William FRITZ (c. 1937- )
1 William Edmund FRITZ1,2 (c. 1937- ) [5268]. Born c. 1937.1 Marr Claire C. ROUSSEL 27 Feb 1960.3
From the Orion Weekly Review.
October 10, 1947 - "A double birthday party was held at the Lyle Fritz home last week in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Fritz's two sons, Richard (7) and Billy (10).. Recent guests of the Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Fritz were the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. James C. Fritz of Jackson, Mich."
July 21, 1955 - "He's one of 20,000! Nill Fritz, son of Mrs. Dorthy Fritz of Lake Orion, writes that he's now one of 20,000 trainees at Sampson Air Force Base. A June graduate of LOHS, Bill is now a bigger boy than he was the night he wore the cap and gown; his weight has jumped from 145 to 165 pounds! When you drop that friendly letter to Bill, here's what you put on the envelope: AB William E. Fritz, AF16507459, FLT 4399, Sqd. 3660, BMTS, Sampson AFB, Geneva, N.Y."
August 11, 1955 - "Local Boy Doing All Right in Basic Training. Word was received here this week that Bill Fritz, 17, son of Mrs. Dorothy Fritz of Lake Orion, is doing all right in Uncle Sam's Air Force. Stationed at Sampson Air Force Base, Geneve, N.Y. Bill recently made 184 points out of a possible 200 in an M-1 carbine test, ranking highest in his class. Classified by his instructors as an "expert" as a result of his high grades, Bill was even offered an instructorship."
December 31, 1957 - "William Fritz arrived home on Dec. 29. He is in the Air Force and is stationed in Salina, Kan."
July 24, 1958 - Fritz Furloughs at Home. Home for a 30 day furlough is A/2 William E. Fritz, son of Mrs. Dorothy Fritz, of 600 Highview. Fritz is stationed at Schilling Air Base in Salina, Kan. Because of the Eastern situation, Fritz must, in spite of the fact he's on furlough, remain on 24 hour alert.".
2 Lyle A. FRITZ4,5,6 (1913-1951) [5265]. Born 17 Dec 1913, Imlay City, MI.6,7 Marr Dorothy J. ROGERS 12 Feb 1937, M.E. Parsonage, Clarkston, MI.5 Died 2 Jan 1951, Lake Orion, MI.6 Buried East Lawn cemetery.6
From the Orion Weekly Review.
1950-10-27 - "Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Fritz and family honored their son, Bruce's fourth birthday and the former's father's James Fritz, on his 71st birthday Sunday."
1950-12-1 - "Lyle Fritz was taken to St. Joseph Mercy hospital in Pontiac, last Friday. His condition was such that four blood transfusions have been necessary. He is expected home the latter part of the week but will be confined to his home for some time."
1950-12-8 - "Lyle Fritz was not able to return to his home and is still confined in St. Joseph hospital in Pontiac, suffering from bronchitis and arthritis of the spine."
1951-1-5 - "Services today for Lyle A. Fritz. Lyle A. Fritz, 37, of 880 Highview road, died in his home Tuesday, Jan. 2, after an illness of six weeks. Born Dec. 17, 1913, in Imlay City, he had lived here nine years, coming from Oxford, MI. Surviving are his widow, Dorothy; four sons, William E., Richard L., Bruce E., and his father James. Service will be today, Friday, at 11 a.m. from the Allen Funeral Home, the Rev. Ray Whims officiating. Burial in East Lawn cemetery."
1951-1-5 - "Those from out of town to attend the Lyle Fritz funeral were: Rev. Ray Whims and daughter of Spring Harbor, he being Mrs. Fritz's uncle. Also Mrs. Phillip Stieb of Flint and including a group of fellow workmen from the shop in Pontiac."
1951-1-12 - "We would like to express our appreciation to all who were so kind to us during the illness and at the time of the death of our dear husband, father, son and brother, Lyle Fritz. We would make special of our Sunnyfield friends and neighbors. Thank you, too, for the beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. Dorothy Fritz and Sons, Mr. and Mrs. James Fritz, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Fritz.".
4 James C. FRITZ1 (1880- ) [5271]. Born 29 Oct 1880.7 Died.8
5 Clara ? (c. 1883- ) [5272]. Born c. 1883.7
3 Dorothy J. ROGERS5,9,10 (c. 1918-1977) [4918]. Born c. 1918.10 Died 5 Feb 1977, Oxford, MI.11
Wedding announcement of Dorothy Rogers and Lyle Fritz in the Orion Weekly Review, Feb. 26, 1937.
"The marriage of Dorothy Rogers to Lyle Fritz, of Pontiac, took place Friday, February 12, at the M.E. parsonage at Clarkston. The couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Chetwood, of Pontiac. The bride was a former student in the Oxford High School and lived with her grandmother, Mrs. Ella Bailey."
From Orion Weekly Review.
June 6, 1952 - "Mrs Frances Hugill and Mrs. Lois McCollun called on Mrs. Dorothy Fritz of 880 Highview, Saturday, at Pontiac General Hospital. Dorothy was in an automobile accident in Oxford on May 16. She suffered a broken heel and arm and shoulder injuries."
Obituary of Dorothy J. Fritz in the Oakland Press, Feb. 7, 1977.
"FRITZ, DOROTHY J. (DAVIDSON) (Researchers note: error, should have been ROGERS)
February 5, 1977, of 59 Crawfords St., Oxford; age 59; wife of the late Lyle Fritz; mother of William Fritz of Indianapolis, Ind., Richard Fritz of Fort Dix, New Jersey, Bruce Fritz of Lake Orion and Michael Fritz of Oxford; nine grandchildren. Mrs. Fritz was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, was employed at GM Truck and Coach and was a member of MOM's Club of Lake Orion. Funeral service Tuesday, February 8, at 1 p.m. at Bossardet Funeral Home, Oxford. Rev. Fred Applegate officiating. Interment Eastlawn Cemetery, Lake Orion. Mrs. Fritz is lying in state at the funeral home.".
