George Russell Wolfe1,2,3

M, b. September, 1847, d. 1904
     George Russell Wolfe was buried at Geneva Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore Co., Nebraska.4 He was born in September, 1847 at Pennsylvania.5 He married Martha Jane "Jenny" Cole, daughter of Eleazner E. Cole and Elizabeth Conner, on February 8, 1869 at Scott Co., Iowa.1,3 George Russell Wolfe died in 1904.1

Census Records

1870Dwelling 242, Moline, Rock Island Co., Illinois2
1880Dwelling 74, District 327, Geneva, Fillmore Co., Nebraska6
1900Dwelling 308, District 27, Lead City, Lawrence Co., South Dakota5

Occupation

1870Railroad worker2
1880Farmer6
1900Carpenter5

Family

Martha Jane "Jenny" Cole b. March 13, 1851, d. December 21, 1937
Marriage*George Russell Wolfe married Martha Jane "Jenny" Cole, daughter of Eleazner E. Cole and Elizabeth Conner, on February 8, 1869 at Scott Co., Iowa.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5820] Nebraska Signal, The, From the Martha J. Cole obituary in the Dec 30, 1937 edition.
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S4926] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996.
  4. [S476] Geneva Cemetery, Fillmore Co., Nebraska, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~nefillmo/Genevar.htm
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S8294] Nebraska State Historical Society State Library and Archives, Nebraska, Marriage Records, 1855-1908.
  8. [S605] Office of Vital Statistics and Montana State Genealogical Society State of Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, State Deaths, 1907-2016.

Bessie Marie Wolfe1,2

F, b. April 7, 1890, d. January 15, 1986
FatherGeorge Russell Wolfe1,3,2 b. September, 1847, d. 1904
MotherMartha Jane "Jenny" Cole1,3,4,2 b. March 13, 1851, d. December 21, 1937
     Her Social Security Number was 456-09-5114.2 Bessie Marie Wolfe was buried at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Billings, Yellowstone Co., Montana.2 Her married name was Jaynes.5 She married Leonard F. Jaynes.2,5 Bessie Marie Wolfe was born on April 7, 1890 at Nebraska.3,2 As of circa 1907,her married name was Whittaker.6 She married Francis Elmer Whittaker circa 1907.6 Bessie Marie Wolfe died on January 15, 1986 at Billings, Yellowstone Co., Montana, at age 95.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 308, District 27, Lead City, Lawrence Co., South Dakota3
1910Dwelling 78, District 182, Chester, Thayer Co., Nebraska6
1920Dwelling 367, District 104, Ward 1, Grand Island, Hall Co., Nebraska4
1940Maine Hotel, District 4-10, Raton, Colfax Co., New Mexico5

Family 1

Leonard F. Jaynes b. April 11, 1894, d. January 17, 1971
Marriage*Bessie Marie Wolfe married Leonard F. Jaynes.2,5 

Family 2

Francis Elmer Whittaker b. circa 1889
Marriage*Bessie Marie Wolfe married Francis Elmer Whittaker circa 1907.6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5820] Nebraska Signal, The, From the Martha J. Cole obituary in the Dec 30, 1937 edition.
  2. [S605] Office of Vital Statistics and Montana State Genealogical Society State of Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, State Deaths, 1907-2016.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3839] Casper Star-Tribune, From the Genevieve L. Vroman obituary in the Sep 2, 1969 edition.
  8. [S2901] Billings Gazette, From the Dorothy Juanita Goodwin obituary in the Aug 20, 1961 edition.
  9. [S6703] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Marriage Records, 1943-1986.

Leonard F. Jaynes1

M, b. April 11, 1894, d. January 17, 1971
     Leonard F. Jaynes married Bessie Marie Wolfe, daughter of George Russell Wolfe and Martha Jane "Jenny" Cole.2,1 Leonard F. Jaynes was born on April 11, 1894 at Indian Territory (Oklahoma).1 He died on January 17, 1971 at Montana at age 76.

Census Records

1940Maine Hotel, District 4-10, Raton, Colfax Co., New Mexico1

Occupation

1940Road laborer1

Family

Bessie Marie Wolfe b. April 7, 1890, d. January 15, 1986
Marriage*Leonard F. Jaynes married Bessie Marie Wolfe, daughter of George Russell Wolfe and Martha Jane "Jenny" Cole.2,1 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S605] Office of Vital Statistics and Montana State Genealogical Society State of Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, State Deaths, 1907-2016.

