Honoring Native Ancestors: Raymond Chingman 1937-1983

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Raymond Chingman 1937-1983

Raymond George Chingman was born 9 Jan 1937 in Muskegon, Michigan, son of John Chingman and Marian Morsaw. [Click here for information on John]

He joined siblings Florence, Lucille, Josie, Agnes, Virginia, John Jr., Alexander and Shirley.

Sister Loretta Jane was born 22 Nov 1937

Sister Betty Lou was born 24 Nov 1938

Sister Luella June was born 22 Nov 1939. Sadly she died 6 Sep 1940 in Muskegon, Michigan

1940 Federal Census - Muskegon Heights, Muskegon, Michigan

Chingman, John, head, 41, born Michigan, same house, laborer at foundry

Marian, (gave the information), wife, 38, born Michigan, same house

Lucile M., daughter, 19, born Michigan, same house, laborer at WPA sewer

Josie, M., daughter, 16, born Michigan, same house

Agnes, A., daughter, 14, born Michigan, same house

Virginia A., daughter, 16, born Michigan, same house

Alexander J., son, 7, born Michigan, same house

Shriley A., daughter, 5, born Michigan, same house

Raymond G., son, 3, born Michigan

Loretta J., daughter, 2, born Michigan

Betty L., daughter, 1, born Michigan

Louella J., daughter, 4/12, born Michigan

Patsy Ann, granddaughter, 1, , born Michigan

Shagonaby, Theresa, sister-in-law, 45, widowed, , born Michigan, residence on 1 Apr 1935 - Sydney, Richald, Montana

Sister Joan Lee was born 7 Mar 1941

Brother Peter James was born 8 Aug 1943 in Muskegon, Michigan. Sadly he died 14 Nov 1943. Cause of death was avitaminosis and pertussis. Burial was in Mona View Cemetery.

Sister Virginia, 19, married George L. Trevan, 20, son of Louis Trevan and Sarah Davis, on 9 Nov 1946 in Muskegon. Ceremony was performed by Rev. James Sabin, witnesses were Darrell E. Carney and Mrs. Lucille Carney.

Muskegon Chronicle - 14 Aug 1947

Tells of Raymond and sisters Loretta and Betty getting awards for swimming and lifesaving courses.

Sister Virginia was divorced from George Trevan on 9 Sep 1949

1950 Federal Census - Muskegon Heights, Muskegon, Michigan

1628 Jefferson Street

Chingman, John, head, 51, laborer at Iron foundry

Mary, wife, 27

Trewicy [Trevan], Virginia, daughter, 22, divorced

Michael, grandson, 2

Chingman, Alexander, son, 17

Shirley, daughter, 15

Raymond, son, 13

Loretta, daughter, 12

Betty Lou, daughter, 11

Joan L., daughter, 9

Sister Josie married Philo Lang in 1952

Muskegon Chronicle - 7 Oct 1952

Muskegon Chronicle - 8 Nov 1955

Tells of brother Alex's wedding and Raymond being best man.

Nephew Philo Lang Jr., son of sister Josie, died 13 Dec 1955.

Grand Haven Tribune, 14 Dec 1955

Muskegon Chronicle - 19 Jul 1956

Raymond applies for marriage license to wed Ruth Elaine Garvey.

Daughter Louella Gale was born 7 Jan 1958

Muskegon Chronicle - 17 Jan 1958

Daughter Louella Gale and her mother, Ruth Chingman are featured in a four generation photo. Article mentions her paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John Chingman and baby's nine aunts and one uncle.