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     Clara Olds was born in Dec 1915 at Georgia.¹ She was the daughter of James Newell Olds Jr. and Katie Lee Scott.¹

     Clara Olds was born on 7 May 1862 at Jackson, Michigan.^1,2 She was the daughter of Norman A. Olds and Clarissa Eleanor Lindley.¹ Clara Olds married Andrew J. Harris on 28 Sep 1891 at Blackman, Jackson County, Michigan.³ Clara Olds died on 26 Apr 1929 at Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, at age 66.⁴ She was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.⁵
     Clara Harris and Andrew J. Harris appeared on the census of 1 Jun 1900 at 106 First Street (Boarding House), Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, as follows:
     1/1 Harris, Andrew J., boarder, b. June 1861, 39, marr. 9 yrs, b. Mich., father b. Mich., mother b. New York, Evangelist
      , Clara E., boarder, b. May 1863, 39, marr. 9 yrs, 0 children, 0 living, b. Mich., father b. Vermont, mother b. New York.⁶
Clara Harris and Andrew J. Harris appeared on the census of 21 Apr 1910 at part of 8th Civil District, Davidson County, Tennessee, as follows:
     190/211 Harris, Andrew J., head, 48, marr once for 17 yrs, b. Mich., parents b. "un[known]", physician, general practice
      , Clara C., wife, 46, marr. once for 17 yrs, 0 children, 0 living, b. Mich., parents b. N. Y., osteopath, in office
      Longley, Myrtle, niece, b. Washington, father b. Mich., mother b. "un[knpwn]"
      Rubinscher, Louise, boarder, 18, b. Ill., parents b. "un[known], binder., publishing house.⁷

     Clara (Kit) E. Olds was born on 4 Sep 1864.¹ She was the daughter of Lewis Olds and Augusta J. Snell.^1,2 Clara (Kit) E. Olds married David Clinton Cameron on 1 May 1888.¹ Clara (Kit) E. Olds died in Nov 1948 at age 84.³ She was buried in 1949 at Maple Hill Cemetery, Hartford, Van Buren County, Michigan.⁴
     Her obituary states:
     "Mrs. Clara Cameron, age 84 yrs., mother of Lewis D. Cameron, B-Lockport, N. Y., dau. of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Olds, came to Hartford, Mich., with her parents at age of 4 yrs. Died at the home of her dau. Mrs. Sage, Ironwood, Mich. (U. P)."⁵

     Clara A. Olds was born on 10 Apr 1904 at Kansas.^1,2 She was the daughter of James William Olds and Emma M Shane.¹ Clara A. Olds married Robert Ward Kolling on 12 May 1927.³ Clara A. Olds died on 29 Oct 1992 at age 88.⁴ She was buried at Liberty Cemetery, Upland, Dickinson County, Kansas.²
     Clara and Robert Ward Kolling appeared on the census enumeration 1 Mar 1925 at Noble, Dickinson County, Kansas, as follows:
     28/28 Kolling, Conrad, husband, age 54, b. Indiana, came from Indiana, tanner
      Kolling, Mittie, wife, 56, b. Kansas
      Kolling, Ward, son, 20, b. Kansas
      Olds, Clare, servant, 20, b. Kansas.⁵
Clara A. Kolling and Robert Ward Kolling appeared on the census of 16 Apr 1940 at Noble Township, Dickinson County, Kansas, as follows:
      Kolling, Ward, head, 35, 8 yrs school, b. Kansas, farmer
      , Clara, wife, 35, 8 yrs school, b. Kansas
      , Darrel, son, 5, b. Kansas
      , Phyllis, dau., 2, b. Kansas
The first three had lived in the same house on 1 Apr 1935. This family is currently indexed as Kalling.⁶

     Clara Amelia Olds was born on 28 Mar 1840 at Norwich, Windsor County, Vermont.¹ She was the daughter of Franklin Lyman Olds and Lucy Blood.¹ Clara Amelia Olds married David Andrew Loveland on 20 Nov 1860 at Norwich, Windsor County, Vermont.^1,2
     Clara Amelia Olds appeared on the census of 25 Jul 1870 at Norwich, Windsor County, Vermont, as follows:

