MICHIGAN CENSUSES

1920




ARENAC COUNTY
Clayton Township


PEAVY, Burton - age 37 - born abt 1883 in Michigan - Occupation: Farmer
Wife - Francis - age 39 - born abt 1881 in Canada English
Dau. - Imogen - age 4 yrs 5 mos - born abt 1915 in Michigan
Father - William Peavey - age 83 - born abt 1837 in New York
Mother - Mary Peavey - age 76 - born abt 1844 in Ohio
Race: White
All can read and write
They own their home.
Burton's father was born in New York and his mother was born in Ohio
Francis' parents were both born in Canada English
(Roll: T625_753; Page: 6A)



BRANCH COUNTY
Coldwater, Ward 1


PEAVY, Guy - age 35 - born abt 1884 in Michigan - Occupation: Decorator - dwelling houses
Wife - Mabel - age 30 - born abt 1890 in Michigan - Occupation: Washings
Son - Harold - age 4 - born abt 1915 in Michigan
Dau. - Ruth - age 3 - born abt 1916 in Michigan
Mabel's mother, Lydia Thornton is living with them. She does pressing.
Race: White
All can read and write except Ruth who is too young
They own their home.
Guy's father was born in New York and his mother was born in Indiana
Mabel's parents were both born in Michigan
(Roll: T625_758; Page: 2A)


Coldwater, Ward 2

PEAVEY, Julius B. - age 78 - born abt 1842 in New York - Occupation: none - own income
Wife - Rosa E. - age 53 - born abt 1867 in Indiana
Son - Charles E. - age 19 - born abt 1901 in Indiana
Dau. - Sadie - age 15 - born abt 1905 in Michigan - attends school
Race: White
They all can read and write
They own their home at 297 Collier? Avenue.
Julius' father was born in New York and his mother was born in Ohio
Rosa's parents were both born in Indiana
(Roll: T625_758; Page: 5B)



CHIPPEWA COUNTY
Sault Sainte Marie


PAVEY, Earnest - age 27 - born abt 1893 in Michigan - Occupation: Laborer
Wife - Margaret - age 24 - born abt 1896 in Michigan
Dau. - Margaret - age 4 & 7 mos. - born abt 1915 in Michigan
Dau. - Frances - age 2 & 10 mos - born abt 1917 in Michigan
Son - John - age 1 & 9 mos - born abt 1918 in Michigan
Race: White
They rent their home at 708 Cedar Street
Earnest and Margaret can read and write
Earnets's parents were both born in Canada English
Margaret's father was born in New York and her mother was born in Michigan
(Roll: T625_761; Page: 13B)



GENESEE COUNTY
Flint, Ward 3


PAVY, William G. - age 39 - born abt 1881 in Indiana - Occupation: Auto factory laborer
Wife - Anna Sarah - age 34 - born abt 1886 in Missouri
Son - Ray Scott - age 12 - born abt 1908 in Missouri - attends school
Dau. - Edna Paul - age 6 - born abt 1914 in Missouri - attends school
Race: White
William, Anna, and Ray can read and write
They rent their home ate 914 West Fifth Street
William's parents were born in Indiana
Anna's parents were both born in Indiana
(Roll: T625_765; Page: 10B)

PEAVY, William - age 18 - born abt 1902 in Michigan - Occupation: Auto shop laborer
He is a boarder living in the boarding house of Nellie Fenton
Race: White
He can read and write
His parents were both born in Ohio
(Roll: T625_766; Page: 3B)



HILLSDALE COUNTY
Hillsdale, Ward 1


PAVEY, William H. - age 43 - born abt 1877 in Michigan - Occupation: Conductor
Wife - Nettie - age 39 - born abt 1881 in Michigan
Son - Reginald - age 18 - born abt 1902 in Michigan
Dau - Letha - age 17 - born abt 1903 in Michigan - attends school
Race: White
They all can read and write
They own their home at 162 Union Street
William's parents were both born in England
Nettie's parents were both born in Michigan
(Roll: T625_768; Page: 5B)

PAVEY, Herbert - age 32 - born abt 1888 in Michigan - Occupation: Newspaper
Living with mother Alice M. & stepfather Willard Wyman
Race: White
Herbert can read and write
His parents were both born in England
(Roll: T625_768; Page: 8A)



