On 26 May 1909 when Myrtle C. was 17, she first married George A. Briggs, son of Louis Clark Briggs (1855-9 Jan 1908) & Ella D. Crisman (3 Jan 1867-15 Dec 1912), in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan. Born on 12 Dec 1884 in Porter County, Indiana. George A. died in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, on 15 Jan 1949; he was 64. Buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Battle Creek. Occupation: Train master.

1910 Federal Census. Battle Creek Ward 5, Calhoun County, Michigan
Roll T624_640, page 4B
128 Bennett Street
    George Briggs, head, 25, m1. 0 years, b. IN, father b IN, mother b. WI, clerk, railroad office
    Myrtle Briggs, wife, 18, m1. 0 years, no children, b. MI, parents b. MI

1920 Federal Census. Battle Creek Ward 3, Calhoun County, Michigan
Roll 759, page 14B
83 Lake Avenue
    George A. Briggs, head, 34, b. IL, parents b. US, travelling instructor, railroad
    Myrtle C. Briggs, wife, 28, b. MI, parents b. MI
    Elizabeth N. Parker, mother-in-law, 48, widowed, b. MI, parents b. NY, dressmaker, private families

1930 Federal Census. Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan
Roll 978, page 20B
81 Kingman Street
    George A. Briggs, head, 45, m. age 24, b. IN, parents b. IN, superintendant, railroad
    Myrtle C. Briggs, wife, 38, m. age 17, b. MI, parents b. MI

1940 Federal Census. Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan
Roll 1736, page 13B
81 W. Kingman Avenue
    George Briggs, head, 55, 1 year HS, b. IN, train master, steam railroad
    Myrtle Briggs, wife, 48, 8th grade, b. MI
George and Myrtle had lived in Pontiac, MI, in 1935.

Oak Hill Cemetery, Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan
    George A. Briggs, d. 15 Jan 1949. Plot: Section O, Lot 65, Rt 3.
    Myrtle C. Herrick, d. 5 Apr 1989. Plot: Section O, Lot 65, Rt 4

Myrtle C. second married Carl Albert Herrick (68362) , son of George Thomas Herrick (66404) (19 Mar 1848-27 Feb 1888) & Martha Elizabeth Pinch (66535) (14 Dec 1847-4 Feb 1928). Born on 15 Apr 1882 in Olivet, Eaton County, Michigan. Carl Albert died on 5 Nov 1957; he was 75. Buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Battle Creek.

Carl First married Edna Vroman, second Myrtle (Parker) Briggs.

Return of Marriages in the county of Calhoun
13 Nov 1901, Charlotte. Bastian Smith, Minister. Witnesses Mr. & Mrs. Elisha Griffin of Olivet
    Carl Herrick, 19, of Battle Creek, b. MI, laborer, son of Geo. Herrick & Martha Pinch, first marriage
    Edna Vroman, 19, of Battle Creek, b. MI, daughter of Ed. Vroman & Libbie Gifford, first marriage

1910 Federal Census. Battle Creek Ward 5, Calhoun County, Michigan
Roll 640, page 7B
    Carl A. Herrick, head, 28, m1. 8 years, b. MI, father b. OH, mother b. NY, foreman, food factory
    Edna E. Herrick, wife, 28, m1. 8 years, 2 children, 1 living, b. MI, father b. NY, mother b. MI
    Oakly D. Herrick, son, 7, b. MI, parents b. MI
    Martha E. Herrick, mother, 62, widowed, 6 children, all living, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. MI

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Registered at Battle Creek, MI. 12 Sep 1918
    Carl Albert Herrick. 93 Grenville, Battle Creek, MI
    Age 36. b. 15 Apr 1882
    Occupation: Foreman, Postum Cereal Company, Battle Creek
    Nearest relative: Edna Ella Herrick, 93 Grenville, Battle Creek, MI
    Medium height, medium build, blue eyes, brown hair

