Person:Electa Bender (3)

1880 Census – Quincy, Branch County, Michigan
5 June 1880

Bender, Jacob, white male, age 50, head, married, occupation: farmer, born Germany, parents born Germany
Melissa, white female, age 48, wife, married, occupation: housekeeping, born New York, parents born New York

Franklin E., white male, age 22, son, single, farming, born Ohio.
Phebe C., white female, age 17, daughter, single, housekeeping, attended school, born Ohio
Mary E. white female, age 14, daughter, single, housekeeping, attended school, born Ohio
Electa A., white female, age 12, daughter, single, housekeeping, attended school, born Ohio
Ruby, white female, age 6, daughter, single, attended school, born Michigan

1870 Census – Algansee, Branch County, Michigan
25 July 1870

Bender, Jacob, age 40, white male, farmer, 1,400 real estate value, 390 personal estate, born Holland, parents of foreign birth.

Melissa, age 38, white female, keeping house, born New York,
Lucy, age 14, white female, at home, born Ohio, father of foreign birth.
Franklin, age 12, white male, at home, born Ohio, father of foreign birth.
Phoebe, age 7, white female, born Ohio
Mary, age 5, white female, born Ohio.
Electa, age 3, white female, born Ohio

1900 Census - Quincy, Branch County, Michigan
16 June 1900

Strang, George, head, white male, born Sept 1866, age 33, Married 8 years, born Michigan, parents born New York, a farmer.

Electa, wife, white female, born Mar 1868, age 32, married 8 years, mother of 3 children, 3 children living, born Ohio, Father born Germany, Mother born NY

Arthur, son, white male, Mar, 1894, age 6, single, born Michigan
Ervin, son, white male, born Sept 1894, age 4, single, born Michigan.
Everett, son, white male, born May 1898, age 2, single, born Michigan

1910 Census - Quincy Village, Quincy Township, Branch County, Michigan
27 April 1910

Strang, George W. Head, white male, age 43, married 18 years, horn Michigan, parents born NY, general farming
Electa, wife, white female, age 42, married 18 years, 4 children, 4 living, born Ohio, Father born Germany, Mother born NY.
Arthur S., son, white male, age 16, single, born Michigan
Ervin W., son, white male, age 14, single, born Michigan
George E., son, white male, age 11, single, born Michigan
Herbert E., son, white male, age 3, single, born Michigan

1920 Census - Quincy township, Branch County, Michigan
21 Jan 1920

Strang, George W., head, Owns farm, white male, age 53, married, born Michigan, parents born New York, farmer.
Electa B, wife, white female, age 51, married, born Ohio, father born Germany, mother born NY.
Hubert E., son, white male, age 13, single, does not attend school, can read and write, born Michigan.

1930 Census - Quincy, Branch County, Michigan
12 Apr 1930

Strang, George, head, Owns house, $4000, has radio, does not live on a farm, white male, age 63, married, age at first marriage 25, born Michigan.
Electa E. Wife, white female, age 63, married, first married 24, born Michigan, father born Germany, mother born NY.

Electa Strang Dies in Quincy

QUINCY – Mrs. Electa Strang, 81, died today at her home in Quincy village. (Norma has written in 27 May)

Funeral services will be held Monday morning from the Diedrich funeral home, at 11 o’clock, with the Rev. W. L. Crothers having charge. Burial will be made in Lakeview cemetery. (May 30)

Survivors include three sons, Everett, Port Huron; Irvin, Quincy; and Arthur, Salt Lake City; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, and three sisters, Mrs. Ruby Ryan, Mrs. Cassie Kelsey, and Mrs. Mary Sisson, all from Quincy.

Mrs. Strang was born March 10, 1868, in Hancock county, Ohio, the daughter of Jacob and Melissa Van Orsdal Bender. She and George Strang were married 23 March 1892 in Quincy. Mr. Strang died a year ago.

Mrs. Strang was a life member of the Eastern Star chapter, and belonged to the Union church and Sunday School and the New Century club.


Services Held Monday for Electa B. Strang.

