Person:David Groh (1)

moved to Benzie County, MI

Lived in MI until his death.

DAVID HENRY GROH BIRTH - Oct. 19, 1863, Corunna, Dekalb Co, IN. MARRIAGE - Emma M. GRUNDEN, Aug. 8, 1886, Noble Co, IN DEATH - Oct. 5, 1939, Lansing, Ingham Co., MI. BURIAL - Mt. Hope Cemetery, Lansing, Ingham Co., MI. FATHER - John A. GROH MOTHER - Susanna LAHNER

Children; Elroy John, Inez Gertrude, Elmer Isaac, Ralph, Clara M., Lottie M., Jay Allen, Ray, Gladys G., Mary Ann

Birth date variation - Bible Oct. 19, 1863 - I had Oct. 23, 1863

Household: Source Information: 1880 Census Place Richland, De Kalb, Indiana Family History Library Film 1254273 NA Film Number T9-0273 Page Number 56B

Name  Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace 

Groh, John A. Self M Male W 45 OH PA PA Farmer

       Susanna        Wife     M      Female      W     40     OH     PRUSSIA   PRUSSIA        Keeping House 
        Martha J.       Dau     S      Female      W     18      IN      OH     OH  
         David H.       Son     S       Male          W     16     IN      OH     OH  
       Sarah C.        Dau     S       Female      W     14      IN      OH     OH  
        Lorinda E.     Dau     S       Female     W      11      IN      OH     OH  

1900 United States Federal Census > Indiana > De Kalb > Fairfield > District 54 142 / 143 Image 14 (June 16) Groh, David Head W M Oct. 1863 36 M-14 IN IN IN Farm Labor

      Emma       Wife     W    F      Mar. 1870     30     M-14    5 - 5    PA      PA    KA
       Roy L       Son      W    M     Oct. 1887     12     S                    IN       IN      PA
      Inez G       Dau      W    F      Dec. 1889    10     S                    IN        IN     PA
     Elmer I       Son      W    M     Feb. 1892     8       S                    IN       IN     PA
    Ralph A       Son      W    M     Dec. 1897     2      S                    IN        IN     PA
    Clara M.      Dau      W    F      Nov. 1899      6m ? S                   IN        IN     PA

1910 United States Federal Census > Michigan > Benzie > Benzonia Twp > District 2 76 / 77 Image 9 (Apr. 22, ) Groh, David H. Head M W 47 M-1-22 IN IN IN Farmer

      Emma M.           Wife         F      W      40      M-1-22   9 - 8     IN      PA    PA
         Elmer I.          Son          M      W      18      S                      IN       IN     IN
        Clara M.          Dau          F       W      10      S                      IN      IN      IN
        Lottie M.         Dau          F       W       8       S                      IN      IN      IN
               Ray         Son          M      W       4       S                       MI     IN      IN
               Jay          Son          MI     W       4       S                       MI     IN      IN

1920 United States Federal Census > Michigan > Ingham > Lansing > District 117

     Groh, David  H.      H      M      W      56     M      IN      IN      IN
            Emma  M.     W      F      W      49     M      IN      PA    PA
         Ray  A      S       M      W      14              MI      IN     IN
                Jay  A      S       M      W      14             MI       IN     IN
            Gladys G.     D      F       W       9              MI       IN     IN
        Mary  A.      D      F      W       6              MI       IN     IN

Grunden, Mary Jane F W 80 Wd. Irland Eng. Irland

1930 United States Federal Census > Michigan > Ingham > Lansing > District 38 Groh, David H M W 66 M-21 IN IN IN

        Emma     W    F      W     60     M-16      IN      IN      IN

Gee, Lottie D F W 28 Wd. IN IN IN

    Margaret   Gr,D   F      W     10                   MI      IN     MI

   ****    MARRIAGE   RECORD    ****   Fort Wayne, Allen  County  Library

Noble Co., Bk. 1830 - 1930, Indiana Marriages; Bk. 5 Pg. 343 Groom; David H. Groh Born; Oct. 22, 1863 Place; Indiana Father; John A. Groh - Mother; Susan Lehner Bride; Emma M. Grunden Born; March 31, 1870 Place; Indiana Father; Charles Grunden - Mother; Mary A. Long Place; Noble Co., Indiana

