1, Bergen, New Jersey; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 1240955.
  2. [S1] Ancestry.com, New Jersey, Marriage Records, 1670-1965.
  3. [S1] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 of son Elsworth Rosenberger.

Ida May Edwards1

F, #38264, b. 21 June 1867
Married Name Her married name was Sears.1 
Birth*21 June 1867 Ida May Edwards was born on 21 June 1867 at New York City, New York.2 
Marriage*15 December 1892 She married Andrew Clark Sears, son of Francis Sears and Jerusha Maybee, on 15 December 1892 at Manhattan, New York County, New York.1,2 

Family

Andrew Clark Sears b. 10 Feb 1867, d. 9 May 1943

Citations

  1. [S1] Ancestry.com, New York, New York, Extracted Marriage Index, 1866-1937.
  2. [S1] Ancestry.com, U.S. Passport Applications, 1795-1925.

Jeremiah J Garvey1

M, #38265, b. March 1862, d. 1926
Birth*March 1862 Jeremiah J Garvey was born in March 1862 at New York.2 
Marriage*21 October 1894 He married Jennie A Sears, daughter of Francis Sears and Jerusha Maybee, on 21 October 1894 at Huntington, Suffolk County, New York.1 
Census*1 June 1900 Jeremiah J Garvey and Jennie A Sears appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Huntington Township, Suffolk County, New York.
Jerry Garvey, Head, W, M, March 1862, 38, M, 5, New York, New York, New York, Brick Maker
Jennie Garvey, Wife, W, F, July 1871, 28, M, 5, no children born, New Jersey, New York, New York
Francis Sears, Father in Law, W, M, Dec 1843, 66, Wd, New York, New York, New York, Brick Maker.2 
Death*1926 Jeremiah J Garvey died in 1926.3 
Burial* He was buried at Saint Patrick's Cemetery, Huntington, Suffolk County, New York.3 

Family

Jennie A Sears b. Jul 1873, d. 28 Nov 1933

Citations

  1. [S1] Ancestry.com, New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967.
  2. [S90] 1900 United States Census, online ancestry.com, Huntington Twp, Suffolk, New York; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0757; FHL microfilm: 1241165.
  3. [S381] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/, Memorial ID 112799143.

Ira L Smith1

M, #38266, b. 5 June 1883, d. 1962
Birth*5 June 1883 Ira L Smith was born on 5 June 1883 at Free Soil, Mason County, Michigan, son of George Smith and Hattie Thornbury.1,2,3 
Marriage*30 October 1905 He married Reva Frances Maybee, daughter of John Francis Maybee and Ellen A. Wright, on 30 October 1905 at Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan.1 
Residence*12 September 1918 Ira L Smith and Reva Frances Maybee lived on 12 September 1918 at RR 6, Charlotte, Eaton County, Michigan; Registered for the draft.4 
Census*3 January 1920 Ira L Smith and Reva Frances Maybee appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 at Chester Township, Eaton County, Michigan.
Ira Smith, Head, M, W, 36, M, Michigan, Canada, Michigan, Farmer, General Farm
Reva Smith, Wife, F, W, 31, M, Michigan, US, Michigan
Glen Smith, Son, M, W, 13, S, Michigan, Michigan, Michigan, attended school
Hattie Smith, Daughter, F, W, 10, S, Michigan, Michigan, Michigan, attended school
Don Smith, Son, M, W, 7, S, Michigan, Michigan, Michigan, attended school
Elwin Smith, Son, M, W, 5, S, Michigan, Michigan, Michigan, attended school. 
WW2YA*27 April 1942  On 27 April 1942, Ira Smith of Chester, Eaton, Mich, born June 5, 1883 in Mason, Mich, registered for the draft. He was self-employed as a farmer. The person who would always know his address was his Glenn Smith, Grand Lege, Mich. He was White, 5' 9", 165 pounds, had blue eyes, black hair, and a ruddy complexion.2 
Death*1962 Ira L Smith died in 1962.5 
Burial* He and Reva Frances Maybee were buried at Gresham Cemetery, Vermontville, Eaton County, Michigan.6 