     David Loveland, Mrs. Clara (Olds) Loveland, and Frank O. Loveland are among several members of the Loveland family on the 1891 roster for the Congregational Church of Norwich, Vermont. David had joined in 1857, Clara in 1858, and Frank O. in 1881, all by profession. David left in 1882 "prob", by death [and, if so, he was not Clara's husband], and Frank O. in 1887 by letter to Cincinnati, Ohio.⁴
Clara Amelia Loveland appeared on the census of 29 Jun 1900 in the household of Henry Blood Olds at Norwich, Wndsor County, Vermont.⁵

     Clara Ann Olds was born on 25 Nov 1874 near Carlton, Oregon.¹ She was the daughter of Nelson Harvey Olds and Phebe Livengood.¹ Clara Ann Olds died on 12 Nov 1881 at age 6.¹ She was buried at Masonic Cemetery, Lafayette, Yamhill County, Oregon.²

     Clara B. Olds was born c 1869 at Ohio.¹ She was the daughter of William C. Olds and Jessie G. (?).¹

     Clara E. Olds was born on 14 Sep 1853 at Adams, Berkshire County, Massachusetts.² She was the daughter of Henry G. Olds and Harriet Cronk.¹

     Clara Halstead Olds was born in 1908.³ She was the daughter of Alfred W. Olds and Louise B. (?).^1,2

     Clara Louise Olds was born on 10 Jun 1929 at Bain, Aitken County, Minnesota.^1,2 She was the daughter of Elmer Howard "Pat" Olds and Alice M. Parker.¹ Clara Louise Olds died on 4 Jun 2008 at Mercy Health Care Center, Moose Lake, Carlton County, Minnesota, at age 78.² She was buried at Mount Salem Cemetery, Mahtowa, Carlton County, Minnesota.³
     Her obituary states:
"Clara Louise Bruneau, 78 of Mahtowa died Wednesday June 4, 2008 in Mercy Health Care Center in Moose Lake. Clara was born June 10, 1929 in Bain, Minn., to Elmer and Alice Olds. She attended Kimberly Area Schools. Clara married Ernest Bruneau on April 14, 1947 in Aitkin. Clara enjoyed doing crafts and doll making. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest; two brothers, Chester and Leonard Olds; and one sister, Pearl Peterson. Clara is survived by her sons; Ernest (Janet) Bruneau of Alamogordo, N.M., David (Dorothy) Bruneau of Cloquet, and Ronald Bruneau of Mahtowa; daughters, Laura (Fred) Dahms of Barnum, and Judy Bruneau of Fairborne, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Fred Olds of Ft. Worth, Texas, Ernie Brinkmeyer and Robert Brinkmeyer both of Wash; sisters, Evelyn White of Beloit, Wis., Betty Kohls, of Chippewa Falls, Wis. , and Donna Peterson of Crosby, Minn. VISITATION:1 p.m. until the 2 p.m. Memorial Service Wednesday, June 11, 2008 in Northland Funeral Home, 801 14th St. in Cloquet. Inurnment will be at Mount Salem Cemetery. To sign the guest book and offer an online tribute, see www.northlandfuneralhome.com."²

     Clara S. Olds was the daughter of Orcelius Luther Olds and Alice M. Douglass.¹ Clara S. Olds died young.¹

