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     Aral A. Riker Sr. was born on 14 April 1863.¹ He married Katherine Farrell, daughter of Richard Farrell and Margaret Mary Whelan, circa 1885.² Aral A. Riker Sr. was buried in 1931 at Old Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Flint, MI; (Lot owned by Mrs. Thomas Farrell).^1,3 He died on 21 November 1931 at age 68.¹

     Edward Riker was born in 1886. He was the son of Aral A. Riker Sr. and Katherine Farrell. Edward Riker died in 1964.

     William Riker is the son of Edward Riker and Bertha.

     Robert Riker is the son of Edward Riker and Bertha.

     Margaret Riker was born in 1889. She was the daughter of Aral A. Riker Sr. and Katherine Farrell. Margaret Riker died circa 1890.¹

     Her married name was Church. Helen Riker was born in 1893. She was the daughter of Aral A. Riker Sr. and Katherine Farrell. Helen Riker died in 1962.

     Aral A. Riker Jr. was born on 5 February 1896.² He was the son of Aral A. Riker Sr. and Katherine Farrell. Aral A. Riker Jr. married Dorothy Zimmerman circa 1916.^3,2 Aral A. Riker Jr. witnessed the burial of Aral A. Riker Sr. in 1931 at Old Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Flint, MI; (Lot owned by Mrs. Thomas Farrell).^2,4 Aral A. Riker Jr. died on 27 June 1937 at age 41.² He was buried circa 30 June 1937 at Old Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Flint, MI.²

     Her married name was Riker. Dorothy Zimmerman married Aral A. Riker Jr., son of Aral A. Riker Sr. and Katherine Farrell, circa 1916.^1,2 Dorothy Zimmerman was buried in 1928 at Glenwood Cemetery, Genesee Co., MI.² She died in 1928.²

     John Riker is the son of Aral A. Riker Jr. and Dorothy Zimmerman.

     Her married name was Krantz. Winifred Riker was born in 1898. She was the daughter of Aral A. Riker Sr. and Katherine Farrell. Winifred Riker witnessed the baptism of Mary Frances Way on 29 July 1917 at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Saginaw, MI; by H. P. Maus, sponsors: Mr. Ardl and Winifred Riker.¹ Winifred Riker died in October 1970.

     Her married name was Farrell. Julia Louise Delahanty was born on 28 August 1849 at Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.^1,2,3 She was a housekeeper in 1895.⁴ She married Francis Dennis Farrell, son of Richard Farrell and Bridget Ryan, on 28 August 1895 at Saginaw, Saginaw Co., MI; by Rev. M. Dalton, Roman Catholic priest.^4,2 Julia Louise Delahanty had no children.⁵ She and Francis Dennis Farrell 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.² Julia Louise Delahanty died on 29 May 1916 at Saginaw, Saginaw Co., MI, at age 66.^1,3 She was buried circa 1 June 1916 at St. Andrew's Cemetery, Saginaw, MI.³ She witnessed the burial of Francis Dennis Farrell on 21 April 1939 at St. Andrew's Cemetery, Saginaw, MI.^6,7,8

     William Shanks had 14 children (7 sons and 7 daughters).¹ He "descended from Pennsylvania Dutch stock."¹ He was a veteran of the war of 1812 (probably fought with a troop from PA or OH).¹ Vital records include: death. He was a farmer.^2,3 He was born in February 1770.¹ He was born on 14 February 1772 at PA.^2,4,5 He was the son of John Shanks and Sarah. William Shanks married Sarah Beau circa 1815.⁶ William Shanks and Sarah Beau appeared on the census of 29 August 1850 at Milford, La Grange Co., IN, along with William Shanks.⁷ He was an innkeeper in 1860 at Ontario Village, LaGrange Co., IN.⁸ He appeared on the census of 1860 at Ontario Village, LaGrange Co., IN, along with William Shanks.⁸ He appeared on the census of 15 July 1870 at Montrose, Genesee, MI, along with William Shanks.⁴ He died on 3 November 1876 at Montrose, Genesee Co., MI, at age 104.²

     Hiram Way both parents born in NY.² He married Rhoda. Hiram Way was born on 22 February 1805 at NY.^3,4,5,6 He was the son of (?) Way and mother (?).¹ Hiram Way was a blacksmith in 1850 at Lima, Livingston Co., NY.⁷ He and Rhoda appeared on the census of 1850 at Lima, Livingston Co., NY, along with Hiram Way.⁷ He was a farmer in 1860 at Genesee Co., MI.⁴ He and Rhoda appeared on the census of 1860 at Grand Blanc, Genesee Co., MI, along with Hiram Way.^4,6 He and Rhoda appeared on the census of 1880 at Grand Blanc, MI, along with Hiram Way.² He died on 11 June 1885 at age 80.⁸ He was buried circa 13 June 1885 at Evergreen Cemetery, Grand Blanc (Whigville), MI.⁸

