Babcock Frank

Frank M. Babcock was born Oct. 25, 1880 in Dundee . His father was George D. Babcock, a painter. Mother: Laura Babcock, of Dundee . Source: birth records, Monroe County .  

Babcock John

John S. Babcock died Jan. 1, 1890 according to Monroe death register, book C page 24. He was born in NY and occupation blacksmith. Married. He was in Dundee when he died. Age 76.  Father: John Babcock.  

Babcock John

John Babcock, 1818-1889. Maple Grove cemetery, Dundee township.

Babcock George

George Babcock, 1847 to 1919. Maple Grove Cemetery , Dundee township.

Babcock Sarah

Sarah A. Babcock died Jan. 27, 1901, says Monroe death register, book B page 172. She was married, age 77, 8 months, 2 days. Died in Dundee . She was born in Vienna NY . Parents Stephen Gifford and Abigail Corell.  

Babcock Vena

Vena Babcock died Feb. 22, 1911 according to Monroe death records book C page 56.  She was 13 years, 5 months and 23 days.  She was from the Village of Dundee .  Father Hayden Babcock, mother Minnie Palmer.  

Babcock Warren

Warren Babcock died July 14, 1896, at the age of 73 years.  He was buried in Ypsilanti .  Source: death records kept by Charles Wilson, coroner.  Note: Birth probably 1823.  

Babcock Warren

Warren Babcock Jr. 26 r. Lansing b. Michigan occu teacher F: Warren Babcock. M: Cordelia Twist. Bride Gertrude Hanson 25 r. Milan , b. mich . Occup teacher f: Joshua Hanson. M: Mary J. Wilcox.  Marriage Nov. 16, 1892 in Milan by Jay Huntington, Min.  

Babcock Warren

Warren Babcock is pictured with the first graduating class from Milan High School .  He graduated in 1885 in a class of six.  He was the only male in the group.   

Babcock Warren Mrs.

Gertrude Hanson graduated from Milan High School in the class of 1886.  That was the second class to graduate.  There were four women in the class.  Gertrude’s married name was “Babcock.”  

Barnes Ada

Ada Barnes grew up in the house at 11597 Plank Road (corner of Barnes Rd. , which was originally called Allison Rd. ).   Her father’s name was Dorr Barnes.  Her grandfather was Eliezer (or Eleazer) Barnes.  Mary Sheates’ father was Linn Barnes.   Linn and Dorr were brothers.  Source: Marion D.   

Barnes Almira

Almira Barnes died Oct. 3, 1884 at London twp. She was 77. Cause: Softening of brain. Birthplace: NY. F: Enos Traub. M: Elizabeth Traub, both residents of NY. Source: Monroe county death records.  

Barnes Calista

On Feb. 28, 1836, Calista Throop of London Township was married to Eleazer Barnes. Calista was born June 10, 1812.  She had four children.  She died Nov. 11, 1863.   

Barnes Calista

Calista Barnes died Nov. 11, 1863.  Her husband, Eleazer Barnes, died August 4, 1888. Source Chris Kull, archivist at Monroe Historical Library, and descendant of Eleazer Barnes.  

Barnes, Charles

Charles H. Barnes was born Mary 10, 1876 in London twp. His father was Linn Barnes, a farmer, born in Mich. Mother: Nellie Barnes born in  Mich.  

Barnes Charles

Charles H. Barnes died June 12, 1950 at age 74.  He lived at 134 Marvin St .   DOB May 10, 1874.  He was a butcher at a meat market. Father: Linn Barnes. Mother: Nellie Dodge. Informant: Stella Barnes.  London cemetery.  

Barnes Dorothy

Dorothy Cathryn Barnes was born Nov. 9, 1924. Father: Ross Vernon Barnes of Milan, born in Pauling County , Ohio , occupation is monitoring furnaces. Mother: Flossy Leona McClure of Milan , born in Paulding Co., Ohio . Source: Milan birth records

Barnes Dorr

On the 25th anniversary of their wedding, Mr. and Mrs. Dorr Barnes entertained a number of friends at their home in London (twp) Wednesday. Their daughter Adah H. Barnes, was married to George Bruckner, of Milan , by Rev. Davis, of Azalia. Mr. and Mrs. Barnes are well known here and quite a number from here attended the wedding.  Source: Newspaper clipping, handwritten note says “Nov. 2, 1899”  

Barnes Dorr

Dorr Barnes died (Oct. 13, 1919) at the home of his daughter, Mrs. G. L. Bruckner, in Milan , on Monday. He was prominent in politics.  Source: newspaper. Note: his father was Eleazer.  

