John Howard Stevenson
M, #142531, b. 22 September 1909, d. 28 April 1975
Biography
John Howard Stevenson was born on 22 September 1909 in Westfield, Hampden Co., MA. He married
Gertrude O. Le Prevost, daughter of
Corwin J. Le Prevost and
Osse F. Canon, on 26 May 1934 in Brewster, Putnam Co., NY. John Howard Stevenson died on 28 April 1975 in Orange Co., FL.
John Howard Stevenson lived on 9 April 1940 in 143 Summer Street, Lee, Berkshire Co., MA.
1 He lived on 16 October 1940 in Lee, Berkshire Co., MA.
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Citations
- [S5341] Lee, ED 2-38, sheet 5A, Household 85, 1940 Federal Census, Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 1568.
Lt. Bruce Howard Stevenson1
M, #142533, b. 15 November 1936, d. August 1967
Parents
Biography
Lt. Bruce Howard Stevenson was born on 15 November 1936 in Berkshire Co., MA.
1 He married Barbara Christenson, daughter of
Edward Roland Christenson and
Bertha Frost Kellar, on 19 February 1955 in First Congregational Church, Lee, Berkshire Co., MA. Lt. Bruce Howard Stevenson died in August 1967 in Dixie Co., FL.
Cause of death: killed while on active duty with U.S. Navy.
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Citations
- [S5341] Lee, ED 2-38, sheet 5A, Household 85, 1940 Federal Census, Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 1568.
Edward Roland Christenson
M, #142536, b. 30 September 1900, d. July 1982
Biography
Edward Roland Christenson was born on 30 September 1900 in Superior, Douglas Co., WI. He married
Bertha Frost Kellar. He died in July 1982 in Berkshire Co., MA.
Edward Roland Christenson lived on 15 February 1942 in Lee, Berkshire Co., MA. He lived in February 1955 in 49 Fuller Street, Lee, Berkshire Co., MA.
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Bertha Frost Kellar
F, #142537, b. 8 May 1906, d. 22 August 1998
| Daughter | Barbara Christenson |
Biography
Bertha Frost Kellar was born on 8 May 1906. She married
Edward Roland Christenson. She died on 22 August 1998 in Berkshire Co., MA.
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Charles E. Graham
M, #142539, b. August 1871, d. after 1910
Biography
Charles E. Graham was born in August 1871 in Iowa farming.
1 He married
Caroline M. Shaw, daughter of
Joseph Addison Shaw and
Missouri Catherine Ketner, on 16 October 1899 in Jefferson Co., NE, license date. Carrie applied using her maiden name. Charles E. Graham died after 1910 not found after 1910 census, Pottawatomie County, Kansas.
Charles E. Graham lived in April 1910 in St. Marys, Pottawatomie Co., KS.
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Citations
- [S1225] Elk Creek Twp., Dist. 0090, sheet 8A, line 35, 1900 Federal Census, Republic County, Kansas. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 497; FHL #1240497.
- [S1845] St. Marys, Dist. 0125, sheet 7A, Dwelling 91, Family 90, 1910 Federal Census, Pottawatomie County, Kansas. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 450; FHL #1374463.
Grace Pearl Buzzard1
F, #142540, b. 4 July 1884, d. 1 February 1977
Parents
Biography
Grace Pearl Buzzard was born on 4 July 1884 in St. Marys, Pottawatomie Co., KS.
2,1 She married
William Eldridge Shafer, son of
William H. Shafer and
Evelyn Brazie, about 1902.
3 Grace Pearl Buzzard died on 1 February 1977 in Stanislaus Co., CA,
Obitary -- Oakdale Leader, Oakdale, California; Wednesday, 2 FEB 1977, p.2 (Newspapers.com):
Grace P. Shafer
Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Oakdale Memorial Chapel for Grace Pearl Shafer, 92, who died Tuesday in the Oakdale Convalescent Hospital. The Reverend Bob Jones, pastor of the Oakdale Christian Church, will officiate.
Interment will be in the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Modesto.
A native of St. Marys, Kansas, Mrs. Shafer had lived in the Riverbank area since 1939.
