Norma Lee PROCTOR

Female 1926 - 2015  (88 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Norma Lee PROCTOR was born on 11 Sep 1926 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan (daughter of Norman J PROCTOR and Beatrice Catherine MCCUE); died on 27 Jan 2015 in Crossville, Emmet Co., Michigan.

    Notes:

    Obituary
    Norma's Story:
    Sept. 11, 1926-Jan. 27, 2015 Norma Lee Dausman, 88, of Crossville, passed away Jan. 27, 2015, at Cumberland Medical Center. She was born Sept. 11, 1926, in Grand Rapids, MI, to Norman & Beatrice [McCue] Proctor.
    Norma enjoyed reading, working in her flower gardens, traveling in motor home with her husband, & helping in her husband's chiropractic business. Norma is survived by her special friend, Margaret Webb; special niece, Doris Graul of Lake Odessa, MI; several nieces & nephews; 2 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sisters, Jolene McCarty of Grand Rapids, MI, Peggy Moore of Prescott, AZ, & Pat Renner of Albuquerque, NM; step-daughter, Rena Gail Watts (Lee) of Casper, WY. She was preceded in death by her parents, Norman & Beatrice Proctor; & husband, Lloyd Dausman. Crossville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

    Family/Spouse: Lloyd (Living) DAUSMAN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Norman J PROCTOR was born on 21 Dec 1899 in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan (son of William T. WILLIE PROCTOR, .3 and Vera Irene STEIGLER); died on 15 May 1980 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan.

    Notes:

    First wife Marie Hollabaugh, born 1900, 18 years, Michigan, 1898.
    Second wife, Vera McCue, married 13 Apr 1918, at Holland, Michigan.

    . Census 1910 Los Angles, California
    William J Proctor, Age 36, born Michigan, 7 years married, Cook, Hotel;
    Vera, born Can. German, age 33, one living child, Landed US 1885;
    Norman J, Age 10, born 1900 Can. English, Landed US 1885* cook restaurant.
    Note: Two apparent error noted: How could a 10 year old be a restaurant cook? Also the date of landing from Ontario is 1885 was before his birth.

    Grand Rapids City Directory, 1913-15
    Wm. T. Proctor, chef. house 324 Division Ave West
    . 1915 - Wm. T. Proctor, cook Livingston Hotel. h 324 Ottawa ave. NW.

    . 1916 - Wm T Proctor, chef G A Fraam; h.2 Crescent NW and
    Mrs. Vera, furnished rooms 2 Crescent NW.
    Norman J Proctor, sorter, 2 Crescent NW.

    . 1916 - Norman, bds. 2 Crescent NW
    . 1919 - Norman Proctor, film Opr. Crestornette Vaudette, h. 2 Crescent NW, resides with father Wm. Proctor.
    . 1920-21 - Norman J Proctor -h. 135.5 Fulton E. with father, Wm P, cook.
    . 1923 - Norman, film opr. Wealthy Theatre, r. 932 Division Ave. S., resides with father.
    [Nothing for 1925-26.]

    . 1927- Proctor, Norman J (Beatice), Projectionist, Strand Theatre, 456 North av SW.
    . 1928 -1940 - Proctor, Norman J. (Beatice), Projectionist, h. 557 Cedar N.E.
    . 1932 - 1942 - Proctor, Norman J. (Beatice), film opr. Kent Theatre; h. 557 Cedar N.E.

    . Michigan Divorce Records 75269: Norman & Marie Proctor, married 1918 Apr 1, Holland Michigan, No children. Husbands Complaint, of 1943 Jun 13, Finail 1943 Aug 13, Extreme & repeated cruelty, no contest, granted Absolutely.

    For further research:
    Norman Proctor, Sun, 15 Jun 1958, GR Herald Engagement Announcement, pC8,
    . 1974 Jan 18, Fri, GR Press Anniversary Announcement, p B10,
    . 1979 Jan 19 Fri., GR Press Anniversary Announcement, p DB3,
    . 1980 May 15, Thrus., GR Press Obit, p F2,   - - -

    Birth:
    (Marriage Cert. born Canada.) Alt Loc: Michigan Ref: Census 1930.

    Died:
    Aged 80 y. 4 m.

    Norman married Beatrice Catherine MCCUE on 15 Jan 1924 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan. Beatrice was born on 18 Dec 1900 in Belding, Ionia Co., Michigan; died on 8 Dec 1991 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Beatrice Catherine MCCUE was born on 18 Dec 1900 in Belding, Ionia Co., Michigan; died on 8 Dec 1991 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan.

