Person:Elizabeth Gunn (2)
Elizabeth Jane Gunn
b.8 Nov 1867 Vermontville, Eaton, Michigan, United States
d.17 Apr 1937 Charlotte, Eaton, Michigan, United States
Parents and Siblings
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m. 10 Oct 1858
  1. Hyland William Gunn1859 - 1938
  2. Samantha Olive Gunn1862 - 1905
  3. Rosetta Lois Gunn1863 - 1948
  4. Emma Lucevie Gunn1865 - 1942
  5. Elizabeth Jane Gunn1867 - 1937
  6. Florence A. Gunn1869 - 1940
  7. Charles Gunn1871 - 1871
  8. Carolyn A. Gunn1873 -
  9. Harriet May Gunn1878 - 1924
  10. Clayton Edward Gunn1880 - 1948
Spouse and Children
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m. 15 Aug 1889
  1. Ray Edgar Messimer1891 - 1968
  2. Robert Messimer1893 - 1944
  3. Howard Bevier Messimer1896 - 1954
  4. Leona May Messimer1910 - 1973
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Facts and Events
Name Elizabeth Jane Gunn
Alt Name Libbie _____
Gender Female
Birth[1] 8 Nov 1867 Vermontville, Eaton, Michigan, United States
Marriage 15 Aug 1889 Vermontville, Eaton, Michigan, United Statesto William Edgar Messimer
Death[1] 17 Apr 1937 Charlotte, Eaton, Michigan, United States
Burial[1] Eaton, MichiganLakeview Cemetery
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Census Records

1900 Census:
Name: Libbie Messimer
Home in 1900: Castleton, Barry, Michigan
[Nashville, Barry, Michigan]
Age: 32
Birth Date: Nov 1867
Birthplace: Michigan
Relationship to head-of-house: Wife
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: Ohio
Mother: number of living children: 3
Mother: How many children: 3
Spouse's Name: Ed W Messimer
Marriage year: 1889
Years married: 11
Occupation:
Household Members:
Ed W Messimer 33
Libbie Messimer 32
Ray Messimer 9
Robert Messimer 6
Howard Messimer 4

1910 Census:
Name: Elizabeth Messimer
Age in 1910: 42
Estimated Birth Year: 1868
Birthplace: Michigan
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Father's Birth Place: Ohio
Mother's Birth Place: New York
Spouse's Name: Edger W Messimer
Home in 1910: Castleton, Barry, Michigan
Household Members:
Edger W Messimer 44
Elizabeth Messimer 42
Ray E Messimer 19
Robert Messimer 17
Howard Messimer 14
Leona M Messimer 1/12

1920 Census:
Name: Libbie J Messimer
Home in 1920: Castleton, Barry, Michigan
Age: 52
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1868
Birthplace: Michigan
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Father's name: Ed Messimer
Father's Birth Place: Ohio
Mother's Birth Place: New York
Household Members:
Ed Messimer 54
Libbie J Messimer 52
Leona M Messimer 9

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Obituary for Mrs. W. Edgar (Elizabeth) Messimer

Obituary (17 Apr 1937):
Mrs. W. Edgar Messimer

Elizabeth Josephine Gunn was born in Vermontville, Mich., Nov. 8, 1867, and departed this life April 17, 1937, at the age of 69 years, 5 months and 9 days.
She was united in marriage to William Edgar Messimer in 1889. To this union was born four children. Ray Edgar, Robert, Howard Berveire, and Leona May.
Besides her husband and four children she leaves to mourn her loss 8 grandchildren, two great grandchildren, two brothers, William Gunn of Charlotte and Clayton Gunn of Bellevue, three sisters, Mrs. Etta Hickman and Mrs. Adda Simons of Charlotte, and Mrs. Emma Bussell of Battle Creek and many other relatives and friends.
Those who attended the funeral of Mrs. Ed. Messimer from out of town were: Mr. and Mrs. Roy Messimer and family, Mrs. Betty King, Mrs. Harry Holbert and Mr. Palmer of Brooklyn; Mrs. Jennie Rice, Mrs. Mable Keller and son and Mrs. Case Walker of Shelby, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Hickman and daughter of South Bend, Ind.; Mrs. Frank Hecker and daughter Fannie, Mr. and Mrs. Will Hecker and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Wetherbee of Nashville; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bussell, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Martin and Mrs. Emma Bussell of Battle Creek; Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Gunn and family, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gunn and family of Bellevue; Mrs Hazel Roberts and family and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Root of Lansing.
“MOTHER OF MINE”
To see her was to love her.
And love but her forever.
For God did make her what she was.

References
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Find A Grave.

    Tombstone shown, and photo of Libbie: [[1]]

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