More research in progress, 11/2011, 11-12/2014-1/2015.
Eva-9 Estelle was the daughter of Charles-8 Adelbert Warner and Sabra (Wyman) Ames.
1 WARNER sibling: LaVerne A. Warner (1873-1942).
Eva married 1) Frederick Freedom "Fred" Baker (1871-1981) on September 29, 1896 in Grand Rapids, Kent, MI. Divorced before 1902.
"They lived in Middleville, [Barry Co.,] Michigan when my grandfather Fred Baker was born. Apparently, they had a big falling out. My Great-grandfather (Freedom Baker) took my Grandfather Fred (Papa) Baker (who was a baby, about a year old) away from Eva and went off to Chicago. I believe this event happened near a bridge in Middleville, MI. Eva filed for divorce and it was uncontested by Freedom. I'm pretty sure that Pius and Fred Skarich can verify this info as I am sure they may have heard it from Aunt Florence. As I may have mentioned, I don't think Fred (Papa) ever saw his Mom again, but he really seemed to think a lot of his step sisters and brother (Pearl, Ward, etc.) and they really liked him."
Source: William "Bill" Baker, 1/2/2015.
NOTE 1910 Census. Either Fred Baker was visiting, or was living with his mom, Eva, and step-father:
1910 Caledonia, Kent, MI:
Head Ernest C. Lawton M 43 New York
Wife Eva E. Lawton F 34 Michigan
Daughter Lenora Lawton F 5 Michigan [Lynn]
Daughter Erma M. Lawton F 4 Michigan
Daughter Irene Lawton F 1 Michigan
-->Stepson Fred S. Baker M 12 Michigan
"I have read the records of the divorce proceeding. If the depositions are accurate, Eva was not treated well."
Source: Fred L. Skarich, 12/10/2014.
"I did see that Eva died of what sounded like a postpartum depression or psychosis (maniacal excitement) after Uncle Ward [Lawton] (another relative well liked by the Baker side of the family) was born [on Oct. 24, 1912]."
Source: William "Bill" Baker, 9/2014.
Eva died Oct. 2, 1913.
1 BAKER child:
1. Fred LaVern Baker B-2/6/1898; m. Frances Sieradzka.
It is said that when Fred LaVern Baker was about 1 year old, his dad, Freedom "Fred" Baker took him away from Eva's care.
Another version: "I have fuzzy memories of being told that Freedom took my grandfather, Fred Laverne Baker, away from his grandmother (i.e. Sabra) without court permission."
Source: Fred L. Skarich, 12/17/2014.
Fred may never have seen his mother again. As an adult, Fred visited with his Lawton half-siblings often.
"My grandfather, Fred LaVern Baker, probably did not have much contact with his grandfather Charles Adelbert Warner after he was taken into physical custody by his own father, Freedom. In addition, my grandfather, Fred LaVern Baker, left to be on his own when he was very young. His first "job" was cleaning outhouses for bars in Mishawaka. That had to be a miserable job. Later, he worked as a clam diver along the St. Joseph River. He had a tough childhood and adolescence, but put his life together and had a good life."
Source: Fred L. Skarich, 12/17/2014.
...3 BAKER children:
...1. Roger W. Baker (11/11/1918-4/8/1981).
No more known.
...2. Florence E. Baker (1922-1994); m. Pius F. Skarich (1912-1983).
......4 SKARICH children:
......1. Pius F. Skarich Jr.; m. Laura (_) on 4/22/1972.
.........1 SKARICH child known:
.........Olivia Skarich; m. (_) Zeisler.
......2. Anton "Tony" Skarich.
......3. Fred L. Skarich.
......4. Mark Allen Skarich (1948-2009); m. Nancy Morris.
.........1 SKARICH child:
.........Margaret Mary Skarich; m. Randy Joos.
NOTE: Pus has 2 daughters and they are both on --. Sarah and Olivia. Fred has I think 4 children, Mark died a couple years ago. There is also Jennifer, Kyle and Jeremy. They are also on --.
...3. Fred Baker B-1931.
No more known.
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Eva married 2) Ernest C. Lawton (4/21/1868-9/8/1947) on January 28, 1902 in Grand Rapids, Kent, MI. Ernest was the son of Henry Sobiski Winks and Clarissa A. Lawton.
6 LAWTON children (or more):
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1. Olive R. Lawton (6/13/1903-6/15/1903) Caledonia Twp., Kent County, MI. Infant death.
1. Title: Kent County Death Records; Page: Volume: 6 Page: 138 Record # 5793
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2. Lynn Ora Lawton (1904-1996); m. Russell Wellington Hart (1903-1971).
No more known.
...HART children: Unknown if any.
Lynn was buried in Prairieville Cemetery, Prairieville, Barry, MI.
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2. Erma/Emma Mae Lawton B-1906; m. Clarence Hugh Traverse (5/17/1906-1/26/1947) on 4/11/1925 in Hastings, Barry, MI.
Clarence was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Galesburg, Kalamazoo, MI.
...1 TRAVERSE child known:
...Jack Robert Traverse (1929-1932). Linked to father & mother.
Clarence: #48841973. Trans. req. 11/24/2014. Received.
Jack: #25878339. Buried in Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI.
Name: Clarence Traverse
Age: 19 years
Birth Year: 1906
Birthplace: Jones, Michigan
Spouse's Name: Erma Lawton
Spouse's Age: 18 years
Spouse's Birth Year: 1907
Spouse's Birthplace: Caledonia, Mich
Event Date: 11 Apr 1925
Event Place: Hastings, Barry, Michigan
Father's Name: Oscar Traverse
Mother's Name: Florence Wilson
Spouse's Father's Name: Ernest Lawton
Spouse's Mother's Name: Eva Warner
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3. Andrew Adelbert Lawton AND/OR Gordon Adelbert Lawton.(1/30/1908-2/1/1908), Caledonia Twp., Kent County, MI.
Twins? Or name incorrectly recorded?
Andrew recorded in 1908 MI Death Certificate as Andrew Adelbert Lawton, B-1/30/1908 D-2/11/1908. Infant death.
No headstone.
Family records: Gordon Adelbert Lawton (1/30/1908-2/1/1908).
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4. Lucy Irene Lawton (1909-1985); m. Adam J. Wiley.
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5. Elva Pearl Lawton (1912-2003); m. Gerald Payn (no ending of "e"). They moved to Florida. They are both buried at Florida National Cemetary, Sumpter Co., Florida.
Elva: #49477164. Trans. req. for both on ?11/30/2014 and 12/16/2014. Gerblady will not transfer Elva's memorial.
...PAYN children: Names unknown.
Source: William "Bill" Baker, 11/2014.
Obituary for Elva:
"PAYN, ELVA P., 92, of New Port Richey, died Tuesday (June 17, 2003) at Morton Plant North Bay Hospital in New Port Richey. She was born in Caledonia Township, Mich. She was a WAVE veteran who served in World War II. She was Protestant. Survivors include her brother, Ward Lawton, Scottville, Mich. North/Meadowlawn Funeral Home & Cemetery, New Port Richey."
Source: "St. Petersburg Times" Pasco Co., FL. Found 1/5/2015, by M.E. Warner.
"Bill Baker provided me a typed transcription of the hand written letter which Elva sent him. I typed it out verbatim ... warts and all. Bill wrote above the letter that he received it on November 10, 1990. Here it is:
"Dear Bill,
"I will try to get this in the mail soon. A few notes: My Mother's name was Eva Estelle Warner Baker Lawton. She had gold blonde hair and blue eyes and Lynn says she was about 5 feet 7 inches tall. Uncle Laverne was as dark as she was fair. He must have been 6 feet tall. Our Grandmother Sabra was a widow when she married Grampa. Later, she married John Detwiler.
