TH1031B Appears in1850 census for Neave Township, Darke Co. 5yrs old
TH0300 includes a note of his marriage to Clara A. Hiles as his or her first marriage. This marriage date might actually be 28 May 1870. Note: he evidently moved from Ohio [to Illinois] before 1871, when Charles Henry Throp was born.
TH1052 - 1870 census from Three Rivers Michigan shows him as a bookkeeper, living with his wife Clara in the home of his parents.
TH1051 lists him in 1880 Michigan census, St Joseph County, Lockport Twp, town of Three Rivers. He is listed with his wife, Clara, age 31 and son Charles H. Throp, born in Illinois.
TH3740 "Portrait and Biographical Album" of Mecosta County, Michigan has the following biography: Samuel J. Throp, of the firm of Fellows & Throp, druggists, at Big Rapids, was born at Fort Jefferson, Darke Co., Ohio, Oct. 28, 1845, and is a son of John A. Throp, born Oct. 24, 1822, in Monmouth Co., New Jersey, and Catharine Throp, born Dec. 3, 1825, in Warren Co., Ohio. His mother never changed her maiden name, yet there was no relationship traceable. His father was a wagon maker, but on his removal to Three Rivers, Mich., in 1857, became associated with a partnership manufacturing company, in building the celebrated Invincible Vibrating Thresher and general agricultural implements; he sold his interest in the factory March 15,1881, but retained his claims in the patents. In 1867 Mr. Throp went to Troy, Ill., and engaged in the merchant flouring mill of his uncle, Thomas A. Throp, as accountant. The latter died in 1873, and Mr. Throp was appointed administrator of the estate. After an absence of seven years, and the affairs pertaining to the settlement were adjusted, he returned to Three Rivers, and in 1875 became secretary of a new incorporated company, namely, Roberts, Throp & Co., manufacturers of agricultural implements, in which his father had been actively and steadily connected for the past 25 years, being Director and Vice-President as well as General Manager and superintendent. On acount of failing health, simultaneously with his father's active withdrawal from the concern, Mr. Throp and his father sold their half interest in the capitol stock, divided the notes and accounts and retained their share of the same. Their connection therewith had been very laborious and one of great responsibility, yet successful and meritorious in a financial sense. They together engaged in the collection of their outstanding accounts, until September, 1882. During that month Mr. Throp came to Big Rapids and, in partnership with his brother-in-law, C. A. Fellows, purchased a stock of drugs of C. P. Bigelow, M. D., which they removed to their present place of business. They carry the largest stock of drugs and sundries in the city, and have the most complete and tastefully arranged business house, in their line, in Northern Michigan. Their business comprises wholesale as well as retail, and although already extensive, is steadily increasing. Mr. Throp was married at Three Rivers, May 28, 1870, to Clara A., daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Hiles. Mrs. Throp was born in Montour Co., Pa., Aug. 27, 1848. Charles Henry, only child of Mr. and Mrs. Throp, was born at Troy, Ill., Sept 16, '72.
[In letter from Jack Throp dated 8/24/99, Jack says, "The true Samuel J. Throp was known by the family as 'S.J' "].
Samuel J. Throp was born on 28. Oct. 1845 at Fort Jefferson, Darke County, Ohio. He was the son of
John Allen Throp and
Catherine Throp. Samuel J. Throp married
Clara A. Hiles, daughter of
Joseph T. Hiles and
Elizabeth Mericle, on 18. May. 1870 at Three Rivers, Saint Joseph County, Michigan.
Samuel J. Throp was shown in the census on 1. Jun. 1900 as an insurance agent.
Samuel J. Throp and
Clara A. Hiles appeared on the census of 1. Jun. 1900 at Big Rapids, Mecosta County, Michigan,
; 2 children, 1 living.
Samuel J. Throp was shown in the census on 22. Apr. 1910 as a dealer, real estate.
Samuel J. Throp and
Clara A. Hiles appeared on the census of 22. Apr. 1910 at Big Rapids, Mecosta County, Michigan,
; 1 child, 1 living. Samuel J. Throp died in Jan. 1919 at Big Rapids, Mecosta County, Michigan, at age 73. He was buried on 16. Jan. 1919 at Riverside Cemetery, Three Rivers, Saint Joseph County, Michigan.