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Wesley Arontus Black (64565) & Alice Bell Echtinaw

67080. William Andrew Black. Born on 15 Oct 1881 in Michigan. William Andrew died in Newaygo, Newaygo County, Michigan, on 23 Nov 1918; he was 37. Buried on 25 Nov 1918 in Newaygo Cemetery. Occupation: Photographer.

William and Hazel died of influenza a few days apart. Her death was complicated by the birth of her child. Both she and her child died on that day.

1910 Federal Census. Brooks Township, Newaygo County, Michigan
Roll 666, page 4A
State Road St.
Frank Van Leuben, head, 41, m1. 17 years, b. MI, father b. NY, mother b. ME, undertaker
Rubie S. Van Leuven, wife, 40, m1. 17 years, b. OH, father b. Canada, mother b. Scotland
Lizzie Terwilliger, boarder, 42, single, b. MI, parents b. NY
William Black, boarder, 27, single, b. MI, parents b. MI, photographer, post cards

Newaygo County Marriage records indicate William married Hazel B. Dorman on 21 August 1910, in Garfield Township. He was 27, born in Michigan, resided in Newaygo Village, and was a photographer. She was 17, born in Michigan, lived in Newaygo Village and was a domestic. His parents were Wesley Balck and Alice Octinaw. Hers were George Dorman and Effie Traver. Frank Napper, minister, married them with W. H. and Mary L. Ostrom as witnesses. Book 4, # 746, page 253.

5 June 1913, Newaygo Republican, “Local News”:
“A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Will Black last Friday night.”

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Registered at White Cloud, Michigan. 12 Sep 1918
William Andrew Black. Newaygo, Michigan
Age 36. b. 15 Oct 1881
Occupation: laborer, Newaygo Portland Cement Co., Newaygo
Nearest relative, Mrs. Hazel Black, Newaygo
Medium height, slender build, brown eyes, brown hair

Newaygo County Death records state William died of influenza on 23 November 1918 in Newaygo Village. He was 36 years one month and four days old. He was a cement worker and his parents were Wesley Black and Alice Echtinaw. Book 3, page 112.

Newaygo Cemetery
Baby Black. Buried 12/1/1918. Plot: Section F, Lot 198, Grave 2
Hazel Black. Buried 12/1/1918. Plot: Section F, Lot 198, Grave 2
William A. Black. Buried 11/25/1918. Plot: Section F, Lot 198, Grave 3

On 21 Aug 1910 when William Andrew was 28, he married Hazel D. Dorman, daughter of George Dorman & Effie Mahaley, in Garfield Township, Newaygo County, Michigan. Born on 17 Feb 1894 in Michigan. Hazel D. died in Newaygo, Newaygo County, Michigan, on 27 Nov 1918; she was 24. Buried on 1 Dec 1918 in Newaygo Cemetery.

Newaygo County Death Records indicate Hazel died of influenza and pneumonia on 27 November 1918 in Newaygo Village. She was 23 years nine months and 13 days old. Her parents were George Dorman and Effie Mahaley. Book 3 page 113.

Their children include:

68800i.

Hazel Black (Stillborn) (27 Nov 1918-27 Nov 1918)

67081. Otto Black. Born on 9 Feb 1883 in Garfield Township, Newaygo County, Michigan. Otto died in 1885. Buried in Newaygo Cemetery.

Newaygo Cemetery
Otto Black. Buried 1885. Plot: Section H, Lot 084, Grave 3

67082. Roy W. Black. Born on 5 Jun 1885 in Garfield Township, Newaygo County, Michigan. Roy W. died in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, on 7 Jun 1950; he was 65. Buried on 9 Jun 1950 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Grand Rapids.

Michigan Marriages
Return of Marriages in the County of Newaygo
16 Mar 1908, Grand Rapids. Fr.A. Hess, P.J. Witnesses Dora Fisher & Wm.E. Golms, both of Grand Rapids
Roy Black, 22, of Grand Rapids, b. Newaygo, R.R. foreman, son of Welsey Black & Alice Echtinaw, not married before
Laura Longcore, 20, of Newaygo, b. there, domestic, daughter of James Longcore & Sarah Downing, not married before

1910 Federal Census. Grand Rapids Ward 1, Kent County Michigan
Roll 656, page 13B
Roy Black, boarder, 22, single, b. MI, parents b. MI, fireman, railroad
Roy is staying at the boarding house run by U.B. Gifford. Perhaps Mrs. Gifford didn’t know he was married, or perhaps he was separated from his wife.

