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Jesse Strang
1821 - 1881 (60 years)1. Jesse Strang was born 1821; died 9 Dec 1881, Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States; was buried , Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. Other Events:
- AltBirth: CA 1827, , , Nova Scotia, Canada
- Occupation: Feb 1853, Walpole, , Massachusetts, United States; a labourer
- Occupation: 1856, Medfield, , Massachusetts, United States; a pedldler
- Occupation: Jan 1859, Wrentham, , Massachusetts, United States; a peddler
- Occupation: Jun 1870, Sharon, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States; a farmer
- Census: 18 Jun 1870, Sharon, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
- Occupation: Dec 1881, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States; porter
Notes:
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46 in 1870 censusJesse — Sarah Ann Ballard (?). Sarah was born 28 Nov 1831, , , Nova Scotia, Canada; died 13 Apr 1874, Cambridge, , Massachusetts, United States. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Margaret A Strang was born Abt 1849, , , Maine, United States; died Yes, date unknown.
- 3. William Henry Strang was born 10 Feb 1853, Walpole, , Massachusetts, United States; died Yes, date unknown.
- 4. George Frederic Strang was born 26 Nov 1856, Medfield, , Massachusetts, United States; died Yes, date unknown.
- 5. Charles Frederic Strang was born 26 Nov 1856, Medfield, , Massachusetts, United States; died 24 Jan 1914, Seattle, King, Washington, United States.
- 6. Alice Jane Strang was born 31 Jan 1859, Wrentham, , Massachusetts, United States; died Yes, date unknown.
- 7. Elsie Jane Strang was born Abt 1859, Wrentham, , Massachusetts, United States; died 16 Feb 1895, , , Massachusetts, United States.
- 8. James A Strang was born Abt 1861, , , Massachusetts, United States; died Yes, date unknown.
Generation: 2
2. Margaret A Strang (1.Jesse1) was born Abt 1849, , , Maine, United States; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Census: 1880, Walpole, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Margaret married Lyman D Ware 21 Mar 1868, Walpole, , Massachusetts, United States. Lyman was born Abt 1835, Walpole, , Massachusetts, United States; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 9. William F Ware was born Abt 1870, , , Massachusetts, United States; died Yes, date unknown.
3. William Henry Strang (1.Jesse1) was born 10 Feb 1853, Walpole, , Massachusetts, United States; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Census: 18 Jun 1870, Sharon, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
4. George Frederic Strang (1.Jesse1) was born 26 Nov 1856, Medfield, , Massachusetts, United States; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Misc: could be Geo and Annie in 1889 census for Skagit Co, WA
- Census: 18 Jun 1870, Sharon, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
- Occupation: Oct 1881, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States; a carpenter
- Residence: Oct 1881, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
George married Annie S Bradshaw 13 Oct 1881, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. Annie was born Abt 1862, Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
5. Charles Frederic Strang (1.Jesse1) was born 26 Nov 1856, Medfield, , Massachusetts, United States; died 24 Jan 1914, Seattle, King, Washington, United States. Other Events:
- Misc: in 1910 census in King Co, WA
- Census: 18 Jun 1870, Sharon, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
- Occupation: Nov 1879; a refrigerator maker
- Residence: Nov 1879, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
- Occupation: 1880, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States; a millwright
- Occupation: Mar 1890, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States; manufacturer
- Occupation: Jun 1900, Seattle, King, Washington, United States; engineer
- Census: 1 Jun 1900, Seattle, King, Washington, United States
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43 in 1900 censusCharles married Jessie ELizabeth Conners 26 Nov 1879, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. Jessie was born Mar 1857, Canning, , Nova Scotia,, Canada; died 13 Feb 1940, Seattle, King, Washington, United States. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 10. Hattie A Strang was born Dec 1880, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States; died 27 May 1965, , Snohomish, Washington, United States.
- 11. Edna Viola Strang was born 1 Mar 1890, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States; died Yes, date unknown.
- 12. Elva Freedom Strang was born 12 May 1892, Seattle, King, Washington, United States; died 1 Sep 1984, Olympia, Thurston, Washington, United States.
