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Bertha Lawson 1874–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Jul 1874

Birth Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Death Date: 19 June 1947

Death Location: Kearny, Hudson County, New Jersey, United States of America

Father: John Lawson

Mother: Mary Gunson

Spouse(s): Walter Whimpenny

Children(s): Elsie Whimpenny, William Whimpenny, Walter Whimpenny, Albert Whimpenny, Annie Whimpenny, Walter Whimpenny, Maud Whimpenny, Harry Whimpenny, Bertha Whimpenny

Bertha Lawson was born in 1874 in Oldham, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom, the child of John Lawson And Mary Ann Gunson. In 1881, Bertha Lawson resided in Oldham, Lancashire, England. Bertha Lawson married Walter George Joseph Whimpenny, and had children including Albert W Whimpenny, Annie Maud Mary Whimpenny, Bertha L Whimpenny, Elsie A Whimpenny, Harry Whimpenny, Maud Whimpenny, Walter G Whimpenny, Walter Whimpenny, William Whimpenny. Bertha Lawson passed away in 1947 in Kearny, Hudson County, New Jersey, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Bertha Lawson was born in 1874 in Oldham, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom, the child of John Lawson And Mary Ann Gunson.
  • In 1881, Bertha Lawson resided in Oldham, Lancashire, England.
  • Bertha Lawson married Walter George Joseph Whimpenny, and had children including Albert W Whimpenny, Annie Maud Mary Whimpenny, Bertha L Whimpenny, Elsie A Whimpenny, Harry Whimpenny, Maud Whimpenny, Walter G Whimpenny, Walter Whimpenny, William Whimpenny.
  • Bertha Lawson passed away in 1947 in Kearny, Hudson County, New Jersey, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Lawson
1844–
Birth Location: Oldham, Lancashire, England
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Mary Gunson
1838–1903
Birth Location: Oldham, Lancashire, England
MG

Spouses(s)

Walter Whimpenny
1874–1943
Birth Location: Oldham, Lancashire, England
WW

Children(s)

Elsie Whimpenny
1896–
Birth Location: England
EW
William Whimpenny
1906–1906
Birth Location: New Jersey, USA
WW
Walter Whimpenny
1904–1905
Birth Location: New Jersey
WW
Albert Whimpenny
1911–1912
Birth Location: New Jersey, USA
AW
Annie Whimpenny
1902–1902
Birth Location: 69, Bolton St, Oldham, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom
AW
Walter Whimpenny
1903–1903
Birth Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, England
WW
Maud Whimpenny
1903–1903
Birth Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, England
MW
Harry Whimpenny
1907–1976
Birth Location: Harrison, Hudson, New Jersey, USA
HW
Bertha Whimpenny
1900–1935
Birth Location: Oldham
BW

Bertha Lawson's Ancestors

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Bertha Lawson
1874–1947
Birth Place: Oldham, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Parents
John Lawson
1844–
Oldham, Lancashire, England
Mary (Ann) Gunson
1838–1903
Oldham, Lancashire, England
Grandparents
John Gunson
1805–1875
Padiham, Lancashire, England
Mary Dyson
1804–1856
Shaw, Lancashire, England
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Gunson
1780–
Alice Robinson
1780–
Hannah Radcliffe
1773–1861
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Bertha Lawson's Descendants

1.
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Bertha Lawson (18 Jul 1874–19 June 1947) m. Walter (George Joseph) Whimpenny (3 Feb 1874–17 November 1943)
  1. 1. Elsie (A) Whimpenny 1896–
  2. 2. William Whimpenny 1906–1906
  3. 3. Walter Whimpenny 1904–1905
  4. 4. Albert (W) Whimpenny 1911–1912
  5. 5. Annie (Maud Mary) Whimpenny 1902–1902
  6. 6. Walter (G) Whimpenny 1903–1903
  7. 7. Maud Whimpenny 1903–1903
  8. 8. Harry Whimpenny 1907–1976 m. Anna Richardi 1909–1985
    1. 1. Walter (George) Whimpenny 1944–2023
  9. 9. Bertha (L) Whimpenny 1900–1935 m. Harold Porter 1899–1965
    1. 1. Harold (J Porter) Jr. 1921–1984
    2. 2. Donald Porter 1923–2018
    3. 3. Florence Porter 1924–2010
    4. 4. Agnes (Phyllis) Porter 1926–2013
    5. 5. Gwendoline (Jean) Porter 1928–2008
    6. 6. Charles (George) Porter 1929–1999

