Husband: Joseph Carter POST (1)
Birthdate: 10 Mar 1820 (3,4)
Birthplace: Westbrook, Middlesex, CT (2)
Death date: 29 Oct 1898 (2)
Place of death: Lowell, Kent, MI (2)
Burial: Oakwood Cemetary, Lowell, Kent, MI (5)
Father: Aden POST
Mother: Abigail L'HOMMEDIEU
Other Spouses:

Marriage date: 9 Apr 1843 (2,6)
Marriage place: East Lyme, New London, CT (2,6)

Wife: Julia Ann MANWARING (9)
Birthdate: 24 Oct 1822 (10)
Birthplace: Waterford, New London, CT (10)
Death date: 30 Jul 1876
Place of death: Lowell, Kent, MI
Burial: Oakwood Cemetary, Lowell, Kent, MI (11)
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Mother:
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CHILDREN

Child No. 1: Emma Elizabeth POST
Sex: F
Birthdate: 3 Apr 1844 (12,13)
Birthplace: Waterford, New London, CT (12)
Death date: 18 Sep 1873 (13)
Place of death: Lowell, Kent, MI
Burial: Oakwood Cemetary, Lowell, Kent, MI (13)
Marriage date: 6 Oct 1863 (2,15)
Marriage place: , Kent, MI (2,15)
Spouses' names: Robert William GRAHAM

Child No. 2: Leander Joseph POST (16,17)
Sex: M
Birthdate: 6 Sep 1846 (18,19,20)
Birthplace: Westbrook, Middlesex, CT (18,19,20)
Death date: 10 Feb 1917 (2)
Place of death: Lowell, Kent, MI (2)
Burial: Oakwood Cemetary, Lowell, Kent, MI (21)
Marriage date: 9 Sep 1868 (2,22,23,24)
Marriage place: Lowell, Kent, MI (2,22,23,24)
Spouses' names: Ella Calista CARTER
 
