Under the supervision of founding medical Superintendent Dr. James Decker Munson, the hospital pursued a very unique form of patient care centered around a philosophy known as beauty is therapy. Instead of using physical restraints (such as straitjackets) and more violent forms of patient care, the hospital relied on the surrounding pastoral environment (and hundreds of acres of gardens and farmland) to uplift the mental and emotional state of the patients. Oakwood Cemetery Cause TB, exhaustion, epilepsy, buried Oakwood, McLean, Flora b abt 1849 in Scotland, married, 6 children, pb Scotland, died 11/ 13/ 1903 of organic brain disease, Midland Co. There have even been construction workers that have reportedly been so spooked from seeing phantom figures that they refuse to return to work at the hospital. Unlike some of the others at the time, this hospital was said to be a place of beauty, where patients were treated with respect and straitjackets were not allowed. Your email address will not be published. Accordin You will see GTDR often. Bethlehem Lutheran Church Columbarium Central United Methodist Church Columbarium First Congregational Church Garden Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery Jewish Cemetery Lakeside Cemetery Memorial Gardens Cemetery Oakwood Catholic Cemetery Oakwood Cemetery Peninsula Township Cemetery Presbyterian Church Cemetery and to say the patients were treated poorly there is even a room I know some know a bout that has something in it that I wont even mention.but anyways this place is HORRIBLE! Helen Goodale - first TC school teacher. Again, thank you for you time. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Pere Cheney Cemetery - Near Roscommon. There was a problem getting your location. The old Traverse City State Hospital is considered one of the most haunted places in the state of Michigan. Northern Michigan Asylum was established in 1881 as the demand for a third psychiatric hospital, in addition to those established in Kalamazoo and Pontiac, began to grow. 9:00am1:00pm Ellis, Orin 46, b abt 1854 in Ohio Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. You can contact me, if youre so inclined to, by email, dfrenchmom@gmail.com, or by telephone (269) 251-7674. Plus, access tons of other resources to help honor the life of a loved one. There are four hotels in the Detroit-Windsor area, including the Ontario-owned Caesars Windsor. On this unique tour, guests will experience a taste of the many if anyone knows please contact me. It was fascinating to wander the seemingly endless halls of the old hospital; however, it is even more interesting to think what it looked like when it was an active hospital (there are historic pictures from the early 1900s around the building that give you some sense of what it was like). By 2005, many parts of the south wing were open as hotels and apartments, as well as commercial ventures, such as an urban winery, coffee roaster, and bakery. Councelman, Matilda (Counselman) 36, b at 1864 in Germany, single, pb Germany, Morgan, Elizabeth 35, b at 1865 in Pennsylvania, single, father born New York, mother b Pennsylvania, died 2/ 17/ 1916 of TB, from Midland, buried Midland, Goodspeed, Merritt M. 61, b at 1839 in New York, widow, drayman, from Muskegon, at asylum almost 4 yrs, died 11/ 13/ 1901 of organic brain disease, buried in Muskegon, Humphreys, Susan 23, b at 1877 in Michigan, single, fb Massachusetts, mother b MI, died 10/ 27/ 1910 of hemorrhage from lungs from epileptic seizure, from Ionia, buried Oakwood Cem. Watson, Mary A. The institution became the city's largest employer and contributed to its growth. Over the next decade, the community struggled with plans for reuse of the hospital grounds. Vantassel, Mary 68, b abt 1832 in Ohio, widow, mother born England Hannah expanded the local timber industry and the town grew rapidly. Swift, Esther A. Flagg, Esther Ann 56, b abt 1845 in Canada, divorced, 4 children, father b Scotland, mother born Ireland, died 2/ 9/ 1910 of septicemia and chronic TB, farmer, from Arenac Co, buried Oakwood Cem. and reuse of the former state hospital. (Cyrene A.) While it was not in use, lights would come on even though the electricity wasnt hooked up. Your CommentsHave a photograph taken from this location? Wife Sarah McHenry, merchant, Ganmer, Mary (Gaumer) 31, b abt 1869 in Michigan, pb New York, Mary L. Gaumer born 12/ 6/ 1868 in Petoskey, Mi. This site is to share public records regarding patients and employees of the Traverse City Asylum, State Hospital for the Insane, Northern Michigan Asylum, Traverse