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Edward Eugene PIERSON (Calvin Pierson) was born Feb 1848 in New York. He died 16 Nov 1915 in Laingsburg, Sciota Twp., Shiawassee Co., Michigan and was buried in Laingsburg Cemetery, Sciota Twp., Shiawassee Co, Michigan.
MARRIAGES of EUGENE:
Edward married (1)Viola A. HOLLEY, daughter of Ralph W. HOLLEY and Margaret. Viola was born Feb 1853 in Washtenaw Co., Michigan. She died 3 Aug 1872 in Olive Twp., Clinton County, Michigan.
Edward Eugene and Viola had the following CHILD:
1. Edna O. PIERSON (Edward Eugene) was born 17 Dec 1870 in Victor Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan. She died 25 Nov 1923 in Clinton Co., Michigan.
MARRIAGE of EDNA:
Edna married Riley M. LAMBERSON, son of James C. LAMBERSON and Priscilla GEORGIA, on 20 Nov 1887 in Olive Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan. Riley was born 2 July 1864 in Pennsylvania.
CENSUS:
1880 U.S. Census, Victor Twp., Clinton County, Michigan:
George W. Pierson, 47, farmer, b. New York, both parents b. New York
Sarah, 44, keeping house, b. Michigan, both parents b. New York
Edna, 9, niece, at school, b. Michigan, both parents b. New York
Alice Youngs, 2, adopt-daughter, at home, b. Michigan, father b. Michigan, mother - blank
Calvin Pierson, 68, father, b. New York, parents unknown birthplace
Lidia, 65, mother, b. New York, parents unknown birthplace
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1900 U.S. Census, Olive Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan:
Riley Lamberson, 35, b. July 1864, married 12 years, b. Pennsylvania, both parents b. New York, farmer, owns a mortgaged farm
Edna, 29, wife, b. Dec 1870, married 12 years, has had two children, both living, b. Michigan, father b. New York, mother b. Michigan
William R., 11, son, b. May 1889, b. Michigan, at school 9 months in past year
Ethel, 8, daughter, b. Feb 1892. b. Michigan, at school 9 months in past year
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1910 U.S. Census, Olive Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan:
Riley Lamberson, 45, married 21 years, b. Pennsylvania, both parents b. Pennsylvania, farmer, owns a farm free of mortgage
Edna O., 39, wife, married 21 years, has had 4 children, 3 are living, b. Michigan, father b. New York, mother b. Michigan
Ethel, 18, daughter, b. Michigan, servant at home
Clifford R., 6, son, b. Michigan
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1920 U.S. Census, Olive Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan:
Riley M. Lamberson, 54, married, b. Pennsylvania, both parents b. United States, farmer on a general farm, works on own account
Edna O., 49, wife, b. Michigan, father b. New York, mother b. Michigan
Clifford, 16, son, attended school, b. Michigan
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1930 U.S. Census, Olive Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan:
Riley Lamberson, 66, married, b. United States, both parents b. United States, laborer on a farm
Edna and Riley had the following CHILDREN:
1. William R. LAMBERTSON (Edna O. Pierson) was born 18 May 1889 in Michigan.
MARRIAGES OF WILLIAM:
William married (1) Zelda HAMILTON on 8 Sep 1910 in Palo, Ionia Co., Michigan
William and Zelda had the following CHILD:
1. Dawn LAMBERTSON was born 27 June 1911 in Michigan.
William also married (2) Maude. Maude was born about 1887 in Michigan.
