Pane-Joyce Genealogy

Margaretha Thompson (64388) & John W. Race (64706)

66727. Sabrina Lucinda Race. Born on 31 Mar 1826 in Copake, Columbia County, New York.645 At the age of 2, Sabrina Lucinda was baptized in St Thomas Lutheran Church, Churchtown, on 8 Oct 1828.645 Sobrina Amminda, of John Race & Margareth Race. Witnesses Christian Young & Barbara Smith [great aunt]. Sabrina Lucinda died aft 1910.

Sabrina Race, variously spelled Subrina or Sobrina.

In 1900 Sabrina was living with ther daughter Frances Martin’s family in Chatham, and in 1910 in Claverack.

Sabrina Lucinda married Samuel Cook, son of Lott Cook (1775-7 Feb 1861) & Cornelia Manchester (Nov 1775-23 Dec 1852). Born ca 1812 in Dutchess County, New York. Samuel died in New York aft 1880.

Samuel’s first wife was Olive, second Sabrina Race.

In 1880 Milo Cook was residing with the family of Samuel Cook, while in 1850 Milo was residing with the famliy of Alonzo Cook, next to the Lot Cook family.

This may be a census record for Samuel. If so, his age is wrong.
1850 Federal Census. Copake, Columbia County, New York
Roll 491, page 133A
Samuel Cook, 28, farmer, $700 real estate
Ollive Cook, 20
Both were born in New York.

1855 New York Census. Copake, Columbia County
Samuel Cook, 44, b. Dutchess Co., farming
Olive Cook, 5, daughter, b. Columbia Co.
Miles Cook, 30?, servant, b. Dutchess Co.
Sabrina Race, 26, servant, b. Columbia Co.
Elizabeth Cook, 19, servant, b. Columbia Co.
The family of Collins Cook lives next door.

The 1900 census indicates Sabrina Cook only had one child, so the Olive Cook of age 8 listed in the 1860 census is probably not her daughter. Olive is probably a relative of Samuel Cook, perhaps his daughter, especially if the 1850 census above is for him with a wife named Olive.

1860 Federal Census. Copake, Columbia County, New York.
Roll 737, page 250
P.O. North Copake. 22 Jun 1860
Samuel Cook, 48, farmer, b. NY, $8640 real estate, $1490 personal estate
Sabrina Race, 34, domestic, b. NY
Bedella Cook, female, 5, b. NY
Lucinda Call[?], 24, b. NY
Charley Shook, male, 3, b. NY
Olive Cook, 8, b. NY
Thomas Roice, 26, farm laborer, b. MA
John Maybury, 25, farm laborer, b. Ireland

1870 Federal Census. Copake, Columbia County, New York.
Roll 920, page 208A
Post Office Hollowville
Samuel Cook, 60, farmer, real estate $19,000, personal estate $4500
Sobrina Cook, 39, keeping house
Olive Cook, 18
Burdella Cook, 12
Polly Melius, 67, domestic servant
Milo Cook, 50, farm laborer
John Meabury, 32, farm laborer
All were born in New York.

1880 Federal Census. Copake, Columbia County, New York.
Roll 821, page 161B
Samuel Cook, 67, farmer
Subrina Cook, 48, wife, keeping house
Birdie Cook, 22, daughter, at home
Milo Cook, 55, farm laborer
Erving Cook, 2, grandchild
Lauretta Shook, 16, servant, servant
All were born in New York as were their parents. Erving Cook was likely a son of Birdie Cook.

Their children include:

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Frances Burdella Cook (25 Dec 1858-1947)

66728. William Henry Race. Born on 21 Nov 1827 in Copake, Columbia County, New York.645 William Henry was baptized in St Thomas Lutheran Church, Churchtown, on 8 Oct 1828.645 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.
Roll 885, page 863
Post Office Potter. 18 Jun 1860.
Wm. H. Race, 32, day laborer, $150 personal estate
Julia E. Race, 22
Chas H. Race, 3
Wm. E Race, 2
George Race, 3 months
All were born in NY.

1865 New York Census. Potter Township, District 2, Yates County
William H. Race, 37, 1 marriage, laborer
Elizabeth Race, 26, wife, 4 children, 1 marriage
Charles H. Race, 8, child
William E. Race, 7, child
George S. Race, 5, child
Rosetta Race 3 years 5 months, child
William and Elizabeth were born in Columbia County, the others in Yates County.

1870 Federal Census. Potter, Yates County, New York.
Roll 1120, page 584B
Post Office Rushville
William Race, 43, farm laborer
Elizabeth Race, 33, keeping house, $300 real estate
Chas. H. Race, 11
William Race, 9
George Race, 8
Rosetta Race, 7
Norman Race, 5
Lester Race, 2
All born in New York.

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.

On 15 Sep 1855 when William Henry was 27, he married Julia Elizabeth Cook. Born on 30 Oct 1838 in Columbia County, New York. Julia Elizabeth died in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan in Nov 1895. Buried on 25 Nov 1895 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Grand Rapids.

Julia Elizabeth first married William Race, second William Smith. She was working in the household of Samuel Cook in 1855 along with her future sister-in-law Sabrina Race, but it’s unclear exactly how she was related to him.

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.
(William Smith was Peter Smith’s younger brother. Peter was the husband of Frances Race, the late William’s younger sister.)

William Smith married Mettie (Runnels) Ennis in 1901.