Eleta belle Strang, 81, of 90 East Chicago Street expired Friday, May 27 about 1:10 a.m. at her residence. Funeral services were held Monday, 11 a.m. from the Diedrich Funeral home with the Rev. William L. Cruthers officiating. Interment was in Lakeview cemetery.
Mrs. Strang had lived practically her entire life in Quincy and vicinity. She was a life member of Quincy Order of the Eastern Star and belonged to the Union Sunday school and the New Century club. She was born March 10, 1868 in Hancock county, Ohio, the daughter of Jacob and Melissa Van Orsdal Bender. George Strang, to whom she was married March 23, 1892 in this village, preceded her in death in June 1948.

Survivors include three children, Everett Strang of Port Huron; Irvin Strang of Quincy; and Arthur Strang of Salt Lake City, Utah; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Ruby Ryan, Mrs. Cassie Kelsey, and Mary Sisson, all of Quincy. A sister and two brothers preceded her in death.

ELECTA STRANG DIES IN QUINCY
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QUINCY~~ Mrs. Electa Strang 81, died today at her home in Quincy Village. A note here~May 27.
Funeral services will be held Monday morning from the Diedrich funeral home, at 11 0'clock with the Rev. W.S. Crothers, having charge. Burial will be made in Lakeview cemetery. ( a note here~ May 30)
Survivors include three sons, Everett, Port Huron, Irvin, Quincy, and Arthur, Salt Lake City; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, and three sisters, Mrs. Ruby Ryan, Mrs. Cassie Kelsey and Mrs. May Sisson, all from Quincy.

Mrs. Strang was born March 10, 1868 in Hancock county, Ohio, the daughter of Jacob and Melissa VanOrsdal Bender. She and George Strang were married March 23, 1892, in Quincy. Mr. Strang died a year ago.
Mrs. Strang was a life member of the Eastern Star chapter, and belonged to the Union church and Sunday school and the New Century club.

DEATH: Services held Monday for Electa B. Strang~~~1949 This was in Dad's scrap book.
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Electa Belle Strang, 81, of 90 E. Chicago street expired Friday, May 27, about 1:10 a.m. at her residence. Funeral services were held Monday, 11:00 a.m. from the Diedrich Funeral home with the Rev. William L. Cruthers officiating. Interment was in Lakeview cemetery. Mrs. Strang had lived practically her entire life in Quincy and vicinity. She was a life member of Quincy O.E.S., and belonged to the Union Sunday school and the new Century club. She was born March 10, 1868 in Hancock county, Ohio, the daughter of Jacob and Melissa VanOrsdal Bender. George Strang, to whom she was married March 23, 1892 in this village, preceded her in death in June, 1948.
Survivors include three children: Everett Strang of Port Huron, Irvin Strang of Quincy and Arthur Strang of Salt Lake City, Utah; 11 grandchildren and 11 G. grandchildren; three sisters: Mrs. Ruby Ryan, Mrs. Cassie Kelsey, and Mary Sisson, all of Quincy. A sister and rwo brothers preceded her in death.

DEATH: IN REMEMBRANCE
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Memorial Services for
ELECTA BELLE STRANG
BORN
Hancock County, Ohio
March 10, 1868
PASSED AWAY
Quincy, Michigan
May 27, 1949
SERVICES AT
Diedrich Funeral Home
Quincy, Michigan
May 30, 1949
CLERGY
Rev. William L. Cruthers
Quincy, Michigan
INTERMENT
Lakeview Cemetery
Quincy, Michigan

Electa Strang Dies in Quincy

QUINCY – Mrs. Electa Strang, 81, died today at her home in Quincy village. (Norma has written in 27 May)

Funeral services will be held Monday morning from the Diedrich funeral home, at 11 o’clock, with the Rev. W. L. Crothers having charge. Burial will be made in Lakeview cemetery. (May 30)

Survivors include three sons, Everett, Port Huron; Irvin, Quincy; and Arthur, Salt Lake City; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, and three sisters, Mrs. Ruby Ryan, Mrs. Cassie Kelsey, and Mrs. Mary Sisson, all from Quincy.

Mrs. Strang was born March 10, 1868, in Hancock county, Ohio, the daughter of Jacob and Melissa Van Orsdal Bender. She and George Strang were married 23 March 1892 in Quincy. Mr. Strang died a year ago.

Mrs. Strang was a life member of the Eastern Star chapter, and belonged to the Union church and Sunday School and the New Century club.


Services Held Monday for Electa B. Strang.

