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Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Grandparents – Conrad & Susannah Custard
Great Great Great Great Great Great Grandparents – Benjamin & Ruth Custard
Great Great Great Great Great Grandfather – Robert Willis
Great Great Great Great Great Grandparents – Edward & Catherine Castor
Edward Castor November 4, 1789 – Oct 12, 1841 - Castor Cemetery, Hancock Co, Ohio
Married: Catherine Snee May 18, 1810 in PA.
Catherine May 4, 1786 – October 31, 1870 - Castor Cemetery, Hancock Co, Ohio
Children of Edward & Catherine: Ruth, Susan, Benjamin, Nancy, Sarah, Rachel, Thomas, Sampson, Margaret, Catherine & William
Great Great Great Great Grandparents – William & Mary Castor
William Castor February 1, 1835 – February 11, 1918 - Castor Cemetery, Hancock Co, Ohio
Married: Mary Cross October 30, 1853 in Hancock, OH. William was born in Allegheny, Pennsylvania.
There are no original ‘Castor’ homes left in Covert. The last one was burned down about a year and a half ago (summer 2000). Connie Castor remembers hearing stories about Bill Castor being a little wild! He would go out drinking and get into bar room fights.
Great Great Great Great Grandparents – William Henry & Rebecca Willis
William Henry Willis January 31, 1828 – September 22, 1905
Married: Rebeca Hutchinson in 1849. She was born in Indiana. William was 77 years 7 months 22 days old when he died in Bangor, MI of General Paresis. William Henry was a farmer who was born in Tenn. Van.Buren Death C2-256 1891-1909
Rebeca 1830 - Novemeber 21, 1892 - Thomas Cemetery, Van Buren Co, MI
Children of William & Rebecca: Mary Ella, James, Emily
James Willis born about 1854 married Amanda J. Dobbyn in McDonald, MI, June 24, 1897. They were married by a Minister of Gospel. James was 43 and Amanda was 39. Both were residing in Bangor, MI. James was born in IN. Amanda was born in IN and her mother’s maiden name was Nancy Gray. Van Buren Marriage C2-175 1897-1905.
Mary Ella Willis October 23, 1855 – July 2, 1919 (see John Castor)
Emily Willis was born in Bangor July 26, 1867
Children of William & Mary Castor: Clarrisa, John, Thomas, Rosetta, Sarah & Libby
Clarrisa – Born 1854, Thomas – Aug. 27, 1857, Rosetta – Born 1860, Mrs. Sarah (Sam) Smith of Paw Paw – born 1861, Mrs. Libby Hamlin of Spokane, Washington. See Family History Report.
Great Great Great Grandparents- John & Mary Ella Castor
John Castor November 13, 1855 – May 6, 1930 - Covert Cemetery, MI
Married: Mary Ella Willis Dec. 24, 1876 in Benton Harbor, MI by a Justice of the Peace. (Carol O’Riley has original marriage certificate). John was born in Ohio. His occupation was a Farmer. Both were from Bangor, MI when they were married. He died of Chronic Myocarditis Hypertension at age 74 years 5 months 19 days. John’s father was William Castor who was born in PA and his mother’s maiden name was Mary Cross-birthplace listed as unknown. Van Buren Death E-97. Paw Paw, Van Buren Co Death Certificate Record #18576. Mary Ella died in Covert of apoplexy. She was born in Indiana. Her parents were Henry Willis who was born in Tennessee and her mother’s maiden name was Rebeca Hutchinson who was born in Indiana. Van Buren Death D-210.
