Merrillie Olmstead Pennock

Merrillie married Charles Denver Holbrook on 27 Feb 1892 in Hastings, Michigan, USA. Charles was born on 16 Dec 1862 in Madison, Wisconsin, USA; died on 10 May 1929 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA; was buried in Brush Ridge Cemetery, Schultz, Barry County, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Peter William Holbrook was born on 11 Mar 1893 in Hope Township, Michigan, USA; died on 23 May 1962 in Allen Park, Michigan, USA; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States.
2. Mary Jane Holbrook was born on 23 Mar 1894 in Schultz, Michigan, USA; died on 9 Nov 1976.
3. Frank Fred Holbrook was born on 9 Oct 1895 in Cadillac, Michigan, USA; died on 15 Feb 1982 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States.
4. Flossie Fern Holbrook was born on 25 Jul 1898 in Muskegon, Michigan, USA; died on 5 Jul 1977 in Barry County, Michigan, USA; was buried in Prairieville Cemetery, Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, United States.
5. Ami Alexander Holbrook was born on 8 May 1900 in Hastings, Michigan, USA; died on 26 Sep 1946 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States.
6. Benjamin Glenman Holbrook was born on 23 Aug 1902 in Clare County, Michigan, USA; died on 30 Sep 1946 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA; was buried in Brush Ridge Cemetery, Schultz, Barry County, Michigan, USA.
7. Mabel Holbrook was born on 13 Feb 1906 in Barry Township, Michigan, USA; died on 16 May 1994 in Hastings, Michigan, USA; was buried in Prairieville Cemetery, Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, United States.

Peter married Mary Jane Tobey. Mary was born on 2 Apr 1835 in Quaker Hill, New York, USA; died on 6 Aug 1920 in Oshtemo Township, Michigan, USA; was buried in West Oshtemo Cemetery, Oshtemo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ebenezer married Clara Clarissa Benjamin on 6 Dec 1813 in Berlin, Vermont, USA. Clara (daughter of Josiah Benjamin and Lucy Banning) was born on 11 Mar 1795 in Berlin, Vermont, USA; died on 11 Dec 1883 in Barry County, Michigan, USA; was buried in North Hickory Cemetery, Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ira married Molly Polly Trowbridge on 26 Jan 1786 in Strafford, Vermont, USA. Molly was born in 1767 in New Milford, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA; died on 4 Mar 1861 in Strafford, Vermont, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Maj. Josiah BENJAMIN, son of William, was born in Ashburnham, Mass., June 19, 1769. October 10, 1791, he married Lucy BANNING. In November, 1793, he removed from Woodstock to Berlin and settled on lot 5, in the second range. In February, 1795, he removed to lot 5, third range, and April 26, 1800, he made his permanent home on lot 1, first range, and first division, of the township, where his grandson S. W. BENJAMIN now lives, and, where he died January 26, 1836. His wife, Lucy, died October 26, 1844. Their children were Lucy, born in Woodstock, April 22, 1792; Clara, born March 8, 1795: Ozias, born April 13, 1797; Sally, born in May, 1798; Josiah, born November 28, 1801, died November 15, 1803; Josiah, born July 6, 1803; Eliza, born July 31, 1805; Matilda, born March 26, 1807; and Hannah, born July so, 1811. Maj. Benjamin succeeded Eleazer Hubbard on lot 1, which includes Benjamin falls on Pond brook. Mr. HUBBARD had erected the first saw-mill and grist-mill in Berlin at the falls, about 1791 or '92. Maj. Benjamin rebuilt the mills near the foot of the falls and kept them up for many years. He was always a farmer, and a man of great energy. He was the major of the state militia, and went with his command to Plattsburgh in September, 1814, but did not reach that place until after the battle had been fought, on Sunday, September 11, 1814, and a signal victory won. In religion he was a Congregationalist, and a member of that church. In politics he was an earnest worker in the "Old Line Whig" party, and prominent in town affairs. Maj. BENJAMIN was succeeded on the homestead by his son Josiah, who married Rebecca EMERSON, December 25, 1827. Their children are Chauncey E., Lucy Ann, John E., Charles K., Philena R., Samuel Webster, Ira A., and Elizabeth B. Josiah Benjamin, Jr., was a very successful farmer and gave to each of his sons $1,000, and to each of his daughters $500, on their wedding day. Mr. BENJAMIN was a constant and regular attendant at the Congregational church, began in politics with the Whig party, joined the ranks of the Republican party at its organization, and was in every respect an honest, upright, and respected citizen. He represented Berlin in the state legislature and held other offices of responsibility and trust in his town. He died October 4, 1884. His wife died in December, 1873. Chauncey E. BENJAMIN, born February 1, 1829, married Lucy J. STANWOOD, January 22, 1846, and resides in Malden, Mass., where he is engaged in the express business, and employs sixteen men and twenty six horses. Lucy Ann, born April 2, 1831, married E. E. ANDREWS, September 13, 1843, a farmer and nurseryman, and resides in her native town. John E. BENJAMIN, born July 19, 1833, married Sarah F. PERRIN, November 8, 1858, and resides on a fine farm near the old homestead. Besides giving his attention to his farm he has served his town as their representative in the state legislature, and as lister, but declined to be selectman. His son Forest E. graduated at Barre Academy, and is now a commercial traveler in the vicinity of Boston, and resides at Malden, Mass. He was elected captain of the Walden militia at a younger age than any who ever held the position. The only daughter of John E. BENJAMIN, Myrtie S., also graduated at Barre Academy and is a teacher. Charles K. BENJAMIN, born November 20, 1836, married Emeline S. GOODHUE, March 11, 1861, has been a farmer and is now a granite worker in Barre. Philena R., born July 18, 1839, married Eleazer HOUSE, December 22, 1859. Mr. HOUSE is a farmer in Berlin. Samuel Webster BENJAMIN, born May 2, 1842, married Edna L. Downing, March 2, 1865, and settled on the old homestead. He is now chairman of the board of selectmen and has been one of its members several years. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin have one daughter. Ira A. BENJAMIN, born January 26, 1845, married Emma F. DODGE, September 22, 1867. He is a reliable citizen of Berlin, a successful farmer, and is blessed with three sons. Elizabeth B., born November 3, 1847, married Abel H. Stewart, a farmer of Berlin, April 4, 1867.

Gazetteer Of Washington County, Vt. 1783-1899,
Compiled and Published by Hamilton Child,
Edited By William Adams.
The Syracuse Journal Company, Printers and Binders.
Syracuse, N. Y.; April, 1889.
Pages 185 – 201

Josiah married Lucy Banning on 10 Oct 1791 in South Woodstock, Vermont, USA. Lucy (daughter of William Banning and Lucy Tiffany) was born on 8 May 1770 in Lyme, Connecticut, USA; died on 22 Oct 1845 in Berlin, Vermont, USA; was buried in East Road Cemetery, Berlin, Washington County, Vermont, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]