Person:John Helferich (1)

John Arthur Helferich
m. 1 Oct 1851
  1. Margaret Alythia Helferich1852 - 1877
  2. Wallace George Helferich1852 - 1943
  3. Henry Thomas Helferich1855 -
  4. James Miles Helferich1857 - 1938
  5. Elizabeth Agnes Helferich1859 - 1868
  6. John Arthur Helferich1861 - 1933
  7. Lydia Helferich1863 - 1920
  8. David Brown Helferich1866 - 1934
  9. Mary Helferich1867 - 1935
  10. Ernest Helferich1869 - 1960
  11. Georgia Helferich1871 - 1930
  12. Della Cordelia Helferich1875 - 1928
m. 25 Nov 1885
  1. Claud John Helferich1888 - 1966
  2. Arthur James Helferich1891 - 1965
  3. Howard David Helferich1905 - 1983
Facts and Events
Name John Arthur Helferich
Gender Male
Birth? 3 Mar 1861 Harrow, Essex, Ontario, Canada
Census[1] 1880 Trenton, Wayne, Michigan, United StatesUnited States Census, 1880
Marriage 25 Nov 1885 Lapeer, Lapeer, Michigan, United Statesto Isabelle Sayles
Census[2] 1910 Lapeer, Lapeer, Michigan, United StatesUnited States Census, 1910
Death? 8 Jan 1933 Ypsilanti, Washtenaw, Michigan, United States
Reference Number 9749

Said to have been a handsome man with a quick wit and good humor. A proud and successful man. In 1880, at the age of 19, he was living with his uncle Abraham Helferich and family in Trenton, Mich., while attending school. John and Isabelle lived in Columbiaville, Mich. after their marriage. John was agent for the Mich. Central Railroad for over 40 years. During that time, he taught telegraphy to his nephew, Harry Helferich.

References
  1. Census, in United States. 1880 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T9)
    1880.
  2. Census, in United States. 1910 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T624)
    1910.