Dailey Robert

Robert G. Dailey, known as “Bob,” was listed as being in the “Plastics Mfg.” business, with a residence at 495 Redman Rd., according to a Milan Rotary club membership roster dated Jan. 4, 1949.

Dalrymple Edward

Edward Dalrymple, 36, farmer, was b. PA, and both his parents were b. PA. That’s what he told the census taker in 1880 at his home in London twp. His wife Cornelia, 35, was b. MI, and her parents were both b. NY. Daughter Louella, 10, b. MI. Son Leslie, 9; and Frankie, 1.

Dalrymple John

Monday of last week, Thomas Dalrymple, son of John Dalrymple, of this village [Milan], in company with one Willis Thurston of Carleton, stole a $5 bill belonging to Dalrymple’s little brother and a pair of boots owned by John. They were taken from John Dalrymple’s house east of town. The pair proceeded to Ann Arbor where, after having a good time came back to Milan on Friday, when they were arrested by Constable Redman, on complaint of John Dalrymple, and taken before Justice Marble, who after a hearing, sentenced them as follows: Thomas Dalrymple 20 days in the jail at Monroe, and Willis Thurson 30 days at the same place. They were takento Monroe the same day.  Source: Milan Leader 1901.

Daniels Chester

Chester Daniels, 34, a farmer, was b. in MI, both his parents were b. in NY.  That’s what he told census taker at his London twp home in 1880. Wife Sarah, 35, b. PA, both parents b. PA. Daughter Ida B., 8, b. MI. Daughter Anna May, 7, b. MI. Son Ora A. 5, b. MI.

Daniels Chester

Chester Daniels was b Feb. 15, 1845. His parents died when he was three, and he went to live with a family at Dundee. He enlisted in 1864 for 1 year. In 1867 he moved to London, and married Sarah Moyer. In 1872 bought a 10-acre farm in Milan twp. Worked in 1874 for Star Bending Co., of London, for 1 1/2 years. He owns 60 acres in London twp where he still lives. They have 3 children, Ida B., Anna and Annis. Mr. Daniels is a Democrat. Source: History of Monroe County, 1890, by Talcott Wing.

Darling Andre

Andre Darling died March 10, 1897. He was one of the boys and one sister who came to Michigan with his father, Fisher Darling.

Darling Fisher

Fisher Darling was living in Mendon, Mass in 1832 or 1833, and decided to go west to Michigan. He was a millright, his wife was a braider for bonnets. Fisher’s daughter and oldest son worked on the project too.  They saved $200 or $300 and on Aug. 14, 1834, set out for the village of Detroit.  There were 4 chidlren: oldest girl was 15 at the time, boy 13, boy 11, and boy 7 years old.  The family stayed at Scio where Fisher had a brother. Fisher bought 120 acres in Section One, London Township in January 1835.  Stayed with a neighbor in London township until the house was built.  Lived in the house for 4 years, then Fisher sold the 40 acres for $400 and a shotgun.  Bought a farm with 120 acres, built a log house there.  Stove was hand made from clay.  Hung a kettle to boil potatoes and venison. Another kettle to bake bread in.  In 1840 Fisher built a 30x40 barn, and in 1843 a frame house with brick chimney. Fanny made brown bread of rye and corn meal and baked in the old brick oven.  Wild animals for game, “Indians a plenty, they were friendly.”  Red Book

Darling Fisher (younger)

Fisher Darling was the son of Gilbert and Elizabeth Darling.  Fisher had a sister Nettie.  Fisher married Eliza Essex. They had one son, Gilbert, who married Iown Crandall on Aug. 14, 1932. Red Book by Arleigh Squires, page 182. 

Darling Gilbert

Gilbert Darling was married to Harriet Gates. She died at the age of 21 in 1854.  They had an infant son who also died.  Gilbert later married Elizabeth Pelton and they had a son Fisher and daughter Nettie.  Gilbert died Aug. 3, 1875.  He was a boy when he came with his family to Michigan from Massachusetts with his father, Fisher Darling.  Source: Red Book by Arleigh Squires.

Darling Matilda

Matilda Darling was the daughter who came to Michigan with her four brothers and parents from Massachusetts.  Matilda Hardy died Aug. 15, 1905.

Darling Nettie

Nettie Darling was the daughter of Gelbert and Harriet Darling.  She married Waldo Draper and lived in Detroit. They had three daughters, Hazel, Malona, and Neva.

Darling Orson

Orson Darling died March 13, 1883. He was one of the boys who came to Michigan from Massachusetts with his father, Fisher Darling.  He was working as a cabinet maker and as the local undertaker.  When he fell ill with tuberculosis, he knew it was incurable, so he built his own coffin before he expired.  Source: Red Book P. 182.

Alfred Davenport was President of the cheese factory in York township. Source: Page 1427 Chapman, History Washt. County.

Davenport Carrie

Carrie J. Davenport was b. Nov. 30, 1868 in York twp. Her father was Humphrey Davenport, a farmer b. NY. Mother: Catherina Davenport, b. Mich. Source: Washtenaw birth records, Vol. 1.

Davenport Abraham

Nettie May Davenport was b. Feb. 26, 1868 in York twp. Father: Abraham, farmer, b. Mich. Mother: Annie Davenport b. NY. Source: Washtenaw birth records, Vol. 1, p. 33.

Davenport Marshall

Marshall Davenport died Monday. He was formerly the owner of the general store in Mooreville. He had been ill 10 years with heart disease.  He sold the store two months ago. It was owned and operated by the Davenport family at least two generations. He sold it to Robert M. Towner of Lansing. After selling the store, Marshall and his wife Clara moved to Salilne to live with their son Cecil Danvport. Marshall Davenport was born in Mooreville April 27, 1876 and was a little more than 60 yeasrs old.  He was buried in Mooreville cemetery. Obit has handwritten date,:  Aug. 31, 1936.  Vol. 1, page 10, Genealogy.

Davis Alfred

Alfred Davis and Asher Davis both bought a large farm in Sec. 13, Saline twp in 1826. See Chapman, History of Washt County 1881, page 1372.

Davis Asher

Capt. Asher Davis has the gravestone with the earliest date of death, in Judd Cemetery. The stone says he died Aug. 16, 1827 at age 25. He and Alfred Davis bought a large portion of Sec. 13 in Saline Township on May 13, 1826 (See page 1372 Chapman History Washt. County).  Asher died soon after the purchase. In 1881, Alfred was still living, in Grand Rapids, he was the first supervisor of Saline Township.  Asher Davis was the first resident of SalineTwp to die. His remains were interred on Whitney’s farm, and afterward moved near the Judd School House in York twp. 

Davis Benjamin

James Warner received land from Benjamin Davis and Caroline A. Davis his wife, and Cyrus A. Davis and Ann J. his wife. Sale date was Jan.30, 1860. Liber 53 p. 64. Property including or near 620 Mooreville Rd. just west of the grocery store in Milan. Washtenaw Register of Deeds.

Davis Charles

Charles Davis elected Trustee of Village of Milan on March 19, 1898.

Davis Nathan

Nathan H. Davis had a farm residence in Sec. 26, Milan township, illustrated as a drawing in the 1876 Monroe County Atlas.

Delaforce Ann E.

Ann E. Delaforce presented her history essay on Milan to the Womans Club on May 9, 1939.

Delaforce Arthur

Arthur J. Delaforce was b. April 27, 1868 in York twp.  Father: James E. Delaforce b. England, farmer. Mother: Marian A. Delaforce b. NY. Source: Washtenaw birth records Vol. 1. p. 50.

Delaforce

Mrs. George Delaforce, daughter of A. W. Sanford.  See “Sanford.”

Delaforce Willis

Willis Delaforce was b. April 20, 1869 in York twp, son of E. W. J. Delaforce, a farmer, b. England, and Emily Delaforce, b. Mich. Source: Washtenaw birth records Vol. 1 p. 121.

Denham Harry

Harry Denham, known as “Denny,” was in the “Iron and Steel Dist.” Business, and lived at 711 Mooreville Rd., according to a Rotary club membership roster dated Jan. 4, 1949.

Mrs. Ada Dennison Wilkes, 86, died in St. Petersburg, FL where she has lived 20 years. She was the daughter of Jacob and Emily Bodkin Dennison. Ada was born in 1870 in Cone and lived ther 40 years. She married Richard Wilkes in 1917 in Detroit. He died in 1940. Survived by sisters-in-law Hazel Dennison and Bertha Dennison of Milan.

Dennison Charles

Charles Dennison, third child of Martin and Mary Jane Dennsion, was born in Milan twp on the Old Homestead, one mile east of Cone, April 8, 1874. He did July 12, 1924 at age 50, 3 months and 4 days. On March 7, 1900 he married Jennie Mooney. They had seven children. Three sons, Beuland, Frank C., Martin; four daughters, Mrs. Maurietta Stalter, Rhoda, Marjorie, and Ruby Dennison. The youngest, Ruby, died in infancy.  His survivers include his mother; three brothers, John, Elwood, and James D. Riley; one sister, Mrs. George Auten; one uncle, John Dennison, Sr.; one aunt, Mrs. Hannah Hendershot; etc. Funeral at Cone M. P. church, burial in Rice cemetery.

Dennison Charley

J. E. Dennison received word Tuesday that his brother Charley passed away Monday at Eustius, Fla.  From: The Dundee Reporter, Feb. 22, 1924 page 1 col. 5

Dennison Elmer

Elmer Dennison, 72, of 419 Wabash St., died Tuesday (1964). His parents were John and Flora Crittenden Dennison. He was born Sept. 2, 1882 at Cone. He married Lena Landt on April 26, 1900, at Cone. They lived on a farm for 13 years before moving to Detroit. She died May 12, 1948. June 7, 1949 he married Mrs. Winifred Taylor. He was a member of Odd Fellows; Loyal Order of Moose and Methodist church. Had a son, Stanley of Milan.

Dennison Elmer

Mrs. Elmer D. Dennison, 65, died this morning (May 13, 1948) in her home at 242 Wabash St., Milan. Services will be Sunday at Cone Methodist Church. The Rev. Charles Bragg will officiate. Burial at Rice Cemetery. The former Lena Landt, she was born Aug. 5, 1882 in Milan township, the daughter of William and Martha Landt. Her marriage to Elmer D. Dennison was April 24, 1909, in Rea Methodist Church. In 1910, they moved to Detroit and in 1917 to Milan village. She was a member of Milan Methodist Church, life member and past president of the Women’s Society of Christian Service of the Milan Church and a life member of the Detroit conference W. S. C. S. She was also a member and past noble grand of Clematis Rebekah Lodge, 1999, and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Besides her husband she leaves a son, Stanley of Milan; sister, Mrs. Minnie Chittenden of Detroit, and five g-children. A son, Vere, and a sister, Mrs. Delia Moore, have died. Source: Obit.

