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Alva C. Caswell

Male 1874 - 1960  (85 years)


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  • Name Alva C. Caswell 
    Birth 17 Jul 1874 
    Gender Male 
    1880 Census 1880  Maple Valley, Sanilac, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    1880 USA Census 
    • Alva Caswell, Son, Born Michigan, Age 5
    1900 Census 19 Jun 1900  Evergreen Twp, Sanilac, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    1900 USA Census 
    • Caswell, Alva C., Head, Born Jul 1874, Age 25, Farmer, Born Michigan
    1910 Census 6 May 1910  Hamtramck Twp, Wayne, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    1910 USA Census 
    • Caswell, Alva, Head, Age 35, Laborer
    Military 12 Sep 1918  , Oakland County, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    WWI Draft Registration Card 
    • Alva Chandler Caswell, Age 44, Farming,
    1920 Census 6 Jan 1920  Rose Twp, Oakland County, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    1920 USA Census 
    • Caswell, Alva, Age 44, Head, Farmer
    1930 Census 21 Apr 1930  Wells Twp, Tuscola County, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    1930 USA Census 
    • Caswell, Alva, Head, Age 55, Farmer
    1940 Census 1940  Holly Twp, Oakland County, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    1940 USA Census 
    • Age 65 yrs
    Death 12 Feb 1960  Holly Twp, Oakland County, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I227  Weeks
    Last Modified 25 Feb 2017 

    Father J. Caswell 
    Mother T.A. Stine 
    Family ID F744  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Mary Eliza Weeks,   b. 18 May 1876, Bayham Twp, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Abt 1961 (Age 84 years) 
    Marriage 18 Nov 1897  [8
    • Record NO. 200
      Date of Marriage: Nov. 18 1897 in Lamotte Twp, Sanilac Co., Michigan, USA
      Groom: Alva C. Caswell
      Age: 23 years
      White
      Residence: Evergreen Twp
      Birthplace: Sanilac Co
      Occupation: Farmer
      Father: Jacob Caswell
      Mother: Theda A. Stine
      Not previously married
      Bride: Mary E. Weeks
      Age 21 years
      White
      Resdidence: Evergreen Twp
      Birthplace: Canada
      Occupation: Domestic
      Father: Walter Weeks
      Mother: Eliza Matthews
      not previously married
    Children 
     1. Joseph (Joab W.) Caswell,   b. 1898, Evergreen Twp, Sanilac, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 4 Jul 1982, Tulare, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 84 years)
    +2. Joanna (Jennie) Caswell,   b. Abt 23 Oct 1900, Sandusky, Sanilac County, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1 Aug 1963, Holly Twp, Oakland County, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 62 years)
     3. Harry Maitland Caswell,   b. 29 Aug 1905   d. 25 Sep 1906, Hamtramck Twp, Wayne, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 1 year)
    +4. Lee Caswell,   b. 8 Jun 1909, , , Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 19 Jan 1991, Holly Twp, Oakland County, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 81 years)
     5. Theda Caswell,   b. 1915   d. Abt Jul 2003, Holly Twp, Oakland County, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 88 years)
    Family ID F86  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 31 Aug 2008 

  • Notes 
    • 1880 United States Federal Census Record:
      Name: Alva Caswell
      Age 5
      Date of Birth: 1875
      Birthplace: MIchigan
      Parents: Joab Caswell & Theda Caswell,
      Fathers Birthplace: Canada & Mother's birthplace Michigan
      Relationship: Son

      Source: 1880, Maple Valley, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll T9_605; Family History Film 1254605; Page 154,3000, Enum Dist. 338

      Certified Copy of Record of Marriage: Michigan State, Sanilac County
      Record No. 200, Date of License: Nov 17 1897
      Place of Marriage: Lamotte, Michigan, USA
      Groom: Alva C. Caswell
      Age: 23 years
      White'
      Residence; Evergreen Twp
      Birthplace: Sanilac Cty
      Occupation: Farmer
      Father: Jacob Caswell
      Mother: Theda A. Stine
      Bride: Mary E. Weeks
      Age: 21 years
      White
      Residence: Evergreen Twp
      Birthplace: Canada
      Occupation: Domestic
      Father: Walter Weeks
      Mother: Eliza Matthews
      Date Of Marriage: November 18 1897 by Rev. Peter Upper, Paster
      Witnesses: Mrs. Euphemia Upper & Kitty Upper, both of Lamotte


      1900 United States Fedeal Census Record: Source 1900, Evergreen, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll T623743; Page 8B, Enum dist 122
      Family # 169
      Caswell, Alva C.,Head, W., M, Born July 1874, Age 25, Married, Birthplace Michigan, Father BP Canada, Mother BP Michigan, Occupation Farmer
      Caswell, Mary E., Wife, W, F., Born May 1876, Married, Age 23, Immigrated 1882,
      Caswell, Joab W., Son, W M., Born Sept 1898, Single, Age 1. Birthplace Michigan, Parents Birthplace Michigan & Canada


