E. G. Wiedman Ford dealership occupied the “garage” on West Main after Elon Gauntlett vacated it. Sold Ford and Lincoln cars, and Fordson tractors. See photo of around 1926 in Way Back When column of March 17, 1982.

Wiedmeyer

Advertisement in May 1964 Milan Booster Leader says “TV and Radio service & repair. Wiedmeyer TV, 227 Ideal St., Milan, MI.

Adda Wilcox was b. Oct. 26, 1869 in York twp. Her father: Lewis Wilcox. Mother: Lucy Wilcox. Source: Washtenaw birth records Vol. 1 p. 122.

Wilcox Adda

Adda Wilcox, b. Oct. 26, 1869, died August 29, 1870, according to Michigan genealogical death index.  Source: Eugene Lister of Grass Lake.

Wilcox Alexander

Alexander and Elmira A. (Sherman) Wilcox came to Michigan in Oct. 1834.  They located 120 acres of land on secs 25 and 26. Alexander died Oct. 18, 1875. 
They had two children: Lewis A. Wilcox (see below) and Addie, born Jan. 9, 1853.  Addie got married March 28, 1877 to Alva R. Dexter.

Wilcox Alexander

Alexander Wilcox was b. Dec. 6, 1810 in NY. Or, he may have been b. about 1817.  He was the son of Benjamin Wilcox and Betsey Waugh. He was married in London twp onMay 20, 1837 to Elmira Sherman. He died Oct. 18, 1875 in York twp, buried in Marble Memorical cemetery.  See “Wilcox, Elmira.”  They had three children. (1) Lewis A. Wilcox b. Jan. 5, 1842 in York twp.  (2) Emiline Wilcox, b. 1847 in York twp. (3) Addie Wilcox, b. 1853 in York twp. Husband: Alva Ryan Dexter.  

Wilcox Alexander

Alexander Wilcox obtained 40 acres for homestead on March 16, 1837.  This was located in Sec. 35 of Milan twp, (Township 4 S, Range 6 E).  Source: Eugene Lidster of Grass Lake.

Wilcox Amanda

Amanda Wilcox died Oct. 28, 1869 of rheumatism in York twp. She was married, age 41 years, 2 months, 7 days. Born in NY, occupation farming, parents Lewis and Mary Clark of Hillsdale, MI.  Source: Washtenaw death records.

Wilcox Amanda

Amanda Clark was b. Dec. 31, 1826 in NY, daughter of Lewis Clark and Mary. She died Nov. 23, 1869 in York twp, buried in Mooreville cemetery. She became wife of Orange Wilcox.  They had five children.  See “Orange Wilcox.”  Source: Eugene Lidster of Grass Lake.

Wilcox Ann

Ann J. Wilcox was b. May 15, 1832 in NY. She died Feb. 7, 1906 in Milan twp, buried in Rice cemetery. Father: Lot Wilcox. Mother: Nancy Sperry.  Marriage:  Dec. 8, 1852 in Milan to Nathan Phillips, had 3 children.  See “Phillips, Nathan” for more info.  Source: Eugene Lidster of Grass Lake.

Wilcox Benjamin

Benjamin Wilcox was b. about 1785. He and Betsey Waugh Wilcox were the parents of Lot Wilcox, b. about 1807 in NY.  Source: Eugene Lidster of Grass Lake.

Wilcox Benjamin

Benjamin Wilcox and his wife, Betsy, transferred some real estate to Elijah Ellis in July, 1836.  Consisting of about one acre, part in Washtenaw and part in Monroe county.  Bounded on the south by the river.  Present Gay Block is included in this transfer.

Wilcox Benjamin

Benjamin Wilcox and Sabina, his wife, transferred some land to George Wilcox.

Wilcox Benjamin

Benjamin Wilcox received a homestead Oct. 20, 1835 of more than 156 acres in Sec. 3 of Milan twp (Range 5 S, Range 6 E).  Source: Eugene Lidster of Grass Lake.

Wilcox Benjamin

Benjamin Wilcox died Dec. 17, 1850, according to the grave marker in Spaulding cemetery. Age, 70 years. Source: Martha deciphers her photo of gravestone.

Wilcox Clarence

On July 26, 1886, Clarence Wilcox purchased Lot 11 of Hack’s Addition to the Village of Milan.  Seller: William H. Hack and his wife, Mary Hack.  Price: $800. Signed by Mell Barnes, Notary Public, and Jessie Barnes.

Wilcox Charles

PROBABLY NOT RELATED:  Charles W. Wilcox was born at Milan, Michigan, Feb. 8, 1847.  His parents came to Michigan in 1837.  His father was a blacksmith.  On Sept. 18, 1870, he married Ellen Bartholomew, who was born in Medina county, Ohio, August 8, 1845.  They had one child.  Mr. Wilcox started farming in 1874 and has a farm in London township. (History of Monroe County, 1913, at page 40)

Wilcox Charles

Charles Wilcox, 33, was a farmer in Milan twp when the census was taken in 1880. He was b. MI, his father b. MI, his mother b. NY. Wife Ellen, 34, b. Ohio, herparents b. NY.  They were close neighbors with Charles Dennison and James C. Dennison.

Wilcox Chester

Chester Wilcox, 64, was a blacksmith, and was b. in NY. His wife Sarah, 57, was b. in VT. The son Russell, 24, lived in the home. Source: 1880 census of Milan Village, on the Milan township side.  (Note: he must have lived next door to Buckley Marble, or across the street, because the census records are close by. This could be a result of Mrs. Buckley’s maiden name being “Wilcox.”)

Wilcox Elmira

Emira Sherman was b. 1818 in NY, and died Sept. 11, 1882 in York twp. She married Alexander Wilcox and had three children, see “Alexander Wilcox.”  Elmira was thedaughter of George Sherman.

Wilcox Frankie

Mooreville Cemetery, headstone for Frankie Wilcox, (son of C. and E. Wilcox, which might be Charles and Ellen Wilcox, not sure).  Frankie died Sept. 9, 1877, age 3 yrs, 11 mos, 11 days.   (Note: Frankie could be the son of Charles and Ellen Bartholemew Wilcox.)

Wilcox George

George Wilcox, 80 acres in sec. 36, P.O. Milan.  (Listed in an Atlas of Monroe County)

Wilcox George

George Wilcox “Willcox” in row 14 Mooreville Cemetry. (Son of Benjamin and Betsey Wilcox). He died July 11, 1858, aged 33 years, 9 mos and 18 D’s.

