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     Lavina Olds was born on 10 Feb 1876.^1,2 She was the daughter of James Olds and Emily Burns.¹

     Lavinia Olds was born on 20 Oct 1815.¹ She was the daughter of Daniel Granger Olds and Lavinia Noble.¹ Lavinia Olds died on 29 Sep 1898 at age 82.¹
     She is listed as Miss. L. Olds, age 45, in the family of C. V. Olds in the 1870 census of Sandusky, Ohio.² She is listed as Lavina Olds, divorced, the 1880 census of Sandusky, Ohio, with the family of her brother H. H. Olds.³

     Lawrence Olds was born c 1875 at Oregon.^1,2 He was the son of Eli P. Olds and Minerva Hess.¹

     Lawrence Olds was born c 1923 at Wisconsin.¹ He was the son of Earl Walker Olds and Gladys A. (?).¹

     Lawrence Edson Olds was born on 11 Aug 1922 at Alba, Antrim County, Michigan.¹ He was the son of Wesley Hawley Olds and Ida M. Eastcott.¹ Lawrence Edson Olds married Marjorie Esther Bolin on 15 Jun 1946 at The Congregational Church, Gaylord, Michigan.³ Lawrence Edson Olds died on 13 Apr 2008 at age 85^1,4 and was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Gaylord, Michigan.¹
     "Seniors by E. W.
"Lawrence Olds, vice-president of the Senior class, was raised on a farm east of Alba. He completed eight grades in the East Star school. Four years of High school work has been completed here and he also has taken part in all activities of the school. His hobbies are hunting, skiing, basket ball, baseball and teaching the girls. Various trips he has taken are 4-H trip to Camp Shaw, to Saginaw and to Jackson. Lawrence has no other intention than staying at home and working on the farm. He took the part of Mervin Tucker in the play "Aunt Tillie Goes to Town." He is rather small so he is able to take girls' parts very weil. Lawrence really should go to Hollywood and be an actor. His pictures turned out fine."⁵ He graduated on 7 Jun 1939 from Alba Rural Agricultural School.⁶
     His obituary states:
"Mr. Lawrence E. Olds, lifetime resident of Gaylord, died Sunday, April 13, 2008, at Tendercare. He was 85.
"Mr. Olds was born in Alba on August 11, 1922, the son of Wesley & Ida (Eastcott) Olds. He was a 1939 graduate of Alba High School and later served in the United States Army during World War II. He was employed by the Farmer Peet Meat Packing Company in Gaylord for 38 years, retiring in 1978.
"Larry was a member of the Gaylord First Congregational Church, the Gaylord Masonic Lodge #366 F & AM and the Gaylord Country Club.
"He was preceded in death by his wife Marjorie "Marge" on March 6, 2005.
"He is survived by his children, Wesley A. (Kathie) of Florida, Lynda (Jay) Steenrod of Idaho, Steven (Connie) of Gaylord and Ron of Gaylord; grandchidren, Lori (Beau) Vallier, Eric (Shaawn) Olds, Kevin (Melissa) Olds, Jason Olds, Jennifer Olds and Sherrie Olds; great-grandchildren, Corrinne Vallier and Ian Zach & Rebecca Olds; and a sister Louise Shephard of Gaylord.
"His sister, Marie Fahlstrom preceded ihim in death.
"Memorial services will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 11 a.m. from the Nelson Funeral Home, Rev. Susan Webeler, officiating.
"Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. Burial will take place at Fairview Cemetery in Gaylord.
"Contributions in memory of Larry Olds may be made to the first Congregational Church, through the Nelson Funeral Home, P. O. Box 1548, Gaylord, MI 49374.
"Share condolences online at www.nelsonsfuneralhome.com (http://nelsonsfuneralhome.com)."¹

