Will of Lyman ParkerI, Lyman Parker of the town of Arcade in the county of Wyoming and State of New York, being of sound mind and memory, do make, ordain, publish, and declare this to be my last will and Testament. That is to say:
First- After all my lawful debts are paid and discharged, I give, devise and bequeath unto my wife, Mercy Parker, to be in lieu of dower, in case she survives me, on hundred dollars, to be paid one year after my death, and at the expiration of each year thereafter, the sum of on hundred dollars more for each of nine years. In case she shall live and remain unmarried for that length of time after my decease. This provision is made in order to carry out the conditions of a contract made by said Mercy and myself, previous to our marriage, date in the month of April 1876 and signed by her as Mercy Hitchcock and by myself.
Second- I give, devise and bequeath unto my son Philander H. Parker & my daughter Miranda P. Olmstead and Lucinda P. Lyman (they being all my children) all the rest and remainder of my real and personal estate of every name and nature whatsoever, to be distributed among them equally share and share alike.
Likewise, I make, constitute and appoint my son Philander H. Parker to be executor of this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills by me made.
In witness hereof, I have, hereunto, subscribed my name and affixed my seal the ninth day of January in the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy seven
Lyman Parker
History of Washtenaw County, Michigan
Published 1881Philander Hascall, Ypsilanti, was born at Leroy, Genesee Co., N.Y., A.D. 1811. He is the son of Jeremiah and Joanna (Reed) Hascall. His father was one of the pioneers of Genesee county, N.Y., and served in the war of 1812. His paternal grandfather served in the war of the Revolution. At Leroy Mr. Hascall recieved his education, grew to manhood and learned the trade of painter. In 1832 he went to Livingston county and spent four years at Geneseo and Caledonia Springs. In 1836 he came to Ypsilanti, where he at once began work at his trade, which he has followed almost continuosly to the present time. He has now been in the business longer than any other man in this county.
June 9, 1836, he was married to Miss Mary A. Christen, of Wilson, N. Y. To them has been born 6 sons and three daughters, of whom 4 sons and 2 daughters are living. The sons are all located at Detroit, in the employ of various business houses. One daughter is the wife of Geo. L. Moore, a business man of Ann Arbor, and the other is aresident of this city, and for some years has been employed in the store of E. M. Comstock. Mr. Hascall was a member of the original Wyandotte Lodge I.O.O.F., and at the time of its closing held the position of Noble Grand. He served this town as Treasurer, Constable and on the School Board, of which he was a member when the site for the Seminary was purchased.
Washtenaw Evening Times 11 October 1892
The funeral of Philander Hascall will be held Wednesday. It is said that Mr. Hascall had lived longer in Ypsilanti than any other citizen.
Ann Arbor Argus Weekly
10 June 1892Miss Jennie E. Hascall, of Ypsilanti, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Geo D. Moore, on S. Division street, Saturday morning at 5:30 o'clock, after several months of suffering.
Detroit News
23 January 1888Hascall- At his residence 308 Cass Ave. Sunday Jan 22nd at 10 a.m., of congestion of the lungs. Tracy R. Hascall.
Patent 351203 - Georgia Hascall, Washboard
Patent 858653 - Georgia Hascall - Washboard
15146. Jeremiah Hopkins Hascall
Detroit News
14 April 1926Jeremiah H. Hascall, 72 years old, for many years a clerk and foreman for S.L. Bird and Sons, died today at the Henry Ford Hospital. He had been ill for three months. He was prominent among merchants here, having been associated with retail stores for more than 50 years.
Funeral services and burial will be at Ann Arbor tomorrow.
6342. Dr. Jeremiah Hopkins Hascall
Patent 35022 - Jeremiah H. Hascall - Improved medicine for Miasmatic Diseases
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Jeremiah moved to Michigan circa 1833 and settled in Adrian, Lenawee, Michigan. He worked in Paul Raymond's drugstore in Adrian for 4 years. He then studied medicine in the Office of Dr. P. J. Spaulding in Adrian. He attended lectures at Ann Arbor and graduated to practice medicine.He made two trips to California during the Gold Rush. He returned to Michigan in 1856, because of failing health, and settled in Corunna, Shiawassee, Michigan, where he resumed his Practice. He retired from practice in 1875.
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Obituary Coruna Journal 14 June 1888
Dr. Jeremiah H. Hascall D. at home of son in law J.D. Leland, Tues 3 Jan (sic) 1888 born 23 August 1815, Le Roy Co. New York. To Shiawassee Co. about 1850, Mar Jane Colgrow. His only child Mrs. Leland survives.
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Vol. 1, CHAPTER V, page 121Of Dr. J. H. Hascall, Corunna, who came to Michigan in 1833 and was graduated at the University of Michigan in 1856, it is recorded: "For many years his ride extended over the entire county and at times outside and at that day to reach his patients at such distance meant the surrounding of obstacles and dangers unknown to the practitioners of the present day. Many times he would be compelled to leave his horse and thread his way through swamps and bogs, waling over logs and wading through the stagnant mires to reach some pioneer's cabin in the unbroken wilderness to minister to the sick and distressed, and many such hardships were endured and sacrifices made without remuneration asked for or proffered."
Chicago Daily Tribune
April 12, 1884
SUMMERFIELD - April 11, 1884, at his residence, 405 West Monroe st., of chronic inflamation of the bowels, James Summerfield, aged 77 years, 2 months and 21 days.
Chicago Daily Tribune
August 23, 1919SUMMERFIELD - Ann E. Summerfield, Aug. 21, sister of the late N. J. Summerfield, Louise M. Summerfield and Mary L. Andrews
The Handbook of Chicago Biography
Edited by John J. Flinn
Chicago : The Standard Guide Company
358 Dearborn StreetSummerfield, John, - Born in Le Roy, Genesee county, New York, January 10, 1835. Son of James and Catherine L. Summerfield. His father was born in Glostershire, England, and came to this country when a young man. He was a lawyer and a public speaker of some prominence in western New York. His mother's grandfather was an officer in the Revolutionary war. The subject of this sketch was educated at Genesee Wesleyan Seminary of Lima, N. Y., and came to Chicago August 29, 1856, since which time this city has been his home. He adopted the profession of a lawyer, and subsequently held various important positions under the city and county government. He has served as justice of the peace, police magistrate, judge of police court, alderman from the second ward, and for several terms as a member of the county board of education, of which he was president three terms. He was also supervisor of the town of South Chicago, and just prior to the great fire served four terms as a member of the board of supervisors. In 1881 he bought an interest in the McAvoy Brewing Company and superintended the business of that concern for nine years, when it was sold to an English syndicate. Mr. Summerfield has long been a constant republican, but has repeatedly declined to be a candidate for office. He was nominated for the legislature in a district where the nomination was equivalent to an election, but he refused to run. He has been importuned by reputable citizens and political organizations on several occasions to become a candidate for various offices of trust, among them mayor, judge, treasurer, etc., with fair prospect of success, but on every occasion he declined. He is a member of Oriental Consistory, 32nd degree, the Mystic Shrine, Home Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Knights of Pythias, Sons of New York, Policemen's Benevolent Association and several minor societies and clubs.
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Chicago Daily Tribune
August 5, 1905SUMMERFIELD - John, May 20, 11:20 p.m. Burial at Oakwoods
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Chicago Daily Tribune
August 4, 1926Death - SUMMERFIELD - Henrietta Summerfield, nee Sweeney, at O.E.S. home, Aug. 3, 1926. Burial Oakwoods cemetery
Marriage Notes for John Summerfield and Henrietta Sweeney
MARRIAGE:
Chicago Daily Tribune
May 27, 1877Marriage - SUMMERFIELD - SWEENEY - May 19, at the residence of James Summerfield, Esq., No. 405 West Monroe st., by the Rev. Robert Collyer, John Summerfield, Esq., and Miss Henrietta Sweeny
Chicago Daily Tribune
February 22, 1924
Death - SUMMERFIELD - Miss Louise M. Summerfield. Burial at Oakwoods
The Daily News, Batavia
July 28, 1883After a long and painful sickness Mr. Henry Hascall, brother of Postmaster Hascall, died Friday morning early, at the age of 72 years.
Daily Democrat, Rochester
November 21, 1846In Ogden on the 9th last, of consumption, Mrs. Nancy M. Hascall, wife of Henry M. Hascall, of Le Roy, and daughter of Samuel and Maria Kilborn of Ogden, in the 30th year of her age.
Served In Civil War. Commissioned to the war staff in Washington.
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Le Roy GazetteHiram W. Hascall, one of Le Roy's oldest and best known residents, passed away at his home on East Main street on Friday afternoon shortly after four o'clock, after many months of declining health.
About one year ago Mr. Hascall, on account of poor health, gave up his law practice in the Barrett block. During the summer, and until a few weeks ago, he was able to ride out, and retained his interest in the current topics of the day to the last. About the last time he went out, was on election day when he went to the polls and cast his vote for Roosevelt.
In politics Mr. Hascall was and took an active part in every campaign, and in his younger days he wielded a powerful influence in shaping and molding the work of his party.
Mr. Hascall was born in Le Roy on December 18, 1812, and had spent his whole life in this village. He was a son of the late David Hascall, who was among the early settlers of Genesee county, and who served in the war of 1812. Hiram Hascall was reared on a farm and received a common school and academic education. When 20 years of age he began the study of law in the offices of Gates and Hascall, of Le Roy, and was admitted to all the courts of the state. In 1855 he was elected clerk of Genesee county, which position he filled for two years, and in 1864 he was appointed postmaster in this village, holding that office for 16 years. During the war he was appointed by President Lincoln as commissary of subsistence with rank of Captain.
Mr. Hascall married for his first wife, Harriett Hinsdale, of Le Roy, who died several years ago. His second wife was Mrs. Amanda Champion, who survives him. The deceased is also survived by his daughter, Mrs. Alice Root, with home he resided, and one son, Lawrence H. Hascall, of Grand Rapids, Mich. Mr. Hascall had an excellent memory and could recall the time when Le Roy was little more than a wilderness. He was a member of the Presbyterian church where he was a faithful attendant while health and life permitted.
_____Sketch of Life of Hiram W. Hascall : Le Roy Gazette 12 August 1943
Hiram W. Hascall was one of Le Roy's leading Pioneer lawyers and also had a prominent political career. He was born in Le Roy Village on December 18, 1812. His parents David and Sarah Walden Hascall, came from New England to Genesee county in 1808 and located one mile north of the village. Later they settled on a 100 acre farm, one half mile west of Le Roy where they resided for many years. They afterwards moved to the village, residing on Clay street until their deaths at the age of 85 and 89 respectively.
David Hascall, in his young manhood was a school teacher. Possessed of a keen mind and strong personality, he was an honored and respected citizen and always took an active and prominent part in all improvement of this community. He served in several responsible local positions for many years. He reared three sons and two daughters.
Hiram W. Hascall was brought up on a farm and received a good common school and academic education. At the age of 20 he began the study of law in the office of Gates and Hascall of Le Roy. In 1855 he was elected clerk of Genesee county, filling that position for two terms. In 1864 he was appointed collector of internal revenue. Three years later he was appointed postmaster of Le Roy, a position which he held for 16 years.
During the Civil War, President Lincoln appointed him commissary of subsistance, with rank of Captain. Like his father, Mr. Hascall was a man of strong convictions. He took an active and prominent part in the political affairs of his county and state. He was a staunch Republican and wielded a powerful influence in shaping the affairs of his party.
Mr. Hascall was twice married, his first wife being Harriet Hinsdale of Le Roy, by whom he had two children. His second wife was Amanda Champion of Le Roy.
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Will proved 19 December 1898
Key elementsSecond - I give and bequeth to my wife Amanda A. Hascall for and during her natural life, so much of my property as shall be sufficient to afford my said wife a proper and suitable living and maintainence, and to be accepted by my said wife in lieu of any dower interest she may have in my estate.
Third. Immediately at and upon the death of my said wife, I give, devise and bequeth all the rest, residue, and remainder of my property both real and personal to my daughter Alice H. Root of Le Roy, Genesee county New York, and to my son Laurens H. Hascall of Michigan, share and share alike.
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The Le Roy Gazette reported on May 23, 1866 that Hiram was appointed Collector of Internal Revenue for the 29th District, comprising Genesee, Niagara and Wyoming counties.
Le Roy GazetteThe telegraph thrilled this community on Monday morning with a painful shock, by the announcement that Mrs. H.W. Hascall was dead. She had been for twelve days at the Asylum for the Insane, of Dr. Cook on Canandaiugua, where her symptons increased in intensity until death came to her relief. Naturally robust in health, and with every attention which skill and careful nursing could bestow, the inherited disease, fastened and intensified on the brain, was beyond the control of human skill. She was among the most amiable and lovely of her sex, a most affectionate wife and mother, a kind neighbor and an exemplary member of society and the Christian Church. Her death will be sadly felt in this community. She was 42 years of age. The remains were brought to this village on Monday morning.
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Le Roy Gazette
February 13, 1907On Monday shortly after twelve o'clock occured the death of Mrs. Amanda A. Hascall, one of the older and best known residents of the toen. Her death was not unexpected for she had been gradually failing ever since last summer, although she was able to be be about one week before her death. The cause of her death was old age, and as is usual in such instances, her life having been fully rounded out, she passed peacefully away.
Mrs. Hascall was a woman who had been identified with the life of Le Roy many years and she had a host of friends. Her life had been lib largely for others and she attracted to herself many acquaintances who will long cherish her memory. She was fond of entertaining in her younger days and was a most interesting conversationalist. She was very fond of reading and until the last she did not lose her interest in the current affairs of the day.
Mrs. Hascall was an ardent church woman and ever since she came to Le Roy she had been identified with St. Mark's church, of which she was a devout communicant. When she was a girl, with the members of her mothers family, she attended old St. Paul's church in New York. She was always interested in all branches of church work and in her life she exemplified the teachings of the church.
Amanda A. Boyer was born in New York City on September 8, 1815, and in 1830 she came to Le Roy with her mother and sisters, who made their home on the same premises where her death occurred. In 1833 she was united in marriage to the late John Nelson Champion, who at that time was one of the most prominent business men of Le Roy. He owned what is now the Barrett block, where he carried on an extensive mercantile business. Mr. Champion died in 1860.
In the fall of 1862 Mrs. Hascall married the late Hiram W. Hascall, the ceremony taking place at the home of her sister in Brooklyn. Mr. Hascall died on December 2, 1898. For the past three years Mrs. Hascall had resided with Mrs W.R. Crofoot on East Main Street, and who cared for her as tenderly as a daughter. Mrs. Hascall is survived by one son John N. Champion, of St. Louis, Mo., who has visited his mother each year, and who arrived here on Saturday, and who was with her at the time of her death. She is also survived by three nieces, Mrs. Emma Marshall, and Miss Nora R. Sweeney of Brooklyn, and Miss Jennie M. Williams, formerly of Le Roy and now of Cleveland.The funeral will be held from the house tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 o'clock and from St. Mark's church at 2 o'clock, Rev. Pierre Cushing officiating. The interment will be in Machpelah cemetery.
Marriage Notes for Hiram W. Hascall and Amanda A. Boyer
MARRIAGE:
October 22, 1862In Brooklyn, Wednseday morning, 15th instant, at the residence of the vbrides sister, by Rev. Mr. Phillips, Hiram W. Hascall, Esq., to Mrs. Amanda A. Champion, both of Le Roy.
Chicago Daily Tribune
August 21, 1909BARNARD - Clarissa Hascall Barnard, aged 94, wife of the late Richard H. Barnard, formerly of Le Roy, N.Y., at the residence of her granddaughter, Mrs. Theodore E. Cunningham, 1207 Maple Av., Evanston, Aug. 19. Mother of Mrs. W. H. Richardson and Mrs. F. V. Luse and grandmother of Mrs. Oliver A. Olmstead, Mrs. Theodore E. Cunningham, Miss Harriet Richardson, and Mr. George Whitman.