Grand Rapids City Cemeteries689
Name: Julia E. Smith
OAKHILL CEMETERY
BLOCK 04
Lot :152
Space :5
Service date: 11/25/1895

Their children include:

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Charles Henry Race (23 Oct 1856-22 Nov 1915)

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William Edward Race (23 Nov 1857-22 Nov 1951)

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George S. Race (17 Feb 1860-20 May 1913)

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Rosetta Race (20 Nov 1861-11 Jan 1917)

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Ella J. Race (Died soon) (6 Sep 1863-11 Oct 1864)

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Norman Chester Race (13 Sep 1865-10 Jun 1898)

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Lester James Race (29 Nov 1867-9 Mar 1913)

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Lewis Walter Race (Posthumous) (6 Nov 1872-2 Sep 1964)

66729. Frances Ann Race. Born on 9 Dec 1829 in Copake, Columbia County, New York.696,645 Frances Ann was baptized in St Thomas Lutheran Church, Churchtown, on 24 Apr 1830.645 Francis, child of John Race & Margaretha Thomson, witnesses Christian Thomson & Francisca Deinhard [Margaretha’s parents] [K3818]. Frances Ann died in Michigan bef 1894.

Frances Ann married Peter K. Smith, son of Andrew Smith (ca 1775-) & Phebe A. Winters. Born on 2 Nov 1826 in Columbia County, New York. Peter K. died in Old Soldier’s Home, Kent County, Michigan, on 21 Jan 1915; he was 88.

Perhaps Peter is the Peter Smith in this census record:
1850 Federal Census. Copake, Columbia, County, New York
Roll 491, page 140B
Peter P. Niver, 35, farmer
Betsey Niver, 35
James A. Niver, 14
Catharine M. Niver, 12
Silas Niver, 10
Christina Niver, 9
Jason Niver, 3
Peter Smith, 22

1855 New York Census. Potter Township, Yates County
Peter Smith, 27, b. Columbia Co., laborer
Frances Smith, 24, wife, b. Columbia Co.
They had resided in Potter for two years.

1860 Federal Census. Claverack, Columbia County, New York
Roll 737, page 508.
Peter Smith, 32, farm laborer, $8000 real estate, $800 personal estate
Frances A. Smith, 30
Emma I. Smith, 5
All born in New York.

aborer, 15 Eng. Sep 22, 1864
Listed directly above Peter Race, 31

1865 New York Census. Potter Township, District 2, Yates County
Peter Smith, 38, b. Columbia Co., 1 marriage, laborer
Frances A. Smith, 36, wife, b. Columbia Co., 1 marriage, no children
Emma J. Smith, 10, adopted child, b. Yates Co.
William Smith, 22, bro-in-law, Columbia Co., unmarried, laborer

New York Town Clerks’ Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War
Peter Smith, b. 7 May 1826 Cohocton NY, son of Andrew Smith & Phebe A. Winters, residence Potter Center. Enlisted 29 Aug 1865 at Potter. Regiment 15th Engineers, Company R, Private. Helped throw the earth works in the Siege of Petersburg.
(Two entries below is Peter’s Race’s record. There’s a Cohocton in Steuben County, not far from Potter.)

1870 Federal Census. Big Brairie Twp., Newaygo County, Michigan
Roll M693_693, page 20B
Peter Smith, 46, farmer, $300 personal estate.
Frances A. Smith 36, keepiing house
Emma J. Smith 15, domestic servant
All were born in New York. Frances’s mother’s family was next door. Peter couldn’t read or write, but Frances and Emma could.

1880 Federal Census. Wyoming Township, Kent County, Michigan
Roll 587, page 138A
Peter Smith, 45, farmer
Frances Smith, 35, wife, keeping house
Mary [perhaps Marg] Smith, 80, mother, boarding
All were born in New York as were their parents. The families of Margaret’s sons Frank Race and Charles Race are listed on the same census page.

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 Federal Census. Grand Rapids Township, Kent County, Michigan
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.

Their children include:

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Emma J. Smith (Adopted) (ca 1855-)

66730. Eli Milton Race. Born on 20 Jul 1831 in Copake, Columbia County, New York. Eli Milton died in Gorham, Ontario County, New York in 1920.661 Buried in Nettle Valley Cemetery, Potter.661 Occupation: Farmer.

E. Milton’s first name, perhaps Eli, is difficult to make out in the Bible record.696

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.

Genealogical Gleanings Abstracted from the “Yates County Chronicle” edited by Dianne Stenzel, Bowie MD: Heritage Books, 1992.
Milton Race and Mary Jane Barret, both of Potter, Yates Co., were married 21 Nov 1861 by Rev. B.F. Bradford, in Penn Yan, Yates Co. (28 Nov 1861)

1865 New York Census. Potter Township, District 2, Yates County
Milton E. Race, 33, b. Columbia Co., 1 marriage, laborer
Mary J. Race, 21, wife, b. Yates Co., 2 children 1 marriage
Harriet Race, 6 months, child, b. Yates Co.

1870 Federal Census. Potter, Yates County, New York
Roll 1120, page 585A.
Post Office Rushville
Melton Race, 39, farm laborer, $600 personal estate
Mary Jane Race, 26, keeping house
Hattie Race, 5
Dora M. Race, 3
All four were born in New York.

1875 New York Census. Potter, Yates County
E. Milton Race, 43, b. Columbia Co., farmer
Mary Jane Race, 31, wife, b. Yates Co.
Hattie Race, 10, daughter, b. Yates Co.
Dora M. Race, 8, daughter, b. Yates Co.
Herbert B. Race, 4, son, b. Yates Co.
Mary Mirtie Race, 2 1/4, daughter, b. Yates Co

1880 Federal Census. Potter, Yates County, New York
Roll 949, page 506D
Milton Race, 48, farmer
Mary J. Race, 36, wife, keeping house
Hattie Race, 15, daughter, at school
Dora M. Race, 13, daughter, at school
Hurbert Race, 9, son, at school
Mertie Race, 7, daguther, at school
Lizzie Race, 3, daughter
All were born in New York as were their parents.

