Tuesday, May 16, 2023

 An Ebay photograph from Greenville, Texas. It was taken at the R. B. Hines studio at the corner of Front and Park Streets in Traverse City. That studio was in operation from 1897 to 1899.

On the back in blue ink is the name Mike Umlor.

Mike Umlor, circa 1897-1899.

Michael Angelo Umlor was born on 31 May 1883 in Mayfield Township, Grand Traverse County, daughter of Michael Umlor and Mary Magdalena Schoenborn. 

On 12 June 1900, Michel A. lived with his parents and siblings Ritchard J., Nora C., George V., Maud M., and Carl F. on Hannah Avenue in Traverse City. He was a laborer in a basket factory.

Michael was married on 29 August 1906 in Traverse City to Rebecca M. Jacques.

On 16 April 1910, Michael A. and Rebecca M. Umlor lived at 827 S. Union Street in Traverse City. He was working as an insurance agent.

On 12 September 1918, Michael Angelo Umlor registered for the draft while living with Rebecca Mae at 1374 Oakman Blvd. in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. He worked as a merchant. He was medium height and build, had brown eyes, and black hair.

On 17 February 1920, Michael and Rebecca and their servant Rose Shangraw lived at 1374 Oakman Blvd. in Detroit. They rented their home. Michael was the proprietor of a retail store and Rebecca was a saleslady in the store.

On 11 April 1930, Mike and Rebecca, their nine-year-old daughter Katherine, and Rebecca's mother Mary Jacqus lived at 01 Waverly Avenue in Highland Park, Wayne County, Michigan. They owned their home, valued at $12,000, and had a radio. Mike owned a dry goods store.

On 11 April 1940, Michael and Rebecca, their daughter Catherine E., mother-in-law Mary Jacques, and a boarder Leo T. Alton lived at 214 California Avenue in Highland Park. Michael was an auto salesman.

On 27 April 1942, Michael registered for the draft while living at 214 California Avenue. He worked as a salesman for Taylor's Inc. The family phone number was TO-8-3310. He was 5 ft 9 inches tall, weighed 210 pounds, had brown eyes, gray hair, and a light complexion.

On 10 April 1950, Michael and Rebecca and two boarders lived at 214 California Avenue in Highland Park. Michael was a real estate broker.

Michael died in January 1958. He was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.

Traverse City Record-Eagle, 13 January 1958, page 3, column 2.



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