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John Harold Rix1

M, #112355, b. 1923, d. 1991
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameJohn Harold Rix was also known as Harold Rix.1,2
NameHe was also known as John Rix.1
BirthHe was born in 1923.1
MarriageHe married Margaret Patricia Marchbank daughter of George Henry Marchbank and Mary Eleanor Dyment.1
CensusJohn Harold Rix was head of the household in the census on 17 April 1950 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Hariold Rix (age 26) were his wife, Margaret Marchbank (age 24) and their daughter Dianne (age 5). Harold was a Polisher Buffer in a tool manufacturing plant.3
DeathHe died in 1991.1
BurialHe was buried in Queens Park Cemetery & Mauseleum, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaG.

Section P, Block 23, Plot 123Inscription Front: RIX / John H. / 1923 - 1991 / Corporal / RCAF | Margaret P. / 1923 - 2003 // In Loving Memory

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Section P, Block 23, Plot 123Inscription Front: RIX / John H. / 1923 - 1991 / Corporal / RCAF | Margaret P. / 1923 - 2003 // In Loving Memory.4

Marker, John H. Rix (1923-1991), his wife Margaret P. Marchbank (1923-2003). Queens Park Cemetery & Mausoleum, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Photo courtesy of findagrave.com.

Partner with Margaret Patricia Marchbank b. 1923, d. 21 January 2003

Citations

  1. [S15106] Burial Record, Ancestry Canada, Find A Grave Index, 1600s to Current; Memorial ID 161021862. Hereinafter cited as Burial Record.
  2. [S11731] Death Notices, Ettinger Funeral Home, Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia, Canada.
  3. [S17884] 1950 United States Federal Census, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, household of Harold G Rix, 17 April 1950, digital copy of original census document, NARA Roll 3372, Sheet Number 74. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,, D.C., U.S.A.
  4. [S15106] Burial Record, Ancestry Canada, Find A Grave Index, 1600s to Current; Memorial ID 161021862: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed 22 June 2020), memorial page for Margaret Patricia Marchbank Rix (1923–21 Jan 2003), Find a Grave Memorial no. 161021862, citing Queens Park Cemetery and Mausoleum, Calgary, Calgary Census Division, Alberta, Canada; Maintained by jaynetty (contributor 46830617).. Hereinafter cited as Burial Record.

Hettie Benson Culver1

F, #112361, b. About 1861
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameHettie Benson Culver was also known as Hettie Benson Clay.1
BirthShe was born About 1861, in Illinois, USAG.2
MarriageShe married Fulton Johnston Clay son of John Clay, Jr., and Jane Townsend Cousins, on 11 December 1915 in Spokane, Washington, USAG.1
WifeHettie Benson Culver was enumerated on the census on 3 January 1920 in the household of Fulton Johnston Clay, as his wife, in West Fifteenth Ave., Spokane, Washington, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Fulton (age 58) were his second wife, Hettie Culver (age 59), her widowed daughter, Alice Ball (age 41) from a previous marriage, her daughter Claire (age 20) and son John (age 14). Fulton was a department manager in a retail store, Hettie was a dressmaker for a private family, Claire was a teacher in a public school.2

Partner with Fulton Johnston Clay b. November 1861, d. 1 January 1928

Citations

  1. [S2541] Correspondence with M.C. Adair.. Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
  2. [S15109] 1920 US Census, Spokane, Washington, household of Fulton J. Clay, 3 January 1920, digital copy of original document, National Archives and Records Administration, Microfilm T625_1941, Page 2B, Enumeration District 176. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,, D.C., U.S.A.

William Rufus Craswell1

M, #112362, b. About 1827, d. 3 November 1910
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BirthWilliam Rufus Craswell was born About 1827.2
DeathHe died on 3 November 1910 in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.

Obituary: "William R. Craswell, an old and highly esteemed resident of St. Eleanors, passed away on Thursday last and on Sunday his mortal part was committed to the earth. Mr. Craswell was 83 years of age." [Summerside Journal, published 9 November 1910, page 5, column 3]. His burial location is not known.2

Child

SonRobert William Craswell b. 1864, d. 16 December 1931

Citations

  1. [S15117] Death ~ William R. Craswell, Summerside Journal, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada, (published 21 December 1931, page 2, column 3). Hereinafter cited as Summerside Journal.
  2. [S15118] Death ~ William R. Craswell, Summerside Journal, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada, (published 9 November 1910, page 5, column 1). Hereinafter cited as Summerside Journal.

