Abram Millage, Sec. 14, P.O. Stoney Creek.  Source:  F. H. Pray’s Washtenaw County Directory 1878-79, York Township section.

Millage Abram

Abram Millage, 41, a farmer, was b. in NY; both his parents were b. in NY, according to 1880 census in London twp.  Abram’s wife Janett, 40, was b. in MI; her father was b. in NJ and her mother was b. in NY. Son Lee, 13, b. in MI. Son Willis, 10, b. MI. Daughter Lilly May, 9, b. MI. Son Grant, 7, b. MI. Daughter Mariah, 3. Father Charles Millage, 73, b. NY, and his parents both b. in NY.

Millage George

The son of Richard and Lucinda Millage, George remembers his mother making ginger cookies. He used to lean against the side of the house and enjoy pickles and cookies.  M.S.

Millage Lillie

Lillie M. Millage was b. June 9, 1870 in York twp. Her father: Abram Millage, b. NY, farmer. Her mother: Janette Millage, b. Mich. Source: Washtenaw birth records, Vol. 1, p. 175

Millage Richard

Richard H. Millage, a farmer of London, was born in New York State July 19, 1832; came to Michigan in 1845. December 10, 1861, he enlisted in Co. I, 15th Mich. Vol. Inf. as private. In 1862 he was discharged; re-enlisted in 1863 in Co. H, 2d Mich. Cav., joining the regiment at Nashville, Tenn., remaining with the regiment until the close of the war. September 16. 1865, he married Lucinda Culver, of York, Mich., who was born July 19, 1845. Seven children were born to them. Mr. Millage is a member of Lucius P. Taylor Post, No. 274, G. A. R., Milan. . Source: History of Monroe county, 1890, Wing, p. 30.

Millage Richard

Richard Millage lived in London township near the Barnes School.  His history: had injuries in the Civil War.  He was Abram’s brother.  Source: M.S.  He and his wife Lucinda left his farm in London twp. and got a house on County Street in Milan, just west of the RR tracks, on S side of street.  Richard and his wife were both birthday honorees that turned into a family reunion.

Millage
R. H.

R. H. Millage, 45, was a farmer, and b. in MI, according to 1880 London township census. His wife Lucinda was 33. Daughter Myrtie 12. Son Charles, 10. Herbert, 8. Son Jesse, 5. Daughter Emma, 4. Son Artie, six months old, and b. in October.

Millage Richard

Richard H. Millage, born July 19, was married to Lucinda Culver. Their wedding took place Sept. 16, 1865.  Richard served in the Civil War for two tours of duty before he was married. Lucinda was the daughter of Jesse Culver and Polly Root Culver.  Lucinda also had her birthday on July 19.

Millage William

William Millage was b. June 27, 1868 in York twp. Father: Abram Millage, a farmer b. Mich. Mother: Janette Millage b. Mich.

A. J. Miller served as Assessor of District 8 public school in York twp, 1898-1899. Mailing address was York, probably near Mooreville. Source: Genealogical society Washt.

Miller Caroline

Caroline Jane Kelsey was born April 5, 1871. She was a teacher at the Gooding School.  Religion: Baptist. Father: Henry Lewis Kelsey.  Mother: Nancy Abbissinia Gooding.  Husband: Frank Mortimer Miller.  Wedding date: Oct. 29, 1894. Caroline died Sept. 19, 1925.  She had three children:  (1) Maruine Kelsey Miller (Mrs. Phillips); (2) Gerald Kelsey Miller; and (3) Doris Kelsey Miller (Mrs. Gaither).

Miller
Ellen

Ellen E. Miller 1874-1960.  Marble Park Cemetery grave markers.  Next to it is a marker which says “Miller.  Mother.  Born Feb. 16, 1845.  Died Feb. 2, 1898.”  Note: Marble Park Cemetery opened  in 1897.

Miller Frank Mortimer

Frank Mortimer Miller was born Feb. 25, 1871 at Stoney Creek, York Township, Mich. He died March 26, 1938, buried at Marble Park cemetery. Occupation: pharmacist.  Wife #1: Caroline Jane Kelsey, married Oct. 29, 1894; she died.  Wife #2: Nina C. Hack Dennson, married Jan. 11, 1933.  Three children: (1) Maurine Kelsey Miller (Mrs. Phillips); (2) Gerald Kelsey Miller; and (3) Doris Kelsey Miller Gaither. Source: Phillips genealogical material at Milan Area Public Library.

Miller Frank

Frank M. Miller elected Trustee of Village of Milan, March 1903.  (Miller Drugs.)

Miller Frank
(drug store owner)

Born in Augusta Township Feb. 25, 1871.  Family was of Dutch origin.  Frank’s parents were Madison M. Miller and Helen Egbert Miller.  Frank had a brother, James, who became a dentist in Cadillac; a sister, Flora Belle, who became a teacher; and a sister, Maggie, who died at age 17.  Frank went to high school in Cadillac, Michigan.
He may not have finished high school.  He worked in a store in Cadillac for 7 years, then traveled for a drug firm in Manistee for 4 years.  He studied chemistry at the Chicago College of Pharmacy (but may not have completed school there?). 
In 1894 he married Miss Callia J. Kelsey, daughter of Henry and Abyssinia Kelsey. They had three children: Maurine Kelsey Miller, Doris Kelsey Miller, and Gerald Kelsey Miller.
In Sept. 1900 he set up a drug store in Milan of his own.
In 1906, biography says he was a member of Masonic, Knights of Pythias, is on the school board and the village council.
On Nov. 1, 1933, Frank M. Miller was married to Nina Hack Dennison.  Her brothers were Milton and James Hack.  She had been married to George Dennison but he died in 1930.  (Source: Biography in History of Washtenaw County.)
Frank M. Miller died March 26, 1938. 

Miller
Frank

Frank Miller was interested in researching his family tree.  He did a tremendous amount of work and eventually was able to join Sons of the American Revolution.  The results of his research are included in the materials in the Phillips genealogical information at Milan Area Public Library.

Miller
Frank M.