   ****    DEATH    RECORD    ****    Ingham, Ingham  Co.  Register  No. 8

Name; David Henry Groh - Age; 75y 11m 14d Sex; M Race; W. "Married" Emma Groh Born; Corunna, Indiana Occ.; Farmer Father; John A. Groh Birthplace; Pennsylvania Mother; Susanna Lehner Birthplace; Pennsylvania Informant; Inez David Groh, Mason, MI. - Date; of death; Oct. 5, 1939 Cause; Isyocardial Failure - Arterio Sclervais Burial; Mt. Hope Cemetery, Lansing, Ingham Co., MI. Oct. 9, 1939 Undertaker; Geo. Vogt Dansvillie - filed; Dec. 5, 1939 - Bennett Taylor Ingham CO. Clerk, Mason MI.

Benzonia Library; Mills Community House; Benzonia MI. BENZIE BANNER - 1903 -- Researched; Sept. 4, 1999 Apr. 23 - Homestead; David Groh made a trip to Benzonia Friday.

Benzie Banner; 1906 ---- Researched; Feb. 2002 Dec. 7,- David H. Groh, who lives about two miles east of Benzonia, met with a painful accident last Saturday while working with a corn shredder at his farm. Just before time to quit for supper the machinery became clogged underneath in some manner and Mr. Groh reached in to remove the obstruction when his mitten caught in the rolls and drew his hand in, crushing it so badly that it was found necessary to amputate it about halfway up to the elbow. Dr. Ellis was called and preformed the operation. The machine had to be taken nearly to pieces before the unfortunate man could be liberated. The accident was more than ordinarily unfortunate one owing to the fact that the injured arm was his best one, his other (the right arm) having been disabled some time previously. Mr. Groh has the sympathy of the entire neighborhood. "Pg. 8-c"

Benzie Banner; 1907 ---- Researched; Jan. 2002 Jan. 24,- D. H. Groh was in the office last week and asked us to express his thanks to the many kind people who have aided him since losing his hand.

Benzie Banner; 1908 ---- Researched; Sept. , 1999 Jan. 8,- Liberty Union; Mrs. D.H. Groh is on the sick list at this writing. Jan. 8,- Liberty Union; D. H. Groh went to Indiana last week on a business and pleasure trip. Jan. 22,- Liberty Union; D. H. Groh has returned from his Indiana visit and reports a good time.

Benzie Banner; 1909 ---- Researched; Sept. 22, 1999 Jan. 23,- Liberty Union; Frank Groh and Family of Indiana are Guest of D. H. Groh. They contemplate moving here in the near future. Feb. 26,- Liberty Union; Mr. & Mrs. Inman and family were guests of D. H. Groh's Sunday. Mar. 12,- Liberty Union; D. H. Groh and family were guests of Frank Kagey's Sunday. Mar. 26,- Liberty Union; D. H. Groh spent Sunday with W. S. Kain. Apr. 9,- Liberty Union; D. H. Groh and family spent Sunday with H.E. Morris. May 7,- Liberty Union; D. H. Groh and family spent Sunday with Frank Groh. Jun. 25,- Liberty Union; D.H. Groh and family, were guests of Frank Groh Sunday. Dec. 31,- Liberty Union; D. H. Groh was transacting business in Frankfort Tuesday.