Dennison Elwood

Elwood Dennison, 79, of 63 First St, died at noon Saturday [about Aug. 18, 1956]. Born Aug. 24, 1876 in Milan twp, he was the son of Martin and Mary Jane Dennison. He married Gertrude Pillsbeam March 8, 1899 at Adrian. They lived on a farm near Cone for 36 years and moved to the Village of Milan in 1935, where he worked for Ideal Furnace Co. until his retirement in 1946. They had celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in March 1949. Survived by wife, a son Harry of Ypsilanti; daughter Mrs. Tressie Wardle of Milan; sister, Mrs. Frank Auten of Cone; etc. A son, Rolland, died in 1904.  Source: obituary M.E.N.
 

Dennison Elwood

The 9-month-old son of Elwood Dennison died Friday morning of diphtheria, and buried at Rice’s cemetery.  Source: Monroe Democrat, Friday, Aug. 12, 1904.

Dennison Eugene

Eugene L. (?) Dennison died Feb. 23, 1932 at age of 51.  His wife was Hazel Curry. Born June 23, 1880 in Saline, Mich. His occupation: Clerk in store.  Father: Jacob Dennison, born in NY state.  Mohter: Emily Bodkin born in Dundee.  Informant: Hazel Dennison.  Rice Cemetery.

Dennison Emily

Emily Bodkin was born in June 1844, and died Nov. 8, 1907. She is buried in Rice cemetery in Milan township, next to her husband Jacob B. Dennison.  She was born in Michigan.  Her parents were probably born in England.  Emily and Jacob had 4 kids: Ada, b. 1870, d. 1957; Nellie, b. 1874; Orrin L., b. 1876, d. 1947; and Eugene Albert, b. 1880, d. 1932.  Source: Helen W. Gay of Rockwood, through Monroe Genealogical Society.

Dennison Emily

Orrie Dennison was called from Toledo on the death of his mother, which occurred Sunday, Aug. 11 (1907). Funeral services held at the M P. church Tuesday following. The family consisted of two sons and two daughters and a bereaved husband.  Source: Record Commercial newspaper clipping.  (Not very informative, is it?)

Dennison Eugene

Eugene Albert Dennison, son of the late Jacob and Emily Dennison, was born in Saline, MI on June 23, 1880 and passed away Feb. 23, 1932 after a short illness.  When a small boy, his parents moved to Milan township where his father conducted a general tstore at Cone and where “Gene” resided until his marriage Oct. 16, 1909 to Miss Hazel Curry.  He took up farming.  The first few years of their married life was spent on the farm of Charles Ellis, where their only child, Delta Alberta, was born. He lived in the vicinity of Britton after this, later purchasing the farm of the late Dell Jones, south of Milan, where he was director of the Mead School district for five years. He then sold thisproperty moving to Milan.  He was reared in the Methodist Protestant faith and attended church and Sunday Schoool at Cone for amny years. He was a member of the M. W. A. Lodge No. 7879, Camp Henry, of Cone. He leaves to mourn his loss his widow and daughter, his brother O. J. Dennison of Toledo, Mrs. Ada Wilkes of Lapeer and Nellie Dennison of Highland Park.  Source: Obit.

Dennison Eugene

Eugene L. Dennison passed away Tuesday morning (around Feb. 23, 1932). He was 51 and had been a resident of this community all of his life. He was born in Saline. Besides the widow, he leaves one daughter Delta, one brother Orrin of Toledo and two sisters, Miss Nellie Dennison of Detroit and Mrs. Ada Wilkes of Lapeer. Burial at Rice. Source: Obit.

Dennison Eugene

Eugene Albert Dennison 1880-1932 is buried in Rice cemetery next to his wife, Hazel Curry Dennison, 1889-1966.  Eugene is also buried by his parents, Jacob and Emily Bodkin Dennison.

Dennison Flora

Mrs. Flora Dennison, 78, died Feb. 27, 1937 at the home of her son in Milan. Funeral was held at the Cone church, Rev. Carl Standridge  officiating. Burial at Rice cemetery.  She was born Sept. 9, 1858 in Milan township. Parents were James and Cornelia Crittenden; Flora was one of four children. She married J. E. Dennison April 27, 1875. He died Oct. 17, 1926. Her son and grandchildren (not indicated which was which): Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Dennison, MM Stanley Dennison, MM Ervin Bright, MM E. Wayne Squires.

George A. Dennison died Feb. 7, 1930 at age 65.  His wife was Nina C. Hack.  He was born Oct. 18, 1864 in Michigan.  Occupation: retired school professor.  Father: James L. Dennison, born in NY.  Mother: Eliza J. Flewer born in Michigan.  Highland Park Cemetery.

Dennison George A.

George A. Dennison served as cashier of the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Milan in the late 1890’s.

Dennison George A.

George A. Dennison was born Oct. 18, 1864 in Mich. His mother was Eliza J. Flewer Dennison, father was James L. Dennison. Occupation: Teacher and banker. Wife: Nina C. Hack. Wedding June 26, 1895 at Milan. George died Feb. 7, 1930 in Monroe county. He once served as superintendent of Dundee high school. He moved to Milan about 1902. He was involved with Farmers and Merchant’s Bank for 20 years.  Source: Phillips genealogy.

Dennison George A.

George A. Dennison, 65, president of Farmers and Merchants bank here in Milan, died at his home at 242 E. Main St. after a lingering illness.  He was b. Oct. 18, 1864 at Rawsonville, and lived his entire life in the vicinity of Belleville, Saline, Ypsilanti and Milan. A graduate of Michigan State Normal college, he served as superintendent of schools of Milan from 1889 to 1895.  He was a Mason, Shriner, Knights Templar, Order of the Eastern Star, and a member of People’s church in Milan. He married Nina C. Hack. She survives, along with nephew, David, of Ann Arbor, and two nieces, Mrs. Stuart Todd of Monroe and Miss Virginia Hack of Lansing.  Rev. R. A. Chapin will officiate at funeral. Burial at Highland cemetery in Ypsilanti.

Dennison George

George H. Dennison, 78, of 19277 Cone Rd., died Monday in Toledo after a long illness.  (July 1986 news clipping)  Born Nov. 24, 1907 in Milan, he was the son of John and Nettie (Sherwood) Dennison. He retired in 1972 from Ford Motor Co. Preceeded in death by two brothers, James and Clare, and two sisters, Edna and Merle.  Rice cemetery.

Dennison Gertrude

Gertrude M. Dennison, 101, formerly of Milan, died Saturday in Whitmore Lake. Burial in Rice cemetery. She was daughter of Henry and Mona (Cheever) Filbeam. She was born Feb. 16, 1880 in Britton. She married Elwood Dennison March 8, 1898 in Adrian and he died in 1956. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs.Ralph (Tressie) Wardle etc. She was preceded by two sons, Rolland M. Dennison in infancy and Harry G. Dennison.  Source; obit Nov. 2, 1981.

Dennison Hazel

Mrs. Hazel Dennison, 77, of 7602 Rosbolt Rd., Milan, died Saturday. Burial in Rice cemetery. She was born June 9, 1889 in Cone, the daughter of Patrick and Elizabeth Curry. She married Eugene Dennison Oct. 16, 1908. He died Feb. 29, 1932. Surviving: daughter, Mrs. Gordon (Delta) Gibson; two brothers, Raymond Curry of Adrian and Louis Curry of Tomahawk, WI. Source: Monroe Evening News July 18, 1966.

Dennison Helen J.

Helen J. Dennison, 87, of 19183 Cone Rd., died Monday.

Dennison
Irene

Mrs. Irene W. Dennison, 75, of Milan died Friday (about June 1, 1987). Born July 13, 1911 in Whittaker, she was the daughter of William and Anna (Osborn) Wanty. She married Stanley Dennison July 28, 1929 in Detroit; he died Dec. 6, 1985.  She was past matron of Milan-Ruth Chapter 106, Order of the Eastern Star. Surviving are 4 sons, William B. of Milan, Gerald of Ann Arbor, Lauren (Larry) of Plymouth and Dale of Milan; daughter, Mrs. Joseph (Arden) Tomecek of Milan; a brother, Clair M. Wanty of Milan etc. 

Dennison Jacob

Jacob Dennison was the first postmaster at Cone and he built the first store there (says WBW and I think it’s in error; previous post masters had served there before him, although perhaps under the name “West Milan.”).  His store was on the south side of Cone Road just east of the RR tracks.  His home was on the second floor of the store.  (In WBW 11-15-1989, Warren Hale says Dennison was given postmaster job as a reward for being first to set up a store in the community.  I believe that is an error; William Cone had a store there previously, and left his store to go to California.)

Dennison Jacob B.

Jacob B. Dennison is buried in Rice Cemetery, it says 1848-1922. Next to him, apparently his wife, Emily, 1844-1907. Two more graves in the row are probably their children, Eugene Albert 1880-1932 and Hazel Curry 1889-1966.

Dennison Jacob B.

Jacob B. Dennison was born April 15, 1848 in Niagara, NY. Parents: James C. and Margaret Deharsh? Dennison. Died July 19, 1922, buried in Rice cemetery.  Married Aug. 10, 1871 to Emily Bodkin.   Emily’s parents were both born in England.   In the 1900 census, Jacob was living in Milan township, and his work was “Day laborer.”  Jacob and Emily had four children: (1) Ada, b. 1870, m. 1917 to Richard Wilkes, d. Jan. 6, 1957; (2) Nellie, b. Sept. 16, 1957, buried in Highland Park cemetery 1932; (3) Orin L., b. July 16, 1876, married Bertha Liedel on Oct. 21, 1903, died March 5, 1947; and (4) Eugene Albert, b. June 23, 1890, married Oct. 16, 1908 to Hazel Curry; died Feb. 23, 1932.  Source: Monroe Genealogical, Ms. Gay of Rockwood.

Dennison Jacob B.

Jacob B. Dennison was born April 15, 1848 in Niagara County, NY and died at St. Joe Hospital in Ann Arbor on July 19, 1922. He was 74 years, 3 months, and 4 days of age. He came to Michigan from New York when he was six. He married Emily Bodkin on Oct. 8, 1871. She died Aug. 11, 1907. They had four children: Mrs. C. R. Wilkes, Miss Nellie Dennison, O. J. Dennison of Toledo, and Eugene Dennison of Milan. Jacob was a member of Champion Tent No. 42 Maccabees of Milan for 40 years. Funeral held at Cone church, buried beside his wife at Rice Cemetery.

