General Notes: book 'Genealogies of the First Settlers of Albany' by Jonathan Pearson, p 23; Ancestral File; correspondance with Sylvia Wilson, Medina, WA; chart from Lawrence Trever Fadner, Laurel, MD
from Jay Lamb email 21 Mar 2001: "Jacob Bovie of Schenectady, Albany Co., NY, will dated 27 Oct. 1803, recorded 17 Mar. 1805. Names wife, Batha; John N. DeGraff, son of wife Batha; sons Isaac, Jacob, Nicholas, Abraham, and Matthew; and dau Sarah, wife of Jacob A.
Van Vorst."
Jacob married Anna Cole (Kool), daughter of Jacob Cole (Kool) and Sarah Davenport, on 1 Jan 1754 in , Morris, NJ. Anna was born about 1734 in , , NY.
General Notes: correspondence with Sylvia Wilson, Medina, WA; chart from Lawrence Trever Fadner, Laurel, MD
Children from this marriage were:
2 M i. Isaac Bovie .
General Notes: email of Jay Lamb 21 Mar 2001 (listed in will of father Jacob)
3 M ii. Jacob Bovee was born in 1756 in , , NY.
General Notes: correspondance with Sylvia Wilson, Medina, WA; email of Jay Lamb 21 Mar 2001 (listed in will of father Jacob)
Jacob married Elizabeth Beth. Elizabeth was born about 1732 and was christened on 28 Nov 1756.
General Notes: Ancestral File (incorrectly married to father of spouse); correspondance with Sylvia Wilson; book 'Genealogies of the First Settlers of Schenectady' by Jonathan Pearson, p13
4 M iii. Nicholas Bovie was born about 1760 in , , NY.
General Notes: correspondance with Sylvia Wilson, Medina, WA; email of Jay Lamb 21 Mar 2001 (listed in will of father Jacob)
5 M iv. Abraham Bovie .
General Notes: email of Jay Lamb 21 Mar 2001 (listed in will of father Jacob)
+ 6 M v. Mattheus Bovee was born about 1765 in Of Schenectady, , NY, died about 1830 in Leroy, Genesee, NY and was buried in Leroy, Genesee, NY.
7 F vi. Sarah Bovie .
General Notes: email of Jay Lamb 21 Mar 2001 (listed in will of father Jacob)
Sarah married Jacob A. Van Vorst.
General Notes: email of Jay Lamb 21 Mar 2001 (listed in will of father-in-law Jacob)
Jacob next married Bata Quackenbush. Bata was born in , , Of NY, USA Another name for Bata was Bata Quckenbush.
General Notes: correspondance with Sylvia Wilson, Medina, WA; email from Jay Lam 21 Mar 2001 corrected maiden name to Quackenbush.
General Notes: IGI #721571270-0820408 (Mattheus Bove); book "Genealogies of the First Settles of Schenectady" by Jonathan Pearson, p18 (Matthias Bovier); research of Barbara Perricelli, Macedon, NY; book 'The Schermerhorn Genalogy' by Richard Schermerhorn, p211 (Matthew Bovee); chart from Lawrence Trever Fadner, Laurel, MD; email of Jay Lamb 21 Mar 2001 (listed in will of father Jacob)
IGI #721571270-0820408: (Mattheus Bove to Maria Schermerhoorn, found by Dionis Spitzer from Records of Reformed Dutch Church of Kinderhook, transcribed by N.Y. Genealogical & Biographical Soc. (NYC Jan 1921) 974.739 fK51r3 p.248; According to Sylvia E. Wilson his father is Jacob Bovee b. 1732
Mattheus married Marytje (Maria) Schermerhorn, daughter of Daniel Schermerhorn Captian and Maria Van Der Pool, on 25 May 1788 in Kinderhook, Columbia, NY. Marytje (Maria) Schermerhorn was christened on 24 Sep 1769 in Kinderhook, Columbia, NY, died on 6 Oct 1843 in Riga, Monroe, NY and was buried in Oct 1843 in Riga Cem., Riga, Monroe, NY.
General Notes: IGI 721571270-0820408; book "Genealogies of the First Settlers of of Schenectady" by Jonathan Pearson p18; research of Barbara Perricelli, Macedon, NY; book 'The Schermerhorn Genealogy' by Richard Schermerhorn, p211 (or Maria); chart of Lawrence Trever Fadner, Laurel, MD
Riga cemetery located near the northeast corner of Churchville - Riga road and Chili - Riga Road. Riga cemetery and Stone Church must be the same cemetery. Maria B., Lucinda, Jacob, and Cornelius buried in the same cemetery.
Children from this marriage were:
8 M i. Daniel Bovee was christened on 27 Jun 1789 in , , NY.
General Notes: Muitzeskill RDC, read by Barbara Perricelli, Macedon, NY
9 F ii. Antje Bovee was christened on 17 Dec 1790 in , , NY.
General Notes: Muitzeskill RDC, read by Barbara Perricelli, Macedon ,NY
10 M iii. Daniel Bovee was christened on 11 Feb 1793 in , , NY.
General Notes: Muitzeskill RDC, read by Barbara Perricelli, Macedon, NY
11 F iv. Polly_or_maria Bovee was born in 1789-1815 in , , NY.
General Notes: correspondance from Barbara Perricelli, Macedon, NY
+ 12 M v. Jacob Bovee was born in 1797 in , , NY, died on 24 Nov 1865 in Riga, Monroe, NY and was buried in Nov 1865 in Stone Church Cem, Stone Church, Genesee, NY.
