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Irene Alden 1822–1911 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Jun 1822

Birth Location: Ashville, Chautauqua, New York, USA

Death Date: 1911

Death Location: Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, USA

Father: Hiram MD

Mother: Melita Huntley

Spouse(s): Roland Root

Children(s): Aurelia Root, Martha Root, Harriet Root, Edward Root, Edward Root, Flora Root, Jean Root, Fred Root, Eliz Root

The story of Irene Alden began in 1822 in Ashville, Chautauqua, New York, USA. In 1850, Irene Alden resided in Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, USA. In 1860, Irene Alden resided in Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, USA. Irene Alden married Roland Root, and had children including Aurelia Melita Root, Edward Roland Root, Edward Root, Eliz Jenie Root, Flora Root, Fred Hamilton Root, Harriet Chapin Root, Jean Jennie Fisk Root, Martha Matilda Root. Irene Alden passed away in 1911 in Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Irene Alden began in 1822 in Ashville, Chautauqua, New York, USA.
  • In 1850, Irene Alden resided in Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1860, Irene Alden resided in Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, USA.
  • Irene Alden married Roland Root, and had children including Aurelia Melita Root, Edward Roland Root, Edward Root, Eliz Jenie Root, Flora Root, Fred Hamilton Root, Harriet Chapin Root, Jean Jennie Fisk Root, Martha Matilda Root.
  • Irene Alden passed away in 1911 in Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Hiram MD
1792–1838
Birth Location: Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
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Melita Huntley
1798–1849
Birth Location: Rome, Oneida, New York, USA
MH

Spouses(s)

Roland Root
1818–1885
Birth Location: Skaneateles, Onondaga, New York, USA
RR

Children(s)

Aurelia Root
1843–
Birth Location: Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, USA
AR
Martha Root
1844–
Birth Location: Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, USA
MR
Harriet Root
1847–
Birth Location: Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, USA
HR
Edward Root
1849–1850
Birth Location: Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, USA
ER
Edward Root
1851–1918
Birth Location: Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, USA
ER
Flora Root
1854–1921
Birth Location: Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, USA
FR
Jean Root
1858–1926
Birth Location: Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, USA
JR
Fred Root
1860–1921
Birth Location: Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, USA
FR
Eliz Root
1864–1957
Birth Location: Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, USA
ER

Irene Alden's Ancestors

Self
Irene Alden
1822–1911
Birth Place: Ashville, Chautauqua, New York, USA
Parents
Hiram Alden MD
1792–1838
Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
Melita Huntley
1798–1849
Rome, Oneida, New York, USA
Grandparents
Isaac Alden
1755–1822
Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
Irene Smith
1757–1834
Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
David Sr
1727–1809
Lucy Thomas
1733–1818
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Eleazar Alden
1694–1773
Martha Shaw
1700–1769