CENSUS:
1920 U.S. Census, Lansing City, Ward 6, Ingham Co., Michigan:
William Lamberson, 30, owns a mortgaged home, b. Michigan, both parents b. Michigan, salesman in furniture
Zelda, 27(?), wife, b. Michigan, father b. Canada-English, mother b. Michigan
Dawn, 8, daughter, attended school, b. Michigan
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1930 U.S. Census, Lansing, Ward 7, Ingham Co., Michigan:
William Lambertson, 40, owns a home valued at $7000, owns a radio set, first married at 21 years old, b. Michigan, both parents b. Michigan, salesman in a furniture store
Maude, 43, wife, first married at 16 years old, b. Michigan, both parents b. Michigan
2. Ethel Viola LAMBERSON (Edna O. Pierson) was born 22 Feb 1892 in Victor Twp.,Clinton Co., Michigan. She died 5 July 1940 in Bengal Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan, and is buried in the DeWitt Cemetery, Clinton Co., Michigan.
MARRIAGE of ETHEL:
Ethel married Louis Theodore MAYERS, son of George MAYERS and Mary ROHRER, on 12 Sep 1910 in St. Johns, Clinton Co., Michigan. Louis was born 16 Apr 1892 in Clinton Co., Michigan. He died 6 Mar 1976 in Michigan.
CENSUS:
1920 U.S. Census, Olive Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan:
Louis T. Mayers, 27, owns a mortgaged home, b. Michigan, father b. Canada-English, mother b. Michigan, farmer on general farm
Ethel V., 27, wife, b. Michigan, father b. New York, mother b. Michigan
Raymond, 6, son, attended school, b. Michigan
L. Frederick, 2 yrs. and 2 months, b. Michigan
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1930 U.S. Census, Bengal Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan:
Louis T. Myers, 38, owns a home, owns a radio set, first married at 18 years old, b. Michigan, father b. Canada-English, mother b. Michigan, farmer, is not a veteran
Ethel V., 38, wife, first married at 18 years old, b. Michigan, father b. New York, mother b. Michigan
Raymond L., 16, son, b. Michigan, laborer on farm
Frederick L., 12, son, b. Michigan, attended school
DEATH of ETHEL:
"Clinton Republican," St. Johns, Michigan, 11 July 1940:
Mrs. Louis T. Mayers, 48, a lifelong resident of Clinton county, died Saturday at her home in Bengal township.
Mrs. Mayers was the former Ethel Viola Lamberson. She was born in Victor township Feb. 22, 1892, and was the daughter of Riley Lamberson. On Sept. 12, 1910, she was united in marriage to Louis T. Mayers. Mrs. Mayers was a grange member during the greater part of her life.
Surviving her is her husband, her father; two brothers, William of Lansing, and Clifford of Olive township; three sons, Raymond, Fred, and William, all of Bengal township; and a granddaughter, Marjorie Marie.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon by Rev. Earl F. Collins at the Osgood funeral home. Burial was made in the Dewitt cemetery.
Ethel and Louis had the following CHILDREN:
1. Raymond Lyle MAYERS (Ethel Lamberson)was born 27 Dec 1913 in Michigan. He died 26 Nov 2004.
2. Louis Frederick MAYERS (Ethel Lamberson) was born 25 Oct 1917 in Michigan.
3. William Clifford MAYERS (Ethel Lamberson) was born 9 Aug 1932 in Michigan
3. Clifford R. LAMBERSON (Edna Pierson) was born 5 Dec 1903 in Clinton Co., Michigan. He died 4 Jun 1964 in Clinton Co., Michigan, and was buried in the DeWitt Cemetery, Clinton Co., Michigan.
MARRIAGE of CLIFFORD:
Clifford married Florence M. MANKEY, daughter of Fred MANKEY and Helena, on 29 Mar 1925 in Lansing, Ingham Co., Michigan. Florence was born 23 Apr 1901 in Michigan. She died Feb 1980.
CENSUS:
1930 U.S. Census, Olive Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan:
Clifford Lamberson, 26, owns a farm,, 21 years old when first married, b. Michigan, both parents b. United States, farmer
Florence, 28, wife, 22 years old when first married, b. Michigan, both parents b. Michigan
DEATH of CLIFFORD:
"Clinton County Republican News," 11 June 1964:
Clifford Lamberson, 60, of R-1, DeWitt, suffered a fatal heart attack Thursday while driving on N. DeWitt road at Lehman road.
