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Caroline
Elizabeth
Hart
(1848 - 1935)

William E.
Hart
(1814 - 1907)

Eber
Hart Jr.
(1788 - 1873)

Eber
Hart Sr.
(1756 - 1842)

William
Hart
(1732 - 1790)
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Aderholdt
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Babst/Bobst
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Robinson

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Hamilton
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Caroline Elizabeth Hart   Born: 18 Sep 1848, Walton, Eaton County, Michigan Died: 13 May 1935, Grant Township, Mexosta County, Michigan   Caroline Elizabeth Hart was the fourth child born to Willaim E. Hart (1814 - 1907) and Judith Ann Stone (1822 - 1893).  Caroline was born 18 Sep 1848 in Walton, Eaton County, Michigan.     The 1850 Census shows William and Judith living in Walton, Eaton County, Michigan.  Caroline's age is listed as 1 year old.  Carolyn's other siblings on this Census are: Adeline (age 9), Alanson (age 6) and Eber (age 4).   1850 Census for Walton, Eaton County, Michigan   House No. Family No. Name Age Sex Occupation Real Estate Birth Md. This Year Attend School First Last 180 182 William Hart 34 M Farmer 180 NY         Judith A. " 28 F     NY         Adeline M. " 9 F     Mich   X     Alanson M. " 6 M     Mich   X     Eber D " 4 M     Mich   X     Caroline E. " 1 F     Mich           The 1860 Census shows Willliam and Judith Hart living in Walton, Eaton County, Michigan.  He is 44 and she is 38.  William is still a farmer and the value of his Real Estate has increased to $2500 and his Personal Estate is valued at $350.  All six of their children are listed on this 1860 Census: Adaline M (age 18), Alanson M. (age 16), Eber D (age 14), Caroline E. (age 11), Elva F. (age 5) and Eunice A. (age 7 months).   1860 Census for Walton, Eaton County, Michigan   House No. Family No. Name Age Sex Occupation Real Estate Pers. Estate Birth Attend School First Last 677 659 William Hart 44 M Farmer 2500 350 NY       Judith A. " 38 F       NY       Adaline M. " 18 F       Mich X     Alanson M. " 16 M       Mich X     Eber D. " 14 M       Mich X     Caroline E. " 11 F       Mich X     Elva F. " 5 F       Mich X     Eunice A. " 7/12 F       Mich         Caroline Elizabeth Hart married John Mathew Denniston on 23 Aug 1873.  John was the son og Samuel Denniston Jr. and Archangel Rosanna Fenton.  John was born 22 Feb 1852 in Marshall, Calhoun County, Michigan.     The following Marriage Registration confirms John Mathew and Caroline's marriage date, location and their age.   Marriage Registration   Rec. No. Date of Marriage Place of Marriage Full Name of Bridegroom & Bride Race Residence Age Month Day Year 1999 Aug 23 1873 Honer, Mich. John M. Deniston White Eckford, Mich 21           Carolin Hart White Ellis, Mich 24       John Mathew and Caroline's marriage produced at least eight children according to the 1900 and 1910 Census.   Children of John Mathew Denniston & Caroline Elizabeth Hart Name Birth Death Spouse Olive Z. Denniston 15 Nov 1875 Eaton Co, MI 1877 Eaton Co, MI (Died in Infancy - Age 2) William Mathew Deniston 12 Sep 1877 Eaton Co, MI 31 Mar 1918 Yellowstone, MT Mamie Marie Ferguson m. 12 Feb 1901 Emery Otis Denniston 05 Mar 1880 Franklin Co, NE 24 Dec 1965 Allegan Co, MI 1) Helen Doris Earnshaw m. 08 May 1917 2) Ida McGee Myrtle Mae Denniston 17 May 1882 Mecosta Co, MI 15 Feb 1970 Osceola Co, MI (Never Married) Lora Viola Denniston 02 Jul 1886 Mecosta Co, MI 07 Jul 1973 Osceola Co, MI Royal Smith Hooker m. 05 Mar 1912 Alanson Manville Denniston 24 Sep 1890 Mecosta Co, MI 10 May 1987 Malhoun Co, MI Leah L. Steinhoff m. 26 Mar 1913 *(Unknown Sex) Denniston     (Died in Infancy) *(Unknown Sex) Denniston     (Died in Infancy) *The 1900 & 1910 Census confirms that Caroline had given birth to eight children       By 1880, John Mathew Denniston and him family moved to Nebraska - along with his parents Samuel and Rosanna Denniston and John's brother Asahel Denniston.   The 1880 Census shows Samuel and Rosanna/Susanna Denniston living in the Franklin Precinct of Franklin County, Nebraska, with their youngest child, Elmer Augustus Denniston (age 8).   John Mathew & Caroline are living near his parent with their sons, William (age 3), and Baby, Emery Otis Denniston (age 4 months)   Asel/Asahel has married Maudawn Amanda Brand and they have a daughter named Dora (age 1).    