| 1. |  Eddy, James Carlton was born on 25 Apr 1818 in Eddystone, Ontario, Canada; died on 8 Jul 1867 in United States Or, Canada. Other Events and Attributes:
Notes:
Descendants of James Carlton Eddy
Generation No. 1
1. JAMES CARLTON11 EDDY (HARNDEN10, ALLEN9, WILLIAM8, CALEB7, SAMUAL6, CALEB5, SAMUAL4, WILLIAM3, THOMAS2 EDDYE, THOMAS1 EDDY) was born Abt. 1824, and died Bef. 1851. He married JANE B. SLIGH March 13, 1843 in Upper Canada, Newcastle District 1810-1848 Vol. 7 Part 1, daughter of ROBERT SLIGH and ELIZABETH CLEGHORN.
Notes for JAMES CARLTON EDDY:
James Carlton Eddy and Joanna Sligh names was determined from the baptismal records of James Robert Eddy. James was baptized by Fr. Schmidt, in St Andrew's Cathedral, on August 11, 1895. His Godmother was Ida Woods, who became Charles Eddy's first wife, James' son.
The baptismal record also stated they came from Scotia, Scotland. Therefore, we assumed that both Carlton and Joanna was also born in Scotland. My father's certificate of birth (file #6396) also stated that James was born in Scotland.
According to the genealogy report of Karin Corbeil, James was born in Canada and his mother's first name was Jane, not Joanna. This must be investigated.
On October 11, 2002 I made a visit to the Eddystone Cemetery, in Haldimand Township located in Northumberland County, Canada. Several members of the Eddy family are buried buried there. It was impossible for me to read most of the tombstones. Two tombstones were very clear. They included that of Harnden Eddy and James C. Eddy. Harnden's monument stated he daied on 9/23/1881 @ 85 years and 3 months.
James C. Eddy's tombstone was a small flat stone which stated James died on 7/8/1867 @ the age of 48 years, 3 months and 13 days. His brthday would then be April 25/ 1818.
Notes for JANE B. SLIGH:
I have a problem with Jane Sligh's first name. My grandfather, James Robert Eddy, Jane's son, always claimed his mother's first name was Joanna. The name Joanna was also used on the baptismal records of James Eddy. The question remains is Joanna and Jane the same person?
Jane's death certificate stated she died on 11/10/1905 and lived 82 years and 27 days. The space for months was left blank. This does not correlate with the birth date we have of October 23, 1823. The date of 1905 was double checked by the Muskegon County Clerk. The date was not 1906. The date 1906 was picked up from John Nelthorpe will. Again I say, the date of 1905 came from the death record as listed with Muskegon County.
We have two census reports for the Nelthorpe family. They are as listed below:
The State of Michigan census for 1884, taken on June 1, 1884, for Ottawa County
Village of Nunica.
Film #110 page 255
Nelthrope, John Head of Household age 54 born in England
Nelthorpe, Jane Wife age 60 Born in Scotland
Nelthorpe, Fred Son age 15 Born in Michigan
Nelthorpe ** Son age 25 Born in Michigan
** Space for given name was left blank. Must have been their son Frank W. Nelthorpe.
The census for 1890 was not available.
The Federal Census for 1900 for Ottawa County, Village of Nunica, was taken on Jume 23, 1900. Enum. Dist. No 118, sheet no. 13.
Nelthorpe, Jane Head of Household age 76 Born in Scotland
The following census was listed for John and Jane's son Fred
Nelthorpe, Fred Head of Household age 31 b/1869 b in Mich.
Nelthorpe, Janette Wife age 24 b/1875 b in NY
Nelthorpe John Son age 6 b/1894 b in Mich
Nelthorpe Roy Son age 5 b/1895 b in Mich
Nelthorpe Bessie Daughter age 3 b/1895 b in Mich
Nelthorpe Ida Daughter age 2 b/1897 b in Mich
Nelthorpe Baby Son age 4/12 b/1900 b in Mich
More About JANE B. SLIGH:
Cause of Death: Paralyze
Medical Information: Per Death Certificate
Marriage Notes for JAMES EDDY and JANE SLIGH:
Marriage of James C. Eddy and Jane Sligh on March 13, 1843.