Barnes Eleazer

Eleazar Barnes served as a Representative to the Michigan State Legislature from Monroe County in 1851. He was born in Pittsford , VT on June 10, 1807.  He is a farmer and Republican. He came to Michigan in 1833.  Resides in London twp. Has held the office of supervisor several times from 1838 to 1865.  Source: Talcott Wing, History Monroe County , 1890.  

Barnes Eleazer

Eleazer Barnes was elected supervisor for London township in 1843, 45, 46, 49, 50, 54, 61, 62, and 65.  

Barnes Eleazer

Eleazer Barnes of London Township , a retired farmer, was born June 10, 1807 at Pittsford , Vt.   In 1833 he came to Michigan .  November 21, 1833, he received a deed from Black Hawk Rankins of 80 acres of land.  In 1835 he purchased 80 acres more, and erected one of the first frame houses in the township. (SE corner Plank and Allison Rd. )  On Feb. 28, 1836 he married Calista Throop of London Township , who was born June 10, 1812.  Four children were born to them.  In 1838 Eleazer was made a member of the Monroe County board of supervisors.  In 1851 Eleazer was a member of the state legislature for one term.  His wife, Calista, died Nov. 11, 1863.  Their son, Dorr Barnes, is a leading farmer in Milan , and has held several elected offices including Township Supervisor.  (History of Monroe County 1913 page 26)  

Barnes Eleazer

Eleazer “Barns” 57 years of London was married Feb. 15, 1865 at Dundee by S. S. Hyde, a minister. Bride: Mrs. Almira Hotchkiss, a resident of Dundee . Source: Monroe marriage records.  Note: he would have been born about 1808.  

Barnes Eleazor

Eleazor Barnes was 81 years of age when he died on August 4, 1888.  He was born in Vermont and located in 1835 upon the farm where he died. He was a leading farmer of London township. He filled several township offices, and represented his district in the state legislature in 1850 and 1853.  Source: Monroe Democrat.

Barnes Eleazer

Eleazer Barnes and his wife, Calista Throop Barnes, had four children:  Lynn born February 12, 1849, Dorr born February 2, 1851, one daughter died in infancy, and Hellen born? Note: the correct spelling is “Linn.”  

Barnes Eleazer

Mrs. Eliazer Barnes died on the 3rd, at age 76. She was buried at Sand Hills in Raisinville.  Source: newspaper clipping from Monroe Commercial.  Note: Dec. 3, 1884 is likely date of death, based on info from Monroe Museum web site for “Mrs. Barnes.”  Note:  this lady is probably the former Almira Hotchkiss, Eleazer’s second wife.

Barnes Eliza

Eliza J. Barnes, 24, of Port Huron , St. Clair County, married Frederick Meyeters, 37, of Port Huron , on Sept. 3, 1861.  

Barnes Elizabeth

Elizabeth M. Barnes was born Sept. 13, 1823 and died Aug. 28, 1896. Her husband: George G. Barnes.  Source: Oakwood cemetery, Dundee .  Note: she would have died at almost 73.  

Barnes Emma

James Ross Johnson, 44, of Leipsic , Ohio , occupation: RR employ, married Emma “Barns”, 33 a resident of Grand Rapids , born in New York . They were wed Nov. 8, 1872 in Monroe .  

Barnes Frank

Frank Barnes, 46, former supervisor of Milan township, died at his home in that township on Saturday [June 12, 1925].  He was a well-known farmer in Milan township. He also served Milan twp. as township road commissioner and clerk. Source: Monroe Evening News.  

Barnes Frank

Frank Barnes, son of Susan and Dorr Barnes, was born in London , Monroe county, Dec. 12, 1878 and died June 12, 1925 at the age of 46 and 6 months. He married Blanche Litchard on March 26, 1902.  He leaves behind a widow, an adopted son, one sister, Mrs. George Bruckner; two brothers, Fred of Ann Arbor and Thor of Milan, and a host of friends.  He was a member of Milan Lodge 323, F & A M [Free and Accepted Masons], and York Chapter No. 150 Royal Arch Masons, Milan Chapter No.106 O. E. S. [Order of the Eastern Star] and Knights of Pythias.  Source:  Milan Leader obituary.  

