Erastus Kellogg Parmelee
1809-1896
Founder of Parmelee, MI
Farmer, Postmaster
Parents: Joshua Parmelee and Eunice Smith
Erastus Kellogg Parmelee (Joshua6,Joshua5,Jehiel4,Joshua3,John2,John1) was born 22 SEP 1809 in Spafford,Onondaga, New York, the son of Joshua Parmelee and Eunice Smith. He died 10 MAR 1896 in Thornapple,Barry,Michigan. He married Wealthy Hewlett who was born ABT 1809 in New York. After her death, in 1850 he married Caroline H. Cook, who was born in 1825. She may have been a widow, as in the 1850 Census, there is a Susan Cook (age 5) (and possibly Emma [age 3] has the last name of Cook) living with them. He either married one more time (see Barry County census) or Caroline's middle name was Harriet, and she is listed under that. He died DEC 1896 in Jefferson, Hillsdale, Michigan, was buried 14 MAR 1896 in Thornapple, Barry, Michigan Parmalee Cemetery.
In 1846, E.K. Parmelee was a Justice of the Peace and assessor in the town of Jefferson, Hillsdale County, MI.
Parmelee, Michigan was named for Erastus K. Parmelee who, after pioneering in Lenawee and Hillsdale Counties from 1836 to 1860, emigrated in 1831. E.K. Parmelee was the postmaster of this hamlet.
In 1878 twelve persons organized the Parmalee Methodist Church. The small congregation met at various locations until 1884, when this church was built on land given to the Methodist Trustee Board by Oliver and Bernice Carpenter. On September 15, 1884, the congregation held its first services in the original portion of this Gothic-style wood-frame building. The following year the Reverend M. D. Marsh became the church's first resident pastor. In 1903, Clara Joels, daughter of the village's founder Erastus K. Parmalee, gave additional property to the church for a horse and buggy shed. In 1913 a basement was built beneath the church. In 1961 the final addition was completed.
1850 Hillsdale Census
Alonzo Parmelee 15 NY 381b 17
Caroline Parmelee 25 NY 381b 15
Elenora Parmelee 7 NY 381b 19
Erastus K Parmelee 41 NY 381b 14
Erastus K. Jr Parmelee 7 NY 381b 18
Orrin Parmelee 18 NY 381b 16
Enumerated on the 23rd day of August 1850
1850 Federal CENSUS Jefferson, Hillsdale, Michigan135/ 140
Erastus K. Parmelee age 41 Male Farmer NY
Caroline age 25 Female NY
Orin age 18 Male Farmer NY
Alonzo age 15 Male NY
Erastus R. Jr. age 7 Male MI
Elenora age 7 Female MI
Susan COOK age 5 Female NY
Emma J. age 3 Female NY
Orpha HEWLETT age 38 Female NY
Sally age 66 Female MI
Enumerated on the 12th day of July 1860
1860 CENSUS Thornapple, Barry, Michigan
761/ 673 Erastus Parmelee age 47 Male Farming NY
Caroline age 34 Female NY
Erastus Jr. age 17 Male MI
Elenora age 16 Female MI
Susanna age 14 Female MI
Linas age 8 Male MI
Palaski age 5 Male MI
Francis age 2 Male MI
Enumerated on the 13th day of August 1870
1870 CENSUS Thornapple, Barry, Michigan
172/ 167 Erastus Parmelee age 61 M W Farmer NY
Caroline H. age 45 F W Keeping House NY
Susan age 23 F W Domestic Self NY
Linus S. age 18 M W R. R. Laborer MI
Pulaski G. age 15 M W Farm Laborer MI
Marion F. age 11 M WMI
Wealthy age 9 F WMI
Charles age 1 M WMI
Enumerated on the 14th day of June 1880 (Indexed Parmlee)
1880 CENSUS Thornapple, Barry, Michigan 182/ 183
Erastus Parmelee Head M W M age 71 Farmer NY --- ---
Harriet Wife F W M age 54 KeepingHouse NY NY NY
Wealthy Dau F W S age 19 AtHome MI NY NY
Charles Son M W S age 11 AtSchool MI NY NY
Cyrus BLOWERS Farm Hand M W S age 61 Farm Laborer NY
1894 Barry County Census
Parmelee, Erastus K 84 (287) Caroline,69
Charles,24
Parmelee, Harriet 16 (286)/
Francis,9
Children of Wealthy and Erastus K. Parmelee are:
1. Orrin M. Parmelee was born ABT 1831 in ,,New York, and died ABT 1862 in Lebanon Twp,Clinton,Michigan. He married Harriet Elizabeth "Elizabeth" WOOD 12 AUG 1855 in Jefferson Twp,Hillsdale,Michigan ( John J.Andridge, Minister), daughter of Charles WOOD and Almira C. LOVEJOY. She was born ABT 1839 in ,Cattaraugus,New York, and died ABT 1908 in North Plains Twp, Ionia, Michigan. Hillsdale census records give her name as "Caroline Wood".
