I've "rescued" an old autograph album belonging to Verona CRONENWETT. The
album contains entries from both family and friends ranging from about 1899
into the 1920's. Family members entries include members of the HOCHRADEL;
CRONENWETT; SMITH; and BULLINGER Families. Based on limited research I was
able to locate the following information regarding Verona and her family as
follows:
Verona M. CRONENWETT was b. 15 Aug 1886 in Dundee, MI to parents Jacob
CRONENWETT (1858-1933) and Christine HOCHRADEL (1861-1921). Verona was one
of five children born to this couple including, Verona M.; Edna H.; Ana or
Ina; Ada Roselia; and Mae M. CRONENWETT, born between 1886 and 1903.
Verona married Sydney Arthur SMITH (1881-1949, son of Daniel SMITH and
Elizabeth ZELOFF) on 3 Jan 1911 in Dundee, MI and together they had a
daughter, Nava Mae SMITH (b. 1 Jan 1917 in Dundee, MI-2004). Verona died 2
Apr 1974 in Sylvania, OH and is buried in the Pleasant View Cemetery in
Petersburg, MI.
Verona's daughter Nava married W. H. TULLOCH (b. 6 Dec 1900 in Selby,
Ontario, Canada to parents Archibald M. TULLOCH and Mary CAMERON) on 7 Aug
1948 in Steuben County, IN. At the time of their marriage they were both
living in Toledo, OH.
Verona's sisters also signed in the album are Edna CRONENWETT b. 10 Feb 1893
in Summerfield, MI, married to Harry L. HALLSTEIN (1893-1965), and died 17
May 1954 in Dundee, MI. Edna is also buried in the Pleasant View Cemetery
in Petersburg, MI. Sister Mae M. CRONENWETT was b. 14 Jan 1903, married
Donald Delbert BERKLEY (1900-1969) on 27 Feb 1926 and she died 11 Aug 1972
and is buried in the Marble Park Cemetery in Milan, MI.
Mae Mathilda BULLINGER was b. 28 Mar 1892 in Rockwood, MI to parents William
Gustav BULLINGER and Katherine HOCHRADEL. Mae married Verne Ormsby LYONS
(1891-1968) and together they had three children including, Lois Ormsby; and
Kathryn Mae LYONS born in 1914 and 1919. Mae died on 29 May 1969.
Census records provide the following information regarding the family:
1900 census of Summerfield, MI:
Jacob CRONENWETT, age 42, born Feb 1858, married 16 years, born MI, parents
born Germany/MI, a Farmer
Christine CRONENWETT, wife, age 39, born Mar 1861, married 16 years, 3
children/3 living, born MI, parents born Germany
Verona CRONENWETT, dau, age 13, born Aug 1886, born MI, at School
Edna CRONENWETT, dau, age 7, born Feb 1893, born MI
Ada CRONENWETT, dau, age 5, born Feb 1895, born MI
1900 census of Brownstown Township, MI:
William BULLINGER, age 38, born Nov 1861, married 15 years, born MI, parents
born Germany, a Laborer
Kate BULLINGER, wife, age 35, born Mar 1865, married 15 years, 3 children/3
living, born MI, parents born Germany
Amelia BULLINGER, dau, age 13, born Feb 1887, born MI, at Home
Mae BULLINGER, dau, age 8, born Mar 1892, born MI
Hilda BULLINGER, dau, age 4, born Oct 1895, born MI
1910 census of Summerfield, MI:
Jacob CRONENWETT, age 53, married 26 years, born MI, parents born
Germany/MI, a Farmer
Christine CRONENWETT, wife, age 48, married 26 years, 4 children/3 living,
born MI, parents born Germany
Verona M. CRONENWETT, dau, age 23, born MI, a Teacher
Edna H. CRONENWETT, dau, age 17, born MI
Mae M. CRONENWETT, dau, age 7, born MI
Fred WEAVER, adopted son, age 14, born OH, parents born OH
William BULLINGER, age 48, married 24 years, born MI, parents born Germany,
a Farmer
Katie BULLINGER, wife, age 45, married 24 years, 3 children/3 living, born
MI, parents born Germany
Amelia BULLINGER, dau, age 23, born MI, a Teacher
Mae BULLINGER, dau, age 18, born MI
Hildah BULLINGER, dau, age 14, born MI
+ 1 Boarder
1920 census of Summerfield, MI:
Jacob CRONENWETT, age 61, born MI, parents born Germany/MI
Christina CRONENWETT, wife, age 58, born MI, parents born Germany
Edna H. CRONENWETT, dau, age 26, born MI
Mae M. CRONENWETT, dau, age 16, born MI
William D. BULLINGER, age 58, born MI, parents born Germany
Katie B. BULLINGER, wife, age 54, born MI, parents born Germany
Amelia K. BULLINGER, dau, age 32, born MI
Hilda A. BULLINGER, dau, age 24, born MI
Those with entries in the album are as follows:
Verona CRONENWETT Autograph Album
Also referred to as "Frona"
Family:
. Lulu H., 17 Aug 1907, Cousin (believe this is Lulu HOCHRADEL)
. G. H., Cousin (believe this is another HOCHRADEL family
member)
. Amelia B., 25 Feb 1900, Rockwood, Mich, Cousin (believe this
is Amelia BULLINGER)
. Edna CRONENWETT, Petersburg, Mich, Sister
. Mae BULLINGER, 9 Feb 1908, Petersburg, Mich, Cousin
. "Nava", 4 Jan 1928, Daughter (this would be Nava SMITH)
. Mae C., 7 Apr 1911, Sister (believe this is Mae CRONENWETT)
. Franklin G. CRONENWETT, 7 Apr 1901, Cousin
Friends:
. Leah GILLET, 17 May
. Anna ROBERTSON, 26 Feb 1900
. Lena HOFMANN, 26 Feb 1900, Ida, Mich
. Bertie PERRIGO, 21 Feb 1903
. Adah G. MUNSON, 26 May 1903, Dundee, Mich
. Luther RAINSBERGER, 24 Mar 1899
. Edith Mae STILES, 23 Mar 1899
. Delbert RAINSBERGER, 24 Mar 1899
. Robert E. JOHNSON, 17 Aug 1903
. Hazel ENTWISLE, 17 Apr 1903, Dundee, Mich
. Hazel SIMMONS, 17 Apr 1903, Dundee, Mich
. Lillian R., 25 Mar 1899, Petersburg
. Clara PERRIGO, 21 Feb 1903
. Clinton STAHL, 29 Sept 1901
. Maude RAINSBERGER, 24 Mar 1899
. "Sade", 22 Feb 1903, Dundee, Mich
. Augusta SCHRADER, 25 Feb 1900
. Fred CRON, 29 Dec 1908
. Mayme PERRIGO, 21 Feb 1903
. Lou STILES, 12 Apr 1903
. Maggie STAHL, 29 Sept 1901, Petersburg
. "Zella", 28 Feb
. Otto KOHLER, 27 May 1900
. Edna R., 24 Mar 1899
I am hoping to be able to return the album to a member of Verona's family.
If you are a member of this family, or you know someone who might be, please
contact me.
Thanks,
Shelley