Mowat, Robert ^{1 2 3}

   Cause of his death was chronic nephritis.

   Research Notes:

!BORN
Robert Mowit [sic], 21y as of 13 Dec 1873, [=b ca 1851-1853] born Ypsilanti,
[Washtenaw Co], Michigan
Marriage Record 5826 - Robert Mowit & Sarah E Leeman, 13 Dec 1873 (recorded
12 Mar 1874), Kent Co, MI Marriages, Vol 4, p 116. At Kent Co Admin Bldg,
Co Clerk Ofc, 300 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
NOTE:RECORD BOOK IS TYPED

!MARRIED on 13 Dec 1873 at Oakfield Twp, Kent Co, MI:
Robert Mowit [sic], Wt, res Oakfield Twp, Kent Co, MI, 21y, b Ypsilanti, MI,
Farmer
Sarah E Leeman, Wt, res blank, 18y, b Niagara, New York
Official: Lyman Spaulding, J of P
Witnesses: Walter Luman, res Oakfield Twp, Kent Co, MI
Sally A Luman, res Oakfield Twp, Kent Co, MI
Marriage Record 5826 - Robert Mowit & Sarah E Leeman, 13 Dec 1873 (recorded
12 Mar 1874), Kent Co, MI Marriages, Vol 4, p 116. At Kent Co Admin Bldg,
Co Clerk Ofc, 300 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
NOTE: RECORD BOOK IS TYPED No photocopy allowed nor microfilm available.

OBIT:
FIFTY YEARS A RESIDENT OF EVART.
Robert Mowat Passed to His Reward
July 16, in His 71st Year.
Robert Mowat died at his home in
Evart on Wednesday, July 16 at the
age of 71 years, having been born at
Ypsilante, Michigan, February 24,
1853. He was married to Sarah Eval-
ine [ink spot], of Oakfield, Kent county,
December 13, 1873, and was the father
of two children, Myrtle May and Ed-
gar Mowat. The marriage had been
a happy one, and their golden wed-
ding was celebrated last December
13, in a joyous manner. His peace
was made with God and was ready
and willing to meet his master.
He lived in and around Evart for
the past fifty years, and was one of
the earliest citizens here. He was
prominent in local affairs of his town-
ship, having served Hartwick town-
ship as treasurer four years, super-
visor four years, justice two years.
After removing to Evart he served
two years as sexton at Forest Hill
cemetery two years.
Funeral services were held Sunday
afternoon, conducted by Rev. Fields
of the Avondale Baptist church, and
interment in Forest Hill cemetery,
Evart.
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CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to the neighbors and friends
who so kindly assisted us during the
sickness and death of our beloved
husband and father. Also singers,
Rev. Fields for his comforting words,
also Mr. Corey and those who brought
flowers.
Mrs. Robert Monwat and family

The Evart Review, Evart, [Osceola Co.], Michigan, Fri., 25 July 1924

   Events:

• Biography.

Robert Mowat was a lifelong resident of the State of Michigan. He was born in Washtenaw County, resided with his parents in Clinton County, and lived more than 50 years with his wife in Osceola County, all in the State of Michigan. He started out as a lumberman in Osceola County when timber was king and became a noted citizen of Hartwick Township and Evart Village in that county.

• his obituary was published in the Evart Review on 25 Jul 1924 in Evart, Osceola County, Michigan, USA.

FIFTY YEARS A RESIDENT OF EVART

Robert Mowat Passed to His Reward July 16, in His 71st Year

Robert MOWAT died at his home in Evart on Wednesday, July 16 at the age of 71 years, having been born at Ypsilanti, Michigan, February 24, 1853. He was married to Sarah Evaline LEEMAN, of Oakfield, Kent county, December 13, 1873, and was the father of two children, Myrtle May and Edgar Mowat. The marriage had been a happy one, and their golden wedding was celebrated last December 13, in a joyous manner. His peace was made with God and was ready and willing to meet his master. He lived in and around Evart for the past fifty years, and was one of the earliest citizens here. He was prominent in local affairs of his township, having served Hartwick township as treasurer four years, supervisor four years, justice two years. After removing to Evart he served two years as sexton of Forest Hill cemetery two years. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Fields of the Avondale Baptist church, and interment in Forest Hill cemetery, Evart.

Evart Review Friday, July 25, 1924, p.1, col.5.

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CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to the neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted us during the sickness and death of our beloved husband and father. Also singers, Rev. Fields for his comforting words, also Mr. Corey and those who brought flowers.

