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]

Notes:

Lillian is the daughter of Rebecca Lawrence & William Proctor.

Two Proctor sisters married two Marriott brothers:
Lillie Proctor married Harry H Marriott.
Maude A Proctor married Charles E Marriott.

. 1887 Oct 15, Michigan Marriage #63
Harry Marriot, age 21, 1866, Canada, Residence: Pullman, Illinois
s/o Katie Morris & Henry Marriott, Furniture finisher, married
Lillian Proctor, age 17 / b. 1870 Michigan, residence Grand Rapids,
d/o Rebecca Lawrence & Wm. Proctor.

. 1916 Aug 22 - Mrs. H H Marriott & daughter, Miss Glayds, of Okmulgee, who have been the week-end guests of Mrs. B. Thompson of 921 South Elwood, returned home today.
Ref: Tulsa World Newspaper, Oklahoma. - - -

Birth:


Buried:
Alt DoB: 1870 10 17. Verify with burial records.

Lillian married Henry HARRY MARRIOTT on 17 Oct 1887 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan. Henry was born on 26 May 1866 in Guelph, Wellington Co., Ontario; died in ? 22 Jun 1955 in Okmulgee Cemetery; was buried in Okmulgee Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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]

Notes:

Maude E is the daughter of Rebecca M Lawrence & William T. Proctor.

Two Proctor sisters married two Marriott brothers:
Lillie Proctor married Harry H Marriott.
Maude A Proctor married Charles E Marriott.

. 1903 Nov 1 - Jackson Co., Michigan Marriage License #1903
Charles Marriott , Age 29, res. Jackson, born Illinois, Barber
s/o Henry & Miss Morris,
No previous marriages, &
Maude Goss, age 26, res. Jackson, born Michigan, occupation: at home,
d/o William & Miss Lawrence & who has been previously married once time & whose maiden name was Proctor.
Married at Detroit, Mi, on 3 Nov 1903. x clergyman
Wit N S Marriott, Detroit.

. 1914 Jackson City, Michigan Directory
Charles & Maude Marriott, barber, 608 W. Ganson, residence 411 Backus. - - -

Buried:
Aurelius, Ingham Co., MI. Buried with husband Charles Marriott.

Maude married Charles Edward MARRIOTT on 3 Nov 1903 in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan. Charles was born on 25 Feb 1874 in Jackson City, Jackson Co., Michigan; died on 7 Aug 1951 in Aurelius, Ingham Co., Michigan; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Maude married Alfred P GOSS on 28 Mar 1893 in Bangor, Arlington Twp., Van Buren Co., Michigan. Alfred was born on 14 Dec 1870 in Bangor, Arlington Twp., Van Buren Co., Michigan; died on 9 Jan 1910 in Culbertson, Roosevelt Co., Montana; was buried in Arlington Hill Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Verify this Fred Proctor:

. Frederick Proctor, married May 25 1902 to
. Minnie Tesch, Berrier Co. Marriage Certificate 331. - - -

Notes:

. 1916 May 30 - Miss Gladys Marriott of Okmulgee is the guest of Miss Beulah Everett of 921 South Elwood Avenue, for a few days.
Re: Tulsa Daily World. - - -

Birth:
Alt Name: Gladis Verify 17 March or May 1899

Family/Spouse: Mr. WERSHING. Mr. was born est 1867 in Kansas; died before 1930 in Severs Twp., Okmulgee, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gladys married Ralph A VALVANO on 12 Apr 1944 in Los Angeles, California. Ralph was born on 20 Dec 1898 in Italy; died on 24 Mar 1970 in Los Angeles, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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]

Norman married Marie HOLLABAUGH on 13 Apr 1918 in Holland, Ottawa Co., Michigan. Marie was born in 1900 in Holland, Ottawa Co., Michigan; died after 1940 in Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Long Beach

Family/Spouse: William ALBERT VANNOY, Jr.. William was born est 1906 in Wilkes Co., North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Clayton is the son Maude Proctor & Charles C Marriott.

Died:
COD:

Buried:
Plot Lot B137, grave 3, buried with Jannie E Marriott.

Clayton married Fannie Elmira HIBBS on 16 May 1931 in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan. Fannie was born on 8 Jan 1909 in Charlotte, Eaton Co., Michigan; died on 30 Oct 1982 in Charlotte, Eaton Co., Michigan; was buried on 2 Nov 1982 in Greenwood Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
COD: Bronchopneumonia. Aged 6m.

Notes:

Died:
COD Congestive heart failure. 1127 Bollman St. E

Buried:
Decatur, Indiana.

Alfred married Audrey RITA GILMORE on 28 Aug 1922 in Spokane, Washington. Audrey was born in 1902 in Green Creek, Idaho; died on 29 Feb 1968 in Decatur, Adams Co., Indiana; was buried in Decatur Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Verify exact location. Alt Name: Wersching?

Notes:

. 1930 Jul 28, Mon., GR Herald Article, Harrison Proctor.

Died:
Aged 5y 5m 12d. COD: Electrocution - storage batter on toy auto accidental.

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]

Family/Spouse: Mr. RENNER. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Nancy is the daughter of Beatrice C McCue & Norman J Proctor.