Dennison James C.

James C. Dennison, 64, lived as a close neighbor to Charles Dennison and Charles Wilcox, when the 1880 census was taken, Milan twp.  James was a farmer, b. NY, parents b. NY. His wife Margaret, 64, was b. NY and her parents were b. NY.

Dennison James

James C. Dennison, 75, of 19183 Cone Rd., Milan, died Dec. 29, 1973 at St. Joseph Hospital in Ann Arbor. He was born Feb. 24, 1898 in Milan twp, the son of John and Nettie Dennison. He married Helen Olds on June 5, 1919 in Rea, Mich. He was a retired electrician and a member of the Cone United Methodist Church; Azalia Grange, Pomona Grange, and of the Monroe County Farm Bureau. Surviveors: his wife, 2 daughters, Mrs. Wyman (Ruth) Hanson of Milan and Mrs. Leslie (Fay) Downing of Britton; 2 brothers, Clare of Detroit and George of Milan, etc. Burial in Rice cemetery.  Source: Obituary.

Dennison Jennie

Mrs. Jennie Dennison, 80, of 11280 Dennison Rd. Milan, died (Feb. 25, 1962) after a long  illness.  She was the daughter of John and Matilda Mooney. Born April 8, 1881 in Milan township. She married Charles Dennison April 7, 1900. He died July 12, 1924.  She was a member of the Cone Methodist church. Survived by three sons, Beuland of Dundee, Frank C. and Martin G. of Milan; three daughters, Mrs. Garth (Maurita) Staulter of Milan, Mrs. J. H. (Rhoda) Baker of Grosse Pointe Park and Mrs. Earl (Marjorie) Thoompson of Milan; two sisters, Mrs.Sarah Boyd of Tecumseh and Mrs. Charles McCarberry of Britton. A daughter died in 1913.  Source: obit.

Dennison John

John Dennison died March 17, 1943 at his home on Cone road where he was married and where he has since lived.  He was born in Milan township May 9, 1867.  He was the eldest son of Martin and Mary Jane Dennison.  He married Nettie Sherwood on April 16, 1891. He was a member of the Masonic order in Milan.  Survived by three sons, Clare of Detroit, James of Milan, and George at home; a brother, Elwood Dennison of Milan, a sister Mrs. Frances Auten of Milan. He had two daughters who died in infancy. Funeral services at the Cone Methodist church and burial in Rice cemetery.

Dennison John

John Dennison, eldest son of (Illegible) Martin and Mary Jane Dennison, was born in Milan twp May 9, 1867 and departed this life March 17, 1943 at age 75, 10 mos, and 8 days. On April 1, 1891 he married Nettie Sherwood. They had five children: three sons, Clare, James and George, and two daughters, Edna and Merle. The two girls died in infancy. They spent all 52 years of their married life in the home where they were married.  He is survived by his wife, three sons, sister Mrs. George Auten; one brother Elwood Dennison; etc.  A Masonic funeral was held at Rice Cemetery. He was also a member of the Modern Woodman and Azalia Grange.  Source: Obituary. 

Dennison John

John Dennison, 75, died early today March 17, 1943 in the home on Cone road where he was married and had since lived. He was born in Milan township May 9, 1867, the son of Martin and Mary Jane Dennison. April 16, 1891 he married Nettie Sherwood.  They celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary April 16, 1941. Funeral services were held at Cone Methodist Church.

Dennison John E.

John E. Dennison, living at Cone, dropped dead in Summerfield township Sunday afternoon (1926). He was 80 years old. Source: Monroe Evening News.  Note: if he was 80 in 1926, he was born about 1846.

Dennison John

John “Denison”, age 33, was a farmer, b. in NY, when census taker arrived at his home in Milan township in 1880.  He was probably born about 1847 approximately.  He lived with his wife, Flora, age 20, and son, Dudley, age 3, and daughter Hattie, age 1.

Dennison Joseph

Joseph “Denison” 30 farmer, b. NY, parents b. NY, according to 1880 Milan twp census. Wife Clarica, 29, b. Ohio, her parents both b. NY. Adopted son Aray, 5, b. MI. Adopted daughter Lilly, 7, b. MI. Her parents’ birthplace is unknown. There is a “laborer” in the home, Samuel D. Pence.  Mr. Pence is 36, b. MI, both his parents b. NY.  He lives very close to neighbor James C. Denison.

Dennison Martin

Martin E. Dennison was born in Wilson, Niagara county, NY July 26, 1844. He died Sunday Oct. 8, 1922 at age 78, 2 mos. and 12 days. In 1854 he migrated from NY to Michigan with his parents and brothers, settling in the woods of Milan township where they cleared a home. On Sept. 8, 1864, at age 20 he enlisted at Jackson, Mich. in Captain Tanner’s Company K., Ninth regiment Michigan Volunteer Infantry, Colonel W. W. Deffield commanding.  The regiment was at once ordered to report to Gen. Thomas at Atlanta, Georgia. Among the engagements: the battle of Chicamauga and Nashville and following this the regiment continued in the south until the close of the war, being discharged in June 1865 and paid off at Nashville. Mr. Dennison’s record was creditable to him in every way and at all time he had the esteem of his comrades and respect of his officers. On return he married Mrs. Mary J. Webster Riley April 24, 1866. They had four children: John; Mrs. Francis Auten; Charles; and Elwood. Besides his wife and children he leaves one stepson, James D. Riley, thirteen grandchildren etc. Burial at Rice cemetery.  Source: obit

Dennison Martin

Martin Dennison lived in Milan township with his wife his wife Marjorie.  When he was a young man, he worked at the Smith grocery store in Milan which was later an IGA (on Wabash St.).  Martin Dennison died July 3, 1999.  His wife survived. 

Dennison Martin

Martin “Denison” was 35, a farmer, and b. in NY according to 1880 census in Milan township. His wife, Mary J., 35, was b. in Mich. They lived with son John, 13; with a son or daughter named “Frank” and listed as “daughter” (this may be error) age 8. Also son Charles, 6, and son Elwood, 3.

Dennison Nellie

Nellie Denison was born Sept. 16, 1874 in Milan township. Her father, Jacob, born in NY, was a farmer. Mother, “Emely,” born in Michigan. Source: birth records Monroe county.

Dennison Nettie

Mrs. Nettie Dennison, 81, died Tuesday July 28, 1953 in her home at 19277 Cone Rd., Milan township, after a lengthy illness.  Burial in Rice cemetery. The daughter of Homer and Martha Sherwood, she was born May 26, 1872 in Milan township. She married John Dennison on April 16, 1891 in the home in which she died. He died March 17, 1943. She is survived by three sons, Clare of Detroit, James of Milan and George of the Milan township residence.  Two daughters have died.  Source: Obit Monroe Evening News.

Dennison Orrin

Orrin Denison was born July 16, 1876 in Milan township. His parents were Jacob, born in NY, a farmer, and “Emely”, also born in NY. Source: Birth records, Monroe County, B-117

Dennison Orrin

Orrin J. Dennison, 70, a native of Monroe county, died Wednesday March 5, 1947 at his home in Toledo. He was born July 16, 1876 on Dennison Road in Milan Township. He married Bertha Liedel Oct. 21, 1903 in St. Joseph’s church, Maybee. He worked as a pattern-maker for the last four years at the Kent Owen Corp. in Toledo.  Burial at St. Joseph’s Church, Maybee.

Dennison Orrin L.

Orrin L. Dennison was b. July 16, 1876, married Bertha Liedel on Oct. 21, 1903, died March 5, 1947.  He was the son of Jacob B. Dennison and Emily Bodkin Dennison.  He had two sisters, Ada and Nellie, plus a brother Eugene.  Source: Betty Gay in Rockwood, Mich.

Dennison Stanely

Stanley Dennison is pictured in 9th grade, 1925, Milan school annual.

Dennison Stanley

Stanley E. Dennison, 75, of 12525 Wabash Rd., who owned and operated Dennison’s Grocery from 1934 to 1962, died Friday night (around Dec. 7, 1985) at Saline Community Hospital.  Born May 15, 1910 in Detroit, he was the son of Elmer and Lena (Landt) Dennison.  He married Irene Wanty July 18, 1929, in Detroit.  In addition to the grocery store, he was a rail clerk for the local Wabash depot for more than 30 years.  He was a Mason.  Survived by his wife; 4 sons, William B. of Milan; Gerald of Ann Arbor; Lauren (Larry) of Plymouth, and Dale of Milan; a daughter, Mrs. Joseph (Arden) Tomecek of Milan; 17 grandchildren etc.  Burial at Marble Park Cemetery.   Source:  Obit.

Dennison Stanley

Stanley “String” Dennison and wife Irene operated a grocery store at 419 Wabash. He was a clerk on the Wabash RR in 1929. His business opened June 3, 1933.  That location later became known as the “Old Shack.”  A year after opening his business, he moved across the street to the Sam Birman building, (“now Lee’s Radiator Shop” WBW Aug. 2, 1985). The Dennison Grocery remained there until 1941. Then Stan bought Sarah Wilson’s home at 419 Wabash St. The house was moved back and a new grocery store built in front. Stan’s parents, MM Elmer Dennison, moved into the back house. Stan and Iren had kids, Bill, Gerald, Larry, daughter Arden, and son Dale. In 1962 Dennison Grocery closed for good. (See also Irene Dennison.)

Dennison William

William B. Dennison advertised his State Farm office in the Milan Booster Leader in May 1964.  He says 47 First Street is the location. 

Alburty Densmore, 31, school teacher, b. MI, according to Milan twp census of 1880. His wife, Libbie, 26, b. MI. Son, unnamed, 4 months old, was b. January. Also in the home: Henry Phillips, 17.  Mr. Phillips’ occupation: “work on farm.” He was b. MI.

Densmore

Thurlow Densmore is pictured with his 4 and 5 grade friends in 1925 Milan school annual.

Charles E. Denton elected Trustee of Village of Milan, March 17, 1904.

Denton Dexter

In memory of Mr. Dexter Denton, born Feb. 15, 1903, died Jan. 15, 1939. Services from Stevens & Bush funeral home. Clergyman: Rev. Theodore Schmale. Burial at Marble Park Cemetery.  Source: funeral flier.

