Individual Notes

Note for:   Wilson Wilmot SCRIMSHAW,   30 JUN 1919 - 29 MAY 1952         Index

Individual Note:
     Capt. Paul says Wilson worked for the Lackawana Railroad and was killed in a railroad accident shortly after World War II.

Buried in Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira, Chemung Co., New York.

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Note for:   Arthur A. BATTS,   ABT 1885 -          Index

Individual Note:
     In 1920 census: Niagra Falls, Niagra, New York, District 115.
Census taken Jan. 10, 1920.
Head: Arthur Batts, age 35, born in NY, father born in England, mother iin Canada. He's a bookkeeper.
Wife: Mabel, age 35, born in Canada, father in England, mother in Canada. In the naturalization column, it says "na"
Son: Arthur Jr, age 2 1/12. Born in NY.

1930 census, Niagara Falls, Niagra, New York, District 58
Head: Arthur Batts, age 45, was 24 when first married. Born in NY. Father born in England, mother born in Canada. Owns his home, valued at $20,000. Occupation: Secretary, abrasives.
Wife: Mabel, age 45, was 24 when married. Born in Canada. Father born in England, mother born in Canada. Immigrated 1891.
Son: Arthur A. Batts, Jr., age 12. Born in NY.

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Note for:   Vera Hazel SCRIMSHAW,   10 JUN 1892 - 11 APR 1900         Index

Burial:   
     Place:   Lakeside Memorial Park, Buffalo, NY

Individual Note:
     Died of diphtheria.

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Note for:   Anna May BARBEN,   12 NOV 1878 - JAN 1976         Index

Individual Note:
     Per social security death index:
Name: Anna Dunnett
SSN: 204-40-8640
Last Residence: 19320 Coatesville, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Born: 12 Nov 1878
Died: Jan 1976
State (Year) SSN issued: Pennsylvania (1966 )

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Note for:   Horace Scott DUNNETT,   6 MAY 1899 - JUL 1956         Index

Event:   
     Type:   Cause of Death
     Place:   Acute myocardial infarction

Burial:   
     Date:   15 JUL 1956
     Place:   Fairview Cemetery, Coatesville, PA

Individual Note:
     Per the WWI draft registration card dated Sept. 12, 1918, he was living at 117 N. Third Ave in Coatesville, PA. He was 19 years old, born May 6, 1899. He is a "bench hand" at Midvale S&O Co. in Coatesville. His nearest relative was Anna May Dunnett, also living at 117 N. Third Ave. Height is tall, build is slender, blue eyes, light hair.

In 1930 PA census, ED 15-8, Sheet 15-A, Coatesville. He is an upholsterer. He was a veteran of World War I.

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Note for:   Robert Everett DUNNETT,   29 SEP 1904 - AUG 1971         Index

Individual Note:
     In 1930 census, living in Coatesville, Chester Co, PA, District 12. Written in margin "Fleetwood Street"
Head: Robert E. Dunnett, age 26. Rents his home. Occupation is manager for furniture store.
Wife: Verlla Dunnett, age 24. Born in PA, as were both her parents.
Daughter: Dorothy M., age 4
Son: Robert Jr., age 2
They live 2 doors down from his uncle, Thomas Dunnett.

Per his Social security application, (SSN: 176-07-3049) he was born Sept. 29, 1904 in Coatesville. Father was Horace DeWitt Dunnett, mother was Anna May Barben.

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Note for:   George HOLBROOK,   31 MAY 1878 - JUL 1945         Index

Burial:   
     Date:   12 JUL 1945
     Place:   Fairview Cemetery, Coatesville, PA

Individual Note:
     In 1900, he is living in Coatesville with his father-in-law. ED 111, Sheet 13, Line 51. His occupation is listed as barber.

In 1910 PA Census, ED 7, Sheet 13B, line 79. He is living in Coatesville with his wife and children. Also living with him is his brother-in-law, Ralph Moore, and a servant named Mary Barr. He works in a Pool Room.

In 1920 Census, living in Coatesville, Chester Co., PA, , ED 10. Written in margin is "Virginia Avenue"
Head: George Holbrook, age 41, owns his home. Occupation is manager of bowling alley at YMCA.
Wife: Sarah, age 41.
Sons: George, 19, occupation - helps at YMCA bowling alley; Orville, age 11; Norman, age 7
Daughter: Evelyn, age 13

In 1930 Census, in Coatesville, Chester Co., PA, District 27. Written in margin is "Virginia"
Head: George Holbrook, age 52. Age 22 when married. Owns his home, valued at $7,000. Both his parents born in England. Occupation is secretary for the YMCA.
Wife: Sarah, age 51.
Sons: George Holbrook, age 28, single, works as as a hotel clerk; and Orville Holbrook, age 21, single, works as clerk in steel mill; Norman Holbrook, age 17, single,
Daughter: Evelyn Gilbert, age 23, married at 18.
Son-in-law: David Gilbert, age 25, works as clerk at steel mill.


