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SylviaInCanada

SylviaInCanada Report 13 Apr 2019 03:43

Edith with her parents in the 1920 US census

1920 US Census

Richard Hulbert Self Married Male 33 1887 Minnesota
Florence Hulbert Wife Married Female 33 1887 Kentucky
Edith Hulbert Daughter Single Female 15 1905 Kentucky


Richard and Florence were married in 1909 ..........

United States Marriages

First name(s) Florence
Last name Fyvie
Sex Female
Age 23
Birth year 1886
Father's first name(s) W.W.
Father's last name Fyvie
Mother's first name(s) -
Mother's last name Dk
Event Marriage
Year 1909
Event date 26 May 1909
Location -
Place , Boyd, Kentucky, United States
County Boyd
State Kentucky
Country United States
Spouse's first name(s) Richard V.
Spouse's last name Hulbert
Spouse's sex Male
Spouse's marital status Married
Spouse's age 22
Spouse's birth year 1887
Spouse's father's first name(s) Emory
Spouse's father's last name Holbert
Spouse's mother's first name(s) Levina
Spouse's mother's last name Paterlds?
FamilySearch film number 002116495
Record set United States Marriages


Note that Richard says his father was Emory Hulbert, while Edith seemingly gets confused on HER marriage and says that her grandfather is her father!!!!

SylviaInCanada

SylviaInCanada Report 13 Apr 2019 03:20

Full transcript of Victor's marriage from FMP explains all!

United States Marriages

First name(s) Victor J
Last name Tanner
Sex Male
Age 19
Birth year 1905
Father's first name(s) Sam
Father's last name Tanner
Mother's first name(s) Elizabeth
Mother's last name Randall
Event Marriage
Year 1924
Event date 25 Oct 1924
Location -
Place Lawrence, Ohio, United States
County Lawrence
State Ohio
Country United States
Spouse's first name(s) Edith Ramey
Spouse's last name Hulbert
Spouse's sex Female
Spouse's age 20
Spouse's birth year 1904
Spouse's father's first name(s) Elmer R
Spouse's father's last name Hulbert
Spouse's mother's first name(s) Florence
Spouse's mother's last name Tyrie <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
FamilySearch film number 001574148
Record set United States Marriages
Category Life Events (BDMs)
Subcategory Civil Marriage & Divorce
Collections from Americas, United States

Florence's surname on the image is hard to read but it looks more like Tyvie, and the T could be an F

So ............... Edith seems to have been born before Florence married Elmer Hulbert

SylviaInCanada

SylviaInCanada Report 13 Apr 2019 00:15

Sidney appears to have become Samuel in the US!! Everything else fits!!!

1920 US Census

Samuel Tanner Self Married Male 50 1870 England, Contractor, Brick Layer
Elizabeth Tanner Wife Married Female 46 1874 England
Elsie Tanner Daughter Single Female 20 1900 England
Albert Tanner Son Single Male 19 1901 England
Victor Tanner Son Single Male 13 1907 England
Minnie Tanner Daughter Single Female 12 1908 England
Bruce Tanner Son Single Male 9 1911 Ohio
Walter Tanner Son Single Male 3 1917 Ohio

Address:- 1143 Honsel (??sp) Dr S.E.

Samuel immigrated into the US in 1908, others (except Bruce and Watler) immigrated in 1911 (so they say!)

SylviaInCanada

SylviaInCanada Report 13 Apr 2019 00:02

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National School Admission Registers & Log-Books 1870-1914

First name(s) Lily Eliz
Last name Tanner
Birth year 1896
Birth date 03 Jul 1896
Event year 1899
School name Boston Road Infants School
Town Croydon
County Surrey
Country England
Parent name(s) Sidney <<<<<<<<<<<<
Book type Admissions
Archive reference SCH144_2_1
Folio / page no. -
Archive
Croydon Archives
Record set National School Admission Registers & Log-Books 1870-1914
Category Education & work
Subcategory Schools & Education

Address:- 3 Colvin Road
Not been to school before

SylviaInCanada

SylviaInCanada Report 12 Apr 2019 23:42

1920 US Census

Raymond Wagner Self Married Male 24 1896 Ohio
Lillian Wagner Wife Married Female 24 1896 England
Earl Wagner Son Single Male 2 1918 Ohio

from image:-

Address:- 2716 Grove Place
Raymond's parents were both born in Germany, but he was born in Ohio
Raymond's occupation:- Pattern Maker in a factory.


