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Donald Leo Lais

#14376, Deceased, (1924 - 2010)

Relationship

3rd cousin of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	Joseph Leo 'Joe' Lais (1892 - 1978)
Mother	Gertrude Elizabeth Brabender (1897 - 1972)

Last Edited

9 Jul 2024

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1924
Birth
Donald Leo Lais was born on 28 Jul 1924 in Adrian, Nobles, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
197248
Death of Parent | Gertrude Elizabeth Brabender
His mother Gertrude Elizabeth Brabender died on 8 Oct 1972 in Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota, United StatesG.
197853
Death of Parent | Joseph Leo 'Joe' Lais
His father Joseph Leo 'Joe' Lais died on 30 Mar 1978 in Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota, United StatesG.
201085
Death
He died on 23 Jul 2010 at age 85 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, United StatesG.

Census and Residence Events

19305
Census1930 | Joseph Leo 'Joe' Lais
Donald was enumerated as the son of Joseph Leo 'Joe' Lais on the 1930 US Census in Adrian, Nobles, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was 5 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Gertrude Elizabeth Brabender, Genevieve Winifred Lais, and William Gerald Lais.
Citation: 1

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1930 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Marilyn Lorraine Kreuser

#14377, Deceased, (1953 - )

Children with Joseph Ford Lais (1953 - )

Daughter	Kelli Kreuser Lais (1984 - )
Daughter	Caroline Theresa Lais (1985 - )
Son	Ryan Joseph Lais
Daughter	Sara Kreuser Lais (1987 - )
Son	Mark Roman Lais (1989 - )

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20 Apr 2024

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1953
Birth
Marilyn Lorraine Kreuser was born on 5 Mar 1953 in New Prague, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citations: 1,2
197926
Marriage | Joseph Ford Lais
Joseph Ford Lais
Age 25
Birth on 28 Nov 1953 | Ramsey County, Minnesota, United StatesG
Joseph Ford Lais and she were married on 28 Apr 1979 at Saint John the Baptist ChurchG in Jordan, Scott, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
198431
Birth of Child | Kelli Kreuser Lais
Her daughter Kelli Kreuser Lais was born on 20 Aug 1984 in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
198532
Birth of Child | Caroline Theresa Lais
Her daughter Caroline Theresa Lais was born on 16 Nov 1985 in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
198734
Birth of Child | Sara Kreuser Lais
Her daughter Sara Kreuser Lais was born on 27 Oct 1987 in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
198936
Birth of Child | Mark Roman Lais
Her son Mark Roman Lais was born on 12 Dec 1989 in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United StatesG.

Citations

[S222] Ancestry.com - Minnesota Marriage Index (1958-2001), online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Marriage Index (1958-2001.)
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1, Saint Paul, Minnesota. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Jackie Lyn Brasington

#14378, Deceased

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20 Apr 2024

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2000
Marriage | William Glennan Lais
William Glennan Lais
Age 31
Birth on 23 May 1969 | Ramsey County, Minnesota, United StatesG
William Glennan Lais and Jackie Lyn Brasington were married on 18 Nov 2000 in Seminole County, Florida, United StatesG.
Citation: 1

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, Florida Marriage Indexes, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Kelli Kreuser Lais

#14379, Deceased, (1984 - )

Relationship

3rd cousin 2 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	Joseph Ford Lais (1953 - )
Mother	Marilyn Lorraine Kreuser (1953 - )

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20 Apr 2024

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1984
Birth
Kelli Kreuser Lais was born on 20 Aug 1984 in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 1

Citations

[S220] Ancestry.com - Minnesota Birth Index (1935-2002), online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Birth Index (1935-2002.)

Caroline Theresa Lais

#14380, Deceased, (1985 - )

Relationship

3rd cousin 2 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	Joseph Ford Lais (1953 - )
Mother	Marilyn Lorraine Kreuser (1953 - )

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20 Apr 2024

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1985
Birth
Caroline Theresa Lais was born on 16 Nov 1985 in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 1

Citations

[S220] Ancestry.com - Minnesota Birth Index (1935-2002), online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Birth Index (1935-2002.)

