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1051. “England, Marriages, 1538-1973,” Ruby Christine West, system origin: England-EASy-source film number: 2232877-reference number: item 5-9 p.114-, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/NJM3-3Q1.
1052. “Obituary,” Daniel Tuttle Thornton, San Joaquin County, CA, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VR8G-WBJ.
Thornton--In Stockton, October 22, 1977. Daniel Tuttle Thornton, beloved father of Elysia Caldwell of Stockton; Loving brother of Paul Thornton of Los Angeles, the Rev. Canon Reese F. Thornton of Indeanapolis (sic), Mo., Steven Thornton of Webster Groves, Mo. and Kirby Thornton of Vero Beach, Florida. Loving grandfather of Elysia, Carolyn and Jean Louise Caldwell all of Stockton. A native of Missouri, aged 80 years.
Friends are invited to attend funeral services Tuesday, October 25, 1977 at 10 A.M. in the chapel of the MARTIN FUNERAL HOME, 445 N. American St. Rev. Floyd Brown officiating. Committal at Oak Mount Cemetery, Lafayette, Calif.
File: DanielTuttleThorntonObit
Thornton--In Stockton, October 22, 1977. Daniel Tuttle Thornton, beloved father of Elysia Caldwell of Stockton; Loving brother of Paul Thornton of Los Angeles, the Rev. Canon Reese F. Thornton of Indeanapolis (sic), Mo., Steven Thornton of Webster Groves, Mo. and Kirby Thornton of Vero Beach, Florida. Loving grandfather of Elysia, Carolyn and Jean Louise Caldwell all of Stockton. A native of Missouri, aged 80 years.
Friends are invited to attend funeral services Tuesday, October 25, 1977 at 10 A.M. in the chapel of the MARTIN FUNERAL HOME, 445 N. American St. Rev. Floyd Brown officiating. Committal at Oak Mount Cemetery, Lafayette, Calif.
File: DanielTuttleThorntonObit
1053. “Border Crossings From Canada to United States, 1895-1956,” Queenie E A Thornton, nara publication title: Manifests of Passengers Arriving in the St. Albans, VT, District through Canadian Pacific and Atlantic Ports, 1895-1954-nara publication number: M1464-nara roll number: 375, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XPLD-YZ9, Gives name as Queenie E A Thornton.
name:
Queeine E A Thornton
arrival date:
Aug 1919
arrival port:
Detroit, Michigan,
age:
10 Weeks months
estimated birth year:
1919
birth date:
birthplace:
East Moreland,
birth country:
England
gender:
Female
race:
English
name:
Queeine E A Thornton
arrival date:
Aug 1919
arrival port:
Detroit, Michigan,
age:
10 Weeks months
estimated birth year:
1919
birth date:
birthplace:
East Moreland,
birth country:
England
gender:
Female
race:
English
1054. “Freitas-Race,” Willard Jason Race III and Tori Constance Freitas, The Citizens’ Voice, Wilkes-Barre, PA, October 28, 2012, http://citizensvoice.com/arts-living/people/anniversaries/freitas-race-1.1392448, Gives name as Queenie Emily Dorvall.
Tori Constance Freitas and Willard Jason Race III were united in marriage April 8, 2012, in Bloomingdale, N.Y.
The bride is the daughter of Constantino Freitas and Jolleen Kay Freitas, Fort Fairfield, Maine. She is the granddaughter of Queenie Emily Dorvall and the late Clarence George Dorvall, Minnie Freitas and Joseph Freitas.
The groom is the son of Willard J. Race Jr. and Sandra L. Race of Dallas. He is the grandson of Willard J. Race Sr. and the late Willis Dean Johnson; Dorothy Ruth Houser Johnson and Joan Marie Davis Race.
The couple was married in a private ceremony at their home in Bloomingdale, N.Y., and they celebrated with family and friends in July at the home of the groom's parents.
