116. Lilian Rose "Lillie" Whitfield (Charles Watts , Frederick John , John ) was born on 4 Feb 1865 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA. She died on 24 Nov 1945 in Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA.
Argyle-Minn.
P.B. 125Apr. 21st / 15
My Dear Jennie-
Another one of our dear ties are broken. It came with such a shock to me, why did it have to be? me can only cry out in agony, that poor family. Carl the poor man. I know he will take it so hard, did you know any thing about her illness, (if illness it was). I thot of you as soon as the news came, and tried to write a note but after writing a note to the family & telling Ethie I could'nt write any more. I hope that you could go, but it was impossible for me to go, oh how my heart aches, it seems as if May was in her prime and she was so much needed in her home a while longer, but me must all try to see it for the best. My thots ate constantly out there today, cannot settle my self to stick to any one task today at all. What a comfort to know that she had a good home & her children are all surrounded by the good thots- that she always gave to them- it seems she was cut off in the vigor of life. Am so anxious to get a letter & know how hard it will be to write those messages, dear Lucy __? will have to suffer her grief, am glad she is there. Waht a sad home coming it will be for Ray & Edna, Art & I were out in front setting plants when the Agt. jumped from his wheel & said, no wonder I could'nt get you by telephone, I said why, do you want to help set out plants? never entered my head, he'd a message- (we are well acquainted) he says I've a telegram for you. I never thot then of any thing sad, he read that May passed away at 1am, Carl, I staggered and asked what? I was stunned then in an hour or so. I gathered myself together & went to talk with Mrs. Daniels, could'nt talk over the phone, it really seems harder that she has received her promotion than it was for Pa & Ma, and just in between their aniversay too. the thot ( whether it be true or not) is comforting think of the rejoicing on the other side. thjose poor little girls, to be left motherless, seemingly just at the age when they need her. oh why do I write like this? when I try so hard to think it for the best? I know her children & will cherish her memory. in the winter about the same time May wrote that Carl was gaining all the time & would soon be himself again, Lucy wrote that Carl was only a shadow of the Carl of old, she was worried about him. I know this will be a terrible blow for him. we wondered if it was an accident, child birth or change of life. this is Carls birthday ___? his natal day will always bring sad memories. I must stop this talk, but do so want to confide with some one. seems to me I've never been so homesick to see my own folks as I've been this spring. I lived in hopes of visiting May again. The wind blows a gale & did all night the awfullest day. the dust is thick in the air & the house is covered with real estate. I can't get over my cold & cough. it makes me disgusted with myself. Have mended, read a little, slept a little, ironed a little & written a little today. id'nt sleep scarcely any last night. wriote as soon as you can with heaps of love-
Lillian
Lillie married Arthur Jerome Marsh, son of Orson Marsh and Jane Munson, in Mar 1888 in , , South Dakota, USA. Arthur was born on 9 Apr 1866 in Colesville, Broom, New York, USA. He died on 27 Oct 1935 in Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA.
Arthur was employed as Butcher in Argyle, Middle River, Minnesota, USA.
They had the following children.
+ 215 M i Vere Preston Marsh was born on 31 Mar 1889. He died on 25 Mar 1925. 216 F ii Etha Belle "Ethie" Marsh was born on 21 Apr 1891 in Fairmount, Richland, South Dakota, USA. She died on 28 Oct 1920 in Burton, Vashon Island, Washington, USA. She was buried on 30 Oct 1920 in Mausoleum, Tacomam, Pierce, Washingtion, USA. 217 M iii Paul Whitfield Marsh was born on 14 Aug 1893 in , , South Dakota, USA. He died on 27 Feb 1940 in Seattle, King, Washington, USA. Paul married Lauretta "Lena". Lena was born on 17 Oct 1889. She died on 19 Oct 1974 in Auburn, Pierce, Washington, USA. + 218 M iv Max Eldon Marsh was born on 26 Sep 1899. He died on 14 Jul 1947. 219 M v Neil Lloyd "Lloyd" Marsh was born on 29 Aug 1908 in Argyle, Marshall, Minnesota, USA. He died on 27 Apr 1975 in Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA.
The first name of Neil is listed in the 1910 census.Lloyd married Clara Hentzen on 10 Jan 1953 in 1st Congregation, Tacoma, Pierce, Washington. Clara was born on 11 Sep 1896 in Seward, Seward, Nebraska, USA. She died on 11 May 1989 in Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA. She was buried on 15 May 1989 in New Tacoma Cem., Tacoma, Pierce, Washington.
Died at Tacoma Hospital.
117. Ella May Whitfield (Charles Watts , Frederick John , John ) was born on 21 May 1871 in , Mecosta, Michigan, USA. She died on 20 Apr 1915 in Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA.
Post Mark, Mar 29, 1915
Buckley, Wash.,
Dear Jennie - Will send you letter very soon for a long time I have not written any letters to any one for a month or more but guess I must creep out and write a letter to various ones that are wondering where I am and have been what with one thing and another that has taken place I have not written to anyone, infact ____ since Christmas I have been wary in so many ways that I have had all I could do to navigate and attend to the various duties that have come to me and at least there came a time I just could not keep going as I always have done. My nerve force did not seem equal to the demands that came to me and so of late I have just being resting or trying to rest and now I can rest a little, and am where I can sleep part of the night. I am not doing any thing these days the folks won't let me so I am muchly bossed I never get up until after all are in school and some times not until noon time. You see every one works but mother these days and so the house hold proceeds after a manner. Ross does the washing and helps with the ironing Glen helps with sweeping bed making and things in general. Carl looks after the cooking and plans most of the meals, so after a fashion they get along while I am having my vacation but as the children might say believe me (last two words underlined) I do not enjoy this kind of a vacation. But I am better and it wont be long before I am all Ok once more, thanks to "Stately Scince" I presume. Lucy told of Iones troubles but she is fine now and only lost one week of schools She was quite troubled with a complication of error, the worst wasPleresa Neumonia and surely nothing but the Truth Scince, could have brought her out so quickly and so beautifully and we are very grateful indeed I guess that I will work out of the Wilderness in due time. Why we can be posessed of so much error is beyond my conception. However I have so much to be thankful for and I am thankful and glad that I am gradually coming into an understudy of Truth, and that I will know my relation to lsrd.
Lucy came over and of course was here when Ione was not well I was glad in a way to have her, but sorry that things was not more pleasant for her baby Mariel is a darling just as dear as can be all of the time, and Lucy is very happy with her. she is a sweet dainty child not very large but seems perfectly well. Carl is improving all of the time and expect he will be wanting to busy himself before long, but I have not wanted him to hurry up about it. all in our family are fine now. and Ross is looking to the time when he will be a graduate. Glen has not been busy all of the time since Feb. but expects to be before long he does odd driving and some other things but will be glad to be busy all of the time. he is restless when not busy. We are not to have a Spring vacation, and the children feel these are not used very well but as they are out one week earlier. I guess it is all OK. Will was over to ____g. He just bought a "Ford" an old machine, hope he did not get stung guess he will use it for light delivery for the Store, as well as pleasure about the island. I fancy that Carl is taking many hikes this spring and growing plump as can be. You will see Ray and Edna first as they will arrive in Frisco and you will enyoy them very much. they will soon sail from Manila and guess the will be happy to return home after their long absence.
