Pane-Joyce Genealogy
Family of Margaretha Thomson (33163) & John W. Race (34936)

36787. Sabrina Lucinda Race. Born on 31 Mar 1826 in Copake, Columbia Co., NY.424 At the age of 2, Sabrina Lucinda was baptized in St Thomas Lutheran Church, Churchtown, on 8 Oct 1828.424 Sobrina Amminda, of John Race & Margareth Race. Witnesses Christian Young & Barbara Smith [great aunt].

Sabrina Race, variously spelled Subrina or Sobrina.

1860 Federal Census. Copake, Columbia County, New York.
    Series: M653 Roll: 737 Page: 250.
    P.O. North Copake. 22 Jun 1860.
    Dwelling 127, family 137.
    Samuel Cook, age 48, farmer, b. NY, $8640 real estate, $1490 personal estate
    Sabrina Race, age 34, domestic, b. NY
    Be[...?] Cook, female, age 5, b. NY
    Lucinda Call[?], age 24, b. NY
    Chastity Shook, age 3, b. NY
    Olivee Cook, age 8, b. NY
    Thomas Roice, age 26, farm laborer, b. MA
    John Meagbur[?], age 25, farm laborer, b. Ireland

36788. William Henry Race. Born on 21 Nov 1827 in Copake, Columbia Co., NY.424 At the age of <1, William Henry was baptized in St Thomas Lutheran Church, Churchtown, on 8 Oct 1828.424 William Henry, of John Race & Margareth. Witnesses: William Race & Betsy Smith [grandparents]. William Henry died in Byron Township, Kent County, Michigan, on 30 Mar 1872; he was 44.

1860 Federal Census. Potter, Yates County, New York.
    Series: M653 Roll: 885 Page: 863.
    P.O. Potter. 18 Jun 1860.
    Dwelling 41, family 37.
    All born in NY.
    Wm. H. Race, age 32, day laborer, $150 personal estate
    Julia E. Race, age 22
    Chas H. Race, age 3
    Wm. E Race, age 2
    George Race, age. 3 months

1865 Potter Center, Yates County, New York Census - William H. is 37, Elizabeth is 26, Charles H. is eight, William E. is seven, George S. is five and Rosetta is three months old. Eva J. dies October 1, 1864 at one year and eight months old. William and Elizabeth were born in Columbia County, New York, and all of the children were born in Yates County.

Death certificate Kent County, Michigan states that William died of Erysipelas on March 30 1872 in Byron Township. He was 45 years 4 months and 2 days old. He was born in Columbia county, New York, a farmer and his parents were John W. Race (died in Yates County, NY) and mother Margaret Race of Wyoming Township, Michigan.

bef 1856 William Henry married Julia Elizabeth Cook. Born ca 1838 in New York.

Kent County marriage records indicate Elizabeth Cook Race married William H. Smith on 9 Sep. 1876 in Grand Rapids, MI. Both were born in New York. He is a farmer and she a minister. He is 37 and she’s 38. They are married by T.F. Hildreth, minister, with witnesses Mr. E.C. Hildreth and Mrs. May Conner.

1880 Paris Township, Kent County, Michigan census has William 40 years old and a day laborer. Elizabeth is 41 and is keeping house. Lewis is seven and Elliot is three. Both parents were born in New York and both children in Michigan. Lewis has attended school. There is no mention of Lillian and Elliot is listed as a son.

Their children include:
37849 i. Charles Henry Race (23 Oct 1856-23 Nov 1915)
37850 ii. William Edward Race (23 Nov 1857-Nov 1951)
37851 iii. George S. Race (17 Feb 1860-1913)
37852 iv. Rosetta Race (20 Nov 1861-11 Jan 1917)
37853 v. Ella J. Race (6 Sep 1863-11 Oct 1864)
37854 vi. Norman Chester Race (13 Sep 1865-10 Jun 1898)
37855 vii. Lester J. Race (29 Nov 1867-9 Mar 1913)
37856 viii. Lewis Walter Race (Posthumous) (6 Nov 1872-2 Sep 1964)

36789. Frances Ann Race. Born on 9 Dec 1829 in Copake, Columbia Co., NY.441 At the age of <1, Frances Ann was baptized in St Thomas Lutheran Church, Churchtown, on 24 Apr 1830.300 Francis, child of John Race & Margaretha Thomson, witnesses Christian Thomson & Francisca Deinhard [grandparents].

In the 1870 census of Big Prairie Township, Newaygo County, Michigan, Peter, Frances and their daughter Emma are living next to Margaret Race and Frances’ younger brothers. Emma is 15, Peter 46, and Frances 36. He is a farmer with $300 in personal property. All three were born in New York. Peter can read and write. Emma attended school within the past year and works as a domestic.

In the 1880 census of Wyoming Township, Kent County, Michigan, Peter is a farmer and Frances a housewife. She is 34 and he 45. They and both their parents were all born in New York. Margaret Thompson Race is 80 and living with them.

Frances Ann married Peter K. Smith, son of Andrew Smith & Phebe Winters. Born on 2 Nov 1820 in Stock Corners, New York. Peter K. died in Old Soldier’s Home, Kent Co. Michigan, on 21 Jan 1915; he was 94.

In the 1894 Michigan State Census, Newaygo County, Croton Township, Peter is 63 years old, a widower, and living with Walter Race and his family. It appears Peter was also a soldier in the civil war. He cannot read or write.

1900 Grand Rapids Township, Kent County, Michigan Census Peter is 80 years old, a widower, and was born in New York in November, 1820. He is enumerated at the Michigan Soldier’s Home.

December 20 1900, “Local and General News,” Newaygo Republican:
“Peter Smith of Grand Rapids is visiting Dr. Race for a few days.”

Civil War Pension. Peter K. Smith is listed as applying for a pension on 30 June 1890. He served with Company K 15 New York Engineers. He was an invalid. Application number 784.603. Certificate number 559.603. He applied from the state of Michigan.

Peter enlisted 30 August 1864. He was discharged 15 June 1865 at Elmira, New York. While he was on duty at City Point, Virginia, during the fall of 1864 he was disabled by diarrhera, piles and heart disease. (Pension Bureau records, 9 December 1890.)

Peter’s Declaration for an Original Invalid Pension was made in Newaygo on 31 May 1890. He enrolled as a Private 30 August 1864 in company K of the 15th Regiment of the NY Engineers, commanded by Capt Ryding, and was honorably discharged 13 June 1865. W. M. Race and May Graham witness his mark.

Medical records dated 10 December 1890 indicate that on “19 October 1864 he had a headache; from 31 October to 12 November 1864 he had fever; and May 31 and June 1, 1865 diarehea.”

Morgan Race and George Sentz testify as to Peter’s health on 5 February 1890. Morgan says he has known Peter all of his life, George for the past five years. Walter M. Race signs as Justice of the Peace.

In 1892, William Mc Call and Geo. Sentz witness an affidavit saying that Peter now suffers from “hemmoroids, an injury to his right shoulder, disease of the chest; to wit: chronic pneumonia and pleurisy” since his last pension raise occured. Walter Race again signs as Justice of the Peace.

