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Alton Alfred Ketchum 1863–1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 October 1863

Birth Location: Athens, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States of America

Death Date: 22 January 1942

Death Location: Boon, Wexford County, Michigan, United States of America

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Spouse(s): Myrtle Eberhard, Mary Billings

Children(s): Matie Ketchum, Lloyd Ketchum, Nola Ketchum, Forest Ketchum

In 1863, Alton Alfred Ketchum entered the world in Athens, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States of America, born to Joseph N Ketcham And Fanny Ketcham. In 1900, Alton Alfred Ketchum resided in Haring, Wexford, Michigan, USA. In 1910, Alton Alfred Ketchum resided in Boon, Wexford, Michigan, USA. Alton Alfred Ketchum married Mary L Billings, Myrtle May Eberhard, and had children including Forest E Ketchum, Lloyd Henry Ketchum, Matie E Ketchum, Nola Rhowena Ketchum. Alton Alfred Ketchum passed away in 1942 in Boon, Wexford County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1863, Alton Alfred Ketchum entered the world in Athens, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States of America, born to Joseph N Ketcham And Fanny Ketcham.
  • In 1900, Alton Alfred Ketchum resided in Haring, Wexford, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1910, Alton Alfred Ketchum resided in Boon, Wexford, Michigan, USA.
  • Alton Alfred Ketchum married Mary L Billings, Myrtle May Eberhard, and had children including Forest E Ketchum, Lloyd Henry Ketchum, Matie E Ketchum, Nola Rhowena Ketchum.
  • Alton Alfred Ketchum passed away in 1942 in Boon, Wexford County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Alton Ketchum's Ancestors

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Alton Ketchum
1863–1942
Birth Place: Athens, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States of America
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Alton Ketchum's Descendants

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Alton (Alfred) Ketchum (8 October 1863–22 January 1942) m. Myrtle (May) Eberhard (29 November 1877–30 December 1918) m. Mary (L.) Billings (abt 1864–)
  1. 1. Matie (E) Ketchum 1892–1973 m. August Wembeck 1891–1972 m. Ora (P) Waldo 1882–1945
  2. 2. Lloyd (Henry) Ketchum 1895–1977 m. Olive (Abigail) Burns 1896–1970
  3. 3. Nola (Rhowena) Ketchum 1897–
  4. 4. Forest (E) Ketchum 1900–

Alton Ketchum's Timeline

4 Records

1863
8 October 1863
Birth of Alton Alfred Ketchum in Athens, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States of America
Athens, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 37
Alton Alfred Ketchum resided here in Haring, Wexford, Michigan, USA
Haring, Wexford, Michigan, USA
1910
1910
Age 47
Alton Alfred Ketchum resided here in Boon, Wexford, Michigan, USA
Boon, Wexford, Michigan, USA
1942
22 January 1942
Age 79
Death of Alton Alfred Ketchum in Cadillac, Wexford County, Michigan, United States of America
Cadillac, Wexford County, Michigan, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 October 1863
    Event Place: Athens, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Boon, Wexford, Michigan; Roll: T624_666; Page: 5a; Enumeration District: 0137; FHL microfilm: 1374679
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Michigan, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1822-1940

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Haring, Wexford, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Boon, Wexford, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Boon, Wexford, Michigan; Roll: T624_666; Page: 5a; Enumeration District: 0137; FHL microfilm: 1374679

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Michigan
    Record Source: Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 January 1942
    Event Place: Cadillac, Wexford County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Boon, Wexford County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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