Thomas Everitt McDonald Murray

M, b. 9 June 1910, d. 12 August 1991
Father*Thomas Everitt Murray b. 14 Oct 1870, d. 22 May 1941
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 June 1910Thomas Everitt McDonald Murray was born on 9 June 1910.
He was the son of Thomas Everitt Murray.
Death12 August 1991Thomas Everitt McDonald Murray died on 12 August 1991 at age 81.
  • Reference: 4266.
  • Thomas Everitt McDonald Murray Information received from Peter Murray in 1997 shows that Thomas EverittMcDonald Murray, 'Tim,' born June 9, 1910, was a farmer at Roode Bloemfarm, continued to live there after retirement, and died August 12, 1991,aged 81. He had an important position in the Rotary Club and numerousother appointments, and travelled all the time. He served in World WarII and was taken prisoner when his regiment was captured at Tobruk, andwas in a P.O.W. camp in Italy for a year before escaping into themountains with a friend. There they lived in hiding for another year,keeping alive on wild plants, snails, etc. They were fed too by a familyof peasants (at great risk to themselves) whenever possible. He got homein July 1944, and had visited his Italian peasant family whenever he hadbeen overseas, i.e. 1952, 1970, 1972, and 1976. He was a South AfricanFriesland Judge, and had judged in various African countries, includingthree times in Rhodesia. He was president of the South African FrieslandBreeders Association and, as of 1979 or so had been for at least 15 or 16years. He attended World Conferences in Italy in 1972, and in England in1976 (at which he was the longest serving president of any FrieslandBreeders Association anywhere in the world). In 1970 he and his wifeMarie were guests of the Arabian Horse Breeders of the U.K., of theBritish Friesland Breeders Society, of the Duke and Duchess of Rutland,of the Canadian Holstein Friesland Association, of the ExecutiveSecretary of the Holstein Breeders Association of America, and were takenon a visit of the top Studs in the United States. As of 1979 he had alsofor about eight years been president of the South African StudbockAssociation. He died unexpectedly from a massive heart attack in August1991, a great shock to all who knew him.

Herbert Everitt Murray

M, b. 1879, d. 1880
Father*Walter Everitt Murray b. 10 Dec 1837, d. 9 May 1924
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1879Herbert Everitt Murray was born in 1879.
He was the son of Walter Everitt Murray.
Death1880Herbert Everitt Murray died in 1880.
  • Reference: 4268.

Allen Cameron Everitt Murray

M, b. 18 October 1901, d. circa 1982
Father*George Alfred Everitt Murray b. 18 Mar 1862, d. 5 Jul 1941
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 October 1901Allen Cameron Everitt Murray was born on 18 October 1901.
He was the son of George Alfred Everitt Murray.
Marriagecirca 1930Allen Cameron Everitt Murray married an unknown person circa 1930.
Marriagecirca 1937He married an unknown person circa 1937.
Deathcirca 1982He died circa 1982.
  • Reference: 4270.
  • Allen Cameron Everitt Murray Information received from Peter Murray in 1997 shows that Allen CameronEveritt Murray, 'Lal,' born October 18, 1901, served in the South AfricanAir Force (ground staff) during World War II. He later lived inRhodesia. In his retirement he was living as of 1980 with his son Georgein Natal, but he died soon afterwards in about 1982. He was marriedfirst to Unita Thorburne, 'Nita,' but was divorced; and she then marriedhis brother Roger Hi-Regan Everitt Murray, 'Rory.' Lal was married forthe second ime to Johanna Maria Lotter, 'Lottie,' who was born in 1904and died in 1953. Many years later he married for the third time, buthis wife died 18 months after the marriage. Lal Murray had threechildren. His oldest son, John Brian Thurtell Murray, was his son by Nita. Johnwas legally adopted by his uncle and stepfather, Rory. David EverittMurray and George Lindsay Everitt Murray were his sons by Lottie.

Eileen Thurtell Murray

F, b. 3 April 1904
Father*Frank Everitt Murray b. 27 Mar 1873, d. 1 Feb 1907
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationEileen Thurtell Murray was also known as Collier.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 April 1904Eileen Thurtell Murray was born on 3 April 1904.
She was the daughter of Frank Everitt Murray.
MarriageOctober 1933Eileen Thurtell Murray married an unknown person in October 1933.
  • Reference: 4456.
  • Eileen Thurtell Murray Information received from Peter Murray in 1997 showed that Eileen andStephen Collier had a large vegetable farm called 'Tembani,' GreenBushes, Port Elizabeth district, South Africa, supplying Port Elizabeth,nine miles away. In their retirement they were living in a cottage onthe grounds of the Red Cross Old Age Home, Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

Reginald Luscombe Murray

M, b. 15 August 1905
Father*Frank Everitt Murray b. 27 Mar 1873, d. 1 Feb 1907
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 August 1905Reginald Luscombe Murray was born on 15 August 1905.
He was the son of Frank Everitt Murray.
  • Reference: 4457.
  • Reginald Luscombe Murray Information received from Peter Murray in 1997 showed that ReginaldLuscombe Murray, 'Reg,' was a farmer near Port Elizabeth, South Africa.He and his wife, Ronabie de Wet Murray, 'Rona,' retired to Jeffrey's Bay,not far from Port Elizabeth.

Frank Everitt Murray

M, b. 20 May 1907
Father*Frank Everitt Murray b. 27 Mar 1873, d. 1 Feb 1907
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 May 1907Frank Everitt Murray was born on 20 May 1907.
He was the son of Frank Everitt Murray.
  • Reference: 4458.
  • Frank Everitt Murray Information received from Peter Murray in 1997 showed that Frank EverittMurray was a market wildflower gardener and trucked flowers to airports,etc. He and his wife, Alice Cawdrey Murray, had a farm called MountainRose, Witklip, Port Elizabeth, South Africa, named after the nearbymountain.