13 F vi. Sarah Bovee was born in 1799 in , , NY and was christened in Schenectady, , NY.
General Notes: correspondance from Barbara Perricelli, Macedon, NY
14 F vii. Bata Bovee was born on 1 Mar 1802 in , , NY, was christened on 25 Apr 1802 in Schenectady, Schenectady, NY, died in 1881 and was buried in Stone Church Cem, Stone Church, Genesee, NY.
General Notes: unpublished paper by Jay Lamb, Bartlesville, OK, 1993, p7.1; 'Baptism Record of Schenectady Reformed Church, Schenectady, NY 1694-1811', Arthur C. M. Kelly; gravestone; correspondance from Barbara Perricelli, Macedon, NY
Bata married John C. Moore on 24 May 1821. John was born on 30 Dec 1796 in , , NJ, died in 1877 in Bergen, Genesee, NY and was buried in Stone Church Cem, Stone Church, Genesee, NY.
General Notes: unplished paper by Jay Lamb, Bartlesville, OK, 1993, p7.1; records of Marvin Moore, West Linn, OR, 1995
15 M viii. Isaac Bovee was born in 1804 in , , NY and was christened in Schenectady, , NY.
General Notes: correspondance from Barbara Perricelli, Macedon, NY
16 M ix. Cornelius Bovee was born in 1807 in , , NY and died on 25 May 1839 in Riga Cem., Riga, Monroe, NY.
General Notes: correspondance from Barbara Perricelli, Macedon, NY; tombsone
General Notes: IGI 76029083-1058308; IGI 721571271-0820408; book 'Portrait and Biographical Record of Northern Michigan', 1895, p224 (died age 70 of Genesee County, NY); research of Barbara Perricelli, Macedon, NY; chart from Lawrence Trever Fadner, Laurel, MD
IGI 76029083-1058308 came for the "Baptismal Records of the 1st (or Woestina) Reformed Church of Rotterdam by Donald A. Keffer. A974-744 R851r8. The baptism of Maria is given with parents Jacob and Susan. IGI 721571271-0820408 is marriage of Jacob Bovee to Susannah Schermerhorn, provided by Dionis Spitzer from Parish Record of Marriages "A History of St. George's Church", Willis T. Hanson, Jr., Vol II, p. 105, A974.744 532e6. Richard Robert Moran corresponded with Dionis Spitzer on Bovee's in 1990.
Jacob married Susanna Schermerhorn, daughter of Abraham A. Schermerhorn and Maria Sixberry, on 28 Dec 1816 in Schenectady, Schenectady, NY. Susanna was born on 4 Dec 1792 in Schenectady, , NY, christened on 6 Jan 1793 in 1st Ref Church, Schenectady, Schenectady, NY, died on 6 Mar 1834 and was buried on 6 Mar 1834 in Stone Church Cem, Stone Church, Genesee, NY.
General Notes: IGI 76029083-1058308; IGI 721571258-0820408; Bovee notes SLC film 1535163, original source DAR Cem 9 (died 6 Mar 1834, age 40); ASSUMING is the daughter of Abram A. Schermerhorn and Maria Sixby; book 'The Schermerhorn Genealogy' by Richard Schermerhorn, p102; chart from Lawrence Trever Fadner, Laurel, MD; tombstone; IGI 446185-33681
Wife of Jacob Bovee, Susan, born 1793/4, children Maria, Abraham. Also daughter of Abraham and Maria, Susan, born 4 Dec 1792. No other Susan Schermerhorn's listed in 'The Schermerhorn Genalogy' as born in 1790's. Therefore assuming the two Susan's are the same person.
Jay Lamb has picture of tombstone. "Susan wife of Jacob Bovee died March 6, 1834. Aged 40 years"
Is Stone Church in Genesee or Monroe County, NY?
Children from this marriage were:
17 M i. Abraham Bovee was born in 1817-1818 and was christened in St. George'S Ch, Schenectady, Schenectady, NY.
General Notes: will of Jacob Bovee, researched by Barbara Perricelli, Macedon, NY; letter from Jay Lamb, Bartlesville, OK
+ 18 F ii. Maria Bovee was born on 15 Jan 1820 in , , NY, was christened on 14 May 1820 in Woestina Church, Rotterdam, Schenectady, NY, died on 9 Mar 1887 and was buried in Mount Hope Cem., Litchfield, Hillsdale, MI.
Jacob next married Lucinda Hubbard. Lucinda was born in 1793-1794 and died on 28 Dec 1865 in Riga Cem., Riga, Monroe, NY.
General Notes: research of Jay Lamb, Bartlesville, OK; tombsone
Lucinda, wife of Jacob, died 28 Dec 1865, age 71
Children from this marriage were:
19 M i. Henry Jacob Bovee was born on 27 Nov 1837.
General Notes: research of great grandson Jay Lamb, Bartlesville, OK
General Notes: Notes of Lelia Faith Canniff; 1850 Census, Litchfield, Hillsdale, MI 135-137; Tombstone (middle name B.?); IGI 760290803-1058308; Book 'Baptismal Records of the 1st (or Woestina) Reformed church of Rotterdam' by Donald A. Keefer; correspondance with Dionis Spitzer
From the notes of Lelia Faith Canniff: mild temperment, hard worker.
