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2021.18.111Description
Black and white photograph of Margaret Plugger Hummer as a child.History
Margaret Plugger was born in Holland, MI in 1860 to to Alderd Plugger (1809-1864). She married George Pierson Hummer in Holland, MI on 3-26-1885.OBITUARY
"Mrs. Hummer died Wednesday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pifer at Jenison Park. She had not been in the best of health for three years.
Born in Holland in 1860, Mrs. Hummer lived in this city until her husband moved to Grand Rapids in 1900. The couple lived there for a number of years, after which they returned to this city.
Mrs. Hummer was the daughter of one of Holland's earliest pioneers, namely Mr. A. Plugger, who started an industrial career early. He built a saw and flour mill on the site now occupied by the West Michigan Furniture company. He also conducted a mercantile-general store in the very early days and was considered Holland's leading citizen at the time.
Older citizens will remember the large log boom just east of Plugger's mill extending nearly to what is now the Scott Luger's docks. Mr. Plugger also was a ship operator in the days of sailing vessels. Several of his fleet of "wind jammers" left this port with lumber for Chicago, returning laden with food for the colony.
Mrs. Hummer was socially prominent. She was a charter member of the Century Club, and was affiliated with the Women's Literary club, the Musicians' Club and other social and civic organizations.
Mrs. Hummer is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Frederick Pantlind of Grand Rapids, Mrs. William Bertles of Long Island, NY and Bermuda, and Mrs. Charles Kirchen of Holland; also two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Kruidenier and Mrs. A.M. Kanters of San Diego, Cal."