Pane-Joyce Genealogy
Minnietta Horn (66519) & John H. Siders
68493. Clarence H. Siders. Born on 7 Oct 1888 in Polk, Medina County, Ohio.712 Clarence H. died in Muskegon County, Michigan, on 21 Feb 1959; he was 70.712

Newaygo County Marriage Records show that Clarence H. Siders married Cora E. Mercer on 11 October 1930. He is 42, a farmer and was born in Ohio. She is 45, a domestic, and was born in Michigan. Both are residents of Newaygo. She has been married once before. His parents are John H. Siders and Minnie E. Bartlett, and hers are George A. Brott and Acelia E. Broce. Daniel Truman, clergyman, marries them with Mary and John Puff of Muskegon as witnesses.
On 11 Oct 1930 when Clarence H. was 42, he married Cora E. Brott in Newaygo, Newaygo County, Michigan. Born ca 1885 in Michigan.
68494. Orley L. Siders. Born on 1 May 1891 in Polk, Medina County, Ohio.712 Orley L. died in Fremont, Newaygo County, Michigan, on 4 Jan 1975; he was 83.712 Buried in Newaygo Cemetery.

Newaygo County Marriage Records indicate Orly L. Siders married Helen V. Crofoot on 27 November 1919 in Grand Rapids. He was 28, a resident of Garfield Township, a laborer and was born in Ohio. She was 19, lived in Everett Township and was born in Michigan. His parents are John Siders and Minnie Horne, and hers are George Crofoot and Abbie L. Fry. Daniel Truman, clergyman, married them with Audon K. Fritry and Mrs. Thomme Frity of Grand Rapids as witnesses. Book 5, page 4.

Social Security Death Index
Orley Siders. b. 1 May 1891, d. Jan 1975. Last residence 49337 Newaygo, MI. Issued MI bef. 1951.

Obituary. Grand Rapids Press. Monday, 6 January 1975. Page 13B.
SIDERS - Mr. Orley L. Siders, 83, of 81 Water St. Newaygo, passed away Saturday. He was a lifetime resident of Newaygo and a veteran of World War I. Surviving are his wife Helen; one son Charles of Edwardsburg; two sisters, Mrs. Blanche Hoxie of Grand Rapids and Mrs. Bertha Penland of Newaygo; three grandchildren; four great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 PM from the Mc Kinley Funeral Home in Newaygo with Rev. Paul E. Robinson officiating. Interment in Newaygo Cemetery under the auspices of the Newaygo VFW Post 4249. Relatives and friends may call at the chapel.

Newaygo Cemetery
On one marker.
    Orley L. Siders, 1 May 1891-4 Jan 1975. PVT U.S. Army
    Helen Virginia Sicers, 1900-1989. Plot: Section H, Lot 344, Grave 2
On 27 Nov 1919 when Orley L. was 28, he married Helen Virginia Crofoot (68822) , daughter of George Crofoot (ca 1865-1943) & Abby Louise Fry (67187) (2 May 1871-28 May 1940), in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Born on 29 Jun 1900 in Everett Township, Newaygo County, Michigan.712 Helen Virginia died in Elkhart, Elkhart County, Indiana, on 6 Jun 1989; she was 88.712 Buried in Newaygo Cemetery.

Social Security Death Index
Helen V. Siders. b. 29 Jun 1900, d. 6 Jun 1989. Issued MI bef. 1951
Their children include:
69661i.
Charles Louis Siders (9 Jun 1921-18 Oct 1994)
68495. Grace Siders. Born on 1 May 1891 in Polk, Medina County, Ohio.712 Grace died in Sparta, Kent County, Michigan, on 21 Jan 1963; she was 71.712

12 April 1906, “South Garfield News,” Newaygo Republican:
“Miss Grace Siders is absent from school on account of the illness of her mother.”