Ceremoney was wit. by Robert Sligh and Harden Eddy, both of Haldimand.
Children of JAMES EDDY and JANE SLIGH are:
2.i.JAMES ROBERT12 EDDY, b. April 16, 1843, Canada; d. June 15, 1900, Unknown.
ii.CHARLES EDDY, b. Abt. 1844.
Notes for CHARLES EDDY:
General Notes:
A Charles Eddy is listed in the death Index for Muskegon County records,
Book 2, Page 166. Died 5/15/1895 at age 39 years. The name of the parents
were not listed. This Charles was born in Racine, Wisconsin.
This is not our grandfather's brother.
The 1870 Federal Census listed another Charles Eddy as follows:
Charles Eddy age 39 M Head/Household born in NY Farmer
Janet Eddy age 40 F Wife born in NY
Mary Eddy age 5 F Daughter born im Mich.
Census was taken on September 8, 1870
iii.MARY ELIZABETH EDDY, b. 1846; m. WILLIAM JAMES KEELER.
Generation No. 2
2. JAMES ROBERT12 EDDY (JAMES CARLTON11, HARNDEN10, ALLEN9, WILLIAM8, CALEB7, SAMUAL6, CALEB5, SAMUAL4, WILLIAM3, THOMAS2 EDDYE, THOMAS1 EDDY) was born April 16, 1843 in Canada, and died June 15, 1900 in Unknown. He married EMILY VICTORIA HART August 12, 1866 in Gramd Rapids, Michigan, daughter of JOHN HART and CATHERINE UNKNOWN.
Notes for JAMES ROBERT EDDY:
James Robert Eddy
Born April 19, 1843
Born in Scotia, Scotland, England,or Canada. I believe it was Canada.
Per the birth records of John & Ella, James was born in Canada.
Per the birth certificate of Charles Carlton, James was born in Scotland.
According to the census records of 1870, James was born in Canada.
According to the Mich. census records of 1884, James was born in England.
According to baptismal records of James R Eddy, his father's name was Carlton
Eddy and his mother's name was Joanna Sligh. They were from, Scotland. James was baptized on August 11, 1895 by Fr. Schmidt of St. Andrew's Cathedral. Ida Woods was his Godmother. The baptismal records supplied the above data on James' parents.
The 1884 census was taken by the State of Michigan and James was living
in a boarding house at 83 Spring St. Emily and the children was living at 114 Spring St. Emily listed James and his parents as being born in Canada; but, James listed himself and his parents as being born in England.
The first records we have of James comes from the Grand Rapids City Directory in 1865. We assumed he walked into Michigan from Canada. It was common in those days to just walk across the national borders. According to the city directories of Grand Rapids, James and the family lived at the following addresses.
