Early Memories of Saugatuck, Michigan : 1830-1930
Author: Heath, May Francis
Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company; Grand Rapids, Mich: 1930
ALVIN H. STILLSON
Alvin Henry Stillson, eldest child of Sophia (Hutchins) and Briggs Stillson, was born in the township of Fowler, New York, Feb. 5, 1829. On July 5, 1838, he and his sister, Kate, started in company with their uncle, Elisha Pomeroy, from Rochester, N. Y., for Allegan, Michigan. From Roches¬ter to Buffalo they rode by canal boat on the Erie canal, and from Buffalo to Detroit they came by steamer on Lake Erie. It so happened that the) rode on the first trip of the first stage coach from Detroit to Ypsilanti. From the latter place to Allegan they came by open wagon, over roots, ruts and corduroy, or deep mud. (He once said they covered the last lap of the trip by rail, but they carried the rail along to pry the wagon out of the mud). Seven days having been required in the trip from Rochester.
He lived with his uncle, Harrison Hutchins. until his 16th year, (1884), learned the carpenter's trade, as well as that of shipbuilding, though he worked at other occupations from time to time, such as lumbering, saw-milling and farming. For eleven years he was sawyer in mills in western Allegan county.
In August, 1864, he enlisted in Co. I, 17th Mich. Vol., Inf., 9th Corps, 1st Division, 1st Brigade and served until the close of the war. In 1864 he was with his regiment at Hatch's Run, and in the two battles before Petersburg in 1865.
April 7, 1850, he married Minerva Smeed, at Saugatuck. One of the oldest and respected citizens of this section; our subject was an honored member of Saugatuck post of the Grand A.rmy of the Republic, and was justly proud of the society badge. Their home was mostly in Saugatuck, where young and old were received with hearty welcome.
Children of Alvin H. and Minerva Stillson were eight in number and were William Briggs, Helen Ann, Catherine Idella, John Charles, Henry Hannibal, Samuel C., Minerva C., Millie Frances.
Mr. Stillson was said to be the oldest living son of a veteran in the U. S. His father, Briggs Stillson, having served throughout the Civil War.
He was a walking encyclopedia on local history from the time of William Butler to the time of his death
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ALVIN HENRY STILLSON. b. February 25, 1829 in Fowler, N.Y., d. February 19, 1917 in Saugatuck, MI., buried in Riverside Cemetery , m. April 17 , 1850 Minerva Smeed at Saugatuck. She died February 10, 1917 at age 87 years, buried in the Riverside Cemetery Saugatauk, Twp. The 1860 census for Ganges Twp., Allegan, MI shows Alvin Stillson a farmer, aged 30 years born in New York residing with wife Minerva, aged 30, born in Pennsylvania, and children William B., Helen, Catharine and John. The 1870 census has him residing in Saugatuck, Allegan, MI with wife Minerva, children William, Helen, Catharine, John, Henry , Samuel, Minerva, Millie and a small mystery .Also listed in the household is William Stilson, 64 years and birthplace Vermont! Could William be a grandfather or an uncle? Alvin named one of his sons William.
