Marion A. Tongisch1
b. 10 August 1918, d. 19 August 1966
Birth* | 10 August 1918 | She was born on 10 August 1918 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado.4,1,3,2 |
Name Variation | | Her birth name was Mary Anna Tongisch.2 |
(Daughter) Census US 1920 | 14 January 1920 | Mary was enumerated on the 1920 census taken on 14 January 1920 in the household of her parents at 959 Bannock Street, Denver, Denver County, Colorado. She was one year old.5 |
Marriage* | | She married Jack Leroy Conger, son of Royal C. Conger and Hazel Mae Gaston.4,1,6 |
(Wife) Death | 22 March 1957 | Marion became a widow when Jack Leroy Conger died on 22 March 1957 at age 39.6,7 |
Death* | 19 August 1966 | She died on 19 August 1966 in Los Angeles County, California, at age 481,3 |
Burial* | | and was buried in Section 17, Lot 71, B, of the Conger family plot, in Woodlawn Cemetery, Santa Monica, Los Angeles County.1 |
Citations
- [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Marion A (Tongisch) Conger, Memorial# 50162064. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
- [S2442] Colorado, U.S., State and Federal Naturalization Records, 1868-1990, online at www.ancestry.com, naturalization of Trank Tongisch of 959 Bannock, Denver, Colorado, age 27, freight handler for the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad, born on 11 June 1885 in Mosontarcsa, Hungary, emigrated to the United States from Bremen, Germany on or about 18 March 1910 and arrived at the Port of New York on 30 March 1910 on the vessel Nekar of the Lloyd Line in second class at which time height was 5'9", complexion light, with brown hair and blue eyes, occupation was laborer, destined for Omaha, Nebraska, accompanied by no one and destined for Joe Kriegler; declared intention to become U.S. citizen on 12 December 1912 at Madison, Minnesota District Court of Lac Qui Parle County; married to Anna Mary Tongisch, born on 15 December 1888 in Robbinsdale, Minnesota, USA, now resides at 959 Bannock, Denver, Colorado, two children, Irene Mary, born 11 April 1916 in Denver, Colorado, and Mary Anna, born 10 August 1918 in Denver, Colorado, both now reside at 959 Bannock, Denver; owe allegiance now to USA, lived continuously in US since 30 March 1910 and in the state of Colorado since 28 June 1916 and have not heretofore made petition for United States citizenship; Naturalization granted in Denver, Denver, Colorado, USA, relation to the head of the household, Head, spouse, Anna Mary Tongisch, children, Irene Mary Tongisch and Mary Anna Tongisch, citing Naturalization Case Files, No 6815-6954, Mar-Apr 1919, referencing National Archives at Denver; Broomfield, Colorado; Records of District Courts of the United States, 1685 - 2009; ARC Title: Naturalization Case Files, 1883 - 1922; NAI Number: 719533; Record Group Title: Records of District Courts of the United States, 1685-2009; Record Group Number: 21. Hereinafter cited as Colorado, U.S., State and Federal Naturalization Records, 1868-1990.
- [S112] California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Marian A Conger, mother's maiden name Roles, born on 10 August 1918 and died on 19 August 1966 in Los Angeles County. Hereinafter cited as California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997.
- [S1441] 1940 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Jack L. and Marion A. Conger, Year: 1940; Census Place: Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California; Roll: m-t0627-00256; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 19-761. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Frank and Anna Tongisch, Year: 1920; Census Place: Denver, Denver, Colorado; Roll: T625_162; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 258. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Jack Leroy Conger, Memorial# 50161989.
- [S112] California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Jack Leroy Conger, mother's maiden name Gaston, born on 30 January 1918 and died on 22 March 1957 in Los Angeles County.
