FAMILY LINE AND HISTORY
Laura Ann Kellogg
1st of 5 children of Rodney K. Kellogg & Harriet M. Bailey
Born: Feb 2, 1839, Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Died: Dec 29, 1897 (age 58), Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan
Buried: Oakwood Cemetery in Fenton, Genesee Co., Michigan
Occupation: Teacher
Married: May 12, 1863, John Eddy Kirby, Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Two children: Milo Bailey Kirby, Harriet Mae “Hattie” Kirby
John Eddy Kirby
Son of Nathan Kirby & Sarah M. (Cornwell) Eddy
Born: Apr 6, 1829, Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Died: Mar 8, 1889 (age 59), Fenton, Genesee Co., Michigan
Buried: Mar 8, 1889, Oakwood Cemetery in Fenton, Genesee Co., Michigan
Occupation: Grocery merchant, boarding
Married: May 12, 1863, Laura Ann Kellogg, Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Two children: Milo Bailey Kirby, Harriet Mae “Hattie” Kirby
1. Milo Bailey Kirby
Born: Jul 17, 1864, Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Died: Jun 12, 1937 (age 72), Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California
Buried: Jun 17, 1937, Oakwood Cemetery in Fenton, Genesee Co., Michigan
Occupation: Kirby & Beavis Grocery, proprietor & merchant of wholesale paper company
Member of the Fenton Fire Department
Married: Mar 2, 1882, Alice Gertrude Phillips, Fenton, Genesee Co., Michigan
Two children: Frank Eddy Kirby, Harriet J. “Hattie” Kirby
2. Harriet Mae “Hattie” Kirby
Born: Sep 30, 1871, Fenton, Genesee Co., Michigan
Died: Mar 9, 1945 (age 73), Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California
Buried: Oakwood Cemetery, Genesee Co., Michigan; cremated
Occupation: Teacher, elocutionist, housekeeper in private house
Never married
No children
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Timeline and Records
Spellings and information in census and other records are retained
as reflected in the original documents
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Apr 6, 1829: Birth of John Eddy Kirby, son of Nathan Kirby & Sarah M. (Cornwell) Eddy and future husband of Laura Ann Kellogg, Marion, Wayne Co., New York
1834: Death of Nathan Kirby (abt age 29), father of John Eddy Kirby (age 5), in Marion, Wayne Co., New York
1834: Burial of Nathan Kirby at Upper Corners Cemetery in Wayne Co., New York
1838: Marriage of Rodney K. Kellogg & Harriet M. Bailey, parents of Laura Ann Kellogg, in Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Harriet M. (Bailey) Kellogg (mother of Laura Ann Kellogg):
Feb 2, 1839: Birth of Laura Ann Kellogg, 1st of 5 children of Rodney K. Kellogg & Harriet M. Bailey, in Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Aug 26, 1850: U.S. Federal Census, Pontiac, Oakland Co., Michigan:
Name: John Kirby
Gender Male
Race White
Age 21
Birth Year 1829
Birthplace New York
Home in 1850 Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan
Occupation Clerk
Industry Not Specified Retail Trade
Household members, Name, Age:
Jonathan Eddy: Age 44, farmer in agriculture, born New York
Lydia Eddy: Age 40, born New York (sister of Jonathan Eddy)
Martha Eddy: Age 33, born New York (wife of Jonathan Eddy)
George Eddy: Age 12, born New York (son of Jonathan & Martha Eddy)
Harriet Eddy: Age 10, born New York (daughter of Jonathan & Martha Eddy)
Franklin Eddy: Age 5, born New York (son of Jonathan & Martha Eddy)
John Kirby: Age 21, Clerk, born New York (John is living with the Eddy family, the 1st husband of hs mother)
Lydia Eddy: Age 40, born New York (sister of Jonathan Eddy)
John Eddy Kirby:
Oct 9, 1850: U.S. Federal Census, Marion, Wayne Co., New York:
Rodney Kellogg: age 45, Farmer, Value of Real Estate owned $3,000, born New York
Harriet Kellogg: age 30, born New York
Laura A. Kellogg: age 13, attended school within the year, born New York
Norton Kellogg: age 11, attended school within the year, born New York