Maria married Stephen Canniff on 30 Apr 1839. Stephen was born on 30 Apr 1816 in Knowlesville, Orleans, NY, died on 22 Nov 1876 in Litchfield, Hillsdale, MI and was buried in Mount Hope Cem., Litchfield, Hillsdale, MI.
General Notes: Tombstone; Death record, Hillsdale county, MI E-124-129; 1850 Census, Litchfield, Hillsdale, MI 135-137; Book 'Early History of Michigan with Biographies of State Officers, Members of Congress, Judges and Legislators', 1888; History of Hillsdale County, MI, p164; notes of Lelia Faith Canniff; obituary in The Hillsdale Standard, Hillsdale, MI, 28 Nov 1876
Other CANNIFF web sites:
http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/e/l/d/Marilyn-D-Eldridge/index.html
Early History of Michigan book: "STEPHEN CANIFF. Was born in Knollsville, N.Y., May 30, 1816. When a young man he taught winters and worked at farming summers. He settled on a farm in Pittsford, Hillsdale county, in 1836. In 1843 he sold out and bought a farm in Litchfield, where he resided until his death, November 23, 1876. He was a Republican. In 1867 a Representative in the legislature." from Early History of Michigan with Biographies of State Officers, Members of Congress, Judges and Legislators, 1888, Lansing: Thorp & Godfrey, State Printers and Binders, page 151. The book was published as a result of Act 59, 1887. Book in Michigan Technological University library, Houghton, MI.
Hillsdale county, MI book: "Hon. Stephen Canniff was born in Knollsville, N.Y., May 30, 1816. At an early age he was thrown upon his own resources. He obtained a good common- school education, and for several years worked as a farm hand in summer and taught school in winter. In 1839 he was married to Miss Maria Boven, of the town of Riga, Monroe Co., N. Y. She was born in Schoharie, N. Y., Jan 15, 1820. When a child her parents removed to Monroe County, where they died. In 1836, Mr. Canniff came to Michigan, and purchased a farm in the town of Pittsford, Hillsdale Co. He returned East and in 1839 came on with his family. In 1843 he disposed of his farm in Pittsford and came to Litchfield, where he resided until his death, which occurred Nov. 23, 1876. Mr. Canniff was prominently identified with Litchfield, and for many years represented the town in the Board of Supervisors. In 1867 he was elected to the Legislature. In his religious affiliations he was a Congregationalist, and was a liberal supporter of church enterprises. He was an ardent friend of education, and did much to advance educational interests. Mr. Canniff was emphatically a self-made man. Starting in life with only his natural resources for his capital, he achieved success, and was esteemed for his fidelity and ability in public as well as private life." [photo of Stephen Canniff also included]
Obituary: "Hon. Stephen Canniff died at his residence in Litchfield, Nov 22d, of dropsy, aged sixty one years. Mr. C., was one of the early settlers and a prominent citizen of that town for many years. He was elected supervisor of Litchfield served years in sucession, and represented the Second District of the county in the Legislature. He always enjoyed the highest respects of the community in which he resided. For several years past he suffered from the disease of which he died."
In the 1872 Atlas of Hillsdale County, MI shows that Stephen Canniff owned 64 acres on a 'L' shaped piece of land in the east half of the SW corner of section 3 in Litchfield Township. An S. Canniff also owned 20 acres in the NW corner in the same section. Richard Moran went to the Litchefield farm in July 1992. Two small red barns from the 1800's are still in good shape. The land was all cleared and the fields were planted. A very nice home that must have been recently remodeled is on the farm. It may be the original home. The current owners where not in.
Could not find a Knollsville, NY, but there is a Knowlesville, Orleans, NY. From the notes of Lelia Faith Canniff: At one time Canniff had a prefix of 'Mc' added to the name. Strict, red hair. Was a New Englander. From 1850 Census: farmer, value of real estate $1000. The death record says Stephen was his father. There is a Stephen Canniff in the 1830 Census, Mount Pleasant, Westchester, NY, 45. Is this Stephen's father? Was the death record correct in that Stephen's father is also Stephen.
From the 'Pioneer History of Orleans County, New York' by Arad Thomas, 1871. Knowlesville, situtate on the eastern bounds of the town of Ridgeway, as at present bounded, owes its existence to the Erie canal. When work was begun on the canal, but two or three families had located on the ground now covered by the village. Mr. William Knowles, the pioneer and founder of the village, was the first settler. He took up from the Land Company and settled upon lot three, township fifteen, range three, in the winter of 1815. Shortly after John Caniff took up one hundred acres of the north part of lot fifty-nine, in township fifteen, range three, adjoining Mr. Knowles' land and east of it. The first tree cut on the site of Knowlesville stood where the residence of R.P. Wood now stands, and was felled in March, 1815.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 20 F i. Susan M. Canniff was born on 15 Apr 1841 in , , NY and died after 1895.
+ 21 F ii. Helen S. Canniff was born on 13 Sep 1843 in , , NY and died after 1895.
+ 22 M iii. Chauncey Bird Canniff was born on 7 Apr 1846 in Litchfield, Hillsdale, MI, died on 12 Oct 1921 and was buried in Traverse City, Grand Traverse, MI.