Mary Ella October 23, 1855 – July 2, 1919 - #345, Covert Cemetery, MI
Newspaper Obituary Issue 13 May 1930 – Van Buren:
The funeral services for John Castor were held Friday, May 9 from Covert Congregational Church with the Rev. Albert Dawe in charge. The interment was in the home cemetery, the bearers being Dave Bowers, George Beattie, George Bender, Charles Gunsaul, Lawrence Kenney and Carl Sink. Mr. Castor was born at Hancock, Ohio in 1855, and passed away at the home of his son on Maple Avenue, May 6, 1930. Mr. & Mrs. Castor came to Van Buren county about the year 1884, locating at the North Mill. During the years intervening to 1896, they lived at West Bangor, Hartford, Lacota and Geneva. The family came to Covert 32 years ago, and remained here with the exception of one year spent in Ohio. Mrs. Castor passed away in 1919, having been a patient, helpless invalid for many years, and was tenderly cared for by her most devoted husband. Mr. Castor maintained his home here for a few years, then went to Kalamazoo, where he found employment and lived at the home of his son, Halson and family. Failing health came upon him, and two years ago he returned to covert, making his home with his son, Roscoe and family, until death claimed him to relieve him of his long suffering. Of the four children born to Mr. and Mrs. Castor, Roscoe is the only survivor, Halson, Mrs. Clara Struble and Mrs. Audie Bates having been taken to their final rest in the past few years. Others surviving him are eleven grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren, one brother, Jefferson Castor and family of Arlington, Ohio, and two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Smith of Paw Paw and Mrs. Libby Hamlin of Spokane, Washington, and a half brother, Bertie Delong of Lawrence.
Children of John and Mary Ella Castor: Halson, Roscoe, Clara, Audie
Halson Eugene Castor 1879 - 1924 - #405,Covert Cemetery, MI
Married: Nettie Bostwick August 28, 1906 in Covert by a Clergyman. Halson was 22 and Nettie was 28. Halson was Born in MI and residing in Covert. His occupation was a barber. Nettie was born in Ohio and her occupation was a clerk. Her parents were George and Lucretia Bostwick. Van Buren Marriage D-29.
Nettie 1879 – March 4, 1939 - Covert Cemetery, MI
Roscoe Everette Castor July 29, 1886 – October 30, 1948 - Covert Cemetery, MI
Married: Nellie Fay Morgan May 6, 1916 in Hartford, MI by a Methodist Episcopal Minister. Roscoe was 27 and from Covert. Nellie was 21. Roscoe’s occupation was a farmer. Van Buren Marriage D-213. Nellie was born in Ohio. Her father was R.Perry Morgan and her mother’s maiden name was Lydia Smith. Roscoe died in an auto accident. Van Buren Birth D-129. Van Buren Death 1948-62. He was a War Veteran. Nellie was 5 years old when her family moved to Covert. (Per Connie Castor 10-17-2001). Nellie died in Covert of Heart Disease at 61. Van Buren Death 1961-63. Death information given by Duane Castor.
Nellie November13, 1895 – September 17, 1961 - Covert Cemetery, MI
From Newspaper article Issue 1 November 1948:
Roscoe Castor, 62 Dies Instantly On Airport Road
Roscoe Castor, 62 of Covert met instant death Saturday, when he suffered a fractured skull and his chest was crushed in a car accident at the intersection of M-140 and County Road 380, on the Airport Road in South Haven Township. The Ford car being driven by Castor was completely demolished when according to police report, it was struck by the 1948 Cadillac, being driven by Harry Speed, 52, of 2748 Maypole St. Chicago who was traveling west on County Rd 380 and failed to stop at the through highway. Castor was driving north on M-140 Saturday when the fatal accident occurred. He was a retired rural letter carrier.
Great Great Grandparents Charles & Clara Struble
Clara Jane Castor November 3, 1877 – December 26, 1915 - #346, Covert Cemetery, MI
Married: Charles Struble June 30, 1897 in Covert by a Justice of the Peace. John & Mary Castor were their witnesses. Charles was 21 & Clara was 19. Charles was born in Covert and his occupation was a farmer. Van Buren Marriage C2-176. Clara died in Covert of acute dilation of the heart. She was born in Michigan. Van Buren Death D2-129.
Charles Struble May 23, 1875 – February 25, 1947 - Covert Cemetery, MI
Audie Vera Castor October 21, 1880 – October 18, 1927 - Covert Cemetery, MI
Married: Howard Frances Bates Dec. 25, 1901 in Geneva, MI by a Clergy. Audie was 20 and Howard was 19. Howard’s occupation was a farmer. Both were residing in Geneva. Howard’s father is listed as Edward Bates, can’t read mothers name. Van Buren Marriage C2-270. Audie died in Covert of chronic myceraditis (sp?). Van Buren Death E-48 1924-1934. Audie was born in Bangor, MI. Van Buren Birth B-212. Howard died of Heart Disease at 67 in Covert. His father is listed as Edmond Bates and his mother’s maiden name was Fannie Reeves. Howard was born in Michigan and his occupation was Farming. Wife is listed as Emma. Death information given by his current wife Emma Bates.
