Paul Bartlett Van Buren Genealogy

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Harry Ranslow1

M, #8580, b. circa 1890
Pedigree Link

Family: Beatrice Elizabeth Larsen (b. 17 March 1895, d. 2 September 1942)

SonEarl Harry Ranslow (b. 30 August 1916, d. 14 November 1991)

Biography

Harry Ranslow was born circa 1890 in Connecticut.1

Harry Ranslow married Beatrice Elizabeth Larsen circa 1912.1


Harry Ranslow and Beatrice Elizabeth Larsen appeared on the census of 1930 in Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut, which lists Harry Ranslow, 40, born in Connecticut, father born in Massachusetts, mother born in New Jersey; his wife Beatrice, 35, also born in Connecticut, both parents born in Sweden; and their son Earl, 13, born in Connecticut. Harry was married at age 21, and Beatrice at age 18.1 He was a tool setter at an iron works in 1930.1
Last Edited 17 December 2008

Citations

  1. [S702] 1930 U.S. Census, online www.ancestry.com, Harry Ranslow household, Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut. Hereinafter cited as 1930 U.S. Census.
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Lawrence (Larry) Martin Smith1

M, #8581, b. 1 October 1924, d. 14 December 2008

Parents

FatherWilliam Forrest Smith
MotherEsther Amick
Pedigree Link

Family: Sarah D. Eggenspiller

SonRobert Lee Smith
SonRonald D. Smith

Biography

Lawrence (Larry) Martin Smith was born on 1 October 1924 in Marysville, Indiana.2

Lawrence (Larry) Martin Smith married Sarah D. Eggenspiller on 12 February 1953.2

Lawrence (Larry) Martin Smith died on 14 December 2008 in Ball Memorial Hospital, Portland, Indiana, at age 84.1,2 He was buried on 19 December 2008 in Green Park Cemetery, Portland, Indiana.2
Lawrence (Larry) Martin Smith was graduated in 1943 in Jeffersonville High School, Jeffersonville, Indiana.

He was in World War II between 1943 and 1946.

From: David Dillow Thomas [mailto:drdthomas@jayco.net]
Sent: Friday, December 19, 2008 6:28 AM

Subject: Lawrence Martin Smith

Hi there Paul,
My name is David Dillow Thomas, and I am the father-In-Law of Robert Lee Smith and his father Lawrence "Larry" Martin Smith just expired on 14 December 2008. I found you on your website on www.RootsWeb.comand saw where you had Esther Amick. Lawrence "Larry" Martin Smith was her son by William Forrest Smith. Do you have any more on the family? If so, please let me know.
Here is the phone number were you can call Lawrence's son; it is 260-726-8702, and the phone number of the funeral home were Lawrence is at today is 260-726-7111.
David Dillow Thomas.1


Funeral Services for Lawrence "Larry" Smith

Lawrence “Larry” M. Smith, age 84, a resident of Portland, died Sunday at Ball Memorial Hospital.
Larry was a former Insurance Agent selling Prudential Insurance for 22 ½ years from 1965-1987.. He also worked from 1995 until 2003 in maintenance at Bearcreek Farms. He then worked from 2004 until 2007 for Jay Randolph Developmental Services. He was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church and the Portland Kiwanis Club. He also served as a coach for the Jay County Special Olympics. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during WW II serving from 1943-1946. He was a member of the Portland American Legion Post #211.

Larry Smith was born on October 1, 1924, in Marysville, Indiana, the son of W. Forrest and Esther (Amick) Smith. He graduated from Jeffersonville High School in Jeffersonville, Indiana in 1943. He married Sarah D. Eggenspiller on February 12, 1953.
Larry Smith is survived by:
His wife of 55 years: Sarah D. Smith – Portland, Indiana
2 sons: Ronald D. Smith – Portland, Indiana
Robert L. Smith (wife Teresa) – rural Portland, Indiana
1 brother: Morris E. Smith – Georgia
1 sister: May M. Meeks – Louisville, KY
2 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren

Funeral services for Larry Smith will be held on Friday, December 19, 2008 at 1 p.m. in the Portland Chapel of the Williamson and Spencer Funeral Home. Pastor Hugh Kelly will officiate and burial will follow in the Green Park Cemetery in Portland. The Portland American Legion Post #211 will conduct military graveside rites. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4 until 8 p.m. and one hour prior to service time on Friday in the Portland Chapel of the Williamson and Spencer Funeral Home.
Memorials may be directed towards the Jay County Cancer Society, the Jay County Christian Academy or the Jay County Special Olympics.
Last Edited 28 November 2013

Citations

  1. [S821] e-mail message from David Dillow Thomas (email address) to Paul B. Van Buren. Hereinafter cited as "David Dillow Thomas e-mail". 19 December 2008.
  2. [S840] Obituary - Lawrence "Larry" Smith, Williamson & Spencer Funeral Homes, www.williamsonspencer.com. Hereinafter cited as Williamson & Spencer Funeral Homes.
Family Explorer

Jacob Parsons1

M, #8585, b. 20 May 1850, d. 23 July 1921
Pedigree Link

Family: Emma Phoebe Rabuck (b. 11 November 1866, d. 4 January 1950)

DaughterMabel Edna Parsons+ (b. 19 December 1887, d. 15 June 1966)
SonRoy Arvin Parsons+ (b. 17 November 1891, d. 26 March 1962)
DaughterIva Marie Parsons (b. 24 August 1895)
SonFloyd Johhannes Parsons (b. October 1899, d. before 1900)

Biography

Jacob Parsons was born on 20 May 1850 in Malmo, Kalmar, Sweden.1,2,3

Jacob Parsons married Emma Phoebe Rabuck on 25 December 1886 in Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota.4

Jacob Parsons died on 23 July 1921 in Spink County, South Dakota, at age 71.5


Jacob Parsons emigrated in 1874 from Sweden to the United States 1871 - 1920 census.4

Jacob Parsons appeared on the census of 1880 in Wiscoy, Winona County, Minnesota.6 He was a servant in 1880.7

Jacob Parsons and Emma Phoebe Parsons appeared on the census of 1900 in Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota, which lisits Jacob Parsons, 50, borm May 1850 in Sweden; his wife Emma, 33, born November 1866 in Wisconsin; their children (all born in South Dakota) Mabel, 12, born December 1887, Roy, 8 born Movember 1871, and Iva M., 4, born August 1895. Jacob and Emma had been married 26 years (since about 1874); Emma had given birth to 4 children, 3 of whom were living.4 He was a mason in 1900.4

Jacob Parsons and Emma Phoebe Parsons appeared on the census of 1910 in Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota, which lists Jacob Parsons, 49, born in Sweden, both parents also born in Sweden; his wife Emma, 44, born in Wisconsin, father born in Germany, mother born in Wisconsin; their children (all born in South Dakota) Mabel E., 22, Roy A., 18, and Iva M. 14; and two male borders. Roy and Emma had been married for 23 years (since about 1887). Emma had given birth to 5 children, 3 of whom were living.1 He was a stone and cement mason in 1910.1

Jacob Parsons and Emma Phoebe Parsons appeared on the census of 1920 in 311 North Motley Street, Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota, which lists Jacob Parsons, 69 [sic, actually about 59], born in Sweden, both parents also born in Sweden; his wife Emma P., 56, born in Wisconsin, father born in Berlin [Germany], mother born in Wisconsin; their children Mabel e., 32 and Iva M., 24; and a male lodger and a female border.8
Last Edited 23 November 2016

Citations

  1. [S704] 1910 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, Jacob Parsons household, Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota.
  2. [S703] 1900 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, Jacob Parson [sic] household, Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota.
  3. [S897] David Stevens & Palmela Weber Family Tree, online www.ancestry.com, David Stevens (Family Trees.)
  4. [S703] 1900 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, Jacob Parsons household, Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota.
  5. [S823] South Dakota Death Index, 1905-55, online www.ancestery.com. Hereinafter cited as South Dakota Death Index, 1905-55.
  6. [S6] 1880 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, Hamden A. Corey household, Wiscoy, Winona County, Minnesota.
  7. [S6] 1880 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, Hamben A. Corey household, Wiscoy, winona County, Minnesota.
  8. [S149] 1920 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, Jacob Parsons [mis-indexed as Parson] household, Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota.
Family Explorer

