Letha Jane Pratt
Marian Dallas "Guy" Martin was born June 29, 1883, in the Village of Spring Valley, Town of Bloom, Richland Co., WI, and died January 27, 1917, in Richland Center, Richland Co., WI, at age 33. Buried in Richland Center Cemetery, Richland Center, Richland Co., WI. He is the son of John Martin of Stark Co., OH, and Margaret Ann Thomas of Frankton, Madison Co., IN.
Letha Jane "Deedie" Pratt was born August 8, 1887, in Richland Center, Richland Co., WI, and died January 17, 1982, in Thousand Oaks, Ventura Co., CA, at age 94. She is the daughter of Wallace Edwin Pratt of Jericho, Chittenden CO., VT, and Frances "Fanny" Goodrich of St. Charles, Kane Co., IL.
Marian Dallas Martin, a bachelor, and Letha Jane "Deedie" Pratt, a maiden, were married about 1912 in Richland Center, Richland Co., WI.
Marian Dallas Martin and Letha Jane "Deedie" (Pratt) Martin had no children.
After Marian Dallas Martin died, Letha Jane "Dee Dee" (Pratt) Martin married Theodore Merwin Brewer.
Theodore Merwin Brewer was born May 16, 1874, in Buck Creek, Richland Co., WI, and died March 25, 1962, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, at age 87. Buried in Richland Center Cemetery, Richland Center, Richland Co., WI. He is the son of Willis Brewer of England, and Elizabeth Ann Kinney of Nova Scotia, Canada.
Kathryn Alice "Kate" Hyndman was born November 14, 1872, in Richland Center, Richland Co., WI, and died February 12, 1932, at a Fond du Lac hospital, Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI, at age 59. Buried in Richland Center Cemetery, Richland Center, Richland Twp., Richland Co., WI. She is the daughter of Reed Hyndman of Westerlo, Albany Co., NY, and Emily Maria Winans of Oswego, Oswego Co., NY.
Theodore Merwin Brewer (age 23), a bachelor, and Kathryn Alice "Kate" Hyndman (age 25), a maiden, were married April 30, 1898, in Richland Co., WI.
Theodore Merwin Brewer and Kathryn Alice "Kate" (Hyndman) Brewer had five children:
Theodore Merwin Brewer (age 58), a widower, and Letha Jane "Deedie" (Pratt) Martin (age 45), a widow, were married April 13, 1933, at the Brewer residence in Madison, Dane Co., WI.
Theodore Merwin Brewer and Letha Jane "Deedie" (Pratt) (Martin) Brewer had no children.
Theodore Merwin Brewer received a divorce from Letha Jane "Dee Dee" (Pratt) (Martin) Brewer on June 16, 1944, in Madison, Dane Co., WI, upon grounds of desertion.
Theodore Merwin Brewer and Sadie Belle (Phillips) Knight were married about Monday, June 18, 1945, in Madison, Dane Co., WI.
Sadie Belle Phillips was born October 4, 1883, in Big Spring, Adams Co., WI, and died December 4, 1960, at home, Oregon City, Clackamas Co., OR, at age 77. Buried in Richland Center Cemetery, Richland Center, Richland Co., WI. She is the daughter of Charles Hiram Herman Phillips of Big Spring, Adams Co., WI, and Ida Dane of Lewiston, Columbia Co., WI.
Emery LaFayette Knight was born March 24, 1883, in Strawberry Point, Lodomillo Twp., Clayton Co., IA, and died July, !964, at Dearborn, Wayne Co., MI. He is the son of LaFayette Dealden Knight of Strawberry Point, Lodomillo Twp., Clayton Co., IA, and Jennie May Bedient of Strawberry Point, Lodomillo Twp., Clayton Co., IA.
Emery LaFayette Knight and Sadie Belle Phillips were married November 19, 1907, in Rochester, Olmsted Co., MN.
Emery Lafayette Knight and Sadie Belle (Phillips) Knight had one child:
Sarah Belle "Sadie" (Phillips) Knight was divorced from Emery LaFayette Knight on June 5, 1939, in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN.
Theodore Merwin Brewer (age 71), a divorcee, and Sadie Belle (Phillips) Knight (age 61), a divorcee, were married about Monday, June 18, 1945, in Madison, Dane Co., WI.
Theodore Merwin Brewer and Sadie Belle (Phillips) (Knight) Brewer had no children.