City Regional Psychiatric Hospital. This cemetery belongs to Traverse City. structures on the property, purpose of the architecture and much more, Venture through an unrenovated Dr. Munsons Beauty is Therapy theory on patient care, former uses of the Like Atlas Obscura and get our latest and greatest stories in your Facebook feed. This account has been disabled. Died at age 19 after being thrown from a horse carriage in Detroit while visiting her fianc. But in 1989, the state closed the hospital. }, false ); 2.5 hour Semi-guided TCSH Tripod Photography Tour, Explores through various unrestored buildings that are not 1720 Hannah Avenue The Traverse City State Hospital contains multiple buildings located on a large rolling campus. Please note: It is your responsibility to acquire appropriate permissions before investigating any location listed on this site. Offer subject to change without notice. based on information from your browser. Use the "Browse" or "Choose File" button below to select an image to upload along with your comment. I would love to speak with you, or anyone and share these photos with you. The Hippie Tree and surrounding area is one of the most interesting places I have ever visited- and pictures certainly do not do it justice. In the 1890's cottages were constructed to serve the increasing patient population. Hammond, Martin 41, b at 1859 in Iowa, married, Wang, Bertha (Berthea) 40, b at 1860 in Norway, married, parents b Norway Report abuse momsell. Closed Most Federal Holidays. Unlike some of the others at the time, this hospital was said to be a place of beauty, where patients were treated with respect and straitjackets were not allowed. 28, b abt 1872 in MI, married, 1 child, pb Norway. 36, b abt 1864 in Norway, married 6 years, parents b Norway My grandmother was a patient there. Many of the buildings have been renovated and repurposed into office spaces and retail shopping and dining. By the 1890s, a Colony System was created to facilitate the increased population, which consisted of individual cottages to house patients. Sign up to receive important updates from the City of Traverse City. Verify and try again. We are looking for NEW locations to investigate. You make it sound like one single building. The old Traverse City State Hospital is considered one of the most haunted places in the state of Michigan. Gabby Morgan. Lee, Mary E. 48, b abt 1852 in New York, widow, pb NY, died 10 / 17/ 1913 of sarcoma of breastbone and breast, Reynolds, Rebecca L. Younger, wife of William H. Reynolds, 78, b abt 1822 in Herkimer Co. NY, married, 2 children, died May 1, 1902, housekeeper, buried Muskegon, Evergreen Cemetery, Paul, August 65, b abt 1835 in Germany, married, pb Germany, died 5/ 23/ 1911 of TB, farmer, from Posen, buried Posen, MI 32, b at 1868 in MI, widow, 5 children, father b Canada, mb MI, died 4/ 26/ 1909 of TB, father David J. Conrad, from Mason Co, buried Ludington. That single room is why we left. 55, b abt 1845 in England, married, pb England, housekeeper, died 8/ 27/ 1913 of organic heart disease, buried Oakwood Cem, TC, from Montcalm Co. Gray, Ethel 19, b abt 1881 in Canada, single, pb Canada, farmers daughter, died 1/ 21/ 1917 of organic brain disease at 36 yrs old, father William Gray, from Benzie Co, buried Elberta, MI Carstens, Otto 28, b at 1872 in Germany, pb Germany cemeteries found in Traverse City, Michigan will be saved to your photo volunteer list. My daughter who is an Empath encountered felt and saw a presence in the tunnels one time when she lag behind on a tour when we first got the building. 2 hour Guided Tour of The Village campus $30 per person, (Ages 12 & over - 11 & under NOT permitted on tour; under 18 requires parent or guardian present) Approximately 1 mile of walking - Not wheelchair accessible Her name was Heidi Johnson she published a book angels in the architecture . Thanks for your help! You can always change this later in your Account settings. We depend on ad revenue to craft and curate stories about the worlds hidden wonders. one older male, and a young female voice. A system error has occurred. Narrow your results to famous, Non-Cemetery Burials, memorials with or without grave photos and more. also many of the workers warned patient not to go under the building near the rail way, there was train tracks. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. City Industry Cypress Garden Grove Hacienda Heights Hawaiian Gardens La Habra La Habra Heights La . The hospital and grounds have been renewed and urbanized, yet retain the unique architecture and late 19th-century charm. Private tours must be scheduled at least 4-6 weeks in advance and are based on availability. There is said to be a ghost priest who killed himself in the chapel, and a monster in the basement area. They deserve to be seen. Other dark legends involve the web of underground tunnels beneath the hospital, which seem to permeate an aura of mystery (they can be seen on a guided tour). Its how they moved the more difficult (read: harder to subdue) patients between wards without risk of them getting loose. Michigan, This photo was not uploaded because this cemetery already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this cemetery. Presentation is given by Peg S. Under Dr. James Decker Munson, the first superintendent from 1885 to 1924, the institution expanded. In 1885, the Northern Michigan Asylum (also known as the Traverse City State Hospital) in Traverse City, Michigan opened and received its first patients in November of that year. has to offer. Private property should be respected at all times, as should all posted signs concerning trespassing, hours of operation and other local regulations. McAllister, Anna 41, b abt 1859 in Pennsylvania, married, 5 children, pb Germany, Irish, Jane 30, b abt 1870 in Illinois, married, 1child Dr. David C. Goodale the first TC physician. Canada, died 9/ 10/ 1900, buried Oakwood, cause -paretic dementia, father Curtis born Canada, at asylum almost 2 yrs, Thomas, Dan C. 64, b abt 1836 in NY, laborer, died 7/ 22/ 1915 of heart disease, from Ionia Co, buried Remus, MI, Adams, Nettie M. (Hettie) 52, b abt 1848 in MI, married, died 5/ 8/ 1908 of heart disease and delusional insanity, farmers wife, from Edmore, MI, buried Rockford, MI, Bletch, John (Blitch) 28, b abt 1872 in Germany, single, pb Germany, also 1910, 1920 Bletch or Blatch. The institution built twelve cottages, as well as two. The barn will increase event space in the park. Parker, Hannah A. USA. Her grave is at the end of the dirt trail between the farm and the asylum. Post cards of the place from the 1920s & 30s, and a book about its history written by a local who had 1st hand knowledge. Anyways its an interesting place . 13 cemeteries in Traverse City, Michigan. The complex is now called . Mccusig, Bridget (Mccuaig) 32, b abt 1868 in MI, married 2 children, pb Ireland, Nolte, Lena (Lena Notte) 56, b abt 1844 in Germany, widow, 3 children, pb Germany, died 9/ 19/ 1900, buried Oakwood Cem, TC, died of organic brain disease, Smith, Reinholdt 29, b abt 1871 in Germany, single, pb Germany, died 4/ 16/ 1907 of TB, laborer, from Muskegon, buried Whitehall, Rasmussen, Nels 59, Jan 6, 1841 in Denmark, married, fb Denmark, died 8/ 27/ 1908 of exhaustion, dysentery, senility, laborer, buried Ludington, Lakeview Cem, Harroun, Harriet G. 31, b abt 1869 in MI, single, pb NY IDoes anyone know if they allow groups to investigate? Canada, mother born Ireland; Joseph Ruttan born May 10,1820 in Adolphustown, Ontario, died 9/ 1/ 1906, buried Clearwater Twp, Kalkaska,Co. Michigan. I worked on the first phase of renovation there, I had my own keys to the place, and I was in the building alone after dark more than once. I was suddenly being pulled to looked in a direction and I dont know why I did , but what I saw must be this monster you speak of . If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Paperback, 9780738533896, 0738533890 normally included on our Guided Historic Tour, This tour also includes an excursion into the It lists the date of death. so I relate to my sis! Otherwise it was interesting. A haunted location: Traverse City State Hospital in Traverse City, Michigan. The original central administrative building was a hallmark of Victorian-Italiante architecture, but it was sadly demolished in 1963, after the state deemed it a fire hazard. Patients were treated through kindness, comfort, pleasure, and beautiful flowers provided year-round by the asylum's own greenhouses and the variety of trees Munson planted on the grounds. Many "ghost hunters" have been arrested because they failed to contact property owners and/or local authorities ahead of time. Halloween is approaching, and for many people this conjures up visions of graveyards, ghostly apparitions and grisly deaths. We have set your language to I recommend this tour to anyone with even the slightest interest in history, mental health care, or just a curiosity about these buildings and their story. The village of Pere Cheney, also known as Cheney and Center Plains . Glasgow, Elizabeth 38, born about 1863 in Canada, married, 5 children, father born