George B. Pierson

George B. PIERSON, son of Charles W. PIERSON and Eunice M. MYERS, was born 6 Jan 1867 in Clinton Co., Michigan. He died 6 Nov 1955 in Flint, Genesee Co., Michigan and was buried 10 Nov 1955 in Flint Memorial Park Cemetery, Flint, Genesee Co., Michigan.

CENSUS:

1900 U.S. Census, Oliver Twp., Kalkaska Co., Michigan:

George B. Pierson, 33, b. Jan 1867, married 3 years, owns farm with mortgage, b. Michigan, both parents b. New York, farmer

Myrtri A., 23, wife, b. July 1876, married 3 years, has had 2 children, 2 children living, b. Michigan, father b. Ohio, mother b. Ohio

Lyle R., 2, son, b. Dec 1897, b. Michigan

Mildred A., 8/12, daughter, b. Sept 1899, b. Michigan

Marion V. Lyle, 26, brother-in-law, b. Mar 1874, married 4 years, b. Michigan, father b. Pennsylvania, mother b. Michigan, laborer in woods

Lizzie R. Lyle, 24, sister-in-law, b. Nov 187__, married 4 years, mother of 2 children, no children living, b. Ohio, father b. Ohio, mother b. Indiana

Jerry Little, 21, boarder, b. July 1878, single, b. Indiana, father b. Michigan, mother b. Indiana, laborer in woods

Carrie Caraevau, 18, servant, b. Sept 1882, single, b. Michigan, both parents b. Michigan, house work

Oral Gardner, 17, boarder, b. Sept 1882, single, b. Michigan, father b. Michigan, mother b. New York, laborer in woods

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1910 U.S. Census, Boardman Twp., Kalkaska Co., Michigan:

George Pierson, 43, married for 13 years, b. Michigan, both parents b. New York, farmer on general farm, owns farm with a mortgage

Myrtie, 33, wife, married for 13 years, 7 children born, 7 living, b. Michigan, father b. Pennsylvania, mother b. Michigan

Lyle R., 12, son, b. Michigan

Mildred A., 10, daughter, b. Michigan

Perry G., 8, son, b. Michigan

Raymond C., 6, son, b. Michigan

Zora M., 4, daughter, b. Michigan

Edwin V., 2, son, b. Michigan

Violet M., 3/12, daughter, b. Michigan

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1920 U.S. Census, Boardman Twp., Kalkaska Co., Michigan:

George B. Pierson, 52, married, b. Michigan, both parents b. New York, farmer on a rental farm

Myrtie A., 43, wife, married, b. Michigan, father b. Pennsylvania, mother b. Michigan

Raymond C., 16, son, attended school, b. Michigan

Zora M., 14, daughter, attended school, b. Michigan

Erwin V., 11, son, attended school, b. Michigan

Violet M., 9, daughter, attended school, b. Michigan

Norma L., 5, daughter, attended school, b. Michigan

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1930 U.S. Census, City of Flint, Ward 1, Genesee Co., Michigan:

George V. Pierson, 63, owns a home, value is $3000, first married at 30 years old, b. Michigan, both parents b. New York, caretaker at a community home, is not a veteran

Myrtle, 53, wife, first married at 20 years old, b. Michigan, father b. Pennsylvania, mother b. Michigan

Norma, 15, daughter, attended school, b. Michigan

George Henry, 28, son-in-law, first married at 25 years old, b. Michigan, father b. New York, mother b. Michigan, machine work at an auto factory

Violet Henry, 20, daughter, first married at 17 years old, b. Michigan

Viola Henry, 9/12, daughter, b. Michigan

BIOGRAPHY:

"Oliver Township History, Kalkaska County, Michigan," Compiled by Betty J. Dunham

Men who held various Oliver Township Offices from 1884 to 1890 - Charles W. Pierson, George Pierson

MARRIAGE of GEORGE:

George married Myrtle Adell LILE, daughter of Allan Danford LILE and Cornelia , on 13 Feb 1897 in Kalkaska Co, Michigan. Myrtle was born Jul 1876 in Michigan. She died 14 Aug 1956 in Flint, Genesee Co., Michigan and was buried 17 Aug 1956 in Flint Memorial Park Cemetery, Flint, Genesee Co., Michigan.