Eleta belle Strang, 81, of 90 East Chicago Street expired Friday, May 27 about 1:10 a.m. at her residence. Funeral services were held Monday, 11 a.m. from the Diedrich Funeral home with the Rev. William L. Cruthers officiating. Interment was in Lakeview cemetery.
Mrs. Strang had lived practically her entire life in Quincy and vicinity. She was a life member of Quincy Order of the Eastern Star and belonged to the Union Sunday school and the New Century club. She was born March 10, 1868 in Hancock county, Ohio, the daughter of Jacob and Melissa Van Orsdal Bender. George Strang, to whom she was married March 23, 1892 in this village, preceded her in death in June 1948.

Survivors include three children, Everett Strang of Port Huron; Irvin Strang of Quincy; and Arthur Strang of Salt Lake City, Utah; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Ruby Ryan, Mrs. Cassie Kelsey, and Mary Sisson, all of Quincy. A sister and two brothers preceded her in death.

ELECTA BELL BENDER; Female; Birth: 10 MAR 1868 , Hancock, Ohio; Death: 27 MAY 1949; Father: JACOB BENDER; Mother: MELISSA VAN ORSDAL; Batch Number: 7010409 Sheet: 71 Source Call No.: 0820843 Type: Film

Info from Thelma: Both your grand parents were jolly and happy individuals. I always enjoyed visiting at their home for had so much fun. Of course, with 4 boys in the family, there was always activity. Your grandmother Strang was a wonderful cook. They both were very hard workers in the fields and on the farm.

Info from Thelma: Both your grand parents were jolly and happy individuals. I always enjoyed visiting at their home for had so much fun. Of course, with 4 boys in the family, there was always activity. Your grandmother Strang was a wonderful cook. They both were very hard workers in the fields and on the farm.

Grandma was also an excellent cook. She had to feed 4 growing boys, one husband, and hired farm help.

Grandpa and Grandma Strang were law abiding citizens and lots of people respected them.

When I was just a few years older than that time, I would go by myself to spend a few days with Aunt Electa and be her little girl, for she had none of her own. She put me to bed in an upstairs bedroom and how I loved to wake up in the morning with the summer sun shining in an East window, smell something good from the kitchen. When I got downstairs, the men had been long gone to the fields, and for breakfast they had eaten potatoes, sweet corn, and a sponge cake baked in the oven of the kitchen range that morning. She, too, worked very hard. It was those times when she taught me to tat and I've never forgotten the art of doing so.

I'd run to her every few minutes for more instruction in the midst of her work and Uncle George offered me a nickel if I just wouldn't bother her when she was busy. I couldn't turn down an offer like that. So in the box which I'm sending to you is a specimen of her tatting which she made for my Mother to be used as a scarf on our library table which was in our living room. Everyone had a library table of one sort or another in those days.

Aunt Electa – I was her little girl, too, as well as my mother's. She taught me to tat and I kept running to her for help when she was very busy, and bothering her, so Uncle George said he's give me a nickel if I'd quit, so I very readily shut up.

Electa Strang Dies in Quincy

QUINCY – Mrs. Electa Strang, 81, died today at her home in Quincy village. (Norma has written in 27 May)

Funeral services will be held Monday morning from the Diedrich funeral home, at 11 o’clock, with the Rev. W. L. Crothers having charge. Burial will be made in Lakeview cemetery. (May 30)

Survivors include three sons, Everett, Port Huron; Irvin, Quincy; and Arthur, Salt Lake City; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, and three sisters, Mrs. Ruby Ryan, Mrs. Cassie Kelsey, and Mrs. Mary Sisson, all from Quincy.

Mrs. Strang was born March 10, 1868, in Hancock county, Ohio, the daughter of Jacob and Melissa Van Orsdal Bender. She and George Strang were married 23 March 1892 in Quincy. Mr. Strang died a year ago.

Mrs. Strang was a life member of the Eastern Star chapter, and belonged to the Union church and Sunday School and the New Century club.


Services Held Monday for Electa B. Strang.