JACKSON COUNTY
Jackson, Ward 2


PAVEY, Kenneth - age 21 - born abt 1899 in Michigan - Occupation: Western Union Operator
Wife - Margot - age 20 - born abt in 1900 in Michigan
Race: White
They can read and write
They rent their home at 209 Stewart ? Street
Kenneth's father was born in Ontario, Canada and his mother was born in Michigan
Margot's father was born in Wisconsin and her mother was born in Austria
(Roll: T625_773; Page: 1A)


Jackson, Ward 6

PAVY, Myrtle/Nelle - age 25 - born abt 1895 in Ohio - Occupation: Machine hand in corset factory
She is a roomer living with William and Harriett Throne at 310 Gorham Street
Race: White
She can read and write
Myrtle's parents were both born in Ohio
(Roll: T625_774; Page: 12A)

PEAVEY, Hilda - age 32 - born abt 1888 in Colorado - Occupation: Beauty parts - own shop
Dau. - Bernice - age 7 - born abt 1913 in Illinois - attends school
Race: White
Hilda is a widow
She can read and write
She rents her home
Her parents were both born in Colorado
(Roll: T625_774; Page: 4A)

PEAVEY/PEAVY, Roy L. - age 29 - born abt 1891 in Michigan - Occupation: ? man at the seed store
Wife - Allie S. - age 29 - born abt 1891 in Michigan
Son - Roland - age 7 - born abt 1913 in Michigan - attends school
Son - Jas - age 5 - born abt 1915 in Michigan
Dau. - Eleanora - age 3 - born abt 1917 in Michigan
Race: White They can read & write except for James 'Jas' & Eleanora who are too young
They own their home at 329 Dewey
Roy's parents were both born in Michigan
Allie's parents were both born in Michigan
(Roll: T625_773; Page: 17B)


Waterloo Township

PEAVY, Charles H. - age 66 - born abt 1854 in Michigan - Occupation: Farm Laborer
Wife - Elizabeth E. - age 55 - born abt 1865 in Michigan
Son - Alfred F. - age 17 - born abt 1903 in Michigan
Son - Cecil M. - age 15 - born abt 1905 in Michigan - attends school
Son - Orval A. - age 7 - born abt 1913 in Michigan - attends school
Grandson - Lenard Draper - age 1 yr 3 mos - born abt 1918 in Michigan
Son-in-law - Willard E. Draper - age 33 - born abt 1887 in Michigan - Occupation: Farm Laborer
Willard is probably the father of Lenard.
They rent their home.
Charles & Lenard cannot read & write. All other can read & write
Charles father was born in Illinois and his mother was born in Michigan
Elizabeth's parents were both born in North Carolina
(Roll: T625_774; Page: 8A)



KALAMAZOO COUNTY
Kalamazoo, Ward 2


PAVEY, E.C. - age 55 - born abt 1865 in Ohio - Occupation: Section Man for the Railroad
Race: White
He is a widower. He can read and write
He is a roomer living with Edward and Georgie Gaines
His parents were both born in Ohio
(Roll: T625_775; Page: 8A)


Kalamazoo, Ward 3 - Kalamazoo State Hospital

PEAVY, Gladis - age 48 - born abt 1872 in Ohio - Inmate
Race: White
She can read & write
Her parents were born in Ohio
(Roll: T625_775; Page: 18B)



KENT COUNTY
Grand Rapids, Ward 2


PEAVEY, Edward - age 47 - born abt 1873 in Michigan - Occupation: Grinder Brass Wa..er
Wife - Alice - age 45 - born abt 1875 in Michigan
Son - Darwin - age 21 - born abt 1899 in Michigan - Occupation: Salesman - Retail Clothing
Son - Leo - age 18 - born abt 1902 in Michigan - Occupation: Oven tender for the bakery
Dau. - Ethel - age 13 - born abt 1907 in Michigan - attends school
Dau. - Margaret - age 9 - born abt 1911 in Michigan - attends school
Race: White
They can read and write
They rent their home at 223 Boslivick Ave
Edward's parents were born in Michigan
Alice's parents were both born in Sweden
(Roll: T625_777; Page: 13A)

PEAVEY, Nelson - age 23 - born abt 1897 in Michigan - Occupation: Truck Driver
Living with his sister Murl Cadwell
Race: White
She can read and write
His parents were both born in Ohio
(Roll: T625_777; Page: 13A)



LAPEER COUNTY
Imlay Township


PEVERILL, Charls - age 61 - b. abt 1859 in Canada - Occupation: Farmer
Wife - Maie - age 57 - b. abt 1863 in Michigan
Race: White
Both can read and write
They own their farm and home
Charls' parents were both born in Canada
Maie's parents were both born in Michigan
(Roll: T625_781; Page 5A)



