Honoring Native Ancestors: Jane Mark Wabose George

Jane Mark was said to be born in Nov 1876 in Michigan, the daughter of Peter Mark Nah-we-ke-zhick and Anna Sha-wa-da-se. The couple's second known child, she joined brother Alfred who was born in 1871.

Photo from Carlisle Indian Industrial School.

Brother David was born in 1875.

Sister Lillie was born 8 Apr 1879.

1880 Federal Census - Milton township, Antrim, Michigan

Wab-ska-ne-guam, P.M., 38

Anna, 28, wife

Alfred,9, son

Jane, 7, daughter

David, 5, son

Lillie, 4/12, born Feb. daughter

Brother Eugene was born 4 Jan 1883.

Sister Josephine was born 28 May 1884

Sister Marion was born 1886.

Sister Susan was born 8 Jan 1889.

On 25 Oct 1890 Jane arrived at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. She was listed as 16, full Chippewa, daughter of Peter Mark, from Aarwood, Michigan.

Part of going to school was called outings. This was where the children were sent into homes to work. 14 Apr 1892 to 13 Sep 1893, Jane was sent to Hattie Hall of Ridley Park, PA; 20 Apr 1894 to 14 Sep 1894, Jane was sent to R. Russell in Liberty Grove, MD; 9 Apr 1895 to 29 Oct 1895, Jane was sent to S. Felton in Olney, PA.

Some of the students had their photos taken while at Carlisle. Louisa Ance, Annie Carl and Jane Mark.

Jane left Carlisle on 29 Jun 1896, time out (5 years were up.)

While Jane was away at school sister Eliza was born 28 Feb 1891, brother William was born c1893 and died before 1900, and brother Francis was born 9 Nov 1895. Brother Alfred had married Nacy Walker on 28 Aug 1894 in Kalkaska county.

Jane returned to Carlisle on 14 Aug 1896, this time accompanied by younger sister Josie.

Jane and Josie at Carlisle

From 2 Apr 1897 to 15 Sep 1898 Jane was sent to R. Belt, in Wellsville, PA.

Jane left Carlisle on 5 Jul 1899 due to ill health.

Sister Lillian married in 1899 in Kalkaska to Moses Jermaine King

1900 Federal Census - Clearwater township, Kalkaska, Michigan

Peter, Mark, head, born Apr 1830, 70, married 35 years, hunts and fish

Anna, wife, born Jun 1854, 45, married 35 years, 11 children born, 10 children living, housework

Alfred, son, born Apr 1869, 36, wood cutter

Jane M., daughter, born Nov 1876, 25, makes baskets

David, son, born Dec 1878, 21. wood cutter

Josephine A., daughter, born May 1884, 16, at school

Lillie, daughter, born Apr 1882, 18, at school

Eugene, son, born Dec 1886, 13

Susie, daughter, born Jan 1888, 12

Marion, daughter, born Nov 1890, 9

Eliza, daughter, born Feb 1892, 8

Francis H., son, born Sep 1896, 3.

On 2 Jun 1900 Edward Anderson and Jane took out a marriage license in Antrim county, but didn't marry.

Sister Rosie was born 27 Jun 1900.

Edward married Theresa Roundsky on 12 Aug 1900, while Jane married Frank Wabose, date unknown.

Daughter Violetta was born 2 Sep 1900. [Date from her death certificate.]

Daughter Martha was born 22 Feb 1902.

Sister Marion was married 10 Mar 1902 in Alden, Antrim, Michigan to Thomas Ogenawkegado King.

Son Francis was born 27 Jul 1903.

Son Francis died 16 Apr 1904 in Antrim county, cause of death pneumonia. He was buried in the Kewadin Indian Cemetery in Kewadin, Antrim, Michigan

Daughter Violetta died 1 Oct 1905 in Rapid City, Kalkaska, Michigan. Cause of death was scalded. She was buried in the Kewadin Indian Cemetery in Kewadin, Antrim, Michigan

Son George Howard was born 27 Mar 1906 in Kewadin.

Mother Anna died 25 Aug 1906 in Clearwater, Kalkaska, Michigan of nephritis [an inflamation of the kidneys].

Husband Frank died 31 Mar 1907 in Wilson, Kalkaska, Michigan. Cause of death was consumption. He was buried in the Kewadin Indian Cemetery in Kewadin, Antrim, Michigan.

1908 Durant Roll Field Notes #10 page 46

Naw-we-go-zhe-go or Peter Mark, 78, P.O. Kewadin or Rapid City, wife dead.

Child #2 Jane (Mark) Waboose, see #2 p. 46, husband Frank Waboose died Mch 07

1908 Durant Roll Field Notes #2 page 46

Waw-boose dead, wife dead

Child #1 Frank Wahbose, dead, died Mch 29/07

wife Jane Waboose, see #10 p 46, P.O. Rapid City

1) Martha Waboose, 6

2) George Waboose, 3

child by 1st wife: see #21/26, Agnes Wabose, 21, P.O. Petoskey

Jane replied to a form sent by Carlisle School at some time between Frank's death in 1907 and her marriage to James in 1910.

