Samins Charles

Charles Samins, 33, farmer, b. Germany , answered the London twp census in 1880. His wife Etta, 27, also b.German. Son Gustave b. MI. Daughter Emma 2. A servant, Frank John, 60, worked as a farm laborer.  Mr. John was b. in Prussia . 

Sanford Luther

Luther N. Sanford was elected an assessor at the first Milan Township meeting, which was held sometime before 1873.  

Sanford Arlow G.

Arlow G. Sanford, 81, of A2, formerly of Milan , died Feb. 24, 1981.  He was born March 24, 1899 in Milan . Parents were Sydney W. and Florence (Monpoyne) Sanford. He married Pearl Malmborg in Royal Oak Aug. 10, 1926. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Gerald (Arliss) Dennison of Ann Arbor; two sons, Thomas Sydney of Illinois and Clifford Lee of Ohio ; etc.  Mooreville cemetery.  

Sanford Caroline

Caroline A. Sanford, 78, of California , formerly of West Main Street , Milan , died Oct. 18, 1980 in California .  She was the wife of Thurlow Sanford, who owned Thurlow’s Hardware in Milan for many years.  She is survived by a daughter, Carolyn Jean Smith of Fallbrook , California .

Sanford Claude

Claude Sanford is pictured with his 11th grade class, Milan school annual, 1925.

Sanford Claude

Claude E. Sanford, 89, of Milan died April 26, 1995. Services at Stony Creek United Methodist Church .  Burial in Mooreville Cemetery . Born Jan. 15, 1906 in Mooreville, he was the son of Sidney and Florence (Montonye) Sanford.  He married Phoebe G. Walter on June 15, 1929 in Dundee . He retired in 1969 from the Ypsi Psychiatric Hospital .  He is survived by a brother Harrison Sanford of Florida . He was preceded in death by 7 brothers and a sister.

Sanford Clyde

Clyde Sanford was the cousin of Eva Engle Clark.  Eva’s father had a sister, Elizabeth, who married Frank Sanford.  Clyde was one of their kids.  

Sanford Cynthia

Mrs. Cynthia Sanford, one of the oldest pioneers, died on her farm in “this township” ( Milan township?) on Wednesday morning. Her husband, Asa Sanford, died in 1896.  She was 85.  She married Asa Sanford in 1835 in Madison county, NY. The couple came to Ohio soon after, then ssettled in “this township” where she has ever since resided. She had 9 children, 4 having gone before her. The five living are: Aaron W., of this place; George E., of York ; Orson R., of Wolverine, MI; Mrs. Eva A. Robinson and Mrs. Edith Cutts of California . Source: obit in Genealogist Friend, no date given.

Sanford Frank

He was a farmer in Milan township.  He married Elizabeth “Libby” Engle, Eva Engle Clark’s aunt.  Frank Sanford was next door to Tom Engle according to 1910 census.  Libby was Tom Engle’s sister.  Libby was born Feb. 1871 in Michigan .

Frank and Libby Sanford had 3 children: Clyde , b. May 1892; Philotha, b. Feb. 1896; and Anna M., b. 1904.

Sanford Frances

Frances Sanford is pictured with her 4 and 5 grade friends in the 1925 Milan school annual.

Sanford, Inez

Inez Sanford is pictured with 10th grade Milan School annual, 1925.

Sanford Irene

Irene Sanford was pictured in 11th grade, Milan school annual, 1925.

Sanford Iva

Iva M. Sanaford, age 82, passed away May 19, 1977. Born June 16, 1894 in Milan , her  parents were Oquilla and Minnie Lee.  In 1916 she was married to Thurlow E. Sanford in Milan .  They are divorced.  Mrs. Sanford was a member of Peoples Presbyterian Church. Also Eastern Star, Pithian Sisters, Milan Historical Society, MOMS of Milan and Senior Citizens.  Survivors include two sons, Lee Sanford of Ypsi, Roger of Wayne, and one daughter Mrs. Gary (Grace) Hostetler of Hillman, Mich. Marble Park .  

Sanford Minnie

Minnie R. Sanford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Sanford:  See “Lamkin, Minnie”

Sanford Reuben

Reuben Sanford, 41, farmer, was b. Ohio ; his father b. VT, mother b. Conn.  Census of 1880 in London twp.  Wife Ellen J., 31, b. MI.  Son, Fred F., b. MI. Daughter Martha N. 3.

Sanford Roger

Roger Sanford, 61, of Wayne , died suddenly May 29, 1992 at University Hospital in Ann Arbor .  He is survived by his wife Louise. Two sons, Daniel (Beth) and Ronald (Helene) one daughter Kathy (Doug) Huesdash; one brother, Lee Sanford; one sister, Grace Hostettler; six grandchildren.  Marble Park Cemetery .