2. Alonzo J. Parmelee was born 24 OCT 1835 in New York, and died 4 MAR 1881 in Ransom, Hillsdale, Michigan. He married Ophelia Russell 30 SEP 1855 in Ransom, Hillsdale, Michigan. She was born ABT 1838 in, Huron, Ohio, and died in Ransom, Hillsdale, Michigan.
3. Erastus K. Parmelee was born 11 OCT 1842 in Seneca, New York, and died 20 JUN 1885 in Orange Twp, Kalkaska,Michigan. He married Mary C. LAFFERTY 25 APR 1868 in Ransom, Hillsdale, Michigan. She was born in,Somerset, Pennsylvania. The Hillsdale County marriage index gives his occupation as "lumberman", and his home as Ransom Twp; his bride is from Jefferson Twp. He married Ellen Delphine TREMAIN 3 DEC 1872 in Sturgis,St Joseph, Michigan. She was born 20 OCT 1850 in Dundee,Monroe,Michigan, and died 22 DEC 1921 in Summerfield,Monroe,Michigan ;
4. Elenora Parmelee was born ABT 1843; is possibly a twin of Erastus Jr.
Taking the names from the various census, I come up with these possible children for Erastus and his second wife, Caroline:
1. Linus S b. Abt. 1852
2. Pulaski G. b. Abt. 1855
3. Marion F.b.Abt. 1859
4. Wealthy b. Abt. 1861
5. Charles b. Abt 1869 Find A Grave Memorial# 143715738
6. Harriet b. Abt. 1878
7. Francis b. Abt. 1885
I am guessing Susan (Cook) (b. Abt. 1845) and Emma J. (b. Abt. 1847) are the daughters of Caroline by a previous marriage.
http://earlyaviators.com/eparmale.htm
Obit:
Erastus Kellogg Parmalee, who has stood so long between the cold and barren peaks of two eternities, departed this life on March 10, 1896, at the advanced age of 86 years, seven months and ten days, being the oldest resident in the township in which he has lived since 1858. The subject of
this brief notice was born August 23, 1809, in the township of Spafford, Onondaga Co., N.Y., where he grew to young manhood and was married. Feeling a desire to battle with the stern realities of the life of a pioneer, he turned his face toward the setting sun and scarcely slackened his rapid pace until he set his foot in the wilderness of Michigan. His choice of forest land was found in the township of Jefferson, Hillsdale Co. After remaining
alone for six months with no companions but wild beasts and the uncivilized natives, he sent for his family which he had left behind to come and enjoy with him the habitation he had reared by his own energies. His corner stakes were set and he knew no fear and no fatigue came upon him while the forest yielded to his powerful steady stroke and his three hundred acres began to blossom and produce abundantly, and he was soon enjoying the rich rewards of his industry. His manner of transacting business in the proper time and manner won the confidence of his fellows. Deserving honors came to him unsought and in various ways he was soon a leader of men in his new country, but in an unexpected hour there came upon him reverses in a
financial point of view.
The panic of 1857 had its effects upon him and without losing courage he gathered his family together and migrated to Bowne, Kent Co., where in an unsettled condition of mind he remained but one year, then came to Parmalee(so named from the subject of our sketch). The railroad coming through soon after, the company invited him to be their agent here, which position he occupied to the day of his death. He was the postmaster at this place for many years and a worthy leader in all reforms.
His final sickness was of short duration. His aged wife and three sons and three daughters together with sympathizing neighbors stood at his bedside and listened to his latest counsel, which we are pleased to say was spoken audibly in a rational manner. The separation was so peaceful and the end so imperceptible that those around him could but believe that he was simply resting while he slept and sleeping when he died. Thus passed away the fearless Christian gentleman.
The funeral took place at the M. E. Church March 12 at 10:30 a.m., to which place he was borne by the aged friends and neighbors whom he had so long respected. Rev. Freeman delivered the funeral discourse to the living multitude assembled, assisted by Rev. Woodlock of Caledonia. The interment was at the Parmalee Cemetery, which was incorporated through the instrumentality of the deceased.
He sleeps his last sleep, He has stamped his last ticket, The train shall arouse him to duty no more.
Mr. Parmalee was a brave and tender man, in every storm of life was oak and rock, but in sunshine he was vine and flower. In life he acted well his part, loved his friends, was willing to help others, true to every obligation, a man of large heart, deep sympathies and freely gave to others
the rights that he claimed for himself. He added to the sum of human joy and, were every one for whom he did some loving service to bring a blossom to his grave, he would sleep tonight beneath a wilderness of flowers.
Truly, J.M.Z.
