Ingham County Biographical Sketches



Myron F. Childs


Myron F., was the second of a family of seven children, born to Nahum M. and Marianne (Thomas) Childs. Nahum M. was born in the Empire State in the town of Stafford, in the year 1817. His wife was born in Bethany, N. Y., the same year. They were united in marriage at Bethany, N. Y., on the 11th day of September. In the year 1839 Mr. Childs came to Michigan with his family and purchased a farm of one hundred and twenty acres in the township of Vevay, one mile south of the city limits of Mason; here the family resided for twenty-three years, when he disposed of his farm and located upon the farm of one hundred and sixty acres in the Township of Onondaga, now owned by the son, Myron F. The father died June 23, 1897. The farm at the time of the purchase was but partially improved. The land has been cleared of the stumps, improvements made upon the buildings, so that today it is recognized as one of the productive farms of the township; and most pleasantly situated. Nahum Childs was one of a family of fourteen children, now all deceased. The family of Mrs. Childs consisted of ten children, they too have all passed away. The following are the names of the children born to them with other data of interest: Frances Maurian, October 29, 1840, a resident of Vevay township, Ingham county; Myron F., born January 2, 1843, at Bethany, N. Y.; Anna Marianne, born June 8, 1845, wife of Eugene Griffith of Grand Ledge, mother of two children; Emily Louise, born February 1, 1848, first husband George Doan, now the wife of Theodore H. Lyan of Aurelius township; Edna Roanne, born January 25, 1849, wife of Gilbert Hulbert, lives on the farm assisting in its management; Alice M., born December 14, 1853, wife of Forester White of Aurelius township; N. M., Jr., February 19, 1863, a resident of Aurelius township.

Myron F. Childs was united in marriage May 5, 1870, to Mary E., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Totter, natives of Germany. Mrs. Childs was born September 25, 1852, in the State of New York. For nearly nineteen years they had shared together the joys and sorrows of life. She was a faithful, devoted wife and mother, and departed from this life January 17, 1889. Four children were born to them: Myrtle Anna, the first, born May 2, 1871, died June 27, 1872, aged thirteen months; Sadie Joy, born August 14, 1875, wife of Frank Bartholf of Rochester, N. Y.; Earl T., born August 13, 1877, still with his father at home; Walter Allen, born November 20, 1880, resident of Oceana county, Mich.

Democracy is a birthmark with the Childs family. They seem to grow up to it naturally as a boy to manhood. They can always be relied upon for increasing the Democratic vote to the number of the family names recorded upon the polling list. Mr. Childs was never an aspirant for office, always having business of his own to occupy his time and attention. He has, however, served his township as Drain Commissioner in a manner creditable to himself. He is a memver of T. N. P. A. Mr. Childs cheerfully accords to his brother-in-law, Mr. George W. Hulbert, who has since his marriage into the family, had an interest in operations of the home farm. Mr. Hulbert was born in the Wolverine State, February 5, 1853. His parents, Nehemial and Amanda (Bristol) Hulbert, were natives of the State of New York.

George W. was untied in marraige November 5, 1873, to Edna Roanine Childs. Three children have been born to them. The first died in infancy; Edna Alice, born July 27, 1879, wife of Homer Stone, a progressive farmer of Onondaga township; Merrick Clarence, June 10, 1881, married Lina Hull, September 23, 1903, their home is blessed by the advent of a sweet babe born October 24, 1904. Mr. Hulbert with a regularity that is commendable deposits a Democratic ticket in the ballot box whenever the opportunity is presented. In brief, he believes in the principles of government as set forth in the platforms of the Democratic party. He enjoys a membership in the fraternal organization of the Maccabees and the Odd Fellows.

Mrs. Hulbert is a member of the Baptist society to which she contributes toward its maintenance. The Good Books says: "It is well for brethren to dwell together in unity." It is complimentary to both Messrs. Childs and Hulbert that for more than three decades they have unitedly and successfully carried forward a copartnership in their farming operations.






Taken from:
"Past and Present of the City of Lansing and Ingham County, Michigan", by Albert E. Cowles.
Published by The Michigan Historical Publishing Association Lansing, MICH., 1905.
Pages 393 - 394.




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