1913 Grand Rapids City Directory
Roy Black, fireman P M R R, bds 126 Aintoine

Newaygo County Marriage records indicate Roy married May Sullivan on 1 July 1915 in Grand Rapids. He was 29, resided in Newaygo, and was a fireman. She is 25, resided in Grand Rapids and was a dressmaker. Both were born in Michigan. His parents are Wesley Black and Alice Echtinaw; hers are John Sullivan and Mary Malney. He has been married once before. John A. Schmidt was the minister and witnesses were Robert E. and Marceline Sullivan of Grand Rapids. Book 4 #1529, page 305.

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Registered Grand Rapids.
Roy Black. 907 S. Ionia Ave., Grand Rapids
Age 24. b. 5 Jun 1884,
Occupation: Loco Engineer, Pere Marquette R.R., Grand Rapids
Nearest relative: Mary Black, 907 S. Ionia Ave., Grand Rapids
Tall, medium build, brown eyes, dark brown hair

1920 Federal Census. Grand Rapids Ward 3, Kent County, Michigan
Roll 779, page 3B
907 Ionia Avenue south
Roy Black, head, 34, engineer, steam railroad, b. MI, parents b. MI
May Black, wife, 29, b. MI, parents b. MI
Betty Black, daughter, 1 year 3 months, b. MI, parents b. MI
Josephine Luckey, boarder, 40, married, imm. 1889, milliner, department store, b. Ireland, parents b. Ireland,

1930 Federal Census. Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan
Roll 1003, page 9B
133 Delaware St. SW
Roy Black, head, 43, m. age 28, Engineer, station
May Black, wife, 38, m. age 24
Betty Black, daughter, 11
All were born in Michigan as were their parents.

1935 Grand Rapids City Directory
Roy T (Mae) Black, fctywkr, h133 Delaware SW

1940 Federal Census. Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan
Roll 1900, page 8A
Roy Black, head, 53, 8th grade, maintenance department, board of education
Mary Black, wife, 49, 3 years HS
Jerry Sullivan, brother-in-law, 31, single, 1 year college
All were born in Michigan and living in the same house five years before.

Grand Rapids City Cemeteries689
Name: Roy W. Black
WOODLAWN CEMETERY
BLOCK B
Lot :426_A
Space :2
Date of death: 06/07/1950
Funeral director: O'Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst F.H.,
Service date: 06/09/1950

On 16 Mar 1908 when Roy W. was 22, he first married Laura Longcore, daughter of James Longcore (Feb 1862-) & Sarah Elizabeth Downing (ca 1863-3 May 1897), in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Born ca 1889 in Newaygo, Newaygo County, Michigan. Laura died in Garfield Township, Newaygo County, Michigan on 2 Oct 1914.

1900 Federal Census. Garfield, Newaygo County, Michigan
Roll 735, page 12B
James Longcore, head, b. Feb 1862, 38, widowed, b. NY, parents b. NY, farmer
Jessee Longcore, daughter, b. Apr 1883, 17, b. MI, parents b. MI
Eugene Longcore, son, b. Jul 1884, 15, b. ditto
Lucy Longcore, daughter, b. Sep 1885, 14, b. ditto
Lauren Longcore, daughter, b. Dec 1887, 12, b. ditto
Nora Longcore, daughter, b. Dec 1888, 11, b. ditto
Lotta Longcore, daughter, b. Dec 1889, 10, b. ditto
Ira Longcore, son, b. Feb 1891, 9, b. ditto
Clarence Longcore, son, b. Feb 1894, 6, b. ditto

(Yet to find Laura’s 1910 census record.)

Michigan Deaths and Burials
Mrs. Roy Black, 25, b. MI, d. 2 Oct 1914 at Garfield Twp., Newaygo Co., daughter of James Loncore & Sarah Downing.

On 1 Jul 1915 when Roy W. was 30, he second married Mae E. Sullivan, daughter of John Sullivan (Dec 1853-) & Mary [Sullivan] (Aug 1863-), in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Born on 18 May 1890 in Michigan. Mae E. died in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, on 19 Jun 1975; she was 85. Buried on 23 Jun 1975 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Grand Rapids.

