Jessica Vera Lemmon




Charles Drummond Rea was born August 29, 1885, in Southwest Harbor, Hancock Co., ME, and died April 30, 1943, at a local hospital, Honolulu, Honolulu Co., Territory of Hawaii, at age 56. Buried in O'ahu Cemetery, Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI. He is the son of William Henry Rea Jr. of Castine, Hancock Co., ME, and Carrie M. Gilley of Tremont, Hancock Co., ME.

Emma Jessie Buchanan was born September 18, 1890, in Beaver Dam, Dodge Co., WI, and died December 27, 1975, in Polk Co., OR, at age 85. Possibly buried in Salem, OR. She is the daughter of James A. Buchanan of Portage, Columbia Co., WI (born August 3, 1859), and Clara Marie Phelps of Wyocena, Columbia Co., WI.

Charles Drummond Rea and Emma Jessie Buchanan were engaged April 30, 1915, in Honolulu, Honolulu Co., Territory of Hawaii.

Charles Drummond Rea and Emma Jessie Buchanan were married Friday, July 16, 1915, at the home of Doctor and Mrs. Benjamin D. Bond, at Kohala, Honolulu Co., Territory of Hawaii.

Charles Drummond Rea and Emma Jessie (Buchanan) Rea had two children:

  1. James Buchanan "Jim" Rea: Born April 2, 1916, at the Kapiolani Maternity Home, Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii; Died September 21, 1995, in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA (age 78). Buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA. Married September 8, 1944, at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA, to Frances Alice "Fran" Latchaw: Born December 20, 1925, in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA; Died November 16, 2012, in Bel Air, Los Angeles Co., CA (age 86). Buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA. He was Middle East director for FMC International, an American contractor.
  2. Elizabeth May "Betty" Rea: Born August 2, 1922, in Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii; Died February 14, 2006, at a Bar Harbor healthcare facility, Southwest Harbor, Hancock Co., ME (age 83). Married December 30, 1977, in Los Angeles Co., CA, to Oskar Leo Haun: Born September 23, 1927, in Waldaschaff, Federal Republic of Germany; Died July 27, 1993, in Machias, Washington Co., ME (age 65).

Charles Drummond Rea and Emma Jessie (Buchanan) Rea were divorced April 19, 1932, in Honolulu, Honolulu Co., Territory of Hawaii. She received an uncontested divorce based upon cruel treatment.

Charles Drummond Rea then married Jessica Vera "Jessie" Lemmon.

Jessica Vera "Jessie" Lemmon was born January 2, 1902, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, and died February 3, 1983, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, at age 81. Buried in O'ahu Cemetery, Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI. She is the daughter of Charles Fisher Lemmon of Boise, Ada Co., Idaho Territory, and Isabelle Edith "Bella" Matheson of San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA.

Charles Drummond Rea and Jessica Vera "Jessie" Lemmon were married August, 1933, in California.

Charles Drummond Rea and Jessica Vera "Jessie" (Lemmon) Rea had one child:

  1. Charles Pedric Rea: Born April 29, 1937, in Waipahu, Territory of Hawaii; Died Tuesday, March 19, 2013, in Portland, Cumberland Co., ME (age 75). He is a graduate of Iolani School and UH, where he served as chair of the Board of Publications in 1958.

Emma Jessie (Buchanan) Rea then married George Elwyn Bowker.

George Elwyn Bowker was born September 26, 1883, in Farnham, Quebec, Canada, and died May 24, 1947, in Ponoka, Alberta, Canada, at age 63. Buried in Forest Home Cemetery, Ponoka, Red Deer Census Division, Alberta, Canada. He is the son of Martin Elwyn Bowker of Quebec, Canada, and Helen Cornelia "Nellie" Wilbur of Quebec, Canada.

Ida Ethel Pritchard was born January 16, 1882, in Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada, and died August 16, 1938, in Ponoka, Red Deer Division, Alberta, Canada, at age 63. Buried in Forest Home Cemetery, Ponoka, Red Deer Census Division, Alberta, Canada. She is the daughter of William Pritchard, and Agnes Fee.

George Elwyn Bowker and Ida Ethel Pritchard were married October 11, 1905, in Newbridge, Horwick Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada.

George Elwyn Bowker and Ida Ethel (Pritchard) Bowker had two children:

  1. Ernest Elwyn Bowker: Born 1908 in Ponoka, Alberta, Canada; Died April 19, 1971, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (about age 63). Buried in Forest Home Cemetery, Ponoka, Red Deer Census Division, Alberta, Canada. Married July, 1939, at the home of the bride, to Marguerite Kathryn Palenstein: Born 1916 in Edam, Saskatchewan, Canada; Died October 27, 2014, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (age 98). She then married (2) Keith McCallum French: Born Unknown; Died November 10, 1987, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada. She then married (3) Jim Anderson: Born Unknown; Died after 2014 in Unknown.
  2. Wilbur Fee Bowker: Born February 18, 1910, in Ponoka, Alberta, Canada; Died  March 30, 1999, at Mewburn Veterans Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (age 89). Married October 12, 1940, in Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada, to Marjorie Hope Montgomery: Born January 4, 1916, in Prince Edward Island, Canada; Died August 26, 2006, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (age 90). He was Dean of Faculty of Law, University of Alberta, Canada.

George Elwyn Bowker and Emma Jessie (Buchanan) Rea were married September 21, 1940, in Seattle, King Co., WA.

George Elwyn Bowker and Emma Jessie (Buchanan) (Rea) Bowker had no children.

Emma Jessie (Buchanan) (Rea) Bowker, a widow, then married Claude Edward Pfifer, a widower.

Claude Edward Pfifer was born June 25, 1890, in Fort Scott, Bourbon Co., KS, and died January 28, 1962, at his home,1387 Woodacre Dr., SE, Salem, Marion Co., OR, at age 71. Buried in Mount Crest Abbey Mausoleum, Salem, Marion Co., OR. He is the son of George Brinton McLellan "Mack" Pfeiffer of Whiskey Run Twp., Crawford Co., IN, and Ada Nora Funk of Whiskey Run Twp., Crawford Co., IN.

Alva Elizabeth Whiting was born December 8, 1893, in St. Louis, MO, and died July 16, 1948, in Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA, at age 55. She is the daughter of Wilfred E. Whiting, and Florence May Hagan.

Claude Edward Pfifer and Alva Elizabeth Whiting were married April 17, 1917, in Jackson Co., MO.

Claude Edward Pfifer and Alva Elizabeth (Whiting) Pfifer had Unknown children.

Claude Edward Pfifer and Alva Elizabeth (Whiting) Pfifer were divorced 1931 - 1934 in Oregon.

Alma Sophia Victoria Cedar was born August 13, 1888, in Pullman, Cook Co., IL, and died April 25, 1961, at a Salem hospital, Salem, Marion Co., OR, at age 72. She is the daughter of Charles Fredrick Cedar (born October, 1859) of Sweden, and Ada Sophia Johansdotter/Alm of Gladhammar, Kalmar Co., Sweden.