Sara Kreuser Lais

#14381, Deceased, (1987 - )

Relationship

3rd cousin 2 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	Joseph Ford Lais (1953 - )
Mother	Marilyn Lorraine Kreuser (1953 - )

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20 Apr 2024

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1987
Birth
Sara Kreuser Lais was born on 27 Oct 1987 in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 1

Citations

[S220] Ancestry.com - Minnesota Birth Index (1935-2002), online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Birth Index (1935-2002.)

Mark Roman Lais

#14382, Deceased, (1989 - )

Relationship

3rd cousin 2 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	Joseph Ford Lais (1953 - )
Mother	Marilyn Lorraine Kreuser (1953 - )

Last Edited

20 Apr 2024

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1989
Birth
Mark Roman Lais was born on 12 Dec 1989 in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 1

Citations

[S220] Ancestry.com - Minnesota Birth Index (1935-2002), online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Birth Index (1935-2002.)

Ludwig Balzer

#14383, Deceased, (1843 - 1914)

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20 Apr 2024

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1843
Birth
Ludwig Balzer was born on 19 Jul 1843 in Nettesheim-Butzheim, Neuss, Rheinland, Preußen, GermanyG +.
186825
Marriage | Anna Gertrude Brabender
Anna Gertrude Brabender
Age 18
Birth on 12 Apr 1850 | Nettesheim-Butzheim, Neuss, Rheinland, Preußen, GermanyG +
Death: on 10 Oct 1882 | Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG
He and Anna Gertrude Brabender were married on 25 Nov 1868 in Jordan, Scott, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
188239
Death of Spouse | Anna Gertrude Brabender
His wife Anna Gertrude Brabender died on 10 Oct 1882 in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.
191470
Death
He died on 1 May 1914 at age 70 in Rochester, Olmsted, Minnesota, United StatesG.

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, Minnesota, Marriages Index, 1849-1950. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

John Adams

#14384, Deceased, (1847 - 1909)

Parents

Father	Joseph John Adams (1814 - 1900)
Mother	Elizabeth Moore (1820 - 1892)

Children with Cäcilia 'Cecilia' Brabender (1852 - 1907)

Daughter	Caroline Adams (1870 - )
Son	John J. Adams (1875 - 1952)
Son	Infant son Adams (1880 - )
Daughter	Gertrude M. Adams (1885 - )
Daughter	Cathryne May ("Katie") Adams (1885 - )
Daughter	Elizabeth Leighoras Adams+ (1887 - 1948)
Daughter	Mary C. ("Mamie") Adams+ (1892 - 1977)

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20 Apr 2024

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1847
Birth
John Adams was born on 25 May 1847 in Preußen, GermanyG.
Citations: 1,2
1856~9
Immigration
He immigrated to AmericaG, in 1856.
Citation: 3
1868~21
Marriage | Cäcilia 'Cecilia' Brabender
Cäcilia 'Cecilia' Brabender
Age ~16
Birth on 5 Apr 1852 | Nettesheim-Butzheim, Neuss, Rheinland, Preußen, GermanyG +
Death: on 18 May 1907 | Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG
He and Cäcilia 'Cecilia' Brabender were married abt 1868 in Minnesota, United StatesG.
187023
Birth of Child | Caroline Adams
His daughter Caroline Adams was born on 3 Aug 1870 in Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota, United StatesG.
187527
Birth of Child | John J. Adams
His son John J. Adams was born on 9 Apr 1875 in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1880~33
Occupation
He was carpenter in 1880 in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
1880~33
Occupation
He was carpenter in 1880 in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
1880~33
Birth of Child | Infant son Adams
His son Infant son Adams was born in 1880 in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.
188538
Birth of Child | Gertrude M. Adams
His daughter Gertrude M. Adams was born on 30 May 1885 in Blue Earth, Faribault, Minnesota, United StatesG.
188538
Birth of Child | Cathryne May ("Katie") Adams
His daughter Cathryne May ("Katie") Adams was born in Jun 1885 in Minnesota, United StatesG.
188739
Birth of Child | Elizabeth Leighoras Adams
His daughter Elizabeth Leighoras Adams was born in Apr 1887 in Minnesota, United StatesG.
189244
Death of Parent | Elizabeth Moore
His mother Elizabeth Moore died on 16 Jan 1892.
189245
Birth of Child | Mary C. ("Mamie") Adams
His daughter Mary C. ("Mamie") Adams was born on 10 Sep 1892 in Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.
190053
Death of Parent | Joseph John Adams
His father Joseph John Adams died on 18 Nov 1900 in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.
190759
Death of Spouse | Cäcilia 'Cecilia' Brabender
His wife Cäcilia 'Cecilia' Brabender died on 18 May 1907 in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.
190962
Death
He died on 20 Jul 1909 at age 62 in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 4
190962
Burial
He was buried in Jul 1909 in the Calvary CemeteryG, in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.
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Citation: 2