Frank Mortimer Miller died on Saturday morning [March 26, 1938] and a funeral was on Tuesday.  He was the son of James and Helen Miller.  He was born in York Township near Stony Creek.  He was born Feb. 25, 1871.  He went to Oak Grove School north of Milan.  He married Caroline Kelsey.  She died in 1925.  In 1933 he married Mrs. Nina Hack Dennison. He served on school board and village council at various times. His children: Mrs. Millard P. Phillips, Doris Miller, and Gerald K. Miller.  Source: Obituary in newspaper. 

Miller George

George H. Miller was born Jan. 20, 1858 as “Georg Heinrich Mueller.”  He died July 2, 1934.   See also Rice, Florence B.  Note: his parents were Dorothea and Johanne Mueller, see “Johann Miller.”

Miller
Guy H.

Guy H. Miller was in the “Electric Light and Power” business, and resided at 74 W. Main St., according to a Rotary club membership roster dated Jan. 4, 1949.

Miller Guy

Guy Miller completed 25 years of service with Detroit Edison, and 18 of those years were at the Milan office.  He spent 6 months in the Milan area when Thor Barnes was manager. Miller’s wife is the former Hilda Erickson of Frankfort, MI. Source: Milan Leader. Jan. 25, 1945.

Miller
Guy

Guy Miller was the first president of Milan Rotary Club.  That was in 1934 or 35 when the club was founded.  His occupation: manager of Detroit Edison office in Milan.  His wife was Hilda. He had 2 daughters.  Source- Vern C.

Miller Johann

Dorothea Mueller was born Jan.25, 1828 in Junkersdorf, Bavaria and died May 24, 1882 in Macon twp, MI. She rests at Lake Ridge Cemetery, Macon Twp, MI. She married Johann Gottlieb Mueller about 1857. He was born Oct.18, 1832 in Rommelsdorf, Bavaria and died Dec.15, 1870. They had six children, all born in Macon twp: (1) Georg Heinrich b. Jan. 20, 1858; (2) Karolina b. Nov. 12, 1859; (3) Franz Heinrich b. July 13, 1861; (4) Maria b. Nov. 6, 1864; (5) Magdalena Dorothea b. May 16, 1866; and (6) Elisabeth Maria b. July 29, 1872.

Miller
John C.

John C. Miller was b. Oct. 18, 1833 in Germany son of Christopher and Margaret (Wounderlivh) Miller. On July 29, 1852, he was married in Penn. to Dora Miller. She was born Jan. 25, 1827.  In 1856, he moved with his family to Monroe County.  He enlisted Sept. 1, 1864 in Ridgway as a private.  He received an honorable discharge June 28, 1865 as he was ill.  He became a member of the Taylor post of the GAR in Milan.  His mailing address is Cone. He is a farmer.  He and Dora had seven children: Hannah, George, Caroline, Frank, Lena, Mary and Lizzy.

Miller
Lena

Miss Lena Miller, Oct. 1, 1936. Ridge Road.  Miss Lena Miller, 70, lifelong resident of York Twp, died at the home of Charles Ellis, where she lived for 52 years.  She had just gone to visit her niece, Mrs. Willis Culver.

Miller Maurine

Maurine Kelsey Miller was born Aug. 25, 1895 at Cadillac, Mich., daughter of Frank M. Miller and Caroline Jane Kelsey Miller.  Maurine was Presbyterian.  She died June 6, 1987 at Saline. She was married to Millard Parlia Phillips Jr. on Nov. 14, 1922. She had one child, Millard Frank Phillips.  Source: Phillips genealogical book at Milan Area Public Library.

Miller
Nick S.

Nick S. Miller was a Pharmacist and lived at 13 W. Main St. according to a Milan Rotary club membership roster dated Jan. 4, 1949.

Miller
Nina

Nina Dennison Miller died Monday at the U-M Hospital.  Rev. Leroy Cabbage will officiate, burial at Highland Cemetery in Ypsilanti.  Nina was born Nov. 27, 1875  in Milan Township, daughter of Mary and Henry Case Hack.  Her grandfather was pioneer Bethuel Hack who came to this county in 1832. His original farm home was the house now occupied by the D. D. Laskey family on Plank road.  Nina was married to George Dennison on June 26, 1895.  He was superintendent of schools in Dundee.  In 1902 they moved to Milan.  Mr. Dennison was cashier of Farmers and Merchants Bank.  A few years later, about 1910, the Dennisons built their new home on E. Main Street next to her brother Milton Hack. 
George Dennison died Feb. 7, 1930.  Nina was married Nov. 1, 1933 to F. M. Miller, a long time friend and neighbor.  Frank M. Miller died March 26, 1938.  Nina was active with the Eastern Star, the P.E.O. Sisterhood [probably a Presbyterian organization], Woman’s Club, Peoples Presbyterian Church, Milan Free Library, Wilson Park.  She is survived by her two brothers, Milton and James Hack, and Frank Miller’s children, Mrs. Millard P. Phillips, Mrs. Douglas Gaither, and Gerald Miller of Lansing. 

Blanche Minto b. Feb. 23, 1885. Parents: William and Almeda Hanna Minto. She was the youngest of 4 children.  Blanche married John Cimms or Simms.  In 1910, she was living with her husband and her father (in Union, Michigan, probably.)  John, the husband, was born in Argentina; his father was born in Italy, his mother born in France.

Minto Charles

Charles Minto was b. 1882. He was the third of 4 children of William and Almeda Hanna Minto.  His oldest brother was George F. Minto; his older sister, Mate E. Minto, married into the Blackmer family.  Charles married a young lady from Flint, Amy Dye.

Minto George

The old Babcock Hotel was cut apart into two buildings and moved away after the property was purchased by George F. Minto.  Minto moved away the old wood building in 1895 to make way for his new two-story brick building, a men’s clothing store.

Minto George

George Minto erected his red brick men’s clothing store on NE corner of Main and Tolan, in 1897. Contractor was Dan Bell, a local guy.  Minto moved out the old Babcock Hotel in 1896 to make way for his new modern store. His wife was Maude. Maude’s sister, Mabel, and her husband William R. Moore, joined the Minto firm about 1913. Moore gained a controlling interest and called it Moore and Minto Co.  Later, George Minto died in Detroit.