Hannah Thurtell

F, b. 1756, d. before 1772
Father*John Thurtell b. c 1731, d. c Apr 1772
Mother*Hannah Chambers
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1756Hannah Thurtell was born in 1756 at St. John de Sepulchre, Norwich, Norfolk, England.1
She was the daughter of John Thurtell and Hannah Chambers.
Deathbefore 1772Hannah Thurtell died before 1772.
  • Reference: 4593.
  • Hannah Thurtell The IGI (Batch C035711, Serial 4197) shows Hannah Thurtell, daughter ofJohn Thurtell and Hannah, was christened November 21, 1756, at St. Johnde Sepulchre, Norwich, Norfolk, England. She is not mentioned in the1772 will of her father, so she may have died young. Information received from Peter Murray in 1997 shows that the followingIGI entries may relate to this family: Hannah Thirkettle married Samuel Johnson, 3 Aug 1789 at Trowse withNewton, Norfolk. Hannah Thirtle married Job Olive, 27 May 1772 at Norwich St PeterMancroft.

Citations

  1. [S132] Unknown author, Hannah Thurtell, daughter of John Thurtell and Hannah, was christened 11/21/1756 at St. John.

John Thurtell

M, b. 1724
Father*Robert Thurtell b. c 1701, d. 1732
Mother*Margaret Read
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1724John Thurtell was born in 1724 at St. Julian, Norwich, Norfolk, England.1
He was the son of Robert Thurtell and Margaret Read.
  • Reference: 4596.
  • John Thurtell The IGI shows that John Thurtle was baptised August 22, 1724, at St.Julian, Norwich, Norfolk, England, son of Robert Thurtle and Mary. Themicrofilm copy of the parish record shows John Thurtle was baptisedAugust 22, 1724, the son of Robt. The mother's name could be either Maryor Marg.

Citations

  1. [S133] Unknown author, The IGI shows John Thurtle was baptised 8/22/1724, at St. Julian, Norwich, Norfolk, England,.

Anne Thurtell

F, b. 1726
Father*Robert Thurtell b. c 1701, d. 1732
Mother*Margaret Read
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1726Anne Thurtell was born in 1726 at St. Julian, Norwich, Norfolk, England.1
She was the daughter of Robert Thurtell and Margaret Read.
  • Reference: 4597.
  • Anne Thurtell The IGI shows that Anne Thirtle was baptised May 25, 1726, at St. Julian,Norwich, Norfolk, England, the daughter of Robert Thirtle and Margaret.

Citations

  1. [S134] Unknown author, The IGI shows that Anne Thirtle was baptised 5/25/1726 at St. Julian, Norwich, Norfolk, Engla.

Margaret Thurtell

F, b. 1732
Father*Robert Thurtell b. c 1701, d. 1732
Mother*Margaret Read
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1732Margaret Thurtell was born in 1732 at St. Ethelreda, Norwich, Norfolk, England.1
She was the daughter of Robert Thurtell and Margaret Read.
  • Margaret Thurtell The IGI (batch C132661, sheet 0578) shows Margaret Thurtle, daughter of Robert Thurtle and Margaret, was christened at St. Ethelreda, Norwich, Norfolk, England, on April 15, 1732.

Citations

  1. [S135] Unknown author, The IGI (batch C132661, sheet 0578) shows Margaret Thurtle, daughter of Robert Thurtle and Ma.

Sarah Thurtell

F, b. 1781
Father*Henry Thurtell b. 1761, d. a 1800
Mother*Susannah Watling
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1781Sarah Thurtell was born in 1781 at St. Julian, Norwich, Norfolk, England.1
She was the daughter of Henry Thurtell and Susannah Watling.
  • Reference: 4599.
  • Sarah Thurtell The IGI (Batch C044461, Serial 3799) shows Sarah Thurtell, daughter ofHenry Thurtell and Susanna, was christened May 8, 1781, at St. Julian,Norwich, Norfolk, England.

Citations

  1. [S136] Unknown author, The IGI (Batch C044461, Serial 3799) shows Sarah Thurtell, daughter of Henry Thurtell and Sus.

Susanna Thurtell

F, b. 1783
Father*Henry Thurtell b. 1761, d. a 1800
Mother*Susannah Watling
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1783Susanna Thurtell was born in 1783 at St. Julian, Norwich, Norfolk, England.1
She was the daughter of Henry Thurtell and Susannah Watling.
  • Susanna Thurtell The IGI (Batch C044461, Serial 3873) shows Susanna Thurtell, daughter of Henry Thurtell and Susanna, was christened June 23, 1783 at St. Julian, Norwich, Norfolk, England.

Citations

  1. [S137] Unknown author, The IGI (Batch C044461, Serial 3873) shows Susanna Thurtell, daughter of Henry Thurtell and S.

James Thurtell

M, b. 1785
Father*Henry Thurtell b. 1761, d. a 1800
Mother*Susannah Watling
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1785James Thurtell was born in 1785 at St. Julian, Norwich, Norfolk, England.1
He was the son of Henry Thurtell and Susannah Watling.
  • Reference: 4601.
  • James Thurtell The IGI (Batch C044461, Serial 3962) shows James Thurtill, daughter ofHenry Thirtell and Susanna Watling, was christened September 18, 1785, atSt. Julian, Norwich, Norfolk, England.

