Hazel Marguerite Nelson
Robert Maurice Farring Jr. was born September 9, 1897, in Brooklyn, Brooklyn Twp., Anne Arundel Co., MD, and died July 23, 1977, in Prineville, Powell Butte, Crook Co., OR, at age 79. Buried in Juniper Haven Cemetery, Prineville, Crook Co., OR. He is the son of Robert Maurice Farring Sr. of Maryland, and Alice Adarian Stansbury, of Maryland. Robert had a twin brother, George Wiley Farring.
Hazel Marguerite Nelson was born October 30, 1902, in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL, and died January 30, 1999, in Prineville, Powell Butte, Crook Co., OR, at age 96. Buried in Juniper Haven Cemetery, Prineville, Crook Co., OR. She is the daughter of Clarence Cornelius Nelson of Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL, and Edith Christina Larson of the Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI.
Robert Maurice Farring Jr. and Hazel Marguerite Nelson were married on December 25, 1931, in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI.
Robert Maurice Farring Jr. and Hazel Marguerite (Nelson) Farring had five children:
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Robert Maurice Farring Jr. and Hazel Marguerite (Nelson) Farring are buried in Juniper Haven Cemetery, Prineville, Crook Co., OR. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.
Alice Clarissa Farring is buried in Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery, Anchorage, Anchorage Borough, AK. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.
Robert Maurice "Bob" Farring III and Ruth Ann (Burchill) Farring will be buried in Hunter Cemetery, Hunter, Cass Co., ND. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.
Robert Maurice Farring Jr. was born September 9, 1897, in Brooklyn, Brooklyn Twp., Anne Arundel Co., MD.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 27, 1900, shows Robert M. Farring (age 34) born September 1865 in Maryland to German-born parents is a School Teacher owning his own home with a mortgage and living on Patapsco Avenue, Brooklyn, Brooklyn Twp., Anne Arundel Co., MD. Living with him is his wife of seven years, Alice A. Farring (age 27) born September 1872 in Maryland to Maryland-born parents, with all 4 of the children born to her still alive. Also living there are his four children, all born in Maryland to Maryland-born parents: Mary P. Farriing (age 6) born August 1893; James L. Farring (age 4) born October 1895; Robert M. Farring (age 2) born September 1897; and George W. Farring (age 2) born September 1897. Also living there is Daisy Williams (age 16), an unmarried Black Servant.
Hazel Marguerite Nelson was born October 30, 1902, in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL.
The 1905 Wisconsin State Census taken on June 1, 1905, shows Olaus Larson (age 54) born in Sweden to Swedish-born parents, is a married Farmer, and who owns his farm free of a mortgage, and is living in the Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife, Katharine O. Larson (age 57) born in Sweden to Swedish-born parents; his unmarried daughter, Edith C. Larson (age 22), born in Wisconsin to Swedish-born parents, who Does Housekeeping; his unmarried son, Elmer Larson (age 19) born in Wisconsin to Swedish-born parents, a Farm Laborer; his unmarried son, Walter E. Larson (age 17) born in Wisconsin to Swedish-born parents, a Farm Laborer; his daughter, Freeda M. Larson (age 13) born in Wisconsin to Swedish-born parents; his granddaughter, Myrtle Larson (age 3) born in Illinois to Illinois and Wisconsin-born parents; his granddaughter, Hazel Larson (age 2) born in Illinois to Illinois and Wisconsin-born parents; and his grandson, Paul E. Larson (age 4/12) born in Illinois to Illinois and Wisconsin-born parents.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on May 3, 1910, shows Clarence C. Nelson (age 31) born in Illinois to Swedish-born parents is a general farmer owning his farm in Dixon Twp., Gregory Co., SD and has been married 10 years. Living with him is his wife, Edith C. Nelson (age 27) born in Wisconsin to Swedish-born parents, and has all five of the children born to her still alive. Also living there are their children: Myrtle C. Nelson (age 8) born in Illinois; Hazel M. Nelson (age 7) born in Illinois; Paul E. Nelson (age 5) born in Illinois; Fern E. Nelson (age 2) born in South Dakota; and Olive S. Nelson (age 1/12) born in South Dakota.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 20, 1910, shows Robert M. Farring (age 44) born in Maryland to German-born parents is a Post Office Clerk owning his own home free of a mortgage and living at 408 Annapolis Avenue, Brooklyn, Brooklyn Twp., Anne Arundel Co., MD. Living with him is his wife of 17 years, Alice A. Farring (age 37) born in Maryland to Maryland-born parents, with all 5 of the children born to her still alive. Also living there are his five unmarried children, all born in Maryland to Maryland-born parents: Mary P. Farriing (age 16); James L. Farring (age 14); Robert M. Farring, Jr. (age 12); George W. Farring (age 12); and Milton R. Farring (age 4/12).