DEATH of GEORGE B.:

"Flint Journal," Flint, Michigan, 8 Nov 1955:

George B. Pierson, age 88, died Sunday, November 6, 1955, at the residence. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, November 10, 1955, from Colonial Chapel, Reigle Funeral Home, 2417 S. Saginaw St., Rev. D.M. Dickinson and Rev. E. Marsh officiating. Burial in Flint Memorial Park Cemetery. Body will be at the funeral home. He was born in Clinton County, Mich., January 6, 1867. He married Myrtle Lile February 13, 1897, at Kalkaska, Mich. He was a member of Lyndon Ave. Free Methodist Church. Surviving are: wife, Myrtle; 4 sons, Lyle of Richfield Center, Perry of Flint, Raymond of Grand Rapids, Erwin of Flushing; 4 daughters, Mrs. Adrian Hoogerheide of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Elmer Warren, Mrs. George Henry, and Mrs. Alden Heinzelman all of Flint; 36 grandchildren; 62 great-grandchildren.

DEATH of MYRTLE A.:

"Flint Journal," Flint, Michigan, 15 Aug 1956:

Myrtle A. Pierson, age 80, died Tuesday, August 14, 1956, at Hurley Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, August 17, 1956, from the Colonial Chapel. Reigle Funeral Home, Rev. D.M. Dickenson officiating. Burial in Flint Memorial Park Cemetery. Body will be at the Reigle Funeral Home, 2417 S. Saginaw St. She was a member of the Lyndon Ave. Free Methodist Church. Surviving are: 4 daughters, Mrs. Mildred Hoogerheide of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Zora Warren, Mrs. Violet Henry, and Mrs. Norma Heinzelman of Flint; 4 sons, Lyle of Davison, Perry of Flint, Raymond of (unreadable), Erwin of Flushing; 37 grandchildren and 65 great-grandchildren.

George B. and Myrtle had the following CHILDREN:

1. Lyle R. PIERSON Sr. (George B.) was born 26 Dec 1897 in Michigan. He died 8 Mar 1975 in Millington Twp., Tuscola Co., Michigan.

CENSUS:

1920 U.S. Census, City of Flint, Ward 2, Genesee Co., Michigan:

Lyle R. Pierson, 22, rents a home, b. Michigan, both parents b. Michigan, policeman for the city

Daisy, 19, wife, b. Michigan, both parents b. Michigan

MARRIAGE of LYLE, SR.:

Lyle married Daisy M. STEVENS about 1917. Daisy was born about 1900 in Michigan.

2. Mildred A. PIERSON (George B.) was born 9 Sep 1899 in Michigan. She died 21 Apr 1976 and was buried 24 Apr 1976 in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan.

MARRIAGE of MILDRED:

Mildred married Adrian HOOGERHEIDE Sr., son of Martin HOGERHEIDE and Maria BRAAL in 1918. Adrian was born 10 May 1900 in Michigan. He died 16 Feb 1993 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan and was buried 19 Feb 1993 in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan.

CENSUS:

1920 U.S. Census, Boardman Twp., Kalkaska Co., Michigan:

Adrian Hogerheide, 19, married, owns mortgaged farm, b. Michigan, both parents b. Holland, farmer on own farm

Mildred A., 20, wife, b. Michigan, both parents b. Michigan

Frances A., 8/12, daughter, b. Michigan, both parents b. Michigan

Jackson S. Reed, 14, boarder, attended school, both parents b. U.S.

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1930 U.S. Census, Grand Rapids City, Ward 3, Kent County, Michigan:

Adrian Hoogerheide, 29, owns a home worth $3800, first married at 18 years, b. Michigan, both parents b. Netherlands, baker in a wholesale bakery, is not a veteran

Mildred, 30, first married at 17 years, b. Michigan, both parents b. Michigan

Frances, 11, daughter, b. Michigan

Marie, 9, daughter, b. Michigan

George, 6, son, b. Michigan

Gladys, 5, daughter, b. Michigan

Louise, 3, daughter, b. Michigan

Margaret, 10/12, daughter, b. Michigan

BIOGRAPHY:

"Big Trout, Black Gold, The History of Kalkaska County," Dawn Triplett, Editor, 2002, p. 581:

About 1924 "Adrian and family then moved to the Hogerheide farm and lived there a few years before moving to Grand Rapids. No other Hogerheide family occupied that farm. There are no longer any buildings on the property, only a few foundations."