Family

Reva Frances Maybee b. 14 Jan 1889, d. Jan 1969
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Ancestry.com, Michigan, County Marriage Records, 1822-1940.
  2. [S1] Ancestry.com, U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  3. [S1] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S338] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/default.aspx?rt=39
  5. [S381] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/, Memorial ID 58621931.
  6. [S381] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/, Memorial IDs 58621931 & 58621930.
  7. [S304] 1920 United States Census, online ancestry.com.
  8. [S1] Ancestry.com, Michigan, Death Records, 1897-1929.

Glenn M Smith1,2

M, #38267, b. 2 September 1906, d. 20 December 2001
Father*Ira L Smith1 b. 5 Jun 1883, d. 1962
Mother*Reva Frances Maybee1 b. 14 Jan 1889, d. Jan 1969
Birth*2 September 1906 Glenn M Smith was born on 2 September 1906 at Chester Township, Eaton County, Michigan.1,3 
(Witness) Census3 January 1920 Glenn M Smith appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 in the household of Ira L Smith and Reva Frances Maybee at Chester Township, Eaton County, Michigan,
; Ira Smith, Head, M, W, 36, M, Michigan, Canada, Michigan, Farmer, General Farm
Reva Smith, Wife, F, W, 31, M, Michigan, US, Michigan
Glen Smith, Son, M, W, 13, S, Michigan, Michigan, Michigan, attended school
Hattie Smith, Daughter, F, W, 10, S, Michigan, Michigan, Michigan, attended school
Don Smith, Son, M, W, 7, S, Michigan, Michigan, Michigan, attended school
Elwin Smith, Son, M, W, 5, S, Michigan, Michigan, Michigan, attended school. 
Marriage*30 June 1933 Glenn M Smith married Thursa May Hoag on 30 June 1933 at Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan.2 
Death*20 December 2001 Glenn M Smith died on 20 December 2001 at Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan, at age 95.3 
Burial* He and Thursa May Hoag were buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan.4 

Family

Thursa May Hoag b. 9 Jun 1912, d. 18 Jul 2005

Citations

  1. [S304] 1920 United States Census, online ancestry.com.
  2. [S1] Ancestry.com, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  3. [S2] Social SecurityDeath Index, online https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/ssdi/
  4. [S381] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/, Memorial IDs 176480429 & 176480490.

Hattie B Smith1

F, #38268, b. 13 October 1909, d. 23 September 2004
Father*Ira L Smith2 b. 5 Jun 1883, d. 1962
Mother*Reva Frances Maybee2 b. 14 Jan 1889, d. Jan 1969
Married Name Her married name was Baribeau.3 
Married Name Her married name was Lear.4 
Birth*13 October 1909 Hattie B Smith was born on 13 October 1909 at Chester Township, Eaton County, Michigan.2,3 
(Witness) Census3 January 1920 Hattie B Smith appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 in the household of Ira L Smith and Reva Frances Maybee at Chester Township, Eaton County, Michigan,
; Ira Smith, Head, M, W, 36, M, Michigan, Canada, Michigan, Farmer, General Farm
Reva Smith, Wife, F, W, 31, M, Michigan, US, Michigan
Glen Smith, Son, M, W, 13, S, Michigan, Michigan, Michigan, attended school
Hattie Smith, Daughter, F, W, 10, S, Michigan, Michigan, Michigan, attended school
Don Smith, Son, M, W, 7, S, Michigan, Michigan, Michigan, attended school
Elwin Smith, Son, M, W, 5, S, Michigan, Michigan, Michigan, attended school. 
Marriage*17 June 1934 Hattie B Smith married George M Lear on 17 June 1934 at Eaton Rapids, Eaton County, Michigan.1 
Death*23 September 2004 Hattie B Smith died on 23 September 2004 at Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan, at age 94.3 
Burial* She and George M Lear were buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan.4 

Family

George M Lear b. 13 Dec 1900, d. 24 Aug 1963

Citations

  1. [S1] Ancestry.com, Michigan, County Marriage Records, 1822-1940.
  2. [S304] 1920 United States Census, online ancestry.com.
  3. [S2] Social SecurityDeath Index, online https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/ssdi/
  4. [S381] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/, Memorial ID 107351086.

