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     Nelson Hagbom was born in 1904 in Sweden.^3,4 He was the son of Herman August Hagbom and Lydia.³ In 1923, Nelson was educated at Algoma, Kent County, Michigan.⁵

     Nelson Hagbom married Esther Marie Forsner, daughter of Michael Bernard Forsner and Johanna Margareta Holm, on 13 April 1925 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. At the time of their marriage, Nelson was living in Gary, Indiana and Esther was lviing in Grand Rapids.^6,1,2

     Nelson Hagbom died in 1925 of tuberculosis.^6,4 He was survived by his wife Esther.

     Fred E. Driscal was born on 9 August 1874 in Fire Lake, Grand Traverse County, Michigan.^6,8,9,10 He was the son of Thomas Jefferson Driscal and Jane Rock.^3,4,5,6,7 His birth record indicates that he was born in a different county than where his parents lived. His parents lived in nearby Wexford County. Also his birth record shows his name as Freddie Driscal. The 'E' in his name is his middle name. It does not stand for anything else.^6,10 In the census of 1 June 1880 in Wexford County, Michigan, he is listed as the son of Thomas J. Driscal. His name appears as Freddie E. Driscal.¹¹

      Circa 1882, Fred E. Driscal moved with his parents to Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan; Thomas is shown in the 1882 Grand Rapids Directory as a carpenter.¹² In July 1890, Fred was working as a call-boy for the railroads at $5 a month in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. He went on to be a messsenger, a yard clerk, and a caller clerk. From February 1900 to February 1902, his occupation is given as asst. yardmaster. He worked 47 years for the railroads in Grand Rapids, Michigan; rising from the duty of gathering train crews before telephones came into use, to the posts of trainmaster and yardmaster. During the time between 1901 and 1904, his services were loaned to the Street Railway Company to establish regular streetcar schedules.^13,5

     Fred E. Driscal and Clarissa Sylvia Foote obtained a marriage license on 6 August 1898 at Kent County, Michigan.³ Fred E. Driscal married Clarissa Sylvia Foote, daughter of John J. Foote and Verginia A. Jenison, on 9 August 1898 in Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan. Clara and Fred were born on the same day and their parents were living in the same community. Fred's family moved south to Grand Rapids, but Clara's family stayed nearby in Leelanau and Grand Traverse's counties. Clara and Fred were married 24 years later on their birthdays. Interesting to note that their marriage license was from Kent County, but they were married in Grand Traverse County. At the time of their marriage, Clara was working as a school teacher.¹⁴ ; Foote Family.¹⁵ In the census of 8 June 1900 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, Fred E. Driscal appears as a head of household, which includes his wife, Clara Driscal. Fred was born in August 1874 and has been married for 2 years. He is working as a yard master. His father birth location is given as unknown and his mother's as Canada.¹⁶ On 23 July 1901 their son, Harold Foote Driscal, was born in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan.^17,18

      In July 1902, Fred and Clarissa were living at 107 Highland Ave., Grand Rapids, Michigan.¹⁷ In 1905, Fred and Clarissa were living at 98 Highland Ave., Grand Rapids, Michigan.¹⁹ On 20 April 1906 their daughter, Cora Ione Driscal, was born in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan.²⁰ Fred E. Driscal survived the death of his wife, Clarissa Sylvia Foote, who died on 8 May 1906 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, less than a month after the birth of Ione, their second child. Fred E. Driscal survived the death of his mother, Jane Rock, who died on 10 April 1907.

     Fred E. Driscal's second wife was Myrtie Emma Aylworth, daughter of John H. Aylworth and Susan D. Graves. They married on 28 July 1908 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan.^21,5,22 His third child, Floyd F., was born on 6 November 1909.²³ In the census of 19 April 1910 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, Fred E. Driscal appears as a head of household which include his wife, Myrtie Driscal, his sons, Harold Driscal and Floyd F. Driscal, his daughter, Cora Ione Driscal . He is 38 years old and was born in Michigan. His parents are also shown as being born in Michigan. He has been married for two years and it is his second marriage. Their household is living next to Ray and Leone Aylworth, Fred's sister and Myrtie's brother.²⁴

      In the census of 9 January 1920 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, Fred E. Driscal appears as a head of household which include his wife, Myrtie Driscal, his son, Floyd F. Driscal, his daughters, Cora Ione Driscal, and his mother-in-law, Susan D. Aylworth . He is 46 years old and he holds a mortgage on his home. His father's birth location is given as New York.²¹ His sixth child, Marie Vivian, was born on 19 November 1922 in Michigan.²⁵ In the census of 5 April 1930 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, Fred E. Driscal appears as a head of household which include his wife, Myrtie Driscal, his son, Floyd F. Driscal, his daughter, Marie Vivian Driscal . 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.²⁶ ; Aylworth backyard picnic.²⁷

      In April 1940, Fred was living at 19 Stewart Street SW, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Fred applied for an annuity under the Railroad Retirement Act at this time.⁵ He retired on 6 June 1940 from the Pennsylvania Railroad, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, Hypertension along with valvular heart disease is given as the reason for his retirement. He is shown as being disabled. His job title for the last several years was yard master.¹³

     Granddaughter Betsy remembers that her Grandpa loved baseball and often took the train to Detroit to watch the Tigers. He always listened to games on the radio. He loved fat (edges of port chops, etc...) and pickled cucumbers which he called Belly Aches. he walked every day and died after one of those walks.²⁸ In January 1948, Fred was living at 634 Oakdale Street, SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan.⁸

     Fred E. Driscal died on 17 January 1948 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, at age 73 of sudden acute coronary. He had been having problems for the last 1 1/2 years. On the morning he died, he had just returned home from shopping; sat down in his chair and died of a heart attack. He was married and was 73 years, 5 months, and 8 days old. His obituary states that he was a member of the Wesleyan Methodist Church and a member of the Gideon's organization. The Gideon's organization may have been the Gideon International that was established in 1899 and served as an extended missionary arm of the church and was a Christian business and professional men's association. The primary function of The Gideons were to place and distribute Bibles and New Testaments in the human traffic lanes and streams of national life. Gideons as laymen, would stand shoulder to shoulder as "missionaries" of local churches and their pastors in going to the four corners of the world to win others for the Lord Jesus Christ.