12 July 1906, “South Garfield News,” Newaygo Republican:
“Miss Grace Siders has gone to Brunswick to work.”

Michigan Marriages
Return of Marriages in the County of Kent
    2 Apr 1908, Newaygo, Newaygo Co. Henry Hill, Minister of the Gospel. Witnesses Sam Lang & Phebe Siders
    Mark Lang, 24, of Tyrone Twp. Kent Co., farmer, b. MI, son of Joseph Lang & [name obscured]sie Caffner
    Gracie Siders, 17, of Newaygo, b. OH, domestic, daughter of John H. Siders & Minnie Barlock
On 2 Apr 1908 when Grace was 16, she married Max Lang, son of Joseph Langowski (Mar 1842-) & Josephine Kopezynski (12 May 1852-), in Newaygo, Newaygo County, Michigan. Born on 8 Oct 1883 in Michigan. Max died in Sparta, Kent County, Michigan, on 8 Feb 1968; he was 84.712

1900 Federal Census. Tyrone Township, Kent County, Michigan
Roll 723, page 8A
    Joseph Langoski, head, b. Nov 1846, 53, m. 26 years, b. Poland (Russ), parents b. Poland (Russ), farmer
    Josephine Langoski, wife, b. May 1855, 45, m. 26 years, 9 children, b. Poland (Russ), parents b. Poland (Russ),, all living
    Moxie Langoski, son, b. Oct 1884, 15, b. MI parents b. Poland, farm laborer
    Tommy Langoski, son, b. Jun 1886, 14, , b. ditto, at school
    Annie Langoski, daughter, b. Jul 1886, 12, , b. ditto, at school
    Simon Langoski, son, b. Oct 1888, 11, b. ditto, at school
    Peter Langoski, son, b. Jul 1890, 9, b. ditto
    Ella Langoski, daughter, b. Nov 1892, 7, b. ditto
    Albert Langoski, son, b. Apr 1895, 5, b. ditto
    Josepheine Langoski, daughter , b. Apr 1897, 3, b. ditto
    Walter Langoski, son, b. Feb 1899, 1, b. ditto

Social Security Death Index
Max Lang, b. 8 Oct 1883, d. Feb 1968, last residence 39345 Sparta MI. Issued MI 1963-4
68496. Phoebe Pearl Siders. Born on 28 Dec 1892 in Garfield Township, Newaygo County, Michigan. Phoebe Pearl died in Kent County, Michigan, on 17 May 1968; she was 75.

Michigan Marriages
Return of Marriages in the County of Kent
    15 May 1911, Grand Rapids. John C. Loucks, J.P. Witnesses Peter & Helen Lang.
    Mike Lang, 28, of Kent City, b. Grand Rapids, farm laborer, son of Jos. Lang & Josephine Kaffner, not married before
    Phoebe Siders, 18, of Newaygo, b. there daughter of John Siders & Mary Horne, not married before

Social Security Death Index
Phoebie Langowski, b. 28 Dec 1892, d. May 1968, last residence 49345 Sparta MI. Issued MI before 1951.
On 15 May 1911 when Phoebe Pearl was 18, she married Michael John Lang in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Born on 2 Oct 1883. Michael John died in Kent County, Michigan, on 28 Jul 1962; he was 78.

Michael’s surname was Lang, or Langowski.712

1900 Federal Census. Grand Rapids Ward 6, Kent County, Michigan
Roll 722, page 21A
    [name obscured]na Navort, head, female, b. Jul 1849, 50, widowed, m. 33 yars, 5 children, r living, b. Poland (Ger.), parents b. Poland (Ger.), imm. 1880
    Barney Navort, son, b. Dec 1882, 17, b. MI, parents b. Poland, cabinet maker
    Mary Navort, daughter, b. Jun 1885, 14, b. ditto, cracker[?] factory
    Mike Langowski, boarder, b. Jun 1883, 11, b. MI, parents b. Poland (Ger.), brass factory

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Registered 12 Sep 1918
    Mike Langowski, 35, b. 29 Sep 1882
    Kent City, Kent Co.
    Farmer. Employer John DeGraff, Tyrone Twp.
    Nearest relative Phoebe Langowski
    Tall, stout, blue eyes, black hair