Information from a book in the Seattle Public Library entitled Early Memories of Saugatuck, by May Francis Heath, page 204, reports the following: Alvin Henry Stillson, the eldest child of Sophia (Hutchins) and Briggs Stillson was born in the township of Fowler, N.Y., February 25, 1829. On July 5, 1838, he and his sister Kate, started in company with their uncle Elisha Pomeroy, from Rochester, N .Y ., for Allegan, MI. From Rochester to Buffalo they road by canal boat on the Erie canal, and from Buffalo to Detroit they came by steamer on Lake Erie. It so happened that they rode on the first trip of the first stage coach from Detroit to Ypsilanti. From the latter place to Allegan they came by open wagon, over roots, ruts and corduroy, or deep mud. (He once said they covered the last lap of the trip by rail, but they carried the rail along to pry the wagon out of the mud.) Seven days having been required in the trip from Rochester. He lived with his uncle, Harrison Hutchins, until his 16th year (1844), learned the carpenter's trade, as well as that of ship building, though he worked at other occupations from time to time, such as lumbering, saw-milling and farming. For eleven years he was a sawyer in mills in western Allegan County .In August, 1864, he enlisted in Co. I, 17th Mich. Vol, Inft, 9th Corps, 1st Division, 1st Brigade and served until the close of the war. In 1864 he was with his regiment at Hatch's Run, and in the two battles before Petersburg in 1865. On April 17, 1850 he m. Minerva Smeed at Saugatuck. (County Marriage records show marriage recorded in Allegan, MI.) One of the oldest and respected citizens of this section; our subject was an honored member of Saugatuck post of the Grand Army of the Republic and was justly proud of the society badge. Their home was mostly in Saugatuck, where young and old were received with hearty welcome. Children of Alvin H. and Minerva Stillson were eight in number and were William Briggs Stillson, Helen Ann Stillson, Catherine Idella Stillson, John Charles Stillson, Henry Hannibal Stillson, Samuel C. Stillson, Minerva C. Stillson and Millie Frances Stillson. Mr. Stillson was said to be the oldest living son of the veteran in the U .S. His father Briggs Stillson, having served throughout the Civil War. He was a walking encyclopedia on local history from the time of William Butler to the time of his death in 1917.
William Briggs Stillson, b. about 1851 in Michigan, d. July 14, 1895 at age 44 years one month and 10 days. Drowned in Lake Michigan. He worked in a sawmill at the time of the census in 1870. Source: Cemetery Inscriptions and census records.
Helen Ann Stillson, b. about 1854 in Michigan
Catherine Idella Stillson b. about 1856 in Michigan John Charles Stillson. b. about 1858 in Michigan. Cemetery Inscriptions from Allegan Co., Michigan, D.A. R., 1956 show John C. Stilson buried in the Riverside Cemetery, Saugatuck Twp., Sextons Records. He d. September 2, 1896 at the age of 38 years.
Henry Hannibal Stillson, b. about 1861 in Michigan. Henry N. Stilson married Frances A. Reeves on February 9, 1875 in Ingham, MI per marriage records recorded in the IGI files of the Family History Center.
Oscar Reeves Stilson. Listed with birth in 1876 in Who was Who in America "5." Listing shows he is a clergyman, coIl. dean, b. Unadilla, Mich. June 1, 1876. s. of Henry Noble and Frances (Reeves) Stilson. student Adrian (Mich.) CoIl. Acad. 1897-99. A.B., Adrian CoIl., 1903; A.M., U of Mich., 1925; student, Oberlin CoIl, summer 1910; m. Addie A. Hague, Sept. 154, 1898. Ordained to ministry Meth. Protestant Ch., 1903, pastor Jeddo, Mich. 1903-05. Cape, Mich., 1905-1910; prof. history and economics, Adrian CoIl., 1910-12, prof philosphy and psychology, 1912-1915, prof psychology and edn. 1915-1935, registrar 1916-35; dean and prof of philosophy and Bible. Huntington (lnd.) College, 1935-46, dean emeritus, prof. philosophy and Bible since 1946.
Samuel C. Stillson, b. about 1864 in Michigan, d. January 19, 1885 at age 21 years (cemetery records)
Minerva C. Stillson, b. about 1866 in Michigan.
Millie Frances Stillson, b. about 1869 in Michigan. Millie Stillson married on July 3, 1886 in Allegan, MI to Seatass Arends. Source: County marriage records per IGI.