Citations

  1. [S138] Unknown author, The IGI (Batch C044461, Serial 3962) shows James Thurtill, daughter of Henry Thirtell and Sus.

Elizabeth Thurtell

F, b. 1790
Father*Henry Thurtell b. 1761, d. a 1800
Mother*Susannah Watling
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1790Elizabeth Thurtell was born in 1790 at St. Julian, Norwich, Norfolk, England.1
She was the daughter of Henry Thurtell and Susannah Watling.
  • Reference: 4602.
  • Elizabeth Thurtell The IGI (Batch C044461, Serial 4154) shows Elizth Thurtell, daughter ofHenry Thurtell and Susanna Watling, was christened June 21, 1790, at St.Julian, Norwich, Norfolk, England.

Citations

  1. [S139] Unknown author, The IGI (Batch C044461, Serial 4154) shows Elizth Thurtell, daughter of Henry Thurtell and S.

Ann Thurtell

F, b. 1794, d. before 1798
Father*Henry Thurtell b. 1761, d. a 1800
Mother*Susannah Watling
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1794Ann Thurtell was born in 1794 at St. Julian, Norwich, Norfolk, England.1
She was the daughter of Henry Thurtell and Susannah Watling.
Deathbefore 1798Ann Thurtell died before 1798.
  • Reference: 4603.
  • Ann Thurtell The IGI (Batch C044461, Serial 4308) shows Ann Thurtell, daughter ofHenry Thurtell and Susanna Watling, was christened July 20, 1794, at St.Julian, Norwich, Norfolk, England. This child must have died before shewas four years old since her parents named another daughter Ann, who wasborn in 1798.

Citations

  1. [S140] Unknown author, The IGI (Batch C044461, Serial 4308) shows Ann Thurtell, daughter of Henry Thurtell and Susa.

Maria Thurtell

F, b. 1796
Father*Henry Thurtell b. 1761, d. a 1800
Mother*Susannah Watling
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1796Maria Thurtell was born in 1796 at St. George Colegate, Norwich, Norfolk, England.1
She was the daughter of Henry Thurtell and Susannah Watling.
  • Reference: 4604.
  • Maria Thurtell The IGI (Batch C048011, Serial 7008) shows Maria Thurtle, daughter ofHenry Thurtle and Susanna Watling, was christened August 28, 1796, at St.George Colegate, Norwich, Norfolk, England.

Citations

  1. [S141] Unknown author, The IGI (Batch C048011, Serial 7008) shows Maria Thurtle, daughter of Henry Thurtle and Susa.

Ann Thurtell

F, b. 1798
Father*Henry Thurtell b. 1761, d. a 1800
Mother*Susannah Watling
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1798Ann Thurtell was born in 1798 at St. George Colegate, Norwich, Norfolk, England.1
She was the daughter of Henry Thurtell and Susannah Watling.
  • Reference: 4605.
  • Ann Thurtell The IGI ) shows Ann Thirtle was christened April 22, 1798, at St. GeorgeColegate, Norwich, Norfolk, England.

Citations

  1. [S142] Unknown author, The IGI shows Ann Thirtle was christened 4/22/1798at St. George Colegate, Norwich, Norfolk, E.

Thomas Thurtell

M, b. 1800
Father*Henry Thurtell b. 1761, d. a 1800
Mother*Susannah Watling
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1800Thomas Thurtell was born in 1800 at St. George Colegate, Norwich, Norfolk, England.1
He was the son of Henry Thurtell and Susannah Watling.
  • Reference: 4606.
  • Thomas Thurtell The IGI (Batch C048011, Serial 7162) shows Thomas Thurtill, son of HenryThurtill and Susanna Watling, was christened August 3, 1800, at St.George Colegate, Norwich, Norfolk, England.

Citations

  1. [S143] Unknown author, The IGI (Batch C048011, Serial 7162) shows Thomas Thurtill, son of Henry Thurtill and Susann.

Thomas Thurtell

M, b. 1815, d. January 1816
Father*Thomas Thurtell b. c 1793, d. c 1875
Mother*Sarah Brooks
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1815Thomas Thurtell was born in 1815.
He was the son of Thomas Thurtell and Sarah Brooks.
DeathJanuary 1816Thomas Thurtell died in January 1816 at Lakenham, Norfolk, England.
  • Reference: 4607.

Helen Thurtell

F, b. circa 1798, d. 25 March 1811
Father*Thomas Thurtell b. 1765, d. Apr 1846
Mother*Susanna Brown d. 1848
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1798Helen Thurtell was born circa 1798.
She was the daughter of Thomas Thurtell and Susanna Brown.
Death25 March 1811Helen Thurtell died on 25 March 1811 at Lakenham, Norfolk, England.
  • Helen Thurtell Helen Thurtell does not appear in the family tree done by Harriet Thurtell about 1900. Information received from Peter Murray in 1997 shows that Helen Thurtell died March 25, 1811, aged 13 years, and was buried in Lakenham, Norfolk, England.

Grace Withrow

F, b. 1873, d. 1903
Father*George Withrow b. c 1849, d. Jun 1916
Mother*Mary Catherine Thurtell b. 1 Sep 1849, d. 7 Nov 1917
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1873Grace Withrow was born in 1873 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of George Withrow and Mary Catherine Thurtell.
Death1903Grace Withrow died in 1903 at Phoenix, Arizona.
Census DateLocationDescription
23 June 1880Harrison, Grant, WisconsinGrace Withrow was listed as a daughter in George Withrow's household on the 1880 Census at Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin.1
  • Grace Withrow The 1926 'History of William Withrow' by Nellie Stanton shows Grace Withrow had been educated at the State Normal school at Platteville, Wisconsin, and had been a school teacher in Grant County, Wisconsin. After her father, George Withrow, joined the gold rush to the Klondike region in Alaska in 1896, his wife and daughters, of whom the youngest was Mary Belle, aged twelve years, moved to Chicago, where the eldest taught in the Chicago public schools. The second, Grace, became secretary to the postmaster, and the two youngest engaged in art work. Bertha attained remarkable success as a portrait artist. Grace died in Phoenix, Arizona, 1903, and Bertha in San Antonio, Texas, 1907.

