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Documented Families of Washtenaw County, Michigan

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28 families documented in Washtenaw County, Michigan, reconstructed from public-domain county histories and obituaries. Each page shows the family as the record gives it: parents, spouse, and children, with the source named.

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The Arms Family

of Washtenaw County, Michigan · from Massachusetts · documented from the public record

James B. Arms

James B. Arms ⚭ Clarissa Smith
childrenCharles Arms · James B. Arms Jr. · George C. Arms · Benjamin F. Arms
  • Capt. James B. Arms Sr.
  • Received military title in Massachusetts (his native state), serving as Captain of the Massachusetts State militia.
  • Later a farmer in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
  • A pioneer settler.
  • Republican.
  • Married at Albany, N.Y. in 1827.
  • Seven children born, 2 surviving at time of writing.
  • Portrait on page 693.

Source: History of Washtenaw County, Michigan (1906)

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The Ayres Family

of Washtenaw County, Michigan · documented from the public record

Martha Ayres

parentsIsaac Ayres & Elsie Ayres
Martha Ayres ⚭ Thomas Gray, Daniel Le Baron
childrenBurt Le Baron
  • Daughter of Isaac and Elsie Ayres.
  • First married Thomas Gray (widowed).
  • Married Daniel Le Baron of Washtenaw County in 1875.
  • One child, Burt.

Source: History of Washtenaw County, Michigan (1906)

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The Cronan Family

of Washtenaw County, Michigan · documented from the public record

Cora Cronan

parentsCornelius Cronan & Mary Cronan
Cora Cronan ⚭ James B. Arms Jr.
childrenAlice E. Arms · Lulu M. Arms
  • Daughter of Cornelius and Mary Cronan.
  • Married James B. Arms Jr. in 1869.

Source: History of Washtenaw County, Michigan (1906)

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The Cummings Family

of Washtenaw County, Michigan · documented from the public record

Franklin D. Cummings b. 1843

Franklin D. Cummings ⚭ Johanna Spencer
childrenNettie Cummings · Katie Cummings · John Cummings · Orrin Cummings
  • Born 1843.
  • Son of John M. Cummings.
  • Resided on father's farm.
  • Purchased the farm later occupied by Dennis Rockwell, sold it, moved back to the paternal estate.
  • After his father's death removed to Chelsea (1873).
  • Married Johanna Spencer.
  • 4 children: Nettie, Katie, John, and Orrin.
  • Engaged in the exchange of property.

Source: History of Washtenaw County, Michigan (1906)

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The Cummings Family

of Washtenaw County, Michigan · from Oneida County, New York · documented from the public record

John M. Cummings d. 1871

John M. Cummings
childrenLamont Cummings · Franklin D. Cummings · Norman Cummings
  • Deceased.
  • Born in Oneida County, NY.
  • Emigrated to Michigan in 1865, bought 160 acres in Sylvan township, resided there 30 years, then removed to Chelsea.
  • Died March 5, 1871.
  • His wife died April 4, 1871.
  • Three surviving sons: Lamont, Franklin D., and Norman.

Source: History of Washtenaw County, Michigan (1906)

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The Gardner Family

of Washtenaw County, Michigan · from Seneca County, New York · documented from the public record

Gilbert A. Gardner d. 1836

Gilbert A. Gardner ⚭ Mabel Baldridge
childrenAugusta Gardner
  • Born in Seneca County, NY.
  • Wife Mabel Baldridge of the same place.
  • Came to Northfield June 7, 1831.
  • A man of fine abilities but not a strong constitution.
  • Died 1836.
  • Left one daughter, Augusta, who married Alonzo Doty of Ann Arbor.
  • His widow later married Nathan Salyer.

Source: History of Washtenaw County, Michigan (1906)

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The Kingsbury Family

of Washtenaw County, Michigan · from Crooked Lake, New York · documented from the public record

Hannah L. Kingsbury

Hannah L. Kingsbury ⚭ married a Mr. Doty in 1833
childrenDuane Doty
  • Of Crooked Lake, N.Y. Married 1833.
  • Bore 1 son (Duane Doty, b. Ohio 1834) and 4 daughters.
  • Family settled on a farm on section 30, Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co., Michigan.

Source: History of Washtenaw County, Michigan (1906)

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The Le Baron Family

of Washtenaw County, Michigan · from Connecticut · documented from the public record

Francis Le Baron

Francis Le Baron ⚭ Sabra Le Baron
  • Native of Connecticut.
  • Wife Sabra a native of Vermont.
  • Parents of Daniel Le Baron of Washtenaw County.