Eleta belle Strang, 81, of 90 East Chicago Street expired Friday, May 27 about 1:10 a.m. at her residence. Funeral services were held Monday, 11 a.m. from the Diedrich Funeral home with the Rev. William L. Cruthers officiating. Interment was in Lakeview cemetery.
Mrs. Strang had lived practically her entire life in Quincy and vicinity. She was a life member of Quincy Order of the Eastern Star and belonged to the Union Sunday school and the New Century club. She was born March 10, 1868 in Hancock county, Ohio, the daughter of Jacob and Melissa Van Orsdal Bender. George Strang, to whom she was married March 23, 1892 in this village, preceded her in death in June 1948.

Survivors include three children, Everett Strang of Port Huron; Irvin Strang of Quincy; and Arthur Strang of Salt Lake City, Utah; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Ruby Ryan, Mrs. Cassie Kelsey, and Mary Sisson, all of Quincy. A sister and two brothers preceded her in death.

Electa Strang Dies in Quincy

QUINCY – Mrs. Electa Strang, 81, died today at her home in Quincy village. (Norma has written in 27 May)

Funeral services will be held Monday morning from the Diedrich funeral home, at 11 o’clock, with the Rev. W. L. Crothers having charge. Burial will be made in Lakeview cemetery. (May 30)

Survivors include three sons, Everett, Port Huron; Irvin, Quincy; and Arthur, Salt Lake City; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, and three sisters, Mrs. Ruby Ryan, Mrs. Cassie Kelsey, and Mrs. Mary Sisson, all from Quincy.

Mrs. Strang was born March 10, 1868, in Hancock county, Ohio, the daughter of Jacob and Melissa Van Orsdal Bender. She and George Strang were married 23 March 1892 in Quincy. Mr. Strang died a year ago.

Mrs. Strang was a life member of the Eastern Star chapter, and belonged to the Union church and Sunday School and the New Century club.


Services Held Monday for Electa B. Strang.

Eleta belle Strang, 81, of 90 East Chicago Street expired Friday, May 27 about 1:10 a.m. at her residence. Funeral services were held Monday, 11 a.m. from the Diedrich Funeral home with the Rev. William L. Cruthers officiating. Interment was in Lakeview cemetery.
Mrs. Strang had lived practically her entire life in Quincy and vicinity. She was a life member of Quincy Order of the Eastern Star and belonged to the Union Sunday school and the New Century club. She was born March 10, 1868 in Hancock county, Ohio, the daughter of Jacob and Melissa Van Orsdal Bender. George Strang, to whom she was married March 23, 1892 in this village, preceded her in death in June 1948.

Survivors include three children, Everett Strang of Port Huron; Irvin Strang of Quincy; and Arthur Strang of Salt Lake City, Utah; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Ruby Ryan, Mrs. Cassie Kelsey, and Mary Sisson, all of Quincy. A sister and two brothers preceded her in death.

Electa was a member of a pedro club and a S.S. class and Eastern Star of the Masons. Pedro Club was a card playing club.

Electa Strang Dies in Quincy

QUINCY – Mrs. Electa Strang, 81, died today at her home in Quincy village. (Norma has written in 27 May)

Funeral services will be held Monday morning from the Diedrich funeral home, at 11 o’clock, with the Rev. W. L. Crothers having charge. Burial will be made in Lakeview cemetery. (May 30)

Survivors include three sons, Everett, Port Huron; Irvin, Quincy; and Arthur, Salt Lake City; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, and three sisters, Mrs. Ruby Ryan, Mrs. Cassie Kelsey, and Mrs. Mary Sisson, all from Quincy.

Mrs. Strang was born March 10, 1868, in Hancock county, Ohio, the daughter of Jacob and Melissa Van Orsdal Bender. She and George Strang were married 23 March 1892 in Quincy. Mr. Strang died a year ago.

Mrs. Strang was a life member of the Eastern Star chapter, and belonged to the Union church and Sunday School and the New Century club.


Services Held Monday for Electa B. Strang.

Eleta belle Strang, 81, of 90 East Chicago Street expired Friday, May 27 about 1:10 a.m. at her residence. Funeral services were held Monday, 11 a.m. from the Diedrich Funeral home with the Rev. William L. Cruthers officiating. Interment was in Lakeview cemetery.
Mrs. Strang had lived practically her entire life in Quincy and vicinity. She was a life member of Quincy Order of the Eastern Star and belonged to the Union Sunday school and the New Century club. She was born March 10, 1868 in Hancock county, Ohio, the daughter of Jacob and Melissa Van Orsdal Bender. George Strang, to whom she was married March 23, 1892 in this village, preceded her in death in June 1948.