On 11 March 1896, Peter requests an increase in the amount of his pension. At this time he is living in New Richmond, Allegan County, Michigan. He is 75 years old. M. A. Hanson and John Johnson sign affirming his mark. In November of 1896 he asks that his pension be increased to $12 per month. At this time he is a resident of Fisher’s Station in Kent County. Sarah C. Crocker and Alonzo M. Green of Byron Center witness his mark.

On 26 January 1897, Peter went before a notary public to provide a general history of his disability. He states he has “chronic diarehea and piles. He contracted them during service at City Point, Virginia.” His doctors were,“Dr. Hawley and Walter M. Race. Hawley is dead and Race is in Newaygo, Newaygo Co. Mich.” Peter was also asked to list the places he resided since his discharge. “I have resided in Town of Potter Yates Co. State of New York, came from NY the year 1867 moved to the Town of Gaines, lived there two years; one year in Newaygo; on farm in Big Prairie; 9 years town of Croton; the rest of the time near Grand Rapids.”

In 1897, in addition to all of his other medical difficulties, Peter is now described as having, “senile dementia.”

The Pension Commission wanted to know on 10 April 1913 the age Peter was when he enlisted. Apparently some records said he was 38 and some 38 1/2.

In May, 1913, Peter receives an increase in his pension to $20 a month.

In 1917, the Pension Authority was still trying to determine Peter’s exact age. He is now living at the Soldier’s Home in Grand Rapids. On 22 August. Peter is described as being 5’5”, with a dark complexion, grey eyes and brown hair. He was born in Columbia County, New York. The doctor examining him states, “Applicant is old and forgetful. For correct age and date of birth see application under act Feb. 6, 1907, filed Feb. 20, 1907.” In those papers, Peter says he was born 2 November 1826 in Stock Corners, New York. He also says he lived in Lake County, Michigan after the war.

Pension papers state that Peter died at the Old Soldier’s Home, Kent County, Michigan, on 4 December 1915. He was receiving $22.50 a month for his pension at the time of his death.
Civil War Pension. Peter K. Smith is listed as applying for a pension on 30 June 1890. He served with Company K 15 New York Engineers. He was an invalid. Application number 784.603. Certificate number 559.603. He applied from the state of Michigan.

Peter enlisted 30 August 1864. He was discharged 15 June 1865 at Elmira, New York. While he was on duty at City Point, Virginia, during the fall of 1864 he was disabled by diarrhera, piles and heart disease. (Pension Bureau records, 9 December 1890.)

Peter’s Declaration for an Original Invalid Pension was made in Newaygo on 31 May 1890. He enrolled as a Private 30 August 1864 in company K of the 15th Regiment of the NY Engineers, commanded by Capt Ryding, and was honorably discharged 13 June 1865. W. M. Race and May Graham witness his mark.

Medical records dated 10 December 1890 indicate that on “19 October 1864 he had a headache; from 31 October to 12 November 1864 he had fever; and May 31 and June 1, 1865 diarehea.”

Morgan Race and George Sentz testify as to Peter’s health on 5 February 1890. Morgan says he has known Peter all of his life, George for the past five years. Walter M. Race signs as Justice of the Peace.

In 1892, William Mc Call and Geo. Sentz witness an affidavit saying that Peter now suffers from “hemmoroids, an injury to his right shoulder, disease of the chest; to wit: chronic pneumonia and pleurisy” since his last pension raise occured. Walter Race again signs as Justice of the Peace.

On 11 March 1896, Peter requests an increase in the amount of his pension. At this time he is living in New Richmond, Allegan County, Michigan. He is 75 years old. M. A. Hanson and John Johnson sign affirming his mark. In November of 1896 he asks that his pension be increased to $12 per month. At this time he is a resident of Fisher’s Station in Kent County. Sarah C. Crocker and Alonzo M. Green of Byron Center witness his mark.

On 26 January 1897, Peter went before a notary public to provide a general history of his disability. He states he has “chronic diarehea and piles. He contracted them during service at City Point, Virginia.” His doctors were,“Dr. Hawley and Walter M. Race. Hawley is dead and Race is in Newaygo, Newaygo Co. Mich.” Peter was also asked to list the places he resided since his discharge. “I have resided in Town of Potter Yates Co. State of New York, came from NY the year 1867 moved to the Town of Gaines, lived there two years; one year in Newaygo; on farm in Big Prairie; 9 years town of Croton; the rest of the time near Grand Rapids.”

In 1897, in addition to all of his other medical difficulties, Peter is now described as having, “senile dementia.”

The Pension Commission wanted to know on 10 April 1913 the age Peter was when he enlisted. Apparently some records said he was 38 and some 38 1/2.

In May, 1913, Peter receives an increase in his pension to $20 a month.

In 1917, the Pension Authority was still trying to determine Peter’s exact age. He is now living at the Soldier’s Home in Grand Rapids. On 22 August. Peter is described as being 5’5”, with a dark complexion, grey eyes and brown hair. He was born in Columbia County, New York. The doctor examining him states, “Applicant is old and forgetful. For correct age and date of birth see application under act Feb. 6, 1907, filed Feb. 20, 1907.” In those papers, Peter says he was born 2 November 1826 in Stock Corners, New York. He also says he lived in Lake County, Michigan after the war.

Pension papers state that Peter died at the Old Soldier’s Home, Kent County, Michigan. He was receiving $22.50 a month for his pension at the time of his death.

Kent County Death Certificate, Book 9, page 389, record # 9, has Peter dying 21 January 1915. He was a widower, 95 years, two months and 19 days old. He had been a farmer, was born in New York and died of senility. His parents were Andrew Smith and Phoebe Winters.

Child:
37857 i. Emma Smith (1855-)

36790. Eli Milton Race. Born on 20 Jul 1831 in Copake, Columbia Co., NY. Eli Milton died in 1920 in Yates Co., NY. Buried in Nettle Valley Cemetary, Yates County.

E. Milton’s first name, perhaps Eli is difficult to make out in the Bible record.441

In the 1855 Columbia County NY Census, MIlton is not listed with the rest of the family. Instead, he is listed as being 24, and a servant at the farm of David Rhoda.

1865 Potter Township, District 2, Yates County, NY Census - Milton E. is 33, Mary J. is 21, and Harriet is six months old. Milton was born in Colombia County, and Mary J. and Harriet in Yates County.

1875 Potter Township, District 2, Yates County, NY Census - E. Milton is 43, Mary Jane is 31, Hattie is ten, Dora M. is eight, Herbert B is four and Mary Myrtie is two months old. Milton was born in Columbia County, NY and all of the others were born in Yates County.

1880 Potter Township, Yates County, NY Census - Milton is 48, Mary J. is 36, Hattie is 15, Dora M. is 13, Herbert is nine, Mertie is seven and Lizzie is three.

1892 Potter Township, Yates County, NY Census - Milton is 61, Mary J. is 49, Dora is 25, Herbert is 22, Mertie is 19, Lizzie is 15 and Glennis is nine.

