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     Hazel B. Pierson was born on August 31, 1895 in Genesee County, Michigan.¹
     Hazel married Herbert V. Slade, son of Wilfred J. Slade and Laura Elizabeth Simpson, in 1916.² Hazel died on February 29, 1980 at age 84.¹ She was buried in Crestwood Memorial Cemetery, Grand Blanc, Genesee County, Michigan.¹

     Alan Arthur Slade was born on October 16, 1890 in New York.^2,3 He was the son of Arthur Burnham Slade and Mae G. King.¹ Alan Arthur Slade was registered for the military draft in World War I on June 5, 1917 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, He was residing at 42 Clinton Place, Newark, was single and was Plant Engineer for the New York Telephone Company.⁴
     Alan married Ethel M. Spillinger in 1918 in New Jersey.⁵ Alan Arthur Slade was registered for World War 2 draft in 1942 while living in Rye, Westchester County, New York, 36 Meadow Place.⁶ Alan was widowed when his wife, Ethel, died on March 18, 1975 in Wilton, Fairfield County, Connecticut, at age 87.⁷ Alan died on February 19, 1979 in Fairfield County, Connecticut, at age 88.^8,3

     Wilfred J. Slade was born in December, 1855 in New York.² He was the son of Luther Slade and Mary M. Fellers.^2,3
     Wilfred married Laura Elizabeth Simpson, daughter of John Simpson, on December 7, 1887 in Groveland, Oakland County, Michigan.¹ Wilfred died on September 14, 1928 in Genesee County, Michigan, at age 72.⁴

     Mabel M. Slade was born in June, 1893 in Michigan.¹ She was the daughter of Wilfred J. Slade and Laura Elizabeth Simpson.¹
     Mabel married Clifford Welch on June 2, 1914 in Goodrich, Gennessee County, Michigan.^2,3 He was the son of Ida Alice Jay & William Welch.³

     Frederick D. Slade was born on November 14, 1897 in Michigan.^1,2 He was the son of Wilfred J. Slade and Laura Elizabeth Simpson.¹ Frederick died on June 11, 1931 in Genesee County, Michigan, at age 33.²

     Luther Slade was born circa 1827 in New York.¹ He was the son of unknown Slade.²
     Luther married Mary M. Fellers circa 1848.¹ Luther Slade was a canal lock tender.³

     George Slade was born circa 1840 in New York.¹ He was the son of unknown Slade.¹ George Slade was a canal lock tender.¹ It is only suspected that George is brother of Luther, due to age differences.¹

     Cynthia L. Nelson was born on March 6, 1833 in Pennsylvania Her father was born in Vermont, her mother was born in New York.^2,3 She was the daughter of Ephraim Nelson.²
     Cynthia married Luther L. Slade, son of Ephraim Slade.⁴ Cynthia died on June 14, 1923 at age 90.⁵ She was buried in Big Prairie-Everett Cemetery, Newaygo County, Michigan.¹

     Maurice E. Slade was born in March, 1854 in Pennsylvania.^1,2 He was the son of Luther L. Slade and Cynthia L. Nelson.³ Maurice E. Slade was New Tag circa 1855 in New York.³³
     Maurice married Sarah Elizabeth Russell on May 24, 1882 in Newaygo County, Michigan.⁴ Maurice died on September 9, 1936 at age 82⁵ and was buried in White Cloud Cemetery, Newaygo County, Michigan.⁶

     Charles L. Slade was born circa 1862 in Michigan.² He was the son of Luther L. Slade and Cynthia L. Nelson.²
     Charles married Ella Russell on February 5, 1885 in Newaygo County, Michigan.³

     Hattie G. Slade was born circa 1864 in Michigan.² She was the daughter of Luther L. Slade and Cynthia L. Nelson.² Hattie died on May 12, 1902.³ She was buried in Big Prairie-Everett Cemetery, Newaygo County, Michigan.⁴

     Lydia E. Slade was born on November 25, 1856 in Pennsylvania.² She was the daughter of Luther L. Slade and Cynthia L. Nelson.¹
     Lydia married Henry Willard Cain, son of Amos Cain, on April 1, 1879 in Big Prairie Twp, Newaygo County, Michigan.³ Lydia died on January 27, 1917 at age 60.⁴ She was buried in Big Prairie-Everett Cemetery, Newaygo County, Michigan.²

     Note: It is questionable whether James is the son of Luther. Although he was living with Luther in 1850, the age differnce is only 10 years. Luther's wife Mary is certainly not the mother of James. James is possibly a younger brother or nephew of Luther.¹           James Slade was born circa 1836 in New York.¹ He was the son of Luther Slade.¹

     Helen F. Rau was born on April 28, 1926 in Albany, Albany County, New York.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Rau and Helen Snapp.¹
     Helen married Charles Stephen Slade Jr., son of Charles Stephen Slade and Bella [?].¹ Helen died on July 18, 2015 at age 89¹ and was buried in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands, Albany County, New York.¹ Her obituary read as follows:

      Helen F. Slade, 89, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on July 18, 2015, at Evergreen Commons. The daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Snapp) Rau, Helen was born on April 28, 1926, in Albany. She graduated from Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Helen's faith in God was most important to her and her joy in life was her children and grandchildren. She loved spending time with family, enjoyed the outdoors, eating out, and traveling. Helen is survived by her children, Helen (Frank) Ryan, Linda Roberts, Charles (Deb) Slade, Eugene (Michelle) Slade, and Christopher (Kimmarie) Slade; her grandchildren, Chad, Jeremiah, Adam, Shylah, Dustin, Kyle, and Thomasiene; 13 great-grandchildren; her nephew, B.T. Wood and niece, Kim Wood. In addition to her parents, Helen was predeceased by her son, Stephen Jerome Slade; her granddaughter, Sarah Slade; her grandson, Stephen Slade; and her sister, Antoinette Wood. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22, at New Comer Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie. A funeral service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Burial will follow in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands.
Published in Albany Times Union on July 20, 2015.¹