Don L Smith1

M, #38269, b. 19 July 1912, d. 4 April 1975
Father*Ira L Smith1 b. 5 Jun 1883, d. 1962
Mother*Reva Frances Maybee1 b. 14 Jan 1889, d. Jan 1969
Birth*19 July 1912 Don L Smith was born on 19 July 1912 at Chester Township, Eaton County, Michigan.1,2,3 
(Witness) Census3 January 1920 Don L Smith appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 in the household of Ira L Smith and Reva Frances Maybee at Chester Township, Eaton County, Michigan,
; Ira Smith, Head, M, W, 36, M, Michigan, Canada, Michigan, Farmer, General Farm
Reva Smith, Wife, F, W, 31, M, Michigan, US, Michigan
Glen Smith, Son, M, W, 13, S, Michigan, Michigan, Michigan, attended school
Hattie Smith, Daughter, F, W, 10, S, Michigan, Michigan, Michigan, attended school
Don Smith, Son, M, W, 7, S, Michigan, Michigan, Michigan, attended school
Elwin Smith, Son, M, W, 5, S, Michigan, Michigan, Michigan, attended school. 
Marriage*1 September 1936 Don L Smith married Dorothy Pauline Hitt on 1 September 1936 at Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan.4 
Death*4 April 1975 Don L Smith died on 4 April 1975 at Charlotte, Eaton County, Michigan, at age 62.5,3 
Burial* He and Dorothy Pauline Hitt were buried at Gresham Cemetery, Vermontville, Eaton County, Michigan.6 

Family

Dorothy Pauline Hitt b. 4 Dec 1913, d. 21 Mar 1997

Citations

  1. [S304] 1920 United States Census, online ancestry.com.
  2. [S1] Ancestry.com, U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970.
  3. [S2] Social SecurityDeath Index, online https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/ssdi/, and U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S1] Ancestry.com, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  5. [S1] Ancestry.com, Michigan, Death Index, 1971-1996.
  6. [S381] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/, Memorial IDs 58621929 & 58621928.

Elwin Smith1

M, #38270, b. 17 August 1914, d. 12 January 2013
Father*Ira L Smith1 b. 5 Jun 1883, d. 1962
Mother*Reva Frances Maybee1 b. 14 Jan 1889, d. Jan 1969
Birth*17 August 1914 Elwin Smith was born on 17 August 1914 at Chester Township, Eaton County, Michigan.1,2 
(Witness) Census3 January 1920 Elwin Smith appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 in the household of Ira L Smith and Reva Frances Maybee at Chester Township, Eaton County, Michigan,
; Ira Smith, Head, M, W, 36, M, Michigan, Canada, Michigan, Farmer, General Farm
Reva Smith, Wife, F, W, 31, M, Michigan, US, Michigan
Glen Smith, Son, M, W, 13, S, Michigan, Michigan, Michigan, attended school
Hattie Smith, Daughter, F, W, 10, S, Michigan, Michigan, Michigan, attended school
Don Smith, Son, M, W, 7, S, Michigan, Michigan, Michigan, attended school
Elwin Smith, Son, M, W, 5, S, Michigan, Michigan, Michigan, attended school. 
Marriage*14 March 1941 Elwin Smith married Eva Lula Vedder on 14 March 1941 at Portland, Ionia County, Michigan.3 
Death*12 January 2013 Elwin Smith died on 12 January 2013 at Charlotte, Eaton County, Michigan, at age 98.2 

Family

Eva Lula Vedder b. 6 Apr 1916, d. 20 Nov 1989

Citations

  1. [S304] 1920 United States Census, online ancestry.com.
  2. [S2] Social SecurityDeath Index, online https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/ssdi/
  3. [S1] Ancestry.com, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.