Walter Edward Amberg was born July 3, 1888, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL, and died June 20, 1973, at Turtle Creek Nursing Home, Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN, at age 84. Buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, IL. He is the son of Ludwig Amberg, and Annie Anderson.

Walter Edward Amberg and Alma Sophia Victoria Cedar were married February 21, 1910, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.

Walter Edward Amberg and Alma Sophia Victoria (Cedar) Amberg had at least two children:

  1. Stephen Walter Amberg: Born Unknown; Died Unknown. Lived in Long Island, NY, in 1961.
  2. Ralph Gilbert Amberg: Born March 6, 1913, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL; Died June, 1981, in Lake Lure, Rutherford Co., NC (age 68). Married about 1937 to Irene F. Unknown: Born Unknown. Lived in Monticello, IN, in 1961.

Walter Edward Amberg and Alma Sophia Victoria (Cedar) Amberg were divorced before 1919.

Walter Edward Amberg then married Dollie A. Wright.

Dolly A. Wright was born May 16, 1892, in Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., KS, and died June 12, 1962, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL, at age 70. Buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL. She is the daughter of Samuel Douglas Wright of Louisville, KY, and Sarah Frances Barnes of Pueblo, CO.

Walter Edward Amberg and Dolly A. Wright were married June 26, 1919, in Indiana.

Walter Edward Amberg and Dolly A. (Wright) Amberg had no children.

Alma Sophia Victoria (Cedar) Amberg then married Edgar Morris.

Edgar Morris was born about 1891 in Illinois, and died Unknown. He is the son of Unknown.

Edgar Morris and Alma Sophia Victoria (Cedar) Amberg were married about 1920 in Unknown.

Edgar Morris and Alma Sophia Victoria (Cedar) (Amberg) Morris had Unknown children.

Edgar Morris and Alma Sophia Victoria (Cedar) (Amberg) Morris were divorced before 1934 in Unknown.

Alva Elizabeth (Whiting) Pfifer then married Harry Abbott Warner Douglas.

Harry Abbott Warner Douglas was born about 1884 in Illinois, and died November 22, 1943, in Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA, at age 62. He is the son of John Douglas, and Madeline Gray.

Harry Abbott Warner Douglas and Alva Elizabeth (Whiting) Pfifer were married February 2, 1935, in Lewis Co., WA.

Harry Abbott Warner Douglas and Alva Elizabeth (Whiting) (Pfifer) Douglas had no children.

Alma Sophia Victoria (Cedar) (Amberg) Morris then married Claude Edward Pfifer.

Claude Edward Pfifer and Alma Sophia Victoria (Cedar) (Amberg) Morris were married November 11, 1934, in Goldendale, Klickitat Co., WA. This was the third marriage for each.

Claude Edward Pfifer and Alma Sophia Victoria (Cedar) (Amberg) (Morris) Pfifer had no children.

Claude Edward Pfifer and Emma Jessie (Buchanan) (Rea) Bowker were married November 11, 1961, in Marion Co., OR. Not long afterward, the marriage failed.

Emma Jessie (Buchanan) (Rea) (Bowker) Pfifer was in the process of getting a divorce but he died before the settlement became effective. She sued the executor and won a judgment.




TIMELINE


Charles Drummond Rea and Jessica Vera "Jessie" (Lemmon) Rea are buried in O'ahu Cemetery, Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI.


Ida Ethel (Pritchard) Bowker is buried in Forest Home Cemetery, Ponoka, Red Deer Census Division, Alberta, Canada. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.


Charles Drummond Rea was born August 29, 1885, in Southwest Harbor, Hancock Co.,  ME.

Emma Jessie Buchanan was born September 18, 1890, in Beaver Dam, Dodge Co., WI.

On Wednesday, May 18, 1898, Charles F. Lemmon was conferred the degree of D. D. S. at the University of California College of Dentistry, Berkeley, CA.

Maxwell's Los Angeles City Directory and Gazetteer of Southern California 1898 shows: Lemmon Arabella (widow J. W.) r. 2120 Oak.

Los Angeles City Directory 1899 shows: Lemmon Arabella (widow J. W.) r. 2120 Oak.


San Francisco Call, San Francisco, CA, Volume 87, Number 153, April 22, 1900

WARREN M. WATSON HAS RETIRED FROM BUSINESS

OAKLAND. April 21. - W. M. Watson, who has been the head of the W. M. Watson Company, one of the largest wholesale liquor firms in Oakland, has turned his company into a stock concern, and left this week for the Paris Exposition and a trip around the world, accompanied by his wife. Mr. Watson has disposed of his business to a number of his employes and his nephew. Those who now control the company are: C. T. Lemmon, Mr. Watson's nephew; J. J. Carroll of the Louvre. T. W. Sigourney, who has been the head of the store for many years; L. S. Farr, who has been the head bookkeeper, and P. O'Kane, the chief outside man of the company. Mr. Watson retains only a small Interest. W. M. Watson has 'always been one of the leaders in Oakland business circles and has been at the head and front of all moves for the benefit of the city. He will be gone abroad for more than a year.


The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 10, 1900, shows Orrin Abbey (age 85) born January 1815 in England to English-born parents is a widower and is living in Beaver Dam Precinct, Washington Co., OR. He cannot read or write, and is a Naturalized citizen of unknown immigration date. He is a Boarder living with a Farmer family of six named Hamel. Orrin Abbey was misspelled as Orrin Abber.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 11, 1900, shows Charles F. Lemmon (age 22) born June 1877 in Idaho to Massachusetts-born parents is an unmarried Wine Merchant and is lodging at 530 Tenth Street, 5th Ward, City of Oakland, Alameda Co., CA.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 12, 1900, shows Marabella Lemmon (age 51) born September 1848 in Kentucky to Kentucky and Louisiana-born parents with 2 of the 3 children born to her still alive and married for 33 years is a Widowed head of household who owns her home with a mortgage and is living at 2120 Oak Street, 5th Ward, City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA. Living with her are: her son-in-law, Charles H. Ritchie (age 28) born August 1871 in Michigan to Scottish and New York-born parents, who is in Advertising; and her childless newly-wed daughter, Bella F. Ritchie (age 29) born April 1871 in California to Virginia and Kentucky-born parents. Five Boarders and one Servant are also living in the household.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 15, 1900, shows John W. Lemmon (age 68) born August 1831 in Illinois to Virginia and Ohio-born parents is a Farmer who owns his farm free of a mortgage and is living in Beaver Dam Precinct, Washington Co., OR.


Emma Jessie Buchanan, Carro M. Buchanan, and Stella Edith Buchanan.


Jessica Vera "Jessie" Lemmon was born January 2, 1902, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA.

George Elwyn Bowker and Ida Ethel Pritchard were married October 11, 1905, in Newbridge, Horwick Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada.