• Appeared on the 1860 US Census 1 Jun 1860 in Bingham Township, Clinton County, Michigan, USA, as "Robert Mowatt," age 7, in the household of George W Mowatt. Household members listed were:
George W Mowatt, head, M, 38, born Scotland
Millia A Mowatt, F, 24, born New York
George Mowatt, M, 18, Day Laborer, born Canada, attended school within census year
Harriet Mowatt, F,14, born Canada
John Mowatt, M, 9, born Michigan
Robert Mowatt, M, 7, born Michigan
Jessie Mowatt, F, 1, born Michigan

• Appeared on the 1870 US Census 1 Jun 1870 in Essex Township, Clinton County, Michigan, USA, Page: Robert "Moyt," a farm laborer in the household of Lauriston B. Myers.
Myers Lauriston B, 41, Farmer, Real Estate value $4000; personal estate value $1000, born NY
------- Marie, 30, F, Keeping House, born NY
------- Ada J, 10, F, at School, born Mich
------- Della M, 5, F, born " [Mich] [Here & above from page 516R, lines 37-40]
Beach Sally A, 67, F, Keeping House, b Conn, father foreign birth [p. 517, line 1]
Moyt, Robert, 17, M, W, Farm Laborer, born Mich, father foreign birth [p.517, line 2]

• Appeared on the 1880 US census 1 Jun 1880 in Cedar Township, Osceola County, Michigan, USA, Page: "Robert Mowitt," head of household.
In a Lumber Camp
Robert Mowitt [sic], 28, married, Laborer, born New York [sic];
Evaline Mowitt [sic], 26, wife, married, Keeping House, born Michigan;
Mertie Mowitt, F, 4, daughter, born Michigan
The census Enumerator S. R. Jones included this note on the page: "It was impossible to get all the facts as regards the Men in these camps especially the Birth place of their Father & Mother. Some were gone from camp when I was there. I done the Best I could."

• Appeared on the 1900 US Census 1 Jun 1900 in Hartwick Township, Osceola County, Michigan, USA, Page: 12A.

Name: Mowat, Robert
Relation: Head
Color: W
Sex: M
Month of Birth: Feb
Year of Birth: 1853
Age: 47
Marital Status: M
Number of Years Married: 26
Mother of How Many Children:
Number of Children Living:
Place of Birth: Michigan
Place of Birth Father: Scotland
Place of Birth Mother: Canada Eng
Year Immigrated:
Years in U.S.:
Naturalization:
Occupation: Farming
Number of Months Not Employed: 0
Number of Months Attended School:
Can Read: Yes
Can Write: Yes
Can Speak English: Yes
Home Owned or Rented: O
Home Owned Free or Mortgaged: M
Farm or House: F
Number of Farm Holder: 182

• Appeared on the 1910 US Census 20 Apr 1920 in Hartwick Township, Osceola County, Michigan, USA, Page: 4A.

Name: Mowit, Robert
Relation: Head
Sex: M
Race: W
Age: 57
Marital Status: M1
Number of Years Married: 36
Mother of how many Children:
Number of Children Living:
Place of Birth: Michigan
Place of Birth Father: Scot English
Place of Birth Mother: Can English
Year of Immigration to US:
Naturalized or Alien:
Language Spoken: English
Occupation: Farmer
Nature of Trade: General Farm
Employer, Worker, or Own Account: Emp
Out of Work Apr 15, 1910:
Number of Weeks Out of Work 1909:
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Attended School:
Owned or Rented Home: O
Owned Free or Mortgage: M
Farm or House: F
Number of Farm Schedule: 53
Veteran of Civil War:
Blind:
Deaf and Dumb:

• Appeared on the 1920 US Census 1 Jan 1920 in Evart, Osceola County, Michigan, USA, Page: "Robert Mowat," head of household.
Robert Mowat, 67, married, Sta. Engineer in Creamery, works on own account, owned home free of mortgage on Pine Street, born Michigan; father born Scotland with mother tongue of Scotch; mother born Canada with mother tongue of Irish;
Sarah E Mowat, wife, 63, born New York, father born Ireland with mother tongue of Scotch, mother born Scotland with mother tongue of Scotch

Robert married Sarah Evelyn Leeman, daughter of Walter Leeman and Sally Ann McKinley, on 13 Dec 1873 in Greenville, Montcalm County, Michigan, USA. (Sarah Evelyn Leeman was born on 3 Aug 1855 in Newfane, Niagara County, New York, USA, died on 19 Mar 1927 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan, USA and was buried on 21 Mar 1927 in Evart, Osceola County, Michigan, USA, Forest Hill Cemetery.)