Minto George

George F. Minto, 24, of Milan, born in Shiawassee County, was married Jan. 16, 1892 to Maude Wilkinson, 18, of Vernon, born in Vernon. His occupation: “Clothier.” His parents: William B. Minto and Almeda Hanna. Her parents: Wm. S. Wilkinson and Elizabeth Newberry.  Minister: Jay Huntington. Witnesses: Thurlow Blackmer and wife. Source: Washtenaw marriage records.  Note:  Thurlow Blackmer’s wife was the former Mate Minto. Note: Wilkinson is also spelled “Wilkerson” by other sources.

Minto George

March 10, 1896. Seller: Homer C. Sill and wife Catharine G. Sill of Milan township. Buyer: George F. Minto also of Milan twp. Price: $1,200.  Property: Babcock Hotel.  This deed reserves an alley along the back of the property for animals and vehicles to pass freely.  Witness: William B. Minto. Notary public: Frank Trussell. L. 138 p. 45

Minto George

An Ann Arbor directory of 1892 lists Sear T. Blackmer and George F. Minto with a men’s clothing store on Main St. in Milan, business name Blackmer & Minto. Another directory showed a similar men’s clothing store in Manchester also.

Minto George

Photo #1165 shows George F. Minto wearing his fashionable men’s suit and very wide tie. He was president of the Village of Milan from 1900 - 1901.

Minto George

In the Milan Leader, Dec. 14, 1911, a huge display ad on the front page for “Geo. F. Minto” indicates stores are at Milan, Union City, and Mt. Pleasant.

Minto George

Funeral services were held Friday (1934) for George F. Minto in his home, 50 Burlingame Ave., Detroit. He was a wholesale dealer in men’s furnishings. He died at home Wednesday. He was 66 years old. Born in Corunna, he established a store in Milan when a young man and later expanded his business to several towns in the state. In 1915 he opened his wholesale establishment on E. Jefferson Ave., which he owned until a year ago. Source: newspaper obit.

Minto George

George F. Minto died at his home in Detroit Wednesday, May (9?) 1934.  For a number of years he was connected with the Moore and Minto store in Milan. He moved to Detroit about 23 years ago and entered into the wholesale clothing and men’s furnishing business. He started in partnership with Thurlow Blackmer. Five years later he bought the enterests of Mr. Blackmer and at one time was the owner of 3 retail stores. He retired 2 years ago on account of ill health. He would have been 65 next June.  He was a director of Farmers and Merchants Bank and after the consolidation, was a director of the Peoples State Bank. Several years ago his interests in the Minto Company were taken over by his son, Wilton Minto and W. R. Moore, who assumed the firm name of Moore and Minto.  (Note: Wilton was William R. Moore’s nephew.)  Source: obit, probably Milan Leader.

Minto George

George Minto was born in June 1868.  When the census was taken in Milan in 1900, he was living on the Monroe County side. He was 31. He had been married 8 years. He was b. in MI, his father b. in Scotland, mother b. in PA. His occupation: “clothier.” He owned his home, free and clear, no mortgage.  His wife, Maud C., (spelled “Maud”), was born in Oct. 1873, age 26. She had one child, who was still living. She was b. in MI and both her parents were as well. Their son, “Wilton” W. Minto was born in Feb. 1897, age 3, b. in MI. Also living in the household: Emma Hoffman, a servant, a white female b. March 1876, age 24, not married. She was b. in MI, but her parents were both b. in Germany.

Minto George

On Sept. 19, 1896, Geo F. Minto insured a two story brick metal roof building situated on the corner of Main and Tolan Streets. The building is valued at $2,000 for insurance purposes.  Permission for mechanics to work there and for the building to remain vacant for 20 days. Insurance premium $20 for one year.  Source: Home Insurance ledger of Milan.

Minto
Mate

Mate Minto was born in April 1870. She married Thurlow Blackmer Sept. 9, 1890.  See “Blackmer.”  Mate’s older brother, George F. Minto, was passionate about selling men’s clothing.  Coincidentally, Mate’s husband Thurlow was in the business of selling clothing.  There is no marriage record for Mate Minto at Washtenaw Vital Records.  Perhaps they married in Shiawassee County, where she was from.  Mate sometimes went by the name “Matie.”  She had a son, Deo Blackmer, born in April 1892.

Minto Maude

By line: Birmingham.  Mrs. G. F. (Maude) Minto, 93, of 647 N. Woodward here, formerly of Milan, died Friday [Jan. 20, 1967] in her home. Services will be held tomorrow in the Bell Chapel in Birmngham. Memorials may be sent to First Baptist Church in Southfield. Her husband operated the Minto Co. in Milan in 1896 and moved to Detroit in 1912. She is survived by a son, Wilton Minto of Birmingham; a sister, Mrs. William R. Moore of Milan; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Source: obit dated Jan. 23, 1967, probably Monroe Evening News.

Minto Mrs.

Mrs. Elizabeth Wilkerson of Milan passed away [May 18, 1920] at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. R. Moore last Tuesday morning. She was 75. Funeral services were held at the home in Milan and the remains taken to Vernon, MI, the old homestead for burial. Frank M. Spooner of Milan officiated at the funeral. Two daughters, Mrs. W. R. Moore and Mrs. Geo. F. Minto of Detroit survive. Source: Obit, no date given.  Note:  W. R. was William R. Moore.  See also: Wilkerson.

Minto William

William Minto was born in Scotland in March 1846.  In 1852, he left Scotland and immigrated to the US. His wife, Almeda Hanna, was born in Penn. and sometimes went by the name “Mead.”  In 1870, census records show they were living in Shiawassee County, Michigan, in Calledonia.  He was a farmer in both 1870 and 1880.  Their children were (1) George F., b. June 1868; (2) Mate E., b. April 1870; (3) Charles, b. 1882; and (4) Blanche, b. Feb. 23, 1885.  Blanche married John Cimms or Simms.  Mate married Thurlow Blackmer.

Minto William

William Minto was a retail clothier in 1900 according to the census. He was in Union, Michigan, in Branch county, near Coldwater.  In 1920, the census found him to be 73 years old and still selling clothing retail.  In 1930, he was 83 years old, still selling.

