Mike Williams was born c1855 in Harbor Springs, Emmet, Michigan. His mother was Theresa Mwaw-ke-we-naw. His father was said to be William Blackbird [from Mike's death certificate.]
Theresa chose the following land in the 1855 allotment
W1/2 of the SW1/4 of section 33, Township 36 North, Range 6 West, 80 acres. [A woman receiving 80 acres meant she was the head of a family]
Tract book - Theresa was #537
Theresa's father, Paul, chose the W1/2 of the NE1/4 of section 29, Township 36 North, Range 6 West, 80 acres.
Mary Mwaw ke we naw chose the E/12 of the NE1/4 of section 29, Township 36 North, Range 6 West, 80 acres.
1856 Annuity roll - Chief Paul Shah-wah-nay-se / Little Traverse Band
#550 Paul Mah ke we nah, 1 man, no women, 1 child, received $10.56
#552 Mary Mah ke we nah, no men, one woman, 1 child, received $10.56
#553 Theresa Mah ke we nah, no men, one woman, 1 child, received $10.56
1857 Annuity Roll - Chief Shaw waw nay se
#46 Paul Mwaw ke ne naw, one man, no women, one child, received $10.12
#48 Mary Mwaw ke we naw, no men, one woman, 1 child, received $10.12
#49 Therese, no men, one woman, 1 child, received $10.12
1858 Annuity Roll - Chief Shaw waw nay se
#44 Mwaw ke we naw, one man, no women, no children, received $4.21
#46 Theresa, no men, one woman, one child, received $8.42
1859 Annuity Roll - Chief Paul Shaw waw say se
45 Mwawke we naw, one man, one woman, two children, received $19.88 [There's no separate entry for Theresa, so it is probable that she and Mike are counted in the family of father Paul.]
1860 Federal Census - Little Traverse Township, Emmet, Michigan
Paul Ma Ke we naw, 63, male, farmer, $132 value of real estate, $50 value of personal, born Michigan
Theresa, 27, female, $100 value of real estate, born Michigan
Mack Ma Ka ta ben asy, 4, male, born Michigan
Sister Cynthia Smith was said to be born 10 May 1860 [From her death certificate; she was not in the 1861 annuity roll]
1861 Annuity Roll - Chief Paul Shaw waw nay se
#43 Paul Mwaw ke we naw, one man, no women, one child, received $9.24
#44 Theresa Mwaw ke we naw, no men, one woman, one child, received $9.24
1865 Annuity Roll - Chief Paul Shaw waw nay se
#43 Theresa Mwaw ke we naw, no men, one woman, two children, received $12
#60 Paul Mwaw ke we naw, one man, no women, one child, received $8
1866 Annuity Roll - Chief Paul Shaw waw nay se
#44 Theresa Mwaw ke we naw, no men, one woman, two children, received $11.22
[Paul was not listed]
1867 Annuity Roll - Chief Paul Shaw way nay se
#45 Theresa Mwaw ke we naw, no men, one woman, two children, received $10.71
1868 Annuity Roll - Chief Paul Shaw waw nay se
#40 Theresa Mwaw ke we naw, no men, one woman, two children, received $47. 55
1870 Annuity Roll - Chief Daniel Ne saw waw quot
#39 Theresa Mwaw ke we naw, no men, one woman, two children, received $45.90
1870 Federal Census - Little Traverse, Emmet, Michigan
Mwa kewena, Theresa, 46, farm laborer, value of real estate $100, born Michigan
Charles, 50, cripple, value of real estate $100, born Michigan
Mareo, 13, at home, born Michigan
Ceata, 6, born Michigan
[Theresa with her children Mike and Cynthia. Charles connection to the family is unknown.]
Sister Cynthia Smith married John Shomin on 28 Jul 874 in Cross Village, Emmet, Michigan
Mike married Sophia Nawagesick. She was said to be born in Mar 1862, the daughter of Stephen Nawagesick and Lizzie/Catherine.
Son John (also called William John) was said to be born 17 Sep 1881, however he was one year old in the 1880 census.
1880 Federal Census - Friendship, Emmet, Michigan
68/68 Shawin, John, 34, farmer, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
Cinthia, 16, wife. keeping house, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
Paul, 3, son, at home, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
69/69 Mike, Tinnas, 44, keeping house, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
William, 23, son, farmer, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
Sophia, 17, wife, keeping house, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
John, 1, son, at home, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
Son Thomas was born 6 Jan 1883
1884 property tax shows Mike Williams owning W1/2 of the SW1/4 of the SW1/4 of section 33, Township 36 North, Range 6 West, 20 acres, valued at $90. Taxes totaling $2.75 were paid 30 Sep 1886.
