32. Hiram CROCKER was born Jan 13 1830 in New York. He died Jun 8 1872 in Romulus Township (Wayne Co.), Michigan and was buried in Romulus City Cemetery (Wayne Co.), Michigan. Hiram married Clarrissa FISH before Oct 1855 in Unknown.

Hiram served in the military during the U.S. Civil War (1st Michigan Regiment, Light Artillery Battery B) Sep 9 1862 - Jun 14 1865 in Romulus, Michigan. [Parents]

Birth
There is very little known about Hiram Crocker's place of birth, except that he was born somewhere in the state of New York.  Most likely, he was born in or near the place in which his parents were married, Pittsford, Monroe Co., New York.  Research is underway to find vital records from the state of New York.

Biography
Hiram Crocker migrated to Michigan from New York with his parents (William and Ursula) sometime prior to 1840.  William Crocker settled his family in the northern part of Romulus Township (Wayne Co.) Michigan on a plot of land that they began farming.
By 6 Jul 1860, Hiram had married Clarissa and had 3 children; Ursula E., Loretta Mary, and Delbert Hiram.  The census records of that year show Hiram and his family living on or near the land that William purchased prior to 1840 in Romulus Township (Wayne Co.), Michigan.  Hiram Crocker's property is listed as being worth $500 and his personal estate is listed as being worth $200.
On 31 Jan 1862, Hiram's wife Clarissa passed away due to unknown causes.  She was buried at the Romulus City Cemetery.
Hiram Crocker enlisted as a Private in the Union of the 1st Michigan Regiment Light Artillery Battery B on September 9, 1862 in Detroit, Michigan at the age of 32 and was sworn in by Lieut. C. W. Laing.  He was promoted to Artillery Artificer on April 1, 1864.  He was mustered out on June 14, 1865 in Detroit, Michigan when his regiment completed its duty at the end of the American Civil War.  The batteries battle flag is shown to the left.  To the right, the insignia of an Artillery soldier, usually worn on their cap.  According to his enlistment papers, Hiram was 5 ft. 10 in. tall with gray/hazel eyes, dark/black hair, and had a dark complexion.
Artificers were specialists who were paid an additional rate ($15 per month starting in 1861).  In winter camps and during lulls in active campaigning they broke out their tools from the battery wagon and forge and went to work.  The artificer was primarily a blacksmith - he repaired the wood and iron parts of the battery carriages.  Most artillery batteries had only one man assigned this duty.  They received their instructions from the first sergeant and traveled in the rear of the battery near their tools.
The image to the left identifies the insignia that an Artificer would where on their uniform.  The image to the right is that of the dress uniform of an artillery Corporal.  However, very few Civil War soldiers were ever issued this distinguished uniform, due to its expense.
Refer to additional excerpt for a history of the 1st Michigan Light Artillery Battery B.

After he was mustered out of the Army in 1865, all indications are that Hiram returned home to Romulus.  On 10 Jun 1870, he is shown as living in the household of his father, William, along with his children (according to census records of that year).

Following is Hiram Crocker's signature, as signed on his enlistment papers on September 9, 1862.

Death & Burial
Hiram Crocker passed away on 8 April 1872 from unknown causes.  Research is underway to obtain his death record.  He was laid to rest at the Romulus City Cemetery.

33. Clarrissa FISH was born calculated 1836 in New York. She died Jan 31 1862 in Romulus Township (Wayne Co.), Michigan and was buried in Romulus City Cemetery (Wayne Co.), Michigan.

34. Frank YEOMANS was born Oct 1872 in Belmont Twp., Ontario, Canada. He died 1942 in Detroit (Wayne Co.), Michigan. Frank married Anna Elizabeth COOK on May 25 1891 in Detroit (Wayne Co.), Michigan.

Frank immigrated 1888 to from Canada To Wayne County, Michigan. He obtained a marriage license May 23 1891 in Detroit, MI. [Parents]

BIOGRAPHY: 1900 US Census - Wayne Village, Nankin Township, Wayne Co., MI
Day Laborer
Immigrated from Canada in 1888

BIOGRAPHY: 1910 US Census - Wayne Village, Nankin Township, Wayne County, MI Monroe St.

BIOGRAPHY: 1920 US Census - Wayne Village, Nankin Township, Wayne County, MI Addison Ave.