Denton Edith

Edith F. Denton. Born December 14, 1882, died July 29, 1972. Stevens and Bush funeral home. Clergy: Rev. Leroy Cabbage. Interment: Marble Park. Source: funeral flier.

Denton Elsa

Elsa Denton was the wife of Max Denton.  She was born Dec. 13, 1919 in Wisconsin. She had a son, Charles Denton (perhaps known as “Richard”). After the death of Max, she married Waldo J. Hack on July 22, 1946 in Bowling Green, OH. Waldo J. Hack was related to the Saline Hacks.  Source: Ron Morey.

Denton Ernie

Edith Denton was the wife of Ernie Denton.  She was Claude Mead’s sister and she was Donald Gay’s aunt.  Source:  WBW approx. Feb. 1988.

Denton Ernest

Ernest Denton, born Feb. 4, 1884, died Aug. 18, 1955. Stevens and Bush funeral home. Clergy: Rev. Leroy Cabbage. Interment: Marble Park Cemetery. Source: Funeral flier.

Denton Jane

Mrs. Jane Denton, widow of the late Charles E. Denton, has died.  She was b. in Milan March 20, 1860, the daughter of Thomas and Lodema Redman.  On March 20, 1879 she married Charles E. Denton and they had 3 sons, Lee, Ernest, and Ray. She is also survived by 2 grandsons, Max R. and Dexter Denton.  She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star and Pythian Sisters. Buried at Marble Park cemetery.

Denton
Lee

Lee Denton was a pall bearer in 1898 for the funeral of Clayton L. Allen.  Lee was picked for the job because he was about the same age as Clayton-- 20.

Denton Lerah

Mrs. Lerah D. Denton (“Lerah”) born July 7, 1882, died Jan. 21, 1953, clergy: Rev. William M. Hughes. Burial at Marble Park Cemetery. Source: funeral flier.

Denton Max

Pfc. Max R. Denton died in France Dec. 2.  His wife, Mrs. Elsie Denton, was notified by the War Departments.  Source: Dickens scrapbook, year not given.

Denton Max

Max Denton lived on the west side of Wabash Street as a young adult.  Info from Sherman Collins. He was 5 when he lived in that home.  (I was born in 1930, says Sherman).   Sherman Collins lived in the home with Max Denton and his mother.  Sherman’s father temporarily rented the upstairs. Sherman’s father then found a long-term job at the federal prison.  Sherman’s father came to Milan in the early forties.  Max was living in that home with his mother when Sherman moved in.  Max’s father wasn’t there that I know about, says Sherman.  That house was about 6 hourses or within 6 houses of the dam. Probably 326 Wabash, he says.  Sherman recalls that after Max’s death, his mother remained bitter for a long time, since she had lost her husband and then lost her only child, leaving her alone.

Denton
Max

Max R. Denton was the son of Ray Denton and Rena Friedenstein. He married Elsa M. Matt (or Knapp) who was born Dec. 13, 1919 in Wisconsin. See “Denton, Elsa.” He died Dec. 2, 1944 at age 26 with a rank of PFC.  Source: Ron Morey thru Monroe Historical Archives.

Denton
Max

Max R. Denton b Sept. 19, 1918.  Buried in Marble Park Cemetery, Sec. S Lot 8 Grave 10. He served in Co. K, 320th Inf Regiment, 3rd Army Division during WW II.  He was wounded Nov. 19, 1944 and died Dec. 2, 1944 in Nancy, France. Source: Ron Morey thru Find A Grave.

Denton Max

Max E. Denton was b Sept. 19, 1918 in Milan twp. His parents were Ray and Rena Friedenstein Denton. He graduated from Milan High School in1937. He married Elsa Matt in 1940. They had a son, Charles. Max worked on his father’s farm, then joined Company K, 320th Infantry Regiment, in the 3rd Army Division. He obtained the rank of private first class. On Nov. 17, 1944 his company was on patrol near Nancy, France.  Max and two others became separated and got into a firefight with German soldiers. They managed to capture some German soldiers and brought back prisoners to the company camp. Max won the Distinguished Service Cross with a citation for bravery. He was wounded Nov. 19, 1944. He died at a field hospital in England on Dec. 2, 1944. His memorial service was at Knights of Pythias hall, as he was a member. Burial at Marble Memorial Cemetery. His widow married Waldo Hack July 22, 1946 in Bowling Green, Ohio. They had a daughter, Bonny Hack (Mrs. Danny Niga). Elsa died March 10, 2001 in Gregory, Michigan. Source: RM.

Denton
Ray

Ray Denton was the son of Charles E. Denton and Jane Redman.  The 1920 census shows Ray was a farmer living on Redman Rd. in Milan twp and lived in the Village of Milan.

Denton Ray Charles

Ray Charles Denton was b. March 13, 1888. He lived in Milan on the Denton farm. He married on August 5, 1914. His wife was Rena F. Freudenstein of Britton. They had one son, Max R.Denton.  Charles died July 12 (year not available). 

Denton
Ray C.

Ray C. Denton, born March 13, 1888, died July 12, 1936. Clergy: Rev. Wm. A. Johnson. Burial at Marble Park Cemetery.  Source: Funeral flier.

DeRyke

Everett DeRyke took over the Milan Leader with his wife, Lucille Johnson DeRyke, in 1938 after Lucille’s mother died.

DeTar Jack

Jack DeTar M.D. used to enjoy his ice boat on Ford Lake, which was powered by a sail.  Source: Arlene Baisch. (Do not use her in the paper.)

DeTar J.S.

J. S. DeTar, M.D. advertised in the Milan newspaper in February 1934.  Office 45 West Main St. Phone 321-W.

DeTar
J. S.

J. S. DeTar, known as “Jack,” was a physician, living at 55 W. Main St., according to a Milan Rotary club membership roster dated Jan. 4, 1949.

DeVee Daniel

Daniel L. DeVee, 63, farmer, b. NY, answered the London twp census in 1880. Wife Mary, (58?) b. Scotland. Son Charles, 22, assisting on farm, b. MI. Son Clarence, 19, farm laborer. Son Morgan, 13, assisting on farm.

DeVee Mary Lou

Mary Lou DeVee graduated from Milan High School in 1945.

DeVee Walter

Walter J. DeVee died June 1, 1953. DOB 11-23-1892.  Lived at 300 Ideal St.  Core maker for an Iron foundry.  Father: Clarence DeVee. Mother: Jennie Chase. Wife: Luella DeVee.

DeVee Robert

Robert DeVee was born June 16, 1916 in Milan on Ideal Street.  He was the son of Walter and Luella DeVee.  His sister was Mary Lou.  His brother was Walter “Jack” DeVee.  Robert’s wife was Margaret Goodhall.  Robert sold life insurance and health insurance.  He served on the school board and city council.  He had two children.  Margaret taught school in some of the one-room rural schoolhouses, as a substitute teacher.  She had to arrive at a school early to get the fire lit in the furnace. 

DeVee Clarence

Clarence W. DeVee died Nov. 24, 1930. He was born dec. 15, 1861. Wife: Jennie Chase. Father: David DeVee, place of birth not known. Mother Mary H. Last-name-unknown, born in Scotland. Informant: Jennie DeVee.  London Cemetery.

William Wardle was a close friend of the Dexter family when William and Sarah Dexter left England with their four sons and landed in New York.  Apparently Mr. Wardle stayed with the family, and probably traveled to Milan with them.  The group stayed in New York for a while, in Salem Township near the village of Clyde.  Source: family records, LDS.

Dexter Alvin

Alvin R. Dexter was born March 3, 1855 in Washtenaw County, the son of William Dexter and Annis C. Fuller.  Alvin married Addie Wilcox March 28, 1877 in Washtenaw County.  She died in June 1895.  So Alva married a second wife, Emma A. King, in March 1897.  They had one daughter, Addie Marie Dexter, who was born Feb. 25, 1899.  Adie married Donald E. M. Gay. Source: chart by Ron Morey  

Dexter Alva Ryan

Alva Ryan Dexter was married to Addie Wilcox.  Addie was born in 1853 and died in 1895.  Source: Eugene Lidster, Grass Lake.

Dexter Austin

Austin Dexter served as Moderator of District 11 public school in York twp, 1898-1899. Mailing address was Milan.  Source: Genealogical society Washt.

Dexter Austin

Austin Dexter had a wife named Mary.  He was born Nov. 15, 1843, died Dec. 20, 1929, at 86 years, 1 month and 5 days. His father was William Dexter. Buried in Marble Park.

Dexter Austin

Austin William Dexter was b. Nov. 15, 1844 in Washtenaw County. His parents were William Dexter, one of the original Dexter “patriarchs” from England, and Annis C. Fuller of New York. Austin married Arabell Groff June 20, 1874 in Minnesota.  The wife was born in NY in 1852.  They had a daughter, Mabel, b. July 22, 1875.  Austin’s wife, Arabell, died April 5, 1875.   Austin married a second wife, Mary Knowles, on Nov. 20, 1875 in Washtenaw county.  She was born July 17, 1854 in Monroe.  She was 21 years old.   Austin and Mary had a son, William A. Dexter, b. Oct. 5, 1890 in Washtenaw County.  Austin died in 1929.   His second wife Mary died June 25, 1912 at Oakland County, Mich.  Source: Ron Morey.

Dexter
Berniece

Berniece Dexter is the daughter of Frank and Dell Dexter.  Source: Marilyn T. Dexter, family historian.

Dexter Claribel

Claribel Dexter was the daughter of Walter and Libby Wheeler Dexter.  Claribel married Clinton Torrey, and they had four children. Mrs. Margaret Torrey Miller, Mrs. Phyllis Torrey Sweet, Alfred, and Charles Torrey.  Source: Red book.

Dexter Doraxa

Doraxa W. Dexter was born in 1845, the daughter of Thomas and Melissa Fuller Dexter.  Her name is sometimes spelled “Daraxa.”  She was influential in the founding of Milan Baptist Church.  She married William Whitmarsh, a grocer in Ypsilanti, and she may have been the influence that brought him to Milan.  “Draxy” had an older sister, Elizabeth, who married Alonzo Hitchcock.  Elizabeth’s son-in-law, Charles Patterson, partnered with William Whitmarsh and later took over the Milan grocery store.

Dexter Edwin

Edwin Joseph Dexter, son of Josiah and Rhoda Dexter, died on Thursday, August 6, 1931.  He was born Aug. 21, 1878 in York twp. He was 52, 11 mos, 15 days. He married Emma Louise Olcott in Sept. 1910 and moved to Willis. She died Dec. 27, 1928. They had a son Josiah and daughter Anna Elizabeth McCleery.

