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Albert Lloyd Marchbank1

M, #95701, b. February 1891, d. 1935

Parents

FatherRobert Bruce Marchbank, Sr. b. 22 September 1864, d. 31 October 1941
MotherAnna Eliza Blair b. 9 July 1869, d. 14 July 1960
Relationships3rd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 20 April 2024 11:30:15
NameAlbert Lloyd Marchbank was also known as Floyd Marchbank.2
BirthHe was born in February 1891, in Susanville, Lassen County, California, USAG.1,2
WitnessHe was enumerated on the census in 1900 in the household of Robert Bruce Marchbank, Sr., in Downey Township, Los Angeles County, California, USAG. included in the household with Robert (age 35) were his wife Annie (age 30), children Floyd (age 9), Mary (age 7), Ernest (age 5), Nellie (age 2), Beulah (age 2 months). Robert was a farmer.2
1900 US Census, Downey Township, Los Angeles County, California. Household of Robert Bruce Marchbank, his wife Annie, children Floyd, Mary, Earnest, Nellie and Beulah.
MarriageAlbert Lloyd Marchbank married Mary Silva there were three children from this marriage. Mary divorced him after being deserted, and married twice more.1
DeathHe died in 1935 in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, USAG. cause of death was consumption.1

Children with Mary Silva d. 30 October 1956

SonLeslie Adam Marchbank b. 21 February 1916, d. 1995
DaughterMarcella Marchbank+ b. 19 March 1918, d. 1984
DaughterViolet Gladys Marchbank+ b. 19 February 1920, d. 1 April 1979

Citations

  1. [S2581] Correspondence with Linda Bipere, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
  2. [S6814] 1900 US Census - Downey, Los Angeles County, California, household of Robert Bruce Marchbank, 1900, digital image, NARA Roll 91, Page 7B, FHL film 1240091. microfilm publication. Ancestry (Canada), http://www.ancestry.ca.

Mary Silva1

F, #95702, d. 30 October 1956
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NameMary Silva was also known as Mary Marchbank.1
MarriageShe married Albert Lloyd Marchbank son of Robert Bruce Marchbank, Sr., and Anna Eliza Blair, there were three children from this marriage. Mary divorced him after being deserted, and married twice more.1
DeathMary Silva died on 30 October 1956 in Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon, USAG.1

Children with Albert Lloyd Marchbank b. February 1891, d. 1935

SonLeslie Adam Marchbank b. 21 February 1916, d. 1995
DaughterMarcella Marchbank+ b. 19 March 1918, d. 1984
DaughterViolet Gladys Marchbank+ b. 19 February 1920, d. 1 April 1979

Citations

  1. [S2581] Correspondence with Linda Bipere, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..

Leslie Adam Marchbank1

M, #95703, b. 21 February 1916, d. 1995

Parents

FatherAlbert Lloyd Marchbank b. February 1891, d. 1935
MotherMary Silva d. 30 October 1956
Relationships4th cousin of David Arthur Walker
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BirthLeslie Adam Marchbank was born on 21 February 1916, in Porterville, Tulare County, California, USAG.1
DeathHe died in 1995 in Susanville, Lassen County, California, USAG.1

Citations

  1. [S2581] Correspondence with Linda Bipere, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..

Marcella Marchbank1

F, #95704, b. 19 March 1918, d. 1984

Parents

FatherAlbert Lloyd Marchbank b. February 1891, d. 1935
MotherMary Silva d. 30 October 1956
Relationships4th cousin of David Arthur Walker
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NameMarcella Marchbank was also known as Marcella Launsbury.1
BirthShe was born on 19 March 1918, in Porterville, Tulare County, California, USAG.1
DeathShe died in 1984 in Blair, Oregon, USAG. Blair is now known as Beatty.1

Child

SonFrank Launsbury, Jr. b. 12 April 1938, d. 1961

Citations

  1. [S2581] Correspondence with Linda Bipere, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..

Violet Gladys Marchbank1

F, #95705, b. 19 February 1920, d. 1 April 1979

Parents

FatherAlbert Lloyd Marchbank b. February 1891, d. 1935
MotherMary Silva d. 30 October 1956
Relationships4th cousin of David Arthur Walker
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NameViolet Gladys Marchbank was also known as Violet Gladys Vandendoel.1
BirthShe was born on 19 February 1920, in Chico, Butte County, California, USAG.1
DeathShe died on 1 April 1979 in Temple, Bell County, Texas, USAG.1

Children

SonLarry Lee Vandendoel b. 1937, d. 1949
DaughterRoberta Edith Vandendoel b. 1938, d. 1999

Citations

  1. [S2581] Correspondence with Linda Bipere, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..

Larry Lee Vandendoel1

M, #95707, b. 1937, d. 1949

Parents

MotherViolet Gladys Marchbank b. 19 February 1920, d. 1 April 1979
Relationships4th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
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BirthLarry Lee Vandendoel was born in 1937, in Westwood, Lassen County, California, USAG.1
DeathHe died in 1949 in Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon, USAG. cause of death was by drowning.1

Citations

  1. [S2581] Correspondence with Linda Bipere, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..