     Lawrence Edward Olds was born on 17 Dec 1914 at Illinois.¹ He was the son of Albert Henry Olds and Elsie Eddy.¹ Lawrence Edward Olds died on 11 Oct 1993 at Los Angeles County, California, at age 78.²
     Lawrence Edward Olds appeared on the census of 8 Apr 1940 at March Field US Air Base, Perris Township, Riverside County, California, as follows:           Olds, Lawrence E., 25, single, enlisted man, US Army, was living in Albany, Whiteside County, Illinois on 1 Apr 1935.³

     Lawrence Erskine Olds was born on 6 Sep 1879 at Marseilles, Illinois.¹ He was the son of Rinaldo Lawson Olds and Martha Jane Erskine.¹ Lawrence Erskine Olds died on 16 Sep 1880 at Mendota, La Salle County, Illinois, at age 1.¹

     Lawrence William Olds was born in 1908 at Iowa.^1,2 He was the son of Edward Lewis Olds and Irma Lou Baxter.¹ Lawrence William Olds married Jennie I. Mortimer c 1930.³ Lawrence William Olds died on 11 Dec 1984 at Community General Hospital.^2,4 He was buried at Oak Knoll Memorial Park Cemetery, Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois.⁵
     Lawrence William Olds and Jennie I. Olds appeared on the census of 4 Apr 1930 at 130 Jackson Street, Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin, as follows:
     90 Olds, Laurence W., head, 21, first marr. at 21, b. Iowa, paremts b. Ill., marker in laundry
      , Jennie, wife, 21, first marr. at 21, b. Wisc., parents b. Wisc.^6,3
Lawrence William Olds appeared on the census of 10 Apr 1940 at Garden City, Coloma Township, Whiteside County, Illinois, as follows:
     202 Olds, Lawrence, head, 31, 8 grades in school, b. Iowa, assembler in hardware factory
      , Jeannie, wife, 31, 8 grades in school, b. Wisconsin
      . Mary, dau., 9, 4 grades in school, b. Ill.
      , Erma, dau., 8, 3 grades of school, b. Ill.
The family had lived in the same place as of 1 April 1935.⁷ He registered for the WWII young men draft on 16 Oct 1940 at Illinois. He listed his name as Lawrence William Olds,age 32. He was born in Osgood, Iowaon 10 Aug 1908. Test memo.⁸
     His obituary states: "Lawrence W. Olds
"ROCK FALLS — Services for Lawrence W. Olds, 76, 616 W. 12th St., who died Tuesday in Community General Hospital after a sudden illness, will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Wheelock-Allen Funeral Home. Burial in Oak Knoll Memorial Park, Sterling."⁴

     Leander Olds was born on 4 Aug 1812.¹ He was the son of Daniel Granger Olds and Lavinia Noble.¹ Leander Olds died on 28 Jul 1813.¹

     Leander Olds was born on 6 Jul 1828.¹ He was the son of Daniel Granger Olds and Mary Bunker.¹ Leander Olds died on 30 Mar 1835 at age 6.¹

     Leavitt Lincoln Olds was born on 7 Jan 1865.¹ He was the son of Benjamin Baldwin Olds and Diantha Martin Curtis.¹ Leavitt Lincoln Olds married Minnie Lillian Stone in Oct 1890.²
     He was "founder in 1887, and now President of, the L. L. Olds Seed Co., Madison, Wis., where he now resides." [1915]²

     Lee Olds was born on 2 Nov 1872.¹ He was the son of Levi Olds and Annette Stearns.¹ Lee Olds died on 27 Sep 1898 at age 25.¹

