Mamie Chase1

F, #1976, b. July 1874
Relationship
1st cousin 3 times removed of Joanne Gayle Albertson
     Mamie Chase was born in July 1874 in Illinois.1 She was the daughter of Wells M. Chase and Sarah Jane McLaughlin.1
     On 8 June 1880 in Viola, Mercer County, Illinois, she appeared on the 1880 U.S. census in the household of her parents Wells and Sarah Jane Chase. She was listed as Mary E. Chase, age 5, born in Illinois.2

Citations

  1. [S1152] 1900, U.S. Census, Population Schedule,Fillmore County, Nebraska, Geneva Township, Geneva Ward 1, Enumeration District 25, Sheet 6B, Dwelling 139, Family 139; gives birthdate as Jul 1874.
  2. [S316] 1880, U.S. Census Population Schedule,Mercer County, Illinois, Viola, Enumeration District , page 4D, Dwelling 31, Family 31.

James R Lyke1

M, #1977, b. 29 December 1899, d. 6 March 1976
     James R Lyke was born on 29 December 1899.1
     He married Etidorhpa Falk, daughter of Theodore Falk and Jessie R. Brady.1 James and Etidorhpa were listed in a directory for Salem, Marion County, Oregon, in 1971. They listed her name as Etidorpha. Her occupation was shown as office secretary at Lyke's Sewing Machine and Vacumn Repair, which was James' occupation. The business and their residence was at 4355 Sunnyside Rd SE. Their daughter Jessie was also at that address.2
     James died on 6 March 1976 in Marion County, Oregon, at age 76.3,1 He was buried on 22 March 1976 in Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.1

Citations

  1. [S1153] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, online at ancestry.com,James R. Lyke, Willamette National Cemetery.
  2. [S1334] Polk's Salem (Marion County Oregon) Directory (R. L. Polk & Co. 1971), page 391, viewed online at Ancestry.com, 20 Dec 2010.
  3. [S267] Oregon Death Index, online Ancestry.com,Lyke, James Roy, gives death date and place.

Phyllis Ruth Wetgen1

F, #1978, b. 31 January 1921, d. 30 June 2007
     Phyllis Ruth Wetgen was born on 31 January 1921 in Platte Center, Platte County, Nebraska.1
     She married Everett Henry Falk, son of Henry John Falk and Esther Elizabeth Nemchick, in Halsey, Linn County, Oregon, on 1 October 1941.1 Phyllis became a widow at her husband's death on 4 April 2003.2
     Phyllis died on 30 June 2007 in Lane County, Oregon, at age 86.1
     An obituary for Phyllis Ruth Falk was published in the Register Guard, Eugene, Oregon on 6 July 2007. It read:
Phyllis Ruth Falk, age 86, of Junction City died June 30, 2007 of causes related to age. She was born January 31, 1921 in Platte Center, NE to Otto A. and Louise A. (Hobbensiefken) Wetgen. Phyllis married Everett Henry Falk October 1, 1941 in Halsey, OR. He preceded her in death on April 4, 2003. She lived in the Junction City area for 66 years. She was an avid homemaker including cake decorating, baking, floral arranging, and taking care of her family. Phyllis was a member of the 1st Baptist Church of Junction City and the Long Tom Home Extension. Past accomplishments and members of Women for Agriculture, 4-H, Grange, Farm Bureau, Rebekkahs, RV Women, and Single Sams. She also enjoyed gardening, camping, hunting and fishing. Phyllis is survived by her children: Barbara Falk of Eugene, OR, Carole Beebe of Bozeman, MT, Larry Falk of Albany, OR, and Tami Durbin of Junction City, OR; brother: Kenneth Wetgen of Halsey, OR; sister: Doreen Sprenger of Shedd, OR; 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held 11:00 AM on Monday, July 9, at Junction City 1st Baptist Church. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Junction City 1st Baptist Church Building Fund or Junction City FIre and Rescue c/o Murphy Musgrove Funeral Home. Murphy Musgrove Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.1

Citations

  1. [S1159] Obituary of Phyllis Ruth Falk, Eugene Register Guard, Eugene, Oregon (6 Jul 2007),.
  2. [S1158] Obituary of Everett H. Falk, Eugene Register Guard, Eugene, Oregon (9 Apr 2003),.

James David Falk1

M, #1981, b. 12 April 1947, d. 15 August 2013
Relationship
2nd cousin of Joanne Gayle Albertson
Charts
Descendants of Ludwig Falk
     James David Falk was born on 12 April 1947 in Salem, Marion County, Oregon.1 He was the son of James Ferdinand Falk and Doris Mae Grimes.1
     James died on 15 August 2013 in Oregon at age 66.2
     An obituary for James David Falk was published in the Democrat Herald, Albany, Oregon on 21 August 2013. It read:
James David Falk. April 12, 1947 - Aug 15, 2013. James David Falk, 66, of Gresham, formerly of Sweet Home, died Thursday from heart disease. He was born in Salem to James and Doris (Grimes) Falk. "Diamond" Jim drove log truck for many years, most recently with Freres Lumber Company. He wore many hats; dad, papa, friend, partner, log truck driver, hunter and story teller. He never knew a stranger and was always willing to lend a hand. He is survived by his other half, Susan Northern; son Shane Northern and wife Denise; daughters Lisa Falk, Becky Burger and Tami Cochran and husband Mark; sisters Janet France, and Shanna Reynolds and husband Donald; five grandchildren, two nieces and two nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and nephew Bobby Reynolds. A celebrations of his life will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug 24, at Waterloo County Park, area 4. Please come as you are and be prepared to share stories. Bring a lawn chair. Cards are welcome. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in his memory to Oregon Food Bank, Disabled American Veteran (DAV) or Doernbecher Children's Hospital. Fisher Funeral Home is handling arrangements.2