1880 Census for Franklin Precinct, Franklin County, Nebraska   House No. Family No. Name Race Sex Age Relation S M W Occup. Can't Read Can't Write Birth First Last Self Father Mother 100 102 Samuel Denniston W M 60 Head of Family M Farming X X New York Ireland New York     Susanna " W F 53 Wife M Keeping House X X Mich New York Mich     Elmer " W M 8 Son   At Home     " New York "                               101 103 Asel Denniston W M 23 H. of Family M Farming     Mich New York Mich     Mandane " W F 18 Wife M Keeping House     " " New York     Dora " W F 1 Daughter   At Home     Neb Mich Mich                               101 104 John Denniston W M 28 H. of Family M Farming     Mich New York Mich     Carolina " W F 31 Wife M Keeping House     " " New York     William " W M 3 Son   At Home     " Mich Mich     Baby " W   4/12 "   "     Neb " Mich       The photo below is of the John Mathew Denniston and Caroline Hart Denniston family (Back Row: Left to Right) William Mathew, Myrtle Mae, Emery Otis (Front Row Seated: Left to Right) John Mathew, Alanson Manville, Caroline Elizabeth and Lora Viola   John Mathew Denniston Family       The 1900 Census shows that John Mathew and Caroline had moved back to Michigan with their family. They were living in the Grant Township of Mecosta County, Michigan.  John's age was listed as 48 and Caroline 51. There were five children living the family: William Mathew (age 22), Emery Otis (age 20), Myrtle Mae (age 18), Lora Viola (age 13) and Alanson Manville (age 9).  John Mathew, William and Emery were working on the family farm.   This 1900 Census (as well as the 1910 Census) shows that Caroline had given birth to 8 children but only 5 were living.   1900 Census for Grant Township, Mecosta County, Michigan   Hse No. Fam No. Name Relation Personal Description Birth Place Occup Last First Race Sex Birth Age S/M Yrs Md Kids Mth Year Born Alive Self Dad Mom 97 97 Denniston John M. Head W M Feb 1852 48 M 27     MI NY MI Farmer     ----- Caroline Wife W F Sept 1848 51 M 27 8 5 MI NY NW       ----- William G. Son W M Sept 1877 22 S       MI MI MI Farm Labor     ----- Emery O. Son W M Mar 1880 20 S       NE MI MI Farm Labor     ----- Myrtle M. Daug W F May 1882 18 S       MI MI MI       ----- Lora V. Daug W F July 1886 13 S       MI MI MI At Home     ----- Lanson M. Son W M Sept 1890 9 S       MI MI MI At Home       The 1910 Census shows that John Mathew and Caroline Elizabeth were still living in the Grant Township of Mecosta County, Michigan.  He was 58 and she was 61.  This was the first marriage for both and they have been married for 37 years.  The Census again shows that Caroline had given birth to 8 children but only 5 were still living.  The children still living at home are Myrtle May (age 28), Lorna Viola (age 23) and Alanson Manville (age 19).   1910 Census for Grant Township, Mecosta County, Michigan   Hse No. Fam No. Name Relation Personal Description Birth Place Occup Last First Sex Race Age S/M Yrs Md Kids Bn Alive Self Dad Mom     Denniston John M. Head M W 58 M1 37     Michigan New York Michigan Farmer     ----- Caroline E. Wife F W 61 M1 37 8 5 Michigan New York New York None     ----- Myrtle Daug F W 28         Michigan Michigan Michigan None     ----- Lora Daug F W 23         Michigan Michigan Michigan None     ----- Manville Son M W 19         Michigan Michigan Michigan Farm Labor       According to the 1920 Census, John Mathew and Caroline were still living in the Grant Township of Mecosta County, Michigan (on Hersey Road).  He is 66 and she is 71.  They own their home mortgage free. John Mathew is working as a farmer.   John Mathew and Caroline's son, Emery Otis Denniston, and his wife Helen/Ellen Doris Earnshaw are living nearby.  He is 23 and she is 19.  They have one child, Reese Mathew Denniston (age 1 year and 8 months).  Emery is working as a farmer.   1920 Census for Grant Township, Mecosta County, Michigan   Hse No. Fam No. Name Relation Home Personal Description Birth Place Occup Last First Sex Race Age S/M O/R F/M Self Dad Mom 99 101 Denniston John Head O F M W 66 M Michigan New York New York Farmer     ----- Caroline Wife     F W 71 M Michigan New York New York None     ----- Myrtle Daug     F W 37 S Michigan Michigan Michigan None                               100 102 Denniston Emery Head O M M W 23 M Nebraska Michigan Michigan Farmer     ----- Ellen Wife     F W 19 M Ohio Ohio Ohio None     ----- Reese Son     M W 1 8/12 S Michigan Nebraska Ohio None       John Mathew Denniston died 26 Oct 1927, in the Grant Township of Mecosta County, Michigan.  He was 75 at the time of his death.  Caroline Elizabeth Hart Denniston died 13 May 1935 in the Grant Township of Mecosta County, Michigan.  She was 86.  They are buried in the Oakdale Cemetery in Hersey, Osceola County, Michigan.     Gravestone for John Mathew Denniston and Caroline Elizabeth Hart Denniston                 SOURCES   Thanks to JoAnn Denniston Seese for her help with the various branches of her family