Nellie Wolfe1

F, b. August 3, 1876, d. December 9, 1878
FatherGeorge Russell Wolfe1 b. September, 1847, d. 1904
MotherMartha Jane "Jenny" Cole1 b. March 13, 1851, d. December 21, 1937
     Nellie Wolfe was buried at Geneva Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore Co., Nebraska.1 She was born on August 3, 1876.1 She died on December 9, 1878 at Fillmore Co., Nebraska, at age 2.1

Citations

  1. [S476] Geneva Cemetery, Fillmore Co., Nebraska, online http://www.rootsweb.com/~nefillmo/Genevar.htm

William Joseph Wolfe1,2

M, b. circa March, 1870
FatherGeorge Russell Wolfe1,2 b. September, 1847, d. 1904
MotherMartha Jane "Jenny" Cole1,2 b. March 13, 1851, d. December 21, 1937
     William Joseph Wolfe was born circa March, 1870 at Illinois.1

Census Records

1870Dwelling 242, Moline, Rock Island Co., Illinois1
1880Dwelling 74, District 327, Geneva, Fillmore Co., Nebraska2

Citations

  1. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

Minnie E. Wolfe1

F, b. circa 1872
FatherGeorge Russell Wolfe1 b. September, 1847, d. 1904
MotherMartha Jane "Jenny" Cole1 b. March 13, 1851, d. December 21, 1937
     Minnie E. Wolfe was born circa 1872 at Illinois.1

Census Records

1880Dwelling 74, District 327, Geneva, Fillmore Co., Nebraska1

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

Eva Evelyn Wolfe1,2,3

F, b. August 4, 1888, d. October 31, 1978
FatherGeorge Russell Wolfe1,3 b. September, 1847, d. 1904
MotherMartha Jane "Jenny" Cole1,2,3,4 b. March 13, 1851, d. December 21, 1937
     Her Social Security Number was 565-44-9792.5 Eva Evelyn Wolfe and Andrew "Andy" Delaney were divorced.6 Eva Evelyn Wolfe was born on August 4, 1888 at Geneva, Fillmore Co., Nebraska.3,5,7 As of March 28, 1904,her married name was Delane.3 As of March 28, 1904,her married name was Delaney.3 She married Andrew "Andy" Delaney on March 28, 1904 at York, York Co., Nebraska.3 Eva Evelyn Wolfe died on October 31, 1978 at Santa Cruz Co., California, at age 90.7,8 She Private family Mass will be Thursday for Evelyn Delaney, 90, who died in a local hospital Tuesday morning. A native of Nebraska, she had been a Santa Cruz resident for 31 years. She was a member of the Royal Neighbors and the Disabled American Veterans. She is survived by a daughter, Jane Smith of Santa Cruz; a granddaughter, two grandsons, and six great-grandchildren. Mass will be at Holy Cross Church with the Rev. Gerald McCormick officiating, followed by private interment. on November 1, 1978.8

Census Records

1900Dwelling 308, District 27, Lead City, Lawrence Co., South Dakota1
1910Dwelling 135, District 153, Ward 3, Superior, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska4
1920Dwelling 421, District 170, Superior, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska9
1930Dwelling 143, District 438, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California2
1940Dwelling 252, District 41-93, Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington6

Occupation

1930Cosmetician2
1940General merchandise propriator6

Family

Andrew "Andy" Delaney b. December 12, 1877, d. April 14, 1946
Divorce*Eva Evelyn Wolfe and Andrew "Andy" Delaney were divorced.6 
Marriage* Eva Evelyn Wolfe married Andrew "Andy" Delaney on March 28, 1904 at York, York Co., Nebraska.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S8294] Nebraska State Historical Society State Library and Archives, Nebraska, Marriage Records, 1855-1908.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  8. [S6923] Santa Cruz Sentinel, From the Evelyn Delaney obituary in the Nov 1, 1978 edition.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Francis Elmer Whittaker1

M, b. circa 1889
     Francis Elmer Whittaker was born circa 1889 at Nebraska.1 He married Bessie Marie Wolfe, daughter of George Russell Wolfe and Martha Jane "Jenny" Cole, circa 1907.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 78, District 182, Chester, Thayer Co., Nebraska1

Occupation

1910Engine house hostler1

Family

Bessie Marie Wolfe b. April 7, 1890, d. January 15, 1986
Marriage*Francis Elmer Whittaker married Bessie Marie Wolfe, daughter of George Russell Wolfe and Martha Jane "Jenny" Cole, circa 1907.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2901] Billings Gazette, From the Dorothy Juanita Goodwin obituary in the Aug 20, 1961 edition.
  4. [S6703] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Marriage Records, 1943-1986.
  5. [S605] Office of Vital Statistics and Montana State Genealogical Society State of Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, State Deaths, 1907-2016.