Son Paul was born 1887 [1900 census] or 1889 [Durant Roll Field Notes]
Son Wallace was born 4 Aug 1889 in Harbor Springs, Emmet, Michigan
Daughter Mary was born 27 Sep 1893 in Friendship township,
Son James was born in 1895.
Sister Cynthia was married 19 Sep 1896 to Bazil Meshekey.
Son James died 25 Aug 1897 in West Traverse township, Emmet, Michigan at age 2 years of colon inflammation. Parents were given as Mike and Mary Williams.
1900 Federal Census - West Traverse township, Emmet, Michigan
Williams, Mike, head, born Mary 1858, 42, married 22 years, born Michigan, parents born Michigan, Ottowa, father Ottowa, mother Ottowa, 1/4 white, not living in polygamy, taxed, citizenship not aquired by allotment, fixed dwelling.
Sophia, wife, born Mar 1860, 40, married 22 years, 8 children born, 5 children living, born Michigan, parents born Michigan, Pottowattomi, father Pottwattomi, mother Pottwattomi, full, not living in polygamy, taxed, citizenship not aquired by allotment, fixed dwelling.
Pomes, son, born Jan 1885, 15, born Michigan, parents born Michigan, Ottowa, father Ottowa, mother Pottwattomi, 1/8 white.
Pion, son, born May 1887, 13, born Michigan, parents born Michigan, Ottowa, father Ottowa, mother Pottwattomi, 1/8 white.
Wallace, son, born Jul 1890, 10, born Michigan, parents born Michigan, Ottowa, father Ottowa, mother Pottwattomi, 1/8 white.
Mary, daughter, born Nov 1892,7, born Michigan, parents born Michigan, Ottowa, father Ottowa, mother Pottwattomi, 1/8 white.
Tracy, mother, born Nov 1837, 62, widowed, one child born, one child living, born Michigan, parents born Michigan, parents born Michigan, Ottowa, father Ottowa, mother Ottowa, taxed, citizenship not aquired by allotment, fixed dwelling.
Shomon, Paul, grandson, born __ 1891, 9, born Michigan, parents born Michigan, parents born Michigan, Ottowa, father Ottowa, mother Ottowa, 1/16 white
1908 Durant Roll Field Notes
#39, page 32
Theresa Mwaw-ke-we-naw, 74, Harbor Springs
child 1 - Mike Williams, 53, Harbor Springs
wife Sophia, 48, Ind, see #5/25
John Willliams, 29, Harbor Springs
Thomas, 25, In N. O. Army in Philippines
Paul, 23, Harbor Springs
Wallace, 18, Harbor Springs
Mary, 15, Harbor Springs
child 2 - Cynthia Mishekey, 45, Harbor Springs
1st husb dead (Shomin)
2nd husband Bazil Meshekay, 56, Harbor Springs, see #23/32
children
1) Joe Shomin 28, wife Louisa O-saw-waw-naw-quot, 21, see #50-29
2) Wm. Shomin, 21, Harbor Springs, Mt. Pleas. Sch
3) Paul Shomin, 16, Harbor Springs, Mt. Pleas. Sch
4) Lena, 15, Harbor Springs, Mt. Pleas. Sch
Bazil's children by his 1st wife were Mary Mishekey, 30; Wm. Mishekey, 25; James Mishekey, 22; Louis Mishekey, 18; and Hattie Mishekey, 16
child of Cynthis and Bazil - Clarence Mishekey, 9, Harbor Springs
#5 page 25
Stephen Waw-we-ke-zhick, dead; wife dead
child 1 - dead, no heirs
child 2 - dead, no heirs
child 3 - Sophia Williams, 48, Harbor Springs, see #30 p. 32
1910 Federal Census - West Traverse township, Emmet, Michigan
Williams, Mickel, head, 54, married once for 34 years, born Michigan, parents born Michigan, speaks English, farmer on general farm, full Ottawa
Sophia, wife, 48, married once for 34 years, 9 children born, 5 children living, born Michigan, parents born Michigan, full Ottawa, speaks Indian
John, son, 32, born Michigan, parents born Michigan, speaks English, lumberman at lumber woods, full Ottawa
Thomas, son, 26, born Michigan, parents born Michigan, speaks English, soldier in U.S. Army, full Ottawa
Paul, son, 21, born Michigan, parents born Michigan, speaks English, lumberman at lumber woods, full Ottawa
Wallace, son, 18, born Michigan, parents born Michigan, speaks English, lumberman at lumber woods, full Ottawa
Mary, daughter, 16, born Michigan, parents born Michigan, speaks English, full Ottawa
Mwakowenaw, Treasa, mother, 78, widowed, 2 children born, 2 children living, born Michigan, parents born Michigan, speaks Indian, full Ottawa
Son Wallace, 23 was married 24 Jun 1912 in Middle Village to Rosanna Francis. 22, daughter of Joseph Francis and Mary Waydash. Ceremony was performed by Innocent Schlueter, Catholic Priest. Witnesses were Lizzie Keway and John Kinoshemeg.