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William Briggs Stillson 1805-1881 is not Alvins half sibling he is his father his # is 189442310. Henry listed as father is actually his grandfather Williams dad. Katherine Stillson, Slayton, Smead (smeed) is he biological sister not a half sibling either. Thank you for taking time to address these corrections. I am the Great Great Granddaughter of Alvin Henry Stillson I do sincerely appreciate all your help. Deanna
Contributor: Deanna Ellis
Author: Heath, May Francis
Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company; Grand Rapids, Mich: 1930
ALVIN H. STILLSON
Alvin Henry Stillson, eldest child of Sophia (Hutchins) and Briggs Stillson, was born in the township of Fowler, New York, Feb. 5, 1829. On July 5, 1838, he and his sister, Kate, started in company with their uncle, Elisha Pomeroy, from Rochester, N. Y., for Allegan, Michigan. From Roches¬ter to Buffalo they rode by canal boat on the Erie canal, and from Buffalo to Detroit they came by steamer on Lake Erie. It so happened that the) rode on the first trip of the first stage coach from Detroit to Ypsilanti. From the latter place to Allegan they came by open wagon, over roots, ruts and corduroy, or deep mud. (He once said they covered the last lap of the trip by rail, but they carried the rail along to pry the wagon out of the mud). Seven days having been required in the trip from Rochester.
He lived with his uncle, Harrison Hutchins. until his 16th year, (1884), learned the carpenter's trade, as well as that of shipbuilding, though he worked at other occupations from time to time, such as lumbering, saw-milling and farming. For eleven years he was sawyer in mills in western Allegan county.
In August, 1864, he enlisted in Co. I, 17th Mich. Vol., Inf., 9th Corps, 1st Division, 1st Brigade and served until the close of the war. In 1864 he was with his regiment at Hatch's Run, and in the two battles before Petersburg in 1865.
April 7, 1850, he married Minerva Smeed, at Saugatuck. One of the oldest and respected citizens of this section; our subject was an honored member of Saugatuck post of the Grand A.rmy of the Republic, and was justly proud of the society badge. Their home was mostly in Saugatuck, where young and old were received with hearty welcome.
Children of Alvin H. and Minerva Stillson were eight in number and were William Briggs, Helen Ann, Catherine Idella, John Charles, Henry Hannibal, Samuel C., Minerva C., Millie Frances.
Mr. Stillson was said to be the oldest living son of a veteran in the U. S. His father, Briggs Stillson, having served throughout the Civil War.
He was a walking encyclopedia on local history from the time of William Butler to the time of his death
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http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~stilsongeneology/unplaced2.htm
ALVIN HENRY STILLSON. b. February 25, 1829 in Fowler, N.Y., d. February 19, 1917 in Saugatuck, MI., buried in Riverside Cemetery , m. April 17 , 1850 Minerva Smeed at Saugatuck. She died February 10, 1917 at age 87 years, buried in the Riverside Cemetery Saugatauk, Twp. The 1860 census for Ganges Twp., Allegan, MI shows Alvin Stillson a farmer, aged 30 years born in New York residing with wife Minerva, aged 30, born in Pennsylvania, and children William B., Helen, Catharine and John. The 1870 census has him residing in Saugatuck, Allegan, MI with wife Minerva, children William, Helen, Catharine, John, Henry , Samuel, Minerva, Millie and a small mystery .Also listed in the household is William Stilson, 64 years and birthplace Vermont! Could William be a grandfather or an uncle? Alvin named one of his sons William.
