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Wife Mary B. Jensen 1 2
AKA: Marie B. Jensen, Mary Jensen Johnson
Born: 5 Mar 1854 - Asaa, Broenderslev-Dronninglund, Nordjyllands, Denmark
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Died: 11 Aug 1937 - <Paton, Greene, Iowa>, United States
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Father: Jens Christian Jensen (1821- ) 1 3 4
Mother: Ane Cathrine Hansdatter (Abt 1830- ) 1
Other Spouse: John Jacob Johnson (1854-1929) 1 3 5 6 - 22 Dec 1883 - <Wauneta>, Nebraska, United States
Noted events in her life were:
• Religion, Lutheran
• Moved, Moved to Hov in Hals parish, Denmark, 1866 or 1867 - Hou (Hov), Denmark
• Emigration, Emigrated to United States from Denmark, Abt 1880
Entire family, parents, brothers & sisters, emigrated to United States around the time of Jack Johnson's birth (1880)
• Census 6, 8 Jun 1900 - Palo Alto, Iowa, United States
Children
1 M John C. "Jack" Johnson
Born: 26 Dec 1880 - Denmark
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Child-Par.Rel.: Father: Biological, Mother: Biological
Spouse: Ethel Allen ( - )
Marr: 1907 - <York>, Nebraska, United States
General Notes: Wife - Mary B. Jensen
Grandson DeWayne B. Johnson wrote about his grandmother Mary B. Jensen Johnson thus on 8/17/1986:
"I have a darker image of my father's father [than his memory of his Talbot grandparents], both dark and dim. He died when I was 9 but I truly can't say I remember him remotely well. Grandmother Johnson was a sterner figure, in my memory, than Grandmother Talbot. I feel now that what I did as a boy often seemed to displease her. I know I was supposed to care for her but I am not at all sure that I did.
"As with Grandparents Talbot, we also visited those grandparents but I cannot conjure up a good image of their home except for a romanticized notion of Tiffany=-type lamps; etched-glass front, side and back doors; screened porch for summertime sleeping and that's about it."
Husband Mads Christian Jensen?
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Father: Jens? Hansen ( - )
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1 M Johannes Jensen
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Husband Sir William Troutbeck
Born: Abt 1444
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Father: Sir William Troutbeck, of Pyrns Castle in Worrill, Lord of Dunham (1434/1435-1459) 7 8 9 10
Mother: Margaret Stanley (Abt 1433- ) 7 8 11
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Wife Johanne filie Johis
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Father: Sir John Botler, Baron of Warrington (1429-1463) 12
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Research Notes: Husband - Sir William Troutbeck
From the book Reifsnyder-Gillam Ancestry, edited by Thomas Allen Glenn (Philadelphia, 1902), provided by books.google.com, p. 55:
"The following is proof of the death of the said William Troutbeck [the elder], and as it gives the age of his eldest son, fixes the date of his marriage:
'Inq. M. (b. de mand.) 4 Edw. Iv. Sir William Troutbek, knight, held the manors of Great Troughford, Dunham, and Hole from Henry, late King of France, "et non de jure Rege Angliae sexto,' with lands therein, valued at XL marks per annum. Also the manors and advowsons of Moberley, the manors of Brunstath, Raby and Budworth, half of L. Neston, and one-fifth of Hargreave; (the manors of Elton and Oxton, and a moiety of the ville of Pykmere;) with lands in Hargreave, Barneston, Carnesdale, Ledsham, Woodchurch, Eccleston, Chester Hulme, Kinderton, Bereton, Newton, Cogshull, Xtlton, Tattenhall, Bridge Troughford, Elton, Oxton, Pickmere, Thingwall, Tranmere, Upton, and Wirswall. William Troutbek, son and heir, (aet. 15 ann. et maritatus Johanne filie Jois. Botiller Militis, and ward of the latter by grant of the King, 8 Jan. 2 Edw. IV).'
And from p. 56:
"The children of Sir William Troutbeck and the Lady Margaret were:
1. William Troutbeck 'aet. 15 years, 4 Edw. IV., ward of Sir John Botler, alias Butler, by grant of the King, 8 Janurary, 2 Edw. IV.,' married to Johannes, daughter of the said Sir John. No issue...."
