YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Ethel Ann Fay 1903–1992 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Jul 1903

Birth Location: Petosky, Emmet, Michigan

Death Date: 5 Apr 1992

Death Location: Red Bluff, Tehama County, California, USA

Father: Charles Fay

Mother: Ella Tessman

Spouse(s): Gerald Sr., Henry Broggie, John Samson

Children(s): Norman Samson, Nita Samson

In 1903, Ethel Ann Fay entered the world in Petosky, Emmet, Michigan, born to Charles Ward Fay And Ella A Tessman. In 1910, Ethel Ann Fay resided in Little Traverse, Emmet, Michigan, USA. In 1929, Ethel Ann Fay resided in Bozeman, Montana, USA. Ethel Ann Fay married Gerald Raymond Backus Sr, Henry Broggie, John Hjalmar Samson, and had children including Nita E Samson, Norman Samson. Ethel Ann Fay passed away in 1992 in Red Bluff, Tehama County, California, USA.

Find more search results for Ethel Fay
EF

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1903, Ethel Ann Fay entered the world in Petosky, Emmet, Michigan, born to Charles Ward Fay And Ella A Tessman.
  • In 1910, Ethel Ann Fay resided in Little Traverse, Emmet, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1929, Ethel Ann Fay resided in Bozeman, Montana, USA.
  • Ethel Ann Fay married Gerald Raymond Backus Sr, Henry Broggie, John Hjalmar Samson, and had children including Nita E Samson, Norman Samson.
  • Ethel Ann Fay passed away in 1992 in Red Bluff, Tehama County, California, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ethel Fay's Ancestors

Self
Ethel Fay
1903–1992
Birth Place: Petosky, Emmet, Michigan
Parents
Charles Ward Fay
1871–1958
Eaton County, Michigan
Ella (A.) Tessman
1878–1951
Michigan
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Ethel Fay's Descendants

1.
EF
Ethel (Ann) Fay (6 Jul 1903–5 Apr 1992) m. Gerald (Raymond Backus) Sr. (21 Jul 1897–6 Sep 1981) m. Henry Broggie (28 Mar 1889–17 Jun 1967) m. John (Hjalmar) Samson (4 Apr 1893–23 May 1956)
  1. 1. Norman Samson 1924–
  2. 2. Nita (E.) Samson 1925–

Ethel Fay's Timeline

6 Records

1903
6 Jul 1903
Birth of Ethel Ann Fay in Petosky, Emmet, Michigan
Petosky, Emmet, Michigan
1910
1910
Age 7
Ethel Ann Fay resided here in Little Traverse, Emmet, Michigan, USA
Little Traverse, Emmet, Michigan, USA
1929
1929
Age 26
Ethel Ann Fay resided here in Bozeman, Montana, USA
Bozeman, Montana, USA
1930
1930
Age 27
Ethel Ann Fay resided here in Bozeman, Gallatin, Montana, USA
Bozeman, Gallatin, Montana, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 37
Ethel Ann Fay resided here in Gordon, Gallatin, Montana, USA
Gordon, Gallatin, Montana, USA
1992
5 Apr 1992
Age 89
Death of Ethel Ann Fay in San Jose, Santa Clara, California
San Jose, Santa Clara, California

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Jul 1903
    Event Place: Petosky, Emmet, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] California Marriage Index
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Gordon, Gallatin, Montana; Roll: T627_2220; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 16-14
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 531-24-0435; Issue State: Washington; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] California Death Index, Date: 1992-04-05
    [5] California, Marriage Index
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Bozeman, Gallatin, Montana; Roll: 1256; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0003; Image: 609.0; FHL microfilm: 2340991
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Little Traverse, Emmet, Michigan; Roll: T624_645; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0098; FHL microfilm: 1374658
    [8] Montana, County Marriages
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Little Traverse, Emmet, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Little Traverse, Emmet, Michigan; Roll: T624_645; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0098; FHL microfilm: 1374658

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1929
    Event Place: Bozeman, Montana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Bozeman, Gallatin, Montana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Bozeman, Gallatin, Montana; Roll: 1256; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0003; Image: 609.0; FHL microfilm: 2340991

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Gordon, Gallatin, Montana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Gordon, Gallatin, Montana; Roll: T627_2220; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 16-14

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Apr 1992
    Event Place: San Jose, Santa Clara, California
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 531-24-0435; Issue State: Washington; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] California Death Index, Date: 1992-04-05
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Red Bluff, Tehama County, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE