Jonas McSauby was born 20 Jul 1873 in Charlevoix township, Charlevoix, Michigan, the son of George Ashkebug and Mary Maksaba (many spellings).
His parents Andrew G. Ashkebug, 37, and Mary Micksawba, 36, were married on 13 Mar 1876 in Charlevoix. Ceremony was performed by John S. Dixon, Justice of the Peace. Witnesses were Louis Micksawba and Joseph R. Dixon.
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By 1880 his father George moved to Northport to live with sister Margaret and her husband John Agatchie. Mary and her sons remained in Charlevoix and used McSauby as their surname.
1880 Federal Census - Charlevoix township, Charlevoix, Michigan
Micksawba, Louis, 66, farming, born Michigan, father born Michigan, mother born Canada
Teresa, 36, daughter, keeping house, born Michigan, father born Michigan, mother born Canada
Mary, 34, daughter, work out, born Michigan, father born Michigan, mother born Canada
John, 7, grandson, born Michigan, father born Michigan, mother born Michigan
Junans, 2, grandson, born Michigan, father born Michigan, mother born Michigan
Father George died on 23 July 1886 and is buried in Onominese Cemetery in Leelanau county.
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26 Feb 1891 depostition of Louis Micksawboy. Louis, 77, states he was present when Mary was married to George Estabrook as Andrew G. Ashkebug on Mary 13 A.D. 1870. That she hasn't remarried. There were three children born to Mary Micksawba Estabrook and George Estabrook as follows John Estabrook was born Jun 10 A.D. 1874 and Jonah Estabrook was born in July 20 A.D. 1880. One died at child birth no name.
1900 Federal Census - Brevort township, Mackinac, Michigan
McSabery, John, boarder, born July 1875, age 24, born Michigan, parents born Michigan, log driver
McSabery, Jerome, boarder, born July 1879, age 20, born Michigan, parents born Michigan, log driver
Jonas met Hattie Gibson, the daughter of William Gibson and Mary Kosequat.
Son Julius was born 27 Feb 1907 in Bay Shore, Charlevoix, Michigan. [From his death certificate]
1908 Durant Roll Field Notes
#14 page 25
Mary Mick-saw-bay, dead; husband name not given
children:
John Mick-saw-bay, age 38, P.O. Charlevoix, Bay Shore, Mich, no children
Jonas Mick-saw-bay, age 32, P.O. Bay Shore. Wife Hestie (Gibson) Mick-saw-bay, age 20, P.O. Bay Shore, see 45-42
#45 page 42
Francis Nug-sha-gaw, should be Mish-sha-gaw or Michigan.
his child #3 William Michigan, known as Wm. Gibson, age 46, his wife Mary Gibson nee Ko-se-quot, age 41;
their child #2 - Hattie Gibson, age 20, P.O. Boyne City, Bay Shore, see 14-25; husband John M. Jonas Micksabay, age 32, son Julius Micksabay, age 2.
Daughter Josie was said to be born in 1909.
1910 Federal Census - Marion township, Charlevoix, Michigan - taken 2 May 1910
McSauby, Jonas, 34, married two times, married 0 years, speaks English, laborer in lumber camp, full Chippewa
Janet, wife, 25, married two times, married 0 years, 2 children born, 2 children living, speaks English, occupation - none, full Chippewa
Angeline, daughter, 3, tribe - Potawatomie, father Chippewa, mother Potawatomi
John, brother, 38, married once, married 9 years, speaks English, laborer in lumber camp, full Chippewa
Delia, sister-in-law, 30, married once, married 9 years, speaks English, Bast. Maker, 3/4 Chippewa
Hattie Gibson married James Shagonaby on 13 Jun 1910 in Petoskey, Emmet, Michigan.
Jonas, 35, married Jennett Ana, 25 on 29 Aug 1910 in Charlevoix. His father was given as Geo McSauba, hers as John Oliver, both mothers names not given. This was Jannett's second marriage and Jonas' first. Ceremony was performed by W. H. Collins, Justice of the Peace. Witnesses were Isaiah Wasaquam and T. Wasaquam.
Daughter Ethel was born in 1916 [From her obituary]
Son Julius died 9 Feb 1918 in Friendship township, Emmet, Michigan. His birth was given as 27 Feb 1907 in Bayshore. Cause of death unknown - no physician called. Parents were Jonas McSaubia and Hattie Gibson. Burial was in Middle Village. Informant was Mrs. McSaubia of Good Hart.
A second death certificate for Julius says he died 9 Feb 1918 in Readmond township, Emmet, Michigan. His age and birthdate remained the same. Parents were Julius Gibson and Hattie Gibson. Cause of death was pulmonary tuberculosis. Burial was in Goodhart. Informant was Mrs. Hattie Gibson of Goodhart.
On 12 Sep 1918 Jonas registered for the draft. He gave his birthdate as 20 Jul 1873, occupation as laborer for the East Jordan Furnace Company, nearest relative as Jenette McSawby. Jonas was described as medium height and build with brown eyes and black hair.
Son Oliver was born 28 Feb 1919
1920 Federal Census - Jordan township, Antrim, Michiga
McSauby, Jonas, 46, wood cutter in woods
Janet, wife, 34
Julius, son, 16
Emeline, daughter, 13
Ethel, daughter, 6
Oliver, son, 11/12
Daughter Juanita was born 28 Jan 1923
Daughter Leota was born 31 Jul 1926
Son Harry was born 26 May 1928
1930 Federal Census - East Jordan, Charlevoix, Michigan
408 State Street
McSauby, Jones, head, rents house $5 month, 51, married at 30, born Michigan, mixed blood Chippewa, laborer at lumber camp
Jennett, wife, 39, married at 19, born Michigan, mixed blood Chippewa,servant for private family
Ethel, daughter, 16, born Michigan, mixed blood Chippewa
Oliver, son, 11, born Michigan, mixed blood Chippewa
Jannita, daughter, 7, born Michigan, mixed blood Chippewa
Leota, daughter, 4 9/12, born Michigan, mixed blood Chippewa
Ialol, son, 1 11/12, born Michigan, mixed blood Chippewa
Wife Jannett died 3 Feb 1932 in East Jordan, Charlevoix, Michigan. Her age was given as 45, born on Beaver Island, daughter of John Oliver and Unknown, husband as Johnas McSauby. Cause of death was carcinoma of uterus. Informant was Emma McSauby, burial in E. J. Catholic.
Petoskey News - Review 24 Dec 1941
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