DEATH of MILDRED:

"Grand Rapids Press," 22 Apr 1976:

Mrs. Mildred Hoogerheide, aged 76 of Alto went to be with her Lord, Wednesday, April 21st, 1976. Surviving are her husband, Adrian, her children, Louis and Frances Bilski of Shelbyville, Mrs. Marie Marlink of Zeeland, George.....Hoogerheide of Shelbyville,......Gladys........, 51 grandchildren and 45 great-grandchildren, two brothers, Raymond Pierson of Grand Rapids, Erwin Pierson of Clio. The funeral service will be held 1 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the Lakeside Christian Reformed Chapel, 8660 Keiser Dr., Campau Lake, Pastor Martin Keuning officiating. Interment Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.....

DEATH of ADRIAN:

"Grand Rapids Press," 17 Feb 1993:

Mr. Adrian Hoogerheide Sr., aged 92 of the Luther Village went to be with his Lord Tuesday, February 16, 1993. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred, a granddaughter Cindy Glass, two great grandchildren, and a great-great grandchild. Surviving are his children, Frances and Louis Bilski of Shelbyville, Marie Marlink of Zeeland, George.....Hoogerheide of Byron Center, Gladys......, 50 grandchildren; 117 great grandchildren; 26 great-great grandchildren. The funeral service will be held 1:00 Friday afternoon at the Lakeside Community Church, 6201 Whitneyville Rd. SE, with Rev. Bernard Mulder officiating. Interment Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens....

MILDRED and ADRIAN had the following CHILDREN:

1. Frances A. HOOGERHEIDE (Mildred A. PIERSON) was born 19 May 1919 in Michigan. She died 15 Sep 2000.

MARRIAGE of FRANCES:

Frances married Louis J. BILSKI. Louis was born 15 Nov 1913. He died 5 Jan 2002.

2. Marie M. HOOGERHEIDE (Mildred A. PIERSON) was born 13 Mar 1921 in Michigan. She died 15 Oct 1998.

MARRIAGE:

Marie married Christophe MARLINK. Christophe was born 29 Jun 1918. He died Dec 1964.

DEATH of MARIE:

"Holland Sentinel Archives," Saturday, 17 Oct 1998:

Marie M. Marlink, 77, of Zeeland, died Thursday evening, Oct. 15, 1998, at an area care center. She was a member of Bethel Christian Reformed Church. Her husband Christopher preceded her in death in 1964. Surviving are her children:.....; 36 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; sisters and brothers,....

Services are 11 a.m. Monday at the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State St., with the Revs. Gerrit Veenstra and Wick Hubbers officiating. Burial will be in Georgetown Cemetery.

3. George M. HOOGERHEIDE (Mildred A. PIERSON) was born 6 May 1923 in Michigan. He died 4 May 2002 and was buried 7 May 2002 in Rest Lawn Memorial Park, Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan.

DEATH of GEORGE M.:

"Grand Rapids Press," 5 May 2002:

Mr. George M. Hoogerheide, aged 78, of Byron Center, passed away early Saturday, May 4, 2002. He was predeceased by his parents, Adrian and Mildred Hoogerheide; sister, Francis Bilski, Marie Marlink and Gladys Platschorre. He is survived by....... Funeral services including committal will be Tuesday 11:00 a.m. at the Zaagman Memorial Chapel with Rev. James Kelly of Sunset Park Church of God officiating. Interment Rest Lawn Memorial Park....

4. Gladys V. HOOGERHEIDE (Mildred A. PIERSON) was born 6 Mar 1925 in Michigan. She died 23 Oct 2000.

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3. Perry George PIERSON (George B.) was born 3 Sep 1901 in South Boardman Twp., Kalkaska Co., Michigan. He died 11 Aug 1974 in Flint, Genesee Co., Michigan and was buried in Flint Memorial Park Cemetery, Flint, Genesee Co., Michigan.

