On 13 Nov 1859 when George was 21, he married Susan A. Simons (66243) , daughter of William H. Simons (1 Jun 1820-12 Mar 1894) & Angeline M. Sager (63773) (17 Aug 1821-2 Aug 1898), in Iosco Township, Livingston County, Michigan. Born on 16 Jan 1842 in Manlius, Onondaga County, New York. Susan A. died in Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan, on 13 Jul 1911; she was 69. Buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Perry.

Livingston County Marriage Records found in Livingston County Michigan Marriages 1850 -1870, Michigan State Library, W. P.A. Project in cooperation with Philip Livingston Chapeter D. A. R. , Howell, Michigan, lists George Bliss, 21, of Iosco Township and Susan Simons, 17, of the same place as marrying on 13 November 1859. M. R. Foster, J.P. marries them with Caroline and Emery Simons of Iosco Township as witnesses.

Death records for Shiawassee County show Harriet Bliss died 13 November 1873. She was one year seven months and eight days old. She was buried in Antrim Township and George and Susan Bliss were her parents.

Shiawassee County GenWeb site lists an index of those who are buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Perry, Michigan. “Bliss, Susan A. Wife of G. Bliss --- Mother --- 1842-1911. Section A, row 8”

Shiawassee County GenWeb site lists an index of those who are buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Perry, Michigan. “Bliss, George --- Father ---March 23, 1838 - January 28, 1908. Section A, row 8.”1860 Bennington Township, Shiawassee County, Michigan census lists Susan’s last name as “Bliss.”

Livingston County Marriage Records found in Livingston County Michigan Marriages 1850 -1870, Michigan State Library, W. P.A. Project in cooperation with Philip Livingston Chapeter D. A. R. , Howell, Michigan, lists George Bliss, 21, of Iosco Township and Susan Simons, 17, of the same place as marrying on 13 November 1859. M. R. Foster, J.P. marries them with Caroline and Emery Simons of Iosco Township as witnesses.

Death records for Shiawassee County show Harriet Bliss died 13 November 1873. She was one year seven months and eight days old. She was buried in Antrim Township and George and Susan Bliss were her parents.

1910 Federal Census. Perry, Shiawassee County, Michigan
Roll 675, page 2B
    Susan was 67, a widow living on Polly St. in the village of Perry. She and both of her parents were born in New York. She had six children and two (Elsie and Dewey) were living at the time of this census.

        PERRY PIONEER DIES
        JULY 17, 1911
        MRS. SUSAN BLISS HAD LIVED ALL HER LIFE IN MICHIGAN

    MORRICE, JULY 17. - The body of Mrs. Susan Bliss was brought from Benton Harbor Friday evening to her home in Perry. Mrs. Bliss died Thursday evening after an illness covering several months. She was 70 years of age and leaves a son, Dewey Bliss of this place, and a daughter, Mrs. Leslie Allen of Perry.
    Mrs. Bliss was born in Livingston County, Michigan, and had always been a resident of this state, living on a farm East of town about three miles fro forty-five years, and resided in Perry since her removal from there. The funeral arrangements have not yet been made.
    The funeral of Mrs. Susan Bliss was held at her home Sunday afternoon at 1:30, Rev. Magoon officiating. Interment in Roselawn. Those from away who were present were: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hathaway of Owosso; Mr. and Mrs. V.F. Bellman of Flint; Mr. Bevis of Yale and H. Simons of Detroit. July 19, 1911

Shiawassee County GenWeb site lists an index of those who are buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Perry, Michigan. “Bliss, Susan A. Wife of G. Bliss --- Mother --- 1842-1911. Section A, row 8”

Shiawassee County GenWeb site lists an index of those who are buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Perry, Michigan. “Bliss, George --- Father ---March 23, 1838 - January 28, 1908. Section A, row 8.”

State of Michigan Department of State Division of Vital Statistics Certificate of Death Number 57, Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan. Mrs. Susan A. Bliss, a widow and housewife died of a cerebral hemorhage on 13 July 1911. She lived at 195 Pearl Street in Benton Harbor. She was born on 16 January 1841 and was 70 years 5 months and 28 days of age at her death. Her parents were William H. Simons and Angeline M. Segar, both of whom were born in New York. She was buried in Perry, Michigan on 16 July 1911. Mrs. Emmergene Wallis of 157 Niles Avenue, Benton Harbor was the informant.