Howard Frederick Irving1

M, #112368, b. 11 August 1897, d. 30 December 1974
Last Edited 23 December 2023 14:25:22
BirthHoward Frederick Irving was born on 11 August 1897.2
MarriageHe married Florence MacGougan Craswell.1
DeathHe died on 30 December 1974.2
BurialHe was buried in the Free Church of Scotland Cemetery, Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.

Inscription Front: IRVING / Howard Frederick Irving / Aug. 11, 1897 - Dec. 30, 1974 / His Wife / Florence MacGougan Craswell / Dec. 12, 1899 - Oct 26, 1980.2

Partner with Florence MacGougan Craswell b. 12 December 1899, d. 26 October 1980

Citations

  1. [S15137] Correspondence with Nancy Jean Waugh..
  2. [S15138] Cemetery Marker, Free Church of Scotland Cemetery, Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Howard Frederick Irving & Florence MacGougan Craswell, tombstone inscription & photograph; documented by David A. Walker.

Florence MacGougan Craswell1

F, #112369, b. 12 December 1899, d. 26 October 1980
Last Edited 9 April 2020 00:00:00
NameFlorence MacGougan Craswell was also known as Florence MacGougan Irving.1
BirthShe was born on 12 December 1899.2
MarriageShe married Howard Frederick Irving.1
DeathShe died on 26 October 1980.2
Principal 2She witnessed the burial of Howard Frederick Irving and Florence MacGougan Craswell in the Free Church of Scotland Cemetery, Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.2

Partner with Howard Frederick Irving b. 11 August 1897, d. 30 December 1974

Citations

  1. [S15137] Correspondence with Nancy Jean Waugh..
  2. [S15138] Cemetery Marker, Free Church of Scotland Cemetery, Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Howard Frederick Irving & Florence MacGougan Craswell, tombstone inscription & photograph; documented by David A. Walker.

Lenora Jessie Sweek1

F, #112379, b. 1900, d. July 1932
Last Edited 12 April 2024 19:31:35
NameLenora Jessie Sweek was also known as Lenora Jessie Morrow.1
NameShe was also known as Nora Sweek.1
BirthShe was born in 1900.1
MarriageShe married Frank Todd Morrow.1
DeathShe died in July 1932. "Nora was killed when she fell from a car while trying to rescue her son, Trenton, while he was riding a horse."1
BurialShe was buried in Long Creek Cemetery, Long Creek, Grant County, Oregon, USAG.1

Child with Frank Todd Morrow b. 20 December 1899, d. 22 November 1997

SonTrenton Morrow b. 1920

Citations

  1. [S15166] Burial Entry, Lenora Jessie (Sweek) Morrow, Findagrave.com, Memorial ID: 31647250. Hereinafter cited as Burial Entry.

Trenton Morrow1

M, #112380, b. 1920

Parents

FatherFrank Todd Morrow b. 20 December 1899, d. 22 November 1997
MotherLenora Jessie Sweek b. 1900, d. July 1932
Last Edited 11 April 2020 00:00:00
BirthTrenton Morrow was born in 1920.1

Citations

  1. [S15165] Burial Entry, Frank Todd Morrow, Findagrave.com, Memorial ID: 31647210. Hereinafter cited as Burial Entry.

Kenneth Conley1

M, #112381, b. About 1906

Parents

Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthKenneth Conley was born About 1906, in North Dakota, USAG.1
brotherHe was enumerated on the census on 3 April 1930 in the household of Eulala Ruth Conley as a brother, in 916 E. Sime St., Lakeland, Polk County, Florida, USAG.1

Citations

  1. [S15170] 1930 US Census, Lakeland, Polk County, Florida, household of Eulala Sherman, 3 April 1930, digital copy of original census document, FHL Microfilm 2340066, Page 2B, Enumeration District 0023. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,, D.C., U.S.A.

Anna M. Beasley1

F, #112382, b. About 1912

Parents

Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameAnna M. Beasley was also known as Anna M. Schurman.1
NameShe was also known as Anna M. Corbin.1
BirthShe was born About 1912, in Montana, USAG.1
MarriageShe married second John Hyatt Schurman son of Henry Hyatt Schurman and Gudbjorg Joanna Anderson, on 12 December 1949 in Clark County, Washington, USAG, John and Anna were both divorced once. Both had been living in Kelso, Washington, for the previous six months.1
WifeAnna M. Beasley was enumerated on the census on 21 April 1950 in the household of John Hyatt Schurman, as his wife, in Cowlitz County, Washington, USAG. Enumerated in the household of John Schurman (age 36) was his second wife, Anna Beasley (age 37.)2

Partner with John Hyatt Schurman b. 9 December 1913, d. 28 March 1984

Citations

  1. [S15174] John H. Schurman & Anna M. Corbin, (12 December 1949), Marriage Record, Clark County, State of Washington, Washington State Archives; Washington Marriage Records 1854-2013. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Record.
  2. [S17316] 1950 United States Federal Census, Cowlitz County, Washington, household of J.H. Schurman, 21 April 1950, digital copy of original census document, NARA Roll 5598. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,, D.C., U.S.A.