MARRIAGE of PERRY:

Perry married Mary Pauline RUGGLES in 1923. Mary was born 14 Feb 1903 in Elba, Lapeer Co., Michigan. She died 13 Mar 1977 in Flint, Genesee Co., Michigan and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Grand Blanc, Genesee Co., Michigan.

DEATH of PERRY GEORGE:

"The Flint Journal," Flint, Michigan, 12 Aug 1974:

Perry G. Pierson, age 72, died Sunday, August 11, 1974, at McLaren General Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 1 PM Wednesday at Reigle funeral Home, Sunset Chapel, 4305 Clio Rd., Rev. J. Donald Freese officiating. Burial in Flint Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Pierson may be seen at the Funeral Home. Mr. Pierson was born in Boardman, Michigan, September 3, 1901. He retired from AC in 1966, after 43 years of service.

DEATH of MARY PAULINE:

"The Flint Journal," Flint, Michigan, 14 March 1977:

Mary P. Pierson, age 74, died March 13, 1977, at St. Joseph Hospital. Funeral services will be held 3 PM Wednesday at the Reigle Funeral Home, Sunset Chapel, 4305 Clio Rd., Rev. Grant Wessell officiating. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. Pierson was born in Elba, Michigan, February 14, 1903, and was a member of Grace Methodist Church. She had been employed by the Durant Hotel until its closing.

4. Raymond C. PIERSON (George B.) was born 13 Aug 1903 in Michigan. He died 26 Aug 1983 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan.

MARRIAGE:

Raymond married Doris SNYDER about 1924. Doris was born 13 Feb 1905 in Michigan. She died 24 Jul 1986 in Cedar Springs, Kent Co., Michigan.

DEATH of RAYMOND:

"Grand Rapids Press," Sunday, 28 Aug 1963:

Mr. Raymond C. Pierson, aged 80, of Grand Rapids, went to be with his Lord, Friday, August 26, 1983. He is survived by his wife, Doris Pierson; his children…., 16 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law, Adrian Hoogerheide of Grand Rapids; nieces and nephews. Mr. Pierson reposes at the Kuiper Funeral Home, 1311 Chicago Dr. S.W., where services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Interment Rosedale Memorial Park Cemetery.

DEATH of DORIS:

"Grand Rapids Press," Friday, 25 July 1986:

Mrs. Doris Pierson, aged 82, widow of Raymond C. Pierson, went to be with her Lord Thursday, July 24, 1986. She is survived by her children, ... 16 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren; two sisters,….; two brothers,…; nieces and nephews. Mrs. Pierson reposes at the Kuiper Funeral Home, 1311 Chicago Dr. S.W., where complete services and committal will be held Monday morning at 11:00, with Rev. James Bugg officiating. Interment Rosedale Memorial Park Cemetery.

5. Zora M. PIERSON (George B.) was born 20 Nov 1905 in Kalkaska Co., Michigan. She died 23 Sep 1969 in Flint, Genesee Co., Michigan.

MARRIAGE:

Zora married Elmer Ray WARREN, son of Frank WARREN and Maude, on 26 Jan 1924 in South Boardman, Kalkaska Co., Michigan. Elmer was born 25 May 1901 in Baldwin, Lake Co., Michigan. He died 7 Nov 1973 in Flint, Genesee Co., Michigan and was buried in Flint Memorial Park Cemetery, Flint, Genesee Co., Michigan.

DEATH of ZORA:

"The Flint Journal," Flint, Michigan, 24 Sept 1969:

Zora M. Warren, age 63, died Tuesday, September 23, 1969, at McLaren General Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Hill Funeral Home, Grand Blanc. Rev. James Craig, officiating. Burial in Flint Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Warren was born in Kalkaska, November 20, 1905. She married Elmer Ray Warren in Flint, January 26, 1923.

