Elder Interview-Michael Hill
A.2008.001.195 PP
Name/Title
Elder Interview-Michael HillEntry/Object ID
A.2008.001.195Tags
Missing, Needs Accession Sheet, Needs Location, Needs PhotoDescription
Hill, Michael Lee Born 08/31/1946 in Sturgeon Bay Parents: Helen Parker and McKenzie John Foster Parents: David & Josephine Skenandore Michael was put into a foster home at 13 months. He attended school at Oneida Mission School. At the age of 17 he joined the service as a Navy. In the 60’s he was released. He did 18 months in Vietnam. And when he got out he worked as a radio man. He also worked at Charmin Paper Co. for 2 ½ years. Michael is Semi-retired right now. He married Martha Skenandore and had to daughters with her. After their divorce he then remarried and had 1 daughter with his second wife, later they divorced too. He again remarried his 3rd wife and is with yet today. He believes he is from the Turtle Clan. He played football and graduated with 3 scholarships. Christmas was always hard for Michael except for the Dinner. All kinds of food were always homemade. His recommendation to the youth today is be proud of who you are and what you are.Recording Type
Audio/VisualCollection
Elder InterviewsCataloged By
Gerzetich, Courtney (Cottrell)Category
Digital Media, Military