Mary Effie Howell

     Mary Effie was born on Monday, 13 June 1887 in White Oaks Township, Ingham County, Michigan. She was the daughter of Floyd Parshall Howell and Lucy Ann Mapes. Mary Effie married Charles M. Lyons on 8 April 1915. Charles and Effie had one child, Robert Charles [8/10/1917-2/09/1931]. 10 April 1930, the U.S. Federal Census listed an unknown person and her husband, Mary, living in the home of her parents at Howell, Livingston County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Floyd P. Howell [67 Michigan], his wife: Lucy A. [68 Michigan], daughter: Effie Lyon [42 Michigan], & grandson: Robert C. Lyon [12 Michigan]. Floyd & Lucy were both 21 years when they first married.¹ Mary Effie married 2nd Henry Hibner on 1 January 1931. 8 May 1940, Mary and her husband, Henry, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Genoa Township, Livingston County, Michigan, at 6633 Grand River. Enumerated in this household were Henry Hibner [63 Michigan],his wife: Effie [52 Michigan], & Fredrick [26 Michigan]. Henry & Ellie completed 8th grade & Fredrick thru high school. They are renting for $15.00 per month. He is a salesman for a medical & food dealer. Fred is a carpenter for Trailein House Manufacture.² Mary departed this life on Wednesday, 25 October 1967 in Livingston County, Michigan.