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Percy Willits1

M, #115005
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Last Edited 13 October 2022 00:00:00
MarriagePercy Willits married Agnes Durgin.1

Child with Agnes Durgin

SonRobert Durgan Willits, Sr.+ b. 21 January 1918, d. 22 April 2004

Citations

  1. [S17604] Robert D Willits & Betly Williams, (17 September 1937), Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1945, Iowa Department of Public Health, Des Moines, Iowa, Iowa Marriage Records, 1923–1937 Record ID: 8823::102429. Hereinafter cited as Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1945.

Agnes Durgin1

F, #115006
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Last Edited 13 October 2022 00:00:00
NameAgnes Durgin was also known as Agnes Willits.1
MarriageShe married Percy Willits.1

Child with Percy Willits

SonRobert Durgan Willits, Sr.+ b. 21 January 1918, d. 22 April 2004

Citations

  1. [S17604] Robert D Willits & Betly Williams, (17 September 1937), Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1945, Iowa Department of Public Health, Des Moines, Iowa, Iowa Marriage Records, 1923–1937 Record ID: 8823::102429. Hereinafter cited as Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1945.

Gordon Harold Nagell1

M, #115021, b. About 1911, d. 8 February 1986
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Last Edited 14 April 2024 11:30:50
NameGordon Harold Nagell was also known as Gordon H. Nagell.2
BirthHe was born About 1911, in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USAG.3,4
MarriageHe married Helen Margaret Duncan daughter of Alfred Edward Duncan and Stella Maud Craswell, on 19 November 1935, in Hennepin County, Minnesota, USAG.2
CensusGordon Harold Nagell was head of the household in the census on 2 April 1940 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Gordon Nagell (age 29) was his wife, Helen Duncan (age 30). Gordon was a manager at a retail hardware store. Helen was a stenographer.3
CensusHe was head of the household in the census on 6 April 1950 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Gordon Nagell (age 39) was his wife, Helen Duncan (age 40). Gordon was a manager at a retail hardware store. Helen was a bookkeeper at an investment firm.4
DeathHe died on 8 February 1986 in Crow Wing, Crow Wing County, Minnesota, USAG.1

Partner with Helen Margaret Duncan b. 3 December 1909, d. 4 May 2004

Citations

  1. [S17637] Minnesota, U.S., Death Index, 1908-2017, Minnesota Department of Health, St Paul, Minnesota, USA, Gordon Harold Nagell entry. Certificate Number 003145, Record Number 1846994, Record ID 7316::1846994.Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Department of Health, St. Paul,, Minnesota, U.S.A. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota, U.S., Death Index, 1908-2017.
  2. [S17634] Helen M Duncan & Gordon H Nagell, (19 November 1935), Web: Minnesota, U.S., Marriages from the Minnesota Official Marriage System, 1850-2019 - Ancestry.ca, Minnesota Association of County Officers, Saint Paul, Minnesota Minnesota Official Marriage System, Certificate Number 3880007, Record ID: 70873::91227375. Hereinafter cited as Web: Minnesota, U.S., Marriages from the Minnesota Official Marriage System, 1850-2019 - Ancestry.ca.
  3. [S17636] 1940 United States Federal Census, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, household of Gordon Nagell, 2 April 1940, digital copy of original census document, Roll: m-t0627-01982, Page 1B, Record ID: 2442::97240241. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,, D.C., U.S.A.
  4. [S17635] 1950 United States Federal Census, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, household of Gordon H. Nagell, 6 April 1950, digital copy of original census document, NARA Roll 3853. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,, D.C., U.S.A.

Ruby Violet1

F, #115022, b. 12 September 1916, d. 20 March 1999
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Last Edited 16 October 2022 00:00:00
NameRuby Violet was also known as Ruby Violet Duncan.1
NameShe was also known as Ruby.2
BirthShe was born on 12 September 1916.2
MarriageShe married Ralph Creswell Duncan son of Alfred Edward Duncan and Stella Maud Craswell.1
WifeRuby Violet was enumerated on the census on 24 April 1950 in the household of Ralph Creswell Duncan, as his wife, in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Ralph Duncan (age 38) was his wife Ruby (age 39). Ralph was a clerk in Veteran Administration.3
DeathShe died on 20 March 1999.2
InterredShe was buried in the plot of Ralph Creswell Duncan, in Goodwill Cemetery, Sisseton, Roberts County, South Dakota, USAG.

