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William Wintersteen

Birth	:	11 Jan 1802 New Jersey, USA
Death	:	12 Oct 1887 Homer, Calhoun County, Michigan, USA
Burial	:	Fisher Cemetery, Homer, Calhoun County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.1147220, -84.7202770
Inscription	:	HEADSTONE PHOTO BY CHARLES HARTHY
Description	:	Homer and It's Pioneers - 1888 William Wintersteen 1802-1887 William Wintersteen was born in the State of New Jersey, January 11, 1802. When a mere child with his father's family he removed to Luzerne county, Pennsylvania, where he passed his boyhood days. On the 20th of June, 1822, was married to Miss Margaret McMurtie. He came to Michigan in 1832, and returned for his family in the following spring. Mrs. Wintersteen died in this township, Oct. 4, 1864. On the 18th of October, 1866, Mr. Wintersteen was again married, this time to Mrs. Deborah Smith. Mr. Wintersteen was identified in the... Read More	Homer and It's Pioneers - 1888 William Wintersteen 1802-1887 William Wintersteen was born in the State of New Jersey, January 11, 1802. When a mere child with his father's family he removed to Luzerne county, Pennsylvania, where he passed his boyhood days. On the 20th of June, 1822, was married to Miss Margaret McMurtie. He came to Michigan in 1832, and returned for his family in the following spring. Mrs. Wintersteen died in this township, Oct. 4, 1864. On the 18th of October, 1866, Mr. Wintersteen was again married, this time to Mrs. Deborah Smith. Mr. Wintersteen was identified in the early history of the township as one aiding with a generous hand all worthy enterprises. It was at his house where the first school was taught, he engaging a teacher to teach his own children and those of his neighbors. He was unassuming in manner, quiet and unobtrusive, ever kind and cheerful and especially so to those whose home was at his own fireside. On the 12th of October, 1887, this old pioneer, in the winter of life and with the leaves of autumn, passed peacefully away,his life's duties ended, his work well done. Mr. Wintersteen was the father of four children, all born in Pennsylvania, Hiram Albert, now living in East Homer; Mary Ann, now Mrs. Daniel Penoyer of South Albion; Sarah, who, was Mr. Penoyer's first wife and who died Feb. 14th, 1862; and Henry, who also resides in East Homer, and who was married to Imogene M. Rogers, August 18,1855. Grandchildren, -- To: H. Albert; Franklin F., Annie O., who died Feb.7, 1857, William H., Forrest D., Carrie M., Rena Maud, Mahala A., and Lewis S. ....H. Albert has been four times married, first to Ruth Ann Rogers, who died Nov. 17, '58; second to Mary A. Wood, who died April 25, '64; third to Mahala D. Bentley, who died May 10, '71; and fourth to Mrs. Isabella M. Deming, who is still living. To: Mary: Sidney E., Julia and Sarah. To: Henry: Almanda, who died in the spring of '63, aged four years. _________ Reference: Wikipedia.orgHomer Twp Calhoun Co Mi The first permanent settlers were from Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Powell Grover, William Wintersteen, Richard McMutrie, and Henry McMurtrie walked from Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, arriving in the Homer area in April 1832. Powell Grover's group lived their first year in an abandoned log cabin located in Section 11 of present-day Homer Township, said to be the former residence of Potawatomi native Chief Ne-au-to-beer-saw, while the settlers built their own cabins. Grover also built a saw mill on the north bank of the Kalamazoo River in Section 11. The plains where Grover and his friends homesteaded was known as the Pennsylvania Settlement. ~~~~~~~~ Father: Mother: 1.) Married: Margaret Ann McMurtrie 6/20/1822 Sugarloaf Twp Lucerne Co Pa. 2.) Married: Deborah Smith 8/18/1866 Homer Mi B-1826 Children: 1.Hiram Albert Wintersteen. Married four Times. 2.Mary Ann Wintersteen married Daniel Penoyer 3.Sarah Wintersteen married Daniel Penoyer his first wife...Sarah died Feb 14th 1862. 4.Henry Wintersteen married Imogene M Rogers ___________ Reference: 1850 Homer Calhoun Co Mi Wm Winterstein M 48 New Jersey Peggy A Winterstein F 50 New Jersey Sarah Winterstein F 19 Pennsylvania Henry Winterstein M 18 Pennsylvani 1860 Homer Calhoun Co Mi William Winterstien M 58 New Jersey Peggy A Winterstien F 62 Pennsylvania Albert Winterstien M 37 New Jersey William Winterstien M 2 Michigan David Penoyer M 31 New York Sarah Penoyer F 31 Pennsylvania Sarah Coleman F 17 Michigan 1870 Homer Calhoun Co Michigan William Wintersteen M 68 New Jersey Deborah Wintersteen F 50 Pennsylvania 1880 Homer Calhoun Co Michigan William Wintestein Self M 78 New Jersey Deborah Wintestein Wife F 58 Pennsylvania

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William Wintersteen's memorial is located at: Fisher Cemetery, Homer, Calhoun County, USA.
When did William Wintersteen death?
William Wintersteen death on 12 Oct 1887 in Homer, Calhoun County, Michigan, USA
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Latitude: 42.1147220
Longitude: -84.7202770

Family Members:

Spouse

Margaret Ann McMurtrie Wintersteen

(1797 - 1864)

Children

Hiram Albert Wintersteen

(1820 - 1906)

Mary Ann Wintersteen Penoyar

(1825 - 1915)

Henry Wintersteen

(1832 - 1889)

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