   

George Elwyn Bowker and Ida Ethel Pritchard Marriage Record.


The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 20, 1910, shows Charles F. Lemmon (age 32) born in Idaho to Illinois and Kansas-born parents is a married General Practice Dentist in his first marriage who is renting his home and is living on Ash Street, City of San Buena Ventura, Ventura Twp., Ventura Co., CA. Living with him is his wife of nine years, Isabel E. Lemmon (age 31) born in California to English Canadian-born parents and in her first marriage, with both of the children born to her still alive. Also living there are his two children, both born in California to Idaho and California-born parents: daughter, Jessie V. Lemmon (age 8); and Warren W. Lemmon (age 4).

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on May 4, 1910, shows J. A. Buchanan (age 58) born in Wisconsin to Scottish-born parents is a married Grain Manager at an Elevator, and in his first marriage, who owns his home free of a mortgage, and is living at 320 8th Avenue, 3rd Ward, City of Fargo, Cass Co., ND. Living with him are: his wife of 23 years, Clara M. Buchanan (age 48) born in Wisconsin to Ohio and Massachusetts-born parents and in her first marriage, with 3 of the 4 children born to her still alive; his unmarried daughter, Jessie E. Buchanan (age 19) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents; his unmarried daughter, Caro M. Buchanan (age 18) born in North Dakota to Wisconsin-born parents; and his unmarried daughter, Stella E. Buchanan (age 17) born in North Dakota to Wisconsin-born parents.

George Elwyn Bowker took over the undertaking business of the Wright Brothers undertaking business on June 1, 1913, in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.

Charles Drummond Rea and Emma Jessie Buchanan were married Friday, July 16, 1915, at the home of Doctor and Mrs. Benjamin D. Bond, at Kohala, Honolulu Co., Territory of Hawaii.


The Honolulu Advertiser, Honolulu, Honolulu Co., Territory of Hawaii, Sunday, July 25, 1915

Rea - Buchanan Wedding

The marriage of Mr. Charles Drummond Rea and Miss Emma Jessie Buchanan was solemnized on Friday, July 16, by Rev. John F. Cowan of Kohala, Hawaii, the ceremony being performed  at the home of Doctor and Mrs. Benjamin D. Bond at Kohala. Miss. Alice Bond was bridesmaid and Mr. Frank E. Midkoff of Oahu College supported the groom. The bride who was given in marriage by Doctor Bond wore a beautiful gown of white embroidered net; a veil cased with orange blossoms completed the costume and she carried a shower bouquet of Hawaiian arbutus. The bridesmaid was gowned in ___ white organdy embroidered in pink and her bouquet was of pink sweet peas. Others of the bridal party were Mrs. John Henry Hind who played the wedding marches, and little Susan Acl___ flower girl. Mrs. Rea, who is from North Dakota, was a room mate with Miss Alice Bond at Oberlin. She has until recently been a teacher at Punahou. The happy young couple, after spending their honeymoon at the Volcano, will reside at Heeia, Oahu.


Dolly A. Wright and family members, about 1915.


The 1915 City Directory for Santa Barbara, CA, shows Chas. F. Lemmon is a Dentist at 811-1/2 State, and is a homeowner residing at 120 W. Haley.

The 1917 City Directory for Santa Barbara, CA, shows Chas. F. Lemmon (Isabell E.) is a Dentist at 811-1/2 State, and is a homeowner residing at 120 W. Haley.

Claude Edward Pfifer and Alva Elizabeth Whiting were married April 17, 1917, in Jackson Co., MO.


Claude Edward Pfifer and Alva Elizabeth Whiting Marriage Record.


The WWI Draft Registration Report dated September 12, 1918, shows Charles Fisher Lemmon (age 41) born June 13, 1877, is a self-employed Dentist and is living at 120 W. Haley, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co., CA. His nearest relative is Mrs. Isabelle Lemmon.

Walter Edward Amberg and Dolly A. Wright were married June 26, 1919, in Indiana.


Walter Edward Amberg and Dolly A. Wright Marriage Records.


The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 5, 1920, shows Charles F. Lemmon (age 42) born in Idaho to Illinois and Missouri-born parents is a married Dentist with his Own Office who is renting his home and is living at 120 West Haley Street, 5th Ward, City of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co., CA. Living with him is his wife, Isabel E. Lemmon (age 40) born in California to English Canadian-born parents. Also living there are his two unmarried children, both born in California to Idaho and California-born parents: daughter, Jessie V. Lemmon (age 18); and Warren W. Lemmon (age 14).

The 1920 Olive and Gold Yearbook for Santa Barbara High School, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles Co., CA, shows Jessie Vera Lemmon, born in San Francisco, CA, was a senior. This is the only record which lists her middle name of "Vera."

The 1920 City Directory for Santa Barbara, CA, shows Jessie Lemmon is a Student, and resides at 120 W. Haley.

The 1920 City Directory for Santa Barbara, CA, shows Chas. F. Lemmon (Isabel) is a Dentist at 811-1/2 State, and is a homeowner residing at 120 W. Haley.

The 1921 City Directory for Santa Barbara, CA, shows Jessie Lemmon is a Student, and resides at 120 W. Haley.

The 1921 City Directory for Santa Barbara, CA, shows Chas. F. Lemmon (Isabel) is a Dentist at 811-1/2 State, and is a homeowner residing at 120 W. Haley.

The 1922 City Directory for Santa Barbara, CA, shows Jessie Lemmon is a Student, and resides at 120 W. Haley.

The 1922 City Directory for Santa Barbara, CA, shows Chas. F. Lemmon (Isabel) is a Dentist at 811-1/2 State, and is a homeowner residing at 120 W. Haley.

The 1923 City Directory for Santa Barbara, CA, shows Jessie Lemmon is a Student, and resides at 120 W. Haley.

The 1923 City Directory for Santa Barbara, CA, shows Chas. F. Lemmon (Isabel) is a Dentist at 811-1/2 State, and is a homeowner residing at 120 W. Haley.

The 1924 City Directory for Santa Barbara, CA, shows Jessie Lemmon resides at 120 W. Haley.

The 1924 City Directory for Santa Barbara, CA, shows Chas. F. Lemmon (Isabel) is a Dentist at 811-1/2 State, and is a homeowner residing at 120 W. Haley.

Jessie, James and Elizabeth Rea sailed for California in March, 1924.

The 1924 City Directory for Santa Barbara, CA, shows Warren W. Lemmon is a Collr., and resides at 120 W. Haley.


The Press-Courier, Oxnard, CA, Tuesday, January 24, 1924

The case of Jessie Rea vs Charles Rea was set for February 1.


Margarette Elizabeth "Maggie" (Watson) Watson died February 13, 1924, in France, at age 61.