     In a letter from the Chaplain at the Veteran Association of the Pennsylvania Railroad, Fred is described as a christian gentleman of the finest texture and not ashamed of his manly example of straight forwardness and clean living. He said he was a great help to him in consultation regarding the problems of the railroad and also an inspiration to him in his own christian life.^8,13,29

      Fred Driscal is buried in Rosedale Cemetery. This Cemetery is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, part in Walker Township in Kent County and part in Talmage Township in Ottawa County.^8,13 He was survived by his wife Myrtle, a sister Leone Aylsworth, two sons, Floyd and Harold, four daughters, Ione, Mildred Stancliff, Louise Zuidema, and Marie Bentley, and nine grandchildren.¹³

     OBITUARY: Funeral services for Fred E. Driscal, 73, retired Pennsylvania railroad yardmaster who died Saturday at the Sullivan chapel. Burial will be in Rosedale Memorial park. Mr. Driscal died of a heart attack at his home, 634 Oakdale st., SE. He had been employed by the rail line for 47 years. He was a member of the Wesleyan Methodist church and for 25 years was a member of the Gideon society, in which he held several state offices. Surviving are his wife, Myrtie; a sister, Loene Aylsworth of Grand Rapids; tow sons, Floyd of Lansing and Harold of Grand Rapids; four daughters, Ione Driscal, former missionary to Africa and present dean of women at Taylor university in Indiana; Mrs. Mildred Stancliff, Mrs. Louise Zuidema and Marie Bentley, all of Grand Rapids and nine grandchildren.³⁰

     David Lee was born in 1765 in Ft. Gerrit, Virginia.¹ He was the son of William F. Lee and Cathren Ross.¹

     David Lee died on 9 April 1792 in Washington Co., Pennsylvania.¹

     Cora Ione Driscal was also known as Iona Driscal.

     Cora Ione Driscal was born on 20 April 1906 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan.¹ She was the daughter of Fred E. Driscal and Clarissa Sylvia Foote.^2,3,1 Cora Ione Driscal survived the death of her mother, Clarissa Sylvia Foote, who died on 8 May 1906 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, less than a month after she was born. Cora Ione Driscal witnessed the marriage of Fred E. Driscal and Myrtie Emma Aylworth on 28 July 1908 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan.^4,5,6 In the census of 19 April 1910 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, she is listed as the daughter of Fred E. Driscal. Her name appears as Ione Driscal. She is four years old and was born in Michigan, as were her parents. They are living next to Ray and Leone Aylworth, her Aunt and Uncle.⁷

     When her father remarried and the younger Driscal children started coming along, Uncle Ray and Aunt Leone, who only lived two doors down the street from the Driscal family, invited Ione and her brother, Harold, to move in with them.⁸ ; Clara, Cora, and Iona. In the Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, census dated 9 January 1920, Cora Ione Driscal, shown as Ione Driscal, is listed in the household of Fred E. Driscal. Ione is 13 years old and is attending school.⁴ Cora graduated from Houghton College, New York.⁸

      In 1929, Cora was working as a teacher in Fillmore High School, New York. She taught English for four years. A letter of recommendation written by the school principal stated that Ione did an exceptional job, that she was liked by the students, co-operated with her associates and was loyal to her superiors. It goes on to say that she made a very pleasing appearance in the class room, had ambition, and was independence of judgement.⁹

      In 1933, Cora was working as a missionary for the Westlyan Methodist Church in Freetown, Sierra Leone, Africa. She was the Headmistress of a residential Primary School.¹⁰ In a letter to Mr. Holms dated April 7 1938, R. Birch, Treasurer of the Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society, Foreign Department, writes,"Miss Driscol worked under me for three years in S. Leone, West Africa. She was in charge of the educational work of our mission during most of that time. She is well trained, deeply religious, stands the climate well, and is fine in her effort to cooperate with her fellow missionaries. I am glad to recommend her, though I shall greatly regret having her leave our mission staff."¹¹ In another letter on September 1948, Mr. F. R. Birch writes to Ione, "Dear Ione: In behalf of myself and also at the express direction of the executive board of the Board of Administration I am conveying to you our hearty appreciation for the good work that you have done for our mission in Sierra Leone, West Africa. For five terms you have served faithfully and efficiently as principal of our Clarke Memorial Girls' School and also as our superintendent of education. Your service always has been of the highest order and cheerfully rendered. It has entailed many long wearisome treks and these have been endured without murmuring. For all of this and the many other fine things you did both in Africa and in America we thank you heartily. Now that physical reasons require that you withdraw form our African staff we bid you Godspeed and trust that your years as Dean at Taylor University may be filled with rich service in training your men and women in the service of Christ and the church."¹²

      She was living in Indiana at the death of her father, Fred E. Driscal on 17 January 1948.¹³ On January 1, 1957, Ione received the Honorary Member of the Civil Division of our said Most Excellent Order of the Bristish Empire. It was presented to Ione by the Governor of Sierra Leone, Africa.¹⁴

     A letter written by Ione Driscal from Sierra Leone, W. Africa, dated Jan. 6, 1962. Dear Friends, Christmas has come and gone and so has another year. For me it has been a good one beginning in the States, then at Kambia as principal of a District Council school that had asked our mission for a principal, then here as principal of this English Methodist school... It is not a large school but all 79 girlsl are boarders and the staff is friendly and very helpful... We don't have electricity or running water but we are comfortable.¹⁵ She survived the death of her sister, Marie Vivian Driscal, who died on 6 March 1965. Cora Ione Driscal was living at Comstock Park, Kent County, Michigan, at the death of her brother, Harold Driscal on 8 January 1977.¹³

