Tecumseh Ashmun 1848-1915

Tecumseh L. Ashmun/Ashman was said to be born on 20 Dec 1848 in Gratiot county, Michigan, the son of Henry Clay Ashmun and Marie Megonggawan Du Bois. [Ne-gaw-ne-ge-waw on the Gruett Roll] 

Father Henry Clay Ashmun was said to be born c1825 in Minnesota City, Winona, Minnesota, the son of Samuel Ashmun Jr. and Keneesequa/Nancy Bruschette. Keneesequa was said to be the daughter of Chief Katawabida of Sandy Lake, Minnesota.

From the History of Gratiot county, page 734, mentions Henry marrying Me-gon-ge-wan, daughter of Chief Pay-mas-ega, and that two of Henry's sons lived in Isabella county.

From the History of Midland county,  page 380, also mentions Henry marring Me-gon-ge-wan.

1868 Gruett Roll

#186A - Ne-gaw-ne-ge-waw, has land, H.C. Ashman, dead

Tecumseh, 17

Henry, 15

Joseph, 13

On 2 Aug 1872, Tecumseh sold the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of section 11, township 16 North, range 3 west to F. Raymond and J. Caldwell for $300.

Tecumseh married Nancy Pay-me-saw on 6 Jul 1872 in Chippewa, Isabella, Michigan. His age was given as 22, birthplace as Gratiot county, occupation as farmer. Her age was given as 21, birthplace as Cass county. Ceremony was performed by Robert P. Shilden, Minister of the gospel. 

On 24 Sep 1872 Tecumseh sold the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of section 11, township 16 North, range 3 west to Peter and Alexander Andre for $250. This deed mentions that while recorded the land was never sold to F. Raymond and J. Caldwell

Son Henry was said to be born 18 Oct 1872 [Not nine months between this date and Martha's birth]

Daughter Martha was born 2 May 1873 in Isabella county. 

The Isabella county birth index shows only Martha's birth. The other children were not born in Isabella county or their births were not registered.

On 4 May 1874 Tecumseh and Nancy purchased three acres of land more or less from Cornelius Bennett for the sum of $60. 

On 23 Oct 1874, Tecumseh and brother Joseph, "only heirs at law of Henry C. Ashamn, deceased of Isabella County" sold all the Pine timber standing, lying and being one the South Half of South East Quarter of Section Twenty five (25) in Town Fifteen (15) North of Range five (5) West, and the right to remove the same at any time for $20

Son Henry was said to have died 12 Mar 1875

On 16 Nov 1875, Tecumseh sold 15 acres of land to Nancy and Martha Ashman for $1.

Son Wesley was said to be born 2 Sep 1876

On 8 Oct 1876, brother Joseph Ashman, 22, married Mary Chig-gown, 18, in Isabella, Isabella, Michigan. Ceremony was performed by Rev. John R. Robinson, Pastor of Isabella Mission. Witnesses were Tecumseh Ashman and Lyman Bennett. 

In 1877 Tecumseh mortgaged the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of section 10, township 14, range 4, and the SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of section 12, township 14, range 4, to John Lynch.

Isabella County Enterprise - 8 Aug 1877

On 29 Dec 1877, Tecumseh Ashman, brother and heir of Elizabeth Ashman (deceased) and Nancy Ashman, his wife, of Isabella county, state of Michigan, sold to Augusta Robinson for the sum of $50, the SE 1/4 or the SE 1/4 of section 28, township 14 north range 5 west. 

Isabella County Enterprise - 13 Mar 1878

On 25 May 1878, Tecumseh and Joseph Ashman bought the NE1/4 or the NE 1/4 of section 2, township 15 north, range 5 west from C. Bennett and his wife Anna for $25.

On 5 Jun 1878 Joseph Ashman sold to Tecumseh Ashamn for $100 the NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 2 township 15 north, range 5 west in Isabella county. 

On 8 Jun 1878 Tecumseh and wife sold the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of section 2, township 15 north, range 5 west, containing 40 acres, to William N. Brown and E. V. Leaton for $250.

Daughter Nancy was said to be born 10 Sep 1878

Wife Nancy died on 13 Jan 1879 and was buried in the Mission Creek Cemetery.