Oakland Tribune, Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, Sunday, February 17, 1924

Attorneys Included In Woman's Bequests

Numerous friends and distant relatives, including the two attorneys who filed the petition, are named in the will of Margaret B. Watson, filed for probate yesterday in the superior court, disposing of her estate, amounting to $25,000. The woman died in France, February 13. The bequests include $5000 to Attorney G. N. Richardson and $2500 to Attorney J. B. Richardson, who are named as executors of the will. Other bequests include $1 to Jack Reichman of San Francisco; $2,500 to Annie Campbell, Oakland; $5000 each to Annie and Charles Carl; $1000 to Gladys Fillmore, Oakland, and $1000 each to W. W. O'Kane, Long Beach, and the West Oakland Home and the Oakland Y. W. C. A. The residue of the estate is left to Jessie and Warren Lemon of Santa Barbara.


Oakland Tribune, Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, Thursday, December 18, 1924

Estate's Value Put At Over $100,000

The estate of Mrs. Margaret E. Watson, who died February 13, is worth $109,697 upon which there is an inheritance tax of $430.94, accordiing to an inventory filed in probate court today. The estate consists of about $35,000 in cash, $16,000 in real estate, $5000 in jewelry and the balance in securities. Residual legatees are Warren and Jessie Lemon who will each receive $40,279 for their interest. Principal bequests were as follows: West Oakland Home, $1000; Y. W. C. A., $1000; Charles F. and Annie Carl, $5000 each; Annie Campbell, $2500; Girard Richardson, attorney for the estate, $5000; J. B. Richardson, $2500.


The 1926 City Directory for Santa Barbara, CA, shows Jessie Lemmon resides at 120 W. Haley.

The 1926 City Directory for Santa Barbara, CA, shows Chas. F. Lemmon (Isabel) is a Dentist 114 W. Haley, and is a homeowner residing at 120 W. Haley.

The 1926 City Directory for Santa Barbara, CA, shows Warren W. Lemmon resides at 120 W. Haley.

Jessica V. "Jessie" Lemmon, a resident of San Francisco, CA, graduated from the University of California Santa Barbara on January 29, 1926, with a degree in Home Economics.


Jessica V. "Jessie" Lemmon is shown in the 1926 La Cumbre yearbook of the University of California Santa Barbara, CA.


The 1928 City Directory for Santa Barbara, CA, shows Jessica V. Lemmon is a Teacher at La Cumbre Junior High School, and resides at 2325 Wellington Avenue.

The 1928 City Directory for Santa Barbara, CA, shows Chas. F. Lemmon (Isabelle) is a Dentist at 114 W. Haley, and is a homeowner residing at 2325 Wellington Avenue.

The 1929 - 1930 City Directory for Santa Barbara, CA, shows Jessica V. Lemmon is a Teacher at La Cumbre Junior High School, and resides at 2325 Wellington Avenue.

The 1929 - 1930 City Directory for Santa Barbara, CA, shows Chas. F. Lemmon (Irabelle) is a Dentist at 114 W. Haley, and is a homeowner residing at 2325 Wellington Avenue.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 7, 1930, shows Dr. Charles F. Lemmon (age 51) born in Idaho to Illinois and Missouri-born parents is a married Dentist on his Own Account who owns his home worth $15,000 and is living at 2325 Wellington Avenue,  5th Ward, City of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co., CA. Living with him is his wife, Isabelle Lemmon (age 51) born in California to English Canadian-born parents. Also living there are his two unmarried children, both born in California to Idaho and California-born parents: daughter, Jessie Lemmon (age 28), a School Teacher; and Warren Lemmon (age 24), an Artist on his Own Account.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 21, 1930, shows Charles D. Rae (age 44) born in Maine to Maine-born parents is a married Assessor of Taxes who rents his home and is living in Waialua District, Oahu Island, Honolulu Co., Hawaii Territory. Living with him is his wife, Jassie Rae (age 39) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents. Also living there are his two unmarried children, both born in Hawaii to Maine and Wisconsin-born parents: Jimmie Rae (age 14); and Betty Rae (age 7).

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 5, 1930, shows Edgar Morris (age 39) born in Illinois to Illinois-born parents, and first married at age 21, is a married Commercial Salesman of Retail Tobacco, and who rents his home for $35/month, and is living at 756 East Caruthers Street, City of Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. Living with him are: his wife, Alma Morris (age 40) born in Illinois to Sweden-born parents, and first married at age 212; his unmarried son, Ralph Morris (age 17) born in Illinois to Illinois-born parents; and his unmarried son, Steven Morris (age 19) born in Illinois to Illinois-born parents, who is absent.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 5, 1930, shows Claude E. Pfiffer (age 39) born in Kansas to United States-born parents, and first married at age 28, is a married Civil Engineer for a Steam Railroad, and who rents his home for $45/month, and is living at 754 East Caruthers Street, City of Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. Living with him are: his wife, Alva E. Pfiffer (age 35) born in Missouri to Wisconsin and Missouri-born parents, and first married at age 24.

Please note that the two families above live next to each other. Within three r four years both families will be divorced, and Claude E. Pfifer will be married to Alma Morris.

The 1931 City Directory for Santa Barbara, CA, shows Jessie Lemmon resides at 2325 Wellington Avenue.

The 1931 City Directory for Santa Barbara, CA, shows Chas. F. Lemmon (Isabel) is a Dentist at 114 W. Haley, and is a homeowner residing at 2325 Wellington Avenue.

The 1931 City Directory for Santa Barbara, CA, shows Warren Lemmon resides at 2325 Wellington Avenue.

Charles Drummond Rea and Emma Jessie (Buchanan) Rea were divorced April 19, 1932, in Honolulu, Honolulu Co., Territory of Hawaii. She received an uncontested divorce based upon cruel treatment.

Charles Drummond Rea and Jessica V. "Jessie" Lemmon were married August, 1933, in California.


San Bernardino Daily Sun, San Bernardino, CA, Thursday, August 24, 1933

Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Rea of Santa Barbara have returned north after a honeymoon stay at Lake Arrowhead. They were to sail today for Honolulu, where they will establish their home. The bride formerly was Miss Jessica Lemmon.


Claude Edward Pfifer and Alma Sophia Victoria (Cedar) (Amberg) Morris were married November 11, 1934, in Goldendale, Klickitat Co., WA. This was the third marriage for each.


   

Claude Edward Pfifer and Alma Sophia Victoria (Cedar) (Amberg) Morris Marriage Records.


Harry Abbott Warner Douglas and Alva Elizabeth (Whiting) Pfifer were married February 2, 1935, in Lewis Co., WA.


Harry Abbott Warner Douglas and Alva Elizabeth (Whiting) Pfifer Marriage Record.


Ida Ethel (Pritchard) Bowker died August 16, 1938, in Ponoka, Red Deer Division, Alberta, Canada, at age 63. Buried in Forest Home Cemetery, Ponoka, Red Deer Census Division, Alberta, Canada.