Genevieve Louella "Jennie" Whittaker1,2,3

F, b. February 27, 1909, d. September 1, 1969
FatherFrancis Elmer Whittaker4 b. circa 1889
MotherBessie Marie Wolfe1,4,3 b. April 7, 1890, d. January 15, 1986
     Genevieve Louella "Jennie" Whittaker was buried at Highland Cemetery, 1860 East 12th Street, Casper, Natrona Co., Wyoming.5 She was born on February 27, 1909 at Thayer Co., Nebraska.5,3 As of October 11, 1926,her married name was Vroman.2 She married Arthur Rush Vroman on October 11, 1926 at Fort Collins, Larimer Co., Colorado.2,3 Genevieve Louella "Jennie" Whittaker died on September 1, 1969 at Casper, Natrona Co., Wyoming, at age 60.5,3 She Mrs. A. R. (Genevieve L.) Vroman, 60, died Sunday in Natrona County Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Vroman was born Feb 27, 1909, in Grand Island, Neb. and was reared and educated there. In 1926 she was married to A. R. Vroman Sr. at Ft. Collins, Colo., and they came to Casper in 1927. She was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, at the family home at 44 Oklahoma St. in Evansville; three daughters, Mrs. Frances Peterson, Mrs. Flora Doherty, Mrs. Carol Kimbrell, all of Casper; four sons, A. R. Vroman Jr. and Duane Vroman of Casper, Robert Vroman, Jackson, Glen Vroman, Rawlins; her mother, Mrs. L. Haynes, Billings; a sister, Mrs. Evadell Cosmer, Billings; one brother, Bill Whitaker; and 18 grandchildren. A sister preceded her in death. on September 2, 1969.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 78, District 182, Chester, Thayer Co., Nebraska4
1920Dwelling 367, District 104, Ward 1, Grand Island, Hall Co., Nebraska1
1930Dwelling 234, District 10, Plummer, Larimer Co., Colorado6
1940Dwelling 6, District 13-25, Election District 6, Natrona Co., Wyoming7

Family

Arthur Rush Vroman b. August 28, 1900, d. June 14, 1981
Marriage*Genevieve Louella "Jennie" Whittaker married Arthur Rush Vroman on October 11, 1926 at Fort Collins, Larimer Co., Colorado.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S7717] Denver, Colorado State Archives, Colorado, County Marriage Records and State Index, 1862-2006.
  3. [S3839] Casper Star-Tribune, From the Genevieve L. Vroman obituary in the Sep 2, 1969 edition.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S10763] Highland Cemetery, Natrona Co., WY, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S10766] Hansen Mortuaries and Cemetery, online www.hansenmortuary.com, From the Carol Lee Kimbrell obituary.
  9. [S3839] Casper Star-Tribune, From the Arthur Rush Vroman, Jr. obituary in the May 5, 2002 edition.
  10. [S8204] Daily Sentinel, The, From the Duane J. Vroman obituary in the Jul 16, 1992 edition.
  11. [S3839] Casper Star-Tribune, From the Vroman-Ferris wedding announcement in the Jan 22, 1964 edition.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

William D. "Billy" Whittaker1,2,3

M, b. January 2, 1911
FatherFrancis Elmer Whittaker1,3 b. circa 1889
MotherBessie Marie Wolfe1,4,3 b. April 7, 1890, d. January 15, 1986
     William D. "Billy" Whittaker married Edna Natalia Howeller.5 William D. "Billy" Whittaker was born on January 2, 1911 at Grand Island, Hall Co., Nebraska.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 367, District 104, Ward 1, Grand Island, Hall Co., Nebraska1
1940Dwelling 108, District 45-92, Hammond, Lake Co., Indiana6

Occupation

1940Welder6

Family

Edna Natalia Howeller b. May 16, 1919, d. January 31, 2001
Marriage*William D. "Billy" Whittaker married Edna Natalia Howeller.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S2901] Billings Gazette, From the Dorothy Juanita Goodwin obituary in the Aug 20, 1961 edition.
  4. [S3839] Casper Star-Tribune, From the Genevieve L. Vroman obituary in the Sep 2, 1969 edition.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5792] Kalamazoo Gazette, From the Carol Ann Murawski obituary in the Sep 17, 2006 edition.