Surviving are her sons, George and Dale Shafer of Riverbank, and Harold Shafer of Trinity Center; two daughters, Ruby Ramsdell of Pleasant Hill, Oregon and Lila Henderson of Oakdale; 15 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
She was buried on 3 February 1977 in Modesto Pioneer Cemetery, Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA, Findagrave #57318408.
Grace Pearl Buzzard lived on 16 June 1900 in Elk Creek Twp., Republic Co., KS.
4 She lived in April 1910 in Horton, Brown Co., KS.
3 She lived on 22 January 1920 in Clifton, Washington Co., KS.
5 She lived on 4 April 1930 in Vining, Washington Co., KS.
6 She lived between 1 April 1935 and 3 April 1940 in Stanislaus Co., CA.
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Citations
- [S1225] Elk Creek Twp., Dist. 0090, sheet 8A, line 37, 1900 Federal Census, Republic County, Kansas. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 497; FHL #1240497.
- [S5344] , 1885 Microfilm Image, Pottawatomie County, 1885 Kansas State Census, Pottawatomie County, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1885 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: KS1885_107 (ancestry.com), online, www.ancestry.com, St. Marys, p.54, Dwelling 139, Family 139.
- [S5342] Horton Ward 2, Dist. 0026, sheet 4B, Dwelling 84, Family 90, 1910 Federal Census, Brown County, Kansas. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T524, Roll 433; FHL #1374446.
- [S1225] 1900 Federal Census, Republic County, Kansas. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 497; FHL #1240497.
- [S5343] Clifton, Dist. 157, sheet 4A, Dwelling 90, Family 90, 1920 Federal Census, Washington County, Kansas. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 554; FHL #1820554.
- [S5105] Clifton Twp., Dist. 0006, sheet 2A, Dwelling 26, Family 27, 1930 Federal Census, Washington County, Kansas. Microfilm, NARA T626, Roll 725; FHL #2340460.
- [S3821] Riverbank Twp., ED 50-49, sheet sheet 1A, Household 7, 1940 Federal Census, Stanislaus County, California. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 352.
William Eldridge Shafer1
M, #142541, b. 2 November 1876, d. 5 April 1946
Parents
Biography
William Eldridge Shafer was born on 2 November 1876 in Clyde, Cloud Co., KS.
2,1 He married
Grace Pearl Buzzard, daughter of
Joseph L. Buzzard and
Caroline M. Shaw, about 1902.
1 William Eldridge Shafer died on 5 April 1946 in San Joaquin Co., CA. He was buried in April 1946 in Modesto Pioneer Cemetery, Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA, Findagrave #57318411.
William Eldridge Shafer lived on 18 June 1900 in Elk Creek Twp., Republic Co., KS.
2 He lived in April 1910 in Horton, Brown Co., KS.
1 He lived on 22 January 1920 in Clifton, Washington Co., KS.
3 He lived on 4 April 1930 in Vining, Washington Co., KS.
4 He lived between 1 April 1935 and 3 April 1940 in Stanislaus Co., CA.
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Citations
- [S5342] Horton Ward 2, Dist. 0026, sheet 4B, Dwelling 84, Family 90, 1910 Federal Census, Brown County, Kansas. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T524, Roll 433; FHL #1374446.
- [S1225] Elk Creek Twp., Dist. 0090, sheet 8A, line 47, 1900 Federal Census, Republic County, Kansas. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 497; FHL #1240497.
- [S5343] Clifton, Dist. 157, sheet 4A, Dwelling 90, Family 90, 1920 Federal Census, Washington County, Kansas. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 554; FHL #1820554.
- [S5105] Clifton Twp., Dist. 0006, sheet 2A, Dwelling 26, Family 27, 1930 Federal Census, Washington County, Kansas. Microfilm, NARA T626, Roll 725; FHL #2340460.
- [S3821] Riverbank Twp., ED 50-49, sheet sheet 1A, Household 7, 1940 Federal Census, Stanislaus County, California. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 352.
George Joseph Shafer1,2
M, #142542, b. 1 October 1904, d. 6 May 1983
Parents
Biography
George Joseph Shafer was born on 1 October 1904 in Cawker City, Mitchell Co., KS, WW II draft registration.
