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     Emly Davis was born on 30 April 1853 at Leroy, Calhoun Co., MI; from the Family Bible; however, age at death of 45y 9m 15d would equate to a birth date of 4 October 1852.¹ She was the daughter of Jonathan D. Davis and Emily Myers.¹ Emly Davis married Hollis Maurice Simmons, son of Seth W. Simmons and Sarah Ann Gilson, on 10 December 1868 at Kalamazoo Co., MI.¹ Emly Davis died on 19 July 1898 at Climax, Kalamazoo Co., MI, at age 45.¹ She was buried on 21 July 1898 at Gilson Cemetery, Pavilion, Kalamazoo Co., MI.¹
     Most likely her name was Emily, but her husband, Hollis, spelled it as "Emly" in his Bible. Her name was also spelled that way in 1880 census. Her marriage record shows "Emma" Davis.¹ As of 10 December 1868,her married name was Simmons.

     Hollis Maurice Simmons was born on 23 November 1845 at Climax, Kalamazoo Co., MI.¹ He was the son of Seth W. Simmons and Sarah Ann Gilson.¹ Hollis Maurice Simmons married Emly Davis, daughter of Jonathan D. Davis and Emily Myers, on 10 December 1868 at Kalamazoo Co., MI.¹ Hollis Maurice Simmons married Hattie Alma Beadle, daughter of Thomas Beadle, on 27 May 1900 at Wakeshma, Kalamazoo Co., MI.¹ Hollis Maurice Simmons died on 7 November 1924 at Climax, Kalamazoo Co., MI, at age 78.¹ He was buried on 9 November 1924 at Gilson Cemetery, Pavilion, Kalamazoo Co., MI.¹
     Hollis Maurice Simmons was also known as Bud.¹ From and obituary: Hollis Monroe Simmons, son of Seth and Sarah Gilson Simmons, was born in the township of Climax, Kalamazoo County, MI, November 23, 1847. He was married to Emily Davis in 1868. To this union were born ten children. His wife died in 1898, leaving him with a family of little children. In 1900 he was married to Hattie Beadle of Scotts and to this union we re born two children a son and a daughter. He died at the home of his daughter Mrs. Archie Henry of Climax, Nov 7, 1 927, aged 78 years 11 months and 15 days. He leaves to miss his kindly presence a wife, nine children, seventeen grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and many friends.¹

     Hattie Alma Beadle was born on 3 March 1865 at Climax, Kalamazoo Co., MI.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Beadle.¹ Hattie Alma Beadle married Hollis Maurice Simmons, son of Seth W. Simmons and Sarah Ann Gilson, on 27 May 1900 at Wakeshma, Kalamazoo Co., MI.¹ Hattie Alma Beadle died on 14 August 1933 at Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., MI, at age 68.¹ She was buried at Harrison Cemetery, Climax, Kalamazoo Co., MI.¹
     As of 27 May 1900,her married name was Simmons. From an obituary: Mrs. Hattie Beadle Simmons, 68, a resident of Climax vicinity most of her life, died Thursday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Louise and Lou Beadle, about three and a half miles southwest of the village. Besides the two sisters with whom she lived, Mrs. Simmons leaves two children, Mrs. Lucy Beadle and Allen Simmons, both of Battle Creek; one brother, Howard Beadle residing in northern Michigan; and seven step-children, Mrs. Effie Selbee, Sturgis; Mrs. Madge Bates, Battle Creek; Mrs. Fannie Larkins, Scotts; Jesse Simmons, Scotts; Clair Simmons, Kalamazoo, Loss Simmons, Schoolcraft and Mrs. Archie Henry, Climax. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. from the home of her sisters and burial will be made in Harrison Cemetery.¹

     Stephen Elton Soule was born on 11 June 1837 at Climax, Kalamazoo Co., MI.¹ He married Harriet Roberts.¹ Stephen Elton Soule died on 20 September 1910 at Charleston, Kalamazoo Co., MI, at age 73.¹ He was buried on 22 September 1910 at Harrison Cemetery, Climax, Kalamazoo Co., MI.¹

     Delbert J. Cooper was born circa 1895 at MI.¹ He married Eleda Sadewasser, daughter of Fred A. Sadewasser and Sophia Shultz.¹

     Myrtle (????) was born circa 1902.¹ She married Joseph Van Vleet, son of William Van Vleet and Electa Mudica, after 1920.¹ Myrtle (????) died in 1977 at Calhoun Co., MI.¹
     As of after 1920,her married name was Van Vleet.

     Walter Nidy was born circa 1892 at Kalamazoo Co., MI.¹ He married Josie A. (????)¹ Walter Nidy died on 15 September 1965 at Kalamazoo Co., MI.¹

     Josie A. (????) was born circa 1894 at Kalamazoo Co., MI.¹ She married Walter Nidy.¹ Josie A. (????) died on 9 July 1988 at Kalamazoo Co., MI.¹
     Her married name was Nidy.