The Edmonton Journal, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Monday, August 15, 1938

Pioneer of Ponoka, Mrs.  Bowker Dies

PONOKA, Aug. 15. - Well-known resident of Ponoka, coming here in 1906 from Harrison, Ont., Mrs. George E. Bowker died Sunday from a heart attack. Mrs. Bowker was a leader in social affairs in the town, a past worthy matron of the Eastern Star lodge, past noble grand of Rebekahs, a member of the United church and former president of the Ladies' Aid. Surviving are her husband, two sons, Wilbur, Edmonton barrister; Elwyn, Ponoka; three brothers and one sister in Harrison, and one sister, Mrs. J. A. Mair of Edmonton, and a brother, Dr. W. S. Pritchard of Spokane, Wash. Funeral will be held Thursday.


The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 4, 1940, shows Charles D. Rea (age 54) born in Maine and with 16 years of School, is a married Civil Engineer at a Navy Yard who rents his home for $75/month and is living at 2444 Oahu Avenue, City of Honolulu, Honolulu Co., Oahu Island, HI. Living with him are: his wife, Jessica L. Rea (age 36) born in California and with 16 years of School, a School Teacher at an Iolani School; his son, Pedric C. Rea (age 2) born in Hawaii; and an unmarried female Servant, Eustaquia Lenido (age 19) born in the Philippine Islands and with 8 years of School, a House Maid for a Private Family.

The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 10, 1940, shows Jessie B. Rea (age 49) born in Wisconsin, and with 14 years of School, is a divorced Piano Teacher with her Own Business, who is a Guest, and is living at the Pleasanton Hotel, Punahou Street, City of Honolulu, Honolulu Co., Oahu Island, HI.

Emma Jessie (Buchanan) Rea left Honolulu July 26, 1940, to be married to George Elwyn Bowker.


The Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Honolulu, Honolulu Co., Territory of Hawaii, Saturday, July 20, 1940

TO BE MARRIED:

Mrs. Jessie B. Rea, who has had a piano studio at the Pleasanton hotel for many years, is leaving Honolulu July 26 for Seattle, accompanied by her daughter, Elizabeth. They will spend the month of August with her son, James, who is with Boeing Aircraft Co. In September, Mrs. Rea will be married to George E. Bowker of Alberta, Can. - Willams photo.


George Elwyn Bowker and Emma Jessie (Buchanan) Rea were married September 21, 1940, in Seattle, King Co., WA.


George Elwyn Bowker and Emma Jessie (Buchanan) Rea Marriage Record.


Charles Drummond Rea died April 30, 1943, at a local hospital, Honolulu, Honolulu Co., Territory of Hawaii, at age 57. Buried in O'ahu Cemetery, Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI.


The Honolulu Advertiser, Honolulu, Honolulu Co., Territory of Hawaii, Monday, May 3, 1943

Charles D. Rea Passes Away

Charles Drummond Rea died here Friday and services, under the auspices of the Schofield Lodge F and AM, will be held Tuesday afternoon at 4:30 at the Williams mortuary. Born in Southwest Harbor, Maine, Mr. Rea was graduated from the University of Maine in civil engineering. He was 56 years old. He was a member of the Phi Kappa Sigma and Tau Beta PI fraternities. Coming to the islands shortly following his graduation from Maine, he became associated with the local sugar and pineapple industries. He later joined the Public Works department of the territory and after the outbreak of war, he entered war work, being employed by the Pacific Bridge company. Mr. Rea was a major in the army reserve. He served in the first world war in the engineering corps. A member of many Masonic bodies in the Territory, he was Past Master of the Schofield Lodge F and AM and took an active interest in the Shrine activities here. He is survived by his wife, Jessica L. Rea; their son, Charles Pedric; his mother, Mr. Frank F. Moore of Southwest Harbor, Maine; and two children by a former marriage, James and Elizabeth.


The Honolulu Advertiser, Honolulu, Honolulu Co., Territory of Hawaii, Tuesday, May 4, 1943

Funeral Notices

REA, CHARLES DRUMMOND, 56, of 2031 Vancouver Drive, born in South West Harbor, Maine, died at a local hospital at 8 a.m., April 30. Friends may call at WILLIAMS MORTUARY after 8 a.m. today, and services under the auspices of Schofield Lodge No. 443, F. & A. m., will be held in the Chapel of Williams at 4:30 today. Burial follows at Nuuanu Cemetery. Mr. Rea has been in Honolulu for many years. He was Past Master of Schofield Lodge No. 443, F. & A. M., a member of Honolulu Bodies A. & A.S.R., Aloha Temple A.A.O.N.M.S., a major in the U.S.. Army Reserves, and served as a captain in World War I. He is survived by the widow, Jessica L. Rea; 2 sons, Charles Pedric and James B. Rea, and a daughter, Miss Elizabeth Rea, and his mother, Mrs. Frank F. Moore.


The Honolulu Advertiser, Honolulu, Honolulu Co., Territory of Hawaii, Tuesday, May 4, 1943

Funeral Notice

Schofield Lodge No. 443 F. & A. M.

All members of Schofield Lodge are requested to attend a Special Meeting, THIS AFTERNOON, at the Williams' Mortuary at 4:30 o'clock for the purposes of conducting the funeral services of our late Brother

Charles Drummond Rea

Attendance of Sojourners and Sister Lodges fraternally requested.

F. E. AHRENDT, W.M.


The Honolulu Advertiser, Honolulu, Honolulu Co., Territory of Hawaii, Thursday, May 6, 1943

DIED

Rea - In Honolulu, April 30, May. Charles Drummond Rea, USRC, 2031 Vancouver dr., Manoa, married, native of South West Harbor, Me., 56 years old. Buried May 4 in Nuuanu cemetery. Died here Friday and services, under the auspices of the Schofield Lodge F and AM, will be held Tuesday afternoon at 4:30 at the Williams mortuary.


Harry Abbott Warner Douglas died November 22, 1943, in Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA, at age 62.

James Buchanan Rea and Frances Alice "Fran" Latchaw were married September 8, 1944, in Los Angeles Co., CA.         


The Long Beach Independent, CA, Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA, Sunday, August 20, 1944

FRANCES LATCHAW ENGAGEMENT TOLD

Telegrams delivered at a dinner party Friday night at the Pacific Coast club revealed the engagement of Miss Frances Latchaw, daughter of the F. W. Latchaws of 5624 Napels canal to James Buchanan Rea of La Jolla. The wedding date has been set for September 8. Guests at the party were Misses Cynthia Sales of Santa Barbara; Nancy Majors and Eve Borde of Beverly Hills; Irene Gilbert, Sherman Oaks; Joan Conklin of Westwood, and Betty Elliott, Elizabeth Wailes and Jackie Boice of Long Beach.


George Elwyn Bowker died May 24, 1947, in Ponoka, Alberta, Canada, at age 63. Buried in Forest Home Cemetery, Ponoka, Red Deer Census Division, Alberta, Canada.


