1802 - 1872 (70 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Electa Wait was born 1802, Vermont, United States of America; died 1872, Bay City, Michigan, United States of America. Notes:
It is possible that Electa's middle name is SUBMIT.
“Said to have been a quaker, and wore quaker garb, also said to have had a Revolutionary Father - who appears to be William Waite - a person of substance whose line went back to the first shipload of Quakers in Plymouth County 164, I believe!” (according to Elliot Evans’ notes).
Electa married A William Bailey 1820; divorced Yes, date unknown. A was born England, United Kingdom; died 1835. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Rhoda Bailey was born Abt 1832, Canada; died 1855, Bed Axe or Bay City, Michigan, United States of America.
- 3. Isabelle Bailey died Yes, date unknown .
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Electa — Toussaint Verd. Toussaint was born France; died Yes, date unknown . [Group Sheet]
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Generation: 2
2. | Rhoda Bailey (1.Electa1) was born Abt 1832, Canada; died 1855, Bed Axe or Bay City, Michigan, United States of America. Other Events:
- Also Known As: Rhoda B McCuen
- Residence: 21 Sep 1850, Burtchville, St Clair, Michigan, United States of America
Notes:
Witnesses of marriage: Adam Dodge & Hannah Sluthlowe
Residence:
Rhoda B McCuen
Rhoda married Robert McEwing 13 Oct 1848, Zorra, Brock, Ontario, Canada. Robert was born May 1820, Scotland, United Kingdom; died 1905, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 9. Fannie Jane McEwing was born 9 Oct 1851, Huron County, Michigan, United States of America; died 6 Nov 1936, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America; was buried Odd Fellows Cemetry, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America.
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4. | Charles Verd (1.Electa1) was born 7 Oct 1842, West Hawkesbury, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Residence: 12 Jun 1880, Huron, Michigan, United States of America
- Residence: 22 Jun 1900, Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Notes:
Charles Verd, liveryman at Sand Beach, was born October 7, 1842, at West Hawksbury, Ontario. He is the son of Tussant and Electa (Wait) Verd. In 1851 the family came to St. Clair County, where the father bought a farm in a portion of the county now included within Grant Township.
Mr. Verd was raised on a farm and was employed in agricultural pursuits. In the fall of 1861 he went to Grand Traverse Bay, remaining there about one year, then going to Port Hope, Huron County, where he entered the employment of Fish & Co. In 1863 he went to the lumber woods in the interest of Stafford, Haywood & Janess, in whose employment he remained a number of years. He took jobs on the Pinnebog River in Huron County, in which avenue he operated two years. At the end of that time he was engaged in taking contracts from R. B. Hubbard & Co., of Huron City, operating on the West Branch of Willow Creek.
In 1865 he purchased 80 acres in the township of Rubicon, which he afterward sold, buying almost immediately a farm in Gore Township, of which he also disposed and bought 80 acres in Huron Township. He cleared on the three places an aggregate of 100 acres.
Mr. Verd embarked in his present business enterprise in the spring of 1882. He keeps eight horses and livery fixtures suited to the demand. He owns his place of business and his residence. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity.
He was married in Rubicon Township, 8 Jan 1865 to Phebe, daughter of Henry and Lydia (Clark) Hoffman. Mrs. Verde was born in Burford, Canada West, 5 Jan 1843. Six sons have been born to them, as follows: Edward T., Charles, William H., Homer T., Frank and Frederick. - pages 412 and 413 from a publication known as “Huron County, Michigan”, printed in 1884 (photocopy found, book appears to be smaller than A4, approximately 18.5cm x 24.5cm, book appears to detail families in the the Huron area).