1905 Potter, District 2, Yates County, NY Census - Milton is 73 and served in the military, Mary J. is 62 and Glen is 21.

On 21 Nov 1861 when Eli Milton was 30, he married Mary Jane Barrett. Born on 15 Sep 1842 in Jerusalem Town, Yates County, NY. Mary Jane died in Potter Center, Yates County NY, on 9 Nov 1908; she was 66. Buried in Nettle Valley Cemetary.

6 children with Milton: Mrs. John Durham, Branchport; Miss Dora Race, Potter; Mrs. Julian Depew, Gorham; Mrs. B. H. Read, Penn Yan; Herbert Race, Dunkirk, and Glen Race, Potter.

Daughter of Josephus and Aurilla Barrett.
Sister Mrs. A. B. Curtis, Potter.

Their children include:
37858 i. Eva J. Race (ca 1863-1 Oct 1864)
37859 ii. Harriet Race (ca 1865-)
37860 iii. Dora M. Race (ca 1867-)
37861 iv. Herbert B. Race (ca 1871-)
37862 v. Mary Mertie Race (ca 1873-)
37863 vi. Lizzie Race (1877-)
37864 vii. Glennis M. Race (ca 1883-5 Aug 1952)

36791. Norman Race. Born on 13 Jan 1833 in Copake, Columbia Co., NY.441

Norman probably died young.

36792. Peter Edward Race. Born on 1 Jun 1834 in Copake, Columbia Co., NY.441 Peter Edward died on 8 Feb 1921; he was 86. Buried in Newaygo Cemetary, Section F, Lot 158, Grave 2.

In the 1860 Yates County, New York Census, Peter is listed as not being able to read or write.

Birth record of Edward J. b. 29 June 1869 states that Peter was a carpenter in Paris Township, Kent County, Michigan.

1870 census of Paris Township, Kent County, Michigan has Peter 35 years old and working as a carpenter/joiner. Real estate is worth $500 and personal possessions $400. Olive is 25, Ada 3 and Edward 1. Both children were born in Michigan.

Birth Record of Margaret Phelps 19 November 1874 states that Peter was a carpenter in Wyoming Township, Kent County, Michigan.

1880 Croton Township, Newaygo County, Michigan Census Peter is 46; Olive - 35; Ada - 13; Edward - 11; Ernest - 7; Mary E. - 6; and Bertha is two. Olive, Peter and Ada were born in New York. All of the other children were born in Michigan. Peter is a farmer. Norton and Letty live next door to them.

1884 Croton Township, Newaygo County Census has six children living with Peter and Olive. He is a farmer. All of the children over six can read and write. Peter cannot. Olive is 39; Ada - 17; Edward - 14; Ernest - 10; Maryette - 8; Bertha - 6; and “No Name” is eight months old.

Civil War Pension - Peter applied as an invalid on 11 July 1890; application number 786.445, certificate number 556.493. On 21 March 1921, Olive applied as his widow for a pension; application number 1171766, certificate number 906785. He faught with Company K 15th NY Engineers. Pension records received from the from the National Archives, 23 December 1998, included forms and affidavits for both Peter’s initial and renewel requests for his pension and Olive’s request following Peter’s death. The following facts or statements are from this information:

Mary Ann Phelps Lafler stated that Peter and Olive were married:
“On this 5th day of April, A.D. 1921, personally appeared before me, a Notary Public in and for the County of Ontario in the matter of the application of Olive Jane Race for pension as the widow of Peter Race, Mary Ann Lafler, aged 74 years, whose Post Office address is Naples, Ontario County, N.Y. , states that she is a sister of the above named applicant, Olive Jane Race, who was married to Peter Race at Potter, NY, on July 3rd, 1862. This this deponent was personally present at said marriage and witnessed the ceremony which was performed by Rev. Hall. That, through her relation and association with her said sister, this deponent knows that the said Olive Jane Race had not been married prior to her marriage to the said Peter Race and that she has not remarried since the death of the said Peter Race and that said applicant was never divorced from the said Peter Race and that, from the time of said marriage to and including the date of the death of the said Peter Race, the said applicant continually resided with her said husband, and as his wife.” Signed by Mary Ann Lafler, herself.

1894 Michigan State Special Census for Surviving Soldiers Sailors and Marines, and Widows, Etc. - Peter was Private in Company K 15th New York Engineers. He enlisted 30 Auguest 1864 and was discharged 13 June 1865. He served seven months and 13 days.

Petition - In 1895 Peter Race and 16 other Civil War veterans from Newaygo County signed a petition asking for passage of Joint Senate Resolution No. 11. This resolution requested, “. . . making an appropriation for the erection of of a statue of ‘Michigan’s War Governor,’ Austin Blair, upon the Capitol grounds adjacent to the Capitol building in the City of Lansing.” In addition to Peter, Samuel H. Harden also signed.

1900 Brooks Township, Newaygo County, Michigan Census lists Peter Race as having been born in June, 1834; Olive in February, 1845; Ernest in August, 1872; John A. in October, 1883; and Franklin O. in July, 1889. Also, Bertha Fowler in February, 1879; Edwin A. Fowler in April, 1871 and Dwight A. Fowler in April, 1900. Edwin is a son-in-law and Dwight is a grandson. Peter and Olive were born in New York and the rest were born in Michigan.

Newaygo Republican, 29 May 1902, “Real Estate Transfers”:
“Peter Race and wife to John Bruce and wife pt sw 1/4 sec 18 Brooks -- $50.”

Newaygo Republican, 25 December 1902, “Local and General News”:
“At the annual election of officers of Samuel Judd Post the following elective and appointed officers were chosen for the ensuing year; Commander, J. H. Edwards; S.V.C., Geo. Morse; J.V. C., L. Meeker; Adjutant, S.V. Gibe; Q. M., S. D. Thompson; Chap., A. G. Phelps; Surgeon, John Pittwood; O. D., J. H. Morey; O. G., Geo. Rockell; Sargeant, W. H. Ostrom; Q. M. Sergt. Peter Race.”

Newaygo Republican, 23 March 1905, “Local News”:
“Mr. and Mrs. Peter Race, went to Grand Rapids Friday, to attend the funeral of Miss Cassie Phelps, a niece of Mrs. Race.”

14 December 1905, “G.A.R.,” Newaygo Republcan:
    “Samuel Judd Post G.A.R. elected the following officers at the annual meeting last Sarurday evening: Commander, J. H. Edwards; Senior Vice Commander, G. W. Morse; Junior Vice Commander, Levi Hall; Chaplain, Asa G. Phelps; Treas., S. D. Thompson; Adjutant, W. H. Ostrom; Surgeon, L. R. Meeker; Delegate to State Encampment, Peter Race; L. R. Meeker, Alternate.”

