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Descendants of William Loftus




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1. WILLIAM2 LOFTUS (MICHAEL1) was born 1820 in Ireland, and died Nov 28, 1897 in North Plains Twp., Ionia Co., Michigan1. He married SARAH O'CONNER, daughter of PETER O'CONNER. She was born Aug 06, 1828 in Ireland2, and died Dec 11, 1898 in North Plains Twp., Ionia Co., Michigan3.

Notes for W
ILLIAM LOFTUS:
Certificate of Death for William Loftus: His parents were Michael Loftus and Mary Smith

Census Records:
1860 Census - MI, Ionia County, Ionia Township, Roll 546, Page 617, schedule page 99, family 707
1870 Census - MI, Ionia County, North Plains Township, Roll 676, Page 543, schedule page 17, family 122
1880 Census - MI, Ionia County, North Plains Township, Roll 583, Page 4, schedule page 4, family 48

Registry of Electors in the Township of North Plains - Nov. 4, 1862 - Loftus William
Registry of Electors for North Plains Twp. - 1882, Nov. 4 - Loftus, William - N.P. - D. 1898 JMc

St. John's 1882 & 83 Pew Rent record; Wm, Loftus and James Heral shared pew # D15

St. John the Baptist Cemetery; William, Dates on small stone are, 1820 - 1892

Notes:
The 1860 Census lists James Loftus as Michael

Landowners from the 1861 Ionia County Map; Loftus, Wm. - N. Plains, Sec'n 9, 40 Acres - Name spelled Lufters

Book Q. Page 495, Sec. 9. Township 8 North, Range 5 West; Loftus, Wm. purchased 40 acers form Lavinia and Hiram Dunn for $400.00, (N 1/2 of the E 1/2 of SE 1/40) on May 19th, 1858. Records found at the Ionia Court House. JJF Jr

PERSONAL NOTES by John Fahey Jr.

Our family has been spent has spent a number of hours, cross county skiing and snow shoeing on the Old Loftus Homestead. From looking at this property, I would say that it may have been one of the better farms, that my ancestors settled on. I never had privilege to work on this property. I worked on a number of farms in this area, when I was in my teen years, but not this one. I am not sure how long this property stayed in the family. Peter Loftus shows up in 1904 Plat Map. JJF Jr

More About W
ILLIAM LOFTUS:
Burial: St. John The Baptist Cemetery, Hubbardston, Michigan4

Notes for S
ARAH O'CONNER:
Note:
Sarah's last name is listed as Coonan on John Loftus's death record, all other records list O'Connor or Connor. Her death record states that she was 70 years, 4 months, and 5 days old.

St. John the Baptist Cemetery; Sarah, dates on small stone are 1823 - 1898

Carson City Gazette, Friday, December 16, 1898 -- Hubbardston
Mrs. Wm. Loftus of North Plains Township, died Monday morning after a lingering illness. The remains were laid to rest in St. John's cemetery on Wednesday

More About S
ARAH O'CONNER:
Burial: Dec 14, 1898, St. John The Baptist Cemetery, Hubbardston, Michigan4,5
     
Children of W
ILLIAM LOFTUS and SARAH O'CONNER are:
2. i.   ELIZABETH3 LOFTUS, b. Sep 01, 1854, New York; d. Dec 22, 1884, North Plains Twp., Ionia Co, Michigan.
3. ii.   JOHN LOFTUS, b. Apr 12, 1856, New York; d. Jul 10, 1901, Hubbardston, Michigan.
4. iii.   MARY A LOFTUS, b. Feb 12, 1858, Michigan; d. May 11, 1888, North Plains Twp., Ionia Co. MI.
5. iv.   JAMES W LOFTUS, b. Apr 1860, Ionia County, Michigan; d. Jan 28, 1930, Clinton Co.,Hubbardston, Michigan.
  v.   MARGARET LOFTUS, b. Jun 17, 1862, The Old Loftus Homestead Hubbardston, Michigan6,7; d. Feb 11, 1948, Home of Mrs. Martha Fahey (Great Niece) Hubb., MI.
  Notes for MARGARET LOFTUS:
Census Records:
1870 Census - MI, Ionia County, North Plains Township, (State Library census on line # 543)
1900 Census - MI, Ionia County, North Plains Township, Roll 717, ED 19, Sheet 7B, family 171
1920 Census - MI, Wayne County, 14 WD Detroit City, Roll 813, Page 217, ED 442, Sheet 12A, family 322 (Housekeeper for J McCabe and Frank Carroll)
1930 Census - MI, Ionia County, North Plains Township, Village of Hubbardston, ED 34-26, Page 3B, family 83 (Loftus, Margaret, 67, S., Seamstress, parents B. Irish Free State,) -- ( It appears that she may be living next to her brother-in-law, Dennis Hogan, family 82)

Ionia County Register Deeds Office;
Liber 161, Page 4, John & Elizabeth Navin to Miss Maggie Loftus, the SW 1/4 of Lot 197 of the Village of Hubbardston, Made the 28th day of April, 1910.
Liber 161, page 17, Mathew Marion Jr. to Maraget Loftus, the NE part of Lot 196, (194 ft by 75 ft.) of the Village of Hubbardston, Made the 28th day of April, 1910.