Wilcox George

On Oct. 5, 1885, George A. Wilcox sold some land to Francelia A. Hanson. Both of them were residents of Gratiot county. Wilcox was apparently unmarried and living in Alma. Price: $1,000.  He sold his one-fourth undivided interest in land in York Township: the east half of the SW quarter of Section 36, made up of 80 acres. [Farm on north side of County Street just east of Hack farm.]  Liber 106, page 433, Washtenaw Register Deeds.

Wilcox George

George Wilcox moved to Richmond Virginia I assume when Victor and Francelia Wilcox Hanson moved to Richmond to help with their son George Hanson's family. Victor, Francelia, and George Wilcox were in Richmond for the 1910 census.   See “George Hanson.” Source: Karen Wheaton.

Hiram Wilcox was b. Aug. 20, 1867 in York twp. He was son of Lewis A. Wilcox, farmer, b. Mich., and Lucy J. Wilcox, b. NY. Source: Washtenaw birth records Vol. 1, page 34.  Hiram died Sept. 17, 1880 according to Millard F. Phillips genealogy book. Source: Eugene Lidster of Grass Lake.

Wilcox
L. A.

L. A. Wilcox. Three years coverage for $8.  $900 on two story frame dwelling on the corner of County and Wilcox. $100 on frame barn on same lot. May 28, 1891, Home Insurance.

Wilcox Lewis A.

Lewis A. Wilcox, 80 a sec. 35 and 36, P.O. Milan.  Source:  F. H. Pray’s Washtenaw County Directory 1878-79, York Township section.

Wilcox, Lewis A.

Lewis A. Wilcox, farmer, was born in Washtenaw county Jan. 5, 1842. His parents were Alexander and Alvira A. (Sherman) Wilcox, the former of whom came to Michigan in October, 1834. and located 120 acres of land on secs. 25 and 26. He died Oct. 18, 1875. Two children were born to them-Lewis, and Addie, who was born Jan. 9, 1853, and married March 28, 1877, to Alva R. Dexter. Lewis was raised on a farm, and Feb. 12, 1863, married Louisa J. Fox, a native of Niagara Co., N. Y. They had 4 children, 1 survives:  Clara B., who was born December 24, 1863. Hiram A, Addie, and an infant are deceased. Mr. Wilcox owns 80 acres of land on secs. 6 and 35, valued at $65 per acre. He is a member of the I.O. O. F.  Source: History of Washtenaw County, 1881, p. 1436.

Wilcox Lewis A.

Lewis A. Wilcox was b. Jan. 5, 1842 in York twp and died Nov.16, 1982 in York twp, buried in Marble Park cemetery. He was the son of Alexander Wilcox and Elmira Sherman.  His wife was Amanda Bowerman, married Feb. 12, 1863 in London twp. He also married Lucy J. Fox in 1890.  He married Adeline “Addie” Richardson, date not known.  Source: Eugene Lidster,Grass Lake.  Eugene says he used the Millard F. Phillips genealogy book.

Wilcox
Lot

Lot Wilcox, headstone found in Mooreville cemetery.  He was son of Benjamin and Betsey Wilcox.  Headstone broken, no dates.

Wilcox
Lot

Lot and Nancy Wilcox have some children buried in various cemeteries. Sheldon is in Mooreville cemetery. Cleanthra R. in Rice.  Aurelia A. Wilcox, Mrs. Webstser D. Root, is in Mooreville Cemetery (see “Root.”)  May be other children also.

Wilcox
Lot

Lot Wilcox received a homestead in Milan township, section 33, on Oct. 9, 1835. He obtained 80 acres. Source: Eugene Lidster of Grass Lake.

Wilcox
Lot

Lot Wilcox was b. about 1807 in NY and died before 1850 in York twp. He was buried in Mooreville cemetery.  His father was Benjamin Wilcox, mother was Betsey Waugh. His wife:  Nancy Sperry, see separate listing for Nancy Wilcox.  Lot and Nancy had 5 children, first two born in NY, rest born in York twp.  (1) Aurelia A. Wilcox, b. Jan. 9, 1829. Died May 1, 1869.  Married Oct. 9, 1850 to Webster D. Root.  (2) Ann J. Wilcox, b. May 15, 1832, died Feb. 7, 1906 in Milan twp, Rice cemetery. Married Dec. 8, 1852 in Milan to Nathan Phillips.  (3) Marion Orisa Wilcox, b.Jan.13, 1838, died Oct. 13, 1863 in Milan twp. Buried in Rice cemetery. Married in Milan March 21, 1860 to Chalon Mead.  (4) Sheldon H. Wilcox, b. Aug. 6, 1840, died Oct. 27, 1863 at age 23, buried in Mooreville cemetery.  (5) Cleantha Rebecca Wilcox, b. Feb.13, 1844, died April 3, 1899, buried Rice cemetery. Married between 1860-1870 to Alonzo Mead.  Source: Eugene Lidster of Grass Lake.

Wilcox Lyman

Lyman Wilcox, 64, a sawmill proprietor, was b. in NY according to 1880 census of Milan township. His wife, “Margret” Wilcox, 61, also b. in NY. They lived with William H., 38, son; Lyman A., 21, son; and Harry E. Fuller, 15, grandson.

Wilcox Marion

Marion O. Wilcox was b. Jan. 13, 1838 in Michigan. She was daughter of Lot Wilcox and Nancy Sperry Wilcox.  Marion was married March 21, 1860 in Milan to Mr. Chalon Mead. Marion died Oct. 13, 1863 in Milan twp, buried in Rice cemetery.  Source: Eugene Lidster, Grass Lake.

Wilcox Nancy

Nancy Sperry was b. about 1811 in NY.  Nancy’s father: Sheldon Sperry. Her mother: Sally Preston.  She was the wife of Lot Wilcox and had 5 children, see “Lot Wilcox.”  Nancy had one other husband during her life, Enoch H. Phillips.  Source: Eugene Lidster of Grass Lake.

Wilcox Orange

Mooreville cemetery reading shows Orange “Willcox”, son of Benjamin and Betsey Wilcox. He died April 28, 1875.  His wife: Amanda C. Wilcox, died Nov. 23, 1869, aged 42 years, 10 ms and 23 D’s.