Barnes Frederick

Last week, a young son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Barnes, living near Dundee , drowned in a swill barrel.  Source: Monroe Democrat, published July 17, 1890.  

Barnes George

George G. Barnes was born March 24, 1809 and died Jan. 3, 1879.  Co. 1, 17th Mich. Inf.  Source: Oakwood cemetery, Dundee .  Note: he died at age 68, almost 69.  

Barnes George

George G. Barnes, 47, of Dundee twp, married Elizabeth M. Babcock, 33, of Dundee twp, on Feb. 10, 1856.  Witnesses: E. Barnes and C. Young. Officiated by Silas Cornish, JP. Source: Monroe marriage records.  

Barnes George

George G. Barnes died June 3, 1878 at Dundee of heart disease. Age: 69 years, 11 months. Married white male. Occupation: miller. Birthplace NY . Source: Monroe death records.

Barnes Harriet

Miss Harriet Barnes, who had been an inmate of the insane asylum for some time, died and the remains were brought here Monday for burial in the family lot in Oakwood cemetery. Source: Petersburg Sun, Sept. 22, 1905.   

Barnes Hattie

Hattie Barnes died Aug. 30, 1882 at London (twp). Age 5 months 16 days. Sex: F. Cause: Cholera Infantum. Birthplace: Mich. F: Allen G. Barnes, res. of Mich. M: Linn Barnes, res. Of Mich. Source: Monrore county death records.  

Barnes Hattie

Hattie B. Barnes was born Nov. 12, 1866, died Sept. 17, 1905. Oakgrove cemetery Dundee .

Barnes Hellen

Hellen Barnes, 23, residing in London , born in London , was married March 31, 1868 in Oakville . Groom: Daniel Preston, 40, residing in London , born in Onedia [sic] County, NY. Occupation: Farmer.  Source: Marriage records.  

Barnes Horace

Horace Barnes, 53, of Wheatland, born in NY, occupation farmer, was married Dec. 5, 1868 in Bedford . Bride: Jane Miller, 43, of Wheatland, born in PA. Source: Marriage records.  

Barnes James

James F. Barnes, 37, of Wapakoneta , Ohio , born in Ohio , occupation Veterinary Surgeon, was married to Mrs. Flora Gum Maul, 38, it was her second marriage. His parents: James Barnes and Ellen Shanon. Source: Monroe county marriage records.  Note: probably not related to the Eleazer Barnes family in London township.   

Barnes
Linn

There is a man named “Linn Barnes” who was Mary Sheats’ father.  His name may have been misspelled in official records as either “Lum” or Penn. ”  Linn was the son of Eleazer.  Source:  M. D.  

Barnes Lum

Lum “Barns” age 25 living in London township married Nellie Dodge, 19, a resident of Dundee, on Feb. 22, 1866 in Dundee . Source: Monroe marriage records. Note: might be Linn Barnes, hard to read that old-fashioned handwriting.  

Barnes
Mell

Mell Barnes formed Barnes Scale Company in Detroit in about 1920, then he died, and his family was connected to the company after that.  He didn’t grow up in Milan .  He founded a bank in Milan .  

Barnes
Mell

Mell Barnes served as Milan Village President in 1894.

Barnes
Mell

Mell Barnes signed his name to stock certificates as president of the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Milan , starting on Feb. 10, 1890.  On Jan. 26, 1895, Milan grocer William Whitmarsh took over as president of the bank.  Mell Barnes then became entangled in the computing scale industry in and around Detroit in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s.  See also “Stimpson.”   

Barnes
Mell

A founder of the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Milan , he was a Casheir of the bank.  He later joined Walter Stimpson in the computing scales business, managing Stimpson’s plant in Elkhart , IN.   The two eventually had an adversarial relationship in the courts due to a disagreement about the royalties from Stimpson’s scale patents.  Note:  Mell Barnes was not related to the Eleazer Barnes family in London township.  