1892 New York Census. Potter, Yates County
Milton Race, 61, laborer
Mary J. Race, 49
Dora Race, 25, laborer
Herbert Race, 22,
Mertie Race, 19
Lizzie Race, 15
Glennis Race, 9

1900 Federal Census. Potter, Yates County, New York
Roll 1179, page 5B
Milton Race, head, b. Jul 1831, 68, m. 38 years, farmer
Mary J. Race, wife, b. Sep 1842, 57, m. 38 years, 8 children, 6 living
They and their parents were born in New York.

1905 New York Census. Potter, Yates County, New York
Milton Race, 73, head, day laborer
Mary J. Race, 62, wife, housework
Glen Race, 21, son, day laborer

1910 Federal Census. Rochester Ward 19, Monroe County, New York
Roll 990, page 2B
Milton Race, head, 78, widowed, married 50 years, at home
Dora M. Race, daughter, 43, clerk, bakery
Both were born in New York as were their parents.

1912 Rochester City Directory
Dora M Race, clerk 275 Monroe av, b 259 do
E Milton Race, h259 Monroe av

1915 Federal Census. Rochester Ward 14, Monroe County
114 Field Street
Milton Race, head, 84,
Dora Race, daughter, 48, bakery
Theodore Barter, boarder, 74

1916 Rochester City Directory
Dora M. race rem to Stanley
E Milton Race rem to Stanley

In 1920, Milton was living with his daughter Mertie DePew’s family in Gorham.

On 21 Nov 1861 when Eli Milton was 30, he married Mary Jane Barrett, daughter of Josephus Barrett (22 Mar 1813-25 Dec 1884) & Aurilla Dains (ca 1818-), in Penn Yan, Yates County, New York. Born on 15 Sep 1842 in Jerusalem, Yates County, New York. Mary Jane died in Potter, Yates County, New York, on 9 Nov 1908; she was 66. Buried in Nettle Valley Cemetery, Potter.661

1850 Federal Census. Jerusalem, Yates County, New York
Roll 618, page 79B.
Josephus Barrett, 38, farmer, $2205 real estate
Aurilla Barrett, 32
Mary J. Barrett, 7
George Barrett, 5

1855 New York Census. Jerusalem, Yates County
Josephus Barret, 43, b. Dutchess Co., farmer
Orilla Barret, 36, wife, b. Yates Co.
Mary Jane Barret, 11, b. Yates Co.
George Barret, 9, b. Yates Co.
Orilla Barret, 7 months, b. Yates Co.

1860 Federal Census. Potter, Yates County, New York
Roll 885, page 863.
Josphu Barett, 38, farmer
Hannah M. Barett, 28
Mary J. Barett, 16, servant
George Barett, 14
Orelia Barett, 5
Reuben Barrett, 79, blind

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:

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Eva J. Race (Died soon) (ca 1863-1 Oct 1864)

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Hattie Race (Dec 1864-1952)

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Dora M. Race (Nov 1866-1965)

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Herbert B. Race (ca 1871-15 Jan 1942)

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Merta Mary Race (Jun 1873-1967)

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Elizabeth M. Race (ca 1878-)

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Glen Milton Race (12 Nov 1884-5 Aug 1952)

66731. Norman Race. Born on 13 Jan 1833 in Copake, Columbia County, New York.696 Norman died bef 1840.

66732. Peter Edward Race. Born on 1 Jun 1834 in Copake, Columbia County, New York.696 Peter Edward died in Newaygo, Newaygo County, Michigan, on 8 Feb 1921; he was 86. Buried in Newaygo Cemetery. Occupation: Farmer.

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

Genealogical Gleanings Abstracted from the “Yates County Chronicle” edited by Dianne Stenzel, Bowie MD: Heritage Books, 1992.
Peter Race and Olive Jane Phelps, both of Potter, Yates Co., were married 3 Jul 1862 by Rev. U.S. Hall, in Potter. (17 Jul 1862)

New York Registers of Officers and Enlisted Men Mustered into Federal Service
Potter, Yates County, Peter Race, 31, b. Columbia County, carpenter, 15 Eng. 20 Sep 1864

New York Town Clerks’ Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War
Peter Race, b. 2 Nov 1826 Taghkanic NY, son of John W. Race & Margaret Thompson, farmer, residence Potter Center. Enlisted 29 Aug 1865 at Potter. Regiment 15th Engineers, Company R, Private. Helped build bridges and corduroy roads in front of Petersburg.
(Two entries above is Peter’s Smith’s record.)

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

1870 Federal Census. Paris Township, Kent County, Michigan
Roll 682, page 524B
Peter Race, 35, carpenter & joiner, $500 real estate, $400 personal estate, b. NY
Olive Race, 25, keeping house, b. NY
Ada Race, 3, b. MI
Edward Race, 1, b. MI
Olive’s parents live next door.

Atlas of Newaygo County, Michigan, Philadelpha: C.O. Titus, 1880.
Croton Township. N. Race and P. Race had 40-acre farms across East 36th Street from each other. Norton’s farm was bounded on the south by 36th Street and on the west by Chestnut Avenue (including where the Four Seasons Trailer Park is now), while Peter’s was bounded on the north by 36th Street and the west by Chest Avenue. This was before the Hardy Dam was built; part of Norton’s 40 acres is now underwater in the Hardy Dam Pond. The atlas shows a house on N. Race’s property, but not one on P. Race’s property.

