Northern Mich~Mash Preserve
~ PEOPLE ~
Life brings tears, smiles, and memories. The tears dry, the smiles fade, but the memories last forever.
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Austin/Floyd
Burns
Carter
Catton
Chief Blackbird
Chief Petoskey
Crane
Curtis
Emmet PEOPLE
Fenlon
Galster
Graham
Gray
Hemingway
Henika
Huybrechts
Kalbfleisch
Kellogg
Kilborn
Kohn
Ladd "Laddie"
Little (and Kirkland)
McCune
Neuman
Pailthorp
Porter
Rose
Rowan/Fasquelle
Santa
Schaller
Shannon
Shay
Schulz
Thomas
Tripp
Wachtel
Washburne
Weaver
Weinstock
Zipp
Burns
Carter
Catton
Chief Blackbird
Chief Petoskey
Crane
Curtis
Emmet PEOPLE
Fenlon
Galster
Graham
Gray
Hemingway
Henika
Huybrechts
Kalbfleisch
Kellogg
Kilborn
Kohn
Ladd "Laddie"
Little (and Kirkland)
McCune
Neuman
Pailthorp
Porter
Rose
Rowan/Fasquelle
Santa
Schaller
Shannon
Shay
Schulz
Thomas
Tripp
Wachtel
Washburne
Weaver
Weinstock
Zipp
People's Groups' Names by Age Groups Born:
1997- 2012 Generation Z
1981 - 1996 Millennials
1965 - 1980 Gen X
1946 - 1964 Baby Boomers
Earlier generations always said, "I don't care what I am called, just don't call me "late for supper".
1997- 2012 Generation Z
1981 - 1996 Millennials
1965 - 1980 Gen X
1946 - 1964 Baby Boomers
Earlier generations always said, "I don't care what I am called, just don't call me "late for supper".
The Little Traverse Historical Society has compiled additional information about the
"People of Emmet County ~ Past and Present"
which may be accessed by clicking HERE.
"People of Emmet County ~ Past and Present"
which may be accessed by clicking HERE.
~ People of Emmet County Farming Community ~
(SLIDESHOW)
1930's to 1941
Slideshow Below: Emmet County Agriculture Extension Office photo albums were submitted to the Little Traverse Historical Society. View the 1930's to 1942 photos of PEOPLE of the Farming Community of Emmet County in the slideshow below by clicking on PLAY in the upper left corner of the main photo. Click on PAUSE to stop on a particular photo. Additional Emmet County Farming information may be accessed on this same web site by clicking HERE for the "Farms" web page.
~ Floyd L. Austin ~
Petoskey was incorporated as a village in 1879 and as a city in 1895/96.
Floyd L. Austin came to Petoskey in 1881 with his family from Shepherd, Michigan.
Floyd Austin was the FIRST Chief of Police in Petoskey after the city was incorporated.
Before that he was the Village Marshall.
Floyd L. Austin came to Petoskey in 1881 with his family from Shepherd, Michigan.
Floyd Austin was the FIRST Chief of Police in Petoskey after the city was incorporated.
Before that he was the Village Marshall.
~ Dr. Dean Burns and Family ~
In 1938 Dr. Dean C. Burns was helping to break the ground for the Little Traverse Hospital.
In April 1954 Dr. Dean C. Burns was helping to lay the corner stone for the original Burns Clinic building.
In April 1954 Dr. Dean C. Burns was helping to lay the corner stone for the original Burns Clinic building.
Below: Little Traverse Hospital Auxiliary helped raise funds for the hospital...
In the 1950's, Dr. Dean Burns office was at 314 ½ Howard Street (near the corner of Howard and Mitchell streets) where he took in other doctors, like Dr. Conway, Dr. Blum, Dr. Lilga, Dr. Hegener, Dr. Weburg, Dr. Kirk, Dr. Barrett. That was called a clinic and was where they saw patients. Dr. Burns owned the Brock-Eckel Drug Store which was on the ground floor at that address. The next article below notes that the Burns Clinic Medical Center was to open its doors in May 1979. Today, that same clinic building is called Burns Professional Building.
The 1950's prescription note below has instructions for making a "Mustard Plaster". The back page of the prescription gives the 316 Howard Street location for the Brock-Eckel Pharmacy, Inc. located just below the Burns Clinic.
The 1950's prescription note below has instructions for making a "Mustard Plaster". The back page of the prescription gives the 316 Howard Street location for the Brock-Eckel Pharmacy, Inc. located just below the Burns Clinic.
Dean D. Burns has continued the Burns Family Legacy
of serving his community... as an attorney.
of serving his community... as an attorney.
Article/Photo Below: Dr. Dean D. Burns' medical contribution to the Northern Michigan area are still being appreciated with honor to him with a Legacy Wall in McLaren Northern Michigan's hospital.
Eleven Photos Below of the Dr. Burns Legacy Wall in the new Offield Addition to the hospital
~ credit given for those submitted by Lauren Macintyre
~ credit given for those submitted by Lauren Macintyre
Dean D. Burns, 83 of Petoskey, died December 1, 2023 at his home.
Dean was born on March 6, 1940 in Petoskey, the son of Dr. Dean C. and Marcella A. (Whalen) Burns. He grew up in Petoskey where as a teenager he was a Disc Jockey on the local radio station and attended school at Petoskey High School. Dean graduated from Phillips Academy at Andover; attended University of Michigan where he was a member of Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity; graduated from Wooster College; and obtained his Juris Doctorate from University of Michigan.
On April 4, 1964, he married Shirley L. Barnes in New York City, New York.
Dean worked as General Counsel for the Michigan Senate Judiciary Committee from 1966 until 1968, before starting his own General Law Practice in Petoskey. From 2005 until his retirement in 2018 he also served as an Attorney for Emmet County Recovery Court.
Dean was a lifelong member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, a member of the Michigan Bar Association, served on the Petoskey Planning Commission for over 40 years, as well as a member of the Petoskey Rotary Club for decades. He was also a member of the following local community boards: Burns Foundation, Northern Community Mediation, Chamber of Commerce, United Way and the Mental Health Clinic.
He was passionate about University of Michigan Football. Dean loved sailing, swimming long distances, and waterskiing on Walloon Lake where his first job was at Masters Boat Works and Garage in Walloon Lake Village. He was a founding member of High Five Dog Agility Club. Dean famously created Dean’s Double Brew at the Petoskey 7-Eleven that garnered a cult following.
Dean is survived by his wife Shirley B. Burns of Petoskey; daughters, Courtney Burns Rosevear (Scott) of Lewisburg, PA, Christina Burns Farrell (Sean) of Rochester Hills, MI, and Lacey Burns of New York City, NY; grandchildren, Sam Rosevear of Minneapolis, MN, Grace Rosevear, Eliza Farrell and Tommy Farrell; as well as 12 nieces and nephews and their families.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters Ann Burns Behan and Mary Burns McKee; and niece Ann McKee Barbé.
Services will be held at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Petoskey on June 14, 2024. A gathering of friends and family will take place between 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. with a memorial service beginning at 2:00 p.m. Reverend Kay Houck will officiate.
Dean was born on March 6, 1940 in Petoskey, the son of Dr. Dean C. and Marcella A. (Whalen) Burns. He grew up in Petoskey where as a teenager he was a Disc Jockey on the local radio station and attended school at Petoskey High School. Dean graduated from Phillips Academy at Andover; attended University of Michigan where he was a member of Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity; graduated from Wooster College; and obtained his Juris Doctorate from University of Michigan.
On April 4, 1964, he married Shirley L. Barnes in New York City, New York.
Dean worked as General Counsel for the Michigan Senate Judiciary Committee from 1966 until 1968, before starting his own General Law Practice in Petoskey. From 2005 until his retirement in 2018 he also served as an Attorney for Emmet County Recovery Court.
Dean was a lifelong member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, a member of the Michigan Bar Association, served on the Petoskey Planning Commission for over 40 years, as well as a member of the Petoskey Rotary Club for decades. He was also a member of the following local community boards: Burns Foundation, Northern Community Mediation, Chamber of Commerce, United Way and the Mental Health Clinic.
He was passionate about University of Michigan Football. Dean loved sailing, swimming long distances, and waterskiing on Walloon Lake where his first job was at Masters Boat Works and Garage in Walloon Lake Village. He was a founding member of High Five Dog Agility Club. Dean famously created Dean’s Double Brew at the Petoskey 7-Eleven that garnered a cult following.
Dean is survived by his wife Shirley B. Burns of Petoskey; daughters, Courtney Burns Rosevear (Scott) of Lewisburg, PA, Christina Burns Farrell (Sean) of Rochester Hills, MI, and Lacey Burns of New York City, NY; grandchildren, Sam Rosevear of Minneapolis, MN, Grace Rosevear, Eliza Farrell and Tommy Farrell; as well as 12 nieces and nephews and their families.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters Ann Burns Behan and Mary Burns McKee; and niece Ann McKee Barbé.
Services will be held at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Petoskey on June 14, 2024. A gathering of friends and family will take place between 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. with a memorial service beginning at 2:00 p.m. Reverend Kay Houck will officiate.
For additional information about Petoskey's local Hospitals and Medical field, click HERE.
~ Charles M. Carter Family ~
5 Sons: Elmer, Gordon, Carleton, Milton, Merton
Daughter, Mrs. (Marguerite) Morris Hopper
5 Sons: Elmer, Gordon, Carleton, Milton, Merton
Daughter, Mrs. (Marguerite) Morris Hopper
Charles M. Carter served as superintendent of Petoskey's water department and other departments for 49 years.
Charles and Agnes Carter's daughter Mrs. Morris Hopper lived on a farm near Epsilon and taught school there. Charles and Agnes had five sons with... Elmer and Gordon following Charles' footsteps and worked for the City of Petoskey, Carleton was a salesman for Craw and Company of Petoskey, Milton, was a manager of the McLellan store at Greenville, Michigan, and Merton was the sales manager of Petoskey's radio station WMBM.
Merton Carter Proposed Canal From Little Traverse Bay to Crooked Lake
1956
Merton Carter helps to ring in the New Year with the Old Courthouse Bell hung at the museum.
Mildred, wife of Carleton Carter... Angel of Mercy
Elmer Carter, Petoskey superintendent of street department, retires after 46 years.
1970
1970
Article Below: Mert Carter's 100 Years of Newspapers in Petoskey Area display illustrated
his long-time association with Albert Schaller, publisher of the Petoskey News Review.
his long-time association with Albert Schaller, publisher of the Petoskey News Review.