     Clara Temperance Olds was born on 2 Jun 1859 near Middleton, Oregon.^1,3,4 She was the daughter of George Daniel Olds and Sarah A. Fairbanks.¹ Clara Temperance Olds married Owen Summers on 23 Jul 1880.^5,6,7 Clara Temperance Olds died in 1940³ and was buried at Riverview Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.³
     Clara Temperance Olds and Owen Summers appeared on the census of 14 Jun 1900 at Portland, Multonomah County, Oregon, as follows:
     Summer, Owen, b. June 1857, age 48, marr. 20 yrs, b. Canada, parents b. Canada, merchant, crockery
      , Clara, wife, b. May 1859, age 41, marr. 20 yrs, b. Oregon, father b. Ohio, mother b. Iowa
      , Owen, son, b. May 1890, age 10, b. Orego, father b. Iowa, mother b. Oregon
     Crocker, Sadie, servant, b. Dec. 1876, 23, single, b.Nebraska, father b. Pennsylvania, mother b. New York, servant.⁸
     "Clara Temperance Olds, daughter of George Daniel Olds (21) and Sarah Fairbanks Olds, was born near Middleton, Oregon, on June 2, 1859. In 1880 whe married Owen Summers. He commanded sthe 2nd Oregon Volunteers during the Spanish-American War and attained the rank of Colonel. He died Jan. 21, 1911. Clara Olds Summers was living as late as 1935. He died in Portland, Oregon, the date of her death not being known. Owen Summers and Clara Temperance Olds had one child: Owen Summers, Jr."²
Clara Temperance Olds appeared on the census of 12 Jan 1920 in the household of William Parker Olds at Portland, Multonomah County, Oregon.⁹
Clara Temperance Olds appeared on the census of 3 Apr 1930 in the household of William Parker Olds at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.¹⁰
     Her obituary states:
     "Clara T. Summers
"Mrs. Clara T. Summers died Monday at her home, 333 Northeast Hassalo street. She was the widow of Colonel Owen Summers, who commanded the 3d Oregon volunteers during the Spanish American War.
"Mrs. Summbers was born June 2, 1859, near Middleton, Or., on a farm which her parents had established shortly after crossing the plains to Oregon in 1852.
"She was the granddaughter of Martin Olds, who crossed the plains in 1850 and who later became the first county judge of Yamhill county. She was a direct descendant of the Fairbanks family, which established the Fairbanks home in 1626 at Dedham, Mass.
"Funeral Plans Pend
"She is survived by her son, Major Owen Summers stationed in Washington, D. C; two grandchildren, Owen Jr. and Lieutenant William Summers, Vancouver barracks; her sister Mrs. D. C. Southworth, and her brother C. W. king.
"Funeral arrangements were to be made with J. P. Finley & Son."
[The article has a picture of Clara.]¹¹

     Clare Olds was the daughter of Raymond Shaw Olds and Mildred (?).¹

     Clare William Olds was born c 1910 at Oklahoma.¹ He was the son of Gideon Ransom Olds and Lucinda Chenore.¹

     Clarence Alfred Olds was born in Sep 1885 at Indiana.¹ He was the son of Frederick G. Olds and Mary M. Hondheim.¹ Clarence Alfred Olds married Adaline Henretta Luley on 5 Jun 1912 at Allen County, Indiana.^2,3 Clarence Alfred Olds died on 17 Feb 1969 at age 83.⁴ He was buried on 21 Feb 1969 at Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.^4,5
     He registered with the World War I Selective Service System. He described himself as living 225 E. 20, Indianapolois, Marion County, Indiana, age 33, born 1 Sep 1885, and his occupation was foreman, tank Dept, The Presto-Lite-Co, Inc.. His closest relative was Adaline Henretta Olds of the same address. He signed his full name, Clarence Alfred Olds..²
Clarence Alfred Olds and Adaline Henretta Olds appeared on the census of 12 Jan 1920 at 2431 Central Avenue, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, as follows:
     294/335 Olds, Clarence A., head, 33, b. Ind., father b. U. S., mother b. Ind., foreman, Presto-O-Lite
      , Adaline H., wife, 32, b. Ind., parents b. Ind.
      Luleis, Raymond A., brother-in-law, 28, b. Ind., parents b. Ind., forgeman, Presto-O-Lite.⁶

     Clarence D. Olds was born on 3 Jan 1861 at Michigan.^1,2 He was the son of Ira Castle Olds and Sarah S. Lewis.¹ Clarence D. Olds married Carrie O. Durkee on 26 Nov 1889.³ Clarence D. Olds died on 5 Oct 1936 at Lawrence Township, Van Buren County, Michigan, at age 75.⁴
     "Clarence D. Olds was born January 3, 1861, on his father's farm one mile west of Hartford and was married to Miss Carrie Durkee of Decatur in 1889. Mr. and Mrs. Olds were the parents of four children, Don M., Carl D., Lucille, who died in 1895, and Louise, who is the wife of Glen Wilkinson. Mr. Olds first commenced business in Harford in 1882 buying and shipping apples and other fruits and produce and in 1885 was interested in a produce store with Seward Van Ostrom Mr. Olds has been interested in some business in Hartford continuously from 1882 until the present time excepting during his sojourn in Oklahoma from 1906-1913."²