6 Willard Cornelius ROGERS4,10,12,13 (1879-1960) [4859]. Born 6 Jan 1879, Independence, Twp, Oakland Co, MI.4,12,13 Marr Anna E. BAILEY 1901, Clarkston, MI.4,12 Died 22 Sep 1960, Oxford, MI.4 Buried Seymour Lake Cemetery.4
12 Claude ROGERS4 ( - ) [5263].
13 Mary SUTTON4 ( - ) [5264].
7 Anna E. BAILEY10,14,15,16 (1884-1922) [4823]. Born 1884.14,15 Died Jun 1922.9,15 Buried Seymour Lake Cemetery.15
From the Pontiac Daily Press.
July 4, 1922 - "OXFORD WOMAN IS LAID TO REST. Funeral of Mrs. William Rogers held at Seymour Lake. The funeral of Mrs William Rogers of Oxford was held at the church here yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Services were conducted by Rev. T.D. Denman of Oxford. Mrs Rogers was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Bailey and had spent the greater part of her life here. Besides her husband she leaves a young son, Morris, and a daughter, Dorothy. One brother and three daughters survive, Warren Bailey, Mrs. William Whims of Snover, Mrs Winnie Porritt of Seymour Lake and Mrs Dorothy Allemon of Oxford."
Anna's middle name has been reported to be Katherine, but her husbands WWI Selective Service Registration card gives her middle initial as "E.".
14 Winfield Scott BAILEY16,17,18 (1852-1924) [4625]. Born 26 Mar 1852.15,17 Marr Sarah Ellen SUTTON 17 Nov 1875.18 Died 25 Jun 1924, Oxford, MI.15,19 Buried 29 Jun 1924, Seymour Lake Cemetery.19
From a Pontiac, MI newspaper.
1875-03-24 - "Winfield Bailey suffers the loss of a valuable horse, that recently was kicked by another horse while standing in the stable together."
1875-03-24 - "Winfield Bailey suffers the loss of a valuable horse, that recently was kicked by another horse while standing in the stable together."
1876-03-15 - "A span of horses, the property of Winfield Bailey, ran away recently. Damage slight."
1880-03-17 - "The agent of the Watertown, (N.Y.) Fire Insurance Company only paid Winfield S. Bailey $10 on a $50 loss he sustained by fire a few weeks ago. Mr. Bailey, feeling a great injustice had been done him, withdrew his insurance from that company, and insured in the Oakland County Mutual."
From the Clarkston Community News.
June 4, 1921 - "Mrs. Harvey Bailey, of Detroit, spent Decoration Day at W. S. Bailey's.".
15 Sarah Ellen SUTTON18,20,21 (1857-1942) [4818]. Born 2 Oct 1857, Orion Twp., MI.15,20,21 Died 25 Dec 1942, Oxford, MI.15,21 Buried 27 Dec 1942, Seymour Lake Cemetery.
From the Pontiac Daily Press, December 26, 1942.
"A pioneer of Oakland county, Mrs Sarah Ellen Bailey, 85, died at her Oxford home Friday night. She had lived on the Bailey homestead south of Seymour Lake for 48 years, moving to Oxford in November, 1923, where her husband died. She was born in Orion township Oct. 2, 1857, and was married to Winfield S. Bailey Nov. 17, 1875. Surviving are her son Warren of Lake Orion and three daughters, Mrs. Winifred Porritt of Seymour Lake; Mrs. Mildred Whims of Midland and Mrs. Dorothy Alleman of Oxford, 17 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. Funeral service will be held from the Whitcomb-Mabley chapel in Oxford Sunday at 2 p.m. and burial will be made in the Seymour Lake cemetery.".
Sources
| 1 | "Birthday announcement of Billy and Richard Fritz in the Orion Weekly Review, October 10, 1945". |
| 2 | "Article about Bill Fritz in the Orion Weekly Review, July 21, 1955". |
| 3 | "Engagement announcement for Miss Claire C. Roussel in the Lake Orion Review, Feb 4, 1960". |
| 4 | "Obituary of Willard C. Rogers in the Lake Orion Review, September 29, 1960". |
| 5 | "Wedding announcement of Dorothy Rogers and Lyle Fritz in the Orion Weekly Review, Feb. 26, 1937". |
| 6 | "Obituary of Lyle A. Fritz in the Orion Weekly Review, January 5, 1951". |
| 8 | "Card of thanks from family of Lyle Fritz in the Orion Weekly Review, January 12, 1951". |
| 9 | "Obituary of Mrs. William Rogers in the Pontiac Daily Press, July 4, 1922". |
| 11 | "Obituary of Dorothy J. Fritz in the Oakland Press, Feb. 7, 1977.". |
| 12 | "1910 Independence Twp. census". |
| 13 | "WWI Selective Service registration card". |
| 14 | "1900 Independence Twp. census". |
| 15 | "Small Cemeteries in Brandon and Groveland Township, Oakland County, Michigan". |
| 16 | "Information provided by Diane Curry". |
| 17 | "1850 - 1860 Independence Twp. census". |
| 18 | "International Genealogical Index". |
| 19 | "Obituary of Winfield Bailey in the Pontiac Daily Press, June 27, 1924". |
| 20 | "1870 Independence Twp. census". |
| 21 | "Obituary of Sarah Ellen Bailey, Pontiac Press, December 26, 1942". |