Information from a book in the Seattle Public Library entitled Early Memories of Saugatuck, by May Francis Heath, page 204, reports the following: Alvin Henry Stillson, the eldest child of Sophia (Hutchins) and Briggs Stillson was born in the township of Fowler, N.Y., February 25, 1829. On July 5, 1838, he and his sister Kate, started in company with their uncle Elisha Pomeroy, from Rochester, N .Y ., for Allegan, MI. From Rochester to Buffalo they road by canal boat on the Erie canal, and from Buffalo to Detroit they came by steamer on Lake Erie. It so happened that they rode on the first trip of the first stage coach from Detroit to Ypsilanti. From the latter place to Allegan they came by open wagon, over roots, ruts and corduroy, or deep mud. (He once said they covered the last lap of the trip by rail, but they carried the rail along to pry the wagon out of the mud.) Seven days having been required in the trip from Rochester. He lived with his uncle, Harrison Hutchins, until his 16th year (1844), learned the carpenter's trade, as well as that of ship building, though he worked at other occupations from time to time, such as lumbering, saw-milling and farming. For eleven years he was a sawyer in mills in western Allegan County .In August, 1864, he enlisted in Co. I, 17th Mich. Vol, Inft, 9th Corps, 1st Division, 1st Brigade and served until the close of the war. In 1864 he was with his regiment at Hatch's Run, and in the two battles before Petersburg in 1865. On April 17, 1850 he m. Minerva Smeed at Saugatuck. (County Marriage records show marriage recorded in Allegan, MI.) One of the oldest and respected citizens of this section; our subject was an honored member of Saugatuck post of the Grand Army of the Republic and was justly proud of the society badge. Their home was mostly in Saugatuck, where young and old were received with hearty welcome. Children of Alvin H. and Minerva Stillson were eight in number and were William Briggs Stillson, Helen Ann Stillson, Catherine Idella Stillson, John Charles Stillson, Henry Hannibal Stillson, Samuel C. Stillson, Minerva C. Stillson and Millie Frances Stillson. Mr. Stillson was said to be the oldest living son of the veteran in the U .S. His father Briggs Stillson, having served throughout the Civil War. He was a walking encyclopedia on local history from the time of William Butler to the time of his death in 1917.
William Briggs Stillson, b. about 1851 in Michigan, d. July 14, 1895 at age 44 years one month and 10 days. Drowned in Lake Michigan. He worked in a sawmill at the time of the census in 1870. Source: Cemetery Inscriptions and census records.
Helen Ann Stillson, b. about 1854 in Michigan
Catherine Idella Stillson b. about 1856 in Michigan John Charles Stillson. b. about 1858 in Michigan. Cemetery Inscriptions from Allegan Co., Michigan, D.A. R., 1956 show John C. Stilson buried in the Riverside Cemetery, Saugatuck Twp., Sextons Records. He d. September 2, 1896 at the age of 38 years.
Henry Hannibal Stillson, b. about 1861 in Michigan. Henry N. Stilson married Frances A. Reeves on February 9, 1875 in Ingham, MI per marriage records recorded in the IGI files of the Family History Center.
Oscar Reeves Stilson. Listed with birth in 1876 in Who was Who in America "5." Listing shows he is a clergyman, coIl. dean, b. Unadilla, Mich. June 1, 1876. s. of Henry Noble and Frances (Reeves) Stilson. student Adrian (Mich.) CoIl. Acad. 1897-99. A.B., Adrian CoIl., 1903; A.M., U of Mich., 1925; student, Oberlin CoIl, summer 1910; m. Addie A. Hague, Sept. 154, 1898. Ordained to ministry Meth. Protestant Ch., 1903, pastor Jeddo, Mich. 1903-05. Cape, Mich., 1905-1910; prof. history and economics, Adrian CoIl., 1910-12, prof philosphy and psychology, 1912-1915, prof psychology and edn. 1915-1935, registrar 1916-35; dean and prof of philosophy and Bible. Huntington (lnd.) College, 1935-46, dean emeritus, prof. philosophy and Bible since 1946.
Samuel C. Stillson, b. about 1864 in Michigan, d. January 19, 1885 at age 21 years (cemetery records)
Minerva C. Stillson, b. about 1866 in Michigan.
Millie Frances Stillson, b. about 1869 in Michigan. Millie Stillson married on July 3, 1886 in Allegan, MI to Seatass Arends. Source: County marriage records per IGI.