Minto William

Note:  George F. Minto’s obituary published in the Monroe Evening News on May 10, 1934, states that George was survived by his father, William of Fowlerville.  The obit mistakenly refers to the father as “Winton” and calls his son William.  It says both were residing in Fowlerville at time of George’s death.  The obit says George had stores in Mt. Pleasant and Fowlerville and other Michigan cities.  Is it possible George maintained a partnership with Thurlow Blackmer in Fowlerville?

Minto Winton

Winton Minto was b Feb. 1897 in Milan, the son of George and Maude Minto.

Miney Andrew

Andrew B Minzey, Augusta tp., was born near Montezuma, N. Y., Aug. 26, 1826. His parents, John and Phoebe Minzey, moved to Augusta tp., in April, 1833. In this wild, yet beautiful region, Andrew was reared from the tender years of youth to the sterner scenes of manhood. He well remembers the first time he went to Ypsilanti, for he saw a band of 403 Indians, who but a few years before were the only inhabitants of Washtenaw county.  One summer evening when only 10 years old [1836], he was driving home the cows, when suddenly they stopped and started into the forest. He looked forward and saw a huge black bear standing on his haunches in the center of the path, but when he saw young Minzey, he slowly moved from his position and returned to the forest. On Dec. 31, 1854, Andrew Minzey married Mary Fullerton. They had 3 children, 2 still living- Ella E. and Daniel E.  Their daughter Phoebe E. died June 13, 1862.  Mary Minzey was born in Monroe county, N. Y., April 23, 1835, daughter of John and Caroline Fullerton, the former a native of England, and the latter a native of New York.  Andrew Minzey now owns a fine farm of 200 acres on sec. 20, including a handsome residence. He is a Democrat.  Source:  Charles C. Chapman, 1881, History of Washtenaw County.

Minzey John

John Minzey, an early settler in Augusta tp., was born in Albany, N. Y., April 4, 1800. His parents, Duncan and Jeanette Minzey, were natives of Scotland, and emigrated to America in 1798, Settling in Montgomery county, N. Y. John was reared on a farm and educated at the district schools. On March 22, 1820, John married Phoebe Avery, and 12 children were born to them, 8 of whom are living -William, Duncan, Andrew B., Redner, Allen, Martha J., Phoebe A. and Jeanette, wife of Jacob E. Leaser.  John Minzey came to Washtenaw county in May, 1833, and purchased 80 acres on secs. 7 and 8, Augusta tp. He built a log cabin which was without windows and doors till the leaves began to fall in the autumn.  When John Minzey arrived in this county he had only one dollar in money, and was first employed as a farm hand, receiving 20 bushels of wheat per month, this cereal being worth 50 cents per bushel.  He has worked long and earnestly, and the results of his labors are seen in the fine farm lie possesses, with a good residence, and all the conveniences necessary to make home comfortable and happy. He was one of the organizers of Augusta tp., and aided in building its first schoolhouses.   Mrs. Phoebe Minzey died March 15, 1875.  John Minzey is a Democrat.  Source:  Charles C. Chapman, 1881, History of Washtenaw County.

Moffitt George

George Moffitt, farmer, August, tp., was born in Worcester county, Mass., Feb. 16, 1827. His parents, Horace and Phoebe Moffitt, moved to Monroe, Mich., in 1836. His father was a saddler and harness-maker by trade, and died at Akron, Ohio, in May, 1878, aged 78 years. Mrs. Moffitt died in July, 1876, aged 76 years. George received a public school education in Monroe.  His occupation is farming and dealing in lumber. He owns a saw-mill on sec. 28, and 40 acres of land on secs. 28 and 32. He was married March 20, 1848, to Tirzah Rose. She was born in Yates Co., N.Y., August, 1828, daughter of John and Matilda Rose, natives of New Hampshire. George and Tirzah have 3 children-Horace, who married Ellen Sunbury; William, husband of Ida Vanderwaker, and Clara, wife of Joseph Boltz, Wayne Co., Mich.  Mr. Moffitt is a Democrat, and has filled the office of Justice of the Peace for six terms.  Source:  Charles C. Chapman, 1881, History of Washtenaw County.

Moharton Clarence

Clarence Moharton was b. July 21, 1871 in York twp. His father George Moharton was a farmer b. NY. His mother, Harriet? Moharton was b. NY.  Source: Washtenaw birth records, Vol. 1 p. 222.

Monigham Catharine

Catharine Monigham was b. June 14, 1871 in York twp. Her father, Patrick Monigham. Mother: Hannah? Monigham. Both parents born in (Ireland?) Source: Washtenaw birth records Vol. 1 page 223.

Montonit Ida

Ida Montonit? Was born Oct. 4, 1871 in York twp. Her father Sidney Montone was a farmer, b. MI. Her mother, Charlotte Montomil, was b. NY. Source: Washtenaw birth records Vol. 1., p 222.

Montoya

E. Montonye was Moderator of District 1, York public schools, in 1898-1899. Source: Washt. Genealogical society newsletter.

Herbert C. Brownell died Wednesday, Dec. (24?) at his home. He was born Sept. 30, 1870, son of Joseph H. and Harriet Donaldson Brownell.  He married Clara Moon of Saline on June 28, 1894. He was buried in Mooreville cemetery.

Moon Earl

Earl Moon, 35, was b. in Ohio, and lived in Summerfield, with a Petersburg post office, during 1870 US Census.

Moon Edward

Edward Moon, 6, was b. Ohio, lives in Summerfield, has Petersburg PO address, during 1870 US Census.

Moon
Ira

Ira Webster Moon was born in Saline twp. He died (in Sept. 1901) at age 27 years, 5 months. He died not long after he moved with his parents to the home in Saline township. He was one of six children born to M&M George Moon.  He was the first child to be taken from that family circle.  Ira’s father died a few years ago and Ira has tried to help his mother.  The brothers and sisters are:  John Moon; Mrs. Hattie Dresserof Litchfield; Mrs. Emma Moody of Saline twp; Mrs. Rene Crolius of Aitken, MN, and Mrs. Clara Brownell of York.  Source: News article dated Sept. 15,1901, Mooreville, MI.