Wilcox Orange

Ellen G. Wilcox, daughter of Orange and Amanda Wilcox, died Sept. 16 1858 aged 6 years.  Mooreville cemetery headstone row 14. 

Wilcox Orange

Orange Wilcox was b. July 14, 1805 in NY. He died April 28, 1875 in York twp. Buried in Mooreville cemetery. His father: Benjamin Wilcox. Mother: Betsey Waugh.  Orange was married to Amanda Clark (see Wilcox, Amanda).  They had five children: (1) George Wilcox, b. 1842 in Mich. (2) Mary Wilcox b. 1846 in Mich, husband James Young. (3) Clarence Wilcox, b. about 1848 in Mich. (4) Franclia Wilcox, b. 1852, married William Warner; (5) Ellen Wilcox, b. 1853, died Sept. 18, 1858, burial Mooreville cemetery.  Source: Eugene Lidster of Grass Lake.

Wilcox
R. R.

Ad in the Milan Leader, Dec. 14, 1911, inside page:  “You can save money if you trade at my grocery. And my stock is at all times clean and fresh.  R. R. Wilcox, The Square Deal Grocer.”

Wilcox
R. R.

R. R. Wilcox. Paid $12 premium to insure $400 worth of stock, including harness, robes, blankets, whips, leather harness making tools, and such other articles as are usually kept for sale in harness stores, while maintained in the Gauntlett and Allen Building situated on the east side of River Street in the village of Milan. March 21, 1891, Home Insurance.

Wilcox Sheldon

Sheldon H. Wilcox name on headstone at Mooreville cemetery. (He was son of Lot and Nancy Wilcox.) He died Oct. 27, 1863, age 23 years 2 months and 21 D’s. (Sheldon’s sister Cleanthra R. is in Rice Cemetery.)

Wilcox William

William Wilcox was b. in York twp. Sept. 17, 1868. Father: Lewis Wilcox, farmer, b. Mich. Mother: Lucy Wilcox, b. Mich. Source: Washtenaw birth records, Vol.1.

Wilcox William

William Wilcox is believed to be the same as “infant Wilcox” who died Nov. 3, 1868 at 1 month and 12 days.  Source: Eugene Lidster of Grass Lake.

Elizabeth Wilderson, a widow, died May 18, 1920 in the Village of Milan, at the age of 75 years, 2 months. She died of heart disease. Born in Michigan, her parents were William Newberry and Mary Paminten (hard to read that name). Both her parents were born in NY. Death certificate was signed by Jese Button, Village Clerk and Register of Deaths. Source: Washtenaw death records.

Wilkinson Thomas

Thomas A. Wilkinson, 56, was married Oct. 31, 1903 to Mersey Van Aken, 44.  Wedding took place in Milan, Monroe county side, with Walter E. Burnett, clergyman. Thomas was born in MI, and lives in Riga, MI, occupation farmer. He was son of William and Jane Agneu Wilkinson. He was previously married once. Mersey was born in Ohio, residence is Holland, Ohio. She is daughter of Levi Manley and Rona Osgood. She was previously married twice.  Source: Monroe marriage records.

Williams Sylvester

Sylvester Williams, known as “Bill,” was in the restaurant business, and lived at 218 York Street, according to a Milan Rotary club membership roster dated Jan. 4, 1949.

Williamson C. W.

C. W. Williamson had a farm residence in Sec. 30, Milan township, illustrated as a drawing in 1876 Atlas of Monroe County.

Alzina A. Wilson was the wife of Charles Wilson when 1900 census was taken. She was b. May 1842 in Mich., her parents were both b. in NY.  She was 58 when census was taken, married 33 years, and had 2 children, both of them still living.  Residence in Village of Milan on Monroe county side.  [Note: her maiden name was Mead.]

Wilson C. H.

C. H. Wilson owned a strip of land in Milan on west side of Wabash street, between Wabash and the Wabash railroad.  His strip was a little ways north of Isaac Wilson’s land. Source: map of Monroe County dated 1901.

Wilson Charles

Charles H. Wilson was elected President of the Milan Village Council on March 11, 1897.

Wilson Charles

Charles H. Wilson, 43, “Sawmill proprietor” was b. in Mich. according to census records taken in 1880 in Milan Village, on Monroe county side. He lived with his wife Alzena A. Wilson, 37, b. Mich., along with daughter Gracie, 11, and son Fred G. T. Wilson, 9.  (Note: this home was close neighbors with Myron Wilson home.)

Wilson Charles

During the 1900 census, Charles Wilson, b. Sept. 1836, was 63 years old.  He was married and lived on the Monroe County side of the Village of Milan. He was married 33 years, b. NY, his father b. England, his mother b. NY. His occupation: “Lumber dealer grist miller.”  Owns his home free and clear. Lives with his wife, Alzina A. Wilson, b. May 1842, age 58, married 33 years. She has had 2 children, both are still living. She was b. in MI and her parents were b. NY.  Source: 1900 census.

Wilson Charles

Mrs. Alzina Mead, wife of Charles H. Wilson, of Milan, passed away Jan. 17, 1902. Mrs. Wilson was born in Milan twp May 25, 1842, the youngest of four children. She married Charles H. Wilson of Milan on Jan. 19, 1867.  They had a son, Fred G. T. Wilson, of Milan, who has been in business with his father, and a daughter, Grace M. Wilson who married Wilmer F. Butler, who is of the shoe firm of Gauntlett & Butler, Detroit, and lives in that city.  Since the marriage of her children, Mrs. Wilson and her husband have built a new house, and as Mr. Wilson has recently sold his lumber business, they had intended to take the later years of their life as easily as possible.  Date of newspaper clipping: 1902.

Wilson Charles

Charles W. Wilson bought 15 shares of stock in Farmers and Merchants Bank of Milan on Feb. 14, 1890.  Shares were $100 apiece.   Source: WBW Ap. 15, 1992.

Wilson Charles

Feb. 2, 1887. Charles H. Wilson, Alzina A. Wilson, William H. Warner and Mary E. Warner sold lot 6 of Wilson and Warner addition to the Village of Milan. The buyer: Jacob Ferman of Milan, Monroe County. Price: $140.  L 117, p.208.  George R. Williams, Notary Public. Peter Hinckley, witness.

Wilson
C. H.

In the Milan Leader, Dec. 14, 1911, a news item stated that a board was elected for the Union Church board of trustees.  Charles Gauntlett, chairman.  C. H. Wilson, secretary. W. H. Warner, treasurer. Jos. Raymond, trustee. Frank Conde, trustee.

