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Mary Elizabeth "Molly" Mark

Female 1890 - 1987  (96 years)


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  • Name Mary Elizabeth "Molly" Mark  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
    Nickname Molly 
    Born 29 Jul 1890  Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 5, 6, 7, 8
    Gender Female 
    Died 5 Jul 1987  Ubly, Huron County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 7, 9
    Buried Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    Notes 
    • A list of pupils at the Wright Rural School #4 in 1897 include Alice Striffler, Arlis Vaughan, Chancy Boulton, Emma Cole, Esther Blades, Effie Wallace, Eddie Mark, Frank Cranick, Flossie Wright, Georgie Dennis, Johnie Hulburt, Lizzie Yoos, Lena Mark, Luke Wright, Mary Mark, Minta Wallace, Alice Charlton, Ada Cole, Chester Dennis, Ethel Cole, Etta Wickware, Ethel Charlton, Frank Striffler, Fred Yoos, George Cole, John Wallace, Lizzie Blades, Lillie Wallace, Lenne Striffler, Martha Wright, May Dennis, Ray Hulbert, Stanley Hulbert. Grace Karr, teacher and S. Striffler, Director.


      Cass City Chronicle
      July 8, 1987
      Page Ten

      Mary Buehrly

      Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Buehrly, 96, a lifelong resident of the Cass City area, died Sunday, July 5, at Provincial House.

      She was born July 24, 1890, in Cass City, the daughter of Archie and Emeline (Striffler) MARK.

      Miss Mark married Fred L. BUEHRLY December 21, 1915, in Cass City, where they made their home. Mr. BUEHRLY died August 24, 1971.

      She was a lifelong, and the oldest, member of Salem United Methodist Church of Cass City, and was past president of the Ladies Aid Society.

      Surviving are one son, Keith BUEHRLY, of Livonia, one daughter, Mrs. Alice ELLIOT of Ubly, 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. One brother, Edward, and three sisters, Leona, Martha and Alma, preceded her in death.

      Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Salem United Methodist Church, with Rev. Clare Patton, pastor, officiating.

      Interment was in Elkland Cemetery. Little's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

      (Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Spring 2007)
    Person ID I6124  Strong Family Tree
    Last Modified 17 Aug 2014 

    Father Archibald "Archie" Mark,   b. 22 Mar 1862, Whitby Township, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Aug 1934, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 72 years) 
    Mother Emeline Striffler,   b. 5 Sep 1860, Elkland Township, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 Oct 1939, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 79 years) 
    Married 23 Dec 1886  Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 3, 10, 11, 12
    Photos
    The Kolb and The Mark Sisters, Cass City, Michigan
    The Kolb and The Mark Sisters, Cass City, Michigan
    From the postcard collection of Lena Mark Schwegler of Cass City. She had labeled it "Kolb Sisters, Mark Sisters, Elsie Buehrly, Fred Buehrly and Clarence Kolb

    The Kolb's were children of George Kolb and Maria Katharina Benkelman. The Mark's sisters were daughters of Archie Mark and Emeline Striffler.


    PLEASE EMAIL IF YOU CAN IDENTIFY WHO IS WHO

    Headstones
    Mark, Emeline (Striffler) and Archie
    Mark, Emeline (Striffler) and Archie
    Family ID F2865  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Fred Leonard Buehrly,   b. 7 May 1889, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Aug 1971, Elkland Township, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 82 years) 
    Married 22 Dec 1915  Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 7, 8, 13
    • Name Fred L. Buehrly
      Birth Date 1889
      Birthplace Cass City
      Age 26
      Spouse's Name Mary E. Mark
      Spouse's Birth Date 1890
      Spouse's Birthplace Cass City
      Spouse's Age 25
      Event Date 22 Dec 1915
      Event Place Cass City, Tuscola, Michigan
      Father's Name Leonard Buehrly
      Mother's Name Catherine Burk
      Spouse's Father's Name Archie Mark
      Spouse's Mother's Name Emaline Striffler
      Race White
      Marital Status Single
      Previous Wife's Name:
      Spouse's Race White
      Spouse's Marital Status Single
      Spouse's Previous Husband's Name:
      Indexing Project (Batch) Number M01095-0
      System Origin Michigan-EASy
      GS Film number 983955
      Reference ID p 430 rn 226

      Citing this Record:
      "Michigan, Marriages, 1822-1995," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FC4F-648 : accessed 29 Jul 2013), Fred L. Buehrly and Mary E. Mark, 22 Dec 1915.


