Kelly Ann Chester

Kelly married P.A. Demarc [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. R.A. Demarc

Other Events:

• Physical Description: Wore a leg brace; contracted polio as a child
• Physical Description: Wore a leg brace; contracted polio as a child
• Census: 1910, Iowa, USA, Taylor County, Bedford
• Census: 1920, Iowa, USA, Taylor County, Bedford City
• Census: 1930, Illinois, USA, Morgan County, Jacksonville

Notes:

Listed in 1910 Iowa Census, Taylor County, Bedford Ward# 1 (ED# 128, Sheet 1A)

Listed in 1920 Iowa Census, Taylor County, Bedford City, Ward# 2 (ED# 138, Sheet 4B)

Listed in 1930 Illinois Census, Morgan County, Jacksonville, (ED# 11, Page 13B)
- Living with father, A.B. Chester

Raymond married Helen Mae McCluskey in 1945 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Helen (daughter of John Franklin McCluskey and Ella Mae Edgar) was born on 03 Jun 1922 in Escanaba, Delta County, Michigan; died on 31 Mar 1998 in Warren, Macomb County, Michigan; was buried on 02 Apr 1998 in Cadillac Memorial Gardens (East), Clinton Township, Macomb County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1930, Michigan, USA, Delta County, Wells Twp

Notes:

Listed in 1930 Michigan Census, Delta County, Wells Twp (ED# 21-27, Sheet 7A)
- Address: Highland Avenue North

Other Events:

• Name: A.B. Ash
• Occupation: Travelling Salesman, Mason City, Mason County, Illinois; 1900 Census
• Census: 1870, Illinois, USA, Mason County, Sherman Twp, Havana P.O.
• Census: 1880, Illinois, USA, Mason County, Salt Creek Twp
• Census: 1900, Illinois, USA, Mason County, Mason City Twp

Notes:

Listed in 1870 Illinois Census, Mason County, Sherman Town, Havana P.O. (Page 12)

Listed in 1880 Illinois Census, Mason County, Salt Creek Twp (ED# 128, Page 4)
- Age shown as 14 years

Listed in 1900 Illinois Census, Mason County, Mason City Twp (ED# 64, Sheet 4B)

Listed in 1900 Illinois Census, Knox County, Ontario Twp, Oneida City (ED# 58, Sheet 10B)

Listed in 1930 Illinois Census, Morgan County, Jacksonville, (ED# 11, Page 13B)

Lived in Jacksonville, Illinois in Nov, 1918 at time of brother Melvin's death.

Birth listed in Cape May New Jersey, Middle Twp Registry of Births:
Entry No.: 14
Date of Birth: Feb 10 1866
Place of Birth: Goshen
Name of Child: Ashmead Chester
Sex of Child: Male
Name of Parents: William & Jane Chester
Occupation of Father: Farmer
Residence of Parents: Goshen
Time of Making Record: July 14 1866

Birthdate listed in various records as Dec 1864, Dec 1865 and Feb 1866.

Charter member of Mason City Royal Neighbors Lodge in 1898
("Mason City Centennial, 1857 - 1957", pg. 65)

1906 Standard Atlas of Rawlins County Kansas lists A.B. Chester as co-owner with brother Melvin of Land Section 18 in Beaver Twp

Newspaper Article:
Chester, A.B. of Sedalia, Mo. visiting his son, Raymond, who lives with grandparents, Mr & Mrs Ed Slawson. (Bedford, Iowa Free Press - 02 Jan 1913)

Death Certificate Info (Illinois State Archives/Department Of Health)
Name Gender Race Age Cert. No Death Date County/City
Chester Ashmead B. M W UNK 279 1934-06-08 Morgan/Jacksonville

Buried in lot 108, plot 2 of the Mason City Cemetery. His information is listed on page 54 of the cemetery record (no marker).