Benzie Banner; 1910 --- Researched; Sept. 22,1999 Jan. 28,- Liberty Union; Mr. & Mrs. D.H. Groh spent Sunday at John Fulerton. Jul. 1,- Liberty Union; Sunday morning when D. H. Groh went to the pasture after his horses he found one of them down in such a condition that it could not get up at all, it required help to get it up. Jul. 8,- Liberty Union; All five of D.H. Groh's children have been confined to their rooms with scarlatina but all are doing nicely at this writing. Jul. 29,- Liberty Union; D.H. Groh has commenced his fall plowing. Jul. 29,- Liberty Union; The quarantine has been lifted from the D.H. Groh after their siege of scarlatina and they feel they have been liberated from prison. No others have yet taken the disease and it is hoped that none will. Aug. 5,- Liberty Union; D.H. Groh, made a business trip to Copemish one day last week. Aug. 5,- Liberty Union; D.H. Groh is contemplating on buying a new wheat drill this season. Aug. 19,- North Homestead; D.H. Groh carries off the honors of this seasons in squash raising. He has plenty of golden hubbard that weigh from 15 to 25 pounds. Aug. 27,- Liberty Union; D. H. Groh has bought a new wheat drill. Sept. 2,- Liberty Union; The generous old stork visited our neighborhood last week and left a 10 1/4 pound girl at the home of D. H. Groh. Mother and baby are doing nicely. Sept. 23,- Liberty Union; D.H. Groh left Sunday evening with his son Ralph for Flint where he will attend school. Oct. 7,- Liberty Union; D.H. Groh had a very sick horse one day and night last week, but it is able to work again. Oct. 7,- Liberty Union; D. H. Groh was in Frankfort Thursday transacting business. Oct. 7,- Liberty Union; Owing to the fact that a neighbor driving by the home of D.H. Groh last Saturday and discovered the thick smoke pouring out of an upstairs window, which was partly raised, and gave the alarm they would have had a fire. Some clothing that lay on the floor near the bed had mysteriously caught on fire and the basswood flooring had a nice little blaze which would have caught in the bed clothes and it is feared the upper room would have been all on fire before it would have been discovered, by the family and guests that were below. No serious damage was done more then a few burned clothes and a bad place on the floor. ( Pg. 4 ) Oct. 21,- Liberty Union; D.H. Groh was in Thompsonville last Saturday on business. Oct. 21,- Liberty Union; D.H. Groh moved his family, Thursday into the Sam Forward property to give him time to look around before he buys again. Nov. 4,- Real Estate Transfer; David H. Groh and wife to Joesph Raichart and wife E. ½ of NE 1/4 Sec. 31 Benzonia. Consideration $2200,00 (Pg. 10) Nov. 11,- Homestead; D.H. Groh has purchased the Johnson homestead of Flora Johnson, and will soon take possession of the same. Nov. 11,- Liberty Union; D. H. Groh has bought the Johnson farm in Homestead. Nov. 11,- Liberty Union; D.H. Groh who recently sold his eighty acre farm has bought the old Johnson farm. Nov. 25,- Liberty Union; D. H. Groh's smiling face of Homestead was seen on our street last week. It seemed natural to see Dave in our community. Dec. 23,- Liberty Union; Mr. & Mrs. D.H. Groh and children of Homestead were guests of Frank Kagey Sunday.

THOMPSONVILLE NEWS 1910 Real Estate Transfers (Pg. 4) Nov. 3, - David H. Groh and wife to Joseph Reichart and wife E 1/2 of NE1/4, Sec. 31 Benzonia Township. 2, 500. Nov. 10,- Homestead (Pg 8) - D. H. Groh has bought the Johnson place and is moving his goods this week.

Benzie Banner; 1911 ---- Researched; Oct. 8, 1999 Feb. 17,- Liberty Union; Mr. & Mrs D.H. Groh and family were guests of Mark Moody. Mar. 3,- Liberty Union; D.H. Groh and family of Homestead were guests of H.E. Morris Sunday. Mar. 3,- Champion Hill; David Groh and family and Stella Eastman spent Sunday with Homer Morris and family. Apr. 7,- Liberty Union; L.B.Inman and family and D.H. Groh and family were guests of Z.E. Clark Sunday. Aug. 11,- Liberty Union; Mr. & Mrs. D. H. Groh of Homestead were Sunday guests of Mr. & Mrs. Frank Kagey.

Benzie Banner; 1912 ---- Researched; Oct. 26, 27, 1999 Feb. 2,- Beulah Wavelets; Wm. Marshall of Champion Hill, David Groh of Homestead each purchased teams from Fred Small recently and August Rehkoph of Harland bought a single horse. Dec. 6,- Liberty Union; David Groh and family also Mr. Groh's sister and mother of Kendallville, Indiana, were guests of Mr. & Mrs. Frank Kagey Sunday.

