Sylvanus C. Abbey
Sylvanus C. "Jerry" Armstrong was born May 22, 1903, in the Village of Fall Lake, Morse Twp., St. Louis Co., MN, and died February 13, 1974, at 314-1/2 East 10th Street, Amarillo, Potter Co., TX, at age 70. Buried in Llano Cemetery, Amarillo, Randall Co., TX. He is the son of Harrison Sylvanous Armstrong of Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, and Florence Viola Abbey of Wausau, Marathon Co., WI.
Blanche Alma Mingori was born December 19, 1909, in Clarksburg, Ely Twp., Marquette Co., MI, and died October 14, 1936, at Morgan Heights Sanatorium, Negaunee Twp., Marquette Co., MI, at age 26, due to TB. Buried in Negaunee, Marquette Co., MI. She is the daughter of Anthony "Anton" Mingori of Italy, and Lillian "Lily" Lompry/Lampere of Michigan.
Sylvanus C. "Jerry" Armstrong (age 29), a bachelor, and Blanche Alma Mingori (age 23), a maiden, were married January 10, 1933, in Negaunee, Marquette Co., MI.
Sylvanus C. "Jerry" Armstrong and Blanche Alma (Mingori) Armstrong had no children.
After Blanche Alma (Mingori) Armstrong died, Sylvanous C. "Jerry" Armstrong married Lorraine (Bowen) Kunkel.
Lorena J. "Lorraine" Bowen was born February 15, 1904, in Pondtown, Dodge Co., GA, and died February, 1975, in Savannah, Chatham Co., GA, at about age 71. She is the daughter of Stephen L. "Steve" Bowen of Baldwin Co., GA, and Martha L. "Mattie" Mayes of Alabama.
Norman Frank Livermore was born November 3, 1904, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL, and died September 1, 1973, in Galesburg, Kalamazoo Co., MI, at age 68. Buried in Mount Ever-Rest Memorial Park South, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., MI. He is the son of Arthur Martin Livermore of East Saginaw, Saginaw Co., MI, and Beatrice Ines "Lottie" Daniels of Chicago, Cook Co., IL.
Norman Frank Livermore and Lorena J. "Lorraine" Bowen were married November 10, 1925, in Duval Co., FL.
Norman Frank Livermore and Lorena J. "Lorraine" (Bowen) Livermore were divorced before 1935, in Unknown.
Norman Frank Livermore then married Alice G. Larsen.
Alice G. Larsen was born about 1914, in Illinois, and died Unknown. Alice (Larsen) Livermore was a Night Club Entertainer in Chicago, Cook C., IL, in 1940. Norman and Alice were living together as husband and wife in the 1940 U. S. Census.
Norman Frank Livermore and Alice G. Larsen were married November 22, 1943, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.
Walter John Kunkel was born June 4, 1877, in Davenport, Scott Co., IA, and died March 8, 1936, in Davenport, Scott Co., IA, at age 58. Buried in Oakdale Memorial Gardens, Davenport, Scott Co., IA. He is the son of Martin M. Kunkel of Germany, and Mary Usama Wasem of Germany.
Valona "Lona" Schumacher was born November 2, 1877, in Davenport, Scott Co., IA, and died May 14, 1928, in Davenport, Scott Co., IA, at age 50. Buried in Oakdale Memorial Gardens, Davenport, Scott Co., IA. She is the daughter of Paul Schumacher of Germany, and Caroline Hirt of Unknown.
Walter John Kunkel and Valona "Lona" Schumacher were married August 14, 1918, in Davenport, Scott Co., IA, or Henry Co., IL.
Walter John Kunkel and Valona "Lona" (Schumacher) Kunkel had no children.
Walter John Kunkel and Lorena J. "Lorraine" (Bowen) Livermore were married about January, 1935, in Tijuana, Mexico. She may have been married twice before her marriage to Walter John Kunkel.
Walter John Kunkel and Lorena J. "Lorraine" (Bowen) Livermore renewed their marriage August 23, 1935, in Rock Island, Rock Island Co., IL, since their Mexican marriage was not recognized in the transaction of some of their legal matters.
Walter John Kunkel and Lorena J. "Lorraine" (Bowen) (Livermore) Kunkel had no children.
Sylvanus C. "Jerry" Armstrong and Lorena J. "Lorraine" (Bowen) (Livermore) Kunkel were married June 3, 1937, in Iron River, Iron Co., MI.
Sylvanus C. "Jerry" Armstrong and Lorena J. "Lorraine" (Bowen) (Livermore) (Kunkel) Armstrong had no children.