The Edmonton Journal, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Friday, May 30, 1947

Last Tribute Paid George E. Bowker

PONOKA. - Funeral services  for George Elwyn Bowker, one of the best known early settlers of this district, were held in the Ponoka United church and conducted by Rev. R. S. Christie, assisted by Rev. T. R. Davies of Edmonton. Born in Farnham, Que., in 1883, he spent his early years in Grandby where he matriculated from high school. He married Ida Prichard in 1905 and with his wife came to Ponoka in 1906 where he lived until his death. Mrs. Bowker died in 1940 and Mr. Bowker remarried. He is survived by his wife and two sons, Elwyn and Wilbur, Edmonton. Also surviving are two brothers, L. S. Bowker, Elyria, Ohio and H. W. Bowker, Grandby, Que., and two sisters, Mrs. D. J. McNicoll, Seattle and Miss Florence Bowker, Montreal. In 1920 he purchased a retail lumber business and operated it until 1946 when he sold to the Beaver Lumber Co. He also operated a funeral business in Ponoka, was on the executive and was a past president of the Alberta Funeral Directors' association. He also served on the executive of the Western Retail Lumbermens' association and on the town council and school board. Pallbearers were Dr. T. C. Michie, Dr. M. Graham, J. D. J. MacDonald, G. Noble, E. Finkle and C. Plant. Burial was in the Forest Home cemetery.


The 1950 U. S. Census taken on April 1, 1950, shows Jessica Rea (age 47) born in the United States to United States-born parents, and with 5 years of College, and with one child born to her, not including stillbirths, and on August 14, 1945, was living in the Same House, is a widowed Home Economics Teacher at a Public School, and is living at 2031 Vancouver Drive, Honolulu, Honolulu Co., Hawaii. Living with her is her unmarried son, Charles Pedric Rea (age 12) born in Hawaii.

Alma Sophia Victoria (Cedar) (Amberg) Morris died April 25, 1961, at a Salem hospital, Salem, Marion Co., OR, at age 72.


The Statesman Journal, Salem, Polk Co., OR, Wednesday, April 26, 1961

Mrs. Pfifer Succumbs to Heart Attack

Funeral services will be held Thursday for Mrs. Alma G. Pfifer, 1387 Woodacre Dr. SE, who died Tuesday at a Salem hospital from an apparent heart attack. She was 71. Mrs. Pfifer was a Salem resident since 1932, when she moved here with her husband, Claude E. Pfifer. Mr. Pfifer is a retired highway engineer with the state highway department. Survivors include the widower, sons Stephen W. Amberg of Long Island, N.Y., and Ralph G. Amberg of Monticello, Ind. Funeral services will be Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at Barrick Funeral Chapel, Rev. John Cauble officiating. Interment will be private.


The Capital Journal, Salem, Polk Co., OR, Thursday, April 27, 1961

Alma C. Pfifer

Late resident of 1387 Woodacre Dr. SE, April 25th, at a local hospital. Survived by widower, Claude E. Pfifer, Salem; sons, Stephen W. Amberg, Huntington, N.Y, Ralph G. Amberg, Monticello, Ind. Five grandchildren also survive. Services Thurs. April 27th at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Barrick Funeral Home. Rev. John Cauble officiating. Private committal.


Claude Edward Pfifer and Emma Jessie (Buchanan) (Rea) Bowker were married November 11, 1961, in Marion Co., OR. Not long afterward, the marriage failed.

Claude Edward Pfifer died January 28, 1962, at his home, 1387 Woodacre Dr., SE, Salem, Marion Co., OR, at age 71. Buried in Mount Crest Abbey Mausoleum, Salem, Marion Co., OR. He committed suicide.


The Capital Journal, Salem, Polk Co., OR, Tuesday, January 30, 1962

Claude E. Pfifer

Services for Claude Edward Pfifer, 71, a retires State Highway Department engineer who was found dead Monday in the garage of his home at 1387 Woodacre Dr., SE, await the arrival late today of a brother who lives in California. Mr. Pfifer's wife, Anna, died last April and he had been depressed since. A .32-caliber pistol was found beside the man's body. Survivors include three brothers, Roy S. Pfifer, Arcadia, Calif.; Wilbur Pfifer, Los Angeles and Homer Pfifer, Connecticut.


The Capital Journal, Salem, Polk Co., OR, Thursday, February 1, 1962

Claude E. Pfifer

Services will be held in the Howell-Edwards chapel Friday at 3:30 p.m. for Claude Edward Pfifer, 1387 Woodacre Dr., SE, who died Sunday. The Rev. John Cauble will officiate. Ritualistic services will be by Salem Masonic Lodge. Concluding services will be in Mt. Crest Abbey Mausoleum.


The Capital Journal, Salem, Polk Co., OR, Thursday, October 24, 1963

The high court upheld Mario County judge Val D. Sloper who granted homestead, dower and exemption rights to a widow who had been omitted from the will of her late husband. The suit was brought by Jessie B. Pfifer against First National Bank of Oregon as executor of the estate of Claude E. Pfifer.

In Process of Divorce

The couple were in the process of getting a divorce. The husband signed a property settlement, made out a new will leaving nothing to his wife, but died before the settlement became effective. The Supreme Court said husband and wife cannot contract away these property rights.


Dolly A. (Wright) Amberg died June 12, 1962, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL, at age 70. Buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL.


The Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Cook Co., IL, Wednesday, June 13, 1962

Amberg

Dolly Amberg, of 860 Lake Shore drive, June 12, 1962, wife of Walter E. Amberg; sister of Mrs. Dorothy Jones, Edward, Thomas and Charles Wright. Service and Interment at Springfield, Ill.


Walter Edward Amberg died June 20, 1973, at Turtle Creek Nursing Home, Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN, at age 84. Buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, IL.


Walter Edward Amberg Death Record.


Emma Jessie (Buchanan) (Rea) (Bowker) Pfifer died December 27, 1975, at her home, 1955 Dallas Highway NW, Polk Co., OR, at age 85.


The Capital Journal, Salem, Polk Co., OR, Monday, December 29, 1975

Jessie Bowker

Jessie Bowker, 85, of 1955 Dallas Highway NW, died Saturday at her home. Services are pending at Rigdon-Ransom Colonial Chapel.


The Capital Journal, Salem, Polk Co., OR, Tuesday, December 30, 1975

Jessie Bowker

Private services were held under the direction of Rigdon-Ransom Colonial Chapel for Jessie Bowker, 85, of 1955 Dallas Highway NW, a resident here since 1958, who died Saturday. Survivors include a daughter, Elizabeth Rea.


Jessica Vera "Jessie" (Lemmon) Rea moved to Saudi Arabia in 1982.

Jessica Vera "Jessie" (Lemmon) Rea died February 3, 1983, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, at age 81. Buried in O'ahu Cemetery, Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI.


