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Virginia Bell1

F, #51503, d. 1990
Last Edited 24 January 2002 00:00:00
NameVirginia Bell was also known as Virginia Peterson.
BirthShe was born.1
MarriageShe married Robert Leonard Peterson son of Leonard Albert Peterson and Harriet Agnes Waters, on 31 October 1969.1
DeathVirginia Bell died in 1990.1

Partner with Robert Leonard Peterson b. 1 June 1931, d. 18 June 1993

Citations

  1. [S1076] Evelyn (Nilson) and Edward Hiram Mahoney, "Waters Family Ancestry".. Hereinafter cited as "Waters Family Ancestry".

Francis Grubb1

M, #51508, b. 4 November 1924, d. 8 December 1995
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthFrancis Grubb was born on 4 November 1924.1
DeathHe died on 8 December 1995.1
BurialHe was buried in Sundance, Crook County, Wyoming, USAG.1

Citations

  1. [S1076] Evelyn (Nilson) and Edward Hiram Mahoney, "Waters Family Ancestry".. Hereinafter cited as "Waters Family Ancestry".

James 'Jim' Robertson Waters1

M, #51533, b. 31 August 1881, d. 11 July 1969

Parents

FatherJohn Clark Waters b. 12 June 1852, d. May 1905
MotherElizabeth Taylor b. 25 April 1855, d. July 1923
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NoteDINGLE AND WATERS FAMILIES HISTORY In the spring of 1884, John Waters and his wife Elizabeth, and sons Robert, George and James came to Terraville, South Dakota from North Thumberland, England. They were all employed in the mines, John as a miner, George as a blacksmith and Jim as an amalgamator. In about 1886, Edward (Jack) and Mary Dingle, and daughter Elizabeth came to Terraville, South Dakota from England. Jack had worked in Africain the mines, heard about the mines in South Dakota so came to work there.Mary ran a boarding house. The family returned to England in 1894 or 1895because of Jack’s health (miners disease). George Waters went back to England in the fall of 1901 to marry Elizabeth Dingle (December 31, 1901). George returned to the USA in the spring of 1902, Elizabeth remaining in England. Garnet was born in England (January of 1903). Then in the fall of 1903, Garnet and her motherElizabeth came back to Terraville, South Dakota. Robert Waters died of acute appendicitis at the age of 19, and isburied in Lead, Lawrence County, South Dakota. John Waters and his wife Elizabeth moved to the ranch near Sundance, Crook County, Wyoming in the spring of 1903. After John’s death in May of 1905, George and his family moved to the ranch (August 1905). Daughter Elizabeth was born at Terraville, South Dakota and daughter Harriet was born at the ranch near Sundance, Crook County, Wyoming. Harriet married Leonard Peterson and they lived most of their lives on ranches near Sundance. Elizabeth taught rural schools in Wyoming for about 48 years and presently lives in Sundance (1985). Jim married Maude Lenk. They moved to Los Angeles, California in July of 1926, living the rest of their lives in that area. July 1985.
BirthJames 'Jim' Robertson Waters was born on 31 August 1881, in Blythe, Northumberland, EnglandG.1
MarriageHe married Maude Lenk daughter of Mr. Lenk Lenk.
DeathJames 'Jim' Robertson Waters died on 11 July 1969 in Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California, USAG.1

Partner with Maude Lenk b. 28 April 1879, d. 23 March 1975

Citations

  1. [S1076] Evelyn (Nilson) and Edward Hiram Mahoney, "Waters Family Ancestry".. Hereinafter cited as "Waters Family Ancestry".