Children of Wealthy and Erastus K. Parmelee are:
1. Orrin M. Parmelee
2. Alonzo J. Parmelee
3. Erastus K. Parmelee
4. Elenora Parmelee
(Possible children) of Erastus and his second wife, Caroline:
1. Linus S. Parmelee
2. Pulaski G.Parmelee
3. Marion F. Parmelee
4. Wealthy Parmelee
5. Charles Parmelee
6. Harriet Parmelee
7. Francis Parmelee
1809-1896
Founder of Parmelee, MI
Farmer, Postmaster
Parents: Joshua Parmelee and Eunice Smith
Erastus Kellogg Parmelee (Joshua6,Joshua5,Jehiel4,Joshua3,John2,John1) was born 22 SEP 1809 in Spafford,Onondaga, New York, the son of Joshua Parmelee and Eunice Smith. He died 10 MAR 1896 in Thornapple,Barry,Michigan. He married Wealthy Hewlett who was born ABT 1809 in New York. After her death, in 1850 he married Caroline H. Cook, who was born in 1825. She may have been a widow, as in the 1850 Census, there is a Susan Cook (age 5) (and possibly Emma [age 3] has the last name of Cook) living with them. He either married one more time (see Barry County census) or Caroline's middle name was Harriet, and she is listed under that. He died DEC 1896 in Jefferson, Hillsdale, Michigan, was buried 14 MAR 1896 in Thornapple, Barry, Michigan Parmalee Cemetery.
In 1846, E.K. Parmelee was a Justice of the Peace and assessor in the town of Jefferson, Hillsdale County, MI.
Parmelee, Michigan was named for Erastus K. Parmelee who, after pioneering in Lenawee and Hillsdale Counties from 1836 to 1860, emigrated in 1831. E.K. Parmelee was the postmaster of this hamlet.
In 1878 twelve persons organized the Parmalee Methodist Church. The small congregation met at various locations until 1884, when this church was built on land given to the Methodist Trustee Board by Oliver and Bernice Carpenter. On September 15, 1884, the congregation held its first services in the original portion of this Gothic-style wood-frame building. The following year the Reverend M. D. Marsh became the church's first resident pastor. In 1903, Clara Joels, daughter of the village's founder Erastus K. Parmalee, gave additional property to the church for a horse and buggy shed. In 1913 a basement was built beneath the church. In 1961 the final addition was completed.
1850 Hillsdale Census
Alonzo Parmelee 15 NY 381b 17
Caroline Parmelee 25 NY 381b 15
Elenora Parmelee 7 NY 381b 19
Erastus K Parmelee 41 NY 381b 14
Erastus K. Jr Parmelee 7 NY 381b 18
Orrin Parmelee 18 NY 381b 16
Enumerated on the 23rd day of August 1850
1850 Federal CENSUS Jefferson, Hillsdale, Michigan135/ 140
Erastus K. Parmelee age 41 Male Farmer NY
Caroline age 25 Female NY
Orin age 18 Male Farmer NY
Alonzo age 15 Male NY
Erastus R. Jr. age 7 Male MI
Elenora age 7 Female MI
Susan COOK age 5 Female NY
Emma J. age 3 Female NY
Orpha HEWLETT age 38 Female NY
Sally age 66 Female MI
Enumerated on the 12th day of July 1860
1860 CENSUS Thornapple, Barry, Michigan
761/ 673 Erastus Parmelee age 47 Male Farming NY
Caroline age 34 Female NY
Erastus Jr. age 17 Male MI
Elenora age 16 Female MI
Susanna age 14 Female MI
Linas age 8 Male MI
Palaski age 5 Male MI
Francis age 2 Male MI
Enumerated on the 13th day of August 1870
1870 CENSUS Thornapple, Barry, Michigan
172/ 167 Erastus Parmelee age 61 M W Farmer NY
Caroline H. age 45 F W Keeping House NY
Susan age 23 F W Domestic Self NY
Linus S. age 18 M W R. R. Laborer MI
Pulaski G. age 15 M W Farm Laborer MI
Marion F. age 11 M WMI
Wealthy age 9 F WMI
Charles age 1 M WMI
Enumerated on the 14th day of June 1880 (Indexed Parmlee)
1880 CENSUS Thornapple, Barry, Michigan 182/ 183
Erastus Parmelee Head M W M age 71 Farmer NY --- ---
Harriet Wife F W M age 54 KeepingHouse NY NY NY
Wealthy Dau F W S age 19 AtHome MI NY NY
Charles Son M W S age 11 AtSchool MI NY NY
Cyrus BLOWERS Farm Hand M W S age 61 Farm Laborer NY
1894 Barry County Census
Parmelee, Erastus K 84 (287) Caroline,69
Charles,24
Parmelee, Harriet 16 (286)/
Francis,9
Children of Wealthy and Erastus K. Parmelee are:
1. Orrin M. Parmelee was born ABT 1831 in ,,New York, and died ABT 1862 in Lebanon Twp,Clinton,Michigan. He married Harriet Elizabeth "Elizabeth" WOOD 12 AUG 1855 in Jefferson Twp,Hillsdale,Michigan ( John J.Andridge, Minister), daughter of Charles WOOD and Almira C. LOVEJOY. She was born ABT 1839 in ,Cattaraugus,New York, and died ABT 1908 in North Plains Twp, Ionia, Michigan. Hillsdale census records give her name as "Caroline Wood".