    Notes:

    Beatrice is the daughter of Jennie B Menier & Robt. McCue, born NY.

    Grand Rapids, Michigan Directory
    . 1951 - Norman J Proctor, projectionist & Beatrice C, h. 250 Morris Ave. SE.
    - Peggy A, Tel op, r. 250 Morris Av SE.

    For further research:
    Mrs. Norman Proctor: Fri, 18 Jan 1974, GR Press Anniversary Announcement, p B10;
    Fri, 19 Jan 1979, GR Press Anniversary Announcement, P DB3. - - -

    Died:
    Verify.

    Children:
    1. Harrison Randolf PROCTOR was born on 15 Jan 1925 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan; died on 27 Jul 1930 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan; was buried in Belding, Ionia Co., Michigan.
    2. 1. Norma Lee PROCTOR was born on 11 Sep 1926 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan; died on 27 Jan 2015 in Crossville, Emmet Co., Michigan.
    3. Patricia B (Living) PROCTOR
    4. Nancy Irene PROCTOR was born on 23 Oct 1930 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan; died on 29 Jan 2006 in Muskegon, Michigan.
    5. Peggy A (Living) PROCTOR
    6. Joline Jan PROCTOR was born in 1934 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan; died after 2015 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan.
    7. Thomas J PROCTOR was born on 9 May 1935 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan; died on 12 May 1975 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan; was buried in Rest Lawn Memorial Park.
    8. Norman Allen PROCTOR was born on 29 Nov 1936 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan; died on 16 Jun 1989 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan.
    9. Daniel DANNY PROCTOR was born on 13 Apr 1938 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan; died on 26 Jun 1967 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan.
    10. David PROCTOR was born on 13 Apr 1938 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan; died on 8 Oct 1938 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan; was buried in Rest Lawn Memorial Park.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  William T. WILLIE PROCTOR, .3 was born on 3 Jan 1873 in Whitehall, Muskegon Co., Michigan (son of William Thorpe PROCTOR, Jr. and REBECCA Mary LAWRENCE, .2); died on 6 Dec 1940 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan; was buried in Restlawn Memorial Park.

    Notes:

    Willie is the son of Rebecca M Lawrence & William Thorpe Proctor, Jr.

    . Michigan Birth Registration #220. Jan 22, 1904;
    Female Baby Proctor. Stillborn, born Jackson Co., MI.
    Father Mr & Mrs William Proctor, of Jackson, Michigan, Father's occupation Restaurant.
    Registered May 8, 1895.

    . Grand Rapids City Directory, 1913-15
    Wm. T. Proctor, chef. house 324 Division ave West
    1. 915 - Wm. T. Proctor, cook Livingston Hotel. h 324 Ottawa ave. NW.
    The corner of 12.s Division was formerly the site of the Livingston Hotel, built in 1887 & destroyed by a fire in 1924 that claimed eight lives.
    Ref: History Grand Rapids.org

    . 1916 - Wm T Proctor, chef, G A Fraam; h. 2 Crescent NW &
    Mrs. Vera, furnished rooms 2 Crescent NW.
    Norman J Proctor, sorter, 2 Crescent NW.
    (2 Crescent Street, N.E. is the side entrance of 246 Division N., A tall large 2-story frame dwelling house, converted & expanded into the very
    popular Bono's Barber & Style Shop.)

    . 1916 Sep 11, Monday - William Proctor, 2 Crescent St NE, has been missing 2 weeks. He is 42 years old. [1874].

    . 1919-21 - Wm. P. Chef. h. 135.5 Fulton E, with son Norm J. , Electn.
    . 1922-1923 soft drinks, 1224 Division Ave S, h. 932 same. Res. with son Norm J.
    . 1924 - Wm., chef. G A Fram, h. 932 Division av S.
    [nothing 1925-26.]

    . 1927 - Proctor, Wm. chief. St. Mary's Hospital, h. 549 Jefferson av. SE.
    . 1928 - P. Wm., h. 549 Jefferson av SE
    . 1929- Proctor Wm., baker, r. 25 Godwin, VERIFY, this Wm. Proctor.