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

1880 Federal Census. Croton Township, Newaygo County, Michigan
Roll 598, page 435D
Peter Race, 46, farmer, b. NY, parents b. NY
Olive Race, wife, 35, keeping house, b. NY, parents b. NY
Ada Race, daughter 13, b. NY, parents b. NY
Edward Race, son, 11, b. MI, parents b. NY
Earnest Race, son, 7, b. ditto
Mary E. Race, daughter, 6, b. ditto
Bertha Race, daughter, 2, b. ditto
Peter’s brother Norton lives next door.

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 Federal Census. Brooks Township, Newaygo County, Michigan Census
Roll 735, page 8A
Peter Race, head, b. Jun 1834, 65, b. NY, parents b. NY, farm labor
Olivia J. Race, wife, b. Feb 1845, 55, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. PA
Bertha Fowler, daugher, b. Feb 1879, 21, b. MI, parents b. NY
Earnest Race, son, b. Aug 1872, 27, b. ditto, farm labor
John A Race, son, b. Oct 1883, 16, b. ditto, farm labor
Franklin Race, son, b. Jul 1889, 10, b. ditto, at school
Edwin A. Fowler, son-in-law, b. Apr 1879, 29, b. MI, father b. MI, mother b. PA, brick mason
Dwight A. Fowler, grandson, b. Apr 1900, 1 month, b. MI, parents b. MI

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.”

Newaygo Republican, 14 December 1905, “G.A.R.,” :
“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.”

Newaygo Republican, 10 May 1906, “Boiler Explodes, Ralph Byers Instantly Killed,” :
“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 Federal Census. Brooks Twp, Newaygo County, MI
Roll T624_666, page 9A
Township Line
Peter Race, head, 75, m. 49 years, b. NY, parents, b. NY, farmer, general farmer
Olive Race, wife, 65, m. 49 years, 10 children, 5 living, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. CT
Ernest Race, son, 38, b. MI, parents, b. NY
Frank Race, son, 21, b. ditto, deliveryman, department store
Dwight E. Fowler, grandson, 10, b. MI, parents b. MI
Iva M. Fowler, granddaugher, 8, b. ditto

Newaygo Republican, 17 July 1913, “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 Federal Census. Garfield Twp, Newaygo County, MI
Roll 787, page 11A
Cooper Street, Newaygo Village
Peter Race, head, 85, b. NY, parents, b. NY
Olive J. Race, wife, 75, 10 children, 5 living, b. NY, parents b. NY
Ernest Race, son, 40, single, b. MI, parents b. NY, farmer, tenant farmer

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

Newaygo Cemetery
Peter Race. 1834-1921. Section F, Lot 158, Grave 2
Olive Race. 1845-1927. Section F, Lot 158, Grave 4

Medical: Died of Albuminria Uracina Coman.

On 3 Jul 1862 when Peter Edward was 28, he married Olive Jane Phelps (67963) , daughter of Asa G. Phelps (65521) (27 Apr 1822-18 Jul 1906) & Maryette Jones (66065) (ca 21 Aug 1822-15 Jun 1904), in Potter, Yates County, New York. Marriage Records, Yates County Ny. Born in Feb 1845 in Middlesex, Yates County, New York. Olive Jane died in Newaygo, Newaygo County, Michigan on 30 Mar 1927. Buried in Newaygo Cemetery.

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

Death Index: Olive Jones was born 10 February 1845 in New York to Asa G. Phelps and Marsetta Jones. A widow, she died March 30, 1927 In the Village of Newaygo, Newaygo County. "Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KFQL-T8F : accessed 06 May 2013), Asa G Phelps in entry for Olive J Race, 1927.

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:

68699i.

Alice Race (Died soon) (19 Mar 1863-18 Mar 1864)

68700ii.

Maggie Race (Died soon) (31 Mar 1865-15 Oct 1865)

68701iii.

Ada Race (3 May 1867-28 Dec 1942)

68702iv.

Edward James Race (29 Jun 1868-18 Feb 1905)

68703v.

Ernest Erwin Race (Died unmarried) (14 Aug 1872-24 Jun 1947)

68704vi.

Margaret Race (Died young) (19 Nov 1874-bef 1880)

68705vii.

Marietta Race (19 Nov 1876-17 Jan 1962)

68706viii.

Bertha Race (27 Feb 1879-1962)

68707ix.

Albert James Race (1 Oct 1883-26 Sep 1965)

68708x.

Franklin Ora Race (26 Jul 1888-Oct 1970)

66733. Celinda Race. Born on 1 Mar 1836 in Copake, Columbia County, New York.696

Celinda probably died young.

66734. Margaret Anne Race. Born on 28 Nov 1838 in Copake, Columbia County, New York.696 Margaret Anne died in Potter, Yates County, New York, on 20 Mar 1864; she was 25.682 Buried in Nettle Valley Cemetery, Potter.661

Margaret Anne, also known as Maggie, Race.

“Mrs. Margaret Lafler, age 25 yrs., died 18 Mar 1864 of diphtheria, in Potter, Yates Co. She was the wife of Ezra E. Lafler and leaves two small children. (28 April 1864)” Genealogical Gleanings Abstracted fro the Yates County Chronicle Penn Yan, NY, May 1856 to October 1867, by Dianne Stenzel, Heritage Books, Inc., Bowie, Maryland, 1992. Page 230, Entry number 1942.

Cemetery Monument: “Lafler, Margaret A. Race D ag 25/3/20 b 1839 “Maggie” w/o Ezra E Lafler d/o John W. & Margaret Race {Ezra Lafler monument & own stone; Lafler/Race plot.” Yates County Cemeteries and Cemetery Burials; Boook Two: Italy, Middlesex, Potter and Rushville. Compiled by frances Dumas and Sherry Conybeare. No date, no publisher, 1996. p.36

Margaret Anne married Ezra Irving Lafler, son of Rev. 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 Potter, Yates County, New York, on 8 Oct 1920; he was 83. Buried in Nettle Valley Cemetery, Potter.661

Ezra first married Margaret Race, second Angeline Northrup.