Bertha Lawson's Timeline

12 Records

1874
18 Jul 1874
Birth of Bertha Lawson in Oldham, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Oldham, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom
1874
4 Nov 1874
Bertha Lawson was baptized in St. Marys, Oldham, Lancashire, England
St. Marys, Oldham, Lancashire, England
1881
1881
Age 7
Bertha Lawson resided here in Oldham, Lancashire, England
Oldham, Lancashire, England
1891
1891
Age 17
Bertha Lawson resided here in Oldham, Lancashire, England
Oldham, Lancashire, England
1900
3 Mar 1900
Age 26
Bertha Lawson was married in Oldham, England
Oldham, England
1901
1901
Age 27
Bertha Lawson resided here in Oldham, Lancashire, England
Oldham, Lancashire, England
1910
1910
Age 36
Bertha Lawson resided here in Harrison Ward 4, Hudson, New Jersey
Harrison Ward 4, Hudson, New Jersey
1920
1920
Age 46
Bertha Lawson resided here in Kearny Ward 2, Hudson, New Jersey
Kearny Ward 2, Hudson, New Jersey
1930
1930
Age 56
Bertha Lawson resided here in Kearny, Hudson, New Jersey
Kearny, Hudson, New Jersey
1935
1935
Age 61
Bertha Lawson resided here in Kearny, Hudson, New Jersey
Kearny, Hudson, New Jersey
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 66
Bertha Lawson resided here in Kearny, Hudson, New Jersey, United States
Kearny, Hudson, New Jersey, United States
1947
19 June 1947
Age 73
Death of Bertha Lawson in 14 Harding Terrace, Kearny, Hudson, New Jersey, USA
14 Harding Terrace, Kearny, Hudson, New Jersey, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Jul 1874
    Event Place: Oldham, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Kearny, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2350; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 9-191
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Kearny Ward 2, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1048; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 274; Image: 798.
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Kearny, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: 1357; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 307; Image: 684.0.
    [4] 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 3308; Folio 89; Page 28; GSU roll: 6098418.
    [5] New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1904; Arrival: , ; Microfilm serial: 15; Microfilm roll: T715_429; Line: ; List number: .
    [6] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 4077; Folio: 44; Page: 18; Line: ; GSU roll: 1341975.
    [7] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 3820; Folio: 17; Page: 26.
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Harrison Ward 4, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: T624_885; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 41; Image: 1071.
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] New Jersey, U.S., Naturalization Records, 1878-1945

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 4 Nov 1874
    Event Place: St. Marys, Oldham, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 3 Mar 1900
    Event Place: Oldham, England
    Record Source: New Jersey, U.S., Naturalization Records, 1878-1945

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Oldham, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 4077; Folio: 44; Page: 18; Line: ; GSU roll: 1341975.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Oldham, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 3308; Folio 89; Page 28; GSU roll: 6098418.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Oldham, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 3820; Folio: 17; Page: 26.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1904
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1904; Arrival: , ; Microfilm serial: 15; Microfilm roll: T715_429; Line: ; List number: .
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Harrison Ward 4, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: T624_885; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 41; Image: 1071.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1904
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Kearny Ward 2, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1048; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 274; Image: 798.
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Harrison Ward 4, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: T624_885; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 41; Image: 1071.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Harrison Ward 4, Hudson, New Jersey
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Harrison Ward 4, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: T624_885; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 41; Image: 1071.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Kearny Ward 2, Hudson, New Jersey
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Kearny Ward 2, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1048; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 274; Image: 798.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Kearny, Hudson, New Jersey
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Kearny, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: 1357; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 307; Image: 684.0.

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Kearny, Hudson, New Jersey
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Kearny, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2350; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 9-191

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Kearny, Hudson, New Jersey, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Kearny, Hudson, New Jersey; Roll: T627_2350; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 9-191

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source: New Jersey, U.S., Naturalization Records, 1878-1945

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Liverpool, England
    Record Source:
    [1] New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1904; Arrival: , ; Microfilm serial: 15; Microfilm roll: T715_429; Line: ; List number: .
    [2] New Jersey, U.S., Naturalization Records, 1878-1945

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 June 1947
    Event Place: 14 Harding Terrace, Kearny, Hudson, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Kearny, Hudson County, New Jersey, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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