Sanford Ruth

Ruth Sanford is pictured in the 1925 school annual with her second grade friends.

Sanford Thurlow

Thurlow Sanford served as Milan Village President 1929-32

Sanford Thurlow E.

Thurlow E. Sanford died Dec. 9, 1977 at age 86.  He lived at 202 W. Main St .   He was born Nov. 24,1891 in Milan .  His parents were Willis and Bertha Sanford.  In 1918 he married Iva M. Lee.  He married his second wife, Caroline Clark Davis, in May 1957 in Angola Indiana.  He owned Thurlow’s Hardware  in Milan . He was a life and 60-year member of F & A M no. 323. (Masons).  He was a life member of York Chapter R A M 150, (Royal Arch Masons);  a member of the Ann Arbor Commandry No. 15, a member of the Detroit Shrine, a life member of the O. E. S. No. 106 of Milan , a life member of the American Legion Post 268 and past commander.  He was also a charter member of the Milan Rotary Club, a member of the Knights of Pythia, former Milan village president, former York Twp. supervisor, and charter member of the Tri-County Sportsman Club.  He served as chief of Milan Volunteer Fire Dept for 21 years, retiring in 1962 after 50 years as a volunteer fireman.   He served twice as president of the Village, and also served as a village councilman.  He was a member of the Milan Free Library Board.  He joined the department in 1912 when it used hand-pulled trucks.  He was a veteran of WWII.  Survivors include his wife,  two sons, Lee of Ypsilanti and Roger of Wayne; one daughter, Mrs. Garry (Grace) Hostetler of Hillman; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Andrew (Jean) Smith of Fall Brook, Calif; seven grandchildren etc. Marble Park .   Source: obituary  

Sanford, Thurlow

Thurlow served as village councilman longer than any other member. He served as president of the village. He was a supervisor of York township for 21 years, up until Milan became a City. During that period he served on the Washtenaw County Board of Supervisors and also as it’s chairman. He represented the County Board of Supervisors on the County Road Commission for years.  Source: red book, page 227.

Sanford Thurlow

Thurlow Sanford, known as “Chief” (probably because he served for many years as Milan ’s fire chief) was listed as being in the “Retail Hardware” business, and living at 252 Ferman St. , according to a Rotary club membership roster dated Jan. 4, 1949.

Sanford Willington

Wellington Sanford is pictured with his 5 and 6 grade class, Milan school annual 1925.

Sayles Frank

Frank H. Sayles and wife, transferred some property to George Bruckner in 1891. It was located in Sec. 19, town 5, range 7. Liber 129, page 164, Monroe Register of Deeds.

Schenk

Nick and Ingred Schenk bought the Danube Inn in 1971.  They owned the Danube Inn.  Nick died April 5, 1999.

Schmitt

L. Schmitt appointed “Nozzle Man” for fire department.  

Schnurstein Nellie

Nellie M. Schnurstein died Dec. 7,1992. Her parents were Nickolas and Minerva (Kadi) Bassett.  See “Bassitt” for more info.  

Schultz Dora

Miss Dora Schultz, 18, of Erie , born in Germany , was married April 21, 1873 in Erie . Her husband: Franklin Bronson, 26, of Ida, born in Ida, occupation Husbandry. Witnesses: Conrad Schultz and Annie Elizabeth Schultz of Ida.  Source: Monroe county marriage rec.  

Schultz
Ida

Ida E. Schultz, 1884 to 1966. Her husband, Albert R. Schultz, 1884 to 1964.  Source: Marble Memorial Park Cemetery , gravestone.

Schultz Leland

Leland Schultz, known as “Dutch,” was in the “Garage Service business, andlived at 310 Lafayette , according to a Milan Rotary club membership roster dated Jan. 4, 1949.  

Schultz Maureen

Maureen Farmer graduated from Milan High School in 1921. She later married Leland Schultz.  Source:  Milan High School records.  

Schultz Maureen

Maureen Farmer Schultz worked for many years at Milan State Savings Bank and its successor organizations.  Maurine married Leland Schultz March 21, 1925. She graduated from Ferris State College in 1924 in bookkeeping and banking.  In 1925, she joined the staff of the Milan State Bank as a bookkeeper and teller. She was named assistant cashier in 1943 and Cashier in 1952.  Upon the sudden death of Grant Laskey Dec. 31, 1960, Maurine assumed the responsibility of managing the bank. On Feb. 16, 1961 the board of directors appointed her VP in charge of the bank, due to her many years with the bank. They felt sure that the management and knowledge of the operation of the bank was really no new duty for her to perform, due to her close association with Mr. Laskey, she was well qualified for the position.  Maurine retired from the National Bank and Trust Co. of Ann Arbor  in 1969 after nearly 40 years of service. Source: Red book

Schultz William

William Schultz died June 6, 1871 at Dundee . He was 21 days old.  Father: Christopher Schultz. Mother: Sophia Schultz, both residents of Dundee .  Source: Death records.  Note: another death record says William Schultz died Aug. 6, 1874, age 19 days, of brain fever.  Perhaps the parents had a boy named William who died, then they named another baby boy William and he died also.   