1940 US Census

Raymond Wagner Head Married Male 42 1898 Ohio
Lillian Wagner Wife Married Female 42 1898 England

Raymond Wagner's Census Details

First name(s) Raymond
Last name Wagner
Relationship Head
Marital Status Married
Gender Male
Age 42
Birth year 1898
Birth place Ohio
Ethnicity American
Race White
City/township Detroit
County Wayne
State Michigan
Previous residence date 1935
Previous residence city Massillon
Previous residence county Stark

Lillian Wagner's Census Details

First name(s) Lillian
Last name Wagner
Relationship Wife
Marital Status Married
Gender Female
Age 42
Birth year 1898
Birth place England
Ethnicity American
Race White
City/township Detroit
County Wayne
State Michigan
Previous residence date 1935
Previous residence city Massillon
Previous residence county Stark

SylviaInCanada

SylviaInCanada Report 12 Apr 2019 23:31

from FMP

Ohio Deaths, 1959-2012

First name(s) Earl R
Last name Wagner
Age 81
Gender Male
Birth year 1917
Birth month Jun
Death year 1998
Death day 18
Death month Dec
Death county Stark
Residence state Ohio
Father's last name Wagner
Mother's last name Tanner
State file number 101757
Country United States
Record set Ohio Deaths, 1959-2012
Category Life Events (BDMs)
Subcategory Civil Deaths & Burials
Collections from Americas, United States

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+++DetEcTive+++ Report 12 Apr 2019 19:42

If you wanted to purchase a copy of the Letters of Administration, in the hope that they'll explain the relationship, use this official site.

https://probatesearch.service.gov.uk/#wills

A copy would be emailed to you at a cost of £10 each.All major credit & debit cards accepted. The £10 would be converted to USD by the card provider.

As Helena was the last to die, hers would be the most relevant.

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+++DetEcTive+++ Report 12 Apr 2019 19:29

Got them, possibly

U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Earl Raymond Wagner
[Earl R Wagner]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 17 Jun 1917
Birth Place: Canton, Ohio
Death Date: 18 Dec 1998
Father: Raymond E Wagner
Mother: Lillian E Tanner
SSN: 287038582
Notes: Dec 1936: Name listed as EARL RAYMOND WAGNER; 05 Jan 1999: Name listed as EARL R WAGNER

Could Lillian Elizabeth (Wagner) have been the niece of the 2 ladies?

TANNER, LILY ELIZABETH mmn KENDALL
GRO Reference: 1896 S Quarter in HACKNEY Volume 01B Page 43

Barry

Barry Report 12 Apr 2019 18:21

Thank you for all your help. This is all valuable information.

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+++DetEcTive+++ Report 12 Apr 2019 18:02

Probate for Helena F Wright nee Tanner

Name: Helena Fanny Wright
[Helena Wright]
Death Date: 8 May 1942
Death Place: Devonshire, England
Probate Date: 16 May 1947
Probate Registry: London, England

Wright, Helena Fanny otherwise Helena of The Hollies Woodlands Combe Martin Devon widow died 3 May 1942 at The Tuck Shop King-street Coombe Martin Administration (Limited) London 16 May to Alfred Harvey Doncaster retired school master attorney to Lillian Elizabeth Wagner. £971 8s 11d

Alfred H Doncaster acted as attorney for both letters of administration. He did so on behalf of Lillian Elizabeth Wagner, wife of Raymond Earl Wagner.

Who the heck was Lillian E Wagner? A Tanner/Wright relative or a friend?
......
North Devon Journal 07 May 1942
Mrs Helena Wright, an evacuee staying at The Hollies, Woodlands, Coombe Martin left her residenc about 6 o’clock on Sunday evening to attend the service in the Baptist Church. She was taken ill near Kingston Avenue and was assisted into the shop of Mr A Treweek but died before the arrival of Dr Probyn Williams (The coroner was satisfied concerning the cause of death)


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+++DetEcTive+++ Report 12 Apr 2019 17:42