 
Documentation:
   1. The History of Kent County, Michigan (C.C.Chapman & Co., Chicago, Illinois, 1881), Page 1382. "Joseph C. Post, farmer on sec. 35, was born in Middlesex Co., N.Y., in 1820. His parents, Aden and Abigail Post, were natives of Connecticut, of English descent. He received a common-school education and was occupied 12 years of his early life as a ship carpenter. He was married in 1843 to Julia Manwaring, a native of Connecticut, of English descent. They have two children - Emma Elizabeth, wife of Robert W. Graham, of Lowell; and Leander Joseph. Mr. Post came to Kent county in 1858 and settled in Lowell twp. on a farm which he brought to a high degree of cultivation, second to none in the twp., and excelled by few in the county. He has had a successful career, and owns a half interest in one of the best business blocks in Lowell village. He has retired from active business life to a small farm of 35 acres in Vergennes. He has led a life of energy and usefulness, and in his declining life is honored and respected by all." JC Post.
   2. Post Family Record, Handwritten, ca. 1820-1915, Joseph C. Post. "Joseph Carter Post Born March 10, 1820 Westbrook, Conn Died October 29, 1898 Lowell, Mich."
   3. Census - Federal 1870, pg. 442. "POST, CARTER State: MI Year: 1870 County: Kent County Record Type: Federal Population Schedule Township: Lowell Page: 442 Database: MI 1870 Federal Census Index -.pdf of this entry on file -." Joseph Carter Post.
   4. Mary Post, Mary Post's Bible Record, In the posession of Sue Grable (I have a copy-WEP). "Joseph Carter born March 20, 1820." Joseph Carter Post.
   5. Oakwood Cemetary, Lowell, Kent, MI - Transcribed Record. "Post, J.C. b. Mar 10, 1820; d. Oct 29, 1898." Joseph Carter Post's grave.
   6. Barbour, Lucius Barnes, Families of Early Hartford, Connecticut (Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., Baltimore, MD, 1977), HistRef F 104.H353 A22 1977. "Manwaring, Julia Ann, of Waterford, m. Joseph C. Post of Westbrook, Apr 9, 1842." Joseph/Julia marriage.
   7. New England Historical and Genealogical Register (NEHGS, Boston, MA), Vol 147, pg.53. George (Sr.) Post/family, Adin Post. U.S. Selected Counties, 1810 Census Index State: CT County: Middlesex Co. Location: Killingworth Page #: 344 Census/Enumeration year: 1810."
   9. Post Family Record.
   10. Post Family Record.
   11. Oakwood Cemetary Record. "Post, Julia Ann w. of J.C. d. July 30, 1876; a. 53y. 9m. 6d." Julia Ann Manwaring Post's grave.
   12. Chapman's Kent County, p. 1216. Emma E. Post bio.
   13. Oakwood Cemetary Record. "Graham, Emma Elizabeth; only d. of Jos. C, and Julia Post; w. of Robt. W.; d. Sept 18, 1873; a.-29y 5m 15d." Emma Post Graham's grave.
   14. Chapman's Kent County, pg. 1216. "Robert Graham was born in England in 1828. He is the son of Robert and Catherine (Robinson) Graham. His father died when he was about three years old. His mother lives in Lowell with a second husband. He came to Detroit, Mich., in 1850, in 1852 went to Ypsilanti, and in 1854 he came to this tp., and bought 160 acres of land south of Lowell village. He chopped on his land winters and worked at Grand Rapids summers at his trade as house plasterer and builder, in which he was a much more than ordinary proficient. He has made his business very profitable and owns a valuable business block in the village, besides 80 acres of land, and has partially retired from active business. In 1862 he sold the farm, and formed a partnership with Isaac N. White, in the boot and shoe business, at Lowell, having the post office in connection. During all the years of the Rebellion Mr. White was Postmaster and Mr. Graham acted as deputy, having an equal interest.
   He was married in 1863, to Emma E., daughter of Carter Post, a leading citizen of this county. From this union there were three children. Mrs. Graham died in 1873, and in 1875 he married the widow of Edwin P. Shaw (nee' Elizabeth Fuller). They have one child. Mr Graham is at present identified with the National party. He has served as Justice of the Peace; as Village Trustee, five years; and as School Director, six years; and is now acting as the Street Commissioner of Lowell village." Robert Graham.
   15. Marriage Records Abstracted from Kent County Court Files - 1845-1870, 4:63, http://www.rootsweb.com/~mikent/, Kent County RootsWeb. "GRAHAM, Robert W. (w) 33, Lowell, and Emma E. POST (w) 20, Lowell, 6 Oct, 1863 by William F. Jenkins, Min. William PROCTOR and Sarah PROCTOR, witnesses." Robert Graham/Emma Elizabeth Post.
   16. Albert Baxter, History of the City of Grand Rapids, Michigan, With an Appendix--History of Lowell, Michigan (New York and Grand Rapids: Munsell & Company, Publishers, 1891), unknown. "LEANDER J. POST was born September 6, 1846, at Westbrook, Connecticut. His parents were of English descent; his father a native of Connecticut and his mother of Rhode Island. His education privileges were those of the common schools and Lowell High School. The family came to Lowell in October 1858, and settled upon the farm where the subject of this sketch still resides. His life occupation is that of a farmer, and he owns 230 acres of land on sections 14 and 23 in that township, in a good state of improvement, with substantial homestead buildings. It is known as Spring Hill Farm. He is an enthusiastic agriculturist and fruit raiser; has for many years given especial attention to the raising of potatoes and much success, his crop of that esculent amounting to some thousands of bushels annually. He has a wide acquaintance with prominent agriculturists in the States; is well informed upon all that pertains to their profession and one who aims to keep abreast with the age in scientific farm culture. Mr. Post married, at Lowell, September 9, 1868, Ella Calista Carter, who was born at Savannah, N.Y., August 20, 1850, and came to Lowell in 1855. They have four children - Zeno H., born July 4, 1869; Wilber E., born March 20, 1877; Audie E., born October 8, 1878, and Otice C., born November 10, 1883. Mr. and Mrs. Post are adherents of the Baptist Church in religious faith, and Mr. Post has many years been Sunday School Superintendent. Politically, Mr. Post, as between the main parties, is a staunch Republican, and on the liquor prohibition question inclines in sentiment to prohibition. He is a stirring, energetic, public-spirited citizen, whose nature it is to be busily employed. He was one of the census enumerators of 1890, and is a member of the Board of Review of his township." Leander J. Post biography.
   17. Chapman's Kent County, Page 1224. "L. J. Post was born in Westbrook, Conn., in 1847. He is son of J. C. and Julia A. (Manwaring) Post, both of English descent; the former a native of Connecticut, the latter of Rhode Island. He attended the common school and is by occupation a farmer. he settled in Lowell in 1858, on sec. 14, where he still resides, and owns 120 acres of land well improved, and has a substantial house, built at a cost of $1,800. For several years he has devoted his attention to raising potatoes. His crop in 1880 amounted to 2,300 bushels and in 1881 had 20 acres planted with that vegetable. He was married in 1868 to Ella C. Carter, a native of Savannah, N.Y., of English extraction. They have three children---Zeno, Wilber, and Audie. Mr.and Mrs. Post are members of the Baptist Church. Mr. Post has been Sunday-school Superintendent for many years, is a Republican in politics and is one of the most enterprising and energetic citizens of the tp.
   The parents of Mrs. Post were Charles B. and Calista (Sheldon) Carter, now of this tp., where they settled in 1855." LJ Post.
   18. Albert Baxter, History of Lowell - Baxter. "LEANDER J. POST was born September 6, 1846, at Westbrook, Connecticut." Leander's birth (from bio).
   19. Chapman's Kent County, pg. 1224. "L. J. Post was born in Westbrook, Conn., in 1847." LJ Post's birth.
   20. Census - Federal 1880, from www.ancestry.com, Leander J. Post. "Name: Leander J. POST Age: 33 Estimated birth year: <1847> Birthplace: Connecticut Relation: Self Home in 1880: Lowell, Kent, Michigan Occupation: Farmer Marital status: Married Race: White Gender: Male Head of household: Leander J. POST Father's birthplace: CT Mother's birthplace: CT."
   21. Oakwood Cemetery Record. "Post, Leander Joseph b. 1846; d. 1917." Leander's grave stone.
   22. Kent County Marriages -1845-1870, 6:27. "POST, Leander J. (w) 22, Lowell, b. Westbrook, Conn.; occ. farmer, and Ella C. CARTER (w) 18, same place, b. Seneca Falls, N.Y. 9 Sept. 1868 at Lowell by Rev. E. R. Stiles. Zenas [sic - Zeno] W. CARTER, Lowell, and Delia NORCOTT, same place, witnesses. 6:27." Leander Post/Ella Calista Carter.
   23. Ancestry.com, Michigan Marriages, 1851-75. "Database: Michigan Marriages, 1851-75 Viewing records 1-1 of 1 June 23, 2002 3:35 PM POST, LEANDER J. Spouse: CARTER, ELLA C. Marriage Date: 9 Sep 1868 County: Kent State: MI."
   24. Chapman's Kent County, pg. 1224. " Mr. Post married, at Lowell, September 9, 1868, Ella Calista Carter..." LJ Post/Ella Calista Carter marriage.