2. Alonzo J. Parmelee was born 24 OCT 1835 in New York, and died 4 MAR 1881 in Ransom, Hillsdale, Michigan. He married Ophelia Russell 30 SEP 1855 in Ransom, Hillsdale, Michigan. She was born ABT 1838 in, Huron, Ohio, and died in Ransom, Hillsdale, Michigan.
3. Erastus K. Parmelee was born 11 OCT 1842 in Seneca, New York, and died 20 JUN 1885 in Orange Twp, Kalkaska,Michigan. He married Mary C. LAFFERTY 25 APR 1868 in Ransom, Hillsdale, Michigan. She was born in,Somerset, Pennsylvania. The Hillsdale County marriage index gives his occupation as "lumberman", and his home as Ransom Twp; his bride is from Jefferson Twp. He married Ellen Delphine TREMAIN 3 DEC 1872 in Sturgis,St Joseph, Michigan. She was born 20 OCT 1850 in Dundee,Monroe,Michigan, and died 22 DEC 1921 in Summerfield,Monroe,Michigan ;
4. Elenora Parmelee was born ABT 1843; is possibly a twin of Erastus Jr.
Taking the names from the various census, I come up with these possible children for Erastus and his second wife, Caroline:
1. Linus S b. Abt. 1852
2. Pulaski G. b. Abt. 1855
3. Marion F.b.Abt. 1859
4. Wealthy b. Abt. 1861
5. Charles b. Abt 1869 Find A Grave Memorial# 143715738
6. Harriet b. Abt. 1878
7. Francis b. Abt. 1885
I am guessing Susan (Cook) (b. Abt. 1845) and Emma J. (b. Abt. 1847) are the daughters of Caroline by a previous marriage.
http://earlyaviators.com/eparmale.htm
Obit:
Erastus Kellogg Parmalee, who has stood so long between the cold and barren peaks of two eternities, departed this life on March 10, 1896, at the advanced age of 86 years, seven months and ten days, being the oldest resident in the township in which he has lived since 1858. The subject of
this brief notice was born August 23, 1809, in the township of Spafford, Onondaga Co., N.Y., where he grew to young manhood and was married. Feeling a desire to battle with the stern realities of the life of a pioneer, he turned his face toward the setting sun and scarcely slackened his rapid pace until he set his foot in the wilderness of Michigan. His choice of forest land was found in the township of Jefferson, Hillsdale Co. After remaining
alone for six months with no companions but wild beasts and the uncivilized natives, he sent for his family which he had left behind to come and enjoy with him the habitation he had reared by his own energies. His corner stakes were set and he knew no fear and no fatigue came upon him while the forest yielded to his powerful steady stroke and his three hundred acres began to blossom and produce abundantly, and he was soon enjoying the rich rewards of his industry. His manner of transacting business in the proper time and manner won the confidence of his fellows. Deserving honors came to him unsought and in various ways he was soon a leader of men in his new country, but in an unexpected hour there came upon him reverses in a
financial point of view.
The panic of 1857 had its effects upon him and without losing courage he gathered his family together and migrated to Bowne, Kent Co., where in an unsettled condition of mind he remained but one year, then came to Parmalee(so named from the subject of our sketch). The railroad coming through soon after, the company invited him to be their agent here, which position he occupied to the day of his death. He was the postmaster at this place for many years and a worthy leader in all reforms.
His final sickness was of short duration. His aged wife and three sons and three daughters together with sympathizing neighbors stood at his bedside and listened to his latest counsel, which we are pleased to say was spoken audibly in a rational manner. The separation was so peaceful and the end so imperceptible that those around him could but believe that he was simply resting while he slept and sleeping when he died. Thus passed away the fearless Christian gentleman.
The funeral took place at the M. E. Church March 12 at 10:30 a.m., to which place he was borne by the aged friends and neighbors whom he had so long respected. Rev. Freeman delivered the funeral discourse to the living multitude assembled, assisted by Rev. Woodlock of Caledonia. The interment was at the Parmalee Cemetery, which was incorporated through the instrumentality of the deceased.
He sleeps his last sleep, He has stamped his last ticket, The train shall arouse him to duty no more.
Mr. Parmalee was a brave and tender man, in every storm of life was oak and rock, but in sunshine he was vine and flower. In life he acted well his part, loved his friends, was willing to help others, true to every obligation, a man of large heart, deep sympathies and freely gave to others
the rights that he claimed for himself. He added to the sum of human joy and, were every one for whom he did some loving service to bring a blossom to his grave, he would sleep tonight beneath a wilderness of flowers.
Truly, J.M.Z.