Milo Kellogg: age 9, attended school within the year, born New York
Lewis Kellogg: age 5, attended school within the year, born New York
Mary Kellogg: age 1, born New York
1851: Death of Sarah M. “Sally” (Cornwell) Kirby Eddy, mother of John Eddy Kirby, in New York
1851: Burial of Sarah (Cornwell) Kirby Eddy with her 1st husband, Levi Eddy, at Marion Cemetery in Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Aug 15, 1860: U.S. Federal Census, Marion, Wayne Co., New York:
Rodney Kellogg: age 52, Butcher, Value of Personal Estate $200, born New York
Harriet Kellogg: age 45, born New York
Laura S. Kellogg: age 21, Com. L. Teacher, born New York
Norton Kellogg: age 19, Tri L. Apprentice, born New York
Lewis T. Kellogg: age 13, attended school within the year, born New York
Mary J. Kellogg: age 11, attended school within the year, born New York
Harvey Rice: age 30, born New York
May 12, 1863: Marriage of John Eddy Kirby (age 34) & Laura Ann Kellogg (age 24), Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Laura Ann Kellogg, tintype:
Photo: Standing: Mr. & Mrs. Curry (relationship unknown)
Seated: John Kirby & wife Laura (Kellogg) Kirby
Seated at right, Harriet (Bailey) Kellogg, mother of Laura (Kellogg) Kirby
Jul 17, 1864: Birth of Milo Bailey Kirby, 1st of 2 children of John Eddy Kirby & Laura Ann Kellogg, in Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Aug 2, 1870: U.S. Federal Census, Fenton, Genesee Co., Michigan:
Name: John E Kirby
Age in 1870: 40
Birth Date: 1830
Birthplace: New York
Dwelling Number: 850
Home in 1870: Fenton, Genesee, Michigan
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Fenton
Occupation: Grocer (Ret)
Male Citizen Over 21: Yes
Inferred Spouse: Laura Kirby
Inferred Children: Milo Kirby
Household members: Name Age:
John E Kirby: Age 40, Grocer (retired), born New York
Laura Kirby: Age 29, Keeping house, Value of Personal Property $850, born New York
Milo Kirby: Age 5, born New York
Lewis T Kellog: Age 23, Grocer Clerk, Value of Personal Property $300, born New York (Lewis T. Kellogg, younger brother of Laura Kirby)
Sep 30, 1871: Birth of Harriet Mae “Hattie” Kirby, 2nd of 2 children of John Eddy Kirby & Laura Ann Kellogg, in Fenton, Genesee Co., Michigan
Mar 8, 1873: Death of Rodney K. Kellogg (age 65), father of Laura Ann (Kellogg) Kirby, in Plainwell, Allegan Co., Michigan
Buried: unknown
Jun 5, 1880: U.S. Federal Census, Fenton, Genesee Co., Michigan:
Name John E. Kirby
Age 50
Birth Date Abt 1830
Birthplace New York
Home in 1880 Fenton, Genesee, Michigan
Dwelling Number 176
Race White
Gender Male
Relation to Head of House Self (Head)
Marital Status Married
Spouse’s Name Laura A. Kirby
Father’s Birthplace New York
Mother’s Birthplace Connecticut
Occupation Grocer & Boarding
Household members, Name Age:
John E. Kirby: Age 50, grocer and boarding, born New York, father New York, mother born Connecticut
Laura A. Kirby: Age 40, wife, keeping house, born New York, father New York, mother born New York
Milo B. Kirby: Age 15, son, clerk in store, born New York, father New York, mother born New York
Hattie M. Kirby: Age 8, daughter, born Michigan, father New York, mother born New York
Six boarders are also named: listed as Help, Bands Clerk, Tinner, Merchant, Clerk in Store, Druggist
Mar 2, 1882: Marriage of Milo Bailey Kirby & Alice Gertrude Phillips, in Fenton, Genesee Co., Michigan; Milo is the 1st of 2 children of John Eddy Kirby & Laura Ann Kellogg
1885: Flint, Michigan, City Directory (pg 173):
Name: John E Kirby
Residence Year: 1885
Residence Place: Flint, Michigan
Occupation: Grocer
Address; 133 Leroy, home same
Publication Title: Flint, Michigan, City Directory, 188
Mar 8, 1889: Death of John Eddy Kirby (age 59), son of Nathan Kirby & Sarah M. (Cornwell) Eddy Kirby and husband of Laura Ann (Kellogg) Kirby, Fenton, Genesee Co., Michigan
Mar 8, 1888: Michigan Deaths and Burials Index:
Name: John Kirby
Birth Date: 1828
Birth Place: N.Y.