Census and Residence Events

188033
Census1880
John Adams was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1880 US Census in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was 33 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Cäcilia 'Cecilia' Brabender.
Citation: 1
188033
Census1880
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1880 US Census in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was 33 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Cäcilia 'Cecilia' Brabender, Caroline Adams, John J. Adams, and Infant son Adams.
Citation: 1
190053
Census1900
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1900 US Census in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was 53 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Cäcilia 'Cecilia' Brabender, Gertrude M. Adams, Cathryne May ("Katie") Adams, Elizabeth Leighoras Adams, and Mary C. ("Mamie") Adams.
Citation: 3

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1880 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 150238078 for John Adams. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census.
[S219] Ancestry.com - Minnesota Death Index (1908-2002), online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Death Index (1908-2002.)

Peter Ibach

#14385, Deceased, (Abt 1852 - )

Children with Anna Maria 'Mary' Brabender (1848 - )

Daughter	Laura Ibach (Abt 1877 - )
Daughter	Lauretta Ibach (1888 - 1952)

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1852
Birth
Peter Ibach was born abt 1852 in GermanyG.
1875~23
Marriage | Anna Maria 'Mary' Brabender
Anna Maria 'Mary' Brabender
Age ~27
Birth on 9 Apr 1848 | Nettesheim-Butzheim, Neuss, Rheinland, Preußen, GermanyG +
He and Anna Maria 'Mary' Brabender were married abt 1875 in Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
1877~25
Birth of Child | Laura Ibach
His daughter Laura Ibach was born abt 1877 in Minnesota, United StatesG.
1888~36
Birth of Child | Lauretta Ibach
His daughter Lauretta Ibach was born on 10 Mar 1888 in Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota, United StatesG.

Census and Residence Events

1880~28
Census1880
Peter Ibach was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1880 US Census in Albert Lea, Freeborn, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was ~28 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Anna Maria 'Mary' Brabender and Laura Ibach.
Citation: 1
1885~33
CensusMN
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1885 Minnesota Census in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was ~33 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Anna Maria 'Mary' Brabender and Laura Ibach.
Citation: 2

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1880 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1885 Minnesota State Census.

Laura Ibach

#14386, Deceased, (Abt 1877 - )

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	Peter Ibach (Abt 1852 - )
Mother	Anna Maria 'Mary' Brabender (1848 - )

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20 Apr 2024

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1877
Birth
Laura Ibach was born abt 1877 in Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 1

Census and Residence Events

1880~3
Census1880 | Peter Ibach
Laura was enumerated as the daughter of Peter Ibach on the 1880 US Census in Albert Lea, Freeborn, Minnesota, United StatesG. She was ~3 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Anna Maria 'Mary' Brabender.
Citation: 1
1885~8
CensusMN | Peter Ibach
Laura was enumerated as the daughter of Peter Ibach on the 1885 Minnesota Census in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG. She was ~8 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Anna Maria 'Mary' Brabender.
Citation: 2

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1880 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1885 Minnesota State Census.

Lauretta Ibach

#14388, Deceased, (1888 - 1952)

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	Peter Ibach (Abt 1852 - )
Mother	Anna Maria 'Mary' Brabender (1848 - )

Last Edited

15 Aug 2024

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1888
Birth
Lauretta Ibach was born on 10 Mar 1888 in Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota, United StatesG. Her Social Security Application and Claim Index shows the parents of Lauretta to be Peter Ibach and Mary Brabender.
Citation: 1
192840
Marriage | Douglas Burnell Moffat
Douglas Burnell Moffat
Age 33
Birth on 5 Mar 1895 | Tricomali, CeylonG
Death: on 7 Feb 1969 | Alameda County, California, United StatesG
Douglas Burnell Moffat and she were married on 31 Mar 1928 in San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
195263
Death
She died on 15 Jan 1952 at age 63 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United StatesG.
Citation: 3
195263
Burial
She was buried in Jan 1952 in the Hollywood Forever CemeteryG in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United StatesG.
Find A Grave Memorial Link
Citation: 3
1969
Death of Spouse | Douglas Burnell Moffat
Her husband Douglas Burnell Moffat died on 7 Feb 1969 in Alameda County, California, United StatesG.