10 May 1906, “Boiler Explodes, Ralph Byers Instantly Killed,” Newaygo Republican:
    “On Thursday morning last, Wheeler & Burns’ mill was to start again after a few days idleness on account of the accident to the engine told of in the Republican two weeks age. At 7:30, according to the testimony, the boiler was two-thirds full of water and carrying eighty-five pounds of steam, when sudddenly the boiler exploded, instantly killing Ralph Byers, a young man who recently came from Manton, Wexford County. Six or seven other men were there waiting for the mill to start, but miraculously escaped injury. The explosion was heard a long distance and in a few moments a curious throng had gathered at the ruins.
    The boiler had been moved about thirty feet from its foundation and a large hole in the bottom, with the steel al bent and twisted around the edges, showed where it had given away. The body of the deceased lay a few feet beyond it.
    A coroner’s jury was impanelled, consisting of George W. Fry, Peter Race, John Bailey, Lyman R. Meeker, David D. Joslin and W. W. Ricket. After hearing the testimony of Messrs. Burns, Wheeler, W.J.W. McCams and Dr. Whitehead, and deliberating on the same, the jury returned a verdict that ‘the said Ralph Byers, being at work in the saw mill of Burns & Wheeler in the village of Newaygo, it happened that accidentally and casually and by misfortune, the boiler of said saw mill exploded, whereby the skull of said Ralph Byers was fractured and then and there instantly died.’
    Relatives of the deceased were notified by telephone of the accident and the yong man’s father arrived Thursday evening and took the body to Manton for burial. The cause of the explosion is uncertain, but there are plenty of theories, some tenable, others ridiculous; but the fact remains that it is a very sad affair, no matter how it happened. We understatnd it to be the intention of the Messrs. Burns & Wheeler to employ a traction engine for sawing the logs at present in the yard, but that no attempt will be made to repair the old boiler or replace it with a new one.”

1910 Newaygo Villiage, Newaygo County, MI Census Olive is 65, Ernest S. is 38, and Frank S. is 21. Grandson Dwight E. Fowler (10) and granddaughter Iva M. Fowler (8) are living with them. Peter and Olive were born in New York; Ernest, Frank and Dwight in Michigan; and Iva in Illinois.

17 July 1913, Newaygo Republican, “Local News”:
“Mr. and Mrs. Peter Race of this village celebrated their golden wedding July 3. Six children and seven grandchildren were present, beside other relatives and friends, and a most enjoyable day was spent. Mrs. Race was presented with a gold wedding ring, while Mr. Race received a gold watch chain. An elegant dinner was served.”
1920 Newaygo Village, Newaygo County, Michigan Census has the family living on Cooper Street. Peter is 85, Olive is 75 and Ernest is 40.

Newaygo County Death Certificate - Peter died 8 February 1921 in the village of Newaygo. He was married, a farmer, and 86 years, eight months and seven days old. His father was John Race and his mother unknown.

THE HISTORY OF NEWAYGO COUNTY CIVIL WAR VETERENS, John Braden, Terry Wantz, compilers and editors, Published by the Newaygo County Society of History and Genealogy, July 1984, p. 71

    PETER EDWARD RACE

    Peter Edward Race was born June 1,1834, in Columbia County, New York, and died at his home in Newaygo, February 8, 1921, aged 86 years, 7 months and 8 days.
    When a young man he moved with his parents from Columbia County to Yates County, New York, He was married to Olive J. Phelps, July 3, 1862 and to this union, 10 children were born. In 1865, he answered his country’s call and enlisted at Potter’s Center, N.Y. in Co. K. 15th N.Y. Engineers, and served to the end of the war.
    In 1866 he moved to Michigan, living in different place, finally settling in Newaygo, and has lived there about 30 years. Mr. Race has been a member of the G.A.R. about 37 years.
    He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife; 3 sons, Ernest, Albert, and Frank, of Newaygo; 3 daughters, Mrs. George Leisgang of Grand Rpaids, Mrs. D. S. Edwards and Mrs. George HIggins of Newaygo; 14 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Charles of Holland and Walter of Newport, Washington and a host of friends. Funeral services were held at the residence on a Thursday under the auspices of the G.A.R., Rev. F. G. Wright officiating. Those attending from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. George Leisgang of Grand Rapids, Charles Race of Holland, and James Merrill of Thompsonville. The Civil War veterans attending the funeral were J. H. Edwards, John Thompson, George Rockel, James Merrill, H. D. Woodward, S. B. Gibe, P.L. Pickett and James Eisminger.

MEMORIAM (Newaygo Republican, 1928)

    IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of my dear
father, Peter race, who passed away
seven years ago, February 8, 1921.
    Today recalls sad memories
Of our loved one gone to rest,
    And the ones who miss him today,
Are the ones who loved him best.
    Mrs. Daniel S. Edwards

On 3 Jul 1862 when Peter Edward was 28, he married Olive Jane Phelps (37962) , daughter of Asa G. Phelps (37065) (27 Apr 1822-18 Jul 1906) & Mariette Jones (ca 21 Aug 1822-15 Jun 1904), in Potter, Yates County, Ny. Marriage Records, Yates County Ny. Born in Feb 1845 in NewYork. Olive Jane died on 30 Mar 1927 in Newaygo village, Newaygo County, MI. Buried in Newaygo Cemetary, Section F, Lot 158, Grave 4.

Newaygo County Republican, 26 December 1901 “Local and General News”:
“Samuel Judd W.R.C. No 242 has elected the following officers: President, Mrs. Gibe; S. Vice Pres., Mrs. Race; J.V. Pres., Mrs. Oastrom; Chaplain, Mrs. Annie Smith; Treasurer, Mrs. Ricket; Conductor, Mrs. Ann Thompson; Guard, Mrs. Foggerty.”

Newaygo Republican, 21 January 1904, “Local News”:
“The following officers were unintentially ommitted in the W. R. C. election report last week: S. V. President, Mrs. Olive Race; J. V. President, Mrs. Bertha Smith.”

Newaygo Republican, 4 February 1904, “Local News”:
“The W.R.C. of this village has elected the following committees: Press correspondent, Mrs. Sarah Gibe; patriotic instructor, Mrs. Rilla Ricket; conference committee, Mrs. Olive Race, Mrs. Mary Ostrom, Mrs. Adelia Thompson, Mrs. Caroline Gates; executive committee, Mrs. Mary Ostrom, Mrs. Caroline Gates, Mrs. Rilla Ricket, Mrs. Bertha Smith; finance committee, Mrs. Standish, Mrs. Adelia Thompson, Mrs. Jennie Riblet; relief committee, Mrs. Bertha Smith, Mrs. Ann Thompson, Mrs. Violet Kelly.”
Newaygo County Death Certificate - Olive J. Phelps Race, widow died 30 March 1927 in the village of Newaygo. Cause was labor pneumonia. She had no occupation. She and her parents Asa G. Phelps and Marrietta Jones were all born in New York.

CARD OF THANKS - Newaygo Republican - April 1927

    CARD OF THANKS

    We wish to extend our sincere thanks to the many friends and neighbors for their sympathy and aid in our recent bereavement, also to the Cement company employees and various lodges for their beautiful flowers, Mr. Truman for his words of sympathy and kindness, those who assisted in singing and those who tendered their autos at the funeral.