Ashmead married Lois Grace Slawson on 15 Jan 1903 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. Lois (daughter of Henry Edwin Slawson and Sarah Emily Templeton) was born on 04 Sep 1881 in Woodhull, Henry County, Illinois; died on 31 Jan 1909 in Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa; was buried on 01 Feb 1909 in Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Listed in 1885 Iowa State Census, Taylor County, Clayton Twp

Listed in 1895 Iowa State Census, Taylor County, Bedford Twp (#105)

Listed in 1900 Iowa Census, Taylor County, Bedford Twp (ED# 115, Sheet 24B)

Newspaper Obit:
Chester, Lois Grace, born 04 Sep 1881 Henry Co., Illinois; died 31 Jan 1909 Bedford, Iowa; wed 1903 A.B. Chester; father H.E. Slauson/Slawson; interred Bedford.
(Bedford Times Republic & Bedford Free Press - 04 Feb 1909)

State of Iowa Death Certificate# 87-0670.
1. County: Taylor
2. Township: Bedford
3. City or Town of: Bedford
4. Full Name: Lois Grace Chester
5. Sex: Female
6. Color: White
7. Date of Birth: Sept 4 1881
8. Age: 27 years, 4 months, 27 days
9. Single, Married or Divorced: Married
10. Birthplace: Illinois
11. Name of Father: H.E. Slauson
12. Birthplace of Father: Illinois
13. Maiden Name of Mother: Sarah E. Templeton
14. Birthplace of Mother: Indiana
15. Occupation: Merchant's Wife
16. "The above stated personal particulars are true to the best of my knowledge and belief
(Informant) A.B. Chester (Address) Beford IA
17, 18, 19 & 20. Date of Death: Jan 31, 1909
"I hereby certify that I attended deceased from Jan 15, 1907 to Jan 29, 1909 that I last saw her
alive on Jan 1908 and that death occurred on the date stated above at 4:30 pm. The cause of
death was Pulmonary Tuberculosis 3 years (duration)". Signed, H.F. (Henry) Dunlavy M.D.,
Bedford IA.
21. Special Information: None
22. Place of Burial or Removal: Bedford Cemetery
23. Date of Burial: Feb 2nd 1909
24. Undertaker: Geo T. Campbell (262)
25. Address: Bedford Iowa

Possibly born in Henderson, Knox County, Illinois according to OneWorldTree (ancestry.com)
Alt. Burial: 2 Feb 1909 Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa

Notes:

Married:
Newspaper Article:
Slawson, Grace Lois wed A.B. Chester; 15 Jan at Lincoln, Nebraska.
(Bedford Times Republic & Bedford Free Press - 29 Jan 1903)

Other Events:

• Name: McCluskie
• Military Service: Sep 1918, Shingleton, Alger County, Michigan; WWI Draft Registration (did not serve)

Notes:

Listed in 1881 Canadian Census, Quebec, Argenteuil County, Ste-Jerusalem Parish
Name: McClosky, John
Sex: M
Age: 7
Place of Birth: Q. (Quebec)
Religion: Ch. Eng.
Ethnic Origin: Irish
Occupation:
Married:
Province: Quebec
District Name: Argenteuil (96)
Sub-District Name: St-JÈrusalem (A)
Page: 77
Microfilm: C-13223
Reference: RG31 - Statistics Canada
- Surname spelled "McCloskey", Religion: Church Of England

Listed in 1894 Michigan State Census, Iosco County

Listed in 1920 Michigan Census, Alger County, Munising Twp (ED#6, Sheet 3B)

Listed in 1930 Michigan Census, Delta County, Wells Twp (ED# 21-27, Sheet 7A)

WWI Draft Registration Card:
Control Number: 742
Name: John Franklin McCluskie
Residence: Van Meer, Shingleton, Alger County, Michigan
Age in Years: 44
Date of Birth: April 21, 1874
Race: White
U.S. Citizen: Native born
Occupation: Woods work
Employer: W.W. Parker, Van Meer, Shingleton, Alger, Michigan
Nearest Relative: Ella McCluskie, Wife, Van Meer, Shingleton, Michigan
Height: 5' 11", Medium
Build: Large
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Brown
Date: 12 Sep 1918
Registrar's Report: C-21-5-1

Buried in Lot C294A, Pinecrest Cemetery, Oscoda, Michigan

Burial Permit Record# 98 & 99 on file with Iosco County Clerk; name spelled 'McCuskey'.