     Lee Olds was the son of Grant Olds.¹ Lee Olds died b 12 Jul 2017.¹

     Lee E/A Olds was born c 1919 at Michigan. He was the son of Arthur E. Olds and Phebe Gates.¹ Lee E/A Olds married Eloise M. Hubbard on 3 Jul 1939 at Mancelona, Antrim County, Michigan.²
     "Lee Olds, East Star Boy, Now of Grand Lodge, Weds Eloise Hubbard
"From East Star Correspondence:
"Married --- Monday, July 3, 1939, at 5 o'clock at the Methodist parsonage at Mancelona, by Rev. J. M. DeVinney, Lee Olds and Eloise Hubbard of Grand Lodge. They were attended by the bride's sister, Miss Marjorie Hubbard and Herbert Olds, brother of the groom.
"A reception was held at the home of the bride's parentsm Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Hubbard that evening. About 25 relatives and friends were present. The young people have the best wishes of their many friends here.
"They will make their home in Grand Lodge, where he has been employed for some time."²
Lee E/A Olds and Eloise M. Olds appeared on the census of 18 Apr 1940 at Grand Lodge City, Eaton County, Michigan, as follows:
     Olds, Lee E., head, 21, 4 yrs high school, b. Mich., on 1 Apr 1935 lived in rural Antrim Co., Mich., clerk in retail grocery
      , Eloise M., wife, 24, 1 yr college, b. Mich., onj 1 Apr 1935 lived in rural Antrim Co., Mich.
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     Olds, Herbert, brother, 24, single, 1 yr high school, on 1 Apr 1935 lived in rural Antrim Co., Mich., waiter in restaurant.³

     Lee Grant Olds was born on 8 Jul 1989 at St. Petersburg, Florida.² He was the son of Mark B. Olds.¹ Lee Grant Olds died on 28 Mar 2007 at age 17.²
     His obituary states:
     "Lee Grant Olds, 17, of Newburgh, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2007.
"Lee was born in St. Petersburg, Fla., on July 8, 1989. He was a member of Castle High School soccer team and the Evansville Premier Soccer Club. He also enjoyed playing the guitar, listening to music, video games and spending time with friends.
"He was preceded in death [by] his grandfather, Orville Lee "Boy" Olds; and a cousin Logan Wetzel.
"Lee is survived by his parents Mark Olds, Annette Olds, and Grant and Cindy Olds; a brother, Chris Olds; three sisters, Jodi, Courtney and Emmy Olds; grandparents Joyce Olds of Richland, Ind; Ernest and Helen Palinchik of Florida; Roy and Barbara Stoops of Owensboro, Ky; a nephew, Hayden Rutherford; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
"Services are 11 a.m. Saturday, March 31, 2007, at the Boultinghouse Funeral Home in Rockport, Ind., with Pastor Tim Coomer officiating. Burial is in Mt. Zion Cemetery near Richland, Ind.
"Visitation is from 3 to 8 p.m. today, March 30, 2007, and 8 a. m. until the time of the service Saturday at the funeral home.
"Memorial contributions may be made to the Castle Soccer Federation or Barr-Reeve Scholarship Foundation.
"Published in the Courier Press on 3/30/2007."²

     Lee M. Olds was born on 21 Oct 1874.¹ He was the son of Walter Olds and Marie J. Merritt.¹ Lee M. Olds married Winifred L. Keogh on 16 Oct 1902.^2,3
     "Maj. Lee M. Olds, a 'native son' of Indiana, was born at Columbia City October 21, 1874. He is the son of Walter and Marie J. (Merritt) Olds. He was educated in the public schools of Columbia City and took a two-year course at Wabash College. He then entered Michigan Military Academy at Orchard Lake, Michigan, graduating from that institution in 1893. He then took a one-year literary course at Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, entered the law department of the same university, graduating from that department in 1896. At the time of his graduation he was president of the Law Students' Association of the three law schools in Chicago, comprising about 2,500 students. He immediately entered into the practice of law with his father, Judge Walter Olds at Chicago.
"He enlisted during the Spanish-American War and was elected captain of Company A, One Hundred and Sixty-First of Indiana, of which regiment ex-Governor Winfield T. Durbin was colonel. He was afterward promoted to major of that regiment, serving until the close of the war, having been in Cuba several months. It is said of him by the historian of the One Hundred and Fifty-First Indiana Regiment that 'he was a born commander.'"
"At the close of the Spanish-American War Major Olds did not feel that he wanted to at once take up indoor work again, therefore he took employment with a railroad construction company for about a year, after which he went to Korea with a mining company and was engaged there for another year. While engaged in railroad construction work and mining he had a large number of men under his supervision.
"After his experience in mining he returned to this country and located in San Francisco in 1902, re-entering the practice of law, devoting all his time and energy to his profession. He immediately established a practice which by reason of his strict integrity, energy and ability has steadily grown until he is now enjoying a lucrative practice and is one of San Francisco's leading lawyers.
"Major Olds was married to Miss Winifred L. Keogh, a native of San Francisco, in 1902, and to them have been born three sons, Walter K., Merrit R., and Winfield L."⁴