Survivors include three children, Everett Strang of Port Huron; Irvin Strang of Quincy; and Arthur Strang of Salt Lake City, Utah; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Ruby Ryan, Mrs. Cassie Kelsey, and Mary Sisson, all of Quincy. A sister and two brothers preceded her in death.

Electa Strang Dies in Quincy

QUINCY – Mrs. Electa Strang, 81, died today at her home in Quincy village. (Norma has written in 27 May)

Funeral services will be held Monday morning from the Diedrich funeral home, at 11 o’clock, with the Rev. W. L. Crothers having charge. Burial will be made in Lakeview cemetery. (May 30)

Survivors include three sons, Everett, Port Huron; Irvin, Quincy; and Arthur, Salt Lake City; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, and three sisters, Mrs. Ruby Ryan, Mrs. Cassie Kelsey, and Mrs. Mary Sisson, all from Quincy.

Mrs. Strang was born March 10, 1868, in Hancock county, Ohio, the daughter of Jacob and Melissa Van Orsdal Bender. She and George Strang were married 23 March 1892 in Quincy. Mr. Strang died a year ago.

Mrs. Strang was a life member of the Eastern Star chapter, and belonged to the Union church and Sunday School and the New Century club.


Services Held Monday for Electa B. Strang.

Eleta belle Strang, 81, of 90 East Chicago Street expired Friday, May 27 about 1:10 a.m. at her residence. Funeral services were held Monday, 11 a.m. from the Diedrich Funeral home with the Rev. William L. Cruthers officiating. Interment was in Lakeview cemetery.
Mrs. Strang had lived practically her entire life in Quincy and vicinity. She was a life member of Quincy Order of the Eastern Star and belonged to the Union Sunday school and the New Century club. She was born March 10, 1868 in Hancock county, Ohio, the daughter of Jacob and Melissa Van Orsdal Bender. George Strang, to whom she was married March 23, 1892 in this village, preceded her in death in June 1948.

Survivors include three children, Everett Strang of Port Huron; Irvin Strang of Quincy; and Arthur Strang of Salt Lake City, Utah; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Ruby Ryan, Mrs. Cassie Kelsey, and Mary Sisson, all of Quincy. A sister and two brothers preceded her in death.

Thelma Shaffmaster Dykhouse loved being with Electa Strang so much. Because Electa had 4 sons, she was very close to Cecile and Thelma. Electa was their Aunt.

When Electa Belle Bender Strang was a young lady she earned money by helping some families
. When she lived at home she worked by helping women on farms.

George and Electa Strang took tourists in their home, which in those days was the beginning of motor courts and motels which came about later. Electa charged about $1 a night, maybe per person. Electa did all the cooking and washed their laundry.

Your father's mother, your grandmother Strang. I LOVED her very much!!!! She always wanted a daughter and got 4 boys.. Perhaps, that is the reason she made-of me and Ruby (or was it Cecile)

Grandma and Grandpa Strang were good gardeners and kept a beautiful one.

Jacob Bender was born October 11, 1829 and died January 5, 1920, aged 90 years, two months and 24 days. He was married to Melissa Van Orsdal, March 22, 1853. Mrs. Bender died February 21, 1903, they having been married 50 years lacking one month.

The moved from their residence in Lorain County to Hancock County, Ohio in 1864, where they resided four years.

They then moved to Algansee, Michigan where they resided until 1877, from thence they moved to their farm in northeast Quincy, where they have made their home 38 years, moving to Qunicy Village five years ago. Seven children were born to them, five of whom are now living. Frank Bender of Litchfield, Cassie Soper of Quincy, Mary Sisson of Rock Springs, Montana, Electa Strang and Ruby Ryan of Quincy, Michigan, besides fifteen grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

Mr . Bender was a man of great vitality, having had very little sickness during his long life, and retained his mental faculties perfectly up to a few hours preceding his death.

The funeral services were held at the home on Jackson Street Wednesday afternoon., January 7, Rev. C. D. Page officiating with burial at Lakeview cemetery.