The bride is a graduate of Limestone High School, Maine. She earned a bachelor's degree in animal and pre-veterinary sciences from the University of Maine at Orono and a Ph.D. in function genomics from North Carolina State University. She is employed by Myriad-RBM as a senior scientist in Assay Development.
The groom is a graduate of Dallas High School. He earned an associate degree in applied science in fish and wildlife management from Paul Smiths College, New York. He is the proprietor of Efficiency Electric and a lessor in the Lake Placid, N.Y., area.
Tori Constance Freitas and Willard Jason Race III were united in marriage April 8, 2012, in Bloomingdale, N.Y.
The bride is the daughter of Constantino Freitas and Jolleen Kay Freitas, Fort Fairfield, Maine. She is the granddaughter of Queenie Emily Dorvall and the late Clarence George Dorvall, Minnie Freitas and Joseph Freitas.
The groom is the son of Willard J. Race Jr. and Sandra L. Race of Dallas. He is the grandson of Willard J. Race Sr. and the late Willis Dean Johnson; Dorothy Ruth Houser Johnson and Joan Marie Davis Race.
The couple was married in a private ceremony at their home in Bloomingdale, N.Y., and they celebrated with family and friends in July at the home of the groom's parents.
The bride is a graduate of Limestone High School, Maine. She earned a bachelor's degree in animal and pre-veterinary sciences from the University of Maine at Orono and a Ph.D. in function genomics from North Carolina State University. She is employed by Myriad-RBM as a senior scientist in Assay Development.
The groom is a graduate of Dallas High School. He earned an associate degree in applied science in fish and wildlife management from Paul Smiths College, New York. He is the proprietor of Efficiency Electric and a lessor in the Lake Placid, N.Y., area.
1056. “Border Crossings From Canada to United States, 1895-1956,” Queenie E A Thornton, nara publication title: Manifests of Passengers Arriving in the St. Albans, VT, District through Canadian Pacific and Atlantic Ports, 1895-1954-nara publication number: M1464-nara roll number: 375, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XPLD-YZ9.
name:
Queeine E A Thornton
arrival date:
Aug 1919
arrival port:
Detroit, Michigan,
age:
10 Weeks months
estimated birth year:
1919
birth date:
birthplace:
East Moreland,
birth country:
England
gender:
Female
race:
English
name:
Queeine E A Thornton
arrival date:
Aug 1919
arrival port:
Detroit, Michigan,
age:
10 Weeks months
estimated birth year:
1919
birth date:
birthplace:
East Moreland,
birth country:
England
gender:
Female
race:
English
1057. Queenie E A Thornton, “England and Wales, Birth Registration Index, 1837-1920,” April-June 1919, Malling, Kent County, England, Volume: 2A-Page: 1079-Line Number: 36, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/2F1Y-D9J, Queenie E A Thornton is shown born in registration district of Malling, Kent County, England in 1919. Moorlands Wood is close to West Malling.
1058. “United States Census: 1940,” Bureau of the Census, US Dept. of Commerce, United States of America, 1940, AZ, Cochise, Douglas, Supervisorial District 2, Ward 5, April 5, 1940, Rich D Elliott, 4A, 3, 2-28, T627, 100, 703.
File: 1940 AZ Cochise County Douglas Ward 5 p4A
File: 1940 AZ Cochise County Douglas Ward 5 p4A
1059. “Stanislaus County Obituaries,” Albert Sturm, http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa....nislaus/1136/mb.ashx, June 29, 1951, Modesto Bee, Obituary gives spelling of McKay.
Albert Sturm, 61, Dies Suddenly While Mowing Lawn at Home Here
Albert Sturm, 61, a resident of Modesto for more than 30 years died suddenly yesterday afternoon, apparently of a heart ailment. He was cutting the lawn at his home when stricken. Sturm was a special police officer and formerly operated a merchant patrol. He was born in Sacramento.
Sturm leaves his widow, Ruby Sturm of Modesto; children, Mrs. Carl Christiansen and Traffic Sargeant Norman Sturm, both of Modesto and Albert Junior Sturm of the San Diego naval station; stepchild, Queenie McKay of Chico; brother and sisters, Edwin Sturm of Honolulu, Mrs. P. C. Phillips of Sacramento, Mrs. Glenn Smith of San Rafael and Mrs. Ona Rust of San Jose, and 10 grandchildren.
Services will be held at 3:30 PM Monday at the Salas Brothers-Moore Funeral Chapel. Interment will be in the Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Albert Sturm, 61, Dies Suddenly While Mowing Lawn at Home Here
Albert Sturm, 61, a resident of Modesto for more than 30 years died suddenly yesterday afternoon, apparently of a heart ailment. He was cutting the lawn at his home when stricken. Sturm was a special police officer and formerly operated a merchant patrol. He was born in Sacramento.
Sturm leaves his widow, Ruby Sturm of Modesto; children, Mrs. Carl Christiansen and Traffic Sargeant Norman Sturm, both of Modesto and Albert Junior Sturm of the San Diego naval station; stepchild, Queenie McKay of Chico; brother and sisters, Edwin Sturm of Honolulu, Mrs. P. C. Phillips of Sacramento, Mrs. Glenn Smith of San Rafael and Mrs. Ona Rust of San Jose, and 10 grandchildren.
Services will be held at 3:30 PM Monday at the Salas Brothers-Moore Funeral Chapel. Interment will be in the Odd Fellows Cemetery.
1060. “Licensed to Wed,” Frank McKey and Queenie Thornton, The Fresno Bee the Republican, Fresno, CA, November 27, 1936, 22.
McKey-Thornton--In Reno, November 24th, to Frank McKey, 21, and Queenie Thornton, 18, both of Mariposa.
McKey-Thornton--In Reno, November 24th, to Frank McKey, 21, and Queenie Thornton, 18, both of Mariposa.
1061. “Freitas-Race,” Willard Jason Race III and Tori Constance Freitas, The Citizens’ Voice, Wilkes-Barre, PA, October 28, 2012, http://citizensvoice.com/arts-living/people/anniversaries/freitas-race-1.1392448.
Tori Constance Freitas and Willard Jason Race III were united in marriage April 8, 2012, in Bloomingdale, N.Y.
The bride is the daughter of Constantino Freitas and Jolleen Kay Freitas, Fort Fairfield, Maine. She is the granddaughter of Queenie Emily Dorvall and the late Clarence George Dorvall, Minnie Freitas and Joseph Freitas.
The groom is the son of Willard J. Race Jr. and Sandra L. Race of Dallas. He is the grandson of Willard J. Race Sr. and the late Willis Dean Johnson; Dorothy Ruth Houser Johnson and Joan Marie Davis Race.
The couple was married in a private ceremony at their home in Bloomingdale, N.Y., and they celebrated with family and friends in July at the home of the groom's parents.
The bride is a graduate of Limestone High School, Maine. She earned a bachelor's degree in animal and pre-veterinary sciences from the University of Maine at Orono and a Ph.D. in function genomics from North Carolina State University. She is employed by Myriad-RBM as a senior scientist in Assay Development.
The groom is a graduate of Dallas High School. He earned an associate degree in applied science in fish and wildlife management from Paul Smiths College, New York. He is the proprietor of Efficiency Electric and a lessor in the Lake Placid, N.Y., area.
Tori Constance Freitas and Willard Jason Race III were united in marriage April 8, 2012, in Bloomingdale, N.Y.
The bride is the daughter of Constantino Freitas and Jolleen Kay Freitas, Fort Fairfield, Maine. She is the granddaughter of Queenie Emily Dorvall and the late Clarence George Dorvall, Minnie Freitas and Joseph Freitas.
The groom is the son of Willard J. Race Jr. and Sandra L. Race of Dallas. He is the grandson of Willard J. Race Sr. and the late Willis Dean Johnson; Dorothy Ruth Houser Johnson and Joan Marie Davis Race.
The couple was married in a private ceremony at their home in Bloomingdale, N.Y., and they celebrated with family and friends in July at the home of the groom's parents.
The bride is a graduate of Limestone High School, Maine. She earned a bachelor's degree in animal and pre-veterinary sciences from the University of Maine at Orono and a Ph.D. in function genomics from North Carolina State University. She is employed by Myriad-RBM as a senior scientist in Assay Development.
The groom is a graduate of Dallas High School. He earned an associate degree in applied science in fish and wildlife management from Paul Smiths College, New York. He is the proprietor of Efficiency Electric and a lessor in the Lake Placid, N.Y., area.
1062. “Obituary,” Clarence George Dorvall, Daily News, Red Bluff, CA, August 4, 2012.
CLARENCE GEORGE DORVALL
Clarence Dorvall of Corning passed away July 31, 2012 at the Red Bluff Healthcare Center, with his family at his side. He had been in poor health for some time.
Clarence was born Sept. 20, 1920 in Ketchikan, Alaska to Clarence and Grace Thomas Dorvall. Later they moved to Port Angeles, WA where Clarence graduated from high school. He worked at various jobs including Boeing Aircraft before joining the U. S. Navy during World War II. He served as a Boatswain's Mate First Class. He served in the South Pacific and was Honorably Discharged after three years. He then moved to Chico, CA and joined the Cement Masons Union Local 400. He worked as a cement mason for thirty years. He moved to Corning in 1972 when he married the former Bobbie Jean Russell, his wife of forty years.
Clarence was a life time member V.F.W. Chico #1555, Olivet Masons F & M of Corning, where in 1989 he was honored with the Hiram Award. He was also a member of Red Bluff Elks #1250, and a former member of Ben-Ali Shrine Club.
Survivors include wife Bobbie Jean of Corning; step-daughter Andrea White (Ron) of Corning; step-son Bruce Russell (Mary) of Redding; four grandchildren and two great grandsons. He is also survived by sisters Donna Frazer and Edna O'Neill of Port Angeles, WA. and brother William Dorvall of Magalia, CA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Edna O'Neill, brother Robert Dorvall, step-son Greg Russell, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Clarence loved his dogs, country music and western movies.
A private family service will be held in his honor. He will be dearly missed.
CLARENCE GEORGE DORVALL
Clarence Dorvall of Corning passed away July 31, 2012 at the Red Bluff Healthcare Center, with his family at his side. He had been in poor health for some time.
Clarence was born Sept. 20, 1920 in Ketchikan, Alaska to Clarence and Grace Thomas Dorvall. Later they moved to Port Angeles, WA where Clarence graduated from high school. He worked at various jobs including Boeing Aircraft before joining the U. S. Navy during World War II. He served as a Boatswain's Mate First Class. He served in the South Pacific and was Honorably Discharged after three years. He then moved to Chico, CA and joined the Cement Masons Union Local 400. He worked as a cement mason for thirty years. He moved to Corning in 1972 when he married the former Bobbie Jean Russell, his wife of forty years.
Clarence was a life time member V.F.W. Chico #1555, Olivet Masons F & M of Corning, where in 1989 he was honored with the Hiram Award. He was also a member of Red Bluff Elks #1250, and a former member of Ben-Ali Shrine Club.
Survivors include wife Bobbie Jean of Corning; step-daughter Andrea White (Ron) of Corning; step-son Bruce Russell (Mary) of Redding; four grandchildren and two great grandsons. He is also survived by sisters Donna Frazer and Edna O'Neill of Port Angeles, WA. and brother William Dorvall of Magalia, CA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Edna O'Neill, brother Robert Dorvall, step-son Greg Russell, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Clarence loved his dogs, country music and western movies.
A private family service will be held in his honor. He will be dearly missed.
1063. “Clarence George Dorvall,” Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94816524, 94816524.
1065. Joseph E Larson, August 21, 1990, Chowchilla, CA.
File: JosephELarson_FuneralProgram
File: JosephELarson_FuneralProgram
1066. “Joseph Emanuel Larson,” Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/79635433, 79635433.
1067. “United States Census: 1940,” Bureau of the Census, US Dept. of Commerce, United States of America, 1940, CA, Madera, Judicial Township 02, Inez B Morgan, 12B, 9, 20-4, T627, 260, 139.
File: 1940 CA Madera County Judicial Township-2 p12B
File: 1940 CA Madera County Judicial Township-2 p12B
1068. “In Remembrance,” Dorothy Ruth Larson, The Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, 134, 30, Takoma Park, Washington, DC, USA, July 25, 1957, 27, http://docs.adventistarchives.org/docs/RH/RH19570725-V134-30__B.pdf.
Larson.--Dorothy Ruth Larson, born in Calistoga, Calif.; died at Chowchilla, Calif., April 18, 1957, at the age of 57. She was married in 1922 to Joseph E. Larson. The four daughters and two sons are all members of the church, to which she and her husband have been loyal through the years. Besides the husband, children, and grandchildren that survive, is a sister, Mrs. Jessie Hilliard, who is a missionary in Formosa.
File: DorothyRuthLarson_Obit_Review
Larson.--Dorothy Ruth Larson, born in Calistoga, Calif.; died at Chowchilla, Calif., April 18, 1957, at the age of 57. She was married in 1922 to Joseph E. Larson. The four daughters and two sons are all members of the church, to which she and her husband have been loyal through the years. Besides the husband, children, and grandchildren that survive, is a sister, Mrs. Jessie Hilliard, who is a missionary in Formosa.
File: DorothyRuthLarson_Obit_Review
1069. “Obituaries,” Dorothy Ruth Larson, Pacific Union Recorder, 56, 50, Angwin, Napa County, CA, July 15, 1957, 12, http://docs.adventistarchives.org/docs/PUR/PUR19570715-V56-50__B.pdf.
Larson--Dorothy Ruth Larson was born in Calistoga, Calif., 57 years ago; and died at Chowchilla, Calif., April 18, 1957. She was married to Joseph E. Larson in 1922. She is survived by her husband, 6 children, grandchildren, 2 brothers, and a sister.
File: DorothyRuthLarson_Obit_Recorder
Larson--Dorothy Ruth Larson was born in Calistoga, Calif., 57 years ago; and died at Chowchilla, Calif., April 18, 1957. She was married to Joseph E. Larson in 1922. She is survived by her husband, 6 children, grandchildren, 2 brothers, and a sister.
File: DorothyRuthLarson_Obit_Recorder
1070. “Dorothy Ruth Larson,” Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/79635432, 79635432.
1071. Gail Larson Walker, No Sacrifice Too Great--The Story of Oscar and Josephine Larson, 1979, Chapter 20, page 93.
Files (2): No_Sacrifice_Too_Great_Original, No_Sacrifice_Too_Great_Revised
Files (2): No_Sacrifice_Too_Great_Original, No_Sacrifice_Too_Great_Revised
1072. “Issues Marriage License,” Joseph Emanuel Larson and Dorothy Ruth Allen, Madera Mercury, Madera, CA, May 30, 1922, 4, https://cdnc.ucr.edu/cgi-bin/cdnc?a=d&d=MM1922...1--txt-txIN--------1.
County Clerk Cooper yesterday issued a marriage license to Joseph Emanuel Larson, 25, of Chowchilla and Dorothy Ruth Allen, 22 of Fairmead.
File: JosephEmanuelLarson_DorothyRuthAllen_MarriageAnnouncement
County Clerk Cooper yesterday issued a marriage license to Joseph Emanuel Larson, 25, of Chowchilla and Dorothy Ruth Allen, 22 of Fairmead.
File: JosephEmanuelLarson_DorothyRuthAllen_MarriageAnnouncement
1073. “Popular Couple are Married,” Joseph Emanuel Larson and Dorothy Ruth Allen, Madera Tribune, Madera, CA, June 2, 1922, 2, https://cdnc.ucr.edu/cgi-bin/cdnc?a=d&d=MT1922...1--txt-txIN--------1.
Joseph E. Larson of Chowchilla and Miss Dorothy Allen of Dixieland were united in marriage at the home of the bride’s sister, Mrs. A. M. Cook in Dixieland, Tuesday evening, May 30th, at 8 o’clock by Elder Swinson of Fresno, in the presence of the immediate relatives and friends.
The bridal couple were attended by Miss Maude Larson, sister of the groom, and Albert Allen, brother of the bride. Mrs. H. J. Malliet, an aunt of the bride played the wedding march.
The bride wore a beautiful gown of white crepe de chene and carried a shower bouquet of white carnations, while the bridesmaid wore a gown of blue organdie and carried a bouquet of white carnations. The groom and best man wore the conventional suits of blue serge.
The parlor was beautifully decorated with green foliage, Dorothy Perkins roses and St. Joseph lilies.
After the ceremonies, dainty refreshments of ice cream and cake and the bride’s cake, were served, after which the happy couple accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Albert Larson started by auto for the Yosemite for a two weeks outing, after which they will be at home on their ranch five miles southwest of Chowchilla.
The bride is the daughter of A. W. Allen, formerly of Templeton, where she received her education in the Templeton schools. She and her father came to live with Mrs. Cook about a year ago.
The groom is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Larson of Chowchllla colonies.
Both the young people have hosts of friends who wish them every happiness, as was evidenced by the many beautiful wedding gifts.
The out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. David Allen and family of Vallejo, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Larson of St. Helena, Mrs. Kayes and Albert Allen of Templeton, Mr. and Mrs. Swinson and son of Fresno, and Mrs. H. J. Malliet of Piedmont.
Joseph E. Larson of Chowchilla and Miss Dorothy Allen of Dixieland were united in marriage at the home of the bride’s sister, Mrs. A. M. Cook in Dixieland, Tuesday evening, May 30th, at 8 o’clock by Elder Swinson of Fresno, in the presence of the immediate relatives and friends.
The bridal couple were attended by Miss Maude Larson, sister of the groom, and Albert Allen, brother of the bride. Mrs. H. J. Malliet, an aunt of the bride played the wedding march.
The bride wore a beautiful gown of white crepe de chene and carried a shower bouquet of white carnations, while the bridesmaid wore a gown of blue organdie and carried a bouquet of white carnations. The groom and best man wore the conventional suits of blue serge.
The parlor was beautifully decorated with green foliage, Dorothy Perkins roses and St. Joseph lilies.
After the ceremonies, dainty refreshments of ice cream and cake and the bride’s cake, were served, after which the happy couple accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Albert Larson started by auto for the Yosemite for a two weeks outing, after which they will be at home on their ranch five miles southwest of Chowchilla.
The bride is the daughter of A. W. Allen, formerly of Templeton, where she received her education in the Templeton schools. She and her father came to live with Mrs. Cook about a year ago.
The groom is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Larson of Chowchllla colonies.
Both the young people have hosts of friends who wish them every happiness, as was evidenced by the many beautiful wedding gifts.
The out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. David Allen and family of Vallejo, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Larson of St. Helena, Mrs. Kayes and Albert Allen of Templeton, Mr. and Mrs. Swinson and son of Fresno, and Mrs. H. J. Malliet of Piedmont.
1074. “Mildred Helen Larson,” http://www.tagnet.org/fortuna/larson.htm.
Mildred was born July 4, 1908, in Elroy Wisconsin to Mahlon and Hattie Serns. She lived in the East until she met and married Raleigh Bird in 1925. They moved to Fresno, California, in a Model T in 1927 where Mildred returned to high school at Fresno Academy. She completed her studies and graduated from there in 1929 at age 21.
Raleigh and Mildred had two children, Susan in 1938 and Marshall in 1941. They were living in Calistoga when Mildred and Raleigh separated. Mildred and the children remained in Northern California where Mildred worked as a teacher for the Northern California Conference for ten years. By this time, the children were away from home in boarding school and Susan had a roommate named Maxine Larson. At this time, Maxine’s dad, Joseph, was single as her mother had passed away. Maxine introduced Mildred and Joseph and they were married in 1959. They lived happily in Chowchilla for many years, active in church and family events. Eventually, they moved to the Adventist retirement home in Yountville, California, where they celebrated their 31st anniversary. Joseph passed away in 1990 and Mildred eventually moved to St. Luke’s in Fortuna. She passed away January 30, 2001.
Two daughters, Nancy Buller and Maxine Center, as well as three sisters and one brother also preceded her in death. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Susan and George Whitchurch of Fortuna, Marshall Bird of Grass Valley, Gail and Irwin Walker of Brownsville, Don and Marge Larson of Vancouver, Washington, Rollo and Louanne Larson of Chowchilla and Phyllis “Nickie” Asgeirsson of San Diego. She also leaves 25 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, and numerous other relatives.
She loved the Lord with all her heart. She is greatly missed!
Mildred was born July 4, 1908, in Elroy Wisconsin to Mahlon and Hattie Serns. She lived in the East until she met and married Raleigh Bird in 1925. They moved to Fresno, California, in a Model T in 1927 where Mildred returned to high school at Fresno Academy. She completed her studies and graduated from there in 1929 at age 21.
Raleigh and Mildred had two children, Susan in 1938 and Marshall in 1941. They were living in Calistoga when Mildred and Raleigh separated. Mildred and the children remained in Northern California where Mildred worked as a teacher for the Northern California Conference for ten years. By this time, the children were away from home in boarding school and Susan had a roommate named Maxine Larson. At this time, Maxine’s dad, Joseph, was single as her mother had passed away. Maxine introduced Mildred and Joseph and they were married in 1959. They lived happily in Chowchilla for many years, active in church and family events. Eventually, they moved to the Adventist retirement home in Yountville, California, where they celebrated their 31st anniversary. Joseph passed away in 1990 and Mildred eventually moved to St. Luke’s in Fortuna. She passed away January 30, 2001.
Two daughters, Nancy Buller and Maxine Center, as well as three sisters and one brother also preceded her in death. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Susan and George Whitchurch of Fortuna, Marshall Bird of Grass Valley, Gail and Irwin Walker of Brownsville, Don and Marge Larson of Vancouver, Washington, Rollo and Louanne Larson of Chowchilla and Phyllis “Nickie” Asgeirsson of San Diego. She also leaves 25 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, and numerous other relatives.
She loved the Lord with all her heart. She is greatly missed!
1075. “Mildred Helen Larson,” Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/120476504, 120476504.
1076. The Vitalsearch Company Worldwide, “1849-59 California Marriages,” http://www.vitalsearch-ca.com/gen/_QpwoeirutY/ca/camb95_n.htm.
1077. “Michigan, Marriages, 1868-1925,” Raleigh H Bird and Mildred H Serns, November 2, 1925, Battle Creek, Calhoun County, MI, USA, GS Film number: 2342767-Frame Number: -Digital Folder Number: 4001631-Image Number: 649-Reference ID: v 2 p 190 rn 824, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/NQ73-BL9.
File: RaleighBirdMildredSernsMarriageCert
File: RaleighBirdMildredSernsMarriageCert
1078. “R H “Blackie” Bird,” Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27056074, 27056074.
1079. “11167,” January 2, 1996, http://search.ancestry.com/zipfiles/ged2/11167.zip, Lists birth as abt 1526 in Wilmcote.
1080. Jim Webb, “Descendents of Sir Alexander Webb,” http://jimwebb.rootsweb.com/webb/, March 25, 2000, Lists birth as 1536 in Stratford.
1081. “11167,” January 2, 1996, http://search.ancestry.com/zipfiles/ged2/11167.zip, Lists birth as about 1533.
1082. Jim Webb, “Descendents of Sir Alexander Webb,” http://jimwebb.rootsweb.com/webb/, March 25, 2000, Lists birth as about 1542.
1083. “11167,” January 2, 1996, http://search.ancestry.com/zipfiles/ged2/11167.zip, Lists birth as about 1536.
1084. Jim Webb, “Descendents of Sir Alexander Webb,” http://jimwebb.rootsweb.com/webb/, March 25, 2000, Lists birth as about 1544.
1085. “11167,” January 2, 1996, http://search.ancestry.com/zipfiles/ged2/11167.zip, Lists 1537.
1086. Jim Webb, “Descendents of Sir Alexander Webb,” http://jimwebb.rootsweb.com/webb/, March 25, 2000, Lists about 1536.
1087. “11167,” January 2, 1996, http://search.ancestry.com/zipfiles/ged2/11167.zip, Lists 1557.
1088. Jim Webb, “Descendents of Sir Alexander Webb,” http://jimwebb.rootsweb.com/webb/, March 25, 2000, Lists about 1562.
1089. “11167,” January 2, 1996, http://search.ancestry.com/zipfiles/ged2/11167.zip, Couldn't be correct--at the age of 7!?
1090. “Virginia, Deaths and Burials, 1853-1912,” Susannah Parker, May 31, 1853, Smith River, Patrick County, VA, system origin: Virginia-EASY-gs film number: 33352-reference id: p. 5, # 18, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/X5TH-WRS, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/X5BY-15X.
1091. “Virginia, Marriages, 1785-1940,” John Parker and Susannah Webb, system origin: Virginia-EASy-gs film number: 31523-reference id: p74, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XRQ6-WQ1.
1092. “G1300,” Harvey White, http://search.ancestry.com/zipfiles/ged2/g1300.zip, Lists date as March 30, 1654.
1093. Toby Webb, “[WEBB] “correction”,” March 11, 2003, TWE-001, from library of the Webb House in Wethersfield, CT. Document was prepared for the “Vanderbilt Webbs” who had an estate in Shelbourne, VT., Lists date as March 30, 1636.
1094. “G1300,” Harvey White, http://search.ancestry.com/zipfiles/ged2/g1300.zip, Lists date as October 10, 1698.
1095. Toby Webb, “[WEBB] “correction”,” March 11, 2003, TWE-001, from library of the Webb House in Wethersfield, CT. Document was prepared for the “Vanderbilt Webbs” who had an estate in Shelbourne, VT., Lists date as 1685.
1096. “G1300,” Harvey White, http://search.ancestry.com/zipfiles/ged2/g1300.zip, Lists date as August 11, 1676.
1097. Jim Webb, “Descendents of Sir Alexander Webb,” http://jimwebb.rootsweb.com/webb/, March 25, 2000, Lists year as 1672.
1098. Toby Webb, “[WEBB] “correction”,” March 11, 2003, TWE-001, from library of the Webb House in Wethersfield, CT. Document was prepared for the “Vanderbilt Webbs” who had an estate in Shelbourne, VT., Lists date as January 8, 1671/2.
1099. Jim Webb, “Descendents of Sir Alexander Webb,” http://jimwebb.rootsweb.com/webb/, March 25, 2000, Gives May as name.
1100. Jim Webb, “Descendents of Sir Alexander Webb,” http://jimwebb.rootsweb.com/webb/, March 25, 2000, Lists date as March 3, 1661.
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