Evaladell Whittaker1,2

F, b. February 16, 1913, d. February 16, 1998
FatherFrancis Elmer Whittaker1,3 b. circa 1889
MotherBessie Marie Wolfe1,4,3 b. April 7, 1890, d. January 15, 1986
     Evaladell Whittaker was buried at Terrace Gardens Cemetery, Billings, Yellowstone Co., Montana.5,6 Her Social Security Number was 450-09-5056.7 Her married name was Dove.8 Her married name was Crosmer.5 Her married name was Hampton.2 She married John Kenneth Crosmer.5 Evaladell Whittaker married Ray Hampton.2 Evaladell Whittaker married William Chester Dove.8 Evaladell Whittaker was born on February 16, 1913 at Grand Island, Hall Co., Nebraska.7,5,3 As of June 2, 1953,her married name was Palin.3 She married Murry Bert Palin on June 2, 1953 at Billings, Yellowstone Co., Montana.3 As of August 17, 1954,her married name was Frey.3 Evaladell Whittaker and Murry Bert Palin were divorced on August 17, 1954 at Billings, Yellowstone Co., Montana.9 Evaladell Whittaker married Clarence E. Frey on August 17, 1954 at Billings, Yellowstone Co., Montana.3 Evaladell Whittaker died on February 16, 1998 at Billings, Yellowstone Co., Montana, at age 85.2,7,5 She Evaladell Crosmer, 85, of Billings, passed away Monday, Feb. 16, 1998, at Parkview Convalescent Center. She was born in Grand Island, Neb., Feb. 16, 1913. She was raised in the oil fields of Oklahoma and Texas. She moved to Montana in 1952 where she met and married John Kenneth Crosmer, who preceded her in death in 1990. She worked as a seamstress for the Northern Hotel for 20 years before retiring. Her favorite pastimes were crafts, sewing, fishing and her grandchildren. She is survived by her four sons and their wives: Edward Hampton and Rose of Billings, Bob Hampton and Joan of Riverton, Wyo., Bill Dove and Donna of Laurel, Dave Crosmer and Janis of Huntley; 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; and her closest and best friend, Ruth Steward, with whom she shared so many hours of friendship, volunteer work, church and happiness. Thank you Ruth, we appreciate your friendship to our Mom. We will miss you Gramma. Funeral services and viewing will be held at the Smith West Chapel, 304 34th St. W. Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, with interment following at Terrace Gardens Cemetery. on February 17, 1998.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 367, District 104, Ward 1, Grand Island, Hall Co., Nebraska1
1940Dwelling 92, District 56-4, Dalhart, Dallam Co., Texas8

Family 1

John Kenneth Crosmer b. September 24, 1915, d. October 2, 1990
Marriage*Evaladell Whittaker married John Kenneth Crosmer.5 
Child
  • Dave Crosmer5

Family 2

Ray Hampton b. August 31, 1906, d. April 26, 1990
Marriage*Evaladell Whittaker married Ray Hampton.2 
Children

Family 3

William Chester Dove
Marriage*Evaladell Whittaker married William Chester Dove.8 
Child
  • William Chester "Bill" Dove Jr.8,5,3,10

Family 4

Murry Bert Palin b. October 7, 1907, d. April 11, 1981
Marriage*Evaladell Whittaker married Murry Bert Palin on June 2, 1953 at Billings, Yellowstone Co., Montana.3 
Divorce* Evaladell Whittaker and Murry Bert Palin were divorced on August 17, 1954 at Billings, Yellowstone Co., Montana.9 

Family 5

Clarence E. Frey b. June 3, 1913, d. July, 1970
Marriage*Evaladell Whittaker married Clarence E. Frey on August 17, 1954 at Billings, Yellowstone Co., Montana.3 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S605] Office of Vital Statistics and Montana State Genealogical Society State of Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, State Deaths, 1907-2016.
  3. [S6703] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Marriage Records, 1943-1986.
  4. [S3839] Casper Star-Tribune, From the Genevieve L. Vroman obituary in the Sep 2, 1969 edition.
  5. [S2901] Billings Gazette, From the Evaladell Crosmer obituary in the Feb 17, 1998 edition.
  6. [S10771] Terrace Gardens Cemetery, Yellowstone Co., MT, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S7003] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Divorce Records, 1943-1986.
  10. [S10772] Riverton Ranger, The, From the Robert H. Hampton obituary in the Apr 13, 2011 edition.
  11. [S964] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.