"My father Ernest Charles Lawton and Mother and Grandfather Warner are buried in Caledonia (not sure of spelling) I believe Grandma was too. No stone.
"There is a David Warner buried in Alaska which is near there. Jerry and I found it. I think it was a long time ago.
"Mother had a cousin Don Warner that lived in Lansing. I knew his daughter Nellie. She looked a lot like my sister Lucy. Just under 5 feet, but hair, eyes, and figure the same.
"John and Don Warner were sons of Calvin, Granpa's brother. I was told that mother was born near Williamston, Michigan in Ingham county. That's all I know.
"I hope this is what you are looking for. Oh yes, there is a book about the [Good] Knight William Marshall that I've read, but I can't remember the name. It was very interesting. I think it was a gothic novel.
"Sorry to take so long. I've had laser on my right eye and another test and it came out real well. When I write a lot, my fingers cramp and I tend to scribble. Hope you can make it out. I know there's more. They printed some, but I don't know how to get it. I would like one, too. My cousin Russel[l] Warner, son of John, died in 1981 [1980]. He was the one that did so much to gather much information. Hope you find it as interesting as I did. I know it isn't much, but halfs are more relation than steps and I've had both. Two stepmothers. I'll take halves any day. Good luck in your search.
Sincerely,
Elva Pearl Payn"
Source: Fred L. Skarich, 12/12/2014 (Letter retyped from a letter that Bill Baker typed and sent to his cousin, Fred L. Skarich.)
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6. Franklin Ward "Ward" Lawton (1912-2006); never married, no children.
Source for Franklin info: Joanne E. VanderLaan, 12/29/2014, obit sent 2015.
More: "Ward" was really liked by the Baker Family. He had lost a leg in a motorcycle accident a long time ago. I also believe he was an epileptic. He is buried near Eva and Charles Adelbert Warner. I think he died in Luddington, Mason, MI."
Source for "Ward's" information: Bill Baker, 11/30/2014.
More: "Ward said as a child, he remembers seeing his grandmother Clarissa, but she would not acknowledge him."
Source: Joanne L. V., 11/30/201.
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"It was 63 years ago today, December 11, 1951, that my Uncle Ward Lawton had come to see me as a newborn at the hospital in Saint Joseph's of Mishawaka. While driving his motorcycle home through a snowstorm to South Bend, he was run off the road by a drunken cop. He was chased on his motorcycle out into a cornfield west of Ironwood and Lincolnway and hit. He lost his leg that night and had a wooden leg the rest of his life. His leg had two pins above the knee joint that he... would press in to allow the leg to bend while he sitting and lock into a straight position when he stood. He worked the rest of his life in the tire business, overcoming any hardship of his "handicap". He looked like my grampa, Fred "Papa" Baker and that always made it an extra pleasure to see him after Papa had passed away."
Source: Pius F. Skarich, 12/11/2014.
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Reference:
1880 Grand Rapids, Kent, MI:
Self Charles A. Warner M 36 New York
Wife Sabra Warner F 35 New York
Son Levern A. Warner M 7 MI [LaVern]
-->Daughter Eva S. Warner F 5 MI [Eva Estelle]
1890 Cannot find.
1900 Cannot find.
1910 Caledonia, Kent, MI:
Head Ernest C. Lawton M 43 New York
Wife Eva E. Lawton F 34 Michigan
Daughter Lenora Lawton F 5 Michigan [Lynne]
Daughter Erma M. Lawton F 4 Michigan
Daughter Irene Lawton F 1 Michigan
Stepson Fred S. Baker M 12 Michigan
1920 Hastings, Berry, MI:
Head Earnest C. Lawton M 52 New York
Wife Margatt L. Lawton F 43 Michigan [2nd wife]
Daughter Lynne O. Lawton F 15 Michigan
Daughter Erma M. Lawton F 14 Michigan
Daughter Lucy I. Lawton F 10 Michigan
Daughter Pearl E. Lawton F 8 Michigan
Stepson Leo M. Squires M 26 Michigan
Stepson Otto E. Squires M 23 Michigan
Stepdaughter-in-law Mary E. Squires F 20 MI
Name: Frederick Freedom Baker
Age: 25 years
Birth Year: 1871
Birthplace: Ind.
Spouse's Name: Eva E. Warner
Spouse's Age: 20 years
Spouse's Birth Year: 1876 [1875]
Spouse's Birthplace: Ingham Co., MI
Event Date: 28 Jul 1896
Event Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, MI
Father's Name: Wm. A. Baker
Mother's Name: Anna Peake
Spouse's Father's Name: Chas A. Warner
Name: Ernest Lawton
Age: 33 years
Birth Year: 1869
Birthplace: New York State
Spouse's Name: Eva Warner Baker
Spouse's Age: 26 years
Spouse's Birth Year: 1876
Spouse's Birthplace: Ingham
Event Date: 28 Jan 1902
Event Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan
Father's Name: John Lawton
Mother's Name: Cornelia Joslin
Spouse's Father's Name: Chas. A. Warner
Spouse's Mother's Name: ...abra Wyman [Sabra]
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NOTE: Information gained (on about 12/27/2014) from
http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/v/a/n/Joanne-E-VanderLaan/WEBSITE-0001/UHP-1311.html:
Children of Eva Estelle Warner and Ernest Lawton are:
i. Olive R. Lawton, b. June 13, 1903, d. June 15, 1903, Caledonia Twp., Kent County, MI.
ii. Emma Mae Lawton.
iii. Gordon Adelbert Lawton, b. January 30, 1908, Caledonia Twp., Kent County, MI, d. February 01, 1908, Caledonia Twp., Kent County, MI.
iv. Lucy Irene Lawton.
v. Elsa Pearl Lawton.
vi. Franklin Ward Lawton.
This record leaves out at least one child or two; adds the name of another. [I am confused, but the record is in the process of being solved. 12/2014]
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WARNER lineage: Eva-9 Estelle (Warner) Baker and Lawton, Charles-8 Adelbert Warner, Charles-7 Calvin Warner, David-6 Calvin Warner Jr., David-5 Calvin Warner Sr., Jesse-4 Warner Sr., Samuel-3 Warner Sr., Daniel-2 Warner Sr., Andrew-1 WARNER Sr., an Englishman who set sail with his wife and several children on the ship "Lyon" from Bristol, England on 8/23/1631 and landed 11/2/1631 at Nantasket, MA; and later completed the journey on 1/7/1632-33 to the newly established (1630) Massachusetts Bay Colony.
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Census search: Fraya Weiss, 2011, 2013.
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Research: Mary E. Warner, 2011, 2014.
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Minor source: "Descendants of Andrew Warner", by Lucien Calvin Warner and Josephine Genung Nichols, pub. 1919, p. 464. This account neglects Eve's 1st marriage, records the 2nd: "She died, leaving 4 children." No dates of birth or death recorded here.
http://www.archive.org/details/descendantsofand00warn.
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Additional family information from William "Bill" Baker in 9/2014 and 11/28/2014, a descendant of Frederic Freedom "Fred" Baker and Eva Estella (Warner) Baker. Eva was his great-grandmother. Lavern was his grandfather's middle name. He was born in Middleville, Michigan in 1898.
Also: Joanne E. VanderLaan on 12/04/2014. "Ernest Lawton was my grandmother's half brother. His children would have been 1st cousins of my mom's."
Also: Fred L. Skarich, 12/17/2014, grandson of Eva and Freedom Frederick "Fred" Baker.
