Nina Bell Mercer

Family
TMG ID:8641, (20 Mar 1893 - 10 Apr 1893)
Relationships:Grandaunt of Elsie Dora Lewis
3rd great-grandaunt of Descendant Wagner
Father*Clinton Berdell Mercer B: 4 Feb 1859, D: 12 Jul 1945
Mother*Frances Mary Smith B: 14 Feb 1861, D: 6 Dec 1945

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Citations

  1. [S620] FamilySearch.org, online https://tinyurl.com/ycndba9a, Various (Utah), updated as of Various, Ohio Births and Christenings, 1821-1962.
  2. [S620] FamilySearch.org, online https://tinyurl.com/ycndba9a, Various (Utah), updated as of Various, Ohio, County Births, 1841-2003 Wood Birth registers 1888-1896 vol 3.
Last Edited5 Jul 2019

Volney Abraham Mercer

Family
TMG ID:8642, (15 Feb 1895 - 9 Jan 1983)
Relationships:Granduncle of Elsie Dora Lewis
3rd great-granduncle of Descendant Wagner
Father*Clinton Berdell Mercer B: 4 Feb 1859, D: 12 Jul 1945
Mother*Frances Mary Smith B: 14 Feb 1861, D: 6 Dec 1945

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Alias(es)

  • Name-Variation: He was also known as Volney Abram3,8
  • Name-Variation: He was also known as Bob A.5
  • Nick-Name: his nickname was "Uncle Bob"9

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageFriday, 23 Jun 1916, Volney, age 21 years, 4 months and 8 days, and Pearl Mary Eschwig, age 17 years, 6 months and 5 days were married at Vancouver City, Clark County, WashingtonG.10,2,6
     
Marriageafter 1935, Volney and Edna Leona Crampton, daughter of: Louis W. Crampton and Birdie Irene (?), were married.11
     

Child of: Volney Abraham Mercer and Pearl Mary Eschwig

Other Major Events

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-190015 Jun 1900, Chippewa Twp., Isabella County, MichiganGClinton Berdell Mercer, Frances Mary Smith, Thomas Otto Mercer, Clessie Mae Mercer, Clyde Earnest Mercer, Zoa Alpina Mercer and Elza Edward Mercer14
Census-191019 Apr 1910, Viola Precinct, Clackamas County, OregonGThomas Otto Mercer, Rose May Robison, Aletha Maize Mercer and Elva May Mercer15
Census-19203 Jan 1920, Puget Island, Wahkiakum County, WashingtonGPearl Mary Eschwig and Clinton Anton Mercer10
Census-194022 Apr 1940, Miller Hill, Hazeldale, Washington County, OregonGEdna Leona Crampton11

Occupation(s)

DateLocationOccupation/Industry
circa May 1917Hillsboro, Washington County, OregonGself-employed farmer2
circa Jan 1920Puget Island, Wahkiakum County, WashingtonGfarmer10
circa Apr 1940Hazeldale, Washington County, OregonGcarpenter building construction11
circa Apr 1942Bonneville Project U.S., Elcoa, Skamania County, WashingtonG3

Witnessed Events & Occasions

ActivityDetails
Anecdote Anecdote: Volney Abraham Mercer was present between 1920 and 1930, at Washington County, OregonG, when Clinton Anton Mercer apparently Clinton Anton's parents separated and most likely divorced and Clinton Anton was then raised by his grandparents, Clinton B. and Frances M. Mercer
     Others were: Pearl Mary Eschwig, Clinton Berdell Mercer and Frances Mary Smith.16,11
ObituaryObituary: on Sunday, 31 May 1959, Volney Abraham Mercer was mentioned in the obituary of Thomas Otto Mercer in The Morning Olympian, Olympia, Washington.
     Others mentioned: Rose May Robison, Alfred Rexford Mercer, Aletha Maize Mercer, Elva May Mercer, Clyde Earnest Mercer and Elza Edward Mercer.17

Known Address(es)

Newspaper Items & Articles

  • Saturday, 21 Jul 1917, an article about Volney Abraham Mercer appeared in: The Oregonian, at Portland, Oregon. Headline: Names By Counties Known Soon After Numbers Issued.18

Citations

  1. [S85] Social Security Death Index, Master File, Social Security Death Index, Social Security Death Index (http://tinyurl.com/jqkwdlq: RootsWeb, various). Hereinafter cited as SSDI.
  2. [S262] World War I Draft Registrations, online . Hereinafter cited as World War I Draft Record.
  3. [S263] FamilySearch is a nonprofit family history organization, online <https://tinyurl.com/ycndba9a>, United States World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942. Hereinafter cited as FamilySearch.
  4. [S620] FamilySearch.org, online https://tinyurl.com/ycndba9a, Various (Utah), updated as of Various, Michigan Births, 1867-1902.
  5. [S653] Death Certificate - Thomas Otto Mercer, online . Hereinafter cited as OR Death Index.
  6. [S826] Find A Grave, online <http://tinyurl.com/5xkq9>. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  7. [S3940] Article: Obituary - Volney Mercer, The Oregonian, Portland, OR, 13 Jan 1983, Page Twenty-nine. Hereinafter cited as Oregonian.
  8. [S4147] Fold3 by Ancestry, online <https://tinyurl.com/mw6tv3jn>, WW II Draft Registration Cards. Hereinafter cited as Fold3.
  9. [S245] Interview and notes with Elva May Mercer (Oregon), by Terrance Wagner, 1996. Terrance Wagner (Olympia, Thurston County, Washington).
  10. [S244] 1 Jan 1920, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/ya4dwjbu Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920.
  11. [S1004] 1 Apr 1940, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y7ojnd8p Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940.
  12. [S263] FamilySearch is a nonprofit family history organization, online <https://tinyurl.com/ycndba9a>, United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Hereinafter cited as FamilySearch.
  13. [S4147] Fold3 by Ancestry, online <https://tinyurl.com/mw6tv3jn>, WW I Draft Registration Cards. Hereinafter cited as Fold3.
  14. [S117] 1 Jun 1900, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y8l8gl3a Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900.
  15. [S243] 15 Apr 1910, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9glogje, Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910.
  16. [S633] 1 Apr 1930, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y73u3s4c Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930.
  17. [S3919] Article: Deaths - Funerals - Thomas Otto Mercer, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 31 May 1959, Page Two. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  18. [S3939] Article: Names By Counties Known Soon After Numbers Issued, The Oregonian, Portland, OR, 21 Jul 1917, Page Six. Hereinafter cited as Oregonian.
ReferenceLYY5-VNN
Last Edited15 Oct 2022

Rose May Robison

Family
TMG ID:8643, (21 Nov 1882 - 20 Jun 1976)
Relationships:Grandmother of Elsie Dora Lewis
3rd great-grandmother of Descendant Wagner
Father*William Alexander Robinson B: 29 Nov 1845, D: 8 Apr 1938
Mother*Sarah Emma Putman B: 1851, D: 1897

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Alias(es)

  • Name-Variation: She was also known as Robinson1
  • Name-Married: on Wednesday, 14 Aug 1901, her married name became Mrs. Mercer (née Robison).

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageWednesday, 14 Aug 1901, Rose, age 18 years, 8 months and 24 days, and Thomas Otto Mercer, age 21 years, 3 months and 19 days, son of: Clinton Berdell Mercer and Frances Mary Smith, were married at Isabella City, Isabella County, MichiganG,
     Other celebrants were: Clyde Earnest Mercer.6,1,7,8

Children of: Rose May Robison and Thomas Otto Mercer

Memorable Moments & Stories

  • Other: circa 1886, at near, Mayville, Tuscola County, MichiganG. Rose May Robison Her son, Alfred Mercer, wrote the following in 1953: 'Mom was about four at the time they lived here and she would go to her grandmothers and she would pop corn for her in a big iron kettle and stirred it with a spoon - it was so deep the corn wouldn't pop out.'.9
  • Anecdote: on Thursday, 19 Apr 1906, at Mount Pleasant, Isabella County, MichiganG, Aletha Maize Mercer and Rose May Robison (23 years old) made the arduous journey from Mount Pleasant, MI to join Otto in Drain, OR. Rose and her infant daughter, Aletha, moved West in April 1906 to reunite with Otto. They traveled by train from Mount Pleasant, Ohio to Sacramento, California, a distance of nearly 2,500 miles. They arrived in Sacramento on the day after the great earthquake of 1906 in San Francisco.

    Afterwards, Rose spoke of the utter confusion in Sacramento. People were trying to get trains to the East. Rose and Aletha did not have any trouble finding a train north to Drain, Oregon. Rose and Aletha arrived in Drain two days later on 21 Apr 1906 where just nine days later, Aletha would celebrate her 1st birthday.

    Meanwhile, Otto had found a place to live in a hotel in Drain, Oregon. The small family lived together in the hotel for nearly a year. Subsequently they lived in various places in Oregon and finally moved to Hillsboro.

    Six years later in 1912, Otto found work at a mill in Maytown, Washington.The family moved once again. In 1935, after the mill at Maytown burned, they moved once more back to Oregon. This time they settled in Medford. They returned to Washington in 1944 and resided in South Tumwater.6
  • Anecdote: circa 1924, at Thurston County, WashingtonG, Thomas Otto Mercer and Rose May Robison attended a family gathering that included the Otto Mercer family.
    Front: Elva Mercer, unknown
    Middle: unknown, unknown, Franny Mercer, Al Mercer, Fred Lewis, Ada Jones Lewis
    Back: Otto Mercer, Rose Robison Mercer, Lee Mercer Lewis, 3 unknowns.
    Ray Lewis may have taken the picture.10
  • Anecdote: circa Mar 1938, at Mount Pleasant, Isabella County, MichiganG, Rose May Robison Rose visited her father in the spring of 1938 and was there when he died around Easter.6
  • Anecdote: between 1947 and 1970, Rose May Robison "Grandma Rose was one of the major influences of my early life. She was a short bustling woman over-brimming with life. Her demeanor was always pleasant and endearing. She literally exuded love. As a young child I felt so safe and loved in her warm embrace.

    Some of my earliest memories include her. Each fall she used to make fresh applesauce for canning. The aroma produced from the boiling apples was nearly as delicious as the sweet warm taste. She would serve it to me in a bowl still warm from the pot and add some fresh, cold cow’s milk. In her later years, she used to delight in making taffy with us. Perhaps the most significant thing I recall about her cooking was popcorn. She made the simple act of popping corn into a gourmet achievement. Her popcorn secrets were simple, but elegant. Grandma took a heavy pressure cooker pot and added enough bacon grease to cover the bottom. She heated the grease until a few kernels popped, then added the remainder, just enough to cover the bottom. The heavy pot was covered not by a lid, but with a dish towel that was dampened. The results were something I have strived all my life to equal."

    Written by her Great-grandson, Terrance Wagner.11
  • Anecdote: circa 1975, at Medford, Jackson County, OregonG, Rose May Robison L to R: Elva (Mercer) Cook, Al Mercer, Lee (Mercer) Lewis Brostrom Love

    Seated: Rose (Robison) Mercer
         Others were: Elva May Mercer, Alfred Rexford Mercer and Aletha Maize Mercer.6

Education

Date(s)Note
between Aug 1931 and Jun 1932 between Aug 1931 and Jun 1932, Rose May Robison witnessed the education of Elsie Dora Lewis at Maytown School, Maytown, WashingtonG, she attended the 1st grade at the Maytown school while living with her grandparents, Otto and Rose Mercer.12

Other Major Events

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-19006 Jun 1900, Mount Pleasant, Isabella County, MichiganGElias W. Robinson, Rosetta Lathrop, Hazel May Robinson and Nellie A. Robinson16
Census-191019 Apr 1910, Viola Precinct, Clackamas County, OregonGThomas Otto Mercer, Aletha Maize Mercer, Elva May Mercer and Volney Abraham Mercer17
Census-192022 Jan 1920, Maytown, Thurston County, WashingtonGThomas Otto Mercer, Aletha Maize Mercer, Elva May Mercer, Alfred Rexford Mercer and Frances Emma Mercer18
Census-193017 Apr 1930, 27 Maytown Road, Maytown, Thurston County, WashingtonGThomas Otto Mercer, Elva May Mercer, Alfred Rexford Mercer and Frances Emma Mercer19
Census-194027 Apr 1940, 31 Chestnut Street, Medford, Jackson County, OregonG, mill foreman lumber mill 1939 Income: $1886. for 52 weeksThomas Otto Mercer and Alfred Rexford Mercer20
Census-195024 May 1950, Route 4 Box 186A, Tumwater, Thurston County, WashingtonGThomas Otto Mercer21

Occupation(s)

DateLocationOccupation/Industry
circa Jun 1900Mount Pleasant, Isabella County, MichiganGservant16

Witnessed Events & Occasions

ActivityDetails
DeathRose May Robison was a witness to the death of Sarah Emma Putman.6,22
Anecdote Anecdote: Rose May Robison was present in 1897, at Mayville, Tuscola County, MichiganG, when Sarah Emma Putman According to her grandaughter, Elva May (Mercer) Cook, Grandma Sarah died after a lengthy illness. Her daughter, Rose May, attended her mother's funeral with her family and went to get in the family buggy afterwards and her father looked at her and said, "where are you going?" She told him she was going home. He told her that she would have to go live with her Aunt Rose...and kicked her out of the buggy. She stayed with her Aunt for a short time and left because she was essentially a servant for her younger cousins. She moved in with a Dr. Goetschel (poss. Gotschall sp?) and his wife nearby and lived there until she met and married O. T. Mercer.
     Others were: William Alexander Robinson, Elias W. Robinson, Rosetta Lathrop, Hazel May Robinson and Nellie A. Robinson.6,16
Milit-Draft Military: on Thursday, 12 Sep 1918 Rose May Robison was listed as the person who will always know Thomas Otto Mercer's address.6,23,24
Anecdote Anecdote: Rose May Robison was present on Wednesday, 7 Dec 1921, at Maytown, Thurston County, WashingtonG, when Aletha Maize Mercer was issued a special permit to "operate a motor vehicle for the transportation of persons for hire." Lee needed a commercial driver license in order to drive a school bus from Maytown to the Olympia High School. She had a very strong desire to attend (the much more urban) Olympia High School instead of the much closer (and much more rural) Tenino High School. She related stories about driving that old school bus that did not even have a windshield defroster. She said that during the winter she had to suck on pennies and get them warm enough to then place them on the windshield to thaw a very small portion for her to look out. She was a determined young woman.
     Others were: Thomas Otto Mercer.25
Marriage Wednesday, 9 Apr 1924, Rose May Robison attended the marriage of Ray Frisbee Lewis and Aletha Maize Mercer at Maytown, Thurston County, WashingtonG. Witnesses were the couple's close friends: Criss Hoyt and Phyllis Pitman
     Other celebrants were: Julia Ann Cantrall, Fredrick William Lewis, Ada Ann Jones, Elva May Mercer, Frances Emma Mercer, Thomas Otto Mercer and Alfred Rexford Mercer.1,26,27,28
DiaryDiary: from 20 Jun 1932 to 3 Jan 1933, Rose May Robison was mentioned in a personal diary kept by Aletha Maize at Olympia, WashingtonG, the transcribed Diary may be seen here.
     Others mentioned were: Adolph Norman Brostrom, Elsie Dora Lewis, Zoa Lee Lewis, Donald Edward Brostrom, Thomas Otto Mercer, Fredrick William Lewis, Ada Ann Jones, Elva May Mercer, Alfred Rexford Mercer, Frances Emma Mercer, Ray Frisbee Lewis, Haldora Hjalmfridur Sumarlidason and Lee Clare Lewis.29
Marriage Monday, 1 Sep 1947, Rose May Robison attended the marriage of Earl Cornelius Sheehan and Frances Emma Mercer at Olympia, Thurston County, WashingtonG. Witnesses were Frannie's parents, Otto and Rose Mercer
     Other celebrants were: Thomas Otto Mercer.30,31
Anecdote Anecdote: Rose May Robison was present circa May 1952, at Olympia, Thurston County, WashingtonG, when Frances Emma Mercer wrote this letter to her sister, Lee
     Others were: Aletha Maize Mercer, Thomas Otto Mercer and Earl Cornelius Sheehan.12
Anecdote Anecdote: Rose May Robison was present circa Jun 1952, when Frances Emma Mercer wrote this letter to her sister, Lee
     Others were: Aletha Maize Mercer, Thomas Otto Mercer, Earl Cornelius Sheehan and Elsie Dora Lewis.12
ObituaryObituary: on Monday, 29 Jun 1953, Rose May Robison was mentioned in the obituary of Frances Emma Mercer in The Morning Olympian, Olympia, Washington.
     Others mentioned: Thomas Otto Mercer, Alfred Rexford Mercer, Aletha Maize Mercer and Elva May Mercer.32
ObituaryObituary: on Sunday, 31 May 1959, Rose May Robison was mentioned in the obituary of Thomas Otto Mercer in The Morning Olympian, Olympia, Washington.
     Others mentioned: Alfred Rexford Mercer, Aletha Maize Mercer, Elva May Mercer, Clyde Earnest Mercer, Elza Edward Mercer and Volney Abraham Mercer.33
BurialInterred Rose May Robison attended the internment of Thomas Otto Mercer on Monday, 1 Jun 1959 at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Olympia, Thurston County, WashingtonG.4,33
Anecdote Anecdote: Rose May Robison was present between 1970 and 1975, at Washington County, OregonG, when Clinton Anton Mercer and Clara Elizabeth Strause Christmas card from Clinton and Clara to Rose Mercer written in early 1970's.34

Known Address(es)

  • Address: circa 1911, Thomas Otto and Rose May (née Robison) Mercer lived at: Maytown, Thurston County, WashingtonG. Until they built their own house, they lived in the Shelly's little brown house..15,6
  • Address: in Feb 1935, Thomas Otto (age 54) and Rose May (née Robison) (age 52) Mercer lived at: Medford, Jackson County, OregonG. Work was no longer available in Maytown and they moved back to Medford to work in the mills..15
  • Address: on Monday, 1 Apr 1935, Thomas Otto (age 54) and Rose May (née Robison) (age 52) Mercer lived at: 31 Chestnut Street, Medford, Jackson County, OregonG. Also living at this address: Alfred Rexford Mercer.20
  • Address: in Apr 1944, Thomas Otto and Rose May (née Robison) (age 61) Mercer lived at: Maytown, Thurston County, WashingtonG. Apparently the sale of their home in Maytown that was announced in Apr 1943 to Art Hutchins of Littlerock fell through. In Apr 1944 they moved back to the home in Maytown..15,6,32
  • Address: in 1949, Thomas Otto and Rose May (née Robison) Mercer lived at: Tumwater, Thurston County, WashingtonG. While living in Maytown, Otto built a small house in Tumwater at the location of the present day Peter G. Schmidt school. When that school was built in about 1957, their property was purchased under eminent domain and the house was moved to the corner of Capitol Blvd. and the entrance to the Tumwater Valley across from the current location of Western Meats. At that time, the only thing located in Tumwater Valley was the entrance to the Olympia Brewery storage and shipping facilities. When they moved again back to Medford, OR the house was moved a final time to the present day location at 521 Dennis Street SW, Tumwater, WA. Otto was said to have refused to finish the floor in the upstairs of the house because the city/county would find out and raise his taxes..15,6,32

Newspaper Items & Articles

  • Sunday, 13 Apr 1924, Rose was mentioned in an article about Ray Frisbee Lewis and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Lewis in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Society - Are Married in Maytown -
    At the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. T. Mercer...
         Also mentioned in the article: Thomas Otto Mercer, Fredrick William Lewis, Ada Ann Jones, Elva May Mercer, Frances Emma Mercer, Alfred Rexford Mercer and Julia Ann Cantrall.27
  • Friday, 9 Apr 1926, an article about Thomas Otto Mercer and Rose May (née Robison) Mercer appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: County Notes - Maytown
         Also mentioned in the article: Frances Emma Mercer and Alfred Rexford Mercer.35
  • Saturday, 31 Jul 1926, Rose was mentioned in an article about Ray Frisbee Lewis and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Lewis in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Society - Drive to Mountain -
         Also mentioned in the article: Thomas Otto Mercer, Elva May Mercer, Alfred Rexford Mercer, Frances Emma Mercer, Haldora Hjalmfridur Sumarlidason and Helga Kristjanson.36
  • Saturday, 5 Nov 1927, an article about Rose May Robison appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: News of the Olympic Empire - Maytown
         Also mentioned in the article: Frances Emma Mercer and Alfred Rexford Mercer.37
  • Saturday, 24 Nov 1928, an article about Thomas Otto Mercer and Rose May (née Robison) Mercer appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: News of the Olympic Empire - Rocky Prairie
         Also mentioned in the article: Elva May Mercer, Frances Emma Mercer and Alfred Rexford Mercer.38
  • Tuesday, 15 Jul 1930, Rose was mentioned in an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Brostrom in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: News of the Olympic Empire - Maytown
         Also mentioned in the article: Thomas Otto Mercer, Ellen Sundeen and Alice Virginia Brostrom.39
  • Sunday, 28 Sep 1930, an article about Thomas Otto Mercer and Rose May (née Robison) Mercer appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: News of the Olympic Empire - Maytown
         Also mentioned in the article: Adolph Norman Brostrom, Aletha Maize Mercer, Elsie Dora Lewis and Zoa Lee Lewis.40
  • Friday, 21 Nov 1930, an article about Thomas Otto Mercer and Rose May (née Robison) Mercer appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Maytown
         Also mentioned in the article: Frances Emma Mercer, Adolph Norman Brostrom, Aletha Maize Mercer, Elsie Dora Lewis and Zoa Lee Lewis.41
  • Wednesday, 28 Jan 1931, Rose was mentioned in an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Brostrom in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Maytown
         Also mentioned in the article: Thomas Otto Mercer, Elsie Dora Lewis, Zoa Lee Lewis and Donald Edward Brostrom.42
  • Friday, 13 Feb 1931, an article about Thomas Otto Mercer and Rose May (née Robison) Mercer appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: News of the Olympic Empire - Maytown
         Also mentioned in the article: Frances Emma Mercer.43
  • Saturday, 11 Aug 1934, an article about Frances Emma Mercer and Rose May (née Robison) Mercer appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Society - Shower For Bride-Elect.44
  • Wednesday, 16 Jan 1935, an article about Thomas Otto Mercer and Rose May (née Robison) Mercer appeared in: The Centralia Washington Daily Chronicle, at Centralia, Washington. Headline: Rochester - Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Lewis...
         Also mentioned in the article: Fredrick William Lewis and Ada Ann Jones.45
  • Friday, 14 Jul 1939, Rose was mentioned in an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Brostrom in The Daily Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Vivien Earl Cook, Elva May Mercer and Thomas Otto Mercer.46
  • Tuesday, 3 Oct 1939, Rose was mentioned in an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Brostrom in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Thomas Otto Mercer and Alfred Rexford Mercer.47
  • Wednesday, 17 Jul 1940, Rose was mentioned in an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Brostrom in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Thomas Otto Mercer, Alfred Rexford Mercer, Lavon Elaine Durst, Ellen Sundeen and Alice Virginia Brostrom.48
  • Thursday, 22 Apr 1943, an article about Thomas Otto Mercer and Rose May (née Robison) Mercer appeared in: The Daily Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Maytown - Art Hutchins of Littlerock...49
  • Thursday, 6 Apr 1944, an article about Thomas Otto Mercer and Rose May (née Robison) Mercer appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Maytown.50
  • Thursday, 20 Jul 1944, Rose was mentioned in an article about Frances Emma Mercer in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Maytown
         Also mentioned in the article: Florence Mae Patchett.51
  • Friday, 24 Nov 1944, Rose was mentioned in an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Brostrom in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Maytown - Social Club
         Also mentioned in the article: Thomas Otto Mercer.52
  • Sunday, 6 Jan 1946, Rose was mentioned in an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Brostrom in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Thomas Otto Mercer, Zoa Lee Lewis, Francis Wayne Hacker, Alfred Rexford Mercer, Elsie Dora Lewis, John Phillip Wagner and Frances Emma Mercer.53
  • Tuesday, 9 Sep 1947, Rose was mentioned in an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Brostrom in The Daily Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: John Phillip Wagner, Elsie Dora Lewis, Vivien Earl Cook, Elva May Mercer, Thomas Otto Mercer, Francis Wayne Hacker, Zoa Lee Lewis, Frances Emma Mercer, Earl Cornelius Sheehan, Rudolph Gordon Brostrom, Theodore Mercer Brostrom and Nettie Rose Cook.30
  • Tuesday, 28 Jun 1949, Rose was mentioned in an article about Michael Roy Hacker and Florence Mae (née Patchett) Hacker in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Maytown
         Also mentioned in the article: Lillian Mae Johnston, Thomas Otto Mercer, George M. Moran and Lillian Mae Hacker.54
  • Sunday, 2 Sep 1951, an article about Thomas Otto Mercer and Rose May (née Robison) Mercer appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Observe Golden Wedding
         Also mentioned in the article: Robert Alva Love, Aletha Maize Mercer, Theodore Mercer Brostrom, Vivien Earl Cook, Elva May Mercer, Alfred Rexford Mercer, Lavon Elaine Durst, Alfred Rexford Mercer Jr., Frances Emma Mercer, Earl Cornelius Sheehan, John Phillip Wagner, Elsie Dora Lewis, Francis Wayne Hacker and Zoa Lee Lewis.55
  • Sunday, 2 Sep 1951, Rose was mentioned in an article about Michael Roy Hacker and Florence Mae (née Patchett) Hacker in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Maytown
         Also mentioned in the article: Elva May Mercer, Vivien Earl Cook, Alfred Rexford Mercer Jr., Zoa Lee Lewis, John Phillip Wagner, Thomas Otto Mercer, Francis Wayne Hacker and Elsie Dora Lewis.56
  • Thursday, 27 Sep 1951, an article about Thomas Otto Mercer and Rose May (née Robison) Mercer appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Maytown
         Also mentioned in the article: Alfred Jacob Hacker, Alfred Rexford Mercer, Aletha Maize Mercer, Elva May Mercer, Frances Emma Mercer, Michael Roy Hacker, Florence Mae Patchett and Lillian Mae Johnston.57
  • Sunday, 7 Oct 1951, an article about Thomas Otto Mercer and Rose May (née Robison) Mercer appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Maytown
         Also mentioned in the article: Michael Roy Hacker and Florence Mae Patchett.58
  • Sunday, 16 Dec 1951, an article about Rose May Robison appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Maytown
         Also mentioned in the article: Aletha Maize Mercer, Frances Emma Mercer and Theodore Mercer Brostrom.59
  • Thursday, 3 Dec 1953, an article about Rose May Robison appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Maytown
         Also mentioned in the article: Michael Roy Hacker, Florence Mae Patchett and Alfred Jacob Hacker.60
  • Thursday, 18 Aug 1955, Rose was mentioned in an article about John Phillip Wagner and Elsie Dora (née Lewis) Wagner in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Alfred Rexford Mercer, Lavon Elaine Durst, Zoa Lee Lewis, Francis Wayne Hacker and Thomas Otto Mercer.61
  • Sunday, 20 May 1956, Rose was mentioned in an article about John Phillip Wagner and Elsie Dora (née Lewis) Wagner in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station: Church Teen-Agers Gather, Tour Juvenile Home Here
         Also mentioned in the article: William Henry Wagner, Rosemary Dorothy Bender, Vivien Earl Cook, Elva May Mercer, Thomas Otto Mercer and Ronald Stephen Wagner.62
  • Sunday, 30 Dec 1956, Rose was mentioned in an article about John Phillip Wagner and Elsie Dora (née Lewis) Wagner in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station: Residents Entertain Christmas Visitors
         Also mentioned in the article: Stacey Elmer Wagner, Alfred Rexford Mercer, Thomas Otto Mercer, Donald Edward Brostrom and Beverly Joyce Larson.63
  • Tuesday, 29 Jan 1957, Rose was mentioned in an article about Elsie Dora Lewis in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station: Plumb Station Guest Returns To Her Home
         Also mentioned in the article: Elva May Mercer, Thomas Otto Mercer and Zoa Lee Lewis.64
  • Tuesday, 4 Jun 1957, Rose was mentioned in an article about John Phillip Wagner and Elsie Dora (née Lewis) Wagner in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station: Grange Awards Presented To Fifty-Year Members
         Also mentioned in the article: Thomas Otto Mercer, Vivien Earl Cook and Elva May Mercer.65