John married Ella Mae Edgar on 16 Aug 1916 in Escanaba, Delta County, Michigan. Ella (daughter of John Herbert D Edgar and Isabelle Barber) was born on 14 Dec 1883 in Harrisville, Haynes Twp, Alcona County, Michigan; died on 02 Sep 1939 in Harrisville, Haynes Twp, Alcona County, Michigan; was buried in Springport Cemetery, Harrisville, Alcona County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Medical):Pulmonary tuberculosis

Birth listed in Alcona County Birth Registration Book (Book 1, Page 32, #468)

Listed in 1900 Michigan Census, Alcona County, Haynes Twp (ED#7, Sheet 6A)

Listed in 1910 Michigan Census, Presque Isle County, Onaway, 2nd Ward (ED#276, Sheet 13B)

Listed in 1920 Michigan Census, Alger County, Munising Twp (ED#6, Sheet 3B)

Listed in 1930 Michigan Census, Delta County, Wells Twp (ED# 21-27, Sheet 7A)

Managed Cottage Hotel in Harrisville, Michigan with husband until her death in 1939 - Joe Chester

Buried next to her mother Isabell and uncle John Barber.

Notes:

Listed in 1850 New Jersey Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp (Page 43)
- Occupation listed as mariner

Listed in 1860 New Jersey Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp, Goshen P.O. (Page 125)
- Occupation listed as laborer

Listed in 1870 Illinois Census, Mason County, Sherman Town, Havana P.O. (Page 11)
- Surname is misidentified as "Thisler" in most census indexes

Listed in 1880 Illinois Census, Mason County, Salt Creek Twp (ED# 128, Page 4)
- Age shown as 54 years.
- Listed as W.R.

Buried in lot 108, plot 2 of the Mason City Cemetery.

William married Jane A Thompson on 16 Sep 1848 in Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey. Jane was born in Oct 1828 in Cape May, New Jersey; died on 22 Apr 1907 in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried on 24 Apr 1907 in Mason City, Mason County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Listed in 1850 New Jersey Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp (Page 44)

Listed in 1860 New Jersey Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp, Goshen P.O. (Page 125)

Listed in 1870 Illinois Census, Mason County, Sherman Town, Havana P.O. (Page 11)

Listed in 1880 Illinois Census, Mason County, Salt Creek Twp (ED# 128, Page 4)

Listed in 1900 Illinois Census, Champaign County, Champaign Twp (ED# 8, Sheet 1)
- Living with daughter Julia and son-in-law Alonzo White
- Indicates she gave birth to 6 children, 4 still living as of 1 June 1900

Lived at 508 Springfield Ave, Champaign, Illinois at time of death (presumably with daughter Julia & son-in-law Alonzo White).

Buried in lot 108, plot 2 of the Mason City Cemetery.

Notes:

Married:
Marriage listed in Book G, Page 117 of Cape May County Marriage Register (1848-1867)

Other Events:

• Name: Ed H.E. Edwin

Notes:

Listed in 1870 Illinois Census, Henry County, Clover Twp, Woodhull P.O. (Page 16)
- Lived with his uncle Lewis Slawson as a farm laborer

Listed in 1880 Illinois Census, Knox County, Rio Twp (ED# 147, Page 4)
- Listed as Edwin H.
- Occupation: Coal Miner

Listed in 1885 Iowa State Census, Taylor County, Clayton Twp

Listed in 1895 Iowa State Census, Taylor County, Bedford Twp

Listed in 1900 Iowa Census, Taylor County, Bedford Twp (ED# 115, Sheet 24B)

Listed in 1910 Iowa Census, Taylor County, Bedford City, Ward# 1 (ED# 128, Sheet 1A)

Listed in 1920 Iowa Census, Taylor County, Bedford City, Ward# 2 (ED# 138, Sheet 4B)

Henry Edwin Slawson was born on Sept. 22, 1851 at Knox County, Illinois. On Jan 27, 1874, he married Sarah Emily Templeton in Woodhull, Illinois. She was the daughter of William A. & Nancy Jane (Gallant) Templeton and was born on March 8, 1856. Sarah died on Dec. 7, 1924 at Guthrie Co., Iowa. Henry died at Bedford, Iowa on Oct. 19, 1922. Henry was the son of Jesse & Elizabeth Ann Slawson. His brothers and sisters were: Oscar (ca. 1835- ca.1864), Eveline ( ca. 1836- ?), Lois Miranda (Dec.12, 1838- May 26, 1917), Rufus (Aug. 29, 1840- Mar. 1, 1902), unnamed female died in infancy, another unnamed female who died in infancy, Lewis Egbert (Feb. 6, 1849- Oct. 1, 1923) and Charles Augustus (Oct. 3, 1854- June 6, 1933). Jesse Slawson was the son of Eliphalet and Rachel Slawson. He was born about 1805 and married Elizabeth Ann (?) at Westerlo, Albany County, NY. They moved to Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois. He died there and she remarried to a Mr. Terbell. Eliphalet Slawson was the son of Eliphalet and Sarah Slawson. He was baptised on August 8, 1773 at New Canaan, Fairfield Co., CT and married Rachel (?) who was born about 1778. They both died after 1850 at Westerlo, Albany Co., NY. All of this info is found in the book on the Slawson family published in 1946 by George Clarke Slawson. - Milton Slauson (Nov, 2000)