Moon
John

John Moon died in Litchfield in 1934. He was a former resident of Milan and the Mooreville blacksmith until 12 years ago when he went to Litchfield to live with his sister, Mrs. Hattie Dresser. He died Friday.  Source: news clipping, date “Nov.2, 1934”  hand written.

Moon Lydia

Lydia Moon, 21, born in Holland, lives in Monroe, Ward I, during 1870 US Census.

Moon
Mary Martha

Mary Martha Waring was b. in Plattekill, NY, March 18, 1838 and was married to George Henry Moon on Sept. 29, 1859 at Hillsdale County, NY.  They came to Michigan about 1862.  They had 6 children.  Survivors:  John Moon of Milan; Mrs. Hatti Dresser of Litchfield; Mrs. David Moody of Detroit; Mrs. Herbert Brownell of Tecumseh, etc.  Source: news clipping of 1921.

Moon Roxy

Roxy Biddle was b. July 31, 1847 and died Nov. 18, 1919 aged 72 years, 3 months and 13 days. In 1862 she married Richard Moon. They had 6 children. Of those, 4 have died. She married James Sperry in 1890. He died several years later. On Oct. 9, 1912 she married Frank Haight and he survives. She has 2 sons who survived.

Caleb Moore is the son of Washington Moore.  Washington Moore is the brother of “the” William Moore.  NOTE: Washington and William Moore both married Rice sisters.  Caleb and his brother Loren both went to Mooreville.

Moore
C. A.

C. A. Moore was the clerk of the Village of Milan on February 24, 1886 when he submitted a bill in the amount of $52 for his services for the year.

Moore Caleb

Caleb Moore was born Dec. 14, 1803 in Ontario County, NY, the second child of Washington Moore and Suzanna Rice.  Caleb and Loren were brothers.  Caleb married Ann Burnett May 8, 1827.  Ann was born May 2, 1802 and died Jan. 14 or Feb. 1836.  Caleb and Ann moved to York Township in 1834.  They had four children, three girls and then a boy.
Ann is buried in the Rice Cemetery in Ontario County, NY.
When Caleb died, his Will provided for a gift to his son Washington Irving Moore—his church pew in the Mooreville Baptist Church.
Caleb died Dec. 12, 1874 at the age of almost 71.  He is buried in Mooreville Cemetery.

Moore Charles

Charles Moore is another brother of Caleb and Loren Moore.  (Nephew of “the” William Moore.)  Charles, his wife Olive, and daughter Lottie, are buried in Mooreville Cemetery.  He bought some land in Sec. 25 of Saline Township across the boundary from the Mooreville area in York Twp.

Moore
Charles

NOT RELATED.  Charles A. Moore of Milan, was born at Raisinville, Monroe County, Michigan, April 4, 1852.  His parents came to Michigan in 1833.  Charles attended the district school until 13 years of age.  In 1874 he went to Oberlin, Ohio, to study telegraphy.  In 1876 he married Emma A. Bennett, of Augusta, Mich.  Three children were born to them.  Mr. Moore has held several township offices, and at present is clerk of Milan village, having held the office since the incorporation of the village in 1884; also has charge of the Pacific Express Company’s business at Milan.  (From History of Monroe County, 1913).

Moore Frank

Frank Moore was born in approximately 1844 in New York.  For some reason he needed a foster family, so he was shipped off to York Township where he lived with William and Lucy Rice Moore.  He married Fredricka and eventually died on May 30, 1930.  Frank is buried at Mooreville Cemetery.

Moore Henry

Henry Wallace Moore was born Nov. 28, 1828 in NY.  He was York twp treasurer in 1840 and is listed as a teacher in the 1850 census.  He moved to Ypsilanti and went into the crockery business in Detroit for several years with his sister’s husband, John S. Jenness.  In 1860 Henry was a boarder in an Ypsilanti hotel, Washtenaw House, and apparently not yet married.   The 1860 Ypsilanti City Directory lists him as being in the crockery and glassware business on the corner of Congress and Washington Streets.  Henry died of lung congestion Oct. 30, 1866 aged 38, and is buried in Mooreville Cemetery.  His obit says he liked to be called “The Major.”  His probate papers mention a wife named Mary. 

Moore
John

John Leland Moore was born Dec. 24, 1807.  He was the oldest child of William Moore (“Junior”) and Lucy Rice.  John married Hannah Hubbard and taught school in New York.  They went to Jackson County MI in May 1831 but had ill health, and moved to York Twp in 1832.  He carried the mail from Saline to Raisin.  He was a postmaster in York twp.  He was one of the founders of Mooreville.  In 1843 he and his wife went back out east to NY State where he got a job as a hotel proprietor.  Hannah died Feb. 5, 1879 and John died 3 months later on May 12, 1879.  He was 71. 

Moore
John

John Moore came to Mooreville in the 1820’s from New York state and that is how it got its name.  His brother was William Moore, first Justice of the Peace in York Township.

Moore Loren

Loren Moore is the son of Washington Moore.  Washington Moore is the brother of “the” William Moore.  NOTE: Washington and William Moore both married Rice sisters.  Caleb and Loren, brothers, both went to Mooreville.

Moore Loren

Loren Moore was born April 23, 1802 in Ontario County, NY.  He was the first child of Washington Moore and Susanna Rice.  Washington was the brother of William Moore, and Susanna was the sister of Lucy Rice.  On April 15, 1824 Loren married Philena Amsden, born July 18, 1801.  In June 1831 Loren Moore purchased 160 acres of land, the NE Q of sec. 30, in York Township, and moved his family there three months later in Sept.  Loren became the first deacon of the newly formed First Baptist Church of Mooreville in 1832. 
Loren and Philena had eight children. George, Amanda, Mary Jane, Henry, Elizabeth, Charles, Philena, and Caroline.

Moore Lyman

Lyman Holmes Moore was born April 1812 in New York.  He was married.  After taking some courses in Mooreville, he became a Baptist minister.  He later bought a hotel in Ypsilanti and opened a school there.  He also helped organize various Baptist churches around the state.  He died of typhoid fever Sept. 10, 1864 at the age of 52.  He is buried in Oakwood Cemetery in the City of Marshall.

