Page 4 Murell’s Family History

Grand Dad William Clouse’s brother Jim was born in 1868. Jim was two years younger than William. Sadly James Clouse died on 30 Sep 1911, in Day Twp, Montcalm County, Michigan. His death certificate shows him as age 42, single, and lists his occupation as laborer in a glass factory. The cause of death is listed as paralysis. Duration 3 years.

Della Myrtle Taylor was born in March of 1889 and was about 18 months older than her cousin Ethel Clouse. Della married John Judy in 1910 in Ohio. They lived in Ohio and Michigan for many years before settling in Gratiot County, Michigan. John and Della had one daughter named Virginia. Della passed away in 1957 in Alma, Gratiot County, Michigan, at the age of 68.

Cousins Ethel Clouse (black bow) and Della Taylor
Ethel Clouse Bessey and Della Taylor Judy