Eva-9 Estelle was the daughter of Charles-8 Adelbert Warner and Sabra (Wyman) Ames.
1 WARNER sibling: LaVerne A. Warner (1873-1942).
Eva married 1) Frederick Freedom "Fred" Baker (1871-1981) on September 29, 1896 in Grand Rapids, Kent, MI. Divorced before 1902.
"They lived in Middleville, [Barry Co.,] Michigan when my grandfather Fred Baker was born. Apparently, they had a big falling out. My Great-grandfather (Freedom Baker) took my Grandfather Fred (Papa) Baker (who was a baby, about a year old) away from Eva and went off to Chicago. I believe this event happened near a bridge in Middleville, MI. Eva filed for divorce and it was uncontested by Freedom. I'm pretty sure that Pius and Fred Skarich can verify this info as I am sure they may have heard it from Aunt Florence. As I may have mentioned, I don't think Fred (Papa) ever saw his Mom again, but he really seemed to think a lot of his step sisters and brother (Pearl, Ward, etc.) and they really liked him."
Source: William "Bill" Baker, 1/2/2015.
NOTE 1910 Census. Either Fred Baker was visiting, or was living with his mom, Eva, and step-father:
1910 Caledonia, Kent, MI:
Head Ernest C. Lawton M 43 New York
Wife Eva E. Lawton F 34 Michigan
Daughter Lenora Lawton F 5 Michigan [Lynn]
Daughter Erma M. Lawton F 4 Michigan
Daughter Irene Lawton F 1 Michigan
-->Stepson Fred S. Baker M 12 Michigan
"I have read the records of the divorce proceeding. If the depositions are accurate, Eva was not treated well."
Source: Fred L. Skarich, 12/10/2014.
"I did see that Eva died of what sounded like a postpartum depression or psychosis (maniacal excitement) after Uncle Ward [Lawton] (another relative well liked by the Baker side of the family) was born [on Oct. 24, 1912]."
Source: William "Bill" Baker, 9/2014.
Eva died Oct. 2, 1913.
1 BAKER child:
1. Fred LaVern Baker B-2/6/1898; m. Frances Sieradzka.
It is said that when Fred LaVern Baker was about 1 year old, his dad, Freedom "Fred" Baker took him away from Eva's care.
Another version: "I have fuzzy memories of being told that Freedom took my grandfather, Fred Laverne Baker, away from his grandmother (i.e. Sabra) without court permission."
Source: Fred L. Skarich, 12/17/2014.
Fred may never have seen his mother again. As an adult, Fred visited with his Lawton half-siblings often.
"My grandfather, Fred LaVern Baker, probably did not have much contact with his grandfather Charles Adelbert Warner after he was taken into physical custody by his own father, Freedom. In addition, my grandfather, Fred LaVern Baker, left to be on his own when he was very young. His first "job" was cleaning outhouses for bars in Mishawaka. That had to be a miserable job. Later, he worked as a clam diver along the St. Joseph River. He had a tough childhood and adolescence, but put his life together and had a good life."
Source: Fred L. Skarich, 12/17/2014.
...3 BAKER children:
...1. Roger W. Baker (11/11/1918-4/8/1981).
No more known.
...2. Florence E. Baker (1922-1994); m. Pius F. Skarich (1912-1983).
......4 SKARICH children:
......1. Pius F. Skarich Jr.; m. Laura (_) on 4/22/1972.
.........1 SKARICH child known:
.........Olivia Skarich; m. (_) Zeisler.
......2. Anton "Tony" Skarich.
......3. Fred L. Skarich.
......4. Mark Allen Skarich (1948-2009); m. Nancy Morris.
.........1 SKARICH child:
.........Margaret Mary Skarich; m. Randy Joos.
NOTE: Pus has 2 daughters and they are both on --. Sarah and Olivia. Fred has I think 4 children, Mark died a couple years ago. There is also Jennifer, Kyle and Jeremy. They are also on --.
...3. Fred Baker B-1931.
No more known.
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Eva married 2) Ernest C. Lawton (4/21/1868-9/8/1947) on January 28, 1902 in Grand Rapids, Kent, MI. Ernest was the son of Henry Sobiski Winks and Clarissa A. Lawton.
6 LAWTON children (or more):
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1. Olive R. Lawton (6/13/1903-6/15/1903) Caledonia Twp., Kent County, MI. Infant death.
1. Title: Kent County Death Records; Page: Volume: 6 Page: 138 Record # 5793
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2. Lynn Ora Lawton (1904-1996); m. Russell Wellington Hart (1903-1971).
No more known.
...HART children: Unknown if any.
Lynn was buried in Prairieville Cemetery, Prairieville, Barry, MI.
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2. Erma/Emma Mae Lawton B-1906; m. Clarence Hugh Traverse (5/17/1906-1/26/1947) on 4/11/1925 in Hastings, Barry, MI.
Clarence was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Galesburg, Kalamazoo, MI.
...1 TRAVERSE child known:
...Jack Robert Traverse (1929-1932). Linked to father & mother.
Clarence: #48841973. Trans. req. 11/24/2014. Received.
Jack: #25878339. Buried in Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI.
Name: Clarence Traverse
Age: 19 years
Birth Year: 1906
Birthplace: Jones, Michigan
Spouse's Name: Erma Lawton
Spouse's Age: 18 years
Spouse's Birth Year: 1907
Spouse's Birthplace: Caledonia, Mich
Event Date: 11 Apr 1925
Event Place: Hastings, Barry, Michigan
Father's Name: Oscar Traverse
Mother's Name: Florence Wilson
Spouse's Father's Name: Ernest Lawton
Spouse's Mother's Name: Eva Warner
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3. Andrew Adelbert Lawton AND/OR Gordon Adelbert Lawton.(1/30/1908-2/1/1908), Caledonia Twp., Kent County, MI.
Twins? Or name incorrectly recorded?
Andrew recorded in 1908 MI Death Certificate as Andrew Adelbert Lawton, B-1/30/1908 D-2/11/1908. Infant death.
No headstone.
Family records: Gordon Adelbert Lawton (1/30/1908-2/1/1908).
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4. Lucy Irene Lawton (1909-1985); m. Adam J. Wiley.
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5. Elva Pearl Lawton (1912-2003); m. Gerald Payn (no ending of "e"). They moved to Florida. They are both buried at Florida National Cemetary, Sumpter Co., Florida.
Elva: #49477164. Trans. req. for both on ?11/30/2014 and 12/16/2014. Gerblady will not transfer Elva's memorial.
...PAYN children: Names unknown.
Source: William "Bill" Baker, 11/2014.
Obituary for Elva:
"PAYN, ELVA P., 92, of New Port Richey, died Tuesday (June 17, 2003) at Morton Plant North Bay Hospital in New Port Richey. She was born in Caledonia Township, Mich. She was a WAVE veteran who served in World War II. She was Protestant. Survivors include her brother, Ward Lawton, Scottville, Mich. North/Meadowlawn Funeral Home & Cemetery, New Port Richey."
Source: "St. Petersburg Times" Pasco Co., FL. Found 1/5/2015, by M.E. Warner.
"Bill Baker provided me a typed transcription of the hand written letter which Elva sent him. I typed it out verbatim ... warts and all. Bill wrote above the letter that he received it on November 10, 1990. Here it is:
"Dear Bill,
"I will try to get this in the mail soon. A few notes: My Mother's name was Eva Estelle Warner Baker Lawton. She had gold blonde hair and blue eyes and Lynn says she was about 5 feet 7 inches tall. Uncle Laverne was as dark as she was fair. He must have been 6 feet tall. Our Grandmother Sabra was a widow when she married Grampa. Later, she married John Detwiler.