      1910 United Federal Census Record, Souce: 1910 Hainsbrunch Twp., Wayne Cty., Michigan; Enum Dist 292
      Line 62
      Caswell, Alva, Head,W., M. Age 35, Birthplace Michigan, Parents birthplace Canada, Laborer, Car shop,
      Caswell, Mary, Wife, W. F., Age 33, Birthplace Canada, Parents birthplace Canada
      Caswell, Joseph, Son, W., M., Age 11, Birthplace Michigan, Birthplace of Parents, MIchigan & Canada English
      Caswell, Joanna, Daughter, W., F., Age 9, Birthplace Michigan, Birthplace of Parents, Michigan & Canada English
      Caswell, Lee, Son, W., M., Age 11/12 mths, Birthplace Michigan, Birthplace of Parents, Michigan & Canada English

      WWI Draft Registration Card
      Serial Number: 11198
      Alva Chandler Caswell
      Residence; Red 5, Holly, Oakland, Michigan
      Age 44
      Birth Date: 17 July 1874
      Farming, employer himself
      Wife: Mary Eliza Caswell

      1920 United States Federal Census Record: 1920, Place Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, Roll T625_790, Page 3Am Enum Dist 197
      Caswell, Alva, Head, Owner, M., Married, W., Age 44, Birthplace Michigan, Parents birthplace Canada English, General Farmer
      Caswell, Mary, Wife, F.,W., Age 43, Married, Birthplace Canada , Immigration 1881, Parents birthplace Canada
      Caswell, Jennie, Daughter, F., W., Age 19, Single, Birthplace Michigan, Parents Birthplace Michigan & Canada
      Caswell, Lee, Son, M., W., Age 10, Single, Birthplace Michigan, Parents Birthplace Michigan & Canada
      Caswell, Theda, Daughter, F., W., Age 4, Birthplace Michigan, Parents Birthplace Michigan & Canada
      Caswell, Jos, Son, M.,W., Age 21, Birthplace Michigan, Parents Birthplace Michigan & Canada, Occ: Home Farm


      1930 United States Federal Census Record: 1930, Wells, Tuscola, Michigan, Roll 1027, Page 8A, Enum Dist 38
      Caswell, Alva, Head, O., M., W., Age 55, Age at 1st marr 23, Birthplace Michigan, Parents birthplace Canada, Farmer
      Caswell, Mary E., Wife, F., W., Age 53, Age at 1st marr 21, Birthplace Canada, Parents Birthplace Canada
      Caswell, Joseph (Joab W.),Son, M. W., Age 31, Married, Age at 1st marr 23, Birthplace Michigan, Parents birthplace Michigan & Canada, Occupation Tool Worker, Automotive Co.,
      Caswell, Theda M., Daughter, F.W., Age 15, Single, Birthplace Michigan, Parents Birthplace Michigan & Canada

      1940 Federal Census (16th US Census), Holly, Oakland, Michigan, Roll:T627_1799, Pg 13B, Enum District 63-50; House # 205
      Glyn Sorter (?), Head, Male, White, Married, Age 30, schooling H2, Birthplace Michigan, Machinist, Garage
      Theda Sorter, Wife, Female, White, Married, Age 25, schooling H1, Birthplace Michigan
      Mary Sorter, Dtr, Female, White, Single, Age 4, Birthplace Michigan
      Alva Caswell, Father in law, Male, White, Married, Age 65, Birthplace Michigan, Grade 8 schooling
      Mary Caswell, Mother in law, Female, White, Married, Age 63, birthplace Michigan, Grade 8 schooling


      Death: 12 Feb 1960, Holly, Oakland Cty Michigan
      Burial: rose Center Cemetery, Michigan

  • Sources 
    1. [S214] 1880 United States Federal Census, (1880, Burnside Twp, Lapeer Cty, Michigan, USA), Enumeration District 338, Page 154-3000 (Reliability: 3).

    2. [S282] United States, Michigan, Sanilac, Evergreen Township, Sheet 8B, Family 169 (Reliability: 4).

    3. [S285] Michigan, Wayne, Hanstranuck Twp,, Sheet 17 B, Family 323 (Reliability: 4).

    4. [S199] WWI Draft Card Registration, (Washington, D.C.; National Archives and Records Administration, m1509,4582 rolls; Ancestry.com (database on line) World War I Draft Registration Cards), Serial # 11198 (Reliability: 4).

    5. [S286] Michigan, Oakland Cty, Rose Township, Sheet 3A, Family # 75 (Reliability: 4).

    6. [S287] Michigan, Tuscola County, Wells Township, Sheet 8A, Family # 151 (Reliability: 4).

    7. [S344] National Archvies & Records, Washington DC, 1940 Federal USA Census, 1940 Federal Census, T627_1799, Pg 13B (Reliability: 4).

    8. [S300] Sandusky Republican-Tribune, Sanilac County, Michigan, USA, Record # 200, November 18 1897 (Reliability: 4).
      Groom: Alva C Caswell, Age 23, White, of Evergreen Twp. born Sanilac Co, Farmer, Son of Jacob Caswell & Theda A. Stine married Mary E. Weeks, Age 21, White, of Evergreen Twp., born Canada, Domestic, Daughter of Walter Weeks & Eliza Matthews, married on 18 November 1897 in Lamotte, Sanilac Co., Michigan



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