Wilson
C. H.

“C. H. Wilson, Manufacturer of and Dealer in Hard Wood Lumber. Also, connected with firm of T. Wilson & Son, in Manufacturing Flour, Feed, & c. Custom Grinding promptly done and satisfaction guaranteed.  Milan Village.”  Advertisement found in directory for “Milan” business in the 1876 Monroe County Atlas, published by F. W. Beers & Co.

Wilson Charles H.

Charles H. Wilson signed a deed July 1, 1921 in front of Joel L. Marble, Justice of the Peace.  Wilson’s signature was shaky and small, probably from arthritis.  The purchaser: Village of Milan for $1. Land shall be known as “Wilson’s Park.” Bounded by river on north, land of Alfred F. Van Worner on east, bounded on south by Republic Milling Co. and P. T. Johnston and Sons. Bounded on west by land of P. T. Johnston and Wabash St. Conditions: land used as public park and recreation ground only. No shoddy or temporary structure erected on it. No fences or hedges to obstruct the view from Wabash St. No liquor, gambling games, foreign circus or tent shows.   Witness: D. J. Early or P. J. Early.  Wilson was a single man, his wife had already died.  Note; Village had deed recorded in 1936.

Wilson Charles H.

Charles H. Wilson, son of Thomas and Jane Ann Wilson, was born in Portage, NY Sept. 25, 1836. He died July 27, 1927, age 90 years, 10 months, and 2 days. Funeral was held at the home of his niece, Mrs. Ray Salmon. Masonic burial service at Marble Park cemetery.  In 1838, he went with his parents to Chicago on one of the first steam boats to ply the Great Lakes. The next five years in Indiana and Iowa, then he came to Monroe, Michigan. He came to Milan in 1856.  In 1867 he married Alzina A. Mead. They had two children, Grace M. Butler of Detroit and Fred G. T. Wilson of Lansing.  He was active in political life in Milan village. He was postmaster, councilman, village president, member of the school board, and vice president and board member of Farmers and Merchants Bank of which he was one of the organizers. On Sept. 12, 1862 he took Master Mason degree in the Saline lodge and was a charter member of Milan lodge 323. He operated a saw mill and lumber yard for many years and was interested with his brother, Myron, in the Milan Roller Flour Mill. Source: obit

Wilson Charles H.

Word reached Milan yesterday noon of the death of Chas. H. Wilson at the home of his son in Lansing. He was a life long resident of Milan, coming here with his parents when he was a very small boy, in 1855.  His father organized a grist mill which at his death was operated by Chas. Wilson and his brother, Myron, who died in 1922 [might be wrong year].  At the death of his brother, Charles sold the milling business to the late Michael Neckels and retired. A fewyears ago Charles Wilson gave the village a plot of ground known as Wilson Park. Funeral will be held at home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray C. Salmon on Wilcox Street.

Wilson Elizabeth

Elizabeth M. Wilson died March 3, 1929 at age 76.  Her husband was Myron Wilson.  Her DOB was Jan. 2, 1853, she was born in Milan. Her father was Marvin Haight, born in NY State. Her mother was Roxanna Haven, born in NY State. Informant: Vada Salmon.  Marble Park Cemetery.

Wilson Fred

Fred T. Wilson elected Village Trustee March 19, 1898.  Milan Leader says his name was “Fred G. T. Wilson.”

Wilson Fred

Fred Wilson appointed “Nozzle Man” for Milan Fire Dept. in January 1900.

Wilson Fred

Fred G. T. Wilson elected Village Clerk March 10, 1902. Also 1903.

Wilson Fred A.

Fred A. Wilson, 21, was married to Mabel A. Gauntlett, 19 etc.  SEE:  Gauntlett, Mabel A.

Wilson
Ira

Ira Wilson, 29, farmer, b. NY, wife Susan A., 42, b. MI.  Census of 1880, London twp. Step daughter Lois Hawks, 19, b. MI, also step-daughter Eleanor Hawks, 17. They work as servants. Stepson Carleton Hawks, 13, and Sheridan E. Hawks, 10.

Wilson Isaac

Isaac Wilson, 53, occupation “painter,” lives on Main St. in village of Oakville, London twp. He was b. NY. His wife Elisabeth, 50, was b. NY.  Source: London twp census 1880. [Note: not related to Charles Wilson the flour mill operator.]

Wilson Isaac

Isaac Wilson died August 9, 1911 according to Monroe County death records, book C page 148, Milan records.  He was age 84, 5 months, 16 days (so he was born about 1827).  He was born in New York, a retired farmer. Names of parents not given.

Wilson Isaac

Some land on west side of Wabash street in Milan, between the street and the Wabash railroad, was owned by Isaac Wilson, according to a map dated 1901.

Wilson Isaac

Isaac Wilson was born Feb. 27, 1827 in NY State. In June 1846 he married Elizabeth Vicly of Heartsville, NY. She was born at Beckman, NY in 1830. In 1856, Mr. Wilson moved to Michigan.  Jan. 27, 1864, he enlisted in 6th Mich. Heavy Artillery as a private. While in the service he was taken sick, and has been unable to do any manual labor since. He was discharged at New Orleans, Aug. 20, 1865, and returned to Oakville, Michigan where he now resides (about 1879).  The couple had four children: George, Emma, Phoebe, and William. Mr. Wilson is a member of Taylor Post, No. 274, G. A. R. of Milan.

Wilson Jane

Jane Wilson, wife of Robert Wilson, died Jan. 29, 1849, aged 66 years.  (born 1783).  From records of Stony Creek Cemetery.

Wilson Jane

Jane Wilson was the head of household in 1900 when census was taken.  She lived in Village of Milan on Monroe county side, probably on Wabash Street.  She was b. Feb. 1812 in NY, age 88, widowed. She had 2 children, both still living.  Her father was b. VT and her mother b. CT. She owns her own home free and clear, no mortgage.  Also living in the home, Sarah E., daughter, b. July 1844 in IN, age 55, single, her father b. England, her mother b.NY.  [Note: her deceased husband was Thomas Wilson, flour mill operator.]

