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     Martha Thorn was born on 30 January 1786 in Michigan.^2,3,1 She was the daughter of William Thorn and Henrietta McNeel.¹

     Martha Thorn married William Brown in 1805 in Cottrellville, St. Clair County, Michigan.^4,5

     William and Martha moved to Moore, Kent County, Canada. Shortly after William and Martha were married they moved to Canada and bought land from the Indians. This town was nearly opposite what is now St. Clair city. There they found some very warm friends among the Indians in the vicinity and some very hostile Indians, during the War of 1812.^6,7

     In 1814, William and Martha moved to Wayne County, Michigan. They moved from Canada when General Proctor issued his proclamation requiring all settlers to take the oath of allegiance to the laws of Great Britian. They left at night in a large row boat with muffled aors. He moved with his two brother-in-laws to Wayne County and was employed by the United States government to assist in building a stockade fort.^6,8

     Circa 1815, William and Martha moved to Mt. Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan. He worked the farm of Judge Clemens, where Mt. Clemens is now located, for one year.⁶

     In April 1816, William and Martha moved to Cottrellville Township, St. Clair County, Michigan. He bought land one mile below Marine City and was the first settler on the river in St. Clair County. The family all spoke the Indian and French languages, along with English. William Brown traded with the French and Indians for a long term of years and employed both Indians and Frenchmen to assist him in his work on his farm.^9,6 She survived the death of her mother, Henrietta McNeel, who died circa 1829 in Michigan.¹⁰

     Martha Thorn died on 10 November 1846 in St. Clair County, Michigan, at age 60.^2,11,1

     William Brown was born on 22 June 1784 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.²

     William Brown married Martha Thorn, daughter of William Thorn and Henrietta McNeel, in 1805 in Cottrellville, St. Clair County, Michigan.^2,3

     William and Martha moved to Moore, Kent County, Canada. Shortly after William and Martha were married they moved to Canada and bought land from the Indians. This town was nearly opposite what is now St. Clair city. There they found some very warm friends among the Indians in the vicinity and some very hostile Indians, during the War of 1812.^4,5

     In 1814, William and Martha moved to Wayne County, Michigan. They moved from Canada when General Proctor issued his proclamation requiring all settlers to take the oath of allegiance to the laws of Great Britian. They left at night in a large row boat with muffled aors. He moved with his two brother-in-laws to Wayne County and was employed by the United States government to assist in building a stockade fort.^4,6

     Circa 1815, William and Martha moved to Mt. Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan. He worked the farm of Judge Clemens, where Mt. Clemens is now located, for one year.⁴

     In April 1816, William and Martha moved to Cottrellville Township, St. Clair County, Michigan. He bought land one mile below Marine City and was the first settler on the river in St. Clair County. The family all spoke the Indian and French languages, along with English. William Brown traded with the French and Indians for a long term of years and employed both Indians and Frenchmen to assist him in his work on his farm.^7,4

     William Brown died on 26 December 1874 in St. Clair County, Michigan, at age 90.^2,8

     Nancy Thorn was born on 17 January 1788 in Michigan.^2,1 She was the daughter of William Thorn and Henrietta McNeel.¹

     Nancy Thorn married first Abraham Geel before 1807.³

     Nancy Thorn's second husband was Andrew Westbrook. They married in 1815 in Michigan.^2,4

     Nancy Thorn died in 1829.²

     Abraham Geel married Nancy Thorn, daughter of William Thorn and Henrietta McNeel, before 1807.¹

     Andrew Westbrook married Nancy Thorn, daughter of William Thorn and Henrietta McNeel, in 1815 in Michigan.^2,1

     Eliza Thorn was born on 2 July 1789.¹ She was the daughter of William Thorn and Henrietta McNeel.²

     Eliza Thorn married first Archibald Horner circa 1809 in Michigan.³

     Eliza Thorn's second husband was John Walker. They married circa 1820 in Michigan.⁴

     Eliza Thorn's third husband was Elias Pattee. They married after 1856 in Michigan.⁵

     Archibald Horner was born before 1790.¹

     Archibald Horner married Eliza Thorn, daughter of William Thorn and Henrietta McNeel, circa 1809 in Michigan.¹

     John Walker married Eliza Thorn, daughter of William Thorn and Henrietta McNeel, circa 1820 in Michigan.²

     Elias Pattee married Eliza Thorn, daughter of William Thorn and Henrietta McNeel, after 1856 in Michigan.²

