Pane-Joyce Genealogy
Family of Asa G. Phelps (37065) & Mariette Jones

37962. Olive Jane Phelps. 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

On 3 Jul 1862 Olive Jane married Peter Edward Race (36792) , son of John W. Race (34936) (22 Feb 1803-6 Jun 1869) & Margaretha Thomson (33163) (1807-aft 1884), in Potter, Yates County, Ny. Marriage Records, Yates County Ny. 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

Medical: Died of Albuminria Uracina Coman.

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-)

37963. Mary Ann Phelps. Born in 1847 in New York.

Mary Ann first married Amos Jones.

Their children include:
38324 i. George Riley Phelps (28 Jan 1862-28 Jun 1937)
38325 ii. Charles Ulysses Lafler (Adopted) (26 Feb 1865-30 Jul 1955)

Mary Ann second married Hiram Lafler, son of William Lafler (ca 1796-aft 1880) & Eunice Lindsley (ca 1797-). Born in Feb 1834.

1870 Federal Census, Italy, Yates Co., NY
    Series M593, roll 1120, page 435
    Lafler, Hiram, 36, farm laborer
    -----, Mary A, 33, keeping house
    -----, Charles U, 4
    -----, Emely, 7/12
    all born in New York
Next door
    Lafler, William, 74, farmer, $2400 real estate, $950 personal estate
    -----, Maranda, 46, housekeeper
    Cole, Ella M., 12, attending school
    all born in New York

Their children include:
38326 i. Emily Lafler (ca 1869-abt 1950)
38327 ii. Barney Lafler (2 Nov 1869-)
38328 iii. Alvin Lafler (24 Mar 1875-)
38329 iv. Cora Lafler (14 Aug 1878-)
38330 v. Asa Ghile Lafler (25 Mar 1884-21 Mar 1968)
38331 vi. Theodore Lafler (3 Nov 1882-)
38332 vii. Mary Etta Lafler (8 Nov 1886-23 Jul 1979)
38333 viii. Russell Lafler (11 Dec 1893-May 1982)

37964. Emma E. Phelps. Born in 1848 in New York. Emma E. died on 2 Oct 1913. Buried on 5 Oct 1913 in Newaygo Cemetery, Newaygo. Sec. F Lot 157 Grave 5.

6 October 1904, “Marriage Licenses,” Newaygo Republican:
#2739 - Charles Merritt, Croton; Emma Phelps, Newaygo.”

Newaygo Republican, 10 July 1913, Local News, “Mrs. Emma Merritt, a sister of Mrs. Peter Race, died of Sunstroke Wednesday of last week and the remains were brought to Newaygo for burial, the funeral taking place last Saturday.”

In 1904 Emma E. married Charles Merritt.

37965. Russell A. Phelps. Born in 1852 in New York.

In the POLK1882-83 Grand Rapids City Directory Russell was a laborer boarding at 411 Jefferson Ave.

Newaygo Republican, 9 October 1902, “Local and General News:”
“Russell Phelps and P. M. Pickett are building a stone wall under the residence of E. W. McPhail of Brooks Township.”

37966. John J. Phelps. Born ca 6 Mar 1856 in Yates County, NY. John J. died on 18 Mar 1869 in Paris Township, Kent County, Michigan.

Death certificate 621 Kent County, Michigan states that John J. died of brain fever on March 18, 1869 in Paris Township. He was 13 Years and 12 days old. He was a farmer and his parents were Asa G. and Mary E. Phelps.

37967. Nancy Violette Phelps. 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.”

On 21 Oct 1879 Nancy Violette first married Norton Senaca Race (36800) , son of John W. Race (34936) (22 Feb 1803-6 Jun 1869) & Margaretha Thomson (33163) (1807-aft 1884), in Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI. 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.

Medical: Died of Nephritis.

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)

On 31 Mar 1891 Nancy Violette second married Bright Venus (B.V.) Kelley, son of Rev. William Kelley (20 Jan 1817-25 Oct 1888) & Matilda Ketchum (12 May 1827-13 Sep 1885), in Croton Township, Newaygo County, MI. Born in 1857. Bright Venus (B.V.) died on 26 Mar 1932 in Newaygo, Newaygo Co., MI.

