The family of Isaac Mashka c1852-1901

Isaac Mashka (Mishkeahsega) was said to be born around 1852 in Michigan, the son of John/Bangman Mashka and Wah-own-qua. 

Siblings included Kahkuhgewa/Kawgawgeway (James) born c1832; John, born c1841; Tobendone/Taybaindawn (Peter), born c1844 and Saha wah nak way (female), born c1846.

Michelle K. Cassidy, in her dissertation "Both the  Honor  and the  Profit":  Anishinaabe  Warriors, Soldiers, and Veterans  from  Pontiac’s War  through the  Civil  War," states that the pension file of soldier John Mashkaw contains information from Louis Genereau that Chief Mashkaw's name was Bangman Mashkah. Cassidy further states that the 1854 Methodist records list John, Peter, J.A., Jacob and Isaac Bangham all in a row.

"This was another band whose location in 1836 was at the rapids of the Grand River. This band was associated with the Baptist Mission established there in 1826 by Isaac McCoy and superintended by Leonard Slater. In 1836 the chief of this band was Noah qua ge shik or Noonday. Shortly after the 1836 treaty, this band left the rapids and Leonard Slater purchased lands in Barry County for a new mission called Ottawa Colony. Slater sold individual lots to members of this band. In 1838 the population of this band was 121 individuals. Noonday remained the chief of this band until his death in 1847 when Maish caw took over as chief." [From The Ottawa and Chippewa Bands in Michigan and the Allotment of their Lands under the Treaty of July 31, 1855, by Larry M. Wyckoff, on academia.com]

1839 Annuity Roll - Ottawa Colony, under Chief Naw way qua geshick

#9 Maish couk, 1 man, 1 woman, 5 children, received $51.31 [Since only James was known to be born before 1839, four children, names unknown, either married or died before the next annuity.]

"At the time of the 1855 treaty, there were 113 members of this [Maish caw's] band. After removal to their reservation they selected allotments in two distinct locations. Maish caw and about one half of his band took their allotments in Elbridge Township. Another group took their allotments in Custer Township." [From The Ottawa and Chippewa Bands in Michigan and the Allotment of their Lands under the Treaty of July 31, 1855, by Larry M. Wyckoff, on academia.com]

Chief John Maish caw received 80 acres S 1/2 of NW 1/4, section 21, T15N, R16W, Elbridge township.

The map above shows that members of multiple bands lived next to each other.

1857 Annuity roll - Chief Maish-caw, 2 men, 1 woman, 3 children, received $18.96

1858 Annuity roll - Chief Maish-caw, 2 men, 1 woman, 3 children, received $25.26

On 6 Aug 1858 James married Chigahmequa / Kehgumegua at Pentwater (source is widow's pension application).

1859 Annuity roll - Chief Maish-caw, 2 men, 1 woman, 4 children, received $34.79

1860 Federal Census - Pentwater, Oceana, Michigan

Maish cah, 75 (male)

Wah o ne qua, 70 (female)

John Maish cah, 18

To bun done, 16 (male)

Shah wah nak way, 14 (female)

Mish ke ah sega, 8 (male)

Go sa, 2 (male)

1861 Annuity roll - Chief Maish-caw, 1 man, 1 woman, 5 children, received $32.34

Brothers James and John enlisted in Company K, 1st Michigan Sharpshooters on 4 Jul 1863 in Pentwater.

Brothers James and John were both killed in the battle of Spottsylvania on 12 May 1864. Pension and probate information for James and John.

1864 Annuity roll - Chief Maish-caw, 1 man, 1 woman, 3 children, received $17.10

1865 Annuity roll - Chief Maish-caw, 1 man, 1 woman, 3 children, received $20.00

1866 Annuity roll - Chief Maish-caw, 1 man, 1 woman, 3 children, received $18.70

1867 Annuity roll - Chief Maish-caw, 1 man, 1 woman, 3 children, received $17.85

1868 Annuity roll - Chief Maish-caw, 1 man, 1 woman, 3 children, received $79.25

Father John filed for a dependent father's pension on 13 May 1869 based on John Jr.'s civil war service (application 175170). 

1870 Annuity roll - Chief Maish-caw, 1 man, 1 woman, 3 children, received $76.50

1870 Federal Census - Elbridge, Oceana, Michigan

Meurkah, 70, farmer, land valued at $500

Wahonequa, 60

Makeosh, 15, (male)

Co Sah, 12, (male)

Mir rin naba, 12 (female)

Shaw nou, 20, (female)

Martha, 1

next family:

Muir kah, Peter, 25, farmer

Pe ne raqua, 20, (female)

Wahonqua, 3, (female)

Mary, 2

Father, John, received pension certificate 196008 on 12 Jan 1872.  Mother, Wahonoquay, applied for a dependent mother's pension on 7 Mar 1872 (application 201624) and received a mother's pension certificate 163762 on 30 Jan 1874. She received $8 per month.