Coroner VanHoag said Lamberson's car ran down a small signpost and went into a ditch, but that death was due to the heart attack. State Police said the accident scene is about three miles north of here.
Lamberson, a machinist, is survived by the widow, Florence, and a brother, William R. Lamberson of Lansing.
Funeral services were held Monday at 1:30 p.m. at Vincent-Rummell Funeral home. Burial was made in DeWitt cemetery.
4. Clifton LAMBERSON (Edna Pierson) was born 5 Dec 1903. He died 5 Dec 1903.
Edward Eugene also married (2)Celeste (Celia) Cordelia CHADWICK , daughter of Lorenzo D. CHADWICK and Cordelia, on 16 Mar 1873 in Clinton Co., Michigan. Celia was born 8 Mar 1854 in Michigan. She died 19 May 1876 and was buried in Wilsey Cemetery, Olive, Clinton Co., Michigan.
Edward Eugene and Celia had the following CHILDREN:
1. Clarence B. PIERSON (Edward Eugene) was born 3 Feb 1874 in Orange Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan. He died 21 Sep 1885 in Olive Twp., Clinton County, Michigan.
2. Nettie Celeste PIERSON (Edward Eugene) was born 1876. She died 19 Jun 1955.
Edward also married (3)Emma or Emily HAUSE about 1876. Emily was born Sep 1855 in Michigan. She died 6 Feb 1939 and was buried in Laingsburg Cemetery, Sciota Twp., Shiawassee Co, Michigan.
CENSUS:
1900 U.S. Census, Bath Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan:
Eugene Pierson, 51, b. Feb 1849, married 24 years, b. New York, parents b. New York, farmer, rents a farm
Emily, 44, wife, b. Sept 1855, married 24 years, has had four children, all living, b. Michigan, both parents b. New York
Luther, 19, son, b. Nov 1880 in Michigan, farmer
Howard. 17, son, b. Aug 1882 in Michigan, farmer
Alice, 16, daughter, b. Sept 1883, b. Michigan, attended school
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1910 U.S. Census, Sciota Twp., Shiawassee Co., Michigan:
Edward E. Pierson, 62, married 3 times, 34 years in the present marriage, b. New York, both parents b. New York, laborer at odd jobs, owns a house free of mortgage
Emma C., 53, wife, married once for 34 years, has had four children, all living, b. Michigan, both parents b. New York
Louise J. Hause, mother-in-law, 81, widow, has had four children, three are living, b. New York, father b. Connecticut, mother b. New York
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1920 U.S. Census, Laingsburg Village, Sciota Twp., Shiawassee Co., Michigan:
Emily Pierson, 64, head, owns a farm free of mortgage, widow, b. Michigan, both parents b. Michigan
Howard Pierson, 37, son, married, b. Michigan, father b. New York, mother b. Michigan, farmer on general farm
Vernie, 35, daughter-in-law, b. Michigan, both parents b. Michigan
Ada, 16, grand-daughter, attended school, b. Michigan
Eula, 10, grand-daughter, attended school, b. Michigan
Ilah, 9, grand-daughter, attended school, b. Michigan
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Edward Eugene and Emily Pierson and Witchell family plot, Laingsburg Cemetery, Shiawassee Co., Michigan |
Edward Eugene and Emily had the following CHILDREN:
1. Nellie PIERSON (Edward Eugene) was born 15 Feb 1878 in Williamston Twp., Ingham Co., Michigan. She died 4 Aug 1969 and was buried in Laingsburg Cemetery, Sciota Twp., Shiawassee Co, Michigan.
