Charles Elmer Kelley1

M, #44265, b. 24 July 1886, d. 27 December 1929
Father*Shephard Kelley1,2,3
Mother*Matilda (?)1
Last Edited22 Mar 2023
     He was born on 24 July 1886 at Newport, Campbell County, Kentucky, USA. Note that his WWI draft registration gives Bellevue, Kentucky as his birthplace.1,2,4,5 Charles married Nellie Crosskill, at the home of the bride's parents, on 24 October 1913 at Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, USA.1,6,7,4
     Charles Elmer Kelley died on 27 December 1929 at Los Angeles City Hospital, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA, at age 43.2
     
     Charles Elmer Kelley was buried.8
     The following article appeared in the Tacoma, Washington The Tacoma Daily Ledger, 29 October 1913 :
Miss Nellie Crosskill daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Crosskill of Johnson's Crossing, was married to Elmer Kelly of Tacoma Friday evening Oct 24. Rev. M. M. Milhoan performed the ceremony in the presence of relatives and intimate friends at the home of the bride’s parents at 8:30 o'clock. The bride wore a dainty gown of creme lansdowne trimmed in lace and carried a bouquet of bride's roses. Autumn leaves and myrtle decorated the room where the vows were plighted. Supper was served after the ceremony and the guests escorted the bride and groom to their own new home on Pacific avenue and South Parker street where they are now at home to friends.7

     Charles Elmer Kelley registered for the draft on 5 June 1917 at Parkland Precinct I, Pierce County, Washington, USA, at the age of 30. He was a carpenter, employed by Adolph Jones of Cosgrove, Washington. He was married with two children. He was described as tall and slender with brown eye and dark brown hair.5
     Chas. E. and Nellie Kelly appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Pierce County, Washington, Parkland Precinct II, enumerated 7 January 1920, described as a carpenter in the construction industry. Their children: Robert E. and Dorothy, were listed as living with them.4
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper the News-Pilot published in San Pedro, California 28 December 1929:
CHARLES KELLEY DIES, FUNERAL MONDAY
     Charles E. Kelley, 42, of 554 West Twelfth street, died yesterday at the Los Angeles city hospital. Death came after a short illness.
     A member of the local Carpenter’s Union, Mr. Kelley has been a resident of San Pedro for three years. Besides his widow, Mrs. Nell Kelley, he is survived by two children, Robert E. and Dorothy A. Kelley of San Pedro, and his father Shephard Kelley of Tacoma, Washington.
     Funeral services will take place at the Cleveland Garden chapel at 10 a.m. Monday with the Rev. E. Tanner Brown officiating. Pallbearers will be members of the Carpenter’s Union. Interment will take place in the Roosevelt Memorial park.2


     The following account of the funeral of Charles Elmer Kelley appeared in the San Pedro, California News-Pilot, on 30 December 1929 :
C. E. KELLEY FUNERAL SERVICES CONDUCTED
     Funeral services for Charles E. Kelley, 42, of 554 West Twelfth street, took place this morning at 10 a m at the Cleveland Garden Chapel. Kelley passed away Friday at the Los Angeles city hospital. Survivors are his wife, Mrs Nell Kelley, two children, Robert E. and Dorothy Kelley, father Shephard Kelley and two sisters, Mrs. Grace Hughes and Mrs. Harry Rogers, all of Tacoma, Washington.3

Family

Nellie Crosskill b. Oct 1889, d. 31 Jul 1971
Marriage*Charles married Nellie Crosskill, at the home of the bride's parents, on 24 October 1913 at Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, USA.1,6,7,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S6690] Washington, Select Death Certificates, 1907-1960 (Publisher: FamilySearch), Ancestry.com, Washington, Select Death Certificates, 1907-1960; "This collection includes death certificate records from Washington. See FamilySearch for further details"; cited as "Washington, Select Death Certificates., Charles Elmer Kelley & Nellie Crosskill , Married: 24 Oct 1913, Marriage Place: Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA.
  2. [S12105] Charles Kelley Dies, Funeral Monday, News-Pilot, San Pedro, California, 28 Dec 1929, Page 7, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary for Charles Kelley (Aged 42). Hereinafter cited as News-Pilot.
  3. [S12105] News-Pilot, 28 Dec 1929, Page 7, column 4, Funeral: Charles E Kelley (Aged 42).
  4. [S12120] Chas. E. Kelly household, 07 Jan 1920 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Parkland Precinct II, Pierce, Washington; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 223; Family: 87, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration.
  5. [S4046] World War I Draft Registration, online http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=6482, Charles Elmer Kelley, Birth Date: 24 Jul 1886, Kentucky, USA, Residence Place: Pierce County, Washington, USA, Eye Color: Brown, Hair Color: Dark Brown, Height: Tall, Marital status: Married, Physical Build: Slender. Hereinafter cited as WWI Draft Registration.
  6. [S11984] Washington, U.S., County Marriages, 1855-2008 (Publisher: FamilySearch), Ancestry.com, Washington, U.S., County Marriages, 1855-2008; "This database includes images of the original marriage records"; cited as "Washington, U.S., County Marriages., Charles Elmer Kelley & Nellie Crosskill.
  7. [S12104] Society and Personal, The Tacoma Daily Ledger, Tacoma, Washington, 29 Oct 1913, Page 4, column 7 viewed at Newspapers.com, Marriage: Kelly -- Crosskill. Hereinafter cited as Tacoma Daily Ledger.
  8. [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., Chas. Elmer Kelley
    Grave marker transcription:
    Chas. Elmer Kelley     1886 - 1929.
  9. [S283] Social Security Applications and Claims Index, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 (United States: Social Security Administration), Name: Robert Elmer Kelley; Birth: 05 Aug 1914, Tacoma, Washington; Death: 18 Mar 1991 ; Parents: Charles E Kelley & Nell Crosskill. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Social Security Applications.
  10. [S283] U.S. Social Security Applications, Name: Dorothy Alberta Kelley; Birth: 17 Dec 1915, Tacoma Pierc, Washington; Death: Apr 1991 ; Parents: Charles E Kelley & Nell Crosskill.

