Michael Greiner (1830 - 1899)

Born 1 Nov 1830 in Fleisheim, Moselle, Lorraine, France

Ancestors

Husband of Catherine (Pulcher) Greiner — married 15 Feb 1858 in Grosse Pointe (Conner's Creek), Wayne, Michigan

Descendants

Died 20 Sep 1899 at age 68 in Greinerville, Grosse Pointe, Wayne, Michigan

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Biography

Michael was born in 1830 in Fleisheim, France. His father, Jean and mother Catherine brought the family to Detroit in 1832.

Michael was the postmaster in was then known as Greinerville (or Conners Creek) in the home / post office / general store he built on the NW side of what is now Gratiot Avenue. He was postmaster for 14 years. He was a member of the Michigan House of Representatives in 1875 and 1876 and was elected State Senator for the First District in 1884. He also served as Justice of the Peace for 8 years.

Michigan State Senator.

Occupation in 1880: Grocer.

Occupation at death: Merchant.

Sources

• Sailing List for the L'Olinda from France to New York and Detroit: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/QVPX-G3YT

• 1850 Census: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MF8T-SP7

• 1860 Census: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MWDC-26R

• 1870 Census: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MHCP-JB7

• 1880 Census: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MW3L-SW2

• Death: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FH47-2Q1

• Findagrave Memorial in Assumption Grotto Cemetery: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/QVVQ-LJZZ

• Flemming, Arthur J. A Guide to Greiner Ancestry in America 1831-1983. Livonia, MI: Self-published, 1984.