Dexter Ellen

Ellen S. Hallett, or Mrs. John Russell Dexter, was born Sept. 16, 1862. She married John on Dec. 24, 1882.  She became a widow Nov. 1, 1889, when he died of injuries from a railroad accident.   She died Dec. 14, 1899 in Wheatfield, after marrying her second husband, Washington Lafayette “Lafe” Corwin.  It was about 1892 when she married Mr. Corwin. 

Dexter Frank

Frank Dexter is shown in a historic photo working as a pharmacist at Miller Drugs.  WBW June 11, 1980 has a photo from Miller Drugs taken in 1924, so this one was probably the same time. Frank was married to Ethel Yoder, according to a note on the photo.  Photo donated by Connie Dotson who found it while going through her grandmother’s things.  Her grandmother was Rhea Augusta Hosler. She went by “Augusta” or “Gusta.” Her maiden name was Herkimer.  She was born in Maybee and grew up in Milan. Her parents were Louise Dexter Herkimer and Con Herkimer. Con Herkimer owned the Ford Garage   Called the “Ford Garage.”  My great grandmother, Louise Herkimer, was a Dexter.  My aunt, Betty Tooman, told me Con owned the Ford Garage.

Dexter Frank

Frank Hill Dexter, who worked as a pharmacist in Milan, was b. Dec. 4, 1889, in Williamston, Mich. He d. May 22, 1973.  His wife’s name was Ethel R. Wilcox. 

Dexter Frank

Frank Dexter was born around 1890 in Michigan.  His parents were John Russell Dexter and Sarah Ellen Halleck.  Frank’s grandparents were Joseph Dexter from England and Melvina Angeline (?) from New York.  Presumably Joseph Dexter is the fourth brother in the William/John/Thomas Dexter group, because in the 1850 census they are living next door to each other in Milan.  Frank is named after his uncle Frank H. Dexter.  Dexter street is named after this family.

Dexter Frank b. 1889

Frank Dexter was living in Ingham County, Wheatfield township in 1900 according to the census. The census says Frank was born in December 1889 and was living with his step-father, Lafayette Cowing, who was a widower. Apparently Frank’s father John died soon after 1890.  His mother remarried, then she died before the census was taken.  Frank lived in 1900 with six step brothers and step sisters ages 2-19.  See also “Conklin.”  Source: research by Ron Morey.

Dexter Frank
b. 1889

A photo says in handwriting that Frank Dexter married Ethel Yoder.  Note: see Yoder, Levi.  Thanks to Ron Morey for info.  Note: handwritten note is in error, her name is Wilcox.

Dexter Frank H.
b . 1889

In 1910, Frank Dexter was living with his Uncle Josiah F. Dexter living in Milan on Dexter Street, according to the census.  Frank was 20 years old and there was no occupation listed for him.  Josiah was a blacksmith with his own shop, the census says. 

Dexter Frank
b. 1889

Frank Dexter was married Feb. 9, 1916 to Ethel R. Wilcox in Washtenaw County.  Ethel was the daughter of Harry Wilcox and Ella McFall.  In 1920 Frank and Ethel lived in Milan Township on Cone Road, Frank was a farmer, the census reports.  In 1930, the census shows Frank and Ethel living in Milan Township, Frank working as a pharmacist in a drug store. Note: Frank had an uncle, “Frank Hill Dexter.”

Dexter Frank H.
b. 1853

Frank H. Dexter was b. 1853 in Washtenaw County, the son of Joseph Dexter and Melvina Angeline Brooks Dexter.  Frank’s father was born in England, one of the four brothers who came to Milan.   Frank was one of at least six children. He married Adella C., her last name not known.  They had at least three ch ilren, all born in Ingham County, Mich. as follows:  Bella Agnus Dexter, b. about 1879, died March 29, 1881; John F. Dexter, b. Nov.3, 1881; and Leon Dexter, b. Aug. 20, 1893. Source: Ron Morey. 

Dexter Frank H.

Frank Hill Dexter was b. 1854 in Williamston, Ingham county, Mich. He died in 1928. His parents were Joseph and Melvina Brooks Dexter.  Frank Hill Dexter was married on Nov. 27, 1877 to Adella C. Lincoln. Adella was b. Nov. 1862 and died 1937. They had four children: (1) Agnes Belle Dexter, b. 1879, d. 1882. (2) John Franklin Dexter, b. Nov. 1881, d. 1967, married Ethel. (3) Berneice H. Dexter, b. June 1886, married Elias Babbitt. (4) Leon R. Dexter, b. Aug. 1893, d. 1966, married Edith L.  Source: Family records, LDS.  Note: Frank Hill Dexter was uncle to Frank Dexter the pharmacist.

Fuller Dexter, the genial landlord of the Commercial House (Hotel) in Milan, had been sick for some time. His brother-in-law, A. H. Burnham, took him to Northville. He grew worse and next day his wife and his daughter Ruth were called.  He died Friday morning [in 1899.].  He had always lived in this township. He was b. Dec. 26, 1852.  Parents: Thomas and Malissa* Dexter.  He married Lilian M. Burnham on April 22, 1873.  They had 3 children: Ruth, age 4; Mrs. Emmet Morgan and Mrs. Mollie Davenport, all of Milan. The funeral was Sunday at the hotel, Rev. F. O. Jones preaching the sermon. Burial at Marble Park Cemetery.  Source: obituary, Milan Leader.  Note: the obituary spells her name “Malissa.”  Note:  A. H. Burnham is Allen Hanson Burnham, who owned the farm at Platt and Arkona and then sold it to his aunt Emily Burnham Howard.

Dexter Fuller

Fuller Dexter lived from 1851 to 1899.  His wife Lillian J. Dexter lived from 1855 to 1936. Source: gravemarkers at Marble Park Cemetery.  Note:  Lillian’s father was William H. Burnham.  Emily Burnham Howard was Lillian’s aunt.

Dexter Fuller

Fuller Dexter insured his two story frame shingle roof building occupied as a Hotel and Boarding House on March 23, 1894. It is on the north side of Main Street in Village of Milan.  That is valued at $700 for insurance purposes.  The contents: $400. There is a shingle roof frame building occupied as a private barn on the same lot, $300. He paid $23.10 for the insurance premium. Source: Hartford Fire Ins. Co. ledger, Mell Barnes, agent. [Note: this must have been the Commercial Hotel on West Main.]

Dexter
Imo

She was born Imo Bell Whitmarsh.  See “Whitmarsh.”  1936, Mrs. Imo Whitmarsh Timlin attended a funeral in Milan for Lucy (Dexter) Hack.  Lucy died Oct. 1936.  Aid to Genealogists, Vol. 5, p.131.  Note: Imo’s mother was a Dexter.

Dexter Jennie

Jennie Dexter died on Tuesday at the home of her neice. Obituary has the date June 21, 1938 in handwriting.  Jennie never married.  She was born in York twp. Sept. 25, 1866.  She was 71 years old.  Burial in York cemetery.   Source: Monroe Evening News obit.

Dexter
J. F.

J. F. Dexter appointed “Engineer” for Milan Village Fire Dept. in Jan. 1900.  See also “Josiah Fuller Dexter.”

Dexter
J.F.

Over 50 guests assembled at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Dexter the evening of Dec. 3, 1899 to witness their daughter’s wedding.  The bride was Louisa Dexter. Groom: Mr. Clarence Herkimer of Exeter.  The couple will make their home in Exeter.  Source: news clipping.  (Josiah and Rhonda Throop Dexter were the parents of the bride.)

Dexter
J.F.

Florence D. Dexter, daughter of MM J. F. Dexter, of the Village of Milan, died of scarlet fever Saturday morning at age 11 years, 6 months, and 14 days. She was born in Milan. Burial took place that same day at York cemetery.  Obit, no date.

Dexter
John
b. 1820

John Dexter came from England with his two brothers, William and Thomas. They stayed in New York with a family named Fuller. Eventually the brothers married into the Fuller family.  All three brothers migrated to Milan. They settled on a trail going north out of Milan, which they named Dexter Road.  John married Mary Jane Elsby of Connecticut in 1845.  They had five children: Josephene Dexter Coe, Ann Gene Dexter McLouth, Walter H. Dexter, Thressa, and Jennie Dexter (both never married).  In 1865, John built the house at 11099 Carpenter Road, which is still standing.  Red book, page 184

Dexter
John R.
b. 1860

John Russell Dexter was b. Sept. 22, 1860 in Ingham County, Mich. He died Nov. 1, 1889 in Williamston -- he was killed by a train. His parents were Joseph Dexter and Melvina Angeline Brooks.  John’s father, Joseph, was one of the original Dexter brothers who came to Milan from England.  John R. Dexter married Ellen S. Hallett Dec. 24, 1882 in Williamston, Mich.  Helen was b. Sept. 16, 1862 and died Dec. 14, 1899.  This family may have lived close by John’s brother, Frank H. Dexter, who was also in Ingham county at about that time.  John and Ellen had four children: (1) Belle Dexter, b. Feb. 11, 1884, died before Nov. 1889. (2) William Russell Dexter, b. Oct. 8, 1885, died Dec. 3, 1974 in Independence, Missouri, wife Mary Blanche DeLong. (3) Charles Dexter, b. May 30, 1888, d. Aug. 24, 1888; (4) Frank Hill Dexter, pharmacist, b. Dec. 4, 1889, d. May 22, 1973, wife Ethel.  John must have felt very close to his brother, to name his son after him. 

Dexter
John b. 1820

John Dexter, b. 1820 in England, died Sept. 3, 1896 in York township, Washtenaw county. His parents were William Dexter and Sarah Simpson.  John was married to Mary Jane, and she was born in 1824.  Their children: (1) Angena Dexter, b. 1848. (2) Josephine Dexter, b. 1852. (3) Theresa E. Dexter, b. 1853. (4) Walter Dexter, b. 1860.  (5) Jennie Dexter, b. 1866. Source: family records, LDS.

