Born 1838 in Yorkshire, England. 1846 to USA. Married, 5 children. Died 1903 in Detroit, Michigan.
BIRTH
According to her death certificate, Mary Threadgould was born 28 May 1838 in England. Her parents were George Threadgould and Ann Moat (Threadgould).
The children of George and Ann:
Andrew born 22 October 1827; baptized 25 November 1827
Jane born 21 February 1829; baptized 22 March 1929
William born 7 April 1831; baptized 8 May 1831
Hannah born 16 April 1833; baptized 12 May 1833
Francis born 21 June 1835; baptized 26 July 1835
Mary born 28 May 1838; baptized 24 June 1828 DIRECT LINE ANCESTOR
Francis born 25 October 1841; baptized 21 November 1841
Ann born 28 July 1847; 29 August 1847
BAPTISM
Mary Threadgould was baptized 24 June 1838 in Parish of Fishlake in County of Yorkshire, England. Parents listed as George and Ann Threadgold of Sykehouse. George was a blacksmith. Record 1060.
1841 ENGLAND CENSUS
Township of Skyehouse, Yorkshire, Handsworth, Thorne, District 14
Geo Threadgold 46 blacksmith
Ann Threadgold 37
Whitcker Threadgold 15
George Threadgold 15 Tailor
Andrew Threadgold 13
Jane Threadgold 12
William Threadgold 10
Hannah Threadgold 8
Mary Threadgold 3
TO U.S.
Ship William Rathbone 358 passengers
Departure Liverpool, England
Arrival New York, NY 14 May 1850
George Threadgold age 55 workman
relative 45 (assume wife Ann)
Andrew 23
Jane 22
Hannah 17
Mary 11
Francis 8
Anne 2
1850 US FEDERAL CENSUS
27th District City of Detroit, Wayne, Michigan (August)
George Threadgold 55 Blacksmith b England [looks like Thesdgole]
Ann 44 b England
Andrew 22 b England Blacksmith
Jane 21 b England
Anna 18 b England
Mary 12 b England
Frances (Male) 10 b England
Ann 3 b England
1860 US FEDERAL CENSUS
Detroit Ward 5, Wayne, Michigan
John Crebbin 30, b Isle of Man, Painter, value 2500
Anna (Hannah Threadgold) Crebbin 27, b England
Richard Crebbin 21, b Isle of Man, (assume brother to John), Moulder
Mary Threadgould 21, b England, (sister to Anna), Dress Maker
Sarah Prayne 19, b PA (servant)
MARRIAGE
24 April 1867 Mary Threadgould (28) married John Calvert (32) in Detroit.
The following is recorded in marriage record archives of Wayne County, Michigan:
Note that the residence where this wedding took place was home of bride’s sister, Hannah Threadgould (Crebbin), and brother-in-law, John D. Crebbin at 185 Second Street in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan.
Register for marriage of John Calvert and Mary Threadgould
24 April 1867 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Source: Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995; FHL microfilm 927,488; FamilySearch.org
CHILDREN
Children of John Calvert and Mary Threadgould (Calvert):
George Thomas Calvert 1868
Elmer Crebbin Calvert 1869
Marion Adelaide Calvert 1872
Frank John Calvert 1875 DIRECT LINE ANCESTOR
Harriet Luthera Calvert 1879
MARY IN THREADGOULD BOOK
The Threadgould Families of Yorkshire is an extensive history of the English Threadgoulds compiled by Stan Threadgould and published in 1996. (397 pages)
On pages 41-46 description the George Threadgould family’s journey from England to the U.S.
On page 47 description of arrival in Detroit, Michigan.
On page 48 description of arrival in Taylor, Michigan.
On page 69 is a photo of Mary Threadgould (Calvert) holding young son, George. Assume about 1868-1869. Comment in book “MARY THREADGOULD married JOHN CALVERT at Detroit. John and Mary had at least one son, GEORGE. Nothing more is known about them.” Sad that the two families lost touch with each other.
CENSUS 1870
John and Mary Calvert are in Champaign, Champaign, Illinois in 1870. Two of their sons have been born.
