Who was Esther Holway?

Esther Holway (1898–1985) was born in Retreat, Wisconsin, USA and died in Ojai, Ventura, California, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Esther Rose Holway 1898–1985

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 12 DEC 1898 · Retreat, Wisconsin, USA

Died 25 FEB 1985 · Ojai, Ventura, California, USA

Father John Wesley Holway

Mother Mary E Woodruff

Spouse Alfred Guy Schofield

Children Mary Elizabeth Schofield

Siblings Evan Woodruff Holway

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Researchers connected through Esther Holway 1898–1985

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Wesley Holway

Mary E Woodruff

Spouse(s)

Alfred Guy Schofield

Children

Mary Elizabeth Schofield

Biography

In 1898, Esther Rose Holway entered the world in Retreat, Wisconsin, USA, born to john wesley holway and mary e woodruff. Esther Rose Holway married alfred guy schofield, and had children including mary elizabeth schofield. Esther Rose Holway passed away in 1985 in Ojai, Ventura, California, USA.

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1898

Birth of Esther Rose Holway in Retreat, Wisconsin, USA

Birth

1985

Death of Esther Rose Holway in Ojai, Ventura, California, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Esther Holway

This ancestor line traces from Eure, Loire, Rhone-Alpes, France (1000) to Retreat, Wisconsin, USA (1898) across 31 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Esther Holway (1898–1985) was born in Retreat, Wisconsin, USA and died in Ojai, Ventura, California, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Esther in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 31 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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