1.FrederickDeviloBishop, born Mar 5, 1889 in Ionia Co., Michigan; died Dec 23, 1964 in Berlin Twp, Ionia Co., MI. He was the son of 2. FrancisS.Bishop and 3. AngelineBuxton. He married (1) ElvaMayDavis Mar 29, 1911 in Sylvester, Mecosta Co., MI. She was born Jan 27, 1890 in Mecosta Co., Michgan, and died Jun 30, 1961 in Ionia, MI. She was the daughter of Hezekiah Davis and Cornelia Kempton.
Notes for Frederick Devilo Bishop:
Death certificate of Fred Bishop gives occupation as truck driver for Ionia Road Commission. He died of coronary disease. He is buried in Easton Cemetery, Orleans, Michigan. (Ionia County) SS#: 378-34-5392 His grandson, Max, remembers that he enjoyed fishing with his grandfather. He also remembers frequently visiting at his grandparent's house as he was growing up since they lived only a few houses away.
Notes for Elva May Davis:
Elva May Davis Bishop had 3 sons, Melvin, DeVilo and Ronald. She died of uremia and carcinoma of the cervix in 1961. She is buried in Easton Cemetery with her husband, Fred, and son Ronald.
Marriage Notes for Frederick Bishop and Elva Davis:
Fred Bishop and Elva Davis were married in Sylvester, Hinton Twp, Mecosta Co., MI on March 29, 1911. They were married by A.L. Fox, Clergyman. Witnesses were Mahlon Fox and Myla Luxan, both of Sylvester. Marriage record confirms their parents names: Frank Bishop and Angie Buxton; Hezekiah Davis and Cornelia Kempton. Marriage return for Mecosta Co., March 1916, Vol. 3, page 418, Record #4464.