Roberta Edith Vandendoel1

F, #95708, b. 1938, d. 1999

Parents

MotherViolet Gladys Marchbank b. 19 February 1920, d. 1 April 1979
Relationships4th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
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BirthRoberta Edith Vandendoel was born in 1938, in Westwood, Lassen County, California, USAG.1
DeathShe died in 1999 in Buena Park, Orange County, California, USAG.1

Citations

  1. [S2581] Correspondence with Linda Bipere, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..

John James Blair1

M, #95715, b. 1 January 1844, d. 11 October 1909
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BirthJohn James Blair was born on 1 January 1844, in Ripley County, Indiana, USAG.1
MarriageHe married Abigail Ven Curtis.1
DeathHe died on 11 October 1909 in Porterville, Tulare County, California, USAG.1

Child with Abigail Ven Curtis b. 11 October 1836, d. 28 October 1911

DaughterAnna Eliza Blair+ b. 9 July 1869, d. 14 July 1960

Citations

  1. [S2581] Correspondence with Linda Bipere, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..

Abigail Ven Curtis1

F, #95716, b. 11 October 1836, d. 28 October 1911
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameAbigail Ven Curtis was also known as Abigail Blair.1
BirthShe was born on 11 October 1836, in Fremont County, Iowa, USAG.1
MarriageShe married John James Blair.1
DeathShe died on 28 October 1911.1

Child with John James Blair b. 1 January 1844, d. 11 October 1909

DaughterAnna Eliza Blair+ b. 9 July 1869, d. 14 July 1960

Citations

  1. [S2581] Correspondence with Linda Bipere, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..

Frank Launsbury, Jr.1

M, #95718, b. 12 April 1938, d. 1961

Parents

MotherMarcella Marchbank b. 19 March 1918, d. 1984
Relationships4th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
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BirthFrank Launsbury, Jr., was born on 12 April 1938.1
DeathHe died in 1961 in Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon, USAG. cause of death was suicide.1

Citations

  1. [S2581] Correspondence with Linda Bipere, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..

James Bertram Prinz1

M, #95721, b. 26 September 1884
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BirthJames Bertram Prinz was born on 26 September 1884, in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USAG.1
MarriageHe married Mary Ellen Marchbank daughter of Robert Bruce Marchbank, Sr., and Anna Eliza Blair, on 21 December 1914, in Artesia, Los Angeles County, California, USAG.1

Partner with Mary Ellen Marchbank b. 10 November 1892

Citations

  1. [S2581] Correspondence with Linda Bipere, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..

Ernest Gerald Marchbank, Sr.1

M, #95722, b. 15 November 1894, d. 8 May 1945

Parents

FatherRobert Bruce Marchbank, Sr. b. 22 September 1864, d. 31 October 1941
MotherAnna Eliza Blair b. 9 July 1869, d. 14 July 1960
Relationships3rd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 20 April 2024 11:30:30
NameErnest Gerald Marchbank, Sr., was also known as Ernest Marchbank.2
BirthHe was born on 15 November 1894, in Susanville, Lassen County, California, USAG.3
WitnessHe was enumerated on the census in 1900 in the household of Robert Bruce Marchbank, Sr., in Downey Township, Los Angeles County, California, USAG. included in the household with Robert (age 35) were his wife Annie (age 30), children Floyd (age 9), Mary (age 7), Ernest (age 5), Nellie (age 2), Beulah (age 2 months). Robert was a farmer.4
1900 US Census, Downey Township, Los Angeles County, California. Household of Robert Bruce Marchbank, his wife Annie, children Floyd, Mary, Earnest, Nellie and Beulah.
WitnessErnest Gerald Marchbank, Sr., was enumerated on the census on 5 May 1910 in the household of Robert Bruce Marchbank, Sr., in Norwalk; Artesia Precinct, Los Angeles County, California, USAG. included in the household with Robert (age 45) were his wife Annie (age 40), children Mary (age 17), Ernest (age 15), Beulah (age 10), Neva (age 7), Ruth (age 6), Robert (age 2 years, 4 months), Walter (age 4 months). Robert Sr. was a general farmer.2
1910 US Census, Norwalk, Los Angeles County, California. Household of Robert Bruce Marchbank, his wife Annie, children Mary, Ernest, Beulah, Neva, Ruth, Robert, Walter.
MarriageErnest Gerald Marchbank, Sr., married Ethel May Miller daughter of Walter John Miller and Angeline Robertson, on 12 September 1917, in Highland Park, Los Angeles County, California, USAG.5,6
CensusErnest Gerald Marchbank, Sr., was head of the household in the census on 17 April 1930 in Antelope, Los Angeles County, California, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Ernest G. Marchbank (age 34) were his wife Ethel Miller (age 32) and their children Eleanor (age 11), Ernest (age 9) and Barbara (age 6). Ernest was a labourer on an alfalfa farm.5
Milit-DraftHe was drafted into the U.S. military in 1942 in Alhambra, Los Angeles County, California, USAG.3
DeathHe died on 8 May 1945 in Alhambra, Los Angeles County, California, USAG.1