Trank Tongisch1
b. 11 June 1885
Birth* | 11 June 1885 | Trank Tongisch was born on 11 June 1885 in Mosontarcsa, Hungary.1 |
Name Variation | | His name in America was often recorded as Frank Tongisch.2 |
Marriage* | 1915 | He married Anna Mary Roles in 1915 in Douglas County, Nebraska.1,3,4 |
Census US 1920* | 14 January 1920 | Anna and Frank Tongisch were enumerated on the 1920 census taken on 14 January 1920 at 959 Bannock Street, Denver, Denver County, Colorado. Trank, whose name was recorded as Frank by the census taker, was 33 years of age, had immigrated to the United States in 1910, been naturalized in 1919, and worked for wages as a laborer for a railroad. Anna was 31 years of age. They owned their house with a mortgage, and their two young daughters were enumerated with them in 1920. Irene was 3 years old and Mary was age one.2 |
Citations
- [S2442] Colorado, U.S., State and Federal Naturalization Records, 1868-1990, online at www.ancestry.com, naturalization of Trank Tongisch of 959 Bannock, Denver, Colorado, age 27, freight handler for the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad, born on 11 June 1885 in Mosontarcsa, Hungary, emigrated to the United States from Bremen, Germany on or about 18 March 1910 and arrived at the Port of New York on 30 March 1910 on the vessel Nekar of the Lloyd Line in second class at which time height was 5'9", complexion light, with brown hair and blue eyes, occupation was laborer, destined for Omaha, Nebraska, accompanied by no one and destined for Joe Kriegler; declared intention to become U.S. citizen on 12 December 1912 at Madison, Minnesota District Court of Lac Qui Parle County; married to Anna Mary Tongisch, born on 15 December 1888 in Robbinsdale, Minnesota, USA, now resides at 959 Bannock, Denver, Colorado, two children, Irene Mary, born 11 April 1916 in Denver, Colorado, and Mary Anna, born 10 August 1918 in Denver, Colorado, both now reside at 959 Bannock, Denver; owe allegiance now to USA, lived continuously in US since 30 March 1910 and in the state of Colorado since 28 June 1916 and have not heretofore made petition for United States citizenship; Naturalization granted in Denver, Denver, Colorado, USA, relation to the head of the household, Head, spouse, Anna Mary Tongisch, children, Irene Mary Tongisch and Mary Anna Tongisch, citing Naturalization Case Files, No 6815-6954, Mar-Apr 1919, referencing National Archives at Denver; Broomfield, Colorado; Records of District Courts of the United States, 1685 - 2009; ARC Title: Naturalization Case Files, 1883 - 1922; NAI Number: 719533; Record Group Title: Records of District Courts of the United States, 1685-2009; Record Group Number: 21. Hereinafter cited as Colorado, U.S., State and Federal Naturalization Records, 1868-1990.
- [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Frank and Anna Tongisch, Year: 1920; Census Place: Denver, Denver, Colorado; Roll: T625_162; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 258. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S2369] Nebraska, U.S., Index to Marriages, 1909-1955, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Frank Tongisch in 1915 in Douglas County, Nebraska, USA, citing Certificate# 3423, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services; Lincoln, Nebraska; Surname Range: Tahn-Tyre. Hereinafter cited as Nebraska, U.S., Index to Marriages, 1909-1955.
- [S2369] Nebraska, U.S., Index to Marriages, 1909-1955, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Anna M Roles in 1915 in Douglas County, Nebraska, USA, citing Certificate# 3423, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services; Lincoln, Nebraska; Surname Range: Boll-Tral.
Margaret Topley1
b. 21 July 1577
Baptism* | 21 July 1577 | Margaret Topley was baptized on 21 July 1577 in Harrietsham, Kent County, England.1 |
Marriage* | 16 October 1595 | She married first, by license dated 16 October 1595, Robert Packenham of Lenham. Margaret's surname was spelled "Topelye."1 |
(Wife) Burial | 26 August 1608 | Margaret became a widow when Robert Packenham died in August 1608.1 |
Marriage* | 5 December 1608 | She married second Robert Hooker of Boughton Malherbe and Lenham on 5 December 1608 in Harrietsham.1 |
Citations
- [S1248] Eklon Wilson Gay and Christopher Challender Child, "Joanna Hooker, wife of John Borden and John Gay", New England Historical & Genealogical Register, Volume 164, pages 114-120 (April 2010). This thoroughly researched and completely sourced article is excellent as it examines and proves that Joanna Hooker was the wife of both John Borden and John Gay. Hereinafter cited as "Joanna Hooker, wife of John Borden and John Gay."
Richard Topley1
Citations
- [S1248] Eklon Wilson Gay and Christopher Challender Child, "Joanna Hooker, wife of John Borden and John Gay", New England Historical & Genealogical Register, Volume 164, pages 114-120 (April 2010). This thoroughly researched and completely sourced article is excellent as it examines and proves that Joanna Hooker was the wife of both John Borden and John Gay. Hereinafter cited as "Joanna Hooker, wife of John Borden and John Gay."
