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Sunday, February 12, 2023

SUNDAY'S OBITUARY ~ Susan Anne Gillespie, my maternal great grandmother (1860-1947)

Susan “Susie” Anne Gillespie, my maternal great grandmother, was born 18 Jul 1860 in England. She is the daughter of Joseph Gillespie & Susan Burgess. She was the eldest of 3 siblings; William Henry (1862-1911), Elizabeth (1865-1948) and Louise (1866-1950).

Susan immigrated to the U.S. from England with her parents and infant brother, William, in December 1862. This is documented in the book Passage to America 1851-1869 – the record of Richard Elliott, Passenger Agent, Detroit, Michigan. The family is shown on page 68. This book is available on Google Books - Passage to America and on Amazon Passage to America.

Susan’s obituary is very short, but does contain good genealogical information.

Obituary published in the Detroit Free Press, 14 Nov 1947, page 33

Transcription

SMITH - Nov 12, Susie Milne, beloved wife of the late Clyde, dear mother of Joseph A. Milne and Mrs. Irene Milne Roe, sister of Mrs. James B. Verney and Mrs. James Forsyth. Leaves 4 grandchildren. Funeral services from McCabe Funeral Home, 18570 Grand River, at Glastonbury, Saturday at 2 p.m. Interment Woodmere.

Susan became a widow when she was a few months pregnant with her daughter, Irene. Her first husband, Andrew C. Milne, died of Consumption at the age of 36, in 1892. She did remarry 12 years later to Clyde J. Smith, in 1904, but was widowed again in 1927.

I have many photos of Susan. One from when she was a young girl about 16, and many from the time she spent with her son, Joseph and family.

Left – photo of Susan at age 16, circa 1876 (according to back of photo) On the right is a picture of Susan with her infant daughter, Irene and her son, Joseph circa 1894

The headshot on the left was cropped from a group photo from about 1911-1912. The photo on the right is from 1934 and in it are L-R – my maternal great grandmother Florence Hunter Bowden Bell, my grandmother Florence Bowden Milne, and on the right is Susan Gillespie Milne Smith.

I created a digital scrapbook page to honor Susan and her husband Andrew, and tell their story.

Susan lived 87 years. Her mother lived 92 years. My maternal grandmother, Florence Bowden Milne lived 98 years and my own mother Patricia A. Milne lived to be 91. Based on this genetic propensity I am trying to take good care of myself.

Tuesday, July 5, 2022

ANCESTORS IN THE NEWS ~ My maternal grandfather, Joseph A. Milne

Today I’m writing about a small article featuring my maternal grandfather, Joseph A. Milne.

He is mentioned as a member of the Alpha Dramatic Club, both as stage manager and floor committee member.

This article is dated 5 May 1901 and was published in the Detroit Free Press. My grandfather would have been 18 at this time.

Alpha Dramatic Club will give an informal hop at Milburn Hall Tuesday evening, for which music will be furnished by Finney's orchestra. The officers of the club are: President, Miss Bess Mylles Davis; secretary and treasurer, Miss Eva May Curtis; business manager, A. Bruce Atwell; stage manager, Joseph A. Milne. Members: Inez Frazer, Katherine Carroll, Charles Drummons, John J. Heasley. Floor committee: Charles Drummond, John J. Heasley, Joseph A. Milne, A. Bruce Atwell, Roy Baker.

My grandfather was listed as a Typesetter in the 1900 U.S. Federal census. In 1903 and 1904 he was living with his grandparents and mother at 189 Helen Ave., in Detroit, working as a Clerk.

He and my grandmother, Florence L. Bowden didn’t marry until 11 Apr 1906.

I wonder if my grandmother was interested in the drama club? I never heard anything to indicate this was an area of interest for her. My grandfather, Joseph, died when I was just 7 years old. I never got to really know him or ask him any questions. I do remember him.

There is a particular picture of my grandfather, dressed in a costume, along with others who are also in costume. There is no date on the photo, nor any other identifying information.

Could this have been his drama club group?

Happy hunting,

Michigan Girl

Tuesday, November 3, 2020

ELECTION DAY ~ HEADLINES FROM 1904–1944–How much has really changed?

It’s a BIG day in this country, every four years. We have the privilege of electing who will be our President for the next four years. In addition many congressional seats are also decided.