Helena & Minnie in 1911

Minnie Tanner
Age in 1911: 39
Estimated birth year: abt 1872
Relation to Head: Head
Gender: Female
Birth Place: Battersea, Surrey, England
Civil Parish: Wandsworth
Search Photos: Search for 'Wandsworth' in the UK City, Town and Village Photos collection
County/Island: London
Country: England
Street address: 191 Earlsfield Road, Wandsworth S W
Marital status: Single
Occupation: GLOVER MAKER
Registration district: Wandsworth
Registration District Number: 26
Sub-registration district: Sprinfield
ED, institution, or vessel: 14
Piece: 2383
Household Members:
Name Age
Minnie Tanner 39
Helena Wright 42 - sister, widowed
Maria Scott 21 - Boarder, single
Sarah Horne 53 - Lodger, widow
William Herbert 40 - Brother, single
Dorothy Herbert 14 - Neice
Stanley Cair 10 - Nurse child ie Foster child

One take regarding the Horne & Herberts is that Sarah Horne had a maiden name of Herbert. The relationship 'should' have been in reference to the head of the household in this case Minnie Tanner.

Although there are a couple of Wright/Tanner births on the GRO, its difficult to say if they are Helena's children. In all likelihood, probably not.

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+++DetEcTive+++ Report 12 Apr 2019 14:38

Helen Fanny Tanner's marriage???

Helena Fanny Tanner
Registration Year: 1897
Registration Quarter: Jul-Aug-Sep
Registration district: Wandsworth
Inferred County: London
Volume: 1d
Page: 1039
Records on Page:
Name
William Henry Boyce
Helena Fanny Tanner
Emma Eliza Townsend
Charles John Wright

Helena Fanny Tanner
Gender: Female
Record Type: Marriage
Marriage Date: 18 Sep 1897
Marriage Place: Christ Church, Battersea, Wandsworth, England
Father: James Tanner
Spouse: Charles John Wright
Register Type: Parish Register
......

Helena & Minnie on the 1939 Register

Name: Helena F Wright
[Helena Fanny Wright]
[Helena Fanny Tanner]
Gender: Female
Marital status: Widow
Birth Date: 12 May 1865
Residence Year: 1939
Address: 182 Mortimer Street
Residence Place: Herne Bay, Kent, England
Occupation: Accounts Clerk Retired
Schedule Number: 63
Sub Schedule Number: 2
Enumeration District: DHXM
Registration district: 59-1
Household Members:
Name
Minnie M A Tanner
Helena F Wright

Minnie M A Tanner
[Minnie Maud Alice Tanner]
Gender: Female
Marital status: Single
Birth Date: 1 May 1871
Residence Year: 1939
Address: 182 Mortimer Street
Residence Place: Herne Bay, Kent, England
Occupation: Drapery Assistant Retired
Schedule Number: 63
Sub Schedule Number: 1
Enumeration District: DHXM
Registration district: 59-1

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+++DetEcTive+++ Report 12 Apr 2019 14:32

Sidney Hillier Tanner in 1871 -

St John Hill Marble Works, St Mary Battersea, Wandsworth, London & Surrey, England
James Tanner Head - Male 36 1835 - Wiltshire, England
Susanna Tanner Wife - Female 36 1835 - Northamptonshire, England
Helena F Tanner Daughter - Female 6 1865 - Surrey, England
Sidney H Tanner Son - Male 2 1869 - Surrey, England
Minnie M A Tanner Daughter - Female 0 1871 - Surrey, England
Mary Ann Tanner Mother-In-Law - Female 66 1805 - Gloucestershire, England

1881
4, Falcon Lane, Battersea, Wandsworth, London & Surrey, England
James Tanner Head Married Male 45 1836 Stone & Marble Mason Colerne, Wiltshire, England
Susanna Tanner Wife Married Female 45 1836 - Northampton, Northamptonshire, England
Helena Fanny Tanner Daughter Single Female 16 1865 - Battersea, Surrey, England
Sidney Hillier Tanner Son Single Male 12 1869 - Battersea, Surrey, England
Minnie Maud Alice Tanner Daughter Single Female 10 1871 - Battersea, Surrey, England
.......
Minnie Maud Alice Tanner seems to have died as a spinster.
Probate
Name: Minnie Maud Alice Tanner
Death Date: 16 Mar 1941
Death Place: Kent, England (Lived in!)
Probate Date: 16 Jun 1947
Probate Registry: London, England

Of 27 Central Parade Herne Bay Kent spinster died 16 Mar 1941 at The Hollies Woodlands, Coombe Martin, Devon. Limited Administration to Alfred Harvey Doncaster retired schoolmaster attorney of Lillian Elizabeth Wagner (wife of Raymond Earl Wagner) £825 13s 6d

