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Timothy Bjork
#12351, Living, (1947 - )
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Tim and Bonnie Bjork

Timothy Bjork
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1947
Birth
Timothy Bjork was born in 1947 in South Dakota, United States
G.
1996~49
He and
Bonnie Untereiner were married on 21 Jun 1996 in Pierre, Hughes, South Dakota, United States
G.
2004~57
2007~60
2008~61
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The Capital Journal, Pierre, SD
12 November 2008
PIERRE — When Tim Bjork heard the Pierre Area Charitable Organization had selected him and his wife Bonnie Bjork as the year’s Outstanding Philanthropic Couple, he felt honored — but also embarrassed.
“We’re not deserving of something like this,” he said. “We’re just basically doing our civic duty. We’ve made this our home, and when someplace is your home, you do the kind of things a community citizen does.”
The Bjorks will receive their award at PACO’s annual Philanthropy Luncheon today at 11:30 a.m. at the Ramkota RiverCentre. Throughout the past decades, they have supported local charities, including United Way, Capital University Center, the South Dakota Heritage Fund, and the Ss. Peter and Paul Family Center.
Bonnie Bjork said she and her husband never think twice about giving their time and money to support local charities.
“When you give, you always get 10 times back,” she said. “It’s such a reward to give, and we have had great friends and mentors through the years that have generously given. I think once you start giving, you just realize how good it feels.”
Bonnie Bjork works for the state Department of Social Services, and Tim Bjork is the former executive director of the South Dakota Parks & Wildlife Foundation — a job that involved him asking other people to donate. The experience of encouraging other people to be charitable has formed Tim Bjork’s own passion for giving.
“Having been a fundraiser and asking for dollars, people don’t complain when they give,” he said. “They have more of a joy in their eyes.”
Even more important for the Bjorks than the personal satisfaction of giving is the joy their aid brings to others.
“Giving is leaving a legacy for the future,” said Bonnie Bjork. “There’s a great satisfaction in making things happen, from buying a cornet for the Marines to play at veterans’ funerals to being a contributor to the World War II and Vietnam Memorials. You see, there’s a satisfaction when they dedicated those, to see the role you played in having it happen.”
Tim Bjork insists he and his wife are just doing their civic duty.
“In your hometown, you just try and make your town better,” he said. “You just do the stuff and you don’t need any kind of accolades.”
Ellen Lee, a member of PACO, said the Bjorks are highly deserving of their award.
“Outstanding philanthropist is given to a person or a couple who give to our local community projects just day-in and day-out,” Lee said. “Talking to them, they would say there are a lot of other people who deserve this award, and I’m sure that’s true. But everyone involved in this feels that Tim and Bonnie are outstanding examples of philanthropists.”
The Bjorks aren’t slowing down in their giving, serving as executives and board members of local organizations such as the South Dakota Discovery Center & Aquarium and the Rotary Club. But Bonnie Bjork said she doesn’t think the couple are doing anything special.
“You don’t have to have a lot of money to make a big impact on your community,” she said. “Whether it’s contributing to United Way or buying the cookies from the Girl Scouts, it’s just important to be there and share your good fortune with other people that maybe don’t have it to share or have a good cause to share it with.”
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- [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, South Dakota, Marriages, 1905-2013. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
Gregory Bjork
#12352, Living
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Patrick B. Bjork
#12353, Living, (1953 - )
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1953
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Patrick B. Bjork was born in 1953.
2004~51
2007~54
2008~55
Eric Bjork
#12354, Living
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Mary Bjork
#12355, Living
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Nancy Bjork
#12356, Living
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Evelyn Louise Roemer
#12357, Deceased, (1918 - 2010)
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Evelyn L. Roemer(1918-2010)
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1918
Birth
Evelyn Louise Roemer was born on 2 Jun 1918 in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United States
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194527
Age 30
Birth on 23 Apr 1915 | Nicollet County, Minnesota, United States
GDeath: on 1 Jun 1992 | Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States
GVictor Jacob Schons and she were married on 12 Sep 1945 at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church
G, in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United States
G.
194628
Her daughter
Sharon Ann Schons was born on 27 Jul 1946 in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States
G.
194930
Her daughter
Carol Jean Schons was born on 24 Apr 1949 in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States
G.