+ 23 M iv. Harlan Avery Canniff was born on 19 Mar 1848 in Litchfield, Hillsdale, MI, died on 10 Oct 1886 and was buried in Cleon Twp. Cem., Copemish, Manistee, MI.
+ 24 M v. Charles B. Canniff was born on 20 May 1850 in Litchfield, Hillsdale, MI and died after 1895 in , , Of Or.
+ 25 F vi. Julia L. Canniff was born on 26 Jul 1856 in , , MI and died after 1895.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff; 1850 Census, Litchfield, Hillsdale, MI, 135-137; book 'Portrait and Biographical Record of Northern Michigan', 1895, p224
Susan married Joel M. Valentine on 23 May 1860.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
Children from this marriage were:
26 F i. Nellie S. Valentine was born on 6 Jul 1869 in , , Probably MI.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
27 M ii. Charles S. Valentine was born on 21 Jun 1874 in , , Probably MI.
21. Helen S. Canniff (Maria Bovee18, Jacob12, Mattheus6, Jacob1) was born on 13 Sep 1843 in , , NY and died after 1895.General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff; 1850 Census, Litchfield, Hillsdale, MI, 135-137 (Hellen); book 'Protrait and Biographical Record of Northern Michigan', 1895, p244
Helen married James M. Dicks on 5 Aug 1862.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff (maybe Dick)
Children from this marriage were:
28 M i. John Dicks was born on 6 Feb in , , Probably MI.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
General Notes: Marriage record, MI 1-82-105, age 22 at time of marriage, Chauncy B. Canniff); LDS IGI 8015404-12-1260706; 1850 U.S. Census, Litchfield, Hillsdale, MI 135-137 (Chauncey Caniff, age 4, born MI); notes of Lelia Faith Canniff (gives birth as 7 Apr 1846 and 7 Mar 1846); book 'Potrait and Biographical Record of Northern Michigan, 1895, p224.
IGI gives Chauncy B. Canniff to Lemira W. Perry
From the notes of Lelia Faith Canniff: "The first five years after marriage spent in southern Michigan, then moved to 160 acre farm in Cleon Township, Manistee County. In 1890 the family moved to the new village of Copemish, in same township 5.5 miles to take charge of the gristmill being built. Mr. Canniff owned a share and was the president and manager. They owned 83 acres on edge of village. In 1895 moved to Benzonia, Benzie County, until 1899. They moved back to the farm until 17 Mar 1904. Then to Helena Twp., Antrim Co. In 1908 moved to Bellaire. In 1909 Clam Lake again. On 18 Feb 1910 to Traverse City on Sixth Street until 1912 (1915?) south of city. Moved to 855 Webster Street until death of spouse. Chancy was the Supertent of Sunday Schools in Congregational church wherever they lived. Belonged to Grange, Odd Fellows and Forresters. Took prominent place in Community. The Canniff family moved to Benzonia, Benzie County on May 1st. 1895 where they owned 12 acres, rented some. Was Supt. of S.S. there and active in other public work, Supervisor there and later. He belonged to Grange O.O.O.F. and I.O.F. She belonged to Grange and Rebekahs, was Noble Grand at one time. In 1899 spring they moved back to their 160 acre farm in Cleon, Manistee county, lived there until 1904. To farm in Helena Township, Antrim County on Clam Lake. 1906 they moved to Bellaire, 1907 back to Perry's part of farm on Clam Lake. 1908 they moved to 6th. St., Traverse City later to farm south of City then 855 Webster St. 1915 until her death on April 7, 1919. He lived there a time them moved to 'Pnys' Helena Twp., Antrim County until death Oct 12, 1921. From book: 'Chauncey B. Canniff. Prominent among the industries of Manistee County are its milling enterprises, and the men who have worked in that line have contributed effectively to the advancement of their communities. The Copemish Roller-mill Company, of which Mr. Canniff is President, has established and successfully conducted a flourishing business, and has gained a reputation for progressive methods and reliable dealings. Mr. Canniff was born in Litchfield, Hillsdale County, Mich., April 7, 1846, and is the son of Stephen and Maria (Bovee) Canniff, both of whom were born in New York State. He is one of a family of three sons and three daughters, five of whom are still living. Susan M. is the wife of Joel M. Valentine; Helen married James Dicks; Chauncey B., of this sketch, was the next in order of birth; Charles B. is a resident of Oregon; and Julia L. is the wife of George Lovejoy. The father of our subject was a farmer by occupation, and in order to carry on that vocation more profitably he located in Michigan, making the trip here in 1840. For a short time he lived in Wheatland, Hillsdale County, and then returning to his home in the East, remained there until 1844, when we again find him a resident of Michigan. On his return hither he carried on farming near Litchfield, where he died in 1876, aged sixty-four years. His good wife survived him until 1887, when she, too, passed away, aged sixty-seven years. They were devoted members of the Congregational Church, in which the father served as Deacon and Trustee. Among his fellow-townsman he was very popular, which fact evidenced by his election to the State Legislature in 1866. For a period of two years he filled that responsible postion, representing his constituents in a manner highly satisfactory to them. For eleven years he was Supervisor of his township, and socially was highly regarded as a man of integrity. The maternal grandfatherof our subject was Jacob Bovee, who for a number of years made his home