    The Children of Mrs. Olive J. Race

(Newaygo Republican, 1928)

    IN MEMORIAM
In loving memory of my dear mother, Olive J. Race, who passed away one year ago, March 30, 1927.
In silence she suffered,
    In patience she bore,
Till God called her home,
    To suffer no more.
    Mrs. Daniel S. Edwards

Medical: Died of Labor Pneumonia on 30 March 1927 at her home. She was 82 years, one month and 20 days old.

Their children include:
37865 i. Alice Race (Died soon) (19 Mar 1863-18 Mar 1864)
37866 ii. Maggie Race (Died soon) (31 Mar 1865-15 Oct 1865)
37867 iii. Ada Race (3 May 1867-)
37868 iv. Edward J. Race (29 Jun 1868-18 Feb 1905)
37869 v. Ernest Race (14 Aug 1872-1947)
37870 vi. Margaret Race (19 Nov 1874-)
37871 vii. Marietta Race (19 Nov 1876-17 Jan 1962)
37872 viii. Bertha Race (27 Feb 1879-)
37873 ix. Albert John Race (1 Oct 1883-26 Sep 1965)
37874 x. Franklin Orville Race (26 Jul 1888-)

36793. Celinda Race. Born on 1 Mar 1836 in Copake, Columbia Co., NY.441

Celinda probably died young.

36794. Margaret Anne Race. Born on 28 Nov 1838 in Copake, Columbia Co., NY.441 Margaret Anne died in Potter Town, Yates County, NY, on 20 Mar 1864; she was 25.443 Buried in Nettle Valley Cemetary, Potter Town, Yates County, NY.

Margaret Anne, also known as Maggie, Race.

Margaret Anne married Ezra Irving Lafler, son of Sidney Lafler (18 Oct 1807-5 Apr 1876) & Dorcas Annable (29 Jun 1812-5 Jun 1879). Born on 14 Jan 1837 in New York. Ezra Irving died in 1920. Buried in Nettle Valley Cemetary, Potter Town, Yates County, NY.

Their children include:
37875 i. John F. Lafler (Dec 1861-3 Aug 1907)
37876 ii. Flora Lafler (Jul 1863-1951)

36795. Almira Race. Born on 1 Jun 1839 in Copake, Columbia Co., NY.441

Almira probably died young.

36796. Walter Monroe Race. Born on 15 Jan 1841 in Copake, Columbia Co., NY.441 Walter Monroe died in Long Beach, California, on 2 May 1929; he was 88.

Walter M. Race, Postmaster and Township Clerk, redsident of Croton, was born in Taghkanick, Columbia county, New York, Jan. 15, 1842. His father, John W. Race, was also a native of the same county and was born of German and Holland Dutch parentage, Feb. 22, 1803. Margaret (Thompson) Race, the mother, was born in 1808, in the same place, of German lineage.
    In 1868, Mr. Race came with his parents to Kent Co., MI. He received his elementary education in the common schools of his native state, and in 1864 was graduated at Hobart College at Geneva, NY. He at once entered upon the study of medicine, reading three years in the office of C.S. Hoyt, M.D., at Potter Centre, Yates County, NY. On coming to Michigan he engaged in teaching and discharged the duties of a pedagogue 14 miles south of Grand Rapids. He attended medical lectures at Ann Arbor, and opened his career as a practitioner in Kent County, where he operated until 1871. In that year he came to Croton, and in conedction with his practice embarked in a mercantile enterprise, and continued the management of both one year, when he returned to Kent County and resumed his practice, following it until the fall of 1879. At that date he returned to Croton and engaged in local practice and as a clerk in a store. He became owner of an interest in the mercantile business, which he retained until 1882, when he sold out. He has since applied his time and energies to his profession and the duties of his official positions, which, besides those named, includes those of Justice of the Peace. He received his appointment as Postmaster under President Garfield's administration. In political relations he is an active and ardent Republican, and has always taken an active and zealous interest in the issues of his party.
    Mr. Race was married March 30, 1871, in Big Prairie Township, to Sarah J.M., daughter of John and Eunice (Goff) Krusen. She was born in Kalamo, Twp., Eaton County, MI, Sept. 19, 1852. Her father was born of German lineage March 16, 1820, in New Jersey; her mother was born Jan. 27, 1824, in Licking County, Ohio. Their three children are Hubert DeForest, Edna Earl and Myrtle Maud.

1865 Census - Walter is living at home with his parents and is a teacher.

1880 Croton Villiage, Croton Township, Newaygo County Census has Walter 37 years old. Sarah is 27, Hubert is 8 and Edna E. is 5. Walter was born in New York, while Sarah and the children were all born in Michigan. Walter is a clerk in a store.

The Newaygo County Atlas of 1880 lists Walter as a patron. He is living in Croton, Croton Township, Newaygo County, MI, practicing as a physician and the Atlas indicates he settled in that county in 1878.

1884 Croton Township, Croton Village, Newaygo County Census has Walter as a physician. He has lived in Michigan for 16 years. He is 42; Sarah J. M. - 31; Hubert D. F. - 12; Edna E. - 9; and Myrtle E. is two. Margaret Race is 76. She has not worked during the past year, cannot read nor write, and has had an illness. (Impossible to read what sickness she has.)

1894 Croton Village, Newaygo County census. Walter is 59 and Sarah, 41. Hubert De Forest is 22 and a common laborer. Myrtle M. is 12 and Gladys F. is 8. Peter Smith, 63, is a boarder and has been widowed. Peter has no occupation and was a soldier in the Civil War.

“South Garfield,” Newaygo Republican, 11 January 1900
“Dr. Race was called Sunday to visit John Elphick, who is very ill.”

8 March 1900, “Village Caucus,” Newaygo Republican”
    “A village caucus was held at the hose house in this village on Tuesday evening last, and the following ticket was nominated:
President -- George Luton.
Trustees, two years -- John A. McKinlay, John Bullis, Peter Grover.
Clerk -- Orris W. Haney.
Treasurer -- William J. Pike
Assessor -- Walter M. Race
The following resolution was adopted:
    Resolved: That, the Common Council be respectifully requested to provide a ballot box and suitable ballots to the end that the question of permitting cows to run at large in the village, may be voted upon by the qualified voters of the Village of Newaygo.”
    In the March 15th edition of the Newaygo Republican, the ticket listed above was elected, “AS there wads but one ticket at the election held last Monday.” “The only contest was on the question of cattle running at large and the cattle won by 23 majority.”

26 April 1900, “South Garfield Items,” Newaygo Republican:
“Dr. Race was called on several times last week to visit Fred Zolber, who is very sick with measles.”

14 May 1900, “Local and General News.” Newaygo Republican:
“The five-years-old son of Fred Taylor of this village, who has been suffering from some obscure lung trouble for the past two months, was operated upon by Drs. Whitehead, Massey and Race on Tuesday last; over two quarts of pus were removed from the chest cavity and it is expected that the little fellow (who was expected to die) will make a complete recovery.”