LENAWEE COUNTY
Adrian Township


PEAVEY, Alfonso - age 67 - born abt 1853 in Maine
Wife - Sophrona - age 66 - born abt 1854 in Michigan
Sophrona's mother is living with them.
Race: White
They all can read and write
They own their home ate
Alfonso's parents were both born in New Hampshire
Sophrona's father was born in Michigan and her mother was born in New York
(Roll: T625_780; Page: 10A)

PEAVEY, Alice - age 44 - born abt 1876 in Michigan
Son - Oscar - age 19 - born abt 1901 in Michigan - attend school
Dau. - Helen - age 16 - born abt 1904 in Michigan - attend school
Race: White
She owns her home at 228 West Beecher
Alice's parents were both born in Michigan
(Roll: T625_780; Page: 9A)

PEAVEY, Frank W. - age 42 - born abt 1878 in Kansas - Occupation: Farmer
Wife - Carra E. - age 42 - born abt 1878 in Pennsylvania
Son - Lloyd L. - age 17 - born abt 1903 in Michigan - Occupation: Milk Truck Driver
Dau. - Gladys - age 15 - born abt 1905 in Michigan - attends school
Son - Kenneth - age 12 - born abt 1908 in Michigan - attends school
Dau. - Katherine E - age 12 - born abt 1908 in Michigan - attends school
Son - Edgar L. - age 1 & 6 mos. - born abt 1918 in Michigan
Race: White
All can read & write except Edgar who is too young.
They own their farm and home
Frank's father was born in Maine and his mother was born in Michigan
Carra's parents were both born in Pennsylvania
(Roll: T625_780; Page: 1B)

PEAVEY, Harry A. - age 52 - born abt 1868 in Michigan - Occupation: Furniture finisher
Wife - Carrie M. - age 48 - born abt 1872 in Michigan
Son - Hubert - age 18 - born abt 1902 in Michigan - Occupation: Elictrical tester
Dau. - Etha M. - age 15 - born abt 1905 in Michigan - attends school
Harry's sister-in-law Mary Hite is living with them
Race: White
They all can read and write
They rent their home at 518 Locust Street.
Harry's father was born in Maine and his mother was born in Michigan
Carrie's parents were both born in Germany
(Roll: T625_780; Page: 6A)

PEAVEY, Otis M. - age 45 - born abt 1875 in Michigan - Occupation: piano turner
Wife - Jennie E. - age 43 - born abt 1877 in Michigan
Jennie's mother, Lucy R. Jones, age 82 is living with them.
Race: White
They all can read and write
They rent their home at 136 Broad Street
Otis's father was born in Maine and his mother was born in Michigan
Jennie's father was born in New York and her mother was born in Michigan
(Roll: T625_780; Page: 9B)


Deerfield Township

PEAVY, George - age 41 - born abt 1879 in Kansas - Occupation: Traveling Salesman
Wife - Mary - age 46 - born abt 1874 in Michigan
Race: White
Both can read and write
They own their home.
George's father was born in Maine and his mother was born in Ohio
Mary's parents were both born in Germany
(Roll: T625_780; Page: 3A)



LIVINGSTON COUNTY
Howell Township


PEAVY, Adelbert - age 74 - born abt 1946 in New York - Occupation: Partner in Feed Mill & Coal Fuel ?
Wife - Rosetta - age 71 - born abt 1849 in New York
Dau. - Edith Satteria - age 36 - born abt 1884 in Michigan
Granddau. - Rosetta Satteria - age 10 - born abt 1910 in Michigan - attends school
Grandson - Gordon Satteria - age 5 - born abt 1915 in Michigan - attends school
Race: White
All can read and write except Gordon as he just started shool
They own their home.
Adelbert's parents were both born in New York
Rosetta's parents were both born in New York
(Roll: T625_780; Page: 24A)


PEAVY, Homer - age 48 - born abt 1872 in Michigan - Occupation: Partner in feed Mill & coal fuel ?
Wife - Rhua - age 43 - born abt 1877 in Michigan
Dau - Josephine - age 14 - born abt 1906 in Michigan - attends school
Race: White
All three can read and write
They own their home.
Homer's parents were both born in Michigan
Rhua's parents were both born in Michigan
(Roll: T625_780; Page: 22B)

PEEVY, William H. - age 53 - born abt 1867 in Michigan - Farmer
Son - William - age 6 - born abt 1914 in Michigan
Dau. - Margaret M. - age 17 - born abt 1903 in Michigan
William is a widower
Race: White
All three can read and write
He owns his home.
His parents were both born in Michigan
(Roll: T625_780; Page: 6A)