TIMELINE
Marian Dallas Martin is buried in Richland Center Cemetery, Richland Center, Town of Richland, Richland Co., WI. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.
Theodore Merwin Brewer, Kathryn Alice "Kate" (Hyndman) Brewer and Sarah Belle "Sadie" (Phillips) (Knight) Brewer are buried in Richland Center Cemetery, Richland Center, Tow of Richland, Richland Co., WI. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.
Marian Dallas Martin was born June 29, 1883, in the Village of Spring Valley, Town of Bloom, Richland Co., WI.
The 1895 Wisconsin State Census taken on June 20, 1895, shows W. E. Pratt is living in the 3rd Ward, City of Richland Center, Richland Co., WI: 3 Males, 2 Females.
Fannie (Goodrich) Pratt died April 22, 1897, in Richland Center, Richland Co., WI, at age 46. Buried in Richland Center Cemetery, Richland Center, Town of Richland, Richland Co., WI.
Letha Jane "Deedie" Pratt was born August 8, 1887, in Richland Center, Richland Co., WI.
Theodore Merwin Brewer was a member of the Richland Center High School Class of 1891, Richland Center, Richland Co., WI.
Wallace Edwin Pratt (age 50), a widower, and Cora Jane Blake (age 28), a maiden, were married March 15, 1899, in the Town of Orion, Richland Co., WI.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 20, 1900, shows Wallace E. Pratt (age 51) born July, 1848, in Vermont to Vermont-born parents, is a Furniture Merchant, and who owns his home free of a mortgage, and is living at 502 Park Street, 3rd Ward, City of Richland Center, Richland Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife of one year, Cora J. Pratt (age 29) born October, 1870, in Wisconsin to Pennsylvania-born parents, with no children born to her; his unmarried son, Frederick G. Pratt (age 19) born March, 1881, born in Wisconsin to Vermont and Wisconsin-born parents, a Painter; his unmarried son, Roy E. Pratt (age 17) born March, 1883, born in Wisconsin to Vermont and Wisconsin-born parents; and his daughter, Letha J. Pratt (age 12) born August, 1887, born in Wisconsin to Vermont and Wisconsin-born parents. Wallace's father and Wallace's sister live nearby.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 29, 1900, shows Margret Martin (age 57) born September, 1842, in Indiana to Indiana-born parents, and with all 3 of the children born to her still alive, is a married Millinery Worker, and is living in the Town of Bloom, Richland Co., WI. Living with her is her unmarried son, Dallis Martin (age 16) born June, 1883, in Wisconsin to Ohio and Indiana-born parents.
The 1905 Wisconsin State Census taken on June 1, 1905, shows Wallace E. Pratt (age 56) born in Vermont to Vermont-born parents, is a married Furniture Dealer, and who owns his home free of a mortgage, and is living in the 3rd Ward, City of Richland Center, Richland Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife, Cora Pratt (age 32) born in Wisconsin to New York-born parents; and his unmarried daughter, Letha Pratt (age 17) born in Wisconsin to Vermont and Wisconsin-born parents.
The 1905 Wisconsin State Census taken on June 1, 1905, shows Margaret Martin (age 52) born in Indiana to Ohio-born parents, is a widowed Head of Household, and who owns her home with a mortgage, and is living in the 1st Ward, City of Richland Center, Richland Co., WI. Living with her is her son, Delos Martin (age 21) born in Wisconsin to Pennsylvania and Indiana-born parents, a Dry Goods Clerk.
The La Farge Enterprise, La Farge, Vernon Co., WI, Friday, July 13, 1906
Local Brevities.
Dallas Martin of Richland Center was the guests of his brother Ed and family, of Viola several days the first of the week.
Emery LaFayette Knight and Sadie Belle Phillips Marriage Record.
Baseball game, Business Men vs. Clerks and Barbers, Richland Center, Richland Co., WI, ca. 1908. Thanks to the Richland Center Digital History Room for making this image available.