“Charles Verd was born in Ontario, Canada, October 7, 1840, a son of Toussaint and Electra (Waite) Verd. The father was of French extraction and the mother a native of Albany, New York. By occupation Toussaint Verd was a farmer and followed that pursuit in Ontario until 1849, when he removed to St. Clair County, Michigan, locating in Grant township, where he again engaged in farming. Later however he returned to the Dominion, but later he again took up his abode in Grant township, where he is still living, at the advanced age of eighty seven years. Charles Verd was a child of nine years when he accompanied his parents to Michigan.” - from “KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON”, published in 1903
Residence:
Charles Verd
Residence:
Charles Verd
Charles married Phebe Huffman 8 Jan 1865, Rubicon, Huron, Michigan, United States of America. Phebe (daughter of Henry Huffman and Lydia Clark) was born 5 Jan 1843, Burford, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 10. Edward T Verd was born Abt 1869, Michigan, United States of America.
- 11. Charles Verd was born Abt 1871, Michigan, United States of America.
- 12. William H Verd was born Abt 1873, Michigan, United States of America.
- 13. Homer T Verd was born Abt 1875, Michigan, United States of America.
- 14. Franklin Verd was born Abt 1878, Michigan, United States of America.
- 15. Frederick G Verd was born May 1883, Michigan, United States of America.
- 16. Verd died Yes, date unknown .
- 17. Verd died Yes, date unknown .
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5. | Submitta Verd (1.Electa1) was born Apr 1846, English Canada. Other Events:
- Immigration: 1867, Michigan, United States of America
- Residence: 21 Jun 1900, Gore, Huron, Michigan, United States of America
Notes:
Had 6 children, 5 living in 1900.
Residence:
Submitty McNellis
Submitta — John McNellis. John was born English Canada; died Bef 1900. [Group Sheet]
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Generation: 3
9. | Fannie Jane McEwing (2.Rhoda2, 1.Electa1) was born 9 Oct 1851, Huron County, Michigan, United States of America; died 6 Nov 1936, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America; was buried Odd Fellows Cemetry, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America. Other Events:
- Residence: 12 Jun 1860, Burtchville, St Clair, Michigan, United States of America
- Residence: 18 Jun 1880, Bingham, Huron, Michigan, United States of America
- Residence: 13 Jun 1900, Branciforte, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America
- Residence: 22 Apr 1910, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America
- Residence: 17 Jan 1920, West Mason Valley, Lyon, Nevada, United States of Americ
Notes:
Birth was possibly in Canada? (According to family notes).
Letter between Josephine W McKay and Fannie Jane McEwing
"Corvallis, Benton Co. Oregon
June 21, 1885
Mrs. Fanny McKay [Fannie Jane McEwing]
Dear Sister:
I received your letter last night and was very glad to hear from you and to hear that you were all well as this leaves me. I received a letter from Lilly [Lily McKay], Tilla [Mathilda McKay], and Flora [Flora Violet McKay] last night and they were all right.
We had a great deal of rain lately and some of the farmers are complaining of the rust but I don't think that the rust is very bad yet. Times are very dull here now and not much going on at all. They are not going to have any celebration here on the 4th of July. They have quite a picnic here yesterday there were two hundred Editors from Iowa here, and they gave them quite a reception it cost Corvallis about $500. I would have liked to go to the picnic but I did not like to dismiss school on account of it. My school will be out in three weeks and then I am going to the printing office to learn typesetting. It won't cost me anything to learn it for I can work for my board if I wish. And I would rather do that and save money. In regard to houses here in Corvallis it is hard to get a house to rent at any price for there are only a few houses in town to rent and they ask awful high rent for them. Most of the people own their houses and last winter a great many of the railroad men had to board there families out for they could not get any house to rent. But Pa said last winter when we came here that he was offered a house down at the Alsea Valley if he wanted it for nothing. But the roads were so bad at the time that we could not get down or we would have taken it. Bill must have had quite a walk, but the old man Hubbard is having a great time preaching down at the Bay. Tilla says they make awful fun of him and use his words for Bywords and the old man thinks he is converting them. I hope you folks will not give up the idea of coming to Oregon. I think Allen's will come too before long. Be sure to write soon.
With my love to all. I remain your loving sister.
