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Helena (Lena) White 1878–1956 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1878

Birth Location: St Brendan's, Newfoundland

Death Date: 1956

Death Location: Randolph, Massachusetts, USA

Father: Michael White

Mother: Susanna Smith

Spouse(s): James Beresford

Children(s): Johanna Beresford, Elizabeth Beresford, Evelyn Beresford, Josephine Burford, Mary Beresford, Margaret Beresford, Patrick Beresford

In 1878, Helena (Lena) White entered the world in St Brendan's, Newfoundland, born to Michael White And Susanna Smith. Helena (Lena) White married James Joseph Beresford, and had children including Elizabeth Beresford, Evelyn Beresford, Johanna Beresford, Josephine Burford, Margaret Beresford, Mary Beresford, Patrick F Beresford. Helena (Lena) White passed away in 1956 in Randolph, Massachusetts, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1878, Helena (Lena) White entered the world in St Brendan's, Newfoundland, born to Michael White And Susanna Smith.
  • Helena (Lena) White married James Joseph Beresford, and had children including Elizabeth Beresford, Evelyn Beresford, Johanna Beresford, Josephine Burford, Margaret Beresford, Mary Beresford, Patrick F Beresford.
  • Helena (Lena) White passed away in 1956 in Randolph, Massachusetts, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Helena White's Ancestors

Self
Helena White
1878–1956
Birth Place: St Brendan's, Newfoundland
Parents
Michael White
1830–1879
Susanna Smith
1832–1920
Grandparents
William White
1810–
England
Great-Grandparents
XXXXUnkn White
1785–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Helena White's Descendants

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Helena ((Lena)) White (1878–1956) m. James (Joseph) Beresford (09 SEP 1866–)
  1. 1. Johanna Beresford 1910–
  2. 2. Elizabeth Beresford 1914–
  3. 3. Evelyn Beresford 1913–
  4. 4. Josephine Burford 1911–
  5. 5. Mary Beresford 1905–
  6. 6. Margaret Beresford 1903–
  7. 7. Patrick (F) Beresford 1901–

Helena White's Timeline

5 Records

1878
1878
Birth of Helena (Lena) White in St Brendan's, Newfoundland
St Brendan's, Newfoundland
1920
1920
Age 42
Helena (Lena) White resided here in Boston Ward 2, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Boston Ward 2, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
1930
1930
Age 52
Helena (Lena) White resided here in Medford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Medford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1938
1938
Age 60
Helena (Lena) White resided here in Medford, Massachusetts, USA
Medford, Massachusetts, USA
1956
1956
Age 78
Death of Helena (Lena) White in Randolph, Massachusetts, USA
Randolph, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1878
    Event Place: St Brendan's, Newfoundland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Boston Ward 2, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_728; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 24
    [2] Newfoundland, Canada, Births, Marriages, and Deaths, 1850-1949, PROVINCIAL ARCHIVES (NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR); Newfoundland, Canada
    [3] U.S., Records of Aliens Pre-Examined in Canada, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Records of Aliens Pre-Examined at Saint John, New Brunswick, Prior to Admission at the U.S.-Canada Border, compiled ca. 1917 - ca. 1942; National Archives Microfilm Publication: A3450; NAI Number
    [4] U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Manifests of Passengers Arriving at St. Albans, VT, District through Canadian Pacific and Atlantic Ports, 1895-1954; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 178
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Medford, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0334; FHL microfilm: 2340660

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Medford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Medford, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0334; FHL microfilm: 2340660

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Nf
    Record Source: U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Manifests of Passengers Arriving at St. Albans, VT, District through Canadian Pacific and Atlantic Ports, 1895-1954; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 178

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1918
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Records of Aliens Pre-Examined in Canada, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Records of Aliens Pre-Examined at Saint John, New Brunswick, Prior to Admission at the U.S.-Canada Border, compiled ca. 1917 - ca. 1942; National Archives Microfilm Publication: A3450; NAI Number
    [2] U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Manifests of Passengers Arriving at St. Albans, VT, District through Canadian Pacific and Atlantic Ports, 1895-1954; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 178

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1938
    Event Place: Medford, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1956
    Event Place: Randolph, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, Death Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1917
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Boston Ward 2, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_728; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 24

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Boston Ward 2, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Boston Ward 2, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_728; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 24

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