Arbre généalogique Schook » Francis L. "Frank" Hartsell (1858-1908)

Données personnelles Francis L. "Frank" Hartsell 

• Le surnom est Frank.
• Il est né le 10 juillet 1858 dans Cass Co., Michigan (USA).Source 1
• Il est décédé le 30 septembre 1908 dans Cass Co., Michigan (USA), il avait 50 ans.Source 1
• Un enfant de John Hartsell et Mary A. Buck
• Cette information a été mise à jour pour la dernière fois le 17 janvier 2013.

Famille de Francis L. "Frank" Hartsell

Il est marié avec Charlotte Schook.

Ils se sont mariés le 22 mai 1893 à Buchanan, Berrien Co., Michigan (USA), il avait 34 ans.Source 2

Groom's name: Frank L Hartsell
Groom's race or color (on document):
Groom's age: 29 years
Groom's birth year: 1864
Groom's birthplace: Michigan
Bride's name: Charlotte Schook
Bride's race or color (on document):
Bride's age: 22 years
Bride's birth year: 1871
Bride's birthplace: Pennsylvania
Marriage type:
Marriage date: 22 May 1893
Marriage place: Buchanan, Berrien, Michigan
Groom's father's name: John Hartsell
Groom's mother's name: Mary A. Buck
Father of bride's name: Joseph Schook
Mother of bride's name: Ellen Hilman
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Additional relatives:
Film number: 2342495
Frame number:
Digital GS number: 4207815
Image number: 292
Reference number: v 1 p 251 rn 1351
Collection: Michigan Marriages 1868-1925

Enfant(s):

1. Lilia M. Hartsell  1894-????
2. Helen P. Hartsell  1897-????
3. Harold H. Hartsell  ± 1900-

Notes par Francis L. "Frank" Hartsell

FRANK L. HARTSELL
HARTSELL, BACH, SCHOOK

Frank L. Hartsell, a contractor of Dowagiac, who for many years has been connected with building operations, so that many of the fine residences and leading structures of the city stand as monuments to his ability, skill and labor, is a native son of Cass county, his birth having occurred in Silver Creek township on the 10th of July, 1858. His father, John Hartsell, who was born in Ohio, came to Cass county about 1853 and was one of its first settlers. The days of chivalry and knighthood in Europe cannot furnish more interesting tales than our own western history, and yet the establishment of homes upon the frontier meant sacrifices, hardships and sometimes death; but there were some men, however, brave enough to meet the conditions that must be faced and undertake the task of reclaiming the wild west for the purposes of civilization. Among this number was John Hartsell, who, coming to Cass county, entered upon the work of clearing and developing a farm in the midst of the wilderness. As the years passed he placed his land under cultivation and his fields became rich and productive. In politics he was a Democrat, but without aspiration for office. He married Miss Mary Ann Bach, a native of Ohio, and they became the parents of five children, all of whom reached adult age. The father passed away at the age of seventy-seven years, but the mother is still living in here seventy-fifth year.

Frank L. Hartsell was the fourth child and eldest son in the father’s family. He was reared in his native township to the pursuits of farm life until seventeen years of age. When a young lad of six he entered the public schools and therein mastered the common branches of learning. He also early took his place behind the plow, and continued to aid in the work of the fields until he had attained the age of seventeen, when, thinking that he would find other pursuits more congenial, he left home and took up his abode in Dowagiac to learn the carpenter’s trade. He has since followed the business, and when twenty-four years of age he began contracting on his own account, so that he is today one of the oldest contractors in years of connection with building operations in Dowagiac. He has erected, many buildings in Cass county and at Decatur, Niles and Buchanan, and other places in adjoining counties. In fact, his is one of the best known contractors and builders in this part of the state, and the important work that he has done is indicated in the many fine and substantial structures. His work has always been characterized by thoroughness and he has kept resolutely to the terms of a contract, being thoroughly reliable in all his business undertakings.

Mr. Hartsell was married in 1893 to Miss Lettie Schook, and unto this union have been born three children: Lelia M., Helen P., and Harold H. In addition to his home, Mr. Hartsell has other property in Dowagiac, including three houses and lots. His own residence is a fine dwelling on Main and Pokagon streets, and is the center of a gracious, charming and cordial hospitality. In his political affiliation Mr. Hartsell is a stalwart Democrat, earnestly working for his party and its interests, and he is now serving as a member of the board of aldermen. His labors in behalf of public progress have been far reaching and beneficial and he has intense sympathy with every movement calculated for the general welfare and substantial development of the county. Fraternally he is connected with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Knights of the Maccabees. His entire life had been passed in Cass county, and he has therefore witnessed much of its growth and development, his memory going back to a time when this district was sparsely settled. That many of his staunchest friends are numbered among those who have known him from his boyhood down to the present time is an indication that his life had been straightforward and upright.

Typed by Carol Foss

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