196042
Her daughter
Gail Mary Schons was born on 22 Oct 1960 in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States
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199273
201092
Death
She died on 24 Aug 2010 at age 92 at Oaklawn Health Care Center
G in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United States
G.
2010
Obituary
NICOLLET — Evelyn Louise Schons, age 92, of Nicollet died Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at Oaklawn Health Care Center, Mankato.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 28, 2010 at the Church of St. Paul in Nicollet with Fr. Ed Ardolf, officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery, Nicollet. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., Friday (TODAY) at Mankato Mortuary. Visitation will continue one hour before service at church on Saturday.
Evelyn was born in Mankato, June 2, 1918 to Roman and Mary (Nicklay) Roemer. She was united in marriage to Victor J. Schons on September 12, 1945 at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Mankato. Evelyn was a member of the Church of St. Paul in Nicollet and donated her time sewing quilts with the mission group. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting, and gardening.
Evelyn is survived by her four daughters, Sharon Steffen of Nicollet; Carol (Duane) Engstrom of Renville; Janet (Dave) Miller of Pawnee, IL; Gail Schons of Fairmont; seven grandchildren, Gary (Anne) Steffen; Brian (Bridget) Engstrom; Becky (John) Ridl; Kevin (Morgan) Engstrom; Karen (Jonathan) Wulf; Jacob Miller; Derek Miller; one sister, Charlotte Hodapp.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, husband Victor in 1992, son-in-law, Merv, brother, Greg and sister, Jean.
2010
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- [S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 126115222 for Evelyn Louise (nee Roemer) Schons. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.

Sharon Ann Schons
#12358, Living, (1946 - )
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1946
Birth
Sharon Ann Schons was born on 27 Jul 1946 in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States
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199245
201064
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- [S220] Ancestry.com - Minnesota Birth Index (1935-2002), online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Birth Index (1935-2002.)
Carol Jean Schons
#12359, Living, (1949 - )
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1949
Birth
Carol Jean Schons was born on 24 Apr 1949 in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States
G.
199243
201061
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- [S220] Ancestry.com - Minnesota Birth Index (1935-2002), online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Birth Index (1935-2002.)
Janet Schons
#12360, Living
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Gail Mary Schons
#12361, Living, (1960 - )
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1960
Birth
Gail Mary Schons was born on 22 Oct 1960 in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States
G.
199231
201049
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- [S220] Ancestry.com - Minnesota Birth Index (1935-2002), online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Birth Index (1935-2002.)
Bonnie Untereiner
#12362, Living
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Bonnie Bjork
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1996
Age ~49
Birth in 1947 | South Dakota, United States
GTimothy Bjork and Bonnie Untereiner were married on 21 Jun 1996 in Pierre, Hughes, South Dakota, United States
G.
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- [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, South Dakota, Marriages, 1905-2013. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
Michael Marson
#12363, Deceased, (1838 - 1931)
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1838
Birth
Michael Marson was born on 28 Mar 1838 in Post, Attert, Luxembourg, Belgium
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186729
Age ~18
Birth in 1849 | Luxembourg
GDeath: on 27 Jun 1943
187032
His daughter
Mary Morson was born in Jul 1870 in Granby Township, Nicollet, Minnesota, United States
G.
187234
His daughter
Anna Morson was born on 24 May 1872 in Nicollet, Minnesota, United States
G.
187436
187839
188042
188345
188647
His son
Peter Henry Morson was born on 7 Mar 1886 in Granby Township, Nicollet, Minnesota, United States
G.
188850
His daughter
Clara Morson was born on 29 Jul 1888 in Nicollet, Minnesota
G.
189153
193193
Death
He died on 30 Jun 1931 at age 93 in Saint Peter, Nicollet, Minnesota, United States
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1931
Obituary
Obituary of Michael Morson
July 1, 1931
DEATH ENDS MARITAL UNION OF 64 YEARS
Michael Morson, 93 Years Old, Dies Here Yesterday.
June 30, 1931
Michael Morson, undoubtedly Granby township's oldest pioneer and a resident of St. Peter for the past 10 years or more, died at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mueller, yesterday morning at 2 o'clock following a week's serious illness. Mr. Morson was past 93 years of age and had been bedridden for the past three years although no serious conditions attending his long confinement. He had suffered several slight strokes during the past few years which rendered him unable to be up and about and a serious turn in his condition a week ago, was the cause of his death on Tuesday.
