Lloyd H. Green, Post 147, of Northville, MI. was founded on August 20, 1920. The post is named after a young communications courier that was the only Northville resident casualty of the Great War. (WWI) The charter members and a growing membership met at various locations including facilities owned by Henry Ford. They wanted to establish a "Memorial Hall" that would be dedicated to assisting returning veterans and also serve as a community center. The Neal property, including a 2-story clapboard residence, was purchased and a post fundraising campaign started in 1942. Two years later, $20,000 was raised to start the building renovation project. The existing structure was rotated, a basement was added, and the entire building was covered with brick. The lower level was used for a lounge and kitchen facility, the first floor for event gatherings and the second floor was used as a temporary barracks apartment for returning or recovering veterans of WWII and Korea. For many years, the American Legion post has served as a social center for the community and remains so today, dedicated to the fundamental principals of service, justice, freedom, and democracy.
Father: Herbert Frank Green (will also be listed under Frank H.)
Born: Nov. 23, 1865, in New York. Son of Jacob and Adelaide Mary.
(one family tree lists Jacob as adopted)
Married: Aug 18, 1888, in Pontiac, Mi to Sarah Young.
Died: March 4, 1922, in Northville, Mi.
Burial: Yerkes Cemetery.
Grandfather Jacob Green:
Mother: Sarah Jennie YoungBorn: Aug. 16, 1866, in PontiacDied: Jan. 31, 1931 in Ann ArborBurial: Yerkes CemeteryChildren are Lura 1856, Florence 1856, Elmer 1867, William K. 1869, Rachel Pauline 1884, Pearl Christine 1887, Judson Dewey 1889, James F. 1891, Lloyd 1900, Harlow Darwin 1892, Herbert D 1914.
Lloyd Harvey Green Born: Oct. 6, 1899, in Manistee, Mi.Parents: Herbert Frank Green and Sarah J. Young Died Oct. 2, 1918, in France. Burial Veterans Block A, Rural Hill Cemetery, Northville, Mi.