     Lela Olds married Myrtle Pleasant Brittain.² Lela Olds was born on 21 Dec 1876 at Lafayette, Oregon.² She was the daughter of Emmitt Olds and Elizabeth Ann Messinger.¹ Lela Olds died on 21 Nov 1939 at The Dalles, Oregon, at age 62.²
     In a 1905 publication, she is described as "wife of Brittam, Tygh Valley".¹ "She and her husband engaged in farming in Wasco County, Oregon, and Mrs. Brittain lived there all oer her married life."²

     Leland R. Olds was born c 1896 at Massachusetts.² He was the son of Merton David Olds and Lilla Lazelle.¹
     "The grandchildren are ... Kenneth L. and Jean Olds, of Thompsonville."¹

     Lena Maria Olds was born on 12 Apr 1875.¹ She was the daughter of Jonathan Olds and Sarah A. Clapp.¹ Lena Maria Olds married Charles H. Calkins on 8 Oct 1899.^2,3 Lena Maria Olds was buried at Forestdale Cemetery, Holyoke, Hampden County, Connecticut.⁴
     Lena Maria Olds and Charles H. Calkins appeared on the census of 1 Jun 1900 at 171 Seymour Street, Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, as follows:
     13/19 Calkins, Charles H., head, b. May 1876, 24, married 1 yr, b. Mass., parents b. Mass., draughtsman
      , Lena M., wife, b. Aug. 1876, 24, married 1 yr, 0 children, 0 living, b. Mass., parents b. Mass.⁵
Lena Maria Calkins and Charles H. Calkins appeared on the census of 26 Apr 1910 at 103 E. Lafayette Ave., Syracuse, Onandago County, New York, as follows:
     310/373 Calkins, Charles, head, 33, marr. once, 10 yrs, b. Mass., parents b. Mass., auto factory engineer
      , Lena, wife, 34, marr. once, 10 yrs, 1 child, 1 living, b. Mass., parents b. Mass.
      , Thyra, dau., 3, b. Conn., parents b. Mass.⁶
     About 1915, she was living in Ludlow Centre, Massachusetts.¹
Lena Maria Calkins and Charles H. Calkins appeared on the census of 11 Apr 1940 at Ludlow, Hampden County, Massachusetts, as follows:
     179 Calkins, Charles, head, 64, 4 yrs college, b. Mass.
      , Lena, wife, 64, 4 yrs college, b. Mass., secretary at Fraced Brush
      , Hyra, dau., 31, single, 4 yrs college, b. Conn., fire dept. chief.⁷

     Leo Olds was born on 28 May 1910 at North Dakota.^2,3 He was the son of Milo Nathan Olds and Ann Caroline Venner.¹ Leo Olds may be the Leo Olds who appears in the Social Security Death Index as having died in Jan 1968 with the last place of residence listed as Lynwood, Snohomish County, Washington. Leo's SSN was issued in North Dakota, and his birthdate is given as 28 May 1910.⁴

