Generation No. 1

1. Benjamin Franklin¹ Munger was born 22 Mar 1795 in New York State (Source: Ottawa County Clerk Death Record, Was 98 years 2 months 1 day old when died.), and died 21 May 1893 in Polkton twp, Ottawa Co, Michigan (Source: Ottawa County Clerk Death Record, Book 2 Page 170, cause: old age , occupation: farmer.). He married Sarah Anne Stotts(Stolls or Stolts) in New York State. She was born 24 Mar 1815 in Ireland, and died 25 May 1901 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MIchigan (Source: Kent County Clerk Death Records, Vol 5 Page 273, age 86 years 2 months 1 day; cause senile decay.).

Notes for Benjamin Franklin Munger:

Benjamin and family moved to Forest Twp Fon du Lac county Wisconsin between 1448 and 1850

They moved to Polkton twp Ottawa county, Michigan in 1865

Benjamin died at the home of his son Wilson on Tuesday May 23, 1893 ( Coopersville Observer May 26, 1893 )Note: This date does not match the County Clerk record of 21 May 1893

Ben was 98 years 2 months 1 day old when he died

More About Benjamin Franklin Munger:

Burial: Coopersville Cemetery, Coopersville Michigan

Notes for Sarah Anne Stotts(Stolls or Stolts):

Ben Wunsch told me that Benjamin met Sarah at a train station in New York.

Sarah died at the home of Frank Catlin (son in law) in Grand Rapids. Funeral was held at the County Line Church on Monday. Elder Hartle officiating. Interment in the Coopersville cemetery. ( Coopersville Observer)

More About Sarah Anne Stotts(Stolls or Stolts):

Burial: Coopersville Cemetery, Coopersville Michigan

More About Benjamin Munger and Sarah Stolts):

Marriage: New York State

Children of Benjamin Munger and Sarah Stolts) are:

Generation No. 2

3. Jane² Munger (Benjamin Franklin¹) was born 1848 in Putnam County New York (Source: County Clerk Record, Ottawa County marriage record.). She married Cyrus Shears 03 Mar 1876 in Coopersville Michigan by JP Joesph Brown, son of Myndard Shears and Martha Bartholomew. He was born Dec 1834 in Geneva, Ashtabula Co. Ohio, and died 16 Apr 1897 in Polkton twp Ottawa Co. Michigan.

Notes for Cyrus Shears:

Died leaving wife and 5 children. Funeral took place at the Jerico School house. Rev Witham conducting. Buried in the Coopersville Cemetery.

Marriage Notes for Jane Munger and Cyrus Shears:

Jane and Cyrus marriage witnessed by R. Reed and Ettie Timmerman Jane was 28 and Cyrus was 40. It was Cyrus' second marriage.

More About Cyrus Shears and Jane Munger:

Marriage: 03 Mar 1876, Coopersville Michigan by JP Joesph Brown

Children of Jane Munger and Cyrus Shears are:

4. Edward (Edwin)² Munger (Benjamin Franklin¹) was born Sep 1850 in Forest twp, Fon du Lac County, Wisconsin, and died 04 Mar 1927 in Ottawa county Michigan (Source: Ottawa County Clerk Death Record, Book 6 Page 298, cause: endo carditis occupation: farmer.). He married Lorrena Chase 20 Mar 1885 (Source: Newspaper Obiturary, Coopersville Observer Mar 18, 1927.). She was born 29 Aug 1855, and died 13 Nov 1927 in Ottawa Co Michigan (Source: Ottawa County Clerk Death Record, Book 6 Page 299, cause endora cardity.).

Notes for Edward (Edwin) Munger:

Edwin was 1/12 year old on the 1850 Forest twp, Fon du Lac county Wisconsin.

Obituary in Coopersville Observer state he was born in Glenbeulah Wisconsin. Came to Ottawa County in 1867

More About Edward (Edwin) Munger:

Burial: Coopersville Cemetery, Ottawa county, Michigan

More About Edward Munger and Lorrena Chase:

Marriage: 20 Mar 1885 (Source: Newspaper Obiturary, Coopersville Observer Mar 18, 1927.)