The Spooner Collection, a compilation of articles and information collected by Henry Spooner from the Newaygo Republican and other sources privately printed in 1961, includes comments about Bright Venus and his family. He indicates that Rev. William Kelley was one of the first settlers of Newaygo County. The family was present in the area in 1850. He writes:

    “...The Rev. William D. Kelley preached the first sermon in the county at Newaygo on June 30 (1850). At that time there were only three houses in Newaygo. He later settled on what became section three of what became Brooks Township.
    At Croton, Kelley often preached at the Hughes residence. For years he was a commanding figure in the county. He must have received much of his inspiration from the heavenly bodies, judging from the names he gave his children; Day Star, Bright Venus, Noble Herschel and Grand Orion. Mrs. David Whitney, another pioneer, told him he should name the next one ‘The Old Maid’s Dipper.’ Bright V. Kelley occcupied the old homestead for many years.”

Newaygo Republican, 16 October 1902, “Local and General News”:
“B.V. Kelley, who lives on the Croton Road, found a good shawl on the street in Newaygo a few days ago. The owner can get it by calling on Mr. Kelley.”

22 November 1906, “List of Jurors,” Newaygo Republican:
“Following is a list of jurors drawn to serve at the december term of circuit court and summoned to be in attendance on the 11th day of December:

Grant Jacob H. Shaw
Home George Curtis
Lincoln John Cornett
Monroe Alfred Bixler
Norwich Otto Wernstrom
Sheridan A. M. Phelps
Sherman Klass Boerman
Troy Albert Bithke
Wilcox S. T. Holloway
Ashland Lawyer B. Rose
Barton John S. Forsythe
Beaver Arial Gleason
Big Prairie Wm. Wescott
Bridgeton Henry Smith
Brooks B. V. Kelley
Croton Axel Johnson
Dayton John Walter
Denver Geo. Wilber
Ensley Mathew Newberg
Everett Sheldon Tift
Garfield Charles Meighan
Goodwill John Miller
Grant John Neiboer
Home John Jernstadt

Death Record, Newaygo County, Michigan dated 5 April 1932, states that Bright V. Kelley died 26 March 1932. He was a male, white and a widower, aged 74 years, seven months and four days old. He was born in Michigan, a resident of Newayto and a retired farmer. Death was caused by uremia protatic hypertrophy. His father was William Kelley who was born in New York. His mother was unknown.

37968. Asa Phelps. Born on 12 Dec 1864 in New York. Asa died on 29 Aug 1943; he was 78.

1884 Michigan Census (Grand Rapids, Ward 3, page 137) Asa is 19 and a servant in the home of Peter Graff. Asa has been in Michigan 14 years.

22 November 1906, “List of Jurors,” Newaygo Republican:
“Following is a list of jurors drawn to serve at the december term of circuit court and summoned to be in attendance on the 11th day of December:

Grant Jacob H. Shaw
Home George Curtis
Lincoln John Cornett
Monroe Alfred Bixler
Norwich Otto Wernstrom
Sheridan A. M. Phelps
Sherman Klass Boerman
Troy Albert Bithke
Wilcox S. T. Holloway
Ashland Lawyer B. Rose
Barton John S. Forsythe
Beaver Arial Gleason
Big Prairie Wm. Wescott
Bridgeton Henry Smith
Brooks B. V. Kelley
Croton Axel Johnson
Dayton John Walter
Denver Geo. Wilber
Ensley Mathew Newberg
Everett Sheldon Tift
Garfield Charles Meighan
Goodwill John Miller
Grant John Neiboer
Home John Jernstadt

37969. (infant child) Phelps. Born on 17 Jan 1871. (infant child) died on 31 Jan 1871; she was <1.

Death certificate 752 Kent County, Michigan states that an unnamed baby girl aged 14 days of paralysis on January 31, 1871. She died in Paris Township and her parents were Asa G. Phelps and Margaret Jones.

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