     James Thorn was born on 23 June 1792 in Michigan.¹ He was the son of William Thorn and Henrietta McNeel.²

     James Thorn died in 1808.¹

     Henrietta Thorn was also known as Hannah Fulton.²

     Henrietta Thorn was born on 10 December 1794 in Michigan.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Thorn and Henrietta McNeel.¹

     Henrietta Thorn married James Fulton on 23 February 1820.³ Henrietta Thorn survived the death of her mother, Henrietta McNeel, who died circa 1829 in Michigan.⁴ In the census of 20 August 1850 at Cottrellville, St. Clair County, Michigan, Henrietta Thorn, shown as Hannah Fulton, is listed as a head of household which includes the following household members; William Fulton and Robert Fulton. She is 56 years old and was born in Michigan.⁵

     Henrietta Thorn died in August 1853 at age 58.³

     James Fulton married Henrietta Thorn, daughter of William Thorn and Henrietta McNeel, on 23 February 1820.¹

     He built the first jail in St. Clair County. It was built of logs. He was sheriff when St. Clair and Macomb counties were one.²

     John Thorn was born on 12 October 1799 in Michigan.^1,2 He was the son of William Thorn and Henrietta McNeel.¹ John Thorn survived the death of his mother, Henrietta McNeel, who died circa 1829 in Michigan.³

     John Thorn married Elizabeth James in 1836 in Michigan.⁴ In the census of 16 July 1850 at Port Huron, St. Clair County, Michigan, John Thorn, shown as John Thorn, is listed as a head of household which includes the following household members; Elizabeth James. He is 53 years old, shown as a grocery keeper, and was born in Michigan. Also living in this household is Samuel W. Hamilton, age 28, Harriett Hamilton, age 22, Arthur Hamilton, age 2, Peter C. Ream, age 28, and Eliza M. Ream, age 20.⁵

     John Thorn died on 29 May 1851 at age 51.¹

     Elizabeth James married John Thorn, son of William Thorn and Henrietta McNeel, in 1836 in Michigan.¹ In the census of 16 July 1850 in Port Huron, St. Clair County, Michigan, Elizabeth appears in the household of John Thorn as Elizabeth Thorn. She is 38 years old and was born in Connecticut.²

     James D. Brown was born on 28 March 1813 in Canada.¹ He was the son of William Brown and Martha Thorn.¹ In April 1816, James D. Brown moved with his parents to Cottrellville Township, St. Clair County, Michigan; He bought land one mile below Marine City and was the first settler on the river in St. Clair County. The family all spoke the Indian and French languages, along with English. William Brown traded with the French and Indians for a long term of years and employed both Indians and Frenchmen to assist him in his work on his farm.^2,3

     James D. Brown married Emily Hutchins in 1835.⁴

     Nancy Brown was born on 17 January 1811 in Moore, Kent County, Canada.¹ She was the daughter of William Brown and Martha Thorn.¹ In April 1816, Nancy Brown moved with her parents to Cottrellville Township, St. Clair County, Michigan; He bought land one mile below Marine City and was the first settler on the river in St. Clair County. The family all spoke the Indian and French languages, along with English. William Brown traded with the French and Indians for a long term of years and employed both Indians and Frenchmen to assist him in his work on his farm.^2,3

     Nancy Brown married Peter F. Brakeman in 1832 in Michigan. Their first home was one and a half miles north of Point du Chene, now Algonac. They were married by John K. Smith, an early settler and an intimate friend of Mr. Brakeman.^1,4

     Nancy Brown died after 1874.¹

     Peter F. Brakeman married Nancy Brown, daughter of William Brown and Martha Thorn, in 1832 in Michigan. Their first home was one and a half miles north of Point du Chene, now Algonac. They were married by John K. Smith, an early settler and an intimate friend of Mr. Brakeman.^1,3 Peter was engaged in the mercantile business and also carried on an extensive trade with the French and Indians.⁴