Census and Residence Events

193042
Census1930 | Douglas Burnell Moffat
Lauretta was enumerated as the wife of Douglas Burnell Moffat on the 1930 US Census residing at 1400 Golden Gate AvenueG in San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United StatesG. She was 42 years old.

Citation: 4
1936~48
Residence | Douglas Burnell Moffat
Lauretta, the wife of Douglas Burnell Moffat, lived at 4335 Prospect AvenueG in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United StatesG, in 1936.
Citation: 5
194052
Census1940 | Douglas Burnell Moffat
Lauretta was enumerated as the wife of Douglas Burnell Moffat on the 1940 US Census residing at 733 N. Parkman AvenueG in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United StatesG. She was 52 years old.

Citation: 6

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, U.S., Naturalization Records, 1840-1957.
[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 63046079 for Lauretta (nee Ibach) Moffat. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1930 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, Los Angeles, 1936.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1940 US Census.

Douglas Burnell Moffat

#14389, Deceased, (1895 - 1969)

Last Edited

9 Mar 2025

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Douglas Burnell Moffat naturalization-1930

Events and Notes

1895
Birth
Douglas Burnell Moffat was born on 5 Mar 1895 in Tricomali, CeylonG.
Citations: 1,2
192530
Immigration
He immigrated to San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United StatesG, on 26 Nov 1925. Douglas sailed from Vancouver B.C. on the vessel Emma Alexander.
192833
Marriage | Lauretta Ibach
Lauretta Ibach
Age 40
Birth on 10 Mar 1888 | Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota, United StatesG
Death: on 15 Jan 1952 | Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United StatesG
He and Lauretta Ibach were married on 31 Mar 1928 in San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
1930~35
Occupation
He was engineering helper for the electric company in 1930 in San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United StatesG.
Citation: 3
1936~41
Occupation
He was salesman in 1936 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United StatesG.
Citation: 4
1940~45
Occupation
He was postal clerk in 1940 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United StatesG.
Citation: 5
1942~47
Note
Application for Original License
Department of Commerce
Bureau of Marine Inspection and Navigation
Extracted from the Statement of Service of Applicant-1942

1910-1912 Cadet at Royal Naval College, Halifax, Nova Scotia

1912-1922 Midshipman, Sub-Lieut, Lieut in ships of the Royal Navy and Royal Canadian Navy as deck officer in various capacities, navigator, executive officer, etc.

1924-1926 Master of Harbour and sea-going tugs at Vancouver B.C.

1934 Able Seaman, S.S. Maria of Union Oil Company
194247
Milit Reg-WWII
He registered for World War II military service on 26 Apr 1942 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United StatesG.
Citation: 6
195156
Marriage | Frances G. Cottingham (Lopez)
Frances G. Cottingham (Lopez)
He and Frances G. Cottingham (Lopez) were married on 13 Sep 1951 in Los Angeles, California, United StatesG.
Citation: 7
195256
Death of Spouse | Lauretta Ibach
His wife Lauretta Ibach died on 15 Jan 1952 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United StatesG.
196973
Death
He died on 7 Feb 1969 at age 73 in Alameda County, California, United StatesG.
Citation: 2

Census and Residence Events

193035
Census1930
Douglas Burnell Moffat was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1930 US Census residing at 1400 Golden Gate AvenueG in San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United StatesG. He was 35 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Lauretta Ibach.
Citation: 3
1936~41
Residence
He lived at 4335 Prospect AvenueG in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United StatesG, in 1936.

Lauretta Ibach also lived in the same household.
Citation: 4
194045
Census1940
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1940 US Census residing at 733 N. Parkman AvenueG in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United StatesG. He was 45 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Lauretta Ibach.
Citation: 5
1942~47
Residence
He lived at 1329 Edgecliff DriveG in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United StatesG, in 1942.