      The 1941 issue of the Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast showed that Mr. and Mrs. Fred Buehrly of Cass City celebrated their 25th anniversary with a dinner at the home of Mrs. Leonard Buehrly on Dec. 22, 1940.

      Cass City Chronicle
      Volume 59, Number 32
      Thursday, November 25, 1965

      Mr. and Mrs. Fred Buehrly

      Mr. and Mrs. Fred Buehrly will be honored at an open house Sunday, Dec. 5, at the EUB Church parlor from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. in observance of their golden wedding anniversary.

      Fred Buehrly and the former Mary Mark, both of Cass City, were married in the EUB parsonage on December 22, 1915, with Rev. D.J. Feather officiating.

      Open house arrangements will be made by members of their family and the Golden Rule Class of the EUB Church. Relatives, friends and neighbors are invited to attend.

      (Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, February 2008)

      The STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, Volume 26, September 5, 1966, reported that they were honored at an open house given by their children, Keith and Alice.

    Children 
     1. Alice Mae Buehrly,   b. 24 Feb 1918, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 May 1993, Bad Axe, Huron County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 75 years)
     2. Living
    Headstones
    Buerhly, Fred L. and Mary E. (Mark)
    Buerhly, Fred L. and Mary E. (Mark)
    Last Modified 3 Aug 2013 
    Family ID F2349  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 29 Jul 1890 - Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 22 Dec 1915 - Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 5 Jul 1987 - Ubly, Huron 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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    Pin Legend  : Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  • Photos
    Striffler Reunion Photo, bet. 1908-1910
    Striffler Reunion Photo, bet. 1908-1910
    Members of the John Striffler and Mary Benkelman family, around 1908-1910

    Standing in the Back row, l to r, UNKNOWN woman in black, Esther Striffler Kaiser, Rudolph Kaiser, Cora Horn Striffler, George Albert Striffler holding his son Irvine, Pastor Schweitzer, Mattie Striffler, Archie Mark, Billy Bien

    Seated in the Middle row, l to r, Salome Striffler Bien, Paul Bien, the wife of Pastor Schweitzer, Mary Mark Buehrly, Aunt Lena Benkelman Schwegler (sister of Mary), Martha Mark Darling, Emeline Striffler Mark

    Front row, l to r, Mary Rommel Striffler (sister-in-law of John), Christian Striffler (brother of John), John Striffler, Mary Benkelman Striffler, Leonhard Benkelman (brother of Mary), Louisa Benkelman Stiffler (sister of Mary and widow of Jacob)

    Seated on ground, l to r, Alma Mark Krahling Seegar, Stanley Bien, Lena Mark Schwegler

    PLEASE HELP US IDENTIFY THE UNKNOWN WOMAN IN THIS PHOTO
    Live Wire Bible Class of the Evangelical United Brethern Church Sunday School, Cass City Michigan, ca 1917
    Live Wire Bible Class of the Evangelical United Brethern Church Sunday School, Cass City Michigan, ca 1917
    FRONT ROW, l to r, Grant McConnell, class leader; UNKNOWN Clergyman, UNKNOWN class member, William Schwegler, Sam Helwig, George Burg
    SECOND ROW, l to r, Hattie Helwig McConnell, Janet "Jennie" Gardner Buehrly, Minerva Helwig Sherman, Mary Buehrly Striffler, Mary Mark Buehrly
    THIRD ROW; l to r, Alma Striffler Schenck holding her baby Ruth, Lena Helwig Jaus, Lillian Striffler Ricker, Minnie Jesse Benkelman, Mary Schwegler Jaus, Jacob Hiller.
    Note: Alma Striffler Schenck's three year old son, Donald, was said to be asleep in the Model T Ford just to the left of the group at the time this photo was taken
    FOURTH ROW: l to r, Elsie Buehrly, Mary Striffler Helwig, Cora Helwig Klinkman, Laura McConnell Hiller, Alice Ross Schwegler, Mary McLellan Joos, Ed Helwig
    FIFTH ROW, l to r, Art Ricker, Erwin Kercher, Ed Buehrly, Harvey Klinkman, UNKNOWN Class Member, Fred Buehrly, Fred Joos
    TOP ROW, l to r, Sol Striffler, Clayton Schenck, Fred Jaus, William Ackerman, Sam Jaus

    It appears that at least 33 of the 36 adults in this Sunday School class were directly related, through either blood or marriage, to the Striffler, Benkelman and Helwig families who emigrated together from Erie County, New York to Tuscola County, Michigan beginning in the 1860's.