Josie McKay [Josephine W McKay]"
Residence:
Fanny McEwing
Residence:
Fannie J McKay
Residence:
Fannie McKay
Residence:
Fannie McKay
Residence:
Fanny McKay
Fannie married Hugh McKay 29 Nov 1869, Bingham, Huron, Michigan, United States of America. Hugh (son of Neil Snr. McKay and Sarah Fullerton) was born 1 Jul 1846, Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom; died 26 Jan 1926, San Jose, California, United States of America; was buried Laurel Hill Cemetry, San Jose, California, United States of America. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 24. Neil McKay, Junior was born 29 Jul 1870, Michigan, United States of America; died 21 Mar 1931, Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America; was buried Odd Fellow Cemetry, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America.
- 25. Hugh McKay, Junior was born Abt 1872, Michigan, United States of America; died 1926, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America; was buried Odd Fellows Cemetry, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America.
- 26. Joseph F McKay was born Mar 1875, Michigan, United States of America; died Abt 1939, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America; was buried Abt 1939, Pacific Ocean.
- 27. Fannie M McKay was born 26 Sep 1876, Michigan, United States of America; died 12 Aug 1958; was buried 15 Aug 1958, Odd Fellows Cemetry, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America.
- 28. Marie McKay died Bef 1900.
- 29. Robert G McKay was born Oct 1880, Michigan, United States of America; died 28 Sep 1934; was buried Odd Fellow Cemetry, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America.
- 30. Sarah Maude McKay was born 2 Jun 1883, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America; died May 1959; was buried 10 May 1959, Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetry, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America.
- 31. Mildred I McKay was born Nov 1885, California, United States of America; died 13 May 1906, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America.
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10. | Edward T Verd (4.Charles2, 1.Electa1) was born Abt 1869, Michigan, United States of America. Other Events:
- Also Known As: Thomas
- Residence: 12 Jun 1880, Huron, Michigan, United States of America
Notes:
Possibly had a son Wesley (according to Elliot Evans’ notes).
Residence:
Thomas Verd
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11. | Charles Verd (4.Charles2, 1.Electa1) was born Abt 1871, Michigan, United States of America. Other Events:
- Residence: 12 Jun 1880, Huron, Michigan, United States of America
Notes:
Residence:
Charles Verd
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12. | William H Verd (4.Charles2, 1.Electa1) was born Abt 1873, Michigan, United States of America. Other Events:
- Residence: 12 Jun 1880, Huron, Michigan, United States of America
Notes:
Residence:
William Verd
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13. | Homer T Verd (4.Charles2, 1.Electa1) was born Abt 1875, Michigan, United States of America. Other Events:
- Also Known As: Theodore
- Residence: 12 Jun 1880, Huron, Michigan, United States of America
Notes:
Possibly had a son Homer (according to Elliot Evans’ notes).
Residence:
Theodore Verd
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14. | Franklin Verd (4.Charles2, 1.Electa1) was born Abt 1878, Michigan, United States of America. Other Events:
- Residence: 12 Jun 1880, Huron, Michigan, United States of America
Notes:
Residence:
Franklin Verd
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15. | Frederick G Verd (4.Charles2, 1.Electa1) was born May 1883, Michigan, United States of America. Other Events:
- Residence: 22 Jun 1900, Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Notes:
Residence:
Fredrick G Verd
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21. | Martha McNellis (5.Submitta2, 1.Electa1) was born Oct 1871, Michigan, United States of America. Other Events:
- Residence: 13 Jun 1900, Mason, Arenac, Michigan, United States of America
Notes:
Residence:
Martha Eddy
Martha married George Eddy Abt 1891. George was born Jan 1864, English Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 32. Florence Eddy was born Nov 1892, Michigan, United States of America.
- 33. Earl Eddy was born Feb 1900, Michigan, United States of America.