Sylvanus C. "Jerry" Armstrong then married Mae Belle (Overstreet) Dacus.
Mae Belle Overstreet was born November 8, 1915, in Pittsburg, Camp Co., TX, and died February 13, 1981, in Porter, Montgomery Co., TX, at age 65. Buried in Brookside Memorial Park, Houston, Harris Co., TX. She is the daughter of John Daniel Overstreet of Pittsburg, Camp Co., TX, and Georgia Mae "Georgie" Stephens of Pittsburg, Camp Co., TX.
Robert Hamby Dacus was born January 23, 1913, in Summerville, Chattooga Co., GA, and died August 22, 1993, in Houston, Harris Co., TX, at age 80. Buried in Brookside Memorial Park, Houston, Harris Co., TX.
Robert Hamby Dacus and Mae Belle Overstreet were married February 6, 1932, in Upshur Co., TX.
Robert Hamby Dacus and Mae Belle (Overstreet) Dacus had two children:
Robert Hamby Dacus and Mae Belle (Overstreet) Dacus were divorced before 1944, in Texas.
Sylvanus C. "Jerry" Armstrong and Mae Belle (Overstreet) Dacus were married April 16, 1944, in Rockwall Co., TX.
Sylvanus C. "Jerry" Armstrong and Mae Belle (Overstreet) (Dacus) Armstrong had no children.
Sylvanus C. "Jerry" Armstrong and Mae Belle (Overstreet) (Dacus) Armstrong were divorced before 1961 in Texas.
Mae Belle (Overstreet) (Dacus) Armstrong then married Clyde James Leslie Jr.
Clyde James Leslie Jr. was born February 29, 1924, in Houston, Harris Co., TX, and died April 28, 1961, at Little York Hospital, Houston, Harris Co., TX, at age 37. Buried in Brookside Memorial Park, Houston, Harris Co., TX. He is the son of John Daniel Overstreet, and Georgia Emily Stephens.
Bette Bernyce "Saucey" Passafuma was born October 15, 1927, in Houston, Harris Co., TX, and died June 14, 2006, in San Marcos, Hays Co., TX, at age 78. Buried in San Marcos Cemetery, San Marcos, Hays Co., TX.
Clyde James Leslie Jr. and Bette Bernyce "Saucey" Passafuma were married June 25, 1945, in Montgomery Co., TX.
Ollie William Hargrave and Bette Bernyce "Saucey" (Passafuma) Leslie were married April 15, 1950, in Harris Co., TX.
William Louis Miller and Bette Bernyce "Saucey" (Passafuma) (Leslie) Hargrave were married August 6, 1954, in Harris Co., TX.
Mahlon Wayne Perrin was born January 25, 1928, in Redfield, Union Twp., Dallas Co., IA, and died May 5, 1997, in Unknown, at age 69. Buried in San Marcos Cemetery, San Marcos, Hays Co., TX.
Mahlon Wayne Perrin and Bette Bernyce "Saucey" (Passafuma) (Leslie) (Hargrave) Miller were married January 24, 1959, in Harris Co., TX.
Ina Pearl Glover was born October 5, 1935, in Watauga, Sullivan Co., TN.
Robert Hamby Dacus and Ina Pearl (Glover) (Daws) Conley were married May 9, 1959, in Houston, Harris Co., TX.
Ina Pearl (Glover) (Daws) (Conley) Dacus died October 13, 2005, in Harris Co., TX, at age 70. Buried in Brookside Memorial Park, Houston, Harris Co., TX.
TIMELINE
Harrison Sylvanus "Harry" Armstrong was born September 1, 1869, in Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI.
Harrison Sylvanus "Harry" Armstrong and Florence Viola Abbey were married March 6, 1902, in Milladore, Wood Co., WI. Harry was living in Sherry Twp. and Florence was living in Milladore Twp.
Sylvanus C. "Jerry" Armstrong was born May 22, 1903, in the Village of Fall Lake, Morse Twp., St. Louis Co., MN.
The 1905 Minnesota State Census taken on June 5, 1905 shows Henry Armstrong (age 36) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents, and having lived in Minnesota for 15 years, and having lived in this district for 3 years, is a Machinist Laborer, and is living on River Street, Village of Fall Lake, Morse Twp., St. Louis Co., MN. Living with him are: Mrs. Henry Armstrong (age 23) born in Wisconsin to Canadian and Wisconsin-born parents, and having lived in Minnesota for 3 years, and having lived in this district for 3 years; and a male, Sylvanous Armstrong (age 2) born in Minnesota to Wisconsin-born parents, and having lived in Minnesota for 2 years, and having lived in this district for 2 years.