Research Notes: Wife - Johanne filie Johis
Source: Reifsnyder-Gillam Ancestry, Edited by Thomas Allen Glenn at the request of Howard Reifsnyder, privately printed, Philadelphia, 1902, provided by http://books.google.com, p. 55
Husband Edward ap John, of Cynlas
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1 M William ap Edward, of Cynlas
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Spouse: Katherine Roberts ( -1676)
Marr: Abt 1671
Spouse: Jane verch John ap Edward ( -Aft 1694)
Marr: 1681
Research Notes: Husband - Edward ap John, of Cynlas
Source: Merion in the Welsh Tract by Thomas Allen Glenn, (Reprint of the 1896 edition, 1970, Baltimore), p. 90 :
"William ap Edward, son of Edward ap John, of Cynlas..."
Husband Rhydderch ap John ap Gruffyd, of Abergynolwyn, Merionethshire 13
AKA: Rhydderch ap Sion of Abergynolwyn, Merionethshire
Born: Abt 1548 - <Abergynolwyn, Tal-y-Llyn, Merionethshire (Gwynedd)>, Wales
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Died: Aft 1583
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Father: John ap Gruffydd ap Ievan, of Abergynolwyn, Merioneth (Abt 1522-Aft 1583) 14 15
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Wife Marianne verch Owen ap David
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Father: Owen ap David ap Lewis ( - )
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1 F Catherine verch Rhydderch ap Sion, of Abergynolwyn 15
AKA: Catherine verch Rhydderch Sion
Born: Abt 1584 - Abergynolwyn, <Tal-y-Llyn>, Merionethshire (Gwynedd), Wales
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Spouse: Hugh ap David, of Llwyn du, Llwyngwrill, Llangelynin, Talybont (Abt 1566-Bef 1649) 15
Marr: Abt 1600-1603 - Llwyngwril, Llangelynin, Merionethshire, Wales
2 M Sion ap Rhydderch
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Birth Notes: Husband - Rhydderch ap John ap Gruffyd, of Abergynolwyn, Merionethshire
May have been born in Talley, Carmarthenshire abt 1548
Research Notes: Husband - Rhydderch ap John ap Gruffyd, of Abergynolwyn, Merionethshire
From the book Reifsnyder-Gillam Ancestry, Edited by Thomas Allen Glenn at the request of Howard Reifsnyder, privately printed, Philadelphia, 1902, provided by http://books.google.com, p. 45:
"Hugh ap David married Catherine, daughter of Rhydderch ap John, of Abergydolwyn, Merionethshire. According to deeds in possession of descendants, Catherine must have been born about 1584, and have been the eldest child..
"Rhydderch ap John, of Abergydolwyn, living 1583, was a son of John ap Gruffyd, of Abergydolwyn, grantee in a deed 1 February, 1553, and living 1583, son of Gruffyd ap Ievan, of Abergydolwyn, grantee in a deed 1516, living 1550, son of Ievan ap Owen, of Abergydolwyn, which Owen was born about 1430. Nothing further is known concerning the ancestry of the Abergydolwyn family."
Research Notes: Wife - Marianne verch Owen ap David
From the book Reifsnyder-Gillam Ancestry, Edited by Thomas Allen Glenn at the request of Howard Reifsnyder, privately printed, Philadelphia, 1902, provided by http://books.google.com, p. 45:
"Hugh ap David married Catherine, daughter of Rhydderch ap John, of Abergydolwyn, Merionethshire. According to deeds in possession of descendants, Catherine must have been born about 1584, and have been the eldest child. There is extant a marriage settlement showing that Rhydderch ap John, of Abergydolwyn, in the county of Merioneth, and Marianne, daughter of Owen ap David ap Lewis, were married in the first part of 1583. Hugh ap David and Catherine, daughter of Rhydderch ap John, were married about 1600-1603."