Son Thomas, 30, was married 9 Sep 1913, in Petoskey, to Marcelena Francis, 22, daughter of Moses Francis and Mary Peters. Ceremony was performed by Aaron B. Keriegen, Justice of the Peace.
Daughter Mary, 21, was married on 12 Jun 1915 in Petoskey to Henry Alworden, 41, son of John Alworden and Mary Houge. It was his second marriage. Ceremony was performed by W. R. Montgomery, Justice of the Peace.
Mother, Theresa Moquina Williams died 4 Apr 1915 in West Traverse, Emmet, Michigan. Her birth was given as Sep 1932, age as 82 years, 7 month. Her parents were Paul Moquina and Sebaqua. Cause of death was penumonia (lober), burial in Lakeview Cemetery. Informant was John Williams.
1920 Federal Census - West Traverse township, Emmet, Michigan
Williams, Michael, head, owns home, no mortgage, 64, born Michigan, parents born Michigan, farm laborer, working out
Sophia, wife, 61, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
Leonard, grandson, 3 0/12, born Michigan, parents born Michigan, laborer, working out
Thomas, son, 35, born Michigan, parents born Michigan, laborer
Wheeler, Jesse, granddaughter, 7, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
Williams, Wallace, head, rents, 28, born Michigan, parents born Michigan, laborer, working out
Rose, wife, 28, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
Charles, son, 6, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
1920 Federal Census - Friendship township, Emmet, Michigan
Williams, John, head, owns home, 38, can read and write, born Michigan, parents born Michigan, laborer at lumber camp
Lorene, wife, 31, can read and write, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
Wasson Paul, father in law, 57, cannot read and write, born Michigan, parents born Michigan, farm labor on farm
Wasson, Jane, mother in law, 50, born Michigan, parents born Michigan, canot read and write
Mike Williams died 11 Sep 1922 in West Traverse, Emmet, Michigan.
Daughter Mary was divorced 7 Apr 1924 in Luce, Michigan
Wife Sophia died 6 Jan 1927 in West Traverse, Emmet, Michigan
1930 Federal Census - Friendship Township, Emmet, Michigan
Williams, John W., head, value of home $1000, does not own a radio, lives on a farm, 49, married at 38, did not attend school in 1929, can read and write, born Michigan, parents born Michigan, farmer, owner, worked yesterday, veteran
Louisa, wife, married at 30, did not attend school in 1929, can read and write, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
Robert C., son, 8, attended school in 1929, can read and write, born Michigan, parents born Michigan
Daughter Mary died 22 Oct 1934 in Harbor Springs, Emmet, Michigan. Her birth was given as 4 Sep 1893, age as 41 years, 28 days. Her husband was Stanley Grey, parents were Mike Williams and Sophia. Cause of death was arcinomatosis, primary in cervix uteri. Burial was in Lake View cemetery. Informant was Stanly Grey.
Son Wallace died 28 Jul 1937 in Wayne county, Michigan. His birth was given as 4 Aug 1889, age as 47 years, 11 months, 24 days, occupation was laborer. Parents were Mike Williams and Sophie. Cause of death was carbuncle of neck, burial in Petoskey. Informant was "deceased (on admission to hospital)".
1940 Federal Census - Friendship township, Emmet, Michigan
Williams, John, head, 59, born Michigan, lived in same house in 1935, farmer on farm.
Robert, son, 18, born Michigan, lived in same house in 1935
Son John died 4 May 1945 in Petoskey, Emmet, Michigan. His name was given as William John Williams, birth as 11 Sep 1880, age as 64 years, 7 months, 23 days. His birthplace was West Traverse Township, occupation was farmer on his own farm. Parents were Michael Williams and Sophia Nawagesik. Cause of death was coronary thrombosis, burial was in Lakeview cemetery. Informant was Mrs. Mary Mattick (Niece).
Son Thomas died 11 May 1947 at the T.C. State Hospital in Traverse City, Grand Traverse, Michigan. His with was given as 6 Jan 1883, age as 64 years, 4 months, 5 days. He was widowed, occupation carpenter, trapper, laborer. Parents were Mike Williams and Sophia. Cause of death was general paresis, burial in Lake View cemetery. Informant was T. C. State Hospital Records