Citations

  1. [S261] "Genealogy Notebook by Aletha Maize Mercer," Undated; Civil War Trunk; Repository Reference #1, Glode Dugar Lewis; Olympia, Thurston County, Washington. Hereinafter cited as "Genealogy Notebook by Lee Mercer."
  2. [S327] RootsWeb.com, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi, Melissa La Rue (e-mail address), updated as of 5 Feb 2003.
  3. [S653] Death Certificate - Thomas Otto Mercer, online . Hereinafter cited as OR Death Index.
  4. [S112] Jerri McCoy, Olympia Genealogical Society Cemetery Listing (n.p.: RootsWeb, 7 May 1998), Odd Fellows Cemetery (I.O.O.F.), Tumwater. Hereinafter cited as Olympia Cemeteries.
  5. [S4090] Rose May Mercer, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 22 Jun 1976, Six. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  6. [S245] Interview and notes with Elva May Mercer (Oregon), by Terrance Wagner, 1996. Terrance Wagner (Olympia, Thurston County, Washington).
  7. [S437] Michigan Department of Community Health, online <http://tinyurl.com/y7vlk6qw>. Hereinafter cited as Internet - MDCH.
  8. [S263] FamilySearch is a nonprofit family history organization, online <https://tinyurl.com/ycndba9a>, Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1940. Hereinafter cited as FamilySearch.
  9. [S246] Interview and notes with Alfred Rexford Mercer (Medford, Oregon), by Terrance Wagner, 1996. Terrance Wagner (Olympia, Thurston County, Washington).
  10. [S3108] Interview and notes with Darlene Mae Hacker Edwards (8780) (Maytown, WA), by Terrance Wagner, 23 Dec 2016. Terrance Wagner (Olympia, Thurston County, Washington), courtesy of Darlene Hacker Edwards.
  11. [S4] Original research and personal knowledge of Terrance Wagner (8648) (Olympia, WA 98501), 09 Jun 2011 - Various.
  12. [S220] Interview and notes with Elsie Dora Lewis (Olympia, Thurston County, Washington), by Terrance Wagner, 2002 - 2018. Terrance Wagner (Olympia, Thurston County, Washington).
  13. [S4292] Interview and notes with Frances Lynn HACKER (8781) (Tacoma, WA), by Terrance Wagner, Dec 2020. Terrance Wagner (Olympia, Thurston County, Washington).
  14. [S1170] Article: Observe Golden Wedding, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 2 Sep 1951, Page Ten. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  15. [S219] Interview and notes with Zoa Lee Lewis (2810 Starr Street, Tacoma, WA), by Terrance Wagner, Sep 2001. Terrance Wagner (Olympia, Thurston County, Washington).
  16. [S117] 1 Jun 1900, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y8l8gl3a Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900.
  17. [S243] 15 Apr 1910, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9glogje, Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910.
  18. [S244] 1 Jan 1920, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/ya4dwjbu Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920.
  19. [S633] 1 Apr 1930, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y73u3s4c Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930.
  20. [S1004] 1 Apr 1940, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y7ojnd8p Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940.
  21. [S3506] 3 Apr 1950, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, N/A Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940.
  22. [S826] Find A Grave, online <http://tinyurl.com/5xkq9>. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  23. [S262] World War I Draft Registrations, online . Hereinafter cited as World War I Draft Record.
  24. [S4147] Fold3 by Ancestry, online <https://tinyurl.com/mw6tv3jn>, WW I Draft Registration Cards. Hereinafter cited as Fold3.
  25. [S220] Interview and notes with Elsie Dora Lewis (Olympia, Thurston County, Washington), by Terrance Wagner, 2002 - 2018. Terrance Wagner (Olympia, Thurston County, Washington), Special permit.
  26. [S727] Our Wedding Souvenir: Wedding guests who signed, unknown repository, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as Wedding Book.
  27. [S2087] Article: Society, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 13 Apr 1924, Page Five. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  28. [S620] FamilySearch.org, online https://tinyurl.com/ycndba9a, Various (Utah), updated as of Various, Washington, County Records, 1803-2010, Thurston, Marriage returns 1923-1925 vol 9, no 6328-7374, page 640.
  29. [S3847] "Diary of Aletha Maize (Mercer) Lewis Brostrom Love," (MS, 1932 - 1933; Olympia, WA); unknown repository reference, unknown repository; unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as "Diary of Lee Lewis."
  30. [S3844] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 9 Sep 1947, Page Six. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  31. [S620] FamilySearch.org, online https://tinyurl.com/ycndba9a, Various (Utah), updated as of Various, Washington, County Marriages, 1855-2008.
  32. [S3918] Article: Deaths & Burials - Frances Emma Sheehan, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 29 Jun 1953, Page Two. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  33. [S3919] Article: Deaths - Funerals - Thomas Otto Mercer, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 31 May 1959, Page Two. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  34. [S4331] Darlene M. Edwards, "Darlene Hacker Edwards," e-Mail message from (unknown address) to Terrance Wagner Text Message, 05 Sep 2022. Hereinafter cited as "e-Mail - Darlene Edwards."
  35. [S2095] Article: County Notes, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 9 Apr 1926, Page Three. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  36. [S2094] Article: Society, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 31 Jul 1926, Page Three. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  37. [S2092] Article: News of the Olympic Empire, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 5 Nov 1927, Page Three. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  38. [S3925] Article: News of the Olympic Empire - Rocky Prairie, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 24 Nov 1928, Page Five. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  39. [S2042] Article: Maytown, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 15 Jul 1930, Page Five. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  40. [S2041] Article: Maytown, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 28 Sep 1930, Page Six. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  41. [S2078] Article: Maytown, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 21 Nov 1930, Page Seven. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  42. [S2059] Article: Maytown, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 28 Jan 1931, Page Five. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  43. [S3927] Article: News of the Olympic Empire - Maytown, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 13 Feb 1931, Page Eight. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  44. [S2107] Article: Society - Shower For Bride-Elect, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 11 Aug 1934, Page Three. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  45. [S1353] Rochester, The Centralia Washington Daily Chronicle, Centralia, WA, 16 Jan 1935, Five. Hereinafter cited as Centralia Daily Chronicle.
  46. [S2040] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 14 Jul 1939, Page Six. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  47. [S2061] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 3 Oct 1939, Page Eight. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  48. [S2052] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 10 Oct 1940, Page Eight. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  49. [S2873] Article: Maytown, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 22 Apr 1943, Page Nine. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  50. [S3913] Article: Maytown, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 6 Apr 1944, Page Five. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  51. [S3928] Article: Maytown, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 20 Jul 1944, Page Nine. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  52. [S3966] Article: Maytown, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 24 Nov 1944, Page Three. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  53. [S2770] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 6 Jan 1946, Page Three. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  54. [S2844] Article: Maytown, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 28 Jun 1949, Page Eleven. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  55. [S3823] Article: Observe Golden Wedding, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 2 Sep 1951, Page Ten. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  56. [S2765] Article: Maytown, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 2 Sep 1951, Page Eleven. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  57. [S3915] Article: Maytown, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 27 Sep 1951, Page Twenty-two. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  58. [S3916] Article: Maytown, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 7 Oct 1951, Page Eighteen. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  59. [S3917] Article: Maytown, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 16 Dec 1951, Page Twenty. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  60. [S3920] Article: Maytown, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 3 Dec 1953, Page Seventeen. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  61. [S4117] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 18 Aug 1955, Page Twenty. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  62. [S3633] Article: Plumb Station: Church Teen-Agers Gather, Tour Juvenile Home Here, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 20 May 1956, Page Fourteen. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  63. [S3804] Article: Plumb Station: Residents Entertain Christmas Visitors, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 30 Dec 1956, Page Thirteen. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  64. [S3558] Article: Plumb Station: Plumb Station Guest Returns To Her Home, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 29 Jan 1957, Page Three. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  65. [S3589] Article: Plumb Station: Grange Awards Presented To Fifty-Year Members, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 4 Jun 1957, Page Eleven. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
Last Edited8 Jun 2023

Gasper Dwight Mercer

Family
TMG ID:8644, (28 May 1902 - 31 May 1902)
Relationships:Uncle of Elsie Dora Lewis
2nd great-granduncle of Descendant Wagner
Father*Thomas Otto Mercer B: 26 Apr 1880, D: 29 May 1959
Mother*Rose May Robison B: 21 Nov 1882, D: 20 Jun 1976

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Citations

  1. [S245] Interview and notes with Elva May Mercer (Oregon), by Terrance Wagner, 1996. Terrance Wagner (Olympia, Thurston County, Washington).
  2. [S261] "Genealogy Notebook by Aletha Maize Mercer," Undated; Civil War Trunk; Repository Reference #1, Glode Dugar Lewis; Olympia, Thurston County, Washington. Hereinafter cited as "Genealogy Notebook by Lee Mercer."
Last Edited1 Feb 2013

LeRoy E. Wagner1,2

Family
TMG ID:8645, (25 Apr 1922 - 28 Dec 2008)
Relationships:1st cousin of John Phillip Wagner
1st cousin 3 times removed of Descendant Wagner
Father*Harry Ralph Wagner3 B: 10 Dec 1885, D: 14 Dec 1932
Mother*Chloe Marie Schmidt B: 17 Sep 1891, D: 4 Nov 1965

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Alias(es)

  • Title: he was also known as Corporal LeRoy E. Wagner.6
  • Nick-Name: his nickname was "Buster"1

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageSaturday, 9 Feb 1946, LeRoy, age 23 years, 9 months and 15 days, and Florence Edith Weisberg, daughter of: Barrent Weisberg and Katie (?), were married at Vancouver, Clark County, WashingtonG, 05:00 PM
     Other celebrants were: Arthur Weisberg.7

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-19305 Apr 1930, Precinct 33, Portland, Multnomah County, OregonGChloe Marie Schmidt, William Odus Wagner, Victor Elbe Wagner, Lena Agnes Wagner, Vivian Angeline Wagner, Edward Thomas Bunch and Edward T. Bunch4

Witnessed Events & Occasions

ActivityDetails
ObituaryObituary: on Thursday, 24 Sep 1959, LeRoy E. Wagner was mentioned in the obituary of Lena Agnes Wagner in The Oregonian, Portland, Oregon.
     Others mentioned: Peggy Ann Devine, Betty Lou Devine, Dixie Lee Devine, Vivian Angeline Wagner, Viola Bell Wagner, William Odus Wagner and Bernice Roberts.1
DeathThursday, 4 Nov 1965, LeRoy E. Wagner was the informant on the death certtificate for Chloe Marie Schmidt.8

Newspaper Items & Articles

  • Wednesday, 24 Dec 1941, an article about LeRoy E. Wagner appeared in: The Oregonian, at Portland, Oregon. Headline: Hearing Waived.9
  • Saturday, 7 Feb 1942, an article about LeRoy E. Wagner appeared in: The Oregonian, at Portland, Oregon. Headline: Sentence Given Glove Stealer.10
  • Saturday, 11 Apr 1942, an article about LeRoy E. Wagner appeared in: The Oregonian, at Portland, Oregon. Headline: Multnomah Boards 1 and 10 Wind Up Draft Registration - ...Wagner, LeRoy E......11562.2
  • Saturday, 25 Oct 1947, LeRoy was mentioned in an article about Florence Edith Weisberg in The Oregonian at Portland, Oregon. Headline: Funerals
         Also mentioned in the article: Barrent Weisberg, Katie (?), Arthur Weisberg and Thane Weisberg.11

Citations

  1. [S987] Obituaries, The Oregonian - Obituaries, Portland, Oregon, 24 Sep 1959, 23. Hereinafter cited as Oregonian.
  2. [S2704] Article: Multnomah Boards 1 and 10 Wind Up Draft Registration, The Oregonian, Portland, OR, 11 Apr 1942, Page Ten. Hereinafter cited as Oregonian.
  3. [S252] Interview and notes with John Philip Wagner (6443) (Olympia, Thurston County, Washington), by Terrance Wagner, 2002. Terrance Wagner (Olympia, Thurston County, Washington).
  4. [S633] 1 Apr 1930, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y73u3s4c Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930.
  5. [S85] Social Security Death Index, Master File, Social Security Death Index, Social Security Death Index (http://tinyurl.com/jqkwdlq: RootsWeb, various). Hereinafter cited as SSDI.
  6. [S2705] Article: Wagner-Brown, The Oregonian, Portland, OR, 29 Jan 1951, Page Eleven. Hereinafter cited as Oregonian.
  7. [S951] Washington State Archives - Digital Archives, online <http://tinyurl.com/5lj7u>. Hereinafter cited as WA Digital Archives.
  8. [S2666] Article: Funeral Notices, The Oregonian, Portland, OR, 5 Nov 1965, Page Thirty-seven. Hereinafter cited as Oregonian.
  9. [S2707] Article: Hearing Waived, The Oregonian, Portland, OR, 24 Dec 1941, Page Seven. Hereinafter cited as Oregonian.
  10. [S2708] Article: Sentence Given Glove Stealer, The Oregonian, Portland, OR, 7 Feb 1942, Page Nineteen. Hereinafter cited as Oregonian.
  11. [S2668] Article: Funerals, The Oregonian, Portland, OR, 25 Oct 1947, Page Eleven. Hereinafter cited as Oregonian.
Last Edited12 Sep 2022

Elva May Mercer

Family
TMG ID:8646, (19 Nov 1907 - 10 Apr 2013)
Relationships:Aunt of Elsie Dora Lewis
2nd great-grandaunt of Descendant Wagner
Father*Thomas Otto Mercer1 B: 26 Apr 1880, D: 29 May 1959
Mother*Rose May Robison1 B: 21 Nov 1882, D: 20 Jun 1976

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

  • Elva May Mercer was the daughter of: Thomas Otto Mercer and Rose May Robison.1
  • An Obituary for Elva May Mercer appeared on Thursday, 11 Apr 2013, in The Huntsville Times, Huntsville, Alabama. Elva May Cook

    Nov. 19, 1907 - Apr. 10, 2013

    Elva May Cook, 105, of Hazel Green, passed away on Thursday. She was a native of St. John's, OR and a resident of Madison County for over five years. Mrs. Cook was preceded in death by her husband, Vivien Earl Cook and daughter, Nettie Rose Hanberg. She is survived by her daughter: Loretta Vivian Hancock; eight grandchildren: Fran Graham, Tim Hanberg, Rob Hanberg, Brett Hanberg, Lance Hanberg, Lori Hanberg, Yvette Williams, and Todd Hancock; twenty-two great-grandchildren; and twenty-two great-great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces, nephews, and other relatives. The family wishes to give a special thank you to all the staff at Regency Retirement Village for their special care. Berryhill Funeral Home is assisting the family.

    The Huntsville Times from 11 to 14 Apr2013
         Others mentioned: Tim Roy Hanberg.3

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: on Saturday, 11 Oct 1930, her married name became Mrs. Cook (née Mercer).

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageSaturday, 11 Oct 1930, Elva, age 22 years, 10 months and 22 days, and Vivien Earl Cook, age 22 years, 4 months and 21 days, son of: Martin Young Cook and Nettie Lulu Wheeler, were married at Reno, Washoe County, NevadaG, by J.P.4
     

Child of: Elva May Mercer and Vivien Earl Cook

Memorable Moments & Stories

Education

Date(s)Note
between Aug 1931 and Jun 1932 between Aug 1931 and Jun 1932, Elva May Mercer witnessed the education of Elsie Dora Lewis at Maytown School, Maytown, WashingtonG, she attended the 1st grade at the Maytown school while living with her grandparents, Otto and Rose Mercer.5
18 Nov 2007Graduation: on Sunday, 18 Nov 2007, Elva (99 years old), graduated from the Huntsville, Madison County, AlabamaG. She was awarded a High School Diploma. This was a special graduation and Diploma arranged by Ted Brostrom to make up for her never receiving her High School Diploma.6

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-191019 Apr 1910, Viola Precinct, Clackamas County, OregonGThomas Otto Mercer, Rose May Robison, Aletha Maize Mercer and Volney Abraham Mercer7
Census-192022 Jan 1920, Maytown, Thurston County, WashingtonGThomas Otto Mercer, Rose May Robison, Aletha Maize Mercer, Alfred Rexford Mercer and Frances Emma Mercer8
Census-193017 Apr 1930, 27 Maytown Road, Maytown, Thurston County, WashingtonGThomas Otto Mercer, Rose May Robison, Alfred Rexford Mercer and Frances Emma Mercer9
Census-19406 Apr 1940, 1420 Pennsylvania Street, Richmond, Contra Costa County, CaliforniaGVivien Earl Cook and Nettie Rose Cook10
Census-195017 Apr 1950, Box 1116 Mountain View Going West, Contra Costa County, CaliforniaGVivien Earl Cook11

Witnessed Events & Occasions

ActivityDetails
BirthBorn: Elva May Mercer was present at the birth of Alfred Rexford Mercer on Thursday, 25 Dec 1913, at Deer Island, Columbia County, OregonG.1,4
Marriage Wednesday, 9 Apr 1924, Elva May Mercer attended the marriage of Ray Frisbee Lewis and Aletha Maize Mercer at Maytown, Thurston County, WashingtonG. Witnesses were the couple's close friends: Criss Hoyt and Phyllis Pitman
     Other celebrants were: Julia Ann Cantrall, Fredrick William Lewis, Ada Ann Jones, Rose May Robison, Frances Emma Mercer, Thomas Otto Mercer and Alfred Rexford Mercer.4,12,13,14
Marriage Thursday, 19 Sep 1929, Elva May Mercer attended the marriage of Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize Mercer at Maytown, Thurston County, WashingtonG. 09:00 PM by Frank E. Carlson.4
     
DiaryDiary: from 20 Jun 1932 to 3 Jan 1933, Elva May Mercer was mentioned in a personal diary kept by Aletha Maize at Olympia, WashingtonG, the transcribed Diary may be seen here.
     Others mentioned were: Adolph Norman Brostrom, Elsie Dora Lewis, Zoa Lee Lewis, Donald Edward Brostrom, Thomas Otto Mercer, Rose May Robison, Fredrick William Lewis, Ada Ann Jones, Alfred Rexford Mercer, Frances Emma Mercer, Ray Frisbee Lewis, Haldora Hjalmfridur Sumarlidason and Lee Clare Lewis.15
Gold AnnivGolden Anniversary: on Tuesday, 14 Aug 1951 Elva May Mercer celebrated with numerous family and friends the 50th wedding anniversary of Thomas Otto Mercer at age 71and Rose May (née Robison) Mercer at age 68 at Tumwater, Thurston County, WashingtonG.
     Others celebrating were: Aletha Maize Mercer, Robert Alva Love, Theodore Mercer Brostrom, Vivien Earl Cook, Lavon Elaine Durst, Alfred Rexford Mercer, Alfred Rexford Mercer Jr., Frances Emma Mercer, Earl Cornelius Sheehan, John Phillip Wagner, Elsie Dora Lewis, Zoa Lee Lewis, Francis Wayne Hacker, Clyde Earnest Mercer, Mabel Melvina Stingley, Robert Ellis Hudson and Leonard Clyde Hudson.16
ObituaryObituary: on Monday, 29 Jun 1953, Elva May Mercer was mentioned in the obituary of Frances Emma Mercer in The Morning Olympian, Olympia, Washington.
     Others mentioned: Thomas Otto Mercer, Rose May Robison, Alfred Rexford Mercer and Aletha Maize Mercer.17
ObituaryObituary: on Sunday, 31 May 1959, Elva May Mercer was mentioned in the obituary of Thomas Otto Mercer in The Morning Olympian, Olympia, Washington.
     Others mentioned: Rose May Robison, Alfred Rexford Mercer, Aletha Maize Mercer, Clyde Earnest Mercer, Elza Edward Mercer and Volney Abraham Mercer.18
Anecdote Anecdote: Elva May Mercer was present circa 1975, at Medford, Jackson County, OregonG, when Rose May Robison L to R: Elva (Mercer) Cook, Al Mercer, Lee (Mercer) Lewis Brostrom Love