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William Briggs Stillson 1805-1881 is not Alvins half sibling he is his father his # is 189442310. Henry listed as father is actually his grandfather Williams dad. Katherine Stillson, Slayton, Smead (smeed) is he biological sister not a half sibling either. Thank you for taking time to address these corrections. I am the Great Great Granddaughter of Alvin Henry Stillson I do sincerely appreciate all your help. Deanna
Contributor: Deanna Ellis
Early Memories of Saugatuck, Michigan : 1830-1930
Author: Heath, May Francis
Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company; Grand Rapids, Mich: 1930
ALVIN H. STILLSON
Alvin Henry Stillson, eldest child of Sophia (Hutchins) and Briggs Stillson, was born in the township of Fowler, New York, Feb. 5, 1829. On July 5, 1838, he and his sister, Kate, started in company with their uncle, Elisha Pomeroy, from Rochester, N. Y., for Allegan, Michigan. From Roches¬ter to Buffalo they rode by canal boat on the Erie canal, and from Buffalo to Detroit they came by steamer on Lake Erie. It so happened that the) rode on the first trip of the first stage coach from Detroit to Ypsilanti. From the latter place to Allegan they came by open wagon, over roots, ruts and corduroy, or deep mud. (He once said they covered the last lap of the trip by rail, but they carried the rail along to pry the wagon out of the mud). Seven days having been required in the trip from Rochester.
He lived with his uncle, Harrison Hutchins. until his 16th year, (1884), learned the carpenter's trade, as well as that of shipbuilding, though he worked at other occupations from time to time, such as lumbering, saw-milling and farming. For eleven years he was sawyer in mills in western Allegan county.
In August, 1864, he enlisted in Co. I, 17th Mich. Vol., Inf., 9th Corps, 1st Division, 1st Brigade and served until the close of the war. In 1864 he was with his regiment at Hatch's Run, and in the two battles before Petersburg in 1865.
April 7, 1850, he married Minerva Smeed, at Saugatuck. One of the oldest and respected citizens of this section; our subject was an honored member of Saugatuck post of the Grand A.rmy of the Republic, and was justly proud of the society badge. Their home was mostly in Saugatuck, where young and old were received with hearty welcome.
Children of Alvin H. and Minerva Stillson were eight in number and were William Briggs, Helen Ann, Catherine Idella, John Charles, Henry Hannibal, Samuel C., Minerva C., Millie Frances.
Mr. Stillson was said to be the oldest living son of a veteran in the U. S. His father, Briggs Stillson, having served throughout the Civil War.
He was a walking encyclopedia on local history from the time of William Butler to the time of his death
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http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~stilsongeneology/unplaced2.htm
ALVIN HENRY STILLSON. b. February 25, 1829 in Fowler, N.Y., d. February 19, 1917 in Saugatuck, MI., buried in Riverside Cemetery , m. April 17 , 1850 Minerva Smeed at Saugatuck. She died February 10, 1917 at age 87 years, buried in the Riverside Cemetery Saugatauk, Twp. The 1860 census for Ganges Twp., Allegan, MI shows Alvin Stillson a farmer, aged 30 years born in New York residing with wife Minerva, aged 30, born in Pennsylvania, and children William B., Helen, Catharine and John. The 1870 census has him residing in Saugatuck, Allegan, MI with wife Minerva, children William, Helen, Catharine, John, Henry , Samuel, Minerva, Millie and a small mystery .Also listed in the household is William Stilson, 64 years and birthplace Vermont! Could William be a grandfather or an uncle? Alvin named one of his sons William.