Divided back postcard notes: Divided back indicates 1907 or after. Front Picture Description: Black & white photograph of 25 men and 1 dog. Most of the men have baseball gear. Same image in p000262-01c1, p000262-01c2, p000264v2-23b. Front Writing: “BUSINESS MEN-V.S.-CLERKS AND BARBERS, 18-SCORE-16 BY Rockwell”. Signs in Photograph: “BLU SOX”, “RICHLAND CENTER”, “R C”, “BLUE S...”, “R C”. Back Print: “POST CARD, One Cent Stamp Here KRUXO, This space for message, This space for address only”. Back Stamp: none Back Postmark: none Back Addressee: none Back Message: none Back Writing: “P262-01c.2”, “Richland County History Room, 325 North Central Avenue, Richland Center, WI 53581”. Accession Book Description: P 262 SPORTS – BASEBALL – RICHLAND CENTER – CLERKS VS barbers – 1908 Postcard gift of Mrs. Glen Johnson dated 1908. Newspaper clipping with identifications: Front row, Ed. Muth, Virgil Morris, unknown, Len Fritz, Frank Poynter, unknown, unknown, George Miller, Frank Spry. Back row: Bob Minett, Loys Shireman, unknown, Jim Sharp, unknown, Ben Davis, unknown, C. V. Long, Steve Fogo (with Score Book), unknown, Austin Clark or Clyde Speidel, Jerry Brewer, unknown, Dallas Martin, the next two unknown. 1. Baseball – Richland Center – Clerks vs Barbers – 1908. From ca. 1950’s undated Observer newspaper article: “Who Are These Old Time Ball Players? This is a photo of the members of the Business Men’s and Clerks and Barbers baseball teams taken over 50 years ago. We know some of the players but are wondering if any of our readers can identify all of them? We note the final score of the game was Businessmen 18, Clerks and Barbers 16, so it must have been a wild scoring game. Picture courtesy of Mrs. Ann Perkins. Ball Players – Last week we published a picture of ball players of a game played between the Business Men and Clerks and Barbers and wanted to know who they were. Here are some of them according to Frank Poynter who is in the picture. In the first row seated, left to right are Ed Muth, Virgil Morris, unknown, Len Fritz, Frank Poynter, unknown, unknown, George Miller, Frank Spry. Standing, left to right, Bob Minett, Loys Shireman, unknown, Jim Sharp, unknown, Ben Davis, unknown, C. V. Long, Steve Fogo (with score book), unknown, Austin Clark or Clyde Speidel, Jerry Brewer, unknown, Dallas Martin, next two unknown Note – Frank Poynter tells us that the hat he is wearing is still in fair shape after all these years. He also states that in the picture may be Frank Asher, Hite Poole, Gay Chandler, Clyde Speidel and Mr. McBain whose first name he has forgotten. More help is needed to give a name to the “unknowns”. Can you give that help?”
Left to right, front row, sitting: Muth, Edward Charles (1860-1952); Morris, Virgil; unidentified; Fritz, Leonard F. (1882-1953); Poynter, Frank Carl (1871-1963); unidentified; unidentified; Miller, George; Spry, Frank J. (1874-1958); back, standing (16): Minett, Robert Watson (1879-1959); Shireman, Loys Beresford (1885-1946); unidentified; Sharp, James; unidentified; Davis, Benjamin Chester (1883-1947); unidentified; Long, Chancy V. (1867-1938); Fogo, Steven William (1878-1962); unidentified; Clark, Austin Newell (1887-1962); Brewer, Jerry; Brown; Martin, Dallas; unidentified; unidentified; In picture: Doudna, Fred Bannister (1884-1962); Possibly in picture: Speidel, Clyde (1886-1961); Asher, Frank; Poole, Hite; Chandler, Gay; McBain.
The Intelligencer, Viola, Richland Co., WI, Friday, May 1, 1908
Dallas Martin and John Brindley accompanied by Misses Mae Blakley and Letha Pratt drove over from Richland Center Sunday and spent the day with relatives and friends.
Phillip Emery Knight was born October 6, 1908, in Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 15, 1910, shows Wallace Pratt (age 61) born in Vermont to Vermont-born parents, and in his 2nd marriage, is a married Furniture Store Retail Merchant, and who owns his own home free of a mortgage, and is living on Park Street, 3rd Ward, Richland Center, Richland Center Twp., Richland Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife of 11 years, Cora Pratt (age 38) born in Wisconsin to Indiana and Wisconsin-born parents, and in her 1st marriage, and with the only child born to her still alive; his unmarried daughter, Leatha Pratt (age 22) born in Wisconsin to Vermont and Wisconsin-born parents; and his daughter, Marian Pratt (age 7/12) born in Wisconsin to Vermont and Wisconsin-born parents.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on May 5, 1910, shows Margaret A. Martin (age 56) born in Indiana to United States-born parents, is a widowed head of household with her Own Income, and with all 3 of the children born to her still alive, and who owns her own home free of a mortgage, is living on Church Street, 1st Ward, Richland Center, Richland Center Twp., Richland Co., WI. Living with her is her unmarried son, Dallas Martin (age 25) born in Wisconsin to Pennsylvania and Indiana-born parents, a Salesman at a General Store.