1880 Federal Census - Eden, Mason, Michigan

Mash kaw, Peter, 35, farming

Nancy, 40, wife

Sarah, 9, daughter

Amy, 5, daughter

Julia, 8, daughter

John, 2/12 born April, son

Mash kaw, Isaac, 23, brother, farming

John, 89, father

Wah own qua, 75, mother

1880 Federal Census - farm schedule, Eden, Mason, Michigan

Mash kaw, Peter (Indian), owner, 9 acres improved, 31 acres wooded, land valued at $250, implements valued at $46, live stock valued at $120, wages paid $36, value of productions $65. 6 acres not mown; 2 working oxen, 1 milch cow, 1 cattle sold living; 7 swine, 13 barnyard fowl, 20 dozen eggs; 1 acre buck wheat/4 bushels, 3 acres corn/50 bushels, 1 bushel beans, 1 acre potatoes/25 bushels; 1/4 acres apples; 30 cords wood cut valued at $52.

The 1883 Civil War pension roll lists Wash-kaw Bavrg-man [Mash-kaw Bangman], father, $8 per month, certificate number 196008, Original date Jun 1882, post office: Custer, county: Mason

Isaac, 29, laborer, married 14 Feb 1886 in Eden, Mason, Michigan to Margaret Poneshing, 17. Ceremony performed by Philip Zorn, Catholic Priest

Margaret was born c1869 in Oceana county, the daughter of Joseph Poneshing and Mary Waw me quay Negake

In 1887 brother Peter's wife, Lucy, age 41, died of consumption; and Peter's son Peter, 9, died of fever.

Brother Peter was married on 8 Jan 1887 in Eden to Anfeline Palaume Bailey. Alpheus W. Carr, Justice of the Peace, performed the ceremony.

Son John Paul was born 17 Jul 1888 in Hart, Oceana, Michigan

Niece Emmy (daughter of Peter), 16, was married 20 Aug 1891 to Jacob Shaw, 48, son of James, as his second wife. Daniel W. Reasom, Justice of the Peace performed the ceremony.

Daughter Julia was born around 1892 [From her age at death.]

Daughter Sophia was born  around 1894 [From her age at death]

Son James was born 26 Oct 1894 in Leelanau, Michigan [From his death record]

Daughter Emma was born around 1896

Daughter Eliza was born around 1897

1900 Federal Census - not yet found for Isaac

1900 Federal Census - Leelanau, Leelanau, Michigan

Mashkaw, Peter, born May 1843, 57, married 24 16 years, day laborer

Angeline, born Nov 1847, 52, married 16 years, 7 children born, 0 children living

Son Isaac Jr was born 11 Apr 1900

Isaac died 24 Mar 1901 in Leelanau, Leelanau, Michigan. Parents were given as John and Sarah. Cause of death was chronic bright's disease [a kidney disease]. He was first married at age 24, 7 children born, 7 children living.

Children John, 16, James, 14, and Julia 12 were enrolled in Mt. Pleasant Indian Industrial Boarding School arriving on 19 Sep 1901 for a period of 3 years. The records of all three mention they ran away.

Daughter Emma, age 7,  died 17 Apr 1903 in Harbor Springs, Emmet, Michigan. Cause was Brights Disease.

On 15 Sep 1904 in Omena, Isaac's widow, Maggie Mahka, 30, daughter  of Jo. Poneshik and Mary Paneashig married William Paul, farmer, son of Paul Pomageshik. It was the second marriage for both. Ceremony was performed by John Redpath, clergyman.

Daughter Sophia, age 15, died Nov 1907 [From Durant Roll Field Notes]

1908 Durant Roll Field Notes

#1 page 55 Maish-caw, chief, dead; wife dead

children

1 - dead

2 - dead

3 - dead

4 Peter Maish-caw, 59, Omena, see 29-55; wife died May 5/08 see 4-62, see 15-51

#29 page 55 Tay-bain-down or Peter Maish-caw, age 59, Omena; wife Angeline (Bailey) died May/08; for children see 4-62 and 1-55. [4-62 says see 1-55 so there is no listing of Peter's children by Durant]

#15 page 51 Kum me go quay, dead. "Has a daughter at Omena, probably enrolled with Traverse, whose father is Peter Maish caw, 59, Omena, see 1-55"

