Summary
The Welke family moved to Beaver Island in 1961, with Don Welke planning agricultural and cattle work.
Evidence and limits
The article does not provide the family’s full names, farm location, or evidence that the planned operation began.
Sources
- Beaver Beacon, June 1961, island news and retrospective notices.The June 1961 issue reports that Don Welke, his wife, and son Donny moved from Walled Lake to Beaver Island. Welke planned to farm and raise beef cattle. The article does not provide the family’s full names, farm location, or evidence that the planned operation began.