     THE NORTH PRESS in Grand Rapids, Michigan, wrote an article on Iona Driscal around 1981.
      "Being a schoolmarm wasn't what I started out to do. I wanted to tell others about Jesus," she said in her mobile home at 6884 Vinewood Ave N. W., Plainfield Township. But her way of seriving the Lord as a teacher in the mission field has brought her satisfaction and commendations. On January 14 she will receive another award, an honorary Ph. D. from her alma mater, Houghton College in New York. She considers this the pinnacle of her 55-year career in education which has taken her from Grand Rapids to upstate New York, Africa, Puerto Rico, South Dakota, and back to Kent County. During that time, Driscal, who is 75, is still a substitute teacher in the Grand Rapids area - had received much recognition and many rewards including the prestigious Member of the British Empire for her administrative work and mission school in Siero Leone. She was only the second woman to receive that award in 1957 when it was presented to her. According to a spokeswoman at the British information office in New York, the award in the most excellent order of British empire conferred on civilians for public services and other distinctions. When Driscal went to Africa in 1933, she had been trained as a high school teacher. After graduating from Houghton, she taught high school for six years in upstate New York while waiting for placement by the Wesleyan Church........ Siera Leone wasn't ready for high school, she said so she began an elementay school.
     When she left the country, 30 years later, Siere Leone no longer a British colony and Driscal had become superintented of education. By that time the United Christian Council High School was built and run by all the protestant missions in the country. The energetic woman said, "I was paid to sit in the classroom and train others." When she arrived in Africa, her annual salary was $600 (or $6000 - can't read) "none of our children (who attended school) wore shoes." she ...recalling her arrival in the small country on the Atlantic Ocean. The people lived in homes with mud walls and grass roofs, but I was surprised how orderly and happy they were. She remembers charms to ward off evil spirits hunging over windows in the mud huts. The mission houses then were also contructed on mud walls but had tin roofs and were lighted with kerosene lamps. The country about half the size of Illinois and is 8 degrees north of the equarter where temperatures range from 70 degrees to 130 degrees.
     Driscal did take a 22 day trek through the country preaching. She walked 92 miles through places where people had never seen a white woman, she said. While home on furlough from the mission field in 1938 she was ordained to the ministry. That meant that I could help with communion and baptism. "In Africa baptism is by immersion", Driscal said. "It shows to the people that they really intend to live a Christian life." She estimated that about 75 percent of the children attending the mission school eventually become Christians. Six percent of the 3.5 million people in the country are Christians.
     A former student of hers now has Driscal's job in the Africa mission. Others have had important positions in the African's nation government. Driscal who subsititued in ...... Sparta, Rockford, and Northview schools still gets letters from the students after being away from this country for 30 years........mission academy in Puerto Rico.......returned to Grand Rapids ......neices and nephews in 1965 following the death of her sister. She also taught six years in the Northview school district before retiring.
     The Africians were my people, most of the children in Africa called me "mama" and some are calling me Grandma. Driscal has a scrapbook filled with letters of accomendations and old newspaper clippings. The bindings of the book are falling apart. And the royal citation given her when she received the MBA is signed by Elizabeth the Queen of England has darkened and is barely legiable. "That is what happens in the tropics", she said with a sign. The cheerful woman noted that she is a healthy person although she has had a touch of malaria during her time in the mission field. "The Lord has been good to me."
     Next week, the Rev. Dean Leininger, pastor of her church, Emmanual Wesleyan Church, 1144 Quarry St NE, and his wife Aria, and Driscal's 22 year neice Karen Bentley, will drive to Houghton College, just north of Buffalo, for a ceremony where she will get her Ph D.. She is being awarded in conjunction with the 160th anniversary of the 1,200 student college. She is looking forward to receiving the degree, but she treasures most letters from her former students. when Driscal was awarded the MBA, a former student wrote her teacher, "May God keep the greatest honor for you in Heaven."
     For Driscal who has lived and traveled the worldwide, but now finds herself living alone in Northern Estate Mobile Home Park in Belmont, the words are still relevant. "You have to be pretty sure that is where the Lord wants you."¹⁶

     During her lifetime she recieved her Masters degree in education from the University of Michigan, became an ordained minister, and served twenty years as a missionary in Sierra Leone, West Africa (working as an educator and an administrator, sometimes working for the English government). When she returned to the United States she spent some time as Dean of Women at Taylor University. After her youngest half-sister died she helped raise her sister's family and spent many years teaching school in the Grand Rapids area. She was still substitute teaching when she was in her late seventies.⁸

     Cora Ione Driscal died on 11 June 1998 at age 92.¹⁷

     Floyd F. Driscal was born on 6 November 1909.³ He was the son of Fred E. Driscal and Myrtie Emma Aylworth.² In the census of 19 April 1910 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, he is listed as the son of Fred E. Driscal. He is eight months old and was born in Michigan, as were his parents. This household is living next to Ray and Leone Aylworth.⁴ In the census of 9 January 1920 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, he is listed as the son of Fred E. Driscal. He is 10 years old and attending school.⁵ In the Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, census dated 5 April 1930, Floyd F. Driscal, 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.⁶

     Floyd F. Driscal married Margarite on 26 June 1937. The marriage date is taken from the back on a photo on their 40th wedding anniversary.⁷ Floyd F. Driscal was living in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, at the death of his father, Fred E. Driscal on 17 January 1948.⁸

      He was living at Charlotte, Eaton County, Michigan, at the death of his brother, Harold Driscal on 8 January 1977.⁸

     Floyd F. Driscal died on 23 May 1978 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, at age 68.¹ ; 40th wedding anniversay.

     Marie Vivian Driscal was born on 19 November 1922 in Michigan.¹ She was the daughter of Fred E. Driscal and Myrtie Emma Aylworth. In the census of 5 April 1930 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, she is listed as the daughter of Fred E. Driscal. Her name appears as Marie Driscal. She is 13 years old and was born in Michigan.²

     Marie Vivian Driscal married William Gilbert Bentley after 1940 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan.^3,1 Marie Vivian Driscal was living at Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, at the death of her father, Fred E. Driscal on 17 January 1948.³

     Marie Vivian Driscal died on 6 March 1965 at age 42.¹ She was survived by her mother, two sisters, brother, half-sister, and half-brother.

     Margarite married Floyd F. Driscal, son of Fred E. Driscal and Myrtie Emma Aylworth, on 26 June 1937. The marriage date is taken from the back on a photo on their 40th wedding anniversary.¹ ; 40th wedding anniversay.

     Seymour Stancliff was born on 22 July 1913.¹

     Seymour Stancliff died on 2 December 1989 at age 76.¹

     William Gilbert Bentley married Marie Vivian Driscal, daughter of Fred E. Driscal and Myrtie Emma Aylworth, after 1940 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan.^1,2

     Thomas Jefferson Driscal was born on 8 March 1851 in New York.³ Another source indicates that Thomas Jefferson Driscal may have been born on 8 March 1850 at New York.^4,5,6 He was the son of Daniel Driskill and Abigail Lewis.² In the census of 26 July 1860 in Bloomfield, Waushara County, Wisconsin, Thomas appears in the household of Daniel Driskill as Thomas Driscal. He is nine years old and was born in New York.³

     Thomas Jefferson Driscal married Jane Rock, daughter of Owen (Eugenius) Rock and Margaret Leonard, on 8 October 1873 in Clam Lake Township, Wexford County, Michigan. The copy of the certified marriage record show Frank Driscal and Jennie Rock getting married with John Sheridan and Margaret Davis as witnesses. The marriage record at the Wexford County Court House list Thomas Driscal, and not Frank Driscal as the groom and Margaret Daner or Daurer as a witness, not Davis.^7,8 On 9 August 1874 their son, Fred E. Driscal, was born in Fire Lake, Grand Traverse County, Michigan.^4,9,10,11 On 16 April 1877 their son, Leo E. Driscal, was born in Wexford County, Michigan.^6,12 On 16 April 1877 their daughter, Leona E. Driscal, was born in Wexford County, Michigan. Leone and Leo were twins.^13,6,14

     On 2 April 1878 at Manton, Wexford County, Michigan, Thomas J. Driscal purchased Lot 43 from the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad for $20.¹⁵ On 30 May 1880 their son, Bernard E. Driscal, was born in Michigan.^13,16,17 In the census of 1 June 1880 at Manton Township, Wexford County, Michigan, Thomas J. Driscal, shown as Thomas J. Driscal, appears as a head of household. Living with him is his wife, Jane Driscal, his sons, Fred E. Driscal, Leo E. Driscal and Bernard E. Driscal, his daughter, Leona E. Driscal, his father, Daniel Driskill. Thomas is a wagon maker and 29 years old. His birth's location is given as New York. His mother's birth location is also New York, but his father's is shown as Connecticut. Daniel Driscal is shown as his father, but Daniel's birth location is given as Massachusetts. It is assumed because of this and his age, that he might be his grandfather and not his father.¹⁸

