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Holy Bible in English; Auburn, Alden Beardsley & Co., 1852.

The Bible is now in the possession of the C. G. Brisee Genealogy Library, Irwin, Iowa.

This Bible is from Eri W. Gilman, son of Ezekile and Nancy Gilman. Eri was likely born in
London, Ontario Canada. His parent likely born in Vermont. Eri married Martha Smith in
Michigan. Eri and his brother Hiram are buried in the Riverside Cemetery in Saugatuck,
Allegan County, Michigan, as are their wives and a number of their offspring.

Letter Pasted to Inside Front Cover
(Fathers Last Sickness)
Grand rapids
July 28  84
Eri W Gilman
261 Jefferson st
for the benefit of my friends & aquaintances in Saugutuck I wish to make A statement of
my case I was taken sick A bout the 1 of february last year I had to quit work I called A
doctor who treated me although I was very sick I got[?] better so I was up & able to go
over tanin[?] but didn't git mill after doctoring in that way 3 months I got wahther[?] there
I went to _land[?] & saw dr vandenburg & he treated me 2 wks & I got worse all the tim
then I called an doctor rosa[?] who keeps A drug stor on brant st in the strang block
he commenced treating me A bout July the 1 & I stil ___ wors A bout the 4 I was very bad
so they pronounced my cas as hopeless so my wife telephoned for the childrento come hom
they al came home July the 5  doctor Ross[?] called in doctor St Clair he said my case was
hopeless he could so no help for me but doctor rosa & my wife stuck to me doctor rosa said
as long as there was life there was hope & he wouldn't give up he stil keep treating me
about July the 8 I camnrd[?] to it mend A little & I am still improving I am able to be up
now & walk 3 or 4 blocks at A tim   

Owner's Inscription
Property of
Eri W Gilman
&
Martha S Gilman
1884

Eri W. Gilman
205 W Fulton St
Grand Rapids M

Marriages
Eri W Gilman Maried to Martha Smith July 4th 1850

Ezra D Gilman Maried to Eliza Murphy Aprile th 10 1876

Mastilda A gilman Maried to William Ingill June th 1 1876

Edgar A. Gilman Married To Minnie Ten Cate sep 11. 1881.

Wm Gilman Married to Mary Allen July 1st 1886

Irving Gilman and Cora Raman [Raymond] wedded Aug 1st 87

C. Eugene Gilman and Clara Isabelle Matteson March 31st 1892

Births                                      Deaths
Eri W Gilman born                     Eri W Gilman Died Sep 17 1884
July 14th 1822                          Agd 62, 2 months

Martha Gilman born                   Martha Smith Gilman Died at
October 26th 1833                    Grand Rapids Feb 13 1910 Age 76

Alace A Gilman born                 Alace A Gilman died September 27th 1852
October 19th 1851                   11 Monts

Ezra D Gilman born
July 15th 1853

Matilda Gilman Born                  Martha (Smith) Gilman died at Grand Rapids
August 18 1855                        Feb 13-1910-9 PM Age

Edgar A Gilman Born                
August 17th 1857

Charles T Gilman  Born            Charles T Gilman Died Aug 14. 1863
March the 9. 1860                   3 years 5 months

William E. Gilman Born
february 27, 1865

Irving A. Gilman Born
Jan.16.1866

C Eugene Gilman Born
Dec 28th 1869.

Clarence Eugene Gilman Born
Dec 28 1869

Charles W Ingill Born
Aug 16. 1877

Winifred C. Ingell Born
Sept 1st, 1879

Allen Edgar Gilman Born
June 28 82

Otis Irving Gilman Born
May 9th 1889

Insertions
[obit]
A Pioneer is Dead
Martha Gilman Succumbs at Home of Her Son Here.
After a long illness Mrs. Martha Gilman, widow of Era Gilman, died at the home of her son,
Ezra D. Gilman, 507 Fifth avenue, last night, at the age of 76 years.  Mrs. Gilman was a
pioneer of Grand Rapids, having lived here for upwards of 40 years. Surviving here are five
sons, Ezra D., Edgar and Irving of this city, and C. Eugene of Chicago and William of
Saugatuck. Funeral Services will be held at Saugatuck Wednesday and the body will be
laid besides the remains of her husband in the family cemetery plot there.  
Six grandsons of the deceased will act as pallbearers.