Seated: Rose (Robison) Mercer
     Others were: Alfred Rexford Mercer and Aletha Maize Mercer.1
DeathWednesday, 3 Dec 1997, Elva May Mercer was the informant on the death certtificate for Vivien Earl Cook.1
ObituaryObituary: on Thursday, 4 Mar 2004, Elva May Mercer was mentioned in the obituary of Alfred Rexford Mercer in The Mail Tribune, Medford, Oregon.
     Others mentioned: Lavon Elaine Durst.19

Known Address(es)

Newspaper Items & Articles

  • Sunday, 13 Apr 1924, Elva was mentioned in an article about Ray Frisbee Lewis and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Lewis in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Society - Are Married in Maytown -
    At the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. T. Mercer...
         Also mentioned in the article: Thomas Otto Mercer, Rose May Robison, Fredrick William Lewis, Ada Ann Jones, Frances Emma Mercer, Alfred Rexford Mercer and Julia Ann Cantrall.13
  • Tuesday, 16 Mar 1926, Elva was mentioned in an article about Frances Emma Mercer in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Maytown
         Also mentioned in the article: Ray Frisbee Lewis and Aletha Maize Mercer.22
  • Saturday, 31 Jul 1926, Elva was mentioned in an article about Ray Frisbee Lewis and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Lewis in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Society - Drive to Mountain -
         Also mentioned in the article: Thomas Otto Mercer, Rose May Robison, Alfred Rexford Mercer, Frances Emma Mercer, Haldora Hjalmfridur Sumarlidason and Helga Kristjanson.23
  • Saturday, 24 Nov 1928, Elva was mentioned in an article about Thomas Otto Mercer and Rose May (née Robison) Mercer in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: News of the Olympic Empire - Rocky Prairie
         Also mentioned in the article: Frances Emma Mercer and Alfred Rexford Mercer.24
  • Friday, 14 Jun 1935, Elva was mentioned in an article about Aletha Maize Mercer in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: News Of Thurston County - Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Nettie Rose Cook and Frances Emma Mercer.25
  • Friday, 14 Jul 1939, Elva was mentioned in an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Brostrom in The Daily Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Vivien Earl Cook, Thomas Otto Mercer and Rose May Robison.26
  • Tuesday, 9 Sep 1947, Elva was mentioned in an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Brostrom in The Daily Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: John Phillip Wagner, Elsie Dora Lewis, Vivien Earl Cook, Thomas Otto Mercer, Rose May Robison, Francis Wayne Hacker, Zoa Lee Lewis, Frances Emma Mercer, Earl Cornelius Sheehan, Rudolph Gordon Brostrom, Theodore Mercer Brostrom and Nettie Rose Cook.27
  • Sunday, 2 Sep 1951, Elva was mentioned in an article about Thomas Otto Mercer and Rose May (née Robison) Mercer in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Observe Golden Wedding
         Also mentioned in the article: Robert Alva Love, Aletha Maize Mercer, Theodore Mercer Brostrom, Vivien Earl Cook, Alfred Rexford Mercer, Lavon Elaine Durst, Alfred Rexford Mercer Jr., Frances Emma Mercer, Earl Cornelius Sheehan, John Phillip Wagner, Elsie Dora Lewis, Francis Wayne Hacker and Zoa Lee Lewis.28
  • Sunday, 2 Sep 1951, Elva was mentioned in an article about Michael Roy Hacker and Florence Mae (née Patchett) Hacker in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Maytown
         Also mentioned in the article: Rose May Robison, Vivien Earl Cook, Alfred Rexford Mercer Jr., Zoa Lee Lewis, John Phillip Wagner, Thomas Otto Mercer, Francis Wayne Hacker and Elsie Dora Lewis.29
  • Thursday, 27 Sep 1951, Elva was mentioned in an article about Thomas Otto Mercer and Rose May (née Robison) Mercer in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Maytown
         Also mentioned in the article: Alfred Jacob Hacker, Alfred Rexford Mercer, Aletha Maize Mercer, Frances Emma Mercer, Michael Roy Hacker, Florence Mae Patchett and Lillian Mae Johnston.30
  • Sunday, 20 May 1956, Elva was mentioned in an article about John Phillip Wagner and Elsie Dora (née Lewis) Wagner in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station: Church Teen-Agers Gather, Tour Juvenile Home Here
         Also mentioned in the article: William Henry Wagner, Rosemary Dorothy Bender, Vivien Earl Cook, Thomas Otto Mercer, Rose May Robison and Ronald Stephen Wagner.31
  • Tuesday, 29 Jan 1957, Elva was mentioned in an article about Elsie Dora Lewis in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station: Plumb Station Guest Returns To Her Home
         Also mentioned in the article: Thomas Otto Mercer, Rose May Robison and Zoa Lee Lewis.32
  • Tuesday, 4 Jun 1957, Elva was mentioned in an article about John Phillip Wagner and Elsie Dora (née Lewis) Wagner in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station: Grange Awards Presented To Fifty-Year Members
         Also mentioned in the article: Thomas Otto Mercer, Rose May Robison and Vivien Earl Cook.33
  • Wednesday, 1 Oct 1958, Elva was mentioned in an article about John Phillip Wagner and Elsie Dora (née Lewis) Wagner in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station: Residents Visit, Travel, Entertain
         Also mentioned in the article: Robert Keith Wagner and Vivien Earl Cook.34

Citations

  1. [S245] Interview and notes with Elva May Mercer (Oregon), by Terrance Wagner, 1996. Terrance Wagner (Olympia, Thurston County, Washington).
  2. [S380] Interview and notes with Pamela Lee Wagner (Olympia, WA), by Terrance Wagner, 7 Aug 2003. Terrance Wagner (Olympia, Thurston County, Washington).
  3. [S1091] Elva Cook Obituary, The Huntsville Times, http://obits.al.com/obituaries/huntsville/obituary.aspx, 11 - 14 Apr 2013. Hereinafter cited as Huntsville Times.
  4. [S261] "Genealogy Notebook by Aletha Maize Mercer," Undated; Civil War Trunk; Repository Reference #1, Glode Dugar Lewis; Olympia, Thurston County, Washington. Hereinafter cited as "Genealogy Notebook by Lee Mercer."
  5. [S220] Interview and notes with Elsie Dora Lewis (Olympia, Thurston County, Washington), by Terrance Wagner, 2002 - 2018. Terrance Wagner (Olympia, Thurston County, Washington).
  6. [S705] Interview and notes with Theodore M. Brostrom (8288) (3716 Jamestown Drive, Huntsville, AL), by Me Myself & I (8667), 26 Nov 2007. Terrance Wagner (Olympia, Thurston County, Washington).
  7. [S243] 15 Apr 1910, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9glogje, Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910.
  8. [S244] 1 Jan 1920, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/ya4dwjbu Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920.
  9. [S633] 1 Apr 1930, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y73u3s4c Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930.
  10. [S1004] 1 Apr 1940, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y7ojnd8p Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940.
  11. [S3506] 3 Apr 1950, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, N/A Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940.
  12. [S727] Our Wedding Souvenir: Wedding guests who signed, unknown repository, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as Wedding Book.
  13. [S2087] Article: Society, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 13 Apr 1924, Page Five. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  14. [S620] FamilySearch.org, online https://tinyurl.com/ycndba9a, Various (Utah), updated as of Various, Washington, County Records, 1803-2010, Thurston, Marriage returns 1923-1925 vol 9, no 6328-7374, page 640.
  15. [S3847] "Diary of Aletha Maize (Mercer) Lewis Brostrom Love," (MS, 1932 - 1933; Olympia, WA); unknown repository reference, unknown repository; unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as "Diary of Lee Lewis."
  16. [S1170] Article: Observe Golden Wedding, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 2 Sep 1951, Page Ten. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  17. [S3918] Article: Deaths & Burials - Frances Emma Sheehan, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 29 Jun 1953, Page Two. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  18. [S3919] Article: Deaths - Funerals - Thomas Otto Mercer, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 31 May 1959, Page Two. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  19. [S957] Obituaries, Mail Tribune - Discover Life Daily, Medford, OR, 4 Mar 2004. Hereinafter cited as Mail Tribune.
  20. [S705] Interview and notes with Theodore M. Brostrom (8288) (3716 Jamestown Drive, Huntsville, AL), by Me Myself & I (8667), 26 Nov 2007. Terrance Wagner (Olympia, Thurston County, Washington), Listing of Relatives, 18 Nov 2007.
  21. [S85] Social Security Death Index, Master File, Social Security Death Index, Social Security Death Index (http://tinyurl.com/jqkwdlq: RootsWeb, various). Hereinafter cited as SSDI.
  22. [S3922] Article: Maytown, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 16 Mar 1926, Page Eight. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  23. [S2094] Article: Society, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 31 Jul 1926, Page Three. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  24. [S3925] Article: News of the Olympic Empire - Rocky Prairie, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 24 Nov 1928, Page Five. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  25. [S2065] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 14 Jun 1935, Page Two. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  26. [S2040] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 14 Jul 1939, Page Six. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  27. [S3844] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 9 Sep 1947, Page Six. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  28. [S3823] Article: Observe Golden Wedding, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 2 Sep 1951, Page Ten. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  29. [S2765] Article: Maytown, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 2 Sep 1951, Page Eleven. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  30. [S3915] Article: Maytown, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 27 Sep 1951, Page Twenty-two. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  31. [S3633] Article: Plumb Station: Church Teen-Agers Gather, Tour Juvenile Home Here, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 20 May 1956, Page Fourteen. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  32. [S3558] Article: Plumb Station: Plumb Station Guest Returns To Her Home, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 29 Jan 1957, Page Three. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  33. [S3589] Article: Plumb Station: Grange Awards Presented To Fifty-Year Members, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 4 Jun 1957, Page Eleven. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  34. [S3609] Article: Plumb Station: Residents Visit, Travel, Entertain, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 1 Oct 1958, Page Eleven. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
Last Edited16 Dec 2023

Alfred Rexford Mercer1

Family
TMG ID:8647, (25 Dec 1913 - 2 Mar 2004)
Relationships:Uncle of Elsie Dora Lewis
2nd great-granduncle of Descendant Wagner
Father*Thomas Otto Mercer B: 26 Apr 1880, D: 29 May 1959
Mother*Rose May Robison B: 21 Nov 1882, D: 20 Jun 1976

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Alias(es)

  • Name-Variation: He was also known as Sr.1
  • Nick-Name: his nickname was "Al"6

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageSunday, 29 Sep 1940, Alfred, age 26 years, 9 months and 4 days, and Lavon Elaine Durst, age 18 years, daughter of: Lewis Herbert Durst and Gladys M. Maddox, were married at Medford, Jackson County, OregonG, Medford Couple Married Sunday

Miss Lavon Elaine Durst was united in marriage to Alfred Rexford Mercer
Sunday afternoon at 4:00 o'clock in the Methodist church. The Rev. Joseph
Knotts officiated.

Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hudson. Mrs. Mercer is the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Durst, who formerly lived in Klamath Falls.

Mr. Mercer is the son of Mr. and Mrs. O. Mercer of 31 Chestnut street.

Medford (Oregon) Mail Tribune, Thursday, 3 Oct 1940, p. 6, c. 3
     Other celebrants were: Robert Ellis Hudson and Helen Ivalo Mercer.3,7

Child of: Alfred Rexford Mercer and Lavon Elaine Durst

Memorable Moments & Stories

  • Anecdote: on Thursday, 1 Mar 1934, at Medford, Jackson County, OregonG, Alfred Rexford Mercer (20 years old) and Clyde Earnest Mercer (49 years old) Western Union Telegram Received at: "11 P.M. , EA, CI, 5 NM Medford, Org., March 1, 1934. Alfred Mercer, High School. Tenino, Wash. Mill starts Monday Be here. Clyde.8"
  • Anecdote: on Friday, 30 Mar 1990, at Medford, Jackson County, OregonG, Alfred Rexford Mercer (76 years old) letter from Al to Dodi Hacker.4

Education

Date(s)Note
between Aug 1931 and Jun 1932 between Aug 1931 and Jun 1932, Alfred Rexford Mercer witnessed the education of Elsie Dora Lewis at Maytown School, Maytown, WashingtonG, she attended the 1st grade at the Maytown school while living with her grandparents, Otto and Rose Mercer.9
23 May 1934Graduation: on Wednesday, 23 May 1934, Alfred (20 years old), graduated from the Tenino Union High School, Tenino, WashingtonG. He was awarded a High School Diploma.8,10

Other Major Events

  • Military: on Saturday, 29 Dec 1945, Alfred Rexford Mercer, at age 32, military service.11

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-192022 Jan 1920, Maytown, Thurston County, WashingtonGThomas Otto Mercer, Rose May Robison, Aletha Maize Mercer, Elva May Mercer and Frances Emma Mercer12
Census-193017 Apr 1930, 27 Maytown Road, Maytown, Thurston County, WashingtonGThomas Otto Mercer, Rose May Robison, Elva May Mercer and Frances Emma Mercer13
Census-194027 Apr 1940, 31 Chestnut Street, Medford, Jackson County, OregonG, mill foreman lumber mill 1939 Income: $1886. for 52 weeksThomas Otto Mercer and Rose May Robison14

Occupation(s)

DateLocationOccupation/Industry
circa Apr 1940Medford, Jackson County, OregonGlineman lumber mill 1939 Income: $675. for 26 weeks14

Witnessed Events & Occasions

ActivityDetails
Marriage Wednesday, 9 Apr 1924, Alfred Rexford Mercer attended the marriage of Ray Frisbee Lewis and Aletha Maize Mercer at Maytown, Thurston County, WashingtonG. Witnesses were the couple's close friends: Criss Hoyt and Phyllis Pitman
     Other celebrants were: Julia Ann Cantrall, Fredrick William Lewis, Ada Ann Jones, Rose May Robison, Elva May Mercer, Frances Emma Mercer and Thomas Otto Mercer.3,15,16,17
DiaryDiary: from 20 Jun 1932 to 3 Jan 1933, Alfred Rexford Mercer was mentioned in a personal diary kept by Aletha Maize at Olympia, WashingtonG, the transcribed Diary may be seen here.
     Others mentioned were: Adolph Norman Brostrom, Elsie Dora Lewis, Zoa Lee Lewis, Donald Edward Brostrom, Thomas Otto Mercer, Rose May Robison, Fredrick William Lewis, Ada Ann Jones, Elva May Mercer, Frances Emma Mercer, Ray Frisbee Lewis, Haldora Hjalmfridur Sumarlidason and Lee Clare Lewis.18
Gold AnnivGolden Anniversary: on Tuesday, 14 Aug 1951 Alfred Rexford Mercer celebrated with numerous family and friends the 50th wedding anniversary of Thomas Otto Mercer at age 71and Rose May (née Robison) Mercer at age 68 at Tumwater, Thurston County, WashingtonG.
     Others celebrating were: Aletha Maize Mercer, Robert Alva Love, Theodore Mercer Brostrom, Elva May Mercer, Vivien Earl Cook, Lavon Elaine Durst, Alfred Rexford Mercer Jr., Frances Emma Mercer, Earl Cornelius Sheehan, John Phillip Wagner, Elsie Dora Lewis, Zoa Lee Lewis, Francis Wayne Hacker, Clyde Earnest Mercer, Mabel Melvina Stingley, Robert Ellis Hudson and Leonard Clyde Hudson.19
ObituaryObituary: on Monday, 29 Jun 1953, Alfred Rexford Mercer was mentioned in the obituary of Frances Emma Mercer in The Morning Olympian, Olympia, Washington.
     Others mentioned: Thomas Otto Mercer, Rose May Robison, Aletha Maize Mercer and Elva May Mercer.20
ObituaryObituary: on Sunday, 31 May 1959, Alfred Rexford Mercer was mentioned in the obituary of Thomas Otto Mercer in The Morning Olympian, Olympia, Washington.
     Others mentioned: Rose May Robison, Aletha Maize Mercer, Elva May Mercer, Clyde Earnest Mercer, Elza Edward Mercer and Volney Abraham Mercer.21
Anecdote Anecdote: Alfred Rexford Mercer was present circa 1975, at Medford, Jackson County, OregonG, when Rose May Robison L to R: Elva (Mercer) Cook, Al Mercer, Lee (Mercer) Lewis Brostrom Love

Seated: Rose (Robison) Mercer
     Others were: Elva May Mercer and Aletha Maize Mercer.2

Known Address(es)

Newspaper Items & Articles

  • Sunday, 13 Jun 1920, an article about Alfred Rexford Mercer appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Society and Personal.22
  • Monday, 14 Jun 1920, an article about Alfred Rexford Mercer appeared in: The Olympia Daily Recorder, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Society and Personal.23
  • Tuesday, 8 Apr 1924, an article about Alfred Rexford Mercer and Frances Emma (née Mercer) Mercer appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Around The County In The Schools - Maytown School.24
  • Sunday, 13 Apr 1924, Alfred was mentioned in an article about Ray Frisbee Lewis and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Lewis in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Society - Are Married in Maytown -
    At the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. T. Mercer...
         Also mentioned in the article: Thomas Otto Mercer, Rose May Robison, Fredrick William Lewis, Ada Ann Jones, Elva May Mercer, Frances Emma Mercer and Julia Ann Cantrall.16
  • Friday, 9 Apr 1926, Alfred was mentioned in an article about Thomas Otto Mercer and Rose May (née Robison) Mercer in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: County Notes - Maytown
         Also mentioned in the article: Frances Emma Mercer.25
  • Saturday, 31 Jul 1926, Alfred was mentioned in an article about Ray Frisbee Lewis and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Lewis in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Society - Drive to Mountain -
         Also mentioned in the article: Thomas Otto Mercer, Rose May Robison, Elva May Mercer, Frances Emma Mercer, Haldora Hjalmfridur Sumarlidason and Helga Kristjanson.26
  • Saturday, 5 Nov 1927, Alfred was mentioned in an article about Rose May Robison in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: News of the Olympic Empire - Maytown
         Also mentioned in the article: Frances Emma Mercer.27
  • Saturday, 24 Nov 1928, Alfred was mentioned in an article about Thomas Otto Mercer and Rose May (née Robison) Mercer in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: News of the Olympic Empire - Rocky Prairie
         Also mentioned in the article: Elva May Mercer and Frances Emma Mercer.28
  • Saturday, 5 Jul 1930, Alfred was mentioned in an article about Frances Emma Mercer in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: News of the Olympic Empire - Maytown.29
         
  • Thursday, 31 Jul 1930, Alfred was mentioned in an article about Aletha Maize Mercer in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Maytown
         Also mentioned in the article: Frances Emma Mercer.30
  • Sunday, 18 Jan 1931, an article about Alfred Rexford Mercer and Frances Emma (née Mercer) Mercer appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: News Of The Olympic Empire - Maytown.31
  • Sunday, 10 May 1931, an article about Alfred Rexford Mercer and Frances Emma (née Mercer) Mercer appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: News Of The Olympic Empire - Maytown.32
  • Thursday, 25 Jun 1931, an article about Alfred Rexford Mercer and Frances Emma (née Mercer) Mercer appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: News Of The Olympic Empire - Maytown.33
  • Wednesday, 19 Aug 1931, an article about Alfred Rexford Mercer appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: News Of The Olympic Empire - Maytown.34
  • Tuesday, 3 Oct 1939, Alfred was mentioned in an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Brostrom in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Thomas Otto Mercer and Rose May Robison.35
  • Wednesday, 17 Jul 1940, Alfred was mentioned in an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Brostrom in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Thomas Otto Mercer, Rose May Robison, Lavon Elaine Durst, Ellen Sundeen and Alice Virginia Brostrom.36
  • Sunday, 6 Jan 1946, Alfred was mentioned in an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Brostrom in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Thomas Otto Mercer, Zoa Lee Lewis, Francis Wayne Hacker, Rose May Robison, Elsie Dora Lewis, John Phillip Wagner and Frances Emma Mercer.11
  • Sunday, 2 Sep 1951, Alfred was mentioned in an article about Thomas Otto Mercer and Rose May (née Robison) Mercer in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Observe Golden Wedding
         Also mentioned in the article: Robert Alva Love, Aletha Maize Mercer, Theodore Mercer Brostrom, Vivien Earl Cook, Elva May Mercer, Lavon Elaine Durst, Alfred Rexford Mercer Jr., Frances Emma Mercer, Earl Cornelius Sheehan, John Phillip Wagner, Elsie Dora Lewis, Francis Wayne Hacker and Zoa Lee Lewis.37
  • Thursday, 27 Sep 1951, Alfred was mentioned in an article about Thomas Otto Mercer and Rose May (née Robison) Mercer in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Maytown
         Also mentioned in the article: Alfred Jacob Hacker, Aletha Maize Mercer, Elva May Mercer, Frances Emma Mercer, Michael Roy Hacker, Florence Mae Patchett and Lillian Mae Johnston.38
  • Thursday, 18 Aug 1955, Alfred was mentioned in an article about John Phillip Wagner and Elsie Dora (née Lewis) Wagner in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Lavon Elaine Durst, Zoa Lee Lewis, Francis Wayne Hacker, Thomas Otto Mercer and Rose May Robison.39
  • Sunday, 30 Dec 1956, Alfred was mentioned in an article about John Phillip Wagner and Elsie Dora (née Lewis) Wagner in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station: Residents Entertain Christmas Visitors
         Also mentioned in the article: Stacey Elmer Wagner, Thomas Otto Mercer, Rose May Robison, Donald Edward Brostrom and Beverly Joyce Larson.40

Citations

  1. [S1091] Elva Cook Obituary, The Huntsville Times, http://obits.al.com/obituaries/huntsville/obituary.aspx, 11 - 14 Apr 2013. Hereinafter cited as Huntsville Times.
  2. [S245] Interview and notes with Elva May Mercer (Oregon), by Terrance Wagner, 1996. Terrance Wagner (Olympia, Thurston County, Washington).
  3. [S261] "Genealogy Notebook by Aletha Maize Mercer," Undated; Civil War Trunk; Repository Reference #1, Glode Dugar Lewis; Olympia, Thurston County, Washington. Hereinafter cited as "Genealogy Notebook by Lee Mercer."
  4. [S219] Interview and notes with Zoa Lee Lewis (2810 Starr Street, Tacoma, WA), by Terrance Wagner, Sep 2001. Terrance Wagner (Olympia, Thurston County, Washington).
  5. [S957] Obituaries, Mail Tribune - Discover Life Daily, Medford, OR, 4 Mar 2004. Hereinafter cited as Mail Tribune.
  6. [S4] Original research and personal knowledge of Terrance Wagner (8648) (Olympia, WA 98501), 09 Jun 2011 - Various.
  7. [S956] Obituaries, Mail Tribune - Discover Life Daily, Medford, OR, 19 Jun 2006. Hereinafter cited as Mail Tribune.
  8. [S246] Interview and notes with Alfred Rexford Mercer (Medford, Oregon), by Terrance Wagner, 1996. Terrance Wagner (Olympia, Thurston County, Washington).
  9. [S220] Interview and notes with Elsie Dora Lewis (Olympia, Thurston County, Washington), by Terrance Wagner, 2002 - 2018. Terrance Wagner (Olympia, Thurston County, Washington).
  10. [S1350] Article: Tenino Graduation May 23, The Oregonian, Portland, OR, 20 May 1934, Page Twenty-eight. Hereinafter cited as Oregonian.
  11. [S2770] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 6 Jan 1946, Page Three. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  12. [S244] 1 Jan 1920, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/ya4dwjbu Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920.
  13. [S633] 1 Apr 1930, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y73u3s4c Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930.
  14. [S1004] 1 Apr 1940, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y7ojnd8p Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940.
  15. [S727] Our Wedding Souvenir: Wedding guests who signed, unknown repository, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as Wedding Book.
  16. [S2087] Article: Society, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 13 Apr 1924, Page Five. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  17. [S620] FamilySearch.org, online https://tinyurl.com/ycndba9a, Various (Utah), updated as of Various, Washington, County Records, 1803-2010, Thurston, Marriage returns 1923-1925 vol 9, no 6328-7374, page 640.
  18. [S3847] "Diary of Aletha Maize (Mercer) Lewis Brostrom Love," (MS, 1932 - 1933; Olympia, WA); unknown repository reference, unknown repository; unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as "Diary of Lee Lewis."
  19. [S1170] Article: Observe Golden Wedding, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 2 Sep 1951, Page Ten. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  20. [S3918] Article: Deaths & Burials - Frances Emma Sheehan, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 29 Jun 1953, Page Two. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  21. [S3919] Article: Deaths - Funerals - Thomas Otto Mercer, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 31 May 1959, Page Two. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  22. [S1351] Article: Society and Personal, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 13 Jun 1920, Page Three, Volume: 29 Issue: 78. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  23. [S1352] Article: Society and Personal, The Olympia Daily Recorder, Olympia, WA, 14 Jun 1920, Page Three, VVolume: XVIIII Issue: 30. Hereinafter cited as Olympia Daily Recorder.
  24. [S2088] Article: Around The County In The Schools, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 8 Apr 1924, Page Three. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  25. [S2095] Article: County Notes, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 9 Apr 1926, Page Three. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  26. [S2094] Article: Society, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 31 Jul 1926, Page Three. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  27. [S2092] Article: News of the Olympic Empire, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 5 Nov 1927, Page Three. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  28. [S3925] Article: News of the Olympic Empire - Rocky Prairie, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 24 Nov 1928, Page Five. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  29. [S3926] Article: News of the Olympic Empire - Maytown, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 5 Jul 1930, Page Five. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  30. [S2058] Article: Maytown, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 31 Jul 1930, Page Five. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  31. [S2103] Article: News Of The Olympic Empire, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 29 Jan 1931, Page Six. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  32. [S2099] Article: News Of The Olympic Empire, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 10 May 1931, Page Eight. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  33. [S2098] Article: News Of The Olympic Empire, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 25 Jun 1931, Page Five. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  34. [S2097] Article: News Of The Olympic Empire, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 19 Aug 1931, Page Six. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  35. [S2061] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 3 Oct 1939, Page Eight. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  36. [S2052] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 10 Oct 1940, Page Eight. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  37. [S3823] Article: Observe Golden Wedding, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 2 Sep 1951, Page Ten. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  38. [S3915] Article: Maytown, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 27 Sep 1951, Page Twenty-two. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  39. [S4117] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 18 Aug 1955, Page Twenty. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  40. [S3804] Article: Plumb Station: Residents Entertain Christmas Visitors, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 30 Dec 1956, Page Thirteen. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
Last Edited14 Aug 2022

Frances Emma Mercer1

Family
TMG ID:8648, (23 Jul 1917 - 28 Jun 1953)
Relationships:Aunt of Elsie Dora Lewis
2nd great-grandaunt of Descendant Wagner
Father*Thomas Otto Mercer B: 26 Apr 1880, D: 29 May 1959
Mother*Rose May Robison B: 21 Nov 1882, D: 20 Jun 1976

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Alias(es)

  • Nick-Name: her nickname was "Frannie"1
  • Name-Married: on Friday, 14 Aug 1936, her married name became Mrs. Bartle (née Mercer).
  • Name-Married: on Monday, 1 Sep 1947, her married name became Mrs. Sheehan (née Mercer).5

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageFriday, 14 Aug 1936, Frances, age 19 years and 22 days, and Ivan William Bartle, age 25 years, 1 month and 20 days, son of: Fred Bartle and Loa Alemeda Howard, were married at Medford, Jackson County, OregonG.
     