#21 page 54 Po-ne-shing or Joseph Po-neshing, age 64, Walkerville; wife Mary Ne-gake, dead

child #2 Margaret Paul, Northport

husband #1 Isaac Maish-caw, Grand River band

1) John Maish-caw, 22, Genoa School

2) James Maish-caw, 20, Northport

3) Julia Maish-caw, 18, Northport

4) Eliza Maish-caw, 10, Northport

5) Isaac Maish-caw, 8

husband #2 William Paul, Northport, Traverse band

6) Amos Paul, 5

#6 page 40 Pe-nay-se-we-ke-zhick or Paul Pe-nay-se-we-ke-zhick, 83, Omena

child #1 William Paul, 53, Omena, 1st wife dead; 2nd wife Margaret (Poneshing), 38, Omena (see 21-54 - her 1st husband Isaac Maishcaw

1) John Maishcaw or Paul, 21, Genoa Indian School

2) James Maishcaw or Paul, 19, Genoa Indian School

3) Julia, Maishcaw or Paul, 17

4) Eliza, Maishcaw or Paul, 9

5 Isaac, Maishcaw or Paul, 7

6) Sophia Maishcaw, 15, died Nov/07

7) Amos Paul, 5

8) Charles Paul, 27, wife Agnes or Agatha (Shakoo), 21, died March 4/08

Peter Mashkaw residence. Photo by Ruth Craker, date unknown.

Brother Peter, 60, married 3 Apr 1909 in Omena to Susan Walker, 54, daughter of Abraham Willis and Mary Redbird. It was Peter's third marriage and Susan's second. Ceremony was performed by Antoine Bartlett, Justice of the Peace.

Daughter Julia, age 18, died 14 Feb 1910 in Leelanau, Leelanau, Michigan. Cause was peritonitis. She was buried in Omena.

1910 Federal Census - Leelanau, Leelanau, Michigan

Penescoageshik, William, 57, married twice, married 6 years, laborer at odd jobs

" Maggie, wife, 40, married twice, married 6 years, 8 children born, 4 children living 

" Amos, son, 7

Mashkaw, John, stepson, 22

" James, stepson, 20

" Eliza, stepdaughter, 13

" Isaac, stepson, 9

1910 Federal Census - Leelanau, Leelanau, Michigan

Mashkaw, Peter, 65, married 3 times, married 1 year, laborer at farming

Susan, 59, married twice, married 1 year, no children born

Son James, 21, day laborer, was married on 23 Jul 1910 in Northport to Sarah Ogemagegedo, daughter of Steele Ogemagegedo. Ceremony was performed by Chas. E. Thies, Pastor of the M.E. Church

Brother Peter died 24 Mar 1911 in Hayes, Charlevoix, Michigan. Burial was in Greenwood. Cause of death was tuberculosis.

Daughter Eliza, 17, was married 25 Mar 1912 in Omena, to Amos Sands, 23, son of George. Ceremony was performed by Rev. John Redpath, Pastor, Presbyterian Church.

Pictures of Eliza - date unknown, photographer was Ruth Craker.

Granddaughter Sophia, (daughter of James) was born 6 Jun 1913. Sadly she died 18 Jul 1913 of enteritis, (an inflammation of the intestine usually accompanied by diarrhea.)

Daughter-in-law Sarah (wife of James) died 27 Jul 1915 in Leelanau township. She was born 26 Jul 1896, daughter of Steele Cocash and Janet. Cause of death was puerperal eclampsia. (This is caused by high blood pressure and excess protein in the urine soon after childbirth.)

Son James registered for the draft on 5 Jul 1917 in Leelanau. He gave his birth as 8 May 1892 in Hart, dependents as mother and 1 child. James was described as medium height and build, with black eyes and black hair. Occupation wa day laborer for the East Jordan Chemical company.

Son James enlisted 30 Nov 1917 and was discharged 23 Nov 1918.

Grandson Louis Manitowash, son of James with Esther Manitowash, was born 6 Mar 1918 

1920 Federal Census - Leelanau, Leelanau, Michigan - Omena Road

Paul, William, 75, farmer

" Maggie, wife, 50

" Amos, son, 16

" Arthur, nephew, 9

Mashka, Isaac, stepson, 18

" James, stepson, 30

Daughter Eliza was divorced from Amos Sands on 1 Dec 1920. Record states they had one child.

Grandson Joseph (son of Isaac) was born 17 Jan 1922, baptized 12 Feb 1922 at the Catholic Church in Peshawbestown.

Grandson John Southbird (son of Eliza) was born 7 Jul 1922, baptized 10 Sep 1922 at the Catholic Church in Peshawbestown.

Baby John died 19 Nov 1922 in Suttons Bay township.

Son James married Mary Bemis, 14 May 1923 in Peshawbestown, Leelanau, Michigan

Photo of James and Mary - date unknown

Daughter Eliza Sands, 24, and Steven Southbird, 38, day laborer, son of Isaac Southbird took out a marriage license on 7 Jun 1923 in Leelanau. The marriage part of the record was not completed.