Now my dear write some and tell me "Whats a Doing"
With love from May
Mar 28.This letter was written 24 days before Ella May Whitfield Sutherland died.
Ella married Carl Oscar Sutherland, son of Carl O. Sutherland, in 1894 in , , South Dakota, USA. Carl was born on 21 Apr 1864 in , , Sweden. He died on 23 Jun 1936 in Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA.
Carl was supposed to be from Stockholm, Sweden originally. The family name was changed from Soderlund or Soderland to Sutherland. This was done before the first child was born in 1895. His birth date was calculated from his son Glen's birth certificate in 1895 when he was 31 years old. His daughter Ruth remembered the day as being 21 April. Carl remarried after the death of his wife Ella and lived in central Tacoma. Died about 1927 to 1931 according to Glen Sutherland, Jr.
They had the following children.
+ 220 M i Glen Whitfield Sutherland was born on 21 Jun 1895. He died in 1963. + 221 M ii Ross Whitfield Sutherland was born on 23 Oct 1896. He died on 16 Sep 1994. 222 M iii Ray Carey Sutherland was born on 6 Aug 1899 in Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA. He died on 2 Nov 1931 in Snoqualmie, King, Washington, USA.
Ray was single when killed with five hunting companions in an airplane crash.
All were members of the Sigma Kai fraternity. Ray was 31 years old.223 F iv Ione Vendela Sutherland was born on 11 Feb 1903 in Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA. She died in Sep 1982.
Did not have any children.Ione married Robert Bullwinkle. Ione also married James Murray Brown. 224 F v Ruth Marion Sutherland was born on 10 Oct 1905 in Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA. She died on 16 Aug 1994 in Honolulu, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.
Ruth Pilot's address is 1519 Nauanu Apt. 60, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817. Phone #
808-531-7760. She did not have any children. Her husband worked for Madsen
Lines.Ruth married Howard William Pilot Jr., son of Howard William Pilot Sr. and Christobel, on 25 Jan 1947 in Carmel, Monterey, California, USA. Howard was born on 12 Jan 1908 in Denver, Denver, Colorado, USA. He died in Jun 1955.
ssdi possible b. 12 Jan 1908, d. jun 1955.
118. Jennie Belle Whitfield 1 (Charles Watts , Frederick John , John ) was born on 27 Jul 1873 in Green, Mecosta, Michigan, USA. She died on 23 Aug 1948 in Lindsay, Tulare, California, USA. She was buried in Lindsay Cemetery, Tulare, California, USA.
New Years Eve
1936-Terry Darling
Tonight I am thinking of you, am wondering if you sometimes think of me. I recall the many New Years Eves we have spent together - with your dear arms around me and I felt so safe and secure. and the memories of such times sustain me in my lonely hours - I am not wishing you back for you deserve something better and I can not be so selfish, but Dear Heart I miss you and will rejoice when I can join you wherever you may be. I know you are working for and with the "Masters" and learning many valuable lessons. I am asking your forgiveness for the many times wherein I failed you but I want you to know that I have always loved you and always will. and look forward to the time I can tell you so face to face. May the rest of my life be one of patience and forbearance and love to all that I may be able to come to you with a clear conscience and with peace So to-night may this New Year bring us closer together in Devine Love and under standing.
Ever and Always my Love to You
Jennie married Terence Brady "Terry" 1, son of James Terence Brady "Terence" and Bridget Brady, on 9 Oct 1894 in Britton, Marshall, South Dakota, USA. Terry was born on 14 Feb 1854 in Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, USA. He was christened on 2 Apr 1854 in Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, USA. He died on 19 Jul 1933 in Tulare, California, United States. He was buried in 1933 in Tulare, California, United States.
Terry resided 1860 in Sonora Township, Hancock, Illinois, United States. He resided 1870 in Illinois, United States. He resided 1900 in E1G&MCT&T16, Towner, North Dakota, United States.
Terence Brady, Jr. or Terry as he was called by his family and friends was born in Nauvoo, Hancock county, Illinois on Tuesday, February 14, 1854 which happened to be Valentines Day. A month later his family purchased the farm in Sonora township on which he grew up. At seven months old his father Terence Brady, Sr. while in Bristol, Pennsylvania contracted Typhoid fever and died. Terry grew up never having known his father although he did carry his name. As a boy Terry would fish for Sun fish in the Mississippi River. During the Civil War, Terry was asked to memorize and recite a political position that would have gotten a grown man shot. Terry was likely no older than nine or ten when this occurred. As a boy he was also a choir boy at the Catholic church in Nauvoo. Terry also learned to play the violin and was an extremely good square dancer. He probably learn to play from his brother Michael who also played the fiddle.
As a young man Terry had a romance with a protestant girl that lived on the Iowa side of the Mississippi River. Terry would swim across the Mississippi River to visit her. Evidently his mother objected to Terry marrying a protestant and made him promise not to marry the girl. Years later Terry, his wife Jennie and son Arden visited the woman and her husband. As it turned out she had married a Catholic and Terry had married a Protestant. A stroke of irony to be sure. According to Terry's son Arden it was very evident they the two were very fond of each other.
At the age fifteen Terry began working on boats on the Mississippi River. Terry worked down river as far as New Orlean and up rivier to Minnesota. The work on the Mississippi River evidently ended in April of 1878 at age twenty four when he returned to Nauvoo from having spent five months in the State of Mississippi. Terry's comment to his friends at the Nauvoo Independent, was that "it was too hot for him down there."
Terry was a good fighter which served him well as he also loved to argue. It really didn't matter which side of the issue he would be on. Terry enjoyed the intellectual challege of the debate. On one occation at his brother Michael's house after an arguement, Terry was taking his coat off when an older, bigger man took a swing at him. Terry was so insensed that the man would fight unfair that he "beat the hell out of him" to quote his son Arden.
After a visit to Nauvoo in 1878, Terry joined his brother John, in Austin, Minnesota where he farmed for the next two plus years. In December of 1880, Terry returned to Nauvoo intending to return to Minnesota in the spring. After visiting his family in Nauvoo instead of going back to Minnesota he decided to try his luck in Marshall county, Dakota territory where he established a homestead near the town of Langford. The state of South Dakota was formed November 2, 1889 at which time Terry became a citizen of that state. It appears that about this same time his older brother James also went to the Dakota territory to farm in the Groton area.
