Oliva M. WILBUR

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1840, Living with husband in Ward 2, Buffalo, Erie Co., New York
• Census: 1860, Elgin, Kane County, Illinios
• Census: 1880, Living with husband in Crystal Lake, Algonquin, McHenry Co., Illinois
• Census: 1900, Living with daughter Hattie Church in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., California
• Fact: 1900, Lists having 5 children with 2 living

Notes:

Article from "Crystal Lake Herald" dtd 9-6-1896:

Mrs. Olive P. Dike

Mrs. Olive Padelford Dike died on Aug. 29 at the home of her son, Wilbur Padelford at Neeneh, Wis., aged 87 years. She was born in Chantauqua county, N.Y. Her first husband was John Padelford. They moved to Elgin in 1849.
Some time ago she was married to Geo. W. Dike of Crystal Lake. She leaves to mourn her loss a daughter, Mrs. Hattie Church of California, and a son, Wilbur Padelford of Neenah. Wis. The grandchildren, Oliva Anderson of Oak Park, Fred Hamilton and Grace Hill of Chicago, brought the remains to Elgin, where they were interred. The services were conducted by Rev. W.M. Kelsey of the Free Methodist Church, she having been a charter member of the church.

Note: After much consideration, I have come to the conclusion that John M, Jr. and John Wilbur are one and the same. The birth dates are very close.

Name:
After discovering the obituary notice for Mary Wilber, wife of R.W. Padelford, I am convinced that Olivia is Mary's sister. I will continue to research Mary's siblings in hopes of finding another connection. Until then, I will leave Olivia connected with this family.

Oliva married John Manly PADELFORD about 1837 in New York, USA. John (son of Manly PADELFORD and Thankful CRAPO) was born on 19 Feb 1811 in Savoy, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA; died on 02 Feb 1891 in Quincy, Adams, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Oliva married George W. DYKE on 17 Jun 1870 in Kane Co., Illinois. George (son of Jonathan DIKE and Tamesin HAMMOND) was born on 19 Apr 1811 in Pittsford, Vermont; died on 23 Feb 1894 in Crystal Lake, McHenry Co., Illinois; was buried in Crystal Lake Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Also Known As: PaDelford
• Census: 1840, Living with parents in Ward 2, Buffalo, Erie Co., New York
• Census: 1860, Living with parents in Elgin, Kane County, Illinios
• Occupation: 1860; Machinist
• Military Service: 17 Aug 1861; Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant
• Military Service: 28 Mar 1862; Elgin, Illinois: Rank 2LT, Company K, Unit: 15 IL US CAV
• Military Service: 14 Jul 1862; Resigned from service
• Census: 1870, Living in Belle Plaine, Benton County, Iowa
• Occupation: 1870; Laborer
• Census: 1880, Living in Ionia City, Ionia County, Michigan
• Occupation: 1880; Laborer

Notes:

State of Illinois, Kane County Court Records:

Proof Of Heirship, dated April 1, 1895 stating Richard S. Marshall was the brother-in-law of Henry.

Petition of Richard S. Marshall for Letters of Administration, dated April 1, 1895
Real Property: a vacant lot in the City of Elgin township. Lot 8, Block 8 of JC & WH Kimballs Addition to the City of Elgin, Kane Co., Ill.
Personal Property: 1 watch and clothing (worth $20.00)
Petition by Amma J. Perkins, a sister-in-law, dated October 10, 1899: Giving administrations duty since Richard S. Marshall resigned on November 21, 1899.
Petition to Sell Real Estate to Pay Debts, dated December 15, 1900: stated William Kalk bid $400 for the property located as Lot 8, Block 8
Warrant to Appraiser, dated September 25,1900, submitted by James G. Spillard, Ernest C. Luther & Charles B. Hazelwest, stating value of property is as follows:
School Books & Family Library $100
One Sewing Machine 45
Necessary Beds, Bedsteads for the
Widow & family 25
The Stoves & Pipe used in the family
with the nec. cooking utensils 50
Household & Kitchen furniture 100
1 Milch Cow and 1 calf (being 1 for
every 4 members of the family) 45
2 sheep and fleeces (being 2 for
every member of the family) 8
One Horse, Saddle and Bridle 75
Provisions for the widow and family
for 1 year 250
Food for the stock above (6 months) 20
Fuel for the widow and family (3 mos) 20
Other property 100