Amos Beasley1

M, #112384
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthAmos Beasley was born, in Montana, USAG.1
MarriageHe married Patience Wilson.1

Child with Patience Wilson

DaughterAnna M. Beasley b. About 1912

Citations

  1. [S15174] John H. Schurman & Anna M. Corbin, (12 December 1949), Marriage Record, Clark County, State of Washington, Washington State Archives; Washington Marriage Records 1854-2013. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Record.

Patience Wilson1

F, #112385
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NamePatience Wilson was also known as Patience Beasley.1
BirthShe was born, in Montana, USAG.1
MarriageShe married Amos Beasley.1

Child with Amos Beasley

DaughterAnna M. Beasley b. About 1912

Citations

  1. [S15174] John H. Schurman & Anna M. Corbin, (12 December 1949), Marriage Record, Clark County, State of Washington, Washington State Archives; Washington Marriage Records 1854-2013. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Record.

Adeline Lauritzen1

F, #112386, b. 23 March 1860, d. 3 March 1941

Parents

FatherJens Severance Lauritzen b. About 1836, d. April 1880
MotherDorothea Hanan b. 12 October 1835, d. 27 August 1917
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthAdeline Lauritzen was born on 23 March 1860, in GermanyG.1
DeathShe died on 3 March 1941 in Ashtabula County, Ohio, USAG.1
BurialShe was buried in Catawba Island Cemetery, Catawba Island, Ottawa County, Ohio, USAG. Plot OLD, 77, 1, 2.1

Citations

  1. [S15178] Burial Entry, Adeline Lauritzen, Catawba Island Cemetery, Catawba, Ottawa County, Ohio, U.S.A., Findagrave.com, Memorial ID: 50893099. Hereinafter cited as Burial Entry.

Louise Lauritzen1

F, #112387, b. 1868, d. 20 March 1907

Parents

FatherJens Severance Lauritzen b. About 1836, d. April 1880
MotherDorothea Hanan b. 12 October 1835, d. 27 August 1917
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthLouise Lauritzen was born in 1868, in Schleswig-Holstein, GermanyG.1
DeathShe died on 20 March 1907 in Denver Township, Adams County, Nebraska, USAG.

Obituary: Died—Miss Louise Lauritzen. Funeral services from the home at 316 East Sixth street at 2 p.m. March 22d.2,1

BurialShe was buried in Grand Island Cemetery, Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, USAG. Row 2, Lot 1. There is no marker.1

Citations

  1. [S15182] Burial Entry, Louise Lauritzen, Grand Island Cemetery, Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, U.S.A, Findagrave.com, Memorial ID: 79722553. Hereinafter cited as Burial Entry.
  2. [S15183] Died - Louise Lauritzen, Daily Independent, Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, (published 21 March 1907). Hereinafter cited as Daily Independent.

Lorne Earl Keefe Adams1

M, #112390, d. 24 December 1990
Relationships4th cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 16 April 2020 00:00:00
DeathLorne Earl Keefe Adams died on 24 December 1990.1

Citations

  1. [S11804] Death Notice, Elaine L. Adams R.N., Davison Funeral Home, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Aulder Leopold Gerow1

M, #112392, b. 29 December 1886, d. 1 December 1941

Parents

Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthAulder Leopold Gerow was born on 29 December 1886, in Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.1,2
MarriageHe married Marguerite May Porter on 1 September 1926, in the home of the bride, Chipman, Queens County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. Aulder was 40 years old, a bachelor, Baptist, physician, living in Fredericton. Marguerite was 31 years old, spinster, United Church, teacher, living in Chipman, New Brunswick.1,3
DeathHe died on 1 December 1941.2
BurialHe was buried in Rural Cemetery; 395 Woodstock Rd., Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.