Inscription: DUNCAN / "Jim" / Ralph C. / Jan. 3, 1912 / Oct. 27, 1999 | Ruby V. / Sept. 12, 1916 / March 20, 1999

Military marker: Ralph C. Duncan / Sgt. US Army / World War II / Jan 3 1912 - Oct 27 1999 / Purple Heart

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Inscription: DUNCAN / "Jim" / Ralph C. / Jan. 3, 1912 / Oct. 27, 1999 | Ruby V. / Sept. 12, 1916 / March 20, 1999

Military marker: Ralph C. Duncan / Sgt. US Army / World War II / Jan 3 1912 - Oct 27 1999 / Purple Heart.1

Partner with Ralph Creswell Duncan b. 3 January 1912, d. 27 October 1999

Citations

  1. [S17642] U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current, Record ID: 60525::70615830; Memorial ID: 114487742. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current.
  2. [S17643] U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current., U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current; Record ID: 60525::70615830; Memorial ID: 114487742.
  3. [S17644] 1950 United States Federal Census, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, household of Ralph C. Duncan, 24 April 1950, digital copy of original census document, NARA Roll 2597. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,, D.C., U.S.A.

Patricia Louise Gilmore1

F, #115023, b. 21 January 1924, d. 29 February 2008
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Last Edited 14 April 2024 11:39:04
NamePatricia Louise Gilmore was also known as Patricia L. Gilmore.2
NameShe was also known as Patricia Louise Duncan.2
NameShe was also known as Patti Gilmore.3
BirthShe was born on 21 January 1924.4
MarriageShe married Douglas Stewart Duncan son of Alfred Edward Duncan and Stella Maud Craswell, on 25 July 1944, in Hennepin County, Minnesota, USAG.2
DeathPatricia Louise Gilmore died on 29 February 2008.4
BurialWas was buried in Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USAG.4

Partner with Douglas Stewart Duncan b. 16 September 1923, d. 25 September 2002

Citations

  1. [S17654] Minnesota, U.S., Birth Index, 1935-2000, Minnesota Department of Health; Saint Paul, Minnesota; Minnesota, Birth Index, 1935-2000, Darcy Jean Duncan entry, transcription Record ID 8742::9759461, Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Department of Health, St. Paul,, Minnesota, U.S.A.
  2. [S17650] Douglas S. Duncan & Patricia L. Gilmore, (25 July 1944), Web: Minnesota, U.S., Marriages from the Minnesota Official Marriage System, 1850-2019 - Ancestry.ca, Minnesota Association of County Officers, Saint Paul, Minnesota Minnesota Official Marriage System, Certificate Number 4840246, Record ID: 70873::1277814. Hereinafter cited as Web: Minnesota, U.S., Marriages from the Minnesota Official Marriage System, 1850-2019 - Ancestry.ca.
  3. [S17652] Death - Duncan, Douglas S., Star Tribune, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, (published 29 September 2002), Page 86, Column 4. Hereinafter cited as Star Tribune.
  4. [S17653] Burial Record, Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA, findagrave memorial #65587089. Hereinafter cited as Burial Record, Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Louis J. Adams1

M, #115035, b. 1927, d. 2005
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Last Edited 23 December 2023 14:25:22
BirthLouis J. Adams was born in 1927.2
MarriageHe married Jean Parsons daughter of Robert Elmer Parsons and Millie Jane Pidgeon, on 23 June 1953.2,1
DeathLouis J. Adams died in 2005.2
BurialHe was buried in St. Stephen's Anglican Church Cemetery, Irishtown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.

Inscription: ADAMS / Adams / Louis J. / 1927 - 2005 | Married / June 23, 1953 | Parsons / A. Jean / 1931 - 2022

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Inscription: ADAMS / Adams / Louis J. / 1927 - 2005 | Married / June 23, 1953 | Parsons / A. Jean / 1931 - 2022.2

Partner with Jean Parsons b. 18 June 1931, d. 17 October 2022

Citations

  1. [S17663] Death Notice - A. Jean Adams, Davison Funeral Home, Kensington, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
  2. [S17664] Cemetery Marker, St. Stephen's Anglican Church Cemetery, Irishtown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Louis J. Adams & A. Jean Parsons, transcription; documented by peiancestry.com.

Richard Eldon Rayner1

M, #115047, b. About 1961, d. 30 September 2022
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Parents

FatherEldon Rayner b. 2 April 1931, d. 27 November 2001
Relationships6th cousin of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthRichard Eldon Rayner was born About 1961, in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
DeathHe died on 30 September 2022 in Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.1
BurialAnd was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1

Citations

  1. [S17666] Death Notice - Richard Eldon Rayner, Moase Funeral Home, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
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