Total: $838
Petition to sell Real Estate to pay Debts. Francis Burton (administrator de bonis non) vs Levina E. Padelford and Julius M. Padelford, dated November Term 1900.
Final Report by Francis Burton on the sale of the Estate of Henry C. Padelford, dated January Term 1901

Certificate of Publication: Administrator's sale dated November 17, 1900 and ending December 8, 1900

Henry married Lavina Eugenia MARSHALL on 18 Feb 1865 in Kane Co., Illinois. Lavina (daughter of George F. MARSHALL and MARY) was born on 28 Mar 1846 in Plato Township,Kane County, Illinois; died on 19 Oct 1907; was buried in Udina Cemetery, Udina, Kane County, Ill.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Also Known As: Hattie
• Census: 1840, Living with parents in Ward 2, Buffalo, Erie Co., New York
• Census: 1860, Living with parents in Elgin, Kane County, Illinios
• Occupation: 1860; Milliner
• Census: 1870, Living with husband in Belle Plaine, Benton Co., Iowa
• Census: 1880, Living with husband on 8th St., York, York Co., NE
• Census: 1900, Living with mother in San Francisco, San francisco County, CA
• Fact: 1900, Listed as widowed
• Census: 1910, Living with husband in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California

Harriet married Charles D. CHURCH on 27 Oct 1860 in Home of Harriet Padelford -Kane Co., Illinois. Charles was born about 1839 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 9 Jun 1921 in California; was buried in Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married William DONEVAN on 08 Oct 1858 in Kane Co., Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Also Known As: Minnie
• Residence: 578 Fulton St., Elgin, Illinois
• Medical Cond'tn: Cert. # 7154
• Census: 1860, Living with parents in Elgin, Kane County, Illinios
• Census: 1870, Living with husband in Elgin, Kane County, Illinois
• Occupation: 1898; Housewife

Notes:

Minnie lived in Illinois for 49 years.

Obituary Notice in "Nunder Crystal Lake Herald" dtd April 21, 1898:

Death of Minnie Padelford

"Minnie Padelford, wife of Edward Hill, died at her home, 558 Fulton Street, Chicago, Wednesday evening of last week, after a long illness. She was born in Elgin, June 21, 1849, and was a daughter of the late John M. Padelford. During the past fifteen years the family has resided at Crystal Lake and Chicago. She leaves a husband and four children, who are residents of Chicago. Her mother, Mrs. Dike, and a brother, Henry Padelford, reside at Crystal Lake. There is also a sister. The funeral was at Elgin."

Amelia married Edwin Hamilton HILL on 04 Nov 1867 in Elgin, Kane Co., Illinois. Edwin was born on 21 Dec 1847 in New York, USA; died on 09 Jun 1902 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; was buried in Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: John M Padelford Jr.
• Birth: Jun 1855, Illinois, USA
• Census: 1860, Living with parents in Elgin, Kane County, Illinios
• Census: 1880, living on 8th St., Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska
• Census: 1900, Living in Menasha, Winnebago County, Wisconsin
• Occupation: 1900; Paper ruler
• Census: 1910, Living in Neenah, Winnebago County, Wisconsin
• Fact: 1910, Listed as being divorced
• Occupation: 1910; Supt. for a ? mill

Notes:

The Daily Northwestern - Oshkosh, WI - July 6, 1906

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

Wilbur Padelford and Anna Padelford, his wife, to L.R. Booth, part of lot 3, block 6, Bassett's First addition to Jones' plat of the Island. Third ward, Neenah, $1

Mrs. L.R. Booth to Wilbur Padelford, part of lots 3 and 4, block 6, Bassett's First addition to Jones' plat of the Island, Third ward, Neenah, $1, etc.