Notes:
Husband's notes
Biography: According to church records, a Joseph Carter POST was baptised Feb 29, 1828 as the son of Hezekiah and Lucy POST, along with Charles Hezekiah [POST], Lucy Perly [POST] and Bela Clark [POST]. I have since learned (from Sue Gable) that there was indeed another Joseph Carter Post, born to Hezekiah and Lucy Post at about the same time. The name "Carter" was a relatively common surname and is the maternal grandmother's name in both cases. 9/12/2003 - WEP
Birth: Per 1880 Michigan census, the birth year was 1811/1812

Wife's notes
Death: POST family record shows the date as 30 Apr. 1879

Notes for Leander Joseph
Biography: Subject: L. J. POST, Lowell twp., p. 1224 (Chapman 1881)
Message: L. J. Post was born in Westbrook, Conn., in 1847. He is son of J. C. and Julia A. (Manwaring) Post, both of English descent; the former a native of Connecticut, the latter of Rhode Island. He attended the common school and is by occupation a farmer. he settled in Lowell in 1858, on sec. 14, where he still resides, and owns 120 acres of land well improved, and has a substantial house, built at a cost of $1,800. For several years he has devoted his attention to raising potatoes. His crop in 1880 amounted to 2,300 bushels and in 1881 had 20 acres planted with that vegetable. He was married in 1868 to Ella C. Carter, a native of Savannah, N.Y., of English extraction. They have three children---Zeno, Wilber, and Audie. Mr.and Mrs. Post are members of the Baptist Church. Mr. Post has been Sunday-school Superintendent for many years, is a Republican in politics and is one of the most enterprising and energetic citizens of the tp. The parents of Mrs. Post were Charles B. and Calista (Sheldon) Carter, now of this tp., where they settled in 1855.
1860 Federal Census: Name: POST JOSEPH C. County: Kent County State: MI Page: 249 Township: Lowell Federal record Type: Population Schedule Database: MI 1860 Federal Census Index ID#: MI54247253

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