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     Thomas Holman married Lavinia Howard on 5 June 1800.¹

     Thomas Holman died on 6 August 1856.¹

     Lavinia Howard married Thomas Holman on 5 June 1800.¹

     Lavinia Howard died on 30 April 1866.¹

     Thomas Holman was born on 15 July 1812.¹ He was the son of Thomas Holman and Lavinia Howard.¹

     His mother was a noble Christian woman who trained her children to habits of industry and in the fear of God. He converted and joined the church at N. Ashford, when he was seventeen years old. In early life he evinced a strong desire to obtain an education. By teaching and self-denial he was enabled to enter Madison University, now colgate, at Hamilton, New York. in 1833, from which he graduated in 1838. He also studied theology there, finishing the course in 1840, although his health was frail during his student life.² He was ordained. He was determined to preach the gospel in destitute portions of the West.²

     Thomas Holman moved with Rudolphus Weston and William Weston in 1841 to Carthage, Hancock County, Illinois; Rudolphos, William and their families along with siblings, Phoebe and John, and John Holman (Rudolphos' brother-in-law) moved.^3,4,5 In 1845, Thomas moved to Connecticut. After preaching and teaching in Illinois, he returned.⁶

     Thomas Holman married Maria Louise Crawford, daughter of Charles Crawford, on 6 August 1846 in Connecticut.² In 1846, Thomas moved to Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois. He preached for two years, until failing health completted him to return East. He preached at Tolland, Connecticut, for a time, then at Stafford for five years, where he was very successful and greatly beloved. He next preached at West Woodstock for two years.⁶ In the census of 16 August 1850 in Stafford, Tolland County, Connecticut, Thomas Holman, shown as Thomas Holman, is listed as the head of a household which included the following household member, Maria Louise Crawford. In this census, he is 37 years old and working as a Baptist Clergyman. He was born in Connecticut.⁷ In 1854, Thomas moved to Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois. Shortly afterwards he went to Beloit, Wisconsin, where he labored five years both in the church and for the cause of education as superintendent of schools. Later he preached at Darlington, Madison, and Oshkosh, Wisconsin.⁶

     Thomas Holman died on 4 October 1883 at age 71.⁶ He was survived by by his daughter and his wife.⁸

     Lizer Bonvery was born in 1862 in France.² In the census of 13 June 1870 in Evansville, Vandenburgh County, Indiana, Lizer appears in the household of Zoe Alexandrine Semonin as Lizer Bonvery. In this census she is eight years old and was born in France.²

     IN Vandenburgh Co. 1870 Census was the child of US 1870 Census and Indiana Census. In the Evansville, Vandenburgh County, Indiana, census dated 13 June 1870, IN Vandenburgh Co. 1870 Census, shown as Adelia Tiserons, is listed in the household of J. B. Tiserons. In this census, she is 43 years old and was born in France.¹ In the Evansville, Vandenburgh County, Indiana, census dated 13 June 1870, IN Vandenburgh Co. 1870 Census, shown as Kristi Tiserons, is listed in the household of J. B. Tiserons. In this census, she is five years old and was born in Kentucky.¹

     MI Montcalm Co. 1880 Census was the child of US 1880 Census and Michigan Census. Pick a role; In this census, he is 42 years old, a farmer, and was born in Connecticut. His father was also born in Connecticut, but his mother was from Rhode Island. He is married. Nearby a James Cross, age 85 is living as a boarder with J. S. Sloan. He may be Martin's uncle.

     MI Montcalm Co. 1880 Censuswas enumerated with J. S. Sloan and his family on the census on 21 June 1880 at Bloomer Township, Montcalm County, Michigan, as J. S. Sloan. He is 58 years old and was born in Vermont. He is a farmer. Living with him also is Lucinda, his wife, age 55, born in New York, Ezekiel, his son, age 22, born in Illinois, Sloan, his son, also bron in Illinois, age 20, and Mariah L, his daughter, age 15, born in New York.¹