Children of Wealthy and Erastus K. Parmelee are:
1. Orrin M. Parmelee
2. Alonzo J. Parmelee
3. Erastus K. Parmelee
4. Elenora Parmelee
(Possible children) of Erastus and his second wife, Caroline:
1. Linus S. Parmelee
2. Pulaski G.Parmelee
3. Marion F. Parmelee
4. Wealthy Parmelee
5. Charles Parmelee
6. Harriet Parmelee
7. Francis Parmelee
Erastus Kellogg Parmelee
1809-1896
Founder of Parmelee, MI
Farmer, Postmaster
Parents: Joshua Parmelee and Eunice Smith
Erastus Kellogg Parmelee (Joshua6,Joshua5,Jehiel4,Joshua3,John2,John1) was born 22 SEP 1809 in Spafford,Onondaga, New York, the son of Joshua Parmelee and Eunice Smith. He died 10 MAR 1896 in Thornapple,Barry,Michigan. He married Wealthy Hewlett who was born ABT 1809 in New York. After her death, in 1850 he married Caroline H. Cook, who was born in 1825. She may have been a widow, as in the 1850 Census, there is a Susan Cook (age 5) (and possibly Emma [age 3] has the last name of Cook) living with them. He either married one more time (see Barry County census) or Caroline's middle name was Harriet, and she is listed under that. He died DEC 1896 in Jefferson, Hillsdale, Michigan, was buried 14 MAR 1896 in Thornapple, Barry, Michigan Parmalee Cemetery.
In 1846, E.K. Parmelee was a Justice of the Peace and assessor in the town of Jefferson, Hillsdale County, MI.
Parmelee, Michigan was named for Erastus K. Parmelee who, after pioneering in Lenawee and Hillsdale Counties from 1836 to 1860, emigrated in 1831. E.K. Parmelee was the postmaster of this hamlet.
In 1878 twelve persons organized the Parmalee Methodist Church. The small congregation met at various locations until 1884, when this church was built on land given to the Methodist Trustee Board by Oliver and Bernice Carpenter. On September 15, 1884, the congregation held its first services in the original portion of this Gothic-style wood-frame building. The following year the Reverend M. D. Marsh became the church's first resident pastor. In 1903, Clara Joels, daughter of the village's founder Erastus K. Parmalee, gave additional property to the church for a horse and buggy shed. In 1913 a basement was built beneath the church. In 1961 the final addition was completed.
1850 Hillsdale Census
Alonzo Parmelee 15 NY 381b 17
Caroline Parmelee 25 NY 381b 15
Elenora Parmelee 7 NY 381b 19
Erastus K Parmelee 41 NY 381b 14
Erastus K. Jr Parmelee 7 NY 381b 18
Orrin Parmelee 18 NY 381b 16
Enumerated on the 23rd day of August 1850
1850 Federal CENSUS Jefferson, Hillsdale, Michigan135/ 140
Erastus K. Parmelee age 41 Male Farmer NY
Caroline age 25 Female NY
Orin age 18 Male Farmer NY
Alonzo age 15 Male NY
Erastus R. Jr. age 7 Male MI
Elenora age 7 Female MI
Susan COOK age 5 Female NY
Emma J. age 3 Female NY
Orpha HEWLETT age 38 Female NY
Sally age 66 Female MI
Enumerated on the 12th day of July 1860
1860 CENSUS Thornapple, Barry, Michigan
761/ 673 Erastus Parmelee age 47 Male Farming NY
Caroline age 34 Female NY
Erastus Jr. age 17 Male MI
Elenora age 16 Female MI
Susanna age 14 Female MI
Linas age 8 Male MI
Palaski age 5 Male MI
Francis age 2 Male MI
Enumerated on the 13th day of August 1870
1870 CENSUS Thornapple, Barry, Michigan
172/ 167 Erastus Parmelee age 61 M W Farmer NY
Caroline H. age 45 F W Keeping House NY
Susan age 23 F W Domestic Self NY
Linus S. age 18 M W R. R. Laborer MI
Pulaski G. age 15 M W Farm Laborer MI
Marion F. age 11 M WMI
Wealthy age 9 F WMI
Charles age 1 M WMI
Enumerated on the 14th day of June 1880 (Indexed Parmlee)
1880 CENSUS Thornapple, Barry, Michigan 182/ 183
Erastus Parmelee Head M W M age 71 Farmer NY --- ---
Harriet Wife F W M age 54 KeepingHouse NY NY NY
Wealthy Dau F W S age 19 AtHome MI NY NY
Charles Son M W S age 11 AtSchool MI NY NY
Cyrus BLOWERS Farm Hand M W S age 61 Farm Laborer NY
1894 Barry County Census
Parmelee, Erastus K 84 (287) Caroline,69
Charles,24
Parmelee, Harriet 16 (286)/
Francis,9
Children of Wealthy and Erastus K. Parmelee are:
1. Orrin M. Parmelee was born ABT 1831 in ,,New York, and died ABT 1862 in Lebanon Twp,Clinton,Michigan. He married Harriet Elizabeth "Elizabeth" WOOD 12 AUG 1855 in Jefferson Twp,Hillsdale,Michigan ( John J.Andridge, Minister), daughter of Charles WOOD and Almira C. LOVEJOY. She was born ABT 1839 in ,Cattaraugus,New York, and died ABT 1908 in North Plains Twp, Ionia, Michigan. Hillsdale census records give her name as "Caroline Wood".
