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     Her married name was Way. Vital records include: marr., death, bur. Susan Rosetta Shanks was born on 11 September 1835 at IN.^2,3,4 She was born in September 1836 at OH.^5,6 She was the daughter of William Shanks and Sarah Beau.¹ Susan Rosetta Shanks appeared on the census of 29 August 1850 in the household of William Shanks and Sarah Beau at Milford, La Grange Co., IN.⁷ Susan Rosetta Shanks married Hiram Parker Way, son of Jessee Way and Lucretia Mufferer, on 11 September 1856 at Montrose, Genesee Co., MI; by Joseph B. White, Elder of the Church of God.^8,9 Susan Rosetta Shanks and Hiram Parker Way appeared on the census of June 1860 at Genesee Co., MI, along with Susan Rosetta Shanks.¹⁰ She and Hiram Parker Way appeared on the census of 14 July 1870 at Montrose, Genesee Co., MI, along with Susan Rosetta Shanks.⁵ She and Hiram Parker Way appeared on the census of 1880 at Flushing, MI, along with Susan Rosetta Shanks.¹¹ She was living in January 1881 at Flushing, Genesee Co., MI.¹² She witnessed the marriage of Alfred Barlow and Eleanor F. Way on 16 January 1881 at Flushing, Genesee Co., MI.^12,13 Susan Rosetta Shanks and Hiram Parker Way appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 at Flushing, Genesee Co., MI, along with Susan Rosetta Shanks.⁶ She had six (four living) children.¹⁴ She died on 19 October 1909 at Flushing Twp., Genesee Co., MI, at age 73.^2,15,16 She was buried on 21 October 1909 at Flushing Cemetery, Flushing, MI.^17,16 She witnessed the burial of Hiram Parker Way on 13 July 1913 at Flushing Cemetery, Flushing, MI.^17,18

     Francis Dennis Farrell moved to Flint, Genesee Co., MI; as a boy.¹ His first marriage was to his step-sister, MARY ELLEN BROWN. Vital records include: marr, death, ch. death. He was Roman Catholic. He served on a St. Andrew's Church committee at the time the new building was constructed.¹           Francis Dennis Farrell was also known as Dennis.² He was born on 23 December 1848 at Detroit, Wayne Co., MI.^{1,3,4,2,5,6,7,8,9,10} He was the son of Richard Farrell and Bridget Ryan. Francis Dennis Farrell appeared on the census of 17 September 1850 in the household of Richard Farrell and Bridget Ryan at Flint, Genesee Co., MI.¹¹ As of 1860, Francis Dennis Farrell was also known as Denis.¹⁰ He appeared on the census of 4 June 1860 in the household of Richard Farrell and Bridget Ryan at Flint, Genesee Co., MI.¹² Francis Dennis Farrell was employed before 1864 by the originators of Wickes Bros. in the Genesee Iron Works at Flint, Genesee Co., MI.¹ He was employed between 1864 and 1924 at Wickes Brothers, Saginaw, MI, (from the beginning of the company) He worked as a machinist.^13,1,14 He was employed in July 1870 at an iron foundry, City of Flint, Genesee Co., MI.² He appeared on the census of 8 July 1870 in the household of Margaret Mary Whelan at the First Ward, Flint, MI.¹⁵ Francis Dennis Farrell was a machinist between 1879 and 1900 at Saginaw, Saginaw Co., MI.^{16,4,17,5,6,18,8,19} He was living in November 1879 at E. Saginaw, Saginaw Co., MI.⁴ He married Mary Ellen Brown, daughter of Michael Brown and Margaret Mary Whelan, on 11 November 1879 at Flint, Genesee Co., MI. They were married by Robt. W. Haise (?), Catholic priest. Mary Ellen and Francis Dennis were step-sister and step-brother.^20,4 Francis Dennis Farrell lived between 1890 and 1899 at 515 Davenport Ave., Saginaw, MI.^14,21,22 He married Julia Louise Delahanty on 28 August 1895 at Saginaw, Saginaw Co., MI; by Rev. M. Dalton, Roman Catholic priest.^16,17 Francis Dennis Farrell and Julia Louise Delahanty appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at 515 Davenport Ave., Saginaw, MI, along with Margaret Mary Farrell, Henry Louis Farrell, George Richard Farrell and Marie S. Farrell.¹⁷ Francis Dennis Farrell was retired in 1924 at Saginaw, Saginaw Co., MI; from Wickes Bros. after 60 years.¹ He died on 18 April 1939 at the home of his son, Harry L. Farrell, 521 Davenport St., Saginaw, MI, at age 90; of "old age"; widower of Mary.^1,23,24 Funeral services were held at St. Andrew's Church, Saginaw, MI, on 21 April 1939.¹ He was buried on 21 April 1939 at St. Andrew's Cemetery, Saginaw, MI.^1,23,24

      Mary Ellen Brown was also known as Mary A.. Vital records include: marr., ch. death, obit. Her married name was Farrell. She was born on 17 November 1855 at St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada West.^{2,3,4,5,6,1,7,8,9,10,11} She was the daughter of Michael Brown and Margaret Mary Whelan. Mary Ellen Brown appeared on the census of 4 June 1860 in the household of Michael Brown and Margaret Mary Whelan at the first Ward, City of Flint, MI.¹² Mary Ellen Brown married Francis Dennis Farrell, son of Richard Farrell and Bridget Ryan, on 11 November 1879 at Flint, Genesee Co., MI. They were married by Robt. W. Haise (?), Catholic priest. Mary Ellen and Francis Dennis were step-sister and step-brother.^13,6 Mary Ellen Brown died on 16 January 1890 at 515 Davenport Ave., Penoyer Farm, Saginaw, MI, at age 34; after the birth of her daughter Mary (Marie).^14,15,16,17 She was buried on 18 January 1890 at St. Andrew's Cemetery, Saginaw, MI.¹⁵ Funeral services were held at St. Andrew's Church, Saginaw, MI, on 18 January 1890.¹⁸ She witnessed the burial of Francis Dennis Farrell on 21 April 1939 at St. Andrew's Cemetery, Saginaw, MI.^19,20,21

     Justin Farrell Way was unmarried.¹ Vital records include: birth, obit. He was a charter member of the Savings Institutions Marketing Society of America.² He served as chairman of the St. Mary's Hospital Advisory Board for many years.² He was born on 10 February 1908 at Saginaw, Saginaw Co., MI.^3,2 He was the son of Elmer Justin Way and Margaret Mary Farrell. Justin Farrell Way appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 in the household of Elmer Justin Way and Margaret Mary Farrell at 718 No. Bristol, Saginaw, MI.⁴ Justin Farrell Way witnessed the baptism of Charles Thomas Way on 31 October 1915 at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Saginaw, MI; by Rev. H. P. Maus, sponsors: Justin Way and Blanche Farrell.⁵ Justin Farrell Way graduated circa 1926 at St. Andrew's High School, Saginaw, MI.⁶ He was employed circa 1926 at Kerry and Way Lumber Co., Saginaw, MI.⁶ He graduated in 1930 at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.^6,2 He was employed as vice-president between 1930 and 1963 at Saginaw Lumber Co., Saginaw, MI.² He served with the US Navy as a Lieutenant in the North and Central Pacific during WWII. He was an armed guard commander on ammunition ships; a lieutenant.² He was a vice-president of Saginaw Savings and Loan, Saginaw, MI. Later the bank name changed to Family Federal.² He retired in 1973 from at Saginaw Savings and Loan.² As of 1995,the address of Justin Farrell Way and Mary Frances Way was 1556 Sullivan Dr., Saginaw, MI. Justin Farrell Way died on 16 September 1995 at St. Mary's Medical Center, Saginaw, MI, at age 87. He was buried on 19 September 1995 at St. Andrew's Cemetery, Saginaw, MI.

     Vital records include: birth, bpt. Esther Margaret Way was born on 11 April 1909 at Saginaw, Saginaw Co., MI.^2,1,3 She was the daughter of Elmer Justin Way and Margaret Mary Farrell.¹ Esther Margaret Way was baptized on 16 May 1909 at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Saginaw, MI; by Rev. Vogl, sponsors: Henry Farrell and Alice Aurentz.³ She appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 in the household of Elmer Justin Way and Margaret Mary Farrell at 718 No. Bristol, Saginaw, MI.⁴ Esther Margaret Way graduated circa 1927 at St. Andrew's High School, Saginaw, MI.⁵ She was educated circa 1928 at Marygrove College, Detroit, MI, for two years.⁵ She was educated circa 1929 at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, for one year.⁵ She witnessed the burial of Elmer Justin Way on 14 July 1936 at St. Andrew's Cemetery, Saginaw, MI.^6,7 Esther Margaret Way was employed as the women's editor between 1939 and 1974 at The Saginaw News, Saginaw, MI.⁵ She never married.⁸ She died on 14 January 1987 at Saginaw, Saginaw Co., MI, at age 77.² She was buried on 17 January 1987 at St. Andrew's Cemetery, Saginaw, MI.⁹

     Vital records include: bpt. Mary Frances Way was unmarried.¹ She was born on 5 July 1917 at Saginaw, Saginaw Co., MI.^2,3 She was the daughter of Elmer Justin Way and Margaret Mary Farrell. Mary Frances Way was baptized on 29 July 1917 at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Saginaw, MI; by H. P. Maus, sponsors: Mr. Ardl and Winifred Riker.³ She graduated in 1935 at St. Andrew's High School, Saginaw, MI.⁴ She was employed by an administrative secretary between 1936 and 1983 at Baker Perkins Co., Saginaw, MI.⁴ She graduated in July 1936 from The Business Institute, Saginaw, MI.⁴ As of 1995,the address of Mary Frances Way and Justin Farrell Way was 1556 Sullivan Dr., Saginaw, MI. Mary Frances Way died on 27 October 2002 at Saint Mary's Hospital, Saginaw, MI, at age 85; of congestive heart failure.¹

     Her married name was Baird. Susan Ann Way was born on 21 April 1922 at Saginaw, Saginaw Co., MI.¹ She was the daughter of Elmer Justin Way and Margaret Mary Farrell. Susan Ann Way graduated in 1940 at St. Andrew's High School, Saginaw, MI.² She was employed circa 1941 at Catholic Charities, Saginaw, MI.² She was employed as secretary to the Chief of Surgeons circa 1947 at Veteran's Hospital, Saginaw, MI.² She married David C. Baird, son of Robert J. Baird and Marion Heisner, on 8 April 1953 at Saginaw, Saginaw Co., MI. As of 1995,the address of Susan Ann Way and David C. Baird was 4215 Andre St., Midland, MI. Susan Ann Way died on 22 April 2002 at Midland, MI, at age 80.³ She was buried on 25 April 2002 at St. Andrews Catholic Cemetery, Saginaw, MI.³ Funeral services were held at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Midland, MI, on 25 April 2002.³

     Martha Shanks Way is the daughter of Elmer Justin Way and Margaret Mary Farrell.

     David C. Baird was born on 12 April 1914 at Bay City, Bay Co., MI.¹ He was the son of Robert J. Baird and Marion Heisner.¹ David C. Baird graduated in 1932 at Saginaw High School, Saginaw, MI.² He graduated in 1936 at Michigan State University, Lansing, MI; with a BS in Mathematics/Chemistry.² He married Phyllis Dougan on 14 July 1942. David C. Baird was employed by Director of Corporate Purchasing between 1944 and 1977 at Dow Chemical Company, Midland, MI.² He married Susan Ann Way, daughter of Elmer Justin Way and Margaret Mary Farrell, on 8 April 1953 at Saginaw, Saginaw Co., MI. As of 1995,the address of David C. Baird and Susan Ann Way was 4215 Andre St., Midland, MI. David C. Baird died on 22 December 1995 [at L] at age 81.² He was buried on 26 December 1995 at St. Andrews Cemetery, Saginaw, MI.² Funeral services were held at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Midland, MI, on 26 December 1995.²

     Thomas David Baird is the son of David C. Baird and Susan Ann Way.¹

     Margaret Mary Keating is the daughter of Walter Patrick Keating and Martha Shanks Way.

     John Patrick Keating is the son of Walter Patrick Keating and Martha Shanks Way.

     Patrick Michael Keating is the son of John Patrick Keating and Linda Smith.

     Lauren Elizabeth Keating is the daughter of John Patrick Keating and Linda Smith.

     Katherine Ann Keating is the daughter of Walter Patrick Keating and Martha Shanks Way.

     Carly Bryce VandeVoren is the daughter of Larry A. VandeVoren and Katherine Ann Keating.

     Justin Michael VandeVoren is the son of Larry A. VandeVoren and Katherine Ann Keating.

     Mary Elizabeth Keating is the daughter of Walter Patrick Keating and Martha Shanks Way.

     Thomas Dennis Way is the son of Charles Thomas Way and Elinore Margaret Wruck.

     Judith Ann Way is the daughter of Charles Thomas Way and Elinore Margaret Wruck.

     Nancy Ellen Way is the daughter of Charles Thomas Way and Elinore Margaret Wruck.

     Terry Hinkin is the daughter of Robert Hinkin and Sally.

     Matthew Christian Way is the son of Thomas Dennis Way and Terry Hinkin.

     Justin Andrew Way is the son of Thomas Dennis Way and Terry Hinkin.

     William Keene is the son of Mason Orlando Keene and Glanis Mercedes Wilson.

     Jacob William Keene was stillborn on 12 August 1977 at Saginaw, Saginaw Co., MI. He was the son of William Keene and Judith Ann Way. Jacob William Keene was buried circa 15 August 1977 at St. Andrews Cemetery, Saginaw, MI.

     Krystin Heather Keene is the daughter of William Keene and Judith Ann Way.

     Tyler Charles Keene is the son of William Keene and Judith Ann Way.