It is most always controversial and contentious. With each side wanting their candidate to win. Much is always at stake.

I thought I would take a look at some headlines from the Detroit Free Press for each election day from 1904 through 1944. This will consist of 10 front pages. I am missing the 1932 edition as it has not yet been scanned and added to newspapers.com. I picked the Detroit Free Press.....well, because I am Michigan Girl, born in Detroit.

Tell me what you see as you read through this very brief clip of what made the headlines during those ten years?

I see that the issues really haven’t changed too much.

There is encouragement for people to get out and vote.
I see worry about election fraud
I see each side predicting their candidate will win

Is this any different than today? I don’t think so.

Here they are. Detroit Free Press headlines from 1904-1944.

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1904 Detroit Free Press front page

1908 Detroit Free Press front page

1912 Detroit Free Press front page

1916 Detroit Free Press front page

1920 Detroit Free Press front page

1924 Detroit Free Press front page

1928 Detroit Free Press front page

1936 Detroit Free Press front page

1940 Detroit Free Press front page

1944 Detroit Free Press front page

Happy hunting,

Michigan Girl

Friday, March 13, 2020

FOLLOW UP FRIDAY ~ Did my great granduncle, Richard Lindsay, win that election I wrote about last month?

Last month I wrote about my paternal great granduncle, Richard Lindsay, receiving a sprig of heather from a family member in South Africa. This was to wish him good luck in his bid to win an election to City Clerk in the City of Detroit. You can read that post here ANCESTORS IN THE NEWS ~ Will a sprig of heather from South Africa bring victory to Richard Lindsay at the polls?

Did he win? Yes!

Detroit Free Press, 7 Nov 1912, page 1

This article from the Detroit Free Press lists election results for Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Detroit.

CITY CLERK

(162 Precincts)

Lindsay (Rep)………………………….27,205

Nichols (Pro)…………………………..17,327

Henderson (Dem)……………………..16,029

Transcription of the last paragraph in the article:

Another surprise came in the “whopping” run of Lindsay, for clerk. He led City Clerk Nichols by 10,000 and Henderson, Democratic by 11,009. Nichols drew more than twice as many votes as Earle and yet was behind his victorious opponent by a figure almost as large as that by which Marx defeated Thompson in the mayoralty race. Thus doth the busy voter wield the ax.

Did that sprig of heather from South Africa play a part in Mr. Lindsay’s victory? We’ll never know.

Richard was still the City Clerk when he was enumerated in the 1920 census.

Please get in touch with me if you have any questions or are related to anyone mentioned in this post.

Happy hunting,

Michigan Girl

Tuesday, February 4, 2020

ANCESTORS IN THE NEWS ~ Will a sprig of heather from South Africa bring victory to Richard Lindsay at the polls?

I will be writing a series of posts about my paternal great granduncle, Richard “Dick” Lindsay, throughout the year. I heard a lot about him growing up, as we spent a lot of time with my grandmother, Marie W. Lindsay Gould, who was his niece.

To see my first post you can click here.

This article appeared in the Detroit Free Press on 10 Oct 1912. It concerned by great granduncle’s run for City Clerk in Detroit. He received an envelope containing a sprig of white heather. White heather is considered a talisman of luck to a Scotchman. The lucky heather had been sent, along with a note from his nephew.

HERE’S THE ARTICLE

Detroit Free Press, 10 Oct 1912, page 16

Here is my transcription

PERHAPS IT WILL BRING HIM VICTORY AT POLLS

Richard Lindsay Receives White Heather in Detroit from nephew in South Africa

Richard Lindsay, the Republican candidate for city clerk, is pretty certain that a letter he received Wednesday from Cape Town, South Africa, contained the limit in surprises.

When he opened the envelope something dropped out which Dick was surprised to find was a genuine white heather.

To the Scotchman, white heather is as great a talisman of luck as finding a horseshoe and along with the silent message it conveyed from that most unexpected corner of the world was a brief note from a nephew of Lindsay informaing him that he had just read a copy of The Detroit Free Press for which he paid 25 cents at Cape Town, informing him of the result of the August primaries in Detroit.

Did the heather bring Uncle Dick the victory? Stay tuned.

Who was the nephew in South Africa? Seems I have research to conduct.