     On 1 March 1882 at Manton, Wexford County, Michigan, Thomas J. Driscal sold Lot 43 to Joseph C. Blake for $200.¹⁹ Circa 1882, Thomas and Jane moved with their family to Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Thomas is shown in the 1882 Grand Rapids Directory as a carpenter.²⁰ In February 1883 their daughter, Lula A. Driscal, was born in Michigan.²¹ In 1889, Thomas was working as a wagon maker in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. His business name is listed in the Grand Rapids Directory as H. T. Smith at 730 S. Division.²² In 1890, Thomas was working as a builder in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. His address is shown as 305 Jefferson, Grand Rapids.²³ In the census of 15 June 1900 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, Thomas J. Driscal, shown as Thomas Driscal, appears as a head of household, which include his wife, Jane Driscal, his sons, Leo E. Driscal and Bernard E. Driscal, his daughters, Leona E. Driscal and Lula A. Driscal, his daughter-in-law, Bessie MacDonald. He is 47 and was born in New York, March 1853. His parents were also born in New York. He has been married for 25 years and is working as a wagonmaker.¹³

      In 1905, Thomas was working as a carriagemaker for Allen & Dorthy in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. He was living at 287 9th Ave in Grand Rapids.²⁴ He survived the death of his wife, Jane Rock, who died on 10 April 1907. In the census of 15 April 1910 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, he is listed as the father of Bernard E. Driscal. His name appears as Thomas J. Driscal. He is 67 years old, a widow, and was born in New York, as were his parents. He is working as a wagon maker in his own store.²⁵

     Thomas Jefferson Driscal died on 1 June 1926 in Paris Township, Michigan, at age 76 of chronic nephritis. (Note: Chronic nephritis is a chronic inflammation of the tissues of the kidney.The disease is frequently associated with a slow, progressive loss of kidney function.) He was 76 years, 2 months, and 24 days old. He was married and retired at the time of his death. His birth place is given as New York, along with his father's. His mother birthplace is unknown. Informant, Fred Driscal.⁵ He is buried in the Garfield Park Cemetery located in Paris Township, Kent County, Michigan. He is buried on the same lot as his wife, Jennie, and his son, Bernard.

     Jane Rock was also known as Jennie Rock.

     Jane Rock was born on 16 August 1844 in Canada.⁴ She was the daughter of Owen (Eugenius) Rock and Margaret Leonard.^3,1 In the census of 1851 in Welland County, Ontario, Canada, Jane appears in the household of Owen (Eugenius) Rock. Jane is 8 years old and was born in Upper Canada. Her religion is given as Roman Catholic.³ In the census of 1861 in Wainfleet Township, Welland County, Ontario, Canada, Jane appears in the household of Owen (Eugenius) Rock as Jane Rock. She is 15 years old and was born in Upper Canada. Her religion is listed as Roman Catholic.⁵

     Jane Rock married Thomas Jefferson Driscal, son of Daniel Driskill and Abigail Lewis, on 8 October 1873 in Clam Lake Township, Wexford County, Michigan. The copy of the certified marriage record show Frank Driscal and Jennie Rock getting married with John Sheridan and Margaret Davis as witnesses. The marriage record at the Wexford County Court House list Thomas Driscal, and not Frank Driscal as the groom and Margaret Daner or Daurer as a witness, not Davis.^6,7 On 9 August 1874 their son, Fred E. Driscal, was born in Fire Lake, Grand Traverse County, Michigan.^4,8,9,10 Jane Rock immigrated in 1877 to Michigan. This date was taken from the 1900 census. It is interesting to note that on this same census, it states that Jane has been married for 25 years, but only in the United States for 23 years. So perhaps after getting married, they lived in Canada for awhile. It is not known.¹¹

      On 16 April 1877 their son, Leo E. Driscal, was born in Wexford County, Michigan.^12,13 On 16 April 1877 their daughter, Leona E. Driscal, was born in Wexford County, Michigan. Leo and Leona were twins.^11,12,14 On 30 May 1880 their son, Bernard E. Driscal, was born in Michigan.^11,15,16 In the census of 1 June 1880 in Wexford County, Michigan, she is listed as the wife of Thomas J. Driscal. Her name appears as Jennie Driscal. She is 33 years old and is keeping house.¹⁷

     Circa 1882, Thomas and Jane moved with their family to Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Thomas is shown in the 1882 Grand Rapids Directory as a carpenter.¹⁸ In February 1883 their daughter, Lula A. Driscal, was born in Michigan.¹⁹ In the census of 15 June 1900 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, she is listed as the wife of Thomas J. Driscal. She was born August 1844 in Canada and is 55 years old. She has been married 25 years and had five children, all living. The year of immigration to US is given as 1877, with the number of years being in the United States as 23.¹¹

     Jane Rock died on 10 April 1907 in U. B. A. hospital, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, at age 62 of cancer. At the time of her death, she was 61 years, 6 months, and 24 days old.^2,20 She was survived by her husband, Thomas Driscal, and her children; Fred, Leo, Leona, Bernard, and Lula. She is buried in the Garfield Park Cemetery located in Paris Township, Kent County, Michigan. Her funeral was on a Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the home of her son, Fred Driscal. She is buried on the same lot as her husband and son, Bernard.

     Leo E. Driscal was born on 16 April 1877 in Wexford County, Michigan.^5,3 He was the son of Thomas Jefferson Driscal and Jane Rock.^2,3,4 In the census of 1 June 1880 in Manton Township, Wexford County, Michigan, he is listed as the son of Thomas J. Driscal. His name appears as Leo E. Driscal. He is three years old and was born in Michigan. His father's birth location is given as New York and his mother's as Canada.⁶ Circa 1882, Leo E. Driscal moved with his parents to Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan; Thomas is shown in the 1882 Grand Rapids Directory as a carpenter.⁷

     Leo E. Driscal married Bessie MacDonald, daughter of Mr. MacDonald, in May 1900 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan.^8,9 In the census of 15 June 1900 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, he is listed as the son of Thomas J. Driscal. His name appears as Leo E. Driscal. Leo E., age 23, was born in April 1877.¹⁰ Leo E. Driscal survived the death of his mother, Jane Rock, who died on 10 April 1907. In the census of April 1910 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, Leo E. Driscal appears as a head of household which includes his wife, Bessie MacDonald. He is 33 years old and has been married for nine years. He was born in Michigan and his parents place of birth is given as unknown. He is working as a stock clerk at a telephone company and rents his home.¹¹ In the census of 15 January 1920 Leo E. Driscal appears as a head of household which include . Leo is the head of household of his wife Bessis and his borther-in-law Arthur MacDonald. However they are living in the dwelling of Marg. S. Ashley, a widow, age 83 born in New York along with her two daughters Alla M. and Mattie V. Various other individuals are also living in this dwelling.⁸

     Leo E. Driscal died on 10 April 1937 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, at age 59.³