Deceased was one of Granby township's most progressive farmers for many years, and was active in civic and community affairs during his middle life. Several years ago he retired to Nicollet to make his home and with his aged wife, remained there for a number of years before coming to St. Peter a decade ago, to make their home with Mr. and Mrs. Mueller.
Michael Morson was born in Rothenhof, Luxembourg, [sic] March 28,1838, the son of Frank and Josephine DeVillet Morson. He came to America with his parents and other family members when 5 years of age and, with his family, located in New York state for a few years before coming west to Wisconsin where they located at Port Washington for a while. There he was married to Miss Mary Schons on Sept. 11, 1867. The couple celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary four years ago. After a year in Wisconsin, Mr. and Mrs. Morson came to Minnesota to settle in Granby township, this county, where they remained for many years, engaged in the operation of a large farm and rearing a family of children. In 1912 the aged couple retired to Nicollet and lived there for nine years before coming to St. Peter to make their home with their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mueller.
Numbered among the descendants of this veteran Minnesotan are nine children, 35 grandchildren and five great grandchildren, several of whom reside in this community. They are: Mrs. Paul Mueller and Miss Clara Morson of St. Peter, Mrs. Ed. Boys of Oshawa, Mrs. Julius Schmidt [sic] of Belgrade, Mrs. Joseph Michels and Peter Morson of Nicollet, Nic Morson of Mankato, Mrs. Mike Schouveiller of Morgan and Mike Morson of St. Paul. One brother, Nick Morson of Elmwood, Wis., also survives as does his aged wife.
Funeral services will be conducted from St. Mary's Catholic church tomorrow (Thursday) morning at 9 o'clock and internment will be made in Calvary cemetery. Rev. John Gores will be in charge of the last rites and a number of grandsons will act as pallbearers.
1931
1943
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- [S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 92536976 for Michael Morson. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.

Mary Morson
#12364, Deceased, (1870 - 1951)
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1870
Birth
Mary Morson was born in Jul 1870 in Granby Township, Nicollet, Minnesota, United States
G.
193160
Her father
Michael Marson died on 30 Jun 1931 in Saint Peter, Nicollet, Minnesota, United States
G.
194372
195180
Death
She died on 21 Mar 1951 at age 80 in Morgan, Redwood, Minnesota, United States
G.
1954
Johanna C. McClay
#12365, Living
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2008
Patrick B. Bjork and Johanna C. McClay were married in Jun 2008 in North Dakota, United States
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Gary Gene Chamness
#12366, Living, (1948 - )
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1948
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Gary Gene Chamness was born on 30 Dec 1948 in Carbondale, Jackson, Illinois, United States
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- [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
Peter Duff
#12367, Deceased, (1853 - 1904)
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1853
Birth
Peter Duff was born in 1853 in Whithorn Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
1895~42
Occupation
He was grain merchant in 1895 in Port William, Mochrum Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G+.
1895~42
Age 18
Birth on 14 Jun 1877 | Kirkinner Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
GHe and
Agnes Cumming were married on 31 Dec 1895 at Knockencurr
G, in Kirkinner Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
1901~48
Occupation
He was corn and manure merchant in 1901 in Mochrum Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
1901~48
His son
James Cumming Duff was born in 1901 in Port William, Mochrum Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G+.
1903~50
His daughter
Ellen Margaret Duff was born in 1903 in Port William, Mochrum Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G+.
1904~51
Occupation
He was hotel keeper of the Eagle Hotel in 1904 in Port William, Mochrum Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G+.
1904~51
Death
He died on 4 Apr 1904 at age ~51 at The Eagle Hotel
G, in Port William, Mochrum Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G+.
1904~51
Cause of Death
He died of pneumonia.
Census and Residence Events
1901~48
Census1901UK
Peter Duff was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1901 UK Census in Mochrum Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G. He was ~48 years old.
Also residing in the same household were
Agnes Cumming and
James Cumming Duff.
Citations
- [S207] General Register Office for Scotland (GRO), Scotlands People Website, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Marriage Registrations. Hereinafter cited as General Register Office.
- [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1901 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
- [S207] General Register Office, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Death Registrations.
Peter Duff Hannah
#12369, Deceased, (1936 - 1978)
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1936
Birth
Peter Duff Hannah was born on 9 Dec 1936 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
G.
1953~17
Occupation
He was porter onboard SS Princess Elizabeth in 1953 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
G.
