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Nelly Robson

#13126, Deceased, (1868 - )

Parents

FatherRobert Robson (1834 - 1923)
MotherMaryanne Lucy Davis (1840 - 1926)
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  • 1868
    Birth
    Nelly Robson was born in 1868 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
    Citation: 1
  • 1923~55
    Death of Parent | Robert Robson
    Her father Robert Robson died on 24 Sep 1923 in Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
  • 1926~58
    Death of Parent | Maryanne Lucy Davis
    Her mother Maryanne Lucy Davis died on 14 Feb 1926 in Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.

 


Census and Residence Events

Citations

  1. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1880 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Anna D. Robson

#13127, Deceased, (1871 - 1951)

Parents

FatherRobert Robson (1834 - 1923)
MotherMaryanne Lucy Davis (1840 - 1926)

Children with Fred Smith Brown (1869 - 1960)

DaughterGrace Robson Brown (1896 - )
DaughterEdith W. Brown (1906 - )
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  1. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1880 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  2. [S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 5773476 for Anna R (nee Robson) Brown. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.external link icon
  3. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census.

Fred Smith Brown

#13128, Deceased, (1869 - 1960)

Children with Anna D. Robson (1871 - 1951)

DaughterGrace Robson Brown (1896 - )
DaughterEdith W. Brown (1906 - )
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  • 1900~31
    Census1900
    Fred Smith Brown was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1900 US Census in Rio, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. He was ~31 years old.
    Also residing in the same household were Anna D. Robson and Grace Robson Brown.
    Citation: 1

Citations

  1. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  2. [S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 5773475 for Fred Smith Brown. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.external link icon

Grace Robson Brown

#13129, Deceased, (1896 - )

Parents

FatherFred Smith Brown (1869 - 1960)
MotherAnna D. Robson (1871 - 1951)
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  • 19003
    Census1900 | Fred Smith Brown
    Grace was enumerated as the daughter of Fred Smith Brown on the 1900 US Census in Rio, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. She was 3 years old.
    Also residing in the same household were Anna D. Robson.
    Citation: 1

Citations

  1. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Marie E. Renzaglia

#13130, Deceased, (1909 - 1998)
Last Edited 20 Apr 2024

 


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  • 1909
    Birth
    Marie E. Renzaglia was born in 1909 in Minnesota, United StatesG.
  • Marriage | Victor J. Neuens
    Birth in 1911 | Wisconsin, United StatesG
    Death: on 9 Nov 1961 | Wisconsin, United StatesG
    Victor J. Neuens and she were married.
  • 1961~52
    Death of Spouse | Victor J. Neuens
    Her husband Victor J. Neuens died on 9 Nov 1961 in Wisconsin, United StatesG.
  • 1998~89
    Death
    She died in Jul 1998 at age ~89 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United StatesG.
  • 1998~89
    Burial
    She was buried in Jul 1998 in the Glen Oaks CemeteryG in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United StatesG.
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    Citation: 1

 


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Citations

  1. [S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 80954533 for Marie E (nee Renzaglia) Neuens. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.external link icon
  2. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1940 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Frank Rassier

#13131, Deceased, (1869 - )

Child

DaughterPearl Rassier (1904 - 2005)
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  • 1869
    Birth
    Frank Rassier was born in 1869 in Minnesota, United StatesG.
  • 1904~35
    Birth of Child | Pearl Rassier
    His daughter Pearl Rassier was born on 18 Mar 1904 in Randall, Morrison, Minnesota, United StatesG.

 


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  • 1910~41
    Census1920
    Frank Rassier was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1910 US Census in Grey Eagle, Todd, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was ~41 years old.
    Also residing in the same household were Pearl Rassier.
    Citation: 1
  • 1940~71
    Census1940 | Pearl Rassier
    Frank was enumerated as the father of Pearl Rassier on the 1940 US Census residing at 1308 DouglasG, in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was ~71 years old.
    Citation: 2

Citations

  1. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1910 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  2. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1940 US Census.