1910 Federal Census Clearwater Township, Kalkaska, Michigan - 26 Apr 1910

Bawose, Jane, 34, widowed, 4 children born, 2 children living, speaks English, washer woman, full Chippewa, married once, went to Carlisle Indian School

Martha, daughter, 8, 3/4 Chippewa

George, son, 5, 3/4 Chippewa

Ance, Susie, sister, 21, married once, married 5 years, 2 children born, 2 children living, speaks English, washer woman, full Chippewa, married once

Cecelia, niece, 3, full Chippewa

Raphael, nephew, 01/12, full Chippewa

Coon, Mary, aunt, 78, widow, 12 children born, 2 children living, speaks Chippewa, occupation none, full Chippewa, married once

Jane married James George on 19 Sep 1910 in Rapid City, Kalkaska, Michigan.

According to Leone LaCure Guy (author of "Memories Album of Rapid City") George Wabose was called George George by some after his mother's marriage.

Son Henry was born 19 Sep 1911 in Salem, Michigan (most likely in Allegan county.)

On 1 Sep 1913 George, age 9, and Martha, age 11, were admitted to Mount Pleasant Indian Industrial Boarding School for three years. Parent was Jane Waboose George of Rapid City. The children were listed as 3/4 Native.

The full records/correspondence from Mt. Pleasant school can be read here - Waboose children

Son John was born 19 Nov 1913 in Michigan.

Sister Josie did not return to Michigan following school at Carlisle. She was married in 1913 in Philadelphia to Robert Piper.

Sister Eliza married 5 Jul 1913 in Athens, Calhoun, Michigan to Joseph Cyrus Pamptopee.

In April of 1914 Jane replied to a form sent by Carlise Indian Boarding School

1914-15 school year at Mt. Pleasant - George was 10, Martha was 12

1915-1916 school year at Mt. Pleasant - George was 11, Martha was 13

1916-1917 school year at Mt. Pleasant - the children were admitted 1 Sep 1916 for 3 years. Mother was Jane George of Rapid City, George was 12, Martha was 14.

Brother Francis died 9 Aug 1917 in Kalkaska. Leone LaCure Guy (author of "Memories Album of Rapid City") said Francis had been hit in the chest by a baseball and that caused his death. Real cause of death was tuberculosis. She also told me that a window had to be removed from the house because the coffin would not fix through the door.

1917-1918 school year at Mt. Pleasant, George was still 12 and Martha still 14.

1918-1919 school year at Mt. Pleasant - George did not attend. Martha was 16, mother Jane George of Alba, notes say Martha was dropped 30 Set 1918 and sent home with tuberculosis.

Son John died on 30 Apr 1919. Cause was acute indigestion.

1920 Federal Census - East Jordan city, Charlevoix, Michigan, living on Mary Street

George, James, 49, laborer at Iron and Chemical Co.

Jane, wife, 46

Wabose, George, stepson, 14

George, Henry, son, 8

Sister Marion was married 6 Jan 1921 in Allegan county to Edward St. John.

Sister Josephine died 30 Apr 1924 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her body was returned to Rapid City, Michigan for burial.

Father Peter Mark Nah-we-ke-zhick died 14 Jun 1926 in Solon, Leelanau, Michigan. He was buried in Kewadin, Antrim, Michigan. While his age was given as 106, he was probably 84.

Son Henry was admitted to Mt. Pleasant Indian Industrial Boarding School on 7 Sep 1926. He was from Sault Ste. Marie, age 15, full Native. Notes say he was awol November 5-6 and sent home May 30th.

Sister Rosie died 14 Feb 1927 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Sister Marion applied for a marriage license on 26 May 1927 in Calhoun county to marry John T. Paul. No marriage took place.

1930 Federal Census Sault Ste Marie City, precinct - Second N. Living at 504 Gross Cap Ave.

Waboose, Jane, rents for $10 per month, owns a radio, 56, married, first married at 27, no occupation

George, son, 24, single, no occupation

George, Henry G., son, 18, no occupation

Steffy, Beatrice, lodger, 18, married, first married at 17, no occupation

1930 Federal Census - Hayes, Otsego, Michigan

George, Jim, boarder, 56, single, teamster at lumber camp.

Brother David died 4 Jun 1930 in Acme, Grand Traverse, Michigan.

Son Henry was married 16 Nov 1933 to Anna Kewaygoshkum.

Son George was married 21 Nov 1936 in Petoskey to Mary Durant.

Husband James died 4 Nov 1937 in Charlevoix, Michigan. Cause was bronchial pneumonia. He was buried at Greenwood Cemetery in Petoskey, Michigan.

Henry's wife Anna died 21 Mar 1938, leaving two little girls.

Son Henry was married Jun 1939 to Mary Jane Tepakeah. [Date from Mary Jane's obit.]

Son Henry registered for the draft on 16 Oct 1940 in Mackinac county. He gave his birth as 19 Sep 1911 in Salem, Manistee, Michigan.

Son George registered for the draft on 28 Oct 1940 in Petoskey. He gave his date of birth as 27 Mar 1906 in Kewagoo, and was currently employed by the W.P.A. George was described as 5 foot 7 1/2 inches, 140 pound, brown eyes, black hair, sallow complexion. There was a burn scar under his right arm.