1900 Federal Census. Grand Rapids Ward 1, Kent County, Michigan
Roll 721, page 21B
411 South Ionia Street
John Sullivan, head, b. Dec 1853, 46, m. 14 years, b. Ireland, parents b. Ireland, imm. 1855, mason contractor
Mary Sullivan, wife, b. Aug 1863, 36, m. 14 years, 9 children, 8 living, b. Ireland, parents b. Ireland, imm. 1882
John C. Sullivan, son, b. Apr 1887, 13, b. MI, parents b. Ireland, at school
Fred J. Sulivan, son, b. Jun 1888, 11, b. ditto, at school
Mary E. Sullivan, daughter, b. May 1890, 10, b. ditto, at school
Florence C. Sullivan, daughter, b. Dec 1891, 8, b. ditto
Edward Sullivan, son, b. Aug 1894, 5, b. ditto
William Sullivan, son, b. Oct 1896, 3, b. ditto
Robert E. Sullivan, son, b. Apr 1898, 2, b. ditto
Sylvester Sullivan, son, b. Mar 1900, 2 months, b. ditto

1954 Grand Rapids City Directory
Mae E (wid Roy W) Black, finisher Blanche LeBaron Inc, h314 Fuller av SE

Michigan Deaths
Mae E. Black, b. 18 May 1890, d. 19 Jun 1975 at Grand Rapids

Social Security Death Index
Mae Black, b. 18 May 1890, d. Jun 1975, last residence 45507 Grand Rapids MI

Grand Rapids City Cemeteries689
Name: Mae E. Black
WOODLAWN CEMETERY
BLOCK B
Lot :426_A
Space :3
Date of death: 06/19/1975
Funeral director: O'Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst F.H.,
Service date: 06/23/1975

67083. Vern Black. Born on 21 Feb 1888 in Garfield Township, Newaygo County, Michigan. Vern died in Fremont, Newaygo County, Michigan, on 21 Mar 1978; he was 90. Buried in Newaygo Cemetery.

1910 Federal Census. Uss Rhode Island, US Navy, Military and Naval Forces
Roll 1784, page 3B
Verne Black, seaman, 22, single, b. MI, parents b. MI, sailor

Illinois Cook County Marriages
29 Apr 1913, Chicago. Senich[?] T. Ford, clergyman
Vern Black, 25, of Chicago
Leta S. Wortz, 21, of Grand Rapids, MI

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Registered Newaygo, MI. 5 Jan 1917
Vern Black. Newaygo, MI
Age 29. b. 21 Feb 1888, Newaygo, MI
Occupation: Farmer, self employed
Supporting wife and two children
Military experience: seaman, navy, four years
Exemption: support of family
Medium height, medium build, brown eyes, brown hair

1920 Federal Census. Brooks Township, Newaygo County, Michigan
Roll 787, page 2A
Croton Road
Verne Black, head, 32, b. MI, father b. Germany, mother b. NY, farmer, truck
Leta Black, wife, 28, b. MI, parents b. IL
Richard Black, son, 6, b. MI, father b. MI, mother b. IL
Gilbert Black, son, 5, b. MI, parents b. MI

1930 Federal Census. Brooks Township, Newaygo County, Michigan
Roll 1015, page 1A
Enumeration District 8; dwelling and family 2
Verne Black, head, 44, m. age 26, b. MI, parents b. MI, farm manager, general
Leota Black, wife, 37, m. age 20, b. MI, father b. Germany, mother b. NY, taxi driver, owner
Richard V. Black, son, 16
Gilbert Black, son, 15

1940 Federal Census. Brooks Township, Newaygo County, Michigan
Roll 1797, page 5A
Vern Black, head, 52, 6th grade, painter, home
Leta Black, wife, 46, 8th grade, cook, [valley?] inn
Both were born in Michigan, and they were living in the same house five years earlier

Michigan Death Index
Vern Black, d. 21 Mar 1978, Fremont, Newaygo Co.

Social Security Death Index
Vern Black, b. 21 Feb 1888, d. Mar 1978, last residence 49337, Newaygo Co., issued MI

Newaygo Cemetery
On one marker
Leta S. Black. 1891-1978. Plot: Section F, Lot 185, Grave 2.
Vern Black. 1888-1978. Plot: Section F, Lot 185, Grave 3.

