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Bernice Slyvia Wood 1918–1966 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: July 23, 1918

Birth Location: Maple Rapids, Clinton, Michigan, USA

Death Date: January 8, 1966

Death Location: Maple Rapids, Gratiot County, Michigan, USA

Father: Silas Wood

Mother: Tessie line)

Spouse(s): Milton Griswold

Children(s): Milton Griswold, Barbara Griswold

The story of Bernice Slyvia Wood began in 1918 in Maple Rapids, Clinton, Michigan, USA. In 1920, Bernice Slyvia Wood resided in Essex, Clinton, Michigan, USA. In 1930, Bernice Slyvia Wood resided in Lansing, Ingham, Michigan, USA. Bernice Slyvia Wood married Milton Lewis Griswold, and had children including Barbara Ann Griswold, Linda Griswold, Milton Daryl Griswold, Terry Griswold. Bernice Slyvia Wood passed away in 1966 in Maple Rapids, Gratiot County, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Bernice Slyvia Wood began in 1918 in Maple Rapids, Clinton, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1920, Bernice Slyvia Wood resided in Essex, Clinton, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1930, Bernice Slyvia Wood resided in Lansing, Ingham, Michigan, USA.
  • Bernice Slyvia Wood married Milton Lewis Griswold, and had children including Barbara Ann Griswold, Linda Griswold, Milton Daryl Griswold, Terry Griswold.
  • Bernice Slyvia Wood passed away in 1966 in Maple Rapids, Gratiot County, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Bernice Wood's Ancestors

Self
Bernice Wood
1918–1966
Birth Place: Maple Rapids, Clinton, Michigan, USA
Parents
Silas Earl Wood
1884–1943
Montcalm County, Michigan, USA
Tessie (May Mick (DNA) line)
1889–1945
Lyons, Ionia County, Michigan, USA
Grandparents
Andrew (Julian) Wood
1857–1925
New York, USA
Effie Eckler
1860–1930
Michigan, USA
Hezekiah (K. Mick 2GG, Died from cerebral hemorrhage with right hemiplegia\hypostatic pneumonia, DNA) Confirmed
1856–1936
Carey, Wyandot County, Ohio, USA
Lillian (Viola "Lily" Hoffman 2GG, Died from pulmonary tuberculosis, DNA) Confirmed
1874–1928
Gratiot County, Michigan, USA
Great-Grandparents
Henry Confirmed
1815–1870
Elisabeth Confirmed
1810–1876
Private Confirmed
1833–1875
Elizabeth Confirmed
1840–1915
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Private point
1791–1878
Susanna point
1794–1876
Jacob (Investigating)
1801–1854
Maria (Investigating)
1810–
Harvey Confirmed
1818–1907
Sarah Confirmed
1822–1892

Bernice Wood's Descendants

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Bernice (Slyvia) Wood (July 23, 1918–January 8, 1966) m. Milton (Lewis) Griswold (June 3, 1914–June 8, 1997)
  1. 1. Milton (Daryl) Griswold 1941–2008
  2. 2. Barbara (Ann) Griswold 1938–2015

Bernice Wood's Timeline

5 Records

1918
July 23, 1918
Birth of Bernice Slyvia Wood in Maple Rapids, Clinton, Michigan, USA
Maple Rapids, Clinton, Michigan, USA
1920
1920
Age 2
Bernice Slyvia Wood resided here in Essex, Clinton, Michigan, USA
Essex, Clinton, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 12
Bernice Slyvia Wood resided here in Lansing, Ingham, Michigan, USA
Lansing, Ingham, Michigan, USA
1959
1959
Age 41
Bernice Slyvia Wood resided here in Lansing, Michigan, USA
Lansing, Michigan, USA
1966
January 8, 1966
Age 48
Death of Bernice Slyvia Wood
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: July 23, 1918
    Event Place: Maple Rapids, Clinton, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Essex, Clinton, Michigan; Roll: T625_761; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 9
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lansing, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: 990; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0033; FHL microfilm: 2340725
    [3] Michigan, Marriage Records
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Essex, Clinton, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Essex, Clinton, Michigan; Roll: T625_761; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 9

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Lansing, Ingham, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lansing, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: 990; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0033; FHL microfilm: 2340725

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1959
    Event Place: Lansing, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Maple Rapids, Clinton, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: January 8, 1966
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Maple Rapids, Gratiot County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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