1 He married
Grace Rowena Jefferson, daughter of
Thomas Jefferson and
Etta Unselt, about 1930.
2 George Joseph Shafer died on 6 May 1983 in Riverbank, Stanislaus Co., CA,
Obituary -- Oakdale Leader, Oakdale, California; Wednesday, 11 MAY 1983, p.5 (Newspapers.com):
George Shafer
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. this afternoon (Wednesday) at the Riverbank Memorial Chapel for George Joseph Shafer, 78, who died Friday in his Riverbank home. Burial will be in the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Modesto.
A native of Kansas, Mr. Shafer had lived in Riverbank since 1935 and was a self-employed carpenter for 22 years. He was a member of the Turlock Sportsmen's Club.
Survivors include a son, John Shafer of Texas; five daughters, Imojean Webster of Oakdale, Bernice Scott of Stockton, Roberta Seward of Modesto, Joanne Miller of Oregon and Donna Leeper of Fremont; two brothers, Dale Shafer of Riverbank and Harold Shafer of Trinity Center; two sisters, Ruby Ransdell of Trinity Center and Lila Henderson of Oakdale; 16 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
He was buried on 11 May 1983 in Modesto Pioneer Cemetery, Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA, Findagrave #57318407.
George Joseph Shafer lived on 4 April 1930 in Vining, Washington Co., KS.
2 He lived on 11 April 1940 in Riverbank, Stanislaus Co., CA.
3 He lived on 15 February 1942 in Turlock, Stanislaus Co., CA.
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Citations
- [S5342] Horton Ward 2, Dist. 0026, sheet 4B, Dwelling 84, Family 90, 1910 Federal Census, Brown County, Kansas. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T524, Roll 433; FHL #1374446.
- [S5105] Clifton Twp., Dist. 0006, sheet 2A, Dwelling 26, Family 26, 1930 Federal Census, Washington County, Kansas. Microfilm, NARA T626, Roll 725; FHL #2340460.
- [S3821] Riverbank, ED 50-48, sheet 10B, Household 219, 1940 Federal Census, Stanislaus County, California. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 352.
Dale Eldridge Shafer1
M, #142543, b. 28 April 1911, d. 28 September 1993
Parents
Biography
Dale Eldridge Shafer was born on 28 April 1911 in Clifton, Washington Co., KS.
1 He married
Thelma Arlene King, daughter of
Walter Wayne King and
Sadie Eliza Beemer. Dale Eldridge Shafer died on 28 September 1993
Obituary -- Riverbank News, Riverbank, California; Wednesday, 6 OCT 1993, p.3 (Newspapers.com):
Dale E. Shafer
Graveside services were held Oct. 1 at Lakewood Cemetery for Dale Eldridge Shafer, 82, of Riverbank, who died Sept. 28. Colonial Chapel of Franklin & Downs was in charge of the arrangements.
Born in Kansas, Mr. Shafer had lived in Riverbank for 58 years. He was a self-employed carpenter for 33 years and was a member of the Riverbank Volunteer Fire Department and the Modesto Travel Club. During World War II he served in the U.S. Navy.
Also surviving is his brother Harold Shafer of Alaska and his sisters, Lila Henderson of Oakdale and Ruby Ransdell of Oregon.
Dale Eldridge Shafer lived on 3 April 1940 in Riverbank Twp., Stanislaus Co., CA.
2 He lived in 1983 in Riverbank, Stanislaus Co., CA.
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Citations
- [S5343] Clifton, Dist. 157, sheet 4A, Dwelling 90, Family 90, 1920 Federal Census, Washington County, Kansas. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 554; FHL #1820554.
- [S3821] Riverbank Twp., ED 50-49, sheet sheet 1A, Household 8, 1940 Federal Census, Stanislaus County, California. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 352.
Harold Audra Shafer1
M, #142544, b. 1 August 1915
Parents
Biography
Harold Audra Shafer was born on 1 August 1915 in Clifton, Washington Co., KS, WW II draft registration.
1 He married Florence M. Ancell on 11 June 1966 in Stanislaus Co., CA. He and Florence M. Ancell were divorced in December 1967 in Tehama Co., CA. He married
Winifred Jeanne Vandertuin on 15 June 1971 in Reno, Washoe Co., NV, Winnie was previously married to Gordon Stanley. He and
Winifred Jeanne Vandertuin were divorced on 29 April 1980 in Trinity Co., CA.
Harold Audra Shafer lived between 1983 and 1986 in Trinity Center, Trinity Co., CA. He lived in 1993 in Alaska.
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Citations
- [S5343] Clifton, Dist. 157, sheet 4A, Dwelling 90, Family 90, 1920 Federal Census, Washington County, Kansas. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 554; FHL #1820554.
Lila May Shafer1
F, #142545, b. 21 November 1917, d. 18 June 1998
Parents
Biography
Lila May Shafer was born on 21 November 1917 in Clifton, Washington Co., KS.
1 She died on 18 June 1998.
Lila May Shafer lived in 1977 in Oakdale, Stanislaus Co., CA.
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Citations
- [S5343] Clifton, Dist. 157, sheet 4A, Dwelling 90, Family 90, 1920 Federal Census, Washington County, Kansas. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 554; FHL #1820554.
Ruby Bernice Shafer1
F, #142546, b. 21 April 1920, d. 23 May 2003
Parents
Family: Roy Lehman Ransdell (b. 2 May 1920, d. 5 August 2007)
| Daughter | Janice Ilene Ransdell |
| Daughter | Linda Diana Ransdell+ |
| Son | Roland Stanley Ransdell |
| Daughter | Ruby Pearl Ransdell+ |
Biography
Ruby Bernice Shafer lived on 11 April 1940 in Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA.
2 She lived in 1977 in Pleasant Hill, Lane Co., OR.
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Citations
- [S5105] Vining, Dist. 0006, sheet 2A, Dwelling 26, Family 27, 1930 Federal Census, Washington County, Kansas. Microfilm, NARA T626, Roll 725; FHL #2340460.
- [S3821] Modesto, ED 50-33, sheet 9B, Household 194, 1940 Federal Census, Stanislaus County, California. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 352.
Thelma Arlene King1
F, #142547, b. 5 February 1911, d. 16 February 1992
Parents
Biography
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Citations
- [S3821] Riverbank Twp., ED 50-49, sheet sheet 1A, Household 8, 1940 Federal Census, Stanislaus County, California. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 352.
Roy Lehman Ransdell1
M, #142548, b. 2 May 1920, d. 5 August 2007
Parents
Family: Ruby Bernice Shafer (b. 21 April 1920, d. 23 May 2003)
| Daughter | Janice Ilene Ransdell |
| Daughter | Linda Diana Ransdell+ |
| Son | Roland Stanley Ransdell |
| Daughter | Ruby Pearl Ransdell+ |
Biography
Roy Lehman Ransdell was born on 2 May 1920 in Ashland, Coles Co., IL.
1 He married
Ruby Bernice Shafer, daughter of
William Eldridge Shafer and
Grace Pearl Buzzard.1 Roy Lehman Ransdell died on 5 August 2007 in Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA,
Obituary -- The Modesto Bee, Modesto, California; Wednesday, 8 AUG 2007, p.B4 (Newspapers.com):
ROY LEHMAN RANSDELL
MAY 2, 1920 - AUG. 5, 2007
Age 87, of Modesto. Survived by children, Janice Larson, Diana Moore, Ruby Hansen, and Roy S. Ransdell. Services are private, under the direction of Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel.
Roy Lehman Ransdell lived on 11 April 1940 in Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA.
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Citations
- [S3821] Modesto, ED 50-33, sheet 9B, Household 194, 1940 Federal Census, Stanislaus County, California. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 352.
Joseph Stanley Ransdell
M, #142550, b. 2 August 1881, d. 4 April 1959
Biography
Joseph Stanley Ransdell was born on 2 August 1881 in Mattoon, Coles Co., IL. He married
Lena Pearl Lehman in 1911. He died on 4 April 1959 in Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA. He was buried in April 1959 in Acacia Memorial Park, Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA, Findagrave #37613577.