Wilson John

John C. Wilson was born Jan. 6, 1850, in New York state.  He came west with his parents to Ann Arbor, then they purchased a farm of 80 acres in Milan (Township) on section 7.  On June 30, 1873, he married Maria McCardy of Ann Arbor.  Mr. Wilson engaged in the grocery business at Ann Arbor until April 28, 1886 when his store was destroyed by fire.  On Feb. 1, 1886, shortly before his grocery store burned down, Mr. Wilson’s wife died, leaving 5 children to his care.  That fall he returned to Milan, and with his sister engaged in the photography business. Mr. Wilson is a member of the Knights of Maccabees, of Milan, Champion Tent, No. 424.  Source: History Monroe County, 1890, Talcott Wing, page 40.

Myron Wilson was born 3-19-1853 and died 12-19-1923.  Note: an obit for Charles Wilson in 1927 says the brother, Myron Wilson, died in December 1922, but that could be wrong.

Wilson Myron

Myron Wilson, a white male, 27, occupation: work in gristmill, according to 1880 census in Milan Village, on Monroe county side. His wife “Elezobeth” was 27. Also in the home: Myron’s father, Thomas, 74, whose occupation was “Gristmill proprietor.” He was b. in England. Also in the home: Sarah, 39, “Daughter.”  (Note:  I think Sarah would have been daughter of Thomas Wilson, and sister of Myron Wilson. )  (Note: they were next door or across the street from Charles H. Wilson.)

Wilson Myron

MM Myron Wilson and daughter Veda invited MM Luther Smith and children as guests Monday. Milan Leader, Dec. 28, 1911.

Wilson Myron

MM Myron Wilson and daughter Vedah entertained several friends of Miss Pearl Palmer of Ypsilanti. They held a shower in her honor. She received many beautiful pieces of china and handy kitchen utensils.  Milan Leader, Dec. 28, 1911

Wilson Myron

Myron W. Wilson, 23, a resident of Milan (or Milan twp), born in Monroe, was married to Mary E. Haight, 23, of London, who was born in London (twp). His occupation: Miller. Wedding took place Nov. 19, 1876 in London. Witnesses: Charles Wilson and A. A. Wilson, both residents of Milan (or Milan twp).  Source:  Monroe county marriage records.  Note: A. A. Wilson would have been Charles’ wife Alzina.

Wilson Orley

Orley E. Wilson was b July 27, 1874 in Morgantown, Ohio, son of William and Sara Wilson. He died Feb. 9, 1975, over 100 years old.  He was a farmer at 9170 Wells Road, Azalia. Rev. Gary R. Imms presided over the funeral, and Orley was buried in Marble Park cemetery.  Orley had 3 sons, Herschel W. Wilson, Louis A. Wilson, andJohn B.Wilson.  They all lived in Azalia except John, who lived in Carefree, Arizona.  Orley was one of 9 chidlren.  He married Bettie Bount on May 15, 1902. He came to Milan with his family in1911 on Wabash “Cannonball.” His wife died Nov.5,1963 at age 86. He was a member of London Methodist Church. Source: Mill Museum in Dundee, obit index.

Wilson Sarah

Sarah E. Wilson owned some land at the corner of Wabash and Neckel in Milan, according to a map of Monroe County dated 1901.  “Myra” Wilson owned a lot further west, according to the map, and the grist mill was just west of that.

Wilson Sarah E.

Sarah E. Wilson died June 4, 1929 at age 86.  She was single.  DOB July 13, 1842 in Monroe, Mich.   F: Thomas Wilson, b. England.  M: Jane Ann Dodge, b. Vermont. Informant: Vadah Salmon.  Burial: Marble Park.

Wilson Sarah S.

Sarah S. Wilson was born at Cabot, Washington county, VT in 1822. In 1835 her father came to Milan, Mich. In 1836 she married Chester Wilcox, who was born at Livonia, NY 1815.  To them 8 children were born, 5 of whom are still living: Francis, Helen, Charles, Russell and Florence. (From History of Monroe County, 1913, page 41)

Wilson Susan

Mrs. Susan A. Wilson, of London township, ws born in Raisinville, March 19, 1838.  On Jan. 6, 1859, she married Erastus P. Hawkes of Otsego, MI. They had six children. On July 3, 1877, she married her second husband, Ira Wilson of NY State. He was born in 1849. In 1879 they moved to the farm where they now reside (probably 1885, History of Monroe county Mich.)  A divorce was granted Mrs. Wilson from E. P. Hawkes in the fall of 1877, with alimony.

Wilson Thomas

Thomas Wilson, a miller of Milan township, was born in Yorkshire, England, in 1806 and came to America in 1832.  He settled in New York State. He is a miller by trade.  He came to Monroe City in 1843 and to Milan in 1856.  He was married in 1835 to Jane Dodge.  They have had six children, three of whom are living.  He is a member of the Universalist church. (From History of Monroe County  1913, page 41)

Wilson Thomas

Thomas Wilson died 7-18-1898 at the age of 92 years.  Marble Park Cemetery records.

Wilson Thomas

Thomas Wilson died July 18, 1898 at the age of 92 years and 9 months, according to handwritten records by his son Charles Wilson, the coroner in Milan.  [That means Thomas was born in about Oct. 1805.]  

Wilson Thomas

Thomas Wilson, infant son of Tomas and Pola (?) Wilson, died May 27, 1902, age 2 days. London cemetery. Source: Charles Wilson, Milan village coroner.

George Winters, 2 a sec. 29, P.O. York.  Source:  F. H. Pray’s Washtenaw County Directory 1878-79, York Township section.

Winters Joseph

Joseph Winters born Oct. 27, 1790, died April 11, 1868, Azalia cemetery. Sally Winters, his wife, born Jan. 22, 1790, died March 26, 1872, next to him at Azalia cemetery. 

Winters Myrin

Myrin L. Winters, 38, farmer, b. MI, father b. PA, mother b. NY. Census of 1880, Milan twp. Wife Mary 34 b. MI, both her parents b. Ireland. Son Myron Jr., 8, b. MI. Daughter Ezsa, 7, b. MI. Daughter Fay, 2, b. MI. Also living in the home: Liley Fleming, 16, servant, b. NY, both her parents b. NY. Also in the home: Blomfeld Whiteman, 18, farm laborer, b. NY, both his parents b. NY.  Lives close by Samuel Winters.

Winters Myron

The men who belonged to the East Milan M. E. Church pitched in to build it in the summer of 1870.  Myron Winters was one of those men, according to “A Century of Methodism” by Rev. Ronald A. Brunger, in 1956.  Diantha Smith (Mrs. Henry) organized the women to take turns feeding the men.