Shephard Kelley1

M, #44266
Last Edited28 Nov 2021
     Shephard married Matilda (?).2
     He was commonly known as Shep Kelley.2
     In the obituary of Charles E. Kelley who died 27 December 1929, his father, Shephard Kelley of Tacoma, Washington, was listed as a survivor.1

Family

Matilda (?)
Child

Citations

  1. [S12105] Charles Kelley Dies, Funeral Monday, News-Pilot, San Pedro, California, 28 Dec 1929, Page 7, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary for Charles Kelley (Aged 42). Hereinafter cited as News-Pilot.
  2. [S6690] Washington, Select Death Certificates, 1907-1960 (Publisher: FamilySearch), Ancestry.com, Washington, Select Death Certificates, 1907-1960; "This collection includes death certificate records from Washington. See FamilySearch for further details"; cited as "Washington, Select Death Certificates., Charles Elmer Kelley & Nellie Crosskill , Married: 24 Oct 1913, Marriage Place: Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA.
  3. [S12105] News-Pilot, 28 Dec 1929, Page 7, column 4, Funeral: Charles E Kelley (Aged 42).

Matilda (?)1

F, #44267
Last Edited28 Nov 2021
     Matilda married Shephard Kelley.1

Family

Shephard Kelley
Child

Citations

  1. [S6690] Washington, Select Death Certificates, 1907-1960 (Publisher: FamilySearch), Ancestry.com, Washington, Select Death Certificates, 1907-1960; "This collection includes death certificate records from Washington. See FamilySearch for further details"; cited as "Washington, Select Death Certificates., Charles Elmer Kelley & Nellie Crosskill , Married: 24 Oct 1913, Marriage Place: Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA.

Robert Elmer Kelley1,2,3

M, #44268, b. 5 August 1914, d. 18 March 1991
Father*Charles Elmer Kelley1,4,5 b. 24 Jul 1886, d. 27 Dec 1929
Mother*Nellie Crosskill1,4,6,5 b. Oct 1889, d. 31 Jul 1971
Step-fatherWilliam Dryon Haworth7 b. 13 Sep 1885, d. 6 Apr 1949
Relationship3rd cousin of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited7 Apr 2023
     He was born on 5 August 1914 at Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, USA. Note that his obituary gives his birthplace as Wenatchee, Washington which is in Chelan County.1,2,3,6,8,5,9 Robert married Lois Ruth Genter on 27 June 1939 at San Pedro, Los Angeles County, California, USA.10,11,9
     Robert Elmer Kelley died on 18 March 1991 at Plumas County, California, USA, at age 76.1,2
     Robert Elmer Kelley was buried on 21 March 1991 at Glen Oaks Memorial Park, Chico, Butte County, California, USA.12,8
     Robert E. appeared on the 1920 Federal Census Pierce County, Washington in the household of his parents, Chas. and Nellie Kelly.5
     In the obituary of Charles E. Kelley who died 27 December 1929, his son, Robert E. Kelley was listed as a survivor.4
     Robert E. appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California in the household of hismother, Nell Kelly.6
     The following article appeared in the San Pedro, California News-Pilot, 18 March 1939 :
Lois Genter Will Wed Robert E Kelley in Late June
     Miss Lois Genter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Genter, has chosen June 25 as the date for her wedding to Robert E. Kelley, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Haworth. Both of the young people were reared in San Pedro and are graduates of the local high school.
     The troth news was revealed at a party given by the parents of the bride-elect at their home on Eighth street by a clever announcement card, bearing the pictures of the engaged couple and enclosed in a scroll on which the guests wrote their bits of wisdom and advice. These were assembled in a bride's memory book and created much comment and merriment when read as a part of the evening’s entertainment.
     Besides the honorees, a formal dinner party included Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Haworth and daughter, Dorothy Daugherty, and the host and hostess and their sons, Jack and Bob.
     Relatives of the family and friends chosen for the wedding party, invited for the evening, were Messrs and Mesdames A. J. Keltie, R. W. Stratton and Charles Overstreet; Misses Ruth Ihme and Betty Jane Skirvin and Mr. Robert Funk, all of Long Beach. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Genter and daughter, Jean, of Wilmington; the Rev. and Mrs. Oscar J. Nurse, Messrs and Mesdames C. J. Genter, R. F. Genter and O. M. Bullock and Miss Carrie Bullock, all of San Pedro.13

     Robert E. and Lois Kelley appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, enumerated 26 April 1940, described as a magazine distributor in the magazines industry.9
     Robert Elmer Kelley, of 1306 W-G Willmington, Los Angeles, registered for the draft on 16 October 1940 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA, at the age of 26. He was employed by Brown New Company of Long Beach. He listed his next-of-kin/contact person as his wife, Lois Ruth Kelley. He was described as 6' 4 3/4" and 138 lbs. with brown eyes, brown hair and a light complexion.3
     In the obituary of William D. Haworth who died 6 April 1949, his stepson, Robert E. Kelly of Los Angeles, was listed as a survivor.7
     In the obituary of Lois Ruth Kelley who died circa 21 April 1990, her husband, Robert E. Kelley, of Chester, was listed as a survivor.11
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Feather River Bulletin published in Quincy, California, 27 March 1991.8

Family

Lois Ruth Genter b. 11 Jul 1914, d. c 21 Apr 1990
Marriage*Robert married Lois Ruth Genter on 27 June 1939 at San Pedro, Los Angeles County, California, USA.10,11,9 