Citation: 6

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, U.S., Naturalization Records, 1840-1957. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S226] , California Death Index. Hereinafter cited as California Death Index (1940-1997.)
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1930 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, Los Angeles, 1936.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1940 US Census.
[S841] Records of the Selective Service System, World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1942 and 1940-1947, database online (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration), citing Moffat, Douglas Burnell. Hereinafter cited as World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1942 and 1940-1947.
[S228] , California Marriage Index. Hereinafter cited as California Marriage Index (1960-1985.)

Frances G. Cottingham (Lopez)

#14390, Deceased

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20 Apr 2024

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Events and Notes

1951
Marriage | Douglas Burnell Moffat
Douglas Burnell Moffat
Age 56
Birth on 5 Mar 1895 | Tricomali, CeylonG
Death: on 7 Feb 1969 | Alameda County, California, United StatesG
Douglas Burnell Moffat and Frances G. Cottingham (Lopez) were married on 13 Sep 1951 in Los Angeles, California, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
1969
Death of Spouse | Douglas Burnell Moffat
Her husband Douglas Burnell Moffat died on 7 Feb 1969 in Alameda County, California, United StatesG.

Citations

[S228] , California Marriage Index. Hereinafter cited as California Marriage Index (1960-1985.)

Gertrude M. Adams

#14391, Deceased, (1885 - )

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	John Adams (1847 - 1909)
Mother	Cäcilia 'Cecilia' Brabender (1852 - 1907)

Last Edited

20 Apr 2024

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Events and Notes

1885
Birth
Gertrude M. Adams was born on 30 May 1885 in Blue Earth, Faribault, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citations: 1,2
190721
Death of Parent | Cäcilia 'Cecilia' Brabender
Her mother Cäcilia 'Cecilia' Brabender died on 18 May 1907 in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.
190924
Death of Parent | John Adams
Her father John Adams died on 20 Jul 1909 in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1910~25
Occupation
She was dressmaker in 1910 in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 3

Census and Residence Events

190015
Census1900 | John Adams
Gertrude was enumerated as the daughter of John Adams on the 1900 US Census in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG. She was 15 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Cäcilia 'Cecilia' Brabender, Cathryne May ("Katie") Adams, Elizabeth Leighoras Adams, and Mary C. ("Mamie") Adams.
Citation: 1
191024
Census1910
She was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1910 US Census residing at 116 Adams StreetG in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG. She was 24 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Cathryne May ("Katie") Adams, Elizabeth Leighoras Adams, and Mary C. ("Mamie") Adams.
Citation: 3

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, Minnesota, Births and Christenings Index, 1840-1980.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1910 US Census.

Cathryne May ("Katie") Adams

#14392, Deceased, (1885 - )

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	John Adams (1847 - 1909)
Mother	Cäcilia 'Cecilia' Brabender (1852 - 1907)

Last Edited

1 Aug 2024

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Events and Notes

1885
Birth
Cathryne May ("Katie") Adams was born in Jun 1885 in Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
190721
Death of Parent | Cäcilia 'Cecilia' Brabender
Her mother Cäcilia 'Cecilia' Brabender died on 18 May 1907 in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.
190924
Death of Parent | John Adams
Her father John Adams died on 20 Jul 1909 in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1910~25
Occupation
She was dressmaker in 1910 in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 2

Census and Residence Events

1900~15
Census1900 | John Adams
Cathryne was enumerated as the daughter of John Adams on the 1900 US Census in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG. She was ~15 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Cäcilia 'Cecilia' Brabender, Gertrude M. Adams, Elizabeth Leighoras Adams, and Mary C. ("Mamie") Adams.
Citation: 1
191024
Census1910 | Gertrude M. Adams
Cathryne was enumerated as the sister of Gertrude M. Adams on the 1910 US Census residing at 116 Adams StreetG in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG. She was 24 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Elizabeth Leighoras Adams and Mary C. ("Mamie") Adams.
Citation: 2

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1910 US Census.