Children of Edward Munger and Lorrena Chase are:

5. Hiram² Munger (Benjamin Franklin¹) was born Feb 1855 in Forest twp, Fon du Lac County, Wisconsin, and died 05 Apr 1921 in Petosky, Michigan. He married (1) Emma Spoars. She was born 22 Mar 1864 in Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan, and died 19 Dec 1888 in Fruitport twp, Muskegon County, Michigan (Source: Muskegon County Clerk Death Record, Book 2 Page 35, died in Fruitport Twp. cause consumption 24 years 8 months 27 days old.). He married (2) Ella May Cummings 01 Jul 1889 in Allegen, Allegen Co., Michigan.

Notes for Hiram Munger:

Hiram Munger was a Lumberman and was part owner of the Munger, Watson, Drouist General Store in Sullivan and Fruitport 1889-1896. Also formed the Munger Catlin Subdivision in Sullivan Twp with his brother in law Frank Catlin. His address shown as Bliss ( Emmet Co) Michigan in 1897 index. Owned general store in Levering and after 1915 in Pestosky . He was a Baptist and a free mason.

More About Hiram Munger:

Burial: Greenwood Cemetery, Potosky, Michigan

Notes for Emma Spoars:

Inscription on Emma's tombstone in Ravenna cemetery reads;

Emma wife of Hiram Munger

Born Mar 22 1864

Died Dec 10 1888

More About Emma Spoars:

Burial: Ravenna Cemetery, Ravenna Michigan

Notes for Ella May Cummings:

Ella May Cummings was the Daughter of Calvin A. Cummings, minister from Cross Village, Emmet Co. Michigan.

More About Hiram Munger and Ella Cummings:

Marriage: 01 Jul 1889, Allegen, Allegen Co., Michigan

Children of Hiram Munger and Emma Spoars are:

Children of Hiram Munger and Ella Cummings are:

7. Sarah Ann² Munger (Benjamin Franklin¹) was born 09 Jun 1861 in Forest twp, Fon du Lac County, Wisconsin, and died 20 Jun 1923 in Kent County Michigan (Source: Kent County Clerk Death Records, Vol 12 Page 5, age 62 years 0 months 11 days; cause valvular heart disease.). She married (1) Richard Padman 09 Apr 1873 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan (Source: Kent County Clerk Marriage Record, Vol 4 Page 87, witnesses William G. Saunders and Samuel Hamlin.). She married (2) Frank William Catlin 30 Jan 1883 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan (Source: Kent County Clerk Marriage Record, Vol 6 Page 266, S. Graves pastor; witnesses Mark Russel and M.B. Graves.), son of James Catlin. He was born 12 Jan 1859 in New York State, and died 05 Jan 1923 in Kent Co. Michigan (Source: Kent County Clerk Death Records, Vol 11 Page 330, age 63 years 11months 23 days.).

More About Richard Padman and Sarah Munger:

Marriage: 09 Apr 1873, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan (Source: Kent County Clerk Marriage Record, Vol 4 Page 87, witnesses William G. Saunders and Samuel Hamlin.)

Marriage Notes for Sarah Munger and Frank Catlin:

married by S. Graves pastor witnesses Mark Russell and M.B. Graves

More About Frank Catlin and Sarah Munger:

Marriage: 30 Jan 1883, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan (Source: Kent County Clerk Marriage Record, Vol 6 Page 266, S. Graves pastor; witnesses Mark Russel and M.B. Graves.)

Children of Sarah Munger and Richard Padman are:

8. Wilson² Munger (Benjamin Franklin¹) was born Oct 1862 in Forest twp, Fon du Lac County, Wisconsin, and died 28 May 1929 in Ottawa county Michigan (Source: Ottawa County Clerk Death Record, Book 7 Page 430, cause myacarditis; occupation sexton.). He married Edith M. Frye 01 Nov 1893 in Ottawa County, MIchigan (Source: County Clerk Record, Vol 7 Page 116, Wilson 25 Edith 18;.). She was born in Jackson, Michigan.