2. Alonzo J. Parmelee was born 24 OCT 1835 in New York, and died 4 MAR 1881 in Ransom, Hillsdale, Michigan. He married Ophelia Russell 30 SEP 1855 in Ransom, Hillsdale, Michigan. She was born ABT 1838 in, Huron, Ohio, and died in Ransom, Hillsdale, Michigan.
3. Erastus K. Parmelee was born 11 OCT 1842 in Seneca, New York, and died 20 JUN 1885 in Orange Twp, Kalkaska,Michigan. He married Mary C. LAFFERTY 25 APR 1868 in Ransom, Hillsdale, Michigan. She was born in,Somerset, Pennsylvania. The Hillsdale County marriage index gives his occupation as "lumberman", and his home as Ransom Twp; his bride is from Jefferson Twp. He married Ellen Delphine TREMAIN 3 DEC 1872 in Sturgis,St Joseph, Michigan. She was born 20 OCT 1850 in Dundee,Monroe,Michigan, and died 22 DEC 1921 in Summerfield,Monroe,Michigan ;
4. Elenora Parmelee was born ABT 1843; is possibly a twin of Erastus Jr.
Taking the names from the various census, I come up with these possible children for Erastus and his second wife, Caroline:
1. Linus S b. Abt. 1852
2. Pulaski G. b. Abt. 1855
3. Marion F.b.Abt. 1859
4. Wealthy b. Abt. 1861
5. Charles b. Abt 1869 Find A Grave Memorial# 143715738
6. Harriet b. Abt. 1878
7. Francis b. Abt. 1885
I am guessing Susan (Cook) (b. Abt. 1845) and Emma J. (b. Abt. 1847) are the daughters of Caroline by a previous marriage.
http://earlyaviators.com/eparmale.htm
Obit:
Erastus Kellogg Parmalee, who has stood so long between the cold and barren peaks of two eternities, departed this life on March 10, 1896, at the advanced age of 86 years, seven months and ten days, being the oldest resident in the township in which he has lived since 1858. The subject of
this brief notice was born August 23, 1809, in the township of Spafford, Onondaga Co., N.Y., where he grew to young manhood and was married. Feeling a desire to battle with the stern realities of the life of a pioneer, he turned his face toward the setting sun and scarcely slackened his rapid pace until he set his foot in the wilderness of Michigan. His choice of forest land was found in the township of Jefferson, Hillsdale Co. After remaining
alone for six months with no companions but wild beasts and the uncivilized natives, he sent for his family which he had left behind to come and enjoy with him the habitation he had reared by his own energies. His corner stakes were set and he knew no fear and no fatigue came upon him while the forest yielded to his powerful steady stroke and his three hundred acres began to blossom and produce abundantly, and he was soon enjoying the rich rewards of his industry. His manner of transacting business in the proper time and manner won the confidence of his fellows. Deserving honors came to him unsought and in various ways he was soon a leader of men in his new country, but in an unexpected hour there came upon him reverses in a
financial point of view.
The panic of 1857 had its effects upon him and without losing courage he gathered his family together and migrated to Bowne, Kent Co., where in an unsettled condition of mind he remained but one year, then came to Parmalee(so named from the subject of our sketch). The railroad coming through soon after, the company invited him to be their agent here, which position he occupied to the day of his death. He was the postmaster at this place for many years and a worthy leader in all reforms.
His final sickness was of short duration. His aged wife and three sons and three daughters together with sympathizing neighbors stood at his bedside and listened to his latest counsel, which we are pleased to say was spoken audibly in a rational manner. The separation was so peaceful and the end so imperceptible that those around him could but believe that he was simply resting while he slept and sleeping when he died. Thus passed away the fearless Christian gentleman.
The funeral took place at the M. E. Church March 12 at 10:30 a.m., to which place he was borne by the aged friends and neighbors whom he had so long respected. Rev. Freeman delivered the funeral discourse to the living multitude assembled, assisted by Rev. Woodlock of Caledonia. The interment was at the Parmalee Cemetery, which was incorporated through the instrumentality of the deceased.
He sleeps his last sleep, He has stamped his last ticket, The train shall arouse him to duty no more.
Mr. Parmalee was a brave and tender man, in every storm of life was oak and rock, but in sunshine he was vine and flower. In life he acted well his part, loved his friends, was willing to help others, true to every obligation, a man of large heart, deep sympathies and freely gave to others
the rights that he claimed for himself. He added to the sum of human joy and, were every one for whom he did some loving service to bring a blossom to his grave, he would sleep tonight beneath a wilderness of flowers.
Truly, J.M.Z.