Divorcebetween 1945 and 1946, on this date, the divorce between Frances Emma (neé Mercer) Bartle and Ivan William Bartle at Reno, Washoe County, NevadaG.1
MarriageMonday, 1 Sep 1947, Frances, age 30 years, 1 month and 9 days, and Earl Cornelius Sheehan, age 35 years, 1 month and 18 days, son of: John J. Sheehan and Mary Elizabeth Reed, were married at Olympia, Thurston County, WashingtonG, witnesses were Frannie's parents, Otto and Rose Mercer
     Other celebrants were: Thomas Otto Mercer and Rose May Robison.5,6

Memorable Moments & Stories

Education

Date(s)Note
2 Jul 1930Graduation: on Wednesday, 2 Jul 1930, Frances (12 years old), graduated from the Tenino Grade School, Tenino, Thurston County, WashingtonG. She was awarded an Eighth Grade Diploma.8
between Aug 1931 and Jun 1932 between Aug 1931 and Jun 1932, Frances Emma Mercer witnessed the education of Elsie Dora Lewis at Maytown School, Maytown, WashingtonG, she attended the 1st grade at the Maytown school while living with her grandparents, Otto and Rose Mercer.7

Other Major Events

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-192022 Jan 1920, Maytown, Thurston County, WashingtonGThomas Otto Mercer, Rose May Robison, Aletha Maize Mercer, Elva May Mercer and Alfred Rexford Mercer9
Census-193017 Apr 1930, 27 Maytown Road, Maytown, Thurston County, WashingtonGThomas Otto Mercer, Rose May Robison, Elva May Mercer and Alfred Rexford Mercer10
Census-195024 May 1950, Route 4 Box 186, Tumwater, Thurston County, WashingtonGEarl Cornelius Sheehan11

Witnessed Events & Occasions

ActivityDetails
Marriage Wednesday, 9 Apr 1924, Frances Emma Mercer attended the marriage of Ray Frisbee Lewis and Aletha Maize Mercer at Maytown, Thurston County, WashingtonG. Witnesses were the couple's close friends: Criss Hoyt and Phyllis Pitman
     Other celebrants were: Julia Ann Cantrall, Fredrick William Lewis, Ada Ann Jones, Rose May Robison, Elva May Mercer, Thomas Otto Mercer and Alfred Rexford Mercer.2,12,13,14
DiaryDiary: from 20 Jun 1932 to 3 Jan 1933, Frances Emma Mercer was mentioned in a personal diary kept by Aletha Maize at Olympia, WashingtonG, the transcribed Diary may be seen here.
     Others mentioned were: Adolph Norman Brostrom, Elsie Dora Lewis, Zoa Lee Lewis, Donald Edward Brostrom, Thomas Otto Mercer, Rose May Robison, Fredrick William Lewis, Ada Ann Jones, Elva May Mercer, Alfred Rexford Mercer, Ray Frisbee Lewis, Haldora Hjalmfridur Sumarlidason and Lee Clare Lewis.15
Gold AnnivGolden Anniversary: on Tuesday, 14 Aug 1951 Frances Emma Mercer celebrated with numerous family and friends the 50th wedding anniversary of Thomas Otto Mercer at age 71and Rose May (née Robison) Mercer at age 68 at Tumwater, Thurston County, WashingtonG.
     Others celebrating were: Aletha Maize Mercer, Robert Alva Love, Theodore Mercer Brostrom, Elva May Mercer, Vivien Earl Cook, Lavon Elaine Durst, Alfred Rexford Mercer, Alfred Rexford Mercer Jr., Earl Cornelius Sheehan, John Phillip Wagner, Elsie Dora Lewis, Zoa Lee Lewis, Francis Wayne Hacker, Clyde Earnest Mercer, Mabel Melvina Stingley, Robert Ellis Hudson and Leonard Clyde Hudson.16

Known Address(es)

Newspaper Items & Articles

  • Tuesday, 8 Apr 1924, an article about Alfred Rexford Mercer and Frances Emma (née Mercer) Mercer appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Around The County In The Schools - Maytown School.18
  • Sunday, 13 Apr 1924, Frances was mentioned in an article about Ray Frisbee Lewis and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Lewis in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Society - Are Married in Maytown -
    At the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. T. Mercer...
         Also mentioned in the article: Thomas Otto Mercer, Rose May Robison, Fredrick William Lewis, Ada Ann Jones, Elva May Mercer, Alfred Rexford Mercer and Julia Ann Cantrall.13
  • Tuesday, 16 Mar 1926, an article about Frances Emma Mercer appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Maytown
         Also mentioned in the article: Elva May Mercer, Ray Frisbee Lewis and Aletha Maize Mercer.19
  • Friday, 9 Apr 1926, Frances was mentioned in an article about Thomas Otto Mercer and Rose May (née Robison) Mercer in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: County Notes - Maytown
         Also mentioned in the article: Alfred Rexford Mercer.20
  • Saturday, 31 Jul 1926, Frances was mentioned in an article about Ray Frisbee Lewis and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Lewis in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Society - Drive to Mountain -
         Also mentioned in the article: Thomas Otto Mercer, Rose May Robison, Elva May Mercer, Alfred Rexford Mercer, Haldora Hjalmfridur Sumarlidason and Helga Kristjanson.21
  • Sunday, 29 May 1927, an article about Frances Emma Mercer appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: County Notes - Maytown.22
  • Saturday, 5 Nov 1927, Frances was mentioned in an article about Rose May Robison in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: News of the Olympic Empire - Maytown
         Also mentioned in the article: Alfred Rexford Mercer.23
  • Thursday, 24 May 1928, an article about Frances Emma Mercer appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: News of the Olympic Empire - Maytown.24
  • Wednesday, 3 Oct 1928, an article about Frances Emma Mercer appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: News of the Olympic Empire - Rocky Prairie.25
  • Saturday, 24 Nov 1928, Frances was mentioned in an article about Thomas Otto Mercer and Rose May (née Robison) Mercer in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: News of the Olympic Empire - Rocky Prairie
         Also mentioned in the article: Elva May Mercer and Alfred Rexford Mercer.26
  • Saturday, 5 Jul 1930, an article about Frances Emma Mercer appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: News of the Olympic Empire - Maytown
         Also mentioned in the article: Alfred Rexford Mercer.27
  • Tuesday, 15 Jul 1930, an article about Frances Emma Mercer appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: News Of The Olympic Empire - Maytown.28
  • Thursday, 31 Jul 1930, Frances was mentioned in an article about Aletha Maize Mercer in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Maytown
         Also mentioned in the article: Alfred Rexford Mercer.29
  • Friday, 21 Nov 1930, Frances was mentioned in an article about Thomas Otto Mercer and Rose May (née Robison) Mercer in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Maytown
         Also mentioned in the article: Adolph Norman Brostrom, Aletha Maize Mercer, Elsie Dora Lewis and Zoa Lee Lewis.30
  • Sunday, 14 Dec 1930, an article about Frances Emma Mercer appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: News Of The Olympic Empire - Maytown.31
  • Sunday, 18 Jan 1931, an article about Alfred Rexford Mercer and Frances Emma (née Mercer) Mercer appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: News Of The Olympic Empire - Maytown.32
  • Thursday, 29 Jan 1931, an article about Frances Emma Mercer appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: News Of The Olympic Empire - Maytown.33
  • Friday, 13 Feb 1931, Frances was mentioned in an article about Thomas Otto Mercer and Rose May (née Robison) Mercer in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: News of the Olympic Empire - Maytown.34
         
  • Thursday, 16 Apr 1931, an article about Frances Emma Mercer appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: News Of The Olympic Empire - Maytown.35
  • Thursday, 30 Apr 1931, an article about Frances Emma Mercer appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: News Of The Olympic Empire - Maytown.36
  • Sunday, 10 May 1931, an article about Alfred Rexford Mercer and Frances Emma (née Mercer) Mercer appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: News Of The Olympic Empire - Maytown.37
  • Thursday, 25 Jun 1931, an article about Alfred Rexford Mercer and Frances Emma (née Mercer) Mercer appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: News Of The Olympic Empire - Maytown.38
  • Wednesday, 19 Aug 1931, an article about Frances Emma Mercer appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: News Of The Olympic Empire - Maytown.39
  • Wednesday, 29 Mar 1933, an article about Frances Emma Mercer appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: News Of Thurston County - Tenino.40
  • Saturday, 11 Aug 1934, an article about Frances Emma Mercer and Rose May (née Robison) Mercer appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Society - Shower For Bride-Elect.41
  • Friday, 14 Jun 1935, Frances was mentioned in an article about Aletha Maize Mercer in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: News Of Thurston County - Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Elva May Mercer and Nettie Rose Cook.42
  • Wednesday, 19 Jul 1939, an article about Ivan William Bartle and Frances Emma (née Mercer) Bartle appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Aletha Maize Mercer, Adolph Norman Brostrom, Elsie Dora Lewis, Zoa Lee Lewis, Donald Edward Brostrom and Rudolph Gordon Brostrom.43
  • Wednesday, 11 Oct 1939, Frances was mentioned in an article about Aletha Maize Mercer in Plumb Station at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Ada Ann Jones.44
  • Thursday, 20 Jul 1944, an article about Frances Emma Mercer appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Maytown
         Also mentioned in the article: Rose May Robison and Florence Mae Patchett.45
  • Thursday, 26 Oct 1944, an article about Frances Emma Mercer appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Aletha Maize Mercer.46
  • Monday, 18 Dec 1944, an article about Frances Emma Mercer appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize Mercer.47
  • Sunday, 6 Jan 1946, Frances was mentioned in an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Brostrom in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Thomas Otto Mercer, Zoa Lee Lewis, Francis Wayne Hacker, Alfred Rexford Mercer, Rose May Robison, Elsie Dora Lewis and John Phillip Wagner.17
  • Tuesday, 9 Sep 1947, Frances was mentioned in an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Brostrom in The Daily Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: John Phillip Wagner, Elsie Dora Lewis, Vivien Earl Cook, Elva May Mercer, Thomas Otto Mercer, Rose May Robison, Francis Wayne Hacker, Zoa Lee Lewis, Earl Cornelius Sheehan, Rudolph Gordon Brostrom, Theodore Mercer Brostrom and Nettie Rose Cook.5
  • Sunday, 1 Jul 1951, Frances was mentioned in an article about Elsie Dora Lewis in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Stork Shower Held For Mrs. J. Wagner
         Also mentioned in the article: Estella Marie Young, Patricia Irene Curtarelli, Zoa Lee Lewis, Rosemary Dorothy Bender and Mary Lucile Wagner.48
  • Sunday, 2 Sep 1951, Frances was mentioned in an article about Thomas Otto Mercer and Rose May (née Robison) Mercer in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Observe Golden Wedding
         Also mentioned in the article: Robert Alva Love, Aletha Maize Mercer, Theodore Mercer Brostrom, Vivien Earl Cook, Elva May Mercer, Alfred Rexford Mercer, Lavon Elaine Durst, Alfred Rexford Mercer Jr., Earl Cornelius Sheehan, John Phillip Wagner, Elsie Dora Lewis, Francis Wayne Hacker and Zoa Lee Lewis.49
  • Thursday, 27 Sep 1951, Frances was mentioned in an article about Thomas Otto Mercer and Rose May (née Robison) Mercer in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Maytown
         Also mentioned in the article: Alfred Jacob Hacker, Alfred Rexford Mercer, Aletha Maize Mercer, Elva May Mercer, Michael Roy Hacker, Florence Mae Patchett and Lillian Mae Johnston.50
  • Sunday, 16 Dec 1951, Frances was mentioned in an article about Rose May Robison in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Maytown
         Also mentioned in the article: Aletha Maize Mercer and Theodore Mercer Brostrom.51

Citations

  1. [S245] Interview and notes with Elva May Mercer (Oregon), by Terrance Wagner, 1996. Terrance Wagner (Olympia, Thurston County, Washington).
  2. [S261] "Genealogy Notebook by Aletha Maize Mercer," Undated; Civil War Trunk; Repository Reference #1, Glode Dugar Lewis; Olympia, Thurston County, Washington. Hereinafter cited as "Genealogy Notebook by Lee Mercer."
  3. [S951] Washington State Archives - Digital Archives, online <http://tinyurl.com/5lj7u>, Department of Health, Death Certificates, July 1, 1907-1997. Hereinafter cited as WA Digital Archives.
  4. [S3918] Article: Deaths & Burials - Frances Emma Sheehan, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 29 Jun 1953, Page Two. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  5. [S3844] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 9 Sep 1947, Page Six. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  6. [S620] FamilySearch.org, online https://tinyurl.com/ycndba9a, Various (Utah), updated as of Various, Washington, County Marriages, 1855-2008.
  7. [S220] Interview and notes with Elsie Dora Lewis (Olympia, Thurston County, Washington), by Terrance Wagner, 2002 - 2018. Terrance Wagner (Olympia, Thurston County, Washington).
  8. [S2089] Article: 55 Receive Eighth Grade Diplomas, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 2 Jul 1930, Page Eight. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  9. [S244] 1 Jan 1920, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/ya4dwjbu Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920.
  10. [S633] 1 Apr 1930, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y73u3s4c Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930.
  11. [S3506] 3 Apr 1950, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, N/A Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940.
  12. [S727] Our Wedding Souvenir: Wedding guests who signed, unknown repository, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as Wedding Book.
  13. [S2087] Article: Society, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 13 Apr 1924, Page Five. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  14. [S620] FamilySearch.org, online https://tinyurl.com/ycndba9a, Various (Utah), updated as of Various, Washington, County Records, 1803-2010, Thurston, Marriage returns 1923-1925 vol 9, no 6328-7374, page 640.
  15. [S3847] "Diary of Aletha Maize (Mercer) Lewis Brostrom Love," (MS, 1932 - 1933; Olympia, WA); unknown repository reference, unknown repository; unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as "Diary of Lee Lewis."
  16. [S1170] Article: Observe Golden Wedding, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 2 Sep 1951, Page Ten. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  17. [S2770] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 6 Jan 1946, Page Three. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  18. [S2088] Article: Around The County In The Schools, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 8 Apr 1924, Page Three. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  19. [S3922] Article: Maytown, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 16 Mar 1926, Page Eight. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  20. [S2095] Article: County Notes, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 9 Apr 1926, Page Three. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  21. [S2094] Article: Society, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 31 Jul 1926, Page Three. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  22. [S3924] Article: Maytown Notes, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 29 May 1927, Page Ten. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  23. [S2092] Article: News of the Olympic Empire, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 5 Nov 1927, Page Three. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  24. [S2091] Article: Maytown, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 3 Oct 1928, Page Seven. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  25. [S2090] Article: Rocky Prairie, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 3 Oct 1928, Page Five. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  26. [S3925] Article: News of the Olympic Empire - Rocky Prairie, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 24 Nov 1928, Page Five. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  27. [S3926] Article: News of the Olympic Empire - Maytown, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 5 Jul 1930, Page Five. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  28. [S2105] Article: News Of The Olympic Empire, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 15 Jul 1930, Page Five. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  29. [S2058] Article: Maytown, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 31 Jul 1930, Page Five. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  30. [S2078] Article: Maytown, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 21 Nov 1930, Page Seven. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  31. [S2104] Article: News Of The Olympic Empire, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 14 Dec 1930, Page Eight. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  32. [S2103] Article: News Of The Olympic Empire, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 29 Jan 1931, Page Six. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  33. [S2102] Article: News Of The Olympic Empire, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 29 Jan 1931, Page Six. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  34. [S3927] Article: News of the Olympic Empire - Maytown, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 13 Feb 1931, Page Eight. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  35. [S2101] Article: News Of The Olympic Empire, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 16 Apr 1931, Page Two. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  36. [S2100] Article: News Of The Olympic Empire, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 30 Apr 1931, Page Seven. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  37. [S2099] Article: News Of The Olympic Empire, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 10 May 1931, Page Eight. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  38. [S2098] Article: News Of The Olympic Empire, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 25 Jun 1931, Page Five. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  39. [S2097] Article: News Of The Olympic Empire, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 19 Aug 1931, Page Six. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  40. [S2106] Article: News Of The Olympic Empire, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 29 Mar 1930, Page Two. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  41. [S2107] Article: Society - Shower For Bride-Elect, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 11 Aug 1934, Page Three. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  42. [S2065] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 14 Jun 1935, Page Two. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  43. [S2108] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 19 Jul 1939, Page Seven. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  44. [S2037] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 11 Oct 1939, Page Six. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  45. [S3928] Article: Maytown, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 20 Jul 1944, Page Nine. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  46. [S2093] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 26 Oct 1944, Page Five. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  47. [S3929] Article: Maytown, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 18 Dec 1944, Page Three. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  48. [S3796] Article: Stork Shower Held For Mrs. J. Wagner, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 1 Jul 1951, Page Fourteen. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  49. [S3823] Article: Observe Golden Wedding, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 2 Sep 1951, Page Ten. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  50. [S3915] Article: Maytown, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 27 Sep 1951, Page Twenty-two. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  51. [S3917] Article: Maytown, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 16 Dec 1951, Page Twenty. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
Last Edited3 Dec 2023

Lavon Elaine Durst1

Family
TMG ID:8649, (29 Sep 1922 - 16 Jun 2006)
Father*Lewis Herbert Durst2 B: c 1902
Mother*Gladys M. Maddox2 B: c 1906

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

  • Lavon Elaine Durst was the daughter of: Lewis Herbert Durst and Gladys M. Maddox.2
  • An Obituary for Lavon Elaine Durst appeared on Monday, 19 Jun 2006, in The Mail Tribune, Medford, Oregon. Lavon Elaine “Bonnie” Mercer

    The memorial service for Lavon Elaine "Bonnie" Mercer will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 24, at the Conger-Morris Medford Chapel, 715 W. Main Street. Burial will be at Eagle Point National Cemetery.

    Mrs. Mercer, 83, former Medford resident, died Saturday, June 17, 2006, in Lynnwood, Washington.

    She was born September 29, 1922 in LaMoine, California to Lewis Herbert and Gladys M.(Maddox) Durst. On September 29, 1940, in Medford, she married Alfred R. Mercer, Sr. who preceded her in death March 2, 2004. Until moving to Washington last year, she lived in the home they built in 1949 on West Jackson Street.

    Mrs. Mercer was a member of the same card club for about 60 years, the Mt. Mazama Mushroom Club, the Southern Oregon Historical Society, and the First United Methodist Church. She was a 25 year employee for Harry & David. She also served as Jackson School PTA president 1954-1955.

    She is survived by two children, Susan and husband, Stan Lakefish of Medford, Dr. James Mercer of Woodinville, Wash; grandchildren, Thomas and wife, Krista Mercer, Eden and husband, Erick Mack, Kelcey, Seth and Jesse Mercer; great-grandchildren, Katana and Blaise; and step-grandchildren, Layne and Jon Lakefish; sister, Dorothy Krebs of Boardman; sister-in-law, Elva Cook of Tacoma, Wash; and uncle, Victor Maddox of Weaverville, Calif. In addition to her husband, Alfred, she was also preceded in death by their son, Alfred R. Mercer, Jr.

    Memorial contributions may be made to the Medford Gospel Mission, Inc., PO Box 1172, Medford, OR 97501.

    Conger-Morris Funeral Directors, 772-7111, are in charge of the arrangements.

    The Mail Tribune, (Medford, OR), 19 Jun 2006.2

Alias(es)

  • Nick-Name: her nickname was "Bonnie"4
  • Name-Married: on Sunday, 29 Sep 1940, her married name became Mrs. Mercer (née Durst).

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageSunday, 29 Sep 1940, Lavon, age 18 years, and Alfred Rexford Mercer, age 26 years, 9 months and 4 days, son of: Thomas Otto Mercer and Rose May Robison, were married at Medford, Jackson County, OregonG, Medford Couple Married Sunday

Miss Lavon Elaine Durst was united in marriage to Alfred Rexford Mercer
Sunday afternoon at 4:00 o'clock in the Methodist church. The Rev. Joseph
Knotts officiated.

Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hudson. Mrs. Mercer is the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Durst, who formerly lived in Klamath Falls.

Mr. Mercer is the son of Mr. and Mrs. O. Mercer of 31 Chestnut street.