More About Wilson Munger and Edith Frye:

Marriage: 01 Nov 1893, Ottawa County, MIchigan (Source: County Clerk Record, Vol 7 Page 116, Wilson 25 Edith 18;.)

Children of Wilson Munger and Edith Frye are:

9. Cordelia² Munger (Benjamin Franklin¹) was born 07 Mar 1863 in Forest twp, Fon du Lac County, Wisconsin, and died 22 May 1948 in Ravenna, Muskegon Co., Michigan (Source: County Clerk Record, died of cerebral hemmorage.). She married Frederick G. Wunsch 02 Jul 1886 in Ravenna, Muskegon Co. Michigan, son of Gottlieb Wunsch and Henrietta Schmudlach. He was born 11 Jul 1860 in Prussia, and died 13 May 1946 in Ravenna, Muskegon Co., Michigan (Source: County Clerk Record, and Newspaper Obituary.).

Notes for Cordelia Munger:

Cordella moved to Ottawa County when two years old. Member of Eastern Star. Lived in Ravenna Township after married. Moved to village of Ravenna in 1925. She died of a cerebral hemorrhage

More About Cordelia Munger:

Burial: Ravenna Cemetery, Muskegon Co., Michigan

Notes for Frederick G. Wunsch:

Fredrick came to the United States when 16 years old. Member of IOOF Lodge 355. Attended Methodist Church

More About Frederick G. Wunsch:

Burial: Ravenna Cemetery, Muskegon Co., Michigan

More About Frederick Wunsch and Cordelia Munger:

Marriage: 02 Jul 1886, Ravenna, Muskegon Co. Michigan

Children of Cordelia Munger and Frederick Wunsch are:

10. Sherman² Munger (Benjamin Franklin¹) was born 07 Jun 1865 in Forest twp, Fon du Lac County, Wisconsin, and died 26 Oct 1935 in Polkton twp, Ottawa county, Michigan (Source: Ottawa County Clerk Death Record, Book 9 Page 530, age 7o years 4 months 19 days; cause coronary embolism 4 yrs, hrpertentious arterial 4 yrs.). He married Louisa Agnes Keeler 02 Jul 1893 in Crockery Twp Ottawa Co. Michigan (Source: County Clerk Record, Vol 7 Page 211, both lived in Dennison; Sherman 28 Louisa 21; married by C.C. Garnett; witnessed by Alici Hartwell and Ada Keeler.), daughter of James Keeler and Elizabeth. She was born 29 Oct 1877 in Crockery Twp Ottawa county Michigan (Source: Ottawa County Clerk Birth Record, Vol 2 Page 316, born in Crockery Twp., both parents born New York.).

More About Sherman Munger:

Burial: Coopersville Cemetery, Ottawa County, MIchigan

More About Louisa Agnes Keeler:

Burial: Coopersville Cemetery, Ottawa Co., Michigan

Marriage Notes for Sherman Munger and Louisa Keeler:

married by CC Garnett minister witnesses Alice Hartwell and Ada Keeler

More About Sherman Munger and Louisa Keeler:

Marriage: 02 Jul 1893, Crockery Twp Ottawa Co. Michigan (Source: County Clerk Record, Vol 7 Page 211, both lived in Dennison; Sherman 28 Louisa 21; married by C.C. Garnett; witnessed by Alici Hartwell and Ada Keeler.)

Children of Sherman Munger and Louisa Keeler are:

Generation No. 3

13. Bessie³ Munger (Edward (Edwin)², Benjamin Franklin¹) was born 13 Jan 1886 (Source: Muskegon County Clerk Birth Record, Vo; 4 Page 216.). She married John Laarman.

