Categories: Burt, Jones, 52Ancestor, Michigan: Shiawassee County, Michigan: Livingston County
Lucinda Jones - My 2nd Great Grandmother
Ernest Nile Burt - My Great Grandfather Edna Jean Burt - My Grandmother Tom Orlando McKenzie - My Father |
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Siblings of Lucinda E. Jones
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July 26th, 1860 - Lucinda, 5 years old, is shown on 1860 Federal Census with her father, mother, and two siblings; Mary O. D. (Delphine) (10) and John P. (10 Months). Lucinda and her family are living in Howell, Livingston County, Michigan. Her father, John lists his occupation as a farmer. The family has real estate worth $550 and personal property worth $67.
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We can see from 1870 census that Lucinda is living near her future husband, George Washington Burt.
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In 1870, both George and Lucinda are still attending school, most likely together. However, George, age 17, was two years older. Based on my research, they probably attended the Octagon school which was located on Doyle Road in between Austin Rd. and Shaftsburg Rd. in what is now Laingsburg. This school house still exists, although it has since been turned into a personal residence.
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A month later, on July 20th, 1880, my great grandfather, Ernest Nile Burt, was born. The family was still living in Webber Township.
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I later found a blurb in the Owosso Times Newspaper from Friday December 14th, 1888 that confirmed the story. Lucinda Passed away in her sleep on Saturday December 8th, 1888.
Although, I can't find the exact weather forecast for the day of Lucinda's death, based on historical averages, Shiawassee County temperatures for December range from 20.4 F to 34.5 F, with an average of 10.4 inches of snow fall in December. I can only images how Ernest felt making that long walk to deliver such horrible news to his father, while worrying about his siblings left at home with his deceased mother. |
- I am still looking for a photo of Lucinda. I have several photos of her siblings and their families, however, none of her or her parents.
- Where did George and Lucinda get married?
Genealogist on a Journey
Rebecca J. Walbecq