[obit]
Ingell - Mrs. Mathilda M. Ingell, aged 74, died suddenly at her home, 2229 Buchanan-av.,
S. W. Friday afternoon. She had been a resident of this city 45 years. She leaves two sons,
William C. and Harry C.; a daughter, Miss Winifred C. Ingell of Grand Rapids, and five
brothers, Irving A. and Ezra Gilman of Grand Rapids, William of Saugatuck, Eugene of
Chicago and Edgar of White Cloud.  Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 1:30 in
the Berton A. Spring Chapel. Interment in the family lot in Greenwood cemetery.

[obit]
Ingell - William M. Ingell, aged 68, died at his homeon Walker-rd., Aug. 12.
He is survived by his widow, one daughter, Winifred; two sons, William and Harry; also
four grandchildren. Funeral Announcement later.

[calling card]
Miss Cevelia Stacking

[note]
Alaton 20 14
Dear grandma how are you I am very well mother and father is very well.

[obit]
Irving Gilman Taken at 81
Irving A. Gilman of 212 Shelby St., SW., died Saturday at the home of his son after a
lingering illness. He was 81 years old.
He was born in Douglas and had been a resident of Grand Rapids for 60 years.  He was a
life member of the IOOF, Lodge 12.Surviving are three sons, Otis, Harold and Judson; a
brother, Eugene; five grandchildren and on great grandchild.
Services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Sullivan Chapel.
Burial will be in Oakhill Cemetery.

[obit]
Gilman - Irving A. Gilman, aged 81, of 212 Shelby St., SW., passed away
Saturday morning. Surviving are three sons, Otis Gilman of Grand Rapids, Harold of
Muskegon and Judson of Flint; a brother Eugene Gilman of Chicago, Ill.; five grandchildren
and on great-grandchild.  Mr. gilman was taken to the Sullivan Funeral Home where
seervices will be held Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. William chapman officiating.
Graveside services at Oak Hill Cemetery, under auspices of IOOF Grand Rapids Lodge No.
12.

[obit]
Tyrone Township Man Passes While Dressing
Grant - Homer A. Ingell, 78, died at his home in Tyrone township, southeast of here, Friday
morning. He was stricken while dressing. Mr. Ingell came here in 1913 from Minnesota.
Surviving are the widow, Margena; two sons, Raymond and Ronald, and a daughter, Elwin,
all at home.
The body will lie in state from 1 to 2 Sunday at the Wesleyan Methodist church, Grant, with
funeral services at 2.  Burial will be in the Chubbach cemetery.

[Wedding announcement]
Miss McNutt Becomes Bride of Mr. Ingell, Jr.
Miss Geraldine J. McNutt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George H. McNutt, Fuller ave., SE., and
Harry A. Ingell of Muskegon, were married at 8 o'clock Wednesday in the home of the
bride's parents. The Rev. LeRoy T. Robinson of Muskegon, formerly of this city, performed
the ceremony, which were witnessed by only the immediate families.
Palms, ferns and chrysanthemums decorated the rooms.  Mrs. J. E. Behler at the piano
played the traditional marches.
The teal blue gown of the bride was fashioned along princess lines with a full gored skirt
and a bodice trimmed with bands of velvet ribbon ending in tiny bows.  She wore a corsage
of gardenias. Her father gave her in marriage.
The bride's only attendant, Miss Alayne Griener, wore a similar dubonnet gown, and her
=corsage was of Ophelia roses and swainsona.  Donald Ingell, brother of the groom,
assisted him as best man.
Following the ceremony a buffet lunch was served, with Miss Betty Barney and Miss Irene
Krause assisting.
The couple left for a wedding trip through northern Michigan, the bride completing her
costume with a dubonnet coat and accessories. Mr. and Mrs. Ingell will be at home after
Nov. 10 in Port Huron.
Out-of-town guests included Messrs. and Mesdames Mr. and Mrs. R. O. McNutt of Stanton,
Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Sage of Lansing, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wychoff of St. Johns, Mr. and Mrs.
Harry Ingells and Miss Virginia Ingell of Muskegon and Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Elhart of Zeeland.

