Sarah Elizabeth (Thomas) Hewlett (1887 - 1971)

Born 18 Oct 1887 in Gratiot, Michigan, United States

Ancestors

Died 17 Jul 1971 at age 83 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, United States

Biography

This profile is part of the Thomas Name Study.

This profile is part of the Betts Name Study.

Sarah Elizabeth Thomas was born on October 18, 1887 in Gratiot, Michigan, United States, daughter of William John Thomas (1846–1938) and Lucy Ann Green (1853–1924).

In the 1894 census Sarah (age 6) was a daughter in Richland Township, Montcalm, Michigan, United States.^[1]

In the 1900 census Sarah (age 13) was the daughter of John Thomas in Fork & Sheridan townships, Mecosta, Michigan, United States.^[2]

Sarah, daughter of John Thomas & Lucy Green, married Peter Hewlett (age 34y) on 24 July 1909 in Hope, Midland, Michigan, United States.^[3][4]

In the 1910 census Sarah (age 22) was the wife of Peter Hewlett in Corwith, Otsego, Michigan, United States.^[5]

Sarah's daughter Hazel Hewlett La Fontsee was born in 1915.^[6]

Sarah was in husband Joel Peter Hewlett’s a military draft registration record in 1917-1918.^[7]

Sarah was divorced from Peter J Hewlett on 3 December 1923 in Emmet, Michigan. There were 2 children in the family.^[8]

In the 1930 census Sarah (age 41) was the divorced head of household in Pellston, Maple River Township, Emmet, Michigan, United States.^[9]

Sarah's daughter Hazel Hewlett married E Llewyn Lafontsie on 10 February 1934 in , Emmet, Michigan, United States.^[10]

Sarah (age 48), daughter of John Thomas & Lucy Thomas, married James A Betts (age 52) on 3 May 1937 in , Emmet, Michigan, United States.^[11]

In the 1940 census Sarah (age 53) was the wife of James Betts in Pellston, Emmet, Michigan, United States.^[12]

Sarah was in son Floyd Hewlett’s military draft registration record on 16 October 1940.^[13]

Sarah's daughter Hazel Lafontsee married Gaylord Curtis on 22 August 1955 in Steuben, Indiana, United States.^[14]

Sarah died (age 83) 17 July 1971 residing at 48915, Lansing, Ingham, Michigan, United States.^[15][16]

Sarah, Mrs Archie Hewlett, was in an obituary on 19 July 1971 in Lansing, Michigan, United States. She died (age 83) in about 1971 in Grand Rapids.^[17][18]