MARRIAGES of NELLIE:
Nellie married (1)Albert B. CASE, son of Rufus N. CASE and Esther A. WILLIAMS, on 5 Aug 1896 in Ovid Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan. Albert was born 1 May 1875 in Victor Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan. He died 23 May 1953 in Sciota Twp., Shiawassee Co, Michigan and was buried in Reed Cemetery, Victor Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan.
Nellie and Albert had the following CHILDREN:
1. Erma CASE (Nellie Pierson) was born 19 May 1897 in Victor Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan. She died 20 March 1898 and was buried in Reed Cemetery, Victor Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan.
2. Infant Girl CASE (Nellie Pierson) was born 28 Jan 1899. She died 25 Feb 1899 and was buried in Reed Cemetery, Victor Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan.
Nellie married (2)Isaac W. PARKER. Isaac was born about 1872. He died 6 May 1934 and is buried in Laingsburg Cemetery, Sciota Twp., Shiawassee Co, Michigan.
They had the following CHILD:
2. Luther E. PIERSON (Edward Eugene) was born 6 Nov 1880 in Michigan. He died 22 March 1939 in St. Johns, Clinton Co., Michigan, and was buried in Reed Cemetery, Victor Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan.
CENSUS:
1910 U.S. Census, Victor Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan:
Luther E. Pierson, 28, married once for one year, b. Michigan, father b. New York, mother b. Michigan, farmer on general farm, owns a mortgaged farm
Mable W., 27, wife, married twice, one year in the present marriage, has had two children, both living, b. Michigan, father b. New York, mother b. Michigan
Glen W., 9, son, b. Michigan, both parents b. Michigan, attended school
Ethel M., daughter, b. Michigan, both parents b. Michigan
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1920 U.S. Census, Victor Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan:
Luther E. Pierson, 37, married, b. Michigan, father b. New York, mother b. Michigan, farmer
Mable M.Pierson, 35, wife, b. Michigan, father b. New York, mother b. Michigan
Glenn W. Hause, 19, step-son, b. Michigan, both parents b. Michigan, laborer in a machine shop
Ethel M. Hause, 15, step-daughter, attended high school, b. Michigan, both parents b. Michigan
Earl E. Pierson, 9, son (of Luther), b. Michigan
Gladys Pierson, 6, daughter (of Luther), b. Michigan
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1930 U.S. Census, Victor Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan:
Luther E. Pierson, 49, owns a farm, first married at 27 years, b. Michigan, both parents b. Michigan, farmer on general farm, is not a veteran
Mabel M., 48, wife, b. Michigan, first married at 19 years, b. Michigan, father b. New York, mother b. Michigan
Earl E., 18, son, b. Michigan, farm laborer on farm
Gladys I., 16, daughter, attended school, b. Michigan
MARRIAGE of LUTHER:
Luther married Mabel May DEWITT about 1909. Mabel was born 1881 in Michigan. She died 11 Apr 1974 and was buried in Reed Cemetery, Victor Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan.
Luther and Mabel had the following CHILDREN:
1. Earl Edward PIERSON (Luther) was born 22 Dec 1910 in Victor Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan. He died 8 Oct 1974 and was buried in DeWitt Cemetery, DeWitt Twp., Clinton Co, Michigan.
MARRIAGE of EARL:
Earl married Rhoda Belle REYNOLDS on 15 Jan 1938 in Lansing, Ingham Co., Michigan. Rhoda was born 12 Apr 1914. She died 6 Dec 1992 and was buried in DeWitt Cemetery, DeWitt, Clinton Co, Michigan.
"Clinton County Republican News," St. Johns, Michigan, 20 Jan 1938:
Pierson-Reynolds Nuptials Saturday
Laingsburg Man and Dewitt Girl are married January 15
A quiet wedding occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Toy in Lansing Saturday evening at 9 o'clock when Rhoda Belle Reynolds, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Reynolds, of Dewitt, was united in marriage to Earl Edward Pierson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Pierson of Laingsburg, in the presence of the immediate families. They were attended by Miss Ruth Marzke of Dewitt, as maid of honor and Russel Bowers of Watertown.