1850 Federal Census. Middlesex, Yates County, New York
Roll 618, page 33A
Sidney Lafler, 43, farmer
Dorcas Lafler, 38
Mary Lafler, 15
Ezra Lafler, 13
Lydia Lafler, 7
Elizabeth Lafler, 5

1855 New York Census. Middlesex, Yates County
Sidney Lafler, 47, b. Ontario Co., resident 26 years, Clergyman, owner of land
Dorcas Lafler, 42, wife, b. Saratoga Co., resident 27 years
Ezra Lafler, 18, son, b. Yates Co., farmer
John Lafler, 14, son, b. Yates Co.
Lydia A. Lafler, 12, daughter, b. Yates Co.
Elizabeth Lafler, 10, daughter, b. Yates Co.

1860 Federal Census. Potter, Yates County, New York
Roll 885, page 862
Potter Post Office
Sidney Lafler, 52, farmer, $1400 real estate, $583 personal estate
Dorcas Lafler, 47
Ezra Lafler, 23, farmer
Elizabeth Lafler, 15
All were born in New York. The family lives next that of John and Esther Phelps.

1865 New York Census. Middlesex, Yates County
Ezra Lafler, 28, married once, widowed, b. Yates Co., farmer, owner of land

1870 Federal Census. Potter, Yates County, New York
Roll 1120, page 581B
Rushville Post Office
Sidney Lafler, 62, farmer, $3255 real estate, $800 personal estate
Dorcas Lafler, 58, keeping house
John Lafler, 8
All were born in New York. John was living with his grandparents. Ezra, Angeline, and Flora aren’t there.

Ezra married second Angeline Northrup.

New York, State Census, 1875: index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-267-11670-114766-76?cc=1918735 : accessed 14 Mar 2014), Yates > Italy, E.D. 01 > image 11 of 29; Dwelling 300; Family 216;citing State Library, Albany. Ezra is 38, a farmer and owns his own land. Angeline is 30, his osn John F. iw 13, and daughter Flora E. is 11. All were born in Yates County, New York.

1880 Federal Census. Italy, Yates County, New York
Roll 949, page 376C
Ezra Lafler, 43, farmer
Angeline Lafler, wife, 35, keeping house
John Lafler, son, 18, farm laborer
Flora Lafler, daughter, 16, at school
All were born in New York as were their parents.

New York, State Census, 1892: index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-267-11576-115609-74?cc=1529100 : accessed 14 Mar 2014), Yates > Italy > image 2 of 10. Ezra is 56, Angeline is 48, John is 30 and Flora is 28. Ezra and John are farmers.

1900 Federal Census. Italy, Yates County, New York
Roll 1179, page 2A
Ezra E. Lafler, head, b. Jan 1837, 63, m. 33 years, farmer
Angeline Lafler, wife, b. Sep 1844, 55, m. 33 years no children
Johney F. Lafler, b. Dec 1861, 38, single, farm laborer
Viana Northrup, b. Dec 1816, 83, widow
All were born in New York as were their parents.

1910 Federal Census. Italy, Yates County, New York
Roll T624_1075, page 4B
Ezra E. Lafler, head, 73, m. 41 years, our income
Angeline Lafler, wife, 65, m. 41 years no children

Their children include:

68709i.

John F. Lafler (Died unmarried) (Dec 1861-3 Aug 1907)

68710ii.

Flora Lafler (Died soon) (Jul 1863-)

66735. Almira Race. Born on 1 Jun 1839 in Copake, Columbia County, New York.696

Almira probably died young.

66736. Dr. Walter Monroe Race. Born on 15 Jan 1841 in Copake, Columbia County, New York.696 Walter Monroe died in Long Beach, California, on 2 May 1929; he was 88. Education: Hobart College, 1864.

From the Portrait and Biographical Album of Newaygo County, Michigan:714
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 conection 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 was living at home with his parents and is a teacher.

Michigan Marriages
Return of Marriages in the County of Newaygo, page 34
18 Mar 1871 at Croton. William Kelley, minister of gospel. Witnesses Mark Barlow & Matteiolle Barlow of Big Prairie
Walter M. Race, age 27, of Croton, b. New York, merchant
Sarah Jane Mckkuen, 18, of Croton, b. Michigan

Atlas of Newaygo County, Michigan, Philadelpha: C.O. Titus, 1880.
Garfield Township. Just north of Muskegon River and Newaygo, W.M. Race owned about 70 acres in the southwest part of the section. There are no houses shown on the property. It was bounded on the west by Centerline Road, on the east by about where M37, Evergreen Drive, is now, and on the south by about where M82, Curve Street, is now.
The Atlas listed Walter as a patron. He was living in Croton, Croton Township, Newaygo County, MI, practicing as a physician. He settled in Newaygo county in 1878.

1880 Federal Census. Croton Twp., Newaygo County
Roll 598, page 440C.
Village of Croton
Walter Race, 37, clerk in store, b. NY, parents b. NY
Sarah Race, 27, wife, keeping house, MI, parents b. OH
Oaha[?] Race, 8, daughter, b. MI, father b. NY, mother b. OH
Edna E. Race, 5, daughter, b. MI, parents b. MI
The name of the 8-year-old child is unclear, but it’s clearly stated she’s a daughter. The states of birth are clearly written, too. Perhaps these anomolies are simple errors.

