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Edna Rogers

F, #1976, b. September 1888, d. 1961

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Father	Lewis 'Edwin' Edward Rogers (b. about 1846)
Mother	Mary Elizabeth Richards (b. October 1859)

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Edna Rogers was born in September 1888 in Pennsylvania, United StatesO. She died in 1961 at age ~73 in Oak Park, Cook, Illinois, United StatesO.¹

Child with Randall Jay Bannatyne

Daughter

Harriet Bannatyne+ (b. 1 February 1914, d. 2010)

1888
Birth
September 1888 | Pennsylvania, United StatesO
1961~73
Death
1961 | Oak Park, Cook, Illinois, United StatesO
Citation: 1

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Citations

[S670] Ancestry.com, Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current (n.p: Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Lehi, UT, USA; Date: 2019;, n.d), See newspaper information provided with each entry., Pittsburgh Post-Gazette; Publication Date: 27/ Jul/ 1968; Publication Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/88155163/?article=2fc8dbd7-d36f-4daf-acd7-26fa48f805e7&focus=0.73116857,0.15683943,0.84365064,0.19905478&xid=2378

Shedrick Samuel Couch

M, #1979, b. 12 August 1831, d. 28 November 1900

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Shadrach S Couch

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Shedrick Samuel Couch was born on 12 August 1831 in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United StatesO. Shedrick and Caroline were married on 5 October 1852 in Cambria City, Cambria, Pennsylvania, United StatesO. He died on 28 November 1900 at age 69 in Oil City, Venango, Pennsylvania, United StatesO.

Children with Caroline Williams (b. 28 February 1828, d. 18 May 1909)

Son	William S. Couch (b. about 1853)
Son	Joseph Samuel ("Joe") Couch+ (b. 11 November 1854, d. 25 October 1926)
Daughter	Matilda Jennie Couch (b. about 1857)
Daughter	Mary Couch (b. 1863)
Daughter	Elizabeth Couch (b. about 1864)
Daughter	Clare Saphrona Couch+ (b. 15 November 1867, d. 14 April 1914)
Son	Edward Frank Couch+ (b. 30 June 1869, d. 12 December 1918)

1831
Birth
12 August 1831 | Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United StatesO
185221
Marriage | Caroline Williams
5 October 1852 | Cambria City, Cambria, Pennsylvania, United StatesO
Caroline Williams
Age: 24
Birth: on 28 February 1828 | Ebensburg, Cambria, Pennsylvania, United StatesO
Death: on 18 May 1909 | Oil City, Venango, Pennsylvania, United StatesO
190069
Death
28 November 1900 | Oil City, Venango, Pennsylvania, United StatesO

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Caroline Williams

F, #1980, b. 28 February 1828, d. 18 May 1909

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Father	Joseph Williams (b. 1776)
Mother	Patience Wah (b. about 1786)

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Caroline Williams was born on 28 February 1828 in Ebensburg, Cambria, Pennsylvania, United StatesO.¹ Shedrick and Caroline were married on 5 October 1852 in Cambria City, Cambria, Pennsylvania, United StatesO. She died on 18 May 1909 at age 81 in Oil City, Venango, Pennsylvania, United StatesO. She was buried on 19 May 1909 at Grove Hill Cemetery+ in Oil City, Venango, Pennsylvania, United StatesO.

Caroline Williams lived in Ebensburg, Cambria, Pennsylvania, United StatesO, in 1850.¹

Children with Shedrick Samuel Couch (b. 12 August 1831, d. 28 November 1900)

Son	William S. Couch (b. about 1853)
Son	Joseph Samuel ("Joe") Couch+ (b. 11 November 1854, d. 25 October 1926)
Daughter	Matilda Jennie Couch (b. about 1857)
Daughter	Mary Couch (b. 1863)
Daughter	Elizabeth Couch (b. about 1864)
Daughter	Clare Saphrona Couch+ (b. 15 November 1867, d. 14 April 1914)
Son	Edward Frank Couch+ (b. 30 June 1869, d. 12 December 1918)

