Re: Gradwells in Battle Creek, Michigan
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Gradwells in Battle Creek, Michigan
Stephanie Behrmann 5/05/10
Hello Stephanie,
I am not related to these families in any way.Saw your post and this is what I have found.All information from www.ancestry.com (pay to view site) unless otherwise noted.
Florida Death Index, 1877-1998
about Horace Gradwell
Name: Horace Gradwell
Death Date: 25 Jan 1990
County of Death: Escambia
State of Death: Florida
Age at Death: 81
Race: White
Birth Date: 19 Jun 1908
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Social Security Death Index
about Horace Gradwell
Name: Horace Gradwell
SSN: 385-10-3474
Last Residence: 32526Pensacola, Escambia, Florida, United States of America
Born: 19 Jun 1908
Died: 26 Jan 1990
State (Year) SSN issued: Michigan (Before 1951)
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Ontario, Canada, Deaths, 1869-1936 and Deaths Overseas, 1939-1947
about Edith Gradwell
Name: Edith Gradwell
Death Date: 16 Mar 1923
Death Location: 314 Earlscourt Avenue, Toronto, York
Age: 43
Gender: Female
Estimated birth year: abt 1880
Birth Location: England
Archives of Ontario Microfilm: MS935_308
Father's name:William Benson, England
Mother's name:Anna Wilkinson, England
Husband's name:John Thos. Gradwell, same address
Date of burial:March 17, 1923
Myocarditis
Influenza, contributing
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Canadian Passenger Lists, 1865-1935
about John Thomas Gradwell
Name: John Thomas Gradwell
Gender: Male
Age: 33
Estimated birth year: abt 1878
Date of Arrival: 4 Jun 1911
Vessel: Megantic
Port of Arrival: Quebec
Port of Departure: Liverpool, England
Roll: T-4776
Married, S Army, b. England, Destination:Toronto, painter, boarding house, employed last 3-1/2 yrs., C of E
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Canadian Passenger Lists, 1865-1935
about Harold Gradwell
Name: Harold Gradwell
Gender: Male
Age: 5
Estimated birth year: abt 1906
Date of Arrival: 12 Oct 1911
Vessel: Corsican
Port of Arrival: Quebec
Port of Departure: Liverpool, England
Roll: T-4782
Edith Gradwell 32, to join husband, Electric Car Conductor, Toronto
Mar???? 10, daughter
Reg. Gradwell 6, son
Harold Gradwell 5, son
Rance? Gradwell 3, son
Maggie? Gradwell 1, daughter
Border Crossings: From Canada to U.S., 1895-1956
about Horace Gradwell
Name: Horace Gradwell
Arrival Date: Jun 1923
Age: 15
Birth Date: abt 1908
Birth Country: England
Gender: Male
Race/Nationality: English
Port of Arrival: Port Huron, Michigan, USA
John T Gradwell 51, widower, painter, English, from Toronto, mother Emila, 412 W. Mount Ave., going to Battle Creek, Michigan
Horace Gradwell 15 <+++++++++++++++++
Reginald Gradwell 19, laborer
Harold Gradwell 18, baker
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1930 United States Federal Census
about Horace Gradwell
Name: Horace Gradwell
Home in 1930: Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan
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Age: 21
Estimated birth year: abt 1909
Birthplace: England
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's name: Margaret L Gradwell
Race: White
Household Members: Name Age
Horace Gradwell 21, head, married at 20, b. England, immig. 1912, Nat., laborer, stamping factory
Margaret L Gradwell 21, wife, married at 20, b. NY, parentsb. Canada/Eng.
Gordon T Gradwell, son, 0/12 mo. b. Michigan
17 Cox
Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: 978; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 32; Image: 1045.0.
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Obituary
Marjorie Collins, 94
Marjorie Collins, 94, of Allegan, formerly of Battle Creek, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2004 at Metron Nursing Home of Allegan. Marjorie was born May 24, 1910, in Lancaster, England, to John and Edith (Benson) Gradwell.
She enjoyed dancing and loved her home.
Surviving are three daughters, Betty and Hurley Guild, Pat and Ernie Hagerman, both of Allegan, and Carolyn Hanson Wurzel and her husband, Jim Wurzel, of Oakton, Va.; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and many great-great-grandchildren and cousins.
She was preceded in death by three brothers and a sister; Horace, Reginald, Winnie and Harold.
Cremation has taken place. A private graveside service will be at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church of Allegan. Arrangements were by Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego.
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Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996
about Reginald Gradwell
Name: Reginald Gradwell
Birth Date: 12 Mar 1904
Death Date: 20 Jun 1991
Gender: Male
Residence: Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Place of Death: Cooper, Kalamazoo, Michigan
California Death Index, 1940-1997
about Geoffrey G Carter
Name: Geoffrey G Carter
Social Security #: 266054650
Sex: Male
Birth Date: 7 Oct 1918
Birthplace: Michigan
Death Date: 1 Feb 1966
Death Place: Los Angeles
Mother's Maiden Name: Gradwell
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1930 United States Federal Census
about Reginald Gradwell
Name: Reginald Gradwell
Home in 1930: Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan
Age: 25
Estimated birth year: abt 1905
Birthplace: England
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's name: Madeline Gradwell
Race: White
Household Members: Name Age
Reginald Gradwell 25, head, rented $37/mo, married at 24, b. England, immig. 1921, Nat., driver, dairy co.
Madeline Gradwell 28, wife, first marriage at 18, b. Michigan, parents b. England, operator, telephone co.
William J Pesenacker 8, stepson,b. Michigan, parents b. Mich.
Madeline M Pesenacker 7, stepdaughter
Katheine Pesenacker 4, stepdaughter
448 24th Street
Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: 979; Page: 26B; Enumeration District: 35; Image: 147.0.
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1930 United States Federal Census
about Charles Timmons
Name: Charles Timmons
Home in 1930: Harrison, Darke, Ohio
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Age: 36
Estimated birth year: abt 1894
Birthplace: Indiana
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's name: Katherine Timmons
Race: White
Household Members: Name Age
Charles Timmons 36, head, married at 21, b. Indiana, parents b. Ind., laborer, railroad
Katherine Timmons 36, wife, married at 21, b. KY, parentsb. KY
Ruby Timmons 14, daughter, b. Indiana
Chalmer Timmons 13, son, b. Ohio
Cora Timmons 11, daughter, b. KY
Basil Timmons 2 11/12, son, b. Ind.
Mary Timmons 8 9/12, daughter, b. Ohio
Robert Timmons 6 8/12, son, b. Ohio
Bernice Timmons 4 8/12, daughter, b. Ohio
Ellen Timmons 2 10/12, daughter, b. Ohio
Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Harrison, Darke, Ohio; Roll: 1789; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 23; Image: 229.0.
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Florida Death Index, 1877-1998
about Ruby Jeanette Gradwell
Name: Ruby Jeanette Gradwell
Death Date: 3 Feb 1989
County of Death: Escambia
State of Death: Florida
Age at Death: 72
Race: White
Birth Date: 20 Sep 1916
Social Security Death Index
about Ruby J. Gradwell
Name: Ruby J. Gradwell
SSN: 364-18-1714
Last Residence: 32507Pensacola, Escambia, Florida, United States of America
Born: 20 Sep 1916
Died: Feb 1989
State (Year) SSN issued: Michigan (Before 1951)
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1920 United States Federal Census
about Charles Timmons
Name: Charles Timmons
Home in 1920: Jefferson, Wayne, Indiana
Age: 27
Estimated birth year: abt 1893
Birthplace: Indiana
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
[Head]
Spouse's name: Cathern Timmons
Father's Birth Place: Indiana
Mother's Birth Place: Indiana
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Male
Home owned: Rent
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
Charles Timmons 27, head, b. Indiana, parents b. Ind., laborer, auto factory
Cathern Timmons 26, wife, b. Kentucky, parents b. KY
Geneva Timmons 10, son, b. Kentucky
Chalmer Timmons 5, son, b. Ohio
Ruby Timmons 3, daughter, b. Indiana <++++++++++++
Percilla Timmons 1[1 5/12], daughter, b. Kentucky
96 Plum
Source Citation: Year: 1920;Census Place: Jefferson, Wayne, Indiana; Roll: T625_474; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 151; Image: 106.
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Hope this helps.
Regards,
Susan Nass
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