Year Residence Employer Position
1865/1868 15 La grave Laborer
1869 Not listed in G. R.
1870 33 Plainfield Ave. Farmer
1871/1872 26 Ellsworth Gas Factory Laborer
1873/1875 May have lived in Spring Lake at this time
1876/1877 625 Grandville Ave. Laborer
1878/1879 625 Grandville Ave. Lamplighter
1880 22 Ionia S. Lamplighter
1881 149 Spring St. Lamplighter
1882 16 Ionia S. J. J. Cross Stockman
1883 16 Ionia S. W.S. Gee Foreman
1884 83 Spring St. S. Hostler
1885 83 Spring St. S. A. N. Albee Foreman
1886 9 Crescent A. N. Albee Foreman
1886 9 Crescent G. R. Fire Dept. Fireman
1887/1890 226 La grave G. R. Fire Dept. Fireman/Driver
1891/1892 130 & 218 La grave G. R. Fire Dept. Fireman/Driver
1893/1896 233 La grave . G. R. Fire Dept. Fireman/Driver
1897/1898 653 Ionia S. G. R. Fire Dept. Fireman/Driver
1899 194 Division S. For Emily
1900 Not listed
1901 500 N. Front For Emily
1902/1905 Emily not listed
1906 985 Stewart Ave Emily listed as widow of James R Eddy
1907 15 Stewart Ave Emily listed as widow of James R Eddy
Emily was not listed as a resident of Grand Rapids for several years, including 1901, and 1902 to 1905. She may have lived with Charles or someone else in the city at that time. If she wasn't the head of a household she wouldn't have been listed. We think she moved to Seattle in 1909, because according to John's obituary went to Seattle in 1909. Ella and Emma did live in Montana for a short time, in or about 1902/1906.
Emily moved to Seattle with her son John and her daughter Ella . She lived with Ella in Seattle until her death in 1913.
1880 Kent County, Michigan Federal Census Recor
BIRTH Fathers Mothers
NAME SEX AGE PLACE Birth Place BIRTH Place
Eddy, James M 36 Canada England England
Eddy, Emily F 37 Mich Ireland Ireland
Eddy, Charles M 13 Mich Canada Mich
Eddy, John M 10 Mich Canada Mich
Eddy, Ella F 4 Mich Canada Mich
More About JAMES ROBERT EDDY:
Baptism (LDS): August 11, 1895, Baptized St. Andrew's Cathedral, by Fr. Schmitt
Burial: St Andrew's Cemetery, GR Michigan
Cause of Death: Head Injuries
Medical Information: Injured from stopping ateam of run away horses.Per: Charles C. Eddy PER CHARLES C. EDDY.
Notes for EMILY VICTORIA HART:
Emily Hart Eddy, (Emma) how I wish I knew something about her. Emma died in 1913, 14 years before I was born. My father was 60 years old when I was born, so anything he may have told me about his parents, would not have meant much to me when I was young. Too bad I didn't have an interest in genealogy before my father passed away.
Born in 1842, Emily lived in Grand Rapids most of her life. The first record we have on Emily is the 1850 Federal Census of 1850 for Kent County. The family is listed on page 169-R. The census was taken on July 18, 1850. Emily was listed as being 9 years old. Her sister Eli was 11 years old and Susan was 5 years old. No street address was given for their residence. It stated they lived at the 34th dwelling and the 34th family on the census.
After James passed away in 1900, Emily moved to Montana with her daughter Ella.
It's not known what education she received. Per the Grand Rapids City Directories, Emily was first listed in 1860. She live at 114 Spring Street and was employed as a domestic. She would have been about 19 years old at that time.
More About EMILY VICTORIA HART:
Fact 1: 1913, Buried Calvery Cemetery, Seattle, Wa.
Fact 7: 1907, 985 Srewart Ave, G. R. Mich
Fact 8: 1908
Fact 9: 1909
Fact 10: 1910
Fact 11: 1911, 1208 5th. Ave. G. R. Mich.
Fact 12: 1912
Fact 13: 1913, 1521 W 56th St. Seattle, Wa.
Marriage Notes for JAMES EDDY and EMILY HART:
Per the Grand Rapids Eagle, James R. Eddy married Emily Victoria Hart on
Sunday, August 16, 1866. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. P. Van Winkle. at the Fountain Street Church. The wedding was witnessed by Thomas
S. and Eliza J. Robins.
We assume Eliza is Emily's sister.
Per Book 4 Page 443 Kent County Marriage Records
Children of JAMES EDDY and EMILY HART are:
3.i.CHARLES CARLTON13 EDDY, b. August 02, 1867, Grand Rapids, Michigan; d. February 20, 1951, Gramd Rapids, Michigan.