     OBITUARY: Leo Driscal, aged 59, formerly of Grand Rapids, entered into rest Saturday morning. Surviving are a sister Mrs. R. E. Aylworth and a brother Fred E. Driscal, both of Grand Rapids. The body was removed tothe Clarence D. Sullivan Funeral Home. Funeral announcement later.¹²

     Leona E. Driscal was born on 16 April 1877 in Wexford County, Michigan.^5,6,7 She was the daughter of Thomas Jefferson Driscal and Jane Rock.^3,4 In the census of 1 June 1880 in Manton Township, Wexford County, Michigan, she is listed as the daughter of Thomas J. Driscal. She is three years old and was born in Michigan. Her father's birth location is given as New York and her mother's as Canada.⁸ Circa 1882, Leona E. Driscal moved with her parents to Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan; Thomas is shown in the 1882 Grand Rapids Directory as a carpenter.⁹ She witnessed the marriage of Fred E. Driscal and Clarissa Sylvia Foote on 9 August 1898 in Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan; Clara and Fred were born on the same day and their parents were living in the same community. Fred's family moved south to Grand Rapids, but Clara's family stayed nearby in Leelanau and Grand Traverse's counties. Clara and Fred were married 24 years later on their birthdays. Interesting to note that their marriage license was from Kent County, but they were married in Grand Traverse County. At the time of their marriage, Clara was working as a school teacher.¹⁰ In the census of 15 June 1900 at Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas J. Driscal. She is 23 years old and was born in Michigan, April 1877.⁵ In 1905, Leona was working as a teacher at the East Leonard Street School.¹¹ Leona E. Driscal worked also as an English teacher at Creston High School. She worked long after her husband, Ray retired. She was a wonderful teacher, well remembered by her students. One said she was the kindest women he had ever known. There is a great story about the time her wig fell off in class. The best part of the story was - she didn't wear a wig; however, she certainly had an interesting hairdo.¹² She survived the death of her mother, Jane Rock, who died on 10 April 1907. Leona E. Driscal witnessed the marriage of Fred E. Driscal and Myrtie Emma Aylworth on 28 July 1908 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan.^13,14,15

     Leona E. Driscal married Raymond E. Aylworth, son of John H. Aylworth and Susan D. Graves, in 1917 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan.^16,17,2

     They lived only two doors down the street from the Driscal family. Leona was Fred Driscal's sister and Ray was a brother to Fred's second wife. After Fred's second marriage, Leona and Ray invited Fred's two children from his first marriage to move in with them, which they did. Harold's daughter, Betsy, felt that her Aunt Leone and Uncle Ray, were responsible for both Ione's and Harold's sense of curiosity and life-long love of learning.

     Their house was small with floor to ceiling shelves of books and drawers full of photographs. They had a tiny music alcove with pillars at the entrance and inside an old upright piano and more shelves of books. On the newel post at the bottom of the stairs was a bronzo lamp in the shape of a woman in a flowing gown. the attic held all kinds of goodies, particularly Ray's costume collection and some of Harold Driscal's drums.

     In the garage was a black 1934 Ford V8 in mint condition. Ray kept it for years. Along the alley, behind the garage, and against the garage were wonderfull tall Hollyhocks. The Aylworths had the first outdoor grill, Betsy Driscal had ever seen. They used it often for outdoor festivities. Ray had bellows hooked up to it and could white up a good fire at a moment's notice. They loved to entertain.¹² In the census of 9 January 1920 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, she is listed as the daughter of Raymond E. Aylworth. Her name appears as Leone Alyworth. Leone, age 44, is working as a teacher in the public schools. Her father was born in New York.¹⁸ In the census of 5 April 1930 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, she is listed as the wife of Raymond E. Aylworth. Her name appears as Leone Aylworth. Ray E. and Leone Aylworth are living near Fred E. Driscal and his family.¹⁹ ; Ray & Leone Aylworth. Leona E. Driscal was living in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, at the time of her brother's death, Fred E. Driscal, on 17 January 1948.¹⁷

     By the time Ray and Leona had been married 50 years, Leona had become what was then called "senile". She would sit in a chair under the picture of her mother, Jennie, and talk to a small doll. It was hard to wach her deteriorate; but her husband, Ray, took good care of her and she seemed content. She was a lovely lady.²⁰

     Bernard E. Driscal was also known as Brinney Driscal.²

     Bernard E. Driscal was born on 30 May 1880 in Michigan.^3,2,4 He was the son of Thomas Jefferson Driscal and Jane Rock. In the census of 1 June 1880 in Manton Township, Wexford County, Michigan, he is listed as the son of Thomas J. Driscal. His name appears as Bernard Driscal. He is two months old and was born in Michigan. His father's birth location is given as New York and his mother as Canada.⁵ Circa 1882, Bernard E. Driscal moved with his parents to Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan; Thomas is shown in the 1882 Grand Rapids Directory as a carpenter.⁶ In the census of 15 June 1900 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, he is listed as the son of Thomas J. Driscal. He is single, 20 years old, was born in Michigan. His birth date is given as May 1880.³

     Bernard E. Driscal married Mattie Mugford in 1902.⁷ Bernard E. Driscal survived the death of his mother, Jane Rock, who died on 10 April 1907. In the census of 15 April 1910 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, Bernard E. Driscal, shown as Bernard Driscal, appears as a head of household which include his wife, Mattie Driscal, his sons, Vernon Driscal and Emery Joseph Driscal, his daughter, Gladys Driscal, and his father, Thomas J. Driscal . He is 30 years old and was born in Michigan. His father is shown as being born in New York and his mother in Canada English. He has been married for eight years and is working as an electrician for a telegraph company. He rents his home.¹

     Bernard E. Driscal died on 13 January 1918 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, at age 37.⁴ He is buried in the Garfield Park Cemetery located in Paris Township, Kent County, Michigan. He is buried on the same lot as his parents.⁴

     OBITUARY: Driscal, Bernard E., age 37 died Sunday morning at his home, Grant St. S. W. He is survived by a widow and six children and his father, two brothers and tow sisters. Services will be held from the residence at 2 o'clock Thursday. Interment in Garfield Park cemetery.⁴

     Lula A. Driscal was born in February 1883 in Michigan.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Jefferson Driscal and Jane Rock. In the census of 15 June 1900 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, she is listed as the daughter of Thomas J. Driscal. Her name appears as Lula A. Driscal. Lula, age 17 was born February 1883 in Michigan.²

     Lula A. Driscal married Willet Embree after 1900. Lula A. Driscal survived the death of her mother, Jane Rock, who died on 10 April 1907.

     Lula A. Driscal died before 17 January 1948.