Information from a book in the Seattle Public Library entitled Early Memories of Saugatuck, by May Francis Heath, page 204, reports the following: Alvin Henry Stillson, the eldest child of Sophia (Hutchins) and Briggs Stillson was born in the township of Fowler, N.Y., February 25, 1829. On July 5, 1838, he and his sister Kate, started in company with their uncle Elisha Pomeroy, from Rochester, N .Y ., for Allegan, MI. From Rochester to Buffalo they road by canal boat on the Erie canal, and from Buffalo to Detroit they came by steamer on Lake Erie. It so happened that they rode on the first trip of the first stage coach from Detroit to Ypsilanti. From the latter place to Allegan they came by open wagon, over roots, ruts and corduroy, or deep mud. (He once said they covered the last lap of the trip by rail, but they carried the rail along to pry the wagon out of the mud.) Seven days having been required in the trip from Rochester. He lived with his uncle, Harrison Hutchins, until his 16th year (1844), learned the carpenter's trade, as well as that of ship building, though he worked at other occupations from time to time, such as lumbering, saw-milling and farming. For eleven years he was a sawyer in mills in western Allegan County .In August, 1864, he enlisted in Co. I, 17th Mich. Vol, Inft, 9th Corps, 1st Division, 1st Brigade and served until the close of the war. In 1864 he was with his regiment at Hatch's Run, and in the two battles before Petersburg in 1865. On April 17, 1850 he m. Minerva Smeed at Saugatuck. (County Marriage records show marriage recorded in Allegan, MI.) One of the oldest and respected citizens of this section; our subject was an honored member of Saugatuck post of the Grand Army of the Republic and was justly proud of the society badge. Their home was mostly in Saugatuck, where young and old were received with hearty welcome. Children of Alvin H. and Minerva Stillson were eight in number and were William Briggs Stillson, Helen Ann Stillson, Catherine Idella Stillson, John Charles Stillson, Henry Hannibal Stillson, Samuel C. Stillson, Minerva C. Stillson and Millie Frances Stillson. Mr. Stillson was said to be the oldest living son of the veteran in the U .S. His father Briggs Stillson, having served throughout the Civil War. He was a walking encyclopedia on local history from the time of William Butler to the time of his death in 1917.
William Briggs Stillson, b. about 1851 in Michigan, d. July 14, 1895 at age 44 years one month and 10 days. Drowned in Lake Michigan. He worked in a sawmill at the time of the census in 1870. Source: Cemetery Inscriptions and census records.
Helen Ann Stillson, b. about 1854 in Michigan
Catherine Idella Stillson b. about 1856 in Michigan John Charles Stillson. b. about 1858 in Michigan. Cemetery Inscriptions from Allegan Co., Michigan, D.A. R., 1956 show John C. Stilson buried in the Riverside Cemetery, Saugatuck Twp., Sextons Records. He d. September 2, 1896 at the age of 38 years.
Henry Hannibal Stillson, b. about 1861 in Michigan. Henry N. Stilson married Frances A. Reeves on February 9, 1875 in Ingham, MI per marriage records recorded in the IGI files of the Family History Center.
Oscar Reeves Stilson. Listed with birth in 1876 in Who was Who in America "5." Listing shows he is a clergyman, coIl. dean, b. Unadilla, Mich. June 1, 1876. s. of Henry Noble and Frances (Reeves) Stilson. student Adrian (Mich.) CoIl. Acad. 1897-99. A.B., Adrian CoIl., 1903; A.M., U of Mich., 1925; student, Oberlin CoIl, summer 1910; m. Addie A. Hague, Sept. 154, 1898. Ordained to ministry Meth. Protestant Ch., 1903, pastor Jeddo, Mich. 1903-05. Cape, Mich., 1905-1910; prof. history and economics, Adrian CoIl., 1910-12, prof philosphy and psychology, 1912-1915, prof psychology and edn. 1915-1935, registrar 1916-35; dean and prof of philosophy and Bible. Huntington (lnd.) College, 1935-46, dean emeritus, prof. philosophy and Bible since 1946.
Samuel C. Stillson, b. about 1864 in Michigan, d. January 19, 1885 at age 21 years (cemetery records)
Minerva C. Stillson, b. about 1866 in Michigan.
Millie Frances Stillson, b. about 1869 in Michigan. Millie Stillson married on July 3, 1886 in Allegan, MI to Seatass Arends. Source: County marriage records per IGI.