Alonson Topping1
Citations
- [S1272] Howard L. Leckey, The Tenmile Country and its Pioneer Families. A Genealogical History of the Upper Monongahela Valley (with surname index). (Apollo, Pennsylvania: Closson Press, August 1993), pages 286-287. Hereinafter cited as The Tenmile Country.
Caroline Topping1
Citations
- [S1272] Howard L. Leckey, The Tenmile Country and its Pioneer Families. A Genealogical History of the Upper Monongahela Valley (with surname index). (Apollo, Pennsylvania: Closson Press, August 1993), pages 286-287. Hereinafter cited as The Tenmile Country.
- [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 7, page 250. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
Anna L. Torode1
b. 1885, d. 1958
Citations
- [S2031] Delaware, Marriage Records, 1806-1933, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 10 September 1910 of L. Watson Hampton, age 23, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, bookkeeper, son of S. Watson Hampton and Mary Heaton, and Anna L. Torode, age 23, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, daughter of George L. Torode and Anna Husbands. Hereinafter cited as Delaware, Marriage Records, 1806-1933.
- [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Anna (Torode) Hampton, Memorial# 20652606. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
George L. Torode1
Citations
- [S2031] Delaware, Marriage Records, 1806-1933, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 10 September 1910 of L. Watson Hampton, age 23, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, bookkeeper, son of S. Watson Hampton and Mary Heaton, and Anna L. Torode, age 23, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, daughter of George L. Torode and Anna Husbands. Hereinafter cited as Delaware, Marriage Records, 1806-1933.
Abigail Torrey1
Citations
- [S474] Nahum Mitchell, History of the Early Settlement of Bridgewater in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, including an extensive Family Register. Note: page numbers differ slightly between publications used in our research, including FHL copy, Google Books, Boston Public Library eBooks online and our personal library reprint published by Heritage Books. (Baltimore, Maryland: Gateway Press, Inc., original publication date was 1840; reprinted for the third and fourth times in 1970 and 1975; first reprinted in 1897 by Henry T. Pratt, Bridgewater, Massachusetts; originally printed in 1840 by Kidder and Wright, Boston, Massachusetts), Hayward, pages 181-190. Hereinafter cited as History of the Early Settlement of Bridgewater.
Madeleine Tournelle1
Citations
- [S1541] Homan Potterton, Potterton People and Places: Three Centuries of an Irish Family. This book is well researched and sourced throughout as it tells the story of the Potterton family who came to Ireland in the late 17th Century. They settled as tenant farmers in County Meath, and have remained there ever since, farming the same lands. (County Louth, Ireland: Choice Publishing, 2006), found in excerpts from the book on www.amazon.com. Hereinafter cited as Potterton People and Places.
Edmond Towne1
b. 28 June 1628
Citations
- [S263] David B. Robinson, online at RootsWeb WorldConnect Project www.rootsweb.com, David B. Robinson et al (e-mail: e-mail address), downloaded 13 Jan 2007 from update of 12 Jan 2007.
Jacob Towne1
b. 11 March 1631/32
Citations
- [S263] David B. Robinson, online at RootsWeb WorldConnect Project www.rootsweb.com, David B. Robinson et al (e-mail: e-mail address), downloaded 13 Jan 2007 from update of 12 Jan 2007.
John Towne1
Citations
- [S263] David B. Robinson, online at RootsWeb WorldConnect Project www.rootsweb.com, David B. Robinson et al (e-mail: e-mail address), downloaded 13 Jan 2007 from update of 12 Jan 2007.
John Towne1
b. 16 February 1623/24
Citations
- [S263] David B. Robinson, online at RootsWeb WorldConnect Project www.rootsweb.com, David B. Robinson et al (e-mail: e-mail address), downloaded 13 Jan 2007 from update of 12 Jan 2007.
Joseph Towne1
b. 3 September 1648
Citations
- [S263] David B. Robinson, online at RootsWeb WorldConnect Project www.rootsweb.com, David B. Robinson et al (e-mail: e-mail address), downloaded 13 Jan 2007 from update of 12 Jan 2007.