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.”

1900 Federal Census. Brooks Twp., Newaygo County, Michigan
Roll 735, page 5A
Village of Newaygo
Walter A. Race, head, b. Jan 1842, 58, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. PA, physician
Sarah J. Race, wife, b. Sep 1852, 47, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. OH
Herbert D. Race, son, b. May 1872, 28, b. MI, parents b. NY, day laborer
Maud Johnson, daughter, b. Sep 1881, 18, b. ditto, servant
Gladys F. Race, daughter, b. Sep 1890, 9, b. ditto, at school
Edna E. Batts, daughter, b. Jan 1875, 25, b. ditto

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.”

1914 Bonner County, Idaho, City Directory
Edwd G (Edna E) Botts, inpsr S L & P Co, h N 420 2d av, Sandpoint
Walter M Race, r 420 2d av, Sandpoint

The Alaska-Yukon Gazetteer 1923-34, Anchorage
Edw Botts (Northern Hotel)
Edw G. Botts, foremn, TheARR [Alaska Rail Road]
Walter Race

Long Beach City Direcctory 1926
Edwd G. (Edna) Botts, soft drings, 309 W. Pike, r. same
Walter M. Race, r 309 Pike

California Death Index
Walter Race, d. 2 May 1929, age 87, in Los Angeles County.

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 Jane M. Krusen, daughter of John F. Krusen (16 Mar 1820-20 Oct 1895) & Eunice Goff (27 Jan 1824-23 Nov 1892), in Big Prairie Township, Newaygo County, Michigan. Born on 19 Sep 1852 in Kalamo Township, Eaton County, Michigan. Sarah Jane M. died in Sandpoint, Bonner County, Michigan, on 29 Jun 1912; she was 59.

1860 Federal Census. Kalamo Twp., Eaton County, Michigan
Roll 542, page 831
Post Office Charlotte
John Krusen, 40, carpenter, $800 real estate, $260 personal estate, b. New Jersey
Eunice Krusen, 36, b. Ohio
Martha Krusen, 14, b. Ohio
Osscar Krusen, 9, b. Ohio
Jane Krusen, 7, b. Michigan

1870 Federal Census. Big Prairie Twp., Newaygo County, Michigan
Roll 693, page 22A
Eunice Krusen, 45, keeping house, $3000 real estate, $500 personal estate, b. Ohio
Oscar C. Krusen, 20, farmer, b. Ohio
Sarah J. Krusen, 17, attending school, b. Michigan
(There’s a minor mistake in the census which makes it look like Eunice is a member of the preceeding Davy family rather than the head of her own family.)

Idaho Death Index
Sarah Jane Race, b. 29 Jun 1912, d. 19 Sep 1852 at Sandpoint, Bonner Co.

Certificate of Death, State Board of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Bonner County, Idaho. File No. 2511; Register No. 111; Registration District 8; Primary Registration District 2033.
Mrs. Sarah Jane Race died of breast cancer June 29, 1912. She had had her left breast removed five years previously. She was married and was born on September 19, 1852 in Michigan. She was a housewife. Her father was J.M. Krusen and his birthplace and her mother’s name were unknonwn. D. F. Race of Sandpoint, Idaho was the informant. Sarah was buried on July 1st.

Their children include:

68711i.

Hubert Deforest Race (17 May 1873-24 Oct 1934)

68712ii.

Edna Earl Race (18 Jan 1874-26 Mar 1950)

68713iii.

Myrtle Maud Race (7 Sep 1881-3 Jan 1960)

68714iv.

Gladys Fern Race (11 Sep 1890-25 Mar 1958)

66737. Mariette Race. Born on 15 Sep 1843 in Copake, Columbia County, New York.696 Mariette died bef 1850.

66738. John Franklin Race. Born on 26 May 1845 in Copake, Columbia County, New York.696 John Franklin died in Fisher’s Station, Kent County, Michigan, 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 Federal Census. Wyoming Township, Kent County, MI Census
Roll 587, page 138A
Frank Race, 34, R. R. Sation agent, b. NY, parents b. NY
Eva R. Race, 22, wife, keeping house, b. MI, parents b. VT
Leora Race, 2, daughter, b. MI, father b. NY, mother b. NY
Leslie Race, 1, son, b. ditto
Rhoda Barnum, 59, mother, widow, boarding, b. VT, parents b. VT
Netta Barnum, 11, [Rhoda’s] daughter, b. MI, parents b. NY
Leslie maybe another name for William Bernie. Next door is Frank’s brother Charles’s family. Their mother Margaret Race is listed on the same census page living with their sister Frances Smith and brother-in-law Peter Smith.

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 Dr William W. Barnum (ca 1819-bef 1880) & Rhoda (ca 1821-aft 1880), in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Born on 3 Mar 1858 in Michigan. Eva Rosalie died in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, on 1 Oct 1907; she was 49.

Eva first married John Race, second Andrew Reese (who was very remotely related to John as both he and John descended from Willem Rees born about 1651).

1860 Federal Census. Paris Twp., Kent County, Michigan
Roll 550, page 65.
Wm. W. Burnham, 41, physician, $400 real estate, $600 personal estate, b. Vermont
Rhoda Burnham, 39, b. Vermont
Franklin Burnham, 17, farm laborer, b. New York
Ellen Burnham, 11, b. Vermont
William H. Burnham, 8, b. Canada
Eva Burnham, 2, b. Michigan

1870 Federal Census. Paris Twp., Kent County, Michigan
Roll 682, page 521B.
William Barnam, 49, physician, $500 personal estate, b. Vermont
Rhoda Barnam, 49, keeping house, b. Vermont
Eva Barnam, 12, born Michigan
William Barnam, 18, at home, born Canada

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.