in Mohawk County, N.Y., but later in life was a resident of Genesee County, N.Y., where his death occurred at the age of seventy years. Chauncey B. Canniff was reared upon his father's farm in Hillsdale County, and when quite young attended the district schools of the locality. Later, however, he supplemented the knowledge there gained by a course in the village schools. For two years after attaining his majority he lived at home, and then starting out in life for himself, purchased a tract of eighty acres of land in Berrien County, near Three Oaks. A year later he sold this farm, and with money thus obtained bought forty acres in Cass County, where he made his home for about three years. February 18, 1874, Mr. Canniff came to Cleon Township, then a part of Wexford County, but now within the bounds of Manistee County, where he became the proprietor of a quarter-section of land, and this he placed under excellent tillage, and still has in his possession. His marriage, February 18, 1869, united him with Miss L. W. Perry, daughter of Peter and Rhoda (Shulters) Perry and to them were born three sons and two daughters. Those living are Faith L. and Perry F. Mr. and Mrs. Canniff are worthy members of the Congregational Church, and he is serving as Deacon and Trustee in the church at Copemish. He is greatly interesed in Sunday-school work, and for twenty-four years was Superintendent of that department of church work. Is was on the 26th of April, 1890, that Mr. Canniff came to Copemish. The previous winter he has aided in the erection of the flouring-mill, and is now the President of the company that operated the concern. Since coming to this place he has given his undivided attention to securing the success of the business. The mill has a capacity of fifty barrels of flour per day, and in connection with this the company has a feedmill and buckwheat stone. The officers, besided our subject, are R. Williams, Vice-President; and F.W. Clark, Secretary and Treasurer. At the present time Mr. Canniff is filling the position of President of the Village Board, and has been School Director ever since the organization of the of the district to which Copemish belongs. He was elected Supervisor of Cleon Township in 1877, filling the office eight years successively, and for three years was President and Treasurer of the Farmers' Mutual Insurance Company of Manistee, Benzie and Mason Counties. In politics he is a stanch supporter of Republican principles. He is a man of good business ability, well informed, and has the regard of the entire community."
Chauncey married Lemira Wilmuth Perry, daughter of Peter Perry and Rhoda Ann Shulters, on 18 Feb 1869 in Niles, Berrien, MI. Lemira was born on 16 Oct 1846 in Commerce, Oakland, MI, died on 7 Apr 1919 and was buried in Traverse City, Grand Traverse, MI.
General Notes: Marriage record (age 22 at time of marriage); notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
According to Lelia Faith Canniff: She took prominent place in church and community. Lemira joined Baptist Church in her teens and after marriage joined the Congregational Church to which her husband belonged. Lemira taught in church, active as Ladies Aid; belonged to Grange, Odd Fellowes, and Rebeccas.
NOTES: marriage record of daughter Lelia Faith Canniff shows the maiden name of Lemira W. Perry to be Lionides.
Children from this marriage were:
29 M i. Canniff was born in Sep 1869-1880 in , , MI and died in Sep 1869-1880 in , , MI.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff (Died at birth or before)
30 M ii. Canniff was born in May 1869-1880 in , , MI and died in May 1869-1880 in , , MI.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff (Died at birth or before)
31 F iii. Canniff was born in Aug 1876 in , , MI and died in Aug 1876 in , , MI.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff (Died at birth or before)
+ 32 F iv. Lelia Faith Canniff was born on 20 Jul 1881 in Cleon Twp., Manistee, MI, died on 16 May 1975 in Traverse City, Grand Traverse, MI and was buried in Helena Twp. Cem., Alden, Antrim, MI.
+ 33 M v. Frank Perry Canniff was born on 12 Oct 1883 in , , MI and died on 1 Jun 1971.23. Harlan Avery Canniff (Maria Bovee18, Jacob12, Mattheus6, Jacob1) was born on 19 Mar 1848 in Litchfield, Hillsdale, MI, died on 10 Oct 1886 and was buried in Cleon Twp. Cem., Copemish, Manistee, MI.
General Notes: Marriage record, MI 1-298-157; notes of Lelia Faith Canniff; 1850 U.S. Census, Litchfield, Hillsdale, MI 135-137; IGI 8015404-12-1260706; Tombstone; Marriages of Hillsdale County, Hillsdale, MI 1867-1970, page 31;
World Connect - Benzie County Marriages, Vol 1:12 #174 (to Permelia). He was a resident of Cleon, Wexford County, MI and farmer. She was a resident of Benzonia. Joseph S. Fisher the Minister. L.P. Jackson of Benzonia and C.B. Canniff of Cleon were the witnesses.
NOTES: IGI 'Harlan A. Canniff' to 'Julia F. Wright')
Harlan married Julia Francis Wright on 22 Dec 1869 in Litchfield, Hillsdale, MI. Julia was born in 1849-1850 in , , NY.
General Notes: marriage record, MI 1-298-157; Marriages of Hillsdale County, Hillsdale, Michigan 1867-1870, page 31
Harlan next married Permelia Elsephen North on 9 May 1877 in Benzonia, Benzie, MI. Permelia was born on 22 Oct 1852 in WV and died in Dec 1947 Another name for Permelia was Percie North.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff (may be Percie Spencer); World Connect source of Benzie County Marriages, Vol 1:12, #174.