Emma Phoebe Rabuck1,2

F, #8586, b. 11 November 1866, d. 4 January 1950
Pedigree Link

Family: Jacob Parsons (b. 20 May 1850, d. 23 July 1921)

DaughterMabel Edna Parsons+ (b. 19 December 1887, d. 15 June 1966)
SonRoy Arvin Parsons+ (b. 17 November 1891, d. 26 March 1962)
DaughterIva Marie Parsons (b. 24 August 1895)
SonFloyd Johhannes Parsons (b. October 1899, d. before 1900)

Biography

Emma Phoebe Rabuck was born on 11 November 1866 in Sauk County, Wisconsin.1,3,4

Emma Phoebe Rabuck married Jacob Parsons on 25 December 1886 in Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota.5

Emma Phoebe Rabuck died on 4 January 1950 in Spink County, South Dakota, at age 83.6


Emma Phoebe Parsons and Jacob Parsons appeared on the census of 1900 in Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota, which lisits Jacob Parsons, 50, borm May 1850 in Sweden; his wife Emma, 33, born November 1866 in Wisconsin; their children (all born in South Dakota) Mabel, 12, born December 1887, Roy, 8 born Movember 1871, and Iva M., 4, born August 1895. Jacob and Emma had been married 26 years (since about 1874); Emma had given birth to 4 children, 3 of whom were living.5

Emma Phoebe Parsons and Jacob Parsons appeared on the census of 1910 in Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota, which lists Jacob Parsons, 49, born in Sweden, both parents also born in Sweden; his wife Emma, 44, born in Wisconsin, father born in Germany, mother born in Wisconsin; their children (all born in South Dakota) Mabel E., 22, Roy A., 18, and Iva M. 14; and two male borders. Roy and Emma had been married for 23 years (since about 1887). Emma had given birth to 5 children, 3 of whom were living.1

Emma Phoebe Parsons and Jacob Parsons appeared on the census of 1920 in 311 North Motley Street, Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota, which lists Jacob Parsons, 69 [sic, actually about 59], born in Sweden, both parents also born in Sweden; his wife Emma P., 56, born in Wisconsin, father born in Berlin [Germany], mother born in Wisconsin; their children Mabel e., 32 and Iva M., 24; and a male lodger and a female border.7 She appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of Samuel Garver and Mabel Edna Garver in Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota, which lists Samuel Garver, 47, born in Iowa, father born in Pennsylvania, mother born in Indiana; his wife Mabel, 42,born in South Dakota, father born in Sweden, mother born in Wisconsin; their children (all born in South Dakota) Carol L., 8, Adalaide, 6, and Dawn 2 years, 3 months; Mabel's widowed mother Emma Parson, 65, born in Wisconsin, father born in Germany, mother born in Wisconsin; and an "uncle" (probably the late Jacob Parson's brother) Henri Pierson, 76, born in Sweden, both parents also born in Sweden.8
Last Edited 23 November 2016

Citations

  1. [S704] 1910 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, Jacob Parsons household, Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota.
  2. [S366] California Death Index, 1940-97, online www.ancestry.com, Roy A. Parsons.
  3. [S703] 1900 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, Jacob Parson [sic] household, Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota.
  4. [S897] David Stevens & Palmela Weber Family Tree, online www.ancestry.com, David Stevens (Family Trees.)
  5. [S703] 1900 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, Jacob Parsons household, Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota.
  6. [S823] South Dakota Death Index, 1905-55, online www.ancestery.com, Emma P. Parson [sic]. Hereinafter cited as South Dakota Death Index, 1905-55.
  7. [S149] 1920 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, Jacob Parsons [mis-indexed as Parson] household, Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota.
  8. [S702] 1930 U.S. Census, online www.ancestry.com, Samuel Garver household, Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota. Hereinafter cited as 1930 U.S. Census.
Family Explorer

Mabel Edna Parsons1,2

F, #8587, b. 19 December 1887, d. 15 June 1966

Parents

FatherJacob Parsons (b. 20 May 1850, d. 23 July 1921)
MotherEmma Phoebe Rabuck (b. 11 November 1866, d. 4 January 1950)
Pedigree Link

Family: Samuel Garver (b. 24 March 1883, d. 15 September 1971)

DaughterCarol L. Garver (b. circa 1922)
DaughterAdalaide Garver (b. circa 1924)
DaughterDawn Parsons