John Calvert 35, Job Wagoner, b Michigan, Real Estate $1800 Personal Property $500
Mary Calvert 32
George T Calvert 2
Elmer C Calvert 9/12 (born in August 1869)
1870 US Census: US; Illinois; Champaign; Champaign
John Calvert (35), Mary Calvert (32), George T Calvert (2), Elmer C Calvert (9/12)
Source: 1870 US Federal Census: US; Illinois; Champaign; Champaign; Roll: M593_193;
Page: 17A; Image: 37; FHL Film: 545692 from National Archives; Ancestry.com
CALVERT FAMILY IN ILLINOIS
To track where John and Mary was challenging. There is solid documentation that the family was in Champaign, Champaign, Illinois at the time of the 1870 US Federal Census.
There are clues from tracking references through John and Mary’s children:
George Thomas Calvert
According to a biographical article (published in 1922) on George Thomas Calvert, “GEORGE THOMAS CALVERT. Numbered among the successful business men of Detroit for many years was George Thomas Calvert, who occupied a high position not only in commercial circles but in the esteem of his fellowmen, his activities being ever for the advancement of public good. He was the president and treasurer of J. Calvert’s Sons, Incorporated, retail dealers and jobbers in coal, coke and builder’s supplies, theirs being one of the leading establishments of the kind in the state. Mr. Calvert was born in Champaign, Illinois, February 1, 1868, a son of John and Mary (Threadgould) Calvert and an elder brother of Elmer C. Calvert of Detroit, of whom mention is made elsewhere in this publication.
George T. Calvert was seven years of age when his parents took up their abode in Detroit….”
Source: The City of Detroit, Michigan, 1701-1922, Volume 3 by William Stocking, Gordon K. Miller, page 408
The statement “George T. Calvert was seven years of age when his parents took up their abode in Detroit.” would indicate that the John Calvert family moved from Illinois to Michigan during 1875.
Elmer Crebbin Calvert
According to a biographical article (published in 1922) on Elmer C. Calvert, “ELMER C. CALVERT, president of J. Calvert’s Sons, one of Detroit’s leading firms in coal, coke and builders’ supplies trade, was born in Champaign, Illinois, August 17, 1869, a son of John and Mary (Threadgould) Calvert. The Calvert family is one of the oldest families of the city and John Calvert was born in Detroit, July 1, 1834, at a time when the city had not yet emerged from villagehood. John Calvert was a prominent stockman for a number of years, dealing extensively in cattle throughout Illinois and Indiana.
During the boyhood days of Elmer C. Calvert, the family home was established in Detroit and the father became the founder of the business now conducted under the name of J. Calvert’s sons, remaining in that connection during is active career…”
Source: The City of Detroit, Michigan, 1701-1922, Volume 3 by William Stocking, Gordon K. Miller, page 448
The statement “John Calvert was a prominent stockman for a number of years, dealing extensively in cattle throughout Illinois and Indiana.” may be accurate or it may be a vanity press embellishment of the facts.
Frank John Calvert
Found in a state publication “FRANK J CALVERT. Republican, of Highland Park, representative from the second district of Wayne county, was born in Champaign, Illinois, March 2, 1875, the son of John Calvert, a native of Detroit, born in 1834, and Mary Threadgould, born in Yorkshire, England, who came to Detroit in her youth. Mr. Calvert has lived in Detroit and Highland Park practically all his life. He received his education in the public…”
Source: Michigan Official Directory and Legislative Manual, State of Michigan, 1943
Harriet Luthera Calvert
Harriet’s February 1906 marriage registration states that she was 26 at the time of her marriage and born in Michigan. This supports her birth date of 29 July 1879. This is confirmation that the John Calvert family was back in Michigan before 1879.
Source: Michigan, Marriage Records, FamilySearch.org
CALVERT FAMILY BACK IN MICHIGAN
Considering that Frank was born 2 March 1875 in Illinois, Elmer recalls that the John Calvert family moved from Illinois to Michigan in 1875, and Harriet was born 29 July 1879 in Michigan, it would be probable that the family moved between early March 1875 and the middle of July 1879.
Checking Detroit, Michigan city directories there is a listing for 1875 that may be our John Calvert, and one for 1876 that is definitely our John.
Name: John Calvert
Residence Year: 1875
Street address: 459 Lafayette ave
Residence Place: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Occupation: Teamster
Publication Title: Detroit, Michigan, City Directory, 1875
Calvert John, teamster, h 459 Lafayette ave.
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Name: John Calvert
Residence Year: 1876
Street address: 8 Catherine
Residence Place: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Publication Title: Detroit, Michigan, City Directory, 1876
Calvert John, h 8 Catherine.
John Calvert listed at Street Address 8 Catherine in Detroit City Directory for 1876
Source: U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995; Authorize.net
Note that Mary Beal (Calvert), mother of John Calvert, died 30 November 1876. As of the 1870 census she was living at 8 Catherine in Detroit, Michigan. Per the 1876 Detroit City Directory, after his mother’s death the John Calvert family is residing at 8 Catherine, and is still there as of the 1880 census.
More Detroit City Directory listings for John Calvert:
1877 w Beaubien and Columbia E
1878 w Beaubien and Columbia
1879 w Columbia and Beaubien, h 8 Catherine
1880 w Columbia and Beaubien
1880 US FEDERAL CENSUS
Detroit, Wayne Cty, Michigan 12 June 1880
8 Catherine Street
John Calvert 45 b Michigan M b England; F b England Keeps a wood yard
Mary Calvert 42 b England M b England; F b England
Georg. T. Calvert 12 b Illinois
Elmer B. Calvert 10 b Illinois
Mary Calvert 7 b Illinois
Frank J. Calvert 5 b Illinois
Hattie L. Calvert 10 months b Michigan
1880 US Census: US; Michigan; Wayne; Detroit
John Calvert (45), Mary Calvert (42), George T Calvert (12), Elmer B (s/b C) Calvert (10),
Mary Calvert (7), Frank J Calvert (5), Hattie L Calvert (10 months)
Source: 1880 US Federal Census: US; Michigan; Wayne; Detroit; Enumeration District 275; Roll 611;
Page: 112B; Image: 0220; FHL Film: 1254611 from National Archives; Ancestry.com
DETROIT CITY DIRECTORIES 1881-1900
1881 w Beaubien and Columbia, h 8 Catherine
1882 w Beaubien and Columbia, h 8 Catherine
1883 w Beaubien and Columbia
1884 w 146 Columbia E, h 8 Catherine
1885 w 146 Columbia E, h 8 Catherine
1886 w 146 Columbia E, h 8 Catherine
1887 w 146 Columbia E
1888 w 144-146 Columbia E, h 94 Adelaide
1889 w 144 Columbia E, h 94 Adelaide
1890 w 144 Columbia E, h 94 Adelaide
1891 h 94 Adelaide
1893 h 94 Adelaide
1894 h 94 Adelaide
1895 h 94 Adelaide
1896 h 94 Adelaide
1897 h 94 Adelaide
1899 h 94 Adelaide
1900 h 94 Adelaide
1900 US FEDERAL CENSUS
Detroit Ward 1, Wayne Cty, Michigan
94 Adelaide Street
John Calvert (Colvert) 65, b Jul 1834 Michigan, Coal Dealer
Mary Calvert 63, Naturalized citizen, b 1836 England, 5 living children of 5 children
Elmer 29, b Aug 1870 Illinois, Coal Dealer
Frank J. Calvert 25, b Mar 1875 Illinois, ?Troy Inflatons
Hattie L Calvert 21, b Jul 1878 Michigan
1900 US Census: US; Michigan; Wayne; Detroit Ward 1
John Calvert (65), Mary Calvert (63), Elmer Calvert (29), Frank J Calvert (25),
Hattie L Calvert (21)
Source: 1900 US Federal Census: US; Michigan; Wayne; Detroit Ward 1; Enumeration District 0005; Roll 747, Page 10B;
FHL Film: 1240747 from National Archives; Ancestry.com
DEATH
City Detroit, County Wayne, Michigan
Registered 4090
Mary T Calvert Oct 1 1903
94 Adelaide
Age 65 yrs 4 months 2 days
born 1838 May 28 England
Married 29 years
5 children/ 5 living
Housewife
Father George Threadgould, England
Mother Mary Threadgould, England
Burial Oct 3 1903 Elmwood
Cause Cirrhosis of Liver/Dropsy (Note that cirrhosis is a late stage of scarring of the liver caused by many forms of liver diseases and conditions, such as hepatitis and chronic alcohol abuse, and dropsy may be edema due to congestive heart failure)
signed by son George T Calvert
Death of Mary Threadgould (Calvert) 1 October 1903 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Source: Seeking Michigan Death Certificate
BURIAL
Mary Threadgould (Calvert) was buried 3 October 1903 at Elmwood Cemetery in Detroit.
SOURCE: Death certificate and FindAGrave Memorial #119208594
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