Children from this marriage were:
34 M i. Lyman Bovee Canniff was born on 23 Jun 1880 in , , Probably MI, died on 1 Jan 1961 and was buried in Cleon Twp. Cem., Copemish, Manistee, MI.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff (also name of Monie), mother is either Julia Wright or Percie North, died age 80.5 or 86.5, Tombstone
24. Charles B. Canniff (Maria Bovee18, Jacob12, Mattheus6, Jacob1) was born on 20 May 1850 in Litchfield, Hillsdale, MI and died after 1895 in , , Of Or.Harlan next married (name unknown).
General Notes: marriage record, MI 1-305-253; notes of Lelia Faith Canniff (middle name S. or B.); IGI 8015404-13-1260706; 1850 census, Litchfield, Hillsdale, MI 135-137 (listed as Jay, age 1/12); book 'Portrait and Biographical Record of Northern Michigan', 1895, p224
NOTES: LDS IGI 8015404-13-1260706 ('Charles L. Canniff' to 'Emma P. Smith')
Charles married Emma P. Smith on 19 May 1870 in Litchfield, Hillsdale, MI. Emma was born in 1853-1854 in Litchfield, Hillsdale, MI.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff (Emma O. Swart or Swartz); Marriage record, MI 1-305-253 (Emma P. Smith)
Children from this marriage were:
35 F i. Nina Canniff was born on 10 Nov 1871 in , , Probably MI.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
36 M ii. Freddie S. Canniff was born on 29 Nov 1872 in , , MI, died on 10 Jan 1873 in Litchfield, Hillsdale, MI and was buried in Mount Hope Cem., Litchfield, Hillsdale, MI.
General Notes: death record, Hillsdale County, MI A-62-388 (died 10 Dec 1872, age 11 days, Freddie S, suffocation); tombstone (died 10 Jan 1873, age 6 weeks, Freddies)
Died from suffocation. Tombstone inscription: "Dear lovely baby to part with you Hath racked our hearts with pain. But though our loss is great we trust it is your eternal gain."
37 F iii. Julia Canniff was born in 1870-1900 in , , Probably MI.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
38 F iv. Viva Canniff was born in 1870-1900 in , , Probably MI.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
39 F v. Marjorie Canniff was born in 1870-1900 in , , Probably MI.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
40 F vi. Myrll Canniff was born in 1870-1900 in , , Probably MI.
25. Julia L. Canniff (Maria Bovee18, Jacob12, Mattheus6, Jacob1) was born on 26 Jul 1856 in , , MI and died after 1895.General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff (Julia S.); book 'Portrait and Biographical Record of Northern Michigan', 1895, p224
Julia married George E. Lovejoy.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff; Potrait and Biographical Album, Hillsdale County, MI, 1988, p203
Children from this marriage were:
41 M i. Claude Lovejoy was born in 1870-1900 in , , Probably MI.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
42 F ii. Mabel Lovejoy was born in 1870-1900 in , , Probably MI.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
General Notes: birth certificate, State of Michigan, State Office Number 4-219, Record Number 74; marriage record (Lillie Faith); birth record Manistee County, MI 2-106-74; death record, Kalkaska County, MI 2-143-7C183; Tombstone
She recorded vital statistics on about 400 of her relatives which Richard Robert Moran has used heavily. She also record about 40 pages of family history.
Leader and Kalkaskian, Kalkaska, MI, 22 May 1975:
"Lelia Faith Grove, 93, of Alden, died Friday, May 16, 1975 at Grand Traverse Medical Care Facility, Traverse City, after a long illness. The daughter of Chancy and Lemira Canniff, she was born in Manistee County on July 20, 1881. On July 20, 1903 she married Orange Edwin Grove in Manistee County and after their marriage they moved to a farm in Clearwater Township, Kalkaska County where they raised their family of five daughters and two sons. Mrs. Grove was preceded in death by her husband on June 6, 1965; three infant daughters; two grandchildren and a brother. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Ben (Grace) Zimmerman, Mrs. Olive Kinnison and Mrs. Alice F. Anderson, all of Alden, Mrs. Bernard (Clarice) Strang of Traverse City, Mrs. Edward (Mildred) Zimmer of Bellaire; two sons, Isaac E. Grove and Ward Fred Grove, both of Alden; 33 grandchildren; 74 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, May 18, 1975 from the Rapid City Church of Christ with Larry Beaverson officiating. Burial was in Helena Township Cemetery, Alden."
Lelia married Orange Edwin Grove, son of Gilbert H. Grove and Clarissa Magdalene Batz, on 20 Jul 1902 in Cleon, Manistee, MI. Orange was born on 3 Apr 1873 in , Of Fulton, IN, died on 6 Jun 1965 in Kalkaska, Kalkaska, MI and was buried in Helena Twp. Cem., Alden, Antrim, MI.