Husband Hugh ap John ap Meredith, of Tal y Llyn 16
AKA: Hugh ap Sion, Hugh ap Sion Bedo
Born: - <Tal-y-Llyn, Merionethshire (Gwynedd), Wales>
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Died: Bef 1588 - <Tal-y-Llyn, Merionethshire (Gwynedd), Wales>
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Father: John ap Meredith ap Bedo, of Tal y Llyn ( - ) 16
Mother: Gwenllian verch Ednyfed ap David ( - ) 16
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Wife Catharine verch Rhys ap David 16
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1 F Mary verch Hugh ap John, of Tal y Llyn 14 16
AKA: Mary verch Hugh Sion Bedo
Born: Abt 1544 - <Llwyngwrill, , Montgomery, Wales>
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Spouse: David ap Howell ap Goronwy, of Llwyn du, Llangelynin, Talybont (Abt 1540-Bef 1636) 16
Research Notes: Husband - Hugh ap John ap Meredith, of Tal y Llyn
From the book Reifsnyder-Gillam Ancestry, pp. 44-45:
"[David ap Howell] married Mary [verch Hugh] of the parish of Tal y Llyn, in Estimaner Hundred, eight miles south-west from Dôlgelly.
"Hugh ap John, who died before 1588, was the son of John ap Meredith y Bedo ap David ap Jenkin ap Llewelyn ap Einion, of Llwydiarth, in the parish of Meifod, in Montgomeryshire. Hugh ap John, of Tal y Llyn, married Catharine, daughter of Rhys ap David.
John ap Meredith, of Tal y Llyn, married Gwenllian, daughter of Ednyfed ap David (living 6 Henry VIII, 1514), son of David ap Howell (Juror in an Inquisition held at Dôlgelly, 35 Henry VI, 1456-7), son of Howell ap Einion (living 7 Henry V, 1415, and then one of the heirs to a wele of free land which had belonged to Llewelyn ap Tudor), son of Einion ap David (named in the extent of Henry V, 1419, but then dead), son of David ap Peredyr (Gethin) (named in said extent, but then dead), son of Peredyr (Gethin) ap Llewelyn ap Tudor, Lord of Talybont, temp. Edward I; descended from Ednowain ap Bradwen, as above [see footnote 4]."
Footnote 4: "Arch. Camb. 1 ser., vol 3, 208, 258, 261, &c. Records of Caernarvon, Extent Merioneth."
Research Notes: Wife - Catharine verch Rhys ap David
From Reifsnyder-Gillam Ancestry, pp. 44-45:
"Hugh ap John, who died before 1588, was the son of John ap Meredith y Bedo ap David ap Jenkin ap Llewelyn ap Einion, of Llwydiarth, in the parish of Meifod, in Montgomeryshire. Hugh ap John, of Tal y Llyn, married Catharine, daughter of Rhys ap David.
John ap Meredith, of Tal y Llyn, married Gwenllian, daughter of Ednyfed ap David (living 6 Henry VIII, 1514), son of David ap Howell (Juror in an Inquisition held at Dôlgelly, 35 HGenry VI, 1456-7), son of Howell ap Einion (living 7 Henry V, 1415, and then one of the heirs to a wele of free land which had belonged to Llewelyn ap Tudor), son of Einion ap David (named in the extent of Henry V, 1419, but then dead), son of David ap Peredyr (Gethin) (named in said extent, but then dead), son of Peredyr (Gethin) ap Llewelyn ap Tudor, Lord of Talybont, temp. Edward I; descended from Ednowain ap Bradwen, as above [see footnote 4]."
Footnote 4: "Arch. Camb. 1 ser., vol 3, 208, 258, 261, &c. Records of Caernarvon, Extent Merioneth."
Husband Alexander L Johnson 1 17 18 19
AKA: Alex Johnson, Alexander Johnson
Born: 28 Sep 1885 - Seward Co., Nebraska, United States
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Died: 30 May 1930 - North Platte, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Cause of Death: Heart attack resulting from ptomaine poisoning
Buried: 3 Jun 1930 - Hope Cemetery, Newman Grove, Madison, Nebraska, United States
Father: John Jacob Johnson (1854-1929) 1 3 5 6
Mother: Mary B. Jensen (1854-1937) 1 2
Marriage: 12 Feb 1912 - Grand Island, Hall, Nebraska, United States
Noted events in his life were:
• Moved, from Nebraska to Iowa, 1897 - Iowa, United States
Moved with parents to Iowa at age 11. Lived there for 10 years.
• Census, 8 Jun 1900 - Palo Alto, Iowa, United States
• Moved, from Iowa to Polk, Nebraska, 1907
From obituary in Newman Grove, Nebraska, newspaper: "...[In 1907] he went to the new town of Polk, Nebraska where he worked at his trade as a carpenter for five years."