196528
197841
Death
He died on 15 Jun 1978 at age 41 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
G.
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- [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, Washington, Passenger and Crew List, 1882-1961. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
- [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, British Columbia, Canada, Death Index, 1872-1990.
Julie Tobin
#12370, Deceased
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Birth on 9 Dec 1936 | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
GDeath: on 15 Jun 1978 | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
G1978
Her husband
Peter Duff Hannah died on 15 Jun 1978 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
G.
Alexander Hannah
#12371, Deceased, (Abt 1791 - 1846)
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1791
Birth
Alexander Hannah was born abt 1791 in Wigtownshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
1812~21
Age ~16
Birth abt 1796 | Wigtownshire, Scotland, Great Britain
GHe and
Margaret McKie were married on 7 Sep 1812 in Whithorn, Wigtownshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
1815~24
His son
Peter Hannah was born abt 1815 in Whithorn Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
1821~30
His son
John Hannah was born abt 1821 in Wigtownshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
1821~30
His father
Hugh Hannay died on 10 Jan 1821 in Wigtownshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
1826~35
His daughter
Margaret Hannah was born on 7 Aug 1826 in Wigtownshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
1828~37
His daughter
Agnes Hannah was born abt 1828 in Whithorn Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
1831~40
1841~50
Occupation
He was farmer in 1841 at Broadwigg
G, in Whithorn Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
1846~55
Death
He died on 2 Feb 1846 at age ~55 in Whithorn Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
Census and Residence Events
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- [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1841 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
Margaret McKie
#12372, Deceased, (Abt 1796 - )
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1796
Birth
Margaret McKie was born abt 1796 in Wigtownshire, Scotland, Great Britain
G.
1812~16
Age ~21
Birth abt 1791 | Wigtownshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
GDeath: on 2 Feb 1846 | Whithorn Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
GAlexander Hannah and she were married on 7 Sep 1812 in Whithorn, Wigtownshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
1815~19
Her son
Peter Hannah was born abt 1815 in Whithorn Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
1821~25
Her son
John Hannah was born abt 1821 in Wigtownshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
1826~30
Her daughter
Margaret Hannah was born on 7 Aug 1826 in Wigtownshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
1828~32
Her daughter
Agnes Hannah was born abt 1828 in Whithorn Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
1846~50
Her husband
Alexander Hannah died on 2 Feb 1846 in Whithorn Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
1868~72
Her daughter
Margaret Hannah died on 26 Apr 1868 in Whithorn, Whithorn Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
1873~77
Her daughter
Agnes Hannah died on 8 May 1873 in Whithorn, Whithorn Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
Census and Residence Events
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- [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1841 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
Hugh Hannah
#12373, Deceased, ( - 1890)
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1818
Christening
Hugh Hannah was christened on 1 Nov 1818 in Whithorn Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
1846
His father
Alexander Hannah died on 2 Feb 1846 in Whithorn Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
1890
Occupation
He was retired farmer in 1890 in Whithorn Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
1890
Death
He died on 23 May 1890 in Whithorn, Whithorn Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
1890
Cause of Death
He died of chronic bronchitis.
Census and Residence Events
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- [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, Scotland, Select Birth and baptisms, 1564-1950. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
- [S207] General Register Office for Scotland (GRO), Scotlands People Website, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Death Registrations. Hereinafter cited as General Register Office.
- [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1841 Scotland Census.
John Hannah
#12374, Deceased, (Abt 1821 - )
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1821
Birth
John Hannah was born abt 1821 in Wigtownshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
1821~0
Christening
He was christened on 30 Sep 1821 in Whithorn, Wigtownshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
1846~25
His father
Alexander Hannah died on 2 Feb 1846 in Whithorn Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
Census and Residence Events
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- [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1841 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
Margaret Hannah
#12375, Deceased, (1826 - 1868)
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1826
Birth
Margaret Hannah was born on 7 Aug 1826 in Wigtownshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
184619
Her father
Alexander Hannah died on 2 Feb 1846 in Whithorn Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
186841
Death
She died on 26 Apr 1868 at age 41 in Whithorn, Whithorn Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
G.
186841
Cause of Death
She died of palsey.
Note
Margaret never married.
Census and Residence Events
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- [S207] General Register Office for Scotland (GRO), Scotlands People Website, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, Statutory Death Registrations. Hereinafter cited as General Register Office.
- [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1841 Scotland Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.