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James Sweet 1893 – 1977 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 Jul 1893

Birth Location: Cleveland, Leelanau, Michigan, USA

Death Date: 9 May 1977

Death Location: Elmwood, Leelanau, Michigan

Father: William Sweet

Mother: Dora Thorp

Spouse(s): Laura Ehrenberger

Children(s): Doris Sweet, Son Sweet, Catherine Sweet

In 1893, James Sweet entered the world in Cleveland, Leelanau, Michigan, USA, born to William Henry Sweet and Dora E. Thorp. In 1910, James Sweet resided in Cleveland, Leelanau, Michigan, USA. In 1935, James Sweet resided in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan. James Sweet married Laura L Ehrenberger, and had children including Doris Frances Sweet, Son Sweet, Catherine Lois Sweet. James Sweet passed away in 1977 in Elmwood, Leelanau, Michigan.

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Biography

  • In 1893, James Sweet entered the world in Cleveland, Leelanau, Michigan, USA, born to William Henry Sweet and Dora E. Thorp.
  • In 1910, James Sweet resided in Cleveland, Leelanau, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1935, James Sweet resided in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan.
  • James Sweet married Laura L Ehrenberger, and had children including Doris Frances Sweet, Son Sweet, Catherine Lois Sweet.
  • James Sweet passed away in 1977 in Elmwood, Leelanau, Michigan.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Sweet
1865 – 1940
Birth Location: Mooers Forks, Clinton County, New York, United States of America
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Dora Thorp
1862 – 1903
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
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Spouses(s)

Laura Ehrenberger
1892 – 1983
Birth Location: Traverse City, M
LE

Children(s)

Doris Sweet
1918 – 2012
Birth Location: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
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Son Sweet
1921 – 1921
Birth Location: –
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Catherine Sweet
1924 – 1967
Birth Location: Detroit, Michigan
CS

James Sweet's Ancestors

Self
James Sweet
1893 – 1977
Birth Place: Cleveland, Leelanau, Michigan, USA
Parents
William Henry Sweet
1865 – 1940
Mooers Forks, Clinton County, New York, United States of America
Dora (E.) Thorp
1862 – 1903
Indiana, USA
Grandparents
Aram Sweet
1830 – 1903
Alburgh, Grand Isle County, Vermont, United States of America
Susan (Gregory) Fitch
1840 – 1872
New Lisbon, Otsego County, New York, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Platt Sweet
1810 – 1867
Esther Parks
1813 – 1886
Elisha Fitch
1812 – 1897
Sally Fitch
1816 – 1891
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Sweet
1783 – 1843
Cornelia Mott
1785 – 1850
John Parks
1777 – 1852
Elizabeth McGaul
1784 – 1813

James Sweet's Descendants

1.
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James Sweet (31 Jul 1893 – 9 May 1977) m. Laura (L) Ehrenberger (1 Sep 1892 – 5 Apr 1983)
  1. 1. Doris (Frances) Sweet (20 November 1918 – 09 May 2012) m. Vern Mayhew (abt 1918 – )
  2. 2. Son Sweet (1921 – 1921)
  3. 3. Catherine (Lois) Sweet (9 Mar 1924 – Jun 1967) m. Alvin (John) Peterson (abt 1924 – )

James Sweet's Timeline

5 Records

1893
31 Jul 1893
Birth of James Sweet in Cleveland, Leelanau, Michigan, USA
Cleveland, Leelanau, Michigan, USA
1910
1910
Age 17
James Sweet resided here in Cleveland, Leelanau, Michigan, USA
Cleveland, Leelanau, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 42
James Sweet resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
1940
1940
Age 47
James Sweet resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1977
9 May 1977
Age 84
Death of James Sweet in Elmwood, Leelanau, Michigan
Elmwood, Leelanau, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Jul 1893
    Event Place: Cleveland, Leelanau, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01887; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 84-1542
    [2] Michigan, Death Index, 1971-1996
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Cleveland, Leelanau, Michigan; Roll: T624_660; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 1374673
    [4] Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 128; Film Description: 1916 Genesee - 1916 Kalkaska
    [5] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Cleveland, Leelanau, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Cleveland, Leelanau, Michigan; Roll: T624_660; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 1374673

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01887; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 84-1542

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01887; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 84-1542

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Detroit, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 128; Film Description: 1916 Genesee - 1916 Kalkaska

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Elmwood, Leelanau, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Death Index, 1971-1996

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 May 1977
    Event Place: Elmwood, Leelanau, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Death Index, 1971-1996
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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