Death Date: 8 Mar 1888 (error, died 1889)
Death Place: Fenton, Genesee, Michigan
Death Age: 60
Occupation: Merchant
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Gender: Male
FHL Film Number: 1018929
Mar 8, 1889: Michigan Death Records:
Name: John Kirby
Gender: Male
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Death: Age 60
Birth Date: 1829
Birth Place: New York
Death Date: 8 Mar 1889
Death Place: Fenton, Genesee, Michigan
File Number 125
Find A Grave Index:
Name: John Eddy Kirby
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 6 Apr 1829
Birth Place: Marion, Wayne County, New York
Death Date: Mar 8, 1889
Death Place: Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan
Cemetery: Oakwood Cemetery (Section B)
Burial or Cremation Place: Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan
Mar 8, 1889: Burial of John Eddy Kirby, husband of Laura Ann Kellogg, at Oakwood Cemetery in Fenton, Genesee Co., Michigan; Section B
1897: Flint, Michigan, City Directory (pg 233):
Kirby, Laura A. (wid John E) Ellen St., Fenton
Dec 29, 1897: Death of Laura Ann (Kellogg) Kirby (age 58), 1st of 5 children of Rodney K. Kellogg & Harriet M. Bailey and wife of John Eddy Kirby, in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan
Burial of Laura Ann (Kellogg) Kirby at Oakwood Cemetery in Fenton, Genesee Co., Michigan; Section B
1903: The Kelloggs in the New World (pg 1208.7752):
Source: The Kelloggs in the Old World and New, by Timothy Hopkins, Member of the New England Historic Genealogy Society, Sunset Press and Photo Engraving Co., San Francisco, California, 1903
Jun 12, 1937: Death of Milo Bailey Kirby, 1st of 2 children of John Eddy Kirby & Laura Ann Kellogg, in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California
Jun 17, 1937: Burial of Milo Bailey Kirby at Oakwood Cemetery in Fenton, Genesee Co., Michigan
Mar 9, 1945: Death of Harriet Mae “Aunt Hattie” Kirby (age 73), 2nd of 2 children of John Eddy Kirby & Laura Ann Kellogg, in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California
1945: Cremated, interment of Harriet Mae “Hattie” Kirby at Oakwood Cemetery in Fenton, Genesee Co., Michigan
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Family of John Eddy Kirby
Nathan Kirby
Born: abt 1805, New York
Died: May 7, 1834 (age 59), Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Buried: Uppers Corner Cemetery in Marion, Wayne Co., NewYork
Married: Sarah M. “Sally” (Cornwell) Eddy, New York
One child: John Eddy Kirby
1. John Eddy Kirby
1829–1889
Sarah M. “Sally” Cornwell:
Parents unknown
Born: Sep 9, 1799, Connecticut
Died: 1851 (age 51-52), Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Buried: Marion Cemetery in Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Married (1): Levi B. Eddy, New York
Two known children: Cyrenius Chapin Eddy, Elizabeth Eddy
Married (2): Nathan Kirby, New York
One child: John Eddy Kirby
1. John Eddy Kirby
1829–1889
(m.1) Levi B. Eddy
Son of Jacob Eddy & Keziah Vail
Born: Jul 15, 1795, Danby, Rutland Co., Vermont
Died: Dec 25, 1874 (age 79), Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Buried: Marion Cemetery in Marion, Wayne Co., New York
Occupation: Farmer, manufacturer of horse rakes
Married: Sarah M. “Sally” Cornwell
Two known children: Cyrenius Chapin Eddy, Elizabeth Eddy
1. Cyrenius Chapin Eddy
1818–1900
2. Elizabeth Eddy
1825–1902
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2023. Researched and compiled by Catherine (Clemens) Sevenau, Raymond Richard”Ray” LaFrey, and Elizabeth “Lizzy” (Hermann) Bowman. Photographs contributed by Ray LaFrey (son of Raymond Harry LaFrey and his cousin Florence Elizabeth “Betty” Kirby, grandson of Frank Eddy Kirby & Florence Mildred Clark, great-grandson 0f Milo Bailey Kirby & Alice Gertrude Phillips) and Lizzy Bowman (daughter of Kenneth Gray Hermann & Marian Scott Kirby, granddaughter of Frank Eddy Kirby & Florence Mildred Clark, and great-granddaughter of Milo Bailey Kirby & Alice Gertrude Phillips).
Note: The cemetery headstone photos from Find A Grave contained herein are the property of those who photographed them.