FAMILY FOLIAGE.
Charles William Motten (1867 ~ 1939)
6.1.1. First child of Zacharias Motten and Emily Jane Henwood, Charles William Motten, was born November 13, 1867, in Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
He married (1) Effie Riblet, daughter of George Washington Riblet and Elizabeth Kendall Spafford, June 6, 1889*, in Erie, Pennsylvania. She died October 13, 1947, aged 80 years in Erie, Pennsylvania.
He married (2) Augusta (Gussie) Marx Kluppack Silver, daughter of John Marx and Minnie Frische, December 28, 1904, in Toledo, Ohio. She died November 8, 1910, aged 47 years in Toledo, Ohio.
He married (3) Carolyn Palmer Elliott, daughter of Almon Palmer and Mary Stearns, December 22, 1915, in Toledo, Ohio. She died September 8, 1951, aged 72 years in Toledo, Ohio.
Charles W. Motten died January 21, 1939, aged 71 years in Toledo, Ohio, and is interred at Woodlawn Cemetery.
----- MARRIAGE -----
Motten—Riblet
A Quiet Marriage Yesterday. The residence of Mrs. George Riblet on East Eighth street was the scene of a happy event yesterday morning, her daughter Effie upon that occasion being united in marriage with Mr. Charles Motten. There was only a small party present composed of relatives and the most intimate friends. Rev. Dr. Luccock officiated and was assisted by Rev. A.W. Hutchins. The presents, which were numerous, were elegant. Mr. and Mrs. Motten took the noon train for a trip to Syracuse, Little Falls and Rochester, and upon their return will take up their residence at the home of Mrs. Riblet. The young people are prime favourites in a large society circle, all of whom wish them a long, happy, and prosperous life. Erie Morning Dispatch, June 7, 1889.
----- OBITUARIES -----
Charles W. Motten
Charles Motten, 71, automobile salesman in Toledo, Ohio, for 20 years and stepfather of Harry H. Elliott, 519 Brighton Avenue, assistant manager of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., died today in the stepson's home following a heart attack.
Members of the fire department rescue squad applied an inhalator in an effort to revive Mr. Motten, but to no avail. Mr. Motten, native of Erie, Pa., and a resident of Toledo 40 years, was a life member of the Rochester, Pa., Lodge of Elks. In recent years he was a candy salesman in the Toledo area for the House of Munch, Inc.
Surviving besides Mr. Elliott are the wife, Carolyn Motten; a brother Prof. Roger H. Motten, Weathersfield, Conn., and two nephews and a niece.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Walter Funeral Home. The Elks will be in charge. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Toledo, Ohio. Toledo Blade, Jan. 21, 1939.
Effie L. Riblet Motten
August 16, 1867 ~ October 13, 1947
Mrs. Effie R. Motten, widow of Charles Motten, died Monday, in her home, 154 W. 9th St., following an extended illness.
Surviving are a niece, Margaret Royse, and a nephew, Joseph H. Liley.
Friends may call at the Old Burton Homestead, 352 W. 8th St., and are invited to services there at 2 p.m. Thursday with the Rev. Russell Bletzer, pastor of the First Unitarian Church, officiating. Burial will be in Erie Cemetery. Erie Daily Times, Oct. 14, 1947.
Gussie Kluppack Silver Motten
May 29, 1864 ~ November 8, 1910
Following a long period of ill health from heart trouble, and an attack of paralysis with which she was stricken 10 days ago, Mrs. Charles Motten, who has lived in Toledo for more than 20 years, died at 10:30 Tuesday morning at the family residence, 120 Nineteenth street. She is survived by her husband and one daughter by a former marriage, Mrs. H. C. Merts of Chicago. Toledo Blade, Nov. 8, 1910.
Carolyn E. Palmer Elliott Motten
November 3, 1878 ~ September 8, 1951
Mrs. Carolyn Motten, 71, formerly of 519 Brighton Ave., died Saturday in the Maples Rest Home, 2256 Collingwood Blvd.
Mrs. Motten, widow of Charles Motten, was born in Jackson, Mich., and lived here 40 years.
Surviving are a grandson, Charles M. Elliott, and a grand-daughter, Mrs. Carolyn Breier, Toledo, and two great-grandchildren.
Services will be Wednesday at 3 p.m. in the Walter Mortuary with the Rev. Gerald R. Johnson, pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Toledo Blade, Sept. 10, 1951.