Citations

  1. [S41] James Ferdinand Falk-Doris Mae Grimes, family group sheet.
  2. [S1479] Obituary of James David Falk, Albany Democrat-Herald, Albany, Oregon (21 Aug 2013),.

Chester Leroy Ward1

M, #1987, b. 16 June 1920, d. 25 September 1984
Relationship
2nd cousin of Joanne Gayle Albertson
Charts
Descendants of Ludwig Falk
     Chester Leroy Ward was born on 16 June 1920 in Wesley, Kossuth County, Iowa.1 He was the son of Frank Fay Ward and Ella Ridder.1
     Chester died on 25 September 1984 in Chicago Heights, Cook County, Illinois, at age 64.1
     An obituary for Chester Leroy Ward was published in an unidentified newspaper, after 25 September 1984. It read:
Chester Leroy Ward passed away Tuesday, September 25, 1984, at St. James Hospital, Chicago Heights, Illinois. He was born June 16, 1920, at Wesley, Iowa, the son of Frank Fay Ward and Ella Ridder Ward. He and his wife resided at 676 First Street, Crete, Illinois, for many years. His wife was Martha (Sonja) Vaartmann Haselhorst, of Emden, Germany. Chester Ward lived most of his childrhood and youth in Klemme, Iowa, and ws brought up in the Methodist Episopal Church there. He graduated from Klemme High School and trained as a watchmaker at Elgin National Watch Company, following that calling for some years. For a time after, he served as custodian at Public School 201 in Crete. Later, and until his retirement, he was a machinist at the works of Columbia Tool Steel Company in the Chicago area. Mr. Ward was preceded in death by his wife and his parents. He is survived by his sister, Elsie Marie Johnston of Houston, Texas; by several aunts and an uncle, all of Iowa; by a niece and two nephews; and by a number of cousins. He and his wife had no children. Interment of Chester and Sonja Ward is at Skyline Memorial Park, Monee, Illinois.2

Citations

  1. [S418] Letter from Elsie Johnston to Joanne Skelton September 1992 to September 1993.
  2. [S1254] Obituary of Chester L. Wood, An unidentified newspaper, (Sep 1984),.

Faith Esther Reed1

F, #1989, b. 9 November 1918, d. 11 December 1974
Relationship
2nd cousin of Joanne Gayle Albertson
Charts
Descendants of Ludwig Falk
     Faith Esther Reed was born on 9 November 1918 in Kossuth County, Iowa.2,3,4,5,6 She was the daughter of Earl Reed and Ellen Clover Ward.1,2
     On 12 February 1920 she appeared on the 1920 U.S. census taken in Wesley Township, Kossuth County, Iowa, in the household of her parents Earl and Ellen Clover Reed. She was listed as Faith Reed, age 1, born in Iowa.7
     Faith Esther Reed married George L Eden on 14 March 1942 in Faribault County, Minnesota.8
     Faith died on 11 December 1974 in Faribault County, Minnesota, at age 56.9,4 She was buried at Harrison Township Cemetery, Swea City, Kossuth County, Iowa.10 The inscription on her grave marker reads: EDEN. FAITH. 1918 - 1974.11

Citations

  1. [S418] Letter from Elsie Johnston to Joanne Skelton September 1992 to September 1993.
  2. [S1555] Iowa Births 1880-1935 index, online at familysearch.org,Faith Ester Reed, printout 28 Dec 2012.
  3. [S418] Letter from Elsie Johnston to Joanne Skelton September 1992 to September 1993, gives birthdate.
  4. [S1135] Find a Grave, online findagrave.com,Faith Eden, Harrison Township Cemetery,Swea City, Iowa, Memorial #100334161, printout 28 Dec 2012. gives year.
  5. [S1161] 1920, U. S. Census, Population Schedule,Kossuth County, Iowa, Wesley Township, Enumeration District 186, Sheet 3A, Stamped 256, Dwelling 40, Family 40, shows state of birth.
  6. [S1278] Minnesota Death Index, online Ancestry.com,Faith Esther Eden, birthdate 7 Nov 1918. death date 11 Dec 1974, Faribault County, certificate 033779, printout 3 Jul 2015, gives date.
  7. [S1161] 1920, U. S. Census, Population Schedule,Kossuth County, Iowa, Wesley Township, Enumeration District 186, Sheet 3A, Stamped 256, Dwelling 40, Family 40.
  8. [S1556] Minnesota County Marriage Index, online at mncounty.com,Faribault County, 14 Mar 1942, George L. Eden to Faith e. Reed, certificate W-437, printout 11 Jan 2013.
  9. [S1278] Minnesota Death Index, online Ancestry.com,Faith Esther Eden, birthdate 7 Nov 1918. death date 11 Dec 1974, Faribault County, certificate 033779, printout 3 Jul 2015.
  10. [S1135] Find a Grave, online findagrave.com,Faith Eden, Harrison Township Cemetery,Swea City, Iowa, Memorial #100334161, printout 28 Dec 2012..
  11. [S1135] Find a Grave, online findagrave.com,Faith Eden, Harrison Township Cemetery,Swea City, Iowa, Memorial #100334161, printout 28 Dec 2012. Shows photo of stone.

Dale Arland Reed1

M, #1992, b. 12 May 1925, d. 20 May 1925
Relationship
2nd cousin of Joanne Gayle Albertson
Charts
Descendants of Ludwig Falk
     Dale Arland Reed was born on 12 May 1925.2 He was the son of Earl Reed and Ellen Clover Ward.1
     Dale died on 20 May 1925 in Wesley, Kossuth County, Iowa.1

Citations

  1. [S418] Letter from Elsie Johnston to Joanne Skelton September 1992 to September 1993.
  2. [S418] Letter from Elsie Johnston to Joanne Skelton September 1992 to September 1993, gives birthdate.

Caroline Joslin1

F, #1994, b. about 1860, d. 14 June 1923
     Caroline Joslin was born about 1860 in Illinois.2
     She married Arthur Ward in 1876.1
     Caroline died on 14 June 1923.3

Children of Caroline Joslin and Arthur Ward

Citations

  1. [S417] Charles Martyn, The William Ward Genealogy: the History of the Descendants of William Ward of Sudbury, Mass., 1638-1925, page 599, gives year.
  2. [S1163] 1880, U.S. Census, Population Schedule,Kossuth County, Iowa, Wesley Township, Enumeration District 145, Page 8D, Dwelling 65, gives age and state.
  3. [S417] Charles Martyn, The William Ward Genealogy: the History of the Descendants of William Ward of Sudbury, Mass., 1638-1925, page 599, gives date.
  4. [S417] Charles Martyn, The William Ward Genealogy: the History of the Descendants of William Ward of Sudbury, Mass., 1638-1925, page 599, gives date and place.

Ida May Ward1

F, #1995, b. 18 March 1878
     Ida May Ward was born on 18 March 1878 in Wesley Township, Kossuth County, Iowa.1 She was the daughter of Arthur Ward and Caroline Joslin.1

Citations

  1. [S417] Charles Martyn, The William Ward Genealogy: the History of the Descendants of William Ward of Sudbury, Mass., 1638-1925, page 599, gives date and place.

Leroy Osker Ward1

M, #1996, b. 31 October 1879
     Leroy Osker Ward was born on 31 October 1879 in Wesley Township, Kossuth County, Iowa.1 He was the son of Arthur Ward and Caroline Joslin.1

Citations

  1. [S417] Charles Martyn, The William Ward Genealogy: the History of the Descendants of William Ward of Sudbury, Mass., 1638-1925, page 599, gives date and place.

Byron Benjamin Ward1

M, #1997, b. 24 October 1883
     Byron Benjamin Ward was born on 24 October 1883 in Wesley Township, Kossuth County, Iowa.1 He was the son of Arthur Ward and Caroline Joslin.1

Citations

  1. [S417] Charles Martyn, The William Ward Genealogy: the History of the Descendants of William Ward of Sudbury, Mass., 1638-1925, page 599, gives date and place.

Mabel Eliza Ward1

F, #1998, b. 2 February 1886, d. 22 February 1886
     Mabel Eliza Ward was born on 2 February 1886 in Wesley Township, Kossuth County, Iowa.1 She was the daughter of Arthur Ward and Caroline Joslin.1
     Mabel died on 22 February 1886 in Wesley Township, Kossuth County, Iowa.1

Citations

  1. [S417] Charles Martyn, The William Ward Genealogy: the History of the Descendants of William Ward of Sudbury, Mass., 1638-1925, page 599, gives date and place.

Ray Edward Ward1

M, #1999, b. 14 November 1888
     Ray Edward Ward was born on 14 November 1888 in Wesley Township, Kossuth County, Iowa.1 He was the son of Arthur Ward and Caroline Joslin.1
     In Wesley Township, Kossuth County, Iowa, he appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 11 June 1900 in the household of his father Arthur Ward. He was listed as Roy Ward, age 11, born Nov 1888 in Iowa and had been attending school.2

Citations

  1. [S417] Charles Martyn, The William Ward Genealogy: the History of the Descendants of William Ward of Sudbury, Mass., 1638-1925, page 599, gives date and place.
  2. [S406] 1900, U.S. Census, Population Schedule,Kossuth County, Iowa, Wesley Township, Enumeration District 143, Page 5A, B. Dwelling 78 Family 78.