Children with Ethel May Miller b. 16 August 1898, d. 24 December 1987

DaughterEleanor Frances Marchbank b. 30 June 1918
SonErnest Gerald Marchbank, Jr. b. 18 August 1921, d. 5 February 2003
DaughterBarbara Jean Marchbank b. 5 March 1924, d. 17 November 2016

Citations

  1. [S2581] Correspondence with Linda Bipere, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
  2. [S6813] 1910 US Census - Norwalk, Artesia Precinct, Los Angeles County, California, household of Robert Bruce Marchbank, 1910, digital image, NARA Roll T624_85, Page 8B, Image 1279, FHL film 1374098. microfilm publication. Ancestry (Canada), http://www.ancestry.ca.
  3. [S18007] Ernest Gerald Marchbank, U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, World War Ii Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of California, Record Group Number: 147, Record ID: 1002::13639140 . Hereinafter cited as U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S6814] 1900 US Census - Downey, Los Angeles County, California, household of Robert Bruce Marchbank, 1900, digital image, NARA Roll 91, Page 7B, FHL film 1240091. microfilm publication. Ancestry (Canada), http://www.ancestry.ca.
  5. [S18011] 1930 United States Federal Census, Antelope, Los Angeles County, California, household of Ernest G Maidebank, 17 April 1930, digital copy of original census document, FHL Roll 2339858, Page 3B. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,, D.C., U.S.A.
  6. [S18777] Ernest G. Marchbank & Ethel May Miller, (12 September 1917), Certificate of Marriage, California State Board of Health Bureau of Vital Statistics. Hereinafter cited as Certificate of Marriage.

Ethel May Miller1

F, #95723, b. 16 August 1898, d. 24 December 1987

Parents

Last Edited 20 April 2024 11:30:36
NameEthel May Miller was also known as Ethel May Marchbank.1
BirthShe was born on 16 August 1898, in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, USAG.1
MarriageShe married Ernest Gerald Marchbank, Sr., son of Robert Bruce Marchbank, Sr., and Anna Eliza Blair, on 12 September 1917, in Highland Park, Los Angeles County, California, USAG.2,3
WifeEthel May Miller was enumerated on the census on 17 April 1930 in the household of Ernest Gerald Marchbank, Sr., as his wife, in Antelope, Los Angeles County, California, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Ernest G. Marchbank (age 34) were his wife Ethel Miller (age 32) and their children Eleanor (age 11), Ernest (age 9) and Barbara (age 6). Ernest was a labourer on an alfalfa farm.2
DeathShe died on 24 December 1987 in Modesto, Stanislaus County, California, USAG.4
BurialAnd was buried in Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson, Stanislaus County, California, USAG.4

Children with Ernest Gerald Marchbank, Sr. b. 15 November 1894, d. 8 May 1945

DaughterEleanor Frances Marchbank b. 30 June 1918
SonErnest Gerald Marchbank, Jr. b. 18 August 1921, d. 5 February 2003
DaughterBarbara Jean Marchbank b. 5 March 1924, d. 17 November 2016

Citations

  1. [S2581] Correspondence with Linda Bipere, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
  2. [S18011] 1930 United States Federal Census, Antelope, Los Angeles County, California, household of Ernest G Maidebank, 17 April 1930, digital copy of original census document, FHL Roll 2339858, Page 3B. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,, D.C., U.S.A.
  3. [S18777] Ernest G. Marchbank & Ethel May Miller, (12 September 1917), Certificate of Marriage, California State Board of Health Bureau of Vital Statistics. Hereinafter cited as Certificate of Marriage.
  4. [S18006] Death - Ethel May Marchbank, The Modesto Bee, Modesto, California, (published 25 December 1987), Page 14. Hereinafter cited as The Modesto Bee.

Eleanor Frances Marchbank1

F, #95724, b. 30 June 1918

Parents

FatherErnest Gerald Marchbank, Sr. b. 15 November 1894, d. 8 May 1945
MotherEthel May Miller b. 16 August 1898, d. 24 December 1987
Relationships4th cousin of David Arthur Walker
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BirthEleanor Frances Marchbank was born on 30 June 1918, in Highland Park, Los Angeles County, California, USAG.1
DaughterShe was enumerated on the census on 17 April 1930 in the household of Ernest Gerald Marchbank, Sr., as a daughter, in Antelope, Los Angeles County, California, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Ernest G. Marchbank (age 34) were his wife Ethel Miller (age 32) and their children Eleanor (age 11), Ernest (age 9) and Barbara (age 6). Ernest was a labourer on an alfalfa farm.2

Citations

  1. [S2581] Correspondence with Linda Bipere, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
  2. [S18011] 1930 United States Federal Census, Antelope, Los Angeles County, California, household of Ernest G Maidebank, 17 April 1930, digital copy of original census document, FHL Roll 2339858, Page 3B. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,, D.C., U.S.A.

