Mills-Martin Family Records - Person Sheet
Mills-Martin Family Records - Person Sheet
NameClarence Bruce THAYER 
1755, p 2; “C. B. Thayer”
1755, p 2; “C. B. Thayer”Death11 Aug 1942, Harlem, Winnebago, Illinois1789 Age: 69
BurialGreenwood Cemetery, Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois1789
FatherMarcus Catlin THAYER (1846-1904)
MotherCornelia Hall GOODWIN (1850-1945)
Individual Notes
• 2 brothers1789, p 2
• A resident of Rockford all his life, Mr. Thayer was born here June 12, 1873, the son of Marcus C. and Cornelia Thayer. Until he was taken ill, he was employed by the Woodward Governor company. He was a former member of the Elks club.
Surviving are his widow Agnes, a daughter, Mrs. Portia Bonzi, of Rockford; two sons, Bruce and Don Thayer, both at home; and a brother, Ernest Thayer, of Rockford. His first wife and one brother preceded him in death.1789
• A resident of Rockford all his life, Mr. Thayer was born here June 12, 1873, the son of Marcus C. and Cornelia Thayer. Until he was taken ill, he was employed by the Woodward Governor company. He was a former member of the Elks club.
Surviving are his widow Agnes, a daughter, Mrs. Portia Bonzi, of Rockford; two sons, Bruce and Don Thayer, both at home; and a brother, Ernest Thayer, of Rockford. His first wife and one brother preceded him in death.1789
Census Data
• 1910 Census: Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois. Age 36, b IL. Asst. Supt., Foundry. Parents b NY.1787
• 1920 Census: Harlem, Winnebago, Illinois. Age 46, b IL. Manager, Ironworks. Parents b Unk. State.1786
• 1930 Census: Harlem, Winnebago, Illinois. Age 56, b IL. Office Manager, Foundry. Parents b NY.1790
• 1920 Census: Harlem, Winnebago, Illinois. Age 46, b IL. Manager, Ironworks. Parents b Unk. State.1786
• 1930 Census: Harlem, Winnebago, Illinois. Age 56, b IL. Office Manager, Foundry. Parents b NY.1790
Research Needed
• Could not find in 1880 Census; Ancestry.com, 4 Aug 2005
Spouses
Birth14 Feb 1874, Ashton, Lee, Illinois1759
Death24 Jul 1920, Harlem, Winnebago, Illinois1755, date & county only; “north of Rockford”,1779 Age: 46
FlagsMayflower Descendant
FatherMoses DeWitt MARTIN (1835-1911)
MotherBurella Jane PADDOCK (1836-1928)
Individual Notes
• 3-14-1905.
If you don’t know who I am without being told, you should, for I’ve been a Martin long enough for you to have heard of my arrival.
Some of you have been with us in our little home here in Rockford and know how much comfort we take -- the rest are all invited to come and see for themselves. It’s the dearest spot on this old earth. Wish we could all be together next New Year’s and help celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of my mother and father. Can’t you come one and all?232, p 14
• Oct. 22, 1905. Dear Ones All:
Isn’t this fun? I just enjoyed every one of your letters and feel better acquainted already. Let it continue. A very important thing has happened in our little house. We have the dearest little girl with light hair, large, dark blue eyes, and the sweetest little mouth. She will be eight months old next Sunday (Oct. 29). We call her Helen Aileen Thayer. We only hope she will grow up to be a credit to the family. We certainly take lots of comfort with her.232, p 54
• Attended REUNION AND PICNIC in honor of the 71st birthday of P. S. Martin, 27 March 1915, in Pomona.63
If you don’t know who I am without being told, you should, for I’ve been a Martin long enough for you to have heard of my arrival.
Some of you have been with us in our little home here in Rockford and know how much comfort we take -- the rest are all invited to come and see for themselves. It’s the dearest spot on this old earth. Wish we could all be together next New Year’s and help celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of my mother and father. Can’t you come one and all?232, p 14
• Oct. 22, 1905. Dear Ones All:
Isn’t this fun? I just enjoyed every one of your letters and feel better acquainted already. Let it continue. A very important thing has happened in our little house. We have the dearest little girl with light hair, large, dark blue eyes, and the sweetest little mouth. She will be eight months old next Sunday (Oct. 29). We call her Helen Aileen Thayer. We only hope she will grow up to be a credit to the family. We certainly take lots of comfort with her.232, p 54
• Attended REUNION AND PICNIC in honor of the 71st birthday of P. S. Martin, 27 March 1915, in Pomona.63
Census Data
• 1880 Census: Flagg, Ogle, Illinois. Age 6, b IL. Listed as son, “M. Martin.” Father b Canada; mother b Ireland [sic].1756
• 1910 Census: Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois. Age 36, b IL. Father b Canada English; mother b IN. Mother of 2 children, one living.1787
• 1920 Census: Harlem, Winnebago, Illinois. Age 45, b IL. Father b Canada English; mother b IN.1786
• 1910 Census: Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois. Age 36, b IL. Father b Canada English; mother b IN. Mother of 2 children, one living.1787
• 1920 Census: Harlem, Winnebago, Illinois. Age 45, b IL. Father b Canada English; mother b IN.1786
Marriage Notes
• Clarence B. Thayer and Miss Maude L. Martin will be married Sept. 29 at the home of the bride’s parents at 1000 Kilburn avenue. Both are well known and esteemed young people of the city.
Mr. Thayer has been employed for several years in the office of Bedwell & Herrick. Miss Martin is a prominent vocalist of the city, possessing a rich, sympathetic contralto voice. They will take a short wedding trip, after which they will be a t home a 1123 North Church street.1791
Mr. Thayer has been employed for several years in the office of Bedwell & Herrick. Miss Martin is a prominent vocalist of the city, possessing a rich, sympathetic contralto voice. They will take a short wedding trip, after which they will be a t home a 1123 North Church street.1791
ChildrenUNNAMED (Died as Infant) (1900-1900)
Helen Aileen (Adopted) (1905-)
Census Data
• 1930 Census: Harlem, Winnebago, Illinois. Age 43, b IL. Father b NY; mother b Scotland.1790
Marriage19231789
ChildrenBruce C. (~1925-2013)
Don Barton (~1926-2007)