13 September 1900, “Addtional Local,” Newaygo Republican:
“After spending last week on the reunion grounds, L. W. Pickett and wife while returning to their home on school house hill last Saturday morning, met with an accident which caused many who saw it to hold thier breath with fear. They had merely got over the top of the hill near the reunion grounds when their driving horse for some unknown reason began kicking, and before it could be controlled had kicked itself loose from the wagon and started over the hill, pulling Mr. Pickett, who was driving, over the front end of the wagon and at about the same time tipping the wagon over, throwing Mrs. Pickett and the load of camping utensils to the ground in a heap, from which Mrs. P. received serious injuries. Drs. Whitehead and Race were summoned and a carriage conveyed her to her home where, upon examination it was found that no bones had been broken but she had received severe sprains and bruises, which, owing to her age, will require some time before she will recover her former health. Mr. Pickett’s injuries were mostly bruises, from which he will soon recover.”


1901, 28 November, Newaygo Republican, news from “Oak Grove”:
“Mrs. Rose is very ill with dropsy. Dr. Race of Newaygo is attending her.”

Newaygo Republican, 21 January 1904, “Local News”:
“Married, at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Houghtelling, of this village, Sunday, Jan. 17th, by W. M. Race, J. P., Mr. Horace Sprague and Miss Myrtle Houghtelling, both of this village.”

30 June 1904, “Local News,” Newaygo Republican:
“Dr. Freemyer of Benton Harbvor, assisted by Dr. W.M. Race of this village, performed a delicate surgical operation upon Mrs. F.R. Peacock and little son last week. Both operations were highly successful, stamping the physicians as first-class surgeons.”

14 July 1904, “Local News,” Newaygo Republican:
    “I.O.O.F. Installation
    The following officers of Newaygo Lodge No. 254 were installed last Monday evening:
N.G., W.M. Race; V.G., Al. Bowman; Sec., Judd Cornish; Treas., M. Doran; Warden, O. Carlson; Hon., H.R. Edwards; R.S.N. G., L.W. Pickett; L.S.N.G., Bert Hinkson; R.S.v.g., Chas. Russell; L.S.V.G., Henry Kritzer; S.S., Lafe Green, Bert Griffin; O.G., H. Barrons; L.F., Frank Cooper; Rep. G. L., Harry R. Edwards.”

22 June 1905, “Local News,” Newaygo Republican:
“Pupils of the seventh grade persuaded Miss Frances Volkner to go to the residence of Dr. Race on Friday evening last to attend acommittee meeting of the D. of R. Arriving there she found instead of a committee, a houseful of happy youngsters, who had arranged a surprise for her. She was presented with an ----- toilet set as a token of esteem and good will.”

23 August 1906, “South Everett News,” Newaygo Republican:
“Miss Lottie Tift is reapidly improving under the care of Dr. Race.”

20 September 1906, “Local News,” Newaygo Republican:
“Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Race spent a few days last week with Grand Rapids friends and relatives.”

Obituary - Newaygo County Republican - 1929
    Word has recently reached Newaygo that Dr. W.M. Race, former resident here, passed away May 2 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Edna Batts, at Long Beach, California. He is survived by one son and three daughters. Dr. Race, who was 87 years of age at the time of his death, practiced his profession at Croton for many years, later coming to Newaygo where the family resided until leaving for the west.

On 30 Mar 1871 when Walter Monroe was 30, he married Sarah J.M. Krusen in Big Prairie Township, Newaygo County MI. Born on 19 Sep 1852 in Kalamo Township, Eaton County MI.

Their children include:
37877 i. Hubert DeForest Race (May 1872-)
37878 ii. Edna Earl Race (18 Jan 1874-26 Mar 1950)
37879 iii. Myrtle Maud Race (7 Sep 1881-)
37880 iv. Gladys Fern Race (11 Sep 1890-)

36797. Mariette Race. Born on 15 Sep 1843 in Copake, Columbia Co., NY.441

Mariette probably died young.

36798. John Franklin Race. Born on 26 May 1845 in Copake, Columbia Co., NY.441 John Franklin died in Fisher’s Station, MI, on 19 May 1885; he was 39. Buried in Pine HIll Cemetery.

Record Number 7799 book 4 page 247 Kent County marriage licenses indicates Franklin Race married Eva Rosalie Barnum on 23 January 1877 in Grand Rapids. He is 27, a railroad agent and was born in Copake, NY. She is 18 and born in Paris Township, Michigan. S. Graves, pastor, marries them with Schuyler Baldwin of Kalamazoo, and Mary B. Graves of Grand Rapids as witnesses.

1880 Wyoming Township, Kent County, MI Census has Frank 34 years old; Eva R. - 22; Leora - 2; and Leslie one year old. (Leslie maybe another name for William Bernie.) Frank was born in New York and Eva and the children in Michigan. Frank is a railroad agent. Rhoda Barman, 59, Eva’s mother, Rhoda Barnam, who was born in Vermont, and her daughter Netta Barman, 11, are living with the family.

1884 Croton Township, Croton Village, Newaygo County Census - Franklin is living near Walter and his family. He is working as a store clerk. Franklin is 39; Eva -25; Leora - 5; Birney - 3; and Frank L. is one. Both Frank and Eva can read and write. Leora attended school.

Burial: Frank Race is listed as having been buried in Pine Hill Cemetery. Pine Hill is located on the southwest corner of Christie Street and 52nd Street in Kentwood, Michigan. This information was found on the web in“R-S” Burials - Pine Hill Cemetery Michigan GenWeb, Kent County
http://www.rootsweb.com/~mikent/cemeteries/paris/pinehill/rs.html. It is taken from transcriptions done by the Sophie de Marsac Campau Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A.R.) on or about 24 June 1926. The following information is listed:

Race, F. L.
b. Oct. 20, 1881;  d. July 24, 1885

Race, Frank
b. May 26, 1845;  d. May 19, 1885

Reese, Nina
d. of A.A. and Eva;  n. d.

F. L. Race, is most likely the son of Frank and Eva mentioned in the 1884 Croton, Michigan State Census. Following John Franklin Race’s death. Eva marries Andrew Reese and Nina Reese appears to have been one of their children.

On 23 Jan 1877 when John Franklin was 31, he married Eva Rosalie Barnum, daughter of Barnum & Rhoda [Barnum], in Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI. Born ca 1859 in Michigan. Eva Rosalie died between 1908 and 1910.

Kent County Marriage Records indicate Eva Barnum Race married Andrew A. Reese on 8 Sep 1888 in Kent County, MI. He is 36, a farmer and living in Paris Township. She is 30 and living in Fisher Station. She has been married once. His parents are Albert Reese and Beatte Sheppard. Hers are unknown. They are married by Ben F. Sargent, minister, with Mrs. Maggie Murdoch and Mrs. L. A. Sargent as witnesses.

1894 Kent County, Wyoming Township, Michigan census has Andrew A. as 41, working as a section hand on the railroad, and having been born in New York. Eva R. is 35, was born in Michigan and has had seven children, five of whom are living. Leora L. Race is 16, H. Bernie Race is 15 and Eva May Race is nine. Bessie M. Reese is four and an unnamed male infant is two months old. Rhoda Barnam, is 74, was born in Vermont and has had five children, four of whom are living. All of the children were born in Michigan. The family is living in Fisher’s Station.

