Joseph
Elmore
French
Born in Big Prairie, Big Prairie Township, Newaygo, Michigan,
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of
Morena Icy (Westgate) French
— married
17 Apr 1876 in Newaygo, Newaygo, Michigan, United States
Descendants 
Father of
Blanch Louella (French) LeBaron
Died
at age 76
in Newaygo, Michigan, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 14 Jun 2016
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Biography
In the 1870 census Elmore (age 15) was in Big Prairie, Newaygo, Michigan, United States.[1]
Elmore (age 22y) married Marena Westgate (age 18) on 17 April 1876 in Alleyton, Newaygo, Michigan.[2]
In the 1880 census Elmore (age 25), Farmer, was the married head of household in Big Prairie, Newaygo, Michigan, United States.[3]
Elmer's daughter Blanche French was born on 12 July 1880 in Big Prairie, Newaygo, Michigan, United States.[4]
Elmon's daughter Myrlte B French was born on 11 July 1883 in Big Prairie, Newaygo, Michigan, United States.[5]
Joseph married Lucinda Taft (age 25) on 24 August 1884 in Big Prairie, Newaygo, Michigan, United States.[6]
Elmer's daughter Slmira French married George Backart on 2 April 1898 in Newaygo, Michigan, United States.[7]
Elmer's daughter Elmira French married George Packart on 2 April 1898 in Big Prairie, Newaygo, Michigan, United States.[8]
Elmer's daughter Blanche French married Charles Lebaron on 1 August 1899 in Lake City, Missaukee, Michigan, United States.[9]
In the 1900 census Joseph (age 46) was the married head of household in Big Prairie & Croton townships, Newaygo, Michigan, United States.[10]
Elmer's daughter Myrtle French married David Smith on 6 April 1902 in Everett Township, Newaygo, Michigan, United States.[11]
Jos (age 70y), son of Henry C & Almira Buzzard, married Elizabeth A. Hois (age 70y) on 19 October 1924 in Big Prairie, Newaygo, Michigan.[12]
Elmer, son of Henry French & Almina Buzzard, died (age 76) on 5 February 1931 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, United States.[13]
Joseph died on 5 February 1931 and was buried in Big Prairie, Newaygo, Michigan, United States.[14]
Elmer was mentioned in the obituary of his daughter Myrtle E Smith in 1970 in Michigan, United States.[15]
Sources
- ↑
1870 Census:
"United States Census, 1870"
citing Page: 5; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M593; Line: 9; Digital film/folder number: 004271446; FHL microfilm: 000552192; Record number: 1534; Packet letter: A
FamilySearch Record: MHCH-PW1 (accessed 12 August 2023)
FamilySearch Image: S3HT-6WL3-6WW Image number 00045
Elmore French (15) in Big Prairie, Newaygo, Michigan, United States. Born in Michigan. - ↑
Marriage:
"Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925"
citing Marriage, Alleyton, Newaygo, Michigan, , Citing Secretary of State, Department of Vital Records, Lansing; FHL microfilm 4207585
FamilySearch Record: NQSD-6VW (accessed 12 August 2023)
FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6PM3-Z16 Image number 231
Elmore French (22y) marriage to Marena Westgate (18) on 17 Apr 1876 in Alleyton, Newaygo, Michigan. - ↑
1880 Census:
"United States Census, 1880"
citing Volume: 1; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00002; Digital film/folder number: 005161029; FHL microfilm: 1254598; Image number: 148; Sheet number: 305; Sheet letter: C; Packet letter: A
FamilySearch Record: MW33-JXK (accessed 12 August 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYB3-9327
Elmore French (25), married, Farmer, head of household in Big Prairie, Newaygo, Michigan, United States. Born in Michigan, United States. - ↑
Birth of daughter Blanche French:
"Michigan Births and Christenings, 1775-1995"
citing Digital film/folder number: 004207013; FHL microfilm: 2320573
FamilySearch Record: F4GK-P28 (accessed 12 August 2023)
Blanche French born to Elmer French on 12 Jul 1880 in Big Prairie, Newaygo, Michigan, United States. - ↑
Birth of daughter Myrlte B French:
"Michigan Births, 1867-1902"
citing item 2 p 217 rn 4118, Big Prarie, Newaygo, Michigan, Department of Vital Records, Lansing; FHL microfilm 2,320,697
FamilySearch Record: NQC7-G65 (accessed 12 August 2023)
FamilySearch Image: S3HT-64LQ-7WW