Children of Bessie Munger and John Laarman are:

14. Mable M.³ Munger (Edward (Edwin)², Benjamin Franklin¹) was born 28 Feb 1894 (Source: Muskegon County Clerk Birth Record, Vol 5 Page 125.). She married Nicholas Sichterman, son of Si Sichterman and Anna Bronsema. He was born 1891 in Ottawa County, Michigan (Source: County Clerk Record.).

Notes for Nicholas Sichterman:

Nichols' parents both born in the Netherlands

Children of Mable Munger and Nicholas Sichterman are:

17. Mildred C.³ Munger (Hiram², Benjamin Franklin¹) was born 24 Jun 1890 (Source: Muskegon County Clerk Birth Record, Vol 4 Page 221.). She married Hinds.

Children of Mildred Munger and Hinds are:

19. G. Lyman (Lynn Stanley)³ Munger (Hiram², Benjamin Franklin¹) was born 29 Oct 1896 (Source: Muskegon County Clerk Birth Record, Vol 5 Page 219.), and died Jul 1965 (Source: Social Security Death Index, SS # 306-05-2663 Last residence Indiana.). He married Florence R. Abt. 1919.

Notes for G. Lyman (Lynn Stanley) Munger:

1930 Allen County Indiana Census shows Lynn, Florence, Stanley, Donald living in Fort Wayne. Lynn worked for the phone co as an equipment operator. His ww1 draft registration shows his birth place as Sullivan Twp on Oct 29 1896. His employer was Westren Electric Co. Inc.

More About G. Munger and Florence R.:

Marriage: Abt. 1919

Children of G. Munger and Florence R. are:

25. Benjamin G.³ Wunsch (Cordelia² Munger, Benjamin Franklin¹) was born 31 Aug 1887 in Ravenna, Muskegon Co., Michigan (Source: Muskegon County Clerk Birth Record, Vol 4 Page 4.), and died 30 Dec 1971 in Ravenna, Muskegon Co., Michigan. He married Pearl Boston 03 Jun 1925 in Marne( Berlin) Kent Co Michigan (Source: Muskegon County Clerk Marriage Record, Vol 9 Page 287, married in Marne witnesses Violet Boston and Paul Rollenhagen.), daughter of Ellsworth Boston and Minnie Ferguson. She was born Abt. 1898, and died 13 Aug 1986 in Ravenna, Muskegon Co., Michigan (Source: Newspaper Obiturary.).

More About Benjamin G. Wunsch:

Burial: Ravenna Cemetery Muskegon Co Michigan

More About Pearl Boston:

Burial: Ravenna Cemetery Muskegon Co Michigan

More About Benjamin Wunsch and Pearl Boston:

Marriage: 03 Jun 1925, Marne( Berlin) Kent Co Michigan (Source: Muskegon County Clerk Marriage Record, Vol 9 Page 287, married in Marne witnesses Violet Boston and Paul Rollenhagen.)

Children of Benjamin Wunsch and Pearl Boston are:

28. Ellsworth E. (Wally)³ Munger (Sherman², Benjamin Franklin¹) was born Abt. 1909 in Polkton twp, Ottawa County, Michigan. He married Dora Otterbriu 23 Mar 1936 in Chester Twp, Ottawa Co., Michigan (Source: County Clerk Record, Vol 10 Page 272, married at the Coopersvile ME Church Walling 27 years Dora 21 years boyh lived in Coopersville; married by C.F. Pederer; witnessed by William and Alma Kennedy.).

More About Ellsworth Munger and Dora Otterbriu:

Marriage: 23 Mar 1936, Chester Twp, Ottawa Co., Michigan (Source: County Clerk Record, Vol 10 Page 272, married at the Coopersvile ME Church Walling 27 years Dora 21 years boyh lived in Coopersville; married by C.F. Pederer; witnessed by William and Alma Kennedy.)