Stay tuned throughout the year as I continue to write about my Great Granduncle, Richard Lindsay, known to family as Uncle Dick.

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Michigan Girl

Sunday, June 23, 2019

SUNDAY’S OBITUARY ~ Lawrence Charles Diebel–1891-1961, Detroit, Michigan

Obituary for Lawrence C. Diebel - Detroit Free Press, 2 Aug 1961, page 22

Lawrence Charles Diebel married my 1st cousin twice removed, Catherine G. FORSYTH on 9 Sep 1914 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan. Catherine outlived Lawrence by 30 years, dying on 24 May 1991. They had 3 children; Eleanor Louise, Jeanette Marie and Lawrence C., Jr.

Lawrence was the son of Lorenz DIEBEL, Jr (1860-1915) of Germany and Fredericka Victoria BOYD-BOUKALTZ (1864-1933) of Germany.

I heard mention of the Diebel family as I was growing up, but never met any of them.

Our common ancestors are my 2nd great grandparents, Joseph GILLESPIE and Susan BURGESS of Tiverton, Devon, England.

Here is my transcription of Lawrence’s obituary

L.C. Diebel, Executive, Dead at 70
Lawrence C. Diebel, retired title company executive, died Monday in East Side General Hospital. He was 70.
A native Detroiter, Mr. Diebel, of 8925 E. Jefferson, retired in February, 1960, after 48 years with the Abstract and Title Guaranty Co.,
He started with the firm in 1912 in the tax department and was a director and executive vice president when he retired.
He also was a Mason, member of the Knights Templar, Detroit Boat Club, Detroit Mortgage Bankers and Detroit Real Estate Board, and was active in Episcopal Church of the Messiah
Survivors include his wife, Catherine; a son, Lawrence C., Jr.; two daughters, Mrs. Eleanor Haarz and Mrs. Jeanette Ferry; a brother, William C., and nine grandchildren.
The body will be in state at the Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack, until 10 p.m. Thursday. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the Church of the Messiah, 231 E. Grand Boulevard. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Cemetery.

Lawrence is buried at While Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery, Troy, Oakland, Michigan. You may visit his memorial here #145166584

Burial plaque photo courtesy of Jim Lyles

If you are related to any of the people mentioned in this blog post, I’d love to hear from you. I’m happy to answer questions and/or share info.

Happy hunting,

Michigan Girl

Sunday, May 19, 2019

52 ANCESTORS IN 52 WEEKS- Week 13 ~ A fire at the Witchell shoe factory 16 Oct 1900 in Detroit–Horace Thorp, my 2nd great grandfather mentioned in an article

Honoring those who were killed and injured in this fire

Alonzo D. Ireson, age 63 – died

Ernest Lizzote, age 28 – died

Charles O’Connor, age 63 – injured

Joseph Pullare, age 21 – injured

Jennie McTaggart, age 16 – injured

Augustino Sufurto, age 28 – injured

Charles H. Dessottell, age 55 – injured

Daniel Cardinal, age 45 – injured

Mabel Straight, age 14 – injured

Minnie Corbett, age 22 – injured

Sometimes when we run our ancestor’s names on the newspaper websites we find surprises. Whether it’s general articles about visiting family, a car being stolen or a court case, I’m always intrigued.

In this case I was trying to find out more about my 2nd great grandfather, Horace Henry Thorp (1836 in New York to 1907 in Washington), married to Catherine C. DORSEY and together they had 10 children.

I found this article mentioning him. It said he worked next door to the Witchell shoe factory which caught on fire and injured several people and killed two. I know from Detroit City Directory listings that Horace, indeed, did work at the laundry next door to the shoe factory.

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Detroit Free Press, 19 Oct 1900, pg 2

I went on to find a couple of more articles referring to the fire. It’s very sad to think of those who lost their lives and those who were injured.

Detroit Free Press, 17 Oct 1900, pg 1 and 24 Oct 1900, pg 4

From the article published 24 Oct 1900, page 4, in the Detroit Free Press, we can read that there was an “open verdict” as to the cause of the fire. What they had at that time was a probability and some evidence on how it may have begun.
Was there further investigation? If so, what was the conclusion or verdict?
I located this article about one of the fire victims, Jennie McTaggert, who died of shock from another incident just 2 years after the fire. Here is the article about her death.