6. Alice Jane Strang (1.Jesse1) was born 31 Jan 1859, Wrentham, , Massachusetts, United States; died Yes, date unknown. 7. Elsie Jane Strang (1.Jesse1) was born Abt 1859, Wrentham, , Massachusetts, United States; died 16 Feb 1895, , , Massachusetts, United States. Other Events:
- Misc: likely the same dau as Alice Jane Strang
- Residence: Aug 1877, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
- Residence: Aug 1882, Lynnfield, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Elsie married Ira John Pearson 5 Aug 1877, Cambridge, , Massachusetts, United States. Ira was born Dec 1849, , , Rhode Island, United States; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 13. John Chester Pearson was born 6 Mar 1878, Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States; died 13 Sep 1878.
- 14. William Everett Pearson was born 4 Oct 1879, Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States; died 20 Dec 1957, , , Queensland, Australia.
- 15. Ida Marion Pearson was born 17 Aug 1882, Lynnfield, Essex, Massachusetts, United States; died 10 Mar 1910, Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, Saugus, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.
- 16. Evelyn M H Pearson was born Jan 1885, Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States; died Yes, date unknown.
- 17. Sarah L Pearson was born 27 Nov 1887, Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States; died 16 Jul 1889, Saugus, Essex, Massachusetts, United States; was buried , ? Cemetery, Saugus, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.
- 18. Edith Ellen Pearson was born 27 Jul 1892, Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States; died Yes, date unknown.
- 19. Russell Maling Pearson was born 11 Apr 1893, Saugus, Essex, Massachusetts, United States; died Yes, date unknown.
8. James A Strang (1.Jesse1) was born Abt 1861, , , Massachusetts, United States; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Census: 18 Jun 1870, Sharon, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
- Census: 1880, Walpole, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
- Occupation: 1880, Walpole, , Massachusetts, United States; a farm laborer
Generation: 3
9. William F Ware (2.Margaret2, 1.Jesse1) was born Abt 1870, , , Massachusetts, United States; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Census: 1880, Walpole, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
10. Hattie A Strang (5.Charles2, 1.Jesse1) was born Dec 1880, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States; died 27 May 1965, , Snohomish, Washington, United States. Other Events:
- Census: 1 Jun 1900, Seattle, King, Washington, United States
- Census: 1 Apr 1930, Stanwood, Snohomish, Washington, United States
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19 in 1900 censusHattie married George R Hurd 6 Jul 1910, , King, Washington, United States. George was born CA 1880, , , Missouri, United States; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
11. Edna Viola Strang (5.Charles2, 1.Jesse1) was born 1 Mar 1890, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- AltBirth: Nov 1889, , , Massachusetts, United States
- Census: 1 Jun 1900, Seattle, King, Washington, United States
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10 in 1900 census12. Elva Freedom Strang (5.Charles2, 1.Jesse1) was born 12 May 1892, Seattle, King, Washington, United States; died 1 Sep 1984, Olympia, Thurston, Washington, United States. Other Events:
- Census: 1 Jun 1900, Seattle, King, Washington, United States
- Census: 1 Apr 1930, Seattle, King, Washington, United States
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8 om1900 censusElva married Ray S Steele 10 Jun 1919, , King, Washington, United States. Ray was born 27 Jul 1891, Galesburg, , Illinois, United States; died 14 Feb 1977, Lynnwood, Snohomish, Washington, United States. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 20. Marian Elizabeth Steele was born 5 May 1920, Seattle, King, Washington, United States; died 14 Feb 1993, Olympia, Thurston, Washington, United States.
- 21. Edna Louise Steele was born 26 Dec 1921, Ketchikan, , Alaska, United States; died 14 Mar 2000.
- 22. Ray Steele, Jr was born 30 Sep 1928, , , Washington, United States; died 16 May 2013, Kirkland, King, Washington, United States.
13. John Chester Pearson (7.Elsie2, 1.Jesse1) was born 6 Mar 1878, Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States; died 13 Sep 1878. 14. William Everett Pearson (7.Elsie2, 1.Jesse1) was born 4 Oct 1879, Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States; died 20 Dec 1957, , , Queensland, Australia. William married Sarah Louisa Spell 26 Apr 1905, , , Queensland, Australia. Sarah was born CA 1887, , , Queensland, Australia. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 23. Ena Gladys Pearson was born 12 Apr 1907, Kilcoy, , Queensland, Australia; died 8 Jun 1985, Brisbane, , Queensland, Australia.