Dorothy Juanita Whittaker1,2,3

F, b. August 22, 1916, d. August 19, 1961
FatherFrancis Elmer Whittaker4,1,3 b. circa 1889
MotherBessie Marie Wolfe4,1,3 b. April 7, 1890, d. January 15, 1986
     Dorothy Juanita Whittaker was buried at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Billings, Yellowstone Co., Montana.1,3,5 She was born on August 22, 1916 at Grand Island, Hall Co., Nebraska.1,3 As of May 28, 1933,her married name was Goodwin.3 She married Virgil Gus Goodwin on May 28, 1933 at Sapulpa, Creek Co., Oklahoma.1,2 Dorothy Juanita Whittaker died on August 19, 1961 at Billings, Yellowstone Co., Montana, at age 44.1,3 She Dorothy Juanita Goodwin, 44, 1240 Howard Ave., died Saturday morning in a Billings hospital of cancer. She had been sick since October. Mrs. Goodwin was born August 22, 1916 in Grand Island, Neb., a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Whittaker. She lived in Grand Island until the age of five, then moved with her parents first to Cheyenne, Wyo., then to Fort Collins, Colo., and then to Tulsa, Okla. She attended schools in Cheyenne and Fort Collins. She was married to V. G. (Gus) Goodwin in Sapulpa, Okla. May 28, 1933. Following their marriage they lived in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Salinas, Kan., Casper, Wyo., and Yakima, Wash, before coming to Billings in 1948. Mrs. Goodwin was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church and the Edna Hedges chapter of the Order of Eastern Star. She was very active in bowling, having bowled for more than nine years on the American Floor Company team. Survivors include the widower; three sons, Billy Dee Goodwin, 4428 Morgan Ave., Grady Lee Goodwin and Michael Gene Goodwin, both at home; her mother and stepfather Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Jaynes, 37 Washington St; two sisters, Mrs. Arthur Vroman of Casper, Wyo. and Mrs. Kenneth Crosmer. 37 Washington St; a brother, William Whittaker of Los Angeles, Calif, and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Dahl-Brown Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Donovan A. Myers of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens. on August 20, 1961.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 367, District 104, Ward 1, Grand Island, Hall Co., Nebraska4

Family

Virgil Gus Goodwin b. May 3, 1905, d. May 29, 1988
Marriage*Dorothy Juanita Whittaker married Virgil Gus Goodwin on May 28, 1933 at Sapulpa, Creek Co., Oklahoma.1,2 
Children
  • Billy Dee Goodwin6,2,3
  • Grady Lee Goodwin6,2,3
  • Michael Gene Goodwin2,3,7

Citations

  1. [S605] Office of Vital Statistics and Montana State Genealogical Society State of Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, State Deaths, 1907-2016.
  2. [S2901] Billings Gazette, From the Gus Goodwin obituary in the May 30, 1988 edition.
  3. [S2901] Billings Gazette, From the Dorothy Juanita Goodwin obituary in the Aug 20, 1961 edition.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S10770] Sunset Memorial Gardens, Yellowstone Co., MT, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S6703] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Marriage Records, 1943-1986.
  7. [S7021] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Birth Records, 1897-1988.

John Kenneth Crosmer1,2,3,4

M, b. September 24, 1915, d. October 2, 1990
     His Social Security Number was 516-14-1778.5 John Kenneth Crosmer was buried at Terrace Gardens Cemetery, Billings, Yellowstone Co., Montana.2,4 He married Evaladell Whittaker, daughter of Francis Elmer Whittaker and Bessie Marie Wolfe.1 John Kenneth Crosmer was born on September 24, 1915 at Roundup, Musselshell Co., Montana.3,4,5 He died on October 2, 1990 at Billings, Yellowstone Co., Montana, at age 75.4,5

Family

Evaladell Whittaker b. February 16, 1913, d. February 16, 1998
Marriage*He married Evaladell Whittaker, daughter of Francis Elmer Whittaker and Bessie Marie Wolfe.1 
Child
  • Dave Crosmer1

Citations

  1. [S2901] Billings Gazette, From the Evaladell Crosmer obituary in the Feb 17, 1998 edition.
  2. [S10771] Terrace Gardens Cemetery, Yellowstone Co., MT, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S605] Office of Vital Statistics and Montana State Genealogical Society State of Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, State Deaths, 1907-2016.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Andrew "Andy" Delaney1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. December 12, 1877, d. April 14, 1946
     Andrew "Andy" Delaney and Eva Evelyn Wolfe were divorced.7 His Social Security Number was 707-07-4153.8 Andrew "Andy" Delaney was born on December 12, 1877 at Davenport, Thayer Co., Nebraska.1,4,8,5,6 He married Eva Evelyn Wolfe, daughter of George Russell Wolfe and Martha Jane "Jenny" Cole, on March 28, 1904 at York, York Co., Nebraska.1 Andrew "Andy" Delaney died on April 14, 1946 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 68.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 135, District 153, Ward 3, Superior, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska3
1920Dwelling 421, District 170, Superior, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska9