4.ii.JOHN HENRY EDDY, b. September 16, 1870, Gramd Rapids, Michigan; d. November 29, 1916, Seattle, Washington.
5.iii.HELENA (ELLA) FRANCES EDDY, b. March 04, 1876, Grand Rapids, Michigan; d. December 17, 1965, Seattle, Washington.
Generation No. 3
3. CHARLES CARLTON13 EDDY (JAMES ROBERT12, JAMES CARLTON11, HARNDEN10, ALLEN9, WILLIAM8, CALEB7, SAMUAL6, CALEB5, SAMUAL4, WILLIAM3, THOMAS2 EDDYE, THOMAS1 EDDY) was born August 02, 1867 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and died February 20, 1951 in Gramd Rapids, Michigan. He married (1) IDA M. WOOD January 27, 1897 in Gramd Rapids, Michigan, daughter of JAMES WOOD and SARAH UNKNOWN. He married (2) LYDA THERESA LIESVELD June 19, 1922 in Gramd Rapids, Michigan, daughter of JACOB LIESVELD and CATHERINE DEVINE.
Notes for CHARLES CARLTON EDDY:
Obituary of Charles Carlton Eddy, Per the Grand Rapids papers, February
21, 1951.
Charles Carlton. Eddy of 408 Sheldon Ave, SE., a retired Pennsylvania Railroad employee died Tuesday morning. He was 83. He was a life long resident of Grand Rapids. He had been with the Pennsylvania for 35 years. ( He was with the railroad for over 38 years. From 1896 to 1934.) He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and of St. Andrews Cathedral Parish. Surviving are his wife, Lida; two daughters, Mrs. Wallace Sherwood and Bernadine; and one son, Robert James and one grandchild.
Services will be held Thursday morning at 10:00 am in St Andrew's Cathedral, with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Second Obituary:
Eddy - Charles , aged 83, of 408 Sheldon Ave. SE. passed away Tuesday morning. Surviving are his wife Lida: two daughters, Mrs Wallace F Sherwood
and Miss Bernadine Eddy; one son Robert James; one sister Mrs. Ella F Barthelemy of Seattle, Washington; one granddaughter; one niece, and two nephews. Requiem Mass will be sung Thursday morning at 10:00 am in St. Andrews Cathedral. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.
Charles Carlton Eddy
Born August 2, 1867 and died February 20, 1951.
In 1867 when Charles was born, his parents lived at 15 La Grave S. E. in Grand
Rapids, Mich. See notes on James R. Eddy for addresses for the period of 1867
thru 1880.
Charles was baptized a Catholic on August 11, 1895 by Fr. Schmidt of St. Andrew's Cathedral. His Godfather was Thomas O'Donnell and his Godmother was Elizabeth Moran.
Year Residence Employed Position
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1880 22 S IONIA J J Cross Stockman
1883/84 Not listed Moran's Cook
1884/85 Ionia House Mason
1885/86 355 First St. Stonemason
1886 9 Crescent A. N. Albee Hostler
1887 66 Canel Mason
1888 44 S. Ionia Mason
1889/90 Central House Central House Bartender
1891 Ionia House Bricklayer
1892 Mich. House J. P. Morgan Hostler
1893/94 Not Listed
1895 20 Springfield Mason
1896 143 La grave GR & Indiana RR Checker
1897 307 S. Ionia " Trucker
1898 295 Sheldon S.E. " Caller
1899/1901 802 Waukazoo Petoskey " Foreman
1902 233 S. Division " Brakeman
1903 156 Central ( per Fr. Marrow Baptismal Records )
1903 152 1/2 Central " Switchman
1904 " " " Brakeman
1905 148 3rd. Ave. " Clerk
1906 " " " Foreman
1907/08 95 Mc Connell S.W. " "
1909 Not Listed
1910/11 164 S. Division " "
1912 236 S. Division " "
1913/14 234 S. DIVISION " "
1915 9 Maple " "
1916 110 Wealthy " "
1917/18 234 1/2 S. Division " "
1919/21 7 Maple " "
1922/27 7 Maple Pennsylvania RR "
1928/31 826 Jefferson S. E. " "
1932/34 1628 Francis Ave S.E. " Superintendent
1935/37 1628 Francis Ave S.E. Not Listed
1938/39 1628 Francis Ave S.E. Pantlind Hotel
1940/44 446 Sheldon Ave S.E. " "
1945/50 446 " Farley Dry Goods
1951 446 Sheldon Ave S.E. Rowe Hotel
What more could you ask of a man, from the age of 13 he began his working career and worked till he was 83 years old. He worked until he was too sick to leave the house. As I recall this was two weeks before he died. The last two weeks of his life was spent in St Mary's Hospital, where he died early in the morning.