The Daily Northwestern - Oshkosh, WI - Apr 20, 1907
Apr 24, 1907
Apr 25, 1907
Apr 27, 1907
May 1, 1907

FOR SALE One 2 1/2 Horsepower Lauson Gasoline Engine, Used Only six Months: One New graphophone, One Sail or Rowboat and One Lady's Bicycle. Wl Padelford, Neenah, Wis.

The Daily Northwestern - Oshkosh, WI - Jan. 9, 1909

This morning in municipal court, judgment was taken by default in the case of Wilbur Padelford of Neenah vs. Abraham Nathan of this city. The amount was $56.08 with interest since 1904, and costs making a total of $75.63. Mr. Padelford is a paper ruler and the bill was for paper ruling.

The Daily Northwestern - Oshkosh, WI - March 23, 1911

A deal was completed yesterday whereby the Padelford Ruling works, located on the Island, pass into the hands of new owners. Wilbur Padelford sold the complete works to Girvan Warner and George Pickett of Chicago, who have arrived in the city.

Family/Spouse: Katherine Alice NORTH. Katherine (daughter of Jacob Arthur NORTH and Hannah ABLE) was born in 1858 in Norwich, England; died after 1900. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Anna JORDAN on 05 Jun 1897 in Adams Co., Illinois, and was divorced before 1910 in Wilbur is listed as being divorced in the 1910 Census. Anna was born on 23 Feb 1879 in Fulton Co., Illinois; died on 31 Oct 1924 in Burlington, Des Moines Co., Iowa; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, Quincy, Adams Co., Illinois . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1870, Living with parents in Belle Plaine, Benton Co., Iowa
• Census: 1880, Living with parents in Ionia City, Ionia, Michigan

Notes:

State of Illinois, County of Kane
"In the Matter of the Alleged Insanity heard the evidence aand ere satisfied that Julius was insane, and a fit person to be sent to some public or private hospital or asylum for the insane."

Witness: J. H. Cory M.D.
W. A. Keiser
Daniel Ellis
C. A. Lewis
Lynn C. Danforth
V. Howell

Real Estate: An undivided one-eighth interest in and to Lots Three (3) and Four (4), in Block one (1), of Dr. Nathan Collins' Heirs' addition to Clinton, in Kane County, Illinois. Said premises are unincumbered and improved by a dwelling, and said entire premises are of the value of about Twenty-two Hundred Fifty ($2250.00) Dolars, and of the rental value of about Ten ($10.00) Dollars per month.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1870, Living with parents in Belle Plaine, Benton Co., Iowa
• Census: 1880, living with parents on 8th St., York Yor Co., NE
• Census: 1900, Living with husband in Fresno, Fresno Co., California
• Census: 1910, Living with husband in Fresno, Fresno Co., California

Mattie married Andrew J. PATERSON on 10 Feb 1883 in Elgin, Kane, Illinois, USA. Andrew (son of James PATERSON and Agnes NEIL) was born in Mar 1852 in Scotland; died on 29 Sep 1929 in Fresno, Fresno County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1880, living with parents on 8th St., York, York Co., NE
• Census: 1900, Living with grandmother and mother in San Francisco, San francisco County, CA
• Census: 1910, Living with parents in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California
• Occupation: 1910; Stenographer - law office
• Census: 1920, Living in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California
• Occupation: 1920; stenographer - law office
• Census: 1930, Living in Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California
• Occupation: 1930; Stenographer - law office

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: 1902; Butcher
• Census: 1910, Living in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois

Notes:

Name:
I have switched Fred's middle and last names. Initially, he was Fred H. Hill, but according to the Elgin, Illinois Record of Deaths, he is listed as Fred H. Hamilton. He is also buried in a section owned by Mrs. Minnie Hill, of the Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin, Illinois. Also, on familysearch.org for Fred Hill Hamilton, his parents are listed as Edwin H. Hamilton and Minnie Padilford.

It would seem to me that his father Edwin H. Hill is really Edwin Hamilton.

