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| At the time he met Charlotte, he was using the name Boyce, which was his stepfather's name. His wife convinced him to go back to his birth father's name.7 See letter transcript in Family Card notes "He was a member of Mount Clemens Lodge No. 6 of Free and Accepted Masons, the Moutn Clemens Commandry No. 51, Mount Clemens Chapter No. 69 of Royal Arch Masons and the Moslem Temple. He retired this year as a sales representative of the Crandall Wholesale Company of Pleasant Ridge." (obituary) 1930 Census: Wilkerson, Vivian, 39 Kathryn, 29 Fox, George, stepson, 4 1/2 8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Census 1920 has the family living on South River Road in Harrison Twp.12 In 1920, Mary Campeau Teats was living with the family. Or technically, they were living in her house? Wilkerson, Vivian, head, M, age 29, b. 1893 Canada, Travelling salesman Charlotte, wife, 30, 1893, b. Michigan Charlotte M., daughter , 1 6/12 Teats, Mary, Mother-in-law, 60, born Michigan There might also have been a young boarder? Line after Mary Teats seems to belong to their household, and says: Casey (sp?), Catherine. Boarder. Female, White, Age 10, at school.12 Also note that on the same census page, several doors down there is a Chartier Household that consists of all siblings: Chartier, Olive, 41, head, F., W, No occupation Elsie, sister, 39 Wallace, brother 36, famer Elmer, Brother, 34, farmer Ruth, sister, 23, teacher at rural school A Ruth Chartier was Charlotte Wilkerson's godmother? ************* Detroit, Mich Sept 14, 1911 Dear Uncle: It has been so long since we corresponded that I have forgotten who wrote last, so I have taken the initiative and commenced a letter. I am still with the contracting firm but will not be very much longer, then I am going to try for the advertising or sales dept. of some motor car firm; that is what my old boss advised as the future is not so good in cost accounting. A good ad-man can demand good money anywhere. I have been in Detroit over a year now and intend to stay in the city where "life is worth living." You can not find a more desirable residence city in the country; a commision from Australia who traveled over Europe and America said that Detroit was the model city. The motor car industry is enormous, and the stove, shipbuilding, and other industries keep things a humming in the old town and there are a surplus of jobs, especially skilled labor. The plant that we are adding an addition to employs over 7,000 men and has 33 acres of floor space. I have a chance to get in their cost dept. You ought to see their offices: tiled floors, marble columns, and washed air ventilation. What do you think of reciprocity it would be alright for the Canadian farmer but a very poor thing for the manufacturers as they could not compete with the old established firms of this country, and it would also help to sever Imperial ties. The one thing I do not like over there is a frenchman as Premier. I do not believe in giving a conquered race any priveleges, to the victors belong the spoils. The french women are alright as I happen to go with one that is part french and English but none of her English shows, she could be easily labeled fresh from Paris. I spent a very enjoyable vacation at her place on the shore of Lake St. Clair fishing, bathing, and launch riding and what an appetite I had. The French certainly know how to cook, as it was some change from restaurant fare. I go out every Sunday now to get a square meal. She lives at Mt. Clemens about an hours ride on an interurban from the city. You have probably heard of that town as it is noted for the curative properties of its baths in fact the Mayor of Hamilton was there a week ago as I noticed by the paper. She is a milliner in the city and resides with her grandmother who is a member of an old French family that settled this state. So someday if all goes well you may have a little French niece, who has all the charms, vivacity, of a Parisian and knows how to dress well and is economical too. Well Uncle Ed, give me some advice about this marriage game. I have been rooming and boarding about a year and it costs me an average of $8.00 a week and then I do not have enough to eat. and go up in a room and sit all by my lonesome. The girl that I can get is a day younger than I am and is smart in every way, she is not afraid to cook, or any kind of housework is willing to do and I think the French are noted for their economy in household management and dress the only drawback is that she is a Catholic but not bigoted. Well Uncle you are probably tired of reading my scribbling. Be sure and write me a letter soon, give my regards to Aunt and the little cousins. Wishing you all health and prosperity, I remain waiting an early reply. Your nephew, V.W. Boice Sheridan Ave Detroit13 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 1930 Census shows them living in Detroit, at 14411 Lappin Ave.6 They were renting, and the rent was $45/month. Vivian is listed as a salesman for a stove company. | ||||||||||||||||
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