- 24. Elsie Evelyn Pearson was born 17 Apr 1913, Cooroy, , Queensland, Australia; died 26 Feb 1964, , , Queensland, Australia.
- 25. Ira William Pearson
15. Ida Marion Pearson (7.Elsie2, 1.Jesse1) was born 17 Aug 1882, Lynnfield, Essex, Massachusetts, United States; died 10 Mar 1910, Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, Saugus, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Other Events:
- AltBirth: 1883, Lynnfield, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
- Census: 1 Jun 1900, Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
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17 in 1900 censusIda married Henry Homan Collins 3 Aug 1902, Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Henry was born 19 Oct 1877, Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 26. Henry Russell Collins was born 2 May 1903, Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States; died Yes, date unknown.
- 27. Mary Stoddart Collins was born 9 Jul 1904, Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States; died Yes, date unknown.
- 28. Guy Holiday Collins was born 24 Jul 1906, Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States; died 27 Oct 1971, Saugus, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.
- 29. Elsie Marion Collins was born 29 Oct 1907, Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States; died 29 Mar 1995.
16. Evelyn M H Pearson (7.Elsie2, 1.Jesse1) was born Jan 1885, Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Census: 1 Jun 1900, Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
- Occupation: Jun 1907, Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States; nurse
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15 in 1900 censusEvelyn married Clarence F Butts 10 Jun 1907, Millbury, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Clarence was born 1881, Providence, Province, Rhode Island, United States; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 30. Howard Clifton Butts was born 22 Feb 1908, North Brookfield, , Massachusetts, United States; died Yes, date unknown.
17. Sarah L Pearson (7.Elsie2, 1.Jesse1) was born 27 Nov 1887, Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States; died 16 Jul 1889, Saugus, Essex, Massachusetts, United States; was buried , ? Cemetery, Saugus, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 18. Edith Ellen Pearson (7.Elsie2, 1.Jesse1) was born 27 Jul 1892, Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- AltBirth: 27 Dec 1890, Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
- AltBirth: Dec 1891, , , Massachusetts, United States
- Census: 1 Jun 1900, Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Notes:
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8 in 1900 censusEdith married Harvey L Dunn 22 Mar 1915, Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Harvey was born 1888, , , Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
19. Russell Maling Pearson (7.Elsie2, 1.Jesse1) was born 11 Apr 1893, Saugus, Essex, Massachusetts, United States; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Census: 1 Jun 1900, Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
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7 in 1900 census
Generation: 4
20. Marian Elizabeth Steele (12.Elva3, 5.Charles2, 1.Jesse1) was born 5 May 1920, Seattle, King, Washington, United States; died 14 Feb 1993, Olympia, Thurston, Washington, United States. Other Events:
- Census: 1 Apr 1930, Seattle, King, Washington, United States
Marian — ? Geiger. [Group Sheet]
Marian — Fred Clayton Fox. [Group Sheet]
21. Edna Louise Steele (12.Elva3, 5.Charles2, 1.Jesse1) was born 26 Dec 1921, Ketchikan, , Alaska, United States; died 14 Mar 2000. Other Events:
- Census: 1 Apr 1930, Seattle, King, Washington, United States
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7 (7 3/12) in 1930 census22. Ray Steele, Jr (12.Elva3, 5.Charles2, 1.Jesse1) was born 30 Sep 1928, , , Washington, United States; died 16 May 2013, Kirkland, King, Washington, United States. Other Events:
- Occupation: heavy duty mechanic at Air Mac/Hertz
- Census: 1 Apr 1930, Seattle, King, Washington, United States
- Misc: May 2013; six grandchildren; Timi, Tami, David, Erica, Kari and Jeni. He was also survived by 15 great grandchildren
- Obituary: 19 May 2013, Seattle, King, Washington, United States; The Seattle Times
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1 (1 6/12) in 1930 census
Obituary:
Obituary
Ray S. Steele
Ray Steele, age 84, of Seattle, Washington passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at Evergreen Hospice Care Center. Born to Ray S Steele Sr and Elva Steele he lived in Seattle his entire life.