The first inhabitants of present Winton were the native Americans of the Bois Forts Band of Chippewa. Lumbermen arrived in 1893 when Sam Knox started a mill on the south shore of Fall Lake. R. V. Whiteside and Billy Winton were partners in the operation, which was sold in 1899 and became known as the St. Croix Lumber Company. In 1898 the Swallow & Hopkins Lumber Company was formed. Soon a community was established with a schoolhouse built for the 18 students in 1894. In 1898 Robert and Sophia Whiteside recorded a plat of land immediately south of the Knox Mill location to form the Village of Fall Lake. Streets and alleys were mapped in 1899 and in 1903 the Village was officially organized. The area was commonly known as Winton, after Billy Winton, one of the original partners in the Knox Mill, and the name was officially changed in 1914, with a population of 2000. At the time of the lumber boom there were hotels, stores, saloons, boarding houses, a blacksmith and livery stable, community hall, post office, school, and hospital. In 1901, the Community Church was built as a Methodist outreach. The Duluth, Mesabi & Northern Railway provided passenger and freight service. As the lumber mills closed, the population declined and many buildings and the railway system were removed. In 1968 the City of Winton annexed the St. Croix location, home of the lumber mills.
Blanche Alma Mingori was born December 19, 1909, in Clarksburg, Ely Twp., Marquette Co., MI.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on May 2, 1910, shows Harry S. Armstrong (age 40) born in Wisconsin to English Canadian and New York-born parents, and in his first marriage, is a Janitor at a House, and who rents his home, and is living at 2109 Tower Avenue, 7th Ward, Superior, Douglas Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife of 8 years, V. Florence Armstrong (age 28) born in Wisconsin to English Canadian and Wisconsin-born parents, and in her first marriage, and with both of the children born to her still alive; his son, Sylvanious Armstrong (age 6) born in Minnesota to Wisconsin-born parents; and his daughter, Hazel Armstrong (age 1-3/12) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 15, 1910, shows E. O. Setter (age 61) born in Norway to Norwegian-born parents and having emigrated in 1880 and a Naturalized citizen and is a General Farm Farmer owning his farm free of a mortgage and is living in Forsyth Twp., Marquette Co., MI. Living with him is his wife of 31 years, Paulina Setter (age 52) born in Norway to Norwegian-born parents and having emigrated in 1881, with 4 of the 5 children born to her still alive. Also living there are his two sons, both born in Michigan to Norwegian-born parents: Robert Setter (age 13); and Henery Setter (age 6).
Mae Belle Overstreet was born November 8, 1915, in Pittsburg, Camp Co., TX.
Sylvanus C. "Jerry" Armstrong seems to have had a criminal side to him, and prior to 1920 he was living in Los Angeles, CA, where he was a juvenile offender, and was sentenced to the Preston School of Industry. His life of crime included using several aliases: Roy O'Neil, George Martin, Harold Thompson and Larry Kingston. He was sent to Folsom Prison.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 5, 1920, shows Harry S. Armstrong (age 49) born in Wisconsin to United States-born parents, is a married Watchman at a Shipyard, and who who rents his home, and is living at 618 Hammond Avenue, 3rd Ward, Superior, Douglas Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife, Florence Armstrong (age 37) born in Wisconsin to Canadian and Wisconsin-born parents; his son, Sylvenus Armstrong (age 16) born in Minnesota to Wisconsin-born parents; his daughter, Hazel Armstrong (age 10) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents; and his unmarried brother-in-law, William Abbey (age 39) born in Wisconsin to Canadian and Wisconsin-born parents, a Teamster at a Wholesale House.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on February 20, 1920, shows Einar O. Setter (age 72) born in Norway to Norwegian-born parents and a Naturalized citizen is a Farmer owning his farm and is living in Forsyth Twp., Marquette Co., MI. Living with him is his wife, Paulina Setter (age 62) born in Norway to Norwegian-born parents and a Naturalized citizen. Also living there is his son: Henry W. Setter (age 17) born in Michigan to Norwegian-born parents, a Farm Laborer.
In 1920, Sylvenous Armstrong (age 16) born in Minnesota, is an Inmate at the Preston School of Industry, Amador Co., CA.
Martha Louise Fariss was born November 21, 1921, in Lake Victor, Burnet Co., TX.
Martha Louise Fariss Birth Record.
Clyde James Leslie Jr. was born February 29, 1924, in Houston, Harris Co., TX.
In 1925, Harry S. Armstrong is a Laborer for Peppard & Fulton, and is living at 2812 Elmira Avenue, City of Superior, Douglas Co., WI. Also residing there is Sylvanus Armstrong, a Laborer.