Moore Milton

Milton Rice Moore was born Feb. 16, 1810, in Phelps, NY. He was the second child of William and Lucy Rice Moore.  He married Asenath Warner, daughter of Jesse Warner and Margaret Hutchison.  In 1831 he bought 160 acres near his father’s property.  Milton was York Township Treasurer in 1843 and Justice of the peace in 1844 and 1848.  He died Dec. 9, 1841, age 41.  Children: (a) Melissa (1832 to Oct. 11, 1910, she married Milo Clark and lived in Mooreville); (b) Charlotte (June 29, 1835 to Aug. 10, 1915, married Thomas Merrrill, a wealth lumberman of Saginaw); (c) Jeannette (1837-1860, married Charles Ellis and resided in Mooreville, no children); (d) Alvina (1845 to March 2, 1910, married George W. Harmon).  Milton also took in a foster child, perhaps a nephew, Frank Moore, born 1844 in New York; married Fredricka; died May 30, 1930.

Moore Morris

Morris Moore was another brother of Caleb, Loren, and Charles.  They were all nephews of “the” William Moore.  Morris bought some land in Saline Township very close to Mooreville.

Moore Oliver

Oliver Warner Moore was born Oct. 26, 1820, the 7th child of William and Lucy Rice Moore.  He practiced law in Ann Arbor.  He was elected Washtenaw County Treasurer and served 1845-1847.  He went to Washington DC to work for the Secretary of the Interior.  He died there at age 39 of a stroke.  Died Jan. 19, 1860.  He was buried in Mooreville.

Moore William

Lucy Rice was married to William Moore on Nov. 7, 1806.  She was the daughter of Caleb Rice and Lucy Leland of Phelps, Ontario County, New York.  She was born June 28, 1786 and died Sept. 1, 1845 at age 59. 

Moore William

William Moore served on the board of Peoples State Bank in 1934.  He was also co-owner of Moore and Minto men’s clothing store.

Moore William

The marriage of Mable Wilkinson, daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Wilkinson, of Vernon, and Mr. William R. Moore, son of W. H. Moore of Palmyra, occurred at the home of the bride’s mother Sept. 14 (1904) with about 75 guests.   Rev. T. D. Denman officiated.  Mrs. G. F. Minto, sister of the bride, acted as matron of honor, and Mr. Minto as best man. Little Winton Minto [their son] was ring bearer.  “Many beautiful and costly presents were received, among which was a check for $500 from the groom’s father.”  Miss Wilkinson is well known in Milan, being bookkeeper in the store of her brother-in-law Geo. F. Minto for two years. Mr. Moore is a highly respected young man and prominent in Palmyra society.

Moore William Austin

William Austin Moore was born April 17, 1823 in Phelps, Ontario County, NY.  His parents were William and Lucy Rice Moore.  William Austin was married Dec. 5, 1854 to Laura J. VanHusan who was born in Saline.  Her father was a merchant.  He became a successful lawyer, traveling around the country to handle big trials.  He was on the Detroit Board of Education.  He died Sept. 25, 1906, age 83, after he fell and broke his leg while alighting from his carriage upon returning home from his office.

Moore William Sr.

William Moore “Senior” was born Sept. 26, 1731 in Londonderry, New Hampshire.  He was of Scottish descent.  He served in the French and Indian Wars as well as in the Revolu­tionary War.  He married Jane Holmes in Londonderry on Dec. 13, 1763.  Jane was born Jan. 16, 1744.  They moved west to Peterborough, NH, and had 12 children:  Ann, Betsey, John, Nathaniel, Euphamia, Jenny, Sally, Washington, Nancy, Mary, Mary, and William “Junior” the Mooreville pioneer.  William “Senior” died Sept. 7, 1818 at age 87.  Jane died Aug. 22, 1831, also at age 87.  Both are buried in the back of the old Peterborough cemetery.

Moore
William

William Moore (“junior”) was born April 9, 1787 in Peterborough, New Hampshire, the son of William and Jane Holmes Moore.  He married Lucy Rice on Nov. 7, 1806.  His occupation: farming, and in the winter he made wheels for spinning flax.  He served in the War of 1812 at the battle of Buffalo.
William was 44 in 1831 when he took his family to York Township.  On June 8, 1831 he bought 80 acres of land in section 29, near Arkona just west of Ridge Road.  Later he purchased another 160 acres in York Twp. The territorial governor appointed him to serve as a Justice of the Peace in York Township.  He helped found the First Baptist Church of Mooreville.  He was York Township Supervisor for two years.  He was a state senator for two years.  He was a state representative from Washtenaw County.
After his wife Lucy died in 1845, he remarried.  New wife was Sally Holmes, widow of Nathaniel Holmes. Wedding was April 17, 1847 in New Hampshire.
William died Dec. 4, 1850 at the age of 63.  He was buried in Mooreville Cemetery.  He had 10 children:  John L., Milton, Lyman, William H., Charles, Martha, Oliver, William A., Lucy, and Henry.

Morse Joseph

Joseph Morse, 61, b. Canada, his father b. Conn., mother b. Canada. From the 1880 census in London twp.  His wife Mary, 40, b. MI, both parents b. MI.  Son Charles, 20, occupation farm laborer, b. MI. Daughter, E. Mary, 12, b. MI. Daughter Emily L., 9, b. MI.   Brother, Isaac Morse, 38, “boarder,” b. Canada. Apparently Joseph and Isaac are brothers.

Moss
Bill

In the 1950’s, Bill Moss invented the pop tent. This was a huge innovation in the world of camping and fabric shelters. He lived in Ann Arbor but he wwas employed at the Ford plant, working on a magazine “Ford Times” and “Ford Treasury of Station Wagon Living.” He had a Milan corporation called “Tension Structures Inc.” which had to do with fabric structures. He has more than 25 patents for tent designs and fabric shelters.  Nearly every camping tent today is an outgrowth of a Moss design. Source: Bruce N. Wright, editor, Fabric Architecture magazine.

Moxson George

George E. Moxson is at Azalia Cemetery, 1849-1910, next to his wife, Julie I. Moxson, 1851-1913.  Wife is Julia Irene Reeves, daughter of Sayre and Betsy Reeves.

Moxson John W.

