James Edward Firster (abt. 1838 - abt. 1870)

Born about 1838 in Ingham, Michigan, United States

Died about 13 Jul 1870 at about age 32 in Big Rapids, Mecosta, Michigan [uncertain]

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Biography

James died at age 32, his wife Mary Clifton rem, 13 Mar 1878, Big Rapids, Mecosta, Mi. Widow George J. White, he had with his 1st wf Olive Cowles, Stella and Eddie White, b bef 1862, he then adopted the children of the late James E Firster, Mary Vietta Firster - Zalsman and Charles W. Firster

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If this James Furster who md Mary Clifton is the same James Firster/Ferster of Ingham co Mi, he would of married and issued a son Charles W. in the year 1860, as the census of the year places James Firster/Ferster single living in Ingham co Mi age 23 and a farm laborer. Ingham and Mecosta co are only a few miles away and it could be that this is true. the marriage of them is not located in Mecosta. no birth records are noted on children.

Marriage of Mary Clifton Furster to George J White is confirmed, a deed in her name only is confirmed , her death is not confirmed, George White d at age abt 71 and living in 1900 Jackson Ward 6 Mi with Fred Brown 31 and his w Jessie or Jennie .

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