     Delos Lausie Simmons was born on 22 June 1889 at Climax, Kalamazoo Co., MI.¹ He was the son of Hollis Maurice Simmons and Emly Davis.¹ Delos Lausie Simmons married Mary E. Parish, daughter of Eugene M. Parish and Sarah Marie Stratton, on 3 February 1911 at Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., MI.¹ Delos Lausie Simmons died in 1952 at Kalamazoo Co., MI.¹ He was buried at Vicksburg Cemetery, Kalamazoo Co., MI.¹
     Delos Lausie Simmons was also known as Loss.¹

     Ernest Leon Kline was born circa 1946 at Three Rivers, St. Joseph Co., MI.¹ He died on 28 November 2002 at Three Rivers, St. Joseph Co., MI.¹

     Morce Simmons was born on 27 November 1891 at Climax, Kalamazoo Co., MI.¹ He was the son of Hollis Maurice Simmons and Emly Davis.¹ Morce Simmons died before 1894 at Climax, Kalamazoo Co., MI.¹

     Jay Verl Simmons was born on 23 May 1940 at Kalamazoo Co., MI.^1,2 He was the son of Verl Clare Simmons and Bessie Eleanor Moses.¹ Jay Verl Simmons died on 24 March 2014 at age 73.²

     Madge S. Simmons was born on 28 November 1892 at Climax, Kalamazoo Co., MI.¹ She was the daughter of Hollis Maurice Simmons and Emly Davis.¹ Madge S. Simmons married Joseph Van Vleet, son of William Van Vleet and Electa Mudica, on 27 December 1910 at Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI.¹ Madge S. Simmons and Joseph Van Vleet were divorced.¹ Madge S. Simmons married Leroy Youngs, son of Delbert Youngs and Elizabeth B. Sweet, on 18 December 1915 at Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI.¹ Madge S. Simmons and Leroy Youngs were divorced.¹ Madge S. Simmons married Carl E. Bates circa 1938 at Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI.¹ Madge S. Simmons and Carl E. Bates were divorced.¹ Madge S. Simmons married James Henry Seage, son of Frank Lockwood Seage and Alice Catherine Rigg, after 1942 at Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI.¹ Madge S. Simmons died on 8 March 1972 at Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., MI, at age 79.¹ She was buried at Gilson Cemetery, Pavilion, Kalamazoo Co., MI.¹
     As of 27 December 1910,her married name was Van Vleet. As of 18 December 1915,her married name was Youngs. As of circa 1938,her married name was Bates. As of after 1942,her married name was Seage.

     Mary Jane Miller is the daughter of Harry Miller and Eleanor Geibe.¹

     Rex Hardy Larkin is the son of Donald Hardy Larkin and Mary Jane Miller.¹

     Charles Hardy Larkin is the son of Donald Hardy Larkin and Mary Jane Miller.¹

     Amy Marie Kline is the daughter of Ernest Leon Kline and Mary E. Verheul.¹

     Phyllis Gertrude Hardy was born on 3 August 1915 at Colon, St. Joseph Co., MI.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Wesley Hardy and Amy Fay Bower.¹ Phyllis Gertrude Hardy married Donald A. Larkin, son of William Frederick Larkin and Fannie Pearl Simmons, on 13 September 1935 at Constantine, St. Joseph Co., MI.¹ Phyllis Gertrude Hardy died on 17 October 2005 at Three Rivers, St. Joseph Co., MI, at age 90.¹ She was buried at Gilson Cemetery, Pavilion, Kalamazoo Co., MI.¹
     As of 13 September 1935,her married name was Larkin. She competed in the World Master ADFPA Powerlifting competition and, on her 76th birthday, set the bench press, squat, and deadlift records for her age and weight catergory on 3 August 1991 at Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN.¹ From an obituary in the "Kalamazoo Gazette": Passed away on Monday, October 17, 2005 at her home. She was born on August 3, 1915 in Colon, MI, the daughter of Charles Wesley and Amy (Bower) Hardy. Mrs. Larkin has been a lifelong resident of this area. She graduated from Constantine High School in 1933. She was employed at Mendon for eleven years. Phyllis was very active in the Presbyterian Church of Three Rivers and Schoolcraft, serving as Deacon for 3 years, and sang in the choir for 26 years. She also was a member of the Friendship Circle and the Presbyterian Women's Association, Michigan first Grandmothers Club, Order of the Eastern Star, Three Rivers #210 of which she was past Matron, and a member of the S. W. Michigan Association of O.E.S. Mrs. Larkin was an avid power lifter. She was Senior Women's Nation al Champion for 1989 and 1990 Amateur Drug free Power Lifting Associaion, and the 1991 World Champion age 75-79. Her record still stands today. Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Larkin in 1972; three sisters, Dorothy Ripke and Marjorie Brown, Marie Hallock; one brother-in-law, Elgin and LaWave Larkin; one nephew, Pat Doherty. She is survived by her loving family, son, Donald H. (Jerri) Larkin of Moorepark, MI; eight grandchildren, Rex, Charlie and Todd Larkin, Heather (Chad) Muffley, Christi (Brian) Young, Sunny (Michael) Mercie, John and Bryan Mattheis; seven great-grandchildren, Amber Marie Larkin, Kylie Noelle Larkin, Theresa and Madison Larkin, Ryan, Cole and Evan Mercie; two nephews, Art Ripke and Tom Brown. Interment will take place in Gilson Cemetery, Scotts, MI.¹

     Amber Marie Larkin is the daughter of Charles Hardy Larkin and Amy Marie Kline.¹