Winters Myron L.

Myron L. Winters died Jan. 27, 1951, at his home, 15934 Day Rd. He was age 82.  He was the oldest of four children of Myron L. (Mike) and Mary A. Winters. He was born July 31, 1870 and grew up on a farm in Milan Township. He graduated from Dundee Schools in 1890. He taught school in Milan, Dundee, andLondon districts. Also Ida, Newport, Temperance, Samaria and Waterloo. He retired in 1939. He served as Milan Township Clerk from 1944 to July 1953. Lifelong member Azalia Methodist Church.  Azalia Cemetery.  He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Fae Liedel, who lived with him at the family home.

Winters
S. S.

On May 7, 1891, S. S. Winters bought three years coverage from Home Insurance for $6. $400 value on his two story frame shingle roof dwelling on west side of Dundee St. in Azalia. $125 on frame barn. $25 on hay, grain, and farm implements stored therein.

Winters Samuel

Samuel Winters, 63, farmer, b. PA, parents b. Unknown. Census of 1880, Milan twp. Wife Elsey, 58, b. NY, her parents b. NY.  Daughter Emely 33, single, b. MI.  Live as close neighbors to Myrin Winters.

Winters Samuel

Samuel Winters had a brick yard on his farm on the north side of Day Road along the Macon. In 1870, part of the brick for building the M. E. Church of East Milan came from there.  Part of the brick came from the Miller farm. Source:  “A Century of Methodism” by Rev. Ronald A. Brunger, in 1956, for the Azalia Church 100 year celebration.

Wittkop Helen

Helen A. Wittkopp, 85, died Sept. 26, 2008. She was born Ap. 13, 1923 to Nelson and Marilla Hoopengardner Lamson. She married John D. Wittkop April 12, 1947 at Azalia Methodist Church. She graduated from Milan High School. She owned a beauty shop in Dundee. She worked at Ypsi State Hospital 1967-1984. Burial at Azalia cemetery. Source: Dundee mill museum obit index.

Wonderly Emma

Eemma Jane Wonderly, 64, died Dec. 8, 1991.  She as born Jan. 24, 1929 in Cone.  Burial at Rice Cemetery. Her parents: Joseph and Nellie (Bruckart) Curry.  She married Ronald Wonderly in Britton on May 29, 1948.  Source: Dundee Mill Museum obit file.

Charles Woolcott elected Trustee of Milan, March 10, 1902, served two years.

Woolcott Charles

Charles Woolcott was killed in 1908 in a tragic accident near Dearborn along with his brother William.  Charles left a son, Ralph “Ty” Woolcott.  Ty in turn had a son, whose name was Charles Woolcott.  NOTE: According to family records, all three of these gentlemen owned the same building downtown and each of them worked there as a barber.

Woolcott Charles

Charles N. Woolcott died April 21, 1908 with his brother William while heading home to Milan in a new Ford automobile.  The car was hit by a train and the two brothers were killed instantly.  He had a barber shop on Main Street in Milan.  Charles was b. in Milan June 16, 1873.  He was survived by one son, Ralph, age 14, and by his widow [Julia].  He was survived by his mother, Caroline Woolcott, and by his sisters, Mrs. L. G. Smith, Miss Harriett Wolcott, Mrs. Eva Coe and Mrs. C. R. Chapin.  Charles was 35 when he died.  He was a Knight of Pythias and an Elk.  He had $1,000 life insurance with Provident. 

Woolcott Charles

Charles Woolcott, born in 1873, had his own line of cigars which he named “Chuck’s cigars.”  He was a barber in downtown Milan.

Woolcott Charles F.

Charles F. Woolcott was born xxx.  His parents were Ralph and Maurita Woolcott.  Charles F. continued the family tradition and took up the barbering profession.  Charles F. owned the building now known as Roys Barbeque.  He had his barber chair in the shop in the back, with a picture window of Wilson park, hence the name “Parkview” barbershop.  Before he started his barber shop, he cut hair on his front porch, then he purchased a building in the downtown which is now Roy’s BarBQ. He and his wife ran an ice cream place there. He then sold the ice cream place, and cut hair in the back room.  Later a TV repair shop appeared in the front of the building.   

Woolcott Grant

Grant Wolcott was born Sep. 8, 1869. He died July 5, 1870. He was moved from the Mooreville cemetery and re-buried Aug. 21, 1901 at Marble Park cemetery.  Source: Mooreville cemetery.

Woolcott Harriett

Harriett Woolcott, 1866-1934.

Woolcott Harriet

Harriet Wolcott, 8 a Sec. 29, P.O. York.  Source:  F. H. Pray’s Washtenaw County Directory 1878-79, York Township section.

Woolcott Harriett

Miss Harriett Wolcott of Richmond, IN came Saturday to spend the holidays with her mother, Mrs. Caroline Wolcott. Milan Leader, Dec. 28, 1911.

Mrs. Grace Coe and son Max entertained at dinner Christmas, Mrs. Caroline Woolcott, Miss Harriett Wolcott of Richmond, IN, MM Claude Chapin and son Carl S., Mrs. Julia Woolcott and son Ralph, Mrs. Martha Coe, and MM Rex Gooding of Urania. Milan Leader, Dec. 28, 1911. Note: Urania was a place in northern York township, had RR station.

Woolcott Julia

Julia Woolcott Auten died Nov. 18, 1950. She was buried at Marble Park Cemetery in Milan. She was born May 16, 1874 in York twp, her maiden name was McManus.  She was the wife of Charles N. Woolcott, who owned a barber shop on East Main Street in Milan. He died in 1908 in a train accident.  They had a son, Ralph Woolcott.  Julia’s second husband was Stanley Auten, who was from Milan. Stanley’s father had built the Cone Road elevator.  At some point, Stanley and Julia divorced.  Info from Les H.

Woolcott Martin

Martin Wolcott was born Jan. 23, 1840. He died April 6, 1879.  He was taken out of Mooreville cemetery and re-buried June 4, 1901 at Marble Park cemetery.  Source: Mooreville cemetery.

Woolcott Martin

Martin Woolcott, harness-maker.  P.O. Milan.  Source:  F. H. Pray’s Washtenaw County Directory 1878-79, York Township section.