Ernest Gerald Marchbank, Jr.1

M, #95725, b. 18 August 1921, d. 5 February 2003

Parents

FatherErnest Gerald Marchbank, Sr. b. 15 November 1894, d. 8 May 1945
MotherEthel May Miller b. 16 August 1898, d. 24 December 1987
Relationships4th cousin of David Arthur Walker
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BirthErnest Gerald Marchbank, Jr., was born on 18 August 1921, in Artesia, Los Angeles County, California, USAG.2
SonHe was enumerated on the census on 17 April 1930 in the household of Ernest Gerald Marchbank, Sr., as a son, in Antelope, Los Angeles County, California, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Ernest G. Marchbank (age 34) were his wife Ethel Miller (age 32) and their children Eleanor (age 11), Ernest (age 9) and Barbara (age 6). Ernest was a labourer on an alfalfa farm.3
DeathErnest Gerald Marchbank, Jr., died on 5 February 2003.2
BurialAnd was buried in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, Will County, Illinois, USAG.4

Citations

  1. [S2581] Correspondence with Linda Bipere, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
  2. [S18009] transcription.. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S18011] 1930 United States Federal Census, Antelope, Los Angeles County, California, household of Ernest G Maidebank, 17 April 1930, digital copy of original census document, FHL Roll 2339858, Page 3B. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,, D.C., U.S.A.
  4. [S18010] Burial Record, Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, Will County, Illinois, USA, findagrave memorial #42907826, ((Earnest Gerald Marchbank Jr.)). Hereinafter cited as Burial Record, Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.

Barbara Jean Marchbank1

F, #95726, b. 5 March 1924, d. 17 November 2016

Parents

FatherErnest Gerald Marchbank, Sr. b. 15 November 1894, d. 8 May 1945
MotherEthel May Miller b. 16 August 1898, d. 24 December 1987
Relationships4th cousin of David Arthur Walker
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NameBarbara Jean Marchbank was also known as Barbara Jean Trout.2
BirthShe was born on 5 March 1924, in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USAG.2
DaughterShe was enumerated on the census on 17 April 1930 in the household of Ernest Gerald Marchbank, Sr., as a daughter, in Antelope, Los Angeles County, California, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Ernest G. Marchbank (age 34) were his wife Ethel Miller (age 32) and their children Eleanor (age 11), Ernest (age 9) and Barbara (age 6). Ernest was a labourer on an alfalfa farm.3
DeathShe died on 17 November 2016 in Ceres, Stanislaus County, California, USAG.2
BurialAnd was buried in Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson, Stanislaus County, California, USAG.2

Citations

  1. [S2581] Correspondence with Linda Bipere, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
  2. [S18008] Obituary - Barbara Jean Trout, The Modesto Bee, Newspaper Location: Modesto, California, (published 22 November 2016), Page A6. Hereinafter cited as The Modesto Bee.
  3. [S18011] 1930 United States Federal Census, Antelope, Los Angeles County, California, household of Ernest G Maidebank, 17 April 1930, digital copy of original census document, FHL Roll 2339858, Page 3B. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,, D.C., U.S.A.

Nellie Leona Marchbank1

F, #95727, b. 9 February 1898, d. 29 April 1907

Parents

FatherRobert Bruce Marchbank, Sr. b. 22 September 1864, d. 31 October 1941
MotherAnna Eliza Blair b. 9 July 1869, d. 14 July 1960
Relationships3rd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
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BirthNellie Leona Marchbank was born on 9 February 1898, in Artesia, Los Angeles County, California, USAG.1
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census in 1900 in the household of Robert Bruce Marchbank, Sr., in Downey Township, Los Angeles County, California, USAG. included in the household with Robert (age 35) were his wife Annie (age 30), children Floyd (age 9), Mary (age 7), Ernest (age 5), Nellie (age 2), Beulah (age 2 months). Robert was a farmer.2
1900 US Census, Downey Township, Los Angeles County, California. Household of Robert Bruce Marchbank, his wife Annie, children Floyd, Mary, Earnest, Nellie and Beulah.
DeathShe died on 29 April 1907 in Artesia, Los Angeles County, California, USAG.1
BurialShe was buried in Artesia Cemetery, Artesia, Los Angeles County, California, USAG.1

Citations

  1. [S2581] Correspondence with Linda Bipere, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
  2. [S6814] 1900 US Census - Downey, Los Angeles County, California, household of Robert Bruce Marchbank, 1900, digital image, NARA Roll 91, Page 7B, FHL film 1240091. microfilm publication. Ancestry (Canada), http://www.ancestry.ca.