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

Their children include:

68715i.

Leora L. Race (ca 1878-)

68716ii.

Bernie William Race (20 Jul 1879-26 Mar 1929)

68717iii.

Franklin S. Race (Died young) (20 Oct 1881-24 Jul 1884)

68718iv.

Eva Mae Race (19 May 1885-7 Mar 1970)

66739. Morgan Race. Born on 22 Feb 1847 in Copake, Columbia County, New York.696 Morgan died in Saranac, Ionia County, Michigan, on 19 Mar 1917; he was 70. Buried on 21 Mar 1917 in Saranac. Occupation: Miller.

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.

After 1910 Morgan was living with the family of his nephew Charles Race in Boston Twp, Ionia County.

Certificate of Death, State of Michigan Department of State - Division of Vital Records. Registered No. 4 on April 6, 1917, Stamped 320. Saranac Village, Ionia County, Michigan. Morgan “died suddenly whilst at work. Natural causes.” He died on 19 March 1917. He was single, born on 22 February 1847, and at death was 70 years, 0 months and 25 days of age. Morgan was a miller, born in New York and single. His father was John W. Race and his mother Margareth Thomson. Both were born in New York. He was buried in Saranac on March 21, 1917. Mrs. Charles Race of Saranac was the informant.

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.

66740. Norton Senaca Race. Born on 11 Jun 1849 in Copake, Columbia County, New York.696 Norton Senaca died in Newaygo, Newaygo County, Michigan, on 16 Aug 1886; he was 37. Buried in 1886 in Newaygo Cemetery. Was on the census for Copake, Columbia County, New York, in 1850. Norton is listed as being 4 years old. This is untrue. Was on the census for Copake, Columbia County, New York, 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, New York, in 1860. Norton is listed as Senaca N. and is 10 years old. Was on the census for Croton Township, Newaygo County, Michigan, in 1870. Norton is 20 years old living with his mother, Margaret and 3 brothers. Occupation: Farmer.

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.

Civil War Draft Registrtion Records, 1863-1865. Jerusalem, Yates County, New York
Ancestry.com. U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. Original data: Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registrations, 1863-1865. NM-65, entry 172, 620 volumes. 25th New York Congressional District, Canaindaigua, New York, 30 June 1863; No. 430. Records of the Provost Marshal General’s Bureau (Civil War), Record Group 110. National Archives, Washington D.C.
Norton Race was living in Jerusalum Township, Yates County. He was 28, unmarried, a lumberman and was born in New York. His age is clearly a fabrication as he was either 14 or 15, not 28.

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 Federal Census. Croton Township, Newaygo County, Michigan
Roll 598, page 435D
Norton Race, 26, farmer, b. NY, parents b. NY
Violetty Race, wife, 19, keeping house, b. NY, parents b. NY
Norton’s brother Peter lives next door.

Atlas of Newaygo County, Michigan, Philadelpha: C.O. Titus, 1880.
Croton Township. N. Race and P. Race had 40-acre farms across East 36th Street from each other. Norton’s farm was bounded on the south by 36th Street and on the west by Chestnut Avenue (including where the Four Seasons Trailer Park is now), while Peter’s was bounded on the north by 36th Street and the west by Chestnut Avenue. This was before Hardy Dam was built across the Muskegon River in 1931; part of Norton’s 40 acres is now underwater in the Hardy Dam Pond. The atlas shows a house on N. Race’s property, but not one on P. Race’s property.

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.

Newaygo Cemetery
Norton S. Race. Section F, Lot 140, Grave 5.
“Gone but not forgotten, Norton Senaca Race, 37 years old.”

Medical: Died of Nephritis.

On 21 Oct 1879 when Norton Senaca was 30, he married Nancy Violette Phelps (67968) , daughter of Asa G. Phelps (65521) (27 Apr 1822-18 Jul 1906) & Maryette Jones (66065) (ca 21 Aug 1822-15 Jun 1904), in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Born on 15 Feb 1861 in Yates County, New York. Nancy Violette died in Newaygo County, Michigan, on 18 Nov 1915; she was 54. Buried on 21 Nov 1915 in Newaygo Cemetery.

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.”

Newaygo County Death Records. Book Three, Page 76. Nancy V. Kelley was interred in the Newaygo Cemetery 21 November 1915 of cirrohsis of the liver. She was 54 years old. Sexton’s Records indicate she was buried in Section F; Lot 140; Grave 4.

Certificate of Death, State of Michigan, Department of State Vital Statistics, Village of Newaygo, Newaygo County, Register 12, Number 196.
Nancy V. Kelley was born on 15 February 1861 in New York and died on 18 November 1915 of Chronic Cirrhosis of the Liver. The condition had been diagnosed five years and seven months before her death. Her physician was P. Drummand of Grant, Michigan. She was a married housewife who died at age 54 years, nine months and five days. Her father, name unknown, was born in New York. Her mother was Mary Jones and her birthplace was unknown. Nancy Violette’s husband, Bright V. Kelley was the informant. She was buried in Newaygo Cemetery on 21 November 1915. The undertaker was Vern Jenson of Rice, Michigan.

Their children include:

68719i.

Arthur James Race (1 May 1880-29 Jul 1966)

68720ii.

Edith May Race (5 May 1883-8 Sep 1977)

68721iii.

Erwin Norton Race (22 May 1884-10 Jul 1979)

66741. Charles Sidney Race. Born on 2 Aug 1851 in Copake, Columbia County, New York.696 Charles Sidney died in Holland, Ottawa County, Michigan, on 13 Oct 1938; he was 87. Buried on 15 Oct 1938 in Pilgrim Home Cemetery, Holland. Occupation: Carpenter.