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~ Bruce Catton ~
LOCAL 1954 Pulitzer Prize Winner for Civil War Books
The plaque created by Stanley Kellogg is located in front of the Carnegie Building in Petoskey, Michigan.
Access Charlevoix Emmet History web page about Bruce Catton for extensive information.
The plaque created by Stanley Kellogg is located in front of the Carnegie Building in Petoskey, Michigan.
Access Charlevoix Emmet History web page about Bruce Catton for extensive information.
Photo Below: Stanley Kellogg beside his creation of the Bruce Catton plaque...
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August 1965 Bruce Catton was honored by the citizens of Petoskey
and particularly the Little Traverse Regional Historical Society
and particularly the Little Traverse Regional Historical Society
Photo Above: Stanley Kellogg stood beside his creation of the Bruce Catton plaque...
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Photo Above: The stone presented by Earl Young of Charelvoix was being prepared for placement of the plaque of Bruce Catton.
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Photo Above: Bill Barney was master of ceremonies on the steps of the Petoskey Library for honoring Bruce Catton in the center.
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Two Photos Below: The unveiling of the bronze image of Pulitzer prize winning author Bruce Catton brought smiles of approval from Catton. At left are Mayor N. Fletcher Johnson and Senator Thomas Schweigert who were among dignitaries introduced by Bill Barney, chairman of the arrangements for the Bruce Catton Homecoming.
Two Photos Below: Robert Dominic (in headdress) honored Pulitzer Prize winning author Bruce Catton with an honorary Indian name, and headdress, on behalf of tribes here for the All State Indian Pageant... noting Catton's work would Stand Forever.
Bruce Catton was born in his grandparents' Petoskey home on 9 October 1899.
~ Chief Blackbird ~
Andrew J. Blackbird was probate judge in 1855 for Emmet County according to
Perry F. Powers' History of Northern Michigan on page 122.
Blackbird was an Ottawa chief.
Perry F. Powers' History of Northern Michigan on page 122.
Blackbird was an Ottawa chief.
Margaret Boyd was the daughter of Chief Blackbird.
“The Ottawas and Ojibways were both major branches of the Algonquin nation living in lower Canada. It is said that when these tribes first met as antagonists in the Great Lakes country, their surprise that they could understand almost every word of each other’s language pleased them so much that they threw down their war clubs and at once smoked the pipe of peace, and forever after were allies in their wars against the Sioux and the Iroquois, deadly enemies of both nations.
When the English first came among the Algonquins they were told of a tribe of that nation that had gone “out-aways,” as they comprehended the word. Thereupon they spoke of these people as “Od-a-ways,” and the French as usual had a name for it and called them Ottawas, a name that was accepted and has been retained to the present time. These people once roamed over the entire territory that was to become the Territory of Michilimackinac, but were at last crowded into a home on Mackinac Island, with scattered branches on other islands in the Great Lakes.”
~ When Michigan Was Young by Ethel Rowan Fasquelle (1867-1987) of Petoskey, Michigan, published in 1950 when Fasquelle was 83 years old ~ Pages 28-29.
When the English first came among the Algonquins they were told of a tribe of that nation that had gone “out-aways,” as they comprehended the word. Thereupon they spoke of these people as “Od-a-ways,” and the French as usual had a name for it and called them Ottawas, a name that was accepted and has been retained to the present time. These people once roamed over the entire territory that was to become the Territory of Michilimackinac, but were at last crowded into a home on Mackinac Island, with scattered branches on other islands in the Great Lakes.”
~ When Michigan Was Young by Ethel Rowan Fasquelle (1867-1987) of Petoskey, Michigan, published in 1950 when Fasquelle was 83 years old ~ Pages 28-29.
Photo Below Left: "Hanging back of Mr. Ettawageshik is a beaded sash once owned by Chief Blackbird."
Additional information about Chief Blackbird may be found on this web site on the
Post Offices web page.
He was the FIRST postmaster for Little Traverse (Harbor Springs).
Post Offices web page.
He was the FIRST postmaster for Little Traverse (Harbor Springs).
1956 ~ Ottawa Indian chief Mose Gibson Died...
"Since the establishment of the Chief Blackbird Indian Museum in 1952,
by the Michigan Indian Foundation, the Gibsons have served as its curators."
"Since the establishment of the Chief Blackbird Indian Museum in 1952,
by the Michigan Indian Foundation, the Gibsons have served as its curators."
Photo Below: Artifacts inside The Andrew J. Blackbird Museum in Harbor Springs, Michigan
Article Below: Chief Blackbird served in governmental capacities, as well as postmaster, however, "with age came the debilitating blindness, deafness, senility. He died at what was referred to earlier in this century as the 'county poor farm'".
The Andrew J. Blackbird Museum was placed on the National Registry of Historic Places
on April 14, 1972, with a building number of 7200611 by the United States Department of the Interior.
on April 14, 1972, with a building number of 7200611 by the United States Department of the Interior.
The following web page stated that C.M. Gilbert, mentioned in above text/photo, is Carrie Monroe Gilbert (1871-1956), known for Indian chief portrait painting [on rawhide]... askART Carrie Monroe Gilbert illustrated her husband's book The Way of the Indian copyrighted in 1902. They lived in Salem.
Article Below: Chief Blackbird's son William, a lifelong resident of Harbor Springs passed away 3 February 1932.
According to William Erwin Blackbird's death certificate his father was Andrew J. Blackbird born in Harbor Springs,
and his mother was Elisabeth Fish born in England with the informant being William's brother Bert Blackbird.
William was buried 6 February 1932 in the Lakeview Cemetery in Harbor Springs.
According to William Erwin Blackbird's death certificate his father was Andrew J. Blackbird born in Harbor Springs,
and his mother was Elisabeth Fish born in England with the informant being William's brother Bert Blackbird.
William was buried 6 February 1932 in the Lakeview Cemetery in Harbor Springs.
The 2 July 2022 Petoskey News Review reported: The Blackbird Museum had housed the Harbor Springs Chamber of Commerce which moved out earlier in 2022. Then, "the city commissioned the historical society to assess the museum and what it would take to get it restored and back open as a full museum." Following the assessment, the city and society reached a "short-term" agreement" keeping the building open through the end of December 2022 with Friday and Saturday hours of 10 til 4. The intention is for the city to move forward with "a full restoration and museum exhibit." The goal is to "showcase the building and create a space that can live up to its historical significance," stated the Harbor Springs city manager Sinadinoski.
~ Chief Petoskey ~
Settled on the Bear River in 1830; coming from 7 Mile Point...
Settled on the Bear River in 1830; coming from 7 Mile Point...
“Ignatius Petoskey (Bedassige) was born in 1782 to a French fur trader father and Native American mother from Cross Village. He was a transitional man, with one foot in the Native American world and another in the world of white settlers. Ignatius was a very successful business man, a devoted father, and a man of great vision. He died in the town named for him in 1885.” ~ "11 August 2005, Reflections" supplement to the Petoskey News Review
Photo Below: Early home of Chief Ignatius Petoskey. Built in 1867, later bought by Samuel Knecht.
The house was torn down in the 1920s.
The house was torn down in the 1920s.
Ethel Rowan Fasquelle, when she was a child, knew Chief Petoskey. In 1948 Fasquelle explained, "And where did the Petoskey family live? Let someone ask any member of the old Knecht family, for the grandfather of the present generation of that family bought the old Petoskey home, located on the spot where the old Petoskey Hospital used to stand [next to the Bear River] and moved it across the streeet and lived in it many years. It was torn down some years ago to make room for a modern residence in the block west of the water works building. It was a very good looking two story house as I recall it when the Petoskey family lived in it."
Note the article above describing how the museum came to own the priceless items once belonging to Chief Petoskey.
Photo/Text Below: Ninety year old Petoskey Summer resident Willam A. Niles donated a photograph father city's namesake, Ottawa Indian Chief Ignatius Petoskey to the library, Chamber of Commerce and Little Traverse Regional Historical Society. Niles had found a small photograph of the chief while going through some old family pictures. He had a negative made of the photo and then had several wall-size enlargements made. He has given the negative to the historical society. Niles said he met the chief 87 years ago when his father went to the visit at the chief's home.
Photo/Text Below: Ninety year old Petoskey Summer resident Willam A. Niles donated a photograph father city's namesake, Ottawa Indian Chief Ignatius Petoskey to the library, Chamber of Commerce and Little Traverse Regional Historical Society. Niles had found a small photograph of the chief while going through some old family pictures. He had a negative made of the photo and then had several wall-size enlargements made. He has given the negative to the historical society. Niles said he met the chief 87 years ago when his father went to the visit at the chief's home.
Photo Below: In the Little Traverse Historical Museum, Petoskey, Michigan, for visitor viewing is a portrait of Chief Petoskey, the original head dress of Chief Petoskey, his powder horn, and his beaded moccasins. After the death of Chief Petoskey, his family presented the chief's headdress and dancing moccasins to Albert T. Washburne Sr., who had been a close friend of the chief's family and spoke the Ottawa (Odawa) language quite fluently.
Photo Below: Toward the end of 2023 the Little Traverse Bay Historical Society procured the wood sculpture of Chief Petoskey from the Pietro Vinotti estate. The wood sculpture is as exquisite as the bronze sculpture which was replicated from the mould of the wood sculpture. While the bronze sculpture stands in in the City of Petoskey's park overlooking Little Traverse Bay, the wood sculpture is featured in the society's museum beside Chief Petoskey's original head dress and his moccasins. The photo below of the wood sculpture by Vinotti were photographed and submitted 2 December 2023 by museum director Jane Garver. Others of Jane's close-up photos may be accessed on this same web site on the Art & Authors web page which includes the works of sculptor Pietro Vinotti by clicking HERE.
Washburne Family Below L>R:
A.T. Washburne, Tom Washburne's fourth son Mike Washburne, and A.T. "Tom" Washburne
(owned Tom and Dick's Grocery - still on Emmet Street, Petoskey, along with Dick Oelke)
A.T. Washburne, Tom Washburne's fourth son Mike Washburne, and A.T. "Tom" Washburne
(owned Tom and Dick's Grocery - still on Emmet Street, Petoskey, along with Dick Oelke)
Text/Photos Above and Article Below: The Washburne Family was honored to donate the beaded dance moccasins and the original ceremonial headdress of Chief Petoskey to the Little Traverse Regional Historical Society museum in May 1976. A.T. Washburne’s father had been given the priceless historical artifacts by Chief Petoskey because of their long personal friendship. The Washburne family had preserved the artifacts for over 80 years before donating them to the society’s museum. During the program for the presentation A.T. Washburne narrated the history of the moccasins to descendants Michael Petoskey and Dennis Petoskey. The Scholarly Report of area historian Earl De La Vergne told of the very early years of the Indians in the area. Mrs. Robert Dominic, a leader among the L’Arbre Croche Indians, described the gaining of ground in the area of education for the Ottawas.