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 19. ED107. Dwelling 164.

Bertha Withrow

F, b. 1875, d. 1907
Father*George Withrow b. c 1849, d. Jun 1916
Mother*Mary Catherine Thurtell b. 1 Sep 1849, d. 7 Nov 1917
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1875Bertha Withrow was born in 1875 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of George Withrow and Mary Catherine Thurtell.
Death1907Bertha Withrow died in 1907 at San Antonio, Texas.
Census DateLocationDescription
23 June 1880Harrison, Grant, WisconsinBertha Withrow was listed as a daughter in George Withrow's household on the 1880 Census at Harrison, Grant, Wisconsin.1
  • Bertha Withrow The 1926 'History of William Withrow' by Nellie Stanton shows Bertha Withrow had been educated at the State Normal school at Platteville,Wisconsin, and had been a school teacher in Grant County, Wisconsin.After her father, George Withrow, joined the gold rush to the Klondikeregion in Alaska in 1896, his wife and daughters, of whom the youngest was Mary Belle, aged twelve years, moved to Chicago, where the eldesttaught in the Chicago public schools. The second, Grace, became secretary to the postmaster, and the two youngest engaged in art work.Bertha attained remarkable success as a portrait artist. Grace died in Phoenix, Arizona, 1903, and Bertha in San Antonio, Texas, 1907.

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 19. ED107. Dwelling 164.