35. Anna Elizabeth COOK "Annie" was born Feb 1872 in Canada. She died 1932.

Annie immigrated 1888 to from Canada To Wayne County, Michigan.

BIOGRAPHY: 1900 US Census - Wayne Village, Nankin Township, Wayne Co., MI
Immigrated from Canada in 1888

36. Gilbert Walter WOOSTER was born calculated 1831 in Newbury (Geauga Co.), Ohio. He died Nov 8 1887 in Burr Oak (St. Joseph Co.), Michigan from gradual debility brought on by chronic diarrhea and fistula and was buried in Burr Oak Cemetery (St. Joseph Co.), Michigan. Gilbert married Mary Ann WALTERS on Jan 28 1863 in Pittsford (Hillsdale Co.), Michigan.

Gilbert served in the military during the U.S. Civil War (5th Michigan Regiment, Infintry Company A) Aug 27 1861 - Oct 16 1862 in Detroit, Michigan. He served in the military ¹ during the U.S. Civil War (4th Michigan Regiment, Reorganized Infintry Company G) Sep 26 1864 - Mar 5 1866 in Commerce, Michigan.

BIRTH:
Gilbert W. Wooster was born in Newbury (Geauga Co.), Ohio in 1831.

BIOGRAPHY:
Little is known of Gilbert Wooster's life between the time of his birth and the age of about 24.
About 1855, Gilbert Wooster settled in Milford (Oakland Co.), Michigan, and began working as a farm laborer.  It is unknown what brought him to Michigan from Ohio.  Since no records of his parents have been found, it is possible that he made his way to Michigan as an adult.  Research is underway to better clarify this aspect of his life.

BIOGRAPHY: Gilbert Wooster enlisted as a Private in the Union of the 5th Michigan Regiment Infantry Company A on August 27, 1861 at Fort Wayne in Detroit, Michigan at the age of 29.

BIOGRAPHY: On 5 May 1862, Gilbert was wounded in the battle at Williamsburg, Virginia, with a gunshot wound (musket ball) on the scalp and a gunshot wound (buck shot) to the left side of his abdomen between the hip joint and lowest rib.  He was initially treated at the field hospital until transferred to the U.S. National Hospital (Camden Station) at Baltimore Maryland on 10 May 1862.  On 8 July 1862 he was returned to active duty, but never returned to the field due to his injuries.  Gilbert was sent to the Convalescent Hospital at Fort McHenry, Maryland on 9 July 1862, where he remained until his discharge on October 16, 1862.  At the time of his discharge, Gilbert was 5 ft. 91/2 in. tall, with blue eyes, brown hair, and a light complexion.

BIOGRAPHY: Within a few weeks of his discharge, Gilbert returned to Michigan, settling this time in White Lake (Oakland Co.), where he remained for only a few weeks.  He then moved to Pittsford (Hillsdale Co.), Michigan, in the fall of 1862.  This is where he met his wife, Mary Ann Walters, and they were married on 28 Jan 1863 by the local Justice of the Peace, Thomas W. Lee.  Gilbert and Mary remained in Pittsford until approximately November of 1863, when they moved back to White Lake, Michigan, remaining there until approximately 1872.
On 26 Sep 1864, Gilbert again enlisted in the Army as a volunteer, this time in the 4th Michigan Regiment Infantry Company G, a re-organized unit made up primarily of veterans, in Commerce (Oakland Co.), Michigan, at the age of 32.  The evidence from official War Department correspondence obtained as part of his pension file paints an interesting picture of Gilbert's second tour of duty in the Civil War.  On 21 Oct 1864, he deserted in Adrian Michigan and remained absent without leave (AWOL) until 11 Nov 1864, when he was arrested in Jefferson Township (Hillsdale Co.) Michigan under the charge of desertion, for which there was a $30 reward given.  He was delivered to the military commander in Detroit the same day, but by this time the 4th Michigan Company G had marched south to meet up with other military units engaged in battle.  On 23 Nov 1864 he was delivered to Barracks #1 at Louisville, Kentucky, then transferred to Nashville, Tennessee on 25 Nov 1864.  On 26 Dec 1864, Gilbert rejoined Company G and was restored to duty by Major General Wood.  He was never tried for the charge of desertion, but it did remain on his official service record and his wages were garnished by $30 in both April and June of 1865 ($60 total).  A letter written to the Pension Commissioner by the Captain and Assistant Surgeon of the U.S. Army dated 29 Apr 1890 states the following.