Article/Photos Below: Chief Petoskey’s general store was believed to be located on the west side of the Bear River, perhaps at his home on Lake Street. He kept entries in his ledger from 16 October 1873. Purchases and various goods were handwritten. The ledger was passed down to Mrs. Lois Marie Petoskey Sanford who donated the priceless ledger to the museum. Mrs. Sanford’s daughter Arlene Stakey and her granddaughter Jennifer, from Clare were present for the donation presentation.
Chief Ignatius Petoskey, and his wife Kewaykabawikwa (later renamed Mary)...
Chief Ignatius Petoskey and Mary had reports of either 10 or 14 children;
Francis (1816 m. Johanna), Mitchell (1818 m. Jane), Louis (1820 m. Isabella), Mary (1822 m. Oscar Peterson),
Simon (1825 m. Mary), Joseph (1828 m. Isabella Thorpe), James (1830 m. Ella Garv), Lizzie (1833 m. Moses Wakazoo),
Enos (1835), Brazile/Basil (1939).
three of their children are in photos below...
Chief Ignatius Petoskey and Mary had reports of either 10 or 14 children;
Francis (1816 m. Johanna), Mitchell (1818 m. Jane), Louis (1820 m. Isabella), Mary (1822 m. Oscar Peterson),
Simon (1825 m. Mary), Joseph (1828 m. Isabella Thorpe), James (1830 m. Ella Garv), Lizzie (1833 m. Moses Wakazoo),
Enos (1835), Brazile/Basil (1939).
three of their children are in photos below...
Photo Below: Chief Petoskey with two sons: William and Basil (Different identifications of sons compared to identifications given above????)
Center Photo: Kewaykabawikwa, whose husband was Chief Ignatius Petoskey. Photo Far Right: Sons William and Louis |
"When Pe-to-se-ga was twenty-two years old, he took for his wife the daughter of a near neighbor, Keway-ka-ba-wi-kwa [Photo Above Center]. They planted an apple orchard, the remains of which may still be seen. The missionaries gave him the name Neyas. He was afterward persuaded that Nevas was an abbreviation of Ignatius, and thus it became Ignatius Pe-to-se-ga, and later, when a village was to be named it assumed a corruption of his last name, Petoskey. When the government decided to try the experiment of schooling some of the brightest Indian children, Pe-to-se-ga sent his two eldest sons to a school in northern Ohio. It was a Protestant school and the priest objected and finally declared he must bring the children home or he would be excommunicated. His wife, womanlike, sided with the priest, and Pe-to-se-ga yielded, but so impatient did he become of such arbitrary rule that he left the spot where he had spent forty-three-years of his married life, and moved with his family across the bay, settling on the south shore upon land now comprised within the limits of the city. He and his sons owned nearly all of what is now Petoskey.
But the trouble did not cease. Protestant mission services were held within reach, and Pe-to-se-ga attended with his children. Mrs. Pe-tose-ga would none of it, so she left her husband and went with his brother to her own relatives on the north side of the bay.
The chief took another wife. Several years passed, but the motherlove in the dusky breast overruled all other considerations and Mrs. Pe-to-se-ga came back to her family, and the woman who had usurped her place was dowered and sent forth. They had fourteen children, of whom eight sons and two daughters are still living. Mrs. Pe-tose-ga died in April, 1881, at the age of eighty-six, and some years after she was followed by Neyas Pe-to-se-ga, the centennarian." (Page 301 A History of Northern Michigan and Its People Volume I by Perry Francis Powers (1857-1945) published 1912)
But the trouble did not cease. Protestant mission services were held within reach, and Pe-to-se-ga attended with his children. Mrs. Pe-tose-ga would none of it, so she left her husband and went with his brother to her own relatives on the north side of the bay.
The chief took another wife. Several years passed, but the motherlove in the dusky breast overruled all other considerations and Mrs. Pe-to-se-ga came back to her family, and the woman who had usurped her place was dowered and sent forth. They had fourteen children, of whom eight sons and two daughters are still living. Mrs. Pe-tose-ga died in April, 1881, at the age of eighty-six, and some years after she was followed by Neyas Pe-to-se-ga, the centennarian." (Page 301 A History of Northern Michigan and Its People Volume I by Perry Francis Powers (1857-1945) published 1912)
The 11 April 1909 death certificate for Francis Petoskey, the eldest son of Ignatius Petoskey,
stated his mother's name as "Mary Tagwanay".
Chief Petoskey's 19 June 1885 Emmet County Democrat obituary
stated that his wife was the daughter of a near neighbor–Keway-ka-ba-wi-kwa.
stated his mother's name as "Mary Tagwanay".
Chief Petoskey's 19 June 1885 Emmet County Democrat obituary
stated that his wife was the daughter of a near neighbor–Keway-ka-ba-wi-kwa.
Article Below: Ethel Rowan Fasquelle, local historian, as a child, knew Chief Petoskey. She related, "It has been claimed that his [Chief Petoskey's] father was Antoine Care, a Frenchman who pronounced the final 'e' of his name with an accent making it sound like Cara. However, a grandson of Ignace Petoskey, Tom Petoskey, told me that his great-great-grandfather was a Scotchman name Crary." That ancestry fact was acknowledged also in the article above by then Chief Fred Etawageshik in Harbor Springs... "the chief was part Scotch [sic ~ Scottish]."
Article Section Below: On occasion of Governor Romney signing a bill in 1965 to make the Petoskey Stone the official Michigan State Stone, he invited Chief Petoskey's granddaughter Ella Petoskey to attended the signing ceremony. Miss Petoskey had the following prepared to speak at the ceremony with her remembrances of her grandfather.
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Articles Below: Ella Petoskey was the granddaughter of Chief Petoskey.
DOD: 17 October 1972
Articles Below: Ella Petoskey was the granddaughter of Chief Petoskey.
DOD: 17 October 1972
Chief Petoskey's 13-year-old grandson Garland Petoskey was famous as the youngest professional roller skater in the national 1884-85. Click HERE to access additional information about Garland Petoskey on this same web site on the "Theatre" web page.
Chief Petoskey's son Enos' wife Mary Kewaykonda died at age 86 on 22 June 1915.
Mary was buried in Petoskey's Greenwood Cemetery.
Mary was buried in Petoskey's Greenwood Cemetery.
Article Above: Chief Petoskey was a notable citizen of the City of Petoskey. He had once owned a majority of the land in the city, although he and his sons, chose to sell their property over their years. In the article above it stated that the City of Petoskey was requested to include in the city's 2020 recognition of "Indigenous Peoples' Day" a thank you, recognizing the contributions that we do make in this community... adding "A lot of the roads have been fixed, and we're the second largest employer in the area, culturally, we brought a lot of things in the community."
It should be noted that Petoskey's "Indigenous People" legally, according to governmental agreement with the Odawa (previously Ottawa) on their own land "in trust," do not pay taxes. Rather, in lieu of taxes a percentage of their gaming income is granted to the local government. That is why/how the money comes to be directed toward local roads. That is law.
Other area businesses, and residents, pay taxes based on assessments to be used toward the roads, and various other entities, including education, health, and human services. All are supported by public taxes and enjoyed by all.
It should be noted that Petoskey's "Indigenous People" legally, according to governmental agreement with the Odawa (previously Ottawa) on their own land "in trust," do not pay taxes. Rather, in lieu of taxes a percentage of their gaming income is granted to the local government. That is why/how the money comes to be directed toward local roads. That is law.
Other area businesses, and residents, pay taxes based on assessments to be used toward the roads, and various other entities, including education, health, and human services. All are supported by public taxes and enjoyed by all.
The remainder of the old homestead of Ignatius Petoskey was sold in September 1881.
These property transactions are duly recorded with the Emmet County Register of Deeds.
These property transactions are duly recorded with the Emmet County Register of Deeds.
Chief Petoskey and his sons bought several hundred acres of land in addition to the lands they received through the Treaty of 1855. The first of the deeds was dated 1848. They cleared the area for homes and gardens, and helped Protestant missionary Andrew Porter when he arrived in 1852 with the intent of establishing a school for the Indian children of the area. Petoskey's children became successful in their own right. His son, Bazile, owned a store where Shorter's Gifts is located at the corner of Petoskey and Lake streets." ~ "People of Emmet County - Past and Present" ~ Little Traverse Historical Society
Click HERE for additional information about Andrew Porter's contributions to the local area.
Click HERE for additional information about Andrew Porter's contributions to the local area.
Hmmmmmmmmm...
The article below stated that Chief Petoskey died i 1884,
but an old newspaper from 1885 reported he had just died in 1885.
but an old newspaper from 1885 reported he had just died in 1885.
Article Left: The alternate suggested burial site for Chief Petoskey as just west of Mitchell Street Bridge, was at the corner of West Mitchell Street and Wachtel Avenue (116 W. Mitchell) having been identified as “a site for tribal council meets years ago.”
Photo and Clipping Above: Chief Petoskey's stone plaque states: b. 1787 d. 1884, but the 1885 clipping stated Chief Petoskey had died at 106 years, meaning he was born in 1779. |
~ Crane ~
John T. Crane had a remarkable family history in the military.
He died from complications from a fall while renovating the building that houses
"Bill and Carol's Grocery" on the west side in Petoskey, Michigan, in 2019.
He died from complications from a fall while renovating the building that houses
"Bill and Carol's Grocery" on the west side in Petoskey, Michigan, in 2019.
Mrs. Anna Crane was a Centurion the same year that Petoskey celebrated its Centennial.
John and Anna Crane had connections to Petoskey's Bill & Carol's Westside Grocery.
1952
John and Anna Crane had connections to Petoskey's Bill & Carol's Westside Grocery.
1952
Obituaries Below: Mabel Crane, the daughter of John and Anna Crane, married George Parrish.
After George died, Mabel married Emery Nyman. Emery served Petoskey as Mayor.
Mable's father John Crane died following injuries sustained while attempting to build the structure for the grocery at the site of today's Bill & Carol's West Side Grocery.
After George died, Mabel married Emery Nyman. Emery served Petoskey as Mayor.
Mable's father John Crane died following injuries sustained while attempting to build the structure for the grocery at the site of today's Bill & Carol's West Side Grocery.
~ Curtis Family ~
See additional information about William Curtis, the founder of the First National Bank,
on this web site's Petoskey Parks & Recreation web page
because Petoskey's Curtis Park on the west side of Petoskey was named in his honor.