     MI Montcalm Co. 1880 Censuswas enumerated with J. S. Sloan and his family on the census on 21 June 1880 at Bloomer Township, Montcalm County, Michigan, as James Cross. In this census, he is 85 years old and living as a boarder. Living nearby is Martin V. Cross, which may be his nephew. James was born in Connecticut as were his parents.¹ In the Bloomer Township, Montcalm County, Michigan, census dated 21 June 1880, MI Montcalm Co. 1880 Census, shown as Martha Cross, is listed in the household of an unknown person . In this census, she is 39 years old, keeping house, and was born in Michigan. Her parents were born in New York.² In the Bloomer Township, Montcalm County, Michigan, census dated 16 June 1880, MI Montcalm Co. 1880 Census, shown as Nancy Cross, is listed in the household of an unknown person . In this census, she is 45 years old, keeps house, and was born in Pennsylvania, as were her parents.³ In the Bloomer Township, Montcalm County, Michigan, census dated 16 June 1880, MI Montcalm Co. 1880 Census, shown as Nancy Cross, is listed in the household of an unknown person . In this census, she is 45 years old, keeps house, and was born in Pennsylvania, as were her parents. In the Bloomer Township, Montcalm County, Michigan, census dated 16 June 1880, MI Montcalm Co. 1880 Census, shown as Nancy Cross, is listed in the household of an unknown person . In this census, she is 45 years old, keeps house, and was born in Pennsylvania, as were her parents.³ In the Bloomer Township, Montcalm County, Michigan, census dated 16 June 1880, MI Montcalm Co. 1880 Census, shown as Nancy Cross, is listed in the household of an unknown person . In this census, she is 45 years old, keeps house, and was born in Pennsylvania, as were her parents.³ In the Bloomer Township, Montcalm County, Michigan, census dated 16 June 1880, MI Montcalm Co. 1880 Census, shown as Nancy Cross, is listed in the household of an unknown person . In this census, she is 45 years old, keeps house, and was born in Pennsylvania, as were her parents.³

     Edna Cross was born in 1873 in Michigan.²

     Edna Cross was born in 1873 in Michigan. She was the daughter of Martin VanBuren Cross and Martha.¹ In the census of 21 June 1880 in Bloomer Township, Montcalm County, Michigan, she is listed as the daughter of Martin VanBuren Cross. Her name appears as Edna Cross. In this census, she is seven years old, at school, and was born in Michgan. Her father was born in Connecticut and her mother in Michigan.¹

     MI, Montcalm Co. 1860 Census was the child of US 1860 Census and Michigan Census.

     Jessie Dennis was born in 1862 in New York.¹ In the census of 16 June 1880 in Bloomer Township, Montcalm County, Michigan, he is listed as a boarder in the household of Charles Cross. His name appears as Jessie Dennis. In this census, he is 18 years old and was born in New York, as were his parents. He is working as a laborer.¹

     MI Montcalm Co. 1900 Census was the child of US 1900 Census and Michigan Census. Pick a role; In this census, he is 66 years old and was born September 1833 in Connecticut. His father was also born in Connecticut and his mother in Rhode Island. He has been married for 43 years.¹

     Andrew W. Chapman was born in 1820 in Connecticut.¹

     Andrew W. Chapman married Elisa C. Weston, daughter of Timothy Weston and Thankful Cadwell, between 1845 and 1850.¹ In the census of 25 September 1850 at Vernon, Tolland County, Connecticut, Andrew W. Chapman, shown as Andrew W. Chapman, is listed as a head of household which includes the following household members; Elisa C. Weston, Phebe C. Weston and Thankful Cadwell. He is 30 years old and was born in Connecticut.¹

     Harlow L. Street was born in 1844 in Connecticut.¹ He was the son of Charles L. Street and Phebe C. Weston.^1,2 In the Vernon, Tolland County, Connecticut, census dated 25 September 1850, Harlow L. Street, shown as Harlow L. Street, is listed in the household of Andrew W. Chapman. He is six years old and was born in Connecticut.³ In the Township #1, Tuolumne County, California, census dated 8 June 1860, Harlow L. Street, shown as Harlow Street, is listed in the household of Charles L. Street. He is 16 years old, a clerk, and was born in Illinois.⁴

     Elizabeth married Elisha C. Weston, son of Timothy Weston and Thankful Cadwell.¹

     Elizabeth was born in 1812 in Connecticut.¹ In the census of 25 September 1850 in Vernon, Tolland County, Connecticut, Elizabeth appears in the household of Elisha C. Weston as Elizabeth Weston. In this census, she is 38 years old and was born in Connecticut.¹

     Julia Weston was born in 1837 in Connecticut.¹ She was the daughter of Elisha C. Weston and Elizabeth.¹ In the Vernon, Tolland County, Connecticut, census dated 25 September 1850, Julia Weston, shown as Julia Weston, is listed in the household of an unknown person . In this census, she is 13 years old and was born in Connecticut.¹ In the census of 25 September 1850 in Vernon, Tolland County, Connecticut, Julia appears in the household of Elisha C. Weston as Julia Weston. In this census, she is 13 years old and was born in Connecticut.¹

     Everett Weston was born in 1842 in Connecticut.¹ He was the son of Elisha C. Weston and Elizabeth.¹ In the census of 25 September 1850 in Vernon, Tolland County, Connecticut, Everett appears in the household of Elisha C. Weston as Everett Weston. In this census, he is eight years old and was born in Connecticut.¹