     He had three Indian names; the first Indian name given him was Nee-win-ah-skee-zhick-ah-neeteh-kee-nah-see, four-eyed man's friend, from the fact that he clerked for Messrs. P. F. Verhoeff & Company and Mr. Verhoeff wore glasses. The second name they gave him was Ah-tong-ganee, the borrower, as he was then selling goods on commission. The third name was given to him about 1832, from a circumstance that occurred while trading with the Indians. An Indian whose name was Sau-gutch, son of Wah-bon-oo-see, then residing in Canada, was in his store at the same time with an Englishman William Williams, a shoemaker. Sau-gutch being a little intoxicated, began to quarrel with Mr. Wiliams, pointing a loaded gun at him. Mr. Brakeman took it from him, stepped to the door and fired it off, then came in, took a heavy walnut ruler and knocked him senseless to the floor. He fell as though dead. His friends who were in his company never uttered a word, but dragged him from the store to the river, pulling him into their canoe and took him home to Canada. The next day Sau-gutch, the supposed dead man, came into his store with his father. The father told the son to shake hands with Ah-tong-ganee, and bury the tomahawk, meaning to forgive and be friends, and from thenceforth they must be brothers. He then adopted Mr. Brakeman in his family as a son and gave him the name of a deceased son, Vah-bo-gok, which means white porcupine.⁵

     Charles H. Brown was born after 1806.¹ He was the son of William Brown and Martha Thorn.¹ In April 1816, Charles H. Brown moved with his parents to Cottrellville Township, St. Clair County, Michigan; He bought land one mile below Marine City and was the first settler on the river in St. Clair County. The family all spoke the Indian and French languages, along with English. William Brown traded with the French and Indians for a long term of years and employed both Indians and Frenchmen to assist him in his work on his farm.^2,3

     Charles H. Brown died after 1874.¹

     Martha J. Brown married Mr. Cole.¹

     Martha J. Brown was born after 1806.¹ She was the daughter of William Brown and Martha Thorn.¹ In April 1816, Martha J. Brown moved with her parents to Cottrellville Township, St. Clair County, Michigan; He bought land one mile below Marine City and was the first settler on the river in St. Clair County. The family all spoke the Indian and French languages, along with English. William Brown traded with the French and Indians for a long term of years and employed both Indians and Frenchmen to assist him in his work on his farm.^2,3

     Martha J. Brown died after 1874.¹

     Mr. Cole married Martha J. Brown, daughter of William Brown and Martha Thorn.¹

     Emily Hutchins married James D. Brown, son of William Brown and Martha Thorn, in 1835.¹

     Emily Hutchins died in 1850.¹

     James Cross--.¹ Bloomer Cemetery was cremated at in the Bloomer Cemetery located in Bloomer Township, Montcalm County, Michigan.^2,3 Bloomer Cemetery was cremated on 3 April 1900 at in the Bloomer Cemetery located in Bloomer Township, Montcalm County, Michigan, The understaker was F.S. Caswell from Carson City.⁴

     Unknown Crouse was born on 18 March 1892.¹ He was the son of Godfrey Crouse and Ida L. Cross.¹

     Unknown Crouse died on 30 December 1896 at age 4.¹

     Albert Willey was born on 22 January 1869 in Michigan.^1,2 He was the son of Burdette J. Wiley and Electa Ann Conner.^1,2 In the census of 17 August 1870 in Mottville, St. Joseph County, Michigan, Albert appears in the household of Burdett Wiley as Albert Wiley. He is one year old and was born in Michigan.³ In the census of 3 June 1880 in Mottsville, St. Joseph County, Michigan, he is listed as the son of Berdette Wiley. His name appears as Albert Wiley. He is 11 years old and was born in Michigan, as was his mother. His father was born in New York.⁴

     Albert Willey married Maud Owen on 21 December 1893.⁵

     Samuel R. Wiley was born in 1797 in New York.¹

     Laura Wiley was born in 1827 in New York.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel R. Wiley.¹ In the census of 17 August 1870 in Mottville, St. Joseph County, Michigan, Laura appears in the household of Burdett Wiley as Laura Wiley. She is 43 years old, is keeping house, and was born in New York.² In the census of 3 June 1880 in Mottsville, St. Joseph County, Michigan, she is listed as the daughter of Berdette Wiley. Her name appears as Laura Wiley. She is seven years old and was born in Michigan, as was her mother. Her father was born in New York.³

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

     Laura B. Wiley was born in 1873 in Michigan.¹ She was the daughter of Burdette J. Wiley and Electa Ann Conner.^1,2

     Laura B. Wiley married William H. Huch on 19 December 1894.³

     MI St. Joseph Co. 1880 Census was the child of US 1880 Census and Michigan Census.