1828
Birth
28 February 1828 | Ebensburg, Cambria, Pennsylvania, United StatesO
Citation: 1
185224
Marriage | Shedrick Samuel Couch
5 October 1852 | Cambria City, Cambria, Pennsylvania, United StatesO
Shedrick Samuel Couch
Age: 21
Birth: on 12 August 1831 | Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United StatesO
Death: on 28 November 1900 | Oil City, Venango, Pennsylvania, United StatesO
190981
Death
18 May 1909 | Oil City, Venango, Pennsylvania, United StatesO
1909
Burial
19 May 1909 | Oil City, Venango, Pennsylvania, United StatesO

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[S1147] 1850 U.S. Census, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, population schedule, Ebensburg, page 159A, dwelling number 17; family number 18; Lines 8 - 14, Thomas Rodgers household; digital image, Ancestry.ca (https://www.ancestry.ca : accessed 7 Jan 2024); National Archives microfilm publication M432.

Joseph Williams

M, #1981, b. 1776

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Father	Benjamin Williams (b. about 1746)
Mother	Ann Powell (b. 1749)

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Joseph Williams was born in 1776 in Wolvesnewton, Monmouthshire, WalesO.¹ Joseph and Patience were married on 18 May 1815 in Clyro, Radnorshire, WalesO.²

Joseph Williams lived in Clyro, Radnorshire, WalesO.² He was christened on 3 January 1776 in Wolvesnewton, Monmouthshire, WalesO.¹

Children with Patience Wah (b. about 1786)

Daughter	Sarah Williams+
Son	John Williams (b. about 1808)
Daughter	Ann Williams (b. about 1809)
Son	William Williams (b. 1815)
Daughter	Elizabeth Williams+ (b. 1819, d. 18 April 1871)
Daughter	Mary Williams (b. about 1823)
Son	Thomas Williams (b. about 1825)
Daughter	Caroline Williams+ (b. 28 February 1828, d. 18 May 1909)
Daughter	Martha Williams (b. about 1830)
Son	Joseph Williams+ (b. about 1836, d. 16 December 1864)

1776
Birth
1776 | Wolvesnewton, Monmouthshire, WalesO
Citation: 1
1815~39
Marriage | Patience Wah
18 May 1815 | Clyro, Radnorshire, WalesO
Patience Wah
Age: ~29
Birth: about 1786 | EnglandO
Citation: 2

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[S699] Ancestry.com, Monmouthshire, Wales, Anglican Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1551-1994 (n.p: Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Lehi, UT, USA; Date: 2020;, n.d), Monmouthshire Baptisms, Marriages and Burials. Wales: Archives and Records Council Wales., Archives Wales; Wales; Monmouthshire Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
[S700] Ancestry.com, Radnorshire, Wales, Anglican Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1994 (n.p: Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Lehi, UT, USA; Date: 2020;, n.d), Radnorshire Baptisms, Marriages and Burials. Wales: Archives and Records Council Wales., Archives Wales; Wales; Radnorshire Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

James Moon

M, #1982, b. 1841

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Father	William Moon (b. 1806)
Mother	Sarah Smith (b. about 1805)

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James Moon was born in 1841 in Frant, Sussex, EnglandO.¹ James and Mary were married in 1863.

James Moon lived in Frant, Sussex, EnglandO, in 1851.¹

Children with Mary Ann Blackford (b. 1836)

Daughter	Olive Moon (b. 7 June 1864, d. 1891)
Son	George Moon+ (b. 4 May 1866, d. 11 November 1921)
Son	Henry Moon (b. 15 March 1868)
Daughter	Sarah Moon (b. about 1870)
Son	William Moon (b. 26 May 1872)
Son	David Moon (b. 1874)
Daughter	Fanny Eliza Moon+ (b. 1 October 1876)
Son	Annie Moon (b. 5 June 1878, d. 30 October 1968)

1841
Birth
1841 | Frant, Sussex, EnglandO
Citation: 1
1863~22
Marriage | Mary Ann Blackford
1863
Mary Ann Blackford
Age: ~27
Birth: in 1836 | Frant, Sussex, EnglandO

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[S1142] 1851 Census of England, Sussex, Frant, HO 107, Enumeration District (ED) 1c, Piece 1639, folio 521, page 1, Line 6 - 13, William Moon household; digital image, Ancestry, Ancestry.ca (https://www.ancestry.ca : accessed 13 Aug 2019); The National Archives of the UK, GSU roll: 193542.