     Leo Fidelis Olds was born on 24 Aug 1878.² He was the son of Frank Preston Olds and Mary Rosalia Hefner.¹ Leo Fidelis Olds died on 31 Dec 1917 at age 39.² He was buried at 1300 Blandensberg Road, N. E., Washington, D. C.²
     He "lives in Washington, D. C."¹

     Leo Francis Olds was born on 16 Sep 1911 at Grass Valley, Sherman County, Oregon.¹ He was the son of Frank Olds and Rella Marlin.¹ Leo Francis Olds died on 25 Feb 1912 at Oregon City, Oregon.¹ He was buried at Grass Valley (I. O. O. F.) Cemetery, Grass Valley, Sherman County, Oregon.²

     Leon A. Olds was born c 1878 at Ohio.¹ He was the son of James Snow Olds and Jane Ann Stearns.¹
     Leon A. Olds appeared on the census of 20 Jun 1900 at Troy Township, Geauga County, Ohio, as follows:

     Leon B. Olds was born on 25 Jun 1912 at Alba, Antrim County, Michigan.² He was the son of Ferris Allen Olds and Maude F. Bailey.¹ Leon B. Olds married Ruth Fuller on 27 May 1934.² Leon B. Olds died on 28 May 1937 near Detroit, Michigan, at age 24.³ He was buried at Star Township Cemetery, Star Township, Antrim County, Michigan.⁴
     Several newpaper clippings report the death of Leon B. Olds. One serves as a detailed obituary.
"Leon B. Olds, 24, of Alba Is Killed in Crash Friday When Truck, Bus Collide
"Is Trapped and Burned as Gas is Ignited in Wreck in Detroit
"Leon B. Olds, Alba young man, met death early Friday morning when the truck he was driving collided with a Berkley-Royal Oak bus near Detroit. The truck burned and it was some time before the fire was extinguished and his body could be removed from the cab of the truck. He was badly burned about the chest and head.
"The time of accident is given as 5:15 a. m. Friday. Olds was driving the truck, a heavy trailer attached, south on Woodward avenue and the bus driven by George Jones, 21, of Royal Oak, was going east on 11-mile road. Police said the truck was going through an amber light as the bus struck it just back of the cab, bursting a gasoline tank on the side; the cab burst into flames, trapping Olds.
"Mr. Olds left Petoskey for Detroit about 8 o'clock Thursday night with a truck load of empty beer bottles and kegs. He was driving for the Zaiger Beverage Co. of Petoskey and had been regularly making from two to three trips a week. He had been with the company about three months. Word of his death reached his young wife, formerly Miss Ruth Fuller of Alba, who is employed as an operator for the Michigan Bell Telephone Co. at Petoskey, through a representative of the beverage company about 9:00 o'clock that morning. The Olds' have been living in Petoskey.
"The F. Schroeder & Co. hearse was sent to Birmingham to bring the remainLeon B. Olds. Olds' Chauffeur's and driver's licenses, among other papers in his billfold, which were a means of identification besides through the truck ownership, were returned to Mrs. Olds.
"Leon B. Olds, youngest son of Mrs. and Mrs. Ferris Olds was born at Alba, June 25, 1912, and departed this life May 28, 1937, at the age of 24 years, 11 months and three days.
"He was united in marriage with Miss Ruth Fuller of Alba on May 27, 1934, just three years to the year when he left on the fatal trip to Detroit. He was one of Alba's finest young men and he and Mrs. Olds have been very popular among their friends here.
"Surviving are his wife, Ruth; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ferris Olds; a sister, Lucille, who is Mrs. Floyd Gregory of Bellaire; a brother Earl Olds of Alba, and many other relatives.
"Funeral services were held at his parents' home east of Alba Sunday afternoon at 2:30. Services were conducted by Rev. Allen Schreur of Gaylord. Burial was in Star township cemetery. The large attendance and the number of floral pieces attested the high esteem that the deceased, his wife, parents and relatives hold among their friends."²