MECOSTA COUNTY
Hinton Township


PEAVEY, Calvin - age 36 - born abt 1884 in Michigana - Occupation: Blacksmith Finisher
Wife - Lida M. - age 33 - born abt 1887 in Michigan
Dau. - Ellza A. - age 17 - born abt 1903 in Michigan - Occupaton: Garage Truck Driver
Son - Reynold - age 12 - born abt 1908 in Michigan - attends school
Dau. - Grethel - age 5 - born abt 1915 in Michigan
Race: White
All can read & write except Grethel who is too young.
They own their home on Maine Street - next to his brother John J. and family.
Calvin's parents were both born in New York
Lida's parents were both born in Canada English
(Roll: T625_784; Page: 1B)

PEAVEY, Ellis C. - age 46 - born abt 1874 in Michigana - Occupation: Blacksmith laborer
Wife - Grace - age 37 - born abt 1883 in Michigan
Son - Arlon - age 16 - borm abt 1904 in Michigan - attends school
Son - Avery - age 11 - born abt 1909 in Michigan - attends school
Race: White
All four can read and write
They rent their home on Maine Street
(close to the Calvin Pavey and John J Pavey families)
Ellis' parents were both born in New York
Grace's father was born in Pennsylvania and her mother was born in Canada English
(Roll: T625_784; Page: 1B)

PEAVEY, John J. - age 71 - born abt 1849 in New York - Occupation: Veterinary
Wife - H. Alvina - age 68 - born abt 1852 in Vermont
Dau. Edith 'Peavey' Brown - age 35 - born abt 1885 in Michitan
Race: White
They all three can read and write
They own their home on Maine Street - next to his brother Calvin and family.
John's parents were both born in New York
Alvina's parents were both born in Vermont
(Roll: T625_784; Page: 1B)

PEAVEY, Wilfred - age 33 - born abt 1887 in Ohio - Occupation: Farm Laborer
Wife - Harriet L. - age 20 - born abt 1900 in Michigan
Race: White
Both can read and write
They rent their home.
Wilfred's father was born in Indiana and his mother was born in Ohio
Harriet's father was born in Michigan and her mother was born in Canada
(Roll: T625_784; Page: 2B)


Morley Township

PEAVEY, James - age 75 - born abt 1845 in Maine
Wife - Mary - age 77 - born abt 1843 in New York
They are living with their daughter and son-in-law, Edmond & Sadie 'Peavey' Sneden.
Race: White
They can read and write
James' parents were both born in Maine
Mary's parents were both born in New York
(Roll: T625_783; Page: 1A)



MUSKEGON COUNTY
Muskegon Heights, Ward 1


PEEVY, Ransom - 29 - born abt 1891 in Wisconsin - Occupation: Machinist in Factory
Wife - Tillie - age 23 - born abt 1897 in Wisconsin
Son - Chester - age 3 & 11 mos - born abt 1916 in Wisconsin
Dau. - Theresa - age 1 & 10 mos - born abt 1918 in Michigan
Father - Albert H. - age 58 - born abt 1862 in Wisconsin - widower
Race: White
All adults can read and write
They own their home.
Ransom's parents were both born in Wisconsin
Tillie's parents were both born in Germany
Albert's father was born in Maine and his mother was born in Michigan
(Roll: T625_789; Page: 10A)



OSCEOLA COUNTY
Orient Township


PEAVEY, Charles F. - age 69 - born abt 1851 in Maine
Wife - Mary A. - age 63 - born abt 1857 in Ohio
Son - Willy - age 18 - born abt 1902 in Michigan - Occupation: Automobile laborer
Race: White
All can read and write
They rent their home.
Charles' parents were both born in New Hampshire
Mary's father was born in England and her mother was born in Pennsylvania
(Roll: T625_791; Page: 5A)

PEAVEY, George A. - age 61 - born abt 1859 in Maine - Occupation: Farmer
Race: White
He can read and write
He owns his home
Both of his parents were born in New Hampshire
(Roll: T625_791; Page: 5A)



OTTAWA COUNTY
Park Township


PAVEY, Mary - age 63 - born abt 1857 in Michigan
She is a widow
Race: White
She can read and write
She rents her home on Lake Street
Her parents were born in Germany
(Roll: T625_792; Page: 7A)