Mary Towne1
b. 24 August 1634
Citations
- [S263] David B. Robinson, online at RootsWeb WorldConnect Project www.rootsweb.com, David B. Robinson et al (e-mail: e-mail address), downloaded 13 Jan 2007 from update of 12 Jan 2007.
Rebecca Towne1
b. 21 February 1620/21, d. 19 July 1692
Citations
- [S263] David B. Robinson, online at RootsWeb WorldConnect Project www.rootsweb.com, David B. Robinson et al (e-mail: e-mail address), downloaded 13 Jan 2007 from update of 12 Jan 2007.
- [S281] Kathryn Hind, online at RootsWeb WorldConnect Project www.rootsweb.com, Kathryn Hind et al (e-mail: e-mail address), downloaded 26 Jan 2007 from update of 8 Jan 2003.
Sarah Towne1
b. 3 September 1648
Citations
- [S263] David B. Robinson, online at RootsWeb WorldConnect Project www.rootsweb.com, David B. Robinson et al (e-mail: e-mail address), downloaded 13 Jan 2007 from update of 12 Jan 2007.
Susannah Towne1,2
b. 20 October 1625, d. 1678
Citations
- [S263] David B. Robinson, online at RootsWeb WorldConnect Project www.rootsweb.com, David B. Robinson et al (e-mail: e-mail address), downloaded 13 Jan 2007 from update of 12 Jan 2007.
- [S282] Walter Goodwin Davis, The Ancestry of Lieut. Amos Towne, 1737-1793, of Arundel (Kennebunkport), Maine (Portland, Maine: Southworth Press, 1927), page 6. Hereinafter cited as The Ancestry of Lieut. Amos Towne.
William Towne1,2,3
b. 18 March 1598/99
Citations
- [S263] David B. Robinson, online at RootsWeb WorldConnect Project www.rootsweb.com, David B. Robinson et al (e-mail: e-mail address), downloaded 13 Jan 2007 from update of 12 Jan 2007.
- [S282] Walter Goodwin Davis, The Ancestry of Lieut. Amos Towne, 1737-1793, of Arundel (Kennebunkport), Maine (Portland, Maine: Southworth Press, 1927), page, 4, 5, 6 and maybe more. Hereinafter cited as The Ancestry of Lieut. Amos Towne.
- [S283] Walter Goodwin Davis, Massachusetts and Maine Families: In the Ancestry of Walter Goodwin Davis (1885-1966): a reprinting, in alphabetical order by surname, of the sixteen multi-ancestor compendia: (plus Thomas Haley of Winter Harbor and his descendants), Volumes 1-3 (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1996) Volume I. Allanson-French; Volume II. Gardner-Moses; Volume III. Neal-Wright. Digitized pages of the books are also available online at www.ancestry.com, Volume III, Lieutenant Amon Towne, pages 485-498. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts and Maine Families.
Belinda Townsend1
d. 22 July 1855
Marriage* | | She married, as his first wife, Enoch Gatchel.1 |
Death* | 22 July 1855 | She died on 22 July 1855.1 |
Citations
- [S1910] North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000, online at www.ancestry.com, Genealogy of the Hannum family : descended from John and Margery Hannum, settlers in Chester County, pages 231-232, images 237-238, #1895, Hannum. Hereinafter cited as North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000.
Deborah Townsend1
Citations
- [S452] The Thayer Families Association Website, online at www.thayerfamilies.com, Richard Thayer, First 5 Generations. Hereinafter cited as Thayer Families Association Website.
- [S1034] Boston MA: Births, Baptisms, Marriages, and Deaths, 1630-1699, online at www.americanancestors.org, City Document No. 130, page 164. Hereinafter cited as Boston Births, Baptisms, Marriages, Deaths, 1630-1699.
Prudence Townsend1
Citations
- [S1378] Margaret Murphy Frary and Anne Frary Lepak, "The Frary Family in America, 1637-1980: Reviews of Books", New England Historical and Genealogical Register, Volume 137, pages 168-169, (April 1983). Hereinafter cited as "The Frary Family book review."
- [S1256] Andrew N. Adams, A Genealogical History of Henry Adams, of Braintree, Mass., and his descendants : also John Adams of Cambridge, Mass., 1632-1897, downloaded from the Boston Public Library eBooks and Texts Archive at www.archive.org. (Rutland, Vermont: published by the author; The Tuttle Company, Printers, 1898), page 8, offering the confusing alternative name of "Elizabeth Adams (Harding) Frary". Hereinafter cited as Henry Adams of Braintree and John Adams of Cambridge.
- [S413] Clarence Almon Torrey, New England Marriages: Prior to 1700 (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co, 1985 and 1992), page 281. Hereinafter cited as New England Marriages: Prior to 1700.
Charles Tracy1
d. 16 November 1831
Marriage* | 26 April 1814 | He married Sophia Dennie, daughter of Thomas Dennie and Sarah Bryant, on 26 April 1814 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.1,2,3 |
Death* | 16 November 1831 | He died on 16 November 18311,4 |
Burial* | | and was buried in T5, in the Thomas Dennie Tomb, on the west side in Kings Chapel Burying Ground, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He was in the 56th year of his age and the record noted that his obituary provided his date of death as 16 Nov 1831.4,1 |
Citations
- [S954] John J. Dennie and Helen Schatvet Ullmann CG FASG, "The Bible of Thomas Dennie of Boston, Massachusetts", MASSOG. Includes thoroughly researched, and written, informative footnotes. Volume 31, No. 2, pages 53-57 (Summer 2007). Hereinafter cited as "Thomas Dennie of Boston Bible."
- [S950] Compiled records, "Records of the West Church, Boston, Massachusetts, Baptisms 1737-1854", New England Historical and Genealogical Register; Volumes 91 and 92, (1937-1938): Volume 92, page 120. Hereinafter cited as "Records of the West Church, Boston."
- [S318] America's Historical Newspapers, accessed online at NEHGS www.americanancestors.org which links to "HistArchive" at http://infoweb.newsbank.com, Boston Daily Advertiser, 27 Apr 1814, Volume V, Issue 49, page 2. Hereinafter cited as America's Historical Newspapers.
- [S946] Boston, MA: Old Cemeteries of Boston, online at www.americanancestors.org, page 789. Hereinafter cited as Old Cemeteries of Boston.
Frederic V. Tracy1,2
b. circa 1810, d. 14 January 1875
Citations
- [S954] John J. Dennie and Helen Schatvet Ullmann CG FASG, "The Bible of Thomas Dennie of Boston, Massachusetts", MASSOG. Includes thoroughly researched, and written, informative footnotes. Volume 31, No. 2, pages 53-57 (Summer 2007). Hereinafter cited as "Thomas Dennie of Boston Bible."
- [S950] Compiled records, "Records of the West Church, Boston, Massachusetts, Baptisms 1737-1854", New England Historical and Genealogical Register; Volumes 91 and 92, (1937-1938): Volume 92, page 353. Hereinafter cited as "Records of the West Church, Boston."
- [S363] Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Volume 276, page 12. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.
Henry Tracy1,2
Citations
- [S954] John J. Dennie and Helen Schatvet Ullmann CG FASG, "The Bible of Thomas Dennie of Boston, Massachusetts", MASSOG. Includes thoroughly researched, and written, informative footnotes. Volume 31, No. 2, pages 53-57 (Summer 2007). Hereinafter cited as "Thomas Dennie of Boston Bible."
- [S363] Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Volume 276, page 12. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.
Henry Tracy1
Citations
- [S1701] Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 23 January 1878 in Stark, Illinois, USA, of Charles W Godfrey, age 26, born about 1852 to Robertson Godfrey and Susan Gierhart, married Sarah Lilly Tracy, age 21, born about 1857 to Henry Tracy and Adaline Neal, referencing Various Illinois County Courthouses; Various Illinois County Courthouses; Marriage Records; Collection Title: Marriage Records, and we note the error in the record or transcription of Charles's father's name, which was actually Henry S. Godfrey. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
Sarah Tracy1
b. circa 1620
Citations
- [S267] Edward Everett Cornwall, "Francis West of Duxbury, Mass., and Some of His Descendants", New England Historical and Genealogical Register, Volume 60, chapter VI, pages 142-151, (April 1906). Hereinafter cited as "Francis West of Duxbury, Mass."