Son Wesley was said to have died 15 Jan 1879.

On 17 Feb 1879, Tecumseh bought the SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of section 24 township 14 north, range 4 west from George Naw-o-ge-sick for $50.

On 11 Feb 1879, Tecumseh bought the SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of section 24, township 14 north, range 5 west, containing 40 acres, from Nancy Strong, sister of New-dway-gzhe-go-quay, deceased for $15. 

On 14 Feb 1879, Tecumseh sold the SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of section 24, township 14 north, range 5 west to Willam Brown and John Leaton for $100.

On 6 Sep 1879 Tecumseh, as guardian, sold the land of Nancy Pay-me-go-gink to Frank and William Dusenbury, highest bidders, for $150, the NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of section 2, township fourteen north, range four west. 

Tecumseh married Jane Campeau on 7 Sep 1879 in Isabella, Isabella, Michigan. His age was given as 28, birthplace as St. Louis, Michigan, occupation as farmer. Her age was given as 25, birthplace as Michigan. Ceremony was performed by Jonas Henry, Minister of the Gospel.

1880 Federal Census not yet found. 

On 1 Sep 1880 Tecumseh bought from the Auditor General of Michigan the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of section 28, township 15 north, range 4 west, containing 40 acres for the sum of $43.12. 

Have not found a death certificate for wife Jane, nor a divorce record.

Tecumseh, 29, of Isabella county,  married Mary Greensky, 22, of Pinconning, on 30 Aug 1881 in Pinconning, Bay, Michigan. Ceremony was performed by Louis A. Pelky, Justice of the Peace. 

Mary was the daughter of Thomas Peters and Elizabeth Chibnes. Mary had been married to Peter Greensky in 1878. They had a daughter, Susan, born 21 May 1876.

On 27 Feb 1882 Tecumseh sold the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of section 28 townshp 15 north range 4 west to Cornelius Bennett for $250.

 Also on 27 Feb 1882 Tecumseh bought the W 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4, section 32, township 15 north, range 4 west from Cornelius Bennett for $350.

Isabella County Enterprise - 3 May 1882

On 23 May 1883, Tecumseh and wife Mary sold the West 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of section 32, township 15 north, range 4 west, containing 20 acres to Mary McDonald for $350.

Daughter Jessie was born 11 Feb 1884 [Called Susan on her death record]

Son William was born 17 Mar 1886 in Pinconning, Bay, Michigan

Daughter Elizabeth was born Apr 1888

Son Joseph was born Jan 1890

Daughter Martha, 18, married Daniel Moses, 25, son of Jacob Moses and Pearle on 27 Nov 1890 in Isabell Township. Ceremony was performed by Lyman Bennett, clergyman. 

The Bay City Times - 4 Mar 1891

Daughter Lizzie was said to be born 6 Sep 1893 [from her death record]

Arthur Ashman died 11 Apr 1894 in Arneac county, age 9 months. His parents were Decumah and Mary. Could this be a child of Tecumseh?

Step-daughter Susan Greensky married John Sowmick on 14 May 1894 in Buena Vista, Saginaw, Michigan.

Daughter Lizzie died 15 May 1896 at the age of 2 years, 8 months, 9 days. Cause of death was diptheria, parents were Tehmseh and Lizzie of Pinconning.

Children Jessie, age 13, Eliza, age 9, and William, age 11, arrived at the Mount Pleasant Indian Industrial Boarding School on 18 Sep 1897. They were listed as full blood, their parents were living. The children left school on 24 Nov 1897.

Daughter Nellie was born 1 May 1900 in Pinconning to Tecumseh and Mary.