Ray graduated from Lincoln High School and played football for the Lake City Boy's Club for several years in his late teens. Ray spent the majority of his career at Air Mac/Hertz as a heavy duty mechanic. After "retiring" he worked for his son at Aurora Rents.
In retirement Ray enjoyed working on his Model T's and he belonged to the Puget Sound Model T Club where he was both past President and editor of the newsletter. He and his wife Nona enjoyed many "tours" and outings with the club.
Ray was married to his wife Nona for over 65 years. He was the loving and caring father of three children; Linda Su (Wayne), Larry Richard (Leanne), Deborah Ann (Thom) and six grandchildren; Timi, Tami, David, Erica, Kari and Jeni. He was also survived by 15 great grandchildren and his cousin, George Sullivan.
At Ray's request there will be no memorial formal services.Ray married Nona B Neiger [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 31. Linda Su Steele
- 32. Larry Richard Steele
- 33. Deborah Ann Steele
23. Ena Gladys Pearson (14.William3, 7.Elsie2, 1.Jesse1) was born 12 Apr 1907, Kilcoy, , Queensland, Australia; died 8 Jun 1985, Brisbane, , Queensland, Australia. Ena married Francis Gilbert Henry Brady 8 Oct 1925, Cooroy, , Queensland, Australia. Francis was born 24 Jul 1899, Woollahra, , New South Wales, Australia; died 2 Jul 1972, Brisbane, , Queensland, Australia. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 34. June Ena Brady was born 1 Apr 1926, Blackall, , Queensland, Australia; died 26 Aug 1929, , , Queensland, Australia.
- 35. Beverley Brady was born 4 May 1931, Tully, , Queensland, Australia; died 22 Mar 1991, Brisbane, , Queensland, Australia.
- 36. son Brady
- 37. Gloria Brady
24. Elsie Evelyn Pearson (14.William3, 7.Elsie2, 1.Jesse1) was born 17 Apr 1913, Cooroy, , Queensland, Australia; died 26 Feb 1964, , , Queensland, Australia. Elsie married Walter Alfred Ernest Bunney 1935, , , Queensland, Australia. Walter was born Oct 1909, , , , Australia; died 27 Mar 1979, , , Queensland, Australia. [Group Sheet]
Children:
25. Ira William Pearson (14.William3, 7.Elsie2, 1.Jesse1) 26. Henry Russell Collins (15.Ida3, 7.Elsie2, 1.Jesse1) was born 2 May 1903, Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States; died Yes, date unknown. 27. Mary Stoddart Collins (15.Ida3, 7.Elsie2, 1.Jesse1) was born 9 Jul 1904, Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States; died Yes, date unknown. Mary — ? Keefe. [Group Sheet]
28. Guy Holiday Collins (15.Ida3, 7.Elsie2, 1.Jesse1) was born 24 Jul 1906, Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States; died 27 Oct 1971, Saugus, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Other Events:
- Occupation: Apr 1930, Saugus, Essex, Massachusetts, United States; clerk in electrical appliance business
- Census: 1 Apr 1930, Saugus, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
- Residence: Oct 1971, Saugus, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Notes:
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24 in 1930 censusGuy married Ellen Theresa Duffy 1925. Ellen was born 29 Oct 1902, Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States; died 29 Jun 1996, Melrose, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 41. Shirley M Collins
- 42. Henry G Collins
- 43. Frederick Collins
29. Elsie Marion Collins (15.Ida3, 7.Elsie2, 1.Jesse1) was born 29 Oct 1907, Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States; died 29 Mar 1995. Other Events:
- Occupation: Sep 1934, Portland, Cumberland, Maine, United States; bookkeeper
- Residence: Mar 1995, Houston, Harris, Texas, United States
Elsie married John Frederick Smith 1 Sep 1934, Portsmouth, , New Hampshire, United States. John was born 1914, Portland, Cumberland, Maine, United States. [Group Sheet]
30. Howard Clifton Butts (16.Evelyn3, 7.Elsie2, 1.Jesse1) was born 22 Feb 1908, North Brookfield, , Massachusetts, United States; died Yes, date unknown.