Benzie Banner; 1913, ---- Researched; Nov. 9, 1999 May 22,- Liberty Union; D.H. Groh and family were Sunday guests of H.E. Morris and family. Oct. 2,- Homestead; Mr. Groh's daughter who has been very sick, is better this writing. Nov. 20,- Liberty Union; D.H. Groh and wife spent Sunday with Z.E. Clark and family.

Benzie Banner; 1914 ---- Researched; Nov. 1999 Feb. 19,- Homestead; David Groh lost a horse last week. Jun. 12,- Liberty Union; D.H. Groh and family of Homestead were Sunday guests in the Kagey home.

Benzie Banner; 1915 ---- Researched; Dec. 1999 Jan. 14,- Liberty Union; D.H. Groh and family visited Lewis Morningstar's Sunday. Feb. 18,- Beulah Local Notes; S.C. McClelland, D. H. Groh, Mr. & Mrs. H. W. Johnson were in Copemish on Wednesday last week, Mar. 11,- Beulah Notes; D. H. Groh will have a sale at his farm in Homestead on Monday, March 15, beginning at 1 o'clock. "See Bills" Mar. 18,- Homestead; D.H. Groh had a sale Monday and expects to leave for Lansing in a few days, where he has employment as night watch in the Reo automobile factory. His family will remain here until next week on account of two small children having measles. Mar. 25,- Homestead; The Groh family left for Lansing where they expect to make their new home. Jul. 15,- Liberty Union; D.H. Groh and family of Homestead were Sunday guests of L. Morning Star and family. Entry date; Dec. 26, 1999

Benzie Banner; 1916 ---- Researched; Nov. 1999 Jan. 6,- Liberty Union; D.H. Groh and family of Homestead took Sunday dinner with Z.E. Clark and wife. Mar. 23,- Homestead; Mr. Groh has bought a new team. Mar. 30,- Liberty Union; J.F. Kagey and wife visited D.H. Grow and family. Apr. 27,- Homestead Station. D. Groh has a very sick horse. May 4,- Homestead Station; D. Groh sold his farm to Mr. Stromfeltz and expects to give possession by, 1st, of June. They have not decided where they will locate. May 11,- Beulah Local Notes; D.H. Groh of Homestead has bill out announcing an auction sale to take place on Tuesday May 16, beginning at 1:00 o'clock. May 11,- Liberty Union; J.F. Kagey and family visited D.H. Groh and wife. May 25,- Homestead Station; D. Groh and family left Monday for Lansing to visit with their sons Roy and Elmer for a short time they expect to cross the lake to Gladstone, U.P. to visit their daughter, Mrs. G.E. Clark and family. Oct. 26,- Homestead Station; Mr. C. Stromfeltz and family arrived last week to take possession of their farm which he purchased of D.H. Groh's last spring. Dec. 14,- Benzonia Locals; D. H. Groh formerly of Homestead township, now of Lansing, is calling on friends in this locality during the week. Dec. 28,- Liberty Union; D.H. Groh of Lansing was in the vicinity last week calling on old friends. Entry date; Nov. 26, 1999

Benzie Banner; 1919 ---- Researched; Jan. 14, 2000 May 29,- Local Brevities; D.H. Groh of Lansing returned home Sunday after a few days in this locality. He renewed his subscription to the Record. Jun. 5,- Homestead Hearsays; David Groh of Grand Rapids was in the neighborhood a few days last week.

Benzie Banner; 1920 ---- Researched; Jan. 28, 2000 Apr. 28,- Local Brevities; Mr Groh of Lansing is visiting old neighbors in Homestead. Entry date; February 7, 2000

Benzie Banner; 1921 ---- Researched; Apr. 2002 Apr. 28,- Local; Mr. Groh of Lansing is visiting old neighbors in Homestead

AUGUST- 1936 HONORED ON GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY - Special to The State Journal ------------------------- Aug. 13,- Mason - Saturday Aug. 8, was the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. & Mrs. David Groh. They were honored on Sunday August 9, by their relatives and friend at their farm home one and one half miles northwest of Dansville. Mr. Groh has reached age 73 and Mrs. Groh is 66. A bountiful dinner was served on their shady lawn to a company of 86. Relatives from out of the state included. Mr. Groh's sisters, Mrs. Floinda Dick of Arville, Ind. Mrs. Sarah Goetschius of Waterloo, Ind; and Miss Martha Groh of Auburn, Ind.; also Mr. Groh's brother, Will Groh of Lansing, There were six children present, besides other relatives and guest from Detroit, Indiana, Lansing, Flint and Fowler. Mr. & Mrs. Groh received a purse of $50. contributed by guests, a set of silverware from neighbors, and many beautiful flowers, At the close of this memorable and happy day all wished their host and hostess many more happy years together.