BIOGRAPHY: "The charge of desertion as of October 1864 no longer stands against him … cannot however be expunged from his record."
On 11 Feb 1866, Gilbert received what would be his final payment of $96.  On 6 Mar 1866, Gilbert deserted again while his unit was in San Antonio, Texas, and was officially dropped from enlistment and the units muster roll on 31 Mar 1866 by Colonel Jairus W. Hall.  Within a few weeks, Gilbert returned to Jefferson Township (Hillsdale Co.) Michigan, where he was again arrested on the charge of desertion, but released the same day.  Shortly thereafter, Gilbert returned to his family in White Lake (Oakland Co.), Michigan.

BIOGRAPHY: In a War Department (Record & Pension Division) letter dated 24 Oct 1890 and signed by an authority of the Secretary of War, Gilbert was officially cleared of the second desertion charge and granted an official discharge for this second enlistment.

BIOGRAPHY: "The charge of desertion of March 6, 1866 against this soldier has been removed under provisions of an act of Congress approved March 2, 1889 and he has been discharged as of that date."

BIOGRAPHY: It is unclear what motivated Gilbert to re-enlist a second time, given the wounds he suffered at the battle of Williamsburg and their debilitating affects afterwards.  It is also unclear what drove him desert his obligated duties twice over the course of 18 months.  Most likely, these questions will never be answered.

BIOGRAPHY: In 1872, Gilbert moved his family back to Jefferson Township (Hillsdale Co.), Michigan.  By this time, Gilbert was suffering from numerous health problems related to the wounds received at the battle of Williamsburg.  Although his personal testimony differs slightly from the doctors that examined him, it is clear that he still had buck shot in his abdomen causing chronic diarrhea, Fistula, etc.  It is also evident that he battled epilepsy as a result of the gunshot wound to the head.  In 1875, Gilbert was admitted to the Hillsdale County Hospital in an attempt to correct the debilitations.  The operation was unsuccessful, however, and may have contributed to the worsening of his condition, according to doctors that examined in him in 1881, 1883, and 1886.

BIOGRAPHY: In 1876, Gilbert moved his family to Sherwood (Branch Co.), Michigan, where they remained for approximately one year.  In 1877, they again moved to Nottawa (St. Joseph Co.) Michigan.
In 1879, Gilbert moved his family one final time to Burr Oak (St. Joseph Co.), Michigan, where the family remained until 1890.
On 8 Nov 1887, Gilbert W. Wooster passed away of gradual debility brought on by his poor health condition resulting from the injuries he received.

BURIAL:
Gilbert W. Wooster was laid to rest in Burr Oak (St. Joseph Co.) Michigan.  Attending the funeral, in addition to his family, was James C. Bishop.  Mr. Bishop was supervisor of the town of Burr Oak and had known the family since their arrival there in 1879.  Mr. Bishop was a Pall Bearer at Gilbert's funeral and continued checking on Gilbert's family after his death, until the family moved again in 1890.

37. Mary Ann WALTERS was born Feb 1 1846 in Webster (Monroe Co.), New York. She died Apr 2 1918 in Jackson (Jackson Co.), Michigan.

Mary received military pension for ¹ Gilbert W. Wooster - Civil War (certificate # 307,278). [Parents]

38. William Henry Harrison VAN AKEN was born Mar 20 1852 in Pittsford (Hillsdale Co.), Michigan. He died Feb 28 1930 in Hudson (Lenawee Co.), Michigan. William married Phoebe FISH on May 12 1875 in Hudson (Lenawee Co.), Michigan. [Parents]

BIOGRAPHY:
1920 Census - Hudson, Lenawee, Michigan
Address: 308 State Street

39. Phoebe FISH was born Jul 3 1854 in Hudson (Lenawee Co.), Michigan. She died Feb 23 1902 in Hudson (Lenawee Co.), Michigan.

