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Adam H. Muck

Male 1852 - 1914  (61 years)


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  • Name Adam H. Muck  [1, 2
    Born 21 Aug 1852  Amherst, Erie County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Died 2 May 1914  Colwood, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Buried Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Notes 
    • Cass City Chronicle
      December 18, 1908

      Philip Muck of Lancaser, N.Y. is visiting his brother, Adam Muck, and other relatives here.

      Cass City Chronicle
      Friday, May 8, 1914
      Page One

      Adam H. Muck
      Funeral Service held Tuesday Afternoon at Cass City

      Adam H. Muck, who was stricken ill suddenly at Colling last week Wednesday, passed away at his home in Colwood late Saturday afternoon, May 2. The remains were brought to the home of Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Kaercher at Cass City Sunday. On Tuesday afternoon, the funeral servicew were held at the Evangelical church where Mr. Muck was an regular attendant and worshipper while a resident here. Rev. D. J. Feather, the pastor, conducted the service.

      Adam H. Muck was born in Erie county, N.Y. , Aug 21, 1852. He came to Cass City in October in 1878.

      The same year he was united in marriage with Miss Lena Striffler and to the union two children were born. Mrs. Muck died July 11, 1883. On May 21, 1885, he married Miss Susan Striffler and this union was blessed with three children. Mrs. Muck passed away a few years ago at Cass City.

      Mr. Muck, through his activities as farmer, thresherman and blacksmith at Cass City, had many acquaintances in this community and was well and favorably known. He served Cass City as trustee, was prominently identified with the fire department for many years and held several other positions of trust in various societies.

      He leaves four daughters, Mrs. Wm. Joos, Mrs. J.C. Corkins, and Mrs. E.W. Kaercher, all of Cass City, and Miss Emma Muck of Colwood, one son, Philip Muck of Colwood, three grandchildren, two brothers and five sisters.

      Friends from a distance in attendance at the funeral were J.L. Muck and Mrs. Geo. Klein of Lockport, N.Y., Miss Louise Gassner of Buffaol, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Kaercher and son, Clarence, and Norman Prast, all of Elkton.

      (Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Fall 2007)
    • (Research):
      Census Information:

      1880 Census
      Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp
      Enumeratd 4 and 5 June 1880
      Page Fifty, SD Third, ED 400 Stamped 91 A
      46-46
      Muck, Adam H W M 27 Blacksmith NY France France
      Muck, Lena W F 25 Wf Keeping House NY France Franc
      Muck, Harry W M 10/12 July Son (sic) At home Mich NY NY

      1900 Census
      Michigan, Tuscola County, Cass City Village, Dist 111
      Enumerated 9 Jun 1900 by A.D. Gillis
      SD 8 ED 111 Sheet 5B
      109-112
      Muck, Adam Hd W M Aug 1861 (sic) 49 M15 NY Germany Germany Blacksmith
      Muck, Susan Wf W F June 1862 (sic) 47 M 15 4/3 NY Germany Germany
      Muck, Hattie Dtr W F July 1870 (sic) 20 S Mich NY NY Dressmaker
      Muck, Lena Dtr W F July 1883 16 S Mich NY NY
      Muck, Emma Dtr W F Apr 1886 14 S Mich NY NY
      Muck, Amanda Dtr W F May 1889 12 S Mich NY NY
      Muck, Philip Son W M Jun 1889 10 S Mich NY NY

      1910 Census
      Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp, Cass City Village
      13 April 1910
      SD 8 ED 113 Sheet 5B
      135-135
      Muck, Adam He M W 55 M2 25 NY Germany Germany Blacksmith
      Muck, Susan Wf F W 53 M1 25 5/5 NY Germany Germany
      Muck, Lena Dtr F W 26 S Mich NY NY
      Muck, Emma Dtr F W 24 S Mich NY NY Operator Telephone
      Muck, Philip H Son M W 20 S Mich NY NY Salesclerk Dry Goods
    Person ID I28680  Strong Family Tree
    Last Modified 17 Aug 2014 

    Family 1 Magdalena "Lena" Striffler,   b. Abt 1854, New York Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Jul 1883, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 29 years) 
    Married Abt 1878  Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Harriet Christine "Hattie" Muck,   b. 16 Jul 1879, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Nov 1954, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 75 years)
     2. Magdalena "Lena" Elizabeth Muck,   b. 9 Jul 1883, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Nov 1931, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 48 years)
    Last Modified 29 Sep 2007 
    Family ID F9417  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Susan Striffler,   b. 15 Jun 1849, Lancaster, Erie County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Sep 1910, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 61 years) 
    Married 21 May 1885  Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Children 
     1. Emma Muck,   b. 25 Apr 1886, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Feb 1967, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years)
     2. Amanda Lillian Muck,   b. 17 May 1888, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Jun 1953, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 65 years)
     3. Philip H. Muck,   b. 3 Jun 1889, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Sep 1925, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 36 years)
    Last Modified 16 May 2007 
    Family ID F9278  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 21 Aug 1852 - Amherst, Erie County, New York Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - Abt 1878 - Michigan Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 21 May 1885 - Tuscola County, Michigan Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 2 May 1914 - Colwood, Tuscola County, Michigan Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S722] Elkland (Twp, Tuscola Co, MI) Cemetery Records ; http://elkland.rawson.lib.mi.us/.

    2. [S1246] Muck, Judith-Family Researcher (jlmuck5515@att.net) "David Striffler and Fmaily" Prepared April 2012.

    3. [S577] Dibean, Jack & Marianne "Michigan Marriage Index" http://www.mifamilyhistory.org/dibeanindex/.