Citations

  1. [S283] Social Security Applications and Claims Index, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 (United States: Social Security Administration), Name: Robert Elmer Kelley; Birth: 05 Aug 1914, Tacoma, Washington; Death: 18 Mar 1991 ; Parents: Charles E Kelley & Nell Crosskill. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Social Security Applications.
  2. [S6599] California, Death Index, 1940-1997 (Publisher: State of California Department of Health Services, Center for Health Statistics.), Ancestry.com, California Death Index, 1940-1997; "Based upon original date: State of California. California Death Index, 1940-1997. Sacramento, CA, USA: State of California Department of Health Services, Center for Health Statistics"; cited as "California Death Index., Name: Robert Elmer Kelley, Death Date: 18 Mar 1991, Plumas County, Birth Date: 05 Aug 1914, Birth Place: Washington, Mother's Maiden Name: Crosskill.
  3. [S8085] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947 (Publisher: Ancestry.com), Ancestry.com, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; "Database created from Draft Registration Cards of all U.S. states. Images are in Fold3, requiring a subscription to view"; cited as "US WWII Draft., Robert Elmer Kelley; Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940, Wilmington, Los Angeles, California, USA; Next of kin: Lois Ruth Kelley.
  4. [S12105] Charles Kelley Dies, Funeral Monday, News-Pilot, San Pedro, California, 28 Dec 1929, Page 7, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary for Charles Kelley (Aged 42). Hereinafter cited as News-Pilot.
  5. [S12120] Chas. E. Kelly household, 07 Jan 1920 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Parkland Precinct II, Pierce, Washington; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 223; Family: 87, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration.
  6. [S12116] Nell Kelly household, 09 Apr 1930 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, San Pedro district, Los Angeles (city), Los Angeles, California; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0594; Family: 204, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration.
  7. [S12122] Funeral Notices: Haworth, News-Pilot, San Pedro, California, 07 Apr 1949, Page 22, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: William D Haworth (Aged 63). Hereinafter cited as News-Pilot.
  8. [S12117] Unknown article title, Feather River Bulletin, Quincy, California, 27 Mar 1991, Page 9, columns 5 & 6 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Robert E. "Bob" Kelley, 1914-1991. Hereinafter cited as Feather River Bulletin.
  9. [S12124] Robert E. Kelley household, 26 Apr 1940 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 60-1255; Faamily: 472, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration.
  10. [S9000] California, County Birth, Marriage Death Records, 1849 - 1980 (Publisher: California Department of Public Health), Ancestry.com, California, U.S., County Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, 1849-1980; "Original data: California, County Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, 1830-1980. California Department of Public Health, courtesy of www.vitalsearch-worldwide.com. Digital Images."; cited as "California, County Birth, Marriage Death Records., Robert E Kelley & Lois R Genter , Marriage Date: 27 Jun 1939; , Unknown, California, USA.
  11. [S12106] Obituaries: Lois Ruth Kelley, Feather River Bulletin, Quincy, California, 02 May 1990, Page 31, columns 3 & 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Lois Ruth Kelley nee Genter (Aged 76). Hereinafter cited as Feather River Bulletin.
  12. [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., Robert Elmer Kelley
    Grave marker transcription:
    KELLEY
    Robert E.     1914 - 1991
    Lois R.     1914 - 1990.
  13. [S12107] Lois Genter Will Wed Robert E Kelley in Late June, News-Pilot, San Pedro, California, 18 Mar 1939, Page 3, colum n 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Marriage: Kelley -- Genter and Marriage: Ruth Genter. Hereinafter cited as News-Pilot.

Dorothy Alberta Kelley1

F, #44269, b. 17 December 1915, d. 20 April 1991
Father*Charles Elmer Kelley1,2,3 b. 24 Jul 1886, d. 27 Dec 1929
Mother*Nellie Crosskill1,2,4,3 b. Oct 1889, d. 31 Jul 1971
Step-fatherWilliam Dryon Haworth5 b. 13 Sep 1885, d. 6 Apr 1949
Relationship3rd cousin of Richard Graeme Moffat
Last Edited22 Mar 2023
     She was born on 17 December 1915 at Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, USA.1,4,6,3 Dorothy married Harry Hage Plumeau on 11 July 1944 at California, USA.7,8,9
     Dorothy Alberta Plumeau died on 20 April 1991 at Santa Barbara County, California, USA, at age 75.10,11
     Dorothy Alberta Plumeau was buried at Santa Barbara Cemetery, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, USA.10
     Dorothy appeared on the 1920 Federal Census Pierce County, Washington in the household of her parents, Chas. and Nellie Kelly.3
     In the obituary of Charles E. Kelley who died 27 December 1929, his daughter, Dorothy A. Kelley was listed as a survivor.2
     Dorathay appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California in the household of hermother, Nell Kelly.4
     The following article appeared in the San Pedro, California News-Pilot, 2 August 1937 :
Pre-Nuptial Shower At Genter Home Honors Miss Kelley
     Honoring Dorothy Kelley, whose marriage to Robert Daugherty will be an event of August 15. Lois Genter entertained with a surprise miscellaneous showei in the patio of her home yesterday. Guests gathered at the Genter home at 10:30 o'clock in the morning for brunch which was prepared in keeping with the bridal motif.
     Running telegrams for the bride-elect for which the initial letters were taken from her name were one of the days diversions.
     Included in the guest list were the honoree, her mother, Mrs. Nell Kelley; Mrs. A. E. Genter, mother of the hostess; Mesdames Robert Hoxworth, Horace McQuigg, Hans Pedersen, Oscar T. Nurse, Milton Beehan and Joe Bryant; Misses Marjorie Hanna of Los Angeles, Martha Clapp, Dorothy Ingham, Nettie Nurse, Jerry Anderson, Alison Mitchel,l Helen Arakelian, Audrey Kresin and Astrid and Henrietta Berentsen.12

     Dorothy A. Daugherty appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, enumerated 12 April 1940, described as typing reports for a telephone company. The previous year, she had an income of $1,213. Her monthly rent was $33. In 1935, she had lived in San Pedro, so probably still at home with her mother.6 She and Harry H. Plumeau were included on a passenger manifest for the U.S.A.T. "Fred C. Ainsworth" dated 27 January 1949 arriving at Seattle, Washington, USA, after departing Yokohama, Japan on 16 Jan 1949.8
     In the obituary of William D. Haworth who died 6 April 1949, his stepdaughter, Dorothy Plumeau of San Diego, was listed as a survivor.5

Family

Harry Hage Plumeau b. 6 Dec 1909, d. 4 Dec 1978
Marriage*Dorothy married Harry Hage Plumeau on 11 July 1944 at California, USA.7,8,9 

Citations

  1. [S283] Social Security Applications and Claims Index, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 (United States: Social Security Administration), Name: Dorothy Alberta Kelley; Birth: 17 Dec 1915, Tacoma Pierc, Washington; Death: Apr 1991 ; Parents: Charles E Kelley & Nell Crosskill. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Social Security Applications.
  2. [S12105] Charles Kelley Dies, Funeral Monday, News-Pilot, San Pedro, California, 28 Dec 1929, Page 7, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary for Charles Kelley (Aged 42). Hereinafter cited as News-Pilot.
  3. [S12120] Chas. E. Kelly household, 07 Jan 1920 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Parkland Precinct II, Pierce, Washington; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 223; Family: 87, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration.
  4. [S12116] Nell Kelly household, 09 Apr 1930 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, San Pedro district, Los Angeles (city), Los Angeles, California; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0594; Family: 204, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration.
  5. [S12122] Funeral Notices: Haworth, News-Pilot, San Pedro, California, 07 Apr 1949, Page 22, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: William D Haworth (Aged 63). Hereinafter cited as News-Pilot.
  6. [S12118] Dorthy A. Daugherty household, 12 Apr 1930 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Los Angeles (city), Los Angeles, California; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 60-593; Family: 216, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration.
  7. [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., Harry Hage Plumeau
    Grave marker transcription:
    Harry H. Plumeau     1909 - 1978.
  8. [S12109] Washington, U.S., Arriving and Departing Passenger and Crew Lists, 1882-1965 (Publisher: National Archives, Washington, D.C.), Ancestry.com, Washington, U.S., Arriving and Departing Passenger and Crew Lists, 1882-1965; "Selected Passenger and Crew Lists and Manifests. National Archives, Washington, D.C Images are included"; cited as "Washington, U.S., Arriving and Departing Passenger and Crew Lists., Harry H Plumeau & Dorothy A. Plumeau, Arrival Date: Jan 1949, Seattle, Washington, Departure Place: Yokohama, Japan, Ship Name: Fred C Ainsworth.
  9. [S9000] California, County Birth, Marriage Death Records, 1849 - 1980 (Publisher: California Department of Public Health), Ancestry.com, California, U.S., County Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, 1849-1980; "Original data: California, County Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, 1830-1980. California Department of Public Health, courtesy of www.vitalsearch-worldwide.com. Digital Images."; cited as "California, County Birth, Marriage Death Records., Harry H Plumeau & Dorothy Kelley , Marriage Date: 11 Jul 1944; , Unknown, California, USA.
  10. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Dorothy Alberta Plumeau née Kelley
    Grave marker transcription:
    Dorothy A. Plumeau     1915 - 1991.
  11. [S6599] California, Death Index, 1940-1997 (Publisher: State of California Department of Health Services, Center for Health Statistics.), Ancestry.com, California Death Index, 1940-1997; "Based upon original date: State of California. California Death Index, 1940-1997. Sacramento, CA, USA: State of California Department of Health Services, Center for Health Statistics"; cited as "California Death Index., Name: Dorothy A Plumeau, Death Date: 20 Apr 1991, Santa Barbara County, Birth Date: 17 Dec 1915, Birth Place: Washington, Father's Surname: Kelley, Mother's Maiden Name: Crosskill.
  12. [S12108] Pre-Nuptial Shower At Genter Home Honors Miss Kelley, News-Pilot, San Pedro, California, 02 Aug 1937, Page 5, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Wedding Shower, Dorothy Kelley. Hereinafter cited as News-Pilot.

Lois Ruth Genter1

F, #44270, b. 11 July 1914, d. circa 21 April 1990
Last Edited7 Apr 2023
     She was born on 11 July 1914 at Joliet, Joliet Twp., Will County, Illinois, USA.1,2 Lois married Robert Elmer Kelley on 27 June 1939 at San Pedro, Los Angeles County, California, USA.3,1,2
     Lois Ruth Kelley died circa 21 April 1990 at Butte County, California, USA.1,4
     The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
Survived by her husband, Robert E. Kelley.1

     The following article appeared in the San Pedro, California News-Pilot, 18 March 1939 :
Lois Genter Will Wed Robert E Kelley in Late June
     Miss Lois Genter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Genter, has chosen June 25 as the date for her wedding to Robert E. Kelley, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Haworth. Both of the young people were reared in San Pedro and are graduates of the local high school.
     The troth news was revealed at a party given by the parents of the bride-elect at their home on Eighth street by a clever announcement card, bearing the pictures of the engaged couple and enclosed in a scroll on which the guests wrote their bits of wisdom and advice. These were assembled in a bride's memory book and created much comment and merriment when read as a part of the evening’s entertainment.
     Besides the honorees, a formal dinner party included Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Haworth and daughter, Dorothy Daugherty, and the host and hostess and their sons, Jack and Bob.
     Relatives of the family and friends chosen for the wedding party, invited for the evening, were Messrs and Mesdames A. J. Keltie, R. W. Stratton and Charles Overstreet; Misses Ruth Ihme and Betty Jane Skirvin and Mr. Robert Funk, all of Long Beach. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Genter and daughter, Jean, of Wilmington; the Rev. and Mrs. Oscar J. Nurse, Messrs and Mesdames C. J. Genter, R. F. Genter and O. M. Bullock and Miss Carrie Bullock, all of San Pedro.5

     Robert E. and Lois Kelley appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, enumerated 26 April 1940, described as a magazine distributor in the magazines industry.2
     Lois Ruth Kelley was listed as next-of-kin/contact on the draft registration of her husband, Robert Elmer Kelley.6
     See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Feather River Bulletin published in Quincy, California, 2 May 1990.1
     Research notes (April 2023):
Check for 1950 census for Lois Ruth Genter.7

Family

Robert Elmer Kelley b. 5 Aug 1914, d. 18 Mar 1991
Marriage*Lois married Robert Elmer Kelley on 27 June 1939 at San Pedro, Los Angeles County, California, USA.3,1,2 

Citations

  1. [S12106] Obituaries: Lois Ruth Kelley, Feather River Bulletin, Quincy, California, 02 May 1990, Page 31, columns 3 & 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Lois Ruth Kelley nee Genter (Aged 76). Hereinafter cited as Feather River Bulletin.
  2. [S12124] Robert E. Kelley household, 26 Apr 1940 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 60-1255; Faamily: 472, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration.
  3. [S9000] California, County Birth, Marriage Death Records, 1849 - 1980 (Publisher: California Department of Public Health), Ancestry.com, California, U.S., County Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, 1849-1980; "Original data: California, County Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, 1830-1980. California Department of Public Health, courtesy of www.vitalsearch-worldwide.com. Digital Images."; cited as "California, County Birth, Marriage Death Records., Robert E Kelley & Lois R Genter , Marriage Date: 27 Jun 1939; , Unknown, California, USA.
  4. [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., Lois Ruth Kelley née Genter
    Grave marker transcription:
    KELLEY
    Robert E.     1914 - 1991
    Lois R.     1914 - 1990.
  5. [S12107] Lois Genter Will Wed Robert E Kelley in Late June, News-Pilot, San Pedro, California, 18 Mar 1939, Page 3, colum n 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Marriage: Kelley -- Genter and Marriage: Ruth Genter. Hereinafter cited as News-Pilot.
  6. [S8085] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947 (Publisher: Ancestry.com), Ancestry.com, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; "Database created from Draft Registration Cards of all U.S. states. Images are in Fold3, requiring a subscription to view"; cited as "US WWII Draft., Robert Elmer Kelley; Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940, Wilmington, Los Angeles, California, USA; Next of kin: Lois Ruth Kelley.
  7. [S2] Personal knowledge/research of Rick Moffat (Mesa, AZ 85207).

William Dryon Haworth1

M, #44273, b. 13 September 1885, d. 6 April 1949
Last Edited22 Mar 2023
     He was born on 13 September 1885 at Hannibal, Missouri, USA.2,3,4,5,6 William married Nellie Crosskill, Note that they reported living in the same place in 1935 in which they were enumerated in the 1940 census, circa March 1938 at California, USA.6,7,4
     William Dryon Haworth died on 6 April 1949, in San Pedro hospital, at Los Angeles County, California, USA, at age 63.3
     
     William Dryon Haworth was buried on 9 April 1949 at Green Hill Cemetery, San Pedro, Los Angeles County, California, USA.5
     His name was also recorded as William Drayden Plumeau according to his WWI draft registration.2
     William and Nell Haworth appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, San Pedro district, enumerated 11 April 1940, described as a crane engineer for a lumber company.4 William Dryon Haworth registered for the "Old Man's" draft on 25 April 1942 at San Pedro district, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA, at the age of 56. He was employed by John E (or C) Marshall on Pier A, Long Beach.He listed his next-of-kin/contact person as his wife, Mrs. Wm. D. Haworth. He was described as 5' 10" and 235 lbs. with brown eyes, brown hair and a ruddy complexion.1
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper the News-Pilot published in San Pedro, California 7 April 1949:
Port Resident 35 Years Dies
     W D Haworth, 63, of 3231 S. Pacific ave., a resident here for 35 years died yesterday at San Pedro hospital of a heart ailment.
     Haworth was the oldest member cf the Wilmington Local No. 235 of the International Union of Operating Engineers. He was born in Hannibal, Mo.
     Funeral services will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at McNerney’s mortuary. He will be buried at Green Hills cemetery.
     Haworth leaves his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Eva Fletcher; a granddaughter Mrs. Kathleen Degelman of Lomita; a brother, George; sisters, Mrs. Goldie McCorstin of Redondo Beach; Mrs Frank Clayton of Kansas City Mo; Mrs Julia Welder of Hannibal, Mo; his stepmother, Mrs. Anna Haworth, of Hannibal, and several stepchildren, nieces and nephews.5


     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper the News-Pilot published in San Pedro, California 7 April 1949:
HAWORTH — William D. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by McNerney’s Mortuary for William D. Haworth, 63, of 3409 S Pacific, who died yesterday at San Pedro Hospital. Mr Haworth was a native of Missouri and had lived in San Pedro 35 years and was a member of the Union of Operating Engineers Local 235. He leaves besides the widow, Neil, a daughter, Mrs. Eva Fletcher of San Pedro; stepdaughters, Mrs. Lorraine Pierson, Los Angeles; Mrs. Dorothy Plumeau, San Diego stepson, Robert E. Kelly, Los Angeles; brother, George D. Haworth, San Pedro; sister, Mrs. Goldie McCorstin, Hermosa; niece, Mrs. Goldie Brown, San Pedro.8

Family

Nellie Crosskill b. Oct 1889, d. 31 Jul 1971
Marriage*William married Nellie Crosskill, Note that they reported living in the same place in 1935 in which they were enumerated in the 1940 census, circa March 1938 at California, USA.6,7,4 

Citations

  1. [S2619] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 (Publisher: National Archives and Records Administration), Ancestry.com, World War II Draft Registration search; "United States, Selective Service System. Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Fourth Registration"; cited as "U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942., William Dryon Haworth, Military Draft Date: 1942, Birth Date: 13 Sep 1885, Next of Kin: Mrs Wm D. Haworth.
  2. [S4046] World War I Draft Registration, online http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=6482, William Drayden Haworth, Birth Date: 23 Sep 1885, Residence Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA, Eye Color: Brown, Hair Color: Brown, Height: Medium, Physical Build: Medium. Hereinafter cited as WWI Draft Registration.
  3. [S6599] California, Death Index, 1940-1997 (Publisher: State of California Department of Health Services, Center for Health Statistics.), Ancestry.com, California Death Index, 1940-1997; "Based upon original date: State of California. California Death Index, 1940-1997. Sacramento, CA, USA: State of California Department of Health Services, Center for Health Statistics"; cited as "California Death Index., Name: William D Haworth, Death Date: 06 Apr 1949, Los Angeles County, Birth Date: 13 Sep 1885, Birth Place: Missouri, Father's Surname: Haworth.
  4. [S12121] William Haworth household, 11 Apr 1940 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, San Pedro (district), Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 60-1297; Family: 235, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration.
  5. [S12123] Port Resident 35 Years Dies, News-Pilot, San Pedro, California, 07 Apr 1949, Page 15, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: W D Haworth (Aged 63). Hereinafter cited as News-Pilot.
  6. [S13588] Vital Records, The San Bernardino County Sun, San Bernardino, California, 22 Mar 1938, Page 19, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Intention to marry: Haworth - Kelley. Hereinafter cited as San Bernardino County Sun.
  7. [S12107] Lois Genter Will Wed Robert E Kelley in Late June, News-Pilot, San Pedro, California, 18 Mar 1939, Page 3, colum n 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Marriage: Kelley -- Genter and Marriage: Ruth Genter. Hereinafter cited as News-Pilot.
  8. [S12122] Funeral Notices: Haworth, News-Pilot, San Pedro, California, 07 Apr 1949, Page 22, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: William D Haworth (Aged 63). Hereinafter cited as News-Pilot.

Harry Hage Plumeau1,2

M, #44275, b. 6 December 1909, d. 4 December 1978
Last Edited19 May 2022
     He was born on 6 December 1909 at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA.1,2,3 Harry married Dorothy Alberta Kelley on 11 July 1944 at California, USA.1,3,4
     Harry Hage Plumeau died on 4 December 1978 at Santa Barbara County, California, USA, at age 68.1,2,5
     Harry Hage Plumeau was buried at Santa Barbara Cemetery, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, USA.1
     
Military Service

     Harry Hage Plumeau began military service on 11 October 1951 at the age of 41 joining the U.S. Navy.2 Harry Hage Plumeau ended his military service on 4 December 1953
End of Military Service section.2

     He and Dorothy A. Plumeau were included on a passenger manifest for the U.S.A.T. "Fred C. Ainsworth" dated 27 January 1949 arriving at Seattle, Washington, USA, after departing Yokohama, Japan on 16 Jan 1949.3

Family

Dorothy Alberta Kelley b. 17 Dec 1915, d. 20 Apr 1991
Marriage*Harry married Dorothy Alberta Kelley on 11 July 1944 at California, USA.1,3,4 

Citations

  1. [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., Harry Hage Plumeau
    Grave marker transcription:
    Harry H. Plumeau     1909 - 1978.
  2. [S3870] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010 (Publisher: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs), Ancestry.com, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; "Original data: Beneficiary Identification Records Locator Subsystem (BIRLS) Death File. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs."; cited as "BIRLS Death File., Harry Hage Plumeau, Birth Date: 06 Dec 1909, Death Date: 04 Dec 1978, Enlistment Date: 11 Oct 1951, Enlistment Branch: NAVY, Discharge Date: 04 Dec 1953.
  3. [S12109] Washington, U.S., Arriving and Departing Passenger and Crew Lists, 1882-1965 (Publisher: National Archives, Washington, D.C.), Ancestry.com, Washington, U.S., Arriving and Departing Passenger and Crew Lists, 1882-1965; "Selected Passenger and Crew Lists and Manifests. National Archives, Washington, D.C Images are included"; cited as "Washington, U.S., Arriving and Departing Passenger and Crew Lists., Harry H Plumeau & Dorothy A. Plumeau, Arrival Date: Jan 1949, Seattle, Washington, Departure Place: Yokohama, Japan, Ship Name: Fred C Ainsworth.
  4. [S9000] California, County Birth, Marriage Death Records, 1849 - 1980 (Publisher: California Department of Public Health), Ancestry.com, California, U.S., County Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, 1849-1980; "Original data: California, County Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, 1830-1980. California Department of Public Health, courtesy of www.vitalsearch-worldwide.com. Digital Images."; cited as "California, County Birth, Marriage Death Records., Harry H Plumeau & Dorothy Kelley , Marriage Date: 11 Jul 1944; , Unknown, California, USA.
  5. [S6599] California, Death Index, 1940-1997 (Publisher: State of California Department of Health Services, Center for Health Statistics.), Ancestry.com, California Death Index, 1940-1997; "Based upon original date: State of California. California Death Index, 1940-1997. Sacramento, CA, USA: State of California Department of Health Services, Center for Health Statistics"; cited as "California Death Index., Name: Harry Hage Plumeau, Death Date: 04 Dec 1978, Santa Barbara County, Birth Date: 06 Dec 1909, Birth Place: New York.

Etta Coe Root1

F, #44276, b. 16 September 1890, d. 17 May 1931
Last Edited22 Mar 2023
     She was born on 16 September 1890 at Lewiston, Lewis County, Missouri, USA.2,1 Etta married Charles L. Johnson on 22 August 1904 at Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington, USA. Note that she claimed to be 15 at the time of her marriage to Charles.3,4 Etta married Herbert Crosskill in 1929 or 1930, since the 1930 census indicates he married for the first time at the age of 39, and his age on the census was 40.5,2,6
     Etta Coe Root died on 17 May 1931 at Longview, Cowlitz County, Washington, USA, at age 40.2,7,8
     Etta Coe Root was buried on 21 May 1931 at Longview Memorial Park, Longview, Cowlitz County, Washington, USA.2,7
     Hurburt and Etta Crosskill appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Longview, Cowlitz County, Washington, enumerated 5 April 1930, described as a truck driver for a transfer company. Her children: Ralph Johnson, were listed as living with them.6

