MARY TEMROWSKI
- A resident of Detroit 70 years, Mrs. Temrowski, 77, die dTuesday at her home, 8225 E. Outer Drive. She had been active in St. Hyscinth Church. Survivors are her husband, Leo A. Sr.; three sons, Dr. Leo A. Jr., Joseph F. and Stanley J. and a daughter, MRs. Anne Sables. Service will be Saturday at Urban-Frontczek Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 at St. Hyacinth CHurch. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
Detroit Free Press 24 May 1951.
DANIEL THOMPSON
- Died in this city on the 31st of January, Daniel Thomspon aged 73yrs. The funeral will take place at the residence of his son Bradley H. Thompson, corner of Hastings and Woodbridge, on Thurs Feb 2nd at 10 o'clock am.
The friends of the family are requested to attend. The deceased was one of the pioneers of Mich, having come here in 1825, since which time he has resided in Detroit or its vicinity. Shortly after his arrival in the then Territory of Mich he was commissioned by the US government to open two roads through the dense wilderness which then surrounded Detroit and performed his duties to the entire satisfaction of all parties interested.
These roads are now the great thorough fares known as "Chicago" and "Gratiot" roads. During his lifetime he held many public positions and in all of them enjoyed the entire confidence of the community whom he served. He was a warm friend and supporter of Andrew Jackson, and also of Steven T.
Mason, first governor of the State, and was a prominent leader in the first gubernatorial canvass of Mich. In 1840 he was elected sheriff of the County of Wayne, to which office he was re-elected in 1842, holding that position for 4 years after which he removed to Dearborn, living there in comparative retirement, but frequently visiting his children in this city. He was always happy to meet his old friends and acquaintances and talk over he occurrences of years gone by. During the last war he entered the army as a volunteer and, with the Company to which he belonged, was stationed at different points along the Canadian frontier, being an active participant in the excitement of those days. At the time of his death he was a member of the petit jury of the Circuit Court and his last illness commenced while on duty as a juryman. The best medical aid was summoned to his relief, but he gradually passed beyond all human agencies, and on the morning of the 10th day of his illness
calmly breathed his last.
Source: Rootsweb World Connect- Detroit Free Press 1 Feb 1860
ALBERT DeMARE TROMBLEY
- King NC, 84, of 3038 YMCA Camp Rd., passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2009, at Universal Healthcare of King.
A memorial service will be held at 7:00 pm, Friday, August 21, 2009, at Colonial Funeral Home Stokes Chapel in Sandy Ridge. There will be no formal visitation.
Mr. Trombley was born on November 23, 1924 in Detroit, MI, to the late William and Flossy Williams Trombley.
He was a US Navy veteran, was a supervisor for various ready-mix cement plants, was a Masonic lodge member, and a member of the Eagles club. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Knight Trombley.
Survivors include a daughter, Cherie (Benjamin) Harrison of King; a brother, William Trombley of Dallas, TX; a sister, Doris Frost of Bremerton, WA; and a grandchild, Rory Harrison.
Source: Winston-Salem Journal on 8/20/2009 (North Carolina)
ALEXANDRINE (ST. GEORGE) TROMBLEY
- Sept. 10, at her home, Notre Dame Ave., Grosse Pointe Farms, Alexandrine, beloved wife of Michel Trombley, aged 79 years. Funeral Monday, 8:30 AM, from residence, and 9 o'clock at St. Paul's Church, Grosse Pointe.
Contributed by Kathie Marynik Detroit News 11 September 1910
CHARLES CHRISTOPHER TROWBRIDGE
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The funeral of the late Charles C. Trowbridge took place yesterday afternoon from Christ Church. The large body of the edifice was filled, as were the galleries, five or six persons sitting in a pew.
The floral decorations evinced the love which was felt for the man. They were numerous and, in many cases, very artistic and expensive. Near the coffin, to the right facing the congregation, was a tall shaft or pillar of white roses and azaleas surmounted by a crown. There were two broken columns. The flowers on the case itself were from members of the family, and consisted of a wreath and cross, around which were strewn buds, flowers and vines. Th e main pillars of the church were draped from the top. There were innumerable cut flowers, ar ranged by tasteful hands. The family pew was covered with a sheet of black, the pillar near it bound with a wreath of lilies and ivy, and on the railing of the pew was a typical bunch o f wheat.
The service was that of the Episcopal Church. The opening sentences were read by Bishop Harris. It was a solemn picture. In addition to the vestry of Christ Church who took their places amongst the mourners were the vestries from the other city churches. The burial chant was read responsively with the choir by the Rev. Dr. T. C. Pitkin. Bishop Gillespie, of Western Michigan, rendered the lesson, and lastly, prayers and creeds were offered by Bisho p Harris. Hymns appropriate to the occasion were sung by the choir. These were, "When Our Heads Are Bowed With Woe," "Lead, Kindly Light," and "Forever With the Lord."
