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     Sarah Cummings was born on 30 May 1729 in Middleton, Essex Co., Massachusetts.²
     She had one known child, listed in the birth records of Southborough, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, as "Cummings (alias Nichols), Isabell, d. Sarah, May 27, 1752."² She was living in 1755, unmarried, when her father made his will.²

     Benjamin Cummings was born on 7 October 1731 in Middleton, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² He probably died before 19 December 1755, as he is not mentioned in his father's will.²

     Joseph Cummings was born on 5 February 1732/33 in Middleton, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² He married Elizabeth Allard, daughter of Andrew Allard and Mary Powell, on 11 September 1753 in Framingham, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts.² He died on 25 February 1818 in Phillipston, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, at age 85.²
     He settled in Southborough, Worcester Co., Massachusetts.³ In 1767 he exchanged his house in Southborough for a farm (Lot 41 in the proprietors records) in Athol, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, that had been owned by David Goddard.³ He served in several town offices in Athol.³
     During the Revolution he served as a Corporal in Capt. Dexter's Company at Lexington. He also fought at Bunker Hill, and was among those marching against Burgoyne in 1777.²
     He and Elizabeth had the following known children: Joseph (b 13 October 1754), Elizabeth (b 13 February 1757), John (b 13 August 1759), Isaac (b 4 August 1761), Benjamin (b 8 February 1764), Stephen (b 8 May 1766), Daniel (b 20 May 1768, d 24 March 1776), Nathan (b 8 April 1771, d 30 March 1776), Samuel (b 2 February 1773), Susannah (b 7 January 1778), Daniel (b 27 January 1781).²

     Elizabeth Allard was baptized on 24 March 1733/34 in Brookline, Norfolk Co., Massachusetts.¹ She married Joseph Cummings, son of John Cummings and Marcy Larrabee, on 11 September 1753 in Framingham, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts.¹
     She and Joseph had the following known children: Joseph (b 13 October 1754), Elizabeth (b 13 February 1757), John (b 13 August 1759), Isaac (b 4 August 1761), Benjamin (b 8 February 1764), Stephen (b 8 May 1766), Daniel (b 20 May 1768, d 24 March 1776), Nathan (b 8 April 1771, d 30 March 1776), Samuel (b 2 February 1773), Susannah (b 7 January 1778), Daniel (b 27 January 1781).¹

     Vern John Dornan was born on 3 April 1917 in Ganges, Allegan Co., Michigan.^1,2 He died on 15 March 2006 at Lakeview Lutheran Manor in Cadillac, Wexford Co., Michigan, at age 88.¹ He was buried at Portland Cemetery in Ionia Co., Michigan.¹
     He was a prisoner of war during World War II.¹ He was a mail carrier for the U. S. Postal Service, and also worked for Portland Motor Sales.¹

     Mary Elizabeth Dornan was born on 10 April 1849 in Michigan.¹ She married Robert Lackie.¹ She died on 14 February 1923 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan, at age 73 from a stroke.¹ She was buried on 18 February 1923 in Saugatuck, Allegan Co., Michigan.¹

     John Thompson Dornan was born on 27 March 1850 in Baseline Lake, Allegan Co., Michigan.^1,3 He married first Evylin Harrington in 1876.¹ He married second Wealthia A. Alvord, daughter of Frank Alvord and Helen (?), on 9 August 1914.¹ He died from heart disease on 21 June 1936 at his home in Saugatuck, Allegan Co., Michigan, at age 86.^4,1 He was buried at Riverside Cemetery in Saugatuck, Allegan Co., Michigan.⁵
     He began working on area farms at age 12, helping clear the land. At age 16 he worked at Wallin's Tannery, learning the currier trade. He later worked "in the Gerber," at Phillip's Tannery in Douglas, and for S. A. Morrison until the plant was closed in the 1890s.⁶
     After his first wife's death in 1879, his widowed sister Mary and her three young children came to live with him. Her husband Robert Lackie had drowned while helping tow a boat upriver at Saugatuck at night.⁶ He and his second wife Wealthia lived in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan, from 1914 to 1919.⁷ They then moved to Saugatuck, Allegan Co., Michigan, where they lived the rest of their lives.⁷