Judith Irene Collins

F, #1983, b. 27 May 1971, d. 1 January 2003

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Father	Living
Mother	Living

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Judith Irene Collins was born on 27 May 1971. She died on 1 January 2003 at age 31.

1971
Birth
27 May 1971
200331
Death
1 January 2003

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Patience Wah

F, #1984, b. about 1786

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Patience Wah was born about 1786 in EnglandO. Joseph and Patience were married on 18 May 1815 in Clyro, Radnorshire, WalesO.¹

Patience Wah was also known as Patience Wall. She lived in Clyro, Radnorshire, WalesO.¹

Children with Joseph Williams (b. 1776)

Daughter	Sarah Williams+
Son	John Williams (b. about 1808)
Daughter	Ann Williams (b. about 1809)
Son	William Williams (b. 1815)
Daughter	Elizabeth Williams+ (b. 1819, d. 18 April 1871)
Daughter	Mary Williams (b. about 1823)
Son	Thomas Williams (b. about 1825)
Daughter	Caroline Williams+ (b. 28 February 1828, d. 18 May 1909)
Daughter	Martha Williams (b. about 1830)
Son	Joseph Williams+ (b. about 1836, d. 16 December 1864)

1786
Birth
About 1786 | EnglandO
1815~29
Marriage | Joseph Williams
18 May 1815 | Clyro, Radnorshire, WalesO
Joseph Williams
Age: ~39
Birth: in 1776 | Wolvesnewton, Monmouthshire, WalesO
Citation: 1

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Citations

[S700] Ancestry.com, Radnorshire, Wales, Anglican Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1994 (n.p: Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Lehi, UT, USA; Date: 2020;, n.d), Radnorshire Baptisms, Marriages and Burials. Wales: Archives and Records Council Wales., Archives Wales; Wales; Radnorshire Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

Benjamin Williams

M, #1985, b. about 1746

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Benjamin Williams was born about 1746 in WalesO. Benjamin and Ann were married on 12 April 1768 in Llanvihangel Torymynydd, Monmouthshire, WalesO.¹

Children with Ann Powell (b. 1749)

Daughter	Mary Williams (b. 1769)
Son	William Williams (b. 1770)
Son	Benjamin Williams (b. 1773)
Son	Joseph Williams+ (b. 1776)
Daughter	Rachel Williams (b. 1777)

1746
Birth
About 1746 | WalesO
1768~22
Marriage | Ann Powell
12 April 1768 | Llanvihangel Torymynydd, Monmouthshire, WalesO
Ann Powell
Age: ~19
Birth: in 1749 | Tregare, Monmouthshire, WalesO
Citation: 1

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[S463] FamilySearch.org, FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org : modified 15 November 2017, 03:43), entry for Ann Powell(PID https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:KHVB-7PN); contributed by various users. PersonID KHVB-7PN

Sarah Williams

F, #1986

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Father	Joseph Williams (b. 1776)
Mother	Patience Wah (b. about 1786)

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Sarah Williams was born in Ebensburg, Cambria, Pennsylvania, United StatesO.¹ Giles and Sarah were married on 5 October 1852 in Cambria City, Cambria, Pennsylvania, United StatesO.²

Child with Giles K. Strickler

Daughter

Anna Martha Strickler+ (b. 31 May 1853, d. 18 August 1910)

Birth
Ebensburg, Cambria, Pennsylvania, United StatesO
Citation: 1
1852
Marriage | Giles K. Strickler
5 October 1852 | Cambria City, Cambria, Pennsylvania, United StatesO
Giles K. Strickler
Birth: | Ebensburg, Cambria, Pennsylvania, United StatesO
Citation: 2