Chicago Daily News
Thurs Dec 6, 1923
pg 42, Col 4-5

HAMILTON - Fred H. Hamilton, age 53 years, Dec 5, beloved husband of Jennie M., father of Helen M., brother of Leah Slosson, Oliva Anderson and Grace Anderson. Funeral services at Chapel, 5203 Lake Parkway. Friday at 10;30 am. under suspices of South Park Lodge No 662, A.F. & A.M. by autos to Elgin.

Fred married Jennie May GUSTAFSON on 1 Jan 1903 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Jennie (daughter of Victor GUSTAFSON and Minnie G. NELSON) was born in 1874 in Illinois; died on 21 Jun 1927 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Cause of Death (Facts Pg): Cholera

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1920, Living with husband in Oak Park, Cook Co., Illinois

Family/Spouse: James Spurgeon ANDERSON. James (son of David ANDERSON and Lizzie ?) was born on 12 Jul 1878 in Belfast, Ireland; died on 29 Sep 1927 in Oak Park, Cook Co., Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: 1902; Nurse at Mary Thompson Hospital, Chicago, Ill.
• Census: 1910, Living with husband in Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois
• Census: 1920, Living with husband in Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois
• Census: 1930, Living with husband in Oak Park, Cook Co., Illinois

Grace married William Craig ANDERSON on 24 Aug 1907 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. William (son of David ANDERSON and Lizzie ?) was born in May 1880 in Ireland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1910, Living with husband in Libertyville, Lake Co., Illinois
• Census: 1920, living with husband inCalumet Township, Lake Co., Indiana
• Census: 1930, Living with husband in Calument Twp, Gary, Lake Co., Indiana
• Residence: 1952, 4145 Washington Street, Gary,Lake Co., Indiana

Leah married Willis Horace SLOSSON on 12 Dec 1895 in Chicago, Cook Co., Ill.. Willis (son of George Corbin SLOSSON and Almira GATES) was born on 14 Feb 1868 in Chazy, Clinton, New York, USA; died on 02 May 1943 in Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA; was buried in Calumet Park Cemetery, Crown Point, IN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Leah married Charles S. NADEN on 17 Sep 1943 in Cook County, Illinois. Charles was born in 1869 in Illinois; died on 2 Dec 1948 in Oak Park, Cook Co., Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1880, living with parents on 8th St, Lincoln, Lancaster Col, Nebraska

Kate married Alexander Perceval O'HARA on 01 Mar 1897 in Trinity Church, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Alexander was born about 1872. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Also Known As: William
• Birth: Abt 1879, Illinois, USA
• Census: 1880, living with parents on 8th St, Lincoln, Lancaster Col, Nebraska
• Census: 1900, Living with mother in Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois
• Census: 1910, Living in Seattle, King Co., Washington
• Census: 1920, Living in Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington
• Census: 1930, Living in Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington
• Occupation: 1930; Painter
• Census: 1940, Living in Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington
• Fact: 1948, Living in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California

John married Estella M. DUNCAN about 1906. Estella was born on 03 Apr 1879 in Washington; died in Nov 1969 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Gertrude STUESHER before 1940. Gertrude was born on 29 Sep 1885 in Sherwood, Calumet Co., Wisconsin; died on 6 Sep 1963 in Neenah, Winebago Co., Wisconsin; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Neenah, Winnebago Co., Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1900, Living with mother in Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois
• Census: 1910, Living in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
• Fact: 1910, Listed as being Widowed

Maria married Adam Hall FERGUSON on 3 Jun 1900 in St. Joseph, Berrien Co., Michigan. Adam was born in 1877 in Canada; died in May 1903 in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Little Lake Cemetery, Peterborough County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1910, Living with father in Neenah, Winnebago County, Wisconsin
• Census: 1920, Living with mother and step-father in Quincy, Adams Co., llinois
• Census: 1930, Living in Carlyle, Clinton Co., Illinois
• Occupation: 1930, Musician
• Census: 1940, Living in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., Missouri
• Census: 1950, Living in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., Missouri