     Rachel Dornan was born about 1853 in Michigan.¹

     Nina Frances Dornan was born on 30 May 1862 in Michigan.^2,1 She married George A. Johns.² She died on 19 November 1937 in Saugatuck Twp., Allegan Co., Michigan, at age 75 from heart disease.²

     Sherman C. Dornan was born in 1865 in Michigan.^3,1,2 He married Sarah H. (?).³ He died in 1939.³ He was buried at Taylor Cemetery in Allegan Co., Michigan.³

     Eugene Dornan was born about 1869 in Michigan.^1,2

     William R. Howell was born on 12 May 1878 (based on his age at death of 3 years, 6 months, 13 days) in Michigan.¹ He died on 25 November 1881 at age 3.¹ He was buried at Plummerville Cemetery in Allegan Co., Michigan.¹

     Minnie Dornan was born about 1874 in Saugatuck, Allegan Co., Michigan.^1,2 She was married first, by James F. Taylor, to Noah C. Barden, son of Jay H. Barden and Emily Nye, on 6 January 1895 in Douglas, Allegan Co., Michigan.² She was married second, by Rev. J. A. Davis, to Myron J. Trigg, son of Joseph Trigg and Sarah Eaton, on 4 April 1904 in Casco, Allegan Co., Michigan.^3,4

     William S. Dornan was born in June 1883 in Michigan.^1,2 He died in 1963.² He was buried at Plummerville Cemetery in Allegan Co., Michigan.²

     Lizzie B. Dornan was born on 4 March 1888 in Michigan (although her obituary says she "would have been 20 years old in June").^2,1,3 She came down with appendicitis on 9 February 1908, and traveled to Allegan for an operation, but died on 14 February 1908 at age 19.^3,4 Her funeral was held on 19 February 1908 at the M. E. Church in Glenn, with Rev. Smett presiding. She was buried at Plummerville Cemetery in Allegan Co., Michigan.^3,2
     She graduated in 1906 from Saugatuck High School in Saugatuck, Allegan Co., Michigan.³ She was a schoolteacher near Dunningville in Allegan Co.³

     Harry H. Dornan was born on 4 April 1893 in Michigan.^2,1 He married Edith Carey.³ He died on 29 November 1969 at age 76.² He was buried at Plummerville Cemetery in Allegan Co., Michigan.²
     He served as a private in the U. S. Marine Corps during World War I.² He later worked on steamships on the Great Lakes.⁴

     Jennie W. Dornan was born in May 1895 in Michigan.¹ She was married by A. T. Williams to Merle E. Myers, son of John Myers and Carrie B. Powers, on 27 November 1919 in Glenn, Allegan Co., Michigan.²
     She was a teacher at the time of her marriage.²

     Lyle A. Dornan was born in January 1899 in Glenn, Allegan Co., Michigan.^1,2 He was married by Howard C. Fulton to Lucille N. Ross, daughter of William Ross and Sarah Dalton, on 17 November 1923 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan.² He died about 1958 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan.³
     He was working as a batteryman at the time of his marriage², and about 1927 opened his own business, the Dornan Battery and Electric Services, in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan.³ He was a mason, and member of the Malta Lodge, No. 465.³

     Clifford B. Williamson was born on 29 July 1888 in Ganges Twp., Allegan Co., Michigan.² He died on 6 September 1910 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, at age 22 from suicide.³ He was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery (Block 31) in Wheat Ridge, Jefferson Co., Colorado.⁴
     He moved with his parents to Denver, Colorado, sometime between 1900 and 1907.^1,5
     On 1 July 1907 he and Robert Laughead were arrested for the burglary of four Denver houses. They were trying to emulate dime novel characters, but were seen leaving the last house, and were captured after being chased several blocks by group of 50 or so. The stolen goods amounted to "three badly worn neckties, one pair of suspenders, half a dozen handkerchiefs, four pieces of sheet music, and a gold watch."⁵
     He attended North Denver High School, and was said to be "studious and industrious." His family moved to Amarillo, Potter Co., Texas, for a time, where he worked at a hardware store, then back to Denver about 1909⁶, where he worked as a driver for the Davis & Gibbons feed store.^7,6
     On 5 September 1910 he left Denver and went to Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, to look for work, taking all his belongings with him. He died by suicide the next day after drinking a bottle of arsenic at Union Station in Kansas City. He left a note saying "Some one stole my good clothes, money and letters. I lost my new job today because I did not have any good clothes. I hope my friends and mother will forgive me."⁶