     Rhoda married Hiram Way, son of (?) Way and mother (?). Rhoda both parents born in Massachusetts.¹ Her married name was Way. She was born circa 1803 at NY.^2,3 She was born circa 1804 at NY.^4,5,1 She and Hiram Way appeared on the census of 1850 at Lima, Livingston Co., NY, along with Rhoda.⁴ She and Hiram Way appeared on the census of 1860 at Grand Blanc, Genesee Co., MI, along with Rhoda.^3,5 She and Hiram Way appeared on the census of 1880 at Grand Blanc, MI, along with Rhoda.⁶ She witnessed the burial of Hiram Way circa 13 June 1885 at Evergreen Cemetery, Grand Blanc (Whigville), MI.⁷ Rhoda died on 16 June 1893.² She was buried circa 19 June 1893 at Evergreen Cemetery, Grand Blanc (Whigville), MI.²

      Mariette A. Way was also known as Maryetta.² Mariette A. Way was also known as Maryeth.³ Vital records include: death. She was born on 16 December 1847 at NY.^4,5 She was the daughter of Hiram Way and Rhoda.¹ Mariette A. Way appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of Hiram Way and Rhoda at Lima, Livingston Co., NY.⁵ Mariette A. Way appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Hiram Way and Rhoda at Grand Blanc, Genesee Co., MI.^3,6 Mariette A. Way died on 19 December 1868 at Grand Blanc, Genesee Co., MI, at age 21.^7,8 She was buried circa 21 December 1868 at Evergreen Cemetery, Grand Blanc (Whigville), MI.⁴ She witnessed the burial of Hiram Way circa 13 June 1885 at Evergreen Cemetery, Grand Blanc (Whigville), MI.⁹

      Abraham Way was also known as Abram. He was born between 1832 and 1833 at NY.^2,3,4 He was the son of Jessee Way and Lucretia Mufferer.¹ Abraham Way was born circa 1834 at Cumberland, PA.⁵ He appeared on the census of 1840 in the household of Jessee Way and Lucretia Mufferer at York, Livingston Co., NY.⁶ Abraham Way appeared on the census of 18 July 1850 in the household of Jessee Way and Lucretia Mufferer at York, Livingston Co., New York.⁴ Abraham Way married Elizabeth Forgee circa 1851.⁷ Abraham Way was a farmer in 1860 at Genesee Co., MI.^2,5 He and Elizabeth Forgee appeared on the census of 1860 at Genesee Co., MI, along with Abraham Way.² He served in the at Michigan 16th Infantry during between 1861 and 1864 The Sixteenth was organized at Detroit and was originally
known as "Stockton's Independent Regiment," as it was organized
by Colonel Thomas B. W. Stockton of Flint; but it was afterward
given the numerical number of the Sixteenth. It was mustered
into service Sept. 8, 1861. The regiment left Detroit Sept. 16, 1861, for Washington,
D. C., to join the army of the Potomac. It went into camp at
Hall's Hill, Va., for the winter of 1861-2. The regiment was at the siege of Yorktown in April, 1862,
and participated in the engagement at Hanover Court House, Va.,
May 27.

June 27th it fought in one of the most desperate battles
of the war at Gaines Mills, Va., where it gallantly contested
with the enemy for the possession of the field. Colonel Stockton's horse was shot under him and he was
taken prisoner and sent to Richmond, Va., where he remained
until the following August before he was exchanged.
The regiment was at Harper's Ferry Nov. 1 and marched to
the Rappahannock and crossed that river at Falmouth and
participated in the battle of Fredericksburg, where it met with
considerable loss.
Colonel Stockton resigned May 8, 1863, and Lieutenant
Colonel Welch was commissioned Colonel May 18. Under his
command the regiment entered upon the Pennsylvania campaign and
fought in the historic battle of Gettysburg, adding a world-
wide fame to its laurels in the defense of Little Round Top.
It was in winter quarters at Bealton Station, Va., until
May 1 and the 6th and 7th of the same month participated in the
battle of the Wilderness, where it lost thirty-five killed and
wounded.