Medford (Oregon) Mail Tribune, Thursday, 3 Oct 1940, p. 6, c. 3
     Other celebrants were: Robert Ellis Hudson and Helen Ivalo Mercer.3,2

Child of: Lavon Elaine Durst and Alfred Rexford Mercer

Memorable Moments & Stories

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-193012 Apr 1930, Pelican Bay Precinct, Klamath County, OregonGLewis Herbert Durst, Gladys M. Maddox and Dorothy Durst5

Witnessed Events & Occasions

ActivityDetails
Gold AnnivGolden Anniversary: on Tuesday, 14 Aug 1951 Lavon Elaine Durst celebrated with numerous family and friends the 50th wedding anniversary of Thomas Otto Mercer at age 71and Rose May (née Robison) Mercer at age 68 at Tumwater, Thurston County, WashingtonG.
     Others celebrating were: Aletha Maize Mercer, Robert Alva Love, Theodore Mercer Brostrom, Elva May Mercer, Vivien Earl Cook, Alfred Rexford Mercer, Alfred Rexford Mercer Jr., Frances Emma Mercer, Earl Cornelius Sheehan, John Phillip Wagner, Elsie Dora Lewis, Zoa Lee Lewis, Francis Wayne Hacker, Clyde Earnest Mercer, Mabel Melvina Stingley, Robert Ellis Hudson and Leonard Clyde Hudson.6
DeathTuesday, 2 Mar 2004, Lavon Elaine Durst was the informant on the death certtificate for Alfred Rexford Mercer.7
ObituaryObituary: on Thursday, 4 Mar 2004, Lavon Elaine Durst was mentioned in the obituary of Alfred Rexford Mercer in The Mail Tribune, Medford, Oregon.
     Others mentioned: Elva May Mercer.8

Newspaper Items & Articles

Citations

  1. [S220] Interview and notes with Elsie Dora Lewis (Olympia, Thurston County, Washington), by Terrance Wagner, 2002 - 2018. Terrance Wagner (Olympia, Thurston County, Washington).
  2. [S956] Obituaries, Mail Tribune - Discover Life Daily, Medford, OR, 19 Jun 2006. Hereinafter cited as Mail Tribune.
  3. [S261] "Genealogy Notebook by Aletha Maize Mercer," Undated; Civil War Trunk; Repository Reference #1, Glode Dugar Lewis; Olympia, Thurston County, Washington. Hereinafter cited as "Genealogy Notebook by Lee Mercer."
  4. [S245] Interview and notes with Elva May Mercer (Oregon), by Terrance Wagner, 1996. Terrance Wagner (Olympia, Thurston County, Washington).
  5. [S633] 1 Apr 1930, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y73u3s4c Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930.
  6. [S1170] Article: Observe Golden Wedding, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 2 Sep 1951, Page Ten. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  7. [S219] Interview and notes with Zoa Lee Lewis (2810 Starr Street, Tacoma, WA), by Terrance Wagner, Sep 2001. Terrance Wagner (Olympia, Thurston County, Washington).
  8. [S957] Obituaries, Mail Tribune - Discover Life Daily, Medford, OR, 4 Mar 2004. Hereinafter cited as Mail Tribune.
  9. [S2052] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 10 Oct 1940, Page Eight. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  10. [S3823] Article: Observe Golden Wedding, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 2 Sep 1951, Page Ten. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  11. [S4117] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 18 Aug 1955, Page Twenty. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
Last Edited29 Jun 2022

Alfred Rexford Mercer Jr.

Family
TMG ID:8650, (22 Oct 1944 - 21 Jan 1995)
Relationships:1st cousin of Elsie Dora Lewis
1st cousin 3 times removed of Descendant Wagner
Father*Alfred Rexford Mercer B: 25 Dec 1913, D: 2 Mar 2004
Mother*Lavon Elaine Durst B: 29 Sep 1922, D: 16 Jun 2006

Vital Statistics

  • Born: Alfred Rexford Mercer Jr. was born on Sunday, 22 Oct 1944, at Medford, Jackson County, OregonG.1,2,3
  • Died on Saturday, 21 Jan 1995 at Lane County, OregonG, at age 50 years, 2 months and 30 days. Details as recorded: Cause of Death: (Reportedly committed suicide.) Death Certificate ID: 95-00939.4,3

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Witnessed Events & Occasions

ActivityDetails
Gold AnnivGolden Anniversary: on Tuesday, 14 Aug 1951 Alfred Rexford Mercer Jr. celebrated with numerous family and friends the 50th wedding anniversary of Thomas Otto Mercer at age 71and Rose May (née Robison) Mercer at age 68 at Tumwater, Thurston County, WashingtonG.
     Others celebrating were: Aletha Maize Mercer, Robert Alva Love, Theodore Mercer Brostrom, Elva May Mercer, Vivien Earl Cook, Lavon Elaine Durst, Alfred Rexford Mercer, Frances Emma Mercer, Earl Cornelius Sheehan, John Phillip Wagner, Elsie Dora Lewis, Zoa Lee Lewis, Francis Wayne Hacker, Clyde Earnest Mercer, Mabel Melvina Stingley, Robert Ellis Hudson and Leonard Clyde Hudson.5

Known Address(es)

Newspaper Items & Articles

Citations

  1. [S85] Social Security Death Index, Master File, Social Security Death Index, Social Security Death Index (http://tinyurl.com/jqkwdlq: RootsWeb, various). Hereinafter cited as SSDI.
  2. [S261] "Genealogy Notebook by Aletha Maize Mercer," Undated; Civil War Trunk; Repository Reference #1, Glode Dugar Lewis; Olympia, Thurston County, Washington. Hereinafter cited as "Genealogy Notebook by Lee Mercer."
  3. [S653] Death Certificate - Thomas Otto Mercer, online . Hereinafter cited as OR Death Index.
  4. [S219] Interview and notes with Zoa Lee Lewis (2810 Starr Street, Tacoma, WA), by Terrance Wagner, Sep 2001. Terrance Wagner (Olympia, Thurston County, Washington).
  5. [S1170] Article: Observe Golden Wedding, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 2 Sep 1951, Page Ten. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  6. [S3823] Article: Observe Golden Wedding, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 2 Sep 1951, Page Ten. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  7. [S2765] Article: Maytown, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 2 Sep 1951, Page Eleven. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
Last Edited26 Aug 2022

Ivan William Bartle1

Family
TMG ID:8653, (25 Jun 1911 - 27 Oct 1962)
Father*Fred Bartle1 B: 21 May 1877, D: 12 May 1958
Mother*Loa Alemeda Howard1 B: 28 Mar 1887, D: 15 Mar 1954

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Alias(es)

  • Name-Variation: He was also known as Iva W.4
  • Nick-Name: his nickname was "Ivy"5
  • Name-Variation: He was also known as Ivan R.6
  • Nick-Name: his nickname was "Dutch"

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageIvan and Juanita Lyle (?) were married.3
     
MarriageFriday, 14 Aug 1936, Ivan, age 25 years, 1 month and 20 days, and Frances Emma Mercer, age 19 years and 22 days, daughter of: Thomas Otto Mercer and Rose May Robison, were married at Medford, Jackson County, OregonG.
     
Divorcebetween 1945 and 1946, on this date, the divorce between Frances Emma (neé Mercer) Bartle and Ivan William Bartle at Reno, Washoe County, NevadaG.7

Other Major Events

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-192015 Jan 1920, Windy Creek Road, Glendale, Douglas County, OregonGFred Bartle, Loa Alemeda Howard, Mildred M. Bartle, Arthur Paul Bartle, John Henry Bartle, Ethel Louise Bartle, James G. Bartle, Mary Lois Bartle and Loren Howard Bartle4
Census-193011 Apr 1930, Fernvale, Douglas County, OregonGFred Bartle, Loa Alemeda Howard, Arthur Paul Bartle, John Henry Bartle, Ethel Louise Bartle, James G. Bartle, Mary Lois Bartle, Loren Howard Bartle, Mildred M. Bartle, Betty Louise Brown and Ella Mae Brown5

Newspaper Items & Articles

Citations

  1. [S263] FamilySearch is a nonprofit family history organization, online <https://tinyurl.com/ycndba9a>, Family Tree https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/KTZN-NWG. Hereinafter cited as FamilySearch.
  2. [S85] Social Security Death Index, Master File, Social Security Death Index, Social Security Death Index (http://tinyurl.com/jqkwdlq: RootsWeb, various). Hereinafter cited as SSDI.
  3. [S653] Death Certificate - Thomas Otto Mercer, online . Hereinafter cited as OR Death Index.
  4. [S244] 1 Jan 1920, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/ya4dwjbu Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920.
  5. [S633] 1 Apr 1930, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y73u3s4c Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930.
  6. [S263] FamilySearch is a nonprofit family history organization, online <https://tinyurl.com/ycndba9a>, Oregon Death Index, 1903-1998. Hereinafter cited as FamilySearch.
  7. [S245] Interview and notes with Elva May Mercer (Oregon), by Terrance Wagner, 1996. Terrance Wagner (Olympia, Thurston County, Washington).
  8. [S2108] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 19 Jul 1939, Page Seven. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
Last Edited10 Jun 2018

Earl Cornelius Sheehan1

Family
TMG ID:8654, (14 Jul 1912 - 29 Sep 1984)
Father*John J. Sheehan3 B: 1 Apr 1870, D: 7 Feb 1936
Mother*Mary Elizabeth Reed2 B: 29 Aug 1878, D: 13 Jul 1937

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageMonday, 1 Sep 1947, Earl, age 35 years, 1 month and 18 days, and Frances Emma Mercer, age 30 years, 1 month and 9 days, daughter of: Thomas Otto Mercer and Rose May Robison, were married at Olympia, Thurston County, WashingtonG, witnesses were Frannie's parents, Otto and Rose Mercer
     Other celebrants were: Thomas Otto Mercer and Rose May Robison.8,9
Marriageafter 1953, Earl and Sara Christine Stinnett were married.6
     

Other Major Events

  • 2.

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-192015 Jan 1920, Pacific Highway, South Union Precinct, Thurston County, WashingtonG, included in the household is: Edward Sheehan, nephew, 28 and Elmer Powers, 19, step-sonJohn J. Sheehan, Mary Elizabeth Reed, Pearl Margarett Sheehan, Jesse Wise and Emma Jane Wise10
Census-19305 Apr 1930, Little Rock Road, South Union Precinct, Thurston County, WashingtonGJohn J. Sheehan, Mary Elizabeth Reed and Pearl Margarett Sheehan5
Census-19408 Apr 1940, State Highway 99, Chambers Precinct, Thurston County, WashingtonG11
Census-195024 May 1950, Route 4 Box 186, Tumwater, Thurston County, WashingtonGFrances Emma Mercer12

Occupation(s)

DateLocationOccupation/Industry
circa Apr 1930South Union Precinct, Thurston County, WashingtonGfarmer5
circa Apr 1940Chambers Precinct, Thurston County, WashingtonGlaborer right of way Bonneville project11
circa May 1950Tumwater, Thurston County, WashingtonGjanitor school12

Witnessed Events & Occasions

ActivityDetails
ObituaryObituary: on Wednesday, 14 Jul 1937, Earl Cornelius Sheehan was mentioned in the obituary of Mary Elizabeth Reed in The Morning Olympian, Olympia, Washington.
     Others mentioned: Pearl Margarett Sheehan.13
Gold AnnivGolden Anniversary: on Tuesday, 14 Aug 1951 Earl Cornelius Sheehan celebrated with numerous family and friends the 50th wedding anniversary of Thomas Otto Mercer at age 71and Rose May (née Robison) Mercer at age 68 at Tumwater, Thurston County, WashingtonG.
     Others celebrating were: Aletha Maize Mercer, Robert Alva Love, Theodore Mercer Brostrom, Elva May Mercer, Vivien Earl Cook, Lavon Elaine Durst, Alfred Rexford Mercer, Alfred Rexford Mercer Jr., Frances Emma Mercer, John Phillip Wagner, Elsie Dora Lewis, Zoa Lee Lewis, Francis Wayne Hacker, Clyde Earnest Mercer, Mabel Melvina Stingley, Robert Ellis Hudson and Leonard Clyde Hudson.14
Anecdote Anecdote: Earl Cornelius Sheehan was present circa May 1952, at Olympia, Thurston County, WashingtonG, when Frances Emma Mercer wrote this letter to her sister, Lee
     Others were: Aletha Maize Mercer, Thomas Otto Mercer and Rose May Robison.7
Anecdote Anecdote: Earl Cornelius Sheehan was present circa Jun 1952, when Frances Emma Mercer wrote this letter to her sister, Lee
     Others were: Aletha Maize Mercer, Thomas Otto Mercer, Rose May Robison and Elsie Dora Lewis.7
DeathSunday, 28 Jun 1953, Earl Cornelius Sheehan was the informant on the death certtificate for Frances Emma Mercer.15,16

Known Address(es)

Newspaper Items & Articles

  • Tuesday, 26 Dec 1922, an article about Earl Cornelius Sheehan and Pearl Margarett (née Sheehan) Sheehan appeared in: The Olympia Daily Recorder, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Olympiana - Assistant.17
  • Saturday, 29 Sep 1923, an article about Earl Cornelius Sheehan appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station News.2
  • Saturday, 27 Oct 1923, an article about Earl Cornelius Sheehan appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station News - Earl Sheehan...18
  • Sunday, 18 Nov 1923, an article about Earl Cornelius Sheehan and Pearl Margarett (née Sheehan) Sheehan appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station News.19
  • Thursday, 13 Mar 1924, an article about Earl Cornelius Sheehan and Pearl Margarett (née Sheehan) Sheehan appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Around The County In The Schools - Plumb Station.20
  • Friday, 11 Apr 1924, an article about Earl Cornelius Sheehan appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station News - Earl Sheehan...21
  • Tuesday, 3 Mar 1925, an article about Earl Cornelius Sheehan appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station News - Earl Sheehan...3
  • Saturday, 27 Feb 1926, an article about Earl Cornelius Sheehan and Pearl Margarett (née Sheehan) Sheehan appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station News - Earl Sheehan...
         Also mentioned in the article: Mary Elizabeth Reed and John J. Sheehan.22
  • Sunday, 14 Mar 1926, Earl was mentioned in an article about John J. Sheehan in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plum Station News - John Sheehan...
         Also mentioned in the article: Mary Elizabeth Reed.23
  • Saturday, 20 Mar 1926, an article about Earl Cornelius Sheehan appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station.24
  • Thursday, 8 Apr 1926, an article about Earl Cornelius Sheehan and Pearl Margarett (née Sheehan) Sheehan appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: County Notes - Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Mary Elizabeth Reed.25
  • Friday, 7 May 1926, an article about Earl Cornelius Sheehan and Pearl Margarett (née Sheehan) Sheehan appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: County Notes - Plumb Station.26
  • Saturday, 6 Nov 1926, an article about Earl Cornelius Sheehan and Pearl Margarett (née Sheehan) Sheehan appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: County Notes - Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Mary Elizabeth Reed.27
  • Thursday, 27 Jan 1927, an article about Earl Cornelius Sheehan and Pearl Margarett (née Sheehan) Sheehan appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: County Notes - Plumb Station.28
  • Saturday, 22 Dec 1928, an article about Earl Cornelius Sheehan and Pearl Margarett (née Sheehan) Sheehan appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: News Of The Olympic Empire - Black Lake.29
  • Saturday, 9 Mar 1929, an article about Earl Cornelius Sheehan appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: News Of The Olympic Empire - Plum Station
    Earl Sheehan...30
  • Sunday, 28 Apr 1929, an article about Earl Cornelius Sheehan appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: News Of The Olympic Empire - Plum Station
    Earl Sheehan...
         Also mentioned in the article: Mary Elizabeth Reed and John J. Sheehan.31
  • Tuesday, 13 Jul 1937, Earl was mentioned in an article about Mary Elizabeth Reed in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Mrs. Mary Sheehan Succumbs Suddenly
         Also mentioned in the article: Pearl Margarett Sheehan.32
  • Thursday, 15 Jul 1937, Earl was mentioned in an article about Mary Elizabeth Reed in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Mary E. Sheehan's Funeral Thursday
         Also mentioned in the article: Pearl Margarett Sheehan.33
  • Tuesday, 9 Sep 1947, Earl was mentioned in an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Brostrom in The Daily Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: John Phillip Wagner, Elsie Dora Lewis, Vivien Earl Cook, Elva May Mercer, Thomas Otto Mercer, Rose May Robison, Francis Wayne Hacker, Zoa Lee Lewis, Frances Emma Mercer, Rudolph Gordon Brostrom, Theodore Mercer Brostrom and Nettie Rose Cook.8
  • Sunday, 2 Sep 1951, Earl was mentioned in an article about Thomas Otto Mercer and Rose May (née Robison) Mercer in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Observe Golden Wedding
         Also mentioned in the article: Robert Alva Love, Aletha Maize Mercer, Theodore Mercer Brostrom, Vivien Earl Cook, Elva May Mercer, Alfred Rexford Mercer, Lavon Elaine Durst, Alfred Rexford Mercer Jr., Frances Emma Mercer, John Phillip Wagner, Elsie Dora Lewis, Francis Wayne Hacker and Zoa Lee Lewis.34

Citations

  1. [S826] Find A Grave, online <http://tinyurl.com/5xkq9>. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  2. [S2110] Article: Plum Station News, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 27 Oct 1923, Page Three. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  3. [S2113] Article: Thurston County News - Plumb Station News, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 3 Mar 1925, Page Six. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  4. [S85] Social Security Death Index, Master File, Social Security Death Index, Social Security Death Index (http://tinyurl.com/jqkwdlq: RootsWeb, various). Hereinafter cited as SSDI.
  5. [S633] 1 Apr 1930, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y73u3s4c Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930.
  6. [S951] Washington State Archives - Digital Archives, online <http://tinyurl.com/5lj7u>, Department of Health, Death Certificates, July 1, 1907-1996. Hereinafter cited as WA Digital Archives.
  7. [S220] Interview and notes with Elsie Dora Lewis (Olympia, Thurston County, Washington), by Terrance Wagner, 2002 - 2018. Terrance Wagner (Olympia, Thurston County, Washington).
  8. [S3844] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 9 Sep 1947, Page Six. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  9. [S620] FamilySearch.org, online https://tinyurl.com/ycndba9a, Various (Utah), updated as of Various, Washington, County Marriages, 1855-2008.
  10. [S244] 1 Jan 1920, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/ya4dwjbu Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920.
  11. [S1004] 1 Apr 1940, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y7ojnd8p Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940.
  12. [S3506] 3 Apr 1950, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, N/A Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940.
  13. [S2125] Mrs. Mary Sheehan Succumbs Suddenly, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 14 Jul 1937, Three. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  14. [S1170] Article: Observe Golden Wedding, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 2 Sep 1951, Page Ten. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  15. [S245] Interview and notes with Elva May Mercer (Oregon), by Terrance Wagner, 1996. Terrance Wagner (Olympia, Thurston County, Washington).
  16. [S951] Washington State Archives - Digital Archives, online <http://tinyurl.com/5lj7u>, Department of Health, Death Certificates, July 1, 1907-1997. Hereinafter cited as WA Digital Archives.
  17. [S2129] Article: Plumb Station News, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 26 Dec 1922, Page Five. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  18. [S2109] Article: Plum Station News, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 27 Oct 1923, Page Four. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  19. [S2111] Article: Plum Station News, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 18 Nov 1923, Page Seven. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  20. [S2127] Article: Around The County In The Schools - Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 13 Mar 1924, Page Two. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  21. [S2112] Article: Thurston County News - Plumb Station News, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 11 Apr 1924, Page Three. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  22. [S2114] Article: County Notes - Plum Station News, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 27 Feb 1926, Page Five. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  23. [S2115] Article: County Notes - Plum Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 14 Mar 1926, Page Twelve. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  24. [S2116] Article: County Notes - Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 20 Mar 1926, Page Two. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  25. [S2117] Article: County Notes - Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 8 Apr 1926, Page Two. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  26. [S2118] Article: County Notes - Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 7 May 1926, Page Two. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  27. [S2119] Article: County Notes - Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 6 Nov 1926, Page Five. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  28. [S2120] Article: County Notes - Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 27 Jan 1927, Page Two. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  29. [S2122] Article: News Of The Olympic Empire - Plum Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 22 Dec 1928, Page Five. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  30. [S2121] Article: News Of The Olympic Empire - Black Lake, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 22 Dec 1928, Page Five. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  31. [S2123] Article: News Of The Olympic Empire - Plum Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 28 Apr 1929, Page Nine. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  32. [S2134] Article: Mrs. Mary Sheehan Succumbs Suddenly, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 13 Jul 1937, Page Six. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  33. [S2132] Article: Mary E. Sheehan's Funeral Thursday, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 15 Jul 1937, Page Three. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  34. [S3823] Article: Observe Golden Wedding, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 2 Sep 1951, Page Ten. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
Last Edited28 Nov 2022

Adolph Norman Brostrom

Family
TMG ID:8655, (18 May 1907 - 15 Jan 1970)
Father*Olof Brostrom2 B: c 1881, D: 3 Dec 1918
Mother*Ellen Sundeen1 B: 29 Aug 1881, D: 1 Sep 1958

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Alias(es)

  • Nick-Name: his nickname was "Norm"10
  • Name-Variation: He was also known as A. Norman10,7,8

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageThursday, 19 Sep 1929, Adolph, age 22 years, 4 months and 1 day, and Aletha Maize Mercer, age 24 years, 4 months and 20 days, daughter of: Thomas Otto Mercer and Rose May Robison, were married at Maytown, Thurston County, WashingtonG, 09:00 PM by Frank E. Carlson
     Other celebrants were: Elva May Mercer.1
DivorceFriday, 16 Jun 1950, on this date, the divorce between Aletha Maize (neé Mercer) Brostrom and Adolph Norman Brostrom at Olympia, Thurston County, WashingtonG.1

Children of: Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize Mercer

Memorable Moments & Stories

Education

Date(s)Note
between Aug 1931 and Jun 1932 between Aug 1931 and Jun 1932, Adolph Norman Brostrom witnessed the education of Elsie Dora Lewis at Maytown School, Maytown, WashingtonG, she attended the 1st grade at the Maytown school while living with her grandparents, Otto and Rose Mercer.10
between 5 Sep 1933 and 1 Jun 1934 between 5 Sep 1933 and 1 Jun 1934, Adolph Norman Brostrom witnessed the education of Zoa Lee Lewis at Lincoln School, Olympia, Thurston County, WashingtonG, First Grade.12
8 Jun 1939Graduation: Adolph Norman proudly attended the graduation of Elsie Dora Lewis on Thursday, 8 Jun 1939, at Tumwater Grade School, Tumwater, Thurston County, WashingtonG, where Elsie Dora was awarded an Eighth Grade Diploma. In celebration she received many gifts including a watch and a ring Others who attended were: Aletha Maize Mercer, Zoa Lee Lewis, Donald Edward Brostrom and Rudolph Gordon Brostrom.10

28 May 1943Graduation: Adolph Norman proudly attended the graduation of Elsie Dora Lewis on Friday, 28 May 1943, at Olympia High School, between 12th and 13th Streets on Capitol Way, Olympia, Thurston County, WashingtonG, where Elsie Dora was awarded a High School Diploma Others who attended were: Ada Ann Jones.10

Other Major Events

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-191026 Apr 1910, 3914 Halifax Street, Duluth, Saint Louis County, MinnesotaGOlof Brostrom and Ellen Sundeen2
Census-19201 Jan 1920, 3914 West Superior Street, Duluth, Saint Louis County, MinnesotaGEllen Sundeen and Alice Virginia Brostrom13
Census-193010 Apr 1930, 2321 Buker Street, Olympia, Thurston County, WashingtonGAletha Maize Mercer, Elsie Dora Lewis and Zoa Lee Lewis14
Census-194025 Apr 1940, Chambers Precinct, Thurston County, WashingtonG, Arthur Bondeson, age 20, from Minnesota is listed as boarderAletha Maize Mercer, Elsie Dora Lewis, Donald Edward Brostrom, Rudolph Gordon Brostrom and Theodore Mercer Brostrom15

Occupation(s)

DateLocationOccupation/Industry
circa Apr 1930Olympia, Thurston County, WashingtonGhosiery salesman14
circa Apr 1940Thurston County, WashingtonGauditor state department 1939 Income: $1980. for 52 weeks15