Marian Dallas "Guy" Martin, Richland Center, Richland Co., WI, about 1912.
Cora Jane (Blake) Pratt was a member of the Alpha Circle in Richland Center, Richland Co., WI, about 1915. She is located in the Top row, at the far left.
The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Saturday, August 12, 1916
RICHLAND CENTER -
Mrs. Dallas Martin is visiting friends in Chicago.
The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Thursday, August 31, 1916
Attend Methodist Conference
Carl Barnes was elected delegate and Dallas Martin alternate to the meeting of the Laymen's Association, which takes place in Baraboo in connection with the annual M. E. conference. The Rev. Ingham has been unanimously invited to return to the M. E. pulpit here.
The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Monday, January 15, 1917
Dallas Martin is confined to his home on Hazeltine St., with scarlet fever.
Marian Dallas Martin died January 27, 1917, in Richland Center, Richland Co., WI, at age 33. Buried in Richland Center Cemetery, Richland Center, Town of Richland, Richland Co., WI.
Marian Dallas Martin Death Certificate.
The Viola News, Viola, Richland Co., WI, Thursday, February 1, 1917
- E. T. Martin died at his home in Chicago last Wednesday and Dallas Martin died at his home in Richland Center Saturday. Both of these men are brothers of E. H. Martin, a former Violaite.
The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Saturday, July 27, 1918
BOSCOBEL
Wayne Williams, prominent farmer and stock buyer of Wauzeka is a patient at Brookside hospital. His illness is a matter of grave concern. Mrs. Wallace Pratt of Richland Center is also sick there.
The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Monday, July 29, 1918
RICHLAND CENTER
Mrs. Wallace Pratt, while visiting in Muscoda, was taken seriously ill. She was brought home and is in a critical condition.
The Blake sisters, Edna Pearl (Blake) Lawton, Ida Elmira (Blake) Abbey, and Cora Jane (Blake) Pratt, about 1918.
Cora Jane (Blake) Pratt died July 30, 1918, at her home, Richland Center, Richland Co., WI, at age 47. Buried in Richland Center Cemetery, Richland Center, Town of Richland Richland Co., WI. She died from a brain tumor.
The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Saturday, August 3, 1918
Death of Mrs. Wallace Pratt
Mrs. Wallace Pratt died at her home on Park street Tuesday after a short illness. She was 48 years of age and is survived by her husband and one daughter. She recently went to visit at Boscobel and while there became ill. She was brought home and died soon afterward.
The Grant County Herald, Lancaster, Grant Co., WI, Wednesday, August 14, 1918
BOSCOBEL.
Mrs. Wallace Pratt of Richland Center, who was taken seriously ill while on her way here to visit her sister, Mrs. Joe Davis, passed away last Tuesday at her home, she having been removed there by auto on Saturday previous. She was the wife of Wallace Pratt, a prominent furniture and undertaker of Richland Center. Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 2 and was attended by a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends. Joe Davis and wife of this city, were in attendance.
Wallace Edwin Pratt died August 9, 1919, in Richland Center, Richland Co., WI, at age 71. Buried in Richland Center Cemetery, Richland Center, Town of Richland, Richland Co., WI. Letha Jane (Pratt) Martin became the special guardian of her half-sister, Marion Estelle Pratt, on December 11, 1919, in Richland Center, Richland Co., WI. To settle the estate, Marion's share of the estate of her father was sold to Roy Ellis Pratt for $1,000.
The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Friday, August 15, 1919
RICHLAND CENTER, Aug. 15. - Wallace Pratt was buried Tuesday morning.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 21, 1920, shows Fred G. Pratt (age 38) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents is a House Painter renting his home and is living at 418-1/2 East Grand, 1st Ward, City of Beloit, Town of Beloit, Rock Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Mae Pratt (age 36) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents. Also living there is his daughter: Dorothy Pratt (age 15) born in Illinois to Wisconsin-born parents.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on February 18, 1920, shows Letha J. Martin (age 32) born in Wisconsin to Vermont and Wisconsin-born parents, is a widowed Head of Household, and who owns her home free of a mortgage, and is living at 137 N. Park St., 3rd Ward, City of Richland Center, Richland Co., WI. Living with her is her sister, Marion E. Pratt (age 10) born in Wisconsin to Vermont and Wisconsin-born parents. Two roomers also live in the household.