Woolcott Martin

On Feb. 2, 1896, the heirs of Martin Woolcott purchased insurance.  They insured a two story frame dwelling on the north side of County Street.  The insured value of the house is $400, the contents and furnishings, $300.

Woolcott Naomi

Naomi Woolcot, daughter of William W. Woolcott, grew up to become the inventor of Spic and Span.  Her married name was Steinglein.  She sold her invention to Procter and Gamble.

Woolcott Nellie

Nellie Wolcott was born June 29, 1870. She died April 29, 1888. Removed from Mooreville cemetery Aug. 21, 1901 and re-buried at Marble Memorial.  Source: Mooreville cemetery.

Woolcott Nellie

Nellie M. Wolcott was b. June 6, 1870 in York township. Her father was Martin Wolcott, a harness maker, and her mother was Caroline Wolcott. Source: Washtenaw birth records vol. 1, p. 176.

Woolcott Noah

The territorial legislature of Michigan passed a statute March 7, 1834 creating York Township, which had previously been part of Ypsilanti twp.  Wm. Moore picked the name “York” beause so many residents came from New York.  The statute said the organizational meeting for York Twp would take place in the home of Noah Wolcott in Mooreville. Boaz Lampson presided over the meeting.  Source: History Washt County 1881 Chapman.

Woolcott Ralph

Ralph Woolcott was born Aug. 30, 1893 in Ann Arbor. His parents were Charles and Julia Woolcott.  Ralph was an only child. He married Maurita Helene Rapps on Jan. 28, 1919 in Wayne County. Maurita’s parents were Fred J. and Jessie Auten Rapps. Maurita’s father also was a harness maker.  Ralph and Maurita had two children: Charles Frederick Woolcott and Arlene Jeannette Woolcott.  Ralph died Jan. 20, 1963 at Ann Arbor, buried Marble Park cemetery. Source: family records of the daughter of Charles FrederickWoolcott.

Woolcott Ralph

Charles F. Woolcott, Ph. M. 2/c son of Ralph Woolcott and Mrs. Clarence Michelsen, was married May 23, 1945 to Lucille Shafer, daughter of MM Gideon Shafer of Ypsilanti. Wedding took place in San Francisco.   Both Charles and Lucille are graduates of Milan High School class of 1940. She had been doing clerical work at the Willow Run Bomber Plant before going to California.  Chas. Woolcott left Milan Sept. 1942 and went to basic training at Great Lakes.  He went overseas on duty and had to return due to malaria.  Source:  Milan News Leader and Jacqueline K. Woolcott Hall.

Woolcott Ralph

Ralph Woolcott served inWW I at the 338 Field Hospital, probably in France.  Ralph sent home sourvenires from France.  Ralph enlisted in Ann Arbor.  He was a member of the Knights of Pythias, and a member of the Milan band.  Ralph owned the barbershop and lived upstairs over the barber shop.  Souce: Family records.

Woolcott William

William Woolcott had the middle name “Wallace.”   He had his tobacco and then candy store at 17 E. Main St.  William owned the building. That building is made of wood although it appears to be made of brick.  In WBW column Feb. 3, 1982, it says that shop is Cottage Flower Shop.  Today it is Dive Shop.  Source: family reports. 

Woolcott William

William W. Woolcott was killed by a train on April 21, 1908.  He and his brother Charles were on their way home to Milan from Detroit in a new Ford automobile, and stopped at a double railroad track.  The first train went by and it appeared the way was clear, but another train was coming from the other direction.  William had a confectionary shop on Main Street.  William was b. in Ann Arbor Jan. 6, 1862.   He was survived by one daughter, Naomi, 12, of Saginaw.  William was 44 years old and was a member of the Pythias, Foresters, Maccabees, and Masonic Order.  He had $1,000 in life insurance.with the Foresters in favor of his daughter Naomi, and $500 with the Maccabees of the World in favor of his mother.

Woolcott William

William W. Woolcott elected Treasurer of Village of Milan March 17, 1904 and served two years.

Woolcott William

In 1892, the Glen V. Mills Washtenaw County Directory of 1892, Milan section, lists William Woolcott as selling “harnesses, horse blankets, robes, trunks, valises, whips, etc.” William switched to cigars and oysters by 1900, as he was photographed in front of his store with those items for sale. His last business was a candy store at 17 E. Main, the same location as the tobacco store. He died April 21, 1908. William had a brother Charles who had been a barber at 13 E. Main next door to William’s shop. Source: WBW Feb. 3, 1982.

Woolcott William

William Woolcott loved to read naval history of the US.  He would sit for hours and read to his daughter Naomi.  Source: family reports.

Woolcott William

Both William and his brother Charles were killed by a train in 1908. They both had auto insurance but collision insurance was not offered at the time.  Source: family records.

In the Milan Leader, Jan. 5, 1910, a front page ad says “At The Garrick” and mentions high class moving pictures, illustrated songs and occasional vaudeville, Wed. and Sat. nights.  V. A. Wood, proprietor.

Wood
Vern

Vern Wood established the Garrick Theater. It opened in 1915. People sat on folding wooden chairs. Someone played piano along with the show.  Slides projected the show onto the screen.  You had to read the captions written on the slides, some people could not read and write so it was a waste of time to go to the movies.  Later they had someone there to read the captions out loud for the audience.  “Garrick” was named after an English actor.  Source: WBW in the first 3 years.

Woodard D. A.

D. A. Woodard, lawyer, 73 a Sec. 35. Residence and P.O. Milan. Source:  F. H. Pray’s Washtenaw County Directory 1878-79, York Township section.

Woodard David A.

David A. Woodard elected as the first Milan Township clerk.  This was probably sometime before 1873.

Woodard David

In 1834, David Woodard established a flour mill in Milan, with his partner William Marvin. 

Woodard David

David A. “Woodward” showed up in the 1840 US Census as a resident of Milan township, with his name spelled Woodward.  His household had the following people:  males, 1 aged 10-15, 1 aged 15-20, 2 aged 20-30. Females: 1 aged 10-15, 1 aged 20-30.

Woodard David

David Woodard showed up in the 1880 York Townshp census, living in Village of Milan with Ayers family. His occupation:  Petifoger.  This is defined as a person who disputes and quarrels withothers over trivial details, also an unethical lawyer.  It is also defined as someone who pretends to e a lawyer, without having the knowledge, law, or conscience. I think in Michigan in 1880 it had a more benign meaning, like a consultant who puts together business deals.  See “Ayers” for more information about the people in his household.

