Fred Ozro Green was born May 24, 1882. His place of birth is unknown. Fred is the oldest of six children born to his parents: Abner Oakes Green (1832-1907) and Marion Dearborn Root (1861-1941). His parents were married on November 7, 1880.

Fred’s siblings were: Stephen Zit, Joe, Rachel Nell, Frances May, and John Louis.

Fred married Wava Cecil Campbell sometime around 1906. The couple had nine children together: Ernest Fred, Wilma Marian, Edna Harriet, Robert Henry, Virginia Maxine, Max Earl, Betty Marie, Helen Irene, and Donald Gene.

Fred passed away on December 9, 1961. He is buried with his wife at Kendall Cemetery in Kendall, Michigan.

A Matter of Public Record: Fred Ozro Green

1900 US Census, State of Michigan, Van Buren County, Pine Grove Twp, ED 150, Sheet 10B, Line 71, Image 20/32

State of Michigan, Van Buren County, Kalamazoo City. Marriage License for Fred O. Green and Wava C. Campbell, November 28, 1905. Marriage Records, 1905-1926; Book D1, Page 14, Record 379.

Gobles News, Gobles, Van Buren County, Michigan. June 7, 1907. Local News. Death Notice and Funeral Notice for Abner O. Green.

Gobles News, Gobles, Van Buren County, Michigan. June 14, 1907. Local News. Obituary: Abner O. Green.

World War I Draft Registration, State of Michigan, Van Buren County, Kendall City, Draft Board 0, Draft Card G, Serial Number 2318, Order Number 3007, Image 195/257, Registration date unknown (assumed to be September 12, 1918, although card is not stamped by Draft Board)

1920 US Census, State of Michigan, Van Buren County, Pine Grove Township, ED 202, Sheet 4A, Line 12, Image 7/12

1930 US Census, State of Michigan, Van Buren County, Pine Grove Township, ED 26, Sheet 5B, Line 82, Image 10/22