The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Friday, July 1, 1921
Mrs. Letha Martin and sister, Miss Marian Pratt, have returned after a two week's vacation spent in Beloit. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pratt of Beloit.
The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Friday, August 19, 1921
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pratt, Letha Martin and sister, Marian Pratt, motored to Beloit last Sunday for a few days.
The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Sunday, August 23, 1925
Mrs. Letha Martin, Madison, who has been visiting in Wauwatosa for some time past, returned to her home here Saturday evening.
The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Tuesday, December 29, 1925
BREWER - PAULSEN
A New Year wedding will be that of Miss Avis E. Brewer, stenographer at the Commercial National bank, and Chester Wilfred Paulsen, 120 North Orchard street, which will take place at high noon on Friday in the University Methodist church. A reception will be held in the church parlors.
Chester Wilfred Paulsen and Avis Elizabeth Brewer were married January 1, 1926, at the University Methodist Church, Madison, Dane Co., WI.
The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Saturday, July 16, 1927
Mrs. Letha Martin, Madison, and sister, Miss Marion Pratt left for St. Paul where they will visit with relatives, they were accompanied by Miss Edith Poole of this city.
The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Sunday, July 14, 1929
Miss Marion Pratt and Mrs. Letha Martin drove to Madison and Milwaukee this week with their guest, Roy Mason, Minneapolis.
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on January 21, 1930, shows Fred G. Pratt (age 48) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents, is a married House Painter, and who is renting his home for $40/month, and is living at 187 23rd Street, 10th Ward, City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife, May A. Pratt (age 45) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents; and his widowed mother-in-law, Marguerite Gunderson (age 80) born in Wisconsin to Scotland-born parents.
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 17, 1930, shows Letha Martin (age 41) born in Wisconsin to Vermont and Wisconsin-born parents, and first married at age 24, is the non-working married Head of Household renting her home for $60/month at 651 Howard Place, 5th Ward, City of Madison, Dane Co., WI. Living with her is her non-working and unmarried half sister, Marian Pratt (age 20) born in Wisconsin to Vermont and Wisconsin-born parents.
The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Monday, March 3, 1930
Mrs. Letha Martin, Madison, was a week-end guest in the city.
The 1931 Madison, Dane Co., WI, City Directory shows Martin Letha (wid Dallas) is a head of household, and living at 701 W Johnson.
Kathryn Alice "Kate" (Hyndman) Brewer died February 12, 1932, at a Fond du Lac hospital, Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI, at age 59. Buried in Richland Center Cemetery, Richland Center, Town of Richland, Richland Co., WI.
The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Friday, February 12, 1932
Madison Woman Dies of Car Crash Injuries
Mrs. T. M. Brewer Succumbs at Fond du Lac
FOND DU LAC - Mrs. T. M. Brewer, 447 Jean street, Madison, died today at a Fond du Lac hospital from injuries sustained in an auto accident near here Thursday. She was injured when her husband's car skidded on a wet pavement and collided with one driven by Traffic Officer Robert Shiels. They were on their way to visit their daughter here. Survivors besides the widower are four sons, T. T. and Gordon, Madison; Robert, Blue River; and Kenneth, Viroqua; a daughter, Mrs. Avis Paulson, Fond du Lac, and two sisters in Portland, Ore. She had lived in Madison five years, moving here from Richland Center.
Lawton Raymond Diary Page from 1932.
The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Sunday, April 16, 1933
MARTIN - BREWER
Announcement is made of the marriage of Mrs. Aletha Martin, Milwaukee, to Theodore Mervin Brewer, 447 Jean st. The marriage took place at the Brewer home Thursday evening in the presence of immediate relatives. Theodore Russell Brewer and Miss Marian Pratt were the attendants and the Rev. Ormal Miller officiated.