The bride was attired in white crepe with a touch of red at the waist line.
She carried a Bible, an heirloom which had been a gift to each daughter on her 16th birthday for five generations. To the white silk covering of the Bible was attached a colonial bouquet of narcissus and stevia centered by a single red rose. The bridesmaid was gowned in robin's egg blue crepe. Her corsage was pink roses and white stevia. After the ceremony Mrs. Reynolds, assisted by Mrs. Toy, served luncheon.
Mr. and Mrs. Pierson left immediately for a short wedding trip. They will be at home on the Brya farm near Bath after Feb. 1.
Several prenuptial affairs have been given in honor of the bride, who has received many beautiful and useful gifts.
2. Gladys PIERSON (Luther) was born about 1914 in Michigan. She married William SCHROEDER.
3. Howard W. PIERSON (Edward Eugene) was born 28 Aug 1882 in Michigan. He died 11 May 1970 in Ingham Co., Michigan, and was buried in Reed Cemetery, Victor Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan.
CENSUS:
1910 U.S. Census, Victor Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan:
Howard W. Pierson, 27, married once for 9 years, b. Michigan, father b. New York, mother b. Michigan, farmer on general farm, rents a farm
Vernie, 25, wife, married once for 9 years, has had two children, both living, b. Michigan, both parents b. Michigan
Cele, 6, daughter, b. Michigan, attended school
Eula V., 3, daughter, b. Michigan
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1920 U.S. Census, Laingsburg Village, Sciota Twp., Shiawassee Co., Michigan:
Emily Pierson, 64, head, owns a farm free of mortgage, widow, b. Michigan, both parents b. Michigan
Howard Pierson, 37, son, married, b. Michigan, father b. New York, mother b. Michigan, farmer on general farm
Vernie, 35, daughter-in-law, b. Michigan, both parents b. Michigan
Ada, 16, grand-daughter, attended school, b. Michigan
Eula, 10, grand-daughter, attended school, b. Michigan
Ilah, 9, grand-daughter, attended school, b. Michigan
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1930 U.S. Census, Victor Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan:
Howard Pierson, 48, owns a farm, first married at 19 years, b. Michigan, father b. New York, mother b. Michigan, farm on general farm, is not a veteran
Vernie A., 46, wife, first married at 17 years, b. Michigan, both parents b. Michigan
Eulah, 23, daughter, b. Michigan, school teacher at a district school
MARRIAGE of HOWARD:
Howard married Vernie Alice PETERS, daughter of George PETERS and Clara CASELMAN, on 27 Mar 1901 in St. Johns, Bingham Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan. Vernie was born 26 Feb 1885 in Michigan. She died 17 Sept 1962 in Clinton Co., Michigan, and was buried in Reed Cemetery, Victor Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan.
Howard and Vernie had the following CHILDREN:
1. Ocle, Cele, or Ada PIERSON (Howard) was born 1904 in Michigan.
2. Eulah V. PIERSON (Howard) was born 21 May 1906 in Michigan. She died 21 Oct 1998 and was buried in Reed Cemetery, Victor Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan.
3. Ilah Fern PIERSON (Howard) was born 1 Jan 1911 in Victor Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan. She died 15 May 1995 and was buried in Reed Cemetery, Victor Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan.
MARRIAGE of ILAH:
Ilah married Wilbert John "Jack" McMASTER 22 Feb 1928 in Lansing, Ingham Co., Michigan. Jack was born 1908 in Michigan. He died 1985 and was buried in Reed Cemetery, Victor Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan.
"Clinton County Republican News," St. Johns, Michigan, 1 March 1928:
Round Lake: The marriage of Miss Ila Pierson and John McMasters of Ovid occurred Feb. 22 at the parsonage of the church of the Nazarene at Lansing. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. James Dedefoe. Mrs. McMasters is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Pierson and has grown to womanhood in this vicinity. Congratulations.