Social Security Death Index
Mike Langowski, b. 2 Oct 1883, d. Jul 1962, last residence MI. Issued MI before 1951.
68497. Daisy E. Siders. Born on 21 Aug 1895 in Garfield Township, Newaygo County, Michigan.712 Daisy E. died in Sparta, Kent County, Michigan, on 15 Nov 1966; she was 71.712

6 December 1906, “School News,” Newaygo Republican:
“Those of the fifth grade neither being absent or tardy for the month: Marjorie Burton, Frank Eastman, Wayne Gaier, Howard Gostelow, Byron Joslin, Mildred McLain, Chloe McKinlay, Willie McCaun, Charles Osborn, Stella Pettit, Lynn Ripple, Leafy Sherwood, Lloyhd Turner, William Wadsworth, Florence Woodruff, Joyce Young, Daisy Siders, and Kenneth Ripple.

Social Security Death Index
Daisy Snyder. b. 21 Aug 1895, d. Nov 1966. Issued MI bef. 1951. Last residence Sparta, MI
On 15 Sep 1910 when Daisy E. was 15, she married Frank Snyder in Newaygo County, Michigan.712 Born ca 1883 in Michigan.712 Frank died in Sparta, Kent County, Michigan on 15 Nov 1941.712
68498. Howard A. Siders. Born on 1 May 1899 in Garfield Township, Newaygo County, Michigan.712 Howard A. died in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, on 3 Nov 1965; he was 66.712 Buried in Newaygo Cemetery.

Newaygo Cemetery
    Gladys V. Siders. 1903-1947. Plot: Section C, Lot 435, Grave 4
 Howard A. Siders. 1899-1965. Plot: Section C, Lot 435, Grave 3
On 3 Jul 1921 when Howard A. was 22, he married Gladys Valentine Monroe, daughter of George Franklin Monroe (28 Aug 1875-17 Nov 1944) & Eleanor May Mercer (27 Aug 1883-16 Dec 1939), in Garfield Township, Newaygo County, Michigan.712 Born on 14 Feb 1903 in Newaygo, Newaygo County, Michigan. Gladys Valentine died in Dixon, Illinois, on 1 Aug 1947; she was 44.712 Buried in Newaygo Cemetery.

1910 Federal Census. Garfield Township, Newaygo County, Michigan
Roll 666, page 11B
Newaygo Village
    George F. Monroe, head, 31, m1. 10 years, b. MI, parents b. MI, burner, cement plant
    Ella M. Monroe, wife, 26, m1. 10 years, 4 children, 3 living, b. MI, parents b. IN
    George E. Monroe, son, 9, b. MI, parents b. MI
    Gladys M. Monroe, daughter, 7, b. ditto
    Julia Monore, daughter, 2, b. ditto
68499. Blanche Siders. Born on 3 Sep 1903 in Garfield Township, Newaygo County, Michigan.712 Blanche died in Kent County, Michigan in Nov 1976.712 Buried in Fairplains Cemetery, Sparta.
Blanche married Walter G. Snyder. Born in 1894 in Michigan. Walter G. died in 1942. Buried in Fairplains Cemetery, Sparta.
68500. Bertha Madeline Siders. Born on 12 Dec 1908 in Garfield Township, Newaygo County, Michigan.712 Bertha Madeline died in Newaygo, Newaygo County, Michigan, on 12 Jun 1989; she was 80.712

Marriage Certificate
    20 Dec 1926, Tyrone Township, Kent County, Michigan. Daniel Truman, Clergyman. Witnesses Mrs. Phoebe Lang & Mike Lang of Bailey, MI
    John Franklin Penland, 24, of Newaygo County, b. Michigan, farmer, son of Norman Penland & Carrie Gragg, first marrige
    Bertha Madeline Siders, 18, of Newaygo County, b. Michigan, domestic, daughter of John Siders & Minnie Horn, first marriage

Social Security Death Index
Bertha Penland, b. 12 Dec 1908, d. 12 Jun 1989, last residence 49337 Newaygo MI.