The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 16, 1940, shows Theodore Brewer (age 66) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI, and with 4 years of High School, is a married Salesman for a Foundry, and who who rents his home for $55/month, and is living at 1621 Madison Street, 13th Ward, City of Madison, Dane Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife, Letha Brewer (age 52) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI, and with 4 years of High School; his married brother-in-law, Standley O'Brien (age 30) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI, and with 4 years of High School, a Salesman of Grain and Feed; his married sister-in-law, Marion O'Brien (age 30) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI, and with 4 years of College, a Salesman of Grain and Feed; his niece, Patricia O'Brien (age 2) born in Wisconsin; and his nephew, Alan O'Brien (age 6/12) born in Wisconsin.
The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 8, 1940, shows Fred Pratt (age 59) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 8 years of School, is a married Paint Decorator, and who who rents his home for $30/month, and is living at 140 S. 67th St., 23rd Ward, City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Mae Pratt (age 56) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 8 years of School.
Letha Jane "Deedie" (Pratt) (Martin) Brewer deserted her husband, Theodore Merwin Brewer, on May 15, 1943, in Madison, Dane Co., WI.
Theodore Merwin Brewer received a divorce from Letha Jane "Deedie" (Pratt) (Martin) Brewer on June 16, 1944, in Madison, Dane Co., WI, upon grounds of desertion.
The Capital Times, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Saturday, June 17, 1944
Theodore Brewer Granted Divorce
Theodore M. Brewer, 70, of 310 E. Mifflin st., shop superintendent of the Wisconsin Foundry and Machine Co., was granted a divorce Friday from from Mrs. Lestha J. Brewer, 57, Milwaukee, Milwaukee beautician. Brewer said his wife left him May 15, 1943. The decree was granted on grounds of desertion. The couple married Apr. 13, 1933, in Madison. It was the second marriage for both.
The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Saturday, June 17, 1944
DIVORCES GRANTED - Theodore M. Brewer, 70, of 310 E. Mifflin st., from Lestha Brewer, 57, Milwaukee, on grounds of desertion.
The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Monday, June 18, 1945
MARRIAGE LICENSES - Theodore M. Brewer, 310 E. Mifflin st., and Sadie B. Knight, 310 E. Mifflin st.
Mae A. (Gunderson) Pratt died April 19, 1949, in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI, at age 67.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI, Wednesday, April 20, 1949
Death Notices
PRATT: Mae (nee Gunderson), 835 N. Cass st., Apr. 19, aged 65 years, beloved wife of Fred, fond sister of Mrs. Sadie Fisher, Walter Gunderson, Mrs. Lou Rich of Chicago, and Mrs. Anna Johnson of Burlington, Wis.; further survived by other relatives and friends. Remains resting after 4 p.m. Thurs. at the Independent Mortuary, 1451 N. 27th st. Services Fri., Apr. 22, at 1:30 p.m., to be concluded at the chapel.
The 1950 Santa Monica, Los Angeles Co., CA, Voter Registration shows Mrs. Letha J. Brewer, registered as a Republican, is residing at 813-1/2 9th Street.
Frederick Goodrich "Fred" Pratt died February 17, 1951, in Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI, at age 69.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI, Monday, February 19, 1951
PRATT: Fred, 835 N. Cass st., Feb. 17, aged 70 years, fond brother of Ray Pratt, Letha Brewer and Marion O'Brien; further survived by other relatives and friends. Remains resting after 2 p.m. Mon. at the Independent Mortuary, 1451 N. 27th st. Services Tues., Feb. 20, at 3 p.m. Services concluded at chapel.
Chester Wilfred Paulson died November 4, 1952, in White Salmon, Klickitat Co., WA, at age 54. Buried in White Salmon, Klickitat Co., WA.
The Waukesha Daily Freeman, Waukesha, Waukesha Co., WI, Tuesday, November 11, 1952
Former Resident Dies in Washington
Chester Paulsen, 54, a former Waukesha resident, died suddenly Nov. 4, at White Salmon, Wash. He had been suffering from a heart ailment for some time. Mr. Paulsen resided in Waukesha for many years. He was connected with the Oliver Construction co. and was a member of the First Methodist church and the Rotary club here. He is survived by his widow, who lives in White Salmon, Wash., and four brothers Ted of White Salmon, Serenus of Milwaukee and Otto and Ralph, both of Madison. Mr. Paulsen and his brother, Ted, operated the Benje Forest Product co. at White Salmon. Interment was in White Salmon, but friends and relatives are planning a memorial service to take place here in December.