    For further research: William Proctor:
    . Sun, 8 Dec 1940, GR Herald Obit.
    . Verify identify: Sat, 6 May 1972, GR Press Wedding Announcement, p C8,
    . Sun, 18 Jun 1995, GR Press Obit. pC6. - - -

    Birth:
    Parents residence South Huron. Alt Loc: Twin Lakes, Indiana.

    Died:
    Aged 68y 11n 3d = 1792, COD myocarditis, cardio vascular disease

    Buried:
    Grand Rapids

    William married Vera Irene STEIGLER on 20 Jan 1903 in Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois. Vera was born in 1877 in Ontario, Canada; died on 30 Sep 1967 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Vera Irene STEIGLER was born in 1877 in Ontario, Canada; died on 30 Sep 1967 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan.

    Notes:

    .Michigan Divorce Record 28008
    William Proctor, Vera Proctor, married 1903.1.19, Illinois
    Filed Petition Mar 17, 1926 by husband, uncontested,
    Granted absolute 1926 June 7.
    One unnamed child, past 14 years.

    For further research:
    Vera Proctor, Sun, 1 Oct 1967, GR Press Obituary. - - -

    Birth:
    Alt DOB 1878 Ref: Mich. Marriage Registration.

    Children:
    1. 2. Norman J PROCTOR was born on 21 Dec 1899 in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan; died on 15 May 1980 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  William Thorpe PROCTOR, Jr. was born in 1845 in Ingleton, Yorkshire, England (son of Ibbitson B PROCTOR); died on 12 Sep 1928 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma; was buried in Okmulgee Cemetery.

    Notes:

    William Thorpe Proctor is the son of Mary Bailey & Ibbitson Proctor.

    . Michigan Marriage Registration #440, 1869 Nov 11, at St. Joseph, Michigan,
    Wm. Thorpe Proctor, Residence: Benton, Mich., Age 23 /b. 1846 in Yorkshire, England, Labourer;
    married REBECCA LAWRENCE, Residence Bainbridge, Michigan, Age 16 /1853, born in Toronto, Canada; by Rev. John B Fairbank;
    Wit: Joseph Silvers, and Susan Proctor, both of Benton, Michigan.

    . Michigan Marriage Registration #2798, 1884 Jun 1 at Benton Harbor, Berrien Co., Michigan,
    William Thorp Proctor, Age 40 /1844 England;
    married Marion Eliza Versaw, Residence Benton Township, b. Michigan,
    Note1: Marion Eliza Louise Versay, born 1851, Berrien Co., Michigan;
    Wit: Jamie P Versaw* & Allen J King, both Benton Twp.
    Note2: * James P Versaw married Aug 1871 to Emma Proctor. The parents of Emma Proctor were Mary & Ibbiton Proctor, early & highly respected pioneers of Sodus Twp.

    . The Proctor family comprised 6 people, MR Mrs I B Proctor & their 4 children, Wm., Jane, Susan & Emma. Wm. was a member of the 7th Michigan Calvary in the Cival War. Emma married James Versaw, her brother's comrade in arms.
    Ref: History of Benton Harbor, James Pender.

    . 1898 Aug 5 Jennie Versaw of New Buffalo has filed a bill of complaint against Sovern Versaw & she has also begun suit for a divorce from him on the grand of extreme cruelty.
    Ref: Weekly Palladium Newspaper, Benton Harbor.

    . Michigan Marriage Registration #255, 1894 Sept 14, Sodus, Berrien Co., Michigan,
    William Thorpe Proctor, Age 50 year, born 1844, MICHIGAN, Residence Bangor, Mich., Farmer, TWO previous marriages,
    son of Mary Bailey & Ibletson Proctor; married
    Elizabeth Stopher (Stouffer) Thomas, Age 53, born 1841 in Ohio, Residence Sodus, Mich., ONE previous marriage, daughter of Rebecca Harmon & Daniel Stopher,
    Wit: Wm. E. Versaw & Jennie M Benkman, both Sodus.

    . Kent Michigan Marriages, on 1912 May 6, Grand Rapids, Kent Co.
    REBECCA LAWRENCE CORRAO, age 57, born 1855 in BENTON HARBOR, MI.,
    resided Oklahoma, Occupation Cook,
    daughter of Richard Lawrence & Mary Simonds (Simons); Married THREE previous times,
    married Wm. Proctor, age 67, 1845 in England, resided Gd. Rapids, Farmer,
    son of Mary Bailey & Ilbertson Proctor*;
    married THREE previous times.
    Wit: Wm. Geldersma and Dennis Colleton, both of Gd. Rapids.