1900 Kent County, Grand Rapids Township census lists the following:
Reese, Andrew A. Head M 48 Born May 1857
Eva R. Wife F 45 March 1856
Bessie M. Daughter F 11 January or June 1890
William A. Son M 6 March 1894
Bernie W. Son M 19 July 1880
Barnam, Rhoda Mother-in-law F 80 January or June 1821

Rhoda was born in Vermont, as were both of her parents. Everyone else was born in Michigan. Eva indicates that both of her parents were also born in Vermont, and both of Andrew’s were born in New York. There is no indication that Bernie is using RACE as his surname. All of the children, even Bernie, indicate that both of their parents were born in Michigan. Eva does not say that this is her second marriage. She and Andrew say they have been married for 12 years. She has had five children and all are still living. Apparently she is not counting Nina B. who is buried with John Franklin Race in Hillside Cemetery.

Rhoda is a widow, and has had five children, four of whom are still alive. Both Andrew and Bernie W. are laborers. Everyone but William A. can read and write. The family rents the home.
Note that the Enumerator of this census is George W. Dillenback.
Post Office Grand Rapids. 12-WD GRAND RAPIDS
Series: T623  Roll: 723  Page: 349 S.D. 20 E.D. 13
Address 385 Palace Ave.
Dwelling 294 Family 305


Kent County Death Index, Book 7, Page 92 indicates Evelyn Rosalia Reese died between 1908 and 1910.

Their children include:
37881 i. Leora L. Race (ca 1878-)
37882 ii. William Birney Race (Jul 1880-26 Mar 1929)
37883 iii. Franklin S. Race (Died young) (20 Oct 1881-24 Jul 1884)
37884 iv. Eva Mae Race (ca 1885-)

36799. Morgan Race. Born on 22 Feb 1847 in Copake, Columbia Co., NY.441 Morgan died in 1917 in Saranac, MI.

1884 Croton Township, Croton Village, Newaygo County census - Morgan is 29. He is boarding with a widow, Mrs. Marcia M. Hinkeson, her daughter, Harriett Hutton and her daughter Zadia M. He is a hotel waiter.

1894 Newaygo County census - Morgan is still a boarder at the home of Marcia Henkson (63) and her mother Elisa Carr (83). He is a feed mill hand and came to Michigan 25 years ago.


OBITUARY (unknown source ? 1917) Saranac, MI

    SUDDENLY CALLED
    Morgan Race went to the Race Feed Mill Monday morning in his usual health. At about 9 o'clock he started up the gasoline engine, and he had to work quite a few minutes to get it to start. He then started the mill, and walked through the office from the engine room to the mill and as he was going through the door he seemed to stumble and fell to the floor.
    Frank Rice, an old friend of his from Croton, was with him in the mill at the time and he called for help and Dr. Braley was called, but he had passed away before the doctor reached his side. It is thought he ruptured a blood vessel.
    Mr. Race came to Saranac about twenty years ago with his nephew, the late Charles H. Race, and has assisted in the work at the mill and since his nephew's death, has had charge of the mill for Mrs. Race.
    He was a man who always attended strictly to his own business and was always at his place of business during business hours. Those who knew him were his friends.
    He leaves four brothers, Peter Race of Newaygo, Charles S. Race of Holland, Walter M. Race of Sand Point, Idaho, and Milton Race of Stanley, New York. He was 70 years old February 23, 1917.
    The funeral was held from the home of Mrs. C.H. Race on Wednesday afternoon.

So far, there is no record that Morgan was ever married.

36800. Norton Senaca Race. Born on 11 Jun 1849 in Copake, Columbia Co., NY.441 Norton Senaca died in Newaygo, MI, on 16 Aug 1886; he was 37. Buried in 1886 in Newaygo Cemetary: Section F, Lot 140, Grave 5. “Gone but not forgotten, Norton Senaca Race, 37 years old.”. Was on the census for Copake, Columbia County, NY, in 1850. Norton is listed as being 4 years old. This is untrue. Was on the census for Copake, Columbia County, NY, in 1855. The name Norton is difficult to read, however, he is now listed as 5 years old, and Charles S. is 3. Was on the census for Potter, Yates County, Ny, in 1860. Norton is listed as Senaca N. and is 10 years old. Was on the census for Croton Twp. Newaygo County, MI, in 1870. Norton is 20 years old living with his mother, Margaret and 3 brothers.

Norton Senaca, or Senaca Norton Race.

The 1850 Census, Columbia County, Copake Township, lists Norton as being four years old. However, all other censuses indicate he was either four days or four months old. In 1860 (Yates County, NY) he is ten, in 1870 (Newaygo County, MI) he is 20, in 1880 he is 30 and 1884 (Kent County, MI) he is 34. His tombstone (Newaygo Cemetary, Brooks Township, Newaygo County, MI) indicates he died in 1886 at the age of 37. Therefore, the 1850 census is incorrect regarding his age.

In the 1860 Census of Yates County, Potter Township, Norton is 10 years old. This is the first time he is referred to as Senaca Race, rather than Norton.

Kent County Marriage Records indicate Norton Race marries Violetta Phelps on 21 Oct. 1879. He is 28 and a resident of Fisher’s Station; she is 18 and a resident of Wyoming Township. He was born in Copake, NY and she in Potter, NY. He is a farmer. J. Morgan Smith marries them with William H. Smith and Elizabeth Smith as witnesses. (Elizabetn Smith is the widow of Norton’s oldest brother, William Race.)

Fisher’s Station: ”Fisher’s Station, a postal and railroad station, located on section 36, Wyoming Township, was settled in 1870, and platted by R. S. Jackson for David Fisher and Warren S. Crippen, December 26, 1873. The first addition was made by K. S. Pettibone, for J.W. Converse, June 1, 1894. This village is on the line of the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad, five miles south of the southern limits of Grand Rapids City. Its population at present (ed. 1880) is 65. The business houses of the place number ten; viz: the hotel, operated by C. Boshaw; a general store, by M. L. Cummings; boot and shoe stores by L. Maire and Lousis Myers; W. S. Engle and M. Pelton are village carpenters; C. H. Moore, blacksmith; H. Snow, wagon-maker; R. G. Smith, nurseryman; and J. R. Long mill operator. Land in the neighborhood is valued at $50 per acre.” (History of Kent County Michigan. Charles C. Chapman and Co. Chicago, Ill., 1881.)

1880 Croton Township, Newaygo County, Michgan Census, Norton and Violette are living next door to Peter and Olive Race. Norton is listed as 26 and Violette is 19. He is a farmer and she is keeping house.

In the POLK1882-83 Grand Rapids City Directory, Norton Race is listed as a laborer with the
Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad. He resides at the fairgrounds. In 1883-84 his residence is e s Wallen, 4 north of Canton. He is still works for the GR&IRR.