Newspaper Obit
Slauson, Henry Edwin, born 22 Sep 1851 Knox Co, Illinois; died 19 Oct 1922 Bedford, Iowa; cancer of stomach; wed 27 Jan 1874 Sarah Emily Templeton in Woodhull, Ilinois, 7 children; interred Fairview Cemetery, Bedford.
(Bedford IA Free Press - 24 Oct 1922, Bedford IA Times Republic - 19 Oct 1922)

Henry married Sarah Emily Templeton on 27 Jan 1874 in Woodhull, Henry County, Illinois. Sarah (daughter of William A Templeton and Nancy Jane Gallant) was born on 08 Mar 1856 in Newcastle Township, Henry County, Indiana; died on 07 Dec 1924 in Redfield, Dallas County, Iowa; was buried in Bedford Cemetery, Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Listed in 1860 Indiana Census, Henry County, Jefferson Twp, P.O. Sulphur Springs (Page 318)

Listed in 1870 Illinois Census, Henry County, Clover Twp, Woodhull P.O. (Page 15)

Listed in 1880 Illinois Census, Knox County, Rio Twp (ED# 147, Page 4)

Listed in 1885 Iowa State Census, Taylor County, Clayton Twp

Listed in 1895 Iowa State Census, Taylor County, Bedford Twp (#105)

Listed in 1900 Iowa Census, Taylor County, Bedford Twp (ED# 115, Sheet 24B)

Listed in 1910 Iowa Census, Taylor County, Bedford City, Ward# 1 (ED# 128, Sheet 1A)

Listed in 1915 Iowa State Census, Taylor County, Bedford, 2nd Ward (Card# 28)

Listed in 1920 Iowa Census, Taylor County, Bedford City, Ward# 2 (ED# 138, Sheet 4B)

Newspaper Article:

- Made her home with son-in-law, Ashmead B. Chester, and grandson, Raymond A. Chester, in Jacksonville, Ilinois following her husband's death. Eventually resided with daughter Delia Slawson Wilkins and husband Walter near Redfield, Iowa prior to her death.

Newspaper Obit:
Slawson, Sarah Emily Templeton - Sarah Emily Templeton was born in New Castle, Henry Co., Indiana, March 8, 1856, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs Delia Wilkins near Redfield, Iowa, Dec 7, 1924 age 68 years, 8 months and 29 days. She was united in marriage to Henry Edwin Slawson January 27, 1874, at Woodhull, Illinois. To this union seven children were born. Her husband and five children have preceded her in death, leaving to mourn a daughter and son, Mrs Delia Wilkins of Redfield, Iowa, and Dr H.N. Slawson of Kansas City, Mo. Two sisters, Mrs Lydia Terbell of New Sharon, Iowa, and Mrs Alcinda Thompson of San Jose, Calif. One brother, D.C. Templeton of Chicago, Ill. Also four grandchildren. Mrs Slawson has been in failing health for several months and a great sufferer. She was raised by Christian parents and later united with the First Baptist church at Bedford, Iowa. Funeral services were held at her daughter's home in Redfield, Iowa. Interment was made at Bedford Monday, Dec 8th. The relatives wish to express their thanks to the ladies of the Baptist church, who so kindly gave flowers for the funeral. (Bedford Free Press, Bedford, Iowa, Dec 11, 1924)

Newspaper Article:
Slawson, Sarah to make home with son-in-law in Jacksonville, Ilinois. (Bedford Iowa Free Press - 06 Mar 1924)

Other Events:

• Immigration: Mar 1890, Oscoda, Iosco County, Michigan

Notes:

Listed in 1881 Canadian Census, Quebec, Argenteuil County, Ste-Jerusalem Parish
Name: McClosky, John
Sex: M
Age: 40
Place of Birth: Q. (Quebec)
Religion: Ch. Eng.
Ethnic Origin: Irish
Occupation: Farmer
Married: M
Province: Quebec
District Name: Argenteuil (96)
Sub-District Name: St-JÈrusalem (A)
Page: 76
Microfilm: C-13223
Reference: RG31 - Statistics Canada