"My father Ernest Charles Lawton and Mother and Grandfather Warner are buried in Caledonia (not sure of spelling) I believe Grandma was too. No stone.
"There is a David Warner buried in Alaska which is near there. Jerry and I found it. I think it was a long time ago.
"Mother had a cousin Don Warner that lived in Lansing. I knew his daughter Nellie. She looked a lot like my sister Lucy. Just under 5 feet, but hair, eyes, and figure the same.
"John and Don Warner were sons of Calvin, Granpa's brother. I was told that mother was born near Williamston, Michigan in Ingham county. That's all I know.
"I hope this is what you are looking for. Oh yes, there is a book about the [Good] Knight William Marshall that I've read, but I can't remember the name. It was very interesting. I think it was a gothic novel.
"Sorry to take so long. I've had laser on my right eye and another test and it came out real well. When I write a lot, my fingers cramp and I tend to scribble. Hope you can make it out. I know there's more. They printed some, but I don't know how to get it. I would like one, too. My cousin Russel[l] Warner, son of John, died in 1981 [1980]. He was the one that did so much to gather much information. Hope you find it as interesting as I did. I know it isn't much, but halfs are more relation than steps and I've had both. Two stepmothers. I'll take halves any day. Good luck in your search.
Sincerely,
Elva Pearl Payn"
Source: Fred L. Skarich, 12/12/2014 (Letter retyped from a letter that Bill Baker typed and sent to his cousin, Fred L. Skarich.)
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6. Franklin Ward "Ward" Lawton (1912-2006); never married, no children.
Source for Franklin info: Joanne E. VanderLaan, 12/29/2014, obit sent 2015.
More: "Ward" was really liked by the Baker Family. He had lost a leg in a motorcycle accident a long time ago. I also believe he was an epileptic. He is buried near Eva and Charles Adelbert Warner. I think he died in Luddington, Mason, MI."
Source for "Ward's" information: Bill Baker, 11/30/2014.
More: "Ward said as a child, he remembers seeing his grandmother Clarissa, but she would not acknowledge him."
Source: Joanne L. V., 11/30/201.
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"It was 63 years ago today, December 11, 1951, that my Uncle Ward Lawton had come to see me as a newborn at the hospital in Saint Joseph's of Mishawaka. While driving his motorcycle home through a snowstorm to South Bend, he was run off the road by a drunken cop. He was chased on his motorcycle out into a cornfield west of Ironwood and Lincolnway and hit. He lost his leg that night and had a wooden leg the rest of his life. His leg had two pins above the knee joint that he... would press in to allow the leg to bend while he sitting and lock into a straight position when he stood. He worked the rest of his life in the tire business, overcoming any hardship of his "handicap". He looked like my grampa, Fred "Papa" Baker and that always made it an extra pleasure to see him after Papa had passed away."
Source: Pius F. Skarich, 12/11/2014.
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Reference:
1880 Grand Rapids, Kent, MI:
Self Charles A. Warner M 36 New York
Wife Sabra Warner F 35 New York
Son Levern A. Warner M 7 MI [LaVern]
-->Daughter Eva S. Warner F 5 MI [Eva Estelle]
1890 Cannot find.
1900 Cannot find.
1910 Caledonia, Kent, MI:
Head Ernest C. Lawton M 43 New York
Wife Eva E. Lawton F 34 Michigan
Daughter Lenora Lawton F 5 Michigan [Lynne]
Daughter Erma M. Lawton F 4 Michigan
Daughter Irene Lawton F 1 Michigan
Stepson Fred S. Baker M 12 Michigan
1920 Hastings, Berry, MI:
Head Earnest C. Lawton M 52 New York
Wife Margatt L. Lawton F 43 Michigan [2nd wife]
Daughter Lynne O. Lawton F 15 Michigan
Daughter Erma M. Lawton F 14 Michigan
Daughter Lucy I. Lawton F 10 Michigan
Daughter Pearl E. Lawton F 8 Michigan
Stepson Leo M. Squires M 26 Michigan
Stepson Otto E. Squires M 23 Michigan
Stepdaughter-in-law Mary E. Squires F 20 MI
Name: Frederick Freedom Baker
Age: 25 years
Birth Year: 1871
Birthplace: Ind.
Spouse's Name: Eva E. Warner
Spouse's Age: 20 years
Spouse's Birth Year: 1876 [1875]
Spouse's Birthplace: Ingham Co., MI
Event Date: 28 Jul 1896
Event Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, MI
Father's Name: Wm. A. Baker
Mother's Name: Anna Peake
Spouse's Father's Name: Chas A. Warner
Name: Ernest Lawton
Age: 33 years
Birth Year: 1869
Birthplace: New York State
Spouse's Name: Eva Warner Baker
Spouse's Age: 26 years
Spouse's Birth Year: 1876
Spouse's Birthplace: Ingham
Event Date: 28 Jan 1902
Event Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan
Father's Name: John Lawton
Mother's Name: Cornelia Joslin
Spouse's Father's Name: Chas. A. Warner
Spouse's Mother's Name: ...abra Wyman [Sabra]
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NOTE: Information gained (on about 12/27/2014) from
http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/v/a/n/Joanne-E-VanderLaan/WEBSITE-0001/UHP-1311.html:
Children of Eva Estelle Warner and Ernest Lawton are:
i. Olive R. Lawton, b. June 13, 1903, d. June 15, 1903, Caledonia Twp., Kent County, MI.
ii. Emma Mae Lawton.
iii. Gordon Adelbert Lawton, b. January 30, 1908, Caledonia Twp., Kent County, MI, d. February 01, 1908, Caledonia Twp., Kent County, MI.
iv. Lucy Irene Lawton.
v. Elsa Pearl Lawton.
vi. Franklin Ward Lawton.
This record leaves out at least one child or two; adds the name of another. [I am confused, but the record is in the process of being solved. 12/2014]
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WARNER lineage: Eva-9 Estelle (Warner) Baker and Lawton, Charles-8 Adelbert Warner, Charles-7 Calvin Warner, David-6 Calvin Warner Jr., David-5 Calvin Warner Sr., Jesse-4 Warner Sr., Samuel-3 Warner Sr., Daniel-2 Warner Sr., Andrew-1 WARNER Sr., an Englishman who set sail with his wife and several children on the ship "Lyon" from Bristol, England on 8/23/1631 and landed 11/2/1631 at Nantasket, MA; and later completed the journey on 1/7/1632-33 to the newly established (1630) Massachusetts Bay Colony.
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Census search: Fraya Weiss, 2011, 2013.
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Research: Mary E. Warner, 2011, 2014.
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Minor source: "Descendants of Andrew Warner", by Lucien Calvin Warner and Josephine Genung Nichols, pub. 1919, p. 464. This account neglects Eve's 1st marriage, records the 2nd: "She died, leaving 4 children." No dates of birth or death recorded here.
http://www.archive.org/details/descendantsofand00warn.
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Additional family information from William "Bill" Baker in 9/2014 and 11/28/2014, a descendant of Frederic Freedom "Fred" Baker and Eva Estella (Warner) Baker. Eva was his great-grandmother. Lavern was his grandfather's middle name. He was born in Middleville, Michigan in 1898.
Also: Joanne E. VanderLaan on 12/04/2014. "Ernest Lawton was my grandmother's half brother. His children would have been 1st cousins of my mom's."
Also: Fred L. Skarich, 12/17/2014, grandson of Eva and Freedom Frederick "Fred" Baker.