    . 1907-1933 - United States Veterans Administration, 1912 May 23, Michigan 7th B Calvary; applied for a Civil War Pension, 14 Mar 1890 - 28 Jun 1894.
    Commented Nov. 12 1912 at $35.; at $50 1920 May 1 Army Invalid & 1926 Jan 4 at the rate of $72. Died 1928 Sep 12.

    . 1915 Aug 7, Tues. Court Notes: An answer has been filed in Circuit court by the defendant in the case of William C Proctor against Rebecca Proctor.
    . 1915 Aug 24, Sat. Discontinue Divorce Case: Last July William Proctor began a divorce action in circuit court against Rebecca Proctor. Tuesday afternoon a stipulation was filed with the county clerk discontinuing the case. The parties have made up their differences & have decided to continue their matrimonial relations.
    Ref: Grand Rapids Press.
    Note: Rebecca Lawrence Proctor remarried Dec 1916 to Martin Hooker.

    . 1922, Oct 20 - Under the City Hall Clock news: The commission voted to permit the following transfers of licenses: restaurant, William Proctor to Fred Ness.
    Ref: Grand Rapids Press.

    . Biography of Wm. Proctor, SENIOR:
    . William Proctor [Senior] came to Lowell, from England, purchasing a farm of 320 acres & becoming one of the prominent men of that neighborhood. Among the pioneers in that part of Lowell twp. which lies south of Grand River, from 1850 to 1854 were ...Wm Proctor. William Proctor was born in Ingleton, Co. of York, England, Nov 20 1808 & died Dec 22 1895. In 1853 he came with his family to Michigan & purchased 320 A of land in Section 27 of Lowell Twp. His subsequent life was devoted to the improvement of his farm & he attended to the affairs himself until he was more than 80 years of age.
    Robt. W Graham was a native son of England, born 20 Jul., 1828. He passed his youthful years amid the delightful scenes of his native isle & being early deprived of his parents, both dying while he was still an infant, was reared by a friend of the family, one William Proctor, who gave his young protege a good common-school education & afterward apprentice him to learn the Mason's trade. At the age of 21 young Graham bade farewell to England. He landed in NYC in 1850. - 1854 he selected Lowell as his future home.
    Ref: Grand Rapids & Kent Co., Michigan, Ernest F Fisher.

    . Biography of William Proctor (Senior) Plus, photo. Wm. Proctor, from Ingleton, York England Nov 20, 1818. In 1853 he came with his family to Michigan, 320 on Section 27, Lowell Twp. He married May 7, 1831, Catharine Graham of Bentham, York, England. She died Nov. 1887. Five children 3 sons, 2 daughters, Namely: William, Jr.; Sarah now Mrs. Wm. Graham), Henry.
    Ref: History of the city of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Albert Baxter, 1893. - - -

    Birth:
    Age 23 at marriage.

    Died:
    Disability Rheu. & disease of heart.

    Buried:
    Oklahoma

    William married REBECCA Mary LAWRENCE, .2 in 11 Nov 1869 St. Joseph & again, 6 May 1912 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan. REBECCA (daughter of Richard S LAWRENCE, Jr., .8th, SUE and Mary Lizy ELIZABETH SIMONS) was born on 6 Jun 1853 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario; died on 18 Aug 1923 in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan; was buried on 20 Aug 1923 in Evergreen Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  REBECCA Mary LAWRENCE, .2 was born on 6 Jun 1853 in Toronto, York Co., Ontario (daughter of Richard S LAWRENCE, Jr., .8th, SUE and Mary Lizy ELIZABETH SIMONS); died on 18 Aug 1923 in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan; was buried on 20 Aug 1923 in Evergreen Cemetery.

    Notes:

    . Rebecca gives her father's name as Richard D Lawrence & their mother as Mary R Simonds (& Simmonds).

    . Place of Birth: Rebecca's first marriage registration says she was born in Toronto, which is, first of all, entirely possible. Her father Richard Lawrence, Jr. moved around Ontario a fair bit. In 1843 he was living with Uncle Wm. L. Willson in Vaughan Twp. - which was Lot 26, right beside where Grandfather Richard Lawrence, Sr., was located - all very close to Toronto. In addition other relatives lived in the Town of York. It is not currently known exactly when Richard Lawrence, Jr. left his land in Gosfield Twp., Ontario, where some or all of Richard & Mary Eliza Lawrence's children could have been born. - PJA 2011.