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Lena Pearl Lehman
F, #142551, b. 30 October 1893, d. 11 March 1957
Biography
Lena Pearl Lehman was born on 30 October 1893 in Macon Co. (probably), IL.
1 She married
Joseph Stanley Ransdell in 1911. She died on 11 March 1957 in San Andreas, Calaveras Co., CA. She was buried in March 1957 in Acacia Memorial Park, Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA, Findagrave #37613510.
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Citations
- [S2666] Hickory Point Twp., Dist. 0058, sheet 4A, Dwelling 59, Family 60, 1900 Federal Census, Macon County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 323; FHL #1240323.
Dennis Fred Hansen
M, #142556, b. 16 August 1946, d. 25 December 2012
Family: Ruby Pearl Ransdell
Biography
Dennis Fred Hansen was born on 16 August 1946 in Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA. He married Ruby Pearl Ransdell, daughter of
Roy Lehman Ransdell and
Ruby Bernice Shafer. Dennis Fred Hansen died on 25 December 2012 in Salida, Stanislaus Co., CA,
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
The Modesto Bee
Monday
January 7, 2013
B-4
Dennis passed away at home Christmas morning, after a long battle with heart disease and diabetes. Dennis was born in Modesto to Fred and Georgia Hansen.
He served in the U.S. Navy from 1966 to 1969 and he was honorably discharged with a rank of SK2. He then went on to become a Modesto Police Office for 18 years before retiring.
Dennis was preceded in death by his father, Fred and his mother, Georgia.
He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Lynn Hansen; children, Janiece Jimenez (Juan) of Puerto Rico, Jason Estep of Modesto, Janey Magana (Ramiro) of Salida, Tim Hansen and Denise Hansen of Modesto; grandchildren, Ramiro, Vanessa and Nathan Magana of Salida and Alyssa, Emily, and Ethan of Modesto; his sister, Karen Lawrence (Larry) of Modesto; nephew, Kyle Lawrence of Modesto; and niece Caitlin Lawrence of Los Banos.
His grandchildren were his everything, Dennis will be greatly missed, but forever in our hearts.
Graveside services at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, Friday January 11, 2013 at 10:30 A.M.
He was buried in San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, Santa Nella, Merced Co., CA, cremated, cremains buried 11 JAN 2013. Findagrave #Findagrave #103009250.
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Samuel Buzzard1
M, #142559, b. 1820, d. 1909
Biography
Samuel Buzzard was born in 1820 in Somerset Co., PA.
2,1 He married
Catherine Knouse in 1852. He died in 1909 in Wamego City Cemetery, Wamego, Pottawatomie Co., KS, Findagrave #34954422.
Samuel Buzzard lived on 1 March 1875 in Louisville Twp., Pottawatomie Co., KS.
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Citations
- [S5345] , Mar 1875 Microfilm Image, 1875 Kansas State Census, Pottawatomie County; Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1875 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: ks1875_16 (ancestry.com), online, www.ancestry.com, Louisville, p.10, Dwelling 77, Family 80.
- [S2891] Louisville Twp., p.380B, Dwelling 61, Family 71, 1870 Federal Census, Pottawatomie County, Kansas. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M593, Roll 441; FHL #545940.
- [S5345] Mar 1875 Microfilm Image, 1875 Kansas State Census, Pottawatomie County; Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1875 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: ks1875_16 (ancestry.com), Louisville Twp., p.10, Dwelling 77, Family 80.
Catherine Knouse1
F, #142560, b. 1830, d. 1905
Biography
Catherine Knouse was born in 1830 in Pennsylvania.
2,1 She married
Samuel Buzzard in 1852. She died in 1905 in Kansas. She was buried in 1905 in Wamego City Cemetery, Wamego, Pottawatomie Co., KS, Findagrave #35060430.
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Citations
- [S5345] , Mar 1875 Microfilm Image, 1875 Kansas State Census, Pottawatomie County; Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1875 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: ks1875_16 (ancestry.com), online, www.ancestry.com, Louisville Twp., p.10, Dwelling 77, Family 80.
- [S2891] Louisville Twp., p.380B, Dwelling 61, Family 71, 1870 Federal Census, Pottawatomie County, Kansas. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M593, Roll 441; FHL #545940.