More research in progress, 11/2011, 11-12/2014-1/2015.
Eva-9 Estelle was the daughter of Charles-8 Adelbert Warner and Sabra (Wyman) Ames.
1 WARNER sibling: LaVerne A. Warner (1873-1942).
Eva married 1) Frederick Freedom "Fred" Baker (1871-1981) on September 29, 1896 in Grand Rapids, Kent, MI. Divorced before 1902.
"They lived in Middleville, [Barry Co.,] Michigan when my grandfather Fred Baker was born. Apparently, they had a big falling out. My Great-grandfather (Freedom Baker) took my Grandfather Fred (Papa) Baker (who was a baby, about a year old) away from Eva and went off to Chicago. I believe this event happened near a bridge in Middleville, MI. Eva filed for divorce and it was uncontested by Freedom. I'm pretty sure that Pius and Fred Skarich can verify this info as I am sure they may have heard it from Aunt Florence. As I may have mentioned, I don't think Fred (Papa) ever saw his Mom again, but he really seemed to think a lot of his step sisters and brother (Pearl, Ward, etc.) and they really liked him."
Source: William "Bill" Baker, 1/2/2015.
NOTE 1910 Census. Either Fred Baker was visiting, or was living with his mom, Eva, and step-father:
1910 Caledonia, Kent, MI:
Head Ernest C. Lawton M 43 New York
Wife Eva E. Lawton F 34 Michigan
Daughter Lenora Lawton F 5 Michigan [Lynn]
Daughter Erma M. Lawton F 4 Michigan
Daughter Irene Lawton F 1 Michigan
-->Stepson Fred S. Baker M 12 Michigan
"I have read the records of the divorce proceeding. If the depositions are accurate, Eva was not treated well."
Source: Fred L. Skarich, 12/10/2014.
"I did see that Eva died of what sounded like a postpartum depression or psychosis (maniacal excitement) after Uncle Ward [Lawton] (another relative well liked by the Baker side of the family) was born [on Oct. 24, 1912]."
Source: William "Bill" Baker, 9/2014.
Eva died Oct. 2, 1913.
1 BAKER child:
1. Fred LaVern Baker B-2/6/1898; m. Frances Sieradzka.
It is said that when Fred LaVern Baker was about 1 year old, his dad, Freedom "Fred" Baker took him away from Eva's care.
Another version: "I have fuzzy memories of being told that Freedom took my grandfather, Fred Laverne Baker, away from his grandmother (i.e. Sabra) without court permission."
Source: Fred L. Skarich, 12/17/2014.
Fred may never have seen his mother again. As an adult, Fred visited with his Lawton half-siblings often.
"My grandfather, Fred LaVern Baker, probably did not have much contact with his grandfather Charles Adelbert Warner after he was taken into physical custody by his own father, Freedom. In addition, my grandfather, Fred LaVern Baker, left to be on his own when he was very young. His first "job" was cleaning outhouses for bars in Mishawaka. That had to be a miserable job. Later, he worked as a clam diver along the St. Joseph River. He had a tough childhood and adolescence, but put his life together and had a good life."
Source: Fred L. Skarich, 12/17/2014.
...3 BAKER children:
...1. Roger W. Baker (11/11/1918-4/8/1981).
No more known.
...2. Florence E. Baker (1922-1994); m. Pius F. Skarich (1912-1983).
......4 SKARICH children:
......1. Pius F. Skarich Jr.; m. Laura (_) on 4/22/1972.
.........1 SKARICH child known:
.........Olivia Skarich; m. (_) Zeisler.
......2. Anton "Tony" Skarich.
......3. Fred L. Skarich.
......4. Mark Allen Skarich (1948-2009); m. Nancy Morris.
.........1 SKARICH child:
.........Margaret Mary Skarich; m. Randy Joos.
NOTE: Pus has 2 daughters and they are both on --. Sarah and Olivia. Fred has I think 4 children, Mark died a couple years ago. There is also Jennifer, Kyle and Jeremy. They are also on --.
...3. Fred Baker B-1931.
No more known.
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Eva married 2) Ernest C. Lawton (4/21/1868-9/8/1947) on January 28, 1902 in Grand Rapids, Kent, MI. Ernest was the son of Henry Sobiski Winks and Clarissa A. Lawton.
6 LAWTON children (or more):
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1. Olive R. Lawton (6/13/1903-6/15/1903) Caledonia Twp., Kent County, MI. Infant death.
1. Title: Kent County Death Records; Page: Volume: 6 Page: 138 Record # 5793
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2. Lynn Ora Lawton (1904-1996); m. Russell Wellington Hart (1903-1971).
No more known.
...HART children: Unknown if any.
Lynn was buried in Prairieville Cemetery, Prairieville, Barry, MI.
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2. Erma/Emma Mae Lawton B-1906; m. Clarence Hugh Traverse (5/17/1906-1/26/1947) on 4/11/1925 in Hastings, Barry, MI.
Clarence was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Galesburg, Kalamazoo, MI.
...1 TRAVERSE child known:
...Jack Robert Traverse (1929-1932). Linked to father & mother.
Clarence: #48841973. Trans. req. 11/24/2014. Received.
Jack: #25878339. Buried in Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI.
Name: Clarence Traverse
Age: 19 years
Birth Year: 1906
Birthplace: Jones, Michigan
Spouse's Name: Erma Lawton
Spouse's Age: 18 years
Spouse's Birth Year: 1907
Spouse's Birthplace: Caledonia, Mich
Event Date: 11 Apr 1925
Event Place: Hastings, Barry, Michigan
Father's Name: Oscar Traverse
Mother's Name: Florence Wilson
Spouse's Father's Name: Ernest Lawton
Spouse's Mother's Name: Eva Warner
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3. Andrew Adelbert Lawton AND/OR Gordon Adelbert Lawton.(1/30/1908-2/1/1908), Caledonia Twp., Kent County, MI.
Twins? Or name incorrectly recorded?
Andrew recorded in 1908 MI Death Certificate as Andrew Adelbert Lawton, B-1/30/1908 D-2/11/1908. Infant death.
No headstone.
Family records: Gordon Adelbert Lawton (1/30/1908-2/1/1908).
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4. Lucy Irene Lawton (1909-1985); m. Adam J. Wiley.
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5. Elva Pearl Lawton (1912-2003); m. Gerald Payn (no ending of "e"). They moved to Florida. They are both buried at Florida National Cemetary, Sumpter Co., Florida.
Elva: #49477164. Trans. req. for both on ?11/30/2014 and 12/16/2014. Gerblady will not transfer Elva's memorial.
...PAYN children: Names unknown.
Source: William "Bill" Baker, 11/2014.
Obituary for Elva:
"PAYN, ELVA P., 92, of New Port Richey, died Tuesday (June 17, 2003) at Morton Plant North Bay Hospital in New Port Richey. She was born in Caledonia Township, Mich. She was a WAVE veteran who served in World War II. She was Protestant. Survivors include her brother, Ward Lawton, Scottville, Mich. North/Meadowlawn Funeral Home & Cemetery, New Port Richey."
Source: "St. Petersburg Times" Pasco Co., FL. Found 1/5/2015, by M.E. Warner.
"Bill Baker provided me a typed transcription of the hand written letter which Elva sent him. I typed it out verbatim ... warts and all. Bill wrote above the letter that he received it on November 10, 1990. Here it is:
"Dear Bill,
"I will try to get this in the mail soon. A few notes: My Mother's name was Eva Estelle Warner Baker Lawton. She had gold blonde hair and blue eyes and Lynn says she was about 5 feet 7 inches tall. Uncle Laverne was as dark as she was fair. He must have been 6 feet tall. Our Grandmother Sabra was a widow when she married Grampa. Later, she married John Detwiler.
