Houck, Kibler, and Smith families papers, 1853-2012 (majority within 1910-1946)

Summary

Creator:

Kibler family.

Abstract:

Genealogical collection for the Houck, Kibler, and Smith families, whose ancestors settled Michigan between the 1840s and 1900s. Includes correspondence, estate records, diaries, photographs, scrapbooks, war records, and other materials.

Extent:

5.0 linear feet
1 oversize box

Language:

English

Call Number:

2014144 Aa 2

Authors:

Finding aid created by Mary Petty Brasfield and Lexy deGraffenreid, 2014

Background

Scope and Content:

This genealogical collection traces the roots of three Michigan families. The papers include correspondence, estate records, visual materials, and war records.

Biographical / Historical:

The Houck, Kibler, and Smith families are long term residents of Michigan, settling in Lenawee and Monroe Counties between the late 1840s and early 1900s. Their ancestors settled from Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, England, Germany, and Switzerland. Isaac Harvey Houck and Lydia Ella Lang were Michigan farmers who married in 1885. They gave birth to six children: Lolla Mae, William Jacob, Harvey Roy, Anna Ellen, Cecile Mae, and Ellen. Anna Ellen Houck later married Ralph Enos Smith in 1922. Ralph Smith was also a farmer while Anna was a school teacher. Ralph and Anna had two children: Mae Gene, a school teacher, and Lowell, a World War II Air Force veteran and business owner. In 1945, Mae Gene married Melvin D. Kibler, a World War II Army veteran, farmer, and electrician. Melvin Kibler was the son of George and Sadie Blanche Kibler, who are also represented in this collection.

Acquisition Information:

Collection was donated by Roland and Jeanette Kibler (donor no. 10821 ) in three accessions in August 2012 and January 2013.

Arrangement:

This collection is organized by family unit and contains four series: Houck Family, Kibler Family, Smith Family, and Scrapbooks.

Accruals:

No further additions to the records are expected.

Rules or Conventions:

Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Subjects

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Subjects:

Farmers -- Michigan.
Teachers -- Michigan.
World War, 1914-1918.
World War, 1939-1945.

Formats:

Diaries.
Photographs.
Scrapbooks.
Videotapes.

Names:

Houck family.
Kibler family.
Smith family.
Kibler, Blanche S., 1889-1962.
Kibler, George, 1876-1963.
Kibler, Mae Gene, 1923-2003.
Kibler, Melvin Dale, 1920-2012.
Smith, Anna Ellen, 1899-1977.
Smith, Ralph Enos, 1896-1977.

Places:

Lenawee County (Mich.) -- History.
Monroe County (Mich.) -- History.