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- . 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. - - -
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1853 - 1923 (70 years)