Source: History of Washtenaw County, Michigan (1906)

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The Morgan Family

of Washtenaw County, Michigan · from Massachusetts · documented from the public record

Samuel A. Morgan d. 1875

Samuel A. Morgan ⚭ Aurora Fanning
childrenSamuel A. Morgan · Franklin Morgan · Joanna Morgan · Ansil Morgan · Francis Morgan · Emily Morgan
  • Native of Massachusetts.
  • Married at Avon, Monroe Co., N.Y., Dec. 12, 1834.
  • Resided there until 1840, then removed to Washtenaw Co. and located on sec.
  • 15, Pittsfield tp.
  • Farmer and stock-raiser.
  • Died December 1875.
  • Buried at Forest Hill cemetery, Ann Arbor.

Source: History of Washtenaw County, Michigan (1906)

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The Palmer Family

of Washtenaw County, Michigan · documented from the public record

Joseph Palmer

Joseph Palmer ⚭ Susan Kinney
childrenStephen Palmer · Joseph Palmer
  • Palmer family tradition: descended from three brothers who came from England.
  • Married Susan Kinney, had 7 sons and 4 daughters including Stephen (born June 14, 1771) and Joseph (born Nov. 18, 1778, who married Abigail Wheeler).

Source: History of Washtenaw County, Michigan (1906)

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The Palmer Family

of Washtenaw County, Michigan · documented from the public record

Joseph Palmer b. 1778

parentsJoseph Palmer & Susan Kinney
Joseph Palmer ⚭ Abigail Wheeler
childrenDavid W. Palmer · Abigail Palmer · Harry M. Palmer · Russell D. Palmer
  • Born Nov. 18, 1778.
  • Married Abigail Wheeler May 12, 1805 (daughter of David and Prudence Wheeler).
  • Son of Joseph Palmer and Susan Kinney.
  • Children: David W. (June 5, 1807), Abigail (Sept. 7, 1809), Harry M. (Nov. 22, 1813), Russell D. (Dec. 1818).

Source: History of Washtenaw County, Michigan (1906)

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The Rheinfrank Family

of Washtenaw County, Michigan · from Germany · documented from the public record

Catherine Rheinfrank d. 1859

Catherine Rheinfrank ⚭ George Nissle
childrenLouise Nissle · Catherine Nissle
  • Native of Germany.
  • First wife of George Nissle (married Dec. 1850).
  • Six children born, 2 surviving (Louise, Catherine).
  • Died Oct. 29, 1859.

Source: History of Washtenaw County, Michigan (1906)

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The Salyer Family

of Washtenaw County, Michigan · documented from the public record

Nathan Salyer d. 1880

Nathan Salyer ⚭ Mabel Baldridge
childrenJudson Salyer · Mrs. Robert F. Brokaw
  • Married Mrs. Mabel (Baldridge) Gardner in Seneca County, NY, Sept. 7, 1837.
  • Moved to Washtenaw County Sept. 1839.
  • Elected to the State Legislature in 1848 and held other township offices.
  • Died 1880, leaving two children, Judson Salyer and Mrs. Robert F. Brokaw.

Source: History of Washtenaw County, Michigan (1906)

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The Smith Family

of Washtenaw County, Michigan · from Massachusetts · documented from the public record

Joseph Smith

Joseph Smith ⚭ Sallie Cooley
childrenClarissa Smith
  • Native of Massachusetts (the Bay State).
  • Father of Clarissa Smith, wife of Capt. James B. Arms.

Source: History of Washtenaw County, Michigan (1906)

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The Voght Family

of Washtenaw County, Michigan · documented from the public record

Mary Voght

Mary Voght ⚭ George Nissle
childrenWilliam Nissle · Mary Nissle · Daniel Nissle · Charles Nissle · Clara Nissle · Eddie Nissle · Samuel Nissle
  • Second wife of George Nissle (married March 15, 1860).
  • Ten children born, 7 living: William, Mary, Daniel, Charles, Clara, Eddie, Samuel.

Source: History of Washtenaw County, Michigan (1906)

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The White Family

of Washtenaw County, Michigan · documented from the public record

Henry K. White

Henry K. White ⚭ Martha Stone
childrenMurray S. White
  • Father of Murray S. White.
  • Married Martha Stone.
  • 6 children.
  • Family in Washtenaw County, Michigan (grandfather came in 1834).

Source: History of Washtenaw County, Michigan (1906)

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The Winegar Family

of Washtenaw County, Michigan · from New York · documented from the public record

Ashabel Winegar

Ashabel Winegar ⚭ Elizabeth Carr
  • Native of New York.
  • Father of Phillip Winegar.
  • Occupation: farmer and woolen manufacturer in Cayuga County, NY.

Source: History of Washtenaw County, Michigan (1906)

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