Family/Spouse: Lillian ?. Lillian was born in abt. 1907 in New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Grace MOORE. Grace was born on 20 Sep 1911 in Colorado; died on 13 Jan 2000 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: 1920 - Clerk - Abstract Company
• Occupation: 1930 - Escrow Officer - Bank
• Census: 1900, Living with parents in Fresno, Fresno Co., California
• Census: 1910, Living with parents in Fresno, Fresno Co., California
• Census: 1920, Living with father in Fresno, Fresno Co., California
• Census: 1930, Living in Fresno, Fresno Co., California

Family/Spouse: Francis ?. Francis was born about 1897 in Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: 1930 - Coal ? Engineer
• Census: 1900, Living with parents in Fresno, Fresno Co., California
• Census: 1910, Living with parents in Fresno, Fresno Co., California
• Census: 1930, Living in Bakersfield, Kern County, California

Family/Spouse: Mary Frances GRIMMER. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1910, Living with parents in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois

Other Events and Attributes:

• Cause of Death (Facts Pg): Pneumonia due to Whooping Cough
• Census: 1910, Living with parents in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1920, Living with parents in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois
• Census: 1930, Living in Oak Park, Cook Co., Illinois
• Occupation: 1930; Asst. Foreman - Elect. Appl.

Family/Spouse: Dorothy Vittum BRYAN. Dorothy was born on 08 Sep 1907 in Illinois, USA; died in Apr 1987 in Roanoke, Denton Co., Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Fact: Tall, Medium Build, Blue Eyes, Brown hair
• Census: 1910, living with parents in Libertyville Township, Lake Co., Illinois
• Occupation: 1918; Teamster - Willis Slosson
• Residence: 12 Sep 1918, 2304 Broadway, Gary, Lake Co., Indiana
• Census: 1920, living with parents in Calumet Township, Lake Co., Indiana
• Census: 1930, Living in Gary, Lake Co., Indiana
• Occupation: 1930; Laborer at the Steel Mill
• Residence: 1930, 4257 Pennsylvania, Gary, Indiana
• Residence: 1943, 4257 Penn. Gary, Indiana

Milton married Ethel Elizabeth SIEBEN on 11 Jun 1921 in Michigan City, Indiana. Ethel (daughter of George SIEBEN and Josephine RITTER) was born on 21 Aug 1898 in Michigan City, Indiana; died on 22 Jan 1952 in Hammond, Lake Co., Indiana; was buried in Calumet Park Cemetery, Crown Point, IN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Lillian Helen FRIEDLUND. Lillian was born on 05 Feb 1909; died on 10 Sep 1980 in Schererville, Lake Co., Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1910, living with parents in Libertyville Township, Lake Co., Illinois
• Census: 1920, living with parents in Calumet Township, Lake Co., Indiana
• Occupation: 1925; Contractor
• Residence: 1925, 632 Tyler St., Gary, Lake Co., Indiana
• Census: 1930, LIving in Dist. 16, Gary, Lake County, Indiana
• Occupation: 1930; Engineer for the Steel Mill
• Residence: 1930, 832 Pierce St., Gary, Lake Co., Indiana
• Residence: 1936, 833 Fillmore, Gary, Indiana
• Census: 1940, Living in Gary, Lake Co., Indiana
• Occupation: 1940, Operating Engineer - Construction
• Residence: 1952, 3892 Maryland, Gary, Indiana
• Residence: 1972, 12127 White Oak Drive, Crown Point, Lake Co., Indiana

Willis married Lila Ethel HUCKER on 20 Jun 1925 in Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA. Lila (daughter of Harry Crossman HUCKER and Delila WILLIS) was born on 10 Jul 1906 in Pequest, Warren, New Jersey, USA; died on 24 Aug 1997 in Caseyville, St Clair, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1910, Living with parents in Seattle, King Co., Washington
• Census: 1920, Living with parents in Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington
• Census: 1930, Living with parents in Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington
• Census: 1940, Living with mother in Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington

Bernice married Thomas T. PRESTLEY on 29 May 1943 in Walla Walla Co., Washington. Thomas was born on 23 Feb 1916; died on 5 Jun 1984 in Bothell, King Co., Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1910, Living with parents in Seattle, King Co., Washington
• Census: 1920, Living with parents in Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington
• Census: 1930, Living with parents in Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington
• Census: 1940, Living in American Lake, Pierce Co., Washington

Notes:

Orbitz.us....

Ward "Bud" Wm. PADELFORD

July 16, 1909 - December 21, 2002 A retired Army Veteran of three wars, he never missed a chance to salute his flag. He was a gentle compassionate man who before his illness enjoyed walking in the woods, often he would remark about a particular tree's beauty and even give it a little hug before going on his way. He was a talented artist who loved painting still life, portraits, animals, posters and drawing clever little cartoons. He taught himself to play the harmonica and organ and could really get carried away if he had an audience. He loved life and tried to live it to the fullest. He was preceded in death by his daughter Tina Flowers (Sequim). He leaves behind his wife JoAnne Marie, two sons Dr. Philip Padelford (Amy) and Lorne Padelford of Puyallup, a daughter Nana Murdock of Yelm, stepson Steven
Seidel (Theresa) of Lake Stevens and many nieces, nephews and grandchildren.

Published in print on 1/12/2003.
Seattle Times

Family/Spouse: Nadine Dorothy KINBERG. Nadine was born on 26 Sep 1913 in Hoquiam, Grays Harbor Co., Washington; died on 27 Aug 1987 in Port Angeles, Clallam Co., Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ward married Gertrude Marie GRAHAM before 1963. Gertrude was born on 13 Oct 1911; died in Mar 1977; was buried in Floral Hills Cemetery, Lynnwood, Snohomish Co., Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ward married JoAnne Marie ? on 24 May 1977 in Washington. JoAnne was born on 5 Nov 1927 in Los Angeles, California; died on 5 Feb 2007 in Lake Stevens, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1920, Living with parents in Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington
• Census: 1930, Living with parents in Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington

Notes:

Obitz.us...
Pauline TOMLINSON

December 12, 1911 - March 15, 2001 Beloved wife of Babe who
predeceased her. Survived by son Paul, daughter Joann Grambush;
brother Ward Padelford; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Memorial Service was held on Tuesday, March 20 at 7 p.m. at Shoreline
Methodist, 145th & 25th N.E. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be
made to Shoreline Methodist or Northshore Senior Center.

Seattle Times

Pauline married Leo Hugh TOMLINSON on 10 Jul 1935 in Kitsap, Washington. Leo was born on 28 Nov 1909; died on 13 Oct 1998. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1920, Living with parents in Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington
• Census: 1930, Living with parents in Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington
• Census: 1940, Living with mother in Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington

Notes:

GenDisasters- Events That Touched Our Ancestors' Lives:

Biggs Air Force Base, TX Tanker Crashes, Mar 1961
Posted March 12th, 2009 by Stu Beitler
PLANE CRACKUP CAUSE SOUGHT; NINE KILLED.
BIGGS TANKER PLANE GOES DOWN WITHIN SIGHT OF BASE.
Air Force investigators today examined bits of charred wreckage in an effort to find what caused a big tanker plane to crash in the desert near El Paso last night, killing nine fliers.
The crash occurred at 7:55 p.m. nine miles northeast of Biggs Air Force Base and six miles north of the Carlsbad highway.
The KB-50 refueling plane, returning from Wake Island in the Pacific, was approaching the main runway at Biggs from the east for a landing.
The plane had been picked up by the Biggs tower radio as it flew over Columbus, N.M., about 100 miles west. There the pilot was cleared for V.F.R. (visual flight rules), meaning he would not make an instrument landing.
The pilot indicated he had "a minimum of fuel," but expressed no concern or indicated an emergency.
The plane slammed into the desert as if for a belly landing. It skidded along through grease-wood and mesquite for more than 300 yards. Then it hit a sand dune and exploded in a terrific burst of red and orange flame.
All aboard were killed. Charred parts of bodies were scattered over the area. Pieces of wreckage continued to burn for an hour and a half.
Two El Paso County sheriff's deputies, Fred Duvall and Tom Walker, were riding on U.S. Highway 62 when the plane crashed. They saw the flames notified their dispatcher who alerted Biggs, and later directed a helicopter and a convoy of fire trucks, ambulances and other vehicles to the site.
"We had seen a plane coming in with its landing lights on," Deputy Duvall said. "It seemed rather low, but we didn't give it much thought, though I commented on it."
"A little later I happened to look over in the desert and saw a small fire on the ground. I said 'Hey, there's a fire!' Thirty seconds later the plane exploded and a tremendous flame bright orange, shot up 250 feet in the air. It was like a mushroom cloud."
A board of officers at Biggs was making a preliminary investigation. Another board from the Tactical Air Command at Langley Air Force Base, Va., was due in late today.
Rescuers found parts of the plane all along the skid path through the desert. Arms, legs and torsos were scattered over the barren terrain. Largest piece of the plane left intact was the tall tail section.
The ill-fated aircraft was one of six refueling planes attached to the 431st Refueling Squadron at Biggs. They had been on temporary duty in the Pacific since Feb. 13.
Although the official boards may require months to complete their investigation, observers at the scene speculated as to possible causes of the tragedy.
The fuel shortage was cited as one possible cause. But the pilot, communicating with the base tower, expressed no concern. Evidently he felt he had enough fuel to cover the landing. If he had run short of fuel and was trying to make a belly landing, one observer theorized, he would have picked a more level area of the desert nearby.
There was confusion over whether the aircraft exploded in the air or after it hit the ground. One witness said he saw a bright glow in the sky. But evidence at the scene indicated the explodion came after the plane hit a sand dune.
Civilian officers who made a tortuous trip through the desert to reach the flaming wreckage said it was a scene of horror. "There wasn't much left," an officer said. "Bits here and there."
The KB-50 was powered by four conventional and two jet engines. These were found along the skid path.
The plane, returning from Wake Island, had made stops at Hawaii and McClellan Air Force Base near San Francisco.
It was the fifth crash of an Air Force plane near El Paso in recent years. A B-24 bomber crashed into Mt. Franklin in 1944, killing eight crewmen. In 1953 a giant B-36 slammed into Mr. Franklin in a snowstorm, killing nine. Two were killed in 1956 when a B-57 crashed on the military reservation. A B-47 crash in 1958 took one life.
LIST OF DEAD IN PLANE CRASH.
Biggs Air Force Base officials today released the names of the nine military fliers killed in the crash of a KB-50 refueling plane last night near El Paso.
Seven were crewmen and two were Air Force men riding as passengers.
The dead:
Maj. FRED G. PADELFORD, 46, of 7209 Ramey circle, El Paso, aircraft commander. His home town was Spokane. He is survived by his widow and four children.
Capt. BRUCE E. CHRISTIAN, 31, co-pilot, son of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Christian of Reading, Pa.
Maj. WAYNE W. HOLT, 46, navigator, of 3408 Dornoch street, El Paso, home town Albion, Ind. Survived by his widow.
T/Sgt. CHARLES C. TIMMSEN, 32, flight engineer, of Kellogg, Minn. Survived by his widow.
S/Sgt. BERNARD F. RIVERS, 32, flight engineer, of 5109 Alps drive in El Paso, home town Rochdale, Mass. Survived by widow and two children.
S/Sgt. HAROLD B. MECUSEN, 27, refueling operator, of Spokane, Wash. Survived by his widow.
A/1C CLIFTON C. TABOR, 27, refueling operator, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carroll S. Tabor of Albany, Texas.
S/Sgt. CLAUDE L. EARLY, 28, maintenance crew chief, a passenger, of Hardin, Mo.
A/2C JOSEPH T. ROTHSCHOPF, 23, assistant crew chief, a passenger, son of Joseph Rothschopf, Sr., of Parker, Colo.
Funeral arrangements were pending.
El Paso Herald Post Texas 1961-03-06
__________________
Researched and Transcribed by Stu Beitler. Thank you, Stu!

Family/Spouse: Ann W. ?. Ann was born on 1 Aug 1918; died on 20 May 2006; was buried in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego Co., California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Walter married Mary T. MARES [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Walter married Lynn Mary HOBGOOD [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Walter married Myrna Silvia OLIVARES [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]