     Clarence Fairfield Olds was born in 1891.¹ He was the son of Clarence Henry Olds and Minnie Fairfield.¹ Clarence Fairfield Olds married Marcelline Butler on 23 Sep 1916 at Grand Rapids, Michigan.²
     "Olds - Butler
"The wedding of Miss Marcelline M. Butler, daughter of M. Butler, 206 Wealthy street, S. W., and Clarence F. Olds of Detroit took place Saturday morning, Rev. John A. Schmitt of St. Andrew's cathedral performing the ceremony. The bride was attended by her sister, Mrs. E. L. Barnett and the groomm by E. L. Barnett. ... Mr. and Mrs. Olds left for a short trip in the east and will make their home in Detroit. The out-of-town guests were Mrs. M. Olds and Miss Kate Olds of Detroit, mother and sister of the groom and Mrs. Helen Brook of Seattle, Wash. ..."² Clarence Fairfield Olds registered with the World War I Selective Service System on 5 Jun 1911 at Grand Rapids, Michigan. He described himself as living at 1300 Broadway, Grand Rapids, Michigan, born 29 Mar 1891 in Big Rapids, Michigan, and his occupation was clerk at the United ---- Co., Grand Rapids. He was medium in height, medium in build, with blue eyes and had black hair. His closest relative was his wife. He had served as a private for one year in the state of Michigan and claimed an exemption because he had a wife to support..³
Clarence Fairfield Olds appeared on the census of 5 Jun 1920 at 1102 Lafayette Avenue S. E., Grand Rapids, Ward 3, Kent County, Michigan, as follows:
     58/67 Olds, Minnie D., head, 53, widow, b. Mich., parents b. Mich., no occupation
      , Kate M., dau., 30, single, b. Mich., father b. Ind., mother b. Mich., secretary in gas office
      , Marcelline, dau. in law, 27, marr., b. Mich., father b. English Canada, mother b. Mich., no occupation
      , Clarence F., son, 28, marr., b. Mich., father b. Ind., mother b. Midh., traveling salesman
      , Marcelline P., grand dau., 6/12, b. Mich., parents b. Mich., teacher in public school
      Van Loo, Henrietta, lodger, 25, single, b. Mich., father b. Mich., mother b. U. S., occupation ?
[Perhaps the baby's listed occupation belongs to the loddger.]⁴

     Clarence H. Olds was born in Mar 1882 at Michigan.^3,4 He was the son of Homer Olds and Lidia Rose Huntoon.¹ Clarence H. Olds married Cecile D. Ostrum on 19 Apr 1905 at Alba, Antrim County, Michigan.^2,5 Clarence H. Olds died in 1967³ and was buried at Star Township Cemetery, Star Township, Antrim County, Michigan.⁶
     Clarence H. Olds and Cecile D. Olds appeared on the census of Jan 1920 at Star Township, Antrim County, Michigan, as follows:

Clarence H. Olds and Cecile D. Olds appeared on the census of 8 Apr 1930 at Star Township, Antrim County, Michigan, as follows:

Clarence H. Olds and Cecile D. Ostrum appeared on the census of 5 Apr 1940 at Star Township, Antrim County, Michigan, as follows:
     Olds, Clarensen, head, 58, 8 yrs grade school, b. Mich., lived same place 1 Apr 1935, farmer
      , Cecil B., wife, 55, wife, 1 yr college, b. Mich.
      , Clare C., son, 20,4 yrs high school, b. Mich., laborer.⁹