Dexter Joseph
b. 1751

Joseph Dexter was b. 1751 in Kegworth, Leicester, England. He was christened Feb. 13, 1751. His mother was Elizabeth Dexter, b. 1726. Joseph married Alice Frost in 1776 in Markfield, Leicester, England. She was b. 1755, died 1832. She was buried in Horsepool, Stanton under Bardon, Leicester, England, on Nov. 4, 1832. Alice and Joseph had ten children, all born in Markfield: (1) William Dexter, b. 1776, c. June 2, 1776 (“christened”), married Sarah Simpson, and died 1832. (2) Joseph Dexter, c. July 22, 1778. (3) Elizabeth Dexter, c. July 29, 1781. (4) Ann Dexter, c. Oct. 18, 1784. (5) Thomas Dexter, c. Oct. 31, 1785.  (6) Alice Dexter, c. June 22, 1788.  (7) Thomas Dexter, c. May 27, 1790.  (8) Sarah Dexter, c. Jan. 20, 1793.  (9) Mary Dexter, c. Dec. 13, 1795. (10) Kitty Frost Dexter, c. Nov.11, 1798.  Source: cousin Marilyn Dexter of Springfield Missouri, who used LDS.  Note: No. 1 son William went to the US with his four sons.

Dexter Joseph

Joseph Dexter was living next door to the other Dexter brothers from England, for the 1850 York township census.  So, there were four brothers who came to Milan, not just 3.

Dexter Joseph

Joseph Dexter, born in England in 1813, was living in Wayne County, Salem Township, NY with a man by the name of Ananias Wells, following the death of Joseph’s father in 1832.

Dexter Joseph
b. 1814

Joseph Dexter was married to Angeline Brooks.  They were living in Ingham County in 1870, in Williamston township.  Their children were Josiah, 18; Frank, 16;  Florence, 13; John, 10; and Joseph, born in May 1870. The father, Joseph, was 66, and the mother, Angeline, was 45.  Joseph may have had more children but these are the ones listed on the 1870 census.

Dexter Joseph
b. 1814

Joseph Dexter was one of the original Dexter brothers who came to Milan from England. Joseph was b. about 1814. His wife, Melvina Angeline Brooks, was born about 1832 in New York. Their children included Egbert M. Dexter, b. 1848, d. Sept. 20, 1850; Josiah Fuller Dexter, b. July 21, 1852, died Jan. 10, 1926; Frank H. Dexter, b. 1853; Florence D. Dexter, b. 1858, died about 1860 in Washtenaw County; John R. Dexter, b. 1860 in Washtenaw County; Joseph R. Dexter Jr., b. April 14, 1870 at Ingham County, MI.  Source: Ron M.

Dexter
Joseph
b. 1813

Joseph Dexter, born 1813, died Dec. 9, 1893. He was born in Leicester, England. He died in Williamston, Michigan, buried in Summit Cemetery. He married Melvina Alicenda Brooks. She was born Dec. 10, 1832 in NY and died Feb. 11, 1911 in Williamston; buried in Summit Cemetery. Their children were (1) Egbert, b. 1848, died as baby. (2) Josiah “Si” F. Dexter b. July 1, 1842, married Rhoda. (3) Frank Hill Dexter, b. 1854 in Williamston, died 1928 in Williamston, married Adella C. Lincoln. (4) John Russell Dexter, b. Sept. 22,1860, died Nov. 1, 1889 in Williamston Township, married Ellen S. Hallett. (5) Joseph R. Dexter, b. 1870, died May 27, 1917, wife Fanie Chettle. (6) Florence Angeline Dexter, b. Oct. 12, 1857 in Manchester, Mich. Died Nov. 7, 1924. Husband Firman Gerothman Bentley.

Dexter Josiah

Josiah F. Dexter of Milan was born July 21, 1853, at York, Michigan (Either Mooreville or York Township). (He was son of Joseph and Anageline Brooks Dexter.)  At 18 years of age he left home and began engineering.  In 1883 he opened a blacksmith shop with U. Stetty (?) for a partner.  Nov. 1, 1875, he married Rhonda R. Throop of York, Michigan, who was born Aug. 31, 1857.  Three children were born to them, Louisa, Edwin and Amy.  In 1887 he was made constable of Milan.  Source: page 36 History of Monroe County, 1890, by Talcott Wing.  NOTE: he also had a daughter Florence who died of Scarlet Fever at age 11.

Dexter Josiah Fuller

Josiah Fuller Dexter, oldest son of Joseph and Melvina Dexter, was b. in York twp. on July 21, 1851. He died January 10, 1926. He lived in York twp. all his life except a few years in Ingham County. On Nov. 1, 1874 he married Rhoda Throop. She died Jan. 28, 1911.  One brother, Frank H. Dexter of Williamson, is all that remains of a family of 6 children, 5 sons and 1 daughter.  Source: obit.

Dexter Josiah F.

In 1888, Milan Township appointed its first constables, four of them.  One of them was Josiah F. Dexter.

Dexter Josiah  F.

Josiah F. Dexter, known as “Si” Dexter, was born July 1, 1852.  Family records and LDS. His parents were Joseph Dexter (1813-1893) and Melvina Alicenda Brooks (1832-1911). Josiah was married to Rhoda. Rhoda was born 1857.  Josiah worked as a blacksmith in Milan, Mich. They had three children: (a) Josiah F. Dexter “Jr.” born July 1878; (2) Annie Dexter, b. May 1883; (3) Flora Dexter, b. Nov. 1889.   Note:  Josiah helped out his orphaned nephew, Frank Dexter, by letting him live with his family as Frank was reaching adulthood.

Dexter Libbie

Mrs. Libbie Wheeler Dexter was b. near Ann Arbor Jan. 11, 1866 and died July 19, 1922 at 56 years, 6 months, 8 days. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Holland Wheeler. On March 9, 1887 she married Walter Dexter and they lived on a farm north of Milan. They had six children including Mrs. Gertrude Collar. Libbie was buried in York cemetery.

Dexter Louisa

Louisa Melvina Dexter was b. Aug. 18, 1875 in Washtenaw County. Her father was Josiah Fuller Dexter (son of Joseph) and her mother was Rhoda R. Troop (Throop?). Louisa married Clarence Stoddard Herkimer on Dec. 3, 1899 in Washtenaw County.  They had two daughters, Gladys Herkimer Turner and Rhea Augusta Herkimer Hosler.  Louisa died April 12, 1937 in Washtenaw County.

Dexter Lucy

See “Gooding.”

Dexter Melissa

Melissa Dexter was born Melissa Fuller.  I believe her date of birth was Aug. 12, 1817

Dexter Rhoda

Rhoda R. Dexter died Jan. 28, 1911.  Source: obit at Monroe Historical Library.

Dexter Sarah

Sarah Frasier married her 2nd husband, Josiah Dexter, on Dec. 23, 1915. She had 5 children by her first husband, Newell Holcomb.  Holcomb died June 3, 1909. She was related to the Putnams because her mother was the second wife of John Putnam Sr. Sarah was b. April 7, 1853 and died Aug. 27, 1924.  She was 71 years, 4 months and 20 days.

Dexter Thomas

Thomas Dexter was b. 1811 in England. He died sometime after 1896. He married Melissa Fuller in 1832.  He and his wife were both born in England.  They were married in Wayne County, NY, in Salem Township.  They had 11 children:  (1) William Dexter, b. 1835 in Washtenaw County; (2) Ann Dexter, b. 1838; (3) Elizabeth Dexter, b. 1841; (4) Abba C. Dexter, b. 1842; (5) Doraxa “Draxey” Dexter, b. 1845; (6) Mitchell Dexter, b. 1847; (7) Peter Mitchell Dexter, b. Feb. 5, 1848, died July 26, 1870; (8) Norilla Dexter, b. 1850; (9) Fuller Dexter, b. 1852; (10) Ada Dexter, b. 1858; (11) Belle Dexter, b. 1860.

Dexter Walter

Walter was born in 1860 and died in 1938. He was son of John and Mary Jane Dexter.  When he was 16, he planted a small Cottonwood tree in front of the house, and it is still standing in 1976.  In 1887 Walter married Libby Wheeler and continued to live on the farm. They had six children, (1) Gertrude Dexter Collar, (2) Elsby Dexter, (3) Claribel Dexter Torrey, (4) Doten and (5) John Dexter, and (6) Blanche Dexter Laflen.  Source: Red Book.

Dexter Walter

Walter Herbert Dexter born 6-26-1860, died Feb. 1, 1938. Wife: Libbie E. Wheeler. He was 77 years, 7 months and 5 days.  His father: John Dexter, born in England. His mother: Jane Elsby, born in Ohio.  Walter is buried at York cemetery. Source: York death records.

Dexter Walter

Walter Dexter died in Feb. 1938.  He went into the garage and sat in the car with the motor running.  He was born in York Twp. June 22, 1860.  He married Libbie Wheeler March 9, 1887; she died in July 1922. Walter was buried in York cemetery.

Dexter Wiles

Wiles Dexter died Jan. 19, 1928.  age 77. His wife was Suphronan Dexter. Hew as born July 15, 1850. Retired farmer, he was born in Mich. His father: Wm Dexter born in England. Mother: Annis Fuller, born in N.Y.  Informant: Frank Gooding of Milan, Mich. Doctor: Carol H. Frye M.D.  Marble Park Cemetery.

Dexter Wiles

Wilies or Wyles Dexter was b. July 15, 1850.  He was the son of William Dexer, an original “patriarch” who came to Milan from England.  The mother of Wiles was Annis C. Fuller of New York.  He was married March 8, 1871 to Sophronia Whitmarsh.  The wife was b. Jan. 15, 1854 in Washtenaw County.  Wiles and Sophronia had several children, including Lucy Jane Dexter, b. July 22, 1874, wife of Milton H. Hack; Annis C. Dexter, b. 1876; and Lerah Dexter, b. July 7, 1882.   Wiles died Jan. 20, 1928.  Source: Ron Morey  Note: See Silas Whitmarsh for more information.

Dexter Wiles

Wiles Dexter was b. July 15, 1850 in York twp. He married Sophronia Whitmarsh of Ypsilanti on March 8, 1871.  They had 3 daughters: Mrs. M. H. Hack, Mrs. L. A. Gray, and Mrs. Lee Denton. Wiles is also survived by a brother, Austin W. Dexter of Milan. In March 1927 Wiles was stricken at his home on Ideal Street. Jan. 11, 1928 he had a stroke. He died Jan. 19, at 77 years, 6 mos. 4 days at home of his daughter, Mrs. Hack, 240 E. Main St. He was buried at Marble Park cemetery.

Dexter
Wiles

Wiles Dexter must have really liked and admired his sister, Lucy Jane Dexter, wife of Othniel Gooding.  That would explain why Wiles and his wife Sophronia would name their daughter Lucy Jane Dexter.  The sister of Wiles was born in 1842, the daughter was born 1874.  The daughter married Milton H. Hack.  Apparently Wiles named his second daughter Annis C. after his mother.

Dexter Wiles

Wiles Dexter, 1850-1928. His wife Sofronia 1854-1933.  Marble Park Cemetery grave stone.  Note:  See also, WHITMARSH, Sophronia.

Dexter William
b. 1776

William Dexter was born 1776 in Markfield, Leicester, England. He died in 1832 near Clyde, New York.  His wife had died the year before.  He left three daughters in England and four young sons in New York.  William’s parents were Joseph Dexter, b. 1751, and Alice Frost Dexter, 1755-1832.  William married Sarah Simpson on Feb. 7, 1799 in Markfield, Leicester, England.  William and Alice had seven children, all born in England: (1) Ann Dexter, christened February 1803. (2) Mary Dexter, christened April 1807.  (3) Thomas Dexter, b. 1811, married Melissa Fuller. (4) Joseph Dexter, b. 1813, married Melvina Alicenda Brooks. (5) William Dexter, b. 1814, married Annie C. Fuller. (6) Sara Dexter, b. 1815, stayed in England.  (7) John Dexter, b. 1820, married Mary Jane.

Dexter William
b. 1814

William Dexter, one of the original Dexter brothers to leave England and go to Milan, was b. Jun 12, 1818.  He married Annis C. Fuller Feb. 2, 1842 in New York. Their children were Lucy, b. Nov.17, 1842; Austin William Dexter, B. Nov. 15, 1844; Wiles or Wyles Dexter, b. July 15, 1850; and Alva R. Dexter, b. March 3, 1855.  William died Nov. 19, 1876; his wife died Feb. 1, 1876. Source: Ron Morey chart.

Dexter William
b. 1814

William Dexter was b. 1814 in England, died Nov. 19, 1876 in York township, Washtenaw county, Mich. Source: family records, LDS. His parents were William Dexter b. 1776 and Sarah Simpson Dexter. On Feb. 2, 1842 he married Annie C. Fuller, she was b. Jan. 23, 1819. They had five children: (1) Lucy Dexter, b. 1843; (2) William Austin Dexter, b. 1845; (3) Willis Dexter, b. 1850; (4) Alva R. Dexter, b. 1855; (5) Mable Dexter b. July 22, 1875. 

Dexter William
b. 1814

William Dexter was born in England. He died on the 19th of the month, perhaps November., in 1876, from heart disease. He settled in the town of York when it was completely forest. Source: obit at Monroe County Historical Library archives.

Dexter William
b. 1814

William Dexter lived in the house at 1070 Dexter Street, where Lewis Ave. dead-ends.  That house was later moved to a location on Milan-Saline Road near the place where Mooreville Road splits off from Milan-Saline Road.  Marion Bruckner grew up in that house in the 50’s and 60’s, when the house was on Dexter.  There was a Hazel Clement, perhaps the granddaughter of William Dexter, who married Don Clement.  Hazel was a Dickinson, related to the Dexters.  Sometime in the late 50’s, when Hazel was an elderly lady, Hazel told Marion that she (Hazel) lived in that house when she was a child. 

Dexter William
b. 1814

Mrs. Othniel Gooding, born Lucy J. Dexter, was the daughter of William and Anna C. Dexter.  Lucy was born Nov. 17, 1842 and died June 15, 1909.  She was survived by three brothers: Austin, Wiles, and Alva Dexter.

Dexter William
b.1885

William Russell Dexter was b. Oct. 8, 1885.  His grandfather, Joseph Dexter, was one of the four brothers who originally came to Milan.  Joseph somehow went to Williamston.  William’s father, John Russell Dexter, was a son of Joseph.  John was killed in a railroad accident in 1889, before his last child, Frank, was born. 

Dexter, Wiles

Wiles Dexter died Jan. 19, 1928, says his death certificate. Wife: Suphronau (?) Dexter. His DOB July 15, 1850. His age: 77 yrs, 6 mo, 4 days. Retired farmer. Born in Mich. Father: Wm. Dexter, born in England. Mother: Annis (?) Fuller, born NY. Informant: Frank Gooding, Milan Mich.

Harry S. Dicken, “Dick,” had an accounting service, and lived at 304 Ferman St., according to a Milan Rotary club membership roster dated Jan. 4, 1949.

Dillon Curtis

Curtis Dillon was b. April 2, 1871 in York twp. His father: Illegible first name, laborer, b. MI. Mother Estelle? Dillon b. MI. Source: Washtenaw birth records vol. 1 p. 223.

Dolby Jabes

Jabes Dolby, a farmer, and Nancy Dolby, both b. NY, became parents of a baby boy June 9, 1869 in York twp. Source: Washtenaw birth records Vol.1 p. 121.

Dombrows

Walter Dombrowski graduated from Milan High School in 1945.

Doran Henry

Henry Doran, 65, farmer, b. NJ, parents b. Unknown. Census of 1880, Milan twp.  Wife, Tina M. 62, b. NY, parents b. Unknown. Daughter Augusta, 17, b. MI. Also living in the home: Nelly Andrews, 9, b. MI; father b. MI, mother b. NY. Also living there: Charles Rambo, 24, farm laborer, b. Prussia.

Douglass Robert Dr.

Dr. Robert E. Douglass, Jr., was born in Albany Co., N. Y., June 25, 1848. His father was Robert E. Douglass, a professor of considerable eminence in the Albany Medical College, N. Y.  The father practiced medicine in Albany for 45 years, and for a number of years was connected with the college. His ancestors, for six generations back, were physicians. His grandfather came from Scotland.  The subject of this sketch commenced reading medicine with Prof. T. A. McGraw, M. D., of Detroit, with whom he remained three years.  He then attended a course of lectures at Detroit Medical College, graduating June 8, 1869. He was a physician in Bellevue hospital, New York city, one year, then went to Saline, Mich., where he practiced three years, and subsequently to Stony Creek.  He holds the position of College Physician and Surgeon in the Medical College at Buffalo, N. Y. Dr. Douglass was married Aug. 4, 1870, to Emily M. Gooding. They had one child, Fred G.  Emily died Oct. 2, 1875, and Dr. Douglass married his second wife, Louisa P. Gooding, May 15, 1876. She died some time ago.  Dr. Douglass is a Democrat. He owns 40 acres of land in York and Augusta tps. . Source:  Charles C. Chapman, 1881, History of Washtenaw County, page 1446.

Downing Horace

Dr. Horace Downing took over the medical practice and the home at 62 W. Main.  That red brick house was previously owned by Dr. L. Bell.  Dr.Downing was there from 1913 to 1920.  See WBW Jan. 13, 1982.   Photo of two women and a mustached man behind them, woman on left has hat on her head, shawl-collar coat. Woman on right has coat over her arm, hat in hand.  L-R Clara Freeman, Dr. Horace Downing, and Downing’s wife Marietta.

Downs
Frank

 Frank and Jane Downs bought a farm on Petersburg Road south of Mooreville in 1926. .  Frank was born Nov. 18, 1858 in Huron Township, Wayne County.  Cynthia Jane Downs was born Oct.10, 1859 in Huron Twp.  She married Frank March 8, 1882 in Huron Township.   She died Sept. 5, 1947. They had three children:  Maude, born Dec. 31, 1887; Mabel, born April 5, 1892; and Thomas, who died May 9, 1896 as a child.  Source: Wanda S.  See also Anderson.

Doyle

James Doyle, mentioned by Ann Delaforce as having a home on West Main near the Danube Inn.

Doyle James

James Doyle.  50 a.  Sec. 24.  P. O. Stony Creek. Source:  F. H. Pray’s Washtenaw County Directory 1878-79, York Township section.

Doyle James

James Doyle was born in New York Feb. 10, 1826. His parents were James and Ellen (Dousman) Doyle, natives of Ireland.  Mr. Doyle was married in New York, in 1845 to Eliza H. Wight, who was born in New York, Sept. 23, 1825. They have 1 child, Ellen E., wife of Giles Merritt, of this county.  Mr. Doyle came to Washtenaw County in 1846, where he has since resided engaged in agricultural pursuits. He owns 73 acres of land adjoining Milan, also property in that village. Mr. Doyle is an honest and upright man, and one well respected.  Source: History of Washtenaw County, 1881, p. 1428.

Doyle James

James Doyle purchased back a piece of downtown Milan property at a sheriff’s sale July 27, 1897. Doyle had sold the land to Wm. F. Stevens April 15, 1895 and provided a mortgage to finance the deal.  Liber 89 page 15.  At auction, Doyle paid $485.78 to get his land back.  It was on Main street in Milan on or near Doyle’s plat.

Doyle James

James Doyle insured his 2-story frame Store building on the north side of Main Street in Milan.  (NOTE: Could this be where the Stimpson Hotel was later built?)  Insurance purchased Feb. 2, 1889. Source: ledger book of Insurance Company of North America, Mell Barnes, agent.

Doyle James

James Doyle.  3 years Home Insurance. Premium: $6.40. $400 on frame shingle roof barn. $100 on hay and grain contained therein. $50 on wagon harness tools blankets contained therein. $200 on horses contained therein, not to exceed $100 on any one horse. $50 on frame shingle roof grainery. All situated on his lot facing First Street in Village of Milan. July 12, 1890.

Doyle Valentine

Valentine Doyle, with James Doyle, at P. O. Stony Creek.  Source:  F. H. Pray’s Washtenaw County Directory 1878-79, York Township section.

Doyle Valentine

Agnes Kelly, dauaghter of John and Ellen Kelly, was born in Milan township on Sept. 23, 1857. She lived with her parents on their farm until Nov. 3, 1879 when she married Valentine Doyle and came to Milan (village) where they made their home. Three years ago they moved intoa new home on North Street, but already her health was failing.  On Aug. 18, 1909, she quietly passed away. Her husband, one daughter, and three sons, one sister and one brother are left to grieve.  “Card of thanks” from V. B. Doyle and family, and Mrs. R. C. Allen.  Source: Obituary, Milan Leader.

Drake
D.D.

D. D. Drake is shown in an undated photograph of Masonic Temple, in Milan, the big officers of the organization.  Photo may have been taken around 1895-1910.  See [#1220]

Drake Daniel D.

Daniel D. Drake lived on Hurd Street in 1910 and 1920 according to census records. He was a house carpenter. He lived in Pittsfield twp in 1900. He was born in Mich. around 1868.  Source: Ron M.

Draper
Alonzo

Alonzo V. Draper had a farm residence in London township illustrated by drawing in 1876 Monroe County Atlas.