    PLEASE HELP US IDENTIFY THE UNKNOWN INDIVIDUALS.
    At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.
    At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.
    Cass City Evangelical United Brethern (EUB) Church Centennial Observance
    Cass City Evangelical United Brethern (EUB) Church Centennial Observance
    The Mark sisters, l to r, Molly Mark Buehrly, Lena Mark Schwegler, and Alma Mark Seeger, at threee days of special services held by the Cass City EUB Church, in celebratin the 100th anniversary of the signing of the churches charter, beginning Friday, April 30, 1965. The event preceded the Cass City Area centennial observances by about two and a half months.
    Picnic at Cass City Park
    Picnic at Cass City Park
    front row, seated, Esther Hunter, Molly Mark Buehrly, Aunt Maggie Mark, Ed Mark

    Alma Mark Seeger is barely visible behind and to the right of Ed Mark

    The lady seated in the back and those standing to the back are unknown

    PLEASE EMAIL IF YOU HAVE MORE INFO ABOUT THIS PHOTO
    Mark Siblings ca late 1970's or early 1980's
    Mark Siblings ca late 1970's or early 1980's
    l t r, Alma Mark Seeger, Ed Mark, Lena Mark Schwegler, Mary "Molly" Mark Buehrly, and Martha Mark Darling, children of Archie Mark and Emeline Striffler of Cass City, Michigan

  • Sources 
    1. [S492] Peck, Edward Arthur THE TEN BENKELMANS WHO EMIGRATED TO AMERICA Ca. 1850s AND CERTAIN OF THEIR DESCENDANTS, 1982.

    2. [S653] Cass City Chronicle, P.O. Box 115, Cass City, Michigan 48726, Published continously since 1899, archived from 1899 through 2005 at http://newspapers.rawson.lib.mi.us/chronicle/, Thursday, November 25, 1965 (Reliability: 3).

    3. [S1610] Jacobs, BonnieMargaret McDonald "The Family Benkelman" Unpublished Manuscript, 276 pages, October 1981 Version, (Copy owned by Barney Benkelman, Helena, Montana; which he xeroxed and sent to Melinda McLemore Strong in San Antonio, Texas), p. 157 (Reliability: 3).

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    5. [S384] 1900 United States Federal Census [Ancestry.com database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004, (Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1900. T623, 1854 rolls. This database is an index to individuals enumerated in the 1900 United States Federal Census, the Twelfth Census of the United States. Census takers recorded many details including each person's name, address, relationship to the head of household, color or race, sex, month and year of birth, age at last birthday, marital status, number of years married, the total number of children born of the mother, the number of those children living, birthplace, birthplace of father and mother, if the individual was foreign born, the year of immigration and the number of years in the United States, the citizenship status of foreign-born individuals over age twenty-one, occupation, and more. Additionally, the names of those listed on the population schedule are linked to actual images of the 1900 Federal Census.), Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp excluding Cass City Village Enumerated 12 Jun 1900 SD 8 ED 110 Sheet 6B 125-125 (Reliability: 3).

    6. [S481] 1910 United States Federal Census [Ancestry.com database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2006, (For details on the contents of the film numbers, visit the following NARA web page. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1910. T624, 1,178 rolls. This database is an index to the head of households enumerated in the 1910 United States Federal Census, the Thirteenth Census of the United States. In addition, each indexed name is linked to actual images of the 1910 Federal Census. The information recorded in the census includes: name, relationship to head of family, age at last birthday, sex, color or race, whether single, married, widowed, or divorced, birthplace, birthplace of father and mother, and more.), Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp Enumerated 20-21 Apr 1910 SD 8 ED 112 Sheet 2B 40-42 (Reliability: 3).

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    13. [S653] Cass City Chronicle, P.O. Box 115, Cass City, Michigan 48726, Published continously since 1899, archived from 1899 through 2005 at http://newspapers.rawson.lib.mi.us/chronicle/, Thursday, August 26, 1971 Page 14 (Reliability: 3).