Witnessed Events & Occasions

ActivityDetails
ObituaryObituary: on Wednesday, 4 Dec 1918, Adolph Norman Brostrom was mentioned in the obituary of Olof Brostrom in The Duluth News Tribune, Duluth, Minnesota.
     Others mentioned: Ellen Sundeen and Alice Virginia Brostrom.16
DiaryDiary: from 20 Jun 1932 to 3 Jan 1933, Adolph Norman Brostrom was mentioned in a personal diary kept by Aletha Maize at Olympia, WashingtonG, the transcribed Diary may be seen here.
     Others mentioned were: Elsie Dora Lewis, Zoa Lee Lewis, Donald Edward Brostrom, Thomas Otto Mercer, Rose May Robison, Fredrick William Lewis, Ada Ann Jones, Elva May Mercer, Alfred Rexford Mercer, Frances Emma Mercer, Ray Frisbee Lewis, Haldora Hjalmfridur Sumarlidason and Lee Clare Lewis.17
Marriage Sunday, 6 Jun 1943, Adolph Norman Brostrom attended the marriage of John Phillip Wagner and Elsie Dora Lewis at her grandmother Ada's home (the approximate present-day location of), 631 Israel Road SW, Tumwater, Thurston County, WashingtonG. 02:00 PM, witnesses were: William H. Wagner and Zoa Lee Brostrom Click here to view a wedding picture of the couple.
The ceremony took place in front of the fireplace at her Grandmother Ada Lewis' home in Bush Prairie per this newspaper article
     Other celebrants were: Virginia Adeline Jones, William Henry Wagner, Rosemary Dorothy Bender, Zoa Lee Lewis, Mary Lucile Wagner, Elmer Stacey Wagner, Laverna Mildred Bailey, James Lewis Wagner, Rudolph Gordon Brostrom, Donald Edward Brostrom, Stacey Elmer Wagner, Clarence Clifford Young, Estella Marie Young, Lovina May Kinney and Ada Ann Jones.10,18

Known Address(es)

Newspaper Items & Articles

  • Sunday, 4 Dec 1921, an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom appeared in: Duluth News Tribune, at Duluth, Minnesota. Headline: Boy Scout Activities.20
  • Sunday, 4 Jun 1922, an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom appeared in: Duluth News Tribune, at Duluth, Minnesota. Headline: Five West Duluth, West End Churches Plan Confirmation.21
  • Tuesday, 15 Jul 1930, an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Brostrom appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: News of the Olympic Empire - Maytown
         Also mentioned in the article: Thomas Otto Mercer, Rose May Robison, Ellen Sundeen and Alice Virginia Brostrom.22
  • Sunday, 28 Sep 1930, Adolph was mentioned in an article about Thomas Otto Mercer and Rose May (née Robison) Mercer in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: News of the Olympic Empire - Maytown
         Also mentioned in the article: Aletha Maize Mercer, Elsie Dora Lewis and Zoa Lee Lewis.23
  • Friday, 21 Nov 1930, Adolph was mentioned in an article about Thomas Otto Mercer and Rose May (née Robison) Mercer in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Maytown
         Also mentioned in the article: Frances Emma Mercer, Aletha Maize Mercer, Elsie Dora Lewis and Zoa Lee Lewis.24
  • Wednesday, 28 Jan 1931, an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Brostrom appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Maytown
         Also mentioned in the article: Thomas Otto Mercer, Rose May Robison, Elsie Dora Lewis, Zoa Lee Lewis and Donald Edward Brostrom.25
  • Saturday, 5 Jan 1935, an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Brostrom appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station.26
  • Friday, 15 Nov 1935, an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Youngsters Take Over Demo Meet.27
  • Thursday, 4 Jun 1936, an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Statehouse League Title At Stake.28
  • Sunday, 9 Aug 1936, an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Committeemen File For Precinct Posts.29
  • Saturday, 22 Aug 1936, an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Notice by County Auditor of Primary Election - Tuesday, September 8, 1936
    For Precinct Committeemen
    Democratic Candidates.30
  • Sunday, 13 Dec 1936, an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Bowling - Big Five.31
  • Saturday, 16 Oct 1937, an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Bowling.32
  • Saturday, 19 Mar 1938, an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Brostrom appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Elsie Dora Lewis, Zoa Lee Lewis, Donald Edward Brostrom and Rudolph Gordon Brostrom.19
  • Friday, 5 Aug 1938, an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Brostrom appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station.33
  • Wednesday, 17 Aug 1938, an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Recreation Plan of 3 Olympians.34
  • Friday, 19 Aug 1938, an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Brostrom appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station.35
  • Sunday, 25 Sep 1938, an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Brostrom appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Haldora Hjalmfridur Sumarlidason, Elsie Dora Lewis, Zoa Lee Lewis, Donald Edward Brostrom and Rudolph Gordon Brostrom.36
  • Tuesday, 11 Oct 1938, an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Brostrom appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: John David Muir, Golden Muriel Spears, William Lewis Muir, Emma B. Maschner and Ada Ann Jones.37
  • Thursday, 1 Dec 1938, an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Brostrom appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Elsie Dora Lewis, Zoa Lee Lewis, Donald Edward Brostrom, Rudolph Gordon Brostrom and Ada Ann Jones.38
  • Friday, 16 Dec 1938, an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Brostrom appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station.39
  • Thursday, 19 Jan 1939, an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Brostrom appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station.40
  • Thursday, 26 Jan 1939, an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Brostrom appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Ada Ann Jones.41
  • Friday, 2 Jun 1939, an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Hook, Line and Sinker - Olympia Anglers Little Bit of Okeh.42
  • Friday, 14 Jul 1939, an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Brostrom appeared in: The Daily Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Vivien Earl Cook, Elva May Mercer, Thomas Otto Mercer and Rose May Robison.43
  • Wednesday, 19 Jul 1939, Adolph was mentioned in an article about Ivan William Bartle and Frances Emma (née Mercer) Bartle in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Aletha Maize Mercer, Elsie Dora Lewis, Zoa Lee Lewis, Donald Edward Brostrom and Rudolph Gordon Brostrom.44
  • Tuesday, 3 Oct 1939, an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Brostrom appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Thomas Otto Mercer, Rose May Robison and Alfred Rexford Mercer.45
  • Wednesday, 31 Jan 1940, an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Brostrom appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Thomas Otto Mercer.46
  • Thursday, 22 Feb 1940, an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Brostrom appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Elsie Dora Lewis, Zoa Lee Lewis, Donald Edward Brostrom, Rudolph Gordon Brostrom, Theodore Mercer Brostrom, Ada Ann Jones, William Lewis Muir, Emma B. Maschner, William Arthur Muir and Stanley Richard Muir.47
  • Thursday, 25 Apr 1940, an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Brostrom appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Ada Ann Jones, Elsie Dora Lewis, Zoa Lee Lewis, Donald Edward Brostrom, Rudolph Gordon Brostrom and Theodore Mercer Brostrom.48
  • Wednesday, 17 Jul 1940, an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Brostrom appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Thomas Otto Mercer, Rose May Robison, Alfred Rexford Mercer, Lavon Elaine Durst, Ellen Sundeen and Alice Virginia Brostrom.49
  • Thursday, 10 Oct 1940, an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Brostrom appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station - Visit at Tumwater.50
  • Thursday, 23 Jan 1941, an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Brostrom appeared in: The Daily Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station - Sunday Guests
         Also mentioned in the article: Emma B. Maschner, William Lewis Muir and Stanley Richard Muir.51
  • Thursday, 18 Sep 1941, an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Brostrom appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: William Lewis Muir and Emma B. Maschner.52
  • Wednesday, 26 May 1943, Adolph was mentioned in an article about Elsie Dora Lewis in The Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Miss Elsie Lewis Is Entertained
         Also mentioned in the article: Ada Ann Jones, Elmer Stacey Wagner, Stacey Elmer Wagner, Estella Marie Young, John Phillip Wagner, Laverna Mildred Bailey, Pearl Marie Strasser, Anna Matilda Swanson, William Henry Wagner, Rosemary Dorothy Bender and Mary Lucile Wagner.53
  • Tuesday, 8 Jun 1943, Adolph was mentioned in an article about John Phillip Wagner and Elsie Dora (née Lewis) Wagner in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Miss Lewis Is Married
         Also mentioned in the article: Ada Ann Jones, Aletha Maize Mercer, Stacey Elmer Wagner, Estella Marie Young, Rosemary Dorothy Bender, Mary Lucile Wagner, Zoa Lee Lewis and William Henry Wagner.54
  • Friday, 24 Nov 1944, an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Brostrom appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Maytown - Social Club
         Also mentioned in the article: Thomas Otto Mercer and Rose May Robison.55
  • Monday, 18 Dec 1944, Adolph was mentioned in an article about Frances Emma Mercer in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Aletha Maize Mercer.56
  • Sunday, 19 Aug 1945, Adolph was mentioned in an article about Francis Wayne Hacker and Zoa Lee (née Lewis) Hacker in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Zoa Lee Lewis, Francis Hacker Wed In Maytown
         Also mentioned in the article: Aletha Maize Mercer, Michael Roy Hacker, Florence Mae Patchett, Mary Lucile Wagner, Elsie Dora Lewis and John Phillip Wagner.57
  • Friday, 30 Nov 1945, Adolph was mentioned in an article about Francis Wayne Hacker and Zoa Lee (née Lewis) Hacker in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Aletha Maize Mercer.58
  • Sunday, 6 Jan 1946, an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Brostrom appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Thomas Otto Mercer, Zoa Lee Lewis, Francis Wayne Hacker, Alfred Rexford Mercer, Rose May Robison, Elsie Dora Lewis, John Phillip Wagner and Frances Emma Mercer.59
  • Tuesday, 9 Sep 1947, an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Brostrom appeared in: The Daily Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: John Phillip Wagner, Elsie Dora Lewis, Vivien Earl Cook, Elva May Mercer, Thomas Otto Mercer, Rose May Robison, Francis Wayne Hacker, Zoa Lee Lewis, Frances Emma Mercer, Earl Cornelius Sheehan, Rudolph Gordon Brostrom, Theodore Mercer Brostrom and Nettie Rose Cook.60
  • Tuesday, 26 Jul 1949, Adolph was mentioned in an article about Donald Edward Brostrom in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Olympiana - Home
         Also mentioned in the article: Aletha Maize Mercer.61

Citations

  1. [S261] "Genealogy Notebook by Aletha Maize Mercer," Undated; Civil War Trunk; Repository Reference #1, Glode Dugar Lewis; Olympia, Thurston County, Washington. Hereinafter cited as "Genealogy Notebook by Lee Mercer."
  2. [S243] 15 Apr 1910, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y9glogje, Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910.
  3. [S579] Minnesota Historical Society - Death Certificate Index, online <http://people.mnhs.org/dci/Results.cfm>. Hereinafter cited as MN Hist Society - Death Cert Index.
  4. [S979] Minnesota Birth Certificates, online <http://tinyurl.com/y9ya6kk>. Hereinafter cited as Internet - MN Birth Certs.
  5. [S85] Social Security Death Index, Master File, Social Security Death Index, Social Security Death Index (http://tinyurl.com/jqkwdlq: RootsWeb, various). Hereinafter cited as SSDI.
  6. [S129] Ancestry.com, online http://tinyurl.com/pcf6tp, various (various), updated as of various, Washington Death Index, 1940-1996.
  7. [S826] Find A Grave, online <http://tinyurl.com/5xkq9>. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  8. [S4147] Fold3 by Ancestry, online <https://tinyurl.com/mw6tv3jn>, WW II Draft Registration Cards. Hereinafter cited as Fold3.
  9. [S3839] Article: Deaths And Funerals - Norman A. Brostrom, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 25 Jan 1970, Page Eight. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  10. [S220] Interview and notes with Elsie Dora Lewis (Olympia, Thurston County, Washington), by Terrance Wagner, 2002 - 2018. Terrance Wagner (Olympia, Thurston County, Washington).
  11. [S620] FamilySearch.org, online https://tinyurl.com/ycndba9a, Various (Utah), updated as of Various, United States World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  12. [S219] Interview and notes with Zoa Lee Lewis (2810 Starr Street, Tacoma, WA), by Terrance Wagner, Sep 2001. Terrance Wagner (Olympia, Thurston County, Washington).
  13. [S244] 1 Jan 1920, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/ya4dwjbu Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920.
  14. [S633] 1 Apr 1930, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y73u3s4c Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930.
  15. [S1004] 1 Apr 1940, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y7ojnd8p Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940.
  16. [S2051] Ole Brostrom, Engineer, Victim of Influenza, The Duluth News - Tribune, http://tinyurl.com/l27dupg, 5 Dec 1918, Ten. Hereinafter cited as Duluth News.
  17. [S3847] "Diary of Aletha Maize (Mercer) Lewis Brostrom Love," (MS, 1932 - 1933; Olympia, WA); unknown repository reference, unknown repository; unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as "Diary of Lee Lewis."
  18. [S620] FamilySearch.org, online https://tinyurl.com/ycndba9a, Various (Utah), updated as of Various, Washington, County Marriages, 1855-2008.
  19. [S3991] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 19 Mar 1938, Page Two. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  20. [S2077] Article: Boy Scout Activities, The Duluth News Tribune, Duluth, MN, 4 Dec 1921, Page Ten. Hereinafter cited as Duluth News Tribune.
  21. [S2082] Article: Five West Duluth, West End Churches Plan Confirmation, The Duluth News Tribune, Duluth, MN, 4 Jun 1922, Page Nine. Hereinafter cited as Duluth News Tribune.
  22. [S2042] Article: Maytown, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 15 Jul 1930, Page Five. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  23. [S2041] Article: Maytown, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 28 Sep 1930, Page Six. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  24. [S2078] Article: Maytown, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 21 Nov 1930, Page Seven. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  25. [S2059] Article: Maytown, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 28 Jan 1931, Page Five. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  26. [S2048] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 5 Jan 1935, Page Three. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  27. [S2075] Article: Youngsters Take Over Demo Meet, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 15 Nov 1935, Page Six. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  28. [S2067] Article: Statehouse League Title At Stake, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 4 Jun 1936, Page Six. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  29. [S2068] Article: Committeemen File For Precinct Posts, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 9 Aug 1936, Page Eighteen. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  30. [S2054] Article: Notice by County Auditor of Primary Election, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 22 Aug 1936, Page Five. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  31. [S2043] Article: Maytown, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 13 Dec 1936, Page Sixteen. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  32. [S2050] Article: Bowling, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 16 Oct 1937, Page Six. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  33. [S2072] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 25 Sep 1938, Page Six. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  34. [S2047] Article: Recreation Plan of 3 Olympians, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 17 Aug 1938, Page Three. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  35. [S2056] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 19 Aug 1938, Page Ten. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  36. [S2070] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 25 Sep 1938, Page Five. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  37. [S2076] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 11 Oct 1938, Page Five. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  38. [S2074] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 1 Dec 1938, Page Seven. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  39. [S2060] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 16 Dec 1938, Page Ten. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  40. [S2064] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 19 Jan 1939, Page Eleven. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  41. [S2046] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 26 Jan 1939, Page Eight. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  42. [S2057] Article: Hook, Line and Sinker, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 2 Jun 1939, Page Six. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  43. [S2040] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 14 Jul 1939, Page Six. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  44. [S2108] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 19 Jul 1939, Page Seven. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  45. [S2061] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 3 Oct 1939, Page Eight. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  46. [S2045] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 31 Jan 1940, Page Six. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  47. [S2071] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 22 Feb 1940, Page Ten. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  48. [S2069] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 10 Oct 1940, Page Eight. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  49. [S2052] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 10 Oct 1940, Page Eight. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  50. [S2049] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 10 Oct 1940, Page Ten. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  51. [S2038] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 23 Jan 1941, Page Ten. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  52. [S2055] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 6 Mar 1941, Page Sixteen. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  53. [S2725] Article: Miss Elsie Lewis Is Entertained, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 26 May 1943, Page Six. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  54. [S2734] Article: Miss Lewis Is Married, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 8 Jun 1943, Page Five. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  55. [S3966] Article: Maytown, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 24 Nov 1944, Page Three. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  56. [S3929] Article: Maytown, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 18 Dec 1944, Page Three. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  57. [S2766] Article: Zoa Lee Lewis, Francis Hacker Wed In Maytown, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 19 Aug 1945, Page Seven. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  58. [S2769] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 30 Nov 1945, Page Three. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  59. [S2770] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 6 Jan 1946, Page Three. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  60. [S3844] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 9 Sep 1947, Page Six. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  61. [S3284] Article: Olympiana - Home, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 26 Jul 1949, Page Fourteen. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
Last Edited8 May 2023

Donald Edward Brostrom1

Family
TMG ID:8656, (10 Dec 1930 - 1 Oct 2002)
Relationships:Brother of Elsie Dora Lewis
Great-granduncle of Descendant Wagner
Father*Adolph Norman Brostrom B: 18 May 1907, D: 15 Jan 1970
Mother*Aletha Maize Mercer B: 30 Apr 1905, D: 20 Apr 1976

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

  • Donald Edward Brostrom was the son of: Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize Mercer.
  • An Obituary for Donald Edward Brostrom appeared on Wednesday, 2 Oct 2002, in The Havre Daily News, Havre, Montana. Donald Edward Brostrom Sr.

    Donald Edward Brostrom Sr., 71, a retired meteorologist, died Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2002, at a Great Falls hospital of natural causes.

    Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Donald was born Dec. 10, 1930, to A. Norman and Aletha (Mercer) Brostrom in Olympia, Wash. He was raised and educated in Olympia and graduated from Olympia High School. He entered into the U.S. Navy on June 29, 1948, and served four years during the Korean conflict. He was stationed at the Fleet Weather Center in Guam. He was honorably discharged on June 20, 1952, as an AG 2. He attended Northern Montana College and graduated in 1968 with a Bachelor of Science degree in math and history.

    On Aug. 1, 1953, he married Beverly J. Larson in Olympia and the couple moved to Havre, where Donald worked as a meteorologist. The couple lived in Havre for three years before moving to Spokane, Wash. In 1963 the family returned to Havre, where Donald worked for the Havre Weather Service. He retired in 1982.

    Don enjoyed many hobbies such as coin and stamp collecting, fishing, camping, and hunting. He played the organ and also enjoyed listening to music.

    Don was a member of the VFW and the Eagles. During his 35 years of membership in the Eagles he served as the local president, state president, and mountain regional president, along with holding numerous positions at both the state and local level. He was also instrumental in the beginning of the Eagles Manor Retirement Home. He mostly enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and his family.

    He was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, and his aunt, Fran Sheehan.

    Survivors include his wife of 49 years and two months, Beverly J. Brostrom of Havre; daughters, Debra (Ron) Sampson of Hingham, and Valerie (Tom) Farnham of Havre; son, Donald (Trina) Brostrom Jr. of Havre; grandchildren, Jennifer Brostrom, Franklin Lee Springer, RaeAnn Brostrom and Brandon Brostrom, all of Havre, and Angel Jean Sampson of Hingham; sister, Rosie (Bob) Savage of Morrow, Ga; brothers, Rudy (Judy) Brostrom of North Augusta, S.C., and Ted (Shelby) Brostrom of Huntsville, Ala; half-sisters, Elsie (John) Wagner of Olympia, Wash., and Zoa Hacker of Tacoma, Wash; niece, Jean (Harold) Ust of Clifford, N.D; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

    Memorials in Donald's honor may be made to The American Heart Association, 510 First Ave. N., Great Falls, MT 59401, Havre Eagles Manor, 20 West Third St., Havre, MT 59501, of American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd., Suite 1, Rockville, MD 20852.

    Services and arrangements are under the direction of Holland and Bonine Funeral Home.

    The Havre Daily News, Staff , 2 Oct 2002
         Others mentioned: Beverly Joyce Larson, Thomas Michael Farnham, Franklin Lee Springer, Rudolph Gordon Brostrom, Theodore Mercer Brostrom, Elsie Dora Lewis, John Phillip Wagner and Zoa Lee Lewis.1

Alias(es)

  • Nick-Name: his nickname was "Donny"4
  • Name-Variation: He was also known as Sr. on Sunday, 20 May 19621

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageSaturday, 1 Aug 1953, Donald, age 22 years, 7 months and 22 days, and Beverly Joyce Larson, age 23 years, 4 months and 19 days, daughter of: Robert Taft Larson and Alvina Nelson, were married at Saint Michael's Church, 201 10th Avenue SW, Olympia, Thurston County, WashingtonG.2
     

Memorable Moments & Stories

  • Anecdote: on Saturday, 12 Sep 1942, at Olympia, Thurston County, WashingtonG, Rudolph Gordon Brostrom (8 years old) and Donald Edward Brostrom (11 years old) were involved in a prank that went awry. A note from their sister, Elsie, on the attached Christmas card commemorated this date as the day that Donny handcuffed Rudy using John Wagner's handcuffs. Unfortunately for Rudy, John's handcuff key broke and he had to call another deputy to come out and release Rudy from the handcuffs!
         Others were: Elsie Dora Lewis and John Phillip Wagner.4
  • Anecdote: in 1967, Donald Edward Brostrom Member of the Eagles Club. During his 35 year membership, he served as the local president, Montana state president and mountain regional president of the Eagles.1

Education

Date(s)Note
between Aug 1931 and Jun 1932 between Aug 1931 and Jun 1932, Donald Edward Brostrom witnessed the education of Elsie Dora Lewis at Maytown School, Maytown, WashingtonG, she attended the 1st grade at the Maytown school while living with her grandparents, Otto and Rose Mercer.4
between 5 Sep 1933 and 1 Jun 1934 between 5 Sep 1933 and 1 Jun 1934, Donald Edward Brostrom witnessed the education of Zoa Lee Lewis at Lincoln School, Olympia, Thurston County, WashingtonG, First Grade.5
8 Jun 1939Graduation: Donald Edward proudly attended the graduation of Elsie Dora Lewis on Thursday, 8 Jun 1939, at Tumwater Grade School, Tumwater, Thurston County, WashingtonG, where Elsie Dora was awarded an Eighth Grade Diploma. In celebration she received many gifts including a watch and a ring Others who attended were: Adolph Norman Brostrom, Aletha Maize Mercer, Zoa Lee Lewis and Rudolph Gordon Brostrom.4

4 Jun 1948Graduation: on Friday, 4 Jun 1948, Donald (17 years old), graduated from the Olympia High School, Olympia, Thurston County, WashingtonG. He was awarded a High School Diploma.6
1968Graduation: in 1968, Donald graduated from the Montana College, Havre, MontanaG. He was awarded a Bachelor of Science in Math and History.1

Other Major Events

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-194025 Apr 1940, Chambers Precinct, Thurston County, WashingtonG, Arthur Bondeson, age 20, from Minnesota is listed as boarderAdolph Norman Brostrom, Aletha Maize Mercer, Elsie Dora Lewis, Rudolph Gordon Brostrom and Theodore Mercer Brostrom7