40. John BOGGS was born Jan 1880 in Greenup Co., Kentucky. He died after 1950 in Floyd Co., Kentucky. John married Sarah WALLEN on Jun 23 1899 in Greenup Co., Kentucky. [Parents]

U.S. Federal Census Records
Year     City/Township     County     State
----     ---------------   ---------- -----------
1900     Greenup           Greenup    Kentucky
1910     Prestonsburg      Floyd      Kentucky
1920     Prestonsburg      Floyd      Kentucky

41. Sarah WALLEN was born Dec 1884 in Kentucky. She died about 1916 in Floyd Co., Kentucky. [Parents]

42. Samuel HULL married Sarah UNKNOWN on 1890 in Kentucky.

43. Sarah UNKNOWN was born 1865 in Kentucky. She died after 1930.

44. William JOHNSON was born before 1900 in Kentucky. He married Bithie Ellen WILSON about 1912 in Kentucky. [Parents]

45. Bithie Ellen WILSON was born Feb 1 1899 in Kentucky. She died Apr 27 1981 in Isom (Letcher Co.), Kentucky. [Parents]

BIOGRAPHY: Bithie Ellen was described as a nasty old woman by her granchildren.

BIOGRAPHY: Supposedly, as an adult she was bit by 2 copper head snakes in the same place on the same day and fixed the wounds herself.

BIOGRAPHY: According to a family story, Bithie was "given" to William Johnson by her father Johnathan Wilson for work that William performed on her father's farm.  She is reported to have had 13 children.

46. Joel JOHNSON was born Dec 11 1893 in Kentucky. He died May 23 1956 in Floyd Co., Kentucky from Endocarditis, hypertension, and brights and was buried May 25 1956 in Cook Cemetery, Halo (Floyd Co.), Kentucky. Joel married Jane COOK on Mar 30 1911 in Kentucky.

Joel was employed Farmer before 1930 in Floyd Co., Kentucky. He was employed Coal Miner (Inland Steel) after 1930 in Floyd Co., Kentucky. [Parents]

DEATH: Joel's Old Regular Baptist Church obituary states that he leaves two sisters and one "half-sister" indicating that one of his parents were married more than once.

DEATH: Primary cause of death on the death certificate is endocarditis. Secondary causes of hypertension and brights.

BIRTH: The obituary in the Old Regular Baptist Church minutes states Joel's birth date as 11 Dec 1893, the informant being his brother Abel.

BURIAL: Joel is buried in the Cook Cemetery in Halo, Floyd Co., Kentucky.

BIOGRAPHY: Call Number: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Valley/4707/obitindx.html
Title: Obituaries from Miscellaneous Old Regular Baptist Church Annual Minutes
Abbrev: Obituaries from Miscellaneous Old Regular Baptist Church Annual Minutes
Note: Johnson, Joel
Text: JOHNSON, Joel was born Dec 11 1893 and died May 23 1956; the son of Abel Johnson and Linda (Isaac) Johnson; he married Jane COOK on Mar 30 1911 and they had 3 boys and six girls. His wife died Jul 2 1952; 3 girls died in infancy. He leaves 3 boys and 2 girls, two sisters, one half-sister. He joined the Old Regular Baptist Church in 1948 and was Deacon of the Little Rock Church. Written by his brother: Abel Johnson.

47. Jane COOK was born calculated 1896 in Kentucky. She died Jul 2 1952 in Kentucky. [Parents]

DEATH: According to Veda Fay (Johnson) Boggs 12/21/03:
Jane died of complications resulting from diabetes.  According to the family, she ran out of insulin on a Friday after the drug store had already closed for the weekend.  She had to wait until Monday when the store opened to get more insulin.  Because she had been without insulin for two days, she decided to take a double dose, resulting in her death.

48. Samuel JOHNSTON Jr. was born Mar 5 1837 in Markham Township, Markham Villiage, Ontario, Canada. He died Aug 7 1920. Samuel married Sara Jane PEWS on Jun 22 1883. [Parents]

BIOGRAPHY: Sara Pews is the second wife of Samuel Johnston Jr.  His first wife was Hannah Baker.  They married on December 19, 1869, had 4 children and she died in childbirth on January 6, 1880.  He then married Sara on June 22, 1883.  They had 2 children.

According to the 1900 US Census the family immigrated to the US in 1893 and were aliens not naturalized citizens.