General Notes: Marriage record, State of Michigan, State Office Number 3-197, Record Number 3079; Death record, Kalkaska County, MI 2-92-15; notes of wife Lelia Faith Canniff; Tombstone; unpublished history of Grove and Canniff family by Lelia Faith Canniff
Leader and Kalkaskian, Kalkaska, MI, 10 Jun 1965:
"Death Takes Orange Grove of Rapid City. Orange Edwin Grove, 92, of Clearwater Township, Kalkaska County, passed away at the Kalkaska Health Center on Jun 6, 1965. Mr. Grove was born April 3, 1873 in Fulton County, Indian, to Gilbert and Clara Grove, both of whom have preceded him in death. He was married to Lelia Faith Grove on July 20, 1902. He move to Rapid City in August of 1902 and lived 61 years on a 40 acre farm in Clearwater Township, Kalkaska County, and was School District Treasurer for many years, and also on Township Board for many years. Surviving with his wife, Lelia, are 5 daughters, Mrs. Grace Zimmerman, Route 2, Rapid City, Mrs. Olive Kinnison of Route 1, Alden, Mrs. Clarice Strang of Traverse City, Mrs. Mildred Zimmer of Route 1, Bellaire, and Mrs. Alice Anderson of Alden; 2 sons, Issac Ernest Grove of Monroe, and Fred Ward Grove of Route 1, Alden; 3 brothers, Frank of Alden, Earl of Williamsburg, Vernon of East Lansing; 1 sister, Mrs. Inez Bowman of Rapid City; 33 grandchildren; and 47 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held June 9, 1965, at 2 p.m. at the Schwartz Funeral Home with Mike Steere officiating, Burial was made in the Alden Cemetery."
He was a Farmer.
Children from this marriage were:
43 F i. Ethel Grove was born on 8 Mar 1903 in Clearwater, Kalkaska, MI, died on 8 Mar 1903 in Clearwater Twp., Kalkaska, MI and was buried in Helena Twp. Cem., Alden, Antrim, MI.
General Notes: Death record, Kalkaska county, MI 83; Birth record, Kalkaska county, MI, 1-191-23; Notes of mother Lelia Faith Canniff (lived 1.5 hours); Tombstone
44 F ii. Edna Grove was born on 8 Mar 1903 in Clearwater, Kalkaska, MI, died on 8 Mar 1903 in Clearwater Twp., Kalkaska, MI and was buried in Helena Twp. Cem., Alden, Antrim, MI.
General Notes: Death record, Kalkaska county, MI, 83; Birth record Kalkaska county, MI, 1-191-23; Notes of mother Lelia Faith Canniff (lived 1.5 hours, twin); Tombstone
45 F iii. Grace Estella Grove was born on 16 Mar 1904 in Clearwater Twp., Kalkaska, MI and died before 1991.
General Notes: birth record, Kalkaska County, MI 1-199-26; over phone from Issac Ernest Grove
Grace married Ben F. Zimmerman on 21 Mar 1923. Ben was born in 1900-1901.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
made moonshine part time
46 M iv. Isaac Ernest Grove was born on 20 Apr 1906 in Clearwater Twp., Kalkaska, MI, died on 4 May 1993 in Petosky, Charlevoix, MI and was buried on 7 May 1993 in Helena Twp. Cem., Alden, Antrim, MI.
General Notes: birth record, Kalkaska County, MI 1-217-23; interview of Isaac Ernest Grove; notes of mother Lelia Faith Canniff; Obituary, Traverse City, MI 6 May 93; personal knowledge of Robert Richard Moran
Was a school superintent of school district near Detroit, MI. After he retired he lived in his childhood home at 9308 Manley Road, Alden, MI until shortly before his death. In his late 70's he started planting a grove of various trees on his farm for future generations.
From Obituary: 'Alden. Isaac E. Grove, 87, of Alden, died Tuesday at Northern Michigan Hospital, Petoskey. Mr. Grove spent his early years in the Alden area and resided in Monroe from 1945 until returning to the family homstead in 1971. He was a graduate of the University of Michigan and for 16 years was a teacher and principal in Martinsville Luna Pier School District. Mr. Grove received the Distinguished Educators Service Award and was well known in the field of education. He enjoyed gardening, making maple syrup and hunting and was an avid backgammon player.'
Died from kidney failure as a result of prostate cancer.
Isaac married Mildred Ruth Peters on 24 Dec 1939 in Willis, , MI. Mildred was born on 22 Jul 1919.
General Notes: interview of Isaac Grove; notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
47 F v. Olive Marian Grove was born on 17 Apr 1908 in Clearwater Twp., Kalkaska, MI, died on 6 Apr 1985 in Pontiac, Oakland, MI and was buried on 9 Apr 1985 in Helena Twp. Cem., Alden, Antrim, MI.
General Notes: notes of mother Lelia Faith Canniff born 17 Apr 1908; Birth record, Kalkaska County, MI (cc10) 1-239-30 born 18 Apr 1908; obituary; tomstone
"She was a homemaker and she enjoyed gardening. Also she was a member of the Rapid City Church of Christ."
obituary is not in the Kalkaska, MI newspaper.
Olive married Elmer Carl Moran, son of Noah Eugene Moran and Olive Lavina Jarvis, on 5 Aug 1927 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, MI. The marriage ended in divorce. Elmer was born on 27 Aug 1904 in Milton, Antrim, MI, died on 3 Jun 1979 in Helena Twp., Antrim, MI and was buried on 6 Jun 1979 in Helena Twp. Cem., Alden, Antrim, MI.
General Notes: Marriage record, Washtenaw County, Number 307, 1927, 81-1086; Death record, State of Michigan, State File Number 0030944-62212; Birth record, Antrim County, MI 2-268-234; Tombstone; Personal knowledge of Vera Victoria Miller; obituary summary, Bellaire Museum, MI
obituary not in Kalkaska, MI newspaper
Olive next married Walter Leroy Kinnison, son of John Kinnison and Louisea, on 14 Mar 1949 in Alden, Antrim, MI. Walter was born on 14 Apr 1886 in , , MI, died on 24 Feb 1965 in , Charlevoix, MI and was buried in Helena Twp. Cem., Alden, Antrim, MI.