Death of Jennie McTaggert - Detroit Free Press 2 Dec 1901, pg 5

It seems to me the families would have wanted to know more about how the fire started which injured and killed family members. I have not located any other articles.

If you know anything more about this incident, I’d love to hear from you. If you are connected with anyone mentioned in this article, please contact me.

Happy hunting,
Michigan Girl

Sunday, January 20, 2019

SUNDAY’S OBITUARY ~ William H. Thorpe–1862-1909–Detroit, Michigan

Detroit Free Press, 23 Mar 1909, page 4

William H. Thorpe was the husband of my great grandaunt, Catherine “Kittie” Thorp. Yes, you read that maiden name correctly. Catherine THORP married William THORPE.

Did that cause a little confusion in my research at the beginning. Oh yes! But, between my cousin Bonnie (married to a Thorp descendant) and me, we figured it all out.

Here’s a transcription of his obituary.
William H. Thorpe, steward on the D. & C. and the C. & B. lines for the last 20 years, died at the Marine Hospital Saturday of Bright's disease, from which he had been suffering for six months. He was 48 years old. Besides his widow he leaves three daughters, Mrs. W. Hayes, Mrs. J. Stanton and Miss Blanche Thorpe. He will be buried today at 2:30 o'clock from the residence of his daughter, Mrs. J. Stanton, 568 Fifteenth St. Interment will be at Elmwood cemetery.

William was only 46 years old when he died. His widow, Catherine never remarried and lived another 32 years without him.
I haven’t done a lot of research on the Thorpe (with an “e”) line of the family. I have William’s parents names from his death certificate as Hamilton Thorpe and Jane (maiden name not given).
Catherine and William married in Detroit on 9 Mar 1884. They had 5 children, only 3 of whom lived to adulthood. The children were: William G. born and died 1884, Mabel Catherine 1886-1958, Grace M. 1889-1945, William 1891 to before 1900, Blanche, 1892-? (Blanche married at least 3 times and I haven’t located her death record yet).

It appears that William and his family moved to Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio for a short time. They were enumerated there in the 1900 census. What precipitated the move? Was it his work? However, by the time of William’s death in 1909, the family was back in Detroit.

Let’s try to fill in the years between their marriage in 1884 and his death in 1909 by checking some city directories.

I have located William in Detroit city directories for 1888, 1889, 1905, 1906 and the year of his death in 1909. According to the index, in each of the listings William is working in some capacity for the railroad.

NOTE: Although I’ve been trying for the past 2 hours to bring up the images of the city directories on Ancestry, I’ve had no luck. Even switching browsers didn’t help. I will continue this search another time, and also try my luck on Fold3.

Here is a photo of William (courtesy of my cousin, Bonnie). A little blurry, but it's all I have.

William and Catherine are buried in different cemeteries. According to Elmwood Cemetery staff, there is no headstone for William. However, I have created a memorial for him and you may visit it here #149488550.

If you are related to either of the THORPE or THORP families mentioned here, I’d love to hear from you. I’m always eager to hear from new cousins.

OTHER POSTS THAT YOU MAY FIND INTERESTING

THOUGHFUL THURSDAY - Why don’t I have a death date or record for William H. Thorpe? (this was a particularly interesting afternoon of research that you may find helpful)

Happy hunting,
Michigan Girl

Friday, January 18, 2019

ANCESTORS IN THE NEWS ~ Detroit PD - Sgt. William Hayes Confiscates Weapons - 1924

Detroit Free Press, 2 Jan 1924, page 5

I always enjoy newspaper articles featuring family members. The newspapers of yesteryear were the social media hubs for our ancestors. From wedding, birth and death announcements to social gatherings and out of town visits. The newspapers covered many events.

This particular article is about the confiscation of weapons during the first hour of 1924, in Detroit, Michigan. Sgt. Hayes was married to my 1st cousin twice removed, Mabel Catherine Thorpe.