Elizabeth Leighoras Adams

#14393, Deceased, (1887 - 1948)

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	John Adams (1847 - 1909)
Mother	Cäcilia 'Cecilia' Brabender (1852 - 1907)

Child with Francis Xavier Kiffe (1870 - 1928)

Daughter

Flaviana Kiffe (1916 - )

Last Edited

7 May 2024

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Events and Notes

1887
Birth
Elizabeth Leighoras Adams was born in Apr 1887 in Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
190720
Death of Parent | Cäcilia 'Cecilia' Brabender
Her mother Cäcilia 'Cecilia' Brabender died on 18 May 1907 in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.
190922
Death of Parent | John Adams
Her father John Adams died on 20 Jul 1909 in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1910~23
Occupation
She was mender at the knitting mills in 1910 in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
191326
Marriage | Francis Xavier Kiffe
Francis Xavier Kiffe
Age 42
Birth on 7 Oct 1870 | Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG
Death: on 26 Dec 1928 | Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG
Francis Xavier Kiffe and she were married on 29 Sep 1913 in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1916~29
Birth of Child | Flaviana Kiffe
Her daughter Flaviana Kiffe was born in 1916 in Minnesota, United StatesG.
192841
Death of Spouse | Francis Xavier Kiffe
Her husband Francis Xavier Kiffe died on 26 Dec 1928 in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.
194860
Death
She died on 19 Jan 1948 at age 60 in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.

Census and Residence Events

190013
Census1900 | John Adams
Elizabeth was enumerated as the daughter of John Adams on the 1900 US Census in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG. She was 13 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Cäcilia 'Cecilia' Brabender, Gertrude M. Adams, Cathryne May ("Katie") Adams, and Mary C. ("Mamie") Adams.
Citation: 1
1910~23
Census1910 | Gertrude M. Adams
Elizabeth was enumerated as the sister of Gertrude M. Adams on the 1910 US Census residing at 116 Adams StreetG in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG. She was ~23 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Cathryne May ("Katie") Adams and Mary C. ("Mamie") Adams.
Citation: 2

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1910 US Census.

Mary C. ("Mamie") Adams

#14394, Deceased, (1892 - 1977)

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	John Adams (1847 - 1909)
Mother	Cäcilia 'Cecilia' Brabender (1852 - 1907)

Children with Frank Joseph Votca (1886 - 1959)

Son	Cornelius Francis Votca+ (1915 - 2010)
Son	John Albert Votca (1927 - 2018)
Daughter	Kathleen Mary Votca (1929 - )

Last Edited

19 Sep 2025

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1892
Birth
Mary C. ("Mamie") Adams was born on 10 Sep 1892 in Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citations: 1,2
190714
Death of Parent | Cäcilia 'Cecilia' Brabender
Her mother Cäcilia 'Cecilia' Brabender died on 18 May 1907 in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.
190916
Death of Parent | John Adams
Her father John Adams died on 20 Jul 1909 in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1910~18
Occupation
She was turner at the knitting mills in 1910 in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 3
191421
Marriage | Frank Joseph Votca
Frank Joseph Votca
Age 28
Birth on 1 May 1886 | Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United StatesG
Death: in 1959 | Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG
Frank Joseph Votca and she were married on 1 Jun 1914 in Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 4
191522
Birth of Child | Cornelius Francis Votca
Her son Cornelius Francis Votca was born on 29 Jun 1915 in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.
192735
Birth of Child | John Albert Votca
Her son John Albert Votca was born on 10 Sep 1927 in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.
192937
Birth of Child | Kathleen Mary Votca
Her daughter Kathleen Mary Votca was born on 7 Nov 1929 in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1959~67
Death of Spouse | Frank Joseph Votca
Her husband Frank Joseph Votca died in 1959 in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.
197784
Death
She died on 9 Mar 1977 at age 84 in Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
197784
Burial
She was buried in Mar 1977 in the Calvary CemeteryG, in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.
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Citation: 5