Sources

1. ↑ 1894 Census: "Michigan State Census, 1894"
   citing Page: 221; Line: 20; Digital film/folder number: 004705877; FHL microfilm: 915327; Image number: 132; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N04011-5
   FamilySearch Record: XHKZ-H3P (accessed 28 February 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 939K-YFS4-FL
   Sarah E Thomas (6) daughter in household of William J Thomas (47) in Richland Township, Montcalm, Michigan, United States.
2. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 65; Digital film/folder number: 004120243; FHL microfilm: 1240731; Image number: 62; Sheet number: 15; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00840-5
   FamilySearch Record: MS98-JSY (accessed 28 February 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HY-DZ7S-WFR
   Sarah Thomas (13), single daughter, in household of John Thomas (54) in Fork & Sheridan townships, Mecosta, Michigan, United States. Born in Michigan.
3. ↑ Marriage: "Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 004209126; FHL microfilm: 2342685
   FamilySearch Record: FZSC-8Z6 (accessed 28 February 2024)
   Sarah Thomas marriage to Peter Hewlett on 24 Jul 1909 in Hope, Midland, Michigan, United States.
4. ↑ Marriage: "Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 004209126; FHL microfilm: 2342685; Image number: 508; Indexing batch: M01740-4
   FamilySearch Record: N3KS-WQJ (accessed 28 February 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6GB9-NF
   Sarah Thomas (20y) marriage to Peter Hewlett (34y) on 24 Jul 1909 in Hope, Midland, Michigan.
5. ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004972503; FHL microfilm: 1374682; Image number: 1262; Sheet number: 11; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03436-7
   FamilySearch Record: MLRG-8SY (accessed 28 February 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRVJ-99V4
   Sarah Hewlett (22), wife, in household of Peter Hewlett (35) in Corwith, Otsego, Michigan, United States. Born in Michigan.
6. ↑ Birth of daughter Hazel Hewlett La Fontsee: "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
   citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099
   FamilySearch Record: 6KQX-N9XC (accessed 28 February 2024)
   Hazel Hewlett La Fontsee born to Sarah E Thomas.
7. ↑ Military: "U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918"
   Original data: United States, Selective Service System. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration. M1509, 4,582 rolls. Imaged from Family History Library microfilm
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6482 #130485372 (accessed 28 February 2024)
   Name: Sarah Elizabeth Hewlett; Spouse: Joel Peter Hewlett.
8. ↑ Divorce: "Michigan, U.S., Divorce Records, 1897-1952"
   Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Michigan. Divorce records
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 9092 #421213 (accessed 28 February 2024)
   Sarah Hewlett divorce from Peter J Hewlett.
9. ↑ 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 45; Digital film/folder number: 004951137; FHL microfilm: 2340716; Image number: 738; Sheet number: 3; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03860-6
   FamilySearch Record: XQYH-67N (accessed 28 February 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRHR-SFT
   Sarah E Hewlett (41), divorced head of household in Pellston, Maple River Township, Emmet, Michigan, United States. Born in Michigan.
10. ↑ Marriage of daughter Hazel Hewlett: "Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1940"
    citing Page: 1; Digital film/folder number: 004653749; FHL microfilm: 000966508; Image number: 232; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: V01643-0
    FamilySearch Record: VNKJ-WRB (accessed 28 February 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 939J-4L39-3F
    Sarah Thomas's daughter Hazel Hewlett marriage to E Llewyn Lafontsie on 10 Feb 1934 in , Emmet, Michigan, United States.
11. ↑ Marriage: "Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1940"
    citing Page: 19; Digital film/folder number: 004653749; FHL microfilm: 000966508; Image number: 29; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: V01643-0
    FamilySearch Record: Q2S2-7QRW (accessed 28 February 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 939J-4L3S-8R
    Sarah Elizabeth Hewlett (48) marriage to James A Betts (52) on 3 May 1937 in , Emmet, Michigan, United States.
12. ↑ 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940"
    citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 19; Digital film/folder number: 005461585; Image number: 207; Sheet number: 6; Sheet letter: A
    FamilySearch Record: K42B-JJK (accessed 28 February 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L9M1-NHLQ
    Sarah Betts (53), wife, in household of James Betts (58) in Pellston, Emmet, Michigan, United States. Born in Michigan.
13. ↑ Military: "U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947"
    National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Michigan, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 513
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2238 #298073259 (accessed 28 February 2024)
    Name: Sarah E Betts; Gender: Female; Relationship to Draftee: Mother;
    Household Members (Name) Relationship:
    Floyd Dick Hewlett Self (Head)
    Sarah E Betts Mother.
14. ↑ Marriage of daughter Hazel Lafontsee: "Indiana Marriages, 1811-2019"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 007740462_002_M9MF-5XY; Image number: 486
    FamilySearch Record: 8STT-FS6Z (accessed 28 February 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C91C-VDP5
    Sarah Thomas's daughter Hazel Lafontsee marriage to Gaylord Curtis on 22 Aug 1955 in Steuben, Indiana, United States.
15. ↑ Death: "U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014"
    Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    Ancestry Record 3693 #27401113 (accessed 28 February 2024)
    Sarah Hewlett death Jul 1971 (born 19 Oct 1887) residing at 48915, Lansing, Ingham, Michigan, USA.
16. ↑ Death: "Michigan, U.S., Death Index, 1971-1996"
    Original data: Michigan Department of Vital and Health Records. Michigan Death Index. Lansing, MI, USA
    Ancestry Record 3171 #1224594 (accessed 28 February 2024)
    Sarah E Hewlett death 17 Jul 1971 (born 19 Oct 1887) residing in Lansing, Ingham, Michigan.
17. ↑ Obituary: "U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current"
    Lansing State Journal; Publication Date: 19 Jul 1971; Publication Place: Lansing, Michigan, USA; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/205420066/?article=415db97a-ef69-4c78-ac23-b2447819f079&focus=0.1470329,0.3885552,0.26492545,0.5069751&xid=3355
    Ancestry Record 61843 #556317298 (accessed 28 February 2024)
    Name: Sarah E. Hewlett; Gender: Female; Death Age: 83; Birth Date: abt 1888; Residence Place: 1004 Comfort; Death Date: Abt 1971; Death Place: Grand Rapids; Obituary Date: 19 Jul 1971; Obituary Place: Lansing, Michigan, USA; Newspaper Title: Lansing State Journal; Child: Floyd D. Emory E. Gaylord Curtis; Siblings: Floyd Thomas.
18. ↑ Obituary: "U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current"
    Petoskey News-Review; Publication Date: 20 Jul 1971; Publication Place: Petoskey, Michigan, USA; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/554966283/?article=1eeeedc6-c243-4b53-a77f-b278b48f8800&focus=0.6001432,0.24304208,0.7165867,0.40727443&xid=3355
    Ancestry Record 61843 #541116688 (accessed 28 February 2024)
    Name: Sarah Hewlett; Gender: Female; Death Age: 83; Birth Date: abt 1888; Residence Place: Pellston; Death Date: Abt 1971; Death Place: Grand Rapids, Mich; Burial Place: Lansing; Obituary Date: 20 Jul 1971; Obituary Place: Petoskey, Michigan, USA; Newspaper Title: Petoskey News-Review; Child: Gay Curtis Dick Emery.

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