Barnes Mell

Mell Barnes was born in Quincy , Michigan Nov.  16, 1861. His parents were Walton J. and Emily A. (Mudge) Barnes.  He was probably not related to the Barnes family in London Township .  Mell had various jobs at banks, and then in 1882 he went to Milan with Starr Joseph, another native of Quincy , and the two of them started the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Milan .  He married Jessie O. Wilbur of Quincy on June 2, 1886.  The family was living in Milan in 1890 when their son Walton was born.  In 1893, Mell partnered with Walter F. Stimpson to manufacture computing scales.  He took the business to Tecumseh in 1894.  The next year, he set up the business in Elkhart , IN.   He fought a legal battle with Stimpson, which he lost in Nov. 1900. Then he moved his family to Detroit and helped operate Stimpson’s Detroit facility.  In 1914 he was general manager of Stimpson’s enterprises.  He organized Barnes Scale Co. in 1920.  Mell Barnes died in 1924.  His son Walton continued running it after that. The company had an addition built on the plaant in 1925.  Source:  compiled from various biographies, indexes, and directories.  

Barnes Nellie

In loving memory of our mother, Nellie Barnes, who died on June 3, 1916.  Source: Newspaper clipping.

Barnes Nellie

Mrs. Nellie Dodge was born in Dundee , MI on Dec. 2, 1847. She died June 3, 1916, age 69 and 6 mos. She was the daughter of J. T. and Maria Dodge, and one of a family of 9 children, 4 having died. Her remaining sisters are Mrs. Harriett Westcott of Bellingham , WA ; Mrs. Mary Young of Detroit ; Mrs. George Forbes of Detroit ; and one brother, Charles D. Dodge of Dundee . She married Linn Barnes Feb. 22, 1866. They had 6 children: Mrs. Samuel Hazlett of London ; Mrs. Wm. Sissem of Milan ; Mr. Penn Barnes of London ; Mr. Charles Barnes of Milan ; Mr. Wm. Barnes of London ; and one who died in infancy.  Source: The Record Commercial newspaper, obituary.  

Barnes Nettie

Nettie B. Barnes was born Nov. 12, 1866 and died Sept. 17, 1905.  Source: Oakwood cemetery, Dundee .  

Barnes Plyny

Plyny H. Barnes, 28, a resident of Morenci, born in Seneca, occupation farmer, was married on Aug. 8, 1872 in Petersburg by William S. Taylor, a minister. The bride: Charlotte E. Munson, 23, a resident of Blissfield, born in Blissfield. Source: Monroe marriage records.

Barnes Penn

Penn Barnes of London twp. was married in 1899 to Jennie F. Fuller at her home near Oakville .  Wedding took place Dec. 27, 1899.  Rev. W. F. Davis of Azalia officiated.  The young couple will take up residence in London (twp).

Barnes Penn

Penn Barnes was the brother of Dorr Barnes.  Source:  Chris Kull of the Monroe Historical Library, granddaughter of Thor Barnes.

Barnes Reka

Reka Barnes died Dec. 12, 1881 at Dundee . Age 16 years, 10 months, 5 days. Sex F. Cause: Typhoid fever. Birthplace Mich. Fath: Charles Barnes. M: Reka Barnes. Source: Monroe county death records.

Barnes Ross

Ross V. Barnes died Jan. 22, age 82. He was born Dec. 13, 1890 in Oakwood , Ohio , the son of Charles and Emma Bidlack Barnes. 

Barnes Samuel

Samuel S. Barnes, 26, a resident of Pennsylvania , born in PA, occupation Machinist, married Aug. 19, 1872 in Monroe .  Bride: Mary E. Clark. Source: Monroe marriage records.

Barnes Susan

Susan Howe, wife of Dorr Barnes, suffered from mental illness.  So did her mother.  The mother was the wife of Moses Howe.  Source: Chris Kull of Monroe Historical Library, granddaughter of Thor Barnes.  

Barnes Susan

Susan Barnes, wife of Dorr Barnes of Milan Village , died Sunday (Nov. 1, 1905) at Dearborn Retreat, to which she was taken a few days previously for treatment. She was a daughter of Moses J. Howe of Milan township.  Burial in the family lot in London Cemetery .  Source: Obit.

