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     MI Wayne Co. 1930 Census was the child of US 1930 Census and Michigan Census.

     MI Wayne Co. 1920 Census was the child of US 1920 Census and Michigan Census.

     MI Wayne Co. 1880 Census was the child of US 1880 Census and Michigan Census. In the Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, census dated 1880, MI Wayne Co. 1880 Census, shown as Mary Ann Hill, is listed in the household of David Hill. She is 38 years old and was born in England. She is keeping house.¹ MI Wayne Co. 1880 Census was enumberated with David Hill on 1 June 1880 at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, as Alfred R. Richards. Albert is single, 17, born in Michigan, and was working as a printer..²

     MI Wayne Co. 1870 Census was the child of US 1870 Census and Michigan Census.

     David Hill married Mary Ann.²

     David Hill was born in 1841 in England.¹ On 16 February 1877 the probate court documents for the guardianship of Albert, indicate that David Hill is appointed guardian. He is also listed as principal and Thomas Adams as surety.³ On 26 February 1877 the estate of Israel R. Richards was probated in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan; Benjamin F. Stamm and David Hill were executors. The Will was dated 01 Feb 1877. Items listed in inventory included a featherbed, bed lounge, coal stove and pipe, wash stand basin and cover, books, chairs, a black horse and many other household goods, totaling $434.25. An additional $94.48 was received from goods sold and another $71.12 from the meat shop. Various dispersements brought the balance to zero with an additional $308.06 still due to various individuals. The mortgage as of 18 Nov. 1878 was listed as $411.11 and a loan of $400 was discussed in order to meet the interest and pay the balance of debts due. It is not known if the house was sold or if a loan was resorted to.⁴ As of 1879, David Hill and Albert James Richards lived at 286 4th street, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.⁵

     David Hill, shown as David Hill, was listed as the head of household in the 1880 U. S. Census on 1 June 1880 at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, which included; his wife, Mary Ann , other, Albert James Richards. He is 39 and working as a Carpenter. He was born in England as were his parents.² On 10 April 1884 the estate of Albert James Richards was probated in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan; court documents state that Albert is above the age of 21 and that he has received full settlement from David Hill, his late guardian.³

     MI Wayne Co. 1860 Census was the child of US 1860 Census and Michigan Census. Israel R. Richards is head of household on the census of 6 June 1860 at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. He is 30 years old and working as a brakeman for the railroad. He has real estate valued at $800 and his personal estate at $100. His name appears as Israel Richards.. Enumerated with were Anna Parr.¹

     William Richards was born on 18 July 1793 in Tiverston, Devon, England.^1,5,4 He was the son of William Richards and Catherine Sibley.^3,4 William Richards was baptized on 26 December 1801 at Tiverton, Devon, England.

     William Richards married Sarah Thompson on 19 December 1819 in Tiverton, Devon, Great Britain.²

     William Richards died in September 1837 in Tiverton, Devon County, England, at age 44. His mother signed his death certificate. His occupation is listed as cordwainer. A cordwainer is someone who makes new shoes using new leather, whereas a covvler is someone who repairs shores.³ He is buried Tiverton, Devon, England.

     Frederick Boyer was born in 1743.¹

     (?) Boyer was born in 1752.

     John Conner was the son of (?) Conner.¹

     A persistent tradition is that three young Irishmen, John, William, and Richard conner, emigrated to America early in the colonial period from Castle Pollard, County of Westmeath, Ireland. It is said that John settled in new York, William in virginia, and Richard in Pennsylvania or Maryland.¹

     William Conner was the son of (?) Conner.¹

     A persistent tradition is that three young Irishmen, John, William, and Richard conner, emigrated to America early in the colonial period from Castle Pollard, County of Westmeath, Ireland. It is said that John settled in new York, William in Virginia, and Richard in Pennsylvania or Maryland.¹

     Samuel Ricketts was born circa 1825. He immigrated on 12 June 1851 to New York. The port of departure was Bristol, England and the name of the ship was the Queen of the Ocean. Also on this same ship was Israel Richards, age 22. Samuel was Israel's bestman in his wedding a year later.¹ He witnessed the marriage of Israel R. Richards and Anna Parr on 28 July 1852 at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan; Israel was 25 years old and Ann Parr was 29 and they were both from Detroit. Samuel Ricketts and Ann Warren witness their wedding and they were married by John Russell. In 1852, John Russell was Pastor of the Congress Street Methodist Episcopal Church in Detroit. This church was located on Congress street at the corner of Randolph Street. In the 1862 Detroit Directory, the church is listed, but by 1871 it is no longer showing.^2,3,4,5

     Found a Samuel Rickets in Detroit, Wayne County, Ward #1, age 28, from England, married to Ann, age 27, also born in England. Their children were born in Michigan, Alex, 10, Samuel, 6, and Ellen 4. He is a Saloon Keeper.