Francis Smith1

M, #38271, b. 5 October 1919, d. 5 October 1919
Father*Ira L Smith1 b. 5 Jun 1883, d. 1962
Mother*Reva Frances Maybee1 b. 14 Jan 1889, d. Jan 1969
Death*5 October 1919 Francis Smith died on 5 October 1919 at Chester Township, Eaton County, Michigan.1 
Birth*5 October 1919 He was born on 5 October 1919 at Chester Township, Eaton County, Michigan.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Ancestry.com, Michigan, Death Records, 1897-1929.

Rosemary Smith1

F, #38272, b. 15 December 1932, d. 20 December 1932
Father*Ira L Smith1 b. 5 Jun 1883, d. 1962
Mother*Reva Frances Maybee1 b. 14 Jan 1889, d. Jan 1969
Birth*15 December 1932 Rosemary Smith was born on 15 December 1932 at Chester Township, Eaton County, Michigan.1 
Death*20 December 1932 She died on 20 December 1932 at Chester Township, Eaton County, Michigan.1 

Citations

  1. [S1] Ancestry.com, Michigan, Death Records, 1897-1929.

Dorothy Pauline Hitt1

F, #38273, b. 4 December 1913, d. 21 March 1997
Married Name Her married name was Smith.1 
Birth*4 December 1913 Dorothy Pauline Hitt was born on 4 December 1913 at Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, daughter of Lloyd J Hitt and Glyda Conley.1,2,3 
Marriage*1 September 1936 She married Don L Smith, son of Ira L Smith and Reva Frances Maybee, on 1 September 1936 at Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan.1 
Death*21 March 1997 Dorothy Pauline Hitt died on 21 March 1997 at Charlotte, Eaton County, Michigan, at age 83.3 
Burial* She and Don L Smith were buried at Gresham Cemetery, Vermontville, Eaton County, Michigan.4 

Family

Don L Smith b. 19 Jul 1912, d. 4 Apr 1975

Citations

  1. [S1] Ancestry.com, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  2. [S1] Ancestry.com, U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970.
  3. [S2] Social SecurityDeath Index, online https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/ssdi/, and U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S381] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/, Memorial IDs 58621929 & 58621928.

Eva Lula Vedder1,2

F, #38274, b. 6 April 1916, d. 20 November 1989
Married Name Her married name was Smith.1 
Birth*6 April 1916 Eva Lula Vedder was born on 6 April 1916 at Roxand Township, Eaton County, Michigan, daughter of Edward J Vedder and Lula M Winters.1,3 
Marriage*14 March 1941 She married Elwin Smith, son of Ira L Smith and Reva Frances Maybee, on 14 March 1941 at Portland, Ionia County, Michigan.1 
Death*20 November 1989 Eva Lula Vedder died on 20 November 1989 at Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, at age 73.3,4 

Family

Elwin Smith b. 17 Aug 1914, d. 12 Jan 2013

Citations

  1. [S1] Ancestry.com, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  2. [S1] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S2] Social SecurityDeath Index, online https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/ssdi/, and U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S1] Ancestry.com, Michigan, Death Index, 1971-1996.

Charles Joseph Sleight1

M, #38276, b. 28 January 1919, d. 20 December 1987
Name Variation  Charles Joseph Sleight was also known as Joseph. 
Birth*28 January 1919 He was born on 28 January 1919 at Sebewa Township, Ionia County, Michigan, son of William J Sleight and Emma L Roth.1,2 
Marriage*28 July 1946 He married Shirley Elaine Smith, daughter of Ira L Smith and Reva Frances Maybee, on 28 July 1946 at Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan.1 
Death*20 December 1987 Charles Joseph Sleight died on 20 December 1987 at Hamilton Township, Clare County, Michigan, at age 68.2,3 

Family

Shirley Elaine Smith

Citations

  1. [S1] Ancestry.com, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  2. [S2] Social SecurityDeath Index, online https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/ssdi/, and U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S1] Ancestry.com, Michigan, Death Index, 1971-1996.