In the spring of 1883 new neighbors moved to the adjoining property next to Terry. It was the family of Charles Whitfield who had just moved from Carthage, Missouri. Charles had served in the Michigan 6th and later the Michigan 1st Cavalry during the Civil War. The Michigan 6th Cavalry was commanded by Brevant General George Armstrong Custer and was commonly called the Wolverines. The Michigan 6th Cavalry had cut off General Robert E. Lee's retreat and helped to force the surrender at Appomatix Court House ending the Civil War. After the war ended, Charles had been assigned to the Dakota territory and decided to try his luck homesteading as he already knew the area. Charles's daughter Jennie Belle Whifield who had been born in Green township, Mecosta county, Michigan, was nine years old at the time and would become Terry's wife eleven years later. Jennie's daughter-in-law Helen Campbell Brady recounted that she was told by Jennie how in the early years in the Dakota territory, that they lived in dug out house with a sod roof and collected buffalo chips to burn for fuel.
After being in the Dakota Territory for almost eight years, Terry returned to his home town of Nauvoo, Illinois on January 5, 1889 to visit family and friends. At this time Terry's mother Birdget, sister Elzabeth Moffitt ,brothers Michael and James as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends were all living in Nauvoo. Terry's sister Catherine Stafford's family lived across the Mississippi River at Fort Madison, Iowa. Terry stayed a little over two months and visited sister Mary Ogden's family in Pleasanton, Iowa as he returned to his home in Langford, Dakota.
On September 15, 1892 Terry and brother James returned to Nauvoo on account of the serious illness of their mother, Bridget who died that same day. Terry stayed for twelve days attending his mother's funeral and visiting family and friends. When he returned to Langford, South Dakota he was accompanied by his neice Anna Brady, a teacher in the Nauvoo area who stayed with him the next two months. This trip was likely the last time Terry ever visited Nauvoo, Illinois where he had grown up. A couple of months after he returned to South Dakota his brother Michael and brother-in-law Thomas Moffitt traveled to South Dakota to visit. It seems likely that while living in South Dakota that Terry would see his brother James who farmed less than thirty miles away.
On October 9, 1894 Terry, now forty years old was married to Miss Jennie Belle Whitfield who at the age of twenty one years old was nineteen years younger. It has been said in the family that Terry had waited for her to grow up in order to get married. On February 28, 1895 their first son, Clare Whitfield Brady was born at Bismark, Custer county, South Dakota. This according to Clare's passport. Why they were in Bismark is not known at this time. Terry and Jennie may have gone to Bismark to be attended by Jennie's Uncle Nathaniel Whitfield who was a physicain and was living in South Dakota. Another son, Victor Brady died at birth or was stillborn in about 1897 and buried on their farm. About this time Charles and Phoebe, Jennies parents made the decision to move to Tacoma, Washington as their daughter Ella and her husband Carl Sutherland had moved there.
Terry's one hundred sixty acre homestead property in Marshall county was patented June 3, 1887. The property bordered the southern boundary of Marshall county. On October 28, 1898 Terry patented an additional one hundred sixty acres adjoining his property in Day county. This brought the total acres he was farming to three hundred twenty acres, half in Marshal county and half in Day county. With the completion of the second land patent, Terry decided to sell his South Dakota property and move to Towner county, North Dakota just outside of the town of Perth. Jennie's health had not been very good since the loss of their son and making a chage seemed to make sense. The decision seems to have also been influenced by the chance to live adjoining the property of George and Maud Whitfield Powlison. Maud was Jennie's first cousin and the daughter of Uncle Nathaniel Whitfield. It must have been fun for Jennie to live next door to her cousin. This is evidenced by photographs of couisns Clare Brady, Kenneth and Keith Powlison all dressed in matching outfits.
On September 3, 1900 a daughter Carol Altura Brady was added to the family. The birth took place shortly after midnight and occurred in the midst of a large tunderstorm.
Terence's baptismal record is located at Saints Peter and Paul Church in Nauvoo, Illinois. The Latin name of Terentium was used for the baptism.
"Mr. T. Brady , of Sonora, who has been in Mississippi for about five months, returned home last week. He said it was too hot for him down there." Nauvoo Independent, April 12, 1878.
"Mr. T. Brady of Sonora, called on us last Wednesday. He has been in Minnesota for the last two or three years and had returned from there but a few days before. He will return in the spring." Nauvoo Independent, December 10, 1880.
"Terry Brady, who has been in Dakota during the past eight years, arrived in the city Saturday last, and will remain several months with relatives in this vicinity." Nauvoo Independent, January 11, 1889.
"...James Ogden returned to his home at Pleasanton, Iowa, last Monday a week. His uncle, Terry Brady, accompanying him. Will visit relatives there, and then return to his home in Langford, Dakota...Sonora, Ill. Mar. 12 '89. GERTIE" Nauvoo Independent, March 15, 1889.
"Terry Brady, who has been visiting in this vicinity during the past two months, departed for his Dakota home several days ago." March 15, 1889.
"Jas. Brady, of Groton, and Terry, of Langsford, South Dakota were called to the city last Thursday, on account of the serious illness of their mother." Nauvoo Rustler, September 20, 1892.
"Terry Brady departed for his home at Langford, S. Dak., Tuesday. Miss Anna Brady accompanied him for a two months' visit." Nauvoo Independent, September 30, 1892.
"Terrence Brady departed for his home at Langford, South Dakota, last Tuesday evening. His neice, Miss Annie, of Sonora, accompanied him. She will remain about two months. The RUSTLER will keep them posted on Nauvoo affairs." Nauvoo Rustler, October 4, 1892.
Some sayings of Terence Brady during his last days on earth - recorded by Jennie Whitfield Brady"If you want to ascend, you must be a good climber."
Do & dare, if you think your right, work it out.
Quite a joke if I should happen to know something that younger men think they have learned in college.
Hold on to what you have, get what you can is bigger saying than it might look to be
The monkey may not be very far behind man. A man is only advanced as far as his brain is developed, not much we have to admit.
The physiccal is not so important any way
The hardest things for the human mind to do is let go
What did you ask? do I know the phophets why yes, I know some of the boys, you see they are no greater than I am. When I think right; nor than any others but then, these are big questions. I may not be right. I am on a big lecture tour, but not very well versed in book lore, but I may know something after all.
"Keep right on to the end of the road
Keep right on to the end.
If the way be rough let your heart be strong
Keep right on around the bend.
Though your tired and weary still journey on
Till you come to that happy abode
Where all you've loved and been longing for
Will be there, at the End of the Road!"The only God there is in your own Soul You can not lose him, it is only fear.
Of course you can kill me, there are plenty enuf of you, but I'll be dammed if you can get the best of me. or own me.
Stay in a condition as long as you are satisfied even if it is 10,000 years, you have plenty of time in your travels you may come to a church or a school house in the meadow, stay in em as long as you have to learn your lessons, over and over again, but some day you will leave them, that is the way men are made takes several hundred years to make intelligence seen on the human face, but it sure does give a fellow a boost when he knows he has got there.
They had the following children.
+ 225 M i Clare Whitfield Brady was born on 28 Feb 1895. He died on 24 Apr 1974. 226 M ii Victor Brady was born about 1898/1899 in Langford, Marshall, South Dakota, USA.