1920 Federal Census. Battle Creek Ward 17, Calhoun County, Michigan
Roll 759, page 3B
93 Greenville Street
    Carl A. Herrick, head, 37, b. MI, father b. US, mother b. MI, overseer, food factory
    Edna E. Herrick, wife 37, b. MI, parents b. MI
    Oakley D. Herrick, son, 16, b. MI, parents b. MI, musician, theater

1920
Plan Memorial Service
The Independent Order of Oddfellows of this city of which there are nine branches will observe their memorial services, Sunday June 13th. The parade led by a band will leave McCamly street promptly at 2:30, and will march to the cemetery. The Rebecca branches have chartered a street car to convey the sisters to the Newark street entrance of the cemetery. This car will leave McCamly street at 2:15 p.m. Columbia Lodge No. 272 and Columbia Rebecca Lodge 297 will have charge of the ceremonies at the cemetery. In the evening the services will be at the Presbyterian church, members attending in a body. Carl Herrick has been selected as Marshall of the day. Every Oddfellow of the city is earnestly requested to turn out for this occasion.
The Inquirer and Evening News (Battle Creek, Michigan) 10 June 1920, Thursday. Page 6.

Whist Club Entertained.
    Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Herrick entertained the members of the Whist club Saturday evening at their home 93 Grenville street. Cards were played at three tables. This group of players have been meeting every two weeks during the season. a record of the high score is kept and at the close of the season a grand prize will be awarded. After the games, Oakley Herrick, son of the host and hostess, entertained the company with vocal and instrumental music. A two-course lunch was served by the hostess.
Battle Creek Enquirer (Battle Creek, Michigan) 10 January 1923, Wednesday. Page 6.

1930 Federal Census. Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan
Roll 978, page 16A
    Carl H. Herrick, head, 47, m. age 20, b. MI, parents b. MI, laborer, food factory
    Edna Herrick, wife, 47, m. age 20, b. MI, parents b. NY

1940 Federal Census. Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan
Roll 1735, page 7B
    Carl A. Herrick, head, 57, 4 years HS, manager food productions, food company
    Edna E. Herrick, wife, 58, 1 year HS
Both were born in Michigan and were living in Battle Creek five years earlier.

Battle Creek City Directory, 1942
Carl A. (Edna E.) Herrick, productionmn, h85 Latta av

Memorial Park Cemetery, Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan
    Carl A. Herrick, b. 15 Apr 1882, d. 5 Nov 1957. Plot: T-203-1
    Edna E. Herrick, b. 7 Apr 1882, d. 21 Jan 1946. Plot: T-203-2

On 20 Sep 1913 when Howard J. was 21, he first married Eleanor Gladys MacGirr, daughter of Rev. Frank MacGirr (1866-6 Jul 1935) & Sarah Annie Barnes (23 Feb 1867-4 Jun 1960), in Pewamo, Ionia County, Michigan. Born on 20 Sep 1893 in Bugbrooke, Northamptonshire. Eleanor Gladys died in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan in Jun 1930. Buried in Youngs Cemetery, Battle Creek.

Eleanor, known as Nellie, MacGirr.

On 20 Dec 1934 when Howard J. was 42, he second married Leah E. Beardsley, daughter of Charles E. Beardsley (ca 1864-) & Flora A. Nelson (ca 1870-), in St. Joseph, Allen County, Indiana. Born on 12 Oct 1905 in Michigan. Leah E. died in Santa Barbara, CA, on 17 Sep 1990; she was 84. They were divorced on 29 Nov 1943 in Calhoun County, Michigan.

Leah first married Harold Freeborn, divorced; second Howard Parker as his second wife, divorced; third a Mr. Ray.

California Death Index
Leah E. Ray, b. 12 Oct 1905 in Michigan, d. 17 Sep 1990 at Sanata Barbara, mother’s maiden name Nelson, father’s surname Beardsley.

Social Security Death Index
Leah E. Ray, b. 12 Oct 1905, d. Sep 1990, issued Michigan before 1951.

Howard J. third married G. Hoag (Private), daughter of Hiram W. Jex & Ellen McDermott.