Among those present were about 300 employes of the Detroit, Grand Haven and Milwaukee railroad, of which Mr. Trowbridge was formerly president. General Manager Geo. R. Nash was unavoidably absent, much to his regret. Reprensentatives of other bodies with which Mr. Trowbridge was connected were present.
The pall bearers were Levi L. Barbour, Thos. Ferguson, John G. Erwin, F. E. Driggs, Samuel E. Pittman, George Mason, W. K. Muir and J. Huff Jones. The honorary bearers were Alexander H. Dey, John Owen, Alexander Lewis, Geo. Jerome, Benjamin Briscoe, Philo Parsons, G. V. N. Lothrop and Alexander Chapoton.
Near the church was a large concourse of people who had not gained admittance. Up and down both sides of the avenue were the hacks and long line of private vehicles. At this time it began to drizzle dismally, and those coming from the inside were met by the rain. Ten of the hacks were occupied by the vestry, one by the clergy, and two by the vestry of Christ Church and the standing committee. Thirteen carriages were used by the immediate relatives. A large number of friends followed the hearse to the grave. The procession extended many blocks. At the cemetery the last rites were performed by the Rev. Chauncey B. Brewster and Bishop Harris.
A session of the central council of the association of charities was held yesterday noon for the purpose of taking action relative to the death of the Hon. C. C. Trowbridge, president of the association. Vice President Dr. Justin E. Emerson occupied the chair. The Hon. Hovey K. Clarke, with much feeling, addressed the council. He said some would no doubt remaember under what circumstances Mr. Trowbridge had been elected president. It was an occasion of great responsibility and a cnitical period in the career of the organization. It had become necessary at that time to have some one placed at the head who would be a sponsor for its works, whose name would be an assurance to the public, and around whom all would gather in uni ty. Mr. Trowbridge's name was suggested and he was elected. A committee who went to his resid ence the same evening to urge his acceptance, found him perplexed as to his abilities to perf orm the duties of the office. He suggested his age as a plea in bar, but upon the representat ion of the delegates kindly accepted. He surprised his associates with the attention he gave to the service. He was informed that certain executive duties would not be expected, as a n executive committee would be appointed to do the routine work, yet he at all times attended the meetings of the executive committee so that he might become familiar with the workings of the extensive system of the association. In conclusion Mr. Clarke read the following memorial:
The Detroit association of charities finds occasion in the death of their president, Mr. Trowbridge, for a very sincere lamentation. His acceptance of the office when he was first elected was regarded by the association as an event calling for the expression of our gratitude, and a resolution to that effect was recorded on our minutes. The manner of his service has been characteristically faithful. Besides his regular attendance to preside at the monthly meetings of the council, to which if he had chosen to limit himself, his age and growing infirmities would have abundantly justified him, he was free to engage in special committee service; he was seldom absent from the meetings of the executive committee, to which he wa s called by no official duty, and was moved to attend them only that he might keep himself in formed of the progress and condition of a work to which he gave his unstinted approbation an d thus greatly encouraged and stimulated his co-laborers. Our loss is irreparable, and in rec ording our sense of it, we must express our gratitude for a service most judicious, painstaking and unselfish, and our affection for him personally.
Mr. Levi L. Barbour rose to second the memorial, and said he felt entirely incompet ent to express his feelings, or to say anything worthy of the occasion, except that he cordially endorsed Mr. Clarke's sentiments. He was one of the gentlemen who waited upon Mr. Trowbridge to ask his acceptance, and he and his associates present would not soon forget the moral taught by the modesty and diffidence expressed by the deceased while suggesting the possibility of his being unable to perform the duties incumbent upon the office, should he assume its responsibility. In his official intercourse he was always accessible, and when assistance was needed at his hands for some delicate negotiation, or for any specific purpose, he cheerfu lly gave the prestige of his personal efforts, and thus secured valuable results.
Mr. Martin Butzel said that much good had been accomplished for the association by the genial disposition and winning manner of its distinguished president. Under his administration the association experienced a happy change. Jealousies and opposition disappeared, and the full and united efforts of its members were directed to the accomplishment of its beneficent objects. The memory of Charles C. Trowbridge will be cherished by all good men, by every member of this association and by the poor for whom so much has been accomplished during his administration.
The Kev. C. B. Henderson briefly alluded to the kind disposition shown by Mr. Trowbridge towards the members generally and especially to himself, comparatively a stranger.
The Hon. William C. Maybury indorsed the remarks of the gentlemen who had preceded him.
The council then adjouned to attend the funeral.
Source: Marilyn at Rootsweb World Connect
From: REPORT, PIONEER SOCIETY, STATE OF MICHIGAN. TOGETHER WITH Reports Of County , Town, And District Pioneer Societies., VOL. VII., LANSING : THORP & GODFREY, STATE PRINTER S AND BINDERS., 1886., pp 613-5
[From Detroit Post and Tribune, April 7,1883.]
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