     Owen (Eugenius) Rock was also known as Eugenium Rock.⁴ He was christened circa 1806 at Ireland.^5,6,3

     Owen (Eugenius) Rock married Margaret Leonard circa 1835 in Roscommon, Roscommon County, Ireland.^4,7 Owen (Eugenius) Rock witnessed the christening of Patrick Rock on 13 February 1837 at Roscommon County, Ireland.^6,8,9 In 1839 their daughter, Mary Rock, was born.¹⁰ Their third child, Hugh, was born in 1841 in Canada.⁶ Their fourth child, Jane, was born on 16 August 1844 in Canada.¹¹ Their fifth child, John, was born in 1845 in Canada.⁶ Their sixth child, Bernard, was born circa 1847 in Canada.⁶ Their seventh child, Ann, was born in 1849 in Canada.⁶

      In the census of 1851 at Welland County, Ontario, Canada, Owen (Eugenius) Rock, shown as Owen Rock, is listed as a head of household which includes the following household members; Bridget Rock, Patrick Rock, Mary Rock, Hugh Rock, Jane Rock, John Rock, Bernard Rock and Ann Rock. Owen is 40 years old, he was born in Ireland and his religion is given as Roman Catholic. He is married and living in a Shanty.² Their eighth child, Thomas, was born circa 1853 in Canada.¹² Their ninth child, Ellen, was born circa 1853 in Canada.¹³ Their tenth child, Catherine, was born circa 1856 in Canada.¹³

      In the census of 1861 at Wainfleet Township, Welland County, Ontario, Canada, Owen (Eugenius) Rock, shown as Owen Rock, is listed as a head of household which includes the following household members; Mary Rock, Hugh Rock, John Rock, Bernard Rock, Thomas Rock, Ellen Rock, Catherine Rock and Jane Rock. He is 55 years old and was born in Ireland. He is a widower and his religion is listed as R. Catholic. He is a farmer and listed as in agricultural District 2, concession 4, Lot S.P. - 32, and his acerage is 100.¹²

     Margaret Leonard was also known as Brigidae Leanaghan.^3,4 Margaret Leonard was also known as Bridget.⁵

     Margaret Leonard was born circa 1814 in Ireland.⁶

     Margaret Leonard married Owen (Eugenius) Rock circa 1835 in Roscommon, Roscommon County, Ireland.^3,4 Margaret Leonard witnessed the christening of Patrick Rock on 13 February 1837 at Roscommon County, Ireland.^7,8,9 In 1839 their daughter, Mary Rock, was born.⁵ Their third child, Hugh, was born in 1841 in Canada.⁷ Their fourth child, Jane, was born on 16 August 1844 in Canada.¹⁰ Their fifth child, John, was born in 1845 in Canada.⁷ Their sixth child, Bernard, was born circa 1847 in Canada.⁷ Their seventh child, Ann, was born in 1849 in Canada.⁷ In the census of 1851 in Welland County, Ontario, Canada, Margaret appears in the household of Owen (Eugenius) Rock as Bridget Rock. She is 33 years old, born in Ireland. She is married and living in a Shanty. The Roman Catholic church is listed as religion.⁶ Their eighth child, Thomas, was born circa 1853 in Canada.¹¹ Their ninth child, Ellen, was born circa 1853 in Canada.¹² Their tenth child, Catherine, was born circa 1856 in Canada.¹²

     Margaret Leonard died between 1856 and 1861 in Welland County, Ontario, Canada; Not listed in the 1861 census and Owen Rock is listed as a widow.¹³

     John J. Foote was born on 15 January 1825 in Clinton, Oneida County, New York.^7,8,9,4 He was the son of John Foote and Mary Lull.^3,5,6

     John J. Foote is a Mayflower descendant. His Mayflower Index Number is 58,432.¹⁰ In the 1830 census in Oneida County, New York, John J. Foote is assumed to be enumerated with John Foote.¹¹
Notation with this photo is that this is the first John Foote, that came from New York. In the 1840 census in Kirkland Township, Oneida County, New York, John J. Foote is assumed to be enumerated with John Foote.¹² In the census of 25 July 1850 in Orangeville Township, Wyoming County, New York, John appears in the household of John Foot as John Foot. He is 25 years old and was born in New York.⁵

     John J. Foote married Verginia A. Jenison, daughter of Reuben Jenison and Sylvia Sophronia Newcomb, on 19 June 1855 in Johnsonburgh, Wyoming County, New York. John Foote's will states that his wife's name is Virginia A. Foote and his obituary says he married "Virginia" in 1856 and not 1855.^13,14,15,16 On 19 July 1857 their daughter, Mary Roselia Foote, was born in New York.¹⁷ On 17 April 1859 their son, William Orson Foote, was born in Johnsonburgh, Wyoming County, New York.¹⁸ Their third child, John Newcomb, was born on 16 May 1863 in Johnsonburgh, Wyoming County, New York.^16,19,20 John J. Foote survived the death of their daughter, Mary Roselia Foote, who died on 19 March 1864 in Rock Glen, Wyoming County, New York. On 11 April 1865 their daughter, Coramay Sophronia Foote, was born in New York.²¹

     In 1869, John and Verginia moved with their family to Manton, Michigan. The family settled in a log cabin near Fife Lake.^22,23 In the census of 27 August 1870 in Colfax, Wexford County, Michigan, John J. Foote, shown as John J. Foot, is listed as the head of household which included the following household members; Virginia Foot, William Foot, John W. Foot and Cora Foot. At age 44, he is working as a laborer. The value of his real estate is $300 and his personal estate $100.²⁴ Their fifth child, Clarissa Sylvia, was born on 9 August 1874 in Elmwood Township, Leelanau County, Michigan.^2,22,25 In 1877, John was working as a journeyman and continued for ten years. Previous he had served a full apprenticeship at the tanner's trade, working two years for his board and clothing and beocming an expert in the business..²³ In the census of 23 June 1880 at Elmwood Township, Leelanau County, Michigan, John J. Foote, shown as John Foote, appears as a head of household. Living with him is his wife, Verginia Foote, his son, John Foote, his daughters, Cora Foote and Clara Foote. John is 53 years old and working as a tanner. He was born in New York, along with his parents.²⁶ In 1884, John was working as tanner and farmer. He purchased stock and machinery of Norrisville plant, a tannery which was devoted to manufacture of rough and harness leather. He was personally in charge of the business until his death.²⁷ ; Foote Family.²⁸ In the census of 27 June 1900 in Elmwood Township, Leelanau County, Michigan, John J. Foote, shown as John Foote, appears as a head of household, which include. John is 73 years old and married for 44 years. In was born June 1825 in New York. His parents were also born in New York. He is working as a tanner and was employed all year. They are living next to Willet and Cora Coddington.²⁹ He was survived by his wife, Verginia, his three sons, and his daughter Clara Driscal. He died on 21 January 1902 at Elmwood Township, Leelanau County, Michigan, at age 77 acute hepatitis.^3,16,30 He had a will, dated on 12 June 1893.¹⁴ His estate was probated on 27 January 1902. William O. Foote petitioned the courts stating that John Foote left a last Will and Testament and that the estimated value of his estate is three thousand dollars.¹⁴