Biography

Mabel Edna Parsons was born on 19 December 1887 in Dakota Territory.1,3,2 She married Samuel Garver on 27 March 1921 in Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota. The marriage certificate gives Samuel's age as 38 and Mabel's age as 31. It was the first marriage for both of them.4,5,2

Mabel Edna Parsons died on 15 June 1966 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, at age 78.2
Mabel Edna Parsons appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of Jacob Parsons and Emma Phoebe Parsons in Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota, which lisits Jacob Parsons, 50, borm May 1850 in Sweden; his wife Emma, 33, born November 1866 in Wisconsin; their children (all born in South Dakota) Mabel, 12, born December 1887, Roy, 8 born Movember 1871, and Iva M., 4, born August 1895. Jacob and Emma had been married 26 years (since about 1874); Emma had given birth to 4 children, 3 of whom were living.6 Mabel Edna Parsons appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of Jacob Parsons and Emma Phoebe Parsons in Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota, which lists Jacob Parsons, 49, born in Sweden, both parents also born in Sweden; his wife Emma, 44, born in Wisconsin, father born in Germany, mother born in Wisconsin; their children (all born in South Dakota) Mabel E., 22, Roy A., 18, and Iva M. 14; and two male borders. Roy and Emma had been married for 23 years (since about 1887). Emma had given birth to 5 children, 3 of whom were living.1 Mabel Edna Parsons was a stenographer in a real estate office in 1910.1 She appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of Jacob Parsons and Emma Phoebe Parsons in 311 North Motley Street, Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota, which lists Jacob Parsons, 69 [sic, actually about 59], born in Sweden, both parents also born in Sweden; his wife Emma P., 56, born in Wisconsin, father born in Berlin [Germany], mother born in Wisconsin; their children Mabel e., 32 and Iva M., 24; and a male lodger and a female border.7 Mabel Edna Parsons was stenographer in 1920.7

Mabel Edna Garver and Samuel Garver appeared on the census of 1930 in Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota, which lists Samuel Garver, 47, born in Iowa, father born in Pennsylvania, mother born in Indiana; his wife Mabel, 42,born in South Dakota, father born in Sweden, mother born in Wisconsin; their children (all born in South Dakota) Carol L., 8, Adalaide, 6, and Dawn 2 years, 3 months; Mabel's widowed mother Emma Parson, 65, born in Wisconsin, father born in Germany, mother born in Wisconsin; and an "uncle" (probably the late Jacob Parson's brother) Henri Pierson, 76, born in Sweden, both parents also born in Sweden.4
Last Edited 23 November 2016

Citations

  1. [S704] 1910 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, Jacob Parsons household, Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota.
  2. [S897] David Stevens & Palmela Weber Family Tree, online www.ancestry.com, David Stevens (Family Trees.)
  3. [S703] 1900 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, Jacob Parson [sic] household, Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota.
  4. [S702] 1930 U.S. Census, online www.ancestry.com, Samuel Garver household, Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota. Hereinafter cited as 1930 U.S. Census.
  5. [S803] South Dakota Marriages, 1905-2013, online www.ancestry.com, Samuel Garver & Mabel Parson [sic]. Hereinafter cited as South Dakota Marriages, 1905- 2013.
  6. [S703] 1900 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, Jacob Parsons household, Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota.
  7. [S149] 1920 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, Jacob Parsons [mis-indexed as Parson] household, Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota.
Family Explorer