The Honolulu Advertiser, Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI, Friday, April 1, 1983

obituaries

REA - Mrs. Charles D. (Jessica Lemmon) Rea, 81, of Honolulu, died Feb. 3 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. She was born in San Francisco and came to Hawaii in 1930. She taught in public schools on Maui and Oahu and was a long-time volunteer at Lyon Arboretum. Private services were held last week at Oahu Cemetery. Contributions may be sent to Lyon Arboretum, where in her memory a series of benches has been started along the trail. Survived by son, Redric of Riyadh.


On Monday, November 17, 1986, the Honolulu Star-Bulletin contained this article regarding a huge gift to The University of Hawaii's Hamilton Library by Charles Pedric Rea in honor of his mother, Jessica Vera "Jessie" (Lemmon) Rea.


   


Elizabeth May "Betty" Rea died February 14, 2006, at a Bar Harbor healthcare facility, Southwest Harbor, Cumberland Co., ME, at age 83.


Bangor Daily News, Bangor, ME, September 25, 2008

SOUTHWEST HARBOR – Elizabeth “Betty” M. Rea, 83, died Feb. 14, 2006, at a Bar Harbor healthcare facility. She was born Aug. 2, 1922, in Honolulu, Hawaii, the daughter of Charles D. and Emma Jessie (Buchanan) Rea. Elizabeth lived on a sugar plantation as a child and moved to Maine in 1931. She earned her bachelor’s degree at UCLA in 1960, her master’s degree at University of Southern California in 1971 and her MED master’s in administration of schools at University of Maine, Orono in 1979. Elizabeth worked overseas for the U.S. government as an elementary school teacher for 25 years before her retirement in 1988. For five and one half years she did oral history work in the town of Southwest Harbor, including organizing tapes, 57 documented, writing summaries and indexing 25 categories. Elizabeth was a member of the Kiwanis Club and on the board of directors at the Mount Desert Island Chapter. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Maine Audubon Society, American Association of University Women. She was a lifetime member of Phi Delta Kappa, served on the board of directors of the League of Women Voters Downeast and was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Elizabeth is survived by her sister-in-law, Mrs. James B. Rea; nieces, Cynthia Rea and Melissa Hedges; nephew, James Rea Jr. all of California; many more nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; and a half brother, Pedric Rea of Maine. She was predeceased by her brother, James B. Rea; and niece, Deborah Holm. Services will be announced at a later date. Contributions in Elizabeth’s memory may be made to the Southwest Harbor Animal Shelter, care of Bessie Gray, P.O. Box 434, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679. Arrangements by Jordan-Fernald, 1139 Main St., Mount Desert.


Frances Alice "Fran" (Latchaw) Rea died November 16, 2012, in Bel Air, Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 86. Buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.


The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, Nov. 21, 2012

Rea, Frances Latchaw Dec 20, 1925 - Nov 16, 2012

A native of CA born in Long Beach, Fran went home to be with our Lord on Friday Nov 16, 2012. Fran resided in Bel Air for more than 60 years and directed the Counseling Center at Bel Air Presbyterian Church for 26 years. She was loved and respected for her contributions to assisting people in crisis and encouraging faith and health. Fran is survived by her children Cynthia Rea, Melissa Hedges (Fr. Jon Stephen Hedges), James Rea, Jr. (DruAnne F. Rea), 13 Grandchildren, and 17 Great Grandchildren. Predeceased were parents Frank and Catherine Latchaw, her husband James Rea, and her daughter Deborah Rea Holm. Fran was a person of great faith. Burial service Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills Sat Nov 24th at 9:30 AM, Memorial Celebration service at Bel Air Presbyterian Church 16221 Mulholland Dr., LA, CA 90049 at 11 AM.


Charles Pedric Rea died Tuesday, March 19, 2013, in Portland, Cumberland Co., ME, at age 75.

 


 

BOWKER, Wilbur Fee O. C. LL. M. LL. D. Q. C. (husband of Marjorie Bowker, retired Family Court Judge) He passed away peacefully at the Mewburn Veterans Centre in Edmonton, Alberta, on March 30, 1999, after a lengthy period of failing health. He was 89. Besides Marjorie, his loving wife of 58 years, he leaves to cherish his memory: his son, Dr. Blair Montgomery Bowker of North Bay, Ontario; his daughter, Lorna Pennie (husband, Dr. Ross Pennie) of Hamilton, Ontario; his son, Keith Wilbur Bowker (Faye) of Edmonton and seven grandchildren. Wilbur was born in Ponoka, Alberta, where he received his early schooling. He attended the University of Alberta, and graduated in Arts and Law in 1932. He later studied at the University of Minnesota and Yale. He practised for 10 years with the Milner Steer law firm in Edmonton before enlisting in the Canadian Army in 1942 where he served for three years, as a private, then Lieutenant and Captain. At the end of the War, with the expected influx of returning veterans, officials at the University of Alberta persuaded Wilbur to take charge of the Law Faculty for one year (on leave from the law firm). That one year turned out to be 23 years - 20 years of which were as Dean of Law. In 1968 he was appointed founding Director of the newly-established Alberta Institute of Law Reform, and it was from that position that he retired. Following retirement he continued his scholastic interests, including publication in 1989 of a 800 page Consolidation of 50 years of his Legal Writings (edited by his wife). He received many honors, not the least of which was in 1981 when the Alberta headquarters of the Attorney General's Department was named the Bowker Building in his honor. In 1989 he received the President's Award of the Canadian Bar Association, as well as the Justice Medal of the Canadian Institute of the Administration of Justice. In the same year, the Wilbur Bowker Professorship in Law was established at the University of Alberta on the initiative of former students. In 1990 both he and his wife received the Order of Canada. His latest honor was in 1994 when he received the Distinguished Service Award for Legal Scholarship from the Alberta Law Society and the Alberta Branch of the Canadian Bar Association. He was a member of the Edmonton Rotary Club for almost 50 years, its President in 1959, and was honored as a Paul Harris Fellow in 1980. He served on the Research Committee of the Alberta Cancer Board for 9 years, the last four as its Chairman. He was on the Advisory Board of the Provincial Archives, and for 8 years was the Chairman of the Judicial Council of Alberta. He was a 60-year member of the Masonic Order in Ponoka, and recipient of the 50-year jewel of the Scottish Rite in Edmonton. He served in local committees of the United Church, and for 12 years on the Board of the theological St. Stephen's College in Edmonton. Wilbur will be remembered as a law teacher, scholar, civil libertarian, raconteur and sports fan, who for over 50 years influenced legal developments in Canada. He was beloved by many for his wisdom, compassion, high moral standards, sense of humor and prodigious memory. A Memorial Service will be held at Knox Metropolitan United Church, 8307-109 Street, on Friday, April 9, 1999 at 2:00 pm with Reverend Clark Saunders officiating. Friends who so wish may make memorial donations directly to The Wilbur Bowker Professorship in Law, Faculty of Law, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, or a charity of one's choice. Ottawa Citizen, Apr. 1/99

 

SPECIAL TO THE NEW YORK TIMES, JUNE 22, 1973

SPRINGFIELD, III., June 21 — Walter E. Amberg, who invented more than 100 products and machines for the railroad, automotive and paper‐products industries, died here yesterday at the age of 85. Mr. Amberg was the founder of the Universal Paper Products Company, now the Lily‐Tulip Cup Company, a division of Owens‐Illinois, Inc. He retired in 1959 as a vice president in charge or new developments at Lily‐Tulip. For the railroad industry Mr. Amberg invented a spreader used to lay gravel on rail toad beds. For the automotive industry, his inventions included improvements in water pumps, couplings and universal joints. One of his achievements, known throughout the world, was the first machine to manufacture cone‐shaped paper cups. He was a graduate of the Crane Technical School, Chicago. Surviving are two sons, Stephen and Ralph.