The original 1927 Petoskey High School football stadium was possible through donations from the Curtis Family, and thus was named Curtis Field.
Find additional information about Curtis Field, and its demise,
on this same web site on the PHS page by clicking HERE.
on this web site's Petoskey Parks & Recreation web page
because Petoskey's Curtis Park on the west side of Petoskey was named in his honor.
The original 1927 Petoskey High School football stadium was possible through donations from the Curtis Family, and thus was named Curtis Field.
Find additional information about Curtis Field, and its demise,
on this same web site on the PHS page by clicking HERE.
William Lovinus and Mary Wooding married in 1866. The family moved to Petoskey in 1882. Mary donated Petoskey's city hall clock faces, which have been preserved. The faces are those of the present clocks in the tower on Petoskey Water Front. William and Mary Curtis had a daughter Mabel who died at three months. They had three sons: 1Chalmers, 2)Morgan and 3)Heber Wooding.
1)Chalmers Curtis entered banking in Webster, South Dakota, and later married Margaret Hankey of Petoskey. Chalmers and Margaret Curtis had two sons: 1a)Thomas Chalmers “Chim” and 1b)Christopher Frederick “Fritz”. In 1947, brothers Chim and Fritz founded Curtis Wire in Petoskey. Chim also owned Straits Steel & Wire in Ludington. Chim and Fritz Curtis ran First National Bank for many years, eventually selling their interest to their lifelong friend Edward Frey. Fritz had 1)Thomas Chalmers Curtis Jr. ~twin, 2)Margaret ~ twin (m. Dick Herman), 3)Carolyn Clare, 4)Mary Wooding.
2)Morgan Curtis bought a cattle ranch in South Dakota, and had the Harbor Springs bank. He bought interest in the Forman & Curtis flooring factory in Petoskey. Later he was involved with the Michigan Lime Company and Kegomic’s Leather Company which Morgan’s son Wm. L. became associated. Morgan's wife was Martha Rice, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wirt Rice, the owner of W.W. Rice Leather Products in Kegomic. Morgan’s son Heber (died in 1982) had a son Richard and a daughter Martha who donated her East Mitchell property to the Conservancy. Morgan was a member of the WLCC. Morgan had a son Heber R.
3)Heber Wooding Curtis was associated with Petoskey’s First National Bank and Old Kent of Grand Rapids. Heber had a daughter Mary Jean and a son Malcom.
1)Chalmers Curtis entered banking in Webster, South Dakota, and later married Margaret Hankey of Petoskey. Chalmers and Margaret Curtis had two sons: 1a)Thomas Chalmers “Chim” and 1b)Christopher Frederick “Fritz”. In 1947, brothers Chim and Fritz founded Curtis Wire in Petoskey. Chim also owned Straits Steel & Wire in Ludington. Chim and Fritz Curtis ran First National Bank for many years, eventually selling their interest to their lifelong friend Edward Frey. Fritz had 1)Thomas Chalmers Curtis Jr. ~twin, 2)Margaret ~ twin (m. Dick Herman), 3)Carolyn Clare, 4)Mary Wooding.
2)Morgan Curtis bought a cattle ranch in South Dakota, and had the Harbor Springs bank. He bought interest in the Forman & Curtis flooring factory in Petoskey. Later he was involved with the Michigan Lime Company and Kegomic’s Leather Company which Morgan’s son Wm. L. became associated. Morgan's wife was Martha Rice, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wirt Rice, the owner of W.W. Rice Leather Products in Kegomic. Morgan’s son Heber (died in 1982) had a son Richard and a daughter Martha who donated her East Mitchell property to the Conservancy. Morgan was a member of the WLCC. Morgan had a son Heber R.
3)Heber Wooding Curtis was associated with Petoskey’s First National Bank and Old Kent of Grand Rapids. Heber had a daughter Mary Jean and a son Malcom.
Photo Below: Labeled as "T. Chalmers Curtis, founder of First National Bank of Petoskey"
Morgan Curtis whose obituary is below is the grandfather of the Morgan Curtis
whose obituary is posted farther below.
whose obituary is posted farther below.
In 2021, the First National Bank mentioned in the article below is Chase Bank
located on the corner of Howard and Mitchell streets in Petoskey, Michigan.
Undated Photo Below From Little Traverse Historical Museum:
"Chalmers Curtis (driving) with Mrs. Whilliam Adams and Mrs. Kirkland during early celebration of the Fourth."
"Chalmers Curtis (driving) with Mrs. Whilliam Adams and Mrs. Kirkland during early celebration of the Fourth."
Two Photos Below: Two Curtis homes on Lockwood Avenue show behind
Christopher Frederick "Fritz" Curtis, as he stood beside his prized duck pool in 1952.
The Curtis property is still, in 2022, fenced in behind the Curtis homes.
A 1959 Petoskey News Review article reported also about Fritz's brother
Chim enjoying Canada geese in this same back yard.
Access the geese article on this same web site as the Flora and Fauna page by clicking HERE.
The Curtis Family members enjoyed animals, as also exemplified by Herber Curtis' daughter,
Martha Alice Curtis who donated a large amount of acreage to Little Traverse Conservancy as
the Martha A. Curtis Nature Preserve on East Mitchell Road, very close to downtown Petoskey.
Click HERE for the Farm web page to access information on this same site about this Curtis Preserve.
Christopher Frederick "Fritz" Curtis, as he stood beside his prized duck pool in 1952.
The Curtis property is still, in 2022, fenced in behind the Curtis homes.
A 1959 Petoskey News Review article reported also about Fritz's brother
Chim enjoying Canada geese in this same back yard.
Access the geese article on this same web site as the Flora and Fauna page by clicking HERE.
The Curtis Family members enjoyed animals, as also exemplified by Herber Curtis' daughter,
Martha Alice Curtis who donated a large amount of acreage to Little Traverse Conservancy as
the Martha A. Curtis Nature Preserve on East Mitchell Road, very close to downtown Petoskey.
Click HERE for the Farm web page to access information on this same site about this Curtis Preserve.
* ~ Robert Emmet ~ *
While Robert Emmet of Ireland was never in Emmet County, Michigan, the "symbolism of his actions came to America because of his bravery and sacrifice against the English" according to the Robert Emmet Society located in Petoskey, Michigan. Robert Emmet was the namesake for Emmet County, Michigan.
~ Judge Edward H. Fenlon ~
The 31 June 2011 Petoskey News Review paid tribute to Edward H. "Ned" Fenlon in an article titled: "Legendary Ned Fenlon Issues an invitation to all."
~ Galster ~
John L.A. Galster helped organize the Petoskey Chamber of Commerce and was its FIRST president. He was a city councilman for five years, mayor of Petoskey from 1921-24, when the previous city charter was adopted. In 1917 he conceived the idea of a cement plant in Petoskey which evolved into the Portland Cement Corp. later sold to Penn–Dixie Cement Corp. The Galster Family for many years operated the Palace Theater Co. which had the Palace and New Temple theaters.
In January 1935, then sixteen year old Eleanor Buell was voted Michigan's 1935 Winter Queen and ruled over the Eighth Annual Michigan Winter Carnival to be held in Petoskey, Michigan. Eleanor resided with her uncle and aunt, former Mayor and Mrs. John L.A. Gallster. She was born in Wisconsin on 24 August 1918, and resided in Chicago until 1924 when she came to Petoskey. More information about Eleanor Buell may be accessed on this Northern Mich~Mash Preserve web site under Petoskey Winter Sports Park by clicking HERE.
Eleanor (Buell) McKenzie's ashes are buried in the Greenwood Cemetery with a tombstone engraved that she died 5 February 2000. Eleanor's grandmother Buell's obituary is below.
Eleanor (Buell) McKenzie's ashes are buried in the Greenwood Cemetery with a tombstone engraved that she died 5 February 2000. Eleanor's grandmother Buell's obituary is below.
~ Graham ~
(Alton G. Cook)
(Alton G. Cook)
Floy Cook was the daughter of Alton G. Cook, who operated the Post Card store on Petoskey’s Midway with a postcard and general printing business. When Alton passed away in 1923, his daughter Floy (married to Charley Graham) continued the business. The postcards, numbering in the millions and featuring 150 different Northern Michigan scenes, traveled the earth. Floy Cook Graham, at 75 years old, sold her postcard business in April 1963. She passed away just months later in August 1963. She had written a treasured local historical book, “Petoskey and Bay View in Ye Olden Days” which may be accessed by clicking HERE.
~ Gray ~
~ Hemingway ~
(Ernest and his Family)
(Ernest and his Family)
Vast amounts of information about Ernest Hemingway and his Family exist.
Access additional Hemingway information/photos
by this same Northern Mich~Mash Preserve web master by clicking on the links below:
Art and Authors
Answers & Questions
Bay View
Boats
Crooked Tree District Library
Hemingway Family Cottage Windemere
Hotels
Horton Bay
Lumbering
Medical & Health
Memorial and Park
North Arm
People
Railroad
Signs & Window Display
Ski Areas
Once on any of the web pages above, "Hemingway" references may easily be found
by using the "find" or "search" key on individual computers.
Hemingway's Life is pervasive in LIFE and thus is pervasive on various web page links!
Access additional Hemingway information/photos
by this same Northern Mich~Mash Preserve web master by clicking on the links below:
Art and Authors
Answers & Questions
Bay View
Boats
Crooked Tree District Library
Hemingway Family Cottage Windemere
Hotels
Horton Bay
Lumbering
Medical & Health
Memorial and Park
North Arm
People
Railroad
Signs & Window Display
Ski Areas
Once on any of the web pages above, "Hemingway" references may easily be found
by using the "find" or "search" key on individual computers.
Hemingway's Life is pervasive in LIFE and thus is pervasive on various web page links!
~ Henika ~
(Charles "Chuck" C.B. Henika & Ancestors)
(Charles "Chuck" C.B. Henika & Ancestors)
C.B. Henika Furniture
Petoskey, Michigan
Petoskey, Michigan
Photo Below: Charles Burgoyne Henika already had been a Civil War veteran when he arrived in Petoskey. The C.B. Henika Furniture store was first located on Mitchell Street, Petoskey, MIchigan. It was common for furniture makers to also build caskets as did C.B. Henika, thus becoming one of the first undertakers in Petoskey. Any funerals at that time were held in the deceased's home. Many years later, Nathan Stone advertised his first funeral parlor... "Stone Funeral Home" for which additional information may be accessed on this same web site by clicking HERE for the Petoskey Businesses web page.
Additional information about Charles Burgoyne Henika and his family may be accessed from
Petoskey's Greenwood Cemetery Files by clicking HERE.
Petoskey's Greenwood Cemetery Files by clicking HERE.