(City Directories of the United States, Seg III Reel 2 Grand Rapids, MI)
The GR&IRR (Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad went from Mackinaw, to Richmond, Indiana, 455 miles; thence by CH &DRR to Cincinati, 71 miles. General offices, corner of Ionia and Island; Freight and Passenger Depot, corner of Ionia and Oakes. W.O. Hughart, Pres. W.R. Shelby, Vice Pres., Treas. and Purchasing Agent; J.H. P. Hughart; Secretary and Paymaster, T.J. O'Brien, General Counsel; D.D. Hughes, Asst General Counsel; J.M. Metheany, Supt. Northern Division; P.S. O'Rourke, Supt. Southern Division; F.A. Gorham, Auditor; C.E. Gill, General Freight Agent; C. L. Lockwood, General Passenger Agent, Land Department; W.O. Hughart, Commissioner; George C. Peirce, Cashier.

Buriel. Buried in Newaygo Cemetary, Section F, Lot 140, Grave 5.

On 21 Oct 1879 when Norton Senaca was 30, he married Nancy Violette Phelps (37967) , daughter of Asa G. Phelps (37065) (27 Apr 1822-18 Jul 1906) & Mariette Jones (ca 21 Aug 1822-15 Jun 1904), in Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI. Born in 1861 in New York. Nancy Violette died on 18 Nov 1915.

Nancy Violette, known as “Letty”.

Marriage License, Book 4, page 41 Newago County, Michigan has Violette marrying Bright Venus Kelley on 31 March 1891. He is 33, born in Michigan, a farmer and a resident of Brooks Township. She is 30, was born in New York, is a resident of Croton Township and has been married once. Her name is listed as Villetta Race (Phillips). His parents are William Kelley and Matilda Ketcham. Hers are not listed. Richard Vivian, minister, married them in Croton. Geo. J. and Marion Copeland of Croton were witnesses.

In the 1894 Brooks Township Newaygo County, Michigan Census Letty is 33 and married to her second husband Bright Venus Kelly, 36. She is a housewife and was born in New York and he is a farmer and was born in Michigan. Both can read and write. Arthur J. Race is 14, Edith M. is 11 and Erwin N. is 10. Grand Kelly, B.V.’s brother, 30, is also living with them. He is a farmer. Grand and all of the children were born in Michigan.

Newaygo Republican, 4 February 1904, “Local News”:
“The W.R.C. of this village has elected the following committees: Press correspondent, Mrs. Sarah Gibe; patriotic instructor, Mrs. Rilla Ricket; conference committee, Mrs. Olive Race, Mrs. Mary Ostrom, Mrs. Adelia Thompson, Mrs. Caroline Gates; executive committee, Mrs. Mary Ostrom, Mrs. Caroline Gates, Mrs. Rilla Ricket, Mrs. Bertha Smith; finance committee, Mrs. Standish, Mrs. Adelia Thompson, Mrs. Jennie Riblet; relief committee, Mrs. Bertha Smith, Mrs. Ann Thompson, Mrs. Violet Kelly.”

Newaygo Republican, 17 August 1905, “Local News”:
“Miss Helen Henshaw and brother George, are visiting the Kelleys and other friends in the township of Brooks.”

Their children include:
37885 i. Arthur J. Race (1 May 1880-29 Jul 1966)
37886 ii. Edith May Race (5 May 1883-8 Sep 1977)
37887 iii. Erwin Norton Race (22 May 1884-Oct 1979)

36801. Charles Sidney Race. Born on 2 Aug 1851 in Copake, Columbia Co., NY.441 Charles Sidney died in Holland, MI, on 13 Oct 1938; he was 87. Buried on 15 Oct 1938 in New Holland Cemetary, Holland, MI. #9632 PHI EA 86 53 M 87. Occupation: Carpenter.

1880 Wyoming Township, Kent County Census has Charles 29 years old. Mary is 24, and their daughter Claudia is 2. Fanny Harvey, 14, Mary’s sister is living with them. Charles was born in New York, and all of the others in Michigan.

Polk City Directories, Reel 1, 1882-1883 Grand Rapids, Michigan lists Charles S. as a carpenter for the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad. He resides on Wallen three north of Canton.

1884 Croton Township, Newaygo County, Michigan Census has Charles working as a farmer. He is 31, Mary is 28 and Claudia is six. Charles did not work for one month during the previous year. Charles and his family live next door to Asa G. Phelps and his family.

The “1894 Directory of Holland, Michigan,” published in Holland, MI, indicates that Charles was a carpenter, his wife was Mary, and they were living at 43 E. 8th Street. The 1902 and 1904 Polk Directories have them living at 76 W. 14th Street. In 1910-11, Polk lists them back at 43 E. 8th and their daughter Claudis is listed separately at the same address. In 1921, Charles and Mary are living at 15 W. 16th Street.

1920 Holland City, Ottawa County, Michigan Census has Charles living at 9 W. 16th Street in Holland. He was born in New York. Mary L. is 63 and was born in Michigan.

Obituary, The Holland Evening Sentinal, October 14, 1938

Illness Fatal to Charles Race
    Charles S. Race, 87, died yesterday afternoon at his home, 22 E. Ninth Street after a brief illness. Surviving are the widow; one daughter Claudia Thompson; two grandchildren, Kent Thompson and Mrs. Carol Fairbanks, both of Holland and one great grandchild, Sarah Ruth Fairbanks.
    Funeral services will be conducted from the Nibbelink-Notier chapel, Saturday at two p.m. by the Reverand W. G. Flowerday of the First Methodist Church, with buriel in Pilgrim Home Cemetary. The body reposes at the Nibbelink-Notier chapel where friends may call today and tomorrow.

In Jun 1874 Charles Sidney married Mary Harvey. Born on 14 Jul 1856 in Bellevue, MI. Mary died in Holland, MI, on 5 Jun 1940; she was 83. At her daughter Claudia’s home. Buried on 8 Jun 1940 in New Holland Cemetary, Holland, MI. #9630 PHI EA 86 46 F 84.

Obituary, Holland Evening Sentinal, June 6, 1940

Mrs. Race of Holland Dies
    Mrs. Mary Race, 84, died Wednesday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. D.B. Thompson, 22 E. Ninth St., after a long illness. She was born July 14, 1856, to Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Harvey in Bellevue, Michigan and was married to C.S. Race in June 1874. She resided in Holland for the past 41 years. She was a member and active worket in the First Methodist Church when her health permitted.
    Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Claudia Thompson; two grand children, Kent Thompson and Mrs. Caorl Fairbanks; a great grandchild, Sarah Ruth Fairbanks, all of Holland; and a brother, Frank Harvey of Grand Rapids.
    Funeral services will be held Saturday at two p.m. from the Nibbelink-Notier Chapel with the Reverend W. G. Flowerday officiating. Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetary. Friends may call at the chapel Friday night.

Child:
37888 i. Claudia Race (ca 1879-)

The 1880 census of Wyoming Township, Kent County, MIchigan, Charles is a farmer and 29. Mary is 24 and Claudia is 2. Fanny Harvey, 14, Mary’s sister is living with them. All but Charles were born in Michigan.

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