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Note for:   Sarah Viola MOORE,   25 FEB 1879 - DEC 1937         Index

Event:   
     Type:   Cause of Death
     Place:   Cerebral Thrombosis

Burial:   
     Date:   24 DEC 1937
     Place:   Fairview Cemetery, Coatesville, PA


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Note for:   George HOLBROOK,   ABT 1901 -          Index

Individual Note:
     In 1920 Census, living in Coatesville, Chester Co., PA, , ED 10. Written in margin is "Virginia Avenue"
Head: George Holbrook, age 41, owns his home. Occupation is manager of bowling alley at YMCA.
Wife: Sarah, age 41.
Sons: George, 19, occupation - helps at YMCA bowling alley; Orville, age 11; Norman, age 7
Daughter: Evelyn, age 13

In 1930 Census, in Coatesville, Chester Co., PA, District 27.
Head: George Holbrook, age 52. Age 22 when married. Owns his home, valued at $7,000. Both his parents born in England. Occupation is secretary for the YMCA.
Wife: Sarah, age 51.
Sons: George Holbrook, age 28, single, works as as a hotel clerk; and Orville Holbrook, age 21, single, works as clerk in steel mill; Norman Holbrook, age 17, single,
Daughter: Evelyn Gilbert, age 23, married at 18.
Son-in-law: David Gilbert, age 25, works as clerk at steel mill.

In the Fairview Cemetery records, permit #13091 is for George L. Holbrook, age 72, residence Valley, PA, buried September 5, 1968, died of cerebral thrombosis. Could this the same person? The ages are slightly off.

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Note for:   Evelyn HOLBROOK,   ABT 1906 -          Index

Individual Note:
     In 1920 Census, living in Coatesville, Chester Co., PA, , ED 10. Written in margin is "Virginia Avenue"
Head: George Holbrook, age 41, owns his home. Occupation is manager of bowling alley at YMCA.
Wife: Sarah, age 41.
Sons: George, 19, occupation - helps at YMCA bowling alley; Orville, age 11; Norman, age 7
Daughter: Evelyn, age 13

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Note for:   Orville HOLBROOK,   3 SEP 1908 - APR 1973         Index

Individual Note:
     In 1920 Census, living in Coatesville, Chester Co., PA, , ED 10. Written in margin is "Virginia Avenue"
Head: George Holbrook, age 41, owns his home. Occupation is manager of bowling alley at YMCA.
Wife: Sarah, age 41.
Sons: George, 19, occupation - helps at YMCA bowling alley; Orville, age 11; Norman, age 7
Daughter: Evelyn, age 13

In 1930 Census, in Coatesville, Chester Co., PA, District 27.
Head: George Holbrook, age 52. Age 22 when married. Owns his home, valued at $7,000. Both his parents born in England. Occupation is secretary for the YMCA.
Wife: Sarah, age 51.
Sons: George Holbrook, age 28, single, works as as a hotel clerk; and Orville Holbrook, age 21, single, works as clerk in steel mill; Norman Holbrook, age 17, single,
Daughter: Evelyn Gilbert, age 23, married at 18.
Son-in-law: David Gilbert, age 25, works as clerk at steel mill.

Per Social Security Death Index, Orville was born Sept. 3, 1908 and died in April, 1973. His last residence was in Coatesville.

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Note for:   Norman HOLBROOK,   ABT 1913 -          Index

Individual Note:
     In 1920 Census, living in Coatesville, Chester Co., PA, , ED 10. Written in margin is "Virginia Avenue"
Head: George Holbrook, age 41, owns his home. Occupation is manager of bowling alley at YMCA.
Wife: Sarah, age 41.
Sons: George, 19, occupation - helps at YMCA bowling alley; Orville, age 11; Norman, age 7
Daughter: Evelyn, age 13

In 1930 Census, in Coatesville, Chester Co., PA, District 27.
Head: George Holbrook, age 52. Age 22 when married. Owns his home, valued at $7,000. Both his parents born in England. Occupation is secretary for the YMCA.
Wife: Sarah, age 51.
Sons: George Holbrook, age 28, single, works as as a hotel clerk; and Orville Holbrook, age 21, single, works as clerk in steel mill; Norman Holbrook, age 17, single,
Daughter: Evelyn Gilbert, age 23, married at 18.
Son-in-law: David Gilbert, age 25, works as clerk at steel mill.