Howard Bates June 30, 1883 – September 17, 1951 - Covert Cemetery, MI
Children of Audie & Howard Bates: E. Marie, Willis, Paul
E. Marie Bates July 4, 1903 – November 30, 1904 - Covert Cemetery, MI
Willis Bates April 18, 1906 – March 1, 1958
Married: Edna Elizabeth Gurr Aug. 20, 1934 in Covert, MI. He was 28 and a teacher, she was 24. Willis was born in Covert. Per Connie Castor, the Bates had 3 children: Willis Jr., Linda (living in CA) and Carol Marlett (living in Kalamazoo, MI).
Paul Bates 1914 -
Married: Jane. They had at least one daughter-Nancy (living in Coloma) Van Buren Birth E-267 (Paul)
Children of Clara & Charles Struble: See Struble History
Children of Halson & Nettie: Mattie, Clinton & Halson Jr.
Matie Castor 1907 -
Married: Robert F. Farmer
Clinton Castor was born in 1909. He married Helen Rickter.
Halson Jr. Castor 1911 - 2000
Married: 1st wife ?
Married: Dorthy Packard
Children of Roscoe & Nellie Castor: Donald, Duane, Lois Virginia
Donald Orol Castor May 24, 1916 – April, 25, 1992 - Covert Cemetery, MI
Donald died in Covert. He was employed for 40 years as a maintenance man and bus driver for Covert Public Schools. Donald retired in 1981.
Duane Everett July 10, 1927 – May 14, 1996 - Covert Cemetery, MI
Duane was born at a hospital in South Haven, MI (lived in Covert).
Married: Connie Brimhall Aug. 12, 1951 in Covert, MI. Duane died in Van Buren of respiratory failure. His occupation was a postmaster. Van Buren Death 1996-182.
Connie May 2, 1933 – December 31, 2001 - Covert Cemetery, MI
Obituary from the Herald Palladium online - January 02, 2002
Constance L. Brimhall Castor. COVERT - Constance Louise Brimhall Castor, 68, of Covert died Dec. 31, 2001. Memorials may be made to Covert Congregational Church, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5. The Rev. Duane Jones will officiate. An evening of visitation will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, at Calvin Funeral Home, Hartford. Burial will be in Covert Cemetery. Connie was the eldest of four children. She moved to Covert when she was in third grade, graduated from Covert High School in 1951, as Valedictorian, and resided in Covert until her death. She married Duane Castor in 1951, and had three daughters. Connie worked in all branches of the Van Buren State Bank. Serving as teller, assistant comptroller, supervisor of the Covert Branch and assistant manager of the Hartford Branch. She retired in 1996, from the bank and was elected that same year as Covert Township Clerk and served until she retired in November of 2000. She held many volunteer positions including: PTA president, 4-H Club leader, school board member, Covert Congregational Church Sunday School Superintendent, church treasurer, chairman of the Church Board of Directors, Girl Scout and Brownie leader. She has been on the Alumni Committee Board and was a member of the Rev. A.E. Grice Scholarship Fund Board of Directors. She worked many years with the Van Buren County Fair helped organize the Square Dance Club Hits and Misses. She was a Mary Kay Consultant and was always sewing, knitting and cooking. She was preceded in death by her parents, Graham and Inez Brimhall and her husband of 45 years, Duane E. Castor. Survivors include: three daughters - Colleen New of Leroy, Mich., Lauren (Craig) VanDerveer of Coloma and Christine (Bob) Cooper of Charlotte, Mich.; a brother, Graham "Bud" (Joyce) Brimhall of Scottsdale, Ariz.; and sisters - Barbara Hunter of Summit, Ark., and Marjorie "Midge" (Carlo) Combs of Portage, Mich.; 13 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Lois Virginia Aug. 5, 1921 – 2 hours old, unknown cause of death. Covert Cemetery, MI
Van Buren Death D2-252 1909-1925
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