SAGINAW COUNTY
Saginaw, Ward 19


PEAVY, Pheobe - age 50 - born abt 1870 in Michigan - Widow
Her father, L.A. Hempstead is living with her
Race: White
She can read and write
She owns her home
Her parents were both born in New York
(Roll: T625_794; Page: 16B)



VAN BUREN COUNTY
Decatur


PEVERLEY, Henry A. - age 71 - b. abt 1849 in Michigan
He is a Widow
Race: White
He can read and write
Henry is living with his son-in-law and daughter: Charles D. & Goldie 'Peverely' Fry
His father was born in Pennsylvania and his mother was born in New York
(Roll: T625_799: Page 8B)



WASHTENAW COUNTY
Ann Arbor, Ward 5


PEAVEY, Mattie - age 39 - born abt 1881 in Illinois
Grandson - Howard Peavey - age 7 - born abt 1913 in Michigan
Grandson - Arthur Peavey - age 6 - born abt 1914 in Michigan
Dau. - Gevia - ge 22 - born abt 1898 in Michigan - Occupation: Clerk
Race: White
She can read and write
She owns her home
Mattie's parents were both born in Illinois
(Roll: T625_799; Page: 2B)


Ypsilanti, Ward 1

PAVEY, Margaret - age 21 - born abt 1899 in Michigan - Single - Occupation: Telephone operator
Race: White
Margaret can read and write
She is a lodger with George and Clara Davis at 403 Hiermon Street
Her parents were both born in Michigan
(Roll: T625_800; Page: 12A)



WAYNE COUNTY
Detroit, Ward 1


PEVY, Chas. W. age 42 - b. abt 1878 in Iowa
Wife - C.W. - age 38 - b. abt 1882 in Massachusetts
Race: White
Both can read and write
They are living on Wander Street
Chas.' parents were both born in New Hampshire
C.W.'s father was born in Massachusetts and her mother was born in Pennsylvania
(Roll: T625_803: Page 1B)


Detroit, Ward 9

PEEVY, Charlie - age 41 - born abt 1879 in Alabama - Occupation: Laborer in Butter Mfg. Co.
Wife - Pearl - age 37 - born abt 1883 in Alabama
Race: Black
Both can read and write
They rent their home.
Another family is rooming with them.
Charlie's parents were both born in Alabama
Pearl's parents were both born in Alabama
(Roll: T625_807; Page: 10B)


Detroit, Ward 14

PAVEY, Dolson - age 35 - born abt 1885 in Michigan - Occupation: Automobile Inspector
Wife - Bessie - age 35 - born abt 1885 in New York
Dau. - Pauline - age 17 - born abt 1903 in Michigan - Occupation: Insurance typist
Race: White
They can read and write
They rent their home at 644 Clark Street
Dolson's parents were both born in England
Bessie's parents were born in England
(Roll: T625_813; Page: 8A)


Detroit, Ward 18

PEAVY, Lilla - age 2 - born abt 1918 in Canada
She is living with her sister & her husband Paul and Irene 'Peavy' Ojaspy
Race: White
Her parents were both born in Michigan
(Roll: T625_817; Page: 11B)


Detroit, Ward 19

PAVEY, Wendell - age 24 - born abt 1896 in Ohio - Occupation: Auto sales manager
Wife - Elizabeth - age 22 - born abt 1898 in Ohio
Race: White
Living with Elizabeth's parents - John & Fanny Pollock
They both can read and write
Wendell's parents were both born in Ohio
Elizabeth's parents were both born in Ohio
(Roll: T625_818; Page: 6A)


Detroit, Ward 21

PEAVY, Robert - age 35 - born abt 1885 in Wales - Occupation: Factory Contractor
He is a lodger in the boarding house of Thomas Pergler
Race: White
He immigrated to the U.S. in 1859
Both of his parents were born in Wales
(Roll: T625_818; Page: 7B)


Hamtramck township

PAVY, Marshal - age 36 - born abt 1884 in Austria - Occupation: works for Auto Company
Wife - Francis - age 33- born abt 1887 in Michigan
Son - Walter - age 5 - born abt 1915 in Michigan
Dau. - Julia - age 4 & 2 mos. - born abt 1916 in Michigan
Son - George - age 3 & 1 mon. - born abt 1917 in Michigan
Son - John - age 6 mos. - born abt 1919 in Michigan
Race: White
Marshal and Francis immigrated to the U.S. in 1913
They cannot read and write
They rent their home
Marshal's parents were both born in Austria
Francis' parents were both born in Austria
(Roll: T625_820; Page: 7B)




Compiled by Marjorie Gisi

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