• Moved, from Polk, Nebraska to Newman Grove, Nebraska, 1912
After marriage, moved to Newman Grove, Nebraska and resided there until his death [in 1930].
• Completed, School Building in Platte Co. School District 61, 1927 - [near Lindsay], Platte, Nebraska
From Platte County NEGenWeb Project Page (http:///www.rootsweb.com/~neplatte/61h.html):
"This building in which we are gathered this evening to dedicate to the use of educating the children of District 61 is a result of the activities of the foregoing committee. It is a building 26 by 40, with 12 foot ceiling, main part with grade entrance, full basement, modern heating and lighting, building by Alex Johnson and Harry Farrar with members of the district working when they could, at an approximate cost of $4,500.
"School was held for the first day in the new building Jan. 31, [1927]..."
Wife Lula Mae Talbot 1 19 20
AKA: Lulu M. Talbot
Born: 30 Aug 1892 - Polk Co., Nebraska, United States
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Died: 18 Jun 1942 - Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, United States
Cause of Death: Starvation diet
Buried: 2 Jul 1942 - Glendale, Los Angeles, California, United States
Father: Absolom Owen Talbot, Jr. (1852-1925) 1 21 22
Mother: Margaret Burrows (1857-1935) 1 3 14 21
Noted events in her life were:
• Census 23, 12 Jun 1900 - Pleasant Home Precinct, Polk, Nebraska, United States
Lulu M. Talbot Daughter W F b. Aug 1892 Nebraska 7 Single
• Moved, Moved to Newman Grove, Nebraska, Abt 1912 - Newman Grove, Madison, Nebraska, United States
The first home of Alex and Lula Mae was "recently vacated by Conrad Erickson" according to a clipping from the [Newman Grove?] newspaper at the time.
• Moved, Moved to Long Beach, California, 1941 - Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, United States
• Moved, Moved to Burbank, California from Nebraska, Aft 3 Jun 1930 - Burbank, Los Angeles, California, United States
Noted events in their marriage were:
• Alt. Marriage, 14 Feb 1911
Children
1 M DeWayne Burton Johnson 19 24
AKA: DeWayne "Doc" Johnson, Dwaine Burton Johnson
Born: 18 Apr 1920 - Newman Grove, Madison, Nebraska, United States
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Spouse: Lorna Doone Wallace (1921-2006) 25
Marr: 22 Aug 1942 - Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, United States
Spouse: Lily Rose Petit (1929- )
Marr: 4 Jun 2011
2 M Clifford Raymond Johnson 1 26
Born: 19 Aug 1913 - <Newman Grove, Madison, > Nebraska, United States
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Died: 28 Oct 1984 - Studio City, Los Angeles, California, United States
Cause of Death: ?
Buried: 1 Nov 1984
Spouse: Artemise Goodwin ( - )
Spouse: Regina ( - )
3 F Dorothy Maude Johnson 1 3
AKA: Mrs. Dorothy Maude Johnson Peters
Born: 21 Mar 1926 - <Newman Grove, Madison, > Nebraska, United States
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Died: 19 Oct 1984 - Redondo Beach, Los Angeles, California, United States
Cause of Death: Bone cancer
Buried: 23 Oct 1984 - <Torrance>, Los Angeles, California, United States
Spouse: Wendell J. Peters ( -1993) 3
4 F Marjorie Jean Johnson 27
AKA: Marjory Jean Johnson
Born: 22 Jun <1922> - <Newman Grove, Madison, > Nebraska, United States
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Died: 10 Feb 1924
Buried: - Hope Cemetery, Newman Grove, Madison, Nebraska, United States
Death Notes: Husband - Alexander L Johnson
From obituary in Newman Grove, Nebraska, newspaper: "The community was shocked and saddened Friday morning by the news of the sudden death of Alex Johnson while he was visiting relatives at North Platte. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson and family left here on Saturday, May 24 for a visit with her sister and her family at North Platte. On Thursday Mr. Johnson was taken very sick with ptomanine [sic] poisoning. A physician was called and he began to improve. Friday morning he was able to be up, but complained of a headache and was lying down. Mrs. Johnson had gone to another room to get some medicine for his headache and was gone only a very short time but when she returned he had passed away. Physicians were called, but could do nothing, death being due to a sudden heart attack."