Civil War Draft Registrtion Records, 1863-1865. Jerusalem, Yates County, New York
Ancestry.com. U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. Original data: Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registrations, 1863-1865. NM-65, entry 172, 620 volumes. 25th New York Congressional District, Canaindaigua, New York, 30 June 1863; No. 430. Records of the Provost Marshal General’s Bureau (Civil War), Record Group 110. National Archives, Washington D.C.
Norton Race is living in Jerusalum Township, Yates County. He’s 25, unmrried, a farmer and was born in New York. His age is clearly a fabrication as he was either 12 or 13, not 25.

Michigan Marriages
Return of Marriages in the County of Newaygo, p. 32
11 Jun 1874 at Croton, Newaygo Co
Charles S. Race, of Fisher, age 22, b. 1852 at Lacona, Steuben Co., NY, carpenter & joiner
Mary L. Harvey, of Croton, age 18, b. 1856 at Bellaview, Eaton Co., NY
L.S. Brown, minister of the gospel

1880 Federal Census. Wyoming Township, Kent County, MI Census
Roll 587, page 138A
Charles Race, 29, farmer, b. NY, parents b. NY
Mary Race, wife, 24, keeping house, m. MI, parents b. NY
Claudene Race, daughter, 2, b. MI, father b. NY, mother b. MI
Fanny Harvey, [Mary’s] sister, 14, b. MI, father b. NY, mother b. MI
Charles lives next to his brother Frank’s family. Their mother Margaret Race is listed on the same census page living with their sister Frances Smith and brother-in-law Peter Smith.

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.

1894 Michigan State Census for Grand Rapids, Kent County; Microfilm 2020; Seeking Michigan.org; Dwelling 81; Family 83. The family lived on Woodworth Street, NE.
Charles was a painter, was 41 years old and was born in New York. Mary was 36, and was born in Eaton County, Michigan. Their daughter Claudae was 16 and was born in Fishters Station, Kent County, Michigan, and had attended school the previous year. Mary had had only one child and she was still living. Both of Charles’ and Mary’s parents were born in New York. Charles has lived in Michigan for 22 years. He had not served in the service, and all three were healthy the day the census was taken.

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.

1910 Federal Census. Holland Ward 2, Ottawa County, Michigan
Roll T624_670, page 7B
43 East Eighth Street
Charles Race, head, 57, m. 31 years, b. NY, parents b. NY, carpenter, house
Mary Race, wife, 42, m. 31 years, 1 child, living, b. MI, parents b. NY
Claudene Race, daughter, 28, single, b. MI, father b. NY, mother b. MI, music teacher, own house

1920 Federal Census. Holland Ward 3, Ottawa County, Michigan
Roll T6225_792, page 2B
9 West 16th Street
Charles S. Race, head, 68,b. NY, parents b. NY, proprietor, candy store
Mary L. Race, wife, 63, b. MI, parents b. NY

1930 Federal Census. Holland, Ottawa County, Michigan
Roll 1024, page 3B
22 East Ninth Street
Charles S. Race, head, 77, m. age 22, b. NY, parents b. NY
Mary L. Race, wife, 73, m. age 18 1 child, living, b. MI, parents b. NY

Death Index: Charles Sydney Race died 13 October 1938 in Holland, Ottawa County, Michigan at age 87. He was born in New York on 2 August 1851 to John Race and Margurite Thompson. He was married when he died. "Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KF73-WNT : accessed 30 Apr 2013), Charles Sydney Race, 1938.

The Holland Evening Sentinal, 14 Oct 1938
Obituary
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.

Pilgrim Home Cemetery701
Race, Charles S.
10/15/1938
Plot: PH-1-EA-00086-051

On 11 Jun 1874 when Charles Sidney was 22, he married Mary Louisa Harvey, daughter of Matthew Harvey (9 Dec 1824-18 May 1878) & Sarah Wilbur (13 Feb 1829-10 Jan 1873), in Croton Township, Newaygo County, Michigan. Born on 14 Jul 1856 in Bellevue, Eaton County, Michigan. Mary Louisa died in Holland, Ottawa County, Michigan, on 5 Jun 1940; she was 83. At her daughter Claudia’s home. Buried on 8 Jun 1940 in Pilgrim Home Cemetery, Holland.

1860 Federal Census. Bellvue, Eaton County, Michigan
Series: M653 Roll: 542 Page: 810
Matthew Harvey, age 34
Sarah Harvey, age 31
Ellen Harvey, age 11
Elizabeth Harvey, age 9
Jane Harvey, age 6
Mary Harvey, age 3
Jape [?hard to read] Harvey, age 1
Matthew and Sarah were born in New York, the children born in Michigan.

1870 Federal Census. Big Prairie Twp., Newaygo County, MI
Roll 692, page 20B
Mathew Harvey, 49, farmer, $2000 real estate, $1000 personal estate
Sarah Harvey, 41, keeping house
Elisabeth Harvey, 19, school teacher
Jane Harvey, 17, school teacher
Mary Harvey, 13, attending school
Jessie Harvey, 11, attending school
Isabelle Harvey, 8
Benj. F. Harvey, 7
Fannie Harvey, 3
Alfred Harvey, 9 months
Mathew and Sarah were born in New York, the children born in Michigan.

In 1940 Mary was living with her daugher Claudia Thompson’s family in Holland, Michigan.

Pilgrim Home Cemetery701
Race, Mary Lois
06/08/1940
Plot: PH-1-EA-00086-046

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.

Their children include:

68722i.

Claudia S. Race (ca 1879-aft 1960)

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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