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Dorothy Ellen Metcalf 1923–2018 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Nov 1923

Birth Location: Fargo, Cass, North Dakota, USA

Death Date: 24 Jul 2018

Death Location: Clinton Township, Macomb County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: Claire Sr

Mother: Selma Fornes

Spouse(s): Ray Wagner

Children(s): Donald Sr

The story of Dorothy Ellen Metcalf began in 1923 in Fargo, Cass, North Dakota, USA. In 1930, Dorothy Ellen Metcalf resided in Berlin, Cass, North Dakota, USA. In 1983, Dorothy Ellen Metcalf resided in Roseville, Michigan, USA. Dorothy Ellen Metcalf married Ray Wagner, and had children including Connie Ellen Wagner, Deborah Ann Wagner, Donald Clair Wagner Sr, Kathleen Rae Wagner, Paul Joseph Wagner, Raymond David Wagner, Sandra Louise Wagner. Dorothy Ellen Metcalf passed away in 2018 in Clinton Township, Macomb County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Dorothy Ellen Metcalf began in 1923 in Fargo, Cass, North Dakota, USA.
  • In 1930, Dorothy Ellen Metcalf resided in Berlin, Cass, North Dakota, USA.
  • In 1983, Dorothy Ellen Metcalf resided in Roseville, Michigan, USA.
  • Dorothy Ellen Metcalf married Ray Wagner, and had children including Connie Ellen Wagner, Deborah Ann Wagner, Donald Clair Wagner Sr, Kathleen Rae Wagner, Paul Joseph Wagner, Raymond David Wagner, Sandra Louise Wagner.
  • Dorothy Ellen Metcalf passed away in 2018 in Clinton Township, Macomb County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Dorothy Metcalf's Ancestors

Self
Dorothy Metcalf
1923–2018
Birth Place: Fargo, Cass, North Dakota, USA
Parents
Claire Clayton Metcalf Sr
1890–1959
Verona, LaMoure, North Dakota, USA
Selma (Louise) Fornes
1899–1966
Hunter, Cass, North Dakota, USA
Grandparents
Fred (George) Metcalf
1861–1922
Eagle, Wyoming, New York, USA
Ella (August) Stapleton
1862–1931
Arcade, Wyoming, New York, USA
Lorntz (Haagensen Fornes) (holmen)
1865–1952
Trondheim, Sor-Trondelag, Norway
Sigrid (Sverk) Moumpl
1863–1950
Trondheim, Sor-Trondelag, Norway
Great-Grandparents
George Metcalf
1836–1906
Aurora McDonald
1845–1932
John Stapleton
1826–1908
Sussanne O'Neill
1824–1911
Haagen Fornesholmen
1829–1909
Sigrid Pedersdatter
1827–1910
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Milo Metcalf
1806–1878
Lucia Beede
1815–1893
Thomas McDonald
1810–1887
Catherin Bacon
1809–1865
Mali Pedersdatter
1804–1896
Peder Fornesbroen
1777–1834
Margrete Vigdenes
1790–1849

Dorothy Metcalf's Descendants

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Dorothy (Ellen) Metcalf (20 Nov 1923–24 Jul 2018) m. Ray Wagner (16 Jun 1922–03 Feb 1996)
  1. 1. Donald (Clair Wagner) Sr 1945–2012

Dorothy Metcalf's Timeline

4 Records

1923
20 Nov 1923
Birth of Dorothy Ellen Metcalf in Fargo, Cass, North Dakota, USA
Fargo, Cass, North Dakota, USA
1930
1930
Age 7
Dorothy Ellen Metcalf resided here in Berlin, Cass, North Dakota, USA
Berlin, Cass, North Dakota, USA
1983
1983
Age 60
Dorothy Ellen Metcalf resided here in Roseville, Michigan, USA
Roseville, Michigan, USA
2018
24 Jul 2018
Age 95
Death of Dorothy Ellen Metcalf in Sterling Heights, Macomb, Michigan, USA
Sterling Heights, Macomb, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Nov 1923
    Event Place: Fargo, Cass, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1, Database online.
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Database online. Year: 1930; Census Place: Berlin, Cass, North Dakota; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [3] Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 328; Film Description: Wayne (Dates TBD)
    [4] Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 328; Film Title: 82 Wayne 318380-321669; Film Description: Wayne (Dates TBD)
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Berlin, Cass, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Database online. Year: 1930; Census Place: Berlin, Cass, North Dakota; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [2] Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 328; Film Description: Wayne (Dates TBD)
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Database online. Berlin, Cass, North Dakota, ED 12, roll 1733, page , image 84.0.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1983
    Event Place: Roseville, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 328; Film Description: Wayne (Dates TBD)

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Fargo, Cass, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 328; Film Title: 82 Wayne 318380-321669; Film Description: Wayne (Dates TBD)

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Jul 2018
    Event Place: Sterling Heights, Macomb, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Obituary

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Clinton Township, Macomb County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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