Here’s what it says:

Roundup of Suspicious Persons is Made New Year’s Morning
Twenty-on revolvers, a shot gun and 500 rounds of ammunition were seized by police of the first precinct during the first hour of 1924. The firearms were taken in a general roundup of persons with suspicious bulges in their clothes at points where the bulges would not ordinarily indicate hip flasks or quart bottles.
The first prisoner to be taken in 1924 was Edison Green, 22 years old. When halted on Gratiot Avenue he was found to have a revolver up his sleeve, held in place by a rubber band. He was charged with carrying concealed weapons.
The guns were confiscated by Lieutenant Charles Wiggle, and Sergeants William Hayes, George Ludwig and William Maloney.

I wondered what else was going on in Detroit on January 2, 1924. The cost of the paper was 3 cents, the weather was cloudy and the top headline is about a Rich Oil Man being Shot.

Here’s the front page from that day.
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ANCESTORS IN THE NEWS - Patrolman William Patrick Hayes Discovers Huge Warehouse Fire – 1907

You can see all my Ancestors in the News Posts here.

Happy hunting,
Michigan Girl

Saturday, August 25, 2018

ANCESTORS IN THE NEWS ~ My Grandaunt May Adele Gould, age 9, plays piano in “remarkable” concert - 1909

I have to admit, newspapers are a complete source of fascination to me and always have been.

I never cease to be surprised what I can find when I start putting ancestor’s names in the search box. Today was no exception. I had already located several obituaries and other articles of interest. I wasn’t sure what I was going to write about, and then I came upon this gem.

My Aunt Adele (full name May Adele Gould), mentioned with another young girl when they played in a concert together at ages 9 & 10. And what? There’s even pictures of the girls!

Transcription – Miss Mae Adela Gould, Miss Dora Easterbrook – Two child pianists, Miss Dora Easterbrook, 10 years old, 141 Lincoln Avenue, and Miss May Adela Gould, 9 years old, 828 Fourteenth Avenue, both pupils of Mrs. Marie Wolverton, gave rather a remarkable concert in Grinnell Hall Thursday evening.

They played from memory selections of Beethoven, Grieg, Haydn and MacDowell in most artistic manner, displaying wonderful technique and interpretation for their age; Miss Vila Hoffman assisted with songs.

At first I wasn’t 100% positive this was “my” May Adele Gould. The age was off by a year or so, her having been born (according to my sources) 25 Feb 1898. And, her middle name being given as “Adela” and not Adele. This concert took place in 1909. The article gives her address as 828 Fourteenth Ave. and don’t you know, that’s the exact address she and her family were living in the 1909 Detroit City Directory and the 1910 census. That put to rest any doubts I had.

I was curious as to where Grinnell Hall, the location of the concert, was located in Detroit. I conducted a Google search and found out that Grinnell Brothers Music was a prominent company. They built a music house on Woodward Avenue in 1908. Was that what was called Grinnell Hall? You can read about the Grinnell Brothers here Grinnell Brothers Music House.

Oh to be able to have a copy of that picture of Adele with the big bow in her hair. Adele is one my grandfather’s three sisters. I have absolutely no photos of he or his siblings when they were young. I’m sure that at some point in someone’s items they probably existed.

My Aunt Adele moved to California (where I have lived since 1965). She didn’t pass away until I was in my mid 30’s, but I never went to see her. One of her other brothers, Roy Gould, lived with her after the death of her husband. So, there were two of my grandfather’s siblings within about a 3 hour drive of where I lived. What family heirlooms, photos and memories were disposed of when they died? It makes me shudder to think.

We had moved away from our family when I was pretty young and staying in contact with them was just never a priority. Makes me pretty sad now.

I understand from cousins I’ve talked to, that Adele continued to play piano and organ throughout her life. Here is a picture of her in her later years (generously shared with me by a cousin). And, there she sits, right in front of her organ.

Thoughts that came to mind as I was writing this blog post.

Did any of the other five children in the family take music lessons?
Adele’s father, William, worked as a supervisor at a paint store in some census and city directory listings. In the 1900 census he is said to own the home they were living in. By 1910 they were renting in another location. It’s wonderful that they were able to afford music lessons.
I have had an affinity to the piano since I was a young girl. I’ve taken lessons at many times during my life, but don’t consider myself really able to play. No one else I know, in our family, played.
I wish I would have taken the time to go and visit Adele when I was in my late teens and twenties. My Dad (her only nephew) certainly spoke of his Aunt Adele often.
I also remember when we moved from Florida to California in 1965, we stayed at Adele’s home in San Bernardino, for a couple of days. As a teenager it certainly never occurred to me to ask her about our family, or to show me photos.

What other stories will I find in my newspaper searches? What interesting items have you found? I’d love to hear about them.

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Happy hunting,

Michigan Girl

Saturday, June 30, 2018

ANCESTORS IN THE NEWS ~ What and Who have I located in the Detroit Free Press?

Newspapers are one of my favorite resources for finding out information about my family. It’s not just the engagement, marriage announcements and obituaries that can be of interest.

Today many of us use social media, email or texts to share with one another. However, before those technological advances, there were newspapers. They were the gossip columns and information disseminators of their day.

Did someone leave on vacation or go on a trip to visit family, did they hold a party or for the ladies, perhaps a tea? You may read about it in the newspaper. Those are the items that fill out our ancestors lives with every day activities.

Here’s a couple of items I found in the Detroit Free Press, from newspapers.com.

My granduncle, Ford Gould, apparently had his car stolen in 1934. I recognize the address as the place his parents (my great grandparents) lived, in Detroit. Did they ever find his car?

Detroit Free Press, Detroit, Michigan, Sat. Aug. 25, 1934, page 20

Auto Thefts
Ford Gould, 3639 Linwood Ave., Buick Tudor, license number 96-253, stolen from above.

On a lighter note, I located an article that actually contains the names of my great grandmother, Mrs. A.C. Milne (maiden name Susan Gillespie) and Miss Eva Knowles, future sister-in-law of Mrs. A.C. Milne and Miss Lizzie Gillespie who was the sister of Mrs. A.C. Milne.

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Detroit Free Press, Detroit, Michigan, Sun. Aug. 28, 1881, page 6

Personal
Mrs. A.C. Milne is expected to return from her Eastern trip some time this week.

Miss Eva Knowles and Miss Lizzie Gillespie left last Tuesday for a two weeks’ visit in the interior of the State.

I searched on Google and could never locate a photo or old newspaper ad for a Buick Tudor. I did find lots of Ford Tudor vehicles from the era.

What articles have you found in newspapers that tell you a little more about your ancestor’s lives?

Happy hunting,
Michigan Girl

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

DID MY GRANDPARENTS “ALMOST” WIN A HOME IN A DETROIT SUBURB IN 1956?

I located this interesting article, about my grandfather, Harry W. Gould, published in the Detroit Free Press, Saturday, May 12, 1956.

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The home in question was located at 29060 Lone Elm Lane in Southfield, Michigan. Here is an aerial view from Google Earth. This street is located just north of Twelve Mile Rd., a few blocks east of Evergreen Rd.

This home was located about 8.5 miles from where my grandparents home was located on Asbury Park in Detroit. I remember their home very well.

The dispute over who won the home, based on their guess of how many nails were used in building the home, took place in 1956. I would have been six years old and my family was still living in Detroit at the time. We were at my grandparent’s house a lot. I have to think there was talk about this around the dinner table, or after dinner in the living room. Don’t you wish you could go back in time and record every conversation? The things your grandparents and parents talked about? I know I wish I could.

Here is another newspaper article mentioning that the dispute will be heard in court.

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I kept searching to see if I could find out what the court ruling was in the case, and sure enough I found an article published in the Detroit Free Press on December 18, 1957, page 3.

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According to this article, my grandfather, Harry W. Gould, didn’t get the house. However, he did get a settlement amounting to $7,500 to be paid in monthly installments of not less than $75.

This settlement occurred in December 1957. My grandparents moved to Pompano Beach, Florida within a year or two of that date. My parents, my brother and I had moved to Pompano Beach sometime in 1957. We lived a block away from my grandparents. Sadly, my grandpa, Harry W. Gould, died in February of 1960. By 1965 my Dad, my brother and I had all moved to San Diego. My grandmother sold her home in Pompano Beach and moved in with us in about 1967.

I calculated the payments of that $7,500, if paid at $75 per month, would have gone on for a little over 8 years. Assuming that they were continued once my grandfather, Harry, had passed away.

This was certainly an interesting find and something I’d never heard a thing about. I even talked to my brother this morning and asked him if he remembered anything about it. He did not.

What newspaper articles have you discovered about your family? I’d love to hear about them.

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Michigan Girl

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