Family 1

Charles L. Johnson b. c 1884
Children

Family 2

Herbert Crosskill b. 10 Jan 1892, d. 3 May 1968

Citations

  1. [S11821] Oregon, U.S., State Births, 1842-1917 (Publisher: Oregon State Archives), Ancestry.com, Oregon, U.S., State Births, 1842-1917; "This database includes images of the original registrations"; cited as "Oregon, U.S., State Births, 1842-1917., Edna Josephine Johnson, Birth Date: 11 Sep 1905, Laidlaw, Oregon, USA, Father: Charles Johnson, Mother: Etta Johnson.
  2. [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., Etta Crosskill née Root
    Grave marker transcription:
    Etta Crosskill     1891 - 1931.
  3. [S6690] Washington, Select Death Certificates, 1907-1960 (Publisher: FamilySearch), Ancestry.com, Washington, Select Death Certificates, 1907-1960; "This collection includes death certificate records from Washington. See FamilySearch for further details"; cited as "Washington, Select Death Certificates., Name: Ralph Elmore Johnson, Death Date: 10 Aug 1935, Thurston County, Washington, Age: 15, Estimated Birth Year: abt 1920, Father: Chas. W. Johnson, Mother: Etta Root.
  4. [S7619] Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013 (Publisher: Ancestry), Ancestry.com, Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013; "Original data: Washington State Archives. Olympia, Washington: Washington State Archives including images of the records"; cited as "Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013., Charles L Johnson & Etta Coe Root , Married: 22 Aug 1904, Marriage Place: Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington, USA.
  5. [S3465] U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, online U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, Herbert Crosskill, Spouse: Etta Crosskill, Street Address: 292 19th Av, Residence Place: Kelso, Washington, USA, Residence Year: 1931. Hereinafter cited as US City Directories - 1822-1995.
  6. [S12112] Hurbert Crosskill household, 05 Apr 1930 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Longview, Cowlistz, Washington; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0010; Family: 120, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration.
  7. [S6690] "Washington, Select Death Certificates", online Washington, Select Death Certificates, 1907-1960: Name: Etta Crosskill, Death Date: 17 May 1931, Longview, Cowlitz, Washington, Age: 40, Estimated Birth Year: 1891, Birth Date: 16 Sep 1891, Father: L H Root, Mother: Katie Monroe, Marital status: Married, Spouse: Herbert Crosskill.
  8. [S11523] Washington, U.S., Death Records, 1883-1960 (Publisher: Washington State Archives), Ancestry.com, Washington, U.S., Death Records, 1883-1960; "Original data: Various county death registers. Microfilm. Washington State Archives, Olympia, Washington. No digital images included in this index"; cited as "Washington, U.S., Death Records., Etta Crosskill; , Death Date: 17 May 1931 , Longview, Cowlitz, Washington; Parents: L H Root & Katie Monroe.
  9. [S5791] Montana, U.S., County Marriages, 1865-1987 (Publisher: Montana State Historical Society), Ancestry.com, Montana, U.S., County Marriages, 1865-1987; "Original data: Montana, County Marriage Records, 1865-1967, including images of original registrations"; cited as "Montana, U.S., County Marriages., Joseph Gasson & Edna Josephine Tannehill, Marriage Date: 18 Jun 1949, Missoula, Missoula, Montana, USA.

May Adella Wolff1

F, #44277, b. 1 July 1879, d. 4 August 1942
Father*Theodore Wolf2,3
Mother*Anna L. (?)3
Last Edited9 May 2023
     She was born on 1 July 1879 at Nevada, USA.1,4 She was born circa 1882 at Nevada, USA, since she was 58 in the 1940 census.5 May married Frederick Wilhelm Pfaffle in 1893. They had at least 3 children.6 May Adella Wolff and Frederick Wilhelm Pfaffle were divorced before 1912.7,6 May married Geo. Hausser on 13 March 1912 at North Yakima, Yakima County, Washington, USA. This was his first marriage and her second marriage. He was a slaoon man and she was a housewife.8,3 May married Herbert Crosskill.1,9,5
     May Adella Crosskill died on 4 August 1942 at Kelso, Cowlitz County, Washington, USA, at age 63.10,1,2,4
     May Adella Wolff was buried at Cowlitz View Memorial Gardens, Kelso, Cowlitz County, Washington, USA.1
     Herbert and May Crosskill appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Kelso, Cowlitz County, Washington, enumerated 5 April 1940, described as a highway maintenance patrolman.5

Family 1

Frederick Wilhelm Pfaffle b. Nov 1862, d. 25 Mar 1939
Marriage*May married Frederick Wilhelm Pfaffle in 1893. They had at least 3 children.6 
Divorce* May Adella Wolff and Frederick Wilhelm Pfaffle were divorced before 1912.7,6  

Family 2

Geo. Hausser b. c 1867, d. 9 Sep 1948
Marriage*May married Geo. Hausser on 13 March 1912 at North Yakima, Yakima County, Washington, USA. This was his first marriage and her second marriage. He was a slaoon man and she was a housewife.8,3 

Family 3

Herbert Crosskill b. 10 Jan 1892, d. 3 May 1968
Marriage*May married Herbert Crosskill.1,9,5 

Citations

  1. [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., May Adella Crosskill née Wolff
    Grave marker transcription:
    CROSSKILL     May A.     1879 - 1942     Mother.
  2. [S6690] Washington, Select Death Certificates, 1907-1960 (Publisher: FamilySearch), Ancestry.com, Washington, Select Death Certificates, 1907-1960; "This collection includes death certificate records from Washington. See FamilySearch for further details"; cited as "Washington, Select Death Certificates., Name: May Adella Crosskill, Death Date: 04 Aug 1942, Kelso, Cowlitz, Washington, Age: 63, Estimated Birth Year: abt 1879, Father: Theodore Wolf, Marital status: Married, Spouse: Herbert Crosskill.
  3. [S7619] Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013 (Publisher: Ancestry), Ancestry.com, Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013; "Original data: Washington State Archives. Olympia, Washington: Washington State Archives including images of the records"; cited as "Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013., Name: Laura Mae Crosskill, Death Date: 25 Nov 1996, Santa Clara County, Birth Date: 01 Oct 1902, Birth Place: Indiana, Father's Surname: Henderson, Mother's Maiden Name: Prince.
  4. [S11523] Washington, U.S., Death Records, 1883-1960 (Publisher: Washington State Archives), Ancestry.com, Washington, U.S., Death Records, 1883-1960; "Original data: Various county death registers. Microfilm. Washington State Archives, Olympia, Washington. No digital images included in this index"; cited as "Washington, U.S., Death Records., May Adella Crosskill; , Death Date: 04 Aug 1942 , Kelso, Cowlitz, Washington; Parents: Theodore Wolf &.
  5. [S12114] Herbert Crosskill household, 05 Apr 1940 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Kelso, Cowlitz, Washington; Page: 46B; Enumeration District: 8-72; Family: 145, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration.
  6. [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Frederick Wilhelm “Fritz” Pfaffle
    Grave marker transcription:
    Frederick W. Pfaffle     1865 - 1939     Born in Wurttemburg, Germany
    Johanna Pfaffle     1889 - 1973.
  7. [S2] Personal knowledge/research of Rick Moffat (Mesa, AZ 85207), I presume they divorced since she remarried in 1912, and his gravemarker includes a different spouse.
  8. [S6599] California, Death Index, 1940-1997 (Publisher: State of California Department of Health Services, Center for Health Statistics.), Ancestry.com, California Death Index, 1940-1997; "Based upon original date: State of California. California Death Index, 1940-1997. Sacramento, CA, USA: State of California Department of Health Services, Center for Health Statistics"; cited as "California Death Index., Name: Laura Mae Crosskill, Death Date: 25 Nov 1996, Santa Clara County, Birth Date: 01 Oct 1902, Birth Place: Indiana, Father's Surname: Henderson, Mother's Maiden Name: Prince.
  9. [S8085] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947 (Publisher: Ancestry.com), Ancestry.com, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; "Database created from Draft Registration Cards of all U.S. states. Images are in Fold3, requiring a subscription to view"; cited as "US WWII Draft., Wallace Eugene Pfaffle; Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940, Washington, USA; Next of kin: Mae Crosskill.
  10. [S3408] Washington, Death Index, 1940-2017 (Publisher: Washington State Archives, Olympia, Washington), Ancestry.com, Washington, Death Index, 1940-2014; "Text only database. Death Certificate images are available in a similar FamilySearch database"; cited as "Washington, Death Index., May A Crosskill,, Death Date: 04 Aug 1942, Cowlitz, Washington.

Theodore Wolf1

M, #44278
Last Edited4 Dec 2021
     Theodore married Anna L. (?).2
     His name was also recorded as Theo. Wolff.2

Family

Anna L. (?)
Child

Citations

  1. [S6690] Washington, Select Death Certificates, 1907-1960 (Publisher: FamilySearch), Ancestry.com, Washington, Select Death Certificates, 1907-1960; "This collection includes death certificate records from Washington. See FamilySearch for further details"; cited as "Washington, Select Death Certificates., Name: May Adella Crosskill, Death Date: 04 Aug 1942, Kelso, Cowlitz, Washington, Age: 63, Estimated Birth Year: abt 1879, Father: Theodore Wolf, Marital status: Married, Spouse: Herbert Crosskill.
  2. [S7619] Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013 (Publisher: Ancestry), Ancestry.com, Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013; "Original data: Washington State Archives. Olympia, Washington: Washington State Archives including images of the records"; cited as "Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013., Name: Laura Mae Crosskill, Death Date: 25 Nov 1996, Santa Clara County, Birth Date: 01 Oct 1902, Birth Place: Indiana, Father's Surname: Henderson, Mother's Maiden Name: Prince.

Geo. Hausser1

M, #44279, b. circa 1867, d. 9 September 1948
Last Edited4 Dec 2021
     He was born circa 1867 at Germany.1 Geo. married May Adella Wolff on 13 March 1912 at North Yakima, Yakima County, Washington, USA. This was his first marriage and her second marriage. He was a slaoon man and she was a housewife.2,1
     Geo. Hausser died on 9 September 1948 at Longview, Cowlitz County, Washington, USA.3
     Geo. Hausser was buried at Cowlitz View Memorial Gardens, Kelso, Cowlitz County, Washington, USA.4

Family

May Adella Wolff b. 1 Jul 1879, d. 4 Aug 1942

Citations

  1. [S7619] Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013 (Publisher: Ancestry), Ancestry.com, Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013; "Original data: Washington State Archives. Olympia, Washington: Washington State Archives including images of the records"; cited as "Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013., Name: Laura Mae Crosskill, Death Date: 25 Nov 1996, Santa Clara County, Birth Date: 01 Oct 1902, Birth Place: Indiana, Father's Surname: Henderson, Mother's Maiden Name: Prince.
  2. [S6599] California, Death Index, 1940-1997 (Publisher: State of California Department of Health Services, Center for Health Statistics.), Ancestry.com, California Death Index, 1940-1997; "Based upon original date: State of California. California Death Index, 1940-1997. Sacramento, CA, USA: State of California Department of Health Services, Center for Health Statistics"; cited as "California Death Index., Name: Laura Mae Crosskill, Death Date: 25 Nov 1996, Santa Clara County, Birth Date: 01 Oct 1902, Birth Place: Indiana, Father's Surname: Henderson, Mother's Maiden Name: Prince.
  3. [S6690] Washington, Select Death Certificates, 1907-1960 (Publisher: FamilySearch), Ancestry.com, Washington, Select Death Certificates, 1907-1960; "This collection includes death certificate records from Washington. See FamilySearch for further details"; cited as "Washington, Select Death Certificates., Name: George Hausser, Death Date: 09 Sep 1948, Longview, Cowlitz, Washington, Age: 82, Estimated Birth Year: abt 1866.
  4. [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., George Hausser Sr.
    Grave marker transcription:
    George Hausser Sr.     1866 - 1948.

Frederick Wilhelm Pfaffle1

M, #44280, b. November 1862, d. 25 March 1939
Last Edited30 Nov 2021
     He was born in November 1862 at Wurtemburg, Germany.1 Frederick married May Adella Wolff in 1893. They had at least 3 children.1 Frederick Wilhelm Pfaffle and May Adella Wolff were divorced before 1912.2,1
     Frederick Wilhelm Pfaffle died on 25 March 1939 at Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington, USA, at age 76.1
     Frederick Wilhelm Pfaffle was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington, USA.1

Family

May Adella Wolff b. 1 Jul 1879, d. 4 Aug 1942

Citations

  1. [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., Frederick Wilhelm “Fritz” Pfaffle
    Grave marker transcription:
    Frederick W. Pfaffle     1865 - 1939     Born in Wurttemburg, Germany
    Johanna Pfaffle     1889 - 1973.
  2. [S2] Personal knowledge/research of Rick Moffat (Mesa, AZ 85207), I presume they divorced since she remarried in 1912, and his gravemarker includes a different spouse.