Myrlte B French born to Elmon French on 11 Jul 1883 in Big Prarie, Newaygo, Michigan. - ↑
Marriage:
"Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995"
citing Digital film/folder number: 004674255; FHL microfilm: 1006427; Record number: 43; Packet letter: E
FamilySearch Record: FC8X-QLW (accessed 12 August 2023)
Joseph E French (30) marriage to Lucinda Taft (25) on 24 Aug 1884 in Newaygo, Michigan, United States. - ↑
Marriage of daughter Slmira French:
"Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995"
citing Digital film/folder number: 004674255; FHL microfilm: 1006427; Record number: 440; Packet letter: A
FamilySearch Record: FC85-V9H (accessed 12 August 2023)
Elmer French's daughter Slmira French marriage to George Backart on 2 Apr 1898 in Newaygo, Michigan, United States. - ↑
Marriage of daughter Elmira French:
"Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925"
citing Marriage, Big Prairie, Newaygo, Michigan, , Citing Secretary of State, Department of Vital Records, Lansing; FHL microfilm 4208266
FamilySearch Record: N3FM-2ZS (accessed 12 August 2023)
FamilySearch Image: S3HY-67K5-3V Image number 371
Elmer French's daughter Elmira French marriage to George Packart on 2 Apr 1898 in Big Prairie, Newaygo, Michigan. - ↑
Marriage of daughter Blanche French:
"Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925"
citing Marriage, Lake City, Missaukee, Michigan, , Citing Secretary of State, Department of Vital Records, Lansing; FHL microfilm 4208267
FamilySearch Record: N3F3-GYV (accessed 12 August 2023)
FamilySearch Image: S3HT-67LS-PJ7 Image number 449
Elmer French's daughter Blanche French marriage to Charles Lebaron on 1 Aug 1899 in Lake City, Missaukee, Michigan. - ↑
1900 Census:
"United States Census, 1900"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 82; Digital film/folder number: 004120247; FHL microfilm: 1240735; Image number: 74; Sheet number: 2; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00871-6
FamilySearch Record: MS9V-KGT (accessed 12 August 2023)
FamilySearch Image: S3HY-X47S-Q6S
Joseph E French (46), married head of household in Big Prairie & Croton townships, Newaygo, Michigan, United States. Born in Michigan. - ↑
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Marriage of daughter Myrtle French: "Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995"
citing Digital film/folder number: 004674255; FHL microfilm: 1006427; Record number: 11; Packet letter: C
FamilySearch Record: FC85-1X9 (accessed 12 August 2023)
Elmer French's daughter Myrtle French marriage to David Smith on 6 Apr 1902 in Newaygo, Michigan, United States. - ↑
Marriage:
"Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925"
citing Marriage, Big Prairie, Newaygo, Michigan, , Citing Secretary of State, Department of Vital Records, Lansing; FHL microfilm 4209983
FamilySearch Record: NQQL-JXM (accessed 12 August 2023)
FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6QT7-ZKH Image number 205
Jos E French (70y) marriage to Elizabeth A. Hois (70y) on 19 Oct 1924 in Big Prairie, Newaygo, Michigan. - ↑
Death:
"Michigan Death Certificates, 1921-1952"
citing Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, United States, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing; FHL microfilm 1,972,822
FamilySearch Record: KF32-ZC7 (accessed 12 August 2023)
Elmer French death 5 Feb 1931 (born 16 Jul 1854), son of Henry French & Almina Buzzard, in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, United States. - ↑
Burial:
"Find A Grave Index"
citing record ID 79824558, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com
FamilySearch Record: QV2G-N7RK (accessed 12 August 2023)
Find A Grave: Memorial #79824558
Joseph Elmore French burial (died on 5 Feb 1931) in Big Prairie, Newaygo, Michigan, United States of America. - ↑
Obituary of daughter Myrtle E Smith:
"Michigan Obituaries, 1820-2006"
citing Michigan, United States, Obituary, Grand Rapids Public Library, Michigan; FHL microfilm 1,309,392
FamilySearch Record: QK7C-DHM5 (accessed 12 August 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L9VR-6WV6 Image number 02213
Name: Mr Elmer French; Relationship To Head: Father.
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