General Notes: death record, Kalkaska County, MI 2-92-15; Memorial record; Tombstone; Personal knowledge of Robert Richard Moran.
Died in different county then death record, cause acute cerebrovanular thrombosis cerebral arteriosclerosis, retired farmer. Many of his very old family pictures (before 1900) are in the possession of Richard Robert Moran. I have been unable to locate any of his relatives as of Sep 1990. I have wrote to about 12 Kinnisons in MI.
48 F vi. Living
Living married Leslie Vernon Anderson. Leslie was born in 1894-1895 in , , , USA and died on 1 Sep 1960.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
Died from cancer.
49 F vii. Clarice Lucile Grove was born on 26 Mar 1912 in , Of Kalkaska, MI and died on 15 Oct 2000 in MI.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff; funeral attended by Robert Richard Moran
Clarice married Living
50 M viii. Fred Ward Grove was born on 16 Nov 1914 in , Kalkaska, MI and died on 18 Apr 1985 in Traverse City, Benzie, MI.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff; birth record of child Barbara Jane Grove; over phone from Isaac Ernest Grove; death from Robert Richard Moran; obituary
The Leader and Kalkaskian, Kalkaska, MI, 25 Apr 1985:
"Alden - Fred Ward Grove, 70, of Alden died Thursday, April 18, 1985 at Traverse Osteopathic Hospital following a long illness. He as born Nov. 16, 1914 in Alden, the son of Orange Edwin and Lelia Faith (Canniff) Grove. He was a logger and truck gardener. He had a great love for the natural outdoors and the Native Americans of the area. He was married to Virginia (Rauch) Grove of Alden for 35 years. She survives. Also surviving are six daughters, Mrs. Charles (Delores) Flanagin, Mrs. Kim (Leila) Prough, Mrs. Keith (Vickie) Antaya, all of Rapid City, Margaret Reith of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Gerald (Crolyn) Prentice and Barbara Flanagin, both of Alden; four sisters, Mrs. Ben (Grace) Zimmerman of Rapid City, Alice Prebble of Bellaire, Mrs. Bernard (Clarice) Strang of Traverse and Mildred Zimmer of Clam Lake; one brother Isaac Grove of Alden; 13 grandchildren, two nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter Linda Lou in 1948, an infant son George Frederick in 1951 and a sister Olive Kinnison in April 1985."
Fred married Living
51 F ix. Cet Mildred Grove was born on 14 Mar 1917 in , Of Kalkaska, MI.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff; alive in 1998 from Richard Robert Moran
Cet married Edward F. Zimmer on 10 Dec 1960.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
Cet next married John Arthur McDonald in Sep 1938.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
52 F x. Esther Grove was born on 28 Apr 1920 in , Of Kalkaska, MI, died on 28 Apr 1920 in , , MI and was buried in Helena Twp. Cem., Alden, Antrim, MI.
33. Frank Perry Canniff (Chauncey Bird Canniff22, Maria Bovee18, Jacob12, Mattheus6, Jacob1) was born on 12 Oct 1883 in , , MI and died on 1 Jun 1971.General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff; Tomstone
From notes: 'markers sent Sept 1965, 'stillborn')
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff; Birth record of son Leon Earl Canniff
Frank married Jessie May Dewey, daughter of Edgar N. Dewey and Fannie, on 3 Jul 1905 in , Antrim, MI. Jessie was born on 30 Jun 1887 in Helena, Antrim, MI.
General Notes: birth record, Antrim County, MI 1-151-29; notes of Lelia Faith Canniff; birth record of son Leon Earl Canniff
Children from this marriage were:
53 M i. Leon Earl Canniff was born on 22 Mar 1907 in Helena Twp., Antrim, MI.
General Notes: Birth record, Antrim County, MI 2-318-89
From the notes of Lelia Faith Canniff: He was born on first farm of father.
Leon married Mary Burnett on 17 Dec 1925.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
54 F ii. Pauline Margeret Canniff was born on 28 Jan 1909 in Helena Twp., Antrim, MI.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
She was born of the first farm of father.
Pauline married Byhrr Don Rose.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
55 M iii. Edgar Bird Canniff was born on 20 Sep 1914 in , Grand Traverse, MI, died on 25 Jan 1916 and was buried in Traverse City, Grand Traverse, MI.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
From the notes of Lelia Faith Canniff: He is buried in same lot as Chancy Canniff and Lemira Wilmuth Perry. Edgar may be the son or brother of Chancy Canniff
56 F iv. Audrey Devona Canniff was born on 6 Aug 1918 in Helena Twp., Antrim, MI.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
She was born on the last farm of father.
Audrey married Ken Arnes. The marriage ended in divorce.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
Lists 'Avery' next to name, unsure what the notes are refering to.
Audrey next married Wm. Doney. Another name for Wm. was Wm. Droney.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
57 F v. Luella Irene Canniff was born on 29 Dec 1920 in Helena Twp., Antrim, MI.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
She was born on last farm of father.
Luella married Paul Duchaney.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
Luella next married John Carroll. The marriage ended in divorce.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
He was a reg. army man.
Luella next married Don Fair on 30 Jan 1965.
General Notes: notes of Lelia Faith Canniff