Woodard David

David Woodard was described in the 1880 census, and by Ann Delacourt, as a Pettifog.  What does that mean?  “Pettyfog: To do a petty law business; also, to do a law business in a petty or tricky way.”  (Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, third ed., 1919). Source: Marjorie Rooks, this dictionary was passed down in the Putnam family.

Woodard David

David A. Woodard, Director of School District No. 1 of York Township, Washtenaw and Monroe county, joined with Simon H. Gay, Moderator of the school district, to sell a piece of land.  Date: November 13, 1869. Purchaser: David Blackmer (spelled “Blackmur”).  Price: $505.00.  The lot is just east of a lot sold by George and Hannah Wilcox to James S. Gay. Lot is 4 rods wide and 10 rods deep, 1/4 acre of land.  Liber 71, p. 681 Washtenaw.

Woodard David A.

DeLacy Ayers of Milan bought Lot #10 Edwards Plat on Jan. 22, 1881. This is located on Tolan Street immediately north of the Babcock Hotel. Seller: David A. Woodard of Milan. Liber 94, page 404 Washtenaw register of deeds.

Woodard David A.

On Oct. 30, 1878. George D. Leonard of Northampton, Massachusetts sold land to David A. Woodard of York township for $2,000. Property in York township, in the west half of the south east quarter of section 35.  Deed has language indicating Mr. Woodard will make annual payments with interest, apparently purchasing on land contract. Source: Washtenaw Register Deeds, Liber 85, p. 444.

Woodard David A.

April 16, 1879. Harmon Allen and his wife, Mary L. Allen, sold property to David A. Woodard for $72 (?) dollars.  (Two small l ots near the Babcock Hotel and an unofficial alley north of the hotel.) 

Woodard David Polly

The 1840 US Census shows Polly “Woodward” living in Milan township.  Her home contains 2 females 20-30 and 1 female 60-70.

Woodard Pauline

Pauline Woodard Brookline, daughter of David and Sarah Woodard, was born in the Village of Milan out east on what is now known as the old Leonard farm. [NOTE: now occupied by Bimac Manufacturing, east of Wabash RR tracks.] She was the fourth child in a family of five children. In her early girlhood she went to Chicago to make her home. Here she and her older sister, Mrs.Angie Woodard Edwards, made their home together for many years. In Oct. 1897 she married Mr. Arba Brookins, also of Chicago. He passed away soon after their marriage. In Dec. 1928, Mrs. Essie Easlickwent to Chicago and brought Mrs. Brookins ot Milan where she lived with Mrs. Sarah Gauntlett, where she has received all the kindly and loving care possible to make her comfortable and contented.  Mrs. Brookline was taken ill on Sunday, May 7 [1933] with bronchial pneumonia nad died Saturay, May 20.  Owing to her failing health and physical weakness, she has not been able to leave her room since coming here. Funeral held Monday from the home of Mrs. Sarah Gauntlett. Burial at Spaulding Cemetery.

Woodard Sylvester

Sylvester Woodard died June 11, 1900 aged 80 years, 3 days. London Cemetery. Source: Charles Wilson, coroner, Village of Milan.  He must have been born about June 8, 1820. Note: he might have been “Woodward.”

Sylvender* Woodward*, an active farmer of London township, was born in Orleans county, NY June 8, 1820. He remained at home with his parents, Nathaniel and Ruth (Jackson) Woodward, until his13 th year, then went to work on a farm. In 1835 his parents came to what is now known as London township. Sylvender cleared the 80-acre farm the first 4 years.  Then he worked as a carpenter and joiner, and millwright. June 10, 1847 he married Rhoda Ann Shaw of Sellville, MI. She was born Jan. 11, 1823 at Rochester, MI. They had 4 children: Francis, b. March 21, 1848; Ruth, b. Feb. 26, 1854; Walter, b. Sept. 2, 1856; and Chester, b. Nov. 12, 1861. Chester d. Aug. 16, 1865. Mrs. Woodward d. Sept. 12, 1865. On Feb. 14, 1867, Mr. Woodward married a 2nd wife, Martha Ann Wales of Washt. County MI. She was born in NY State 1838. They had 4 children: Ora, b. Sept. 3, 1872; Don, b. May 17, 1875; Roscoe, b. May 28, 1879. (No 4th child given.)  In 1849, Mr. Woodward moved his family to the farm of his father, and has added to it, and now owns 260 acres.  *Note: the History of Monroe County, 1890, Talcott Wing, page 35, gives the spelling as Sylvender and Woodward.  Note: Rhoda Ann Shaw was from “Sellville” apparently “Belleville.” 

Woodard Sylbander

Sylbander Woodard, 60, farmer, b. NY, parents b. NH, answered the London twp census in 1880. His daughter Ruth, 25, was b. MI. Son Walter, 23, “farm laborer,” b. MI.  Son Sylbander, 12, b. MI; son, Ora, 8; son Don, 5; and son Rosco, 1.  Note: his name is probably spelled “Woodward.”

Woodward Sylvester

See “Sylvester Woodard.”

Woodward David

In some historical essays, the name David Woodard has been misspelled.  The name “Woodward” is an error, according to Warren Hale.  His real name is “Woodard.”

Woodward William

William Woodward, 45, farmer, b. MI, and both parents b. in England. That’s the report of 1880 census in Milan twp. Wife, Sylva, 47, b. NY, both her parents b. NY. Daughter Ellen, 17, b. MI. Son Herbert, 16. Son Alden, 13. Daughter Effie, 11, b. MI.

Wright George S.

George S. Wright lived on 2nd St. in Milan for 1910 census. He was a lawyer.  He was 35, b in Mich.  In 1920, he was living in Monroe according to the census.  He is pictured with his Milan Masonic brothers in photo [#1220.]

Wright Harriett

Harriet P. Merritt, daughter of Charles and Betsey Merritt, was orn Dec. 6, 1840 near Milan. She married Elihu D. Wright Sept. 1, 1862. They had 4 sons and 1 daughter. She was a member of London Methodist Church before coming to Milan, then transferred to the M. E. Church in Milan. She lived on East Main street.  She died March 12, 1920 at age 79 years, 3 months and 6 days. Her son was Frank Wright of Milan, and daughter Mrs. O. H. Woodward of Milan, plus Charles, Elmer and Delos who live outside Milan. She was buried in London Cemetery.