     Ann Warren was born circa 1830. He witnessed the marriage of Israel R. Richards and Anna Parr on 28 July 1852 at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan; Israel was 25 years old and Ann Parr was 29 and they were both from Detroit. Samuel Ricketts and Ann Warren witness their wedding and they were married by John Russell. In 1852, John Russell was Pastor of the Congress Street Methodist Episcopal Church in Detroit. This church was located on Congress street at the corner of Randolph Street. In the 1862 Detroit Directory, the church is listed, but by 1871 it is no longer showing.^1,2,3,4

     Frederick Moore was born in 1839.¹

     Frederick Moore married Mary Ann Wreford on 15 January 1863 in Wayne County, Michigan. Israel Richards and William Smith witness their wedding.¹

     Mary Ann Wreford was born in 1840.¹

     Mary Ann Wreford married Frederick Moore on 15 January 1863 in Wayne County, Michigan. Israel Richards and William Smith witness their wedding.¹ In 1870, Mary was working as a butcher in Wayne County, Michigan. Her address is given as 66 Montcalm W., Detroit.²

     William Smith was born circa 1839.¹ He witnessed the marriage of Mary Ann Wreford and Frederick Moore on 15 January 1863 at Wayne County, Michigan; Israel Richards and William Smith witness their wedding.²

     James Dela Rue was born in 1834.¹

     James Dela Rue married Sarah Richards, daughter of William Richards and Sarah Thompson, on 22 March 1863 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. They were married by Jacob C. Wortley, Minister of Gospel. In 1865, J. Wortley was the Pastor at the Methodist church on the corner of Lafeyette & Fourth. Sarah's brother, Israel Richards, witness the wedding.^2,3 In the census of 7 August 1870 in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa, James Dela Rue is listed as the head of household which included the following household members; Sarah Richards and Sarah Thompson. He is 40 years old and was born in England. His name appears as James Delarue.⁴ In the census of 4 June 1880 at Davenport, Scott County, Iowa, James Dela Rue appears as a head of household. Living with him is his wife, Sarah Richards. He is 47 years old and was born in England, as were his parents. He is married and working as a machinist. His name appears as James Delarue.⁵

     Sarah Richards was born in 1821 in Devon County, England.³ She was the daughter of William Richards and Sarah Thompson.^1,2 In the census of 1841 in Tiverton, Devon County, England, Sarah appears in the household of Sarah Thompson as Sarah Richards. She is 20 years old, working as a lacemander, and was born in the Borough of Tiverton.² In the census of 1851 in Tiverton, Devon County, England, she is listed as the daughter of Sarah Thompson. Her name appears as Sarah Richards. She is shown as married, age 25, born in Tiverton, and working as lace hand.⁴ In the census of 1861 in Tiverton, Devon, England, she is listed as the daughter of Sarah Thompson. She is 39 years old, shown as daughter, and was born in Tiverton, Devon, England. Her name appears as Sarah Richards.⁵

     Sarah Richards married James Dela Rue on 22 March 1863 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. They were married by Jacob C. Wortley, Minister of Gospel. In 1865, J. Wortley was the Pastor at the Methodist church on the corner of Lafeyette & Fourth. Sarah's brother, Israel Richards, witness the wedding.^6,7 In the census of 7 August 1870 in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa, Sarah appears in the household of James Dela Rue. She is 46 years old, born in England, and her name appears as Sarah Delarue. Her mother, Sarah Richards, is also living in this household.⁸ In the census of 4 June 1880 in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa, she is listed as the wife of James Dela Rue. She is 49 years old and was born in England, as were her parents. He is shown as wife, married, and as Sarah Delarue.⁹

     Ellen Smith was born circa 1834.¹ She witnessed the marriage of Sarah Richards and James Dela Rue on 22 March 1863 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan; They were married by Jacob C. Wortley, Minister of Gospel. In 1865, J. Wortley was the Pastor at the Methodist church on the corner of Lafeyette & Fourth. Sarah's brother, Israel Richards, witness the wedding.^2,3

     MI Kent Co. 1930 Census was the child of US 1930 Census and Michigan Census. Fred E. Driscal is head of household on the census of 5 April 1930 at Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. He is 55 years old and was first married at age 24. He presently owns his home and it is valued at $4000. He is working as a yardmaster at a steam railroad. His father's birth location is given as Pennsylvania and his mother as Canada. This household owns a radio.. Enumerated with were Myrtie Driscal, Floyd F. Driscal and Marie Vivian Driscal.¹ In the Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, census dated 5 April 1930, MI Kent Co. 1930 Census, shown as Floyd Driscal, is listed in the household of Fred E. Driscal. He is 20 years old and shown as being married at the age of 19. However, no wife is listed.²

     MI Kent Co. 1920 Census was the child of US 1920 Census and Michigan Census. In the Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, census dated 9 January 1920, MI Kent Co. 1920 Census, shown as Ione Driscal, is listed in the household of Fred E. Driscal. Ione is 13 years old and is attending school.¹

     Arthur MacDonald was born in 1873.² He was the son of Mr. MacDonald.¹ In the census of 15 January 1920 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, he is listed as a brother-in-law of Leo E. Driscal. His name appears as Arthur MacDonald.¹