Grandma Bender (Melissa) named her children after a lot of those Phillipses and others of her ancestors. For instance: Melissa’s son, Hiram , who died as a baby, was named after Hiram Phillips; Lucy Idella after Lucy Phillips; Mary Elizabeth after Elizabeth VanOrsdal (Melissa's Mother) and Ruby Bender after one of Isaac's children and born on the same day as Ruby R.. Oct. 9. Electa Belle Bender Strang maybe was named after Belle Fey, a niece in Ohio. Phoebe Catherine after Melissa's sister, Phoebe. Phoebe Catherine was always known as Cassie

1870 Census – Algansee, Branch County, Michigan
25 July 1870

Bender, Jacob, age 40, white male, farmer, 1,400 real estate value, 390 personal estate, born Holland, parents of foreign birth.

Melissa, age 38, white female, keeping house, born New York,
Lucy, age 14, white female, at home, born Ohio, father of foreign birth.
Franklin, age 12, white male, at home, born Ohio, father of foreign birth.
Phoebe, age 7, white female, born Ohio
Mary, age 5, white female, born Ohio.
Electa, age 3, white female, born Ohio

Jacob Bender was born October 11, 1829 and died January 5, 1920, aged 90 years, two months and 24 days. He was married to Melissa Van Orsdal, March 22, 1853. Mrs. Bender died February 21, 1903, they having been married 50 years lacking one month.

The moved from their residence in Lorain County to Hancock County, Ohio in 1864, where they resided four years.

They then moved to Algansee, Michigan where they resided until 1877, from thence they moved to their farm in northeast Quincy, where they have made their home 38 years, moving to Qunicy Village five years ago. Seven children were born to them, five of whom are now living. Frank Bender of Litchfield, Cassie Soper of Quincy, Mary Sisson of Rock Springs, Montana, Electa Strang and Ruby Ryan of Quincy, Michigan, besides fifteen grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

Mr . Bender was a man of great vitality, having had very little sickness during his long life, and retained his mental faculties perfectly up to a few hours preceding his death.

The funeral services were held at the home on Jackson Street Wednesday afternoon., January 7, Rev. C. D. Page officiating with burial at Lakeview cemetery.

Death of Lucy Idella Bender Poats

Mrs. Frank Poats of Algansee, was so terribly burned on Wednesday last by her clothing taking fire from a cook stove, that she died in about 12 hours from the time of the accident. She was the daughter of J. Bender, was 21 years of age, and had been married only about one year.