General Notes: Husband - Alexander L Johnson
Occupation: Carpenter. From obituary in Newman Grove, Nebraska newspaper: "...They established their home in Newman Grove [in 1912] and have resided her continuously ever since. During these years he has built many of the buildings in both the town and vicinity and was considered a thorough conscientious workman, of pleasant and kindly disposition of whom only good was spoken."
From DeWayne B. Johnson's book "I Have Met a Lot of Generals," 2007:
"(The 'L' in my father's name was not an initial because that was the 'name' and hence takes no period.)...
"Today the mini-park near downtown [Newman Grove] includes the bandstand where my father played oboe in the town band...
"That is the man I tagged along with to his woodshop down near the granary. From that woodshop I still smell the gragrant homemade glues in their heating pots, I see the wood grains from rare specimens that went into carefully crafted table tops, bowls, cabinetry, and hear the scrabbling of tiny rodent feet fleeing for cover when the doors we opened.
"I tagged along as he walked the streets in town, greeted heartily by everyone he met. I know now that as a carpenter he built many of the buildings, homes, in town and surrounding vicinities."
DeWayne B. Johnson wrote of him on 8/17/1986:
"His hands were heavily wrinkled, tanned, scarred; his fingernails were ragged and never seemed quite rid of the residue of the day's labors. The brown, blood-clot areas under the nails were evidence of the beating the hands took as he hammered, pried, used his sinewy strength to build homes, schools, churches, and his artistic touch on fine cabinetry, delicate inlaid wooden trays, a variety of carved or lathe-turned items that would today be labeled 'examples of wood artisans, Early American Primitive to Post-World War I.'
"This carpenter's hands were gentle. To a small boy's hands they were tremendous, warm and snug retreats during proud walks on the streets of Newman Grove, Nebraska, where Alexander L Johnson was known far and wide as 'Alex.' (The 'L' had no period' it stood for nothing. To those who insisted it had to stand for 'something,' a concession was made: Lloyd, or possibly Loyd. One 'L' or two, it made no difference because truly it stood for nothing.
"I remember those hands as he warmly shook hands of others during those prized walks: Alex was clearly loved, respected by everyone, those townfolks with the funny foreign-sounding names...
"It flits through my mind to recall his hands, the dancing fingers as he played the oboe in the town band during its summertime concerts in the park band shell. And the strong, mascuiline right hand and the convincingly feminine left hand as 'Alex' costumed himself half male and half female for some annual celebration and parade down Main Street.
"Alex and his skills were in great demand; it is likely that some of the rural schools he built -- some of them single-handedly -- still stand today in some corners of Nebraska where Alex Johnson has long been forgotten. And Alex Johnson's houses absolutely remain, with their fashionable gingerbread of the time, and the curved staircases with their fancy railings, the hardwood floors, the weighted window sashes, and the trademark cabinetry.
"Alex had a hand in building the brick schools of Newman Grove, primary grads and high school For a short period he even taught wood shop at the high school (probably as a substitute teacher)...
"The lights went out for a 10-year-old boy on a spring day in 1930 when his father died in a farm house at North Platte, Nebraska.
"The bewilderment remains to this day -- one day so much alive, so much enjoying the fishing, the catching, the eating, and the next day quiet whispers, somber tip-toeing so as not to disturb. (The doctor surmised the death was caused by ingesting spoiled fish.) The return to Newman Grove on a bright Sunday morning, the church bells ringing, and still the 10-year-old could not understand."
Research Notes: Husband - Alexander L Johnson
Middle initial L does not stand for anything. It is simply L without a period. It may not be on his birth certificate.
Medical Notes: Husband - Alexander L Johnson
Per DeWayne Johnson 8/17/86: "...my own father died at the North Platte farm house that had been [that of Absolom Owen Talbot, Jr. and his wife Margaret Burrows Talbot]." From obituary in Newman Grove newspaper around 5/31/1930: "Mr. and Mrs. Johnson and family left here on Saturday, May 24 for a visit with her sister and her family at North Platte. On Thursday Mr. Johnson was taken very sick with ptomanine [sic][ poisoning. A physician was called and he began to improve. Friday morning he was able to be up, but complained of a headache and was lying down. Mrs. Johnson had gone to another room to get some medicine for his headache and was gone only a very short time but when she returned he had passed away. Physicians were called, but could do nothing, death being due to a sudden heart attack."
