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Olive Cross 1817–1901 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Dec 1817

Birth Location: Randolph, Portage, Ohio

Death Date: 17 Feb 1901

Death Location: Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, United States of America

Father: Jesse Cross

Mother: Mercy Rogers

Spouse(s): Norman Lawson, Richard Torney

Children(s): Mary Torney

In 1817, Olive Cross entered the world in Randolph, Portage, Ohio, born to Jesse Cross And Mercy Mary Rogers. In 1860, Olive Cross resided in Sacramento Ward 4, Sacramento, California, United . In 1880, Olive Cross resided in Sacramento, Sacramento, California, United States. Olive Cross married Norman Coplin Lawson, Richard Daley Torney, and had children including Mary Jane Torney. Olive Cross passed away in 1901 in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1817, Olive Cross entered the world in Randolph, Portage, Ohio, born to Jesse Cross And Mercy Mary Rogers.
  • In 1860, Olive Cross resided in Sacramento Ward 4, Sacramento, California, United .
  • In 1880, Olive Cross resided in Sacramento, Sacramento, California, United States.
  • Olive Cross married Norman Coplin Lawson, Richard Daley Torney, and had children including Mary Jane Torney.
  • Olive Cross passed away in 1901 in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jesse Cross
1785–1843
Birth Location: Wells, Rutland, Vermont
JC
Mercy Rogers
1795–1890
Birth Location: Norwich, New London, Connecticut
MR

Spouses(s)

Norman Lawson
1825–
Birth Location: New York
NL
Richard Torney
1815–1850
Birth Location: Illinois
RT

Children(s)

Mary Torney
1846–1913
Birth Location: Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
MT

Olive Cross's Ancestors

Self
Olive Cross
1817–1901
Birth Place: Randolph, Portage, Ohio
Parents
Jesse Cross
1785–1843
Wells, Rutland, Vermont
Mercy (Mary) Rogers
1795–1890
Norwich, New London, Connecticut
Grandparents
Daniel (Cross) Jr.
1741–1812
Mansfield, Tolland, Connecticut
Hannah Avery
1761–1847
Norwich, New London, Connecticut
Richard Rogers
1757–1836
Lyme, New London, Connecticut
Elizabeth Kenny
1763–1816
Lyme, New London, Connecticut
Great-Grandparents
Daniel Sr.
1713–1798
Elizabeth Abbe
1709–1753
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Daniel Cross
1686–1747
Desire Hall
1688–1774
Ebenezer Sr.
1683–1758
Mary Allen
1688–1766

Olive Cross's Descendants

1.
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Olive Cross (Dec 1817–17 Feb 1901) m. Norman (Coplin) Lawson (abt 1825–) m. Richard (Daley) Torney (abt 1815–7 Nov 1850)
  1. 1. Mary (Jane) Torney 1846–1913 m. George (Bailey) Blue 1837–1906
    1. 1. Frederick (Edward) Blue 1869–1915
    2. 2. Myron (Hooker) Blue 1866–1940 m. Emma Goldberg 1867–1935
      1. 1. Evalyn (J.) Blue 1895–1941
    3. 3. Maud (J.) Blue 1882–

Olive Cross's Timeline

6 Records

1817
Dec 1817
Birth of Olive Cross in Randolph, Portage, Ohio
Randolph, Portage, Ohio
1860
1860
Age 43
Olive Cross resided here in Sacramento Ward 4, Sacramento, California, United States
Sacramento Ward 4, Sacramento, California, United States
1880
1880
Age 63
Olive Cross resided here in Sacramento, Sacramento, California, United States
Sacramento, Sacramento, California, United States
1900
1900
Age 83
Olive Cross resided here in Sacramento Ward 7, Sacramento, California, USA
Sacramento Ward 7, Sacramento, California, USA
1901
17 Feb 1901
Age 84
Death of Olive Cross in Sacramento County, California
Sacramento County, California
1939
1939
Age 122
Olive Cross resided here in Sacramento County, California
Sacramento County, California

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Dec 1817
    Event Place: Randolph, Portage, Ohio
    Record Source:
    [1] California, Pioneer and Immigrant Files, 1790-1950, California State Library; Sacramento, California; Sacramento County, California, Pioneer Index File (1906-1934), A-Z; California History Room: MICROFILM 734; Roll Number: 45
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Sacramento, Sacramento, California; Roll: 71; Family History Film: 1254071; Page: 199C; Enumeration District: 088; Image: 0401
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sacramento Ward 7, Sacramento, California; Roll: 98; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0089; FHL microfilm: 1240098
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Sacramento Ward 4, Sacramento, California; Roll: M653_63; Page: 599; Image: 605; Family History Library Film: 803063
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] California, County Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, California Department of Public Health, courtesy of www.vitalsearch-worldwide.com. Digital Images.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Indiana
    Record Source: California, Pioneer and Immigrant Files, 1790-1950, California State Library; Sacramento, California; Sacramento County, California, Pioneer Index File (1906-1934), A-Z; California History Room: MICROFILM 734; Roll Number: 45

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Sacramento Ward 4, Sacramento, California, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Sacramento Ward 4, Sacramento, California; Roll: M653_63; Page: 599; Image: 605; Family History Library Film: 803063

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Sacramento, Sacramento, California, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Sacramento, Sacramento, California; Roll: 71; Family History Film: 1254071; Page: 199C; Enumeration District: 088; Image: 0401

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Sacramento Ward 7, Sacramento, California, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sacramento Ward 7, Sacramento, California; Roll: 98; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0089; FHL microfilm: 1240098

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Sacramento County, California
    Record Source: California, Pioneer and Immigrant Files, 1790-1950, California State Library; Sacramento, California; Sacramento County, California, Pioneer Index File (1906-1934), A-Z; California History Room: MICROFILM 734; Roll Number: 45

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Feb 1901
    Event Place: Sacramento County, California
    Record Source:
    [1] California, Pioneer and Immigrant Files, 1790-1950, California State Library; Sacramento, California; Sacramento County, California, Pioneer Index File (1906-1934), A-Z; California History Room: MICROFILM 734; Roll Number: 45
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] California, County Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, California Department of Public Health, courtesy of www.vitalsearch-worldwide.com. Digital Images.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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