Mary Belle Withrow

F, b. 9 August 1882, d. 1 July 1942
Father*George Withrow b. c 1849, d. Jun 1916
Mother*Mary Catherine Thurtell b. 1 Sep 1849, d. 7 Nov 1917
Name TypeDateDescription
Name Variation6 April 1910As of 6 April 1910, Mary Belle Withrow was also known as Spencer.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 August 1882Mary Belle Withrow was born on 9 August 1882 at Platteville, Grant County, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of George Withrow and Mary Catherine Thurtell.
Marriage6 April 1910Mary Belle Withrow married Dr. Richard Vance Spencer on 6 April 1910 at Belleville, Kansas.
Death1 July 1942Mary Belle Withrow died on 1 July 1942 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, at age 59.1
Census DateLocationDescription
18 April 1930Bloom, Cook, IllinoisMary Belle Withrow was listed as wife in Dr. Richard Vance Spencer's household on the 1930 Census at Bloom, Cook, Illinois.2
  • Mary Belle Withrow According to the 1926 'History of William Withrow' by Nellie Stanton, Mary Belle Stanton was the youngest child of George and Mary Thurtell Withrow. After George Withrow joined the gold rush to the Klondike in1896, his wife and daughters left Grant County, Wisconsin, and moved to Chicago. Mary Belle Withrow was 12 at that time. Her sister, Amy Withrow, taught in the Chicago public schools. Her sister Grace became secretary to the postmaster, and Bertha and Mary Belle, the two youngest children, engaged in art work. Bertha attained remarkable success as aportrait artist. Grace died in Phoenix, Arizona, 1903, and Bertha in SanAntonio, Texas, 1907. This history shows that in 'June, 1913, George returned from Alaska, and with his wife and two remaining daughters, visited the old home and family and reported his many strange adventures. On May 31, 1916, he died age sixty-eight years, at the home of his daughter, Mary Belle Spencer, wife of Richard Vance Spencer, M. D., Chicago Heights, Illinois,and is buried at Mt. Zion church, Grant County, Wisconsin. His wife Mary died Nov. 7, 1917, at Kansas City, Missouri, and his daughter Amy died Sept. 25. 1918, at Chicago. Illinois, and is buried In Kansas City, beside her mother. His only living descendants are Mary Belle Spencer,(a lawyer of Chicago, holding the degree of Bachelor of Laws, of the Northwestern University, Class 1918, and office of Public Guardian of Cook County, Illinois, 1918-1922) and her daughters Mary Belle Jr. born Dec. 14, 1919, and Victoria born Nov. 27, 1921.' Information received in July 1999 from her granddaughter, Kathy Lien, showed that Mary Belle Withrow was born August 9, 1882, in Platteville,Wisconsin, was married to Dr. Richard Vance Spencer on April 6, 1910, and died July 1, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois. An article in the 'Chicago Sunday Tribune,' Chicago, Illinois, on August4, 1918, showed 'Public Guardian - Woman Lawyer Appointed by Governor to Cook County Position. The appointment of Mrs. Mary Belle Spencer, the wife of Dr. Richard V. Spencer of Chicago Heights as public guardian ofCook county was announced by Gov. Lowden yesterday. Mrs. Spencer succeeds Miss Nellie Carlin. She is a lawyer in active practice and forthe last twelve years has been identified with social and civic welfarework. ''As public guardian I shall give Cook county, first of all, a businessadministration,' said Mrs. Spencer last night. 'The records of my officewill be accurately kept and will be at all times open to inspection. ''A golden opportunity for wartime service is before me. I fully realize that. To the bereaved children of Cook county I shall give theconscientious work the fiduciary relation requires.' 'Mrs. Spencer is a graduate of Northwestern university, with the degreeof bachelor of laws. She gained considerable notice some years ago in the work of Americanizing naturalized citizens.' An article in 'The Chicago Daily News,' Chicago, Illinois, on Thursday,July 2, 1942, showed 'Death Ends Turbulent Career of Mrs. Mary BelleSpencer. The turbulent career of Mary Belle Spencer has ended - in the quietness of death. The woman attorney who has been in and out of thenews most of her life for scores of different reasons, died late yesterday in a hospital - St. Luke's - an undramatic ending to atempestuous life. 'Mrs. Spencer was a women's leader from the days when women suffragists were something to be talked about. Her public career started back in 1918 when Gov. Lowden appointed her public guardian for Cook County. Almost immediately she was involved in a suit against her predecessorover custody of the guardianship funds. 'The birth of her daughters, Mary Belle, in 1919, and Victoria in 1921,were the occasions for more publicity - on whether a woman could successfully combine motherhood with a career. In those days it was something of a new question. ''Do as Please' Girls. Later, the daughters were to figure in more dramatic incidents in the life of Mrs. Spencer and her husband, Dr. Richard Spencer, who died several years ago. The parents were at one time brought to court for not sending the daughters to school but educating them privately at home. The Spencers asserted they could do a better job. They became known as the 'Do As I Please' daughters, as a result of Mrs. Spencers ideas on child raising. There were fist-fights with a theater manager over their dancing careers. Mrs. Spencer sued to annul Mary Belle's marriage after a runaway ceremony at 16. 'Indicted in Fund Suit. The routes of Mrs. Spencer into the limelight seemed endless. She was once indicted for conspiracy in a bank funds case. She sued to prevent entry of the United States into the World Court. In her practice as an attorney she saved two men from the gallows in California. She went to jail on a contempt of court citation. 'In 1934 she came under the eye of federal authorities as a result of a pamphlet, entitled 'Aviator's Baby Was Never Kidnapped or Murdered' which she wrote and sent to members of the venire from which a jury was being chosen for the Lindbergh kidnap trial. 'She was once decorated by the Mexican government for her work among the Mexican colonists here. She was a one-time candidate for Congress. 'Dispute Over Husband's Body. Even at the death of her husband there was a dispute over his body which brought Mrs. Spencer eventually to the Willow Springs police station. But today preparations were going quietly forward with her own funeral. Her daughters, now Mrs. Victoria Hamilton with whom she lived in Crete township, and Mrs. Mary Belle Wright are the only survivors. She was 59 years old. 'Services will be held at 1 p. m. tomorrow in the chapel at 1340 Otto boulevard, Chicago Heights. Burial will be in Evergreen Hill Cemetery.' An article in the 'Chicago Heights Star,' Chicago Heights, Illinois, on page 1 on July 3, 1942, showed 'Mrs. Spencer Is Dead at 59; Burial Today. Funeral services will be held this afternoon for Mrs. Mary Belle Spencer, well known attorney and former public guardian of Cook county,who died early Wednesday at St. Luke's hospital. She was 59 years old. 'A resident of the Chicago Heights community for thirty years, Mrs.Spencer attracted wide attention in legal circles through her flair forunexpected and dramatic actions in criminal court cases. She was agraduate of the University of Illinois Law School. 'Although in failing health for several months, Mrs. Spencer continued topractice at her Chicago office until about five weeks ago when she entered St. Luke's hospital. She had made her home recently with her daughter, Mrs. Victoria Hamilton, in Crete township. 'Surviving also is another daughter, Mrs. Mary Belle Wright, of Chicago Heights, along with three grandchildren. Her husband, Dr. Richard V.Spencer, died four years ago. For many years they made their home in Hilltop subdivision near the west limits of Chicago Heights. 'Friends will pay final respects at funeral services scheduled for oneo'clock this afternoon in the West End chapel. The Rev. Clarence E.Showalter, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen Hill cemetery.' An obituary appearing in the 'Chicago Daily Tribune' on Thursday, July 2,1942, on page 25 showed 'Mary B. Spencer, Former Public Guardian, Dies.Mrs. Mary Belle Spencer, 59 years old, who had practiced law in Chicago for many years, died early yesterday in St. Luke's hospital after an illness of several months. 'Mrs. Spencer was at one time public guardian of Cook county, and in this capacity handled many Juvenile court cases. She had also appeared as atrial lawyer in the criminal courts and had as clients several noted criminals. She was once a candidate for congress. 'Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Victoria Hamilton, with whom she lived in Crete township, and Mrs. Mary Belle Wright. Mrs. Spencer's husband,Dr. Richard Vance Spencer, died several years ago. Funeral services will be held at 1340 Otto boulevard, Chicago Heights, at 1 p.m. tomorrow.' Death notices appeared for Mary Belle Spencer in the 'Chicago DailyTribune' on Thursday, July 2, 1942, on page 25, and on Friday, July 3,1942, on page 10. These identical notices showed that 'Mary Belle Spencer of Crete township, beloved wife of the late Dr. R. V. Spencer of Chicago Heights, fond mother of Mrs. Mary Belle Wright of Chicago Heights and Mrs. Victoria Hamilton of Crete township, loving grandmother of Valoree Hamilton, Barbara Kay, and Richard Vance Wright. Services at funeral home, 1340 Otto boulevard, Chicago Heights, Friday, July 3, at 1p.m. Internment Evergreen Hill.'

Children of Mary Belle Withrow and Dr. Richard Vance Spencer

Citations

  1. [S238] Illinois Death Records, by Illinois, certificate 0018622.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED76-2033. Dwelling 175.

