Our Maritime Ties
Ruby Zella Strang
1895 - 1980 (84 years)1. Ruby Zella Strang was born 18 Jul 1895, Cape Wolfe, Lot 7, Prince Edward Island, Canada; died 20 Feb 1980, Arlington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. Other Events:
- Occupation: nurses aid
- Census: 1911, Lot 7, Prince, Prince Edward Island, Canada
- Census: 16 Apr 1930, Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
- Occupation: Apr 1940, Somerville, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States; sticker for novelty company
- Census: 9 Apr 1940, Somerville, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
- Residence: Feb 1980, Medford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Notes:
Census:
15 in 1911 censusRuby married Albert Henry Elrick CA 1919. Albert was born 9 Jan 1882, Franklin, , Vermont, United States; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Helen D Elrick was born CA 1920, , , Massachusetts, United States; died Bef Apr 2004.
- 3. Heman D Elrick was born 24 Aug 1922, Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States; died 18 Apr 2004; was buried , Fox Hill Cemetery, Billerica, , Massachusetts, United States.
- 4. Virginia E Elrick was born 4 Jan 1924, , , Massachusetts, United States; died 22 Mar 2003.
- 5. Vernal H Elrick was born CA 1925, , , Massachusetts, United States; died Bef Apr 2004.
- 6. Howard W Elrick was born 10 Oct 1925, , , Massachusetts, United States; died 2 Dec 1944; was buried , Puritan Lawn Cemetery, West Peabody, , Massachusetts, United States.
- 7. Marion E Elrick
- 8. Charles A Elrick was born 20 Dec 1931, , , Massachusetts, United States; died 25 Apr 1985, Somerville, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.
Generation: 2
2. Helen D Elrick (1.Ruby1) was born CA 1920, , , Massachusetts, United States; died Bef Apr 2004. Other Events:
- Census: 16 Apr 1930, Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
- Occupation: Apr 1940, Somerville, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States; stenographer for incurance co.
- Census: 9 Apr 1940, Somerville, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Helen — Gordon MacPherson. [Group Sheet]
Children:
3. Heman D Elrick (1.Ruby1) was born 24 Aug 1922, Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States; died 18 Apr 2004; was buried , Fox Hill Cemetery, Billerica, , Massachusetts, United States. Other Events:
- Occupation: Waltham, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States; senior stock coordinator for Polariod
- Census: 16 Apr 1930, Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
- Occupation: Apr 1940, Somerville, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States; packer in candy factory
- Census: 9 Apr 1940, Somerville, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
- Misc: Apr 2004; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
- Obituary: 20 Apr 2004, Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States; Lowell Sun
Notes:
Obituary:
Obituary
Heman "Al" Elrick
He was born in Cambridge on Aug. 24, 1922, a son of the late Albert and Ruby (Strang) Elrick. He had lived in Somerville prior to moving to Billerica 48 years ago.
Mr. Elrick had served during World War II as an anti-aircraft artillery specialist for the Army's 778th Tank Battalion.
Prior to retirement, Mr. Elrick was employed as a senior stock coordinator for 27 years at the Polaroid in Waltham.
Mr. Elrick helped found the VFW Solomon Post in Billerica, and had been a Little League umpire.
Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Kevin Elrick of New Ipswich, N.H., and Stephen Elrick and his wife Robin, who reside on the island of Martha's Vineyard; two daughters and a son-in-law, Patti Brigham of Brattleboro, Vt., and Ginny Mignault and her husband Ron of Billerica; a sister, Marion Cook of Bedford. He also leaves 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was also the brother of the late Vernal, Howard, and Charles Elrick, and the late Virginia Doherty and Helen MacPherson.Heman married Virginia Doherty 18 Nov 1951. Virginia was born 6 Dec 1923, Charlestown, , Massachusetts, United States; died 1 Apr 2011, North Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 11. Kevin Elrick
- 12. Stephen Elrick
- 13. Patti Elrick
- 14. Ginny Elrick
4. Virginia E Elrick (1.Ruby1) was born 4 Jan 1924, , , Massachusetts, United States; died 22 Mar 2003. Other Events:
- Census: 16 Apr 1930, Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
- Census: 9 Apr 1940, Somerville, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
- Residence: Mar 2003, Venice, Sarasota, Florida, United States
Virginia — ? Doherty. [Group Sheet]
5. Vernal H Elrick (1.Ruby1) was born CA 1925, , , Massachusetts, United States; died Bef Apr 2004. Other Events:
- Census: 16 Apr 1930, Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
- Census: 9 Apr 1940, Somerville, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
6. Howard W Elrick (1.Ruby1) was born 10 Oct 1925, , , Massachusetts, United States; died 2 Dec 1944; was buried , Puritan Lawn Cemetery, West Peabody, , Massachusetts, United States. Other Events:
- Census: 16 Apr 1930, Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
- Census: 9 Apr 1940, Somerville, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
7. Marion E Elrick (1.Ruby1) Marion — ? Cook. [Group Sheet]
8. Charles A Elrick (1.Ruby1) was born 20 Dec 1931, , , Massachusetts, United States; died 25 Apr 1985, Somerville, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. Other Events:
- Census: 9 Apr 1940, Somerville, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Generation: 3
9. Sandra MacPherson (2.Helen2, 1.Ruby1) 10. David MacPherson (2.Helen2, 1.Ruby1) 11. Kevin Elrick (3.Heman2, 1.Ruby1) 12. Stephen Elrick (3.Heman2, 1.Ruby1) Stephen — Robin ?. [Group Sheet]
13. Patti Elrick (3.Heman2, 1.Ruby1) Patti — ? Brigham. [Group Sheet]
14. Ginny Elrick (3.Heman2, 1.Ruby1) Ginny — Ron Mignault. [Group Sheet]