Occupation

1910Railroad conductor3
1920Railroad conductor9

Family

Eva Evelyn Wolfe b. August 4, 1888, d. October 31, 1978
Divorce*Andrew "Andy" Delaney and Eva Evelyn Wolfe were divorced.7 
Marriage* Andrew "Andy" Delaney married Eva Evelyn Wolfe, daughter of George Russell Wolfe and Martha Jane "Jenny" Cole, on March 28, 1904 at York, York Co., Nebraska.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S8294] Nebraska State Historical Society State Library and Archives, Nebraska, Marriage Records, 1855-1908.
  2. [S5820] Nebraska Signal, The, From the Martha J. Cole obituary in the Dec 30, 1937 edition.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  5. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  6. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Leah Jane Delaney1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. September 1, 1907, d. May 17, 2008
FatherAndrew "Andy" Delaney2,3 b. December 12, 1877, d. April 14, 1946
MotherEva Evelyn Wolfe1,2,3,4 b. August 4, 1888, d. October 31, 1978
     Her Social Security Number was 551-64-3994.6 Leah Jane Delaney was born on September 1, 1907 at Nebraska.1,6 As of January 4, 1935,her married name was Smith.5 She married James Henry Smith Jr. on January 4, 1935 at Los Angeles Co., California.5 Leah Jane Delaney died on May 17, 2008 at Santa Cruz Co., California, at age 100.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 135, District 153, Ward 3, Superior, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska2
1920Dwelling 421, District 170, Superior, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska3
1930Dwelling 143, District 438, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California1
1940Dwelling 340, District 60-217, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California7

Occupation

1930Clerical worker1

Family

James Henry Smith Jr. b. December 10, 1901, d. July 3, 1966
Marriage*Leah Jane Delaney married James Henry Smith Jr. on January 4, 1935 at Los Angeles Co., California.5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S6923] Santa Cruz Sentinel, From the Evelyn Delaney obituary in the Nov 1, 1978 edition.
  5. [S10760] Unknown compiler, California, U.S., County Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, 1849-1980.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Martha Ruth Delaney1,2,3

F, b. October 2, 1905, d. September 10, 1974
FatherAndrew "Andy" Delaney1,2 b. December 12, 1877, d. April 14, 1946
MotherEva Evelyn Wolfe1,2 b. August 4, 1888, d. October 31, 1978
     Her Social Security Number was 561-09-9505.4 Martha Ruth Delaney was born on October 2, 1905 at Nebraska.4,5 As of November 13, 1929,her married name was Desmond.3 She married Harold Eugene Desmond on November 13, 1929 at Los Angeles Co., California.3 Martha Ruth Delaney died on September 10, 1974 at Kern Co., California, at age 68.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 135, District 153, Ward 3, Superior, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska1
1920Dwelling 421, District 170, Superior, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska2
1930Dwelling 443, District 386, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California6
1940Dwelling ?, District 39-53, Stockton, San Joaquin Co., California7

Occupation

1930Stenographer6

Family

Harold Eugene Desmond b. May 17, 1902, d. September 18, 1981
Marriage*Martha Ruth Delaney married Harold Eugene Desmond on November 13, 1929 at Los Angeles Co., California.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S10760] Unknown compiler, California, U.S., County Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, 1849-1980.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.

James Henry Smith Jr.1,2,3

M, b. December 10, 1901, d. July 3, 1966
     His Social Security Number was 568-38-6111.4 James Henry Smith Jr. was buried at Calvary Cemetery, 4201 Whittier Blvd., Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.5 He was born on December 10, 1901 at California; His WWI draft card has a birth year of 1899.3,6,4 He married Leah Jane Delaney, daughter of Andrew "Andy" Delaney and Eva Evelyn Wolfe, on January 4, 1935 at Los Angeles Co., California.1 James Henry Smith Jr. died on July 3, 1966 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 64.6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 340, District 60-217, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California2

Occupation

1940Life insurance broker2

Family

Leah Jane Delaney b. September 1, 1907, d. May 17, 2008
Marriage*James Henry Smith Jr. married Leah Jane Delaney, daughter of Andrew "Andy" Delaney and Eva Evelyn Wolfe, on January 4, 1935 at Los Angeles Co., California.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S10760] Unknown compiler, California, U.S., County Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, 1849-1980.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S10761] Calvary Cemetery, Los Angeles Co., CA, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.

Harold Eugene Desmond1,2,3

M, b. May 17, 1902, d. September 18, 1981
     His Social Security Number was 550-05-9898.4 Harold Eugene Desmond was born on May 17, 1902 at Highland, San Bernardino Co., California.2,3,4 He married Martha Ruth Delaney, daughter of Andrew "Andy" Delaney and Eva Evelyn Wolfe, on November 13, 1929 at Los Angeles Co., California.1 Harold Eugene Desmond died on September 18, 1981 at Kern Co., California, at age 79.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 443, District 386, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California5
1940Dwelling ?, District 39-53, Stockton, San Joaquin Co., California6

Occupation

1930Oil company painter5
1940Bleach salesman6

Family

Martha Ruth Delaney b. October 2, 1905, d. September 10, 1974
Marriage*Harold Eugene Desmond married Martha Ruth Delaney, daughter of Andrew "Andy" Delaney and Eva Evelyn Wolfe, on November 13, 1929 at Los Angeles Co., California.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S10760] Unknown compiler, California, U.S., County Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, 1849-1980.
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.

