newspaper article
Catalog Number
2017.29.1
Date of Origin
October 11, 1956
Manufacturer
Holland Sentinel
Materials
none, this is in digital format only
Description
newspaper article titled "Ex-Local Man Recalls With Pride 'Handsomest Boy' Tab at 1894 Fair". Picture with the article shows brothers Almon and Roy Heath.
History
The Heath family arrived in Holland, MI ca. 1891. At that time, the family consisted of Alfred L. Heath (1862-1941), his wife Rose (1864-1954) and their children: Alfred Leroy "Roy" Heath (1885-1979); and, Hazen Heath (1887-1971). In 1894, Alfred and Rosie welcomed Almon Heath into the world. Tillie followed in 1896 and Perry in 1899. Almon, Tillie and Perry were all born in Holland, MI. The last child, Grace, was born in 1905 in Colorado. Of the 6 children, only Alfred "Roy" Heath remained in Holland, MI. The other children, and their parents, had left Holland by 1905, living the remainder of their lives elsewhere. Alfred "Roy" Heath married Avis Gertrude hall in Holland, MI on 6-19-1908. Their children were: Alfred "Bud" Heath (1909-1979); Robert J. Heath (1915- ); Elizabeth Heath (1919-2006); Ida Rose Heath (1921-2006); and, Lila Fern Heath (1926-1942).
Gift of
Tober, Pat