Ireland, mother born Scotland, died 11/ 1/ 1929 Brown, Louisa A. Search above to list available cemeteries. It was then replaced by Munson Medical Center in the 1950s, the largest hospital in northern Michigan and one of the largest in the state. The hospital operates approximately 826 beds. It was run by Dr. James Decker Munson. Please reset your password. After being abandoned for over a decade, the hospital was saved thanks to Ray Minervini and his team, who developed a new vision for the campus in the early 2000s. Despite the dark and brooding legend that surrounds the tree, it is a family-friendly place to explore (there was a family with a few young kids climbing around when we visited). If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Traverse City Regional Psychiatric Hospital The facility opened in 1885 with 43 residents growing to almost 3,000 by 1959. Building 50, the visual centerpiece of the complex, is a three-story building on a stone foundation containing 386,740 square feet of space. While this project should be considered a resource for the public and for researchers (both professional and non-professional), all content on this website (images, videos, etc.) Friday and Saturday only. It stands for the Grand Traverse County Death Records Search. seeking an evening adventure through the campus of the former Traverse City State Hospital. 55 born abt 1845 in Canada, divorced, parents born Canada, died. City of Traverse City Oakwood Cemetery 1720 Hannah Avenue Traverse City, MI 49686 View Map. Although it ceased operations as a mental hospital in 1989, the historic Traverse City State Hospital continues to serve the local community. Seitz, August 38, b abt 1862, married, Rebaden, Peter (Rebeden) 46, b abt 1854 in Illinois, divorced, pb France, Moran, James 43, b abt 1857, single, died 1/ 20/ 1902, bricklayer, Aggen, Joseph (Agger) 52, b abt 1848 in Germany, married, pb Germany, Hazelton, Serena 40, b abt 1860 in Canada, single, mother b Canada, Mcvean, Mary 43, b abt 1857 in Canada, married 2 children, pb Scotland, died 7/ 1/ 1918 of pernicious anemia, from ?Missaukee Co. and now the paranormal stuff has grown daown now that the mall was built in. Thank you for your time and I sincerely hope to hear from you. Noack or Nowack, Clara 54, b abt 1846 in Germany, married, 3 children, pb Germany, Reed, Frank (Read) single, also 1910 63, b at 1847, 1920 speaks English cannot read or write, Watson, Patrick 38, b abt 1862 in Canada, divorced, from Big Rapids, died 9/ 24/ 1901 of paretic dementia and congestive seizures, at asylum 2 yrs 5 months, buried Oakwood Cem, TC, Goff, Marian C. 58, b abt 1842, widow, died 5/ 3/ 1915 of cerebral apoplexy, from Leelanau Co, buried Ann Arbor, Ellison, Caroline 30, b abt 1870 in Canada, married 2 children, pb Canada, Palmer, Louisa born 1864, married, died 7/ 19/ 1904 of TB 8 months duration, from Midland Co, buried Oakwood Cem, TC Stay in the loop with our E-Newsletter & Notifications. hello,i have something to say! also I dont want to leave this out,they helped INSANE people ya so it had an insane asylum. excursion into the basement of a former Men's Ward Cottage as well as the underground steam tunnels, Dress for the weather - 50% of this tour is outdoors, flashlights recommended, Approximately 1 mile of walking - not wheelchair accessible, 90 Minute guided tour of the Village Campus, $30 per person (Ages 12 & over - 11 and under not permitted on tour; under 18 requires parent or guardian present), 2 hour Guided Historic Walking Tour of The Village campus, 15 person max - ages 12 & over - 11 & under NOT permitted on tour; under 18 requires parent or guardian present, Dress for the weather - 50% will be Outdoors, $50 per person, Ages 18 & over, ID required, Over 1 mile of walking - Not wheelchair accessible, 5 hours (1 hour break for lunch) Semi-guided Tripod Photography Tour lead by Christian Van Antwerpen, $100 per person, Ages 18 & over, ID required. Henry Campbell county treasurer, postmaster, judge, built the Park Place Hotel (then called the Campbell House) in 1873. Rutten, Joseph (Ruttan) 80, b abt 1820 in Fr. Traverse City State Hospital was almost completely remodeled in 2000s, but reports say that the original structure remains from 1885, when it was built as the Northern Michigan Asylum. Sexton bmorgan@traversecitymi.gov. State mental hospitals were once the premier institutions in the United States dedicated to psychiatric care. I kept getting a creepy vibe i couldnt handle .so I looked down quite a few times not wanting to see what I knew I could feel . Crowley, Orris