    1. Michigan Marriage Registration #72, 1869 Nov 11, at St. Joseph, Michigan,
    WILLIAM THORP PROCTOR, Residence: Benton, Mich., Age 23, born 1846 in Yorkshire, England, Labourer;
    married Miss Rebecca Lawrence, Born Toronto, Canada. Residence Bainbridge, Mich., Age 16 /1853, by Rev. John B Fairbank;
    Wit: Joseph Silvers & Susan Proctor, both of Benton, Michigan.
    Note1: Wm. Proctor remarried in 1884 & Rebecca remarried in 1885. Rebecca will remarry William Proctor for a second time in 1912.

    . 1882 Jun 2 - Circuit Court Proceedings. Rebecca Proctor Vs. William T. Proctor divorcee decree granted. Complainant allowed custody of 4 minor children.
    Ref: Paw Paw The True Northerner.

    2. Michigan Marriage # 4188, Bangor, Van Buren, 1883 Aug 8
    Rebecca Proctor, age 30, born 1853 in Canada, resided Bangor, Michigan.
    married ISSAC FOWLER, resided Bangor, Age 40, born 1843 in New York.
    Married by Albert B Cochron, Minister of the Gospel.
    Wit: Emma L Cochran & Mary E Phillips, both of Bangor.

    3. 1900 Jun 14th Census Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co., Michigan
    CHARLES CARRAO, born Mar. 1859, Age 41, married for 15 years in 1885, born Tennessee, Occ: Restaurant.
    Rebecca Carrao, wife, b. Jun 1853, age 46, married 15 years in 1885, born Canada English, her father born Canada English (i.e. Ontario); her mother was born in Pennsylvania*, 1858 Immigration Year, 42 years in the USA.
    Wm. Proctor, Step-son, born Jan 1872, age 28, b. Michigan, Parent born Canada Eng., Occupation: Cook.
    Note2: *Her mother Mary Elizabeth Simons was born 1815 in Canada. Her grandmother's name is unknown, so it is difficult to verify if she was thinking about her grandmother been born in Pennsylvania.
    Note3: Census 1900 Census appears to be in conflict with the below Michigan Marriage Certificate:

    . 1892 Aug 11, A L Jackson Not Expected to Survive the attack of heart trouble with which he is suffering, the Milwaukee St. coal dealer, is much worse today. Mrs. Jackson has been visiting relatives in Ohio, was telegraphed for. The sick man is being cared for by Mr & Mrs. Charles Carrao, of the Order of Unity, of which Mr. Jackson is a member. Ref: Jackson Citizen Patriot.
    . 1894 Mar 16 - Mrs. CC has an unique souvenir from the California mid-winter fair, presented to her by her father-in-law, C.G. Carrao, of Boston. It is a pure silver miner's shovel, 4 inches in length, with a miniature nugget of virgin gold on the blade & the handle is surmounted by a grizzly bear, wrought in gold & suitably inscribed. The workmanship is perfect & is a very unique novelty.
    . 1894 Aug 13 - Mrs. Charles Carrao spent Sunday at Eden. Ref: Jackson Citizen Patriot.
    * 1895 Jan 26 - Mrs. Charles Carrao has returned from Benton Harbor, where she was summoned by the illness of her mother. Ref: Jackson Citizen Patriot, Michigan.

    * 1896 Feb 10 - Mrs. Charles Carrao, wife of the proprietor of the Portland cafe, while assisting the cook today, was burned on the face & arms by hot grease which splashed from a dish on the kitchen range. Dr. Kimball attended Mrs. Carrao, who was painfully thought not seriously burned.
    Ref: Jackson Citizen.

    . 1899 Dec 25 - Mrs. Rebecca Carrao & husband C L Carrao were witnesses sat the second wedding of her sister Myra Lawrence. Also their cousin Rev. James Hamilton performed the marriage.
    . 1900 Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co. Census
    Charles Corrao, age 41, b Mar 1859, Tenn., Restaurant, e Huron St.
    Rebecca Corrao, age 46, b June 1853 Canada, 15 years married, 4 living children, her father b. Canada, mother b Pennsylvania, Landed 1858, 42y in US.
    Wm. Proctor [Jr], son, b Jan 1872, age 28 Michigan, Cook.
    . 1902 July 17, Thurs. - Mrs. Myra Grow is entertaining her sister, Mrs. Charles Carrao of Ann Arbor.
    News-Palladium, Benton Harbor, Michigan, p4.