Child of Ellsworth Munger and Dora Otterbriu is:

29. Wallace Ivan³ Munger (Sherman², Benjamin Franklin¹) was born 14 Jan 1911 in Polkton twp, Ottawa County, Michigan (Source: Brith Certificate, Also Vol 8 Page 157 Ottawa County Clerk Record.), and died 29 Dec 1973 in Ravenna twp, Muskegon Co, Michigan (Source: Death Certificate, cause acute mycardial failer, uncontrollable diabetis, diabrtis mellitus. certifier Dr Beechnau D.O.). He married Naoma Mae Heaton (Source: Muskegon County Clerk Birth Record, Vol 8 Page 205, twin to Norma Heaton.) 03 Apr 1935 in Coopersville, Ottawa County, Michigan, daughter of Thomas Heaton and Lena Gregory. She was born 24 Jul 1916 in Ravenna, Muskegon County,Michigan (Source: Birth certificate, State file #379290.), and died 23 Jun 1997 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan.

More About Wallace Ivan Munger:

Burial: 02 Jan 1974, Ravenna Cemetery

More About Naoma Mae Heaton:

Burial: Ravenna Cemetery, Muskegon County, Michigan

More About Wallace Munger and Naoma Heaton:

Marriage: 03 Apr 1935, Coopersville, Ottawa County, Michigan

Children of Wallace Munger and Naoma Heaton are:

Generation No. 4

30. Elouise⁴ Laarman (Bessie³ Munger, Edward (Edwin)², Benjamin Franklin¹) She married Lawrence Schmidt.

Child of Elouise Laarman and Lawrence Schmidt is:

31. Doris⁴ Laarman (Bessie³ Munger, Edward (Edwin)², Benjamin Franklin¹) She married Russ Wyma.

Child of Doris Laarman and Russ Wyma is:

38. Iris Lorraine⁴ Wunsch (Benjamin G.³, Cordelia² Munger, Benjamin Franklin¹) was born 09 Jul 1926 (Source: Muskegon County Clerk Birth Record, Vol 11 Page 354.). She married Earl Hambleton 24 Jun 1950, son of Fran Hambleton and Edna Brown. He was born 02 Nov 1927 in Coopersville Ottawa Co Michigan, and died 13 Apr 2000 in Ottawa Co Michigan (Source: Newspaper Obiturary.).

More About Earl Hambleton:

Burial: Ravenna Cemetery Muskegon Co Michigan

More About Earl Hambleton and Iris Wunsch:

Marriage: 24 Jun 1950

Children of Iris Wunsch and Earl Hambleton are:

39. Ann⁴ Wunsch (Benjamin G.³, Cordelia² Munger, Benjamin Franklin¹) was born 01 May 1930 in Muskegon Co., Michigan (Source: Muskegon County Clerk Birth Record.), and died Aug 2003 in Fremont, Newaygo Co.,Michigan (Source: Newspaper Obiturary, Muskegon Chronicle Aug 19, 2003.). She married Robert Humphreys 22 Jan 1948 in Coopersville, Ottawa County, Michigan.

More About Ann Wunsch:

Burial: Ravenna, Muskegon Co., Michigan

More About Robert Humphreys and Ann Wunsch:

Marriage: 22 Jan 1948, Coopersville, Ottawa County, Michigan

Children of Ann Wunsch and Robert Humphreys are:

42. David Ivan⁴ Munger (Wallace Ivan³, Sherman², Benjamin Franklin¹) was born 16 Feb 1938 in Ravenna, Muskegon County, Michigan (Source: Muskegon County Clerk Birth Record, Vol 13 Page 3.). He married Ileane May Schumaker 11 Oct 1968 in Ravenna, Muskegon County, Michigan (Source: Marriage license.), daughter of Walter Schumaker and Pearl Raison. She was born 13 Sep 1940 in Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan (Source: County Clerk Record.), and died 03 Mar 2004 in Las Cruces, Dona Anna County, New Mexico (Source: Death Certificate.).

More About David Munger and Ileane Schumaker:

Marriage: 11 Oct 1968, Ravenna, Muskegon County, Michigan (Source: Marriage license.)

