Martyn Family History

Scott H. Martyn
Glen Ellyn, IL  60137
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John PENNINGTON [256]
(1820-1903)
Ann WAKELY [257]
(1823-1910)
George DAVEY [146]
(1838-1898)
Huldah CORY [147]
(1839-1910)
Charles Albert PENNINGTON [142]
(1860-1935)
Melinda DAVEY [143]
(1862-1899)

Melinda PENNINGTON [51]
(1895-1990)

 

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Spouses/Children:
1. Reuben HUNTER [50]

Melinda PENNINGTON [51] 64,71

  • Born: 19 December 1895, Pickford, Chippewa, Michigan, United States 70,71
  • Marriage (1): Reuben HUNTER [50] on 1 January 1919 in Pickford, Chippewa, Michigan, United States 59
  • Died: 7 January 1990, Petoskey, Emmet, Michigan, United States at age 94 64,72
  • Buried: 10 January 1990, Dafter, Chippewa, Michigan, United States

   FamilySearch ID: LZFT-F3Q. Find a Grave ID: 184534424.

  General Notes:

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According to the obituary of her step-mother, Mary Dunn Pennington, Melinda missed the funeral (October 1925). She was "in a Detroit hospital where she went under an operation a few days ago." (she might have miscarried. Most of her children were born three years apart. This was approximately three years since the birth of Clark. Beverly wasn't born for another three years.)

  Burial Notes:

Bruce, Chippewa, Michigan, United States

  Noted events in her life were:

1. Her Social Security Number was 376-42-8014 in Caledonia, Kent, Michigan, United States. 73
Issued 1959
Last Residence: 49783 (Sault Sainte Marie, Chippewa, MI).

2. Melinda appeared in the household of John PENNINGTON [256] in the 1901 British census on 31 March 1901 in Woolfardisworthy, , Devonshire, England. 74 74 1901_UK_Woolfardisworthy_56-1. This event was shared from John PENNINGTON [256] who also shared it with Ann WAKELY [257] (1823-1910), Anne Maria PENNINGTON [149] (1888-1972), Charles Albert PENNINGTON [142] (1860-1935), Francis PENNINGTON [151] (1891-1948), Huldah PENNINGTON [148] (1893-1970), Margaret PENNINGTON [262] (1865-1953), and Melinda PENNINGTON [51] (1895-1990).

3. She was an occupant at the residence of John PENNINGTON [256] on 31 March 1901 in Woolfardisworthy, , Devonshire, England: Lane Mill Villa. 75 75 This event was shared from John PENNINGTON [256] who also shared it with Ann WAKELY [257] (1823-1910), Anne Maria PENNINGTON [149] (1888-1972), Charles Albert PENNINGTON [142] (1860-1935), Francis PENNINGTON [151] (1891-1948), Huldah PENNINGTON [148] (1893-1970), Margaret PENNINGTON [262] (1865-1953), and Melinda PENNINGTON [51] (1895-1990).



4. Melinda was a fellow passenger to the travel of Charles Albert PENNINGTON [142] 6 June 1901: to the port of Quebec on the Tunisian. 76 Arrival in Quebec was on 15 Jun 1901.
The passenger manifest included:
Charles - Adult
Mary J - Adult
Maria - 11
Frank - 9
Aldali - 7 (Huldah)
Milinda - 4 (Melinda)

Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom. 76 Arrival in Quebec was on 15 Jun 1901.
The passenger manifest included:
Charles - Adult
Mary J - Adult
Maria - 11
Frank - 9
Aldali - 7 (Huldah)
Milinda - 4 (Melinda)

Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom. This event was shared from Charles Albert PENNINGTON [142] who also shared it with Anne Maria PENNINGTON [149] (1888-1972), Francis PENNINGTON [151] (1891-1948), Huldah PENNINGTON [148] (1893-1970), Mary Jane DUNN [152] (1878-1925), and Melinda PENNINGTON [51] (1895-1990).

5. She appeared in the household of Charles Albert PENNINGTON [142] in the 1910 United States census on 7 June 1910 in Pickford, Chippewa, Michigan, United States. 1910_MI_Chippewa_12_22_13b. This event was shared from Charles Albert PENNINGTON [142] who also shared it with Francis PENNINGTON [151] (1891-1948), Howard James PENNINGTON [155] (1908-1992), Huldah PENNINGTON [148] (1893-1970), Leola PENNINGTON [154] (1905-1980), Mary Jane DUNN [152] (1878-1925), Melinda PENNINGTON [51] (1895-1990), and Norman C. PENNINGTON [153] (1908-1975).