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23. | Eben Clinton McNellis (5.Submitta2, 1.Electa1) was born Oct 1883, Michigan, United States of America. Other Events:
- Residence: 21 Jun 1900, Gore, Huron, Michigan, United States of America
- Residence: 21 Apr 1910, Rubicon, Huron, Michigan, United States of America
- Residence: 21 Jan 1920, Bangor, Bay, Michigan, United States of America
Notes:
Residence:
Eben McNellis
Residence:
Eben C McNellis
Residence:
Eben C McNellis
Eben married Pearl B Abt 1907. Pearl was born Abt 1888, Michigan, United States of America; died Bef 1920. [Group Sheet]
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Generation: 4
24. | Neil McKay, Junior (9.Fannie3, 2.Rhoda2, 1.Electa1) was born 29 Jul 1870, Michigan, United States of America; died 21 Mar 1931, Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America; was buried Odd Fellow Cemetry, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America. Other Events:
- Occupation: Job Printer
- Residence: 18 Jun 1880, Bingham, Huron, Michigan, United States of America
- Residence: 5 Jun 1900, Branciforte, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America
- Residence: 22 Apr 1910, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America
- Residence: 17 Jan 1920, West Mason Valley, Lyon, Nevada, United States of Americ
Notes:
The rest of his family arived in Santa Cruz 1883 from Michigan - left Michigan because they were burnt out in the fires - the family sold their last possessions (including the weddings rings) to make the train fare to get to California. Neil stayed in Michigan and began the McKay Printing Company.
Residence:
Neil McKay
Residence:
Neil McKay
Residence:
Neil McKay
Residence:
Neil McKay
Died:
Neil McKay
Neil married Eliza Catherine Layton 1897; divorced Bef 1910. Eliza (daughter of Leonard Mortimer Layton and Annelia Elizabeth Barter) was born 24 Jun 1877, Placer County, California, United States of America; died Jan 1962, Washington, United States of America; was buried Los Gatos Cemetry, California, United States of America. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 38. Leonard Mortimore Snr. McKay was born 28 Sep 1898, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America; died 13 Aug 1954, San Jose, California, United States of America.
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25. | Hugh McKay, Junior (9.Fannie3, 2.Rhoda2, 1.Electa1) was born Abt 1872, Michigan, United States of America; died 1926, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America; was buried Odd Fellows Cemetry, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America. Other Events:
- Occupation: Powdermaker
- Residence: 18 Jun 1880, Bingham, Huron, Michigan, United States of America
Notes:
Residence:
Hugh McKay
Hugh — Rose. Rose was born England, United Kingdom; died Yes, date unknown . [Group Sheet]
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26. | Joseph F McKay (9.Fannie3, 2.Rhoda2, 1.Electa1) was born Mar 1875, Michigan, United States of America; died Abt 1939, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America; was buried Abt 1939, Pacific Ocean. Other Events:
- Occupation: Powder maker
- Residence: 18 Jun 1880, Bingham, Huron, Michigan, United States of America
- Residence: 13 Jun 1900, Branciforte, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America
- Residence: 10 Jan 1920, Yerington, Lyon County, Nevada, United States of America
- Residence: 9 Apr 1930, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America
Notes:
Joseph's ashes were scattered in the Pacific Ocean by Stagnaro brothers.
