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Chloe Forwood
1879 - Age 19.

Submitted by Ivan Corbin



Fred Davis

Submitted by Ivan Corbin



Frances Corbin

Submitted by Ivan Corbin



Grace O'Dell

Submitted by Ivan Corbin



Gladys, Leah, & Shirlie Corbin

Submitted by Ivan Corbin



Samuel Hutchinson Home
Samuel & Mary (Byers) Hutchinson's home in Big Rapids, Mecosta, MI. Pictured are two of their children, M.Grace Hutchinson & William Hutchinson

Submitted by Hoosiergirl65@aol.com



Samuel Hutchinson Family
Samuel & Mary Hutchinson & family

Submitted by Hoosiergirl65@aol.com



Buckley Home
The home of John and Harriet (Rivenburg) Buckley, built in the late 1870's in Deerfield township. In front are Harriet Buckley, seated, Ida Buckley, Hubert Buckley, John Buckley, and Adelbert Buckley holding Raymond Buckley circa 1908.

Submitted by Mary Russell



John and Harriet Buckley and grandson Hubert Buckley, circa 1904

Submitted by Mary Russell



Wedding photo of Adelbert and Ida (Steffen) Buckley taken Dec. 1905.

Submitted by Mary Russell



Seth Robinson & Chloe Bedor (Bedar)

Submitted by Charles Robinson



Lelah Hand.
Lelah Hand of Stanwood is in her 80's. She bought this car new and drove it until two years ago, when she parked it in her backyard. She has all the seats in her house and is thinking of getting the car back on the road. "Her car is almost a modern art object. It has a lot of character, just like she has. [Found by the webmaster, but the news article is undated.]



Frank Eugene Denslow and Mary Rose Hotchkin, wedding.
Submitted by Irving I. Denslow



Frank Eugene Denslow and Mary Rose Hotchkin, 50th wedding anniversay in 1946.
Submitted by Irving I. Denslow



John and Theodosia Cross
See their bio under that section
Submitted by Elline Slater



Alexander Dibean

Submitted by
Jack & Marianne Dibean



Charles Dibean

Submitted by
Jack & Marianne Dibean



Mary Dibean

Submitted by
Jack & Marianne Dibean



This is Charles O Smith, Caroline Smith (Coleman) and Eliza E Smith (Barry) late 1890's Maybe 1896 because Orphues Smith her Husband died In 1895 and he is not in Photo. Photo taken in Big Rapids. Can't see it in the scan, but, it says WE Marshall Big Rapids. Eliza Died Feb, 28 1910 in Big Rapids

Submitted by
Mary



(Claude) Guyron Potter
born 23 Jan 1908 at Stanwood, Mecosta Co., Michigan. He died 6 Dec 1969 in Antrim County, Michigan. Guyron was the son of Claude E. Potter and Nellie Hopkins. His paternal grandparents were John Grover Potter and Susan Olin. His maternal grandparents were Hiram Hopkins and Jane Sharp. He was my husbands father. This photo was made in the early 1940's.

Submitted by Virginia Potter



Lydia Corey
Mother of Susan Olin and wife of Henry William Olin. She was born about 1810, I believe in Bennington County, Vermont.

Submitted by Virginia Potter



Photo circa 1912 The Family of John Ephriam Kassner and Lizetta Klantche Kassner:Back row, left to right: Chrysta K. Hansen (Dec 9, 1885-Jul 9, 1971), Thomas Kassner (May 5, 1895 – Jan 31, 1972) Martin Kassner (Feb 7, 1890 – Aug 11, 1967) Ruth Swiler (Nov 24, 1891-Sep 22, 1956) Charles Kassner (Mar 19, 1888 – May 25, 1964) Lossie Kassner (Sep 25, 1893 – Aug 22, 1969) Rose Kassner (May 15, 1882 – Sep 16, 1967) Front Rose, left to right: Edith Whitley (Apr 16, 1902 – Nov 5, 1940) Lizette Klantche Kassner (Oct 8, 1858 – Jun 26, 1946) John E. Kassner (Jun 20, 1860 – Nov 4, 1937) Lynda Staffen (Apr 21, 1897 – Feb 28, 1982. (Baby Katherine 1884-1885)

Submitted by Annette



Sarah Jane Decker
My Great grandmother who was married to #1 Leonard Aldrich #2 John S. Denney #3 Hazen Aldrich.
Sarah Jane was born 17 aug 1838 in Township of Hope, Northumberland Co., Canada West. She died 2 Jun 1921 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co., Texas. She and Hazen may have moved to Isabella County after their marriage. This is a photo of Sarah taken at age 57 which would be about 1895. If you have anyone that would like to exchange information about this family, please put them in touch with me.
Submitted by
Lois Smith Gable



This is a photograph of my grandparents, Lulu (Smith) & Thomas Riley. Children are Gladys and Ernest Riley. The family lived in Blanchard, MI
Submitted by
Bvalborg@aol.com



Glenn and George Swiler in front of the Post Office.
Submitted by
Pamela K. Swiler



John & Hannah (Marsh) Hewitt
This is a picture of my great grand parents, John and Hannah (Marsh) Hewitt. They lived in Big Rapids at 204 Rose Street from 1886 until their deaths. John died in 1896, and Hannah in 1909. They are buried in Highland View Cemetery. They do not have a headstone
Submitted by
Marjorie Howes






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