6. Melinda was an occupant at the residence of Charles Albert PENNINGTON [142] on 7 June 1910 in Pickford, Chippewa, Michigan, United States. 77 77 This event was shared from Charles Albert PENNINGTON [142] who also shared it with Francis PENNINGTON [151] (1891-1948), Howard James PENNINGTON [155] (1908-1992), Huldah PENNINGTON [148] (1893-1970), Leola PENNINGTON [154] (1905-1980), Mary Jane DUNN [152] (1878-1925), Melinda PENNINGTON [51] (1895-1990), and Norman C. PENNINGTON [153] (1908-1975).

7. She appeared in the household of Reuben HUNTER [50] in the 1920 United States census on 17 February 1920 in Rudyard, Chippewa, Michigan, United States. 1920_MI_Chippewa_11_29_05b
Reuben was living with his wife, Melinda and their daughter Gertrude P. (Pauline). This event was shared from Reuben HUNTER [50] who also shared it with Melinda PENNINGTON [51] (1895-1990) and Pauline Gertrude HUNTER [58] (1919-2014).

8. Melinda was an occupant at the residence of Reuben HUNTER [50] on 17 February 1920 in Rudyard, Chippewa, Michigan, United States: Section Street. This event was shared from Reuben HUNTER [50] who also shared it with Melinda PENNINGTON [51] (1895-1990) and Pauline Gertrude HUNTER [58] (1919-2014).

9. She appeared in the household of Reuben HUNTER [50] in the 1930 United States census on 14 April 1930 in Bruce Township, Chippewa, Michigan, United States. 1930_MI_Chippewa_17-2_2_02a
Reuben was listed with his wife, Melinda and children Pauline G, Clark E., and Beverly M.
Bruce, Chippewa, Michigan, United States. This event was shared from Reuben HUNTER [50] who also shared it with Beverly Marie HUNTER [63] (1928-2018), Clark Everet HUNTER [60] (1922-1999), Melinda PENNINGTON [51] (1895-1990), and Pauline Gertrude HUNTER [58] (1919-2014).

10. Melinda was an occupant at the residence of Reuben HUNTER [50] on 14 April 1930 in Bruce Township, Chippewa, Michigan, United States. This event was shared from Reuben HUNTER [50] who also shared it with Beverly Marie HUNTER [63] (1928-2018), Clark Everet HUNTER [60] (1922-1999), Melinda PENNINGTON [51] (1895-1990), and Pauline Gertrude HUNTER [58] (1919-2014).

11. She had a residence on 21 March 1935 in Dafter, Chippewa, Michigan, United States. According to the obituary of her father, Charles Pennington. This event was shared with Reuben HUNTER [50] (1890-1956).

12. She was an occupant at the residence of Reuben HUNTER [50] on 3 February 1938 in Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa, Michigan, United States: Route 3. 68 68 At the time of the birth of their daughter, Shirley Jean. This event was shared from Reuben HUNTER [50] who also shared it with Melinda PENNINGTON [51] (1895-1990).



13. Melinda appeared in the household of Reuben HUNTER [50] in the 1940 United States census on 10 April 1940 in Bruce Township, Chippewa, Michigan, United States. 69 Rueben Hunter
United States Census, 1940

Name Rueben Hunter
Event Type Census
Event Date 1940
Event Place Bruce Township, Chippewa, Michigan, United States
Gender Male
Age 50
Marital Status Married
Race (Original) White
Race White
Relationship to Head of Household (Original) Head
Relationship to Head of Household Head
Birthplace Michigan
Birth Year (Estimated) 1890
Last Place of Residence Same Place

Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Rueben Hunter Head M 50 Michigan
Melinda Hunter Wife F 43 Michigan
Clark Hunter Son M 17 Michigan
Beverly Hunter Daughter F 11 Michigan
Donna Mae Hunter Daughter F 8 Michigan
Charles Hunter Son M 6 Michigan
Marilyn Hunter Daughter F 4 Michigan
Shirley Hunter Daughter F 2 Michigan
Bruce, Chippewa, Michigan, United States. 69 Rueben Hunter
United States Census, 1940

Name Rueben Hunter
Event Type Census
Event Date 1940
Event Place Bruce Township, Chippewa, Michigan, United States
Gender Male
Age 50
Marital Status Married
Race (Original) White
Race White
Relationship to Head of Household (Original) Head
Relationship to Head of Household Head
Birthplace Michigan
Birth Year (Estimated) 1890
Last Place of Residence Same Place

Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Rueben Hunter Head M 50 Michigan
Melinda Hunter Wife F 43 Michigan
Clark Hunter Son M 17 Michigan
Beverly Hunter Daughter F 11 Michigan
Donna Mae Hunter Daughter F 8 Michigan
Charles Hunter Son M 6 Michigan
Marilyn Hunter Daughter F 4 Michigan
Shirley Hunter Daughter F 2 Michigan
Bruce, Chippewa, Michigan, United States. This event was shared from Reuben HUNTER [50] who also shared it with Beverly Marie HUNTER [63] (1928-2018), Charles William HUNTER [59] (1934-2002), Clark Everet HUNTER [60] (1922-1999), Donna Mae HUNTER [7] (1931-), Marilyn Joan HUNTER [61] (1936-), Melinda PENNINGTON [51] (1895-1990), and Shirley Jean HUNTER [62] (1938-2013).