In 1934 Charles was retired from the Pennsylvania R. R., as a result of a bill passed by the U S Congress, which retired older men in favor of hiring younger men. This law was passed because of the depression and so many men were out of work. Here was a man discriminated against because of his age. It was a tough life in those days. As a young boy I remember many days when my mother said, "Here comes Charley, I wonder if he found a job?" That statement was repeated many times.
The last job he had was running a freight elevator at the Rowe Hotel. He was 83 years, not well and worked from 4:00 PM to midnight. I remember my mother asking me to pick him up one night because he wasn't feeling well and shouldn't have been working. He was so happy to see me, I will never forget it. It was a very cold night and he would have had to take a bus. That was close to the last days of his working life. What more could you ask of any man?
Nothing, nothing, nothing. He gave everything he had to his family. He should never have worked the last few years of his life. God Bless you Dad
More About CHARLES CARLTON EDDY:
Cause of Death: Carcinoma of the lung
Fact 1: September 15, 1939, ISSUED S.S. # 375-18-4682
Fact 3: August 11, 1895, Baptized St. Andrew's Cathedral, by Fr. Schmitt
Medical Information: Charles was asthmatic most of his life. he suffered a great deal from this illness.
More About IDA M. WOOD:
Fact 1: BURIED ST. ANDREW'S CEMETERY G R Mich
Notes for LYDA THERESA LIESVELD:
My Mother, Lyda Theresa Liesveld Eddy, always a lady. In the past five years, two school mates of mine commented their remembrance of my mother to me. The comment I recall is, how elegant and attractive she always looked. Yes she did. She didn't have a lot of money to spend on clothes etc., but she always looked nice. Not a hair out of place.
Another feature she had, was the fact she would never argue, with anyone. She would simply turn her back and walk away. My sister Frances and I talked about that the other day, (1/25/2002) and we both agreed, we could not ever remember her raising her voice in anger.
If she got upset with us kids, she would simple say, wait till your father gets home. We never ever heard our mother or father argue.
Lida Theresa Eddy was born on January 15, 1886 in Denver, Colorado. She was baptized Theresa Eliza Liesveld. Her father Jacob, wanted her called Lida. It was also spelled Lyda. This was a dutch name used often within the family. Lyda died October 10, 1978 and is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
About three months prior to her death her, she fell from a broken hip. She was 92 years old and the hip just broke, which caused the fall. The last three months of her life was spent in Kent Community Hospital.
Lyda grew up in Denver, Colorado. Her family moved to Grand Rapids, Mich. in late 1905 or early 1906. She was about 19 years old at the time. The family first appeared in the G R City Directories in 1906. Her first job in G R was with Millard Palmer Dept Store. From 1907 thru 1910 Lyda worked for Herpolsheimer Co as a sales clerk. In addition, Lyda did some part time modeling for the department stores.