Residence:
Joseph McKay
Residence:
Joseph F McKay
Residence:
Joseph McKay
Residence:
Joseph F McKay
Joseph married Elizabeth Hazel Penrose Abt 1913, Yerington, Lyon County, Nevada, United States of America. Elizabeth (daughter of Kinsman) was born 16 May 1869, Meriden, Connecticut, United States of America; died 24 Aug 1952, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America; was buried 26 Aug 1952, Oddfellows Crematory, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America. [Group Sheet]
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27. | Fannie M McKay (9.Fannie3, 2.Rhoda2, 1.Electa1) was born 26 Sep 1876, Michigan, United States of America; died 12 Aug 1958; was buried 15 Aug 1958, Odd Fellows Cemetry, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America. Other Events:
- Occupation: Teacher, Public School Teacher
- Religion: Methodist
- Residence: 18 Jun 1880, Bingham, Huron, Michigan, United States of America
- Residence: 13 Jun 1900, Branciforte, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America
- Residence: 22 Apr 1910, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America
Notes:
Residence:
Fannie A McKay
Residence:
Fannie M McKay
Residence:
Fannie M McKay
Fannie married Reverend Robert Larden Waggoner 1914, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America. Robert was born Abt 1866, Ohio, United States of America; died 22 Oct 1943, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America; was buried 25 Oct 1943. [Group Sheet]
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29. | Robert G McKay (9.Fannie3, 2.Rhoda2, 1.Electa1) was born Oct 1880, Michigan, United States of America; died 28 Sep 1934; was buried Odd Fellow Cemetry, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America. Other Events:
- Also Known As: Bob
- Occupation: Dairyman, Labourer (odd jobs)
- Residence: 13 Jun 1900, Branciforte, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America
- Residence: 22 Apr 1910, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America
- Residence: 17 Jan 1920, West Mason Valley, Lyon, Nevada, United States of Americ
Notes:
Contracted scarlet fever while in Michigan - this impaired his mental capacity which lasted the rest of his life.
Residence:
Robert G McKay
Residence:
Robert G McKay
Residence:
Robert McKay
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30. | Sarah Maude McKay (9.Fannie3, 2.Rhoda2, 1.Electa1) was born 2 Jun 1883, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America; died May 1959; was buried 10 May 1959, Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetry, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America. Other Events:
- Also Known As: Maud
- Residence: 13 Jun 1900, Branciforte, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America
- Residence: 22 Apr 1910, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America
- Residence: 2 Jan 1920, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America
- Residence: 5 Apr 1930, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America
Notes:
Residence:
Maud S McKay
Residence:
Maud Evans
Residence:
Maud McK Evans
Residence:
Maud M Evans
Sarah married Samuel Arthur Evans 5 Nov 1905, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America. Samuel was born 20 Dec 1875, Hereford, England, United Kingdom; died 23 Sep 1943, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America; was buried Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetry, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 39. Elliot Arthur Powell Evans was born 2 Sep 1907, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America; died 8 May 1988, Alameda, California, United States of America; was buried Mt. View Cemetry, Oakland, Alameda County, California, United States of America.
- 40. John Gael Evans was born 18 Feb 1909, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America; died 3 Jun 1973, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America; was buried Odd Fellows Cemetry, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America.
- 41. Ester Elfrida Evans was born 25 Apr 1911, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America; died 6 Apr 1975; was buried Odd Fellows Cemetry, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America.
- 42. Ross Bertram Evans was born 16 Feb 1922, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America; died 12 Apr 1979, California, United States of America; was buried Odd Fellows Cemetry, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America.
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31. | Mildred I McKay (9.Fannie3, 2.Rhoda2, 1.Electa1) was born Nov 1885, California, United States of America; died 13 May 1906, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America. Other Events:
- Cause of death: Drowned in San Lorenzo River
- Residence: 13 Jun 1900, Branciforte, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America
Notes:
Residence:
Mildred I McKay
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32. | Florence Eddy (21.Martha3, 5.Submitta2, 1.Electa1) was born Nov 1892, Michigan, United States of America. Other Events:
- Residence: 13 Jun 1900, Mason, Arenac, Michigan, United States of America
Notes:
Residence:
Florence Eddy
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33. | Earl Eddy (21.Martha3, 5.Submitta2, 1.Electa1) was born Feb 1900, Michigan, United States of America. Other Events:
- Residence: 13 Jun 1900, Mason, Arenac, Michigan, United States of America
Notes:
Residence:
Earl Eddy
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34. | John E McNellis (23.Eben3, 5.Submitta2, 1.Electa1) was born Abt 1908, Michigan, United States of America. Other Events:
- Residence: 21 Apr 1910, Rubicon, Huron, Michigan, United States of America
- Residence: 21 Jan 1920, Bangor, Bay, Michigan, United States of America
Notes:
Residence:
John E McNellis
Residence:
John E McNellis
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