- [S269] The Complete Mayflower Descendant, CD ROM, 1997, Pilgrims (New Plymouth Colony). Contents: disc 1. The Mayflower descendant, Volumes 1-34 -- disc 2. The Mayflower descendant, Volumes 35-46; index of persons; Middleborough vital records, Volumes 1-2; Pilgrim notes and queries, Volumes 1-5; Mayflower Passengers, 1620.
- [S287] George Henry Partridge, Partridge Genealogy, Descendants of George Partridge of Duxbury, Massachusetts, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. (Norwood, Massachusetts: Plimpton Press, 1915), pages 1-5. Hereinafter cited as George Partridge Genealogy and Descendants.
Sarah Lilly Tracy1
b. February 1863
Birth* | February 1863 | Sarah Lilly Tracy was born in February 1863 in Illinois.2 |
Name Variation | | She was called Lillie.2 |
Marriage* | 23 January 1878 | She married Charles W. Godfrey, son of Henry S. Godfrey and Armina Godfrey, on 23 January 1878 in Stark County, Illinois.1 |
Annulment* | | Sarah and Charles separated, and either divorced or were annulled shortly after their marriage, possibly because of Sarah's age. When they married she had reported her age as 21 years, while she was actually only 14 years old, and too young to marry without a parent's consent.1 |
Marriage | 3 October 1882 | She and Charles W. Godfrey married each other again on 3 October 1882 in Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska. They were married by a court judge, and we note that Charles reported his mother's name as Susan Gierhart, whom he likely considered his mother, since he was an infant when she and his father married after his biological mother's death.3 |
Census US 1900* | 18 June 1900 | Lillie and Charles Godfrey were enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 18 June 1900 in Lost Creek, Platte County, Nebraska. Charles was 48 years of age and a farmer, and Lillie was 37 years of age. They rented their farm, had been married for 17 years, and Lillie had given birth to no children.2 |
Census US 1910* | 10 May 1910 | Sarah L. and Charles W. Godfrey were enumerated on the 1910 census taken on 10 May 1910 in Oconee, Platte County, Nebraska. They were both recorded as 50 years of age, although Charles was 58 years old and Sarah was about age 47. Charles worked as a general farmer on his own account, and they rented their farm. They had been married for 27 years, each reporting it their first marriage, and Lillie had not given birth to any children.4 |
Census US 1920* | 2 January 1920 | Lillie, who was recorded as Lillian, and Chas Godfrey were enumerated on the 1920 census taken on 2 January 1920 in Shell Creek, Platte County, Nebraska. Chas was 67 years of age and worked as a general farmer on his own account, and "Lillian" was recorded as age 60. They lived on a farm, which they rented.5 |
Citations
- [S1701] Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 23 January 1878 in Stark, Illinois, USA, of Charles W Godfrey, age 26, born about 1852 to Robertson Godfrey and Susan Gierhart, married Sarah Lilly Tracy, age 21, born about 1857 to Henry Tracy and Adaline Neal, referencing Various Illinois County Courthouses; Various Illinois County Courthouses; Marriage Records; Collection Title: Marriage Records, and we note the error in the record or transcription of Charles's father's name, which was actually Henry S. Godfrey. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940.
- [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Charles and Lillie Godfrey, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lost Creek, Platte, Nebraska; Roll: 937; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0167; FHL microfilm: 1240937. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
- [S1824] Nebraska, U.S., Select County Marriage Records, 1855-1908, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 3 October 1882 in Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska, USA, of Sarah L. Tracy of Stark County, Illinois, age 21, born about 1861 in Illinois, daughter of Henry Tracy and Adaline Neal, and Charles W. Godfrey of Platte County, Nebraska, age 30, born about 1852 in Illinois, son of Henry Godfrey and Susan Gierhart, recorded in Platte County, referencing State Library and Archives, Nebraska State Historical Society, Lincoln, Nebraska. Hereinafter cited as Nebraska, U.S., Select County Marriage Records, 1855-1908.
- [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Charles W. and Sarah L. Godfrey, Year: 1910; Census Place: Oconee, Platte, Nebraska; Roll: T624_853; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0187; FHL microfilm: 1374866. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
- [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Chas and Lillian Godfrey, Year: 1920; Census Place: Shell Creek, Platte, Nebraska; Roll: T625_999; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 198. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
Sally Maria Trask1
Citations
- [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Rockwell W. House, Memorial# 94169038. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
- [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Oscar F. House, Memorial ID# 94168873.