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Merle Francis 1881–1978 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Sep 1881

Birth Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Death Date: 11 Jan 1978

Death Location: Pacific Grove, Monterey County, California, United States of America

Father: Albion Francis

Mother: Ella Chapman

Spouse(s): None None

Children(s): None None, Althea Harper, James Harper

The story of Merle Francis began in 1881 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Merle Francis had children including Althea Harper, James Harold Harper. Merle Francis passed away in 1978 in Pacific Grove, Monterey County, California, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Merle Francis began in 1881 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
  • Merle Francis had children including Althea Harper, James Harold Harper.
  • Merle Francis passed away in 1978 in Pacific Grove, Monterey County, California, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Albion Francis
1842–1902
Birth Location: Barnard, Windsor, VT
AF
Ella Chapman
1856–1941
Birth Location: Olympia, Thurston, Washington, United States
EC

Spouses(s)

None None
1873–1944
Birth Location: Lerwick, , Shetland Islands, Scotland

Children(s)

None None
1909–2002
Birth Location: Pacific Grove, Monterey, California, USA
Althea Harper
1912–1957
Birth Location: Pacific Grove city, Monterey, California
AH
James Harper
1907–1977
Birth Location: Pacific Grove, Monterey County, California, USA
JH

Merle Francis's Ancestors

Self
Merle Francis
1881–1978
Birth Place: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Parents
Albion Lycortas Francis
1842–1902
Barnard, Windsor, VT
Ella (May) Chapman
1856–1941
Olympia, Thurston, Washington, United States
Grandparents
Samual (D) Francis
1814–1842
Button, MA
Elizabeth Stevens
1819–1902
Barnard, Windsor, Vermont, USA
Henry (Lensen) Chapman
1831–1902
Mad River, Champaign, Ohio, United States
Sarah (L) Chapman
1834–1920
Morgan, Trumbull, Ohio, United States
Great-Grandparents
Apollos (1771-1858)
1771–1858
Mercy Gilbert
1773–1842
Jesse Chapman
1800–1853
Mahala Chapman
1805–1895
Jonathan Woodruff
1795–1885
Leonora Kendall
1800–1877
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Peleg Francis
1712–1726
Elisa Hathway
1746–1797
James Gilbert
1731–1789
Elizabeth Williams
1734–1791
Hannah Smith
1765–1828
William Chapman
1752–1823
Henry Hardesty
1774–1852
Elizabeth Matheny
1779–1851
Gedor Woodruff
1761–1842
Sarah Woodruff
1768–1845
Isaac Kendall
1778–1870
Rhoda Hart
1775–1849

Merle Francis's Descendants

1.
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Merle Francis (15 Sep 1881–11 Jan 1978) m. (1 Jun 1873–11 Oct 1944)
  1. 1. 1909–2002 m. Raymond (Delbert Schreiman) "Schlukebrier" 1908–1991
    1. 1. Phillip (Allen) Schreiman 1936–1999
    2. 2. Donald (Bruce) Schreiman 1948–2012
    3. 3. Linda (Rae) Schreiman 1949–2006 m. Carl (James) Jones 1941–1988
  2. 2. Althea Harper 1912–1957 m. Kenneth (Lindsay Morris) Sr 1907–1984
    1. 1. Kenneth (Lindsay "Chip" Morris) Jr 1948–2017
  3. 3. James (Harold) Harper 1907–1977 m. Margaret (W) Harper 1907–1998