Robert 'Bob' Smith Waters1

M, #51534, b. 20 September 1879, d. 11 February 1899

Parents

FatherJohn Clark Waters b. 12 June 1852, d. May 1905
MotherElizabeth Taylor b. 25 April 1855, d. July 1923
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NoteROBERT S. WATERS OBITUARY (Page 1) From the Lead Pioneer-Times, Feb. 14, 1899 The funeral obsequies over the remains of the late Bob Waters wereheld from the Terraville Methodist Episcopal Church at 2 o’clock Monday, February 13, conducted by Rev. W. S. Peterson of the Lead Presbyterian Church. The attendance was large and the services impressive. Many followed the remains to the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Lead where all that was mortal ofthe young man was consigned to the dust. Robert S. Waters was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Waters and was born in England and moved to America with his parents when a very small child, to Terraville where the remainder of his life was spent. He wasaged 19 years, 4 months and 2 days at the time of his death. About two weeks agohe was taken ill with appendicitis and after the physicians did their utmostto cure him it was decided that an operation must be performed so he moved to the hospital on Tuesday. Death was due to inflammation of the bowels as theresult of appendicitis. He was however beyond the aid of human help. DINGLE AND WATERS FAMILIES HISTORY In the spring of 1884, John Waters and his wife Elizabeth, and sons Robert, George and James came to Terraville, South Dakota from North Thumberland, England. They were all employed in the mines, John as a miner, George as a blacksmith and Jim as an amalgamator. In about 1886, Edward (Jack) and Mary Dingle, and daughter Elizabeth came to Terraville, South Dakota from England. Jack had worked in Africain the mines, heard about the mines in South Dakota so came to work there.Mary ran a boarding house. The family returned to England in 1894 or 1895because of Jack’s health (miners disease). George Waters went back to England in the fall of 1901 to marry Elizabeth Dingle (December 31, 1901). George returned to the USA in the spring of 1902, Elizabeth remaining in England. Garnet was born in England (January of 1903). Then in the fall of 1903, Garnet and her motherElizabeth came back to Terraville, South Dakota. Robert Waters died of acute appendicitis at the age of 19, and isburied in Lead, Lawrence County, South Dakota. John Waters and his wife Elizabeth moved to the ranch near Sundance, Crook County, Wyoming in the spring of 1903. After John’s death in May of 1905, George and his family moved to the ranch (August 1905). Daughter Elizabeth was born at Terraville, South Dakota and daughter Harriet was born at the ranch near Sundance, Crook County, Wyoming. Harriet married Leonard Peterson and they lived most of their lives on ranches near Sundance. Elizabeth taught rural schools in Wyoming for about 48 years and presently lives in Sundance (1985). Jim married Maude Lenk. They moved to Los Angeles, California in July of 1926, living the rest of their lives in that area. July 1985.
BirthRobert 'Bob' Smith Waters was born on 20 September 1879, in Horton, Northumberland, EnglandG.1
DeathHe died on 11 February 1899 in Lead, Lawrence County, South Dakota, USAG. Unknown GEDCOM info: Inflamation of the bowels.1,2
BurialHe was buried on 13 February 1899 in Oddfellow Cemetery, Lead, Lawrence County, South Dakota, USAG.2

Citations

  1. [S1076] Evelyn (Nilson) and Edward Hiram Mahoney, "Waters Family Ancestry".. Hereinafter cited as "Waters Family Ancestry".
  2. [S1137] Obituary - Robert Smith Waters, Lead - Pioneer Times, 14 February 1879. Hereinafter cited as Lead - Pioneer Times.

Maude Lenk1

F, #51535, b. 28 April 1879, d. 23 March 1975

Parents

Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameMaude Lenk was also known as Maude Waters.
NoteDINGLE AND WATERS FAMILIES HISTORY In the spring of 1884, John Waters and his wife Elizabeth, and sons Robert, George and James came to Terraville, South Dakota from North Thumberland, England. They were all employed in the mines, John as a miner, George as a blacksmith and Jim as an amalgamator. In about 1886, Edward (Jack) and Mary Dingle, and daughter Elizabeth came to Terraville, South Dakota from England. Jack had worked in Africain the mines, heard about the mines in South Dakota so came to work there.Mary ran a boarding house. The family returned to England in 1894 or 1895because of Jack’s health (miners disease). George Waters went back to England in the fall of 1901 to marry Elizabeth Dingle (December 31, 1901). George returned to the USA in the spring of 1902, Elizabeth remaining in England. Garnet was born in England (January of 1903). Then in the fall of 1903, Garnet and her motherElizabeth came back to Terraville, South Dakota. Robert Waters died of acute appendicitis at the age of 19, and isburied in Lead, Lawrence County, South Dakota. John Waters and his wife Elizabeth moved to the ranch near Sundance, Crook County, Wyoming in the spring of 1903. After John’s death in May of 1905, George and his family moved to the ranch (August 1905). Daughter Elizabeth was born at Terraville, South Dakota and daughter Harriet was born at the ranch near Sundance, Crook County, Wyoming. Harriet married Leonard Peterson and they lived most of their lives on ranches near Sundance. Elizabeth taught rural schools in Wyoming for about 48 years and presently lives in Sundance (1985). Jim married Maude Lenk. They moved to Los Angeles, California in July of 1926, living the rest of their lives in that area. July 1985.
BirthShe was born on 28 April 1879, in Central City, Lawrence County, South Dakota, USAG.1
MarriageShe married James 'Jim' Robertson Waters son of John Clark Waters and Elizabeth Taylor.
DeathMaude Lenk died on 23 March 1975.1

Partner with James 'Jim' Robertson Waters b. 31 August 1881, d. 11 July 1969

Citations

  1. [S1076] Evelyn (Nilson) and Edward Hiram Mahoney, "Waters Family Ancestry".. Hereinafter cited as "Waters Family Ancestry".

Mr. Lenk Lenk1

M, #51536
Last Edited 14 March 2012 00:00:00
MarriageMr. Lenk Lenk married.

Children

SonJohn Lenk+
DaughterUnnamed Lenk+
DaughterMaude Lenk b. 28 April 1879, d. 23 March 1975

Citations

  1. [S1076] Evelyn (Nilson) and Edward Hiram Mahoney, "Waters Family Ancestry"., WATERS FAMILIES ANCESTRY, HISTORY, collected & assembled by Evelyn (nee Nilson) & Donald R. Coy, 1993. Hereinafter cited as "Waters Family Ancestry".