Article Below: Frank Henika was involved in the the 1887 "Worst Disaster on Little Traverse Bay."
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The Henika Building at 436 East Michell Street, Petoskey, Michigan, was built in the early 1900s by Chuck Henika's grandfather. Chuck's grandfather became the first undertaker north of Cadillac. The building housed Mr. Henika's furniture and art good business.
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~ Professor and Louise Hybrechts ~
FIRST concert appearance in this country!
Photo Above: Bertram Rowe who had a beautiful voice was often accompanied by Professor Hybrechts.
August John Huybrechts became organist and choirmaster, as well as piano and organ teacher in Petoskey, Michigan. At St. Francis Xavier Church in Peotskey he played the organ for countless masses, scores of weddings and other services until he "retired" in 1982, when he moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico, with his wife Louise. He continued his musical life while in New Mexico.
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August John Huybrechts, 99, passed away at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico,
on 19 April 2020.
on 19 April 2020.
~ Kalbfleisch/PAGEL Family ~
(Looking for a Home -Unidentified Photos)
Labels are from what was written on the backs of the photos.
Contact Webmaster with any information about the photos in the slideshow below...
Click on "Play" to view Slideshow below... can click on "Pause" to stop...
Christian Pagel, a Resort Township farm pioneer, married Marie Bull in 1871, and they had six daughters and one son. His children's names were those written on some of the photos above: Six daughters; Mrs. Ida Kalbfleisch, Mrs. Annie Orth (married Aaron Orth), Mrs. Ella Matteson, Mrs. Minnie Oldt, Mrs. Bertha Kalbfleisch, Mrs. Emma Kalbfleisch, and one son Henry (married Emma Bacon in 1883). Christian and Marie's children attended the Fogelsonger School in Resort township.
Evidently, three Pagel sisters (Ida, Bertha (m. Reinhard Kalbfleisch), and, Emma) married three Kalbfleisch brothers.
Christian's wife Marie died in 1903 and Christian later married Jospehine Neuman.
Evidently, three Pagel sisters (Ida, Bertha (m. Reinhard Kalbfleisch), and, Emma) married three Kalbfleisch brothers.
Christian's wife Marie died in 1903 and Christian later married Jospehine Neuman.
Photo Below: Raymond Winfield Kalbfleisch (1912~2000) was a local historian
who wrote about his Kalbfleisch Family.
who wrote about his Kalbfleisch Family.
~ Kellogg ~
On 18 and 19 August 2019, at the Little Traverse Historical Museum, Dick Strader, husband of Veroneze Kellogg, and son-in-law of Stanley and Barbara Kellogg Blackmore, sponsored two days open to the public, to honor his Kellogg Family. Veroneze, Stanley, and Barbara are all deceased. Dick helped to arrange displays of Stanley's precious sculptures, and told the story of Barbara's interesting life. Barbara's photos and information have been included in the museum's display and books of "Lasting Legacies: The Women of Little Traverse Bay."
18 August 2019 ~ Dick Strader, in the Little Traverse Historical Museum, at the side of display of the "Lasting Legacies: The Women of Little Traverse Bay" which includes his mother-in-law Barbara Kellogg Blackmore... The couch had belonged to the Pailthorp Family. Frances Pailthorp's photo is the upper left in the display.
The Kellogg Family was extremely involved in their surrounding community as witnessed by viewing extensive information about them on this same webmaster's sites...
Additional information also may be viewed about the Kellogg Family on these web pages:
Bruce Catton (above)~ Stanley created the plaque of Catton in front of the Petoskey Carnegie Building. Pailthorp Family (below)~ Stanley was a student in Petoskey Schools under art teacher Francis Pailthorp. Additional information about Stanley Kellogg may be accessed on this same webmaster's web pages by clicking any topic below: "Art & Authors" "Flora & Fauna" "Ice Sculptures" "Petoskey Businesses" "Petoskey Winter Sports Park" "Vehicles & Bicycles" "VFW" with Kellogg's plaque of Ernie Pyle, war correspondent "Patriot Historian Editor ~ Bruce Catton" |
Photo Below: Richard Strader and Veroneze Kellogg were married in Petoskey's First Methodist Church on the corner of Mitchell and Division streets with Frances Pailthorp as an honored guest. Frances Pailthorp had been the Petoskey School's art teacher of Vereneze's father Stanley Kellogg, the famous local Petoskey sculptor. Stanley's family and Frances stayed close friends over the years. On 2 April 2017 Vereneze wrote of the Kellogg–Pailthorp connection over the years culminating with Veroneze's wedding: "About 'Aunt Frances', she only went to Central School [to teach elementary art]. Lincoln School was on the other side of town where all the other kids went. We did not get those experiences. That is where I went.
But she [Frances Pailthorp] was very close to our family. Every Friday, as I remember, Dad would drive over to her house and pick her up so she could have supper with us. Some times we even took her to the basket ball games with us. She alway had lots of funny stories to tell that I enjoyed. When mom [Barbara Kellogg Blackmore] would tell her about the United Methodist Church and their mission projects and the things we received second hand she would say, 'You must go to the right church'. She would chuckle and we would laugh and laugh. I can still hear her chuckle today. She was a member of the Christian Scientist Church. I guess they did not do a lot with missions. She also told us many stories of her special times with Native American people in and around Petoskey. In the Spring they would bring her Trailing Arbutus, a plant that only Native Peoples can pick. She had lots of art work mostly designs that she captured from seeing their designs. She was a fascinating person and I hung on her every word.
Violets were her favorite flower. When Dick and I were married she was our special guest and we ordered a corsage of deep purple violets from Wilson's Florist. It was beautiful. We have a photo of her with us in our wedding book. Ours was the last wedding that the Wilson's did."
But she [Frances Pailthorp] was very close to our family. Every Friday, as I remember, Dad would drive over to her house and pick her up so she could have supper with us. Some times we even took her to the basket ball games with us. She alway had lots of funny stories to tell that I enjoyed. When mom [Barbara Kellogg Blackmore] would tell her about the United Methodist Church and their mission projects and the things we received second hand she would say, 'You must go to the right church'. She would chuckle and we would laugh and laugh. I can still hear her chuckle today. She was a member of the Christian Scientist Church. I guess they did not do a lot with missions. She also told us many stories of her special times with Native American people in and around Petoskey. In the Spring they would bring her Trailing Arbutus, a plant that only Native Peoples can pick. She had lots of art work mostly designs that she captured from seeing their designs. She was a fascinating person and I hung on her every word.
Violets were her favorite flower. When Dick and I were married she was our special guest and we ordered a corsage of deep purple violets from Wilson's Florist. It was beautiful. We have a photo of her with us in our wedding book. Ours was the last wedding that the Wilson's did."
More information about Frances and her Pailthorp Family is listed below on this same web page.
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~ Kilborn ~
Photo Below: Harriet KIlborn... Local Historian
~ Reverend Harold Kohn ~
~ Ladd "Laddie" ~
Laddie's Shoe Repair and Homemade Merchandise Are Memorable
(as described in the 10 May 1967 Petoskey News Review article below)
Laddie's Shoe Repair and Homemade Merchandise Are Memorable
(as described in the 10 May 1967 Petoskey News Review article below)
Mary Grace Krout and H.O. Ladd married 15 June 1926 in Toledo, Ohio. They resided in Adrian, Michigan, until 1935 when they moved to Indian River, Michigan. In 1945 they moved to Petoskey and the Ladds operated Laddie's Shoe Repair for many years (Per Mrs. Ladd's 1987 obituary).
~ Little and Kirkland ~
William Little, MD. was the FIRST Petoskey Doctor. He contributed greatly to Petoskey as noted on the Medical web page of the Walloon Lake Wanderings web site. After he died so young at age 33, his wife Annie Little married Thomas Kirkland whose biography was written by Emmet County's Isaac D. Toll in the 1899 Memorial Report-Emmet County on page 65 in the Michigan Pioneer and Historical Society Vol. XXIX. Mr. Kirkland was open with his "hand and purse".
~ McCune ~
Photo Below: William G. McCune with his son Allan McCune
Photo Below: John Clark, William McCune and Mr. Halsted
Two Photos Below: John Clark, William McCune, Mr. Halsted, and Judge Paillthorp among others.
~ Allan and Virginia McCune ~
~ Allan McCune and Noteworthy Contemporaries on Petoskey's School Board ~
1958
1958
~ William and Mary McCune ~
As of 27 December 2020 Jane Garver, Co-Executive Director of the Little Traverse Historical Museum,
confirmed that the Civil War musket shown in the article above remains in the collection of the museum.
confirmed that the Civil War musket shown in the article above remains in the collection of the museum.
~ Neuman ~
William F. "Bill" Neuman (click his name for additional information) was born in Petoskey 4 June 1919 and died 4 January 1981 in Rochester New York. He had a brilliant mind and graduated Valedictorian of his class from Petoskey High School at 16 years old. He graduated from MIchigan State University, and went on to receive a Ph.D. in biochemistry in 1944. He was on hand at the atomic bomb tests at Bikini, part of the Manhatten Project, taught courses at the University of Rochester in various classes of the higher sciences. In 1955 Bill attended the Geneva Conference with scientists from all parts of the world to determine how atoms can be used for peace.
William Neuman's wife Margaret W. Neuman (click her name for additional information), a biochemist, was born 31 May 1917 in Lexington, Massachusetts. After her graduate studies, she was hired to study the "toxicity of uranium for the Atomic Energy Program at the University of Rochester where she worked alongside her husband. Secrecy and security were demanded for their work during that time. Both Bill and Margaret Neuman are honored through the "Atomic Heritage Foundation" in partnership with the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History. Dr. Margaret Neuman worked in biochemistry for over forty years, dying 5 March 2015 in Rochester, New York.
William had a brother Raymond (wife Ilda) who stayed in the Petoskey area. Ilda's mother had health issues so she was raised by Frederick & Minnie Schmitt, Sr. (Ilda's uncle and aunt) who owned Michigan Maple Block Company in Petoskey. Ilda's first husband Arthur Steward MacArthur from Cheboygan owned MacArthur Linens on Lake Street, Petoskey, where she helped to keep store. After Arthur's death in 1938 she managed the linen store for two years, and then returned to work as a secretary for Michigan Maple Block Company. In 1947 Ilda married Raymond Neuman. Raymond was co-owner of Neuman Grocery on the corner of Petoskey's East Mitchell and Liberty streets from 1930 until 1969 when he retired. Then, Raymond and Ilda moved to their cottage "Sittin' Pretty" on Walloon Lake. He passed away in his residence in 1998.