Rachel Curran and John McCluskie were married April 17, 1865, in the Methodist Church in LaChute, Quebec, by the Reverand Mr. John Mackie. Their witnesses were John James and Mary McCluskie. - Lisle Law

Supposedly was part of a "Gold Rush" in 1878 (Alaska?) - Lisle Law

Death record listed in Iosco County, Michigan (Tawas) courthouse:
Page: 346
Record: 1523
John McCluskie--male--married
50 yrs, 6 mos, 18 days
Oscoda
Enlargement of the heart
Ireland
Laborer
Father: Edward McCluskie Mother: Sophia
Date recorded: Aug 10, 1891

John married Rachel Curran on 17 Apr 1865 in Wentworth, Argenteuil Co & District Of Terrebonne, Quebec, Canada. Rachel (daughter of J. Curran and A. Hogue, daughter of James Curran and Sarah Cray) was born in Aug 1841 in Quebec, Canada; died on 12 Apr 1921 in Oscoda, Iosco County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Rachel

Notes:

Listed in 1851 Canadian Census:
Name: Rachel Currin
Gender: Female
Age in years: 11
Estimated birth tear: 1840
Birthplace: Canada
Province: Canada east (Quebec)
District: Deux Montagnes County
District number: 33
Subdistrict: Lachute
Subdistrict number: 527
Page: 67
Line number: 21

Listed in 1881 Canadian Census, Quebec, Argenteuil County, Ste-Jerusalem Parish
Name: McClosky, Rachel
Sex: F
Age: 40
Place of Birth: Q. (Quebec)
Religion: Ch. Eng.
Ethnic Origin: Irish
Occupation:
Married: M
Province: Quebec
District Name: Argenteuil (96)
Sub-District Name: St-JÈrusalem (A)
Page: 76
Microfilm: C-13223
Reference: RG31 - Statistics Canada

Listed in 1894 Michigan State Census, Iosco County

Listed in 1900 Michigan Census, Iosco County, Oscoda Village (ED# 109, Sheet 10B)

Listed in 1910 Michigan Census, Iosco County, Oscoda Village (ED# 122, Sheet 5B)

Listed in 1920 Michigan Census, Iosco County, Oscoda Twp (ED# 187, Sheet 2B)
* Birthplace shown as Canada

Death listed with the Iosco County Clerk's office as 79 years, 7 month and 14 days.

Notes:

Married:
- Married in Methodist Church in Lachute, Quebec by the Reverend Mr. John Mackie. Witnesses were John James and Mary McCluskey.
Alt. Marriage: John McCluskie Date: 17 Apr 1865 Location: Wentworth, Argenteuil Co & District Of Terrebonne, Quebec, Canada Notes: Source: Protestants de District de St-Jerome et Terrebonne, PQ

- Married in Methodist Church in Lachute, Quebec by the Reverend Mr. John Mackie. Witnesses were John James and Mary McCluskey. Bride and groom both lived in Wentworth at time of marriage.
Alt. Marriage: John McCluskie Date: 17 Apr 1865 Location: Lachute, Argentevil, Quebec, Canada Notes: - Married in Methodist Church in Lachute, Quebec by the Reverend Mr. John Mackie. Witnesses were John James and Mary McCluskey.
Alt. Marriage: John McCluskie Date: 17 Apr 1865 Location: Wentworth, Argenteuil Co & District Of Terrebonne, Quebec, Canada Notes: Source: Protestants de District de St-Jerome et Terrebonne, PQ

- Married in Methodist Church in Lachute, Quebec by the Reverend Mr. John Mackie. Witnesses were John James and Mary McCluskey. Bride and groom both lived in Wentworth at time of marriage.

Other Events:

• Name: John Edgar
• Census: 19 Apr 1910, Haynes Township, Alcona County, Michigan; 1910 Federal Census
• Occupation: 19 Apr 1910, Haynes Township, Alcona County, Michigan; Farmer on general farm

Notes:

Listed in 1870 Michigan Census, Alcona County, Harrisville (Page 11)
- Age shown as 10 yrs old.

Listed in 1880 Michigan Census, Alcona County, Harrisville Village (ED# 3, Page 12)
- Age shown as 19 yrs old.