Iva Marie Parsons1,2

F, #8588, b. 24 August 1895

Parents

FatherJacob Parsons (b. 20 May 1850, d. 23 July 1921)
MotherEmma Phoebe Rabuck (b. 11 November 1866, d. 4 January 1950)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Iva Marie Parsons was born on 24 August 1895 in South Dakota 897.1,3,2
Iva Marie Parsons appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of Jacob Parsons and Emma Phoebe Parsons in Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota, which lisits Jacob Parsons, 50, borm May 1850 in Sweden; his wife Emma, 33, born November 1866 in Wisconsin; their children (all born in South Dakota) Mabel, 12, born December 1887, Roy, 8 born Movember 1871, and Iva M., 4, born August 1895. Jacob and Emma had been married 26 years (since about 1874); Emma had given birth to 4 children, 3 of whom were living.4 Iva Marie Parsons appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of Jacob Parsons and Emma Phoebe Parsons in Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota, which lists Jacob Parsons, 49, born in Sweden, both parents also born in Sweden; his wife Emma, 44, born in Wisconsin, father born in Germany, mother born in Wisconsin; their children (all born in South Dakota) Mabel E., 22, Roy A., 18, and Iva M. 14; and two male borders. Roy and Emma had been married for 23 years (since about 1887). Emma had given birth to 5 children, 3 of whom were living.1 Iva Marie Parsons was a public school teacher in 1920.5 She appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of Jacob Parsons and Emma Phoebe Parsons in 311 North Motley Street, Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota, which lists Jacob Parsons, 69 [sic, actually about 59], born in Sweden, both parents also born in Sweden; his wife Emma P., 56, born in Wisconsin, father born in Berlin [Germany], mother born in Wisconsin; their children Mabel e., 32 and Iva M., 24; and a male lodger and a female border.5
Last Edited 29 January 2010

Citations

  1. [S704] 1910 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, Jacob Parsons household, Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota.
  2. [S897] David Stevens & Palmela Weber Family Tree, online www.ancestry.com, David Stevens (Family Trees.)
  3. [S703] 1900 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, Jacob Parson [sic] household, Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota.
  4. [S703] 1900 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, Jacob Parsons household, Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota.
  5. [S149] 1920 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, Jacob Parsons [mis-indexed as Parson] household, Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota.
Family Explorer

Samuel Garver1

M, #8589, b. 24 March 1883, d. 15 September 1971
Pedigree Link

Family: Mabel Edna Parsons (b. 19 December 1887, d. 15 June 1966)

DaughterCarol L. Garver (b. circa 1922)
DaughterAdalaide Garver (b. circa 1924)
DaughterDawn Parsons

Biography

Samuel Garver was born on 24 March 1883 in Big Mound, Lee County, Iowa.1,2 He married Mabel Edna Parsons, daughter of Jacob Parsons and Emma Phoebe Rabuck, on 27 March 1921 in Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota. The marriage certificate gives Samuel's age as 38 and Mabel's age as 31. It was the first marriage for both of them.1,3,2

Samuel Garver died on 15 September 1971 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, at age 88.2


Samuel Garver and Mabel Edna Garver appeared on the census of 1930 in Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota, which lists Samuel Garver, 47, born in Iowa, father born in Pennsylvania, mother born in Indiana; his wife Mabel, 42,born in South Dakota, father born in Sweden, mother born in Wisconsin; their children (all born in South Dakota) Carol L., 8, Adalaide, 6, and Dawn 2 years, 3 months; Mabel's widowed mother Emma Parson, 65, born in Wisconsin, father born in Germany, mother born in Wisconsin; and an "uncle" (probably the late Jacob Parson's brother) Henri Pierson, 76, born in Sweden, both parents also born in Sweden.1
Last Edited 23 November 2016

Citations

  1. [S702] 1930 U.S. Census, online www.ancestry.com, Samuel Garver household, Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota. Hereinafter cited as 1930 U.S. Census.
  2. [S897] David Stevens & Palmela Weber Family Tree, online www.ancestry.com, David Stevens (Family Trees.)
  3. [S803] South Dakota Marriages, 1905-2013, online www.ancestry.com, Samuel Garver & Mabel Parson [sic]. Hereinafter cited as South Dakota Marriages, 1905- 2013.
Family Explorer

Carol L. Garver1

F, #8591, b. circa 1922

Parents

FatherSamuel Garver (b. 24 March 1883, d. 15 September 1971)
MotherMabel Edna Parsons (b. 19 December 1887, d. 15 June 1966)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Carol L. Garver was born circa 1922 in South Dakota.1
Carol L. Garver appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of Samuel Garver and Mabel Edna Garver in Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota, which lists Samuel Garver, 47, born in Iowa, father born in Pennsylvania, mother born in Indiana; his wife Mabel, 42,born in South Dakota, father born in Sweden, mother born in Wisconsin; their children (all born in South Dakota) Carol L., 8, Adalaide, 6, and Dawn 2 years, 3 months; Mabel's widowed mother Emma Parson, 65, born in Wisconsin, father born in Germany, mother born in Wisconsin; and an "uncle" (probably the late Jacob Parson's brother) Henri Pierson, 76, born in Sweden, both parents also born in Sweden.1
Last Edited 29 December 2008