Barnes Thomas

Thomas Barnes was living in Milan on the Monroe county side, probably on E. Main St. , when the census was taken in 1900. He was born June 1867. He was 32 years old, married for 8 years. He was born in Michigan , his father born in NY, mother born in Michigan . Occupation: Cashier at bank. He is renting his home.  His wife, Kittie E. Barnes, was also in the home; born Sept. 1866, age 33, born in Mich. , her father born in Mich. , her mother born in Illinois .  They had a son in the house, Thomas W. Barnes Jr., born August 1892, age 7, born in Michigan . There was also a servant, Irma Morton, single, born May 1883, age 17. She was born in Mich. and so were both her parents. Note: Thomas was brother of Mell.  

Barnes Thor

On July 10, 1905 I began work as an apprentice with the Lamkin Electric Plant at Milan Michigan , working during school vacations, Saturdays and Sundays, and daily after school from four to nine. Upon leaving school I became assistant to Mr. Lamkin working full time. Source: Diary of Thor Barnes, provided by Chris Kull, descendant of Thor Barnes.  

Barnes, Thor

Thor Howe Barnes was born May 7, 1890 in London Township . His father was Dorr Barnes.  He went to Barnes School from 1896 to 1901, then his family moved to Milan .  He went to the Milan schools through June 1908, completing the 10th grade.   Source: Chris Kull, descendant of Thor Barnes.  On July 10, 1905 he started work for Wila P. Lamkin, when Thor was only 15 years old. Source: Chris Kull, descendant of Thor Barnes.

Barnes Thor

Thor Howe Barnes, 73, died in 1963, probably in November. Buried in Roselawn Memorial Cemetery in Monroe , Mich. He was the son of Dorr and Susan Barnes. He was born May 7, 1890 in London twp. He began his work as an electrical engineer with the Lampkin [sic] Electric Co. of Milan in 1905 and joined the Eastern Michigan Edison Co., July 3, 1911. He stayed with the company when it became part of Detroit Edison in 1913.  He married Josephine Musser Feb. 18, 1915 at Azalia. He is survived by wife, by daughter Mrs. Earl C. (Betty) Kull of Monroe; a brother, Fred of Bellflower , CA, etc.  Source: Obit. Note: correct spelling is “Lamkin” Electric Company of Milan .  

Barnes Thor

Thor came back to the Carleton Edison office, then went to live in Monroe and became the electrical inspector for the city.  Source: Chris Kull at Monroe Historical Library. She is granddaughter of Thor Barnes.  

Barnes William

William Barnes, son of Mel Barnes, died Sept 10, 1892 at the age of 10 months.  Source: death records kept by Charles Wilson as coroner for Village of Milan .  

Barnes William

William J. Barnes, 75, of Caro, died Wednesday [March 3, 1955] after a 7-week illness. He was born June 8, 1879 in London Township , son of Linn and Nellie Dodge Barnes. He married Ada Allen June 29, 1905. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Nellie Wabless of Alameda , CA ; Mrs. Dorothy Dust of Detroit , and Mrs. Helen Rowley of Caro; a brother, Penn of Milan; etc. Services will be at Caro; burial in London Cemetery . Source: Monroe Evening News obituary.  

Bassett Abraham

On Feb. 2, 1914, Abraham J. Bassett, 28, born in Syria , was married to Rahija Saad, 22, also born in Syria .  Marriage took place in Blissfield, where both of them resided.  Groom was a merchant. His father was Joseph Bassett and his mother was Mary Jamra.  Groom and bride were both entering their first marriage, had never been previously married.  The bride’s father was Asaff Saad and her mother was Numum Jamra.  This marriage was solemnized by Basil M. Kerbawy, a “General Miss’y Priest.” Witnesses were Abe J. Corey of Union City , Michigan , and E. J. Nomey of Sturgis , Michigan .   Source: Lenawee County marriage records book G page 127.  See “Basil Kerbawy.”  

Bassett Alford

Alford Nicholas Bassett was born Jan. 16, 1930. Father: Nicholas Bassett, of Milan , age 37, who was born in Syria , occupation laborer.  Mother: Menerva Kade, she is 31, and was born in Baskentu , Syria . Dr. Kenneth Noble attended the birth in Milan , Mich.  Source: birth certificate for Milan , on Washtenaw side.  

Bassett Arthur

Arthur R. Bassett married Edith Chase on July 28,  1923 according to H-138 Lenawee marriage records.  He was 21 a