Death

Minnie M A Tanner
Death Age: 70
Birth Date: abt 1871
Registration Date: Mar 1941
Registration district: Barnstaple
Inferred County: Devon
Volume: 5b
Page: 1345

Baptism
Minnie Maud Alice Tanner
Gender: Female
Record Type: Baptism
Baptism Date: 3 Jun 1886
Baptism Place: Battersea Rise St Mark, Wandsworth, England
Father: James Tanner
Mother: Susan Tanner
Born 1 May 1870.
Address in 1886, 148 Falcon Rd

Still living with her parents in 1901

329, Earlsfield Road, Wandsworth, London & Surrey, England
James Tanner Head Married Male 65 1836 Master Builder Colne, Wiltshire, England
Susanna Tanner Wife Married Female 65 1836 - Northamptonshire, England
Minnie Tanner Daughter Single Female 30 1871 Assistant Glove Works Battersea, Middlesex, England

MargaretM

MargaretM Report 12 Apr 2019 13:04

This has me confused:


Victor J Tanner
in the Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993
Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993 No Image
Text-only collection
Name:
Victor J Tanner
Gender:
Male
Age:
20
Birth Date:
abt 1904
Marriage Date:
25 Oct 1924
Marriage Place:
Lawrence, Ohio, USA
Father:
Sam Tanner
Mother:
Elizabeth Randall
Spouse:
Edith Ramey Hulbert
Film Number:
001574148

MargaretM

MargaretM Report 12 Apr 2019 12:53

The 1920 US census lists Victor as son-in-law of Richard & Florence Hulbert. his wife Mary Ann being their daughter. Also with the same family is Arthur Fluvie listed as brother-in-law to Richard. Didn't you say that Victor's wife was Edith Fyvie?

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+++DetEcTive+++ Report 12 Apr 2019 12:51

Checking point from GRO-

TANNER, LILY ELIZABETH mmn KENDALL
GRO Reference: 1896 S Quarter in HACKNEY Volume 01B Page 43

TANNER, ELSIE BEATRICE KENDALL
GRO Reference: 1901 J Quarter in WANDSWORTH Volume 01D Page 780

TANNER, ALBERT JOHN KENDALL
GRO Reference: 1903 D Quarter in ROCHFORD Volume 04A Page 720

Victor you already have

TANNER, MINNIE HELEN KENDALL
GRO Reference: 1908 M Quarter in ROCHFORD Volume 04A Page 761

Rochford was incorporated Southend-on-sea into the registration district in 1913, out of the parishes of Prittlewell, Leigh, Southchurch, and Eastwood.
...
Assuming you agree with the above, we do, as Sylvia implied, need to take the research one generation back then forward to the present day.

Were you hoping to work out if your family & your friend's family were related? Do bear in mind that Tanner is an occupational name & not unique.

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+++DetEcTive+++ Report 12 Apr 2019 12:42

Is this Victor travelling to the US?

Victor Tanner
Gender: Male
Age: 4
Nationality: English
Birth Date: abt 1906
Birth Place: London, England
Departure Place: Liverpool, England
Arrival Date: 16 Jun 1910
Arrival Place: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Last Residence: England
Friend: Sidney Tanner
Ship: Saxonia

Other Tanner passengers
Elizabeth 58 - that's what the image says!
Lilly 13
Elsie 9
Bertie 7
Minnie 2

Next of kin in the UK, Elizabeth's mother 12 St Ann's Road, Southend on Sea (Essex)
Party travelling to Willoughby, Ohio

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+++DetEcTive+++ Report 12 Apr 2019 12:12

Were you specifically looking for living descendants who remained in England?
Use the Search all member trees, top right under Search.
Send a message to anyone who lists the same names as mentioned on this thread.

It would help us to help you if you can give the names of all who went to the US. That way we can ignore them & look for other people’s B,M & Ds.

Precise details of relatives who may still be living would be sent to you by personal message.

Barry

Barry Report 12 Apr 2019 11:49

Thank you for all your help ??

SylviaInCanada

SylviaInCanada Report 12 Apr 2019 04:56

so now you have a lead ....................

ancestry or FindMyPast (FMP) for censuses, parish records etc
Freebmd and GRO Index

Hope you can now find all that you want.