Thursa May Hoag1

F, #38277, b. 9 June 1912, d. 18 July 2005
Married Name Her married name was Smith.1 
Birth*9 June 1912 Thursa May Hoag was born on 9 June 1912 at Michigan, daughter of Francis Hoag and Lena Dixon.1,2 
Marriage*30 June 1933 She married Glenn M Smith, son of Ira L Smith and Reva Frances Maybee, on 30 June 1933 at Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan.1 
Death*18 July 2005 Thursa May Hoag died on 18 July 2005 at Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan, at age 93.2 
Burial* She and Glenn M Smith were buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan.3 

Family

Glenn M Smith b. 2 Sep 1906, d. 20 Dec 2001

Citations

  1. [S1] Ancestry.com, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
  2. [S2] Social SecurityDeath Index, online https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/ssdi/, and U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S381] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/, Memorial IDs 176480429 & 176480490.

George M Lear1

M, #38278, b. 13 December 1900, d. 24 August 1963
Birth*13 December 1900 George M Lear was born on 13 December 1900.1 
Marriage*17 June 1934 He married Hattie B Smith, daughter of Ira L Smith and Reva Frances Maybee, on 17 June 1934 at Eaton Rapids, Eaton County, Michigan.2 
Death*24 August 1963 George M Lear died on 24 August 1963 at age 62.1 
Burial* He and Hattie B Smith were buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan.1 

Family

Hattie B Smith b. 13 Oct 1909, d. 23 Sep 2004

Citations

  1. [S381] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/, Memorial ID 107351086.
  2. [S1] Ancestry.com, Michigan, County Marriage Records, 1822-1940.

Phebe Ann Shay1

F, #38279, b. circa 1836, d. circa 1886
Married Name Her married name was Wright.1 
Birth*circa 1836 Phebe Ann Shay was born circa 1836 at Michigan.2,1 
Marriage*25 December 1855 She married James Richard Wright on 25 December 1855 at Montcalm County, Michigan.1 
Death*circa 1886 Phebe Ann Shay died circa 1886 at Michigan.3 

Family

James Richard Wright b. 2 Apr 1832, d. 4 Feb 1865
Children

Citations

  1. [S1] Ancestry.com, Michigan, County Marriages, 1822-1940.
  2. [S91] 1860 United States Census, online ancestry.com, Chester Twp, Eaton, Michigan; Roll: M653_542; Page: 902; Family History Library Film: 803542.
  3. [S91] 1860 United States Census, online ancestry.com, Michigan, Wills and Probate Records, 1784-1980.

James Richard Wright1

M, #38280, b. 2 April 1832, d. 4 February 1865
Birth*2 April 1832 James Richard Wright was born on 2 April 1832 at Pine Valley, Warren County, Pennsylvania.1,2 
Marriage*25 December 1855 He married Phebe Ann Shay on 25 December 1855 at Montcalm County, Michigan.3 
Death*4 February 1865 James Richard Wright died on 4 February 1865 at age 32.4,2 
Burial* He was buried at Cypress Hills National Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York City, New York.2 

Family

Phebe Ann Shay b. c 1836, d. c 1886
Children

Citations

  1. [S91] 1860 United States Census, online ancestry.com, Chester Twp, Eaton, Michigan; Roll: M653_542; Page: 902; Family History Library Film: 803542.
  2. [S381] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/, Memorial ID 2601211.
  3. [S1] Ancestry.com, Michigan, County Marriages, 1822-1940.
  4. [S1] Ancestry.com, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.