Beulah Irene Marchbank1

F, #95728, b. 29 March 1900

Parents

FatherRobert Bruce Marchbank, Sr. b. 22 September 1864, d. 31 October 1941
MotherAnna Eliza Blair b. 9 July 1869, d. 14 July 1960
Relationships3rd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
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NameBeulah Irene Marchbank was also known as Beulah Irene Knaphe.1
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census in 1900 in the household of Robert Bruce Marchbank, Sr., in Downey Township, Los Angeles County, California, USAG. included in the household with Robert (age 35) were his wife Annie (age 30), children Floyd (age 9), Mary (age 7), Ernest (age 5), Nellie (age 2), Beulah (age 2 months). Robert was a farmer.2
1900 US Census, Downey Township, Los Angeles County, California. Household of Robert Bruce Marchbank, his wife Annie, children Floyd, Mary, Earnest, Nellie and Beulah.
BirthShe was born on 29 March 1900, in Artesia, Los Angeles County, California, USAG.1
MarriageShe married Raymond Bertram Knaphe there were no children from this marriage.1
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census on 5 May 1910 in the household of Robert Bruce Marchbank, Sr., in Norwalk; Artesia Precinct, Los Angeles County, California, USAG. included in the household with Robert (age 45) were his wife Annie (age 40), children Mary (age 17), Ernest (age 15), Beulah (age 10), Neva (age 7), Ruth (age 6), Robert (age 2 years, 4 months), Walter (age 4 months). Robert Sr. was a general farmer.3
1910 US Census, Norwalk, Los Angeles County, California. Household of Robert Bruce Marchbank, his wife Annie, children Mary, Ernest, Beulah, Neva, Ruth, Robert, Walter.

Partner with Raymond Bertram Knaphe b. 9 March 1900, d. 17 August 1956

Citations

  1. [S2581] Correspondence with Linda Bipere, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
  2. [S6814] 1900 US Census - Downey, Los Angeles County, California, household of Robert Bruce Marchbank, 1900, digital image, NARA Roll 91, Page 7B, FHL film 1240091. microfilm publication. Ancestry (Canada), http://www.ancestry.ca.
  3. [S6813] 1910 US Census - Norwalk, Artesia Precinct, Los Angeles County, California, household of Robert Bruce Marchbank, 1910, digital image, NARA Roll T624_85, Page 8B, Image 1279, FHL film 1374098. microfilm publication. Ancestry (Canada), http://www.ancestry.ca.

Raymond Bertram Knaphe1

M, #95729, b. 9 March 1900, d. 17 August 1956
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BirthRaymond Bertram Knaphe was born on 9 March 1900, in St. Bernard, Hamilton County, Ohio, USAG.1
MarriageHe married Beulah Irene Marchbank daughter of Robert Bruce Marchbank, Sr., and Anna Eliza Blair, there were no children from this marriage.1
DeathRaymond Bertram Knaphe died on 17 August 1956.1

Partner with Beulah Irene Marchbank b. 29 March 1900

Citations

  1. [S2581] Correspondence with Linda Bipere, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..

Neva May Marchbank1

F, #95730, b. 7 August 1902, d. 7 July 1997

Parents

FatherRobert Bruce Marchbank, Sr. b. 22 September 1864, d. 31 October 1941
MotherAnna Eliza Blair b. 9 July 1869, d. 14 July 1960
Relationships3rd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 20 April 2024 11:30:58
NameNeva May Marchbank was also known as Neva May Brunson.1
NameShe was also known as Neva Marchbank.2,3
BirthShe was born on 7 August 1902, in Artesia, Los Angeles County, California, USAG.1
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census on 5 May 1910 in the household of Robert Bruce Marchbank, Sr., in Norwalk; Artesia Precinct, Los Angeles County, California, USAG. included in the household with Robert (age 45) were his wife Annie (age 40), children Mary (age 17), Ernest (age 15), Beulah (age 10), Neva (age 7), Ruth (age 6), Robert (age 2 years, 4 months), Walter (age 4 months). Robert Sr. was a general farmer.4
1910 US Census, Norwalk, Los Angeles County, California. Household of Robert Bruce Marchbank, his wife Annie, children Mary, Ernest, Beulah, Neva, Ruth, Robert, Walter.
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census Between 30 January 1920 and 2 February 1920 in the household of Robert Bruce Marchbank, Sr., in Artesia, Los Angeles County, California, USAG. included in the household with Robert (age 55) were his wife Annie (age 50), children Neva (age 17), Ruth (age 15), Robert (age 12), Walter (age 10) and Laura (age 6). Robert Sr. was a farmer.2
1920 US Census, Artesia, Los Angeles County, California. Household of Robert Bruce Marchbank, his wife Annie, children Neva, Ruth, Robert, Walter and Laura.
MarriageShe married Vivian Adel Brunson on 8 February 1925, in Artesia, Los Angeles County, California, USAG.3
WifeShe was enumerated on the census on 22 April 1950 in the household of Vivian Adel Brunson, as his wife, in Syracuse, Linn County, Oregon, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Mike Brunson (age 43) were his wife Neva Marchbank (age 47) and their children, George (age 18), Charles (age 16), Robert (age 13), Ronald (age 10), Joyce (age 7) and Janice (age 5). Mike was a truck driver for a transportation company, George was a farm hand, Charles collected iron for a junk dealer.5
Principal 2She was divorced. Neva was the plaintiff, and the divorce was granted to her. Cause of divorce was "cruel & inhuman treatment". on 30 August 1962 in Oregon, USAG. Neva was the plaintiff, and the divorce was granted to her. Cause of divorce was "cruel & inhuman treatment".6
DeathShe died on 7 July 1997 in Albany Mennonite Home, Albany, Linn County, Oregon, USAG.7