     Verginia A. Jenison was also known as Virginia Low A. Jenison.¹ Verginia A. Jenison was also known as Virginia Foote.^2,3

     Verginia A. Jenison was born on 19 September 1835 in Warsaw, Wyoming County, New York.^4,5,3,6 She was the daughter of Reuben Jenison and Sylvia Sophronia Newcomb. In the 1840 census in Gainsville Township, Genessee County, New York, Verginia A. Jenison is assumed to be enumerated with Reuben Jenison.⁷
In the census of 27 September 1850 in Gainsville Township, Genessee County, New York, Verginia appears in the household of Reuben Jenison. She is 14 years old and was born in New York.⁸

     Verginia A. Jenison married John J. Foote, son of John Foote and Mary Lull, on 19 June 1855 in Johnsonburgh, Wyoming County, New York. John Foote's will states that his wife's name is Virginia A. Foote and his obituary says he married "Virginia" in 1856 and not 1855.^9,10,11,5 On 19 July 1857 their daughter, Mary Roselia Foote, was born in New York.¹² On 17 April 1859 their son, William Orson Foote, was born in Johnsonburgh, Wyoming County, New York.¹³ Their third child, John Newcomb, was born on 16 May 1863 in Johnsonburgh, Wyoming County, New York.^5,14,15 Verginia A. Jenison survived the death of their daughter, Mary Roselia Foote, who died on 19 March 1864 in Rock Glen, Wyoming County, New York. On 11 April 1865 their daughter, Coramay Sophronia Foote, was born in New York.¹⁶

     In 1869, John and Verginia moved with their family to Manton, Michigan. The family settled in a log cabin near Fife Lake.^17,18 In the census of 27 August 1870 in Colfax, Wexford County, Michigan, Verginia appears in the household of John J. Foot as Virginia Foot. She is 34 years old, keeping house, and was born in New York.⁹ Their fifth child, Clarissa Sylvia, was born on 9 August 1874 in Elmwood Township, Leelanau County, Michigan.^19,17,20 In the census of 23 June 1880 in Elmwood Township, Leelanau County, Michigan, she is listed as the wife of John Foote. Her name appears as Verginia Foote. She is 44 years old, keeping house and was born in New York, along with her parents.²¹ In the census of 27 June 1900 in Elmwood Township, Leelanau County, Michigan, she is listed as the wife of John J. Foote. Her name appears as Vergenia Foote. She is 64 years old and has been married for 44 years. She was born in September, 1827, in New York. Her father was also born in New York, but her mother was born in Connecticut. Four out of five of her children are still living.²² Verginia A. Jenison survived the death of her husband, John J. Foote, who died on 21 January 1902 in Elmwood Township, Leelanau County, Michigan. Verginia A. Jenison is listed in the probate of the estate of John J. Foote on 27 January 1902 as a heir; William O. Foote petitioned the courts stating that John Foote left a last Will and Testament and that the estimated value of his estate is three thousand dollars.¹⁰

     Verginia A. Jenison died on 12 February 1904 in Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, at age 68.⁶ She is buried in the Oakwood Cemetery located in Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan. She was survived by four of her children.

     Raymond E. Aylworth was born on 25 March 1881.⁵ He was the son of John H. Aylworth and Susan D. Graves.^3,4 In the Blendon Township, Ottawa County, Michigan, census dated 27 June 1900, Raymond E. Aylworth, shown as Ray Aylworth, is listed in the household of John H. Aylworth. He is 19 years old and was born in March 1889 in Michigan. He is a farm laborer.⁴ Raymond E. Aylworth witnessed the marriage of Fred E. Driscal and Myrtie Emma Aylworth on 28 July 1908 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan.^6,7,8

     Raymond E. Aylworth married Leona E. Driscal, daughter of Thomas Jefferson Driscal and Jane Rock, in 1917 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan.^9,10,2

     They lived only two doors down the street from the Driscal family. Leona was Fred Driscal's sister and Ray was a brother to Fred's second wife. After Fred's second marriage, Leona and Ray invited Fred's two children from his first marriage to move in with them, which they did. Harold's daughter, Betsy, felt that her Aunt Leone and Uncle Ray, were responsible for both Ione's and Harold's sense of curiosity and life-long love of learning.

     Their house was small with floor to ceiling shelves of books and drawers full of photographs. They had a tiny music alcove with pillars at the entrance and inside an old upright piano and more shelves of books. On the newel post at the bottom of the stairs was a bronzo lamp in the shape of a woman in a flowing gown. the attic held all kinds of goodies, particularly Ray's costume collection and some of Harold Driscal's drums.

     In the garage was a black 1934 Ford V8 in mint condition. Ray kept it for years. Along the alley, behind the garage, and against the garage were wonderfull tall Hollyhocks. The Aylworths had the first outdoor grill, Betsy Driscal had ever seen. They used it often for outdoor festivities. Ray had bellows hooked up to it and could white up a good fire at a moment's notice. They loved to entertain.¹¹ In the census of 9 January 1920 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, Raymond E. Aylworth, shown as Ray Alyworth, appears as a head of household which include his wife, Leona E. Driscal, his nephew, Harold Foote Driscal . Ray, age 47, is listed as Alyworth and not Aylworth. He is a blacksmith in his ownshop.¹² In the census of 9 January 1920 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, he is listed as the father of an unknown person . His name appears as Leone Alyworth. Leone, age 44, is working as a teacher in the public schools. Her father was born in New York.¹² In the census of 5 April 1930 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, Raymond E. Aylworth, shown as Ray E. Aylworth, appears as a head of household which include. Ray E. and Leone Aylworth are living near Fred E. Driscal and his family. At age 49 he working as a blacksmith. He was born in Michigan, his father in New York, and his mother in Vermont. They have no children living with them.¹ ; Aylworth backyard picnic.¹³ Raymond was working as blacksmith in Hudsonville, Michigan. When blacksmithing went out of style, he just stayed home. He put on an apron and kept house. He was active at Westminster Church. He adopted their baseball team or they adopted him as sort of a mascot. He went to all the games. He also worked at Camp Henry at one time. He loved a good joke and was the recipient of hundreds of silly gifts which he displayed with pride.^11,14 ; Ray & Leone Aylworth.

     Raymond E. Aylworth died in October 1967 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, at age 86. He was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church.^15,16

     John H. Aylworth was born in 1850 in New York City, New York.^3,2

     John H. Aylworth married Susan D. Graves, daughter of (?) Graves, circa 1867.^1,2 In the census of 7 June 1880 at Blendon Township, Ottawa County, Michigan, John H. Aylworth, shown as John A. Aylworth, appears as a head of household. Living with him is his wife, Susan D. Aylworth, his sons, William S. Aylworth and Lucius Aylworth, his daughters, Ida M Aylworth, Lucy Aylworth and Mary Aylworth. He was 30 years old, born in New York and working as a farmer. Living with him also was a boarder named Clou Jackson. Clou Jackson was 35 years old, born in Sweden, and was working as a ditcher.² In the census of 27 June 1900 in Blendon Township, Ottawa County, Michigan, John H. Aylworth, shown as John Aylworth, appears as a head of household, which include his wife, Susan D. Graves, his sons, Raymond E. Aylworth, Julius D. Aylworth and Gilbert Aylworth, his daughters, Myrtie Emma Aylworth and Julia Aylworth. He was 50 years old and was born July 1849 in New York. His parents were both born in Massachusettes. He has been married for 33 years, working as a farmer and owned his own farm, which at the time was mortgaged.⁴

     Susan D. Graves was born in 1851 in Vermont.² She was the daughter of (?) Graves.