QUINCY ITEMS below:
Quincy, June 14, 1877
~~~A most distressing and fatal accident occurred in Algansee yesterday, some seven miles from here. Mrs. Lucy I. Poats, wife of Frank Poats, was at work about a cook stove, when she discovered that her clothing was on fire. She caught a quilt from the bed and tried to smother the fire by wrapping herself in it, but did not succeed in putting it out. Her husband, who was near, came to her help, but before the fire was extinguished it had burned off a large part of her clothing. From her waist down, and on both arms, the flesh was literally cooked. She lived some twelve hours afterward, when death relieved her sufferings. She had been married a little more than a year, and was in her 22nd year.

1880 Census – Quincy, Branch County, Michigan
5 June 1880

Bender, Jacob, white male, age 50, head, married, occupation: farmer, born Germany, parents born Germany
Melissa, white female, age 48, wife, married, occupation: housekeeping, born New York, parents born New York

Franklin E., white male, age 22, son, single, farming, born Ohio.
Phebe C., white female, age 17, daughter, single, housekeeping, attended school, born Ohio
Mary E. white female, age 14, daughter, single, housekeeping, attended school, born Ohio
Electa A., white female, age 12, daughter, single, housekeeping, attended school, born Ohio
Ruby, white female, age 6, daughter, single, attended school, born Michigan

1900 Census - Quincy, Branch County, Michigan
16 June 1900

Strang, George, head, white male, born Sept 1866, age 33, Married 8 years, born Michigan, parents born New York, a farmer.

Electa, wife, white female, born Mar 1868, age 32, married 8 years, mother of 3 children, 3 children living, born Ohio, Father born Germany, Mother born NY

Arthur, son, white male, Mar, 1894, age 6, single, born Michigan
Ervin, son, white male, born Sept 1894, age 4, single, born Michigan.
Everett, son, white male, born May 1898, age 2, single, born Michigan

1910 Census - Quincy Village, Quincy Township, Branch County, Michigan
27 April 1910

Strang, George W. Head, white male, age 43, married 18 years, horn Michigan, parents born NY, general farming
Electa, wife, white female, age 42, married 18 years, 4 children, 4 living, born Ohio, Father born Germany, Mother born NY.
Arthur S., son, white male, age 16, single, born Michigan
Ervin W., son, white male, age 14, single, born Michigan
George E., son, white male, age 11, single, born Michigan
Herbert E., son, white male, age 3, single, born Michigan

March 23, 1917:
Fifteen relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo.(George) Strang Friday to help them celebrate their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary.

1920 Census - Quincy township, Branch County, Michigan
21 Jan 1920

Strang, George W., head, Owns farm, white male, age 53, married, born Michigan, parents born New York, farmer.
Electa B, wife, white female, age 51, married, born Ohio, father born Germany, mother born NY.
Hubert E., son, white male, age 13, single, does not attend school, can read and write, born Michigan.

1930 Census - Quincy, Branch County, Michigan
12 Apr 1930

Strang, George, head, Owns house, $4000, has radio, does not live on a farm, white male, age 63, married, age at first marriage 25, born Michigan.
Electa E. Wife, white female, age 63, married, first married 24, born Michigan, father born Germany, mother born NY.

ELECTA BELL BENDER; Female; Birth: 10 MAR 1868 , Hancock, Ohio; Death: 27 MAY 1949; Father: JACOB BENDER; Mother: MELISSA VAN ORSDAL; Batch Number: 7010409 Sheet: 71 Source Call No.: 0820843 Type: Film

ELECTA STRANG DIES IN QUINCY
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QUINCY~~ Mrs. Electa Strang 81, died today at her home in Quincy Village. A note here~May 27.
Funeral services will be held Monday morning from the Diedrich funeral home, at 11 0'clock with the Rev. W.S. Crothers, having charge. Burial will be made in Lakeview cemetery. ( a note here~ May 30)
Survivors include three sons, Everett, Port Huron, Irvin, Quincy, and Arthur, Salt Lake City; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, and three sisters, Mrs. Ruby Ryan, Mrs. Cassie Kelsey and Mrs. May Sisson, all from Quincy.

Mrs. Strang was born March 10, 1868 in Hancock county, Ohio, the daughter of Jacob and Melissa VanOrsdal Bender. She and George Strang were married March 23, 1892, in Quincy. Mr. Strang died a year ago.
Mrs. Strang was a life member of the Eastern Star chapter, and belonged to the Union church and Sunday school and the New Century club.

DEATH: Services held Monday for Electa B. Strang~~~1949 This was in Dad's scrap book.
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Electa Belle Strang, 81, of 90 E. Chicago street expired Friday, May 27, about 1:10 a.m. at her residence. Funeral services were held Monday, 11:00 a.m. from the Diedrich Funeral home with the Rev. William L. Cruthers officiating. Interment was in Lakeview cemetery. Mrs. Strang had lived practically her entire life in Quincy and vicinity. She was a life member of Quincy O.E.S., and belonged to the Union Sunday school and the new Century club. She was born March 10, 1868 in Hancock county, Ohio, the daughter of Jacob and Melissa VanOrsdal Bender. George Strang, to whom she was married March 23, 1892 in this village, preceded her in death in June, 1948.
Survivors include three children: Everett Strang of Port Huron, Irvin Strang of Quincy and Arthur Strang of Salt Lake City, Utah; 11 grandchildren and 11 G. grandchildren; three sisters: Mrs. Ruby Ryan, Mrs. Cassie Kelsey, and Mary Sisson, all of Quincy. A sister and rwo brothers preceded her in death.

DEATH: IN REMEMBRANCE
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Memorial Services for
ELECTA BELLE STRANG
BORN
Hancock County, Ohio
March 10, 1868
PASSED AWAY
Quincy, Michigan
May 27, 1949
SERVICES AT
Diedrich Funeral Home
Quincy, Michigan
May 30, 1949
CLERGY
Rev. William L. Cruthers
Quincy, Michigan
INTERMENT
Lakeview Cemetery
Quincy, Michigan