49. Sara Jane PEWS was born Oct 4 1854 in Ballantrae, Ontario, Canada. She died Jan 7 1932 in Deerfield Township, Isabella Co., MI. [Parents]

50. Rev. Levi Edward HOLMES was born 1858/1859 in Michigan. He married Eunice L. OVERSMITH. [Parents]

He is listed as 61 years old in the 1920 US Census.

51. Eunice L. OVERSMITH was born calculated 1864 in Michigan.

According to the 1920 US Census, her fater was born in Germany and her mother was born in New York. She is listed as 56 years old in the same census.

52. William James PROUT was born Sep 29 1848 in England. He died Jul 11 1911 from Typhoid Fever and was buried in Denver Township, Rosebush, MI. William married Emily Augusta POLTEN on 1876. [Parents]

According to the 1900 Census, he immigrated to the US in 1864 and became a naturalized citizen at some point. Both his parents were from England.

He was a Lumberman in Farwell.

Some people mistook last name Prout as Froud or Kruut.

53. Emily Augusta POLTEN was born Dec 7 1850 in England. She died Dec 16 1940 in Family Home and was buried Dec 19 1940 in Denver Township. [Parents]

1920 Census she is living with son Charles. It states that she was born in England.  Immigrated to the US in 1870 and became a naturalized citizen in 1890.

1900 Census lists her as immigrating in 1873.  Both her parents were born in England.

54. Marshall Thomas CONNER was born Jul 13 1858 in Canada. He died Jul 18 1908 and was buried in Riverside Cemetary. Marshall married Mary HANEY.

55. Mary HANEY was born Jun 7 1865 in Virginia. She died Jun 11 1907 from Pneumonia and was buried in Frankfort, MI. [Parents]

Her death record lists her father as James Haney not Edward???

56. Joel Carpenter SEWARD was born Jun 24 1849 in Ohio. He died Dec 25 1921. Joel married Addie GRAVES calculated 1877. [Parents]

Based on 1880 census records, his mother is listed as being from CT and his father from NY.

57. Addie GRAVES was born Dec 3 1856 in Medina County, Ohio. She died 1939 and was buried in Lakeview Cemetary, Ludington, MI. [Parents]

Re-Marriage: Was divorced and re-married, her second married name was Laidlaw.

At the 1930 census she was living with her son Joel and his family. The census lists her and both of her parents as coming from Ohio.

58. William G. CAMPBELL was born calculated 1863 in French Canada. He died 1933-1934 ??. William married Mary M. KELLY.

According to the 1920 US Census, William was 57 at the time and immigrated to the US in 1870. Both his parents were born in Canada.  They are listed as speaking English, but Anna listed them as coming from French Canada in the 1930 census.

59. Mary M. KELLY was born calculated 1868 in English Canada/Canadian Irish. She died 1948 and was buried in Pere Marquette Cemetery, Ludington, Michigan.

According to the 1920 US Census Mary was 52 at the time.  She immigrated from Canada in 1871 and both her parents were born in Canada.

60. Charles Pike HAILEY was born 1885 in Hailey, MO. He married Nellie V. DOLPH on Jun 23 1906 in Muskegon, MI. [Parents]

Was a traveling salesman. Based on portraits taken it is assumed they wer in Sanantonio, TX in Dec of 1909 (Dell was 5 mos 15 days) and in Cumberland, MD in 1912/13 (Dell was 2 1/2 years old). They were in Michigan living with Nellie's parents in 1910 for the census.

61. Nellie V. DOLPH was born Dec 15 1885 in Battle Creek, MI. She died Oct 29 1973 in Ludington, MI. [Parents]

62. Clark Bishop JAGGER was born ¹ Nov 17 1877 in Kansas. He died 1959-1962 ??. Clark married Clara Estelle SCHRINK on Dec 24 1902 in Ludington, MI. [Parents]

Clark B. Jagger was born ca. 1880 in ???.

Based on Ferris State University (formerly Ferris Institute) enrollment records, Clark graduated from Ferris in 1902 from the Shorthand department.  See excerpts from enrollment records for more information.

BIOGRAPHY: Clark was a Plumber when his daughter was born.

63. Clara Estelle SCHRINK was born Dec 10 1877 in Summit Township, Mason County, MI. She died Sep 12 1947 in Ludington, MI and was buried in Victory Cemetary, Victory Township, Mason County, MI. [Parents]