Late 1910 or early 1911 we believe Lyda moved to Denver with her cousin's family, the Snapp's from Denver. In 1914, Lida and her Aunt Theresa, along with Hazel, moved to Los Angeles. Hazel was not well and and they had hoped the change of climate would help Hazel. It did not help her. Hazel passed away at age 23 in 1917. Lyda had a great deal of love for Hazel. Almost to the day she died, my mother always talked about poor Hazel, with a tear in her eye. Hazel had died 61 years before Lyda, and Lyda talked about her so often in her later years. She truly loved Hazel. As I recall, Hazel had a very unpleasant life.
The city directory for Los Angeles listed Lida for only one year, 1914. They lived at 1615 S. Figueroa, her occupation was listed as a clerk. Theresa Snapp was listed at the same address.
Lida lived and worked at the following places:
Year Residence Employer Position
1906 200 Hastings Millard Palmer Clerk
1907/10 200 Hastings Herpolshiemer's Clerk
1911/13 Denver
1914/15 1615 S Figueroa Los Angeles (per L A City Directory) Clerk
1916/22 250 Hastings Steketee's Clerk
1922 See Charles C. Eddy , Lida's husband
More About LYDA THERESA LIESVELD:
Baptism (LDS): March 15, 1886, Baptized Sacred Heart Church Denver Co
Cause of Death: CEREBRAL ANOXIA DUE TO ATRIAL FIBRILLATION
Medical Information: ARTERIOSCLEROTIC HEART DESEASE
Social Security No.: SS # 372-32-3200
Marriage Notes for CHARLES EDDY and LYDA LIESVELD:
THE LITTLE RED BOOK
These notes are taken from a Little Red Book, written by my father Charles Carlton Eddy, on the day of his marriage to my mother Lyda Theresa Liesveld, on June 19, 1922, at 6:15 A.M.. The notes also include the honeymoon trip.
June19, 1922, married 6:15 am. St. Andrew's Cathedral By Rev Dennis Malone. The ceremony was witnessed by Mr. & Mrs. Jos Nugent.
Breakfast at Hotel Browning 7:30 am ., 8:38 obtained parlor seats. (Seats for the train)
Home at Lyda's house 9:30 to 11:00 am. Mr Girard's wife called for us at 11:05 and drove to train depot.
Took MC ( Michigan Central ) train from there at 11:40 for Detroit. Arrived Detroit 3:30pm. Put up at Cadillac Hotel. Took Cass Ave. and 2nd St. bus to Calvert Stand called at Lyda's aunt's, Mrs Morrison. Had an auto ride until 11:00 PM. Retired and got up next morning at 11:00 am, had breakfast and dinner - at noon.
June 20, 1922
At 1:30 PM took boat to Bob-Lo resort- delightful trip. Returned at 7:30 PM. Checked out of hotel, took another auto ride with Mr. Morrison until train time. Going through Gross Point, a beautiful spot. Took sleeper at 10:45, Detroit to Niagara Falls, arriving at Falls 6:00am. Had breakfast at 7:30. Viewed the falls from the American and Canadian sides. Then took a 20 mile ride up and down Canadian and American sides. Viewing all spots of interest, returning at 12:30 PM. Had dinner at 1:00 PM. Lyda has a little fatigue, took a sleep until 5:PM, got up and dressed and had lunch. Wrote several letters, retired at 11:00 PM.
June 21, 1922
Got up, had breakfast about 9:00 am. Visited several beautiful spots around the falls, including Hog Island over on the Canadian side. Had lunch at 1:00 PM. took in a movie picture. Both went to sleep, nearly missed our train for Buffalo. Arrived Buffalo at 5:15 PM, visited St. Joseph old cathedral, oldest church in Buffalo, Mc Kinley monument at Buffalo. Took rubber Neck bus around city. Had a wonderful trip. Buffalo has a great park system. On this trip visited new $2,700,000.00 St. Joseph Cathedral, wonderful church. Lyda though Buffalo should be a larger city on a/c of being named after a large animal. We are now at lunch. Will leave for New York at 9:25 PM. We have to pay for everything we put in our stomach and then pay to be relieved of it.