The regiment participated in all the movements in this
campaign with its corps, meeting the enemy at Spottsylvania and
at other places during the flanking operations of General
Grant's army. The Union loss in the battle of the Wilderness was 2,246
killed 12,037 wounded and 3,383 captured or missing. No doubt
many of the wounded were burned to death or suffocated in the
fire that raged through the Woods on Hancock's Front.
Concerning the enemy's casualties Badeau, in his Military
History of U. S. Grant, Says: "The losses of Lee no human
being can tell. No official report of them exists, if any was
ever made, and no statement that has been put forth in regard
to them has any foundation but a guess. It seems however,
fair to presume that as Lee Fought outside of his works as
often as Grant, and was as often repelled, the slaughter of
the rebels equalled that in the national army. The grey coats
lay as thick as the blue next Day, when the national scouts
pushed out over the entire battle-field and could discover no
living enemy.⁸ "






He and Harrison Way enlisted on 1 August 1861 at Flint, MI; as a private in Captain Carr's Company, Stockton's Regiment Michigan Infantry, which subsequently became Company C, Sixteenth Infantry. He signed up for 3 years at age 28.^3,9 Abraham Way mustered on 7 September 1861.³ He mustered out and was honorable discharged to enable him to reenlist as a veteran volunteer. on 23 December 1863 at Rappahannock Station, VA.⁹ He mustered as a Corporal on 24 December 1863.³ He re-enlisted on 24 December 1863 at Rappahannock Station, VA.³ He died on 10 May 1864 at Wilderness, VA; of a gunshot wound.⁹ He died on 12 May 1864 at Spottsylvania Court House, VA; of wounds received in action on May 7, 1864.³

     Vital records include: marr.-2nd. Elizabeth Forgee both parents born in NY.¹ Elizabeth Forgee was also known as Elizabeth "Betsey" Tourje.² Her married name was Barlow. Her married name was Way. She was born circa 1825 at NY.³ She was born circa 1826 at NY.^4,1 She married Abraham Way, son of Jessee Way and Lucretia Mufferer, circa 1851.⁵ Elizabeth Forgee and Abraham Way appeared on the census of 1860 at Genesee Co., MI, along with Elizabeth Forgee.³ She married Edwin Barlow on 10 March 1867 at residence of bride, Montrose, MI; wittnesses: John O. Stufflebeam and Ann Stufflebeam. By E. B. Smith, Justice of the Peace.⁴ Elizabeth Forgee and William W. Way appeared on the census of 1880 at Flushing, MI, along with Elizabeth Forgee.¹

     Adelia Way was born circa 1853 at NY.¹ She was the daughter of Abraham Way and Elizabeth Forgee. Adelia Way appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Abraham Way and Elizabeth Forgee at Genesee Co., MI.¹

     Vital records include: marr. Jacob O. Way was born circa 1855 at Montrose, Genesee Co., MI.^1,2 He was the son of Abraham Way and Elizabeth Forgee. Jacob O. Way appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Abraham Way and Elizabeth Forgee at Genesee Co., MI.¹ Jacob O. Way was married two times.³ He was a farmer in July 1893 at Flushing, Genesee Co., MI.⁴ He married Lanora (?) on 5 July 1893 at Flushing, Genesee Co., MI.²

     Vital records include: marr, bur. William W. Way was born on 8 July 1857 at Montrose, Genesee Co., MI.^1,2,3,4 He was the son of Abraham Way and Elizabeth Forgee. William W. Way appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Abraham Way and Elizabeth Forgee at Genesee Co., MI.¹ William W. Way moved in 1873 to Flushing, Genesee, MI.⁴ He and Elizabeth Forgee appeared on the census of 1880 at Flushing, MI, along with William W. Way.⁵ He was a farmer in February 1882 at Montrose, Genesee Co., MI.⁶ He was chief of the local fire department in 1885 at Flushing, Genesee, MI.⁴ He was a farmer in 1902 at Flushing, Genesee Co., MI.² He was married two times.² He married Betsey E. Barnes, daughter of John Barnes, on 5 August 1902 at Flushing, Genesee Co., MI; by A. A. Wainwaring, Baptist Minister. Witness: Lee Perry.² William W. Way He knew the Indians well. According to his stepdaughter, Mrs. Frances West of Flushing, Michigan who was interviewed by Frances Sweet Meader Way, he took care of people who were in the Pest House because they had smallpox. He protected himself from contagion by drinking carbolic acid in water every morning. He had two sons by his first wife.
News Clipping:
"William Way, well known Flushing old timer, celebrated his 82nd birthday on Saturday, July 8. Mr. Way was born in 1857 in Montrose Township, and has lived here since he was 16 years of age. He has long been known for his good health and his activity. He says he has never had a doctor in his life for sickness, although he did need medical service a couple of times when he was injured. Mr. Way has seen a lot of Flushing history unfold itself. He was chief of the local fire department back in 1885, when the boys depended mainly on their bucket brigades to fight the fires that constantly took a high toll of the old wooden buildings of which Flushing was mainly built. Mr. Way has worked mighty hard in his lifetime. He says he is just barely able to remember his father who died in 1864.
in 1939.⁴ He died on 19 April 1944 at age 86; of pneumonia.³ He was buried on 20 April 1944 at Flushing Cemetery, Flushing, MI.³