Obituary. 13 June 1989, Grand Rapids Press, page D5.
PENLAND (Hess Lake)
Bertha M. Penland, aged 80, passed away Monday, June 12, 1989 at Hackley Hospital. She is survived by her family, Marshall and Phyllis of Sparta, Marvin and Marian of Newaygo, Jean of Grant; nine grandchildren, eight great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held Thursday 1:00 p.m. at eh funeral home with Rev. Clark Wooten officiating. Interment Newaygo Cemetery. Friends may meet the family at the chapel Thursday 7 to 9 and Wednesday 2 to 4, and 7 to 9. Those who wish may make contributions to the Cancer Fund. HESSEL-CHESLEK, SPARTA.
On 20 Dec 1926 when Bertha Madeline was 18, she married John Franklin Penland, son of Norman Isaac Penland (6 Mar 1879-5 Jun 1943) & Carrie Etta Gragg (3 Jan 1873-20 Mar 1931), in Tyrone Township, Kent County, Michigan. Born on 15 Apr 1902 in Illinois.712 John Franklin died in Sparta, Kent County, Michigan in Jun 1967.712 Occupation: Farmer.

1910 Federal Census. Lincoln Township, Newaygo County, Michigan
Roll 666 page 4A
    Norman Penland, head, 41, m. 11 years, b. MI, parents b. MI, blacksmith, farmer
    Corie Penland, wife, 37, m. 11 years, 4 children, all living, b. IL, parents b. IL
    Harrie Penland, son, 9, b. MI, father b. MI, mother b. IL
    Johh F. Penland, son, 8, b. IL, father b. MI, mother b. IL
    Wesley Penland, son, 5, b. MI, father b. MI, mother b. IL
    Anna B. Penland, daughter, 5 months, b. ditto

1920 Federal Census. Lincoln Township, Newaygo County, Michigan
John Penland was living with his parents Norm and Lorrie Penland. John is 17 and his brother, Wesley is 14. Norm is 50 and Lorrie is 47. Lorrie and John were born in Illinois, and Norm and Wesley in Michigan. John is a general farmer and John a farm hand. Wesley attends school and Lorrie is a housewife. The family rents its home.
Sheet 5-A, Written page 0744 or 6 003;Dwelling 38, Family 38. S.D. 9, E.D. 177. Roll: T625_787; Ancestry Image: 1052.

1930 Federal Census. Village of Newaygo, Brooks Townhip, Newaygo County, Michigan
 John Penland Head 27
    Bertha Penland Wife 21
    Marvin Penland Son 2 7/12
John was born in Illiniois and his mother were born in Illinois. His father was born in the United States. Bertha was born in Michigan, her father in Pennsylvania and her mother in Ohio. Marvin was born in Michigan. When they were married, John was 24 and Bertha 18. The family rents their home in town for eight dollars a month.Both adults can read and write. John works as a burner in a refrigerator plant. John is not a veteran.
Dwelling and Family 14; Roll: 1015; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 7; Image: 794.0.

Social Security Death Index
John Penland, b. 15 Apr 1902, d. Jun 1967, last residence 49337 Newaygo MI.

OBITUARY. 22 June 1967 Grand Rapids Press, Page 54.
PENLAND - John F. Penland aged 65 of 1979 HessLake Dr., Newaygo, formerly of Sparta, passed away Wednesday at Butterworth Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Bertha; two sons, Marshall of Sparta, Marvin of Newaygo; one daughter, Miss Jean Penland of Grand Rapids; eight grandchildren; two brothers, Dave and Wesley, both of White Cloud. Funeral services will be held Saturday 2 p.m. at eh Hessel Funeral Home, Sparta, with Rev. Jay De Boer officiating. Interment Newaygo Cemetery. Friends may call at the Chapel.
Their children include:
69662i.
M. Penland (Private)
69663ii.
J. Penland (Private)
69664iii.
M. Penland (Private)
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