[Wedding announcement]
Geraldine J. McNutt And Port Huron Man To Wed October 26
Mr. and Mrs. George H. McNutt, Fuller ave., SE., announce the approaching marriage of
their daughter, Geraldine Janet, to Harry A. Ingell, Jr., of Port Huron, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Harry A. Ingell of Muskegon.The marriage will take place on Oct. 26, the date of the 28th
wedding anniversary of the bride-elect's parents.  The ceremony will be performed in
the McNutt home with the Rev. LeRoy T. Robinson of Muskegon, and formerly
of Grand Rapids, officiating.
Miss Alayne Griener will attend Miss McNutt as maid of honor and Donald C. Ingell will
assist his brother as best man.
A reception will be held in the home of the bride-elect's parents following the marriage
service.

[birth announcement]
Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Ingell, Jr., are receiving congratulations on the birth of a daughter,
Marcia Jean, in Port Huron General hospital June 9. Mrs. Ingell is the former Geraldine J.
McNutt of this city.

[obit]
Mrs. W. C. Ingell Taken by Death
Mrs. Ida May Ingell, 55, wife of William C. Ingell, city sealer of weights and measures, died
Monday afternoon in Blodgett hospital, where she was taken after being stricken with a
cerebral hemorrhage while she was having luncheon with a friend in a downtown hotel.
Mrs. Ingell, who lived at 610 Lafayette-av., S.E., came to Grand Rapids 35 years ago from
Canada, where she was born.  She was a member of the Women's City club and was active
in guild work of Grace Episcopal church. Besides her husband she is survived by four
brothers, Albert Currier of Salina, Kan., Frank of Long Beach, Calif., Curt Anderson of
Washington and Archie of McPherson, Kan.; two sisters, Mrs. Jeanette Freeman of Salina,
Kan., and Mrs. Ellen Lee of Chicago.
The body is in Berton A. Spring & Sons mortuary, where funeral services will be held
Thursday at 2 p.m., Rev. Donald V. Carey officiating.  Committal will be in Graceland
mausoleum.

[obit]
W. E. Gilman Dies.
Holland, Feb. 17.-William E. Gilman died Monday at Saugatuck. Surviving are two sons, Roy
and Ralph of Grand Rapids; six grandchildren, and four brothers, Ezra of Grand Rapids,
Eugene of Chicago and Edgar and Irving of Fennville. Funeral services will be held
Wednesday afternoon at Saugatuck, with burial in Riverside cemetery.

[Bible Publishers' Guaranty]
dated Jul;y 15, 1886 W. Hitchins Agent.

[obit hand dated Feb 19th 45]
Mrs. C. R. Gilman, ill 2 Years, Dies
Mrs. Madeline Parish Gilman, lifelong resident of Grand Rapids, died Monday afternoon at
her home, 306 Grant st., SW., after an illness of two years. She
was 53 years old.
She was a member of Second Baptist church. Surviving are her husband, C. Roy Gilman;
two daughters, Catherine and ruth, at home; three sons, Specialist Third Class Charles,
now stationed in the Hawaiian islands; Sergeant Robert, with the army in the Philipines,
and Russell, at home; a grandson; her father, Edwin Parish, and one brother, Walter
Parish, both of Grand Rapids.
Mrs. Gilman will be taken from the Metcalf mortuary at 6 p.m. Thursday to Second Baptist
church, where services will be held at 8 p.m., the Rev. Robert Dice officiating. Burial will be
as Saugatuck Friday morning.

[obit]
Long Illness Is Fatal To Madeline P. Gilman
Funeral services for Mrs. Madeline Parish Gilman, 53, will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday at
Second Baptist church.  Burial will be at Saugatuck Friday morning.Mrs. Gilman, lifelong
resident of Grand Rapids, died Monday at her residence, 306 Grant-st., S.W., after an
illness of two yeras. Surviving besides the husband, C. Roy Gilman, are two daughters,
Catherine and Ruth, both at home; three sons, Charles, specialist third class in the coast
guard, now stationed at Grand Haven; Sgt. Robert, with the army in the Philipines, and
Russell, at home; one grandson; her father, Edwin Parish, and a brother, Walter, both of
Grand Rapids.
The body is at the Metcalf mortuary, where it will remain until 6 p.m. Thursday.