     Winifred A. Williamson was born on 10 January 1898 in Glenn, Allegan Co., Michigan.³ She married first Albert Carl Kriegmus on 1 November 1914 in Denver, Colorado.⁴ They were divorced on 18 February 1918 in Van Buren Co., Michigan.⁵ She married second William Milton Warren, son of Frank Warren and Katie Lamb, on 30 March 1919 in South Haven, Van Buren Co., Michigan.² She married third Robert Haney about 1969 in Van Buren Co., Michigan.^6,7 She died on 30 April 1989 at South Haven Community Hospital in South Haven, Van Buren Co., Michigan, at age 91.^8,3 She was buried on 2 May 1989 at Lakeview Cemetery in South Haven, Van Buren Co., Michigan.³
     After their marriage she and her second husband Milton lived in Ganges Twp., Allegan Co., Michigan.⁹ By 1930 they had moved to South Haven, Van Buren Co., Michigan, where they are listed in the 1930 and 1940 censuses.^10,11
     In the settlement of her uncle Calvin Packer Williamson's estate, probably on 29 December 1970, she received a 1/4 share, which was worth approximately $3,282 after deducting Michigan inheritance tax.¹²

     Franklin Hunt was born on 2 August 1857 in Boston Twp., Ionia Co., Michigan.^2,1 He married Roxalana Isabelle Swikert, daughter of Samuel Swikert and Angelina Eliza Perry, on 4 November 1877 in Carlton, Barry Co., Michigan.¹ He died on 28 June 1950 at age 92.² He was buried at Evergreen Cemetery in Six Lakes, Montcalm Co., Michigan.²
     After their marriage, Franklin Hunt and his wife Roxalana lived in Boston Twp., Ionia Co., Michigan.³ They moved to Belvidere Twp., Montcalm Co., Michigan, sometime between 11 October 1881, when their son Franklin was born, and 25 August 1884, when their daughter Angeline was born.^4,5 The family apparently lived there most of the rest of their lives. However, Roxalana was not listed with them in the 1900 and 1920 censuses, although she was in 1910 and 1930.^6,7,8,9
     He and Roxalana had the following known children: William (b March 1879), Franklin (b 11 October 1881), Angeline (b 25 August 1884), Henry (b 20 February 1887, d 15 September 1889), Ivan (b 18 May 1889), Charlotte (b 15 May 1891), Ernest (b 4 October 1894).^{6,4,5,10,11,12,13,14}

     John Clarke married Rose Fenne on 12 October 1563 in Blundeston Parish, Suffolk, England.¹ He was buried on 25 March 1610 in Blundeston Parish, Suffolk, England.¹

     Rose Fenne married John Clarke on 12 October 1563 in Blundeston Parish, Suffolk, England.¹ She was buried on 30 January 1619.¹

     John Clarke was baptized on 22 August 1564 in Blundeston Parish, Suffolk, England.¹

     Margaret Clarke was baptized on 22 September 1566 in Blundeston Parish, Suffolk, England.¹

     William Clarke was baptized on 3 April 1569 in Blundeston Parish, Suffolk, England.¹

     Anne Clarke was baptized on 11 August 1573 in Blundeston Parish, Suffolk, England.¹

     Thomas Clarke was baptized on 22 July 1576 in Blundeston Parish, Suffolk, England.¹ He was buried on 23 September 1576 in Blundeston Parish, Suffolk, England.¹

     Edward Clarke was baptized on 21 January 1581 in Blundeston Parish, Suffolk, England.¹