Died at birth, may have been stillborn. Buried on family farm, probably in North Dakota.+ 227 F iii Carol Altura Brady was born on 3 Sep 1900. She died on 2 Oct 2001. + 228 M iv Arden Whitfield "Steve" Brady was born on 28 Feb 1908. He died on 6 Sep 1985.
119. Willard Cary Whitfield (Charles Watts , Frederick John , John ) was born on 9 Feb 1877 in , Mecosta, Michigan, USA. He died on 17 Jan 1944 in Orting, Pierce, Washington, USA. He was buried in Tacoma Cemetery, Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA.
Will ran a grocery store in town of Cove on Vashon Island. The store was right next to the water on Pueget Sound. They lived above the store which was close enough to be able to throw something into the water from the second story. Terry Slaight Curley has a picture of the store as a post card. It was post marked Burton, Washington. Uncle Will and Aunt Mae might have had a son or maybe an adopted daughter. This needs to be checked out.
V. News Record 1/27/44
Seated in his armchair beside the fire and radio, with his pet dog upon his lap and the family cat purring above his shoulder, Will Whitfield, in his Orting home, suddenly went to sleep, to be troubled no more forever, by the bulletins of war and the broadcast news of the earth.
For many years in the merchantile business at Burton, Tacoma and Spanway, with an interval of ranching, Mr. Whitfield had made a host of friends, for he, himself, was a friendly man.
During his residence on Vashon Island he was active in the various Commercial Clubs, the Masonic Order and the local church and continued his lively interests in other localites, as a good citizen and helpful neighbor.
A company of friends accompanied a delegation of Masons to the funeral services which was held in Tacoma, a week ago. The Rev. L. C. Schultz of Orting conducted the chapel service and the brothers of the Masonic Lodge the interment in Tacoma Cemetery.
Surviving at Orting is his wife, Mae Bixby Whitfield, and at Spokane, a daughter, Mrs. Ethel Whitfield Shulters and her daughter. Also two sisters, Mrs. Lillian Marsh of Tacoma and Mrs. Jenny Brady of Lindsay, California.
Mr. Whitfield who was a native of Michigan was in his sixty-seventh year when he passed away.
Willard married 1 Nellie Mae Bixby 2, daughter of Samuel Nelson Bixby and Mary Ellen Nellie Harvey "May", on 5 Sep 1905 in Tacoma, Pierce, Washigton, USA. Nellie was born 3 on 17 Mar 1876 in Sigourney, Keokuk, Iowa, USA.
Sunday Evening
(Jan 30, 1944)Dear Ones-
Two weeks ago this evening, Will and I were just talking about the "Sunday Evening "Bite" that we always enjoyed together and I told him I could get"something and a hot drink" as we'd had company all day and leath tired. We sat down at the table and talked of the day and I suppose of the sermon which he always enjoyed as he liked Rev Schultz style and liked to visit with him and that we probably talked over plans for the gocersley, the new building etc. as we were both glad Spring was near. Well we had many happy times together and I am looking forward to many more. You asked me to tell you about both of us - I suppose incidents of our lives etc. I am going to tell you first that we both had the sweetest of motherinlaws - God has been good to us in every way and we both felt he had given as such dear families. When we were married our "Mother Whitfield" said - "Well Mae you have married a good provider",- sameway I had always been so sure of that but it was sweet of her to say it and I knew she was proud of her big handsome boy who we all knew would love his home. Then when Christmas came Will said to me - Running it would be new for me to be away from my homefolks-"maybe we'd better go to the Sutherlands for Christmas-they have always dad the Christmas Party and they want us " and I said "Like, I'll love to go"- I really felt a bit homesick to say it- but I went away to se the folks and told our "Mother Bixby" and she said-"That's all right dear- always put Will's folks first- we know you will always love us here at home." That made me feel OK and we had such a good time- do you remember it. And many a good time did we have all together with both families. It seems to me that we have lived 38 years of so many good times and have tried to make our lives generally count for something worth while that we have lived long lives already and I should have been very happy if I could have gone on with- my dear one. But I must have unfinished work here - pray that I may be able to accomplish it. The week before Will left us some unusual things occurred - I don't know if they were forerunners of what was coming or not. I only know they should have made us think. One day I said - "Lets go up stairs and put the store room to rights as I have been getting more order in the rooms and I'd like to get that fixed up." He said "And lets look into the old trunk - I want to find my birth certificate"- I said - " I didn't think you have one" and he said "Well I mean a S.S. Reward Card which I think might have my age on it." I knew he just felt he'd enjoy looking over the old boxes so thats what we did. Found the card but no record of his age but an old MWA Ins. Policy had it his age on. And old letters, scrapts, clippings, keep sakes etc - we brot some of the boxes down and spent several hours together looking them over and giggling at some of them. Another day of the same week he called for his Masonic apron and when I brot it be looked it over and said - "Taht is to be buried with me." It was and the masonic rites of the grave were beautiful. I think I told you it was a very large funeral. Then on Sat. afternoon he asked me if I wanted to go up town with him to shop a bit. I did and we had a nice time in the sunshine and then he said - Mae lets go and see Dwight and Lois - the Goodnow's - for he was very fond of them. I said "Dwight won't be there" but he said "He might we'll go anyway". We didn't stay long but came home and later had some supper and the next morning both got up and dressed up for church - Will loved it and was always ready to dress up for he did love good clothes. You will be glad to know he had a lovely dark tailored dress up suit which he wore with his white shirt and a sweet new tie. So many have spoken of how wonderful he looked - to me he really looked like an angel. He has gone home and we who loved him have sweet and happy memories of a life that was worth while. I am enclosing a clipping from the Vashon Is. Record which I should like returned to me - I want you to see it tho. I think Majorie Stanley or Alex Smith both very fine and among our dearest friends-wrote it. Both were at the funeral.
I have not felt too well but I pray for strength from day to day. Have been offered a job in an office here - its one my dear one was to work in - and it is work I can do and would provide a meal ticket if I am well enuf to do it. Of course Will would have been able to do more as he could have sold Real Estate but I can take care of the calls etc while Mr. Van S. is away. He is a very fine man and has helped us in many ways.
Introduced me to a lawyer in town last week who made it possible to shorten the probative period of 6 mos. and save us 75 or 80 dollars. God is leading us in a onderful way - do not worry over us - we know who will help us. I hope this letter has not tired you -- Love to you all - MaeP.S.
I know you will love the way the memento of our Will was written and I want to tell you about the arm chair. It was an extra nice one dear Harry had taken for mothers use - she really used it very little because it had deep springs and thick uplealstery and she preffered one that was more substantial (underlined) when you sat down - and when she went away he - Harry - said now the chair should be Will's and he got so much comfort from it for his dear aching legs and knees and in fact he had lots of pain all over and I was many times happy that he had such a comfortable chair and no one else used it for we all felt that it filled a real need. Besides the chair stood the lamp and small table for his papers and Sat. Eve. Post and tobacco and then the radio. He passed many a restful happy hour there - especially after coming here. I felt you would like the pen picture of him and the puppy and kitty playing on his lap and sweet smile of amusement on his face - it was really dear to us all. If I can get more of this paper I will send you a clipping for your scrap book. I forgot to say the Lamp and the table were given to us bu Rocky Ridge folk and he was very proud of them.