Morning of June 23, 1922.
In berth, we were looking out window viewing scenery on the Hudson River, remarked that it was beautiful. Lyda said let me see. I moved back so she could see, but she aided there and made no effort to sit up and look out the window. I waited a few moments, then asked her if she wanted me to bring the river and scenery in. At this point she raised up and took in the sights.
Arrived New York Friday 8:00 am. Looked at St. James Hotel. Took in lower New York. Called on Anna (Anna Westerhold, Lyda's cousin) at night. Nothing exciting Friday or Saturday June 24, 1922.
June 26, 1922
Arrived Washington D. C. 11:30 PM 6/25. Visited White House and had the pleasure of seeing the main floor and ball room. Were beautiful, Lyda enjoyed herself immensely.
Other notes indicated they may have visited the homes of George Washington and Robert E. Lee.
Children of CHARLES EDDY and IDA WOOD are:
i.CHARLES PAUL14 EDDY, b. August 27, 1903, Gramd Rapids, Michigan; d. August 29, 1903, Gramd Rapids, Michigan.
Notes for CHARLES PAUL EDDY:
Charles Paul Eddy was born on August 27, 1903 and died on August 29, 1903. He lived only two days. He was baptized on August 28, 1903 and buried
on August 81, 1903 in St Andrew's Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
More About CHARLES PAUL EDDY:
Baptism (LDS): August 28, 1903, Baptized St. Andrew's Cathedral, by Fr. Schmitt
Fact 1: August 27, 1903, Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Fact 3: August 29, 1903, Died in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Fact 4: August 31, 1903, Buried St Andrew's Cemetery
ii.LORETTA MARIE EDDY, b. March 29, 1912, Gramd Rapids, Michigan; Adopted child.
Notes for LORETTA MARIE EDDY:
Loretta was the adopted daughter of Charles and Ida M. Woods. She attended grade school at Sacred Heart Academy. I do not know if she graduated from high school. She was suppose to be an excellent student.
On January 20, 1994 I talked to Bernadine M. Reynolds 2305 Burton S E of Grand Rapids, (616) 245-1736 about Loretta. Bernadine said Loretta went to Catholic Central in the 9th grade, but must have left after that because she can't remember seeing her after that.
She
James was a decent fellow and hard working. He was for many years a member of the Grand Rapids [MI] Fire Department, received an accident in stopping a runaway horse and died from the effects of it some years ago." [Charles R. Sligh in 1913]
James is listed in the records for the Grand Rapids Fire Department. "James Eddy, 1886"; also listed is a "William Keeler, 1888".
1870 U.S. Census, Plainfield Twp, Kent Co, Michigan p. 543B image 34 of 38
James Eddy, age 26, b. Canada
Emily, age 28, b. MI
Charles, age 2, b. MI
1880 Census Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan
Source: FHL Film 1254588 National Archives Film T9-0588 Page 255C
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
James EDDY Self M M W 36 CAN
Occ: Laborer Fa: ENG Mo: ---
Emily EDDY Wife F M W 37 MI
Occ: Keeping House Fa: IRE Mo: IRE
Charles EDDY Son M S W 13 MI
Occ: At School Fa: CAN Mo: MI
John EDDY Son M S W 10 MI
Occ: At School Fa: CAN Mo: MI
Ella EDDY Dau F S W 4 MI
Fa: CAN Mo: MI
George WHITE Other M S W 40 CAN
Occ: Groom Fa: FRA Mo: FRA
James married Sligh, Jane on 13 Mar 1843 in Haldimand, ON, CAN. Jane (daughter of Sligh, Robert) was born in Oct 1823 in Scotland; died on 10 Nov 1905 in Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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1818 - 1867 (49 years)
(1.James1) was born on 16 Apr 1843; died on 15 Jun 1900. 
Eddy, Mary Elizabeth 