Irene Alden's Descendants

1.
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Irene Alden (26 Jun 1822–1911) m. Roland Root (25 Dec 1818–1885)
  1. 1. Aurelia (Melita) Root 1843–
  2. 2. Martha (Matilda) Root 1844–
  3. 3. Harriet (Chapin) Root 1847–
  4. 4. Edward Root 1849–1850
  5. 5. Edward (Roland) Root 1851–1918 m. Alice (Gertrude) Southworth 1853–1936
    1. 1. Flora (Elizabeth) Root 1890–1978
    2. 2. Rolene (Alta) Root 1882–1967 m. Max (E) Neal 1878–1962
    3. 3. Edith (Irene) Root 1875–1955 m. Marc (Dexter) Calkins 1870–1960
      1. 1. Maurice (V) Calkins 1904–1918
      2. 2. Kathryn (Irene) Calkins 1908–1993 m. Clayton (H) Kaser 1908–1954
        1. 1. Ann (Marie) Kaser 1930–2006
        2. 2. Rev. (Maurice Calkins) Kaser 1929–2003
        3. 3. Clayton Kaser 1935–1991 m. Mary (Helen) King 1934–2012
      3. 3. Max (Elliott) Calkins 1906–1978 m. Genevieve (Estelle) Magnus 1912–2004
      4. 4. Alice (M) Calkins 1899–1988 m. Roland (R) Speers 1895–1970
  6. 6. Flora Root 1854–1921 m. Thomas (Jefferson Turner) MD 1829–1901
  7. 7. Jean (Jennie Fisk) Root 1858–1926 m. Charles (Augustus) Nimocks 1842–1923
    1. 1. Edna (Irene) Nimocks 1890–1966 m. Dean (Bradish) Gregg 1885–1975
  8. 8. Fred (Hamilton) Root 1860–1921 m. Louisa (Kopkin) Bertram 1872–1931 m. Minnie (B) Breckenridge 1875–1901
    1. 1. Minnie (B) Root 1877–
    2. 2. Roland (Breckenridge) Root 1899–1951
  9. 9. Eliz (Jenie) Root 1864–1957 m. Isaac (Cook) Speers 1867–1929
    1. 1. Roland (R) Speers 1895–1970 m. Alice (M) Calkins 1899–1988
      1. 1. John (Alden) Speers 1923–1945
      2. 2. Betty (Marcia) Speers 1921–
    2. 2. James (Morton) Speers 1897–1956 m. Florence McComb 1888–1961
    3. 3. Carrol (Monroe) Speers 1889–1963 m. Florence (McClain) Crane 1885–1979 m. Helen (Ethel) Marron 1890–1957
      1. 1. Sally (Elizabeth) Speers 1919–2015 m. Eric (J Freitag) Jr 1916–1982

Irene Alden's Timeline

9 Records

1822
26 Jun 1822
Birth of Irene Alden in Ashville, Chautauqua, New York, USA
Ashville, Chautauqua, New York, USA
1850
1850
Age 28
Irene Alden resided here in Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, USA
Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, USA
1860
1860
Age 38
Irene Alden resided here in Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, USA
Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, USA
1861
Bet. 1861–1865
Age 39
Irene Alden resided here in Michigan, USA
Michigan, USA
1870
1870
Age 48
Irene Alden resided here in Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, USA
Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, USA
1880
1880
Age 58
Irene Alden resided here in Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, USA
Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, USA
1900
1900
Age 78
Irene Alden resided here in Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, USA
Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, USA
1911
25 Oct 1911
Age 89
Death of Irene Alden in Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, USA
Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, USA
1911
1911
Age 89
Burial of Irene Alden in Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, USA
Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Jun 1822
    Event Place: Ashville, Chautauqua, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Death Records, The Library of Michigan; Michigan Death Records Project; Rolls: 1-302; Archive BarcodeItem Number: 30000008532800; Roll Number: 153; Certificate Number: 79
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Coldwater, Branch, Michigan; Roll: 573; Page: 598A; Enumeration District: 031
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Coldwater Ward 3, Branch, Michigan; Roll: M593_665; Page: 170A; Family History Library Film: 552164
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Coldwater Ward 2, Branch, Michigan; Page: 18; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 1240704
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Coldwater, Branch, Michigan; Page: 890; Family History Library Film: 803538
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Coldwater, Branch, Michigan; Roll: 347; Page: 349A
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
    [9] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: The ancestors and descendants of Isaac Alden and Irene Smith, his wife, (1599-1903)

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Coldwater, Branch, Michigan; Roll: 347; Page: 349A

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Coldwater, Branch, Michigan; Page: 890; Family History Library Film: 803538

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Bet. 1861–1865
    Event Place: Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773 - 2007; Record Group Number: 15; Series Title: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; S

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Coldwater Ward 3, Branch, Michigan; Roll: M593_665; Page: 170A; Family History Library Film: 552164

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Coldwater, Branch, Michigan; Roll: 573; Page: 598A; Enumeration District: 031

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Coldwater Ward 2, Branch, Michigan; Page: 18; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 1240704

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Oct 1911
    Event Place: Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Death Records, The Library of Michigan; Michigan Death Records Project; Rolls: 1-302; Archive BarcodeItem Number: 30000008532800; Roll Number: 153; Certificate Number: 79
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
    [4] Web: Branch County, Michigan, Death Index, 1867-2011

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Coldwater, Branch, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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