Husband Martin Paauwe
Obituary of Brother-in-Law:
PAAUWE, GERALD Gerald Leon Paauwe, of Grand Rapids & North Muskegon, went with open arms & a smile on his face to the Lord on Friday, October 4, 2013. He was a loving husband, father & grandfather. Gerald was preceded in death by his wife Nancy.
He will be greatly missed by his children, Jerry and Nancy Jo of Venice, FL, Brenda and Dr. Lawrence Pawl, April and Mark Donaker, Craig Paauwe Sr. of Holland, Heather Paauwe and Motoyuki Otsuka of NYC;
grandchildren: Amber (Matt) Gowen, Amy (Nate) Bowman, Luke Vredeveld, Jared Vredeveld, Craig Paauwe, Jr, Tessa Paauwe, Amanda (Gerson) Lopez, Katrina (Ryan) Scoglietti, & Mark Donaker, Jr.; great-grandchildren, Nathan Jr., Gerson, Jr., Aqua Lili, Jadalynn, & Liam; his special friend, Marlene Dykstra.
He is also survived by his brother, Martin; brother-in-law, Neil VanderMaas;
> sisters-in-law, Norma Dausman, Patricia Renner, Peggy (Bill) Roger, Joline McCarty; & numerous nieces & nephews.
Gerald served in WWII with the 1539th U.S. Army Air Force stationed in occupied Japan 1946-48. He worked at S. Abraham & Sons before taking his passion for numbers and people to become a financial advisor. Gerald worked for IDS, American Express and Regal Investments. He had a strong work ethic & active practice until age 79. Jerry loved fishing, deer hunting, & working with his hands. He built and remodeled many cottages, homes & his hunting cabin. The Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, high noon at St. Alphonsus Church followed by Military Honors. Interment Washington Park Cemetery.
Further research:

. Nancy Proctor, Tues, 10 Oct 1950, GR Herald Wedding Announcement, Page 6;
. Fri, 19 Apr 1957, GR Press Engagement Announcement, p19;
. Thu, 9 May 1957, GR Press Wedding Announcement, p 22;
. Fri, 2 Apr 1976, GR Press Obit. - - -

Family/Spouse: Robert BILL (Living) LUNDBERG. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Paul Charles (Living) MCCARTY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

For further research:

.  Thomas Proctor: Mon, 12 May 1975, GR Press Obit.
 
. Thomas Proctor, GR Press Engagement Announcement, p B4,
. Sat, 5 Sep 1987, GR Press Wedding Announcement, pB2,
. Mon, 27 Jan 1997, GR Press Obituary, pC6.

Obituary
. 1975 May 12 - Thomas J Proctor, Aged 40 passed away Monday morning at the family home 728 fountain St NE. He is survived by his parents, Mr Mrs Norman J Proctor; 5 sisters, Mrs Lloyd (Norma) Dausman of El Cental, Calif,
Mrs Patricia Renner of Albuquerque, New Mexico,
Mrs Robert (Peggy) Lundberg of Okemos,
Mrs Gerald (Nancy) Paauwe &
Mrs Paul (Joline) McCarty of Grand Rapids.
The funeral mass will be offered Wed. morning at 10 o'clock inSt. Alphonsus church. Interment Rest Lawn Memorial Park. Mr. Proctor reposes at the Alt Mortuary where friends will recite the rosary. Tues. evening at 8 o'clock. Friends may meet the family at the mortuary. - - -

Buried:
Grand Rapids.

Notes:

Norman is the son of Norman J Proctor and Beatrice C McCue.

Norman was married with 3 Proctor children.

Died:
Aged 52y 6m 18d. Grand Rapids, Standale.

Notes:

. 1856 Aug 16, Wed. Wedding Announcement, GR Hearld, page C14.

. Obituary, Daniel Proctor, Wed. 28 Jan 1867,
Ref: Grand Rapids press

Birth:
Twin to David Proctor .

Notes:

. Obituary, 1938 Oct 9, Sunday, GR Herald Ob, Page 9.

Birth:
Twin to Daniel Proctor.

Died:
Aged 5m 25d. COD: Acture upper Respiratory infection. Cardiac failure.

Notes:

Birth:
Alt Spelling: Van Noy.

Buried:
Macomb, MI.

Family/Spouse: Mrs. Dorothy (Gene) VANNOY. Mrs. was born on 15 Jul 1926; died on 18 Oct 1967 in Montmorency, Michigan; was buried in Prestonville Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Alt name: Vannoy.

Died:
VERIFY this Wilma Vannoy.

Notes:

Died:
Aged 4m 13d. Influenza & pneumonia.

Buried:
No monument, but buried Lot B137, Grave 1. (Cemetery records).

Notes:

Birth:
RR 5, Box 156

Buried:
Decatur, Indiana.

Notes:

Helen is the daughter of Audrey RITA Gilmore & Alfred Goss.

Birth:

Helen married Fred BLACK, Jr. on 6 Feb 1948 in Peru, Indiana. Fred was born on 22 Jul 1927 in Hope, Bartholomew Co., Indiana; died on 15 Dec 1992 in Arizona. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Roy is the son of Audrey R & Fred Goss.

Died:
COD: Coronary artery disease.

Buried:
Also called Maplewood Cemetery

Roy married Lois NEWELL on 11 Jul 1942 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana. Lois was born on 21 Feb 1923 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana; died on 15 Apr 2017 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana; was buried on 24 Apr 2017 in Decatur Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]