Witnessed Events & Occasions

ActivityDetails
HistoryHistory: Donald Edward Brostrom between 1922 and 1950 at Wildwood Park, Olympia, Thurston County, WashingtonG, witnessed (an unknown value) Other witnesses: Ray Frisbee Lewis, Ada Ann Jones, Fredrick William Lewis, Aletha Maize Mercer, Elsie Dora Lewis, Zoa Lee Lewis and Rudolph Gordon Brostrom.8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21
DiaryDiary: from 20 Jun 1932 to 3 Jan 1933, Donald Edward Brostrom was mentioned in a personal diary kept by Aletha Maize at Olympia, WashingtonG, the transcribed Diary may be seen here.
     Others mentioned were: Adolph Norman Brostrom, Elsie Dora Lewis, Zoa Lee Lewis, Thomas Otto Mercer, Rose May Robison, Fredrick William Lewis, Ada Ann Jones, Elva May Mercer, Alfred Rexford Mercer, Frances Emma Mercer, Ray Frisbee Lewis, Haldora Hjalmfridur Sumarlidason and Lee Clare Lewis.22
Anecdote Anecdote: Donald Edward Brostrom was present circa 1937, at Olympia, Thurston County, WashingtonG, when Adolph Norman Brostrom and the Happy Brostrom Family (absent Mother Lee)
     Others were: Elsie Dora Lewis, Zoa Lee Lewis and Rudolph Gordon Brostrom.4
Anecdote Anecdote: Donald Edward Brostrom was present on Friday, 30 May 1941, at Hillsboro, Washington County, OregonG, when Elsie Dora Lewis and Zoa Lee Lewis and their family had a reunion with numerous members of the Mercer family in Oregon.
     Others were: Aletha Ray Murray, Rudolph Gordon Brostrom and Theodore Mercer Brostrom.4
Marriage Sunday, 6 Jun 1943, Donald Edward Brostrom attended the marriage of John Phillip Wagner and Elsie Dora Lewis at her grandmother Ada's home (the approximate present-day location of), 631 Israel Road SW, Tumwater, Thurston County, WashingtonG. 02:00 PM, witnesses were: William H. Wagner and Zoa Lee Brostrom Click here to view a wedding picture of the couple.
The ceremony took place in front of the fireplace at her Grandmother Ada Lewis' home in Bush Prairie per this newspaper article
     Other celebrants were: Virginia Adeline Jones, William Henry Wagner, Rosemary Dorothy Bender, Zoa Lee Lewis, Mary Lucile Wagner, Elmer Stacey Wagner, Laverna Mildred Bailey, James Lewis Wagner, Rudolph Gordon Brostrom, Stacey Elmer Wagner, Clarence Clifford Young, Adolph Norman Brostrom, Estella Marie Young, Lovina May Kinney and Ada Ann Jones.4,23
Anecdote Anecdote: Donald Edward Brostrom was present circa Aug 1948, at Olympia, Thurston County, WashingtonG, when Elsie Dora Lewis and Zoa Lee Lewis were pictured with their Brostrom "siblings" (technically they were half-siblings but none of them really cared).
     Others were: Rudolph Gordon Brostrom and Theodore Mercer Brostrom.4
ObituaryObituary: on Sunday, 25 Jan 1970, Donald Edward Brostrom was mentioned in the obituary of Adolph Norman Brostrom in The Morning Olympian, Olympia, Washington.
     Others mentioned: Elsie Dora Lewis, Zoa Lee Lewis, Rudolph Gordon Brostrom, Theodore Mercer Brostrom and Robert Keith Wagner.24

Known Address(es)

Newspaper Items & Articles

  • Wednesday, 28 Jan 1931, Donald was mentioned in an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Brostrom in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Maytown
         Also mentioned in the article: Thomas Otto Mercer, Rose May Robison, Elsie Dora Lewis and Zoa Lee Lewis.27
  • Saturday, 22 May 1937, Donald was mentioned in an article about Virginia Adeline Jones in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: News of Thurston County - Brighton Park
         Also mentioned in the article: Ada Ann Jones, Aletha Maize Mercer and Rudolph Gordon Brostrom.28
  • Saturday, 19 Mar 1938, Donald was mentioned in an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Brostrom in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Elsie Dora Lewis, Zoa Lee Lewis and Rudolph Gordon Brostrom.25
  • Friday, 27 May 1938, Donald was mentioned in an article about Ada Ann Jones in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Aletha Maize Mercer, Elsie Dora Lewis, Zoa Lee Lewis and Rudolph Gordon Brostrom.29
  • Sunday, 25 Sep 1938, Donald was mentioned in an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Brostrom in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Haldora Hjalmfridur Sumarlidason, Elsie Dora Lewis, Zoa Lee Lewis and Rudolph Gordon Brostrom.30
  • Thursday, 1 Dec 1938, Donald was mentioned in an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Brostrom in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Elsie Dora Lewis, Zoa Lee Lewis, Rudolph Gordon Brostrom and Ada Ann Jones.31
  • Wednesday, 15 Mar 1939, an article about Donald Edward Brostrom and Zoa Lee (née Lewis) Brostrom appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plan Operetta At Tumwater.32
  • Thursday, 30 Mar 1939, Donald was mentioned in an article about Aletha Maize Mercer in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Elsie Dora Lewis, Zoa Lee Lewis, Rudolph Gordon Brostrom and Theodore Mercer Brostrom.33
  • Monday, 1 May 1939, Donald was mentioned in an article about Aletha Maize Mercer in The Daily Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Traffic Violation Hits Wreck Visitor
         Also mentioned in the article: Elsie Dora Lewis, Zoa Lee Lewis and Rudolph Gordon Brostrom.34
  • Wednesday, 19 Jul 1939, Donald was mentioned in an article about Ivan William Bartle and Frances Emma (née Mercer) Bartle in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Aletha Maize Mercer, Adolph Norman Brostrom, Elsie Dora Lewis, Zoa Lee Lewis and Rudolph Gordon Brostrom.35
  • Thursday, 30 Nov 1939, Donald was mentioned in an article about Aletha Maize Mercer in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Ada Ann Jones, Elsie Dora Lewis, Zoa Lee Lewis, Rudolph Gordon Brostrom and Theodore Mercer Brostrom.36
  • Thursday, 22 Feb 1940, Donald was mentioned in an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Brostrom in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Elsie Dora Lewis, Zoa Lee Lewis, Rudolph Gordon Brostrom, Theodore Mercer Brostrom, Ada Ann Jones, William Lewis Muir, Emma B. Maschner, William Arthur Muir and Stanley Richard Muir.37
  • Thursday, 25 Apr 1940, Donald was mentioned in an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Brostrom in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Ada Ann Jones, Elsie Dora Lewis, Zoa Lee Lewis, Rudolph Gordon Brostrom and Theodore Mercer Brostrom.38
  • Sunday, 17 May 1942, an article about Donald Edward Brostrom appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: County Track Stars Compete In Meet Here.39
  • Friday, 3 Jul 1942, Donald was mentioned in an article about Aletha Maize Mercer in The Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Olympia Pilot Dies In Burning Ship Off Highway; Hit Wires - [mentioned in the diary of Elsie Brostrom]
         Also mentioned in the article: Rudolph Gordon Brostrom, Theodore Mercer Brostrom and Elsie Dora Lewis.40
  • Thursday, 20 May 1948, an article about Donald Edward Brostrom appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Large Class Will Be Graduated From High School Here June 4.6
  • Tuesday, 26 Jul 1949, an article about Donald Edward Brostrom appeared in: The Morning Olympian, at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Olympiana - Home
         Also mentioned in the article: Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize Mercer.41
  • Wednesday, 13 Jun 1956, Donald was mentioned in an article about John Phillip Wagner and Elsie Dora (née Lewis) Wagner in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station: Tacoma Family Spends Time At DesChutes Summer Camp
         Also mentioned in the article: Beverly Joyce Larson and Nettie Rose Cook.42
  • Sunday, 30 Dec 1956, Donald was mentioned in an article about John Phillip Wagner and Elsie Dora (née Lewis) Wagner in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station: Residents Entertain Christmas Visitors
         Also mentioned in the article: Stacey Elmer Wagner, Alfred Rexford Mercer, Thomas Otto Mercer, Rose May Robison and Beverly Joyce Larson.43
  • Sunday, 31 Mar 1957, Donald was mentioned in an article about Robert Keith Wagner and Elsie Dora (née Lewis) Wagner in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station: Plumb Station Pair Visits In Rainier
         Also mentioned in the article: Beverly Joyce Larson and John Phillip Wagner.44

Citations

  1. [S260] Donald Brostrom, Sr. Obituary, Obituary for Donald Brostrom, Havre, MT, 2 Oct 2002. Hereinafter cited as Obituary.
  2. [S261] "Genealogy Notebook by Aletha Maize Mercer," Undated; Civil War Trunk; Repository Reference #1, Glode Dugar Lewis; Olympia, Thurston County, Washington. Hereinafter cited as "Genealogy Notebook by Lee Mercer."
  3. [S4] Original research and personal knowledge of Terrance Wagner (8648) (Olympia, WA 98501), 09 Jun 2011 - Various.
  4. [S220] Interview and notes with Elsie Dora Lewis (Olympia, Thurston County, Washington), by Terrance Wagner, 2002 - 2018. Terrance Wagner (Olympia, Thurston County, Washington).
  5. [S219] Interview and notes with Zoa Lee Lewis (2810 Starr Street, Tacoma, WA), by Terrance Wagner, Sep 2001. Terrance Wagner (Olympia, Thurston County, Washington).
  6. [S3283] Article: Large Class Will Be Graduated From High School Here June 4, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 20 May 1948, Page One. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  7. [S1004] 1 Apr 1940, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y7ojnd8p Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940.
  8. [S4157] Article: Resolution No. 425, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 11 Sep 1926, Page Five. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  9. [S4158] Article: Legal Notices: Wildwood Park Addition, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 17 May 1924, Page Five. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  10. [S4159] Article: Request Made, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 01 Sep 1926, Page Six. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  11. [S4155] Article: Realty Transfers - Saturday, March 3, 1923, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 13 Mar 1923, Page Three. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  12. [S4160] Article: L.I.D. No. 425 Notice Of Original Assessment, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 22 Apr 1927, Page Seven. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  13. [S4161] Article: Open Letter - Paid Advertisement, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 15 Mar 1924, Page Four. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  14. [S4162] Article: Society, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 22 Sep 1921, Page Three, Volume: 30, Issue: 163. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  15. [S4163] Article: Met With Great Success, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 3 May 1894, Page Four, Volume: 5, Issue: 326. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  16. [S4169] Article: Brevities of the Day, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 16 Jul 1896, Page Three, Volume: 6, Issue: 104. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  17. [S4166] Article: Obit - Mary A. Buker, The Washington Standard, Olympia, WA, 01 Jan 1904, Page Four, Volume: XLIV. Hereinafter cited as Washington Standard.
  18. [S4170] Article: City News in Brief, The Washington Standard, Olympia, WA, 11 Oct 1901, Page Four, Volume: XLI. Hereinafter cited as Washington Standard.
  19. [S4156] Article: New Building To Rise Soon On Capitol Way, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 15 Apr 1925, Page One and Six. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  20. [S4165] Article: To Owners Of Lawnmowers., The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 06 Jun 1906, Page Four, Volume: 18, Issue: 68. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  21. [S4168] Article: John T. Otis Stroke Victim, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 31 Aug 1944, Page One. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  22. [S3847] "Diary of Aletha Maize (Mercer) Lewis Brostrom Love," (MS, 1932 - 1933; Olympia, WA); unknown repository reference, unknown repository; unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as "Diary of Lee Lewis."
  23. [S620] FamilySearch.org, online https://tinyurl.com/ycndba9a, Various (Utah), updated as of Various, Washington, County Marriages, 1855-2008.
  24. [S3839] Article: Deaths And Funerals - Norman A. Brostrom, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 25 Jan 1970, Page Eight. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  25. [S3991] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 19 Mar 1938, Page Two. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  26. [S85] Social Security Death Index, Master File, Social Security Death Index, Social Security Death Index (http://tinyurl.com/jqkwdlq: RootsWeb, various). Hereinafter cited as SSDI.
  27. [S2059] Article: Maytown, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 28 Jan 1931, Page Five. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  28. [S3281] Article: News of Thurston County - Brighton Park, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 22 May 1937, Page Two. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  29. [S2053] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 27 May 1938, Page Eleven. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  30. [S2070] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 25 Sep 1938, Page Five. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  31. [S2074] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 1 Dec 1938, Page Seven. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  32. [S3280] Article: Plan Operetta At Tumwater, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 15 Mar 1939, Page Nine. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  33. [S2073] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 30 Mar 1939, Page Five. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  34. [S3865] Article: Traffic Violation Hits Wreck Visitor, The Daily Olympian, Olympia, WA, 1 May 1939, Page One. Hereinafter cited as Daily Olympian.
  35. [S2108] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 19 Jul 1939, Page Seven. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  36. [S2063] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 30 Nov 1939, Page Twelve. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  37. [S2071] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 22 Feb 1940, Page Ten. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  38. [S2069] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 10 Oct 1940, Page Eight. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  39. [S3282] Article: County Tack Stars Compete In Meet Here, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 17 May 1942, Page Six. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  40. [S3494] Article: Olympia Pilot Dies In Burning Ship Off Highway; Hit Wires, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 3 Jul 1942. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  41. [S3284] Article: Olympiana - Home, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 26 Jul 1949, Page Fourteen. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  42. [S3549] Article: Plumb Station: Tacoma Family Spends Time At DesChutes Summer Camp, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 13 Jun 1956, Page Nine. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  43. [S3804] Article: Plumb Station: Residents Entertain Christmas Visitors, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 30 Dec 1956, Page Thirteen. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  44. [S3607] Article: Plumb Station: Plumb Station Pair Visits In Rainier, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 31 Mar 1957, Page Eighteen. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
Last Edited27 Aug 2022

Rudolph Gordon Brostrom

Family
TMG ID:8657, (9 Oct 1933 - 17 Feb 2022)
Relationships:Brother of Elsie Dora Lewis
Great-granduncle of Descendant Wagner
Father*Adolph Norman Brostrom B: 18 May 1907, D: 15 Jan 1970
Mother*Aletha Maize Mercer B: 30 Apr 1905, D: 20 Apr 1976

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

Alias(es)

  • Nick-Name: his nickname was "Rudy"3

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageFriday, 22 Apr 1955, Rudolph, age 21 years, 6 months and 13 days, and Maxine May Guertler, age 18 years, 9 months and 17 days, daughter of: Arthur Benham Guertler and Jean-Marie Warman, were married at Baltimore City, MarylandG,
     Other celebrants were: Elsie Dora Lewis.1,4
Divorce1968, on this date, the divorce between Maxine May (neé Guertler) Brostrom and Rudolph Gordon Brostrom.5

Memorable Moments & Stories

  • Anecdote: on Saturday, 12 Sep 1942, at Olympia, Thurston County, WashingtonG, Rudolph Gordon Brostrom (8 years old) and Donald Edward Brostrom (11 years old) were involved in a prank that went awry. A note from their sister, Elsie, on the attached Christmas card commemorated this date as the day that Donny handcuffed Rudy using John Wagner's handcuffs. Unfortunately for Rudy, John's handcuff key broke and he had to call another deputy to come out and release Rudy from the handcuffs!
         Others were: Elsie Dora Lewis and John Phillip Wagner.6
  • Other: between 1963 and 1964, at Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New ZealandG. Rudolph Gordon Brostrom Served during Operation Deepfreeze and have memories of the wonderful people we met in Dunedin, NZ (our homeport away from home). We had a GREAT crew, few personnel problems except for becoming a shellback. Missed the family while away but enjoyed our shore leave and the many ports we visited during this Around the World Cruise. I retired as a PNCS at 19 1/2 years and went on to get a Master's degree in Counseling plus a little post graduate studies. Taught HS, College and started my own Supervisor/Management and personnel training business and traveled the US doing training for several years. Started a wedding business about six years ago and now perform about 500 weddings a year--I like this stay-at-home type work. Read about the Hissem in Shift Colors and hope I can make the October reunion. If any ole' shipmates get around this area, please contact me..3

Education

Date(s)Note
8 Jun 1939Graduation: Rudolph Gordon proudly attended the graduation of Elsie Dora Lewis on Thursday, 8 Jun 1939, at Tumwater Grade School, Tumwater, Thurston County, WashingtonG, where Elsie Dora was awarded an Eighth Grade Diploma. In celebration she received many gifts including a watch and a ring Others who attended were: Adolph Norman Brostrom, Aletha Maize Mercer, Zoa Lee Lewis and Donald Edward Brostrom.6

Other Major Events

  • Military: in Oct 1954, Rudolph Gordon Brostrom began military service, enlisted in the US Navy.3
  • 1968, on this date, the divorce between Maxine May (neé Guertler) Brostrom and Rudolph Gordon Brostrom.5
  • Military: circa Apr 1974, Rudolph Gordon Brostrom completed military service, retired from the US Navy as a Senior Chief Personnelman (PNCS.)3

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-194025 Apr 1940, Chambers Precinct, Thurston County, WashingtonG, Arthur Bondeson, age 20, from Minnesota is listed as boarderAdolph Norman Brostrom, Aletha Maize Mercer, Elsie Dora Lewis, Donald Edward Brostrom and Theodore Mercer Brostrom7
Census-195010 Apr 1950, Lathrop Road traveling north from intersection with Tilly Road, Thurston County, WashingtonGAletha Maize Mercer and Theodore Mercer Brostrom8

Occupation(s)

DateLocationOccupation/Industry
circa Apr 1950Thurston County, WashingtonGfarm helper farm8

Witnessed Events & Occasions

ActivityDetails
HistoryHistory: Rudolph Gordon Brostrom between 1922 and 1950 at Wildwood Park, Olympia, Thurston County, WashingtonG, witnessed (an unknown value) Other witnesses: Ray Frisbee Lewis, Ada Ann Jones, Fredrick William Lewis, Aletha Maize Mercer, Elsie Dora Lewis, Zoa Lee Lewis and Donald Edward Brostrom.9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22
Anecdote Anecdote: Rudolph Gordon Brostrom was present circa 1937, at Olympia, Thurston County, WashingtonG, when Adolph Norman Brostrom and the Happy Brostrom Family (absent Mother Lee)
     Others were: Elsie Dora Lewis, Zoa Lee Lewis and Donald Edward Brostrom.6
Anecdote Anecdote: Rudolph Gordon Brostrom was present on Friday, 30 May 1941, at Hillsboro, Washington County, OregonG, when Elsie Dora Lewis and Zoa Lee Lewis and their family had a reunion with numerous members of the Mercer family in Oregon.
     Others were: Aletha Ray Murray, Donald Edward Brostrom and Theodore Mercer Brostrom.6
Marriage Sunday, 6 Jun 1943, Rudolph Gordon Brostrom attended the marriage of John Phillip Wagner and Elsie Dora Lewis at her grandmother Ada's home (the approximate present-day location of), 631 Israel Road SW, Tumwater, Thurston County, WashingtonG. 02:00 PM, witnesses were: William H. Wagner and Zoa Lee Brostrom Click here to view a wedding picture of the couple.
The ceremony took place in front of the fireplace at her Grandmother Ada Lewis' home in Bush Prairie per this newspaper article
     Other celebrants were: Virginia Adeline Jones, William Henry Wagner, Rosemary Dorothy Bender, Zoa Lee Lewis, Mary Lucile Wagner, Elmer Stacey Wagner, Laverna Mildred Bailey, James Lewis Wagner, Donald Edward Brostrom, Stacey Elmer Wagner, Clarence Clifford Young, Adolph Norman Brostrom, Estella Marie Young, Lovina May Kinney and Ada Ann Jones.6,23
Anecdote Anecdote: Rudolph Gordon Brostrom was present circa Aug 1948, at Olympia, Thurston County, WashingtonG, when Elsie Dora Lewis and Zoa Lee Lewis were pictured with their Brostrom "siblings" (technically they were half-siblings but none of them really cared).
     Others were: Donald Edward Brostrom and Theodore Mercer Brostrom.6
ObituaryObituary: on Sunday, 25 Jan 1970, Rudolph Gordon Brostrom was mentioned in the obituary of Adolph Norman Brostrom in The Morning Olympian, Olympia, Washington.
     Others mentioned: Elsie Dora Lewis, Zoa Lee Lewis, Donald Edward Brostrom, Theodore Mercer Brostrom and Robert Keith Wagner.24
ObituaryObituary: on Wednesday, 2 Oct 2002, Rudolph Gordon Brostrom was mentioned in the obituary of Donald Edward Brostrom in The Havre Daily News, Havre, Montana.
     Others mentioned: Beverly Joyce Larson, Thomas Michael Farnham, Franklin Lee Springer, Theodore Mercer Brostrom, Elsie Dora Lewis, John Phillip Wagner and Zoa Lee Lewis.25
ObituaryObituary: on Wednesday, 2 May 2012, Rudolph Gordon Brostrom was mentioned in the obituary of Theodore Mercer Brostrom in The Huntsville Times, Huntsville, Alabama.
     Others mentioned: Elsie Dora Lewis and Zoa Lee Lewis.26

Known Address(es)

Newspaper Items & Articles

  • Saturday, 22 May 1937, Rudolph was mentioned in an article about Virginia Adeline Jones in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: News of Thurston County - Brighton Park
         Also mentioned in the article: Ada Ann Jones, Aletha Maize Mercer and Donald Edward Brostrom.28
  • Saturday, 19 Mar 1938, Rudolph was mentioned in an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Brostrom in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Elsie Dora Lewis, Zoa Lee Lewis and Donald Edward Brostrom.27
  • Friday, 27 May 1938, Rudolph was mentioned in an article about Ada Ann Jones in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Aletha Maize Mercer, Elsie Dora Lewis, Zoa Lee Lewis and Donald Edward Brostrom.29
  • Sunday, 25 Sep 1938, Rudolph was mentioned in an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Brostrom in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Haldora Hjalmfridur Sumarlidason, Elsie Dora Lewis, Zoa Lee Lewis and Donald Edward Brostrom.30
  • Thursday, 1 Dec 1938, Rudolph was mentioned in an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Brostrom in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Elsie Dora Lewis, Zoa Lee Lewis, Donald Edward Brostrom and Ada Ann Jones.31
  • Thursday, 30 Mar 1939, Rudolph was mentioned in an article about Aletha Maize Mercer in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Elsie Dora Lewis, Zoa Lee Lewis, Donald Edward Brostrom and Theodore Mercer Brostrom.32
  • Monday, 1 May 1939, Rudolph was mentioned in an article about Aletha Maize Mercer in The Daily Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Traffic Violation Hits Wreck Visitor
         Also mentioned in the article: Elsie Dora Lewis, Zoa Lee Lewis and Donald Edward Brostrom.33
  • Wednesday, 19 Jul 1939, Rudolph was mentioned in an article about Ivan William Bartle and Frances Emma (née Mercer) Bartle in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Aletha Maize Mercer, Adolph Norman Brostrom, Elsie Dora Lewis, Zoa Lee Lewis and Donald Edward Brostrom.34
  • Thursday, 30 Nov 1939, Rudolph was mentioned in an article about Aletha Maize Mercer in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Ada Ann Jones, Elsie Dora Lewis, Zoa Lee Lewis, Donald Edward Brostrom and Theodore Mercer Brostrom.35
  • Thursday, 22 Feb 1940, Rudolph was mentioned in an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Brostrom in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Elsie Dora Lewis, Zoa Lee Lewis, Donald Edward Brostrom, Theodore Mercer Brostrom, Ada Ann Jones, William Lewis Muir, Emma B. Maschner, William Arthur Muir and Stanley Richard Muir.36
  • Thursday, 25 Apr 1940, Rudolph was mentioned in an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Brostrom in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Ada Ann Jones, Elsie Dora Lewis, Zoa Lee Lewis, Donald Edward Brostrom and Theodore Mercer Brostrom.37
  • Friday, 3 Jul 1942, Rudolph was mentioned in an article about Aletha Maize Mercer in The Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Olympia Pilot Dies In Burning Ship Off Highway; Hit Wires - [mentioned in the diary of Elsie Brostrom]
         Also mentioned in the article: Donald Edward Brostrom, Theodore Mercer Brostrom and Elsie Dora Lewis.38
  • Tuesday, 9 Sep 1947, Rudolph was mentioned in an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Brostrom in The Daily Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: John Phillip Wagner, Elsie Dora Lewis, Vivien Earl Cook, Elva May Mercer, Thomas Otto Mercer, Rose May Robison, Francis Wayne Hacker, Zoa Lee Lewis, Frances Emma Mercer, Earl Cornelius Sheehan, Theodore Mercer Brostrom and Nettie Rose Cook.39
  • Tuesday, 8 Feb 1955, Rudolph was mentioned in an article about Robert Alva Love and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Love in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Elsie Dora Lewis and Theodore Mercer Brostrom.40
  • Sunday, 8 May 1955, Rudolph was mentioned in an article about Elsie Dora Lewis in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Maxine May Guertler.41