Children of Wealthy and Erastus K. Parmelee are:
1. Orrin M. Parmelee
2. Alonzo J. Parmelee
3. Erastus K. Parmelee
4. Elenora Parmelee
(Possible children) of Erastus and his second wife, Caroline:
1. Linus S. Parmelee
2. Pulaski G.Parmelee
3. Marion F. Parmelee
4. Wealthy Parmelee
5. Charles Parmelee
6. Harriet Parmelee
7. Francis Parmelee
1809-1896
Founder of Parmelee, MI
Farmer, Postmaster
Parents: Joshua Parmelee and Eunice Smith
Erastus Kellogg Parmelee (Joshua6,Joshua5,Jehiel4,Joshua3,John2,John1) was born 22 SEP 1809 in Spafford,Onondaga, New York, the son of Joshua Parmelee and Eunice Smith. He died 10 MAR 1896 in Thornapple,Barry,Michigan. He married Wealthy Hewlett who was born ABT 1809 in New York. After her death, in 1850 he married Caroline H. Cook, who was born in 1825. She may have been a widow, as in the 1850 Census, there is a Susan Cook (age 5) (and possibly Emma [age 3] has the last name of Cook) living with them. He either married one more time (see Barry County census) or Caroline's middle name was Harriet, and she is listed under that. He died DEC 1896 in Jefferson, Hillsdale, Michigan, was buried 14 MAR 1896 in Thornapple, Barry, Michigan Parmalee Cemetery.
In 1846, E.K. Parmelee was a Justice of the Peace and assessor in the town of Jefferson, Hillsdale County, MI.
Parmelee, Michigan was named for Erastus K. Parmelee who, after pioneering in Lenawee and Hillsdale Counties from 1836 to 1860, emigrated in 1831. E.K. Parmelee was the postmaster of this hamlet.
In 1878 twelve persons organized the Parmalee Methodist Church. The small congregation met at various locations until 1884, when this church was built on land given to the Methodist Trustee Board by Oliver and Bernice Carpenter. On September 15, 1884, the congregation held its first services in the original portion of this Gothic-style wood-frame building. The following year the Reverend M. D. Marsh became the church's first resident pastor. In 1903, Clara Joels, daughter of the village's founder Erastus K. Parmalee, gave additional property to the church for a horse and buggy shed. In 1913 a basement was built beneath the church. In 1961 the final addition was completed.
1850 Hillsdale Census
Alonzo Parmelee 15 NY 381b 17
Caroline Parmelee 25 NY 381b 15
Elenora Parmelee 7 NY 381b 19
Erastus K Parmelee 41 NY 381b 14
Erastus K. Jr Parmelee 7 NY 381b 18
Orrin Parmelee 18 NY 381b 16
Enumerated on the 23rd day of August 1850
1850 Federal CENSUS Jefferson, Hillsdale, Michigan135/ 140
Erastus K. Parmelee age 41 Male Farmer NY
Caroline age 25 Female NY
Orin age 18 Male Farmer NY
Alonzo age 15 Male NY
Erastus R. Jr. age 7 Male MI
Elenora age 7 Female MI
Susan COOK age 5 Female NY
Emma J. age 3 Female NY
Orpha HEWLETT age 38 Female NY
Sally age 66 Female MI
Enumerated on the 12th day of July 1860
1860 CENSUS Thornapple, Barry, Michigan
761/ 673 Erastus Parmelee age 47 Male Farming NY
Caroline age 34 Female NY
Erastus Jr. age 17 Male MI
Elenora age 16 Female MI
Susanna age 14 Female MI
Linas age 8 Male MI
Palaski age 5 Male MI
Francis age 2 Male MI
Enumerated on the 13th day of August 1870
1870 CENSUS Thornapple, Barry, Michigan
172/ 167 Erastus Parmelee age 61 M W Farmer NY
Caroline H. age 45 F W Keeping House NY
Susan age 23 F W Domestic Self NY
Linus S. age 18 M W R. R. Laborer MI
Pulaski G. age 15 M W Farm Laborer MI
Marion F. age 11 M WMI
Wealthy age 9 F WMI
Charles age 1 M WMI
Enumerated on the 14th day of June 1880 (Indexed Parmlee)
1880 CENSUS Thornapple, Barry, Michigan 182/ 183
Erastus Parmelee Head M W M age 71 Farmer NY --- ---
Harriet Wife F W M age 54 KeepingHouse NY NY NY
Wealthy Dau F W S age 19 AtHome MI NY NY
Charles Son M W S age 11 AtSchool MI NY NY
Cyrus BLOWERS Farm Hand M W S age 61 Farm Laborer NY
1894 Barry County Census
Parmelee, Erastus K 84 (287) Caroline,69
Charles,24
Parmelee, Harriet 16 (286)/
Francis,9
Children of Wealthy and Erastus K. Parmelee are:
1. Orrin M. Parmelee was born ABT 1831 in ,,New York, and died ABT 1862 in Lebanon Twp,Clinton,Michigan. He married Harriet Elizabeth "Elizabeth" WOOD 12 AUG 1855 in Jefferson Twp,Hillsdale,Michigan ( John J.Andridge, Minister), daughter of Charles WOOD and Almira C. LOVEJOY. She was born ABT 1839 in ,Cattaraugus,New York, and died ABT 1908 in North Plains Twp, Ionia, Michigan. Hillsdale census records give her name as "Caroline Wood".