     Clarence Hanford Olds was born on 6 Jul 1879 at Pittsfield, Washtenaw County, Michigan.² He was the son of Albert Langford Olds and Emma Josephine Beach.² Clarence Hanford Olds married Eva Grace Williams on 22 Apr 1899.² Clarence Hanford Olds died on 15 Mar 1907 at age 27.^2,3 He was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.⁴

     Clarence Henry Olds was born on 3 Apr 1858 at Delphi, Indiana.¹ He was the son of Henry Elias Olds and Sarah Ann Murdock.¹ Clarence Henry Olds married Minnie Fairfield in 1888 at Big Rapids, Michigan.¹ Clarence Henry Olds died on 9 May 1909 at Clarendon Hotel, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, at age 51.^2,3,4
     His obituary states:
     "SUCCEEDS AT LAST"
     "Clarence H. Olds Ends His Life by Poison Route"
     "MISLED HIS FAMILY"
     "Said He Was Going to Manistee, but Went to Hotel"
     "His Body is Found in a Room at the Clarendon When Door is Forced at Noon Today."
"Failure, even at attempts to end his life, is the reason for the self-inflicted death of Clarence H. Olds, well known in Big Rapids, Muskegon and Grand Rapids as manufacturer, politician and amusement promoter. His body was found in a room in the Clarendon hotel soon after noon today.
"'Several times that I can remember I have tried to end this miserable existence, but have failed as I have at everything else I ever tried to do. This time I hope to succeed.'
"This brief note was found with an emptied bottle labeled carbolic acid and a paper box marked morphine. By this means was the story told.
"At 614 South Laafyette [sic] street live a widow, a nineteen-year-old son, Clarence F., and Katherine M. Olds, a daughter twenty-one years of age. The son was notified of his father's death by The Press. The widow and daughter will be told of it by a letter which the suicide left on the table with the bottle and little paper box.
"Clarence H. Olds was born in Delphi, Ind., fifty-one years ago. He married and settled in Big Rapids about twenty-five years ago, soon becoming manager of the Michigan Cigar company of that city. Later he removed to Grand Rapids, engaging in the cigar business here. Then he entered politics. For ten yeara he served as statistical clerk and secretary of the street and crossing board at Lansing, where he was a Pingree appointee, serving under Sybrant Wesselius.
      "Misled His Family
"Resigning two years ago with ample funds for a business venture, Mr. Olds purchased the Bijou theater in Muskegon and managed for one season the Lake Michigan park resort near that city. Failure seemed to follow him and he sold out his interests at a heavy loss.
"Despite his many failures Mr. Olds was very popular. He was elected alderman and city treasurer in Big Rapids and made a strong run for mayor in that city. His name is known throughout Michigan as active in fraternal circles. He was a member of the Masonic lodge at Big Rapids, a member of the Consistory here and also was a Knight Templar, a Woodman and an Elk.
"Surviving him besides his immediate family are two brothers, Edwin and Frank Olds, who conduct a laundry business in Detroit, and the Misses Jane and Anna Olds, also of that city.
"Leaving his family about a week ago, saying that he was going to Manistee on business, Mr. Olds was last seen by his wife and children. Wednesday last he registered at the Clarendon and has lived quietly there since. He was last seen alive Saturday night. When the chambermaid tried to enter his room yesterday she was asked not to disturb him. This noon it was decided by the manageement to force the door.
"Coroner Hilliker is conducting an investigateion."³
     Another article adds:
"For years Olds was nicknamed 'Sky' after the famous lobbyist of the same name and for a time yesterday it was thought the old time lobbyist had taken his life."
"Sybrant Wessellus, who knew him well, says the man had no greater reason than many others to believe himself a failure, for he had succeeded in many thngs except in his effort to restrain his appetite for drink."⁵