1900 Federal Census - Pinconning township, Bay, Michigan

Ashman, Tecumseh, head, born Dec 1844, 55, married 18 years, born Michigan, parents born Michigan, hoop maker

Mary, wife, born 1863, 36, married 18 years, 4 children born, 4 children living, born Michigan, parents born Michigan

Elizabeth, daughter, born Apr 1888, 11, born Michigan, parents born Michigan, at school

Jessie, daughter, born Feb 1883, 16, born Michigan, parents born Michigan, at school

William, son, born March 1886, 13, born Michigan, parents born Michigan, at school

Joseph, son, born Jan 1890, 10, born Michigan, parents born Michigan, at school

Edward, son, born Nov 1896, 3, born Michigan, parents born Michigan

Nellie, daughter, born May 1900, 0/12, born Michigan, parents born Michigan

Daughter Eliza, 13, was admitted to the Mount Pleasant Indian Industrial Boarding School on 26 Aug 1901

Sons William, 14 and Joseph, 11, were admitted to the Mount Pleasant Indian Industrial Boarding School on 29 Aug 1901

Detroit Free Press - 30 Dec 1901

1902 Mount Pleasant Indian Industrial Boarding School records listed sons William, 16, and Joseph, 12.

1903 Mount Pleasant Indian Industrial Boarding School records listed daughter Eliza, 14, son William, 17, and son Joseph, 13. The record now says the children are 1/2 blood. 

Daughter Jessie married 30 May 1903 in Leaton, Isabella, Michigan to Fred Jackson

1904 Mount Pleasant Indian Industrial Boarding School records listed daughter Eliza, 14, and sons William, 17 and Joseph, 13.

Daughter Susan Jackson died 10 Oct 1905 in Pinconning, Bay, Michigan. She was married at age 18, age at death 20, cause of death consumption. Parents were given as Tesumseh Ashman and Mary Peters. Informant was T. Ashman. Burial was in Pinconning. [She was called Jessie on other records.]

The Ashman family were members of the Pinconning Indian Mission - Methodist Episcopal Church as shown in the index 1905-1933

Name                                            Record                                        page

Ashman, Amelia                Baptisms - Parents Of       142
Ashman, Bessie Marina         Baptisms                    142
Ashman, Chas Levi             Baptisms                    144
Ashman, Earnest               Baptisms                    142
Ashman, Ed m/m                Baptisms - Parents Of       146
Ashman, Edward                Members                     010
Ashman, Edward                Probationers                090
Ashman, Eliza                 Marriages                   130
Ashman, Irene                 Baptisms                    146
Ashman, Joseph                Members                     010
Ashman, Joseph                Probationers                090
Ashman, Joseph W  "Joe"       Baptisms                    144
Ashman, Lawrence William      Baptisms                    142
Ashman, Mary                  Members                     010
Ashman, Mary Jane             Baptisms                    146
Ashman, N m/m                 Baptisms - Parents Of       146
Ashman, Nellie                Members                     010
Ashman, Nellie                Probationers                090
Ashman, T                     Financial                   009
Ashman, Tecumseh              Official Members            002
Ashman, Tecumseh              Financial                   009
Ashman, Tecumseh              Members                     010
Ashman, W m/m                 Baptisms - Parents Of       144
Ashman, W Mrs                 Baptisms - Parents Of       144
Ashman, William               Official Members            002
Ashman, William               Marriages                   130
Ashman, William               Baptisms - Parents Of       142
Ashman, William "Will"        Financial                   009
Ashman, William "Will"        Baptisms - Parents Of       144
Ashman, William "Wm"          Members                     010
Ashman, William "Wm"          Baptisms - Parents Of       142
Ashman, William "Wm"  m/m     Baptisms - Parents Of       142
Ashman, William "Wm" Mrs      Members                     010

Daughter Eliza, 18, married Silas Isaac, 21, son of John Isaac and Elizabeth Murry on 26 Nov 1906 in Pinconning. Ceremony was performed by G.W. Howe, clergyman.

Step-daughter Susan Greensky Sowmick, died 3 May 1907. Her birth was given as 21 May 1876, parents as Peter Greensky and Mary Peters. Cause of death was puerperal convulsions, burial was in Pinconning. [Puerperal convulsions are generalized seizures occurring after childbirth. Son Chester Sowmick was born 3 May 1907.]

The Bay City Tribune - 24 Dec 1907

Son William, 22,  was married 25 Feb 1909 in Pinconning, Bay, Michigan, to Amelia Silas, 21, daughter of Benjamin Silas and Mary Thomas. Ceremony was performed by Arthur E. Gay, Minister.

 

Daughter Elizabeth Isaac died 16 Feb 1910 in Pinconning, Bay, Michigan. Her birth was given as 28 Apr 1888. Cause of death was tuberculosis, burial was in Pinconning. Informant was Tecumseh.

Eliza was buried in Pinconning township cemetery.

The Bay City Tribune - 29 Sep 1910

1910 Federal Census - Pinconning, Bay, Michigan

Ashman, Tecumseh, head, 56, married twice, married 30 years, speaks English, farmer, full Chippewa, married 2 times, Mt. Pleasant Indian School, taxed, civilized dwelling [Mt. Pleasant Indian School did not open until 1893 - Tecumseh did not attend].

Mary, wife, 47, married once, married 30 years, 9 children born, 5 children living, speaks English, full Chippewa, married 1 time, did not graduate

Joseph, son, 19, speaks English, laborer at odd jobs, full Chippewa, attended Mt. Plesants School 4 years

Edward, son, 13, speaks English, full Chippewa

Nellie, daughter, 9, speaks English, full Chippewa

Isaac, Walter, grandson, 3, full Chippewa

Grandson Wesley Moses died 2 Oct 1912 in Nottawa township, Isabella, Michigan. His age was given as 16 years, 1 month, 20 days, parents as David Moses and Martha Ashman.

Tecumseh died 8 Apr 1915 in Pinconning, Bay, Michigan. His birth was given as 20 Dec 1841, age 74 years, 4 months, 18 days, parents as Henry Ashman and Ester Greenbird. Cause of death was tuberculosis of lungs, burial in Pinconning. Informant was William Ashman of Pinconning.

Son Joseph died 25 Jul 1916 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan. His age was given as about 26, parents as Tecumseh Ashman and Mary Peters. Cause of death was tuberculosis, burial in Pinconning. Information was Mrs. T. Ashman.

Son Edward registered for the draft on 5 Jun 1918. He gave his birth as 15 Apr 1897 in Pinconning, father's birthplace as Mt. Pleasant. Name of employer was U. S. Gypsum Co. of Alabaster, Michigan. Nearest relative was Mary Ashmun. Edward was descriped as tall, medium build, with dark brown eyes and black hear. He lost the middle finger of his left hand.

Son William Otis Ashman registered for the draft on 12 Sep 1918. He says he was white, born on 17 Mar 1884, laborer. William was described as medium height and build, with brown eyes and hair.

Daughter Nellie, 18,  was married 18 Nov 1916 to Arthur Jackson, 26, son of Peter Jackson and Mary Chatfield. Ceremony was performed by Rev. E. L. Carless, Clergyman.

Daughter Nellie Jackson died 17 Mar 1920 in Saginaw, Saginaw, Michigan. Her birth was given as 18 Apr 1900, age as 19 years, 11 months, 1 day, parents as Tecumseh Ashman and Mary Peters. Cause of death was pulmonary tuberculosis, burial was at Forest Lawn. Informant was Arthur Jackson.

The Bay City Times - 20 Mar 1920

Daughter Martha, 49, was married to Norman E. Smith, 54, son of Fred Smith and Christina Rayer, on 26 Sep 1921 in Mt. Pleasant. Both had been married onced before. Ceremony was performed by James E. Ryan, Justice of the Peace.

Son Edward, 26,  took out a license to married Louise Shawbush nee Chibness. 36, on 9 Feb 1924 in Isabella, Michigan. The marriage did not take place. 

The Bay City Times - 21 Oct 1925

Daughter Martha may have died on 5 Oct 1928. Her married name was given as Moses not Smith; father's name Ashman, mother's name unknown. She was widowed, age about 55. Cause of death was myocardial insufficiency, burial in Isabella county. There was no informant. 

Son Edward met Bessie Bennett. Their daughter Mary Jane Ashmun was born 2 Nov 1931

Son William died 26 Feb 1932 in Pinconning, Bay, Michigan. His birth was given as 17 Mar 1886, age as 45 years, 11 months, 9 days, parents as Tecumseh Ashman and Mary Peters, wife as Amelia. Cause of death was influenzal pneumonia, burial was in Pinconning. Informant was Amelia Ashmun.

William was buried at the Pinconning township cemetery.

1934 Saginaw city directory

Ashman, Edw. A. (Bessie E.) mason, house 221 S. 11th

Ashman, Mary (wid Tecumseh) rents 221 S 11th

Widow Mary died 10 Apr 1939 in Bay City, Bay, Michigan. Her birth was given as 25 Oct 1857 in Pinconning, daughter of Thomas Peters and unknown. Cause of death was pneumonia, burial in Pinconning. Informant was Edward Aushmun. 

Mary was buried at the Pinconning township cemetery with her son William and his wife, Amelia.

Bay City Times, 11 Apr 1939

Son Edward, 39,  married Geraldine Graverette, 20, daughter of Amos Graverette and Sarah Hart on 19 Nov 1937 in Bay City, Bay, Michigan. Edward says he has not been married before. Ceremony was performed by Raphael G. Phillips, Judge of Probate.

Son Edward registered for the draft on 16 Feb 1942. He gave his birth as 15 Apr 1897 in Pinconning. He was described as 6' 2", 175 pounds, with brown eyes, black hair and dark complexion. Edward was missing the second finger from his left hand. 

Son Edward died 17 Sep 1963

Midland Daily News - 17 Sep 1963

The Saginaw News - 18 Sep 1963

The Saginaw News - 19 Sep 1963

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Steven Shenoskey 1894-1981

Steven James Shenoskey was born 2 Jun 1894 in Burt township, Cheboygan, Michigan, the son of James Shenoskey and Philomena Shawanassige.

Sadly his mother, Philomena, is said to have died 12 Mar 1898. [No record found]

Father James married Rose Egawanige, daughter of George Egawanige and Elizabeth Ketchebaptiste. Rose had been previously married to Jonas Leo and had three sons, John born 1892, Joseph bc 1893 and Samuel born 14 Jan 1894. 

Sister Barbara was said to be born in 1899.  

1900 Federal Census not yet found

On 15 Oct 1900 local banker John "McGinn, accompanied by then-sheriff Fred Ming and his deputies, roused the band's 19 families from their cabins with just a few posssessions, each, doused everything in kerosene--including most of their furniture and their food stores for the upcoming winter--and set it all on fire." Chronicling the 1900 Burt Lake Burnout.

"Following the October 'Burn-Out' by McGinn, many of the families moved in with Burt Lake Band members who lived close by on Indian Trail road, just north of Indian Village. Others took up residence further west in Middle or Cross village. As time progressed,d the Burn-Out familes built new homes on the land owned by the Massey and Nongueskwa families along Indian Trail (today it is Indian Road.) This area them became know as Indianville. In 1908, a second St. Mary's Catholic Church was built there and remains active today." Burt Lake burn-out - Wikipedia

Brother Benjamin was said to be born 15 Aug 1902

Brother Francis/Frank was said to be born 24 Dec 1906

Durant Roll Field Notes - 1908

#3 page 31 [maternal grandparents of father James]

Shaw-waw-naw-naw-quot, Antoine, 87, P.O. Burtus; wife Sophia, age 88

Child 1 - Mary dead; husband dead, see #8 p. 31

    their child - James Shawwawnawsegay, 48, P.O. Brutus Pellston, 1st wife , Philamone (dead); 2nd wife Rosie. child: Stephen Shawwawnawsegay, 14, see #22 p. 31 & #10 p. 31, see #8 p. 31.

Child 2 - Francis Shawwawnonquot, 60 see #42 p. 32

Child 3 - Isaac Shawwawnonquot, 58, see #29 p. 31

Child 4 - Susan Parkey, 48, P.O. Brutus; husband Joseph Parkey, 44, see #45 p. 21

Child 5 - over - Eliza Hawlin, 46, P.O. Buruts, 1st husband Stehpen Shaw, dead, see #3 p. 28; 2nd husband Wm. Hamlin, 40, see $40 p. 15, see #16 p. 31

Child 6 - Elizabeth Nongwaishcawwaw, 44, Brutus; husband Moses Nongwaishcanwwaw, 60, see #2 p31

Adopted child - Josephine Shawwawnonquot 6 - Brutus, father: dead, mother: Sarah Shawwanawsegay or Sarah Moses, see #8 p. 31

#8 page 31 [parents of father James]

Aw-bw-taw-ge-zhe-go, dead, wife, dead.

Child 1 - James Shawwawnawsegay, 47, P.O. Brutus Pellston, 1st wife dead, 2nd wife Rosa nee Aniwaskey (see #33 p. 20; #7 p. 20; #3 -31; #10-31; #22-31)

    children of wife by 1st husband, see #7 p.20

    Mary Shawwanawsegay, 9

    Benjamin, 7

    Frank, 2

    by 1st wife, Steve, 14, lives with grandmother, see #10 p. 31

Child 2 - Peter Shawwawnawsegay, 30, P.O. Pt. St. Ignace, wife 1 separated - Madeline, 20; wife 2 Christina nee Keyqaygquam, 28; see #11 p. 52, Grand River 

    Cecelia Shawwawnawsegay, 5, P.O. Brutus, enroll with Angeline Negae, see #11 p. 52

    Mary, 2

Child 3 - Sarah Moses, 30, P.O. Pt. St. Igance; husband Moses Shawawnagezhick, known as Francis Moses or Frank Kaytonaybeme, 43, P.O. Allenville, see #9/34

    Josephine Shawwawnawsegay, 6, Brutus, see #3 p. 31

    Francis Moses, born Aug 28 1908

Child 4 Agatha

#10 page 31 [parents of mother Philamon]

Shaw-waw-ne-quoum (Joseph), dead; wife Susan Norton, 67, P.O. Brutus, now wife of #54 p. 33

Child 1 dead - (Philamon), husband James Shawwawnawsegay, 47 see #8 p. 31

    child Stephen, 14, P.O. Burtus - enroll with Susan Norton

#22 page 31 

Paw-se-que, dead [grandfather of mother Philamon]

Child 1 Susan Norton, 67, P.O. Brutus, see #54 p. 33

    child - Philamon Shawwawsegay, dead, see #3 p. 31; her child Stephen Shawwawsegay, see #3 p. 31 & 10 p. 31

#54 page 33 [husband of mother Philamon's mother]

Thomas Onaw-te-naish-cum known as Thomas Norton, 67, P.O. Brutus

1st wife dead

2nd wife Susan Nrton, 67, see #22 p. 31

Child 1 Jane Wasso, 38, P.O. Alosha, Mich.; husband Paul Wasson, 48, see #37 p. 31

    child Louisa Wasson, 20, P.O. Aloaha, Mich. single

1910 Cheboygan county directory

Shenoske, James, 8, 41, $160, Burt, Pellston.

1910 Federal Census - Burt township, Cheboygan, Michigan

house/family 16

Norton, Thomas, head, 67, married twice, married 15 years, born Michigan, parents born Michigan, speaks Indian, farmer at general farm, cannot read, cannot write, full Ottawa, taxed, civilized home

Susan, wife, 70, married twice, married 15 years, 12 children born, 0 children living, born Michigan, parents born Michigan, speaks Indian, basketmaker at home, cannot read, cannot write, full Ottawa

Shenosky, Stephen, servant, 14 born Michigan, parents born Michigan, speaks Indian, farm laborer at home farm, cannot read, cannot write, attended school in 1909, full Ottawa

Norton, Mary, daopted daughter, 6, born Michigan, parents born Michigan, speaks Indian, cannot read, cannot write, attended school in 1909, full Ottawa

house/family 9

Shenoskey, James, head, 48, married twice, married 4 years, born Michigan, parents born Michigan, speaks English, farmer on general farm, full Ottawa, taxed

Rosie, wife, 36, married twice, married 4 years, 6 children born, 5 children living, born Michigan, parents born Michigan, speaks English, birch basket work at home, full Ottawa

Leo, Samuel, step-son, 16, born Michigan, parents born Michigan, speaks English, full Ottawa

Shenoskey, Barbara, daughter, 11, born Michigan, parents born Michigan, speaks English, full Ottawa

Benjamin, son, 8, full Ottawa

Frank, son, 4, full Ottawa

Ketchebaptiste, Elizabeth, mother-in-law, 80, wd, full Ottawa

Sister Anna Veronica was said to be born on 16 Jun 1910.

Brother Benjamin died 9 Jun 1911. His birth was given as 10 Aug 1902, but his age was given as 9 years 10 months. Parents were James Shenoskey and Rose Kawanige. Cause of death was pulmonary tuberculosis, burial in Burt township. Informant was Pete Shenoskey. 

1912 Cheboygan County Directory

Shenoski, James, 8, 41, $390, Burt, Brutus

1914 Cheboygan County Directory

Shenoskey, James, 8, 41, $440, Burt, Brutus

James died 23 Sep 1915 in Burt Township, Cheboygan, Michigan. Cause of death was pulmonary tuberculosis and --- hemorrhage. The rest of the death certificate was not filled out.

1916 Cheboygan County Directory

Schenoskey, James (Estate), 8, 88, $1470, Burt, Brutus

Steven registered for the draft on 5 Jun 1917.  He gave his birth date as 2 Jun 1894, place as Burt Township, occupation as farming, employer Thomas Norton. His wife was listed as dependent. Steven was medium height and build, brown eyes and black hair.

1920 Federal Census - Wayne county, Michigan - 484 Brush Street

Shenoskey, Steve, lodger, 24, married, machinest at factory. 

Shenosky, Agnes, lodger, 23, no occupation

1920 Federal Census - Little Traverse, Emmet, Michigan

Shenoskey, Rose, head, own not mortgaged home, 44, widow, laborer for private family

Mary, daughter, 20, laborer for for private family

Frances, son, 11

Annie, daughter, 9

Amos, son, 6

On 2 Jun 1920 Rose married Samuel Naganashe.

On 21 Sep 1920, brother Francis was enrolled at the Mount Pleasant Indian Industrial Boarding School. Tribe was Ottawa, parent was Mrs. Rose Naganashe of Harbor Springs. He was full blood, age 13, enrolled for 3 years.

Sister Barbara, 21, married Julius Kosequat, 23, fisherman, on 22 Nov 1920 in Good Hart. Ceremony was performed by Rev. Dothew Philipps, Pastor of Good Hart Catholic Church. 

1921 Cheboygan County Directory

Shenoski, Steven, removed to Petoskey, Mich

Wife Agnes died 7 Aug 1921 in Pellston, Emmet, Michigan. Her birth was given as 21 Oct 1895, parents as Martin Gabriel and Martha Webaton. Cause of death was cirrhosis of liver, burial in Burt Lake. Informant was Lou Massey of Pellston.

Sister Anna was admitted to the Mt. Pleasant Boarding School on 30 Aug 1921. Tribe was Ottawa, parent Mrs. Rose Nagnasha of Harbor Springs. Se was full blood, age 12, enrolled for 3 years.

Anna joined brother Francis, age 14

For the 1922 school year, only Francis attended. 

Step-mother Rose died 15 Aug 1929 in Petoskey. Her birth was given as 19 Nov 1873, husband as Sam Nogonashe, father as Egawanage and mother as Elisabeth Kitchibaptist. Cause of death was concussion of brain, result of automobile accident. Informant was Mrs. Julius Kosequat (daughter). Burial was in Cross Village Cemetery.

On 19 Mar 1930, sister Anna, 19, was married to Edward Mastaw, 23, son of Mitchell Mastaw and Mary King. in Petoskey by Wm. H. Harris, Justice of the Peace.

On 26 May 1930, Steve, 36, married once previously, married Eva Keway, 22, daughter of William Keway. Ceremony was performed by Rev. Fr. Aubert Keuter O.F.M., Catholic Indian Missionary.

Daughter Rose was born c1929

Son James was born c1931

Son Samuel Joseph was born 26 Jul 1932

Son Edward was born c1936

Brother Francis died 22 Mar 1936. His birth was given as 24 Dec 1906, parents as James Shenoskey and Rose Egawamige. Cause of death was ulcers of bowels, burial was in Cross Village. Informant was Barbara Kosequat.

Daughter Marion/Mary Ann was born 20 Nov 1936

Daughter Janet Louise was born 10 Sep 1939

1940 Federal Census - Burt township, Cheboygan, Michigan

Shenosky, Steve, (x) [means he gave the information], 46, lived in same place in 1935, labor, farmer

Eva, wife, 32, lived in same place in 1935, housewife on farm

Rose, daughter, 11, lived in same place in 1935, school

James, son, 9, lived in same place in 1935, school

Samie, son, 7, lived in same place in 1935, school

Edward, son, 4, lived in same place in 1935 [wasn't born in 1935]

Marion, daughter, 3, lived in same place in 1935 [wasn't born in 1935]

Janet, daughter, 7/12, lived in same place in 1935 [wasn't born in 1935]

Keway, Kate, mother [Eva's mother], 56, widowed, lived in same place in 1935, housekeeper on farm

Lucille, niece, 10, lived in same place in 1935, school

William, brother, 35, lived in same place in 1935, labor on farm

Son Steven was born c1942

Steve registered for the draft on 27 Apr 1942. He gave his name as Steve James Shenoskey, birth as day unknown in Jun 1894 in Cheboygan, Michigan. Employer was Michigan Maple Block Company. Steve was described as 5 foot 10 inches, 187 pounds, brown eyes, black hair, dark complexion.

Son Richard was born c1949

1950 Federal Census, Marquette, Mackinac, Michigan

Shenoskey, Steve, head, 52, diggine sewer for City of St. Ignace

Eva, wife, 41

Jimmy, son, 19, piece cutter at Woodmans

Sammy, son, 18, piece cutter at Woodmans

Marion, daughter, 13

Janet, daughter, 11

Steve, son, 8

Richard, son, 1

Step-brother Samuel Leo died 6 Feb 1965

Petoskey News Review - 7 Feb 1965

The Grand Rapids Press - 8 Feb 1965

Son Steve, 27, was injured in an auto accident.

Holland Sentinel - 15 Sep 1969

Tragedy struck son Edward's family in Jul 1972

The Grand Rapids Press - 11 Jul 1972

Grand Rapids Press - 13 Jul 1971

The Grand Rapids Press - 13 Jul 1971

Steven died 15 Mar 1981.

The Grand Rapids Press 16 Mar 1981

Daughter Rose died 1 Oct 2011

Petoskey News Review 3 Oct 2011

Son Samuel died 5 Sep 2015

Petoskey News Review 9 Sep 2015

Daughter Mary Ann/Marion died 8 Sep 2020

Mary Ann (Shenoskey) Taylor

November 20, 1936 ~ September 8, 2020 (age 83)

Mary Ann (Shenoskey) Taylor, 83, of Petoskey, walked on on September 8, 2020 at her home.

Mary Ann was born on November 20, 1936 in Nahma, Michigan, the daughter of Steve and Eva Kathleen (Keway) Shenoskey. She attended school at the Holy Childhood Indian Boarding School.

She married Leonard Ray Taylor in Grand Rapids, MI in 1982. Mary Ann was a wonderful cook and was gifted in all forma of Native American crafts. She enjoyed trips to the casino with friends and family and will be loving remembered by all who knew her.

She is survived by her three brothers, Edward Shenoskey, Steve Shenoskey and Richard Shenoskey; one sister, Jeanette Shenoskey; children Diana Peltier (Zane), Robert Hinmon, Ben Hinmon (Sharon), Rhonda Shalifoe, Gus Hinmon, Eva Hinmon and Merry Hinmon; numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren. 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Taylor, her siblings, Jim Shenoskey, Sam Shenoskey and Rose Fauvel; and her children, Bernice Hinmon, Robert Hinmon and David Hinmon.

There will be a celebration of life at the Salvation Army Hall (712 Pleasant Street, Petoskey MI 49770) on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. followed by a feast at 5:00 p.m. Pastor Zane Peltier will officiate.

Son Richard died 20 Dec 2021

St. Ignace News - 30 Dec 2021

Daughter Janet died 17 Dec 2023

The Grand Rapids Press - 26 Dec 2023

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