Children with Vivian Adel Brunson

SonWilliam Bertron Brunson b. 9 April 1926
SonCharles Morris Brunson b. 10 July 1933, d. 2 November 1997

Citations

  1. [S2581] Correspondence with Linda Bipere, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
  2. [S6812] 1920 US Census - Artesia, Los Angeles County, California, household of Robert Bruce Marchbank, digital image, NARA Roll T625_116, Page 10B, Image 675. microfilm publication. Ancestry (Canada), http://www.ancestry.ca.
  3. [S18004] Vivien A Brunson & Neva M Marchbank, (10 February 1925), California, U.S., County Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, 1849-1980, California Department of Public Health, courtesy of www.vitalsearch-worldwide.com. Digital Images. Record ID: 61460::901222102. Hereinafter cited as California, U.S., County Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, 1849-1980.
  4. [S6813] 1910 US Census - Norwalk, Artesia Precinct, Los Angeles County, California, household of Robert Bruce Marchbank, 1910, digital image, NARA Roll T624_85, Page 8B, Image 1279, FHL film 1374098. microfilm publication. Ancestry (Canada), http://www.ancestry.ca.
  5. [S18021] 1950 United States Federal Census, Syracuse, Linn County, Oregon, household of Mike A. Brunson, 22 April 1950, digital copy of original census document, NARA Roll 1201, Sheet Number 25. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,, D.C., U.S.A.
  6. [S18022] M A Brunson & Neva Marchbank, ((Divorce Date: 30 August 1962)), Oregon, U.S., State Divorces, 1925-1968, Oregon State Archives; Salem, Oregon; Oregon, Divorce Records, 1946-1968, Docket Number: 3891. Hereinafter cited as Oregon, U.S., State Divorces, 1925-1968.
  7. [S18019] Death - Neva May Brunson, Corvallis Gazette-Times, Corvallis, Oregon, USA, (published 9 July 1997), Page 3. Hereinafter cited as Corvallis Gazette-Times.

Vivian Adel Brunson1

M, #95731
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameVivian Adel Brunson was also known as Vivian Brunson.2
NameHe was also known as Mike Brunson.3
MarriageHe married Neva May Marchbank daughter of Robert Bruce Marchbank, Sr., and Anna Eliza Blair, on 8 February 1925, in Artesia, Los Angeles County, California, USAG.2
CensusVivian Adel Brunson was head of the household in the census on 22 April 1950 in Syracuse, Linn County, Oregon, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Mike Brunson (age 43) were his wife Neva Marchbank (age 47) and their children, George (age 18), Charles (age 16), Robert (age 13), Ronald (age 10), Joyce (age 7) and Janice (age 5). Mike was a truck driver for a transportation company, George was a farm hand, Charles collected iron for a junk dealer.4
DivorcedHe was divorced. Neva was the plaintiff, and the divorce was granted to her. Cause of divorce was "cruel & inhuman treatment". on 30 August 1962 in Oregon, USAG. Neva was the plaintiff, and the divorce was granted to her. Cause of divorce was "cruel & inhuman treatment".5

Children with Neva May Marchbank b. 7 August 1902, d. 7 July 1997

SonWilliam Bertron Brunson b. 9 April 1926
SonCharles Morris Brunson b. 10 July 1933, d. 2 November 1997

Citations

  1. [S2581] Correspondence with Linda Bipere, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
  2. [S18004] Vivien A Brunson & Neva M Marchbank, (10 February 1925), California, U.S., County Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, 1849-1980, California Department of Public Health, courtesy of www.vitalsearch-worldwide.com. Digital Images. Record ID: 61460::901222102. Hereinafter cited as California, U.S., County Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, 1849-1980.
  3. [S18005] Death - Charles 'Chuck' Morris Brunson, Corvallis Gazette-Times, Corvallis, Oregon, USA, (published 4 November 1997), Page 3. Hereinafter cited as Corvallis Gazette-Times.
  4. [S18021] 1950 United States Federal Census, Syracuse, Linn County, Oregon, household of Mike A. Brunson, 22 April 1950, digital copy of original census document, NARA Roll 1201, Sheet Number 25. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,, D.C., U.S.A.
  5. [S18022] M A Brunson & Neva Marchbank, ((Divorce Date: 30 August 1962)), Oregon, U.S., State Divorces, 1925-1968, Oregon State Archives; Salem, Oregon; Oregon, Divorce Records, 1946-1968, Docket Number: 3891. Hereinafter cited as Oregon, U.S., State Divorces, 1925-1968.

