Biographies, land descriptions and other points of interest.
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STEVENS FAMILY
Archie Stevens married Janmima wilson, one of Bill Wilson's daughters. Archie worked in the lumbering camps. He took a piece of land on Alrich road. Jamima died leaving a young family, Stella age 10, Hazel 8, Allen 6, Ira 4, and Thelma 2. Stella took care of her brothers and sisters until she married Peter Curley.
Ira told us that his dad was a good provider and a great cook. He made pies and cakes and could cook and bake jsut about everything. He was a kind man. After working in the woods all day, splitting his own wood and doing chores, he would walk down to a needy family, taking them prepared food and see to it that the had wood for the night.
Stella married Peter Curley [see Curley Family above]. Lived in Monroe. Their children were: Vern, Sybil, Grant, Henry, Tom, Maude and Beverly.
Hazel married George Emily [see Emily Family above]. Lived in Detroit. Two children: Julia and Darrell.
Allen married Helen, a girl from Illinois. No children. Worked for Packard Co. in Detroit till it closed.
Ira never married. Also worked for Packards till the plant closed. Retired here on the old McDermott place. Loves trout fishing and rabbit hunting.
Thelma married William O'Mera [see O'Meara Family above]. They had two sones. Franklin killed in an accident. Robert and his wife Dorothy, lives on the old Stevens homestead.
Jamima Stevens had several sisters in this area, Elizabeth (Mrs Eno) and Josana (Mrs. George Bielby).
Interview with Ira Stevens
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Last updated on: Wednesday, December 27, 2000