Census and Residence Events

19007
Census1900 | John Adams
Mary was enumerated as the daughter of John Adams on the 1900 US Census in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG. She was 7 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Cäcilia 'Cecilia' Brabender, Gertrude M. Adams, Cathryne May ("Katie") Adams, and Elizabeth Leighoras Adams.
Citation: 1
191017
Census1910 | Gertrude M. Adams
Mary was enumerated as the sister of Gertrude M. Adams on the 1910 US Census residing at 116 Adams StreetG in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG. She was 17 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Cathryne May ("Katie") Adams and Elizabeth Leighoras Adams.
Citation: 3
192027
Census1920 | Frank Joseph Votca
Mary was enumerated as the wife of Frank Joseph Votca on the 1920 US Census residing at 309 North Broad StreetG in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG. She was 27 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Cornelius Francis Votca.
Citation: 6
193037
Census1930 | Frank Joseph Votca
Mary was enumerated as the wife of Frank Joseph Votca on the 1930 US Census residing at 320 N. Second StreetG in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG. She was 37 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Cornelius Francis Votca, John Albert Votca, and Kathleen Mary Votca.
Citation: 7
194047
Census1940 | Frank Joseph Votca
Mary was enumerated as the wife of Frank Joseph Votca on the 1940 US Census residing at 320 N. Second StreetG in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG. She was 47 years old.
Also residing in the same household were John Albert Votca and Kathleen Mary Votca.
Citation: 8

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S219] Ancestry.com - Minnesota Death Index (1908-2002), online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Death Index (1908-2002.)
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1910 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, Minnesota, Marriages Index, 1849-1950.
[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 151168657 for Mamie (nee Adams) Votca. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1920 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1930 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1940 US Census.

Caroline Adams

#14395, Deceased, (1870 - )

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	John Adams (1847 - 1909)
Mother	Cäcilia 'Cecilia' Brabender (1852 - 1907)

Last Edited

20 Apr 2024

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1870
Birth
Caroline Adams was born on 3 Aug 1870 in Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
190736
Death of Parent | Cäcilia 'Cecilia' Brabender
Her mother Cäcilia 'Cecilia' Brabender died on 18 May 1907 in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.
190938
Death of Parent | John Adams
Her father John Adams died on 20 Jul 1909 in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
193565
Death of Partner | Nicholas Thilgen
Her partner Nicholas Thilgen died on 5 Sep 1935 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, United StatesG.

Census and Residence Events

18809
Census1880 | John Adams
Caroline was enumerated as the daughter of John Adams on the 1880 US Census in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG. She was 9 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Cäcilia 'Cecilia' Brabender, John J. Adams, and Infant son Adams.
Citation: 1

Citations

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

John J. Adams

#14396, Deceased, (1875 - 1952)

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	John Adams (1847 - 1909)
Mother	Cäcilia 'Cecilia' Brabender (1852 - 1907)

Last Edited

20 Apr 2024

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1875
Birth
John J. Adams was born on 9 Apr 1875 in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
190732
Death of Parent | Cäcilia 'Cecilia' Brabender
His mother Cäcilia 'Cecilia' Brabender died on 18 May 1907 in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.
190934
Death of Parent | John Adams
His father John Adams died on 20 Jul 1909 in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United StatesG.
195277
Death
He died on 27 Aug 1952 at age 77 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United StatesG.
Citation: 2

Census and Residence Events

18805
Census1880 | John Adams
John was enumerated as the son of John Adams on the 1880 US Census in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was 5 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Cäcilia 'Cecilia' Brabender, Caroline Adams, and Infant son Adams.
Citation: 3

Citations

[S220] Ancestry.com - Minnesota Birth Index (1935-2002), online www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Minnesota Birth Index (1935-2002.)
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1880 US Census.

Infant son Adams

#14397, Deceased, (1880 - )

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	John Adams (1847 - 1909)
Mother	Cäcilia 'Cecilia' Brabender (1852 - 1907)

Last Edited

7 May 2024

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1880
Birth
Infant son Adams was born in 1880 in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
1907~27
Death of Parent | Cäcilia 'Cecilia' Brabender
His mother Cäcilia 'Cecilia' Brabender died on 18 May 1907 in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG.
1909~29
Death of Parent | John Adams
His father John Adams died on 20 Jul 1909 in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United StatesG.

Census and Residence Events

1880~0
Census1880 | John Adams
Infant was enumerated as the son of John Adams on the 1880 US Census in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United StatesG. He was ~0 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Cäcilia 'Cecilia' Brabender, Caroline Adams, and John J. Adams.
Citation: 1

Citations

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

Ryan Joseph Lais

#14398, Deceased

Relationship

3rd cousin 2 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	Joseph Ford Lais (1953 - )
Mother	Marilyn Lorraine Kreuser (1953 - )

Last Edited

20 Apr 2024

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Birth
Ryan Joseph Lais was born in United StatesG.