Don Dean Desmond1,2,3

M, b. May 24, 1937, d. March 14, 1989
FatherHarold Eugene Desmond1 b. May 17, 1902, d. September 18, 1981
MotherMartha Ruth Delaney1 b. October 2, 1905, d. September 10, 1974
     Don Dean Desmond was buried at Fairmount Memorial Park, 5200 W. Wellesley, Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington.4 He married Deanna Phyllis Walmer.5 Don Dean Desmond married Edy M. Unknown.6 Don Dean Desmond was born on May 24, 1937 at Los Angeles Co., California.2 He and Deanna Phyllis Walmer were divorced on August 2, 1979 at Spokane Co., Washington.6 Don Dean Desmond and Edy M. Unknown were divorced on July 23, 1980 at Spokane Co., Washington.6 Don Dean Desmond died on March 14, 1989 at Spokane Co., Washington, at age 51.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling ?, District 39-53, Stockton, San Joaquin Co., California1

Family 1

Edy M. Unknown
Marriage*Don Dean Desmond married Edy M. Unknown.6 
Divorce* Don Dean Desmond and Edy M. Unknown were divorced on July 23, 1980 at Spokane Co., Washington.6 

Family 2

Deanna Phyllis Walmer b. January 10, 1940, d. February 18, 2011
Marriage*Don Dean Desmond married Deanna Phyllis Walmer.5 
Divorce* Don Dean Desmond and Deanna Phyllis Walmer were divorced on August 2, 1979 at Spokane Co., Washington.6 
Children
  • Doug Desmond5
  • Doreen M. Desmond2,5
  • Daniel L. Desmond2,5
  • Donna K. Desmond2,5

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
  3. [S453] Washington State Department of Health, Washington Death Index, 1940-2014.
  4. [S10183] Fairmount Memorial Park, Spokane Co., WA, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S1833] Spokesman-Review, The, From the Deanna P. Desmond obituary in the Mar 6, 2011 edition.
  6. [S6704] Unknown compiler, Washington, Divorce Index, 1969-2014.

Deanna Phyllis Walmer1,2

F, b. January 10, 1940, d. February 18, 2011
     Deanna Phyllis Walmer was buried at Fairmount Memorial Park, 5200 W. Wellesley, Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington.3 Her Social Security Number was 564-50-7843.4 Her married name was Desmond.2 She married Don Dean Desmond, son of Harold Eugene Desmond and Martha Ruth Delaney.2 Deanna Phyllis Walmer was born on January 10, 1940 at San Bernardino Co., California.1,4 She and Don Dean Desmond were divorced on August 2, 1979 at Spokane Co., Washington.5 Deanna Phyllis Walmer died on February 18, 2011 at Spokane Co., Washington, at age 71.4,6 She In loving memory of Deanna P. Desmond. Born in California in 1940, she married Don Desmond and traveled with the Air Force until settling in Spokane in 1976. In 1979 she earned her Real Estate License and quickly rose to the top of her field, garnering the prestigious Million Dollar Club Award, retiring officially in January of 2011. She was adventurous in spirit, loved to travel and experience different cultures, and had an artistic talent she never had time to develop. Deanna had an intelligence and drive that set her apart from the crowd. The daughter of Leah Hale and George Walmer, Deanna is preceded by her siblings Dorothy, George, Robert and her twin brother Dave, and survived by her sister Jan; her children Doree, Dan, Doug, and Donna; seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, seven nieces and six nephews. There is, of course not enough time or space to encapsule her zest for life, her compassion, and the breath of personality that made her so unique. She died too young, and will be greatly missed. on March 6, 2011.2

Family

Don Dean Desmond b. May 24, 1937, d. March 14, 1989
Marriage*She married Don Dean Desmond, son of Harold Eugene Desmond and Martha Ruth Delaney.2 
Divorce* Deanna Phyllis Walmer and Don Dean Desmond were divorced on August 2, 1979 at Spokane Co., Washington.5 
Children
  • Doug Desmond2
  • Doreen M. Desmond1,2
  • Daniel L. Desmond1,2
  • Donna K. Desmond1,2

Citations

  1. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
  2. [S1833] Spokesman-Review, The, From the Deanna P. Desmond obituary in the Mar 6, 2011 edition.
  3. [S10183] Fairmount Memorial Park, Spokane Co., WA, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S6704] Unknown compiler, Washington, Divorce Index, 1969-2014.
  6. [S453] Washington State Department of Health, Washington Death Index, 1940-2014.