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William Briggs Stillson 1805-1881 is not Alvins half sibling he is his father his # is 189442310. Henry listed as father is actually his grandfather Williams dad. Katherine Stillson, Slayton, Smead (smeed) is he biological sister not a half sibling either. Thank you for taking time to address these corrections. I am the Great Great Granddaughter of Alvin Henry Stillson I do sincerely appreciate all your help. Deanna
Contributor: Deanna Ellis
Author: Heath, May Francis
Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company; Grand Rapids, Mich: 1930
ALVIN H. STILLSON
Alvin Henry Stillson, eldest child of Sophia (Hutchins) and Briggs Stillson, was born in the township of Fowler, New York, Feb. 5, 1829. On July 5, 1838, he and his sister, Kate, started in company with their uncle, Elisha Pomeroy, from Rochester, N. Y., for Allegan, Michigan. From Roches¬ter to Buffalo they rode by canal boat on the Erie canal, and from Buffalo to Detroit they came by steamer on Lake Erie. It so happened that the) rode on the first trip of the first stage coach from Detroit to Ypsilanti. From the latter place to Allegan they came by open wagon, over roots, ruts and corduroy, or deep mud. (He once said they covered the last lap of the trip by rail, but they carried the rail along to pry the wagon out of the mud). Seven days having been required in the trip from Rochester.
He lived with his uncle, Harrison Hutchins. until his 16th year, (1884), learned the carpenter's trade, as well as that of shipbuilding, though he worked at other occupations from time to time, such as lumbering, saw-milling and farming. For eleven years he was sawyer in mills in western Allegan county.
In August, 1864, he enlisted in Co. I, 17th Mich. Vol., Inf., 9th Corps, 1st Division, 1st Brigade and served until the close of the war. In 1864 he was with his regiment at Hatch's Run, and in the two battles before Petersburg in 1865.
April 7, 1850, he married Minerva Smeed, at Saugatuck. One of the oldest and respected citizens of this section; our subject was an honored member of Saugatuck post of the Grand A.rmy of the Republic, and was justly proud of the society badge. Their home was mostly in Saugatuck, where young and old were received with hearty welcome.
Children of Alvin H. and Minerva Stillson were eight in number and were William Briggs, Helen Ann, Catherine Idella, John Charles, Henry Hannibal, Samuel C., Minerva C., Millie Frances.
Mr. Stillson was said to be the oldest living son of a veteran in the U. S. His father, Briggs Stillson, having served throughout the Civil War.
He was a walking encyclopedia on local history from the time of William Butler to the time of his death
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http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~stilsongeneology/unplaced2.htm
ALVIN HENRY STILLSON. b. February 25, 1829 in Fowler, N.Y., d. February 19, 1917 in Saugatuck, MI., buried in Riverside Cemetery , m. April 17 , 1850 Minerva Smeed at Saugatuck. She died February 10, 1917 at age 87 years, buried in the Riverside Cemetery Saugatauk, Twp. The 1860 census for Ganges Twp., Allegan, MI shows Alvin Stillson a farmer, aged 30 years born in New York residing with wife Minerva, aged 30, born in Pennsylvania, and children William B., Helen, Catharine and John. The 1870 census has him residing in Saugatuck, Allegan, MI with wife Minerva, children William, Helen, Catharine, John, Henry , Samuel, Minerva, Millie and a small mystery .Also listed in the household is William Stilson, 64 years and birthplace Vermont! Could William be a grandfather or an uncle? Alvin named one of his sons William.