General Notes: Wife - Lula Mae Talbot
From DeWayne B. Johnson's book "I Have Met a Lot of Generals," 2007:
"I remember her heating gladirons in the oven and ironing clothing and linens by the light of kerosene lanterns. That same oven turned out freshly baked bread unlike any found in the markets of today...
"My mother played the piano for pleasure--hers and the family's. I can also hear the tinkling notes of 'Angel Voices Ever Near'--and weep at the memory.
"She died in 1942 at age 49 in Long Beach, Calif. She should be remembered for many things (pecan pies!), but a couple of memories stand out.
"There were the Saturday night family baths in that big galvanized tub in the kitchen, filled with hot water from the top of the wood stove. My turn came late and the water was fairly well saturated with [grime] of the weeke when my turn arrived. I never saw my parents as they bathed spared major destruction."
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Son DeWayne B. Johnson wrote of his mother, Lula Mae, on 8/17/1986:
"The 12 years of widowhood -- it seems a short time now but a long time then in the context of a boy growing through the teens -- for my mother were mostly years spent scraping to stay alive, taking in boarders, working on my uncle's [George M. Talbot's] dairy ranch, slaving at Jergen's soap factory. She even worked for a time as cook and housekeeper for the movie stars Frances Dee and Joel McCrea.
"Very soon after Alex's death the 37-year-old widow, three children, cousin Owen Mulholland made their way across country in the Model A Ford open touring car to California, Burbank. We came at the invitation of Uncle George M. Talbot, owner of the Talbot Dairy.
"Of that trip, the rust-orange dust accumulated while crossing Arizona evokes the strongest memory. There were flat tires, how many I have no way of recalling...
"Lula and Aunt Fannie Talbot belonged to the Bon Ami social club, primarily devoted to bridge. (The tagalong youngsters popped popcorn and played street games: tag, run sheep run, hide and seek, totally inocuous by today's standards.) Most of the Bon Ami members were married couples. It was that group that constituted the bulk of Lula's contacts, leading to the job at Jergens soap and to acquaintanceship with widower Frank Joanis, a Burbank grocer.
"Their dating continued for several years until Joanis quite suddenly married another woman whom he had recently met.
"The move to Long Beach was occasioned by supposed house maid opportunities that never materialized...
"My mother died at 49, the victim of a fad starvation diet that was supposed to reduce the size of a goiter, more imaginary than real (Real enough but of no consequence.)
"She was a loving mother, ill-equipped to help a young man, Clifford, and a growing boy, DeWayne, to understand the changes in their male bodies...
"To put things a bit into historical perspective, World War II was well along when Lula died. The Japanese raid on Pearl Harbor had occurred six months previous, Dec. 7, 1941. Lorna and I were married on Aug. 22, 1942, soon after her death in June."
Birth Notes: Child - DeWayne Burton Johnson
Attending physician Frank Jensen. Born at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, April 18, 1920. Original spelling of first name on birth certificate, "Dwaine," was corrected by hand to "DeWayne." Born in State of Nebraska, County of Madison, Township of Shell Creek, City of Newman Grove.
From DeWayne B. Johnson's book "I Have Met a Lot of Generals," 2007:
"My hometown and place of my birth was Newman Grove, located in the Shell Creek Valley of southwest Madison County. It was named after Lewis Warren's son, Newman, who had helped his father plant a grove of cottonwood trees on their timber claim. After the boy's death at age 21, his father was instrumental in naming the new post office, located near the cottonwood grov, 'Newman Grove.'"
About Dr. Frank Jensen from http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ne/topic/resources/OLLibrary/Nebraskana/pages/nbka0147.htm (NE WebGen Project) :
Frank Jensen
A physician at Newman Grove, Nebraska since 1903, Frank Jensen was born at Council Bluffs, Iowa, July 22, 1880, the son of Lars and Mary (Sandstrom) Jensen. His father, who was a farmer, was born in Denmark in 1851 and died at El Reno, Oklahoma, July 10, 1915; he served as justice of the peace for years. His mother was born in Denmark and died at El Reno, Oklahoma, October 1, 1902.