Amy Travis

F, b. May 1894
Father*Henry Travis b. 22 Oct 1858, d. 13 Nov 1898
Mother*Belle Thurtell b. Jul 1861, d. 20 Mar 1934
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1914As of 1914,her married name was Elmore.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthMay 1894Amy Travis was born in May 1894 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Henry Travis and Belle Thurtell.
Marriage1914Amy Travis married John Francis Elmore, son of John Elmore, in 1914 at Meade, South Dakota.
Census DateLocationDescription
1 June 1900Sturgis, Meade, South DakotaAmy Travis was listed as a daughter in Belle Thurtell's household on the 1900 Census at Sturgis, Meade, South Dakota; Living on Sherman Street.1
7 May 1910Sturgis, Meade, South DakotaAmy Travis was listed as a daughter in Belle Thurtell's household on the 1910 Census at Sturgis, Meade, South Dakota; Living on Sherman Street.2
12 January 1920Sturgis, Meade, South DakotaAmy Travis was listed as a daughter in Belle Thurtell's household on the 1920 Census at Sturgis, Meade, South Dakota; living on Sherman street.3
  • From Mary Ann Majors (9/2002): Amy Travis was my mother's birthmother. My mother was born 3/11/1920 in Aberdeen SD at St. Luke's hospital to Amy and John F. Elmore. They were married in 1914 in Meade County SD. Henrietta Travis and James Elmore were witnesses of their marriage. The story was Amy was ill and couldn't care for her child so she was given up for adoption. There was a brother a couple of years older.

Children of Amy Travis and John Francis Elmore

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Volume 11, ED 34, Sheet 1, Line 56, dwelling 13.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED68. Dwelling 300. Stamp 53.
  3. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED143. Dwelling 25.

Henrietta Travis

F, b. February 1896
Father*Henry Travis b. 22 Oct 1858, d. 13 Nov 1898
Mother*Belle Thurtell b. Jul 1861, d. 20 Mar 1934
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name3 July 1919As of 3 July 1919,her married name was Mallory.
Married Name19 August 1930As of 19 August 1930,her married name was Costa.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthFebruary 1896Henrietta Travis was born in February 1896 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Henry Travis and Belle Thurtell.
Marriage3 July 1919Henrietta Travis married George Thomas Mallory on 3 July 1919 at Sheridan, Wyoming.
Divorcebefore 1930Henrietta Travis and George Thomas Mallory were divorced before 1930.
Marriage19 August 1930Henrietta Travis married Manuel A. Costa on 19 August 1930 at Vancouver, Clark, Washington.
Census DateLocationDescription
1 June 1900Sturgis, Meade, South DakotaHenrietta Travis was listed as a daughter in Belle Thurtell's household on the 1900 Census at Sturgis, Meade, South Dakota; Living on Sherman Street.1
7 May 1910Sturgis, Meade, South DakotaHenrietta Travis was listed as a daughter in Belle Thurtell's household on the 1910 Census at Sturgis, Meade, South Dakota; Living on Sherman Street.2
12 January 1920Sturgis, Meade, South DakotaHenrietta Travis was listed as a daughter in Belle Thurtell's household on the 1920 Census at Sturgis, Meade, South Dakota; living on Sherman street.3

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Volume 11, ED 34, Sheet 1, Line 56, dwelling 13.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED68. Dwelling 300. Stamp 53.
  3. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED143. Dwelling 25.

Edward Ransom Folts

M, b. 20 March 1870, d. January 1963
Father*Ransom B. Folts b. Feb 1843, d. 30 Apr 1928
Mother*Anne Thurtell b. 24 Sep 1844, d. 4 Jul 1912
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationEdward Ransom Folts was also known as Edd.
Name VariationEdward Ransom Folts was also known as Foltz.
Name VariationEdward Ransom Folts was also known as Ransom.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 March 1870Edward Ransom Folts was born on 20 March 1870 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Ransom B. Folts and Anne Thurtell.
Marriage14 October 1897Edward Ransom Folts married Julia E. Howard, daughter of Charles Howard and Julia (?), on 14 October 1897 at Grant County, Wisconsin.1,2
DeathJanuary 1963Edward Ransom Folts died in January 1963 at age 92.
Census DateLocationDescription
6 August 1870Jamestown, Grant, WisconsinEdward Ransom Folts was listed in Walter Thurtell's household on the 1870 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin; Next door to Walter's father Edward Thurtle.3
5 June 1880Jamestown, Grant, WisconsinEdward Ransom Folts was listed as a son in Ransom B. Folts's household on the 1880 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.4
19 June 1900Paris, Grant, WisconsinEdward Ransom Folts was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Paris, Grant, Wisconsin, They have no children as of Jun 1900. Also in the household is cousin Lulu Gregory, age 13..5
27 April 1910Platteville Ward 2, Grant, WisconsinHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Platteville Ward 2, Grant, Wisconsin.6
2 January 1920Platteville, Grant, WisconsinHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin, Also includes niece Tonald E, age 5..7
  • Edward Ransom Folts The Wisconsin marriage index shows Edward R. Foltz was married on October 14, 1897, in Grant County, Wisconsin, and records are in Volume 8, page128, Sequence 03734. The 1920 U.S. Census Soundex (Volume 27, ED 119, Sheet 1, Line 35) lists Edward R. Foltz, age 49, born in Wisconsin, as living on North Second Street, Platteville, Grant County, Wisconsin. Living with him is his wife, Julia E. Foltz, age 45, born in Wisconsin; their son, Donald H. Foltz, age 16, born in Wisconsin; their son, Alvin L. Foltz, age 13, born in Wisconsin; his 'ni', Donald A. Foltz, age 5, and his father, Ransom B. Foltz, age 76, born in New York.
  • He obtained US Social Security Card at Wisconsin; last residence Wisconsin.

