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  • Hazel "Joy" Schmidt Bigelow and William Riddle Bigelow - before 1991

    Hazel Joy Schmidt born 1907 in Howell township, Livingston County, Michigan; teacher, entire career in Howell, Michigan and Hartland, Michigan schools; taught elementary education for 30 years. She died in 1991.

    William Riddle Bigelow, born 1902 Oceola township, Livingston County, Michigan; was a farmer and former salesperson for R. D. Smith Ford Tractor.

    They married in 1941 and were lifetime residents of Livingston County, Michigan.
  • Edward G. McPherson Family 1960/1965

    Edward G. McPherson family, studio portrait Howell, Michigan 1960/1965.

    Edward G. McPherson born 1924 in Howell, Livingston County, Michigan, worked at McPherson State Bank for 40 years, serving as Chairman of the Board. He died in 2003.

    Frances C. McPherson born 1927 in Detroit, Michigan. She died in 2020.
  • Clifton Heller, Dressed for 100th Anniversary of the Republican Party, Howell, Michigan - 1955

    A portrait of Cliff (Clifton) Heller, dressed up for a parade celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Republican Party - 1955.

    Clifton Heller was born in Cass City, Michigan 1912, and he died in Howell, Michigan in 1987.

    Cliff Heller was a florist and co-owner of "Heller's Flowers" in Howell, from 1946 to 1983.  Mr. Heller was also a member of the Board of Commissioners for the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority.

    Cliff Heller was a six-term mayor for the City of Howell, Michigan.
  • Mr. & Mrs. "Mike" Hagman, Howell, Livingston, Michigan

    A portrait of Marvin J. ("Mike")  and Ruby (Dennis) Hagman, Howell, Livingston, Michigan.

    Date Unknown
  • William H. Gilkes Howell, Michigan - 1953

    A portrait of William H. Gilkes, June, 1953, a Howell, Michigan businessman.

    William H. Gilkes was born 1909 in Howell, and died 2004 in Howell. Mr. Gilkes was co-owner and operator of Gilkes and Ziska Hardware, located in downtown Howell, Livingston, Michigan.
  • Paul Bennett's Retirement, 1957, Howell Public Schools, Athletic Director

    A photo from Paul Bennett's Retirement party, 1957.

    Paul Bennett was a teacher, coach, and athletic director for Howell Public Schools, Howell, Michigan.

    Mr. Bennett was born 1897 in New Jersey, and died in Howell, Livingston, Michigan in 1969.   He married Mildred Guestschow in 1926.

    Following his retirement in 1957, Mr. Bennett was instrumental in the formation of the Community Recreation Program, and the Howell Junior Baseball Program.  He was also the Director for Howell Recreation.  In 1965, he received the Howell "Citizen of the Year" award.

    The location of the retirement party is unknown.

  • Esther Kennedy Smith, McPherson Smith Sr's Wife. Howell Michigan

    A photo of Esther Kennedy Smith when she was young. She was married to McPherson Smith Sr. The date and location of this photo is unknown.
  • Esther Kennedy Smith, McPherson Smith Sr's Wife. Howell Michigan

    A picture of Esther Kennedy Smith when she was young. She was married to McPherson Smith Sr. They were married on February 5th, 1920. The date of this portrait is unknown.
  • Paul Bennett, Athletic Director, Howell Public Schools

    This is a photo of a Memorial written by Duane Zemper.


    Paul Bennett was a teacher, coach, and athletic director for Howell Public Schools, Howell, Michigan.

    Mr. Bennett was born 1897 in New Jersey, and died in Howell, Livingston, Michigan in 1969.   He married Mildred Guestschow in 1926.

    Following his retirement in 1957, Mr. Bennett was instrumental in the formation of the Community Recreation Program, and the Howell Junior Baseball Program.  He was also the Director for Howell Recreation.  In 1965, he received the Howell "Citizen of the Year" award.


  • Clifton Heller, Howell, Michigan

    A portrait of Cliff Heller, 1957, Howell, Livingston, Michigan.

    Clifton Heller was born in Cass City, Michigan 1912, and he died in Howell, Livingston, Michigan in 1987.


    Cliff Heller was a florist and co-owner of "Heller's Flowers" in Howell, from 1946 to 1983.  Mr. Heller was also a member of the Board of Commissioners for the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority.

    Cliff Heller was a six-term mayor for the City of Howell, Michigan.
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