     Clarence L. Olds was born on 7 Oct 1853 at Batavia Township, Branch County, Michigan.¹ He was the son of Martin P. Olds and Caroline B. Sprague.¹ Clarence L. Olds married Alma Willis, daughter of George Willis and Mary Welch, on 22 Jun 1871.²
     "Clarence L. Olds is an only son and child. He was educated in the common schools and in the high school of Coldwater and was thus equipped in able manner for life's practical and responsible duties. Having arrived at years of maturity he was married on the 22nd of June, 1871, to Miss Alma Willis, a daughter of George and Mary (Welch) Willis, who was born in Portage county, Ohio. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Olds has been born one son, Mortimer W., who wedded Miss Mary Bowers and resides on part of the old homestead.
"At the time of his marriage Clarence L. Olds located upon what is the old home property of the family in Batavia township, and here he has since lived, being engaged in general farming and stock raising. He has four hundred and forty acres of land which he carefully cultivates, and the fields have been placed under a high state of improvement, and return golden harvests for the care and labor bestowed upon them. He has never been known to take advantage of the necessities of his fellowmen in any trade transaction, but by close application and unfaltering diligence has won a gratifying measure of success. He has also been a potent factor in public life, giving his allegiance to the Democratic party, and upon that ticket he was elected and served for three terms as supervisor, being first chosen to the office in 1896. He belongs to the Masonic lodge of Coldwater and to the Maccabees tent. He has been a lifelong resident of Branch county, and with the exception of three years has lived continuously in Batavia township. A worthy representative of an honored pioneer family, his worth is widely acknowledged by all who know him and his life has been in keeping with the splendid record made by his father and his grandfather. One cannot carry his investigations far into the history of the county without learning of the close and honorable connection of the Olds family with the history of this section of the state, and Mr. Olds like his ancestors has stood as the defender of its best interests and as the promoter of various measures for the general good."²
Clarence L. Olds appeared on the census of 14 Jun 1900 at Batavia Township, Branch County, Michigan, as follows:
     Olds, Clerence L., head, b. Oct. 1853, 46, marr. 28 yrs, b. Mich., father b. Ohio, mother b. N. Y., farmer
      , Alma E., wife, b. Jan. 1852, 48, marr. 28 yrs, 1 child, 1 living, b. Ohio, father b. N. Y., mother b. N. Y.
     Munyan, Palmer, servant, b. Feb. 1856, 44, single, b. Mich., father b. N. Y., mother b. N. Y., farm laborer.³
Clarence L. Olds appeared on the census of Apr 1910 at Batavia Township, Branch County, Michigan, as follows:
     Olds, Clarance, head, 56, marr. once for 28 yrs, b. Mich., father b. ----, mother b. N. Y., own income
      , Elma, wife, 57, marr. once for 28 years, 2 children, 1 living, b. Ohio, father b. Ohio, mother b. ----
      , Caroline, mother, 83, widow, b. Penn., parents b. -----.⁴

     Claribel Allene Olds was born on 24 Jan 1881.¹ She was the daughter of Verannus Wyatt Olds and Mary Louisa Givens.^1,2 Claribel Allene Olds married Edmund August Krohn on 30 Jun 1904 at Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado.^1,3 Claribel Allene Olds was buried at Orchard Mesa Cemetery, Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado.⁴
     Claribel Allene Olds appeared on the census of 30 Jun 1885 at Hillsborough County, Florida, as follows:
     507 W. E. Sage, 52, head, farmer, b. N. Y.
      Eliza " , 39, wife, b. N. Y., parents b. N. Y.
      Claud Olds, 8, adopted son, b. Fla.
      Clara Bell Olds, 5, adopted daughter, b. Fla.⁵
Claribel Allene Olds appeared on the census of 3 Apr 1940 at Grand Junction City, Mesa County, Colorado, as follows:
     36 Krohn, Allene O., head, 59, widowed, 4 yrs h. s., b. Florida, Funeral Director, own business
      , Edmond A., son, 18, 1 yr college, b. Colorado
They lived in the same house on 1 April 1935. In 1940 it was valued at $30,000.⁶