William Neuman had a sister Lorraine (Neuman) Noble who lived in lower Michigan until she passed away in 1993.
~ Pailthorp ~
Honorable C.J. Pailthorp was a pioneer attorney in Petoskey.
He handled real estate, and looked after non-resident property.
Pailthorp came to Petoskey in 1875, two years after the FIRST railroad.
In 1875 Pailthorp did the legal work for creation of Bay View Association.
In 1890 his offices were located in the corner of the Masonic Block.
Second attorney to locate in Emmet County, and was the senior practicing attorney in this section of the state.
Village President in 1883-84.
Mr. Pailthorp was appointed Petoskey postmaster in 1911 (during President Taft's administration).
In 1945 he was believed to be the oldest living graduate of the U of M (graduated law school in 1875).
Helped organize the FIRST grade school in the city of Petoskey in 1875.
Mr. Pailthorp was the FIRST man to be elected to the legislature from Emmet County.
When Judge Pailthorp died in 1948 at 101 he was the oldest living member of the State Bar of Michigan.
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He handled real estate, and looked after non-resident property.
Pailthorp came to Petoskey in 1875, two years after the FIRST railroad.
In 1875 Pailthorp did the legal work for creation of Bay View Association.
In 1890 his offices were located in the corner of the Masonic Block.
Second attorney to locate in Emmet County, and was the senior practicing attorney in this section of the state.
Village President in 1883-84.
Mr. Pailthorp was appointed Petoskey postmaster in 1911 (during President Taft's administration).
In 1945 he was believed to be the oldest living graduate of the U of M (graduated law school in 1875).
Helped organize the FIRST grade school in the city of Petoskey in 1875.
Mr. Pailthorp was the FIRST man to be elected to the legislature from Emmet County.
When Judge Pailthorp died in 1948 at 101 he was the oldest living member of the State Bar of Michigan.
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In the Fall of 1878, Petoskey was being considered for incorporation as a village. "Honorable C.J. Pailthorp, representative in the legislature from this district, had charge of the matter, and in February, 1879, secured the passage of a bill granting the charter to the village," as quoted from Perry Francis Perry's 1912 A History of Northern Michigan and its People on page 306 [Probably a connection to the incorporation with the 1879 photo below of Mrs. C.J. Pailthorp in a special dress to go to Lansing].
~ Honorable C.J. Pailthorp Being Honored by Mackinac and Cheboygan Counties ~
1893
Photo Below and in this web page's header:
This painting of Judge C.J. Pailthorp is housed in the Little Traverse Historical Museum in Petoskey, Michigan. Judge Pailthorp was nearly 100 years old in the painting. |
Photo Below: Taken in 1964 ~ Frances Pailthorp sat in front of the portrait of her father Judge C.J. Pailthorp. The portrait was painted in 1956 by Louis Betts, a renown Chicago artist (1873 ~ 1961). Frances was a Petoskey artist, who taught art in the Petoskey Public Schools. Frances was a fascinating person in her own right. Additional information about Frances may be accessed about half way down the Walloon Lake Wanderings webpage. Much information about Frances Pailthorp's beloved mural which is preserved at the North Central Michigan College may be found on this same web site by clicking HERE.
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Three Photos Below: The Pailthorp couch was donated to the Little Traverse Historical Museum
where the couch has been used in various displays like in the Victorian Parlor.
where the couch has been used in various displays like in the Victorian Parlor.
Two Photos Above: On 18 and 19 August 2019, at the Little Traverse Historical Museum, Dick Strader, husband of Veroneze Kellogg, and son-in-law of Stanley and Barbara Kellogg Blackmore, sponsored two days open to the public, to honor his Kellogg Family. Along with those of Frances Pailthorp, photos and information of Barbara Kellogg Blackmore's have been included in the museum's display and books, of "Lasting Legacies: The Women of Little Traverse Bay." In the above right photo, Dick Strader sat on the exact couch that had belonged to the Pailthorp Family as shown in the photo just above that, with Frances Pailthorp sitting on the same Pailthorp couch. Dick said he remembered having sat on that couch when the Kellogg's visited in the Pailthorp home... having preserved shared memories of the Pailthorp Family and the Kellogg Family like memories of Veroneze below:
On 2 April 2017 Veroneze Kellogg Strader shared with Karla Buckmaster the following memory of Frances Pailthorp; her "Aunt Frances." ..."she was very close to our family. Every Friday, as I remember, dad would drive over to her house and pick her up so she could have supper with us. Some times we even took her to the basket ball games with us. She always had lots of funny stories to tell that I enjoyed. When mom would tell her about the United Methodist Church and their mission projects and the things we received second hand she would say, 'You must go to the right church.' She would chuckle and we would laugh and laugh. I can still hear her chuckle today. She was a member of the Christian Scientist Church. I guess they did not do a lot with missions. She also told us many stories of her special times with Native American people in and around Petoskey. In the Spring they would bring her Trailing Arbutus a plant that only Native Peoples can pick. She had lots of art work mostly designs that she captured from seeing their designs. She was a fascinating person and I hung on her every word. Violets were her favorite flower. When Dick [Strader] and I were married she was our special guest and we ordered a corsage of deep purple violets from Wilson's Florist. It was beautiful. We have a photo of her with us in our wedding book."
Below is the page in the Little Traverse Historical Museum book "Lasting Legacies: The Women of Little Traverse Bay" created about Frances Pailthorp.
On 2 April 2017 Veroneze Kellogg Strader shared with Karla Buckmaster the following memory of Frances Pailthorp; her "Aunt Frances." ..."she was very close to our family. Every Friday, as I remember, dad would drive over to her house and pick her up so she could have supper with us. Some times we even took her to the basket ball games with us. She always had lots of funny stories to tell that I enjoyed. When mom would tell her about the United Methodist Church and their mission projects and the things we received second hand she would say, 'You must go to the right church.' She would chuckle and we would laugh and laugh. I can still hear her chuckle today. She was a member of the Christian Scientist Church. I guess they did not do a lot with missions. She also told us many stories of her special times with Native American people in and around Petoskey. In the Spring they would bring her Trailing Arbutus a plant that only Native Peoples can pick. She had lots of art work mostly designs that she captured from seeing their designs. She was a fascinating person and I hung on her every word. Violets were her favorite flower. When Dick [Strader] and I were married she was our special guest and we ordered a corsage of deep purple violets from Wilson's Florist. It was beautiful. We have a photo of her with us in our wedding book."
Below is the page in the Little Traverse Historical Museum book "Lasting Legacies: The Women of Little Traverse Bay" created about Frances Pailthorp.
Photo Below: Frances Pailthorp's Petoskey High School Graduation
Back: Edith Chattaway, Grace VanZolenburg, Dr. Ralph Engle, Grace Osborn, Edith Confer
Front: Ralph Hill, Albert Goodill, Winifred Ruddiman, Frances Pailthorp
Back: Edith Chattaway, Grace VanZolenburg, Dr. Ralph Engle, Grace Osborn, Edith Confer
Front: Ralph Hill, Albert Goodill, Winifred Ruddiman, Frances Pailthorp
Letter to the Editor Below: E.G. "Dutch" Pailthorp was a close friend to author Ernest Hemingway.
Additional information/photos of Frances Pailthorp's art connections made be viewed
on this same web site on the Art and Authors web page by clicking HERE.
on this same web site on the Art and Authors web page by clicking HERE.
~ Pailthorp Home ~
613 East Mitchell Street, Petoskey, Michigan
613 East Mitchell Street, Petoskey, Michigan
In 1879 Mr. Charles J. Pailthorpe built this home on the corner of Mitchell and Williams streets, where it continues to stand in 2022. Reverend Redpath bought the house in 1897. Reverend Redpath died in the house in 1926. The house was sold in 1928 to Alfred H. Dau, one of the founders of the Michigan Maple Block Co. Dr. Alm and his wife bought the house in 1947, and owned it until 1951 when Daniel and Minnie Wilson and Mabel Weimer owned it just briefly. John and Charlotte Bellamy bought the house in 1952. Martin Breighner and his wife Ruth purchased the home in 1958. The rest of the lineage of 613 Mitchell Street is recorded in the public "property search" records of Emmet County as follows with the present owner listed as Levine Ian, Tysse Jennifer, of Birmingham, Michigan:
Photo Below: The Ellis Agency (Realty) Exclusive Photo Listings... 1956
While it is noted that this house may not be available,
the on-line estimated sale price in December 2021 for the
Pailthorp Home at 613 East Mitchell Street is $1,835,000.00.
the on-line estimated sale price in December 2021 for the
Pailthorp Home at 613 East Mitchell Street is $1,835,000.00.
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~ Porter ~
Andrew Porter was one of the FIRST white men to settle in May of 1852 in what is now Petoskey...
Obituary Below: Andrew Porter's son Reuben was one of the FIRST white children born in Petoskey.
~ Rose ~
Stafford's Perry Hotel at 100 Lewis Street, Petoskey, Michigan,
has memorialized Mr. Rose's hotel connection, and contributions to Petoskey,
with the
H.O. Rose Dining Room with beautiful views of Little Traverse Bay.
Stafford's Perry Hotel at 100 Lewis Street, Petoskey, Michigan,
has memorialized Mr. Rose's hotel connection, and contributions to Petoskey,
with the
H.O. Rose Dining Room with beautiful views of Little Traverse Bay.
Mr. Rose was called the "Father of Petoskey" and was the FIRST Village of Petoskey president. He came to Petoskey in 1873 with his family. He ran the FIRST store. He laid out the village of Petoskey in 1874.
Mrs. H.O. Rose had cared for her father James M. Burbeck in 1887 for ten days before he passed. Mr. Burbeck was a man with massive business and community dealings.
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Lithograph Below: Three of H.O. Rose's properties are shown lined up in view...
Lime Works, Arlington Hotel, and the Rose Home.
Lime Works, Arlington Hotel, and the Rose Home.
2 January 1885 the residence of H.O. Rose,
together with its contents burned to the ground during the night.
Scarcely anything saved. Fire caused by furnace chimney.
together with its contents burned to the ground during the night.
Scarcely anything saved. Fire caused by furnace chimney.
Article Below stated regarding the railroad work needing to be done, "The work of excavation along the track in from of H.O. Rose's residence is very difficult, owing to the fact that the lime stone comes so nearly to the surface."
1941
A Faithful Employee of Mr. Rose Passed
A Faithful Employee of Mr. Rose Passed
Article Below: This "Fatal Accident" happened on Rose's stone quarry bluff in the photo below right.
Photos Below: H.O. Rose Dock from the H.O. Rose Lime Kiln looking west...
The Petoskey Evening News 9 January 1911 edition pays homage to Mr. H.O. Rose upon his having passed. The very newspaper may be accessed through the Greenwood Cemetery, Petoskey, Michigan, newspaper archive.
~ Rowan ~
J.A.C. Rowan, veteran of the Civil War built the FIRST house on Mitchell Street, just east of the Post Office then. He owned the City Hotel, renaming it to the Clifton Hotel. He formed the FIRST Masonic Lodge, called the Durand Lodge. He helped to form the G.A.R. called the Lombard Post. He organized the FIRST fire company in the village.
More information about J.A.C. Rowan can be found on this Northern Mich~Mash Preserve web site on the Petoskey Hotels web page. OR on the Charlevoix Emmet History web site on the Civil War web page.
More information about J.A.C. Rowan can be found on this Northern Mich~Mash Preserve web site on the Petoskey Hotels web page. OR on the Charlevoix Emmet History web site on the Civil War web page.
Ethel Rowan Fasquelle was the daughter of J.A.C. Rowan. She had a great love of American and local history. Her grandfather fought in the War of 1812 and her father, as noted in his death article above, fought in the Civil War. Ethel was a member with the Michigan Historical Society for many years. She was a writer of books and articles.
Article Left: "Mrs Ethel Rowan married Louis J. Fasquelle, their marriage license being the FiRST one recorded in Emmet county following the marriage license law."
Article Below: The announcement of the wedding of Mr. Louis Fasquelle and Miss Etta (sic. Ethel) Rowan was to transpire in the Clifton House which Ethel's parents owned. Regarding Ethel's name being reported incorrectly... Louis J. Fasquelle's last name was transcribed incorrectly on the Emmet County "Vital Records Search" web page. It was incorrectly transcribed, and posted (as of 29 October 2021) as "FOsquelle" rather than as "FAsquelle." This transcription error now has been corrected on the county's web page. The FIRST Michigan Marriage License Act 128 of 1887 that Ethel Rowan Fasquelle alluded to above may be accessed by clicking HERE.
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While Ethel Rowan Fasquelle's marriage record in Emmet County was the FIRST entered AFTER the Marriage Act, other Applicants were entered into the county's records for years earlier than 1887 for the Fasquelle's. Timothy D. Smith and Ellen M. Johnson applied for 14 January 1856 found in Liber 1856 Folio 11. Another earlier recorded marriage was for Josephine A. Williams and Martin Bracket/Beackett on 29 December 19 1885 in Liber 1 Folio 51.
Click HERE to access additional information about authorist Ethel Rowan Fasquelle
on this same web site on the Art and Author web page.
on this same web site on the Art and Author web page.
Photo Below: Ethel Rowan Fasquelle donated the 44 star flag to the Carl O. Weaver Post 194, American Legion. The flag had flown over the Clifton House for 35 years. Ethel's family had owned the Clifton House. Click HERE for additional information on this same web site about the Clifton House.
The Greenwood Cemetery site has prepared a biography of Ethel Rowan Fasquelle
which may be accessed by clicking HERE.
~ Santa and His Deer ~
Petoskey's Santa, John Still
Petoskey's Santa, John Still
YES, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus!
~ Shannon ~
Information about Dr. Claude Shannon's contribution to
"Quantum Information" can be found on the Scientific American web site.
Information about Dr. Claude Shannon's contribution to
"Quantum Information" can be found on the Scientific American web site.
~ Schaller ~
William F. Schaller married Martha Coveyou on 26 November 1909 .
Obituary Below: "Bill" Schaller's obituary gives a detailed accounting of Petoskey's Pioneer Publshing Family.
Obituary Below: Martha Schaller's obituary gives a detailed accounting of Petoskey's Pioneer Publshing Family.
Two Photos Below: Both Albert Schaller, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Schaller (Photo Above),
and his son Kirk Schaller were editors of the Petoskey newspaper.
and his son Kirk Schaller were editors of the Petoskey newspaper.
Albert W. Schaller married Doris Frederickson 18 October 1938 in Emmet County Michigan.
Doris' parents were Harve and Edna (Covey) Frederickson.
Doris' parents were Harve and Edna (Covey) Frederickson.
Click HERE to access text/photos regarding...
~ Bridge Over the Winter Sports Park Creek (on Petoskey's Waterfront) ~
Dedicated in Memory of Albert Schaller
(News-Review Publisher)
October 1990
~ Bridge Over the Winter Sports Park Creek (on Petoskey's Waterfront) ~
Dedicated in Memory of Albert Schaller
(News-Review Publisher)
October 1990
~ Ephraim Shay ~
A book about the Shay Locomotive (The Shay Locomotive Titan of the Timber) written by Mr. Michael Koch told the story of the locomotive and its inventor, Ephraim Shay. Mr. Shay took out his FIRST patent for this special engine while living in Boyne City. This locomotive became the prime mover of huge logs from woods to mills across the United States. In Mr. Shay's later years, living in Harbor Springs, he made lasting contributions to that city. He designed its water works. He also designed his metal boat, the Aha. In his later years he made a sled for every child in Harbor Springs.
Article Below Celebrating the Fifty Year Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mars Edward Bradfield: "After coming to Harbor Springs he [Edward Bradfield] was employed for 14 years by Ephraim Shay & Son in their machine shop, and as an engineer on the 'Hemlock Central,' the narrow gauge logging railroad out of Harbor Springs. He practically built all three of the engines used on this railroad."
The 19 August 2020 Petoskey News Review article titled "From grounded to ship shape: 'Aha' restoration under way" revealed the Harbor Springs Area Historical Society while it is "working to permanently preserve the Aha and display it for public viewing, they are also working toward a larger goal; stating it is the society's responsibility to hold these artifacts in trust for pubic use, and would like to make this vessel useful to the public." Through an agreement with Moran Iron Works and Industrial Arts Institute in Onaway, Michigan, the Ephraim Shay's Aha is being repaired, sometimes having to repair multitude of bullet holes left in the hull. Shepler's Ferry has donated a propeller which has been mounted on the vessel, but still much repair is necessary. The historical society is working with the Harbor Springs Parks and Recreation department to reach the display concepts they have in mind.
Additional Shay information can be found on this same web site on the Railroad web page.
Another web site has interesting information and photos involving Shay... click HERE.
Another web site has interesting information and photos involving Shay... click HERE.
~ Schulz ~
~ Thomas ~
Lewis Thomas was president of the Greenwood cemetery board, served on the county board of supervisors, served as undersheriff and served the county fair board where his wife assisted in the fair promotions and established the Floral Hall on the fairgrounds. Lewis painted the Emmet County court house at the age of 82 while maintaining his business as a paint contractor. He helped to clear the ground and construct the buildings where Michigan Maple Block stood.
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~ Tripp ~
The Tripp Family has a long history in the northwest area of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan as noted in the biography of Robert Daniel Tripp. This was written on page 1780-81 in Volume IV of the History of Michigan.
HISTORY OF MICHIGAN
ROBERT DANIEL TRIPP.
"If to be the founder of one's own fortune, to face seemingly insuperable difficulties, and by untiring perseverance make a name widely known and respected, be to hold an honored record, then Robert Daniel Tripp is worthy of a foremost place on the roll of men who have helped to build up the city of Petoskey. A native son of this place, although he is still a young man, his career has been one of striking accomplishments in varied fields of endeavor, and his versatility has been shown by his connection with widely diverging vocations.
Robert Daniel Tripp was born at Petoskey, Michigan, February 6, 1878, and is a son of Daniel and Mary (Gorden) Tripp, residents of this city. His father, a native of Canada, was in his early life widely known as a soldier of fortune who passed through numerous exciting experiences in the early days of the Far West, being a chum, associate and friend of Col. William F. Cody ("Buffalo Bill"). During the Civil War he enlisted in the Eleventh Kansas Cavalry, and took a conspicuous part in the activities of that famous organization, also being active in the capture of many desperadoes and bushwhackers during the days of the black-hearted Quantrell and the James boys. Mr. Tripp wooed and won his bride, a native of Mississippi, while on his campaign in that state, and at the close of the war came to Midland, Michigan, and settled on wild land, hewing a farm out of the woods. There he resided until the year 1876, when he sold out and moved to Bear Creek township, Emmet county, Michigan, securing another farm, which he homesteaded, and which was also improved into a valuable property. Mr. Tripp retired from farming and in I904 moved to Petoskey here becoming a member of the police force. Mr. Tripp is a Mason, in which he has attained to the Knight Templar degree, and is a Republican in his political views. He and his wife have been the parents of ten children, as follows: Marion, who met an accidental death at the age of seventeen years, being drowned in Traverse Bay; Willard, who was fifteen years old when accidentally killed by a lumber pile falling on him; Henry and Bartlett, who both died in childhood; a daughter, who died in infancy; Albert, who was last heard from seven years ago when at Alabatt, in the Philippine Islands, a soldier during the Philippine insurrection in the command of Gen. Fred Funston; Robert Daniel; Ralph Ray, who is a resident of Toledo, Ohio; Orrell, who is the wife of Samuel Dodge and resides at Bay Shore, Michigan; and Effie, who is the wife of George Brill, of Walloon Lake, Michigan.
[The son] Robert Daniel Tripp was ten years of age when he left school to accept a position in the handle works (Brown's) at Petoskey, and subsequently worked on farms until learning the trade of cooper. For a time he was employed at the heading mills at Bay Shore, and then spent a year as a sailor, in the meantime working in the lumber woods during the winter months. Realizing the need of further education, on every opportunity he applied himself faithfully to his studies, chief among which was mathematics, in which he became very proficient. At the outbreak of the Spanish-American War, Mr. Tripp enlisted in the Thirty-fifth Regiment, Michigan Volunteer Infantry, continuing to serve therewith until the close of hostilities, when he returned to his home. Three months later, when President McKinley declared war upon the Philippines, he went to Chicago and enlisted in the Thirtieth United States Volunteer Infantry, and went to the islands and engaged in various battles and skirmishes, seeing a great deal of active service. On his return to Michigan, Mr. Tripp began a course in civil engineering and mathematics and eventually secured a position as assistant engineer under Fred Williams, with whom he worked during I90I-5, learning every detail of this profession. In I906 Mr. Tripp was appointed city engineer of Petoskey, by Mayor George Reycraft, a position which he has continued to hold to the present time, with the exception of one year, and during a part of that time devoted himself to the building of three miles of stone road as one of the contractors. When his contract was completed, Mr. Tripp went to Florida and was engaged for some time in surveying in Orange and Seminole counties, and upon his return was again appointed city engineer and resumed his duties as such. Mr. Tripp has thoroughly mastered the details and practical application of the Storm sewer system, extending to sanitary sewering and water works, and during his incumbency of his present office has built the greater part of the streets in the business portion of the city, of asphaltic concrete, without the aid of a consulting engineer. A septic tank project is now under way, under Mr. Tripp's supervision, and will be completed in I914, at a cost of several thousand dollars. An active Democrat in his political views, Mr. Tripp has long taken an active interest in public affairs, and in I906 his popularity was demonstrated when he was elected county surveyor, the first Democrat in eighteen years to hold a county office in Emmet county. Fraternally, Mr. Tripp has been active as a member of the Knights of Pythias and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, in both of which orders he has numerous friends. Mr. Tripp has been the architect of his own fortunes, and as one of his community's self-educated, self-made men is entitled to the high esteem and respect in which he is universally held by the people of the communities in which his labors have been prosecuted and his successes accomplished.