John W. Moxson is at the Azalia Cemetery. 4-26-1836 to 2-23-1918.   Next to him is Amy J. Moxson, wife. Her dates: 6-28-1834 to 11-7-1888.  Perhaps “Amy” is Amy Jane Reeves?

Moxson John W.

Amy Jane Reeves was born June 28, 1834 and died Nov. 7, 1888.  She married John W. Moxson; he was born April 26, 1836 in NY and died Feb. 23, 1918.  Their oldest child, Sarah, was born about 1864 so they may have been married in 1863. They also had Louis, born Aug. 12, 1866, William, born about 1868, and Laura, b. about 1869.  The Moxson family was from the Azalia area and Amy was in Oakville.  Perhaps Amy’s parents moved to Azalia because of Amy’s ties there?  Soon Amy’s sister Julie also married into the Moxson family.  Source: Census data, cemetery data, death certificate, Ron Morey. 

Moxon John W.

John W. Moxon died Feb. 24, 1918 at 217 Burgess St., City of Monroe, MI. He was born in NY April 26, 1836. He died a widower. His father was Frank Moxson, his mother was unknown. He was a farmer. Informant: his daughter Laura B. (Mrs. Fred) Grassley. Place of burial: Alzalia cemetery. Source: death certificate.

Muir William

William Muir was born in Scotland, June 15, 1822, and is a son of William and Margaret Muir. He emigrated to the United States as a child. In July, 1856, he married Emeline Rheinfrank, who was born in Germany, March 27, 1835. Of the 6 children given them, 4 survive: Josephine, born June 7, 1858; Amanda C., born May 1, 1863; William, and James E., born July 25, 1877. Mr. Muir held different official positions in York tp., and is well respected by his neighbors Mr. Muir is Republican in politics, and owns 127 acres of good land. He resides on sec. 6, and his P. O. address is Saline.  Source: Histroy of Washtenaw county, 1881, page 1433.

Murray Andrew

Andrew Murray was b. 1781 in Ireland. He married on May 28, 1828 to Mary Louisa Chamberland. Wedding was held in Frenchtown, Monroe county. At the time of the wedding, he was 47 and she was 27.  He died Feb. 1850 in Monroe county. His wife was b. April 16, 1901 in Detroit. She died Feb.10, 1879 in Milan (twp?) and was buried in County Line cemetery.

Murray Andrew

Andrew Murray was b. in Scotland in 1781. As a child, he went to live in Ireland, at Parish of Rosegray, King’s County.  He came to America with an Irish regiment to fight in the War of 1812.  He deserted his regiment and joined the American Army.  The war ended Feb. 16, 1815, and he went to Monroe to work as a farmer. On May 28, 1828, he married Maria Louisa Chamberlain.

Murray Andrew

Andrew Murray, b. 1781 in Scotland, and his wife Mary Louisa Chamberland, had six children; it is said that all six could speak fluent French.  The couple was married at St. Mary’s Church in Frenchtown, Monroe, Mich.  They went to live in Monroe Township, Monroe County, Mich.  Their children were (1) Andrew Jr., b. May 18, 1829, d. May 2, 1865. (2) Mary Rosalie, b. July 17, 1830.  (3) Daniel, b. June 11, 1832, d. July 16, 1917. (4) Joseph, b. May 16, 1836, d. Jan. 20, 1904; (5) Mary or “Maria” b. July 3, 1838; (6) Helena “Ellen” b. May 15, 1840. Source: Genealogical records handed down in Murray family.

Murray Andrew

Andrew Murray died in Monroe County in Feb. 1950, according to county records, a result of “fever sores.”  He had been sick 3 years.

Murray Andrew

Records at St. Mary’s church, Burials, Vol. 11, P. 1, says Andreas Moret was buried Jan. 9, 1850, age 69 years, born in Hibernia (Ireland).  Records say he died Jan. 10.

Murray Andrew Jr.

In 1850, the census found Andrew Murray and his family living in “Township of Monroe, in the county of Monroe, Michigan.” Andrew was 21, b. MI, occupation farmer, with $800 to his name. Daniel was 18, b. MI, occupation Laborer. Ellen was 10, b. MI.  Joseph was 14, b. MI. Mariah was 12, b. MI. Mary was 49, b. MI.

Marray Andrew Jr.

Andrew Murray Jr. was b. May 18, 1829, son of Andrew and Maria Louisa Murray. He married Josephine Vermett. He enlisted Dec. 9, 1861 in Civil War in Monroe and mustered out Dec. 24, 1864. He was in the Mich. Volunteers, Co. D, 15th infantry.

Murray Andrew Jr.

Andrew Murray Jr. served in the Civil War.  He married aria Vermett in either 1860 or 1861.  Source: Genealogy book by Murray family, p. 3.

Murray Andrew Jr.

On page 798 of Washtenaw Past and Present, 1906, there is a mention of someone by the name of Andrew Murray near Chelsea. Probably not related to this family.

Murray Andrew J.

Andrew J. Murray was the fourth child of Daniel and Catherine Murray.  Andrew J. was the grandson of the original Andrew Murray born in Scotland.  Andrew J. was b. in 1863. He married Hattie Maud Blood on April 16, 1889 in W. Somerset, NY. They lived in Ohio before moving to Michigan in 1904. They had 7 children in Ohio and 4 in Michigan.

Murray Andrew J.

The children of Andrew and Hattie Murray were: (1) Rena Maud, Oct. 22, 1889- Sept. 19, 1973. (2) MarionHarvey, Sept. 12, 1891 to Jan. 24, 1971.  (3) Daniel Lorain, Oct. 16, 1893 to Feb. 22, 1973.  (4) Myrl Andrew, Sept. 4, 1895 to May 13, 1963.  (5) Parker, May 4, 1898 to June14, 1975. (6) Bessie Joy, Aug.14, 1900 to Nov. 2, 1918. (7)  Carlton Eugene, Nov. 17, 1902 to Jan. 10, 1971.  (8) Mary Clarice, Aug. 28, 195 to Dec. 12, 1972.  (9) Marguerite Catherine, Oct. 4, 1907 to April 6, 1918.  (10) Frances Electa, July 28, 1910.  Henry Grow, June 29, 1912, to Sept. 18, 1976.