Children of David Munger and Ileane Schumaker are:

43. Marlene (Molly) Joyce⁴ Munger (Wallace Ivan³, Sherman², Benjamin Franklin¹) was born 31 Aug 1939 in Ravenna, Muskegon Co., Michigan (Source: Muskegon County Clerk Birth Record, Vol 13 Page 81.). She married George Dorr Fuller, son of Dorr Fuller and Eva Champion. He was born 10 Apr 1938 in Muskegon, Muskegon Co., Michigan.

Notes for George Dorr Fuller:

George lived in Hart, Vassar, and Ravenna Michigan. Moved to Muskegon area after married. George was a fireman for Fruitport Twp and built many houses in the area. Molly drove school bus for Fruitport Community Schools for 33 years and was driver of the year for the state in 1995. She also help in the house construction business. They belonged to the St Thomas Catholic Church.

Children of Marlene Munger and George Fuller are:

46. Roger Dale⁴ Munger (Wallace Ivan³, Sherman², Benjamin Franklin¹) was born 17 Feb 1949 (Source: Muskegon County Clerk Birth Record, Vol 18 Page 1370.). He married Marilyn.

Children of Roger Munger and Marilyn are:

47. Larry Edwin⁴ Munger (Wallace Ivan³, Sherman², Benjamin Franklin¹) He married Janet Kay Trombley 21 Nov 1970 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan (Source: (1) Birth certificate., (2) Marriage Invitation, married at the St. James Church 733 Bridge St. NW Grand Rapids.), daughter of Walter Trombley.

More About Larry Munger and Janet Trombley:

Marriage: 21 Nov 1970, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan (Source: (1) Birth certificate., (2) Marriage Invitation, married at the St. James Church 733 Bridge St. NW Grand Rapids.)

Children of Larry Munger and Janet Trombley are:

Generation No. 5

53. Fay Ann⁵ Humphreys (Ann⁴ Wunsch, Benjamin G.³, Cordelia² Munger, Benjamin Franklin¹) She married Steven Harris.

Children of Fay Humphreys and Steven Harris are:

54. Robert L.⁵ Humphreys (Ann⁴ Wunsch, Benjamin G.³, Cordelia² Munger, Benjamin Franklin¹) He married Linda.

Children of Robert Humphreys and Linda are:

55. James Ivan⁵ Munger (David Ivan⁴, Wallace Ivan³, Sherman², Benjamin Franklin¹) was born 08 Apr 1969 in Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan. He married Lesley Kay Ebert 04 Dec 1982 in Mount Clemens, Michigan (Source: Marriage Wedding Book, First Presbyterian Church.), daughter of Allen Ebert and Joyce.

More About James Munger and Lesley Ebert:

Marriage: 04 Dec 1982, Mount Clemens, Michigan (Source: Marriage Wedding Book, First Presbyterian Church.)

Children of James Munger and Lesley Ebert are:

56. Pamela Ann⁵ Munger (David Ivan⁴, Wallace Ivan³, Sherman², Benjamin Franklin¹) was born 23 Jan 1971. She married (1) Charles Adkins. She married (2) Edward Jones. She married (3) Richard Luce.

Children of Pamela Munger and Charles Adkins are:

58. Timothy George⁵ Fuller (Marlene (Molly) Joyce⁴ Munger, Wallace Ivan³, Sherman², Benjamin Franklin¹) was born 21 Aug 1957 in Muskegon,Muskegon Co., Michigan. He married (1) Dawn Stoner. He married (2) Ellen Scremetta (Clark).

Children of Timothy Fuller and Dawn Stoner are:

Children of Timothy Fuller and Ellen (Clark) are:

59. Wayne⁵ Fuller (Marlene (Molly) Joyce⁴ Munger, Wallace Ivan³, Sherman², Benjamin Franklin¹) was born 25 Oct 1972. He married Kelly I Bentz.

Child of Wayne Fuller and Kelly Bentz is:

Generation No. 6

77. Stephanie⁶ Fuller (Timothy George⁵, Marlene (Molly) Joyce⁴ Munger, Wallace Ivan³, Sherman², Benjamin Franklin¹)

Child of Stephanie Fuller is: