Marriage of Walter F. Moyer / Millie Curtis
Livingston County Daily Press and Argus, Howell, Michigan, April 26, 1905. [6]
1900 John R Moyer (age 43, farmer) and Frances (age 45) lived in Scott Twp, Kosciusko County, Indiana with children Ira S (age 23), Sylvester (age 20), Elisha (age 17), Oliver (age 15), William (age 13), Frank (age 11), Irene (age 9), Bowman (age 7), and Charles (age 4). [1] [2]
1905 Walter E. Moyer, age 22, and Millie A. Curtiss were married on April 8 in Cohoclat, Livingstone County, Michigan. Walter E. Moyer, son of John Moyer and Good, was born about 1883. (FHL film 000941648). [3] [4] [5]
A very pretty home wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Curtis on Saturday, April 8, at 3:00 pw hen their daughter, Millie was united in marriage to Walter F. Moyer, of Jackson, The Bev. J. T. LeGear, of that city performed the ceremony in the presence of the family and a few friends, the beautiful and impressive ring ceremoney being used. Lester B. Conklin, of Jackson acted as groomsman and Cassie Curtis, a sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid, and Winnie Hight played the wedding march. After the congratulations the company were seated at tables and the wedding dinner was greatly enjoyed.
Mr. Moyer is a prosperous young business man of Jackson, highly esteemed by his associate for his high Christian character and Mrs. Moyer commands the highest respect and esteem from all who know her. Both are active members of the first M. E. church of that city.
They took the evening train from this place for Jackson, where tbey have their home furnished and ready for house keeping.
1910 Walter E Moyer (age 26, born in Indiana, married for 5 years) lived in Precinct 19, El Paso County, Colorado, in a household with Mellie C Moyer (age 28), Charles W Moyer (age 4), and Wilbur C Moyer (age 0). Walter E Moyer's parents were both born in Indiana. Walter E Moyer could read and write. Walter E Moyer was a farmer. Walter E Moyer's residence was on a farm, mortgage free. [7]
1918 Walter Elisha Moyer registered for the draft in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. He was born on September 19, 1883. He had characteristics: Brown hair, Brown eyes, Medium build, and Medium height. His nearest relative was Millie C. Moyer. He was an auctioneer. [8]
1919 Walter E Moyer and Millie C Moyer were divorced in El Paso County, Colorado. [9]
1920 Walter E Moyer (age 36, born in Indiana, single) lived in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, in a household with Lelia Williams (age 41), and Herbert G Butrum (age 22). Walter E Moyer's parents were both born in Indiana. Walter E Moyer could read and write. Walter E Moyer was a real estate. [10]
1938 Walter H Moyer, married, spouse of Caro Corner Moyer, died on March 10 in South Bend, St Joseph County, Indiana. He was born on September 19, 1938 [sic, 1883], in Elkhart, Indiana, son of John Moyer. [11]
1938 An obituary for Walter E Moyer was published in the Elkhart Truth on March 11, 1938. (not seen)
Deputy Coroner H. H. Rodin today returned a verdict of suicide in the death of Walter E. Moyer, aged 54, auctioneer, of 614 Cottage Grove avenue, who was found by his wife in the gas-filled kitchen of their home last Thursday.
1932 Mellie C Moyer, divorced, died on December 7 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan. She was born on August 7, 1878, in Deerfield, Michigan, daughter of Charles V Curtis and Etta Chamberlain. [13]
1932 Millie Anna Curtiss Moyer died on December 7 and was buried at Lake View Cemetery, Livingston County, Michigan. Millie Anna Curtiss Moyer was born on August 8, 1878. [14] [15]
[1] United States Federal Census, 1900, dated 20 June, [FamilySearchImage], [FamilySearchRecord].
[2] United States Federal Census, 1900, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[3] Michigan, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1822-1940, [AncestryRecord].
[4] Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, [AncestryRecord], [AncestryImage].
[5] Ancestry.com, Newspapers.com, [AncestryRecord].
[6] Livingston County Daily Press and Argus, Howell, Michigan, April 26, 1905, page 1, [NewspapersClip].
[7] United States Federal Census, 1910, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[8] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[9] Colorado, Divorce Index, 1851-1985, [AncestryRecord].
[10] United States Federal Census, 1920, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[11] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2011, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[12] The South Bend Tribune, South Bend, Indiana, March 16, 1938, page 11, [NewspapersClip].
[13] Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950, [AncestryImage], [AncestryRecord].
[14] Find A Grave Memorial 115333394, [FindAGrave].
[15] Find A Grave Memorial at Ancestry.com, [AncestryRecord].