DEATH of ELMER R.:

"The Flint Journal," Flint, Michigan, 8 Nov. 1973:

Elmer R. Warren, age 72, died Wednesday, November 7, 1973, at McLaren General Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Rossell Funeral Home, Flushing, Rev. Frank Leineke officiating. Burial in Flint Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Warren was born in Baldwin, Michigan, May 25, 1901, the son of Frank and Maude Warren, and he moved to Flint in 1922, then to Clio in 1958. He married Zora Pierson in South Boardman in 1921; she preceded him in death in 1969; he then married Bernadette Saucier in Flushing, September 14, 1973. Mr. Warren had been employed by Buick Motor Division of General Motors for 40 years, retiring in 1964.

6. Erwin Victor PIERSON (George B.) was born 13 Jan 1908 in South Boardman Twp., Kalkaska Co., Michigan. He died 4 Jun 1982 in Flint, Genesee Co., Michigan and was buried in Flint Memorial Park, Flint, Genesee Co., Michigan.

MARRIAGES:

Erwin married (1)Gladys May COLLICK about 1928. Gladys was born 3 Oct 1908 in Antigo, Langlade Co., Wisconsin. She died 19 Aug 1988 in Flint, Genesee Co., Michigan and was buried in Crestwood Cemetery, Grand Blanc, Genesee Co., Michigan.

Erwin also married (2)Mary Helen GARDNER on 15 Mar 1969 in Genesee Co., Michigan. Mary died 7 Oct 1993 (?).

DEATH of ERWIN:

"Kalkaska Area Obituaries, 1950-1987, as Published in 'The Leader and Kalkaskian":

Erwin V. Pierson of Flint died June 4, 1982 at the age of 74 years at St. Joseph Hospital in Flint. He was born Jan. 13, 1908 in South Boardman. He was retired from Buick Motor Plant 4 in March of 1974.

His parents were Mert and George Pierson (both deceased).

Funeral services were held June 7, 1982 at Hill Funeral Home in Grand Blanc. Mr. Michael Scholten officiated. Burial was in Flint Memorial Park.

7. Violet M. PIERSON (George B.) was born 6 Jan 1910 in Kalkaska Co., Michigan. She died 2 Jun 1974 in Flint, Genesee Co., Michigan and was buried in Flint Memorial Park Cemetery, Flint, Genesee Co., Michigan.

MARRIAGE:

Violet married George O. HENRY Jr. about 1927. George was born 5 Sep or 13 Aug 1901 in Evart, Osceola Co., Michigan. He died 26 Mar 1975 in Flint, Genesee Co., Michigan and was buried in Flint Memorial Park Cemetery, Flint, Genesee Co., Michigan.

DEATH of VIOLET:

"The Flint Journal," Flint, Michigan, 3 June 1974:

Violet M. Henry, age 64, died Sunday, June 2, 1974, at St. Joseph Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Sunrise Chapel, Reigle Funeral Home, G-4358 Richfield Rd., (between Center and Genesee Rds.), Rev. Floyd R. Wehner officiating. Burial in Flint Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Henry may be seen at the chapel. Mrs. Henry was born in Kalkaska, Michigan, January 10, 1910, and had been a Flint area resident the last 50 years. Surviving are: Husband, George;...

DEATH of GEORGE:

"Flint Journal," Flint, Michigan, 27 March 1975:

George O. Henry, Jr., age 73, died Wednesday, March 26, 1975, at McLaren General Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10 AM Saturday at the Sunrise Chapel, Reigle Funeral Home, G-4358 Richfield Rd., (between Center and Genesee Rds.), Rev. Floyd R. Wehner officiating. Burial in Flint Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the Chapel. Mr. Henry was born in Evart, Michigan, August 13, 1901, and had been a Flint area resident the past 50 years. He had been employed by General Motors for 42 years retiring from the V-8 Engine Plant in 1956.

8. Orma L. PIERSON (George B.) was born 16 Apr 1912 in Michigan. She died 27 May 1912 in Boardman Twp., Kalkaska Co., Michigan.

9. Norma PIERSON (George B.) was born 4 Sep 1914 in Michigan. She died Jun 1968.

MARRIAGE:

Norma married Frederick Alden "Alden" HEINZELMAN, son of George C. HEINZELMAN and Phoebe Myrtle CUMMINGS. Frederick was born 1917 in Minnesota.

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