On 29 Apr 1913 when Vern was 25, he married Leta S. Wortz, daughter of William Wortz (19 Aug 1850-27 Apr 1916) & Susan C. Ames (17 Jun 1855-13 Mar 1900), in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Born on 19 Nov 1891 in Leighton Township, Allegan County, Michigan. Leta S. died in Newaygo, Newaygo County, Michigan, on 6 Jul 1978; she was 86. Buried in Newaygo Cemetery.

Michigan Births
Return of Births in the County of Allegan
Letta S. Wortz, b. 19 Nov 1891 in Leighton Twp., daugher of Wm. & Susie Wortz.

Michigan Death Index
Leta S. Black. d 6 Jul 1978 at Fremont, MI, residence Brooks Twp. Newaygo Co.

Social Security Death Index
Leta Black, b. 19 Nov 1891, d. Jul 1978, last residence 49337 Newaygo, MI, issued MI

Their children include:

68801i.

Richard Vern Black (27 Aug 1913-24 Aug 1993)

68802ii.

Gilbert M. Black (19 Nov 1914-13 Mar 1994)

67084. Lillie M. Black. Born on 12 May 1890 in Garfield Township, Newaygo County, Michigan.

Michigan Births and Christenings, 1775-1995 www.familysearch.org.Batch number CO2585-6; Film Number 2321266
Lilly M. Black, female born 12 May 1890 in Garfield Township, Newaygo County, Michigan. Her father was Wesley C. Black and her mother Alice B. Black.

8 March 1906, “School Notes,” Newaygo Republican”
“Those of the fifth grade who were neither absent or tardy last month are Fred Aiken, Arthur Bowen, Earl Balcom, Nestor Carlson, Olive Edwards, Jessie Edwards, Mona Hubbell, Willis Hubbell, Carl Phillips, Lena Swanson, Lailla Stanley and Lillie Black.”

Michigan Marriages
Return of Marriages in the County of Kent
15 Jun 1922, Grand Rapids
Comer Breen, 27, b. Grand Rapids, son of Govert Breen & Maria Vander Winde
Lillie M. Black, 25, b. Newaygo Co., daughter of Wesley Black & Alice Echinau

On 15 Jun 1922 when Lillie M. was 32, she married Comer Breen, son of Govert Breen & Maria Vander Winde, in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Born ca 1895 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan.

67085. Mabel Nalda Black. Born on 12 May 1892 in Garfield Township, Newaygo County, Michigan. Mabel Nalda died in Grant Township, Newaygo County, Michigan, on 14 Feb 1916; she was 23.

Death Certificate, State of Michigan Department of State, Division of Vital Statistics, Grant Township, Newaygo County, Register 2, number 112.
Mabel Nalda Backus died 14 February 1916 of Typhoid Fever and Perforation of Bowel. She was a married housewife, age 23 years, one month and 14 days old and was born on 21 January 1892 in Michigan. Her father was Wesley Black and her mother Alice Ecthtinaw. Both were born in Michigan. The informant was Lee Backus of Newaygo. She was buried in Newaygo Cemetery on 16 February 1916.

On 12 Jun 1912 when Mabel Nalda was 20, she married Lee Backus, son of Charles E. Backus & Ida Sampson, in White Cloud, Newaygo County, Michigan. Born ca 1891 in Iowa. They obtained a marriage license on 8 Jun 1912.

Marriage License FamilySearch.org Michigan Marriages, 1869-1925 Newaygo County, Michigan. Film Number 2342698, Folder Number 4209169, Image 249; v.4 m 1047.Page 170, Record Number 1047, Date of License 8 June 1912.
Lee Backus married Mable Black on 12 June 1912 in White Cloud, Newaygo County, Michigan. He was a resident of Grant, worked as a laborer and was born in Iowa. She was a resident of Newaygo, a domestic and was born in Michigan. He was 21 and she was 19. His parents were Charles E. Backus and Ida Sampson. Hers were Wesley Black and Alice Echtinaw. Miss Lillian E. Black of Newaygo and Mrs. Mary E. Edwards of White Cloud were the witnesses. Edward E. Edwards, Judge of Probate, officiated.

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