2. Alonzo J. Parmelee was born 24 OCT 1835 in New York, and died 4 MAR 1881 in Ransom, Hillsdale, Michigan. He married Ophelia Russell 30 SEP 1855 in Ransom, Hillsdale, Michigan. She was born ABT 1838 in, Huron, Ohio, and died in Ransom, Hillsdale, Michigan.
3. Erastus K. Parmelee was born 11 OCT 1842 in Seneca, New York, and died 20 JUN 1885 in Orange Twp, Kalkaska,Michigan. He married Mary C. LAFFERTY 25 APR 1868 in Ransom, Hillsdale, Michigan. She was born in,Somerset, Pennsylvania. The Hillsdale County marriage index gives his occupation as "lumberman", and his home as Ransom Twp; his bride is from Jefferson Twp. He married Ellen Delphine TREMAIN 3 DEC 1872 in Sturgis,St Joseph, Michigan. She was born 20 OCT 1850 in Dundee,Monroe,Michigan, and died 22 DEC 1921 in Summerfield,Monroe,Michigan ;
4. Elenora Parmelee was born ABT 1843; is possibly a twin of Erastus Jr.
Taking the names from the various census, I come up with these possible children for Erastus and his second wife, Caroline:
1. Linus S b. Abt. 1852
2. Pulaski G. b. Abt. 1855
3. Marion F.b.Abt. 1859
4. Wealthy b. Abt. 1861
5. Charles b. Abt 1869 Find A Grave Memorial# 143715738
6. Harriet b. Abt. 1878
7. Francis b. Abt. 1885
I am guessing Susan (Cook) (b. Abt. 1845) and Emma J. (b. Abt. 1847) are the daughters of Caroline by a previous marriage.
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Obit:
Erastus Kellogg Parmalee, who has stood so long between the cold and barren peaks of two eternities, departed this life on March 10, 1896, at the advanced age of 86 years, seven months and ten days, being the oldest resident in the township in which he has lived since 1858. The subject of
this brief notice was born August 23, 1809, in the township of Spafford, Onondaga Co., N.Y., where he grew to young manhood and was married. Feeling a desire to battle with the stern realities of the life of a pioneer, he turned his face toward the setting sun and scarcely slackened his rapid pace until he set his foot in the wilderness of Michigan. His choice of forest land was found in the township of Jefferson, Hillsdale Co. After remaining
alone for six months with no companions but wild beasts and the uncivilized natives, he sent for his family which he had left behind to come and enjoy with him the habitation he had reared by his own energies. His corner stakes were set and he knew no fear and no fatigue came upon him while the forest yielded to his powerful steady stroke and his three hundred acres began to blossom and produce abundantly, and he was soon enjoying the rich rewards of his industry. His manner of transacting business in the proper time and manner won the confidence of his fellows. Deserving honors came to him unsought and in various ways he was soon a leader of men in his new country, but in an unexpected hour there came upon him reverses in a
financial point of view.
The panic of 1857 had its effects upon him and without losing courage he gathered his family together and migrated to Bowne, Kent Co., where in an unsettled condition of mind he remained but one year, then came to Parmalee(so named from the subject of our sketch). The railroad coming through soon after, the company invited him to be their agent here, which position he occupied to the day of his death. He was the postmaster at this place for many years and a worthy leader in all reforms.
His final sickness was of short duration. His aged wife and three sons and three daughters together with sympathizing neighbors stood at his bedside and listened to his latest counsel, which we are pleased to say was spoken audibly in a rational manner. The separation was so peaceful and the end so imperceptible that those around him could but believe that he was simply resting while he slept and sleeping when he died. Thus passed away the fearless Christian gentleman.
The funeral took place at the M. E. Church March 12 at 10:30 a.m., to which place he was borne by the aged friends and neighbors whom he had so long respected. Rev. Freeman delivered the funeral discourse to the living multitude assembled, assisted by Rev. Woodlock of Caledonia. The interment was at the Parmalee Cemetery, which was incorporated through the instrumentality of the deceased.
He sleeps his last sleep, He has stamped his last ticket, The train shall arouse him to duty no more.
Mr. Parmalee was a brave and tender man, in every storm of life was oak and rock, but in sunshine he was vine and flower. In life he acted well his part, loved his friends, was willing to help others, true to every obligation, a man of large heart, deep sympathies and freely gave to others
the rights that he claimed for himself. He added to the sum of human joy and, were every one for whom he did some loving service to bring a blossom to his grave, he would sleep tonight beneath a wilderness of flowers.
Truly, J.M.Z.
Children of Wealthy and Erastus K. Parmelee are:
1. Orrin M. Parmelee
2. Alonzo J. Parmelee
3. Erastus K. Parmelee
4. Elenora Parmelee
(Possible children) of Erastus and his second wife, Caroline:
1. Linus S. Parmelee
2. Pulaski G.Parmelee
3. Marion F. Parmelee
4. Wealthy Parmelee
5. Charles Parmelee
6. Harriet Parmelee
7. Francis Parmelee
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