     Claribel Viola Olds was born on 6 Dec 1850 at Lamoille, Bureau County, Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of Marshall Keith Olds and Susan Jenks.^1,2 Claribel Viola Olds married Charles Julian Johnson on 24 Nov 1880 at Mendota, La Salle County, Illinois.^3,4,5 Claribel Viola Olds died on 30 Oct 1921 at age 70.⁶ She was buried at Restland Cemetery, Mendota, LaSalle Couny, Illinois.⁷
     Claribel and Charles Julian Johnson appeared on the census enumeration of 2 Jun 1900 at 7620 Bond Avenue, Hyde Park Township, Cook County, Illinois, as follows:
     22/24 Johnson, Charles J., head, b. Feb. 1855, 45, marr. 20 yrs, b. Penn., parents b. Sweden, manager painting co.
      , Claribel V., wife, b. Dec. 1850, 49, marr. 20 yrs, 3 children, 3 living, b. Ill., parents b. Mass.
      , Marshall O., son, b. Feb. 1883, 17, b. Illinois, father b. Penn., mother b. Ill., at school
      , Claribel G., dau., b. Apr. 1884, 16, b. Illinois, father b. Penn. mother b. Ill., at school
      , Harold V., son, b. Feb. 1886, 14, b. Illinois, father b. Penn., mother b. Ill., at school
      Olds, Susan J., mother-in-law, b. Oct. 1822, 77, widow, 4 children, 4 living, b. Mass., father b. Mass., mother b. New Hampshire.⁸

     Clarinda (Clara) Laura Olds was born on 24 Mar 1849 at Adams, Berkshire County, Massachusetts.¹ She was the daughter of William Henry Olds and Elizabeth Laura (?).¹ Clarinda (Clara) Laura Olds married Melvin H. Potter in Sep 1867 at Adams, Berkshire County, Massachusetts.²
     Clarinda (Clara) Laura Olds and Melvin H. Potter appeared on the census of 13 Jun 1870 at Corinth City, Saratoga County, New York, as follows:
     Potter, Melvin, 26, carpenter, b. Mass.
, Clara, 26, keeping house, b. Mass.
, John, 7/12, b. N. Y.
[This follows the listing of (his presumed father-in-law) Henry Olds.]³

     Clarinda Elmira Olds married George Knapp.¹ Clarinda Elmira Olds was born on 15 Apr 1833 at Charlemont, Franklin County, Massachusetts.^1,2 She was the daughter of Alfred Olds and Lue [Lois] Tuttle.¹
     She "lives at Boston, Mass."¹

     Clarissa Olds was born on 2 Feb 1843 at Belchertown, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.¹ She was the daughter of William Riley Olds and Susan Sanborn.¹ Clarissa Olds died on 4 Mar 1866 at Boyd's Grove, Bureau County, Illinois, at age 23.¹
     Her obituary states: "DIED. At Milo, Bureau County, Ill., Clara L., eldest daughter of Wm. R. and Susan Olds, aged 23 years, 1 month and 11 days."²

     Clarissa Olds was the daughter of Jesse Olds and Mercy Taft.¹

     Clarissa Olds died at Baraboo, Wisconsin.² She was born c 1826.³ She was the daughter of Zenas Olds and Susannah Ford.¹ Clarissa Olds married John H. Bennett on 14 May 1846 at Lake County, Ohio.^2,4

     Clarissa Olds was born on 11 Jun 1831.¹ She was the daughter of Asa Gilbert Olds and Lucy Church.¹ Clarissa Olds married Isaac Keeler on 2 May 1882.¹ Clarissa Olds died on 15 Mar 1913 at Washington, D. C., at age 81.¹
     Clarissa Olds and Isaac Keeler appeared on the census of 1 Jun 1900 at Washington, District of Columbia, as follows:
Keeler, Isaac, head, b. May 1841, age 59, married 18 years, author, b. NY, parents b. NY
, Clarissa Olds, wife, b. June 1831, age 68, m. 18 years, authoress, 0 children, b. Pa., father b. Vt., mother b. Conn.²
Clarissa Olds appeared on the census of 1910 at Washington, District of Columbia, as follows: Keeler, Clarissa, 77, widow, no children, b. Pa., father b. Vt., mother b. Conn.
She was a boarder at 715 Rhode Island Avenue.³
     Her obituary states:

     Clarissa (Clara) Frances Olds was born on 21 May 1860 at Rochester, Minnesota.¹ She was the daughter of Frederick Augustus Olds and Elizabeth A. Lincoln.¹