Helen Pinkerton

#13132, Living, (1931 - )
Relationship4th cousin 1 time removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

FatherGordon J. Pinkerton (1909 - 1963)
MotherNellie Cecelia Strauss (1905 - 1987)
Person appears on these charts and lists:Descendants of Samuel Gordon
Gordon Family Lineage: Gordon J. Pinkerton6, Ida Elizabeth Gordon5, James Philander Gordon4, Alexander Gordon3, James Gordon2, Samuel Gordon, of Dromore1
Last Edited 20 Apr 2024

 


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  1. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1940 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Robert Gordon Pinkerton

#13133, Deceased, (1934 - 1967)
Relationship4th cousin 1 time removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

FatherGordon J. Pinkerton (1909 - 1963)
MotherNellie Cecelia Strauss (1905 - 1987)
Person appears on these charts and lists:Descendants of Samuel Gordon
Gordon Family Lineage: Gordon J. Pinkerton6, Ida Elizabeth Gordon5, James Philander Gordon4, Alexander Gordon3, James Gordon2, Samuel Gordon, of Dromore1
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Citations

  1. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1940 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  2. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014.

William Lee ("Billy") Melchert

#13134, Deceased, (1956 - 2004)
Relationship5th cousin 1 time removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

FatherWilliam R. Melchert (1937 - 2011)
MotherNancy Lea Nancy Lea Edmunds Edmunds (1939 - 1991)
Last Edited 3 Mar 2025

 


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Elizabeth T. Smith

#13135, Deceased, (1859 - )

Parents

FatherThomas Smith (1812 - 1899)
MotherNancy Gordon (1824 - 1886)
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  • 1859
    Birth
    Elizabeth T. Smith was born in 1859 in Maine, United StatesG.
    Citation: 1
  • 1886~27
    Death of Parent | Nancy Gordon
    Her mother Nancy Gordon died on 28 Nov 1886 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
  • 1899~40
    Death of Parent | Thomas Smith
    Her father Thomas Smith died on 29 Jan 1899 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.

 


Census and Residence Events

Citations

  1. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1870 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  2. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1860 US Census.

Vesta Smith

#13136, Deceased, (1845 - )

Parents

FatherThomas Smith (1812 - 1899)
MotherNancy Gordon (1824 - 1886)
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  • 1845
    Birth
    Vesta Smith was born in 1845 in Maine, United StatesG.
    Citation: 1
  • 1886~41
    Death of Parent | Nancy Gordon
    Her mother Nancy Gordon died on 28 Nov 1886 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
  • 1899~54
    Death of Parent | Thomas Smith
    Her father Thomas Smith died on 29 Jan 1899 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.

 


Census and Residence Events

Citations

  1. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1860 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Rosanna Smith

#13137, Deceased, (1847 - )

Parents

FatherThomas Smith (1812 - 1899)
MotherNancy Gordon (1824 - 1886)
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  • 1847
    Birth
    Rosanna Smith was born in 1847 in Maine, United StatesG.
    Citation: 1
  • 1886~39
    Death of Parent | Nancy Gordon
    Her mother Nancy Gordon died on 28 Nov 1886 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
  • 1899~52
    Death of Parent | Thomas Smith
    Her father Thomas Smith died on 29 Jan 1899 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.

 


Census and Residence Events

Citations

  1. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1860 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Leroy Thomas Smith

#13138, Deceased, (1849 - 1918)

Parents

FatherThomas Smith (1812 - 1899)
MotherNancy Gordon (1824 - 1886)
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  • 1849
    Birth
    Leroy Thomas Smith was born on 8 May 1849 in Moscow, Somerset, Maine, United StatesG.
    Citation: 1
  • 188637
    Death of Parent | Nancy Gordon
    Her mother Nancy Gordon died on 28 Nov 1886 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
  • 189949
    Death of Parent | Thomas Smith
    Her father Thomas Smith died on 29 Jan 1899 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
  • 191868
    Death
    She died on 1 Apr 1918 at age 68 in Williamsfield, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.

