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Personal data Charles Lester Garver 

• He was born on October 24, 1866 in Adams Twp., Defiance Co., OH.
• He died on October 20, 1931 in Arthur Twp., Clare Co., MI, he was 64 years old.
• He is buried after October 20, 1931 in Cherry Grove Cem., Clare city, Clare Co., MI.
• This information was last updated on September 18, 2010.

Household of Charles Lester Garver

He is married to Emeline Heilman.

They got married on October 24, 1889 at Henry Co., OH, he was 23 years old.

Charles L. Garver oo Emma Heilman

Marriage source: Hanna, Jackie, The Alwood Family Tree -- William Allwood (Alwood) descendants, (Portage MI, http://wc.rootsweb.com, xxvii Jul MMIII)

'... Emma HEILMAN ... Change Date: 27 JUL 2003 ... Marriage 1 Charles L. GARVER ... Married: ABT 1889 ...'

Mosey, Susan, Wallin-Mosey 3, (Pub. location unknown, http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com, i Mar MMIX)

"... Emeline (Emma) Heilman Sex: F Birth: 26 APR 1870 in Henry or Defiance Co, OH Death: 21 MAY 1943 in Arthur Twp, Clare Co, MI ... Marriage 1 Charles Lester Garver b: 24 OCT 1866 in Adams Twp, Defiance Co, OH Married: 24 OCT 1889 in Henry Co, OH ..." <>

Child(ren):

1. Walter Edward Garver  1891-1971 

Notes about Charles Lester Garver

Charles Lester Garver

Source: Hanna, Jacquelyn, Alwood Web Site, (Portage MI, J.H., ii Nov MCMXCIX) for name = Charles L. Gerver

Cf. Stringfellow, Helena, The Alwood Family Tree, (Grantville PA, Wert Bookbinding, MCMXCVI), pg. II-FGS-16, Repository: Dallas TX Pub. Lib.

McDonald, Betty, sent Cherry Grove Cem. Clare, MI cenetery records

'23 Garver Charles L. 1866 1931 ... 31 Garver Hazel Irene 1896 1968 (Jul 22 1968) 31 Garver Walter Edward 1891 1971 (July 20 1971)'

Hanna, Jackie, The Alwood Family Tree -- William Allwood (Alwood) descendants, (Portage MI, http://wc.rootsweb.com, xxvii Jul MMIII)

'... Walter Edward GARVER ... Change Date: 27 JUL 2003 Birth: 15 APR 1891 in Henry Co, Ohio ...

Father: Charles L. GARVER b: ABT 1866 in Ohio Mother: Emma HEILMAN b: ABT 1870 in Ohio ...'

'... Charles L. GARVER Sex: M Change Date: 27 JUL 2003 Birth: ABT 1866 in Ohio Occupation: dairy farmer

Marriage 1 Emma HEILMAN b: ABT 1870 in Ohio Married: ABT 1889

Children

1. Walter Edward GARVER b: 15 APR 1891 in Henry Co, Ohio'

Mosey, Susan, Wallin-Mosey 3, (Pub. location unknown, http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com, i Mar MMIX)

"... Charles Lester Garver Sex: M Birth: 24 OCT 1866 in Adams Twp, Defiance Co, OH Death: 20 OCT 1931 in Arthur Twp, Clare Co, MI

Note:

Charles married Emma Heilman in 1889. At first they lived in Washington Township, Defiance Co, OH, where their first child, Walter Edward, was born. From there they moved to an 80-acre farm in Mark Township, Defiance Co, OH, where theyhad five more children. In November 1902 they left Mark Township and bought land in the Browns Corner area of Michigan, in Kaykakee County (later renamed Clare County). They made the move by train--the entire family and their possessions,including their livestock. The reason for the move to Michigan was to obtain cheaper land. Their last three children, Beatrice, Roy, and Alta, were born in Michigan. They settled in Arthur Township on a 40-acre farm, buying 20 more acresless than a year later. (In 1903, Emma's widowed sister, Ellen, bought the 44-acre farm to the west of their farm. She brought her youngest four children, but left her oldest, Mary, age 12, with her late husband Thomas' sister Rachel.)Charles died in 1931. Emma tried to keep the farm going after his death, but it was given over to their son Walter before long. Charles and his wife are buried at Cherry Grove Cemetery, Clare Co, MI.

Census info:

1900: Mark, Defiance Co, OH - Charles (31) and Emma (30) live on a farm with their five children (Walter, Clara, Forest, Florence, John). Charles is a farmer and they own their farm, with a mortgage. They have been married 11 years andhave "5 children, 5 still living."

1910: Arthur Twp, Clare Co, MI - Charles (43) and Emma (39) live with their eight children (Walter, Mabel C, Forest, Florence, John, Ray, Beatrice, Roy), who are ages 2-18. They own their farm, with a mortgage. They have been married 20years (first marriage for both) and have "8 children, 8 still living." Emma's siter Ellen lives on the farm next door; she is a widow with three children ages 11, 13, and 16. A few farms in the other direction is Warren Alwood and hisfamily.

1920: Arthur Twp, Clare Co, MI - Charles (53) and Emma (49) live on a farm they own with a mortgage, with their five children (John - 21, Ray - 18, Beatrice - 15, Roy - 12, Alta - 5). Only Roy, age 12, was in school the previous year. Theoldest two children were born in Ohio, but the younger three were born in Michigan.

1930: Arthur Twp, Clare Co, MI - Charles (63) and Emma (59) live with their children Roy (22) and Alta (15). They were married at age 23 (Charles) and 19 (Emma). Charles and Roy are listed as dairy farmers. They do not own a radio.

Notes from Dale Garver; More than a farmer, Charles, "Charlie" to his friends, also served as moderator of the local school district. He played the fiddle at square dances along with son Ray on guitar or zither. Charles valued his livestock and took good care ofthem. Workhorses always got their hour-long rest at noon, and never worked after supper. In the evening he would sit back and read the Clare Sentinel, often dozing off while doing so. He and Emma often spoke German when discussing thingsthey didn't want the children to hear, but after WWI they ceased this practice. Their daughter Alta wanted to learn German, but Emma wouldn't allow it.

Father: John Garver b: 11 FEB 1821 in York or Westmoreland Co, PA Mother: Mary Ann Overly b: 3 SEP 1829 in Guernsey Co, OH

Marriage 1 Emeline (Emma) Heilman b: 26 APR 1870 in Henry or Defiance Co, OH Married: 24 OCT 1889 in Henry Co, OH

Children

1. Walter Edward Garver b: 15 APR 1891 in Washington Twp, Defiance Co, OH 2. Clara Mabel Garver b: 25 JAN 1893 in Mark Twp, Defiance Co, OH 3. Forest Leroy Garver b: 30 SEP 1895 in Mark Twp, Defiance Co, OH 4. Florence Alma Garver b: 10 OCT 1897 in Mark Twp, Defiance Co, OH 5. John Jacob Garver b: 20 DEC 1898 in Mark Twp, Defiance Co, OH 6. Raymond Lester Garver b: 31 DEC 1901 in Mark Twp, Defiance Co, OH 7. Beatrice Estelle Garver b: 21 MAR 1904 in Arthur Twp, Clare Co, MI 8. Roy Russell Garver b: 10 AUG 1907 in Arthur Twp, Clare Co, MI 9. Alta Mae Garver b: 15 SEP 1914 in Arthur Twp, Clare Co, MI" <>

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