Jonathan Leonard STARKWEATHER b. 9 Sept 1819-wife Laura JONES
I am looking for information on Jonathan STARKWEATHER born 9 September 1819 in NJ and living in Lyon Twp, Oakland, Michigan before 1843. He was married to a Matilda J. WHEELER about 1843 in Pontiac, MI. She died 4 May 1852. He married the neighbor, Thomas JONESes daughter, Laura Elizabeth JONES about 1853.I was told she died the same year they were married--then I find a birth record for a daughter-Laura M. STARKWEATHER born 8 June 1872 in Romeo, Macomb, Michigan. This record state the parents were:Jno. L. and Laura E. STARKWEATHER (Birth Index, 1870-1872, Macomb Co, MI). Laura JONES was born about 1837.
Later I find a death record for this child: Laura M. STARKWEATHER died 3 April 1874-Ledger 177-Record 1512-Place od Death Romeo-County Macomb. Father Jonathan L. STARKWEATHER-Residence Romeo-Mother Elizabeth STARKWEATHER-no residence stated.Date of Record 9 June 1875.
I later find a record for a Jonathan STARKWEATHER and wife Cordelia BARNES who are listed as husband and wife in the 1870 & 1880 census of Holly Twp, Oakland, MI. They are buried together in Holly Twp. I haven't been able to find any information out on Laura (JONES) STARKWEATHER.
Can anyone help me out with this one? I am related to Laura JONES STARKWEATHER through her sister and father and am trying to fill in the family blanks.