Post Mark Jan 31 1944
Box 264 Orting, Wash
They had the following children.
+ 229 F i Ethel M. Whitfield was born on 12 Jun 1905. She died on 9 Jul 1988. 230 F ii Helen Mary Whitfield was born 1 on 23 Jan 1907 in Midland, Pierce, Washington, USA. She died on 25 Jan 1907 in Midland, Pierce, Washington, USA.
120. Lucy Iola Whitfield (Charles Watts , Frederick John , John ) was born on 21 Feb 1879 in Carthage, Jasper, Missouri, USA. She died on 13 Nov 1943 in Lindsay, Tulare, California, USA. She was buried in Nov 1943 in Lindsay Cemetery, Tulare, California, USA.
Dearest Dick - You blessed pal of mine"- how near and dear you are - I could just feel the love in your heart pour into mine, at that last embrace - some how - I know (underlined) there came a mighty release of power and freedom to you which will change many things for you from now on. I received such an uplift of spirit - can hardly express the feeling, but - think you received the same - shall expect to see you most transcendent when we meet again. These days of absolute freedom on board boat, are priceless, never before have I experienced any thing like it, almost wish it could go on forever. The days simply fly by. Another week and we will be in Manilla, all too soon - for me. The 3 ladies, who are going around the world, will not arrive in N.Y. tell Nov. 1st, they may be the only passengers left on board after leaving the Islands. My room mate Ruth Kleinlein, is very interesting. A young matron of 28 married last April is seeking an anullment, hence this trip My first impression at seeing her was wondering what she was running away from. Arestless soul, who has had some very unusual experiences. We like one another very much, there is no chance in ssuch meetings I am quite sure. Will tell you all about her some day. I have written a long letter to the family at Lindsay, so if you are there, it includes you also. I feel as if you may be - my goodness, that will be in Sept. any way. The children all in school, Ann growing up so fast - & baby Larry, a laughing bouncing boy - oh dear. I dare not let myself think too much of you all there and I away out here. In my heart, I am hoping you are "standing by" will help a lot in days coming. I have pictured you with Carol & children, having a very good time, seemed as if you were all set very nicely toward such an event, plenty of room at Helen's. Be sure and write me about it. Max was quite "lit up", shall we say on night of my departure, bless him. I do love that lad anyway. Hope you are in Long Beach for a time, would like to have seen em all. So many things left un done and said. I hope someday to have reached the point where I can keep up with my good intetions, & high resolve. Well, I shall be more seasoned (underlined) nest time I start out, may save me some embarrassment, ie, if I allowed such feelings to linger in my region. But one likes to be all wise (both words underlined) now. I needed wash dresses, more sport outfits, no need of any warm (underlined) clothes, night or day, water so warm in the ocean I wear my linen lace, have washed it once or twice, you see. One needs several changes from skin out. At present., am in my pajamas. With I had some washable ones. See where I shall have to make or buy such, on arrival. However I manage nicely, tho not having suitable garments I do not play deck games & such, feel frisky enuf do not doubt that, getting rejuvenated daily - thank you. Hope you and Carol were able to attend some of the classes, such an uplift, as they give one, keep me posted. I do not have much time as I would wish for study, no place by myself, on board. Mr. & Mrs. Gay, who are turning to the Islands are very charming people they know the Whitfields & Bagleys & etc h. n - fact, most every one knows each other over there. Mr Powell has lived over there 35 yrs, appears very well to do, his son is returning with him, finished college, in Alabama, is 21, been in the States 6 yrs. His wife is still there, with two other children. The girl to private school in Va, the boy School of Mines, Colo. Mrs. Powell return after school starts. Going across the Pacific, means no more to them than our going to S.F. does, so much for how one class lives, nice to meet em all. Genuine people, are easy to detect. Here I sit scribbling, nearing tiffin, no exercise yet, but I surprised my table companions, the 1st mate Mr. Keating & Mr. Powell & Son, by appearing at breakfast, for the first time this morning. Have luxurated by having a tray in bed. Mrs Rich bitch is right, Ruth some days eats all her meals there. Our main thrill of the day, is eating time, & discussuon of food, it is too laugh, such coffee! (both words underlined) as some remark, I drink very small cup, for br. not bad at all, eat fruit, usually toast & jam. They serve dandy hot cakes, some rice, sago, & potatoes cakes, all good. Once a week scales are brot out & you may get weighed, quite a fun, to see the reaction, as some have gained & some lost. One lady only eats once a day is on rigid diet, says she would rather be dead (underlined) than fat, & means it I guess. Glad I do not feel that a way. Will add more to this, before we dock in Manilla. At last we arrived, dropped anchor at 9.30 Thurs Eve outside the breakwater. What a thrill to see the lights of Manilla, most beautiful at night. Every one wishing they could come ashore that night, I did not care much.
At Peggys Home
Jan. 21st 1938Dear Blessed Dick.
Your letter of Dec 13- just reached me yesterday, had been sent to some other Island Port- so only I wks late- to me - my last letters from any home folks, were those of Dec. 3rd, 'am wondering if any were lost, which is a bit of a regret, when one is miles away, mail boats are due again, so I shall be on the expectant list. A nice letter from Dr. Bond written the 21st arrived. I see the San Joaquin was being flooded, lloks pretty dampish, but anyway the rain was needed, now the hills are green again which always brings delight. I hope the frost did not sweep over the country again this year.
I have so enjoyed being up here where it is cool and refreshing, woolen blankets at night feel good. But days warm & sunny, very dry here, the hills quite brown and often swept with fire, which the natives seem to delight in setting. Here at the mines, the Co. are most severe, if they catch the offenders.
Evelyn came in from Lasud, on Wed she reports of very cold weather on their mountain side & windy all the time. Norman is coming Sat. Both anxious to meet the new neice. They are so wishing the stork to fly to their door; it is quite a sorrow to them.
Peggy & baby Rae are doing fine, I was up Wed. the second time for me, as this knee & leg injury seems very persistent in cramping my style. We have 1/3 mi to walk to get to the car. Alex offered to have me carried over in a chair, but I had one trip on a stretcher, to see the Dr. so you see I will have some thing to write about in my memoirs, at least, like Peggy, who was crowing over her first enema experience Wed. Can you believe there are such normal bowel minded people?- especially in our family. She has always been so well, is getting along nicely, having had several stiches, will necessitate her being quiet longer. We hope she can be brot home in a few more days. You see the ride down to the mines, takes about 30 min The Dr. never comes to the houses. As he is employed by the Mine Co. & must remain at office call. The night I was injured we called in a native Dr. but he is not much account, we laugh to see him, as he would consider it beneath his dignity to even carry his own small case. Has a man with him. Of course, there are good Drs. who are Philippino's also. I sent Mariel an air mail letter telling of the baby's arrival, so no doubt, you will read that. I am learning to knit. Mrs. Ballachey is teaching me. She is a whiz bang at it, but then, she began at 5 yrs. But it is facinating, I hope I will learn some thing of it. Oh yes, I still crochet away at the spread, but you see, we reach the crooning stage, we should be versatile, do you not agree with me old dear? Since being crippled, I have read several books, but cannot keep at it too long. Mrs. B is quite injoying managing the house hold affairs, for Peggy, and planing meals for Alex that he liked when at home. You know mothers are like that, bless em! She is very efficient & very nice. Also quite a Canadian, would regret deeply should Alex not return to his native Land, which he will of course.
I have a few sly smiles over our English neighbors, now, we who live in good old U.S. are never conceited, or are we? Does one good to see other peoples. I can hardly wait until your Xmas report letters flow in, want to know what every one did etc. I get homesick quite often for you all, hich is to be expected. When with Peggy & her wee baby, I think of Mariel & Barbara, and realize I am missing a lot of joy. So happy to here the baby is growing well, & Mariel on the up and up. Can well understand that they are having plenty of experience. Sorry Mrs Slaight was ill, truly hope she is well again, it has meant so much to Ray & Mariel to have her with them at this needed time. Carol helps Mariel so much in knowing how to care for a child. I say that lady has experience and results count. Larry must be a bouncer and Ann who is soon 4 yrs. old. I have missed her so much. Presume she can show you how a few things ought to be done. Must be the Ingoldsby in her, don't you say. Peg's baby looks like Alex, blue eyes, hair a bit red, legs like a pencil. I hope she can nurse, so far alrite. But in this climate, the mothers seldom have milk over 3 months or so, if at all, queer, is it not?
If you can get the book, "An Amer. Dr's Odyssecy", by 'Hieser", you will enjoy it, and really learn much of these Islands. I hope I can absorb a lot of memories of my visit over here. Seems sort of unreal all the time, is Life always more of a mystery? I move about in a world, that does not seem mine at all, just as if I was an alien, gets a bit wearisome, "to never belong", am I a silly ass? must be. Now you, are needed to keep me balanced properly old dear. What ever would I do with out you, so keep your bobber up. I need it for a prop. How are Arden & Helen these days? Would be nice to visit Maud in the Summer, Bess H. says she certainly picked out a place free from people, where quietness is popular. I suspect Maud feels greatly the need of just that kind of a rest. I presume I will be here several weeks longer, as Mrs. B. plans on going down to visit Polly & see the lowland country after Peggy is home. I do not know if she will let me care for her grandchild or not, may be I can manage a bit, can get around fairly good now, tho the leg is a darned hurting nuisance, no fooling. Polly is so anxious to see the baby. I want her to come up as soon as possible, she has most idolized Peg & made so much of this baby coming. I hope so much devotion will not bring her regret, as it some times does when one takes more of anothers portion, or tries to, I may be mistaken, but I hope that comes to me now.
Feb. birthdays are here again! I can hardly keep up with "The March of Time". Expect you never miss a bet, tell me if I have missed much, I shall expect full reports from you on matters of State and
County affairs, to say naught of family history. Lillie keeps us an example of cheer & courage. Also Mae, the old dear! I get anxious to see the Pueget S. country again. When we are opulent. I suggest we go up every Summer, have you a better idea than that?
Glad Mary R. is feeling better again, I hope you can go South this Spring. A change does a fellow good- hey? Of course, Carol being a lady of leisure and few duties, can regale herself with most any outside interest, a few funerals, & bouquets, keep her from going stale, her family, being so quiet and self sufficient need not hold her down, tho the washing might, wish she had a dusky Philipina girl to do that stunt then she could play the piano & attend bridge parties galore, oh I miss you all, those letters had better roll in pdq. I shall sign off with a heap of cheer, courage, and good will to you always, tell me are you staying plump and sassy? I keep about the same weight. These weeks on the shelf, have not made me thin what next awaits around the corner? But poppies are in bloom again, & Spring sings her song in our hearts. All love, Light and Wisdom, shine upon you
Lovingly, Lucy Iola
Lucy lived with her brother Will and his wife Mae after her husband died. She later came to Lindsay, California as her sister Jennie was there.MRS. CATTON SERVICES SET 2:30 WEDNESDAY
DIES AT HOSPITAL HERE AFTER LONG PERIOD ILL-HEALTH
Mrs. Lucy Iola Catton, a resident of Lindsay for 18 years, passed away here Saturday night, after a long period of ill-health, at the age of 64 years, 7 months abd 21 days.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Webb chapel at 2:30 o'clock tomarrow afternoon, with Rev. C. E. Hertzler officiating. Interment will be at Olive cemetery.
Mrs. Catton, who was born in Carthage, Mo., is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Mariel Slate of Lindsay; two sisters, Mrs. Jennie Brady of Lindsay and Mrs. Lillian Marsh of Tacoma; a brother, W. C. Whitfield of Orting, Wash., and two grandchildren. She left a wide circle of friends in the Lindsay community.
Lucy married Wilbur Fiske Catton, son of Thomas B. Catton and Sarah Hill, on 26 Sep 1911 in , Skamania, Washington, USA. Wilbur was born on 8 Nov 1855 in , , New York, USA. He died on 4 Apr 1923 in Burton, King, Washington, USA.
Wilbur was employed 1 as Real Estate Agent in Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA.
In 1890 Wilbur is living in Buffalo, New York where he is a contractor. Wilbur was cremated.
They had the following children.
231 M i Richard Catton was born about 1912 in Prob. Seattle, King, Washington, USA. He died before 1920 in , , Washington, USA.
Richard was younger than Mariel and lived only about one day.+ 232 F ii Mariel Mae Catton was born on 10 Aug 1914. She died on 11 Mar 1975.
121. Ray Henry Whitfield (Charles Watts , Frederick John , John ) was born on 14 Jul 1881 in Carthage, Jasper, Missouri, USA. He died on 23 Jun 1941 in Phillipine Islands.
NEGROS PHILIPPINE LUMBER CORPORATION
(Incorporated Under the Laws of the Philippine Islands)
Manufacturers of Exporters of
Philippine Mahogany
Sawmills at Cadiz, Oc., Negros, P.I.Nov. 29 1929
My Dear Sister Jennie:
Won't attempt to write you any new as no doubt Arden is keeping you postal what is transpiring in this neck of the woods. We are all very sorry to hear Terry's poor health and certainly hope that before this reaches you he will be fully recovered. We find that life has its ups and downs and the world wags along just the same whether we take our toubles philosophcally or not. I know that when sorrows comes to us it is difficult to become reconciled to them and to figure out the reasons for our being, seemingly, singled out to bear the brunt but after all it is life and the working out of some mutual low. We may not understand the whys and wherefores, and even if we did understand, would we be any happier or could we change them?
I know, I believe, developed a phylosophy of life which at least gives me contentment and peace of mind. To me the only true bases of happiness is to live ones life according to the dictates of our hearts. Recognize the rights of others to be on this earth as well as ourselves. After all our lives are judged by how we react to human contact. If we live faithfully to our inner contiousness it should give us a source of happiness which comes from knowing that we have lived our lives according to what we believe was right and nothing should man the great sense of satisfaction which this brings.
Arden seems to be contented with his work and he is making good progress. We enjoy having him with us and find him to be a young man of exceptional character and natural keeness of mind. You have ever reason to be proud of him. This work is, of course all new to him but he will, I predict make rapid advances on account of his energy and ability to absorb details. The field for live wires in the lumber game is a big one and there is no reason why he should not forge ahead quite rapidly. He feels that just now perhaps he is needed at home and worries some but we tell him to return to the U.S. that the question will be decided in his own mind in the natural course of events. We realize that you must miss him but young people will grow up and it is natural for them to try their wings away from the proverbal roof.
Am leaving in a few days to inspect our other operations on Lugan and will probably be gone a month or more this time. Sure enjoyed my trip to China and was glad that Polly could also join me in Shanghai. I am certainly kept on the move these days but hope that before long we will be able to arrange a more settled mode of living.
Xmas will soon be here again with all its hustle and good cheer. Wish we could be with you all - sometime may be. Love to all and with best wishes.
Affectionately,
Ray
NEGROS PHILIPPINE LUMBER CORPORATION
(Incorporated Under the Laws of the Philippine Islands)
Manufacturers of Exporters of
Philippine Mahogany
Sawmills at Catabangan, Camarines Sur, P.I.Mar 19 1932
Dear Jennie & Terry
I presume I owe everyone of my relations a letter so will begin to square myself by writing you first. No telling where this letter writing habit will end once it is underway with full force. I see Polly has already answered your letter on Jan 10th and has sent it down to my office - with gentle reminder attached that it would be a "great idea" if I should find time to write also. Some how or other Polly seems to manage me quite successfully. She is faithful in correspondence which is a good index to her many other admirable qualities. I really (__or) admired her judgement ever since she picked me for a husband. One good thing about this place is that my office is about 100 ft from our house. I tell Polly I planned it that way so I could keep an eye on her. She says the satisfaction is mutual.
We are very much cramped for room here to build the staff houses and have had to build them on a side hill among the rocks. However we have terraced the side hill and Polly has done wonders in getting a flower garden started. So far we have picked up quite an assortment of orchids. Some of them one now blooming and are gorgeous.
Business is not what one would have cause to get excited about. So far we are hanging on and running about half capacity - reduced salaries etc. However, its all in the game and we try to content curselos? with a phylosophy of taking things as they come and making the best of it.
norman expects to graduate from O.S.C. in June if he makes his grades. He wants to come out to the Islands but I am not encouraging him to do so until after he has had a year or twos experience in forrestry work in the States. Peggy expected to finish her business course and go to work when last we heard from her. She liked it out here and wants to return.
Am pleased that Arden has found happiness. He is a lad of exceptionally good principles and I know you are justly proud of him. Sorry Clare has felt the pinch of hard tomes along with many others. I truly believe conditions are now on the upgrade. Carol, dear girl is one in a million. We get homesick to see some of our own folks - they are about 99% the "real goods". Am glad Lucy could be with Carol. Lucy - the old faithful is a solid rock of comfort when needed.
For a time the war clouds of Shanghai had us guessing as to what would develop in the Far East. It looked for a while as if the powder magazine was about to blowup and that many nations would be involved including the U.S.A. Japan seems now to be drawing in her horns and I hope the mess will be cleared up. Altho I believe Japan will never be rational until she has been give a good licking and I guess it will eventually be up to Uncle Sam. Lets hope not!
Love and best of wishes for all. Lovingly
Ray
Shanghai Aug. 25 - 1933Dear Jennie:-
On our return from a trip north to Tsingboo we found waiting for us your letter telling of Terry's passing. Our hearts are with you my dear sister in your hour of sorrow and we know you must miss him who has been a constant and faithful companion so many years. But we can rejoice for him in his release from suffering and eternal darkness. We know you have been finding life not so easy during these recent months. Take a good long rest Jennie dear.
At a time like this words don't mean much but I cannot help paying tribute to one of the finest men I have ever known. Terry was an individual if ever there ever was one in the sense that he lived a true, clean life according to his conceptions. Absolutely no superficiality ever entered his existence. He was true to high ideals and his every thought and action was one of unselfishness and love. He was a man, like our father, who was of a higher type than the average. Too good for this selfish old world. In my conception of what constitutes a really successful man I would say that both Terry and our father should above any men I have ever known. They may not have been successful in accumulating this worlds goods (by which success is usually measured) but they lived honorable, upright lives, and, by example, left a legacy to this troubled world which is priceless (underlined) .
Am glad you are with Arden and Clare for a much needed rest. Nice letters from Lucy - she certainly is a brick (underlined). Her letters indicate a more cheerful outlook than a few years ago and we are glad. Lilly certainly has been having a tough time of it but last letters indicate an improvement. Yes Jennie! We are all getting on in years. The hands of the clock of time whirls around and clicks off the years at a rapid pace but none of us would change it if we could, nor wish to have the struggle over again, nor prolonged beyond our usefulness. We are playing the game squarely, as we see it, and that is really the only thing that counts. Don't you think so?
We are hanging on here but don't know for how long. Business has its bright spots - and also it long (underlined) hard (underlined) pulls. Am thinking some of a trip to Java, Singapore and possibly India. Nothing sure yet but will know in a few days. Polly and I are both fedup with Shanghai but we take things as they come. Polly is a brick if there ever was one and I hope I appreciate her love and companionship. Nice letter from Arden recently, will write soon. With all the love and best wishes to the truest of sisters. As Ever
Ray
Uncle Ray was married to Aunt Polly when Arden Brady went to live with them in the Phillipine Island of Negros. Uncle Ray was planning to retire when he died in the Phillipines. They had already shipped their furniture back to Oregon where it was in storage for six months. Aunt Polly ended up getting out on one of the last freighter out of the of the Phillipines before the Japanese invasion of the Islands. She got a ticket when someone canceled, she left to get the furniture so that it wouldn't be sold off.
Ray married Edna Aileen Glancey, daughter of Owen Glancey and Josephine Tillman, on 6 Sep 1906 in Seattle, King, Washington, USA. The marriage ended in divorce. Edna was born in Aug 1885 in , , Washigton, USA.
They had the following children.
+ 233 M i Norman Charles Whitfield was born on 16 Jun 1907. He died on 25 Jul 1987. + 234 F ii Evelyn Iola Whitfield was born on 27 Feb 1912. She died on 4 Mar 1993.
Ray also married Ethel Pauline Cheeseman "Polly", daughter of William Mastus Cheeseman and Elizabeth Simpson, before 1929. Polly was born on 21 Nov 1893 in Puyallup, Pierce, Washington, USA. She died on 16 Jun 1978 in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA.
August 3rd 1929.
Dear Jennie and Terry:
Arden has been with us for nearly two weeks and before another day passes I intend to get off a few lines to you. I am as busy as the cat ..... as we leave either at midnight or dawn for Manila on the Company's motor boat.
Needless to say that we are happy to have Arden with us. He truly is a son to be proud of and we are happy to be related to him. He weemed to be well liked from one end of the island to the other. His first week here was spent getting acquainted as there were several parties on at the time. We have settled down to normalacy again since he has become a working man. No doubt he has already written you folks what he is doing. I feel sure he has the makings of a fine business man in him and that his Uncle Ray will do all he can for him. Of course, you know that no Whitfield talks a great deal so Arden will probably not hear much praise but I can guarantee if a tire goes flat a voice is heard and it is not a gentle one. But that is the way it should be, is'nt it?
The weather has been wonderful since Arden came. Very cool and unusual....... We have been able to play considerable golf and Arden seems to be very much interested in the game. No doubt he will join the club (which is most inexpensive) after he gets on his feet.
Ray and I expect to be away about three weeks. Ray has to go to the new mill on Luzon and will be in the woods most of the time. For the past two years we have spent most of our time going back and forth. I do not care to stay alone and so have gone to Manila and waited there for Ray. There being no place for me at the new mills. Some day they will get a shanty fixed so we can camp out. Plans for the future are so indefinite. Mr. Harris, the general manager of the Company is anxious to have Ray in Manila as the office work is too much for him. It will also mean that Ray will have the mill inspection work to do. Also Mr. Harris talks of going to the States on vacation, etc. so I hardly know whether to put up new curtains here or let the rags fly in the breeze. 'pect whatever comes will be best.
We have decided to have Peg come out next year. She will graduate from Hi and the come over soon after. If we know of some one who is coming over at the time Peg will come with them. If not, I shall probably make a flying trip home for her. Will stop long enuf to say hello to yo dear folks. Another reason why the rags blow in the breezes.
Must close and finish a dozen odd jobs. Just a line to let you folks know we are proud of Arden and truly enjoying his company. Heaps and heaps of love from Ray, Arden and myself.
Sister Polly
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122. Maud A. Whitfield (Nathaniel Churchill , Frederick John , John ) was born 1 on 24 Mar 1868 in Keene, Ionia, Michigan, USA. She died on 14 Apr 1953 in Riverside, Riverside, California, USA.
Living with Wood Grandparent in 1880.
Maud married George Simpson Powlison, son of Cornelius Powlison and Margaret Ann Howland, on 11 Feb 1890 in Blue Earth, Faribault, Minnesota, USA. The marriage ended in divorce. George was born on 11 Jun 1864 in Prob. Lowell, Kent, Michigan, USA. He died on 10 Mar 1926 in Council Bluffs, , Iowa, USA.
They had the following children.
235 F i Powlison died after 29 Feb 1896. + 236 M ii Kenneth Whitfield Powlison was born on 19 May 1895. He died on 27 Jul 1935. + 237 M iii Keith Eon Powlison was born on 3 Sep 1897. He died on 12 Jan 1968. + 238 F iv Edris P. Powlison was born on 22 Apr 1899. She died on 14 Apr 1980.
123. Frederick Hurd "Fred" Whitfield (Nathaniel Churchill , Frederick John , John ) was born 1 on 26 Mar 1870 in , , Michigan, USA. He died on 26 Jan 1950 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Living with Wood Grandparent in 1880.
Fred married Alice Grace Fowler on 17 Sep 1895 in , Pennington, South Dakota, USA. Alice was born on 17 Sep 1873 in , , Nebraska, USA. She died on 8 Jul 1957 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA.
They had the following children.
+ 239 M i Harold Fowler Whitfield was born on 28 Apr 1896. He died on 1 Nov 1963. 240 F ii Helen Montross Whitfield was born on 24 Oct 1897 in Rapid City, Pennington, South Dakota, USA. She died on 29 Apr 1977 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, USA. Helen married Ralph C. Boyd about 1915. 241 M iii Donald Fowler Whitfield was born on 8 Aug 1899 in Rapid City, Pennington, South Dakota, USA. He died in Feb 1987 in , , Oregon, USA. 242 F iv Dorothy Whitfield was born in 1908 in , , Oregon, USA.
124. Leola Lynn Whitfield (Henry Allen , Frederick John , John ) was born 1 on 22 May 1876 in , , Michigan, USA. She died in 1920. She was buried in Honeoye Falls Cemetery, Honeoye Falls, Monroe, New York, USA.
Leola married George Robert Johnson on 27 Jun 1899 in Pomona, Los Angeles, California, USA. George was born on 24 May 1873 in , , New York, USA.
George was employed as Insurance Adjuster in 1920 Census.
They had the following children.
+ 243 M i Robert Barnes Johnson was born on 13 Apr 1900. He died on 28 Jul 1973. 244 F ii Elizabeth Johnson was born in 1904 in , , New York, USA.
125. Henry Allen Whitfield Jr. (Henry Allen , Frederick John , John ) was born on 22 Aug 1881 in , , New York, USA. He died after 1930.
Living in Los Angeles in 1900.
Henry married Donna P. Scott, daughter of Scott and Jenny, about 1915. Donna was born in 1887 in , , Kansas, USA. She died after 1930.
They had the following children.
245 F i Phyllis Whitfield. 246 M ii David Whitfield.
126. Fannie May Fuller (Rebecca Carr Whitfield , Frederick John , John ) was born on 7 Jan 1868 in , , Michigan, USA. She died on 7 Jan 1948 in , Los Angeles, California, USA.
Fannie married Edwin B. Skinner, son of William W. Skinner and Ellen J., in 1887. Edwin was born in Oct 1859 in Davenport, Scott, Iowa, USA. He died before 1920 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA.
They had the following children.
247 F i Rose H. Skinner was born in Dec 1888 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA. + 248 M ii Orrin Burnell Skinner was born on 6 Sep 1889. He died on 27 Aug 1966. 249 M iii Franklyn E. Skinner was born on 12 Jun 1894 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA. He died in Sep 1962 in , , Hawaii, USA. Franklyn married Jeanne. Jeanne was born on 18 Oct 1892 in Claremont, Los Angeles, Califronia, USA. She died in Jun 1976 in Honolulu, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. + 250 F iv Gertrude Florence Skinner was born on 6 Mar 1903. She died on 18 Sep 1956.
127. Fred W. Fuller (Rebecca Carr Whitfield , Frederick John , John ) was born in 1875 in , , Michigan, USA. He died before 1940 in Prob. Grand Rapids, , Michigan, USA.
Fred married Della M.. Della was born in 1877 in , , Michigan, USA. She died after 1940.
They had the following children.
251 M i Fredrick W Fuller was born on 26 Feb 1905 in , , Michigan, USA. He died on 26 May 1984 in Eden, Lake, Michigan, USA. Fredrick married Esther. Esther was born in 1908 in , , Ilinois, USA.