John Lenk1

M, #51537

Parents

Last Edited 24 January 2002 00:00:00
MarriageJohn Lenk married Flora.

Child with Flora

DaughterBlanche Lenk b. 25 June 1909, d. 26 October 1983

Citations

  1. [S1076] Evelyn (Nilson) and Edward Hiram Mahoney, "Waters Family Ancestry"., WATERS FAMILIES ANCESTORY, HISTORY, collected & assembled by Evelyn (nee Nilson) & Edward Hir Donald R. Coy, 1993. Hereinafter cited as "Waters Family Ancestry".

Unnamed Lenk1

F, #51538

Parents

Last Edited 24 January 2002 00:00:00
NameUnnamed Lenk was also known as Unnamed Gardner.
MarriageShe married ? Gardner.

Child with ? Gardner

SonHarry Gardner+

Citations

  1. [S1076] Evelyn (Nilson) and Edward Hiram Mahoney, "Waters Family Ancestry"., WATERS FAMILIES ANCESTORY, HISTORY, collected & assembled by Evelyn (nee Nilson) & Edward Hir Donald R. Coy, 1993. Hereinafter cited as "Waters Family Ancestry".

? Gardner1

M, #51539
Last Edited 24 January 2002 00:00:00
Marriage? Gardner married Unnamed Lenk daughter of Mr. Lenk Lenk.

Citations

  1. [S1076] Evelyn (Nilson) and Edward Hiram Mahoney, "Waters Family Ancestry".. Hereinafter cited as "Waters Family Ancestry".

Harry Gardner1

M, #51540

Parents

Last Edited 24 January 2002 00:00:00
MarriageHarry Gardner married Bernice.

Children with Bernice

SonRos Gardner b. 13 January 1922
SonLloyd Gardner b. 12 September 1923
DaughterLois Gardner b. 12 September 1923

Citations

  1. [S1076] Evelyn (Nilson) and Edward Hiram Mahoney, "Waters Family Ancestry"., WATERS FAMILIES ANCESTORY, HISTORY, collected & assembled by Evelyn (nee Nilson) & Edward Hir Donald R. Coy, 1993. Hereinafter cited as "Waters Family Ancestry".

Bernice1

F, #51541
Last Edited 24 January 2002 00:00:00
NameBernice was also known as Bernice Gardner.
MarriageShe married Harry Gardner son of ? Gardner and Unnamed Lenk.

Children with Harry Gardner

SonRos Gardner b. 13 January 1922
SonLloyd Gardner b. 12 September 1923
DaughterLois Gardner b. 12 September 1923

Citations

  1. [S1076] Evelyn (Nilson) and Edward Hiram Mahoney, "Waters Family Ancestry"., WATERS FAMILIES ANCESTORY, HISTORY, collected & assembled by Evelyn (nee Nilson) & Edward Hir Donald R. Coy, 1993. Hereinafter cited as "Waters Family Ancestry".

Ros Gardner1

M, #51542, b. 13 January 1922

Parents

Last Edited 24 January 2002 00:00:00
BirthRos Gardner was born on 13 January 1922.1

Citations

  1. [S1076] Evelyn (Nilson) and Edward Hiram Mahoney, "Waters Family Ancestry"., WATERS FAMILIES ANCESTORY, HISTORY, collected & assembled by Evelyn (nee Nilson) & Edward Hir Donald R. Coy, 1993. Hereinafter cited as "Waters Family Ancestry".

Lloyd Gardner1

M, #51543, b. 12 September 1923

Parents

Last Edited 24 January 2002 00:00:00
BirthLloyd Gardner was born on 12 September 1923.1

Citations

  1. [S1076] Evelyn (Nilson) and Edward Hiram Mahoney, "Waters Family Ancestry"., WATERS FAMILIES ANCESTORY, HISTORY, collected & assembled by Evelyn (nee Nilson) & Edward Hir Donald R. Coy, 1993. Hereinafter cited as "Waters Family Ancestry".

Lois Gardner1

F, #51544, b. 12 September 1923

Parents

Last Edited 24 January 2002 00:00:00
BirthLois Gardner was born on 12 September 1923.1

Citations

  1. [S1076] Evelyn (Nilson) and Edward Hiram Mahoney, "Waters Family Ancestry".. Hereinafter cited as "Waters Family Ancestry".

Flora1,1

F, #51546
Last Edited 24 January 2002 00:00:00
NameFlora was also known as Flora Lenk.
MarriageShe married John Lenk son of Mr. Lenk Lenk.

Child with John Lenk

DaughterBlanche Lenk b. 25 June 1909, d. 26 October 1983

Child

DaughterLorraine Lenk d. 1940

Citations

  1. [S1076] Evelyn (Nilson) and Edward Hiram Mahoney, "Waters Family Ancestry"., WATERS FAMILIES ANCESTORY, HISTORY, collected & assembled by Evelyn (nee Nilson) & Edward Hir Donald R. Coy, 1993. Hereinafter cited as "Waters Family Ancestry".