Schultz William

William Schultz died Aug. 6, 1874, age 19 days, of brain fever.  Died in Dundee .  Father: Edward Schultz. Mother: Louisa Schultz. They had a twin Ettie Schultz who died about the same time.  Source: Death records.

Sherman George

George Sherman was b. April 1862. He was 38 when federal census taker arrived at his door. He was living in Milan township, but not in village of Milan . Occupation: farmer. Widowed. There were 3 daughters living in the home with him:  (1) Leemo, b. May 1890, age 10; Imo, b. May 1892, age 8; and Cora, b. March 1896 age 4.

Sherman John

John Sherman was born Jan. 30, 1836, in the State of New York , a son of John and Anna (Keith) Sherman.  He was a farmer.  He came to Michigan as a young man.  He and his wife Prudence Gay Sherman had seven children, including Grace.  He died in 1904.  His daughter Grace married Burton A. Draper of Milan township.

Sherman John

John Sherman was b. July 1836 in NY. He was 63 when he answered the 1900 census. He’d been married 44 years.  Occupation: Farmer. Wife: Prudence, b. Aug. 1839, age 60. She had 7 children, and 6 of them are still living. Home is located in Milan township outside Village of Milan .

Shine George

George J. Shine, known as “Red,” was in the Retail Dry Goods business, and lived at 4 Wilcox St. , according to a Milan Rotary club membership roster dated Jan. 4, 1949.

Shoup Chester

Chester W. Shoup of Belleville , MI was married to Hazel Jane Bordine on Dec. 24, 1908 at the home of her family friend, Ben Rendel, of Britton.  Hazel was living in Cone at the time of the marriage.  Minister was Rev. A. Scott of Rea , Mich. Chester Wilson Shoup was a telegrapher for the Wabash Railroad. Source: Suzanne S. of Belleville , granddaughter.

Shoup
Hazel

Hazel Bordine Shoup had three children with her husband, Chester .  Foster, b. 1910; Emma, b. 1912; Twila, b. 1918. They raised the kids in Morenci , MI near Adrian .  When Hazel was a child, she went to Barrett School in Macon township, Lenawee county.

Shuttle­worth

C. J. Shuttleworth was the Warden at the federal prison, according to a Milan Rotary club membership roster dated Jan. 4, 1949.

Silk
Paul

Paul Martin Silk was born June 26, 1909. Father: Damean (name scribbled) A. Silk, 30, barber, born in Ontario . Mother: Alice Holcomb, 21, born in Milan Township . Number of children born to this mother:  Paul is the first.  Source: Milan village birth records.

Sill
Homer

Homer E. Sill was b. Jan. 1863. He was 39 when 1900 census taker came around. He had been married 13 years. He was a hardware dealer. He rented his home. He lived in Village of Milan on Monroe county side.  His wife, Catherine, was b. July 1860, was married 13 years. She had 2 children, and 2 are still living.

Sill

Homer Sill elected Village Trustee on March 19, 1898.  

Sills
Charles

Charles T. Sills was b. Nov. 1836 and was 63 when census taker arrived at his door in 1900. He had been married 38 years. He was b. in Mich , both parents b. in NY. He owns his home free and clear, no mortgage. Home located in Village of Milan , Monroe county side. Wife is Mary E. Sills (see separate listing).

Sills
H. C.

In about 1900, a picture of the downtown shows H. C. Sills hardware on E. Main, north side of the street.

Sills
Mary

Mary E. Sills was b. Nov. 1840 and was 59 when the 1900 census was taken. She was living with her husband of 38 years, Charles T. Sills. She was b. in Mich.

Simmons Charles

Charles Simmons, Co. B. 1st Mich. Inf. Source: Maple Grove Cemetery , Dundee twp.

Simon
Ben

Ben Simon was the only attorney in Milan for quite a while.  He lived in Dundee .  He was a stockholder at the bank (Milan State Bank or People’s Bank.)  When the bank holiday occurred, he was appointed to oversee the depositors.  In Milan , the depositors got 100% of their money back over time; in some other communities, the banks were insolvent so the result was different.  Source:  Bill Squires.

Sinkule Joseph

Joseph Sinkule was in the “Retail Trucks” business, and lived at 44 W. Main St. , according to a Milan Rotary club membership roster dated Jan. 4, 1949.  

Sissem William  

William J. Sissem accepted as Marshall by the Village of Milan , April 1898.