Dorothy Clare Burnley

#14399, Deceased, (1909 - 1994)

Parents

Father	Isaac Burnley (1879 - 1910)
Mother	Clara Trevethick

Last Edited

15 Aug 2024

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Person Source
Dorothy Clare Burnley had person sources.
Citation: 1
1909
Birth
She was born on 27 Jan 1909 in Lower Hutt, Wellington, North Island, New ZealandG.
19101
Death of Parent | Isaac Burnley
Her father Isaac Burnley died on 3 Mar 1910 in Lower Hutt, Wellington, North Island, New ZealandG.
1994~85
Burial
She was buried in 1994 in the Otaki Public CemeteryG in Otaki, Kapiti Coast District, Wellington, New ZealandG.
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Citation: 1
199484
Death
She died on 15 Jan 1994 at age 84 in Levin, Manawatu-Wanganui, New ZealandG.
Citation: 1

Citations

[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 124545068 for Dorothy Clare (nee Burnley) Carter. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.

John Carey

#14400, Deceased, (1837 - )

Children with Sarah Eccles (1849 - 1921)

Daughter	Jane Carey (1872 - 1944)
Daughter	Sarah Carey (1873 - )
Son	James Carey (1875 - 1945)
Son	John Carey (1879 - )
Daughter	Alice Rose Carey (1883 - )
Son	Joseph Carey (1885 - )
Son	Robert Carey (1888 - 1957)
Daughter	May or Mary Carey (1893 - 1965)

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27 May 2024

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1837
Birth
John Carey was born on 16 Apr 1837 in Mullananalt, County Monaghan, IrelandG.
Citation: 1
187134
Marriage | Sarah Eccles
Sarah Eccles
Age 21
Birth on 14 Sep 1849 | Hoylake, Wirral, Cheshire, England, United KingdomG
Death: on 7 Mar 1921 | Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG
He and Sarah Eccles were married on 23 Apr 1871 in Liverpool, West Derby District, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
Citation: 2
187235
Birth of Child | Jane Carey
His daughter Jane Carey was born on 4 May 1872 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
187336
Birth of Child | Sarah Carey
His daughter Sarah Carey was born on 7 Sep 1873 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
187538
Birth of Child | James Carey
His son James Carey was born on 25 Apr 1875 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
187942
Birth of Child | John Carey
His son John Carey was born on 26 Aug 1879 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
1881~44
Occupation
He was soap and oil shop keeper in 1881 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
Citation: 3
188346
Birth of Child | Alice Rose Carey
His daughter Alice Rose Carey was born on 9 Jun 1883 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
188548
Birth of Child | Joseph Carey
His son Joseph Carey was born on 16 Jul 1885 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
188851
Birth of Child | Robert Carey
His son Robert Carey was born on 8 Dec 1888 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
1893~56
Birth of Child | May or Mary Carey
His daughter May or Mary Carey was born in 1893 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
1911~74
Occupation
He was chandler and die dealer in 1911 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.
Citation: 1
192183
Death of Spouse | Sarah Eccles
His wife Sarah Eccles died on 7 Mar 1921 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG.

Census and Residence Events

188143
Census1881UK
John Carey was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1881 UK Census residing at 73 and 75 Limekiln LaneG in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG. He was 43 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Sarah Eccles, Jane Carey, Sarah Carey, James Carey, and John Carey.
Citation: 3
190163
Census1901UK
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1901 UK Census in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG. He was 63 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Sarah Eccles, May or Mary Carey, Sarah Carey, James Carey, John Carey, Joseph Carey, Robert Carey, and Alice Rose Carey.
Citation: 4
191173
Census1911UK
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1911 UK Census residing at 231 Burlington StreetG in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United KingdomG. He was 73 years old.
Also residing in the same household were May or Mary Carey, Sarah Eccles, John Carey, Alice Rose Carey, Joseph Carey, and Robert Carey.
Citation: 1

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1911 England Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S830] Free UK Genealogy CIO, "FreeBMD for Birth, Marriages or Deaths," online database, FreeBMD, Marriage registration for John Carey, Registration District of W. Derby, Quarter Ended June 1871, Volume 8b, Page 549, (https://www.freebmd.org.uk : viewed online 2024).
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1881 England Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1901 England Census.