 


Census and Residence Events

Citations

  1. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1860 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Sarah Trella Moon

#13139, Deceased, (1902 - 1964)

Child with James Liness Lynn (1908 - 1972)

DaughterMary Patricia Lynn (1928 - 2003)

Children with Harry Raymond Topping (1893 - 1972)

DaughterAmanda Moore Topping (1935 - )
SonHarry Hartley Topping (1936 - 2014)
DaughterGeneva Topping (1938 - )
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Citations

  1. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1940 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Amanda Moore Topping

#13140, Living, (1935 - )

Parents

FatherHarry Raymond Topping (1893 - 1972)
MotherSarah Trella Moon (1902 - 1964)
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Citations

  1. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1940 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  2. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, Arizona, Birth Records, 1880-1935.

Harry Hartley Topping

#13141, Deceased, (1936 - 2014)

Parents

FatherHarry Raymond Topping (1893 - 1972)
MotherSarah Trella Moon (1902 - 1964)
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  • 1936
    Birth
    Harry Hartley Topping was born on 28 Jun 1936 in Winslow, Navajo, Arizona, United StatesG.
    Citation: 1
  • 196427
    Death of Parent | Sarah Trella Moon
    His mother Sarah Trella Moon died on 4 May 1964 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, United StatesG.
  • 197236
    Death of Parent | Harry Raymond Topping
    His father Harry Raymond Topping died in Sep 1972 in Seattle, King, Washington, United StatesG.
  • 201478
    Death
    He died on 28 Aug 2014 at age 78 in Tonasket, Okanogan, Washington, United StatesG.
  • 201478
    Obituary
    Obituary of Harry Hartley Topping

    Harry Hartley Topping age 78 of Tonasket died on August 28, 2014 at his home in Tonasket. He was born June 28, 1936 in Winslow, Arizona to parents Harry Raymond Topping and Trelle Moon Topping.

    Harry grew up in Arizona, graduated high school in Renton, WA and joined the US Marines shortly afterward. Then worked for Pacific NW Bell and married in 1963. He had many hobbies, electronics, camping, boat building and restoring automobiles. He retired in 1990 and moved to Tonasket in 1993.

    SURVIVING RELATIVES

    Spouse: Mary Joyce Topping
    Children: Hartley Allen Topping and Sarah Trelle Topping,
    Sisters: Patricia L. Halpin, Amanda M. Berry and Geneva Trelle Topping
    Grandchildren: Evan Michael Topping, Kaden Andrew Topping, Meghan Grace Topping
    Harry was preceded in death by 1 son, Michael David Topping.

 


Census and Residence Events

Citations

  1. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1940 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Geneva Topping

#13142, Living, (1938 - )

Parents

FatherHarry Raymond Topping (1893 - 1972)
MotherSarah Trella Moon (1902 - 1964)
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Citations

  1. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1940 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

'Unknown Given Name' Balkwell

#13143, Deceased

Child

DaughterMary Ann (Unknown Surname) (1850 - 1942)
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Emma Pavlicek

#13144, Deceased, (1908 - )

Parents

FatherEmanuel 'Emil' Pavlicek (1884 - 1954)
MotherMary E. Fisher (1888 - 1976)
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Citations

  1. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1910 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Edward Pavlicek

#13145, Deceased, (1917 - 1996)

Child with Beatrice "Bessie" Barta (1917 - 1996)

SonDonald Edward 'Don' Pavlicek (1939 - 1985)
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Matilda 'Tillie' Riesenauer

#13146, Deceased, (1925 - 1997)
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  • 1925
    Birth
    Matilda 'Tillie' Riesenauer was born on 1 Aug 1925 in Dickinson, Stark, North Dakota, United StatesG.
  • Birth on 20 Oct 1915 | Dunn County, North Dakota, United StatesG
    Death: on 26 Nov 1999 | Stark, North Dakota, United StatesG
    Edward Alvin Pavlicek and she were married.
  • 199771
    Death
    She died on 17 Jun 1997 at age 71 in Dickinson, Stark, North Dakota, United StatesG.
  • 1999
    Death of Spouse | Edward Alvin Pavlicek
    Her husband Edward Alvin Pavlicek died on 26 Nov 1999 in Stark, North Dakota, United StatesG.