Information from a book in the Seattle Public Library entitled Early Memories of Saugatuck, by May Francis Heath, page 204, reports the following: Alvin Henry Stillson, the eldest child of Sophia (Hutchins) and Briggs Stillson was born in the township of Fowler, N.Y., February 25, 1829. On July 5, 1838, he and his sister Kate, started in company with their uncle Elisha Pomeroy, from Rochester, N .Y ., for Allegan, MI. From Rochester to Buffalo they road by canal boat on the Erie canal, and from Buffalo to Detroit they came by steamer on Lake Erie. It so happened that they rode on the first trip of the first stage coach from Detroit to Ypsilanti. From the latter place to Allegan they came by open wagon, over roots, ruts and corduroy, or deep mud. (He once said they covered the last lap of the trip by rail, but they carried the rail along to pry the wagon out of the mud.) Seven days having been required in the trip from Rochester. He lived with his uncle, Harrison Hutchins, until his 16th year (1844), learned the carpenter's trade, as well as that of ship building, though he worked at other occupations from time to time, such as lumbering, saw-milling and farming. For eleven years he was a sawyer in mills in western Allegan County .In August, 1864, he enlisted in Co. I, 17th Mich. Vol, Inft, 9th Corps, 1st Division, 1st Brigade and served until the close of the war. In 1864 he was with his regiment at Hatch's Run, and in the two battles before Petersburg in 1865. On April 17, 1850 he m. Minerva Smeed at Saugatuck. (County Marriage records show marriage recorded in Allegan, MI.) One of the oldest and respected citizens of this section; our subject was an honored member of Saugatuck post of the Grand Army of the Republic and was justly proud of the society badge. Their home was mostly in Saugatuck, where young and old were received with hearty welcome. Children of Alvin H. and Minerva Stillson were eight in number and were William Briggs Stillson, Helen Ann Stillson, Catherine Idella Stillson, John Charles Stillson, Henry Hannibal Stillson, Samuel C. Stillson, Minerva C. Stillson and Millie Frances Stillson. Mr. Stillson was said to be the oldest living son of the veteran in the U .S. His father Briggs Stillson, having served throughout the Civil War. He was a walking encyclopedia on local history from the time of William Butler to the time of his death in 1917.
William Briggs Stillson, b. about 1851 in Michigan, d. July 14, 1895 at age 44 years one month and 10 days. Drowned in Lake Michigan. He worked in a sawmill at the time of the census in 1870. Source: Cemetery Inscriptions and census records.
Helen Ann Stillson, b. about 1854 in Michigan
Catherine Idella Stillson b. about 1856 in Michigan John Charles Stillson. b. about 1858 in Michigan. Cemetery Inscriptions from Allegan Co., Michigan, D.A. R., 1956 show John C. Stilson buried in the Riverside Cemetery, Saugatuck Twp., Sextons Records. He d. September 2, 1896 at the age of 38 years.
Henry Hannibal Stillson, b. about 1861 in Michigan. Henry N. Stilson married Frances A. Reeves on February 9, 1875 in Ingham, MI per marriage records recorded in the IGI files of the Family History Center.
Oscar Reeves Stilson. Listed with birth in 1876 in Who was Who in America "5." Listing shows he is a clergyman, coIl. dean, b. Unadilla, Mich. June 1, 1876. s. of Henry Noble and Frances (Reeves) Stilson. student Adrian (Mich.) CoIl. Acad. 1897-99. A.B., Adrian CoIl., 1903; A.M., U of Mich., 1925; student, Oberlin CoIl, summer 1910; m. Addie A. Hague, Sept. 154, 1898. Ordained to ministry Meth. Protestant Ch., 1903, pastor Jeddo, Mich. 1903-05. Cape, Mich., 1905-1910; prof. history and economics, Adrian CoIl., 1910-12, prof philosphy and psychology, 1912-1915, prof psychology and edn. 1915-1935, registrar 1916-35; dean and prof of philosophy and Bible. Huntington (lnd.) College, 1935-46, dean emeritus, prof. philosophy and Bible since 1946.
Samuel C. Stillson, b. about 1864 in Michigan, d. January 19, 1885 at age 21 years (cemetery records)
Minerva C. Stillson, b. about 1866 in Michigan.
Millie Frances Stillson, b. about 1869 in Michigan. Millie Stillson married on July 3, 1886 in Allegan, MI to Seatass Arends. Source: County marriage records per IGI.
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William Briggs Stillson 1805-1881 is not Alvins half sibling he is his father his # is 189442310. Henry listed as father is actually his grandfather Williams dad. Katherine Stillson, Slayton, Smead (smeed) is he biological sister not a half sibling either. Thank you for taking time to address these corrections. I am the Great Great Granddaughter of Alvin Henry Stillson I do sincerely appreciate all your help. Deanna
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