Inscription: In Loving Memory of / Dr. Aulder L. Gerow / Dec. 29, 1886 - Dec. 1, 1941 / And His Wife / Marguerite Porter / Aug. 6, 1895 - Nov. 21, 1965 / Ann MacAlpine Gerow / April 2, 1932 - Sept. 27, 1986 | Aulder Laird Gerow / Aug. 15, 1970

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Inscription: In Loving Memory of / Dr. Aulder L. Gerow / Dec. 29, 1886 - Dec. 1, 1941 / And His Wife / Marguerite Porter / Aug. 6, 1895 - Nov. 21, 1965 / Ann MacAlpine Gerow / April 2, 1932 - Sept. 27, 1986 | Aulder Laird Gerow / Aug. 15, 1970.2

Tombstone, Dr. Aulder L. Gerow (1886-1941), his wife Marguerite Porter (1895-1965), their children, Ann MacAlpine Gerow (1932-1986) and Aulder Laird Gerow (?-1970). Fredericton Rural Cemetery, 395 Woodstock Rd., Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Photo courtesy of David L. Underhill (findagrave.com).

Children with Marguerite May Porter b. 6 August 1895, d. 21 November 1965

SonAulder Laird Gerow d. 15 August 1970
SonAulder Addison Gerow b. 10 July 1927, d. 10 July 1927
DaughterAnn MacAlpine Gerow+ b. 2 April 1932, d. 27 September 1986

Citations

  1. [S15186] Official Notice of Marriage, Province of New Brunswick, Canada, David Warburton Ballantyne & Ann MacAlpine Gerow marriage, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Microfilm F21583, Code B4/1952, Number 5171.
  2. [S16841] Cemetery marker, Fredericton Rural Cemetery, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Aulder L. Gerow family plot, photograph & inscription; documented by David L. Underhill (findagrave.com).
  3. [S15187] Official Notice of Marriage, Province of New Brunswick, Canada, Aulder L. Gerow & Marguerite Porter marriage, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Microfilm F19690, Code B4/1926, Number 2813.

Marguerite May Porter1

F, #112393, b. 6 August 1895, d. 21 November 1965
Last Edited 19 December 2021 00:00:00
NameMarguerite May Porter was also known as Marguerite May Gerow.1,2
BirthShe was born on 6 August 1895.3
MarriageShe married Aulder Leopold Gerow son of J.W. Gerow and S. MacAlpine, on 1 September 1926, in the home of the bride, Chipman, Queens County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. Aulder was 40 years old, a bachelor, Baptist, physician, living in Fredericton. Marguerite was 31 years old, spinster, United Church, teacher, living in Chipman, New Brunswick.1,2
DeathMarguerite May Porter died on 21 November 1965.3
InterredShe was buried in the plot of Aulder Leopold Gerow, in Rural Cemetery; 395 Woodstock Rd., Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.

Inscription: In Loving Memory of / Dr. Aulder L. Gerow / Dec. 29, 1886 - Dec. 1, 1941 / And His Wife / Marguerite Porter / Aug. 6, 1895 - Nov. 21, 1965 / Ann MacAlpine Gerow / April 2, 1932 - Sept. 27, 1986 | Aulder Laird Gerow / Aug. 15, 1970

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Inscription: In Loving Memory of / Dr. Aulder L. Gerow / Dec. 29, 1886 - Dec. 1, 1941 / And His Wife / Marguerite Porter / Aug. 6, 1895 - Nov. 21, 1965 / Ann MacAlpine Gerow / April 2, 1932 - Sept. 27, 1986 | Aulder Laird Gerow / Aug. 15, 1970.3

Tombstone, Dr. Aulder L. Gerow (1886-1941), his wife Marguerite Porter (1895-1965), their children, Ann MacAlpine Gerow (1932-1986) and Aulder Laird Gerow (?-1970). Fredericton Rural Cemetery, 395 Woodstock Rd., Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Photo courtesy of David L. Underhill (findagrave.com).

Children with Aulder Leopold Gerow b. 29 December 1886, d. 1 December 1941

SonAulder Laird Gerow d. 15 August 1970
SonAulder Addison Gerow b. 10 July 1927, d. 10 July 1927
DaughterAnn MacAlpine Gerow+ b. 2 April 1932, d. 27 September 1986

Citations

  1. [S15186] Official Notice of Marriage, Province of New Brunswick, Canada, David Warburton Ballantyne & Ann MacAlpine Gerow marriage, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Microfilm F21583, Code B4/1952, Number 5171.
  2. [S15187] Official Notice of Marriage, Province of New Brunswick, Canada, Aulder L. Gerow & Marguerite Porter marriage, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Microfilm F19690, Code B4/1926, Number 2813.
  3. [S16841] Cemetery marker, Fredericton Rural Cemetery, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Aulder L. Gerow family plot, photograph & inscription; documented by David L. Underhill (findagrave.com).