Merle Francis's Timeline

18 Records

1881
15 Sept 1881
Birth of Merle Francis in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
1881
15 Sep 1881
Birth of Merle Francis in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
1900
1900
Age 19
Merle Francis resided here in Oakland Ward 3, Alameda, California, USA
Oakland Ward 3, Alameda, California, USA
1900
1900-1926
Age 19
Merle Francis resided here in Monterey, California, USA
Monterey, California, USA
1910
1910
Age 29
Merle Francis resided here in Pacific Grove, Monterey, California, USA
Pacific Grove, Monterey, California, USA
1920
1920
Age 39
Merle Francis resided here in Pacific Grove, Monterey, California
Pacific Grove, Monterey, California
1920
1920
Age 39
Merle Francis resided here in Pacific Grove, Monterey, California, USA
Pacific Grove, Monterey, California, USA
1930
1930
Age 49
Merle Francis resided here in Pacific Grove, Monterey, California, USA
Pacific Grove, Monterey, California, USA
1930
1930
Age 49
Merle Francis resided here in Salinas;Monterey;Pacific Grove, California, USA
Salinas;Monterey;Pacific Grove, California, USA
1935
1935
Age 54
Merle Francis resided here in Pacific Grove, Monterey, California
Pacific Grove, Monterey, California
1940
1940
Age 59
Merle Francis resided here in Pacific Grove, Monterey, California, USA
Pacific Grove, Monterey, California, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 59
Merle Francis resided here in Pacific Grove, Monterey, California, United States
Pacific Grove, Monterey, California, United States
1944
1944
Age 63
Merle Francis resided here
None
1950
1950
Age 69
Merle Francis resided here in Pacific Grove, Monterey, California, USA
Pacific Grove, Monterey, California, USA
1960
1960
Age 79
Merle Francis resided here in Monterey; Pacific Grove, California, USA
Monterey; Pacific Grove, California, USA
1963
1963
Age 82
Merle Francis resided here in California
California
1978
11 Jan 1978
Age 97
Death of Merle Francis in Palo Alto, Santa Clara, California, USA
Palo Alto, Santa Clara, California, USA
1978
11 Jan 1978
Age 97
Death of Merle Francis in Palo Alto, Santa Clara, California, United States
Palo Alto, Santa Clara, California, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Sept 1881
    Event Place: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pacific Grove, Monterey, California; Roll: T627_268; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 27-46.
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 556-72-8204; Issue State: California; Issue Date: 1963.
    [3] California Death Index
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pacific Grove, Monterey, California; Roll: T625_122; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 23; Image: .
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Oakland Ward 3, Alameda, California; Roll: T623_82; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 352.
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Pacific Grove, Monte

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Sep 1881
    Event Place: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pacific Grove, Monterey, California; Roll: T627_268; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 27-46.
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 556-72-8204; Issue State: California; Issue Date: 1963.
    [3] California Death Index
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pacific Grove, Monterey, California; Roll: T625_122; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 23; Image: .
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pacific Grove, Monterey, California; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0035; FHL microfilm: 2339914
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Oakland Ward 3, Alameda, California; Roll: T623_82; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 352.
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pacific Grove, Monterey, California; Roll: T624_89; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 1374102
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1885
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Oakland Ward 3, Alameda, California; Roll: T623_82; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 352.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1895
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pacific Grove, Monterey, California; Roll: T624_89; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 1374102

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Oakland Ward 3, Alameda, California, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Oakland Ward 3, Alameda, California; Roll: T623_82; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 352.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900-1926
    Event Place: Monterey, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Oakland Ward 3, Alameda, California; Roll: T623_82; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 352.
    [2] California, Voter Registrations, 1900-1968, California State Library; Sacramento, California; Great Register of Voters, 1900-1968

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Pacific Grove, Monterey, California, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pacific Grove, Monterey, California; Roll: T624_89; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 1374102

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Pacific Grove, Monterey, California
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pacific Grove, Monterey, California; Roll: T625_122; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 23; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Pacific Grove, Monterey, California, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pacific Grove, Monterey, California; Roll: T625_122; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 23; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Pacific Grove, Monterey, California, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pacific Grove, Monterey, California; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0035; FHL microfilm: 2339914

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Salinas;Monterey;Pacific Grove, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Pacific Grove, Monterey, California
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pacific Grove, Monterey, California; Roll: T627_268; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 27-46.

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Pacific Grove, Monterey, California, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pacific Grove, Monterey, California; Roll: T627_268; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 27-46.

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Pacific Grove, Monterey, California, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pacific Grove, Monterey, California; Roll: T627_268; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 27-46.

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1944
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Pacific Grove, Monterey, California, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Pacific Grove, Monte

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1960
    Event Place: Monterey; Pacific Grove, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1963
    Event Place: California
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 556-72-8204; Issue State: California; Issue Date: 1963.

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Jan 1978
    Event Place: Palo Alto, Santa Clara, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 556-72-8204; Issue State: California; Issue Date: 1963.
    [2] California Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Jan 1978
    Event Place: Palo Alto, Santa Clara, California, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 556-72-8204; Issue State: California; Issue Date: 1963.
    [2] California Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pacific Grove, Monterey County, California, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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