"My father Ernest Charles Lawton and Mother and Grandfather Warner are buried in Caledonia (not sure of spelling) I believe Grandma was too. No stone.
"There is a David Warner buried in Alaska which is near there. Jerry and I found it. I think it was a long time ago.
"Mother had a cousin Don Warner that lived in Lansing. I knew his daughter Nellie. She looked a lot like my sister Lucy. Just under 5 feet, but hair, eyes, and figure the same.
"John and Don Warner were sons of Calvin, Granpa's brother. I was told that mother was born near Williamston, Michigan in Ingham county. That's all I know.
"I hope this is what you are looking for. Oh yes, there is a book about the [Good] Knight William Marshall that I've read, but I can't remember the name. It was very interesting. I think it was a gothic novel.
"Sorry to take so long. I've had laser on my right eye and another test and it came out real well. When I write a lot, my fingers cramp and I tend to scribble. Hope you can make it out. I know there's more. They printed some, but I don't know how to get it. I would like one, too. My cousin Russel[l] Warner, son of John, died in 1981 [1980]. He was the one that did so much to gather much information. Hope you find it as interesting as I did. I know it isn't much, but halfs are more relation than steps and I've had both. Two stepmothers. I'll take halves any day. Good luck in your search.
Sincerely,
Elva Pearl Payn"
Source: Fred L. Skarich, 12/12/2014 (Letter retyped from a letter that Bill Baker typed and sent to his cousin, Fred L. Skarich.)
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6. Franklin Ward "Ward" Lawton (1912-2006); never married, no children.
Source for Franklin info: Joanne E. VanderLaan, 12/29/2014, obit sent 2015.
More: "Ward" was really liked by the Baker Family. He had lost a leg in a motorcycle accident a long time ago. I also believe he was an epileptic. He is buried near Eva and Charles Adelbert Warner. I think he died in Luddington, Mason, MI."
Source for "Ward's" information: Bill Baker, 11/30/2014.
More: "Ward said as a child, he remembers seeing his grandmother Clarissa, but she would not acknowledge him."
Source: Joanne L. V., 11/30/201.
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"It was 63 years ago today, December 11, 1951, that my Uncle Ward Lawton had come to see me as a newborn at the hospital in Saint Joseph's of Mishawaka. While driving his motorcycle home through a snowstorm to South Bend, he was run off the road by a drunken cop. He was chased on his motorcycle out into a cornfield west of Ironwood and Lincolnway and hit. He lost his leg that night and had a wooden leg the rest of his life. His leg had two pins above the knee joint that he... would press in to allow the leg to bend while he sitting and lock into a straight position when he stood. He worked the rest of his life in the tire business, overcoming any hardship of his "handicap". He looked like my grampa, Fred "Papa" Baker and that always made it an extra pleasure to see him after Papa had passed away."
Source: Pius F. Skarich, 12/11/2014.
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Reference:
1880 Grand Rapids, Kent, MI:
Self Charles A. Warner M 36 New York
Wife Sabra Warner F 35 New York
Son Levern A. Warner M 7 MI [LaVern]
-->Daughter Eva S. Warner F 5 MI [Eva Estelle]
1890 Cannot find.
1900 Cannot find.
1910 Caledonia, Kent, MI:
Head Ernest C. Lawton M 43 New York
Wife Eva E. Lawton F 34 Michigan
Daughter Lenora Lawton F 5 Michigan [Lynne]
Daughter Erma M. Lawton F 4 Michigan
Daughter Irene Lawton F 1 Michigan
Stepson Fred S. Baker M 12 Michigan
1920 Hastings, Berry, MI:
Head Earnest C. Lawton M 52 New York
Wife Margatt L. Lawton F 43 Michigan [2nd wife]
Daughter Lynne O. Lawton F 15 Michigan
Daughter Erma M. Lawton F 14 Michigan
Daughter Lucy I. Lawton F 10 Michigan
Daughter Pearl E. Lawton F 8 Michigan
Stepson Leo M. Squires M 26 Michigan
Stepson Otto E. Squires M 23 Michigan
Stepdaughter-in-law Mary E. Squires F 20 MI
Name: Frederick Freedom Baker
Age: 25 years
Birth Year: 1871
Birthplace: Ind.
Spouse's Name: Eva E. Warner
Spouse's Age: 20 years
Spouse's Birth Year: 1876 [1875]
Spouse's Birthplace: Ingham Co., MI
Event Date: 28 Jul 1896
Event Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, MI
Father's Name: Wm. A. Baker
Mother's Name: Anna Peake
Spouse's Father's Name: Chas A. Warner
Name: Ernest Lawton
Age: 33 years
Birth Year: 1869
Birthplace: New York State
Spouse's Name: Eva Warner Baker
Spouse's Age: 26 years
Spouse's Birth Year: 1876
Spouse's Birthplace: Ingham
Event Date: 28 Jan 1902
Event Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan
Father's Name: John Lawton
Mother's Name: Cornelia Joslin
Spouse's Father's Name: Chas. A. Warner
Spouse's Mother's Name: ...abra Wyman [Sabra]
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NOTE: Information gained (on about 12/27/2014) from
http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/v/a/n/Joanne-E-VanderLaan/WEBSITE-0001/UHP-1311.html:
Children of Eva Estelle Warner and Ernest Lawton are:
i. Olive R. Lawton, b. June 13, 1903, d. June 15, 1903, Caledonia Twp., Kent County, MI.
ii. Emma Mae Lawton.
iii. Gordon Adelbert Lawton, b. January 30, 1908, Caledonia Twp., Kent County, MI, d. February 01, 1908, Caledonia Twp., Kent County, MI.
iv. Lucy Irene Lawton.
v. Elsa Pearl Lawton.
vi. Franklin Ward Lawton.
This record leaves out at least one child or two; adds the name of another. [I am confused, but the record is in the process of being solved. 12/2014]
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WARNER lineage: Eva-9 Estelle (Warner) Baker and Lawton, Charles-8 Adelbert Warner, Charles-7 Calvin Warner, David-6 Calvin Warner Jr., David-5 Calvin Warner Sr., Jesse-4 Warner Sr., Samuel-3 Warner Sr., Daniel-2 Warner Sr., Andrew-1 WARNER Sr., an Englishman who set sail with his wife and several children on the ship "Lyon" from Bristol, England on 8/23/1631 and landed 11/2/1631 at Nantasket, MA; and later completed the journey on 1/7/1632-33 to the newly established (1630) Massachusetts Bay Colony.
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Census search: Fraya Weiss, 2011, 2013.
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Research: Mary E. Warner, 2011, 2014.
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Minor source: "Descendants of Andrew Warner", by Lucien Calvin Warner and Josephine Genung Nichols, pub. 1919, p. 464. This account neglects Eve's 1st marriage, records the 2nd: "She died, leaving 4 children." No dates of birth or death recorded here.
http://www.archive.org/details/descendantsofand00warn.
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Additional family information from William "Bill" Baker in 9/2014 and 11/28/2014, a descendant of Frederic Freedom "Fred" Baker and Eva Estella (Warner) Baker. Eva was his great-grandmother. Lavern was his grandfather's middle name. He was born in Middleville, Michigan in 1898.
Also: Joanne E. VanderLaan on 12/04/2014. "Ernest Lawton was my grandmother's half brother. His children would have been 1st cousins of my mom's."
Also: Fred L. Skarich, 12/17/2014, grandson of Eva and Freedom Frederick "Fred" Baker.
Eva-9 Estelle was the daughter of Charles-8 Adelbert Warner and Sabra (Wyman) Ames.
1 WARNER sibling: LaVerne A. Warner (1873-1942).
Eva married 1) Frederick Freedom "Fred" Baker (1871-1981) on September 29, 1896 in Grand Rapids, Kent, MI. Divorced before 1902.
"They lived in Middleville, [Barry Co.,] Michigan when my grandfather Fred Baker was born. Apparently, they had a big falling out. My Great-grandfather (Freedom Baker) took my Grandfather Fred (Papa) Baker (who was a baby, about a year old) away from Eva and went off to Chicago. I believe this event happened near a bridge in Middleville, MI. Eva filed for divorce and it was uncontested by Freedom. I'm pretty sure that Pius and Fred Skarich can verify this info as I am sure they may have heard it from Aunt Florence. As I may have mentioned, I don't think Fred (Papa) ever saw his Mom again, but he really seemed to think a lot of his step sisters and brother (Pearl, Ward, etc.) and they really liked him."
Source: William "Bill" Baker, 1/2/2015.
NOTE 1910 Census. Either Fred Baker was visiting, or was living with his mom, Eva, and step-father:
1910 Caledonia, Kent, MI:
Head Ernest C. Lawton M 43 New York
Wife Eva E. Lawton F 34 Michigan
Daughter Lenora Lawton F 5 Michigan [Lynn]
Daughter Erma M. Lawton F 4 Michigan
Daughter Irene Lawton F 1 Michigan
-->Stepson Fred S. Baker M 12 Michigan
"I have read the records of the divorce proceeding. If the depositions are accurate, Eva was not treated well."
Source: Fred L. Skarich, 12/10/2014.
"I did see that Eva died of what sounded like a postpartum depression or psychosis (maniacal excitement) after Uncle Ward [Lawton] (another relative well liked by the Baker side of the family) was born [on Oct. 24, 1912]."
Source: William "Bill" Baker, 9/2014.
Eva died Oct. 2, 1913.
1 BAKER child:
1. Fred LaVern Baker B-2/6/1898; m. Frances Sieradzka.
It is said that when Fred LaVern Baker was about 1 year old, his dad, Freedom "Fred" Baker took him away from Eva's care.
Another version: "I have fuzzy memories of being told that Freedom took my grandfather, Fred Laverne Baker, away from his grandmother (i.e. Sabra) without court permission."
Source: Fred L. Skarich, 12/17/2014.
Fred may never have seen his mother again. As an adult, Fred visited with his Lawton half-siblings often.
"My grandfather, Fred LaVern Baker, probably did not have much contact with his grandfather Charles Adelbert Warner after he was taken into physical custody by his own father, Freedom. In addition, my grandfather, Fred LaVern Baker, left to be on his own when he was very young. His first "job" was cleaning outhouses for bars in Mishawaka. That had to be a miserable job. Later, he worked as a clam diver along the St. Joseph River. He had a tough childhood and adolescence, but put his life together and had a good life."
Source: Fred L. Skarich, 12/17/2014.
...3 BAKER children:
...1. Roger W. Baker (11/11/1918-4/8/1981).
No more known.
...2. Florence E. Baker (1922-1994); m. Pius F. Skarich (1912-1983).
......4 SKARICH children:
......1. Pius F. Skarich Jr.; m. Laura (_) on 4/22/1972.
.........1 SKARICH child known:
.........Olivia Skarich; m. (_) Zeisler.
......2. Anton "Tony" Skarich.
......3. Fred L. Skarich.
......4. Mark Allen Skarich (1948-2009); m. Nancy Morris.
.........1 SKARICH child:
.........Margaret Mary Skarich; m. Randy Joos.
NOTE: Pus has 2 daughters and they are both on --. Sarah and Olivia. Fred has I think 4 children, Mark died a couple years ago. There is also Jennifer, Kyle and Jeremy. They are also on --.
...3. Fred Baker B-1931.
No more known.
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Eva married 2) Ernest C. Lawton (4/21/1868-9/8/1947) on January 28, 1902 in Grand Rapids, Kent, MI. Ernest was the son of Henry Sobiski Winks and Clarissa A. Lawton.
6 LAWTON children (or more):
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1. Olive R. Lawton (6/13/1903-6/15/1903) Caledonia Twp., Kent County, MI. Infant death.
1. Title: Kent County Death Records; Page: Volume: 6 Page: 138 Record # 5793
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2. Lynn Ora Lawton (1904-1996); m. Russell Wellington Hart (1903-1971).
No more known.
...HART children: Unknown if any.
Lynn was buried in Prairieville Cemetery, Prairieville, Barry, MI.
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2. Erma/Emma Mae Lawton B-1906; m. Clarence Hugh Traverse (5/17/1906-1/26/1947) on 4/11/1925 in Hastings, Barry, MI.
Clarence was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Galesburg, Kalamazoo, MI.
...1 TRAVERSE child known:
...Jack Robert Traverse (1929-1932). Linked to father & mother.
Clarence: #48841973. Trans. req. 11/24/2014. Received.
Jack: #25878339. Buried in Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI.
Name: Clarence Traverse
Age: 19 years
Birth Year: 1906
Birthplace: Jones, Michigan
Spouse's Name: Erma Lawton
Spouse's Age: 18 years
Spouse's Birth Year: 1907
Spouse's Birthplace: Caledonia, Mich
Event Date: 11 Apr 1925
Event Place: Hastings, Barry, Michigan
Father's Name: Oscar Traverse
Mother's Name: Florence Wilson
Spouse's Father's Name: Ernest Lawton
Spouse's Mother's Name: Eva Warner
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3. Andrew Adelbert Lawton AND/OR Gordon Adelbert Lawton.(1/30/1908-2/1/1908), Caledonia Twp., Kent County, MI.
Twins? Or name incorrectly recorded?
Andrew recorded in 1908 MI Death Certificate as Andrew Adelbert Lawton, B-1/30/1908 D-2/11/1908. Infant death.
No headstone.
Family records: Gordon Adelbert Lawton (1/30/1908-2/1/1908).
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4. Lucy Irene Lawton (1909-1985); m. Adam J. Wiley.
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5. Elva Pearl Lawton (1912-2003); m. Gerald Payn (no ending of "e"). They moved to Florida. They are both buried at Florida National Cemetary, Sumpter Co., Florida.
Elva: #49477164. Trans. req. for both on ?11/30/2014 and 12/16/2014. Gerblady will not transfer Elva's memorial.
...PAYN children: Names unknown.
Source: William "Bill" Baker, 11/2014.
Obituary for Elva:
"PAYN, ELVA P., 92, of New Port Richey, died Tuesday (June 17, 2003) at Morton Plant North Bay Hospital in New Port Richey. She was born in Caledonia Township, Mich. She was a WAVE veteran who served in World War II. She was Protestant. Survivors include her brother, Ward Lawton, Scottville, Mich. North/Meadowlawn Funeral Home & Cemetery, New Port Richey."
Source: "St. Petersburg Times" Pasco Co., FL. Found 1/5/2015, by M.E. Warner.
"Bill Baker provided me a typed transcription of the hand written letter which Elva sent him. I typed it out verbatim ... warts and all. Bill wrote above the letter that he received it on November 10, 1990. Here it is:
"Dear Bill,
"I will try to get this in the mail soon. A few notes: My Mother's name was Eva Estelle Warner Baker Lawton. She had gold blonde hair and blue eyes and Lynn says she was about 5 feet 7 inches tall. Uncle Laverne was as dark as she was fair. He must have been 6 feet tall. Our Grandmother Sabra was a widow when she married Grampa. Later, she married John Detwiler.
"My father Ernest Charles Lawton and Mother and Grandfather Warner are buried in Caledonia (not sure of spelling) I believe Grandma was too. No stone.
"There is a David Warner buried in Alaska which is near there. Jerry and I found it. I think it was a long time ago.
"Mother had a cousin Don Warner that lived in Lansing. I knew his daughter Nellie. She looked a lot like my sister Lucy. Just under 5 feet, but hair, eyes, and figure the same.
"John and Don Warner were sons of Calvin, Granpa's brother. I was told that mother was born near Williamston, Michigan in Ingham county. That's all I know.
"I hope this is what you are looking for. Oh yes, there is a book about the [Good] Knight William Marshall that I've read, but I can't remember the name. It was very interesting. I think it was a gothic novel.
"Sorry to take so long. I've had laser on my right eye and another test and it came out real well. When I write a lot, my fingers cramp and I tend to scribble. Hope you can make it out. I know there's more. They printed some, but I don't know how to get it. I would like one, too. My cousin Russel[l] Warner, son of John, died in 1981 [1980]. He was the one that did so much to gather much information. Hope you find it as interesting as I did. I know it isn't much, but halfs are more relation than steps and I've had both. Two stepmothers. I'll take halves any day. Good luck in your search.
Sincerely,
Elva Pearl Payn"
Source: Fred L. Skarich, 12/12/2014 (Letter retyped from a letter that Bill Baker typed and sent to his cousin, Fred L. Skarich.)
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6. Franklin Ward "Ward" Lawton (1912-2006); never married, no children.
Source for Franklin info: Joanne E. VanderLaan, 12/29/2014, obit sent 2015.
More: "Ward" was really liked by the Baker Family. He had lost a leg in a motorcycle accident a long time ago. I also believe he was an epileptic. He is buried near Eva and Charles Adelbert Warner. I think he died in Luddington, Mason, MI."
Source for "Ward's" information: Bill Baker, 11/30/2014.
More: "Ward said as a child, he remembers seeing his grandmother Clarissa, but she would not acknowledge him."
Source: Joanne L. V., 11/30/201.
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"It was 63 years ago today, December 11, 1951, that my Uncle Ward Lawton had come to see me as a newborn at the hospital in Saint Joseph's of Mishawaka. While driving his motorcycle home through a snowstorm to South Bend, he was run off the road by a drunken cop. He was chased on his motorcycle out into a cornfield west of Ironwood and Lincolnway and hit. He lost his leg that night and had a wooden leg the rest of his life. His leg had two pins above the knee joint that he... would press in to allow the leg to bend while he sitting and lock into a straight position when he stood. He worked the rest of his life in the tire business, overcoming any hardship of his "handicap". He looked like my grampa, Fred "Papa" Baker and that always made it an extra pleasure to see him after Papa had passed away."
Source: Pius F. Skarich, 12/11/2014.
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Reference:
1880 Grand Rapids, Kent, MI:
Self Charles A. Warner M 36 New York
Wife Sabra Warner F 35 New York
Son Levern A. Warner M 7 MI [LaVern]
-->Daughter Eva S. Warner F 5 MI [Eva Estelle]
1890 Cannot find.
1900 Cannot find.
1910 Caledonia, Kent, MI:
Head Ernest C. Lawton M 43 New York
Wife Eva E. Lawton F 34 Michigan
Daughter Lenora Lawton F 5 Michigan [Lynne]
Daughter Erma M. Lawton F 4 Michigan
Daughter Irene Lawton F 1 Michigan
Stepson Fred S. Baker M 12 Michigan
1920 Hastings, Berry, MI:
Head Earnest C. Lawton M 52 New York
Wife Margatt L. Lawton F 43 Michigan [2nd wife]
Daughter Lynne O. Lawton F 15 Michigan
Daughter Erma M. Lawton F 14 Michigan
Daughter Lucy I. Lawton F 10 Michigan
Daughter Pearl E. Lawton F 8 Michigan
Stepson Leo M. Squires M 26 Michigan
Stepson Otto E. Squires M 23 Michigan
Stepdaughter-in-law Mary E. Squires F 20 MI
Name: Frederick Freedom Baker
Age: 25 years
Birth Year: 1871
Birthplace: Ind.
Spouse's Name: Eva E. Warner
Spouse's Age: 20 years
Spouse's Birth Year: 1876 [1875]
Spouse's Birthplace: Ingham Co., MI
Event Date: 28 Jul 1896
Event Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, MI
Father's Name: Wm. A. Baker
Mother's Name: Anna Peake
Spouse's Father's Name: Chas A. Warner
Name: Ernest Lawton
Age: 33 years
Birth Year: 1869
Birthplace: New York State
Spouse's Name: Eva Warner Baker
Spouse's Age: 26 years
Spouse's Birth Year: 1876
Spouse's Birthplace: Ingham
Event Date: 28 Jan 1902
Event Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan
Father's Name: John Lawton
Mother's Name: Cornelia Joslin
Spouse's Father's Name: Chas. A. Warner
Spouse's Mother's Name: ...abra Wyman [Sabra]
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NOTE: Information gained (on about 12/27/2014) from
http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/v/a/n/Joanne-E-VanderLaan/WEBSITE-0001/UHP-1311.html:
Children of Eva Estelle Warner and Ernest Lawton are:
i. Olive R. Lawton, b. June 13, 1903, d. June 15, 1903, Caledonia Twp., Kent County, MI.
ii. Emma Mae Lawton.
iii. Gordon Adelbert Lawton, b. January 30, 1908, Caledonia Twp., Kent County, MI, d. February 01, 1908, Caledonia Twp., Kent County, MI.
iv. Lucy Irene Lawton.
v. Elsa Pearl Lawton.
vi. Franklin Ward Lawton.
This record leaves out at least one child or two; adds the name of another. [I am confused, but the record is in the process of being solved. 12/2014]
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WARNER lineage: Eva-9 Estelle (Warner) Baker and Lawton, Charles-8 Adelbert Warner, Charles-7 Calvin Warner, David-6 Calvin Warner Jr., David-5 Calvin Warner Sr., Jesse-4 Warner Sr., Samuel-3 Warner Sr., Daniel-2 Warner Sr., Andrew-1 WARNER Sr., an Englishman who set sail with his wife and several children on the ship "Lyon" from Bristol, England on 8/23/1631 and landed 11/2/1631 at Nantasket, MA; and later completed the journey on 1/7/1632-33 to the newly established (1630) Massachusetts Bay Colony.
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Census search: Fraya Weiss, 2011, 2013.
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Research: Mary E. Warner, 2011, 2014.
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Minor source: "Descendants of Andrew Warner", by Lucien Calvin Warner and Josephine Genung Nichols, pub. 1919, p. 464. This account neglects Eve's 1st marriage, records the 2nd: "She died, leaving 4 children." No dates of birth or death recorded here.
http://www.archive.org/details/descendantsofand00warn.
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Additional family information from William "Bill" Baker in 9/2014 and 11/28/2014, a descendant of Frederic Freedom "Fred" Baker and Eva Estella (Warner) Baker. Eva was his great-grandmother. Lavern was his grandfather's middle name. He was born in Middleville, Michigan in 1898.
Also: Joanne E. VanderLaan on 12/04/2014. "Ernest Lawton was my grandmother's half brother. His children would have been 1st cousins of my mom's."
Also: Fred L. Skarich, 12/17/2014, grandson of Eva and Freedom Frederick "Fred" Baker.
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