E. (Orrie) 35, b at 1865, male, married, Fish, Candice E. 29, b at 1871 in Michigan, married, 6 children; Family tree info, Candice Estella Bowker- Fish born Aug 1, 1871 in Hope, Midland Co, died 7/ 3/ 1942 in TC, buried Schultz, Barry Co. Mi, Randall, Alton W. 46, b abt 1854 in South Dakota, male, married, Find A Grave Alton Wayne Randall born 1853, died 7/ 21/1913 buried Ithaca, Gratiot Co., father's name George ***, Peterson, Samuel 54, b abt 1846 in Denmark, married, pb Denmark, Lotez, Charles It was built in accordance with the Kirkbride plan, which was designed to facilitate a mental hospitals administrative and treatment needs. but there are still multiple hauntings and ghost sightings.and some of the stores are built in horrible rooms that were said to be the most haunted.so lets just enjoy the haunting beauty and the evilness of this hospital as it still is there! You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Anderson, Sarah 39, b at 1861 in Sweden, single, pb Sweden, died 2/ 16/ 1907 at 46 of Bright's disease, domestic, buried Oakwood Cem. Canada, Dell Baribean died 8/ 19/ 1901, Sayera, Rozanna (Syers) 58, b at 1842 in Fr. TC, Campbell, Melinda (Malinda) 47, b at 1853 in Indiana, married, 10 children, Collins, Mary A. Tour starts at 12:00 pm. English If you are ever visiting Traverse City, then you must stop by the Village at Grand Traverse Commons (830 Cottageview Dr #101, Traverse City, MI 49684). Today, numerous state hospitals still stand- many are abandoned, some are museums, and a few have been repurposed to serve the community. You sign a waiver for a reason- you get to go into abandoned buildings and tunnels and Joe knows the history of this place very well. Also known as The restoration of the Traverse City State Hospital is an important step in remembering and preserving the history of American psychiatry. This browser does not support getting your location. Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2014 . This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. The Traverse City State Hospital of Traverse City, Michigan is a decommissioned psychiatric hospital that has been variously known as the Northern Michigan Asylum and the Traverse City Regional Psychiatric Hospital. It is haunted did u stay in it for 3 nights. We have set your language to Activating the following button will add more search options to the page. Conrad Foster mayor of Traverse City from 1937 to 1939, spearheaded cleanup of waterfront (now the Open Space) and founded the Con Foster Museum and Clinch Park Zoo. I also have pictures of when they begun construction. He was there for the remodel/painting crew .he often heard many things that made him say forget this and head straight home . Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. 47, b abt 1853 in Ohio, divorced, 5 children, Flum, Noah 5, b abt 1850 in Indiana, married, pb Germany, farmer, Died 12/ 30/ 1915 of complication of intestine as result of peritoneal abscess contributory cause, fell from window seat, from Missaukee, buried Lake City. Another is about the hospital chaplain, who was driven mad to the point of hanging himself in the chapel. Until they downsized & he was transferred to Lapeer (Oakdale) in 1975. historic building and walk through an amazing brick steam tunnel built in 1883, Dress for the weather - up to 50% of this tour is outdoors, $35 per person, must be 16 years and older (under 18 years old requires parent or legal guardian to attend), Hear excerpts of first hand experiences from former employees and listen for the creaks and groans of the asylum cottages settling at night, Tour includes an Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Canada Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. One night we took a tour with the crew when only the offices in front were remodeled say 2004 . This place is defenitly got messed up energy. Died 6/ 13/ 1903. King, Lewis C. 31, b abt 1869 in MI, single, father MW King from Scotland, mother Ellen Oatey born Ohio, Lewis died 9/ 16/ 1912 of acute dysentery, dentist, allopathfrom Cheboygan, buried? Brener, Brower is correct, Lot A. 30, b abt 1870 in Canada, widow, immigrated 1836, married 64 years, 8 children, died 5/ 17/ 1902, Mosser, Elisha L. 30, b abt 1870 in Illinois, divorced also 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, Brown, Gertie 24, b abt 1876 in MI, married. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. According to witnesses, the building is haunted. The gift shop located in the commons is a great spot to grab a souvenir, some drinks (they sell a wide variety of alcohol there), and where you can purchase tickets for a guided tour of the building and tunnels underneath (they were unfortunately sold out of the tickets for the day we were there). However, changes in the law and mental health care philosophies brought on the decline of the institution. By the time it closed in 1989, pieces of the property had been split between Munson hospital, the Pavilions, Garfield Township and (later) T.M.G. Griffen, Nettie May (Gribben is correct) 30, b abt 1870 in NY, married, died 10/ 27/ 1908 of laryngeal papillomatone growth, TB, from Isabella Co, lived there 4 1/2 years, buried Perrinton? She doesnt know how I disappeared how we ended up separated and she did not want to talk about it again. We climbed over, crawled under, and explored the bright colored branches and bushes that make up the fascinating public artwork. Olsen, Johan (Olson) 64, b abt 1836 in Norway, male, divorced, pb Norway, died 6/ 14/ 1905 of heart disease, from Manistee, buried Ann Arbor Explores through various unrestored buildings that are not normally included on our Guided Historic Tour, This tour also includes an excursion into the 1883 underground steam tunnel, 830 Cottageview Drive, Suite 101 Traverse City, Michigan, $30 per person, (Ages 12 & over - 11 & under NOT permitted on tour; under 18 requires parent or guardian present), Approximately 1 mile of walking - Not wheelchair accessible, Learn about A Adams County Almshouse Agnews State Hospital Allegany County Poor House Alton State Hospital *TOUR DATES ARE PUBLISHED 1-2 MONTHS IN ADVANCE*. Fisher, Joseph Native American, born MI, in 1930, living outside of asylum in TC, 44 yrs old, married at 33 to Sarah 33, son Clarence, all 3 Native Americans, all 3 born Michigan, Joseph is a lineman for the telephone com. Cottages 19, 20, and 36 are all occupied. Follow us on social media to add even more wonder to your day. Like any haunted place (especially an old insane asylum), there is a fair share of legends and stories that range from the terrifying to the comically farfetched. Dr. David C. Goodale - the first TC physician. There is 1 Cemetery per 18,244 people, and 1 Cemetery per 92 square miles. this place is beautiful and we also have spent the night there and our grandma who died there woke us upn our sleep to tell us we needed to go it was not safe,we stayed. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. 31, b abt 1869 in MI, married, 4 children, father b Scotland, Nybro, Cecelia (Nybrs) 54, b abt 1846 in Norway, married, 5 children, b Norway She tried to release manily postive images of beauty . Join us for this faster-paced tour which highlights the history of the Village Campus, takes you through 2 unrenovated buildings and includes a tour of the 1883 steam tunnels. This account has been disabled. The Rangers House exhibits fine mementos collected by Sir Julius Werner during the course of his life, including this infamous pendant. 810 Vermont Ave., NW. Munson Medical Center in Traverse City is named for him. This site is to share public records regarding patients and employees of the Traverse City Asylum, State Hospital for the Insane, Northern Michigan Asylum, Traverse City Regional Psychiatric Hospital. Copyright City of Traverse City. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. One of the first structures built was a sawmill near the mouth of the river, which was purchased by Perry Hannah (known as the father of Traverse City) in 1851. Barton, Katie 67, b abt 1833 in NY, widow, 1 child, (Kate Pickard) died 2/ 12/ 1902, father A. Pickard, mother Mary Eald, Allen, Orlando Chester 37, b abt 1863 in Canada, married, died 3/ 26/ 1937, buried Kalkaska, MI in Evergreen Cemetery in family plot, also 1910, 1920, 1930, Nylander, Maggie (Hylander) 44, b abt 1856 in Sweden, married, 6 children, pb Sweden, husband Louis Nylander, Maggie born 1856, died 11/ 27/ 1919 of pneumonia and heart disease, buried Traverse City After Munson's retirement, James Decker Munson Hospital was established in his honor on the grounds in 1926, and was operated by the state well after his death and into the 1950s. is subject to copyright and/or permissions and may not be reproduced or redistributed in any way without the expressed consent of rights holder. There is so little information available regarding patients, often known as inmates, that I felt it was important to post, make public, the little information available, as a genealogist, researcher and briefly, an "inmate" shortly before it closed. 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