[News release]
Ingell Is Made Weights Chief, Moll Assistant
City Manager C. Sophus Johnson Tuesday announced the appointment of William C. Ingell,
assistant sealer of weights and measures, to the position of sealer of weights and
measures.  Ingell, who has been assistant for nine years, succeeds the late William
Geldersma.
Peter H. Moll, member of the city board of education and a local A. F. of L. official, was
named assistant sealer. The position of sealer pays $2,500 and that of assistant $1,980.  
Moll will sever his official labor connections, Johnson said.

[obit]
Lifelong Saugatuck Resident Dies at 76
Saugatuck - Mrs. Mary E. Gilman, 76, lifelong resident of this community, died Tuesday
night at the home of a son, Ralph, in Grand Rapids after a brief illness.
She is survived by another son, Roy, of Grand Rapids; two sisters, Mrs. Florence Crocker of
Mishawaka, Ind., and Mrs. Charles Proper of St. Cloud, Fla.; six grandchildren and one
great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held at 2 Friday at the McDonald chapel, with burial in Saugatuck
cemetery.

[Pasted to the Back Cover]
Statement of Martha Gilman Estate

             Receipts                                     DR          CR

May 24, 1910 By cash for 6 mo rent, to Sept 27                        $  54.00
Dec 13, 1910 By cash for Real Estate                                      $1150.00
                                                                          $1204.00

            Disbursements
May  18, 1910  Cash to Water Works--------------------------$  2.50
May  27, 1910    "     "  Repairing gas fixtures                      1.00
June 27, 1910    "     "  1 role of roofing paper                      2.40
July  30, 1910    "     "  Water Works                                   2.50
July  30, 1910    "     "  Sewer Tax                                      3.67
July  30, 1910    "     "  City Tax                                        13.21
Sept   1, 1910    "     "  Opening grave                                 3.00
Sept 27, 1910    "     "  Gabriel for groceries                        13.40
Oct   11, 1910    "     "  Claening vault                                 2.00
Dec    1, 1910    "     "  Probate fees                                    2.06
Dec    1, 1910    "      "  2 Appraisers                                   2.00
Dec    1, 1910    "      "  2 Wittnesses                                  2.00
Dec   13, 1910   "      "  Undertaker                                    79.00
Dec   13, 1910    "     "  Abstract and Tax History                   1.55
Dec   13, 1910    "     "  4 last payments, Front St sewer       14.70
Dec   13, 1910    "     "  Probate order of sale                          .80
Dec   13, 1910    "     "  Recording "    "    "                             .60
Dec   13, 1910    "     "  Cleaning vault                                  2.00
Dec   13, 1910    "     "  Dr. Apted                                       28.00
Dec   15, 1910    "     "  Ezra D Gilman                                 25.00
Dec   15, 1910    "     "  Executors fees                                25.00
Dec   15, 1910    "     "  For Monument                                 78.00
Dec   15, 1910    "     "  For grading cemetery lot                   10.00
Dec   15, 1910    "     "  Edgar Gilman                                 100.00             
                                                                     $414.39  $789.61

$789.61 to be divided among the five heirs,
        Amount to each-----$157.92

Report as to the disposition of money in bank, in the name of Ezra Gilman
belonging to Martha Gilman, which was turned over to me at her death.

Feb   14, 1910   By cash in bank                                                      $71.61
Feb   16, 1910   To cash for funeral car                                $ 32.00
Feb   16, 1910   "     "    Rev. Coburn                                       5.00
Mar   25, 1910   "     "    Probate fees                                      3.24
Mar   30, 1910    "    "    Probate fees                                      4.49
Apr   21, 1910   "     "    Cistern pump                                      1.50
Apr   25, 1910   "     "    Dr Chappel                                         3.00
Apr   25, 1910   "     "    Moon Lake Ice Co                                2.42
May   2,  1910   "     "    DeVogd for papering                            3.30
May   2,  1910   "      "   Roy Gilman, painting                           4.05
May  18, 1910    "     "   Mrs Avling, Saugatuck                          8.00
June 14, 1910    "     "   Dr DeVore                                           2.00
July  27, 1910    "     "   DeVries, repairs to roof                         1.50
July  27, 1910    "     "   Cleaning cistern                                     .50
Oct  25, 1910    "      "  Recording Probate order                         1.25
Oct  25, 1910     "     "  Car fare and postage                              .36             
                                                                        $ 71.61 $71.61