Dale Delano Desmond1,2,3,4

M, b. January 30, 1943, d. January 30, 1979
FatherHarold Eugene Desmond1 b. May 17, 1902, d. September 18, 1981
MotherMartha Ruth Delaney1 b. October 2, 1905, d. September 10, 1974
     His Social Security Number was 524-56-2997.5 Dale Delano Desmond was born on January 30, 1943 at Los Angeles Co., California.1,5,6,7 He married Patricia L. Byers on August 2, 1964 at Los Angeles Co., California.2 Dale Delano Desmond and Patricia L. Byers were divorced in February, 1973 at Santa Barbara Co., California.3 Dale Delano Desmond married Helen Cooper on January 3, 1974 at Lane Co., Oregon.4 Dale Delano Desmond died on January 30, 1979 at Linn Co., Oregon, at age 36; The SDDI has a death date of Jan 15, 1979.5,6,7

Family 1

Patricia L. Byers
Marriage*He married Patricia L. Byers on August 2, 1964 at Los Angeles Co., California.2 
Divorce* Dale Delano Desmond and Patricia L. Byers were divorced in February, 1973 at Santa Barbara Co., California.3 
Child
  • Laura L. Desmond1

Family 2

Helen Cooper b. June 17, 1943, d. August 3, 2015
Marriage*Dale Delano Desmond married Helen Cooper on January 3, 1974 at Lane Co., Oregon.4 

Citations

  1. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
  2. [S1450] Sacramento, California Department of Health Services, California Marriage Index, 1960-1985.
  3. [S1493] California Center for Health Statistics, California Divorce Index, 1966-1984.
  4. [S1830] Unknown compiler, Oregon, Marriage Indexes, 1906-2009.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  7. [S442] Oregon State Archives and Records Center, Oregon Death Index, 1898-2008.

Helen Cooper1

F, b. June 17, 1943, d. August 3, 2015
     Helen Cooper was born on June 17, 1943 at Oregon. As of January 3, 1974,her married name was Desmond.1 She married Dale Delano Desmond, son of Harold Eugene Desmond and Martha Ruth Delaney, on January 3, 1974 at Lane Co., Oregon.1 Helen Cooper died on August 3, 2015 at Oregon at age 72.

Family

Dale Delano Desmond b. January 30, 1943, d. January 30, 1979
Marriage*She married Dale Delano Desmond, son of Harold Eugene Desmond and Martha Ruth Delaney, on January 3, 1974 at Lane Co., Oregon.1 

Citations

  1. [S1830] Unknown compiler, Oregon, Marriage Indexes, 1906-2009.

Sheila Maryjane Smith1,2,3

F, b. August 3, 1935, d. May 19, 2017
FatherJames Henry Smith Jr.1 b. December 10, 1901, d. July 3, 1966
MotherLeah Jane Delaney1 b. September 1, 1907, d. May 17, 2008
     Her married name was Aiches.4 Sheila Maryjane Smith married Unknown Aiches.4 Sheila Maryjane Smith was born on August 3, 1935 at Los Angeles Co., California.2 As of July 20, 1966,her married name was Weathers.3 She married Roscoe E. Weathers on July 20, 1966 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.3 As of December 27, 1980,her married name was Reich.4 Sheila Maryjane Smith married Walter Charles Reich Jr. on December 27, 1980 at Reno, Washoe Co., Nevada.4 Sheila Maryjane Smith died on May 19, 2017 at age 81.

Census Records

1940Dwelling 340, District 60-217, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California1

Family 1

Unknown Aiches
Marriage*Sheila Maryjane Smith married Unknown Aiches.4 

Family 2

Roscoe E. Weathers b. June 1, 1920, d. April 18, 1976
Marriage*Sheila Maryjane Smith married Roscoe E. Weathers on July 20, 1966 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.3 

Family 3

Walter Charles Reich Jr. b. August 19, 1938, d. February 2, 2010
Marriage*Sheila Maryjane Smith married Walter Charles Reich Jr. on December 27, 1980 at Reno, Washoe Co., Nevada.4 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
  3. [S1450] Sacramento, California Department of Health Services, California Marriage Index, 1960-1985.
  4. [S1491] Office of Vital Records Nevada State Health Division, Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005.

Roscoe E. Weathers1,2

M, b. June 1, 1920, d. April 18, 1976
     His Social Security Number was 411-12-3599.3 Roscoe E. Weathers was born on June 1, 1920 at Mississippi.3,2 He married Sheila Maryjane Smith, daughter of James Henry Smith Jr. and Leah Jane Delaney, on July 20, 1966 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.1 Roscoe E. Weathers died on April 18, 1976 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 55.2

Family

Sheila Maryjane Smith b. August 3, 1935, d. May 19, 2017
Marriage*He married Sheila Maryjane Smith, daughter of James Henry Smith Jr. and Leah Jane Delaney, on July 20, 1966 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.1 

Citations

  1. [S1450] Sacramento, California Department of Health Services, California Marriage Index, 1960-1985.
  2. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.