     Susan D. Graves married John H. Aylworth circa 1867.^3,4 In the census of 7 June 1880 in Blendon Township, Ottawa County, Michigan, she is listed as the wife of John H. Aylworth. Susan is 29, keeping house and she was born in Vermont.⁴ In the census of 27 June 1900 in Blendon Township, Ottawa County, Michigan, she is listed as the wife of John H. Aylworth. Susan is 50 years old and was born in September 1849 in Vermont. Her parents were born in Massachusettes. She has been married for 33 years and five out of her 11 children are still living.⁵ In the census of 9 January 1920 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, she is listed as the mother-in-law of Fred E. Driscal. She is 64 years old, a widow and was born in Vermont.⁶ Susan D. Aylworth was living at 1310 Cass Ave., SE, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, with her daughter, Mytie E. Driscal, at the time of her son, William Aylworth, death on 5 April 1928.¹

     Bessie MacDonald was also known as Bessie Huff.³

     Bessie MacDonald was born in January 1882 in Michigan.^4,1 She was the daughter of Mr. MacDonald.

     Bessie MacDonald married Leo E. Driscal, son of Thomas Jefferson Driscal and Jane Rock, in May 1900 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan.^4,3 In the census of 15 June 1900 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, she is listed as the daughter-in-law of Thomas J. Driscal. Her name appears as Bessie Driscal. She is 17 years old and has been married for one month. She was born in Michigan, January 1883. Her father was also born in Michigan and her mother was born in England.¹ In the census of April 1910 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, she is listed as the wife of Leo E. Driscal. She is 28 years old, born in Michigan, and was been married for eight years. She is shown as being the mother of no children. Her father was born in New York and his mother in England.⁵ In the census of 15 January 1920 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, she is listed as the wife of Leo E. Driscal. Her name appears as Bessie Driscal.⁴

     Mattie Mugford was born in 1885 in Michigan.³

     Mattie Mugford married Bernard E. Driscal, son of Thomas Jefferson Driscal and Jane Rock, in 1902.⁴ In the census of 15 April 1910 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, she is listed as the wife of Bernard E. Driscal. Her name appears as Mattie Driscal. She is 26 years old and has been married for eight years. She is the mother of four children; all living. She was born in Michigan, as was her father. Her mother was born in Illinois.⁵

     Vernon Driscal was also known as Verne Driscal.²

     Vernon Driscal was born in 1903. He was the son of Bernard E. Driscal and Mattie Mugford. In the census of 15 April 1910 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, he is listed as the son of Bernard E. Driscal. His name appears as Verne Driscal. He is seven years old and was born in Michigan, as were his parents.³

     Vernon Driscal died on 22 August 1985.¹

     Gladys Driscal was born in 1906. She was the daughter of Bernard E. Driscal and Mattie Mugford. In the census of 15 April 1910 in Kent County, Michigan, she is listed as the daughter of Bernard E. Driscal. Her name appears as Gladys Driscal. She is four years old and was born in Michigan, as were her parents.¹

     Gladys Driscal married Chris DeWitt between 1920 and 1922 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan.²

     Gladys Driscal died on 20 November 1990.

     Emery Joseph Driscal was born in 1907 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan.² He was the son of Bernard E. Driscal and Mattie Mugford. In the census of 15 April 1910 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, he is listed as the son of Bernard E. Driscal. His name appears as Emery Driscal. He is three years old and was born in Michigan, as were his parents.³

     Emery Joseph Driscal died on 27 May 1983 in Michigan.⁴

     I believe Daniel Driscal, who appears in Michigan in 1880 is the same Daniel Driskill that was in Wisconsin in 1860 and in New York in 1850. I show him as the father of Thomas Driscal. I am making the assumption that Thomas' father is Daniel Driscal born 1798 and not his son, Daniel. Thomas is living with his father in 1860. At this time, Daniel was married to his second wife, who was nearing 60 years old. I thought it was highly unlikely that she gave birth to this Thomas, but then again, she had three children in her 40s. The younger Daniel died in 1862. He did not leave a will. He had been ill and was living at his sister's when he died. Daniel's estate went to probate and there is no mention of his son. I exchanged a photo of Emma Driskill, from Wisconsin, and compared it to my photo of Thomas Driscal and there was a huge family resemblance.⁴

     Daniel Driscal was born on 12 January 1830 in New York.^5,6,7 He was the son of Daniel Driskill and Laura Purdy.^3,2 In the 1840 census in Cayuga County, New York, Daniel Driscal is assumed to be enumerated with Daniel Driskill.⁸ In the census of 15 August 1850 in Summer Hill, Cayuga County, New York, Daniel appears in the household of Daniel Driskill as Daniel Driskill Jr. He is 20 years old, a farmer, and was born in New York.⁹ In the census of 21 June 1860 in Sullivan, Jefferson County, Wisconsin, Daniel appears in the household of William Higbie as Daniel Dresco. He is 30 years old, a farmer, and was born in New York. His personal estate is valued at $200 and he is living in his sister's household.¹⁰

     Daniel Driscal died on 13 July 1862 in Sullivan, Jefferson County, Wisconsin, at age 32. He died at the home of,John and Lucy Wood. He had been receiving treatment and medication, according to the physician's records, from March 1861 until the time of his death. The inventory of his estate included one soldier's coat.^11,12 His estate was probated on 19 July 1862 at Jefferson County, Wisconsin; Emma Higbee petitioned the court of Jefferson County, stating that she believed that Daniel did not have a will. She stated that his estate totaled the probable amount of $100 and real estate in the amount of $50. Emma does not know of unpaid debts.

     Money was paid out of the estate to Lucy Wood, for taking care of him in his last days, to Esther Higbie, W. Schenber, and William Higbie, H. R. Aimsworth, W. A. Campbell, and S. R. Straper.¹²

     Julius D. Aylworth was born in 1889 in Michigan.² He was the son of John H. Aylworth and Susan D. Graves.^1,2 In the census of 27 June 1900 in Blendon Township, Ottawa County, Michigan, he is listed as the son of John H. Aylworth. His name appears as Julius Aylworth. He is 11 years old and is a twin to Julia. He was born September 1888 and has been in school for 9 months.² In 1928, Julius was living in Blendon, Ottawa County, Michigan.³