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[S308] Ancestry.com, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964 (n.p: Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2014;, n.d), Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1963. Series 11.90 (1,905 cartons). Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania., Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1965; Certificate Number Range: 079101-082790
[S662] Ancestry.com, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1854 (n.p: Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2011;, n.d),
Secretary of the Commonwealth. Series 26.28, Record and Indexes of Births, Deaths, and Marriages. Microfilm, rolls 668-673. Records of the Department of State, Record Group 26. Pennsylvania State Archives, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
, Pennsylvania State Archives; Reel Number: 669

Giles K. Strickler

M, #1987

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Giles K. Strickler was born in Ebensburg, Cambria, Pennsylvania, United StatesO.¹ Giles and Sarah were married on 5 October 1852 in Cambria City, Cambria, Pennsylvania, United StatesO.²

Giles K. Strickler lived in Cambria City, Cambria, Pennsylvania, United StatesO.²

Child with Sarah Williams

Daughter

Anna Martha Strickler+ (b. 31 May 1853, d. 18 August 1910)

Birth
Ebensburg, Cambria, Pennsylvania, United StatesO
Citation: 1
1852
Marriage | Sarah Williams
5 October 1852 | Cambria City, Cambria, Pennsylvania, United StatesO
Sarah Williams
Birth: | Ebensburg, Cambria, Pennsylvania, United StatesO
Citation: 2

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[S308] Ancestry.com, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964 (n.p: Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2014;, n.d), Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1963. Series 11.90 (1,905 cartons). Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania., Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1965; Certificate Number Range: 079101-082790
[S662] Ancestry.com, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1854 (n.p: Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2011;, n.d),
Secretary of the Commonwealth. Series 26.28, Record and Indexes of Births, Deaths, and Marriages. Microfilm, rolls 668-673. Records of the Department of State, Record Group 26. Pennsylvania State Archives, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
, Pennsylvania State Archives; Reel Number: 669

John Williams

M, #1988, b. about 1808

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Father	Joseph Williams (b. 1776)
Mother	Patience Wah (b. about 1786)

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John Williams was born about 1808 in WalesO.

1808
Birth
About 1808 | WalesO

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Ann Williams

F, #1989, b. about 1809

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Father	Joseph Williams (b. 1776)
Mother	Patience Wah (b. about 1786)

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Ann Williams was born about 1809 in WalesO.

1809
Birth
About 1809 | WalesO

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William Williams

M, #1990, b. 1815

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Father	Joseph Williams (b. 1776)
Mother	Patience Wah (b. about 1786)

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William Williams was born in 1815 in Llangenny, Breconshire, WalesO.¹

William Williams was christened on 5 November 1815 in Glasbury, Radnorshire, WalesO.¹

1815
Birth
1815 | Llangenny, Breconshire, WalesO
Citation: 1

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[S697] Ancestry.com, Brecknockshire, Wales, Anglican Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1994 (n.p: Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Lehi, UT, USA; Date: 2020;, n.d), Brecknockshire Baptisms, Marriages and Burials. Wales: Archives and Records Council Wales., Archives Wales; Wales; Brecknockshire Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

Mary Williams

F, #1991, b. about 1823

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Father	Joseph Williams (b. 1776)
Mother	Patience Wah (b. about 1786)

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Mary Williams was born about 1823 in Pennsylvania, United StatesO.

1823
Birth
About 1823 | Pennsylvania, United StatesO

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Thomas Williams

M, #1992, b. about 1825

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Father	Joseph Williams (b. 1776)
Mother	Patience Wah (b. about 1786)

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Thomas Williams was born about 1825 in Pennsylvania, United StatesO.

1825
Birth
About 1825 | Pennsylvania, United StatesO

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Martha Williams

F, #1993, b. about 1830

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Father	Joseph Williams (b. 1776)
Mother	Patience Wah (b. about 1786)

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Martha Williams was born about 1830 in Pennsylvania, United StatesO.

1830
Birth
About 1830 | Pennsylvania, United StatesO

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Earl Henry Griffin

M, #1994, b. 6 May 1911, d. 29 December 1953

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Father	James Michael Griffin (b. 1 September 1876, d. 1 May 1960)
Mother	Mary Magdalena Bolen (b. 16 February 1884)

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Earl Henry Griffin was born on 6 May 1911 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, CanadaO.¹ He died on 29 December 1953 at age 42 in Newmarket, York, Ontario, CanadaO.¹

1911
Birth
6 May 1911 | Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, CanadaO
Citation: 1
195342
Death
29 December 1953 | Newmarket, York, Ontario, CanadaO
Citation: 1

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[S229] Hagen, Mary Ann - Rootsweb Worldconnect, McEllistrum family (Name: http://www.rootsweb.com;)

Joseph Williams

M, #1995, b. about 1836, d. 16 December 1864

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Father	Joseph Williams (b. 1776)
Mother	Patience Wah (b. about 1786)

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Joseph Williams was born about 1836 in Pennsylvania, United StatesO. He died on 16 December 1864 at age ~28.

Children with Mary Ann Empfield (b. 1836, d. 1892)

Son	Joseph Spurgeon Williams+ (b. about 1860)
Daughter	Mary Louise Williams+ (b. 1862, d. 1930)
Son	David Williams (b. 16 November 1862, d. 15 January 1930)

1836
Birth
About 1836 | Pennsylvania, United StatesO
1864~28
Death
16 December 1864

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Verna B. Wickens

F, #1998, b. 15 January 1901, d. 30 December 1966

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Father	Owen Lovejoy Wickens (b. 15 September 1865, d. 5 August 1957)
Mother	Viola Heaton (b. 17 August 1869, d. 28 March 1950)

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Verna B. Wickens was born on 15 January 1901 in Illinois, United StatesO. She died on 30 December 1966 at age 65 in Akron, Summit, Ohio, United StatesO.¹

1901
Birth
15 January 1901 | Illinois, United StatesO
196665
Death
30 December 1966 | Akron, Summit, Ohio, United StatesO
Citation: 1

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[S241] Online Obituary, (31 Dec 1966) Verna B. Wickens

Lester Eugene Wickens

M, #1999, b. 4 November 1902, d. 3 March 1976

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Father	Owen Lovejoy Wickens (b. 15 September 1865, d. 5 August 1957)
Mother	Viola Heaton (b. 17 August 1869, d. 28 March 1950)

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Lester Eugene Wickens was born on 4 November 1902 in Sheridan, La Salle, Illinois, United StatesO. He died on 3 March 1976 at age 73 in Idaho Falls, Bonneville, Idaho, United StatesO.¹

Lester Eugene Wickens served in the military with the United States Army as TEC 4 during World War Two.

1902
Birth
4 November 1902 | Sheridan, La Salle, Illinois, United StatesO
197673
Death
3 March 1976 | Idaho Falls, Bonneville, Idaho, United StatesO
Citation: 1

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[S241] Online Obituary, (3 Mar 1976) Lester Eugene Wickens

Harvey A. Solmonson

M, #2000, b. 1891, d. 1982

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Harvey Solmonson

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Harvey A. Solmonson was born in 1891. Harvey and Irene were married on 11 April 1914. He died in 1982 at age ~91.

Children with Irene Wickens (b. 1 December 1894, d. 22 June 1979)

Son	Francis Edwin Solmonson+ (b. 25 December 1914, d. 24 July 1997)
Daughter	Doris Mae Solmonson+ (b. 14 August 1926, d. 19 June 1990)

1891
Birth
1891
1914~23
Marriage | Irene Wickens
11 April 1914
Irene Wickens
Age: 19
Birth: on 1 December 1894 | Rock Falls, Whiteside, Illinois, United StatesO
Death: on 22 June 1979 | Estherville, Emmet, Iowa, United StatesO
1982~91
Death
1982

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Harvey Solmonson

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