Children of Edward Ransom Folts and Julia E. Howard

Citations

  1. [S174] Wisconsin, WI marriage index confirms Edward R. Foltz and Julia B. Howard were married 10/14/1897 in Gra.
  2. [S5] Wisconsin, Wisconsin Marriages, 1835-1900.
  3. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 103.
  4. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED110. Dwelling 49.
  5. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED47. Dwelling 74.
  6. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED41. Dwelling 75.
  7. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED119. Dwelling 28. Stamp 149.

Eva May Folts

F, b. October 1874
Father*Ransom B. Folts b. Feb 1843, d. 30 Apr 1928
Mother*Anne Thurtell b. 24 Sep 1844, d. 4 Jul 1912
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationEva May Folts was also known as Foltz.
Married Name17 November 1898As of 17 November 1898,her married name was Howard.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthOctober 1874Eva May Folts was born in October 1874 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Ransom B. Folts and Anne Thurtell.
Marriage17 November 1898Eva May Folts married Henry Howard, son of Charles Howard and Julia (?), on 17 November 1898 at Grant, Wisconsin.1,2
Census DateLocationDescription
5 June 1880Jamestown, Grant, WisconsinEva May Folts was listed as a daughter in Ransom B. Folts's household on the 1880 Census at Jamestown, Grant, Wisconsin.3
16 June 1900Platteville, Grant, WisconsinEva May Folts was listed as wife in Henry Howard's household on the 1900 Census at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin.4
  • Eva May Folts The Wisconsin marriage index shows Eva M. Foltz was married on November 17, 1898, in Grant County, Wisconsin, and records are in Volume 8, page209, Sequence 03763.
  • She had 1 with 1 living in 1900 children.

Child of Eva May Folts and Henry Howard

Citations

  1. [S175] Wisconsin, WI marriage index confirms Henry Howard and Eva M. Foltz were married 11/17/1888 in Grant Cou, Wisconsin Marriages, 1835-1900, Grant, Wisconsin.
  2. [S5] Wisconsin, Wisconsin Marriages, 1835-1900.
  3. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED110. Dwelling 49.
  4. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED50. Dwelling 370.

George B. Thurtelle

M, b. 10 September 1881, d. 18 July 1956
Father*Walter Thurtell b. 31 Mar 1847, d. 17 Dec 1921
Mother*Emma Bechtel b. 23 Apr 1860, d. 26 Apr 1951
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 September 1881George B. Thurtelle was born on 10 September 1881 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.1
He was the son of Walter Thurtell and Emma Bechtel.
Marriageafter 1910George B. Thurtelle married Ellen (?) after 1910 at Possibly California.
Death18 July 1956George B. Thurtelle died on 18 July 1956 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, at age 74.2
  • George B. Thurtelle The 1900 U.S. Census for Jo Davies County, Illinois (Vol. 100, ED 32,Sheet 12, Line 65) shows George Thurtell as age 18, born in September 1881 in Iowa, employed all months of the year as a salesman in the Butcher Shop. He is living with his mother, Emma Thurtell, and his sisters in Dunleith Township, Jo Davies County, Illinois, and his mother is shown as born in Iowa and his father in Wisconsin. He left the Jo Davies County, Illinois, and Dubuque County, Iowa, area shortly after 1900 and never kept in touch with his sisters, who thought he might have gone to Hawaii, where his father was living. Research done in 1998 showed that he lived in California from shortly after 1900 until his death in 1956. He is listed in the U.S. Census Soundex for California for 1910 as Geroge B. Thurtelle (008 0120 0371), as age 28, living in Oakland, Alameda County, California, enumerated with Ernest Martin. His relationship is shown as lodger. The census record itself shows his place of birth and that of his parents as United States and that he was employed as a waiter in a restaurant. He is shown as George Thurtelle in the 1920 U.S. Census for California (Volume 60, ED 601, Sheet 9, Line 84) as age 38, born in Iowa, living at 1455 1/2 Third, Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, Calfornia. This record shows his father was born in Wisconsin and his mother in Iowa and that he was renting the house where he lived and working for wages as a cook in a hotel. He was living with his wife, Ellen Thurtelle, age 24, who was born in Missouri and whose father was born in Kentucky and mother in Missouri. Also living with them was their daughter, Victoria Thurtelle,age 1 2/12, who was born in California and whose father was born in Iow aand mother born in Missouri. Social Security records for Social Security number 559-10-8473 show that George B. Thurtell was born in Dubuque, Iowa, on September 10, 1881. He filed for Social Security benefits in Santa Monica, California, about May 20, 1947. He died in about August 1956 based on the Social Security claim termination item file. Neither he nor any survivor on his account received Social Security benefits after 1962 when the current Social Security master beneficiary record system was begun. The Social Security number had been issued in California. One lookup request of the California Death Index showed George Thurtell, no spouse initials listed, born in Iowa September 10, 1881, died in Los Angeles County, California, July 18, 1955, Social Security number 559-10-8473, State File Number 68059. A different lookup request of theCalifornia Death Index shows he died July 18, 1956, in Los Angeles County, California. The death certificate from Los Angeles County,California, Registrar's Number 14468,confirms the date of death of July18, 1956, and shows that George Thurtell was born September 10, 1881, in Iowa and was 74 years old at the time of his death at the Los Angeles County General Hospital, 1200 North State Street, Los Angeles,California, where he had been a patient for three months. His residence according to the death certificate was 114 Ashland Avenue, Santa Monica, California. It shows he was a male Caucasian and the son of Walter Thurtell, who was born in Wisconsin, and Emma Bechtel, who was born in Iowa. The informant for the death certificate was the Los Angeles County General Hospital. The death certificate shows he was divorced, a United States citizen, and never in the military service. The cause of death is shown as probable bronchopneumonia, secondary to old sub???? hemorrhagewith a contributing condition of hyperthyroidism. The death certificate information is typed and clear with the exception of the handwritten cause of death information. The funeral director was Pierce Brothers Mortuary, and he was cremated August 7, 1956, at Chapel of the Pines. The California death index on the internet at RootsWeb.com as of June 2000 shows George Thurtell, born September 10, 1881, in Iowa, whose mother's maiden name was Bechtel and whose father's surname was Thurtell,died July 18, 1956, in Los Angeles County, California. No obituary was found for him in the 'Santa Monica Outlook' newspaper on file for 1956 in microfilm at the Santa Monica Public Library, Santa Monica, California.