Registry of Electors in the Township of North Plains: (1913-1932) - Loftus, Maggie Hubbardston - No date

St. John the Baptist Cemetery; Margaret, dates on a small stone are, 1862 - 1948

Carson City Gazette, Friday, September 23, 1910 -- Hubbardston
Miss Maggie Loftus has her new house nearly completed.

Carson City Gazette, Friday, July 26, 1918 -- Hubbardston
Miss Maggie Loftus, of Detroit, is visiting at the home of Miss Mary Shirts and other friends in this vicinity for a fortnight.

Carson City Gazette, Thursday, May 5, 1927 -- Hubbardston
Miss Maggie Loftus of Detroit is visiting her brother, James Loftus.

Carson City Gazette, Thursday, May 16, 1929 -- Hubbardston
Miss Margaret Loftus who has been keeping house for the Sheil's brothers has moved into her own home.

Carson City Gazette, August 1, 1929 -- Hubbardston
Miss Margaret Loftus is visiting friends in Detroit.

Cartson City Gazette, Thursday, July 31, 1931 -- Hubbardston
Mrs. Margaret Loftus has two Nuns spending their vacation with her, one being related to her. (This should read Miss) JJF Jr. "One of my aunts stated that Aunt Maggie would being Sister Raymound, (Bridget Loftus) to visit her mother, Georgie Herald)" JJF Jr.

Carson City Gazette, Thursday, November 29, 1934 -- Hubbardston
Miss Margaret Loftus, who has been in Charlotte for some time, is home again. Her friends are glad to have her back.

Carson City Gazette, Thursday, July 15, 1937 -- Hubbardston
Miss Maggie Loftus was hostess to the ladies of St. Bernadette's Guild at her home Wednesday afternoon, July 7, Pedro was played, Miss Clara Hogan receiving head prize for the Guild, and Mrs. Mamie Cahalan receiving consolation prize. First guest prize was won by Mrs.Margaret Dailey.

The Clinton County Republican-News, June 22, 1944, page 15, column 6
A birthday party for Miss Margaret Loftus, which was held at her home on Friday afternoon was attended by about 20 of her friends. A delicious potluck supper was served, gifts presented and altogether a most delightful time was enjoyed by all. It was Miss Loftus' 82nd birthday and all her friends wish her many happy returns of the day.

Carson City Gazette, Thursday, September 22, 1944 -- Hubbardston
Miss Margaret Loftus is spending a few days at the Fahey home.

Carson City Gazette, Thursday, April 26, 1945 -- Hubbardston
Miss Margaret Loftus is around again. She was ill for a week following a slight heart attack Sunday morning.

Carson City Gazette, Thursday, June 28, 1945 -- Hubbardston
Margaret Loftus spent Sunday With Mr. and Mrs. Joe Fahey

Carson City Gazette, Thursday, August 3, 1945 -- Hubbardston
Miss Maggie Loftus is on the sick list.

Obituary; Carson City Gazette, 2-19-1948
Funeral services were conducted in St. John the Baptist Church in Hubbardston for Miss Margaret Loftus Monday forenoon, Feb. 16. Rev. E.R. Fox conducted the services assisted by Rev Jos. Coyle and Rev. Thos. Beahan under the auspices of the Burns Funeral Home, interment; being in the cemetery close by, beside her parents.
Miss Loftus was the last of her immediate family and was born June 17, 1862 on the old Loftus homestead, west of Hubbardston, and passed away after several years of ill health from diseased heart on Feb. 11, 1948, at the home of a great niece, Mrs. Martha (Herald) Fahey and family, west of Hubbardston.
She had a nature of compassion and pioneer endurance and took care of her father and mother and every member of her family of which there were four brothers and four sisters. After her family duties were ended she kept house for Rev. J. J. McCabe in Hubbardston for awhile then moved with the household to Detroit where Father McCabe started the now flourishing parish of St. Theresa. After some years Miss Loftus was compelled to give up her strenuous duties on account of falling health and returned to Hubbardston where she lived alone. These last years she spent much time in hospitals and in the homes of relatives, with niece, Mrs. Lla Lynch particularly, on account of ill health. While able, she took care of the sick in many homes and was a devout Catholic. She will be sadly missed by many and among her nieces and nephews no one can take the place of Aunt Maggie.
Those from away who attended the funeral were Wm. Hogan and son, Gaylord , of Lansing, Jos. Appel and Mrs. Josephine Appel of Detroit.

