Naw-scow, later called Edward Naskaw, was said to be born in Muskegon in 1826, the son of Mole Naska and Moununokakway.
Edward was married at least three times.
1842 Census - Aish qua gon a bee's band
#3 Nos caw, one man age 10 to 40
Daughter Sarah was said to be born in 1844 [age 63 in 1907, daughter of Edward and Peneswa]
Daughter Mary was said to be born in 1845 [age 15 on 1860 census]
1845 Annuity Roll - Chief Aish qua gon a bee
1846 Annuity Roll - Chief Aish qua gon a bee
#38 Naus caw, one man, one woman, no children, received $16.72
1847 Annuity Roll - Chief Aish qua gon a bee
#32, Naus caw, one man, one woman, no children, received $12.21
Nos cah, was baptised 25 Jun 1847 by Rev. Peter Doughtery at Old Mission and given the name Edward. On the same day, Nos cah had one child baptisted, named Charlott. [This is the only mention of this child.]
Son Peter was said to be born in 1853 [age 7 on 1860 census, this is the only mention of this child]
On 16 Mar 1860 in Bear Creek, Emmet County, Sarah Naska, age 15, married John Blackbird, age 22.
1860 Federal Census - Bear Creek, Emmet, Michigan
Edward Nashka, 34, farmer, value of real estate $161, value of personal estate $150
Tin no qua (?), 33
Mary, 15
Peter, 7
Between 1860 and 1870 Edward had married Wabanquett. [This is Anna Sogod]
Daughter Sarah was said to be born in 1863 [Age 50 on her marriage in 1913, which names Anna as her mother]
28 May 1866 - Edward Naskwa sold land to Aw saw naw qua for $300.
Daughter Susan was said to be born in 1868 [Age 12 on 1880 census, only mention of this child; could she be Sarah?]
1868 Annuity Roll - Chief Tay baw se ke zhick
#40 Naw scaw, one man, no women, no children, received $15.85
Son Thomas was born in 1869 [Age 1 on 1870 census]
1870 Annuity Roll - under chief Tay-baw-se-ke-zhick
#26 Naw scaw, one man, one woman, four children, received $91.80
Daughter Jane/Jennie was born 2 Nov 1875 in Kewadin [from her obituary]
Son Benjamin was born 30 Oct 1877 in Milton, Antrim, Michigan. Parents are given as Edward Noska and Annie Noska. [Only mention of this child]
1880 Federal Census - Milton, Antrim, Michigan
Jane, female, 38, wife, married, cannot read or write
Angus, male, 16, son, single, cannot write
Susan, female, 12, daughter, single, cannot write
Thomas, male, 15, son, single, cannot write
From the Elk Rapids Progress - 16 Aug 1888 "An Indian by the name of Tom Noscow was lodged in the city mansion Monday for drunkenness."
22 Oct 1892, Elijah Noskah, 21, applied for a license to marry Eliza J. Wabska, 16. No marriage took place.
On 20 May 1901, Edward, 75, born Old Mission, son of Mole Noska and Nownumokokway, married Mary Mewahpekons, 38, born Mulletts Lake, daughter of Pewahpackons and Anna, in Elk Rapids. It was her first marriage and his third. Ceremony was performed by J. W. Hart, Minister of the Gospel.
Daughter Sarah Philips died 7 Apr 1907 in Kalkaska county. Her age was given as 63. She was widowed, married first at 18, parent of 4 children, of whom 2 are living. Sarah was born at Old Misson, father Edward Naska born in Muskekgon, mother Peneswa born in Michigan. Her occupation was basket weaver. Cause of death was old age, with exposure and alcoholic intoxication as contributory factors. Informant was Eliga Naska, burial was in Kewadin. [This Sarah was not mentioned on the Durant Roll]
1908 Durant Roll Field Notes
#26 page 46
Naw-scow, or Edward Naskwa, 80, P.O. Elk Rapids
1st wife dead
2nd wife Mary Ann, 39, see #6 p31; #20 p32
children:
1 - dead; husband Thomas Fisher, 60, P.O. Bayshore, Mich
their children:
1) Moses Fisher, 20, wife and child dead
2) Susan (Fisher) Greensky, 27, P.O. Bay Shore; husband Geo. Greensky 24/53, age 23; children Elsie, 5; Leonard born Nov 3 1907 died Sept 14, 1908
2 - Sarah Prickett - see #19 p44
3 - Angus Naw scow, spelled Naskow, 44, P.O. Elk Rapids; wife Mary Naskaw, 52, daughter of #20 p 32; adoped Joe Isaac #2, 14, at Mt. Pleasant School (goes by name of Joe Naskaw, index both and refer to both)
4 - Thomas Naskaw, dead
5 - Elijah Naskaw, 38, P.O. Kewadin, Michigan; wife Maggie Naskaw died Apr 6/08; children: Christina, 13, Kewadin; Thomas, 11, Kewadin
6 - Jane White, 35, Hackley, Wis., husband John White, a Menominee; child Annie White, 12
7 - Isaac Naskaw, 29, Kewadin, wife Rosie, 35 nee Chinggwan, an Ottawa Ind.
1910 Federal Census
Edward died 27 Sep 1911. His age was unknown, as near as relatives can tell he was 105. He was born in Michigan, parents unknown. Cause of death, "was called in to see Edward Naska, Examined him, make --- change to --- no date. Found him --- --- hopefully so. Old age was a contributory factor. Burial was in Kwadin. Information was Jane White.
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On 27 Mar 1913 in Gills Pier, Leelanau, Michigan, daughter Sarah Naska, 50, daughter of Edward Noska and Ann Chabo, married George Pabo, 52, son of George Pabo and Mary Ann Prickett. It was the first marriage for both. Ceremony was performed by L.L. Steadman, M.E. Minister, witnesses were Joe Lightsky and Jim Wanagegek.
On 13 Oct 1918, daughter Sarah Aikens died in Hayes, Charlevoix, Michigan. She was married, born 1866, daughter of Edward Naska and unknown. Cause of death was tuberclasotn? of 2 years standing. Burial was in Greenwood, information Mrs. Jennie White of Bayshore.
Son Isaac, 46, born in Kewadin, son of Edward Naska and Anna Sogott, was married 13 Mar 1927 in Petoskey to Rosie McSawby, 38, daughter of Lou Shanknakashe and Elizabeth Naonnshik(?). It was a second marriage for both. Ceremony was performed by Rev. C. J. Kruse, Minister First Methodist Episcopal Church. Witnesses were John White and Mrs. John White of Petoskey.
Daughter Jane/Jennie died 10 Mar 1949 in Petoskey
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