Murray Catherine

Catherine McInnes was the wife of Daniel Murray. She was b. Dec. 29, 1833 in Dublin, Ireland. She died 1910 in Milan.   Catherine’s mother was Margaret Grasby McInnes, who also came to America.  See “Margaret McInnes” for more info on her.  Margaret married Color Sgt. Donald McInnes and they had two daughters, including Catherine. 

Murray Catherine

On June13, 1904, Catherine Murray bought a farm on Judd Road from Othniel Gooding.  Within a few days she turned it over to hersonAndrew and his wife Hattie, with a mortgage.

Murray Daniel

Daniel Murray was b. 1832 in Monroe County, MI. He married Catherine McInnes in 1856. He died in 1917 in Milan.  Daniel’s father, Andrew Murray, was born in Scotland and came to the US.

Murray Daniel
1880

Daniel Murray, 48, b. MI, father b. Ireland (or Scotland?), mother b. MI, farmer. Wife Cathrin Murray, 45, b. England*, father b. Scotland. Mary A. Murray, 19, b. MI. Donald Murray, 17, works on farm, has a broken arm. Andrew 15 works on farm. John Murray 13. Ellen 11. Edwin 9. William 3. Also living in home: granddaughter Lena Hitchcock, 5 months, her mother b. Eng., her father b. MI. York twp census 1880. [Note: her birth certificate says she was born in Dublin Ireland.]

Murray Daniel

Daniel Murray and Catherine McInnes Poole Murray had 8 children.   (1) Rosella Murray Hitchcock, b. Sept. 12, 1857, d. Feb. 18, 1880. (2) Mary A. Murray Debenham, b. Aug. 5, 1859.  d. Dec. 28, 1944. (3) Donald Murray, b. Aug. 30, 1861. d. Jan. 9, 1922. (4) Andrew J. Murray, b. Oct. 3, 1863. d. Dec. 10, 1925. (5) John Murray, b. April 10, 1866. Died Feb. 16, 1946.  (6) Ella M. Murray Locke, b. July 22, 1868 d. March 10, 1953. (7) Edwin Wright Murray, b. April 7, 1871, d. June 6, 1954; (8)  William H. Murray, b. Feb. 14, 1875, d. Aug. 25, 1950. Source: Genealogy materials compiled by family.

Murray Daniel

Daniel Murray retired an went to live with his daughter Mary in Milan. He died July 16, 1917. His wife Catharine died Jan. 10, 1910 of heart trouble.  Both were buried in Marble Park Cemetery.  Source: Genealogy records of the family. 

Murray Edwin

Edwin Murray was b. April 7, 1871 in York twp. His father was Daniel Murray, a farmer, b. Mich. Mother was Catharine Murray, b. England. Source: Washtenaw county birth records Vol. 1 p. 224.

Murray Edwin

Edwin Wright Murray was b. April 7, 1871 in Milan (twp?). His father was Daniel Murray. Edwin married Elizabeth S. Feldman May 20, 18??? in Maybee, MI. He died June 6, 1954 in Milan. He was father of Jacob Daniel Murray.

Murray Ellen

Ellen Murray was b. July 22, 1868 in York twp. Daughter of Daniel Murray, farmer, b. Mich., and Catherine Murray, b. England. Source: Washtenaw birth records Vol. 1.

Murray
Eliz. F.

Elizabeth S. Feldman was the wife of Edwin Wright Murray. She was b. Sept. 5, 1874 in Monroe, MI. She died Mar. 20, 1948. Buried in Milan.  See “Feldman” for her parents.

Murray
Eliz M.

Elizabeth Mary Vermett was the wife of Jacob Daniel Murray. She was b. April 10, 1903 in Plymouth, Mich. She died May 11, 1975 in Kissimmee, Florida. She is buried in Milan.

Murray
Jacob

Jacob Daniel Murray was b. Feb. 7, 1898, probably in York twp.  His father was Edwin Wright Murray.  Jacob married Elizabeth Mary Vermett on April 10, 1923 in Belleville. He died Jan. 31, 1977 in Milan.

Murray Maria

Maria Louisa Chamberlain was b. April 16, 1801 in Detroit. Her parents were Joseph and Josephine (Josette) LaRose Chamberlain.  It is possible that Maria’s mother was a purebred Native American. On May 28, 1828, she married Andrew Murray.  She was 27 at the time and he was 47.  They had 6 children: (1) Andrew Jr., b. May 18, 1829, d. May 2, 1865. (2) Mary Rosalie, b. July 17, 1830. (3) Daniel, b. June 11, 1832, d. July 16, 1917. (4) Joseph, b. May 16,1836, died Jan. 20, 1904, married Josephine Vermett. (5) Mary (Maria) b. July 3, 1838, married Greg Roberts. (6) Helena (Ellen), b. May 15, 1840, married Dennis Roberts. Maria Louisa Murray died Feb. 10, 1879; buried at County Line cem.  Source: Murray genealogy records and Bob Murray.

Murray Myrl

Myrl Murray was the son of Andrew and Hattie Blood Murray. He was born in Lorain County, Ohio Jan. 15, 1920. He married Flossie Allison in Milan in the Baptist Church parsonage.   Flossie was born Jan. 30, 1897. They had 6 children: (1) a son, b. Oct. 17, 1920, died same day. (2) Luella Mae, b. June 17, 1923. (3) Emmett Eugene, b. Dec.26, 1924. (4) Thelma Mary, b. March 17, 1927.  (5) Ellen Electa, b. June 23, 1929.  (6) Frances Joy, b. Feb.10, 1931.   Myrl was a farmer. He died May 13, 1963. Flossie died May 22, 1975, both buried in Mooreville cemetery.   (See also “Allison.”)

Murray Rosella?

Rosella Murray was born in 1857. She was married to Harvey Hitchcock.  She died in 1880, in childbirth. The baby girl, Lena Hitchcock, was raised by her maternal grandparents, Daniel and Catherine Murray.

Murray William H.

William H. Murray is the subject of a biography in History Washtenaw County 1906 Samuel Beakes.  Page 69.  He was the youngest child of Daniel and Catherine Murray, born in 1875. He graduated from law school at the University of Michigan.