Myrtle
CRONK
(b.
22 December 1882
,
Falmouth, Missaukee, Michigan, USA
d.
April 17 1922
,
Michigan, USA
)
Cause of Death: childbirth
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Myrtle CRONK was born 22 December 1882 in Falmouth, Missaukee, Michigan, USA
Myrtle CRONK was the child of William W CRONK and Martha E ZELLERSSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Myrtle married Frederick Franklin WHEELER 23 May 1899 in St Louis, Missouri, USA . The couple had (at least) 7 children.
Frederick Franklin WHEELER was born 13 June 1845 in Jefferson Township, Williams County, Ohio, USA. Frederick Franklin died 31 May 1915 in Kunkle, Williams, Ohio, USA.
Myrtle married (2) Edward James SHANNON 19 July 1920 in Clinton, Michigan, USA . The couple had (at least) 2 children.
Edward James SHANNON was born February 15 1886 in Jericho, Vermont, USA. Edward James died 26 April 1971 in Blackman, Jackson, Michigan, USA. Edward James was the child of Israel John Edward SHANNON (SHINER) and Josephine LAPLANTE.
Myrtle CRONK died April 17 1922 in Michigan, USA.
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Family and Children of Myrtle CRONK
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Frederick Franklin WHEELER-- Date: 23 May 1899 Place: St Louis, Missouri, USA
Children of Frederick Franklin WHEELER and Myrtle CRONK:
Nina WHEELER (b.8 February 1900, Clam Union, Missaukee, Michigan, USA d. 7 February 1913, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA)
Lillian Marguerite WHEELER (b.27 August 1901, Clam Union, Missaukee, Michigan, USA d. 24 October 1969, Ingham, Ingham, Michigan, USA)
Freda Mae WHEELER (b.12 March 1903, Falmouth, Missaukee, Michigan, USA d. 14 July 1974, Bunker Hill, Ingham, Michigan, USA)
Earl Frederick WHEELER (b.1 November 1905, Farwell, Clare, Michigan, USA d. abt. 1953, Chicago, Illinois, USA)
Lillian Margaret WHEELER (b.9 October 1906, Missaukee County, Michigan, USA d. , )
Goldie Irene WHEELER (b.5 January 1911, Williams County, Ohio, USA d. 11 June 1970, Harbor Springs, Emmet, Michigan, USA)
Ruth Viola WHEELER (b.29 August 1915, Bryan, Williams, Ohio, USA d. 28 July 1988, Phoenix, Arizona, USA)
Myrtle CRONK married Edward James SHANNON-- Date: 19 July 1920 Place: Clinton, Michigan, USA
See marriage record for Myrtle CRONK and Edward James SHANNON
Edward James SHANNON was the child of Israel John Edward SHANNON (SHINER) and Josephine LAPLANTE
Name: James Shannon
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Event Date: 19 Jul 1920
Event Place: Clinton, Michigan
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GS Film number: 2342736
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Digital Folder Number: 4209975
Image Number: 349
Reference ID: v 2 p 176 rn 1868
"Michigan, Marriages, 1868-1925," Database with images, FamilySearch.org : accessed 29 June 2015), James Shannon and Myrtle Cronk Wheeler, 19 Jul 1920; citing Clinton, Michigan, v 2 p 176 rn 1868, Department of Vital Records, Lansing; FHL microfilm 2,342,736.