14. She was an occupant at the residence of Reuben HUNTER [50] on 10 April 1940 in Bruce Township, Chippewa, Michigan, United States. This event was shared from Reuben HUNTER [50] who also shared it with Beverly Marie HUNTER [63] (1928-2018), Charles William HUNTER [59] (1934-2002), Clark Everet HUNTER [60] (1922-1999), Donna Mae HUNTER [7] (1931-), Marilyn Joan HUNTER [61] (1936-), Melinda PENNINGTON [51] (1895-1990), and Shirley Jean HUNTER [62] (1938-2013).



15. Melinda appeared in the household of Reuben HUNTER [50] in the 1950 United States census on 26 April 1950 in Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa, Michigan, United States. HUNTER, Reuben (60), Melinda (54), Clark (27), Charles (16), Marilyn (13), Shirley (11). This event was shared from Reuben HUNTER [50] who also shared it with Charles William HUNTER [59] (1934-2002), Clark Everet HUNTER [60] (1922-1999), Marilyn Joan HUNTER [61] (1936-), Melinda PENNINGTON [51] (1895-1990), and Shirley Jean HUNTER [62] (1938-2013).

16. She was an occupant at the residence of Reuben HUNTER [50] on 26 April 1950 in Bruce Township, Chippewa, Michigan, United States: Shunk Road, west side, 2.5 miles north of McCarron. 46°21'52.9"N 84°19'19.6"W. This event was shared from Reuben HUNTER [50] who also shared it with Charles William HUNTER [59] (1934-2002), Clark Everet HUNTER [60] (1922-1999), Marilyn Joan HUNTER [61] (1936-), Melinda PENNINGTON [51] (1895-1990), and Shirley Jean HUNTER [62] (1938-2013).

17. She had a residence on 7 January 1990 in Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa, Michigan, United States.



18. She was buried at the Donaldson Cemetery in Dafter, Chippewa, Michigan, United States on 10 January 1990. Donaldson Cemetery Photos
Inscription: Hunter, Reuben, 1889 - 1956, Melinda, 1895 - 1990
Bruce, Chippewa, Michigan, United States. (Donaldson Presbyterian Cemetery, 13036 South M-129, Dafter, Michigan 49724, United States.)



19. Her obituary was published in the Soo Evening News on 12 January 1990 in Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa, Michigan, United States. Melinda Hunter

Pickford native, Melinda Hunter, of Sault Ste. Marie, died Sunday, January 7, in Northern Michigan Hospitals in Petosky. She was 94.
Mrs. Hunter was born December 19, 1895, in Pickford. She was a member of the Central United Methodist Church.
Her husband, Reuben, died in 1957.
Survivors include two sons, Clark of Brimley, and Charles of Highland; five daughters, Pauline McCulligh of Ashtown, Arkansas, Beverly Sibbald and Shirley Maleport of Sault Ste. Marie, Donna May Martyn of Bloomfield Hills, and Marilyn Fredrick of Hastings, Minnesota; three half-brothers, Howard and Harvey Pennington of Pickford, and John Pennington of Westland; a half-sister, Doris Holton of Dearborn; 24 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren.
Services were held Wednesday, January 10, at Hovie Funeral Home, Sault Ste. Marie, with Reverend John C. Huhtala, Sr., officiating, and burial in Donaldson Cemetery.


Melinda married Reuben HUNTER [50] [MRIN: 5], son of William John HUNTER [144] and Hannah FOUNTAIN [145], on 1 January 1919 in Pickford, Chippewa, Michigan, United States.59 (Reuben HUNTER [50] was born on 4 August 1890 in De Tour Village, Chippewa, Michigan, United States 59,60,61,62, christened in , Chippewa, Michigan, United States,63 died on 2 November 1956 in Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa, Michigan, United States 64 and was buried after 2 November 1956 in Dafter, Chippewa, Michigan, United States 65.). The cause of his death was Heart Failure.

  Noted events in their marriage were:



1. Marriage Record: 31 December 1918, , Chippewa, Michigan, United States.

2. Death of One Spouse: Reuben Hunter, 2 November 1956. 64


  Marriage Notes:

Reverend James H. James, Methodist Pastor presided over the ceremony. Witnesses were Otis Rightmyer and Huldah Pennington. Reuben was 29 and Melinda was 23 at the time of the marriage.