The Preston School of Industry, also known as Preston Castle, was formerly one of the oldest and best-known reform schools in the United States. It is located in Ione, California, in Amador County. After construction was finished in 1890, the institution was opened in June 1894 when seven wards (minors under the guardianship of the state, but not necessarily juvenile offenders), were transferred there from San Quentin State Prison. The original building, known colloquially as "Preston Castle" (or simply "The Castle"), is the most significant example of Romanesque Revival architecture in the Mother Lode. It was vacated in 1960, shortly after new buildings had been constructed to replace it. The abandoned building has since been named a California Historical Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1999, the institution's official name was changed to the "Preston Youth Correctional Facility". The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation announced on October 21, 2010, that the Preston Youth Correctional Facility was to close, and a closing ceremony was held on June 2, 2011.
Various California Criminal records for Sylvanus C. "Jerry" Armstrong.
Henry V. Setter and Hazel Florence Armstrong were married April 4, 1929, in Marquette, Marquette Co., MI.
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 10, 1930, shows Harry Armstrong (age 61) born in Wisconsin to Canadian and Wisconsin-born parents and first married at age 33 is a Laborer in a Handle Factory who is renting his home for $22 per month and is living at 350 Washington Street, 4th Ward, Marquette, Marquette Twp., Marquette Co., MI. Living with him is his wife, Florence Armstrong (age 48) born in Wisconsin to Canadian and Wisconsin parents and first married at age 20. Hazel (Armstrong) Setter and husband also rent in the same building.
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 10, 1930 shows Henry Setter (age 26) born in Michigan to Norwegian-born parents and first married at age 25 is a Wood Turner in a Handle Factory renting his home for $20 per month and is living at 350 Washington Street, 4th Ward, Marquette, Marquette Twp., Marquette Co., MI. Living with him is his wife, Hazel Setter (age 21) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents and first married at age 20.
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 14, 1930, shows Jerry Armstrong (age 26) born in Michigan to Michigan-born parents, is an unmarried Traveling Salesman of Portraits, and is Boarding at the George O'Connor residence, 612 Main Street, 1st Ward, City of Shawano, Shawano Co., WI.
By 1930, Sylvanus C. "Jerry" Armstrong had been released from Folsom Prison in California, and was living in Marquette, Marquette Co., MI. He used his nickname, Jerry, from this time forward.
The Escanaba Daily Press, Escanaba, Delta Co., MI, Friday, April 25, 1930
Steal Watch; Nabbed
Iron Mountain, Mich. - Jerry Armstrong, of Marquette, connected with a picture canvassing crew now in the district, paid a fine and costs of $37.50 in municipal court this morning after pleading guilty to stealing a watch at a house in Norway that he visited yesterday. Armstrong was arrested late last night by Undersheriff Ed Corey after a lengthy search that finally led the officer to the Marvel hotel, in Kingsford Heights, where the picture crew was staying. At first the prisoner denied all knowledge of the theft, but when Corey searched his person he found the watch, valued at $35, which carried the initials of the owner. The salesman spent the night in the county jail.
Robert Hamby Dacus and Mae Belle (Overstreet) Dacus were married February 6, 1932, in Upshur Co., TX.
Robert Hamby Dacus and Mae Belle Overstreet Marriage Record.
Sylvanus C. "Jerry" Armstrong and Blanche Alma Mingori Marriage Record.
Blanche Alma (Mingori) Armstrong died October 14, 1936, at Morgan Heights Sanatarium, Negaunee Twp., Marquette Co., MI, at age 26, due to TB. Buried in in Negaunee, Marquette Co., MI.
Blanche Alma (Mingori) Armstrong Death Certificate.
The Morgan Heights Sanatorium was built in 1911 as the first tuberculosis sanatorium in the Upper Peninsula. The building was located in West Marquette County, near Ishpeming, Michigan. The name of the sanatorium was later changed to the "Acocks Medical Facility."
Sylvanus C. "Jerry" Armstrong and Lorene J. "Lorraine" (Bowen) Kunkel were married June 3, 1937, in Iron River, Iron Co., MI.
Sylvanus C. "Jerry" Armstrong and Lorene J. "Lorraine" (Bowen) Kunkel Marriage Record.
Sylvanus C. "Jerry" Armstrong (age 35) and Martha Fariss (age 17) were married January 11, 1939, in Rockwall Co., TX. This marriage may have been annulled.
Sylvanus C. "Jerry" Armstrong and Mae Belle Overstreet Marriage Record.