Children of Edward James SHANNON and Myrtle CRONK:
Raymond SHANNON (b.abt. 1920, St Johns, Clinton, Michigan, USA d. , )
Leo James SHANNON (b.April 17 1922, St Johns, Clinton, Michigan, USA d. 5 May 1993, Houston, Texas, USA)
m. Olive Mercy "Irene" HARWOOD 9 July 1942
Frederick Franklin WHEELER-- Date: 23 May 1899 Place: St Louis, Missouri, USAChildren of Frederick Franklin WHEELER and Myrtle CRONK:
Nina WHEELER (b.8 February 1900, Clam Union, Missaukee, Michigan, USA d. 7 February 1913, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA) Lillian Marguerite WHEELER (b.27 August 1901, Clam Union, Missaukee, Michigan, USA d. 24 October 1969, Ingham, Ingham, Michigan, USA) Freda Mae WHEELER (b.12 March 1903, Falmouth, Missaukee, Michigan, USA d. 14 July 1974, Bunker Hill, Ingham, Michigan, USA) Earl Frederick WHEELER (b.1 November 1905, Farwell, Clare, Michigan, USA d. abt. 1953, Chicago, Illinois, USA) Lillian Margaret WHEELER (b.9 October 1906, Missaukee County, Michigan, USA d. , ) Goldie Irene WHEELER (b.5 January 1911, Williams County, Ohio, USA d. 11 June 1970, Harbor Springs, Emmet, Michigan, USA) Ruth Viola WHEELER (b.29 August 1915, Bryan, Williams, Ohio, USA d. 28 July 1988, Phoenix, Arizona, USA)Myrtle CRONK married
Edward James SHANNON-- Date: 19 July 1920 Place: Clinton, Michigan, USASee marriage record for Myrtle CRONK and Edward James SHANNONEdward James SHANNON was the child of Israel John Edward SHANNON (SHINER) and Josephine LAPLANTE
Name: James Shannon
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Image Number: 349
Reference ID: v 2 p 176 rn 1868
"Michigan, Marriages, 1868-1925," Database with images, FamilySearch.org : accessed 29 June 2015), James Shannon and Myrtle Cronk Wheeler, 19 Jul 1920; citing Clinton, Michigan, v 2 p 176 rn 1868, Department of Vital Records, Lansing; FHL microfilm 2,342,736.
Children of Edward James SHANNON and Myrtle CRONK:
Raymond SHANNON (b.abt. 1920, St Johns, Clinton, Michigan, USA d. , ) Leo James SHANNON (b.April 17 1922, St Johns, Clinton, Michigan, USA d. 5 May 1993, Houston, Texas, USA)m. Olive Mercy "Irene" HARWOOD 9 July 1942
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1882 Birth 22 December 1882
Falmouth, Missaukee, Michigan, USA
1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)
1891 - The zipper is invented (Whitcomb L. Judson, United States)The motion picture camera is invented (Thomas Alva Edison, William K.L. Dickson, United States)
First Perforated Toilet Paper Roll is Patented
1899 Marriage / PartnerMyrtle CRONK and Frederick Franklin WHEELER 23 May 1899, St Louis, Missouri, USA
She was 16 years old.
1900 Birth of ChildNina WHEELER was born 8 February 1900, Clam Union, Missaukee, Michigan, USA
Myrtle was 17 years old.
1901 Birth of ChildLillian Marguerite WHEELER was born 27 August 1901, Clam Union, Missaukee, Michigan, USA
Myrtle was 18 years old.
1903 Birth of ChildFreda Mae WHEELER was born 12 March 1903, Falmouth, Missaukee, Michigan, USA
Myrtle was 20 years old.
1905 Birth of ChildEarl Frederick WHEELER was born 1 November 1905, Farwell, Clare, Michigan, USA
Myrtle was 22 years old.
1906 Birth of ChildLillian Margaret WHEELER was born 9 October 1906, Missaukee County, Michigan, USA
Myrtle was 23 years old.
In 1906, Reginald Fessenden made the first AM radio broadcast on December 24th. This event marked a significant advancement in radio technology, paving the way for the modern broadcasting industry.1911 Birth of ChildGoldie Irene WHEELER was born 5 January 1911, Williams County, Ohio, USA
Myrtle was 28 years old.
1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)
1913 Death of ChildNina WHEELER died 7 February 1913, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA
Myrtle was 30 years old.
1915 Death of Spouse/PartnerFrederick Franklin WHEELER died 31 May 1915, Kunkle, Williams, Ohio, USA
1915 Birth of ChildRuth Viola WHEELER was born 29 August 1915, Bryan, Williams, Ohio, USA
Myrtle was 32 years old.
1920 Marriage / PartnerMyrtle CRONK and Edward James SHANNON 19 July 1920, Clinton, Michigan, USA
She was 37 years old.
1922 Death April 17 1922
Michigan, USA
She died at the age of 39.
1922 Birth of ChildLeo James SHANNON was born April 17 1922, St Johns, Clinton, Michigan, USA
Myrtle was 39 years old.
Myrtle is buried at: Mount Rest Cemetery, St Johns, Clinton, Michigan, USA
Added: 3/15/2011 10:32:14 AM
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