4. R. Alice PIERSON (Edward Eugene) was born 14 Sep 1883 in Victor Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan. She died 6 Apr 1972 and was buried in Laingsburg Cemetery, Sciota Twp., Shiawassee Co, Michigan.
MARRIAGE of ALICE:
R. Alice married Ernest E. WITCHELL, son of William WITCHELL and Fannie PARKS, on 15 Feb 1903 in Bath Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan. Ernest was born 1878 in Bath Twp., Clinton Co., Michigan. He died 30 Nov 1954 and was buried in Laingsburg Cemetery, Sciota Twp., Shiawassee Co, Michigan.
CENSUS:
1920 U.S. Census, Lansing, Ward 1, Ingham Co., Michigan:
Ernest E. Witchell, 41, owns home free of mortgage, b. Michigan, father b. England, mother b. Michigan, Repairman - engine worker
R. Alice, 36, wife, b. Michigan, father b. New York, mother b. Michigan, Proprietor in grocery store
Cleo E., 15, son, attended school, b. Michigan
Elwin D., 9, attended school, b. Michigan
Theola A., 3 years 4 months old, b. Michigan
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1930 U.S. Census, Lansing, Ward 1, Ingham Co., Michigan:
Ernest E. Witchell, 57, owns a home valued at $2800, first married at 24 years old, b. Michigan, father b. England, mother b. Michigan, factory laborer in a spray pump plant, not working at this time
R. Alice, 46, wife, first married at 19 years old, b. Michigan, father b. New York, mother b. Michigan
Elwin D., 19, son, first married at 19 years old, b. Michigan, salesman in wholesale oil plant, is working
Vivian E., 16, daughter-in-law, first married at 16 years old, b. Michigan, both parents b. Michigan
Theola A., 13, daughter, attended school, b. Michigan
R. Alice and Ernest had the following CHILDREN:
1. Cleo Ernest WITCHELL (R. Alice Pierson) was born 18 Feb 1904 in Michigan. He died 12 Oct 1996.
CENSUS:
1930 U.S. Census, Lansing, Ward 1, Ingham Co., Michigan:
Cleo E. Wichell, 26, owns a home valued at $4500, first married at 22 years old, b. Michigan, both parents b. Michigan, molder in an engine plant, is working at this time, is not a veteran
Goldie Wichell, 25, wife, first married at 17 years old, b. Michigan, both parents b. Michigan
MARRIAGE:
Cleo married Goldie L. Goldie was born 6 Oct 1904 in Michigan. She died 20 Sep 1988.
2. Elwin D. WITCHELL (R. Alice Pierson) was born 27 May 1910 in Michigan. He died 26 Feb 1997 and was buried in Laingsburg Cemetery, Sciota Twp., Shiawassee Co, Michigan.
CENSUS:
1930 U.S. Census, Lansing, Ward 1, Ingham Co., Michigan:
Ernest E. Witchell, 57, owns a home valued at $2800, first married at 24 years old, b. Michigan, father b. England, mother b. Michigan, factory laborer in a spray pump plant, not working at this time
R. Alice, 46, wife, first married at 19 years old, b. Michigan, father b. New York, mother b. Michigan
Elwin D., 19, son, first married at 19 years old, b. Michigan, salesman in wholesale oil plant, is working
Vivian E., 16, daughter-in-law, first married at 16 years old, b. Michigan, both parents b. Michigan
Theola A., 13, daughter, attended school, b. Michigan
MARRIAGE:
Elwin married Vivian E. about 1930. Vivian was born about 1914 in Michigan.
3. Scyrill E. WITCHELL (R. Alice Pierson) was born 1913. She died 1915 and is buried in Laingsburg Cemetery, Sciota Twp., Shiawassee Co, Michigan.
4. Theola A. WITCHELL (R. Alice Pierson) was born 1916 in Michigan. She married Charles McCAULEY.
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