Biography

Floyd B. Ingersoll was born on 15 January 1902 in Springfield Township, Kalkaska, Michigan, United States to William Henry Ingersoll and Lucy A. (Elliott) Ingersoll. ^[1]

In 1910, Floyd was living in Springfield, Kalkaska, Michigan, United States with his parents and siblings. ^[2]

Floyd's mother passed away in 1912.

Floyd attended school through third grade. ^[3]

In 1930, Floyd was living in Springfield Township, Kalkaska, Michigan, United States in the household of his brother, Roy, along with Roy's wife, Rose, and their children. Floyd was working as a road laborer. ^[4]

Floyd married Nina Town. In 1940, Floyd and Nina were living in Boardman Township, Kalkaska, Michigan, United States with their children, Lucy L. Ingersoll, Floyd D. Ingersoll, and Lyle G. Ingersoll. Floyd was working as a road construction laborer, and Nina worked in the home. ^[5]

On 16 February 1942, Floyd registered for the United States World War II draft. He was living in Boardman, Kalkaska, Michigan United States and working for the W.P.A. Floyd was described as being 5 feet, 5 inches tall. He had brown hair, blue eyes, and a light brown complexion. ^[6]

In 1950, Floyd and Nina were living in Traverse City, Grand Traverse, Michigan with their children, Lucy Ingersoll, Lyle Ingersoll, and Floyd Daniel Ingersoll, as well as a foster son, Maurice Root. Floyd worked 40 hours per week as a racker for an auto parts manufacturer. Nina worked in the home. ^[7]

Floyd passed away on 7 May 1972 in Traverse City, Grand Traverse, Michigan, United States. ^[8][9] He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery in Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, United States. ^[10]

Floyd's obituary reads: "Floyd B. Ingersoll, age 70, of 319 W. 11th St., Traverse City passed away Sunday at the Munson Medical Center.

Surviving are his wife, Nina; a daugher, Lucy; three sons, Thomas, Floyd (Dan) and Lyle Ingersoll of Traverse City; a foster son, Maurice A. Root in the armed services in Thailand; a brother, Harry Ingersoll of Kalkaska; and 11 grandchildren.

He was born January 14, 1902 in Springfield Township, Kalkaska, the son of William and Lucy Ingersoll. He was married to Nina Towne May 1, 1933 in South Boardman. Mr. Ingersoll moved to Traverse City in 1943 and worked for Parts Manufacturing Company until his retirement.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Martinson Funeral Home in Traverse City with Rev. Joseph Garshaw officiating. Interment in Oakwood Cemetery." ^[11]

Sources

1. ↑ "Michigan Births, 1867-1902", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NQFD-ZH9 : 30 April 2018), William H. Ingersoll in entry for Floyd Ingersoll, 1902.
2. ↑ "United States, Census, 1910", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:ML5N-B5V : Fri Mar 08 07:38:01 UTC 2024), Entry for William H Jergensoll and Lucy A Jergensoll, 1910.
3. ↑ "Michigan, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QP5T-V4C8 : Mon Jul 08 19:16:45 UTC 2024), Entry for Floyd Ingersoll and W P A, 16 Feb 1942.
4. ↑ "United States, Census, 1930", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XQBX-M33 : Thu Mar 07 23:28:06 UTC 2024), Entry for Roy Ingersoll and Rose Ingersoll, 1930.
5. ↑ "United States, Census, 1940", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K4LB-L36 : Sat Mar 09 12:39:05 UTC 2024), Entry for Floyd Ingersoll and Nina M Ingersoll, 1940.
6. ↑ "Michigan, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QP5T-V4C8 : Mon Jul 08 19:16:45 UTC 2024), Entry for Floyd Ingersoll and W P A, 16 Feb 1942.
7. ↑ "United States, Census, 1950", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6FSD-FXYL : Tue Oct 03 18:45:17 UTC 2023), Entry for Floyd Ingersall and Nina Ingersall, 17 April 1950.
8. ↑ "Michigan, Death Index, 1971-1996", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VZYS-RJL : 10 August 2022), Floyd B Ingersoll, 1972.
9. ↑ "United States, Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JRGY-NPR : 9 January 2021), Floyd Ingersoll, May 1972; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
10. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #143521344
11. ↑ Obituary for Floyd B. Ingersoll, Traverse City Record Eagle, Traverse City, MI, 8 May 1972, pg 22: [newspapers.com].