Citations

  1. [S702] 1930 U.S. Census, online www.ancestry.com, Samuel Garver household, Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota. Hereinafter cited as 1930 U.S. Census.
Family Explorer

Adalaide Garver1

F, #8592, b. circa 1924

Parents

FatherSamuel Garver (b. 24 March 1883, d. 15 September 1971)
MotherMabel Edna Parsons (b. 19 December 1887, d. 15 June 1966)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Adalaide Garver was born circa 1924 in South Dakota.1
Adalaide Garver appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of Samuel Garver and Mabel Edna Garver in Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota, which lists Samuel Garver, 47, born in Iowa, father born in Pennsylvania, mother born in Indiana; his wife Mabel, 42,born in South Dakota, father born in Sweden, mother born in Wisconsin; their children (all born in South Dakota) Carol L., 8, Adalaide, 6, and Dawn 2 years, 3 months; Mabel's widowed mother Emma Parson, 65, born in Wisconsin, father born in Germany, mother born in Wisconsin; and an "uncle" (probably the late Jacob Parson's brother) Henri Pierson, 76, born in Sweden, both parents also born in Sweden.1
Last Edited 29 December 2008

Citations

  1. [S702] 1930 U.S. Census, online www.ancestry.com, Samuel Garver household, Redfield, Spink County, South Dakota. Hereinafter cited as 1930 U.S. Census.
Family Explorer

Georgianna Killen1

F, #8594, b. November 1881

Parents

FatherThomas A. Killen
MotherKate (Elizabeth Katherine?) Handy (b. May 1853)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Georgianna Killen was born in November 1881.1
Georgianna Killen appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of Kate (Elizabeth Katherine?) Handy in Blooming Prairie, Steele County, Minnesota, which lists Kate Killen, 47, born May 1853 in Wisconsin, both parents also born in Wisconsin; her daughers Doris, 8, born April 1892 in Minnesota, father born in Ireland, mother born in Wisconsin, and Georgiana, 18, born November 1881, in Minnesota, father born in Ireland, mother born in Wisconsin; and M.C. Shaw, 35, a boarder, born October 1864 in New York, father born in Scotland, mother born in New York. Kate is listed as married for 27 years (since about 1873) and having given birth to 7 children, 5 of whom were living. Query: Where was her husband? It appears that Kate may have married M.C. Shaw around 1906, because in the 1910 census her last name is Shaw and she had been married for 4 years.1
Last Edited 8 January 2009

Citations

  1. [S703] 1900 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, Kate Killen household, Blooming Prairie, Steele County, Minnesota.
Family Explorer

M.C. Shaw1

M, #8595, b. October 1864
Pedigree Link

Biography

M.C. Shaw was born in October 1864 in New York.1

M.C. Shaw married Kate (Elizabeth Katherine?) Handy circa 1906.1,2
M.C. Shaw was a bookkeeper in 1900.3 He appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of Kate (Elizabeth Katherine?) Handy in Blooming Prairie, Steele County, Minnesota, which lists Kate Killen, 47, born May 1853 in Wisconsin, both parents also born in Wisconsin; her daughers Doris, 8, born April 1892 in Minnesota, father born in Ireland, mother born in Wisconsin, and Georgiana, 18, born November 1881, in Minnesota, father born in Ireland, mother born in Wisconsin; and M.C. Shaw, 35, a boarder, born October 1864 in New York, father born in Scotland, mother born in New York. Kate is listed as married for 27 years (since about 1873) and having given birth to 7 children, 5 of whom were living. Query: Where was her husband? It appears that Kate may have married M.C. Shaw around 1906, because in the 1910 census her last name is Shaw and she had been married for 4 years.1
Last Edited 8 January 2009

Citations

  1. [S703] 1900 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, Kate Killen household, Blooming Prairie, Steele County, Minnesota.
  2. [S704] 1910 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, Kate E. Shaw Household, Redfield, Sprink County, South Dakota.
  3. [S703] 1900 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, Kate Shaw household, Blooming Prairie, Steele County, Minnesota.
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