Jean
M.
Fox
Born:
01/25/1917
Norwood
Died: 10/25/2008
Parents: Floyd W. McGriff, Ruth W. McGriff
Spouse: Orville Taylor Fox
Children: Jo Anne Shaw, Susan Neuharter, John D. Fox
Address(es):
Interred:
Oakwood Cemetery
Farmington , MI
Died: 10/25/2008
Parents: Floyd W. McGriff, Ruth W. McGriff
Spouse: Orville Taylor Fox
Children: Jo Anne Shaw, Susan Neuharter, John D. Fox
Address(es):
Interred:
Oakwood Cemetery
Farmington , MI
Writings
| Image | Title | Genre | Audience | Publisher | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Letters from 1860: the Howards of Farmington | Non Fiction , Michigan History | Adult | Farmington Hills MI : Farmington Hills Historical Commission | 1994 | |
|
Tracking the Underground Railroad - Includes fugitive slaves and the Underground Railroad in Michigan. |
Non Fiction , Michigan History | Adult , Children , Teen | Farmington Hills, MI : Farmington Hills Historical Commission | 1993 | |
| Marcus Burrowes (1874-1953) : English revival architect | Non Fiction , Biography , Michigan History | Adult | Farmington Hills MI : Farmington Hills Historical Commission | 1992 | |
| P. Dean Warner : man of Farmington | Non Fiction , Biography , Michigan History | Adult | Farmington Hills MI : Farmington Hills Centennial Commission | 1992 | |
| I Went to the People...Fred M. Warner, Progressive Governor | Non Fiction , Michigan History | Adult | Farmington Hills MI : Farmington Hills Historical Commission | 1988 | |
| More Than a Tavern: 150 Years of Botsford Inn | Non Fiction , Michigan History | Adult | Farmington Hills MI : Farmington Hills Historical Commission in cooperation with the Botsford Inn | 1986 | |
| The Windows of Old Mariners | Non Fiction | Adult | Detroit MI : Old Mariners Church | 1986 | |
| A Farmington Childhood: the watercolors of Lillian Drake Avery | Non Fiction , Biography , Michigan History | Adult | Farmington Hills MI : Farmington Hills Historical Commission | 1985 | |
|
Heritage Homes: If Walls Could Talk - Editor |
Non Fiction , Michigan History | Adult | Farmington Hills MI : Farmington Hills Historical Commission | 1980 | |
| Farmington's Centennial Families | Non Fiction , Michigan History | Adult | Farmington Hills MI : Farmington Hills Historical Commission | 1978 | |
| The windows of Old Mariners : established 1842, Civic and Renaissance Centers, Detroit, Michigan | Non Fiction , Michigan History | Adult | Troy, MI : Lone Tree Press | 1976 |
What is the aim or goal of your writing:
Author attributes her success to a love of history and a passion for writing.
Author's work ethic: "dig, dig, dig."
May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: No
Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No
Skills:
Author
Other - Journalist, Historian
Education:
| Degree | Institution | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attended | Hillsdale College | Hillsdale , MI | 1921 -1923 |
Career:
| Position | Organization | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | City of Farmington Hills | 1990 | |
| Council Member | Farmington Hills City Council | 1987 -1991 | |
| Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission | 1981 | ||
| Chairman | Farmington Hills Historic District Commission | 1980 -1987 | |
| Baord Member | Board of Zoning Appeals | Farmington Hills , MI | 1977 -1987 |
| Farmington Hills Historical Commission | 1975 -1987 | ||
| Founder | Novi Sun-Forum | 1972 -1974 | |
| Delegate | Conference on Partners of the Alliance | San JoseCostaRica | 1970 |
| Member | American Study Commission to the Middle East | 1967 | |
| Founder | Farmington Forum | 1967 -1974 | |
| Board Member | Michigan Partners of the Alliance | 1960 -1972 | |
| Editor and Publisher | Oakland County Newspaper: Southfield Sun | 1956 -1974 |
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