     Leon Baker Olds was born on 7 Jun 1889 at Pennsylvania.^1,2 He was the son of Melvin Joel Olds and Clara E. Webster.¹ Leon Baker Olds died on 2 Nov 1952 at Marin County, California, at age 63.³
     He appeared, as Leon Olds, on the census of 5 Jun 1900 in the household of Melvin Joel Olds at Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania.⁴ Leon Baker Olds appeared on the census of 16 Apr 1910 in the household of Melvin Joel Olds at 540 N. Madison Avenue, Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California.⁵ He "lives at Pasadena, Cal."¹ Leon Baker Olds appeared on the census of 6 Jan 1920 in the household of Melvin Joel Olds at 1277 Garfield Avenue, Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California.⁶ Leon Baker Olds appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of Sophronia M. Olds at 1277 Garfield Avenue, Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California.⁷

     Leona Vivian Olds was born on 23 Oct 1891 at Bunker Hill, Ingham County, Michigan.¹ She was the daughter of Orrin Olds and Eliza Jane Long.¹ Leona Vivian Olds married Eugene Braman on 3 Oct 1923 at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.²
     Leona Vivian Braman and Eugene Braman appeared on the census of 18 Apr 1930 at Blackman Township, Jackson County, Michigan, as follows:
     2916/434/438 Breman, Eugene, head, 47, 1st marr. at 23, b. Mich., parents b. Mich., laborer at odd jobs
      , Leona, 37, 1st marr. at 30, b. Mich., father b. Mich., mother b. English Canada, machine operator, garment factory.³ "Eug" and Leona V. or Leona or "Ona" or Leon Braman are listed together in the city directores of Jackson, Michigan, from 1929 until "Gene" Braman appears at a separate address in 1939. In 1940, Eug and Florence Braman are living separately from Mrs. Leona Braman.⁴

     Leonard Olds was born on 24 Dec 1825.¹ He was the son of Aaron Olds and Melinda Taylor.² Leonard Olds died on 1 Jul 1837 at age 11.³ He married Phoebe Jane Hadley c 1847.^1,4 Marriage banns for him were published on 2 Nov 1847 at Palmer, Massachusetts.⁴ Leonard Olds married Pheba Ann Sheldon on 2 Nov 1856 at Palmer, Massachusetts.⁵ Leonard Olds married Mrs. Catherine Sullivan on 13 Oct 1870 at Chicopee, Massachusetts.⁶
     ToDo: find valid death date for Leonard Olds, son of Aaron, NOT 1 July 1837.

Leonard Olds appeared on the census of 19 Aug 1865 at Greenwich, Hampshire, Massachusetts, as follows:
     43/43 Leonard Olds, 39, b. Chicopee, married. rateable poll
      Phebe A. " , 37, b. Norwich, married
      Willie " , 2, b. Hardwick, single.⁷

     Leonard Olds was born c 1915 at Minnesota.² He was the son of Frank Elwin Olds and Mattie J. Mears.¹ Leonard Olds may be the Leonard Olds who appears in the Social Security Death Index as having died in May 1984 with the last place of residence listed as Hartland, Waukesha, Wisconsin. Leonard's SSN was issued in Wisconsin, and his birthdate is given as 17 Feb 1914.³
     He was an adopted son of Frank and Mattie.¹

     Leonard Earl Olds was born on 26 Dec 1924 at Aitkin County, Minnesota.¹ He was the son of Elmer Howard "Pat" Olds and Alice M. Parker.¹ Leonard Earl Olds died on 11 Sep 1988 at Carlton County, Minnesota, at age 63.²

     Leonard George Olds was born on 21 Oct 1896 at Momence, Illinois.¹ He was the son of Abe Olds and Mary Fedde.¹ Leonard George Olds died on 12 Mar 1902 at Pembroke, Illinois, at age 5.^2,3 He was buried on 14 Mar 1902 at Shrontz Cemetery, Momence, Kankakee County, Illinois.^3,4