Dr. Jensen attened (sic) rural school and was a student at Western Iowa College, Council Bluffs, for two years. In 1903 he received the M. D. degree at the University of Nebraska. He is past president of the Madison County Medical Society, and the Elkhorn Valley Medical society, and is a member of the medical firm Jensen & Morris at Newmann Grove, Nebraska. He served as first mayor of the city and has been active in civic affairs there for several years.
He is a member of the American Medical Association, and the Nebraska State Medical Society. His fraternal organizations include: Odd Fellows; Modern Woodmen of America; Royal Neighbors of America; and Rebekahs. He has been a member of the Red Cross for many years He is a Scottish Rite Mason and Shriner.
His marriage to Rose Emoline Batten was solemnized at Plattsmouth, Nebraska, October 6, 1906. Mrs. Jensen, who was a milliner, was born at Plattsmouth, June 1, 1884, and died at Newman Grove, December 10, 1912. One son was born to them, Russell J., born November 23, 1909, who is a musician and instructor of piano at Norfolk, Nebraska. On February 15, 1928, Dr. Jensen was married to Inger Engelsgjerd at Newman Grove. They have a daughter, Frances Joan, born August 26, 1930. Residence: Newman Grove.
Husband Jimmy Max Kirk 28
Born: 10 Jul 1934
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Died: Bef 2010
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Father: George Edward Kirk (1906-1961) 29
Mother: Hattie Switzer (1907-1991) 29 30
Marriage: 20 Jun 1952
Wife Betty Louise Johnson
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Children
Research Notes: Husband - Jimmy Max Kirk
Source: LeRoy Paschal Fish family Bible.
Husband David N. Miller 31
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Wife Carlotta L. Johnson 31
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1 F Ruth Amelia Pendleton Miller 31
Born: Abt 1892 - Cottonwood, Minnesota, United States
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Spouse: Charles J. Johnson (1891-1966) 6
Marr: 16 Jun 1920 - Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, United States
Husband Fred E. Klinge 32
Born: Abt 6 Feb 1878
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Died: 18 Mar 1923
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Marriage: Jun 1904
Noted events in his life were:
• Census 33, 1910 - Delhi, Redwood, Minnesota, United States
Fred E Klinge Head 32 W M b. Minnesota Married. Parents born Germany.
Caroline K. Klinge Wife 25 W F b. Illinois Married. Father b. Germany, mother b. Denmark
Orval Klinge Son 2 W M b. Minnesota Single
Wife Caroline Katherine Johnson 32
AKA: Caroline Catherine Johnson, Lena K. Johnson, Mrs. Caroline "Lena" Klinge, Mrs. Caroline "Lena" K. Speer
Born: 4 Sep 1884 - Illinois, United States
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Father: John Jacob Johnson (1854-1929) 1 3 5 6
Mother: Mary B. Jensen (1854-1937) 1 2
Other Spouse: George A. Speer ( - ) - 1928 or 1929
Noted events in her life were:
• Alt. Birth, 4 Sep 1883
• Census 6, 8 Jun 1900 - Palo Alto, Iowa, United States
• Census, 1910 - Delhi, Redwood, Minnesota, United States
• Moved, Moved to Curlew, Iowa, Unknown - Curlew, Palo Alto, Iowa, United States
Per obituary of John J. Johnson (her father), she was living in Curlew, Iowa in September 1929 and in May 1930 per obituary of Alex Johnson (her brother).
• Living, 4 Sep 1974
At least 90 years old at that time.
Children
1 M Orval A. Klinge 31 32 34
AKA: Orville Klinge
Born: 3 Apr 1906 - Minnesota, United States
Christened:
Died: 4 Oct 1973 - Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
Buried: - Resthaven Cemetery, West Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
Spouse: Velma Mable Crist (1906-1988) 32 34
Marr: 23 Dec 1934
2 M Charles Creswell Klinge
AKA: Creswell Klinge
Born:
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Genevieve ( - )
3 F Ilva Bell Klinge
Born:
Christened:
Died: 1907
Cause of Death: Bronchial pneumonia
Buried:
Birth Notes: Child - Orval A. Klinge
1910 census states born in Minnesota (age 2 at the time).
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