Child of George B. Thurtelle and Ellen (?)

Citations

  1. [S145] Unknown author, The U.S. Census soundex for IL for 1900 (Vol. 100, ED 32, Sheet 12, Line 64) shows George Thua Thurtell, and his sisters Barbara and Emma Thurtell.
  2. [S146] Unknown author, Social Security records for SSN 559-10-8473 show that it was issued in CA to George B. Thurteation item file.

Emma Thurtell

F, b. 22 November 1883, d. 27 February 1917
Father*Walter Thurtell b. 31 Mar 1847, d. 17 Dec 1921
Mother*Emma Bechtel b. 23 Apr 1860, d. 26 Apr 1951
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name4 September 1907As of 4 September 1907,her married name was Oliver.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 November 1883Emma Thurtell was born on 22 November 1883 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.1
She was the daughter of Walter Thurtell and Emma Bechtel.
Marriage4 September 1907Emma Thurtell married James Walter Oliver on 4 September 1907 at Dubuque, Iowa.
Death27 February 1917Emma Thurtell died on 27 February 1917 at age 33 also reported as 1918.
  • Emma Thurtell Birth certificate 31-1883-110 from the State Bureau of Vital Records, Des Moines, Iowa, shows that Emma Thurtell was born November 22, 1883, at 57 Roberts Avenue (city not shown but probably Dubuque), Dubuque County, Iowa. Her birth was filed December 31, 1883, and the record shows her mother's full name as Emma Thurtell, age 23, born in Iowa, and her father's name as Walter Thurtell, age 36, born in Wisconsin. The 1900 U.S. Census for Jo Davies County, Illinois (Vol. 100, ED 32,Sheet 12, Line 66) shows Emma Thurtell living with her mother, sister, and brother in Dunleith Township, Jo Davies County. Emma is shown as age 16, born in November 1883 in Iowa, and employed all months of the year as a shirtmaker in the Overall Factory. Her mother is shown as born in Iowa and her father in Wisconsin. Information received from Charlotte Mackie in 1998, primarily from Cynthia Kerman, showed Emma Thurtell married _____ Oliver and that she died in 1918 at age 35. It shows she had two children, Willard born in 1912 and Burt born in 1908. Information received from Cynthia Kerman in June 1998 showed that the sons were officially named Clinton Burt and James Willard Oliver, but both of them used their middle names.

Children of Emma Thurtell and James Walter Oliver

Citations

  1. [S147] Unknown author, Birth certificate 31-1883-110 from the State Bureau of Vital Records, Des Moines, IA, shows tnty, IA. Her birth was filed 12/31/1883 and shows her mother's full name as Emma Thurtell, a.

Barbara Thurtell

F, b. 18 October 1886, d. 25 April 1976
Father*Walter Thurtell b. 31 Mar 1847, d. 17 Dec 1921
Mother*Emma Bechtel b. 23 Apr 1860, d. 26 Apr 1951
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name30 June 1908As of 30 June 1908,her married name was Earl.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 October 1886Barbara Thurtell was born on 18 October 1886 at Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa.
She was the daughter of Walter Thurtell and Emma Bechtel.
Marriage30 June 1908Barbara Thurtell married Edwin Charles Magarey Earl on 30 June 1908.
Death25 April 1976Barbara Thurtell died on 25 April 1976 at Holt, Ingham, Michigan, at age 89.
  • Barbara Thurtell The 1900 U.S. Census for Jo Davies County, Illinois (Vol. 100, ED 32,Sheet 12, Line 67) shows Barbara Thurtell as age 13, born in October 1886in Iowa, and in school. She is living with her mother, Emma Thurtell,and her brother and sister in Dunleith Township, Jo Davies County,Illinois. Her mother is shown as born in Iowa and her father inWisconsin. Information received from Cynthia Kerman showed dates of birth and deathfor Barbara Thurtell and her husband, Edwin C. Earl, and their date ofmarriage, as well as years of birth of their three children. Social Security records for Social Security number 366-68-0277 show Barbara Thurtell Earl was born October 18, 1886, in Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, the daughter of Emma Bechtel and Walter Thurtell. She applied for her Social Security number in Michigan on August 4, 1972. She received Social Security wife's and then widow's benefits beginning April 1952 on the account of her husband, Edwin C. Earl, Social Security number 383-32-2140. Their claim in 1952 was filed at the Social Security office in Lansing, Michigan. Her residence at the time of her death in April 1976 was in Holt, Ingham, Michigan, ZIP code 48842. This was the same ZIP code for her husband's mailing address at the time of his death in August 1967. Information received from Cynthia Kerman in 1998 shows that BarbaraThurtell Earl died in Holt, Michigan, and both she and her husband, Edwin Charles Magarey Earl, are buried there.