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 13, 1920, shows Clarence C. Nelson (age 41) born in Illinois to Swedish-born parents is a Farmer owning his own farm and living in Dixon Twp., Gregory Co., SD. Living with him is his wife Edith C. Nelson (age 36) born in Wisconsin to Swedish-born parents. Living with them are their nine unmarried children, born to Illinois and Wisconsin-born parents: Myrtle K. Nelson (age 18) born in Illinois who is a Rural School Teacher; Hazel M. Nelson (age 17) born in Illinois; Paul E. Nelson (age 14) born in Illinois; Fern E. R. Nelson (age 12) born in South Dakota; Laurel V. Nelson (age 9) born in South Dakota; Walter R. Nelson (age 4-7/12) born in South Dakota; Violet T. Nelson (age 1-7/12) born in South Dakota; and Norman N. Nelson (age 1/12) born in South Dakota. Clarence C. Nelson was the census enumerator.
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 3, 1930, shows Robert Ferring (age 64) born in Maryland to German-born parents and first married at age 27 is an Auto Accessories Bookkeeper owning his own home valued at $1,900 and living at 412 Patapsco Avenue, Baltimore, Baltimore Co., MD. Living with him is his wife, Emma Ferring (age 61) born in Maryland to Maryland-born parents and first married at age 53. Also living there is his unmarried son, Richmond Ferring (age 20) born in Maryland to Maryland-born parents, who is a Coast Guard Ship Carpenter Helper.
Robert Maurice Farring Jr. and Hazel Marguerite Nelson Marriage Record.
The Times-Advocate, Gregory, Gregory Co., SD, December, 1931
NELSON - FARRING
Friends and relatives were much surprised to learn of the marriage of Miss Hazel M. Nelson to Robert M. Farring Jr., Detroit, Mich., which occurred in that city Christmas day at 1:15 P. M.; Judge John D. Watts officiating. The bridal couple were attended by friends, Miss Alma Lehman and Mr. Roy Cutler. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence C. Nelson of Dixon, and has been employed at Detroit for the past three years. The groom is the soon of Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Farring of Baltimore, Maryland, and has been residing in Detroit employed by the Michigan Watch Co., in the capacity of watch inspector and salesman. Immediately after the ceremony the couple left for a visit of several weeks with the bride's parents, after which they contemplate making their home in Detroit.
Robert Maurice Farring Jr. and his twin brother, George Wiley Farring, 1930s.
Alice Clarissa Farring was born October 16, 1932, in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI.
Robert Maurice "Bob" Farring III: Born March 25, 1934, in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI.
Samuel Nelson "Sam" Farring was born August 11,1935, in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI.
Robert Maurice Farring Jr. family, Joy Road, Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, January 3, 1936. Top row: Hazel Marguerite (Nelson) Farring, and Robert Maurice Farring Jr. Bottom row: Alice Clarissa Farring, Samuel Nelson "Sam" Farring, and Robert Maurice "Bob" Farring III.
Rose Marilyn Farring was born October 12, 1937, in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI.
The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 24, 1940, shows Robert Farring (age 42) born in Maryland, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 7 years of School, and who owns his home worth $2,500 is a married Clerk Typist for Automotive, and is living at 19329 Red Points, Redford Twp., Wayne Co., MI. Living with him are: his wife, Hazel M. Farring (age 37) born in Illinois, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 1 year of High School; his daughter, Alice Farring (age 7) born in Michigan, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 1 year of School; his son, Robert M. Farring (age 6) born in Michigan, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place; his son, Samuel N. Farring (age 4) born in Michigan; and his daughter, Rose Marilyn Farring (age 2) born in Michigan.
David Norman "Dave" Farring was born June 18, 1942, in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI.
The Robert Maurice Farring Jr. family, and George Wiley Farring family, Wayne Co., MI, 1940s. Top row, left to right: Robert Maurice "Bob" Farring III, Robert Maurice Farring Jr., and Rose Marilyn Farring. Bottom row, left to right: Alice Clarissa Farring, Hazel Marguerite (Nelson) Farring, Robert Maurice "Bob" Farring III, and Samuel Nelson "Sam" Farring.
The 1950 U. S. Census taken on April 20, 1950, shows Robert M. Farring (age 52) born in Maryland, is a married Public Utilities Laborer, and is living in a house on Yacolt Road, Yacolt, Clark Co., WA. Living with him are: his wife, Hazel M. Farring (age 47) born in Illinois; his never married daughter, Alice C. Farring (age 17) born in Michigan; his never married son, Robert M. Farring (age 16) born in Michigan; his son, Samuel N. Farring (age 14) born in Michigan; his daughter, Rose M. Farring (age 12, born in Michigan.; and his son, David N. Farring (age 7) born in Michigan.
The Robert Maurice Farring Jr. family, Wayne Co., MI, September, 1952. Top row, left to right: Robert Maurice "Bob" Farring III, Robert Maurice Farring Jr., and Rose Marilyn Farring. Bottom row, left to right: Alice Clarissa Farring, Hazel Marguerite (Nelson) Farring, Robert Maurice "Bob" Farring III, and Samuel Nelson "Sam" Farring.
Robert Maurice "Bob" Farring III and Elinor Lehman were engaged January, 1956, in Oregon. The marriage may not have taken place.
The Daily Telegram, Eau Claire, Eau Clare Co., WI, Friday, January 20, 1956
ENGAGED - Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Lehman, Route 5, Menomonie, announce the engagement of their daughter, Elinor, to Robert M. Farring Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Farring Sr., Tacolt, Wash. Miss Lehmann is a graduate of Stout State College, Menomonie, and is now a staff dietitian at Good Samaritan Hospital, Portland, Ore. Her fiance is attending Clark College in Vancouver, Wash. A late summer wedding is being planned.
Leigh Larson note: Arnold Clarence Lehman was born August 21, 1906, in Weston, Dunn Co., WI, and died December 31, 1962, in Dunn Co., WI, at age 56. Buried in Lower Weston Cemetery, Weston, Dunn Co., WI. Elinor A. Lehmanwas born about 1933 in Salem Twp., Pierce Co., WI.
Robert Maurice "Bob" Farring III and Ruth Ann Burchill were married December 8, 1956, in Unknown.
Robert Maurice Farring Jr. died July 23, 1977, in Prineville, Powell Butte, Crook Co., OR, at age 79. Buried in Juniper Haven Cemetery, Prineville, Crook Co., OR.
Hazel Marguerite (Nelson) Farring died January 30, 1999, in Prineville, Powell Butte, Crook Co., OR, at age 96. Buried in Juniper Haven Cemetery, Prineville, Crook Co., OR.
Matthew Steenhout, 18, Jamestown, N.D., died Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007, in the Anne Carlsen Center for Children, Jamestown.
Mr. Steenhout was born Aug. 31, 1988, in Portland, Ore. He moved with his family to Loudoun County, Va., when he was 9 months old. In 1998, he entered the Anne Carlsen Center for Children. He loved music.
He is survived by his parents, Rebecca Wallace, Moorhead, and Steven Steenhout, Anchorage, Alaska; a brother, Timothy Steenhout, Moorhead; two sisters, Emily Steenhout, Isabelle Wallace, both Moorhead; his grandparents, Bob and Ruth Farring, Fargo, Willard and Shirley Steenhout, Idabel, Okla.
Visitation: Tuesday from 9:30 to 10:30 in Calvary United Methodist Church, Fargo.
Funeral: Tuesday at 10:30 in the church.
Burial: Tuesday at 3 in Hunter (N.D.) Cemetery.
Alice Clarissa Farring died October 15, 2017, in Anchorage, AK, at age 84. Buried in Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery, Anchorage, Anchorage Borough, AK.
The Anchorage Daily News, Anchorage, Anchorage Borough, AK, October 19, 2017
Alice Farring
October 16, 1932
Alice C. Farring was born on October 16, 1932 in Detroit, MI. She was the oldest in a family of 5 children. At the age of 11, she made her choice to serve God. In 1957 she offered her life to become a minister, preaching the Gospel. She labored in Oregon for 6 years, then Hawaii and Wisconsin for a short while before going to Brazil, where she preached the Gospel for 44 years. In 2011, due to deteriorating health, she moved to Alaska to live with her brother and sister-in-law, David and Elrena Farring. She was placed in later years in an assisted living home nearby, where she passed on, assisted by Hospice services. She is survived by brothers Robert (Ruth) Farring of Fargo, ND; Sam (Jan) Farring of Powell Butte, OR; David (Elrena) Farring of Anchorage, AK; and her only sister Rose Farring of Korea. She also leaves many nieces, nephews, cousins, grand nieces and nephews and even great grand nieces and nephews, as well as dear friends in the countries where she worked. A visitation will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, October 20, 2017 at the Spenard Community Recreation Center, 2020 W. 48th Avenue, Anchorage, with a service to follow at 3:00pm. Arrangements are with Janssen's Evergreen Memorial Chapel.