William Bertron Brunson1

M, #95732, b. 9 April 1926

Parents

FatherVivian Adel Brunson
MotherNeva May Marchbank b. 7 August 1902, d. 7 July 1997
Relationships4th cousin of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameWilliam Bertron Brunson was also known as Bill Brunson.2
BirthHe was born on 9 April 1926, in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USAG.1
LivingHe was living in Watsonville, California, USAG, in 1997.2

Citations

  1. [S2581] Correspondence with Linda Bipere, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
  2. [S18019] Death - Neva May Brunson, Corvallis Gazette-Times, Corvallis, Oregon, USA, (published 9 July 1997), Page 3. Hereinafter cited as Corvallis Gazette-Times.

Ruth Marchbank1

F, #95743, b. 22 April 1904

Parents

FatherRobert Bruce Marchbank, Sr. b. 22 September 1864, d. 31 October 1941
MotherAnna Eliza Blair b. 9 July 1869, d. 14 July 1960
Relationships3rd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 20 April 2024 11:31:04
NameRuth Marchbank was also known as Ruth Willcox.1
BirthShe was born on 22 April 1904, in Artesia, Los Angeles County, California, USAG.1
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census on 5 May 1910 in the household of Robert Bruce Marchbank, Sr., in Norwalk; Artesia Precinct, Los Angeles County, California, USAG. included in the household with Robert (age 45) were his wife Annie (age 40), children Mary (age 17), Ernest (age 15), Beulah (age 10), Neva (age 7), Ruth (age 6), Robert (age 2 years, 4 months), Walter (age 4 months). Robert Sr. was a general farmer.2
1910 US Census, Norwalk, Los Angeles County, California. Household of Robert Bruce Marchbank, his wife Annie, children Mary, Ernest, Beulah, Neva, Ruth, Robert, Walter.
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census Between 30 January 1920 and 2 February 1920 in the household of Robert Bruce Marchbank, Sr., in Artesia, Los Angeles County, California, USAG. included in the household with Robert (age 55) were his wife Annie (age 50), children Neva (age 17), Ruth (age 15), Robert (age 12), Walter (age 10) and Laura (age 6). Robert Sr. was a farmer.3
1920 US Census, Artesia, Los Angeles County, California. Household of Robert Bruce Marchbank, his wife Annie, children Neva, Ruth, Robert, Walter and Laura.
MarriageShe married Henry Eugene Willcox in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USAG.1

Partner with Henry Eugene Willcox b. 27 September 1902

Citations

  1. [S2581] Correspondence with Linda Bipere, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
  2. [S6813] 1910 US Census - Norwalk, Artesia Precinct, Los Angeles County, California, household of Robert Bruce Marchbank, 1910, digital image, NARA Roll T624_85, Page 8B, Image 1279, FHL film 1374098. microfilm publication. Ancestry (Canada), http://www.ancestry.ca.
  3. [S6812] 1920 US Census - Artesia, Los Angeles County, California, household of Robert Bruce Marchbank, digital image, NARA Roll T625_116, Page 10B, Image 675. microfilm publication. Ancestry (Canada), http://www.ancestry.ca.

Henry Eugene Willcox1

M, #95744, b. 27 September 1902
Last Edited 20 April 2024 11:31:06
BirthHenry Eugene Willcox was born on 27 September 1902, in IowaG.1
MarriageHe married Ruth Marchbank daughter of Robert Bruce Marchbank, Sr., and Anna Eliza Blair, in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USAG.1

Partner with Ruth Marchbank b. 22 April 1904

Citations

  1. [S2581] Correspondence with Linda Bipere, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..

Robert Bruce Marchbank, Jr.1

M, #95747, b. 4 December 1907, d. 8 November 2002

Parents

FatherRobert Bruce Marchbank, Sr. b. 22 September 1864, d. 31 October 1941
MotherAnna Eliza Blair b. 9 July 1869, d. 14 July 1960
Relationships3rd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 20 April 2024 11:30:10
NameRobert Bruce Marchbank, Jr., was also known as Robert Marchbank.2
BirthHe was born on 4 December 1907, in Artesia, Los Angeles County, California, USAG.1
WitnessHe was enumerated on the census on 5 May 1910 in the household of Robert Bruce Marchbank, Sr., in Norwalk; Artesia Precinct, Los Angeles County, California, USAG. included in the household with Robert (age 45) were his wife Annie (age 40), children Mary (age 17), Ernest (age 15), Beulah (age 10), Neva (age 7), Ruth (age 6), Robert (age 2 years, 4 months), Walter (age 4 months). Robert Sr. was a general farmer.3
1910 US Census, Norwalk, Los Angeles County, California. Household of Robert Bruce Marchbank, his wife Annie, children Mary, Ernest, Beulah, Neva, Ruth, Robert, Walter.
WitnessRobert Bruce Marchbank, Jr., was enumerated on the census Between 30 January 1920 and 2 February 1920 in the household of Robert Bruce Marchbank, Sr., in Artesia, Los Angeles County, California, USAG. included in the household with Robert (age 55) were his wife Annie (age 50), children Neva (age 17), Ruth (age 15), Robert (age 12), Walter (age 10) and Laura (age 6). Robert Sr. was a farmer.4
1920 US Census, Artesia, Los Angeles County, California. Household of Robert Bruce Marchbank, his wife Annie, children Neva, Ruth, Robert, Walter and Laura.
WitnessRobert Bruce Marchbank, Jr., was enumerated on the census on 10 April 1930 in the household of Robert Bruce Marchbank, Sr., in Norwalk, Los Angeles County, California, USAG. included in the household with Robert (age 65) were his wife Annie (age 60), children Robert (age 22), Walter (age 20) and Laura (age 16). Robert Sr. and Robert Jr. were general farmers, Walter was a farm labourer and Laura was a music teacher. There were two curious entries in this census return - in the column requiring country of origin, Robert declared that he was "Canada-French", and in the column for language spoken in the home before coming to the US, he declared "French", both of which are clearly not right.5
1930 US Census, Norwalk, Los Angeles County, California. Household of Robert Bruce Marchbank, his wife Annie, children Robert, Walter and Laura.
SonRobert Bruce Marchbank, Jr., was enumerated on the census on 23 April 1940 in the household of Robert Bruce Marchbank, Sr., as a son, in Downey, Los Angeles County, California, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Robert Marchbank (age 75) were his wife Annie Blair (age 70) and their son Robert Jr. (age 32). Robert Sr. & Robert Jr. were farmers on the family farm.6
MarriageRobert Bruce Marchbank, Jr., married Ruby Frith in Yuma, Yuma County, Arizona, USAG.1
CensusHe was head of the household in the census on 7 April 1950 in Downey, Los Angeles County, California, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Robert Marchbank (age 42) were his wife Ruby Frith (age 37) and their son Earl (age 6). Robert was a farmer on his own farm.2
DeathHe died on 8 November 2002 in Lakewood, Los Angeles County, California, USAG.7