     Dwight Weston was born in 1845 in Connecticut.¹ He was the son of Elisha C. Weston and Elizabeth.¹ In the census of 25 September 1850 in Vernon, Tolland County, Connecticut, Dwight appears in the household of Elisha C. Weston as Dwight Weston. In this census, he is five years old and was born in Connecticut.¹

     Arthur Weston was born in 1847 in Connecticut.¹ He was the son of Elisha C. Weston and Elizabeth.¹ In the census of 25 September 1850 in Vernon, Tolland County, Connecticut, Arthur appears in the household of Elisha C. Weston as Arthur Weston. In this census, he is three years old and was born in Connecticut.¹

     Rachel Brace was born in 1782 in Connecticut.¹ In the Vernon, Tolland County, Connecticut, census dated 25 September 1850, Rachel Brace, shown as Rachel Brace, is listed in the household of Elisha C. Weston. In this census, she is 68 years old and was born in Connecticut.¹

     Lucy Ester Slack was born between 1804 and 1810 in Connecticut.^2,3 She was the daughter of Samuel S. Slack and Sally Ann Leeds.¹ In the 1810 census in Stonington, New London County, Connecticut, Lucy Ester Slack is assumed to be enumerated with Samuel S. Slack.⁴ In the 1820 census in Stonington, New London County, Connecticut, Lucy Ester Slack is assumed to be enumerated with Samuel S. Slack.⁵ In the 1830 census in Stonington, New London County, Connecticut, Lucy Ester Slack is assumed to be enumerated with Samuel S. Slack.⁶

     Lucy Ester Slack married Charles Corbin.¹

     Charles Corbin married Lucy Ester Slack, daughter of Samuel S. Slack and Sally Ann Leeds.¹

     Olie Fleetwood was born in April 1869.¹ He was the son of James H. Fleetwood and Abby Augusta Weston.¹

     Olie Fleetwood died in April 1869 in Michigan. His mother died shortly after his birth also.¹

     It is assumed that James H. Fleetwood was the son of Henry Fleetwood who owned the S 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of Section 26, Pulaski Township, near the Weston homestead. In the census of 4 July 1870 in Pulaski, Jackson County, Michigan, Henry Fleetwood is listed as the head of household which included the following household members; James H. Fleetwood.²

     Herbert Weston Jr. was born in October 1879.¹ He was the son of Herbert Alonzo Weston and Sophia Adeline Cheesbro.¹

     Herbert Weston Jr. married Stella.¹

     They had one daughter, Marian, that married a Weston and had a son. Herbert and Stella lived and are buried in Kalamazoo, Michigan.¹

     Stella married Herbert Weston Jr., son of Herbert Alonzo Weston and Sophia Adeline Cheesbro.¹

     They had one daughter, Marian, that married a Weston and had a son. Herbert and Stella lived and are buried in Kalamazoo, Michigan.¹

     Myrtle Weston was born in 1878.^1,2 She was the daughter of Herbert Alonzo Weston and Sophia Adeline Cheesbro.¹ In the Pulaski, Jackson County, Michigan, census dated 2 June 1880, Myrtle Weston, shown as Myrtle Weston, is listed in the household of Herbert Alonzo Weston. In this census, she is two years old and was born in Michigan. Her father was born in Connecticut and her mother in Michigan.³

     She married several times, once to an Olmstead and once to an Edwards. She moved to Florida, where she is buried.¹

     Mable Weston was born on 13 February 1882.¹ She was the daughter of Herbert Alonzo Weston and Sophia Adeline Cheesbro.¹

     Mable Weston died on 30 May 1974 at age 92.¹

     Mable Weston married twice. The first man's name Draper and the second man's name was John Sheridan. She is buried in Jackson, Michigan.¹

     Virtue Weston was born circa 1884.¹ She was the daughter of Herbert Alonzo Weston and Sophia Adeline Cheesbro.¹

     She married Irving Mowry and they moved to Boone, Michigan where she is buried.¹

     Goldie Weston was born circa 1886.¹ She was the daughter of Herbert Alonzo Weston and Sophia Adeline Cheesbro.¹

     She married Herbert Bolson and they lived in Jackson, Michigan where she is buried.¹

     Unknown Weston was born after 1869. She was the daughter of Herbert Alonzo Weston and Sophia Adeline Cheesbro.¹ Unknown Weston is buried in the Buck Cemetery located in Pulaski Township, Jackson County, Michigan.¹

     Electra Culver was born in 1824 in New York.¹ In the census of 2 June 1880 in Pulaski, Jackson County, Michigan, she is listed as a boarder in the household of Herbert Alonzo Weston. Her name appears as Electra Culver. In this census, she is 56 years old and was born in New York. Her father was born in Massachusettes and her mother in New York.¹