 


Celia Eliza Gardner

#13147, Deceased, (1880 - 1958)
Last Edited 20 Apr 2024

 


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  • 1880
    Birth
    Celia Eliza Gardner was born on 20 Aug 1880.
  • 1954~74
    William Walter Wallace (1876-1966)
    Age ~78
    Birth on 17 Nov 1876 | Glenore, Otago, South Island, New ZealandG
    Death: in 1966 | Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New ZealandG
    William Walter Wallis and she were married abt 1954 in Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New ZealandG.
  • 195877
    Death
    She died on 15 Jul 1958 at age 77 in Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New ZealandG.
  • 195877
    Burial
    She was buried in Jul 1958 in the Port Chalmers CemeteryG, in Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New ZealandG.
  • 1966
    Death of Spouse | William Walter Wallis
    Her husband William Walter Wallis died in 1966 in Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New ZealandG.

 


Sylvester Foster

#13148, Deceased, (1826 - 1908)

Child with Mary B. Dewitt (1847 - 1923)

DaughterMargaret 'Madge' Foster+ (1885 - 1969)
Last Edited 12 Jun 2024

 


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  • 1826
    Birth
    Sylvester Foster was born on 23 Jul 1826 in Highland, Ohio, United StatesG.
    Citation: 1
  • 186841
    Marriage | Mary B. Dewitt
    Age 20
    Birth on 19 Apr 1847 | Belvidere, Warren, New Jersey, United StatesG
    Death: on 7 Jun 1923 | Knox, Illinois, United StatesG
    He and Mary B. Dewitt were married on 5 Mar 1868 in Fulton, Illinois, United StatesG.
  • 188558
    Birth of Child | Margaret 'Madge' Foster
    His daughter Margaret 'Madge' Foster was born on 24 Feb 1885 in Oneida, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
  • 1900~74
    Occupation
    He was retired druggist in 1900 in Oneida, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
    Citation: 1
  • 190881
    Burial
    He was buried in Apr 1908 in the in Oneida, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
  • 190881
    Death
    He died on 12 Apr 1908 at age 81 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
  • 1923
    Death of Spouse | Mary B. Dewitt
    His wife Mary B. Dewitt died on 7 Jun 1923 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.

 


Census and Residence Events

  • 190073
    Census1900
    Sylvester Foster was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1900 US Census in Oneida, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 73 years old.
    Also residing in the same household were Margaret 'Madge' Foster.
    Citation: 1

Citations

  1. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Anna Elizabeth 'Annie' Jackson

#13149, Deceased, (1899 - 1945)

Children with Edward Lyman Warren (1895 - 1988)

SonGeorge Warren (1916 - )
SonFrancis Edward Warren (1917 - 1996)
DaughterBertha Elizabeth Warren+ (1918 - 1992)
SonHoward Whipple Ernest ("John Henry") Warren (1921 - 2000)
SonTruman Abraham Warren (1924 - )
SonFranklin Benjamin Warren (1924 - 1987)
DaughterMarceline Louise Warren (1927 - 1975)
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  1. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, U.S., Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1940, White Earth Reservation, Minnesota. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
  2. [S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 207013796 for Anna Elizabeth “Annie” (nee Jackson) Warren. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.external link icon
  3. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1920 US Census.
  4. [S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1940 US Census.

George Warren

#13150, Deceased, (1916 - )
Relationship4th cousin 1 time removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

FatherEdward Lyman Warren (1895 - 1988)
MotherAnna Elizabeth 'Annie' Jackson (1899 - 1945)
Person appears on these charts and lists:Descendants of Abraham Warren
Last Edited 20 Apr 2024

 


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  1. [S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, U.S., Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1940, White Earth Reservation, Minnesota. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.