    . 1904 Apr 13, Wed. Alderman Goodyear moved that license money to the amount of $69.25 be returned to Mrs. C L Carrao; a warrant to be drawn for the same.
    Ref: Ann Arbor Daily Times.

    4. Michigan Marriages, on 1912 May 6, Grand Rapids, Kent Co.
    Rebecca Lawrence Carrao, age 57, born 1855 in BENTON HARBOR, MI.,
    resided Oklahoma, Occupation Cook,
    daughter of Richard Lawrence & Mary Simonds (Simons); Married THREE* previous times,
    married WILLIAM PROCTOR, age 67, 1845 in England, resided Gd. Rapids, Farmer, son of Mary Bailey & Ilbertson Proctor; married THREE previous times.
    Wit: Wm. Geldersma & Dennis Colleton, both of Gd. Rapids.
    Note4. Wm. T Proctor's re-married before on 5 July, 1884.

    . 1912 May 8. Romance Bared By Marriage License Proctor & Divorced Wife to Try It Again- Their Fourth Experience
    When Wm. Proctor walked into the county clerks office & procured a marriage license today he gained a permit to rewed a former wife after an intervention of incidence of a somewhat romanic nature. The issuance of the license marked the determination on the part of 2 persons to strive once more for the happiness which did not materialize during a former experience in wedlock.
    The little story of their lives has rather a dramatic setting to say the least. Mrs. Rebecca Corrao of Oklahoma is the other principal in the narrative & becomes the wife of Proctor for the second time. He now is a resident of Grand Rapids two & it is said he intends to make his home there. When the 2 walked to the alter this time it was their 4th experience of this character. It appears that Mrs. Corrao was Proctor's 2nd wife. But somehow their married existence was not productive of the happiness they had hoped for & finally they were divorced. Both decided to go their own way, but fate did not so decree. Both married again & began life anew. Years interceded & Proctor's wife died. Mrs. Corrao's husband died also. Thus did their fortunes run along parallel lines. The 2 once more felt the need of each other's companionship. Their paths of life which were diverging gradually began to close & their second wedding is the culmination. Proctor is 67 & his wife is fifty-seven.

    . 1915 Aug 7, Tues. Court Notes: An answer has been filed in Circuit court by the defendant in the case of William C Proctor against Rebecca Proctor.
    . 1915 Aug 24, Sat. Discontinue Divorce Case: Last July, William Proctor began a divorce action in circuit court against Rebecca Proctor. Tuesday afternoon a stipulation was filed with the county clerk discontinuing the case. The parties have made up their differences & have decided to continue their matrimonial relations.
    Ref: Grand Rapids Press.
    Note5: Rebecca Lawrence Proctor remarried Dec 1916 to Martin Hooker.
    . 1915 Dec 31 - Circuit Court, Rebecca Proctor has filed a bill for divorce against Wm J Proctor on charges of cruelty. They were married in May 1912 & have no children.
    Ref: Grand Rapids Herald Newspaper.

    . 1916 Mar 31. News of the Supreme Court, Lansing, Mich. Circuit Court, A deposition has been filed with the county clerk by Charles Marriott, in the case of Rebecca against William T Proctor.
    Ref: Grand Rapids Herald Newspaper.

    . Michigan Divorce Record 20131, Marriage 1912 May 6, Grand Rapids, Rebecca Proctor, Spouse William T Proctor. No children. Her complaint Application 1915 Sep 12; Final Action 1916 Jul 17, Alleged cause for Divorce: Extreme cruelty, Was the case contested, yes. Granted Absolute.

    5. Michigan Marriage #4000, on 1916 Dec 26 at Grand Rapids, Kent Co.
    Rebecca Proctor Lawrence, Age 63 /born 1853 in Canada, Residence Grand Rapids, daughter of Richard D. Lawrence & Mary E. Simons, Time previously married TWICE,
    married MARTIN HOOKER, born Kent Co., MI., Age 53, born 1863, Residence Grand Rapids, son of Edward Hooker & Emma Greenman; Time previously married TWICE;
    Married by Harry L Rosswell, J of. P.
    Wit: Arthur H Jones & Dana Kirk, both of Gd. Rapids.

    . Michigan Divorce Record # 20131, Date of Marriage 1912, May 6 Grand Rapids, no children, Her complaint of 1915 Dec 30, Uncontested. Granted absolute 1916 Mar 20, Extreme Cruelty.