Child with Ruby Frith b. 11 August 1912

SonRobert Frith Marchbank b. 9 October 1951, d. 1960

Citations

  1. [S2581] Correspondence with Linda Bipere, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
  2. [S18017] 1950 United States Federal Census, Downey, Los Angeles County, California, household of Robert B. Marchbank, 7 April 1950, digital copy of original census document, NARA Roll 4639, Sheet Number 19. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,, D.C., U.S.A.
  3. [S6813] 1910 US Census - Norwalk, Artesia Precinct, Los Angeles County, California, household of Robert Bruce Marchbank, 1910, digital image, NARA Roll T624_85, Page 8B, Image 1279, FHL film 1374098. microfilm publication. Ancestry (Canada), http://www.ancestry.ca.
  4. [S6812] 1920 US Census - Artesia, Los Angeles County, California, household of Robert Bruce Marchbank, digital image, NARA Roll T625_116, Page 10B, Image 675. microfilm publication. Ancestry (Canada), http://www.ancestry.ca.
  5. [S6815] 1930 US Census - Norwalk, Los Angeles County, California, household of Robert Bruce Marchbank, 1930, digital image, NARA Roll 167, Page 6B, Image 273.0, FHL film 2339902. microfilm publication. Ancestry (Canada), http://www.ancestry.ca.
  6. [S18018] 1940 United States Federal Census, Downey, Los Angeles County, California, household of Robert B. Marchbank, 23 April 1940, digital copy of original census document, Roll: m-t0627-00225, Page 22B, Record ID: 2442::70974536. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,, D.C., U.S.A.
  7. [S5302] Correspondence with Ernie Marchbank, -Susanville, California, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..

Ruby Frith1

F, #95748, b. 11 August 1912
Last Edited 20 April 2024 11:30:05
NameRuby Frith was also known as Ruby Marchbank.1
BirthShe was born on 11 August 1912, in Cedar City, Iron County, Utah, USAG.1
MarriageShe married Robert Bruce Marchbank, Jr., son of Robert Bruce Marchbank, Sr., and Anna Eliza Blair, in Yuma, Yuma County, Arizona, USAG.1
WifeRuby Frith was enumerated on the census on 7 April 1950 in the household of Robert Bruce Marchbank, Jr., as his wife, in Downey, Los Angeles County, California, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Robert Marchbank (age 42) were his wife Ruby Frith (age 37) and their son Earl (age 6). Robert was a farmer on his own farm.2

Child with Robert Bruce Marchbank, Jr. b. 4 December 1907, d. 8 November 2002

SonRobert Frith Marchbank b. 9 October 1951, d. 1960

Citations

  1. [S2581] Correspondence with Linda Bipere, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
  2. [S18017] 1950 United States Federal Census, Downey, Los Angeles County, California, household of Robert B. Marchbank, 7 April 1950, digital copy of original census document, NARA Roll 4639, Sheet Number 19. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,, D.C., U.S.A.

Robert Frith Marchbank1

M, #95750, b. 9 October 1951, d. 1960

Parents

FatherRobert Bruce Marchbank, Jr. b. 4 December 1907, d. 8 November 2002
MotherRuby Frith b. 11 August 1912
Relationships4th cousin of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthRobert Frith Marchbank was born on 9 October 1951.1
DeathHe died in 1960 in Artesia, Los Angeles County, California, USAG.1

Citations

  1. [S2581] Correspondence with Linda Bipere, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..