     George Nelson Way was employed at General Motors.¹ Vital records include: marr., bur. He According to Mrs. Frances West, stepdaughter of William Way, interviewed by Frances Sweet Meader Way, Delia treated George Way very badly and finally divorced him, Lloyd was a witness at the proceedings and would never talk about it. George worked in the grain elevator in Flushing and for a short time at the Buick plant in Flint. Died living in his oldest son Bert's house in Flushing Michigan.² He was born on 3 September 1859 at Montrose, MI.^{3,4,5,6,7,8,9} He was the son of Abraham Way and Elizabeth Forgee. George Nelson Way appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Abraham Way and Elizabeth Forgee at Genesee Co., MI.³ George Nelson Way was a farmer in November 1885 at Flushing, Genesee Co., MI.⁸ He married Delia Morilla Dygert Thompson, daughter of Williard Nelson Thompson and Lucy Keyes, on 15 November 1885 at Flushing, Genesee Co., MI; by Arthur C. Audms, Justice of the Peace.^1,8 George Nelson Way and Delia Morilla Dygert Thompson were divorced after 1906.² George Nelson Way died on 20 July 1934 at Flushing, Genesee, MI, at age 74; of cardiac vascular disease.^10,11,9,2 He was buried on 23 July 1934 at Flushing Cemetery, Flushing, MI; also a marker: "Member of Flushing Fire Dept."^11,12,9

     James Shanks was born circa 1817 at OH.² He was the son of William Shanks and Sarah Beau.¹ James Shanks was a farmer in 1850 at Milford, La Grange Co., IN.² He appeared on the census of 29 August 1850 in the household of William Shanks and Sarah Beau at Milford, La Grange Co., IN.¹ James Shanks appeared on the census of June 1860 in the household of Hiram Parker Way and Susan Rosetta Shanks at Genesee Co., MI.³ James Shanks received a pension (certificate #171,986) of $8.00 per month for sunstroke and pros in March 1864.⁴ He appeared on the census of 15 July 1870 in the household of William Shanks at Montrose, Genesee, MI.⁵ James Shanks was living in July 1883 at Montrose, Genesee Co., MI.^6,7 He witnessed the marriage of Byron Eugene Way and Cora E. Lamb on 15 July 1883 at Montrose, Genesee Co., MI; by J. F. Shearer, Minister M.P.^6,8,9,10 James Shanks died after 7 November 1904.¹¹

     Her married name was Shanks. Elizabeth Ray was married Robert Shanks, son of William Shanks and Sarah Beau.³ Elizabeth Ray was born on 7 January 1821 at Canada.² She was the daughter of Samuel Ray.² Elizabeth Ray died on 7 November 1904 at Village of Flushing, Genesee Co., MI.²

     Alexander Shanks was born circa 1846 at OH.¹ He was the son of William Shanks and Sarah Beau. Alexander Shanks appeared on the census of June 1860 in the household of Hiram Parker Way and Susan Rosetta Shanks at Genesee Co., MI.¹

     Her married name was Way. Delia Morilla Dygert Thompson was also known as Daggert.¹ Vital records include: bur. Delia Morilla Dygert Thompson was also known as Delia Morilla Thompson Dygert.¹ She was born on 11 November 1862 at Thetford Co., MI.^2,3,4,5,6,7 She was the daughter of Williard Nelson Thompson and Lucy Keyes.¹ Delia Morilla Dygert Thompson married George Nelson Way, son of Abraham Way and Elizabeth Forgee, on 15 November 1885 at Flushing, Genesee Co., MI; by Arthur C. Audms, Justice of the Peace.^8,9 Delia Morilla Dygert Thompson and George Nelson Way were divorced after 1906.¹ Delia Morilla Dygert Thompson died on 4 March 1933 at Flushing, Genesee Co., MI, at age 70.^5,10,7,1 She was buried on 6 March 1933 at Flushing Cemetery, Flushing, MI.⁷

      Burton Leslie Way was also known as Berton Leslie.^2,3 Vital records include: bur. He was manager of Flushing Lumber Co., Flushing, MI.¹ Burton Leslie Way also went by the name of Burt. He was born on 8 August 1890 at Flushing Twp., Genesee Co., MI.^1,2,3 He was the son of George Nelson Way and Delia Morilla Dygert Thompson.¹ Burton Leslie Way married Esther L. Love, daughter of George Love and Ida B. Currence, on 12 July 1922 at Flushing, Genesee Co., MI.^4,3 Burton Leslie Way witnessed the burial of George Nelson Way on 23 July 1934 at Flushing Cemetery, Flushing, MI; also a marker: "Member of Flushing Fire Dept."^5,6,7 Burton Leslie Way died on 23 April 1955 at Flushing, Genesee Co., MI, at age 64.^8,2,3 He was buried on 25 April 1955 at Flushing Cemetery, Flushing, MI.²