OBITUARY - Dansville - Friday Oct. 1939 DAVID GROH BURIED -------------- The State Journal, Lansing MI. (Pg. 7) Oct. 7,- Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at two o'clock at the Vogt funeral home for David Henry Groh, who died Friday Oct. 5, at his home two miles northwest of here. Mr. Groh was born in Corunna, Indiana. October 19, 1863. On August 8, 1886 he was united in marriage to Emma M. Grunden of Kendallville, Indiana, where they resided until 1903, when they came to Michigan and settled in Benzie County. In 1916 they moved to Lansing where they lived until coming to Dansville. Surviving are the wife, Emma, and the following children; Elroy of Stockbridge, Elmer and Jay of Lansing; Roy of Dansville, Inez Clark of Racine, Wisconsin; Lottie Tierney and Mary Brown of Lansing; and Gladys Klemsmith of Mason; one brother William E. Groh of Lansing; Two sisters, Florinda Dick of Avilla, Indiana and Sarah Goetschius of Auburn, Indiana; 21 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The Rev. Marjorie Hawkins, Pastor of the Methodist Church, officiated with burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Lansing.

1. ↑ Marriage David H. Groh
   Noble Co., Ind. Bk. 5 Pg. 343.

   Marriage Record; Aug. 8, 1886
   Groom; David H. Groh Birthplace; Indiana
   Father; John A. Groh Birthplace; Ohio
   Mother; Susan Lehner Birthplace; Ohio
   Bride; Emma M. Grunden Birthplace; Indiana
   Father; Charles Grunden
   Mother; Mary A. Long
   Place; Noble Co, Indiana
   Noble County - Book; 1830 - 1930 Indiana Marriages
   FortWayne, Allen Co. Library

2. ↑ Ingham County Death Index. Certificate of Death for David H. Groh. (A - G 1867 - 1975 1939 Book 8 Pg. In.)
   Ingham, Ingham Co. Register No. 8 Ingham Co., Clerk Mason, MI.

   Name; David Henry Groh Age; 75y 11m 14d Sex; M Race; W. "Married
   Date; of death; Oct. 5, 1939 Place; Ingham, MI. Occ.; Farmer
   Born; Oct. 22, 1863 Birthplace; Corunna DeKalb Co., Indiana
   Father; John A. Groh Birthplace; Pennsylvania
   Mother; Susanna Lahmer Birthplace; Pennsylvania
   Burial; Mt. Hope, Lansing - Oct. 9, 1939
   Undertaker; Geo. Vogt, Dansville Filed; Dec. 5, 1939
   Cause; Isyocardial failure, Arterio schervsia
   Ingham County Clerk, Mason, MI.

3. ↑ U.S. Census of David H. Groh 1910
   Michigan, Benzonia, Benzie Co. April 22, 1910 Sheet 5-A.

   Family History Center, Traverse City, MI. Microfilm; #
   Groh, David H. husband, Age; 47 married 22 y Born; Indiana Occ. Farmer Father; Born; Indiana - Mother; Born; Indiana
   Emma M. wife, Age; 40 married 22y Born; Indiana
   Father; Born; Penn. - Mother; Born; Penn.
   Elmer I. Son Age; 18 Born; Indiana
   Father; Born; Indiana - Mother; Born; Indiana
   Clara M. daughter, Age; 10 Born; Indiana
   Father; Born; Indiana - Mother; Born; Indiana
   Lottie M. daughter, Age; 8 Born; Indiana
   Father; Born; Indiana - Mother; Born; Indiana
   Ray son Age; 4 Born; MI.
   Father; Born; Indiana - Mother; Born; Indiana
   Jay son Age; 4 Born; MI
   Father; Born; Indiana - Mother; Born; Indiana

4. ↑ Source.