Citations

  1. [S261] "Genealogy Notebook by Aletha Maize Mercer," Undated; Civil War Trunk; Repository Reference #1, Glode Dugar Lewis; Olympia, Thurston County, Washington. Hereinafter cited as "Genealogy Notebook by Lee Mercer."
  2. [S529] Interview and notes with Rhoda Roselin Brostrom (unknown informant address), by Terrance Wagner, 24 Sep 2004. Terrance Wagner (Olympia, Thurston County, Washington).
  3. [S580] Interview and notes with Rudolph Gordon Brostrom (http://www.theradioboys.org/usshissem/archive_7.htm), by Terrance Wagner, 14 Jul 2005. Terrance Wagner (Olympia, Thurston County, Washington).
  4. [S3912] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 8 May 1955, Page Fourteen. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  5. [S4] Original research and personal knowledge of Terrance Wagner (8648) (Olympia, WA 98501), 09 Jun 2011 - Various.
  6. [S220] Interview and notes with Elsie Dora Lewis (Olympia, Thurston County, Washington), by Terrance Wagner, 2002 - 2018. Terrance Wagner (Olympia, Thurston County, Washington).
  7. [S1004] 1 Apr 1940, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y7ojnd8p Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940.
  8. [S3506] 3 Apr 1950, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, N/A Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940.
  9. [S4157] Article: Resolution No. 425, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 11 Sep 1926, Page Five. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  10. [S4158] Article: Legal Notices: Wildwood Park Addition, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 17 May 1924, Page Five. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  11. [S4159] Article: Request Made, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 01 Sep 1926, Page Six. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  12. [S4155] Article: Realty Transfers - Saturday, March 3, 1923, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 13 Mar 1923, Page Three. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  13. [S4160] Article: L.I.D. No. 425 Notice Of Original Assessment, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 22 Apr 1927, Page Seven. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  14. [S4161] Article: Open Letter - Paid Advertisement, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 15 Mar 1924, Page Four. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  15. [S4162] Article: Society, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 22 Sep 1921, Page Three, Volume: 30, Issue: 163. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  16. [S4163] Article: Met With Great Success, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 3 May 1894, Page Four, Volume: 5, Issue: 326. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  17. [S4169] Article: Brevities of the Day, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 16 Jul 1896, Page Three, Volume: 6, Issue: 104. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  18. [S4166] Article: Obit - Mary A. Buker, The Washington Standard, Olympia, WA, 01 Jan 1904, Page Four, Volume: XLIV. Hereinafter cited as Washington Standard.
  19. [S4170] Article: City News in Brief, The Washington Standard, Olympia, WA, 11 Oct 1901, Page Four, Volume: XLI. Hereinafter cited as Washington Standard.
  20. [S4156] Article: New Building To Rise Soon On Capitol Way, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 15 Apr 1925, Page One and Six. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  21. [S4165] Article: To Owners Of Lawnmowers., The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 06 Jun 1906, Page Four, Volume: 18, Issue: 68. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  22. [S4168] Article: John T. Otis Stroke Victim, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 31 Aug 1944, Page One. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  23. [S620] FamilySearch.org, online https://tinyurl.com/ycndba9a, Various (Utah), updated as of Various, Washington, County Marriages, 1855-2008.
  24. [S3839] Article: Deaths And Funerals - Norman A. Brostrom, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 25 Jan 1970, Page Eight. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  25. [S260] Donald Brostrom, Sr. Obituary, Obituary for Donald Brostrom, Havre, MT, 2 Oct 2002. Hereinafter cited as Obituary.
  26. [S1000] Obituary, The Huntsville Times, http://tinyurl.com/h44es9h, 2 May 2012. Hereinafter cited as Huntsville Times.
  27. [S3991] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 19 Mar 1938, Page Two. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  28. [S3281] Article: News of Thurston County - Brighton Park, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 22 May 1937, Page Two. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  29. [S2053] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 27 May 1938, Page Eleven. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  30. [S2070] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 25 Sep 1938, Page Five. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  31. [S2074] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 1 Dec 1938, Page Seven. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  32. [S2073] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 30 Mar 1939, Page Five. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  33. [S3865] Article: Traffic Violation Hits Wreck Visitor, The Daily Olympian, Olympia, WA, 1 May 1939, Page One. Hereinafter cited as Daily Olympian.
  34. [S2108] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 19 Jul 1939, Page Seven. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  35. [S2063] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 30 Nov 1939, Page Twelve. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  36. [S2071] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 22 Feb 1940, Page Ten. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  37. [S2069] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 10 Oct 1940, Page Eight. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  38. [S3494] Article: Olympia Pilot Dies In Burning Ship Off Highway; Hit Wires, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 3 Jul 1942. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  39. [S3844] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 9 Sep 1947, Page Six. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  40. [S4113] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 8 Feb 1955, Page Five. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  41. [S4115] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 8 May 1955, Page Fourteen. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
Last Edited5 Jan 2023

Theodore Mercer Brostrom1

Family
TMG ID:8658, (2 Sep 1939 - 1 May 2012)
Relationships:Brother of Elsie Dora Lewis
Great-granduncle of Descendant Wagner
Father*Adolph Norman Brostrom B: 18 May 1907, D: 15 Jan 1970
Mother*Aletha Maize Mercer B: 30 Apr 1905, D: 20 Apr 1976
Step-fatherRobert Alva Love2 B: 27 May 1924, D: 30 Dec 2006

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

  • Theodore Mercer Brostrom was the son of: Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize Mercer.
  • An Obituary for Theodore Mercer Brostrom appeared on Wednesday, 2 May 2012, in The Huntsville Times, Huntsville, Alabama. Theodore Brostrom 

    Sept.2, 1939 - May 1, 2012

    Mr. Theodore "Ted" M. Brostrom passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at the age of 72.

    Mr. Brostrom was a Senior Analyst at CAS. He was also a retired veteran of the U.S. Army, supporter of UAH Hockey, member of the Greek Orthodox Church, Kiwanis Club and loved his drum circle in Big Spring Park.

    He is survived by his wife: Shelby Brostrom ; three daughters: Natalie Batchelor, Misty O'Barr and Pamela Polanco; son: Eric Hosmer; three sisters, Elsie, Dodie and Rosie; brother, Rudy; 12 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

    Visitation will be Thursday at Berryhill Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be Friday at 11:00 am at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church with Father Felix Miles officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery.

    The Huntsville Times, 2 May 2012
         Others mentioned: Elsie Dora Lewis, Zoa Lee Lewis and Rudolph Gordon Brostrom.4

Alias(es)

  • Title: he was also known as Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Mercer Brostrom.4
  • Nick-Name: his nickname was "Teddy"2
  • Nick-Name: his nickname was "Ted"5

Memorable Moments & Stories

Medical

  • Health: on Thursday, 6 Jan 2005, at Huntsville, Madison County, AlabamaG. Theodore Mercer diagnosed with non-Hodgkins Lymphoma cancer by Dr. McGee. He was advised that only 2 or 3 percent of patients with this disease lived beyond 3 years. As it turned out, Ted lived 7 years, 11 months and 13 days after the diagnosis.5

Education

Date(s)Note
between 1960 and 1964Theodore attended at the Georgia State University, Atlanta, Fulton County, GeorgiaG.7
May 1964Graduation: in May 1964, Theodore (24 years old), graduated from the Georgia State University, Atlanta, Fulton County, GeorgiaG. He was awarded a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics.7
between 1972 and 1974Theodore attended studied for his Masters Degree in Admin Science at the University of Alabama, Huntsville, Madison County, AlabamaG.7

Other Major Events

  • Military: in Jun 1964, at Fort Bliss, El Paso County, TexasG, Theodore Mercer Brostrom at age 24, began military service, He attended the Army Air Defense Officer Basic Course.7
  • Military: between 1965 and 1966, at Fort Meade, Anne Arundel County, MarylandG, Theodore Mercer Brostrom, military service, he served as Washington, D.C. Missile Master, Tactical Director.7
  • Military: between 1967 and 1968, at Yongsan Garrison, Seoul, Republic of KoreaG, Theodore Mercer Brostrom, military service, he served as Aide de Camp, to the Chief of Staff, 8th Army (Korea), where he recorded the USS Pueblo capture.7
  • Military: between 1968 and 1969, at Fort Bliss, El Paso County, TexasG, Theodore Mercer Brostrom, military service, he studied the Air Defense Officer Career Course.7
  • Military: in 1969, at Fort Bliss, El Paso County, TexasG, Theodore Mercer Brostrom, military service, he attended a Special Course in Nuclear Weapons Employment.7
  • Military: between 1969 and 1970, at VietnamG, Theodore Mercer Brostrom, military service, he was assigned as 101st Airborne Division and Air Defense Battery, Commander in I Corps.7
  • Military: between 1970 and 1971, at Fort Bliss, El Paso County, TexasG, Theodore Mercer Brostrom, military service, he studied the 1181st Guided Missile Systems, Staff Course.7
  • Military: between 1971 and 1974, at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Madison County, AlabamaG, Theodore Mercer Brostrom, military service, he was assigned as the Pershing Missile System, Deputy Engineer.7
  • Military: between 1974 and 1977, at Bronx, New York City, New YorkG, Theodore Mercer Brostrom, military service, he was the Recruiting Area Commander (Bronx, Yonkers, New Rochelle, New York City, NY.)7
  • Military: in 1977, at Fort Belvoir, Fairfax County, VirginiaG, Theodore Mercer Brostrom, military service, he attended the Defense Systems Management College, Program Managers Course.7
  • Military: between 1977 and 1978, at Fort Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, KansasG, Theodore Mercer Brostrom, military service, he attended the Command and General Staff College.7
  • Military: between 1978 and 1980, at Stuttgart, GermanyG, Theodore Mercer Brostrom, military service, he was assigned as the Nike Hercules Nuclear Missile Battalion, Executive Officer.7
  • Military: between 1980 and 1981, at Heidelberg, GermanyG, Theodore Mercer Brostrom, military service, he was assigned as the Central Army Group, NATO Central Region, Air Defense Officer.7
  • Military: between 1981 and 1984, at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Madison County, AlabamaG, Theodore Mercer Brostrom, military service, he was assigned as the Patriot Missile System, Deputy TRADOC Systems Manager.7
  • Military: between 1984 and 1986, at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Madison County, AlabamaG, Theodore Mercer Brostrom, military service, he was assigned as the Advanced Systems Concept Office, Chief of the Air Defense Team.7
  • Military: in Dec 1986, at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Madison County, AlabamaG, Theodore Mercer Brostrom at age 47, completed military service, he retired from the United States Army with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.7

Census Records

CensusDate/Location/CommentOthers Same Household
Census-194025 Apr 1940, Chambers Precinct, Thurston County, WashingtonG, Arthur Bondeson, age 20, from Minnesota is listed as boarderAdolph Norman Brostrom, Aletha Maize Mercer, Elsie Dora Lewis, Donald Edward Brostrom and Rudolph Gordon Brostrom8
Census-195010 Apr 1950, Lathrop Road traveling north from intersection with Tilly Road, Thurston County, WashingtonGAletha Maize Mercer and Rudolph Gordon Brostrom9

Occupation(s)

DateLocationOccupation/Industry
between 1964 and 1986United States Army soldier5
between Dec 1986 and Apr 2012Wyle-CAS, Huntsville, Madison County, AlabamaGSenior Level System Analyst. Immedieately upon retirement from the United States Army, Ted began working for Wyle-CAS. His position at Wyle-CAS was that of a Senior Level System Analyst. He was responsible for providing technical and programming support to several international cooperative programs and numerous Foreign Military Sales cases under the control of the Counter-Rocket, Artillery and Mortar Program Directorate. Ted held this position until his death.2

Witnessed Events & Occasions

ActivityDetails
Anecdote Anecdote: Theodore Mercer Brostrom was present on Friday, 30 May 1941, at Hillsboro, Washington County, OregonG, when Elsie Dora Lewis and Zoa Lee Lewis and their family had a reunion with numerous members of the Mercer family in Oregon.
     Others were: Aletha Ray Murray, Donald Edward Brostrom and Rudolph Gordon Brostrom.1
Anecdote Anecdote: Theodore Mercer Brostrom was present circa Aug 1948, at Olympia, Thurston County, WashingtonG, when Elsie Dora Lewis and Zoa Lee Lewis were pictured with their Brostrom "siblings" (technically they were half-siblings but none of them really cared).
     Others were: Donald Edward Brostrom and Rudolph Gordon Brostrom.1
Gold AnnivGolden Anniversary: on Tuesday, 14 Aug 1951 Theodore Mercer Brostrom celebrated with numerous family and friends the 50th wedding anniversary of Thomas Otto Mercer at age 71and Rose May (née Robison) Mercer at age 68 at Tumwater, Thurston County, WashingtonG.
     Others celebrating were: Aletha Maize Mercer, Robert Alva Love, Elva May Mercer, Vivien Earl Cook, Lavon Elaine Durst, Alfred Rexford Mercer, Alfred Rexford Mercer Jr., Frances Emma Mercer, Earl Cornelius Sheehan, John Phillip Wagner, Elsie Dora Lewis, Zoa Lee Lewis, Francis Wayne Hacker, Clyde Earnest Mercer, Mabel Melvina Stingley, Robert Ellis Hudson and Leonard Clyde Hudson.10
Anecdote Anecdote: Theodore Mercer Brostrom was present in May 1958, at Medford, Jackson County, OregonG, when Robert Alva Love and Aletha Maize Mercer Lee, Rosie and Ted returned from Germany for a family reunion at Grandma Rose's.1
ObituaryObituary: on Sunday, 25 Jan 1970, Theodore Mercer Brostrom was mentioned in the obituary of Adolph Norman Brostrom in The Morning Olympian, Olympia, Washington.
     Others mentioned: Elsie Dora Lewis, Zoa Lee Lewis, Donald Edward Brostrom, Rudolph Gordon Brostrom and Robert Keith Wagner.11
ObituaryObituary: on Wednesday, 2 Oct 2002, Theodore Mercer Brostrom was mentioned in the obituary of Donald Edward Brostrom in The Havre Daily News, Havre, Montana.
     Others mentioned: Beverly Joyce Larson, Thomas Michael Farnham, Franklin Lee Springer, Rudolph Gordon Brostrom, Elsie Dora Lewis, John Phillip Wagner and Zoa Lee Lewis.12
DeathSaturday, 30 Dec 2006, Theodore Mercer Brostrom was the informant on the death certtificate for Robert Alva Love.2
DeathTheodore Mercer Brostrom announced the death of Jerry Phillip Hancock on his Blog.
(an unknown value.)13,7

Known Address(es)

Newspaper Items & Articles

  • Thursday, 30 Mar 1939, Theodore was mentioned in an article about Aletha Maize Mercer in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Elsie Dora Lewis, Zoa Lee Lewis, Donald Edward Brostrom and Rudolph Gordon Brostrom.14
  • Thursday, 30 Nov 1939, Theodore was mentioned in an article about Aletha Maize Mercer in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Ada Ann Jones, Elsie Dora Lewis, Zoa Lee Lewis, Donald Edward Brostrom and Rudolph Gordon Brostrom.15
  • Thursday, 22 Feb 1940, Theodore was mentioned in an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Brostrom in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Elsie Dora Lewis, Zoa Lee Lewis, Donald Edward Brostrom, Rudolph Gordon Brostrom, Ada Ann Jones, William Lewis Muir, Emma B. Maschner, William Arthur Muir and Stanley Richard Muir.16
  • Thursday, 25 Apr 1940, Theodore was mentioned in an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Brostrom in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Ada Ann Jones, Elsie Dora Lewis, Zoa Lee Lewis, Donald Edward Brostrom and Rudolph Gordon Brostrom.17
  • Friday, 3 Jul 1942, Theodore was mentioned in an article about Aletha Maize Mercer in The Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Olympia Pilot Dies In Burning Ship Off Highway; Hit Wires - [mentioned in the diary of Elsie Brostrom]
         Also mentioned in the article: Donald Edward Brostrom, Rudolph Gordon Brostrom and Elsie Dora Lewis.18
  • Tuesday, 9 Sep 1947, Theodore was mentioned in an article about Adolph Norman Brostrom and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Brostrom in The Daily Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: John Phillip Wagner, Elsie Dora Lewis, Vivien Earl Cook, Elva May Mercer, Thomas Otto Mercer, Rose May Robison, Francis Wayne Hacker, Zoa Lee Lewis, Frances Emma Mercer, Earl Cornelius Sheehan, Rudolph Gordon Brostrom and Nettie Rose Cook.19
  • Sunday, 2 Sep 1951, Theodore was mentioned in an article about Thomas Otto Mercer and Rose May (née Robison) Mercer in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Observe Golden Wedding
         Also mentioned in the article: Robert Alva Love, Aletha Maize Mercer, Vivien Earl Cook, Elva May Mercer, Alfred Rexford Mercer, Lavon Elaine Durst, Alfred Rexford Mercer Jr., Frances Emma Mercer, Earl Cornelius Sheehan, John Phillip Wagner, Elsie Dora Lewis, Francis Wayne Hacker and Zoa Lee Lewis.20
  • Sunday, 16 Dec 1951, Theodore was mentioned in an article about Rose May Robison in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Maytown
         Also mentioned in the article: Aletha Maize Mercer and Frances Emma Mercer.21
  • Friday, 9 Jul 1954, Theodore was mentioned in an article about John Phillip Wagner and Elsie Dora (née Lewis) Wagner in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: South Union Snapshots
         Also mentioned in the article: Robert Alva Love and Aletha Maize Mercer.22
  • Tuesday, 8 Feb 1955, Theodore was mentioned in an article about Robert Alva Love and Aletha Maize (née Mercer) Love in The Morning Olympian at Olympia, Washington. Headline: Plumb Station
         Also mentioned in the article: Elsie Dora Lewis and Rudolph Gordon Brostrom.23

Citations

  1. [S220] Interview and notes with Elsie Dora Lewis (Olympia, Thurston County, Washington), by Terrance Wagner, 2002 - 2018. Terrance Wagner (Olympia, Thurston County, Washington).
  2. [S529] Interview and notes with Rhoda Roselin Brostrom (unknown informant address), by Terrance Wagner, 24 Sep 2004. Terrance Wagner (Olympia, Thurston County, Washington).
  3. [S261] "Genealogy Notebook by Aletha Maize Mercer," Undated; Civil War Trunk; Repository Reference #1, Glode Dugar Lewis; Olympia, Thurston County, Washington. Hereinafter cited as "Genealogy Notebook by Lee Mercer."
  4. [S1000] Obituary, The Huntsville Times, http://tinyurl.com/h44es9h, 2 May 2012. Hereinafter cited as Huntsville Times.
  5. [S1003] Letter from Theodore Mercer Brostrom (Huntsville, Alabama) to Terrance Wagner, Jan 2006; unknown repository (unknown repository address).
  6. [S529] Interview and notes with Rhoda Roselin Brostrom (unknown informant address), by Terrance Wagner, 24 Sep 2004. Terrance Wagner (Olympia, Thurston County, Washington), e-Mail message from Rosie dated 9 May 2012.
  7. [S705] Interview and notes with Theodore M. Brostrom (8288) (3716 Jamestown Drive, Huntsville, AL), by Me Myself & I (8667), 26 Nov 2007. Terrance Wagner (Olympia, Thurston County, Washington).
  8. [S1004] 1 Apr 1940, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, https://tinyurl.com/y7ojnd8p Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940.
  9. [S3506] 3 Apr 1950, Digital, FamilySearch.org, 35 NW Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, N/A Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940.
  10. [S1170] Article: Observe Golden Wedding, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 2 Sep 1951, Page Ten. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  11. [S3839] Article: Deaths And Funerals - Norman A. Brostrom, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 25 Jan 1970, Page Eight. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  12. [S260] Donald Brostrom, Sr. Obituary, Obituary for Donald Brostrom, Havre, MT, 2 Oct 2002. Hereinafter cited as Obituary.
  13. [S1026] Obituaries, The Huntsville Times, Huntsville, Alabama, 15 Dec 2008, The Huntsville Times, Jerry P. Hancock. Hereinafter cited as Huntsville Times.
  14. [S2073] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 30 Mar 1939, Page Five. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  15. [S2063] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 30 Nov 1939, Page Twelve. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  16. [S2071] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 22 Feb 1940, Page Ten. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  17. [S2069] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 10 Oct 1940, Page Eight. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  18. [S3494] Article: Olympia Pilot Dies In Burning Ship Off Highway; Hit Wires, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 3 Jul 1942. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  19. [S3844] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 9 Sep 1947, Page Six. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  20. [S3823] Article: Observe Golden Wedding, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 2 Sep 1951, Page Ten. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  21. [S3917] Article: Maytown, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 16 Dec 1951, Page Twenty. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  22. [S3824] Article: South Union Snapshots, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 9 Jul 1954, Page Ten. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  23. [S4113] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 8 Feb 1955, Page Five. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
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Robert Alva Love1

TMG ID:8660, (27 May 1924 - 30 Dec 2006)

Vital Statistics

Obituary & Other Vital Info

  • Born: Robert Alva Love was born on Sunday, 27 May 1923, at TexasG.3

Alias(es)

  • Nick-Name: his nickname was "Pops"3
  • Nick-Name: his nickname was "Bob"4

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageSaturday, 29 Jul 1950, Robert, age 26 years, 2 months and 2 days, and Aletha Maize Mercer, age 45 years, 2 months and 29 days, daughter of: Thomas Otto Mercer and Rose May Robison, were married at Maytown, Thurston County, WashingtonG.
     

Memorable Moments & Stories

Other Major Events

  • Military: on Saturday, 10 Jan 1948, Robert Alva Love at age 23, began military service, enlisted, U.S. Army.5
  • Military: on Friday, 30 Apr 1965, Robert Alva Love at age 40, completed military service, retired.5

Witnessed Events & Occasions

ActivityDetails
Gold AnnivGolden Anniversary: on Tuesday, 14 Aug 1951 Robert Alva Love celebrated with numerous family and friends the 50th wedding anniversary of Thomas Otto Mercer at age 71and Rose May (née Robison) Mercer at age 68 at Tumwater, Thurston County, WashingtonG.
     Others celebrating were: Aletha Maize Mercer, Theodore Mercer Brostrom, Elva May Mercer, Vivien Earl Cook, Lavon Elaine Durst, Alfred Rexford Mercer, Alfred Rexford Mercer Jr., Frances Emma Mercer, Earl Cornelius Sheehan, John Phillip Wagner, Elsie Dora Lewis, Zoa Lee Lewis, Francis Wayne Hacker, Clyde Earnest Mercer, Mabel Melvina Stingley, Robert Ellis Hudson and Leonard Clyde Hudson.6
DeathRobert Alva Love was a witness to the death of Aletha Maize Mercer.2,7

Newspaper Items & Articles

Citations

  1. [S261] "Genealogy Notebook by Aletha Maize Mercer," Undated; Civil War Trunk; Repository Reference #1, Glode Dugar Lewis; Olympia, Thurston County, Washington. Hereinafter cited as "Genealogy Notebook by Lee Mercer."
  2. [S529] Interview and notes with Rhoda Roselin Brostrom (unknown informant address), by Terrance Wagner, 24 Sep 2004. Terrance Wagner (Olympia, Thurston County, Washington).
  3. [S705] Interview and notes with Theodore M. Brostrom (8288) (3716 Jamestown Drive, Huntsville, AL), by Me Myself & I (8667), 26 Nov 2007. Terrance Wagner (Olympia, Thurston County, Washington).
  4. [S220] Interview and notes with Elsie Dora Lewis (Olympia, Thurston County, Washington), by Terrance Wagner, 2002 - 2018. Terrance Wagner (Olympia, Thurston County, Washington).
  5. [S129] Ancestry.com, online http://tinyurl.com/pcf6tp, various (various), updated as of various, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  6. [S1170] Article: Observe Golden Wedding, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 2 Sep 1951, Page Ten. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  7. [S695] Ancestry.com, online http://www.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5426, State of Georgia (unknown location), updated as of 1919 - 1998.
  8. [S3823] Article: Observe Golden Wedding, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 2 Sep 1951, Page Ten. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  9. [S3824] Article: South Union Snapshots, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 9 Jul 1954, Page Ten. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
  10. [S4113] Article: Plumb Station, The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, 8 Feb 1955, Page Five. Hereinafter cited as Morning Olympian.
Last Edited15 Aug 2022