Draper Alonzo

Alonzo V. Draper was born in New York, Oct. 19, 1819. Came to Michigan in 1836, locating at York, Washtenaw county. In 1843 he married Elizabeth Hathaway, of Mooresville, Mich., who was born in York, in 1825. Five children were born to them. He enlisted, October, 1862, in Co. F. 16th Mich. H. Art., taking with him his son Walter. Mr. Draper was discharged October, 1865; his son, December, 1865, at Jackson, Mich. Mr. Draper owns a fine farm in London township, where he resides. Address, Oakville. Michigan. History of Monroe county, 1890, Wing, p. 27.

Draper
Alonzo

Alonzo V. Draper died Jan. 12, 1900 at the age of 80 years, 2 months and 23 days. Buried in London Cemetery.  Source: Charles Wilson death records as village coroner.

Draper
A. V.

A. V. Draper, a white male, 60, farmer, b. NY according to 1880 census in London twp. Wife M. A. Draper, 43, b. Ohio. Daughter Orra, 19, b. MI. Son Lovetus, 11, b. MI. 

Draper
Anson

Anson R. Draper was b. June 26, 1837 in NY and d. April 12, 1909. Father: Joseph Draper, b. NY. Mother: Mary Patchen, b. VT. Buried in Mooreville. Source: York death records.

Draper Anson

Anson R. Draper was b. NY, worked as Blacksmith, age 46 when the 1850 census was taken in York twp. Wife Harriet Draper, 46, b. NY. Charlott M. Draper, 16; Arthur Draper, 10; Lee Draper, 5; and Samuel Draper, 3, all b. Mich.

Draper Arthur

Arthur J. Draper was b. May 27, 1869, inYork twp. His father: Anson R. Draper, blacksmith, b. NY; mother Harriet E. Draper, b. PA. Source: Washtenaw birth records Vol. 1 p. 121.

Draper Burton

Burton A. Draper was married April 1, 1894 to Grace Belle Sherman.  He died Aug. 29, 1976

Draper
Burton A.

Burton A. Draper was born Jan. 9, 1873, the son of Walter and Fanny (Taylor) Draper.  He married Grace Bell Sherman, the daughter of John Sherman (see “Sherman”) and Prudence Gay Sherman (see “Gay”).

Draper
Cora

Cora Joan Draper of 263 County St. died Feb. 19, 1946. DOB Jan. 29, 1881.  Husband was Samuel Draper. Father was Clinton Hobb. Mother was Mary Avery. Informant: Gertrude Carter. Marble Park.

Draper Cora

Cora Ann Sherman was b. March 27, 1878 and died June 10, 1895.  She married Francis Walter Draper on March 27, 1894.  He was b. Aug. 14, 1870.

Draper
Edwin

Edwin Draper was b. March 27, 1844 in NY, d. March 18, 1926. Father: Harre Draper, b. NY. Mother: Rachael Taylor b. NY. Buried Marble Park cem. Source: York death records.

Draper Edwin

Edwin Draper was 36, and b. in NY, occupation farmer, when asked by the 1880 census taker in York twp. His wife Mary Draper was 28, b. Mich. May Draper, 11, b. Mich; Everett Draper, 8, Clifford Draper, 6, and Ella Draper, 3, all b. Mich. Note: May was counted twice, her grandpa Harvey said she was living with him.

Draper
E.

E. Draper owned some property on the north edge of Section 26, York township, in 1876 according to a plat map of the time.

Draper Frank

Frank Draper was the husband of “Grandma Pearl.”  He was a mechanical genius and was an engineer for the Starr Peano Co. He is credited with inventing and perfecting the player piano.  Source: WBW Feb. 3, 1988. 

Draper Frank

Marguerite Draper was the daughter of Frank and Pearl Draper.  Frank and Pearl ran “Grandma’s Pantry” at Stimpson Hotel.  Marguerite married Harold Guy.  After his death she married Theron Puffer.

Draper Harmon

Harmon Bailey Draper, eldest son of Burton A. and Grace B. Draper, was b. May 21, 1899 at Milan. He died Feb. 9, 1923 after 9 days of intense suffering.  He came home from the [Ideal] foundary a week ago Wednesday, Jan. 31, and took to his bed. He leaves his parents, a brother Maurice, grandmother Mrs. Fannie Draper, and others. Funeral services held at the home Saturday, Feb. 10. Interment at Rice cemetery. Owing to the younger boy’s illness of the influenza, the funeral was made as private as possible.  Those attending the funeral included Simon Sherman, Clayton Welsh of Ann Arbor, Clayton Crumb of Ypsi, MM Wray Draper, MM C. F. Draper, Vernon Draper, MM R. A. Dornton of Detroit, and Mrs. E. F. Campbell of Homer.  Source: Milan paper.

Draper
Harriett

Harriett Draper was b. Jan. 15, 1832 in PA and d. March 12, 1915. Father: Allen P. Robins, b. PA. Mother: unknown. Buried in Mooreville cemetery. Source: York death records.

Draper Harvey

Harvey Draper was 57, occupation Blacksmith, b. NY when he answered the 1880 York Township census. His wife Deborah A. Draper was 54, b. NY. Also in the home: May Drpaer, 11, granddaughter, b. Mich.

Draper
infant

Infant Draper was b. Feb. 3, 1916 and died same day, stillborn. Father: Lee Draper, b. Mich. Mother: maiden name was Mead. Buried Mooreville cemetery. Source: York death records.

Draper Juanita

Juanita Draper was born Juanita Noble, the daughter of Daughter Kenneth Noble of Milan.  Juanita married a man by the name of Walter Draper but NOT the same guy as the car dealer, according to Isabelle and Duane Schultz.

Draper
Lee

Lee I. Draper was b. Sept. 4, 1874 in MI. He d. Sept. 15, 1948. His father: Anson R. Drpaer. Mother: Harriett Robinson. Wife: Bertha E. Mead. Burial: Marble cem. Source: York death records.

Draper Mary

Mary Draper was b. Aug. 6, 1868 in York twp. She was daughter of Echoria (?) Draper, a mechanic b. NY, and Asoena (?) Draper, b. Mich. Source: Washtenaw birth records.

Draper Pearl

Pearl Draper and her husband Walter operated the Stimpson Hotel from 1927 to 1941.  Auto manufacturer Henry Ford enjoyed her pumpkin pie.  Source: Way Back When by Warren Hale.

Draper
Sam

MM Clinton Hobbs and MM Sam Draper ate Christmas dinner with MM Arthur Carter in Mooreville.  Milan Leader, Dec. 28, 1911.

Draper Walter

Walter P. Draper, 34, was a farmer in Milan township when a census taker arrived in 1880. He lived with his wife, Fannie, 33, who was also b. in Mich. Also living there: son Frank, age 9; son Burton, age 7.  Note: Walter would have been born in about 1846.

Draper Walter

Walter P. Draper was born Sept. 7, 1846 in Michigan. His parents were Alonzo V. Draper and Matilda A. Draper.  He grew up on a farm in York twp.  He was married in Nov. 1869 to Fannie.  They had 4 children, 3 of them still living in 1910.  He died July 31, 1911 in the Village of Milan, Monroe county.  He was listed as a retired farmer.  Buried in Marble Park cemetery.   One of his children was Burton, or “Burt.”  Source: Census data and vital records, Ron M.

Draper
Walter

On Oct. 14, 1934, a baby boy was born in Detroit to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Draper. The baby lived only a short time and was brought to Milan for burial. The mother is doing fine.

Draper
Walter A.

Walter A. Draper, 95, died April 11, 1984 at Kith Haven, Ypsilanti. He was born March 4, 1889 in London twp. His parents were V. A. and Emma J. (Polmetter) Draper. He married Jean H. LeBaron Aug. 31 1931 in Milan. She survives.  Mr. Draper served during WWI from Dec. 5, 1917, to July 30, 1919. He was private first class for the ordinance corps. He owned and operated Draper Buick Motor Sales in Milan from 1921 to 1946 [NOTE: until 1948.] He was a life member of the American Legion Post No. 268 of Milan.  Survivors besides his wife include several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Ona Luxton, in 1968.

Draper
William

William Draper elected Assessor of Village March 10, 1902.

Druse
W. H.

W. H. Druse bought an ad in the 1874 Washtenaw atlas, business directory. He is in Sec. 6, York Twp.  He was b. Mich. and has a Saline address.  Proprietor of York Mills.

Dubois Uriah

Uriah DuBois died April 18, 1886.  He was buried by Charles Blackmer, a professional undertaker, at London Cemetery April 20, 1886.  Blackmer swore out an affidavit on Aug. 21, 1901, to the above information.  The affidavit was notorized by Wesley Robison, Notary Public, in Washtenaw County.  The Affidavit was filed in the U. S. Pension Office Aug. 23, 1901; that same date it was stamped “Congressional, U. S. Bureau of Pensions.”  Source: Leta Knauss, she says she found the affidavit but can’t find a gravestone.

Dunmire Justin

Justin Dunmire, known as “Dunny,” was a dentist, and lived at 515 Lee St., according to a Milan Rotary club membership roster dated Jan. 4, 1949.

Dunsmore Cordon

Cordon Dunsmore died at his home in Milan on Dec. 16, 1910, age 72 years, 11 months, and 9 days.  Cordon was the son of Hiram and Minerva Day Dunsmore. Cordon was one of 8 children. On May 19, 1861 he married Mary Coe. They had 4 children: Alida, who died May 9, 1906; Charles of Tampa, FL; Hiram of Milan; and Mrs. Minnie Derbyshire of Augusta (township?).  Cordon was buried in Stony Creek cemetery.

Dunsmore Melvina

Mrs. Melvina M. Dunsmore died at her home May 9, [1946] at age 77. She was b. Nov. 7, 1868 in Summer Hills, NY, dau. of William and Amanda Townsend. At age 7 she came with her mother to live on a farm in Augusta township.  She married Hiram E. Dunsmore Nov. 25, 1888. He died Sept. 4, 1927. The two lived in the vicinity of Milan all their lives.  Mrs. Dunsmore was a member of the Methodist church. She leaves a daughter, Olive Halstead [NOTE: Not the same person as “Olive Friend.”] of Milan; five sons, Wilmer of Wyandotte, Philo of Toledo; William, Glenn, and Thurlow Dunsmore, all of Milan; etc. Handwritten date on the obit:  “1946”

Dunsmore Thurlow

Thurlow Dunsomore and his wife Ola Dunsmore both attended the Firemen’s xmas party in 1951.  The potluck was held in the upstairs of the old fire barn.