Son Isaac, 22, day laborer, married Mary Ance, 21, daughter of Simon Ance and Angeline Chippewa on 9 Jul 1923 in Peshawbestown, Leelanau, Michigan.

Granddaughter Dorothea Evaline (daughter of Isaac) was born 3 mar 1924 and baptized 25 Apr 1925 at the Catholic Church in Peshawbestown.

An unnamed granddaughter, (daughter of James), was born 4 Mar 1925 and lived only 20 minutes. Cause unknown.

Granddaughter Elizabeth Southbird [called Maria on baptism] (daughter of Eliza) was born 16 Jan 1924 and baptized 14 Sep 1924 at the Catholic Church in Peshawbestown.

Grandson Raymond (son of Isaac) was born 16 Aug 1926 and baptized 23 Aug 1926 at the Catholic Church in Peshawbestown.

Granddaughter Julia, (daughter of James) was born 10 Jan 1927, baptized 11 Jun 1927 at the Catholic Church in Peshawbestown.

Daughter-in-law Marion (wife of Isaac) died 2 Nov 1929 of acute hemorrhagic nephritis. She was seven months pregnant.

1930 Federal Census - Leelanau, Leelanau, Michigan

Miska, John, land valued at $400, 42, painter at house painting and decocrating

Pewash, Tresa, servant, 30, servant at private home

Miska, May, land valued at $500, 70, widowed, married first at 15

" Isaac, son, 28, widowed, married first at 22, laborer at resort

Paul, Amos, son, 26, laborer at fruit farm

" Arthur, son, 22, laborer at fruit farm

Miska, Alex, grandson, 20, laborer at general farm

" Joseph, grandson, 8

" Dorty, granddaughter, 5

" Raymond, grandson, 3 8/12

Granddaughter Wilma (daughter of James) was born 29 Aug 1930 and baptized 16 Nov 1930 at the Catholic Church in Peshawbestown.

Son John, 46, married Theresa Pewash, 34, daughter of Sam Pewash and Catherine Neongaby on 7 Sep 1932 in Suttons Bay. Ceremony was performed by Marcus Hoyt, justice of the peace.

Grandsons Peter and Sam (sons of Isaac with Isabella Pontiac) were born and died 10 May 1936. They were buried 12 May 1936 in the Catholic Cemetery in Peshawbestown.

Daughter Eliza Mashka Sands, age 39, died 8 Nov 1936 in Omena. She was listed as widow of Amos Sands. Cause of death was pulmonary tuberculosis. She was buried in Omena.

Granddaughter Eliza Eva (daughter of James) was born 20 Feb 1937 and baptized 28 Feb 1937 at the Catholic Church in Peshawbestown.

Daughter-in-law Tresa (wife of Isaac), died 7 Apr 1937 in Northport of pulmonary tuberculosis. 

Granddaughter Ruth Marie (daughter of James) was born 11 Jan 1940 and baptized 18 Feb 1940 at the Catholic Church in Peshawbestown.

1940 Federal Census, Omena, Leelanau, Michigan

Mashka, John, 58, widowed, laborer on farm

Maggie, mother, 75, widowed

Isaac, brother, 45

Amos, brother, 38

Joseph, nephew, 20

James, 57, laborer on farm

Mary, wife, 53

Julia, daughter, 12

Wilma, daughter, 9

Evyln, daughter, 6

Liza, daughter, 3

Ruth, daughter, 2/12

Granddaughter Ruth (daughter of James) died 21 Aug 1940 in Leelanau township. Cause of death was bronchopneumonia.

Son John registered for the WWII draft in Leelanau county, giving his birth as 12 Aug 1889 in Walkerville. He was described as 5 foot 5 inches, 168 pounds, brown eyes, gray hair, dark complexion.

Son Isaac registered for the draft on 16 Feb 1942 in Charlevoix. He gave his birth as 11 Apr 1900, Leelanau county. In the summer Isaac lived in Omena and in East Jordan in the winter. He was described as 5' 6", 150 pounds, brown eyes, black hair, dark complexion.

Son James registered for the draft on 27 Apr 1942 in Leelanau county, giving his birth as 8 May 1891 in Hart. He was described as 5' 8", 120 pounds, brown eyes, black hair, lingh brown complexion.

Granddaughter Elizabeth Southbird (daughter of Eliza), 18, married Moses Leonard Smith, 20, son of William Smith and Mary Russette on 19 Aug 1942 in Elk Rapids.

Wife Margaret died 29 May 1943 in Omena, Leelanau, Michigan of hypertension heart disease and was buried in Omena.

Her burial was recorded in the Catholic Church records in Peshawbestown.

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