     Susanne Cecilia Connor was also known as Cecile Connor.² Susanne Cecilia Connor was also known as Susannah Conner.³

     Susanne Cecilia Connor was born on 12 April 1809 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.² Another source indicates that Susanne Cecilia Connor may have been born on 22 April 1809 at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.⁴ She was baptized on 2 September 1809 at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.¹ In the 1830 census in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, Susanne Cecilia Connor is assumed to be enumerated with an unknown person .⁵

     Susanne Cecilia Connor married William Conner, son of John Conner and Alice Thorn, on 29 July 1830 in Ste. Anne Church, Macomb County, Michigan. They were married according to the rites of the Catholic Church. The Groom is a resident of the Clinton River. Witnesses were Henry Conner and John Conner.^6,1,7,8,9,10 In the 1840 census in Harrison Township, Macomb County, Michigan, Susanne Cecilia Connor is assumed to be enumerated with William Conner.¹¹ In the census of 11 September 1850 in Erin, Macomb County, Michigan, Susanne appears in the household of William Conner as Susan Conner. She is 34 years old and was born in Michigan.¹² On 11 June 1856, a change to the William Conner's probate is requested. The records indicated that Henry Conner, son of Susan Conner of Macomb County and John H. Conner, brother of Susan would like to represent Susan because she is not competent to take care of herself.¹³ On 12 February 1856, the probate records show that Henry Conner and Susan Conner of Wayne County request that the minor children of William Conner, deceased, under the age of 14, appoint Henry Conner, as their guardian. They also request that Henry Conner be the guardian of the minor children over the age of 14, but indicate that these children will make their choice accordingly. Caleb B. Curtis is shown as given security along with Henry Conner and Susan Conner. On 16 February 1856, Henry Conner is appointed guardian to Margaret Conner and Alice Conner, minor children of William Conner, deceased over the age of 14 and Josephine, Cornelia, and Maria A. under the age of 14. Nancy Conner and John H. Conner are not shown.¹⁴ On 7 April 1856, the probate records show that Henry Conner, George Ralain, and L. B. Chapaton request to obtain a license to sell real estate that is owned by the minors of William Conner, deceased. They need to see the real estate to pay for the minors debts and settle William Conner's Estate.^15,16 The probate records indicate that Wesley Hinman is now the guardian of minor children of William Conner. Two months earlier, a sister of the minor, believed to be Nancy gave the statement that she thinks Wesly Hinman is a suitable man for Guardian to said minors and would discharge the duties thereof. She feels that Hinman or some other person should be appointed Guardian because their present Guardian is absent. He is in Mottsville, St. Joseph County, Michigan.¹⁷ In March 1858 Nancy Conner indicates that John is her brother and that he worked on the farm for three years. She also states that John may have been sick for six months. Also at this time, John H. Conner states that John worked for at least three years on the farm and that Henry was around some of the time. Also at this time Susan Connor makes a claim against the Estate in the amount of $400 for support of her children after William's death. Nancy Conner & John Conner, state that they are heirs and that they think their mother, Susan, is entitled to the money and list minor children as Nancy, John, Alice, Margaret, Maria A., Cornelia, & Josephine.¹⁶ In the census of 21 August 1860 at Clinton Township, Macomb County, Michigan, Susanne Cecilia Connor, shown as Susan Conner, appears as a head of household which includes the following household members; Alice Connor. She is 45 years old and was born in Michigan.¹⁸ In the census of 7 July 1870 in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, Susanne appears in the household of Frank Graupner as Susana Conner. She is 62 years old and was born in Michigan. Also living in this household is Susan's daughter, Nancy Graupner.¹⁹

     Henry O. Conner was appointed and qualified as general guardian of Susan Conner. Susan Conner is described as incompetent and Henry Conner, as her son.²⁰ In the census of 4 June 1880 in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, she is listed in the household and as the mother of Nancy Graupner. Her name appears as Susan Connors. She is 67 years old and was born in Michigan, as were her parents.²¹ In the census of 4 June 1900 in Pigeon, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, she is listed as a boarder in the household of Nancy Conner. Her name appears as Susan Conner. She is 91 years old, a widow, and was born April 1809 in Michigan. Her parents were also born in Michigan. She is shown as boarder.²² On 13 April 1904, in William Conner's probate records, Henry O. Conner is shown as guardian of Susan Conner. Nancy Graupner is shown as daughter and that Susan Conner was living with her in Evansville, Indiana. The records also indicated that Susan is very sick.²³

     Susanne Cecilia Connor died on 7 January 1905 in Seymour, Jackson County, Indiana, at age 95.²⁴