The Clinton County Republican-News, February 19, 1948, page 2, column 4
Miss Margaret Loftus passed away last Wednesday, Feb. 11 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Fahey where she had been making her home. Her funeral held Monday morning at 10 o'clock at the St. John's Catholic church, and was laid to rest in the family lot in the Catholic cemetery. Wm. Hogan and son of Lansing, Joseph and Josephine Apple of Detroit and Mr. and Mrs. Libby Tompson of Detroit attended the services.

  More About MARGARET LOFTUS:
Burial: Feb 16, 1984, St. John The Baptist Cemetery, Hubbardston, Michigan

  vi.   MICHAEL LOFTUS, b. May 21, 1865, Michigan8,9; d. Jul 19, 1882, Hubbardston, Michigan10.
  Notes for MICHAEL LOFTUS:
SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church Birth & Baptismal Records: (Researched by Peter Burns) Micheal Loftus, b. Jan. 21, 1865 & Bap. May 28, 1865 @ Fish Creek; Parents, William Loftus & Sarah Connor; Witnesses, Pat Hogan & Mary Welch

St John the Baptist Cemetery; Michael d. July 19, 1882, Aged 17yrs. & 3mons. A single stone has dates 1865 - 1882

1870 Census - MI. Ionia County, North Plains Township, (State Library census on line #543) age 6


  More About MICHAEL LOFTUS:
Baptism: May 28, 1865, Fish Creek, MI11
Burial: St. John The Baptist Cemetery, Hubbardston, Michigan12
Cause of Death: Diphtheria

  vii.   PETER LOFTUS, b. May 30, 1868, Hubbardston, Michigan13; d. Oct 02, 1909, Grand Rapids, Michigan14.
  Notes for PETER LOFTUS:
Census Records:
1870 Census - MI. Ionia County, North Plains Township, (State Library census on line #543) age 3
1900 Census - MI, Ionia County, North Plains Township, Roll 717, ED 19, Sheet 7B, family 171

Registery of Electors for North Plains Twp. - 1888, April 5 - Loftus, Peter - N.P. - D. 1910 J.C.M.

Note:
Peter's birth date is listed as March 1867 in the 1900 Census

St. John the Baptist Cemetery; Peter, dates on a small stone are, 1868 - 1909

Ionia City and County Directory -- 1903; Loftus, Peter, farming, sec 9, 40 acers, North Plains Twp., address, Hubbardston

Carson City Gazette, Friday October 8, 1909;
While on his way home from Traverse City, Peter Loftus died very suddenly on the train at Grand Rapids. Heart failure being the cause. The remains were laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery, Tuesday, Rev. Whalen officiating.
Dennis Fitzpatrick of Clare county was in town Tuesday, attending the funeral of Peter Loftus.

  More About PETER LOFTUS:
Burial: Oct 05, 1909, St. John The Baptist Cemetery, Hubbardston, Michigan15

  viii.   CATHERINE LOFTUS, b. Apr 1870, Hubbardston, Michigan16,17; d. Jun 04, 1882, Hubbardston, Michigan18.
  Notes for CATHERINE LOFTUS:
Catherine; daughter of William Loftus & Sarah Conners, sponsors - John McGinn & Ellen Curry - Notes from "The Passing of the Gael" by Rev. John Wahel McGee - Baptismal records For St John the Baptist on Fish Creek.

Census Records:
1870 Census - MI. Ionia County, North Plains Township, (State Library census on line #543) age ?mo. Census dated Sept 3

St. John the Baptist Cemetery; Catherine d. June 6, 1882, aged 12 yrs. 2 mons. A single stone with dates of 1870 - 1882

  More About CATHERINE LOFTUS:
Burial: St. John The Baptist Cemetery, Hubbardston, Michigan19
Cause of Death: Diphtheria

  ix.   JANE LOFTUS, b. Nov 03, 1873, Hubbardston, Michigan20; d. Jun 07, 1882, Hubbardston, Michigan21.
  Notes for JANE LOFTUS:
St. John the Baptist Cemetery; Jane d. June 6 1882, aged 8yrs 8mons 3ds. A single stone with dates 1873 - 1882

  More About JANE LOFTUS:
Burial: St. John The Baptist Cemetery, Hubbardston, Michigan22
Cause of Death: Diphtheria




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