    . 1919 Apr 16 - Court Notes. Divorce was granted Tuesday afternoon by Judge M I Dunham in superior court to Mrs. Rebecca Hooker, whose husband, Martin Hooker, is in prison.
    Ref: Grand Rapids Press, printed 1919 Apr 16.

    6. Michigan Marriage #7995, on 1919 Apr. 16 at Grand Rapids, Kent Co.
    Rebecca Hooker Lawrence, Age 57* /1862 Canada, Resided Gd. Rapids, born CANADA, housekeeper,
    daughter of R. D. Lawrence & Mary E Simons, Previous marriages TWO,
    married CHARLES F. WEBB, Age 54 /b. 1865, born Ohio, resided Gd. Rapids, Paperhanger,
    son of Henry Webb & Mary Mercer, Previous marriages: TWO.
    by John C Loucks, J. of P.
    Wit: Wm. & Norman Proctor*, both of Gd. Rapids.
    Note6: * Rebecca appears to have gotten 9 years younger. *Son Wm. Proctor & grandson Norman. - PJA.

    . 1920 Census, Charles Webb, Boards with 2 other men from Ohio at 528 Ottawa St, age 56, married (alone) factory Labourer.
    . 1920 Jan 3 Census, Grand Rapids, 135.5 E. Fulton Ave.
    Wm. Proctor, his wife Vera, son Norman & wife Marie &

    Rebecca Webb, Roomer, age 67/1853, Landed 1860, American citizen 1870; hospital cook, also Ella Petosk
    . 1923 - 263 Plainfield NE, Rebecca Webb, (Widow Chas.) Roomer, Printer Press feeder. age 35y/ 1885 Michigan. [Boarded with Rebecca previously 1920.]

    . 1922 Jul 11 - Mary Rebecca Webb has filed suit for divorce in circuit court against Charles T Webb, alleging cruelty. Arraigned before Judge Major L Dunham.
    Ref: Grand Rapids Press.

    . 1920 Grand Rapids Directory: Res. Rebecca Webb, r. 135.half Fulton E.
    . 1920 Charles F Webb, res 89half Market Av NW, Grand Rapids.
    * 1923 Polks Grand Rapids Directory: Webb, Rebecca, Widow Chas., r. 1263 Plainfield Ave. NE.
    * 1923 Grand Rapids Directory: Webb, Mary E, rooms 149 Grand Ave NE.
    Note7: The published Directory of 1923 would have data collected from the previous year 1922.

    . Michigan Death Certificate 38230179.
    Rebecca Webb, 5731 Forsyth Ave, Detroit., widow of Charles Webb,
    Born June 6, 1853, Aged 70y 2m 12d, housework,
    Father born Canada, but parents names unknown,
    Died Aug 18 1923 Detroit, of Acute Nephritis, contribute Mitral regurgitation, for 2 years.
    Death informant: Mrs. Maria Marriott, 5731 Forsyth [i.e. daughter Lillian Proctor Marriott's family].
    Buried Evergreen Cemetery, 8.20.23.

    Note to Researchers: This is different person:
    Directory: Wm T Proctor (Rebecca), lab. h 727 S Chactaw Av. Namely Wm. Thomas Proctor, b 1859, Missouri, married Rebecca Ann Wigal Proctor, 1855-1929.

    All research & transcriptions by PJ Ahlberg. Thank you. - - -

    Birth:
    Born 6 June 1854. Ref: Mother Pension Claim & Aunt Hester L. Teetzel.

    Died:
    Aged. 70y 2m 12d. COD: Acute Nephritis & mitral regulation, 2 years.

    Buried:

    Children:
    1. Lillian May LIBBIE PROCTOR was born on 17 Oct 1870 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan; died on 15 Dec 1968 in Tulsa, Oklahoma; was buried in Okmulgee Cemetery.
    2. 4. William T. WILLIE PROCTOR, .3 was born on 3 Jan 1873 in Whitehall, Muskegon Co., Michigan; died on 6 Dec 1940 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan; was buried in Restlawn Memorial Park.
    3. Maude Elmira PROCTOR was born in Nov 1876 in Geneva Twp., Van Buren Co., Michigan; died in 1966 in Aurelius, Ingham Co., Michigan; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery.
    4. Fred PROCTOR was born in 1878 in Geneva Twp., Van Buren Co., Michigan.