Listed in 1900 Michigan Census, Alcona County, Haynes Twp (ED#7, Sheet 6A)

Listed in 1910 Michigan Census, Alcona County, Haynes Twp (ED#7, Sheet 2B)

Listed in 1920 Michigan Census, Alcona County, Haynes Twp (ED#7, Sheet 11A)

Listed in 1930 Michigan Census, Delta County, Wells Twp (ED# 21-27, Sheet 7A)
- Listed as John D. Edgar

Was alive in 1931. Verified by a family photo taken in Escanaba, Michigan.
Alt. Birth: Sep 1862 Harrisville, Haynes Twp, Alcona County, Michigan
Alt. Birth Notes: abt 1863 michigan
- 1910 census
Alt. Death: After 1930 Newberry, Luce County, Michigan

Birth:
abt 1863 michigan
- 1910 census

Census:

1910 United States Federal Census
about John Edgar
Name: ´tabªJohn Edgar
Age in 1910: ´tabª47
Estimated Birth Year: ´tabªabt 1863
Birthplace: ´tabªMichigan
Relation to Head of House: ´tabªHead
Father's Birth Place: ´tabªVermont
Mother's Birth Place: ´tabªIreland
Spouse's Name: ´tabªIsabelle
Home in 1910: ´tabªHaynes, Alcona, Michigan
Marital Status: ´tabªMarried
Race: ´tabªWhite
Gender: ´tabªMale
Neighbors: ´tabªView others on page
Household Members: ´tabª
Name ´tabªAge
John Edgar ´tabª47
Isabelle Edgar ´tabª42
Annie Bell Edgar ´tabª17
Coral A Edgar ´tabª5

John married Isabelle Barber on 22 Mar 1883 in Harrisville, Haynes Twp, Alcona County, Michigan, and was divorced. Isabelle (daughter of James Barber and Mary Ann Neil) was born on 23 May 1866 in Carlow Twp, Hastings County, Ontario, Canada; died on 12 Apr 1935 in Newberry, Luce County, Michigan; was buried in Springport Cemetery, Harrisville, Alcona County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Belle
• Name: Isabelle Edgar
• Immigration: 1873; from Canada
• Census: 19 Apr 1910, Haynes Township, Alcona County, Michigan; 1910 Federal Census

Notes:

Listed in 1880 Michigan Census, Alcona County, Alcona Twp (ED#1, Page 26)

Listed in 1900 Michigan Census, Alcona County, Haynes Twp (ED#7, Sheet 6A)

Listed in 1910 Michigan Census, Alcona County, Haynes Twp (ED#7, Sheet 2B)

Listed in 1920 Michigan Census, Delta County, Escanaba, Ward #1 (ED# 52, Sheet 4A)

Listed in 1930 Michigan Census, Luce County, Newberry Village (ED# 48-3, Sheet 23B)

Buried in Section ?, Springport Cemetery, Harrisville, Michigan
- Marker indicates "Wife of John Bennett

Isabella ran Bennett House (a boarding house) on Helen Street in Newberry after marrying Jack Bennett. She also made & sold moonshine during Prohibition. Bella made a great deal of money selling moonshine. She died of lung cancer. In her will, she left everything to son Coral Edgar, and left nothing to her other children, nor her husband Jack - Jim Richards

A mean woman - Helen McCluskey Chester

5 children, 5 living
- 1910 census

Birth:
abt 1868 canada
- 1910 census

Census:

1910 United States Federal Census
about Isabelle Edgar
Name: ´tabªIsabelle Edgar
Age in 1910: ´tabª42
Estimated Birth Year: ´tabªabt 1868
Birthplace: ´tabªCanada English
Relation to Head of House: ´tabªWife
Father's Birth Place: ´tabªCanada English
Mother's Birth Place: ´tabªCanada English
Spouse's Name: ´tabªJohn
Home in 1910: ´tabªHaynes, Alcona, Michigan
Marital Status: ´tabªWidowed
Race: ´tabªWhite
Gender: ´tabªFemale
Year of Immigration: ´tabª1873
Neighbors: ´tabªView others on page
Household Members: ´tabª
Name ´tabªAge
John Edgar ´tabª47
Isabelle Edgar ´tabª42
Annie Bell Edgar ´tabª17
Coral A Edgar ´tabª5

Notes:

Married:
Marriage listed in Alcona County, Michigan Marriage Index (Dibean)

Marraige performed by the Rev J.H. McIntosh

Divorced in Escanaba, Delta County, Michigan in 1916. Ref: County Divorce Docket 1489.