 

Charles F. Cedar was born Oct 1859 in Sweden. He married Alma Sophia Lonnegren 25 Nov 1885 in Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, daughter of Carl Lonnegren and Jeanette Moll. She was born 11 Dec 1850 in Pjatteryd Parish, Smaland Province, Sweden.

Notes for Charles F. Cedar:

Charles' name is spelled Ceder or Cedar in various Swedish and American records. Not much is known about Charles except what was told by Inez Courtney Lonnegren, wife of Edward Lonnegren, Jr. She and Ed would visit a Charles Cedar who lived in Tacoma, Washington. This Charles is said to be related to Ed, possibly he was a son or grandson of Charles the Immigrant. This younger Charles was evidently well off, was a member of a Country Club and played golf. He is said to have been the President of a Bank (or perhaps just a banker) and was married twice, the second time to a wealthy woman who had two children. One of the wives, probably the first, was Swedish and wanted to go back to Sweden. She may have done so. Charles and his second wife were know to give very formal dinners.

Charles Cedar, the immigrant, is believed to be Carl Edward Frederick Lonnegren's "Uncle". According to family verbal history, Carl Edward was brought to America by two Uncles, possibly Charles and Gideon Cedar. These brothers are said to have gone into the lumber business in Seattle, Washington. It has been shown in Swedish records that Carl Edward was left behind when his parents, Victor Lonnegren and Carolina Peterson, immigrated to America in 1881. Edward then came to America either in 1885 at the age of 8 or in 1894 at the age of 16 or 17. Since Charles Cedar immigrated in 1879, he would have had to go back to Sweden to get Carl Edward. There are two other male Cedars who may have "fetched" young Carl Edward, Gideon and Augustus Cedar. Gideon is proven to be Charles' brother. More work needs to be done on Augustus.

Charles Cedar is on the Voter's Registration List of Chicago, 1892:

Chas. Ceder, 10855 State St., born in Sweden, lived in Chicago for 1 year, in Cook County for 13 years, and in Illinois for 13 years. He was naturalized in October, 1892.

Charles Cedar and his wife Sophie left Illinois and moved to Washington between 1914 and 1920. In the 1920 Washington Census, their grandsons, Steven and Ralph Amberg, were living with them.

It seems very likely that the Sophia Alm that married this Charles Cedar is the sister of Victor Lonnegren. Sophia probably changed her name to Sophia Alm when she came to America. This was not uncommon. The names of her children, Alma and Carl, match family names. Also, her son Carl may have been the "Charles" that Inez and Ed Lonnegren visited in Washington. The movement of this family of Cedars, found first in Chicago, Illinois and later in Washington, match the family verbal history. More research needs to be done, however, to verify that this is indeed the family of Cedars talked about.

CENSUS RECORDS:

1900 Illinois Census, Chicago, Cook Co., Hyde Park Township, enumerated June 8, 1900:

Charles Cedar, 40, born October 1859 in Sweden, 10859 State St, Chicago, married 15 years, immigrated in 1879, been in the US for 21 years, Naturalized Citizen, Carpender, can read, write, and speak English, Renting a Home; living with him are Sophie, wife, 37, born May 1863 in Sweden, married 15 years, has two children with two living children, not naturalized citizen, can read, write, and speak English; Carl W., son, 14, born may 1886 in Illinois; Alma C., daughter, 11, born August 1888 in Illinois (both attending school); Frank Limburg, Lodger, 45, born June 1854 in Sweden, lived in the US 20 years, immigrated in 1880, Carpender ; Gidion Cedar, brother, 25, born November 1874 in Sweden, immigrated in 1899, lived in the US for one year, Day laborer, can read, write, and speak English. (Vol 73 Ed 1114, Sh 12, Ln 8).

1920 Washington Census, Yakima Co., Siloh Height Precinct, enumerated Feb. 12, 1920:

Charles F. Cedar, 60, born in Sweden, Immigrated 1879, Naturalized, Father and Mother born in Sweden, occupation Farmer, owns own farm, living with him his wife, Sophie Cedar, 56, born in Sweden, Nat., immigrated in 1879, Steven W. Amberg, grandson, 9, born in Illinois; Ralph G. Amberg, grandson, 6, born in Illinois. (Vol. 52 204 16 87).

Immigration: 1879, Sweden to USA

Naturalization: Oct 1892, Cook Co., IL
Occupation: Lumber Business; Carpender

Alma Sophia Lonnegren:
Immigration: 21 Apr 1873, From Sweden to America

Marriage Notes for Charles Cedar and Alma Lonnegren:

Marriage license #97959, for Charles F. Cedar of Pullinan, Cook County, Illinois, age 26 years and Miss Sophia Alm of Chicago 22 years, dated November 25th, 1885. Marriage was performed by Carl A. Evald, a minister of the gospel on the same day.

Marriage: 25 Nov 1885, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois2

Children of Charles Cedar and Alma Lonnegren are:

1. Carl W. Cedar, born May 1886 in Illinois.

2. Alma C. Cedar, born Aug 1888 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.

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Alma C. Cedar was born Aug 1888 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL. She married Walter E. Amberg Bef. 1911 in Illinois.

Notes for Alma C. Cedar:

Just by chance I was looking for any information concerning my grandfather's family and discovered CEDAR! Walter E Amberg maried Alma Cedar and had two sons, Steven and Ralph. My father Ralph had three sons of which I am the middle son, Chris. I would enjoy hearing from you either by phone or e-mail. As for a link to Sweden, that is a link I would like to also find and the USA Cedar link. I live in Ellicott City, Maryland.

Marriage: Bef. 1911, Illinois

Children of Alma Cedar and Walter Amberg are:

1. Steven Walter Amberg, born 1911 in Illinois; died 07 Oct 1990.

Notes for Steven W. Amberg:

Amberg, Stephen Walter 1910-
Who's Who in Finance and Industry. 18th edition, 1974-1975. Wilmette, IL: Marquis Who's Who, 1974.

STEPHEN AMBERG's Social Security Death Record:
Born 5 Dec 1910
Died 7 Oct 1990
Issued: IL (Before 1951)



2. Ralph G. Amberg, born 1914 in Illinois; died 23 Jun 1981.