On August I6, I905, Mr. Tripp was married at the home of the bride, in Bear Creek township, Emmet county, to Miss Minnie Bohm, a native of Saginaw, Michigan, and a daughter of Karl and Sophia Bohm, and to this union there have come two children, Ruth, born December 15, I909. Mrs. Tripp is a devoted member of the German Lutheran church. The family resides in a pleasant home at Petoskey, where their many friends are frequently entertained."
ROBERT DANIEL TRIPP.
"If to be the founder of one's own fortune, to face seemingly insuperable difficulties, and by untiring perseverance make a name widely known and respected, be to hold an honored record, then Robert Daniel Tripp is worthy of a foremost place on the roll of men who have helped to build up the city of Petoskey. A native son of this place, although he is still a young man, his career has been one of striking accomplishments in varied fields of endeavor, and his versatility has been shown by his connection with widely diverging vocations.
Robert Daniel Tripp was born at Petoskey, Michigan, February 6, 1878, and is a son of Daniel and Mary (Gorden) Tripp, residents of this city. His father, a native of Canada, was in his early life widely known as a soldier of fortune who passed through numerous exciting experiences in the early days of the Far West, being a chum, associate and friend of Col. William F. Cody ("Buffalo Bill"). During the Civil War he enlisted in the Eleventh Kansas Cavalry, and took a conspicuous part in the activities of that famous organization, also being active in the capture of many desperadoes and bushwhackers during the days of the black-hearted Quantrell and the James boys. Mr. Tripp wooed and won his bride, a native of Mississippi, while on his campaign in that state, and at the close of the war came to Midland, Michigan, and settled on wild land, hewing a farm out of the woods. There he resided until the year 1876, when he sold out and moved to Bear Creek township, Emmet county, Michigan, securing another farm, which he homesteaded, and which was also improved into a valuable property. Mr. Tripp retired from farming and in I904 moved to Petoskey here becoming a member of the police force. Mr. Tripp is a Mason, in which he has attained to the Knight Templar degree, and is a Republican in his political views. He and his wife have been the parents of ten children, as follows: Marion, who met an accidental death at the age of seventeen years, being drowned in Traverse Bay; Willard, who was fifteen years old when accidentally killed by a lumber pile falling on him; Henry and Bartlett, who both died in childhood; a daughter, who died in infancy; Albert, who was last heard from seven years ago when at Alabatt, in the Philippine Islands, a soldier during the Philippine insurrection in the command of Gen. Fred Funston; Robert Daniel; Ralph Ray, who is a resident of Toledo, Ohio; Orrell, who is the wife of Samuel Dodge and resides at Bay Shore, Michigan; and Effie, who is the wife of George Brill, of Walloon Lake, Michigan.
[The son] Robert Daniel Tripp was ten years of age when he left school to accept a position in the handle works (Brown's) at Petoskey, and subsequently worked on farms until learning the trade of cooper. For a time he was employed at the heading mills at Bay Shore, and then spent a year as a sailor, in the meantime working in the lumber woods during the winter months. Realizing the need of further education, on every opportunity he applied himself faithfully to his studies, chief among which was mathematics, in which he became very proficient. At the outbreak of the Spanish-American War, Mr. Tripp enlisted in the Thirty-fifth Regiment, Michigan Volunteer Infantry, continuing to serve therewith until the close of hostilities, when he returned to his home. Three months later, when President McKinley declared war upon the Philippines, he went to Chicago and enlisted in the Thirtieth United States Volunteer Infantry, and went to the islands and engaged in various battles and skirmishes, seeing a great deal of active service. On his return to Michigan, Mr. Tripp began a course in civil engineering and mathematics and eventually secured a position as assistant engineer under Fred Williams, with whom he worked during I90I-5, learning every detail of this profession. In I906 Mr. Tripp was appointed city engineer of Petoskey, by Mayor George Reycraft, a position which he has continued to hold to the present time, with the exception of one year, and during a part of that time devoted himself to the building of three miles of stone road as one of the contractors. When his contract was completed, Mr. Tripp went to Florida and was engaged for some time in surveying in Orange and Seminole counties, and upon his return was again appointed city engineer and resumed his duties as such. Mr. Tripp has thoroughly mastered the details and practical application of the Storm sewer system, extending to sanitary sewering and water works, and during his incumbency of his present office has built the greater part of the streets in the business portion of the city, of asphaltic concrete, without the aid of a consulting engineer. A septic tank project is now under way, under Mr. Tripp's supervision, and will be completed in I914, at a cost of several thousand dollars. An active Democrat in his political views, Mr. Tripp has long taken an active interest in public affairs, and in I906 his popularity was demonstrated when he was elected county surveyor, the first Democrat in eighteen years to hold a county office in Emmet county. Fraternally, Mr. Tripp has been active as a member of the Knights of Pythias and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, in both of which orders he has numerous friends. Mr. Tripp has been the architect of his own fortunes, and as one of his community's self-educated, self-made men is entitled to the high esteem and respect in which he is universally held by the people of the communities in which his labors have been prosecuted and his successes accomplished.
On August I6, I905, Mr. Tripp was married at the home of the bride, in Bear Creek township, Emmet county, to Miss Minnie Bohm, a native of Saginaw, Michigan, and a daughter of Karl and Sophia Bohm, and to this union there have come two children, Ruth, born December 15, I909. Mrs. Tripp is a devoted member of the German Lutheran church. The family resides in a pleasant home at Petoskey, where their many friends are frequently entertained."
~ Wachtel ~
~ Washburne ~
Below: These items of Chief Petoskey, thanks to the forethought of A.T. Washburne's contribution,
still may be viewed in the Little Traverse Museum at the waterfront.
still may be viewed in the Little Traverse Museum at the waterfront.
Albert Thomas "A.T." Washburne obituary below...
Two pages below: These photos include A.T. Washburne's widow Lorraine (Crouterfield) Washburne who is a wealth of local history information. She points out special mention, in a prized 1850 book, of her ancestor Albert L. Hathaway who had served in the Civil War... access more Civil War information on my "Charlevoix Emmet History" web site "Civil War" web page by clicking HERE. She also shared many interesting photos presented on this same "Northern Mich~Mash Preserve" web site of the razing of the OLD Petoskey High School... access Lorraine's fascinating photos by clicking HERE.
Above and Below referencing Lorraine Washburne: Lorraine often shared with the webmaster of this same web site, local history information. She was a wealth of knowledge. Lorraine let me copy MANY pictures from when the old high school was razed and can be viewed on this same site by clicking HERE. She showed me some military information, like in the photo above because her grandfather had been in Anderson Prison during the Civil War. More of that information is shared on my "Honoring the Military web site, on the Civil War web page (click HERE). It was Lorraine who clued me into Mitchell Street having once been a dead end when she first told me (only about six months prior to her passing0 of her family’s Myrtle Street home, having to be moved to Jefferson due to right-of-way issues. That was the FIRST that I had ever heard of Mitchell Street having been a dead end, so her story inspired me to research and create my web page: Mitchell Street was a Dead End. Lorraine and her local history stories will be missed.
~ Weaver ~
Description of "Mr. Weaver's Horse Team" in photo above:
"Mr. Weaver drove this team of Indian ponies for years. They came to a tragic end just after Christmas of 1912, when the Weavers were returning from the Crusher School (near the cement plant on Charlevoix Road).
The team became frightened. After wrecking the sleigh, they freed themselves, dashed through the temporary barriers set up at the Charlevoix washout, just the other side of the Fairgrounds, and one was killed. This was a harrowing experience for both Mr. and Mrs. Weaver."
"Mr. Weaver drove this team of Indian ponies for years. They came to a tragic end just after Christmas of 1912, when the Weavers were returning from the Crusher School (near the cement plant on Charlevoix Road).
The team became frightened. After wrecking the sleigh, they freed themselves, dashed through the temporary barriers set up at the Charlevoix washout, just the other side of the Fairgrounds, and one was killed. This was a harrowing experience for both Mr. and Mrs. Weaver."
~ Weinstock ~
On 29 March 1994 June Weinstock, then of Alaska, an environmental activist, and 51 years old, was visiting in San Cristobal, Guatemala, where a woman accused her of kidnapping her 8 year old child. Weinstock was stabbed and beaten so badly that she was in a long term coma, with broken arms, a fractured skull; thus guards were needed for her safety in her hospital room. The mob attack happened in the judge's offices where Weinstock was hiding... on her own, with no help from any Guatemalan authority. The beating only ceased when the mob figured she was dead. The New York Times reported later that the 8 year old child had been found with no connection to June Weinstock.
The Washington Post has an article posted titled "Witch Hunt" which details the travails of June Weinstock. The bizarre rumor of children being stolen for body parts had fueled the mob attack. The 25 April 1994 People Magazine also, chronicled in a posted article titled "Rumor and Rage" the tragedy of June Weinstock's visit in San Christobal, Guatemala. Someone had videotaped the entire savage scene that June Weinstock miraculously survived, and the tape was shown on a national TV show that Katie Couric hosted at the time. The ironic part was that as dramatic as this international happening had been... any TV exposure was limited because it was overpowered by the O.J. Simpson murder trial. Simpson was tried for the 12 June 1994 murders of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and restaurant waiter Ron Goldman. This trial consumed the TV viewers for months... pushing any other noteworthy topics to the side. |
~ Zipp ~
The uniquely V-shaped building close to the direction of the railroad track was constructed around 1900 by R. Koplegard, Asmus Peterson and George S. Danser, all from West Virginia. The business in the building was Petoskey Wholesale Grocery, providing stock to lumber camps and stores throughout Northern Michigan. That firm was disbanded around 1940 when the Zipp Lumber Company took over the building. In 2019 the building is named the Emmet County Professional Office Building on Petoskey Street, Petoskey, Michigan.