The 1954 Santa Monica, Los Angeles Co., CA, Voter Registration shows Mrs. Letha J. Brewer, registered as a Republican, is residing at 947 9th Street.
The 1954 Santa Monica, Los Angeles Co., CA, City Directory shows Mrs. Letha J. Brewer is residing at 947 9th.
The 1956 Santa Monica, Los Angeles Co., CA, Voter Registration shows Mrs. Letha J. Brewer, registered as a Republican, is residing at 512 11th Street.
Mabel Marie (Erickson) Barton died July 31, 1959, at a Seaside hospital, Seaside, Clatsop Co., OR, at age 59. Buried in Portland Memorial Mausoleum, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.
The Oregonian, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, Wednesday, August 5, 1959
MRS. MABEL BARTON
Funeral for Mrs. Mabel Marie Barton, 59, wife of LeRoy C. Barton, vice president of the Portland Trust Bank, will be Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at Edward Holman & Son, with committal at Portland Memorial Mausoleum. Mrs. Barton, long ill with arthritis, died at a Seaside hospital Friday. She and her husband had been at Seaside for a vacation. Their home was at 4115 Far View Drive, Vancouver. Mrs. Barton was born Aug. 18, 1900, in Chicago. She was married June 10, 1924, in Spokane. From 1941 to 1951, they lived at White Salmon, where Mr. Barton was president of the Security State Bank. They were in Portland from 1951 to 1956, moving to Vancouver then. Mrs. Barton was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Portland while here and then the First Presbyterian in Vancouver. Besides the widower, she is survived by one daughter, Shirley Jeanne Barton, New York City.
Sarah Belle "Sadie" (Phillips) (Knight) Brewer died December 4, 1960, at home, Oregon City, Clackamas Co., OR, at about age 76. Buried in Richland Center Cemetery, Richland Center, Richland Co., WI.
The Oregonian, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, Monday, December 5, 1960
Funeral Notices
BREWER - Sadie Belle, 406 Jackson St., Oregon City, Dec. 4. Beloved wife of Theodore, mother of Robert M., Portland, Theodore K., Wisconsin, Dr. G. W. Brewer, Racine, Wisc. Philip Knight, Minneapolis, Minn., Mrs. L. C. Barton, Vancouver, Wash. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2:30 p.m. at the First Methodist Church, Oregon City. Family requests that no flowers be sent. HILLSIDE CHAPEL is in charge of arrangements.
Theodore Merwin Brewer died March 25, 1962, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR (age 87). Buried in Richland Center Cemetery, Richland Center, Richland Twp., Richland Co., WI.
The Oregonian, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, Tuesday, March 27, 1962
BREWER - March 25, Theodore M., of 13501 NE Halsey; father of Avis E. Barton, Robert M., Theodore R. and Dr. Gordon W. Brewer; also 13 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren. Friends invited to services Wednesday, 1 p.m., at the Chapel of MT. SCOTT FUNERAL HOME, Foster rd at SE 59th. Memorial-graveside services, Madison, Wisc. Members of Lents Lodge No. 156, AF&AM; Mt. Scott Chapter No. 110, OES Robert McCoy Commandery No. 5 Madison, Wisc., Scottish Rites Bodies and Methodist church
The Oregonian, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, Wednesday, March 28, 1962
Meeting Notices
LENTS LODGE NO. 156, AF&AM. Special communication Wed., 1 pm, Mt. Scott Funeral Home, to conduct funeral services for our late brother Theodore M. Brewer. Members please attend. Harry Wright, Sec.
Letha Jane "Deedie" (Pratt) (Martin) Brewer died January 17, 1982, in Thousand Oaks, Ventura Co., CA, at age 94.
Leroy Clifton Warren Barton died March 28, 1994, in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, at age 98.
LeRoy Barton
Spokane
Memorial service for LeRoy C. Barton, 98, is planned for 2 p.m. Thursday at Manito Presbyterian Church. Ball and Dodd Funeral Home-South is in charge of cremation. Mr. Barton died March 28. He was born near Steptoe, Wash. He attended business college in Spokane and worked as a banker in Seattle and White Salmon, Wash. He retired to Spokane from Portland in 1967. He was a member of Manito Presbyterian Church and the Masonic Lodge. He is survived by one daughter, Shirley Barton of New York City; one brother, Roland Barton of Newman Lake; and one sister, Pearl Barton of Spokane.