Life Events
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| Birth | Lulu Belle McLean was born circa 1874 in La Salle County, Illinois.1
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| Marriage | She married Isaac Wesley Graves on 23 Dec 1891 in Iroquois County, Illinois.
Details from the document: Isaac Wesley Graves, age 24, birthplace Stark, Illinois, father James Graves, mother Caroline Fling;
Lulu Belle McLean, 19, born La Salle, Illinois, father Archibald McLean, mother Celinda J Lighthall.1 |
| 1900 Census | Isaac W and Lulu B Graves appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Des Moines Township, Jackson County, Minnesota, enumerated 1 Jun 1900. Isaac was 33, born in May 1867 in Illinois, parents born in Ohio. He was a farmer who rented his farm. Lulu was 26, married 9 years, had borne 4 children, all still living. She was born Sept 1873 in Illinois, father born in Canada, mother in Illinois. Their children were Glenn E (7), Murrel W (daughter, 3), Clarence E (2) and Ivor (1 month). The first three were born in Illinois and the last in Minnesota.2 |
| 1905 Census | I W and Bell Graves appeared on the 1905 State Census of Middletown Township, Jackson County, Minnesota. I W was 37, born in Ohio, Farmer. Bell was 31, born in Illinois. The children in their household were Glen E (12), Murrel W (9), Clarence E (7), Ivor L (5). They had been residents of Minnesota for 6 years 2 months, and residents of the enumeration district 2 years 2 months. On a separate page, listed after the James and Lovina Moses family were Florence N (3) and Mirttle (9 months) Graves.3 |
| 1910 Census | Isaac W and Lulla B Graves appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Jackson, Jackson County, Minnesota, at Depot Hill Road, enumerated 15 Apr 1910. Isaac was 42, born in Illinois, parents Ohio, and was a Laborer (Baggage RR man). Lula was 34, born in Illinois, father Kansas [perhaps census taker misheard Canada], mother Illinois. They had been married 20 years, first marriage for both, and Lula was the mother of 8 children, all living. The children were Elsworth G (17), Muriel W [sic] (son, 14), Clarence E (12), Ivor L (10), Florance I (7), Myrtle M (5), Orin? L (3), and Ethel M (2 months). They also had two boarders.4 |
| 1920 Census | Lulu B Graves appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Jackson, Jackson County, Minnesota, at Jackson Street. She was a servant to a hotel proprietor, occupation Hotel Cook. She was 45, married, born in Illinois, father Canada, mother Illinois. With her were two roomers [her children] Merle W (25, factory laborer) and Ethel M (9).
In the next household, Isaac W was with their children Lloyd I (married, 19, laborer), Flossie M (17, servant), Myrtle I (15), Oren L (12). Isaac was 51, married, owned a home with a mortgage, born in Illinois, and was a Laborer. Also there was his daughter-in-law Isabelle and newborn grandson James.5 |
| Research Note | Googling online finds notes from close relatives that Lulu and Isaac divorced and Lulu then married Charles Millett. |
| 1930 Census | Lula Millett and her husband Charles M appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Windom, Cottonwood County, Minnesota. They rented their home for $15 and did not own a radio. Charles was 52, first married at age 42, born in Iowa, parents born in the United States, occupation laborer doing odd jobs. He was a veteran of the Spanish-American War. Lula was 55, first married at 17, born in Illinois, father born in Scotland, mother in Illinois. They had 5 lodgers.6 |
| 1940 Census | Charles and Lola appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Windom, Cottonwood County, Minnesota, at 26 E 9th Street. They rented their home for $7.00 and had lived in the same place in 1935. Charles was 63, had a 6th grade education, birthplace Iowa, occupation Janitor at City Hall. Lola was 65, 5th grade education, birthplace Illinois.7 |
| Note. | Her first husband, Isaac Graves, died 6 March 1943.8 |
| Death | Lulu died on 14 Oct 1953 in Nicollet County, Minnesota.9
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