The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 13, 1940, shows Ira M. Fariss (age 43) born in Texas, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 6 years of School, is a married Finisher at a Clothing Factory, and who owns his home worth $3,500 and is living at 7306 Coronad Street, City of Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. Living with him are: his wife, Hazel Fariss (age 39) born in Texas, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 6 years of School; and his unmarried daughter, Martha Fariss (age 18) born in Texas, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 2 years of High School.
The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 19, 1940, shows Harry Armstrong (age 71) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 8 years of School, is a married Wood Products Laborer, and who is renting his home for $11/month and is living at 139 Fisher Street, 1st Ward, Marquette, Marquette Co., MI. Living with him is his wife, Florence Armstrong (age 58) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 6 years of School.
The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 20, 1940, shows Henry Setter (age 36) born in Michigan, and 5 years ago was living in Neenah, WI, and with 8 years of School, is a married Wood Turner of Wooden Ware, and who owns his home worth $400 and is living at 602 East 6th Street South, 6th Ward, City of Ladysmith, Rusk Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Hazel Setter (age 30) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in Neenah, WI, and with 2 years of High School.
The 1942 Houston, Harris Co., TX, City Directory shows Armstrong, Jerry C (Loraine:1) Ins h8620 Woodruff apt 5
The WWII Draft Registration Report dated February 16, 1942, shows Jerry "C" Armstrong, age 38, born May 22, 1903, in Winton, MN, and employed by Robert W. Baxter, Rio Grande Nat'l Insurance Co., 609 Republic Bldg., Houston, TX, resides at 8620 Woodruff, Houston, Harris Co., TX. The person who will always know his address is Mrs. Henry Setter, 602 E. 6th, Ladysmith, WI.
Sylvanus C. "Jerry" Armstrong and Mae Belle Overstreet were married April 16, 1944, in Rockwall Co., TX.
The Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ, Sunday, October 2, 1955
Money Sack Just A Prop
City police became suspicious early yesterday when they spotted a Bank of Douglas money pouch stuffed with what appeared to be money and coins. Patrolman George Lewis found the money bag in a car in which two men dozed peacefully at 4th Street and McDowell. John Maxwell Wallace, 34, of 3929 E. Devonshire, and Jerry C. Armstrong, 52, of 349 N. Third Ave., explained the sack and its contents, cut newspapers and metal washers, were used as props to sell insurance. Lewis said the men told him the money sack was used to arouse the curiosity of prospective customers "in order to get five minutes of their time." Both men paid $20 fines for being intoxicated after appearing before City Magistrate C. W. Pensinger.
Robert Hamby Dacus and Mrs. Ina Pearl (Unknown) Conley were married May 9, 1959, in Houston, Harris Co., TX.
Robert Hamby Dacus and Mrs. Ina Pearl (Unknown) Conley Marriage Record.
Florence Viola (Abbey) Armstrong died April 14, 1961, in Ladysmith, Rusk Co., WI, at age 79. Buried in Riverside Cemetery, Ladysmith, Rusk Co., WI.
Clyde James Leslie Jr. died April 28, 1961, at Little York Hospital, Houston, Harris Co., TX, at age 37. Buried in Brookside Memorial Park, Houston, Harris Co., TX.
Clyde James Leslie Jr. Death Certificate.
Harrison Sylvanus "Harry" Armstrong died April 25, 1963, in Ladysmith, Rusk Co., WI, at age 94. Buried in Riverside Cemetery, Ladysmith, Rusk Co., WI.
Sylvanus C. "Jerry" Armstrong died February 13, 1974, at his home, 314-1/2 East 10th Street, Amarillo, Potter Co., TX, at age 70. Buried in Llano Cemetery, Amarillo, Randall Co., TX.
Sylvanus C. "Jerry" Armstrong Death Certificate.
The Amarillo Globe-Times, Amarillo, Potter Co., TX, Friday, February 15, 1974
Martin Road Chapel
ARMSTRONG
Jerry C. Armstrong, 314-1/2 E. 10th. Services pending.
The Amarillo Globe-Times, Amarillo, Potter Co., TX, Wednesday, February 20, 1974
Jerry C. Armstrong, 314-1/2 E. 10th. Services were held 10:30 a.m. Graveside services Llano Cemetery, Wednesday.
Mae Belle (Overstreet) (Dacus) (Armstrong) Leslie died February 13, 1981, in Porter, Montgomery Co., TX, at age 65. Buried in Brookside Memorial Park, Houston, Harris Co., TX.
Mae Belle (Overstreet) (Dacus) (Armstrong) Leslie Death Certificate.