Living

Notes:

living - details excluded

Other Events and Attributes:

• _MILT: 1943-46; US Navy

Notes:

Birth:
Military record

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Died:
Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014
Name: Earl Dewey Causey Gender: Male Race: White Death Age: 76 Birth Date: abt 1919
Death Date: 25 Jul 1995 Death Place: Loudoun, Virginia, USA Spouse: Hf Causey

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U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name: Earl Dewey Causey Gender: Male Race: White
Birth Date: 4 Apr 1919 Birth Place: White Haven, Maryland
Death Date: 25 Jul 1995
Father: Maurice D Causey
Mother: Ida L Toadvine
SSN: 217093633
Notes: Feb 1937: Name listed as EARL DEWEY CAUSEY; 04 Aug 1995: Name listed as EARL D CAUSEY

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Earl married Heather Fleming CRAWFORD in Mar 1952 in Chatham, Kent, England, UK. Heather (daughter of James Fleming CRAWFORD and Margaret Agnes SHENNAN) was born on 25 Jun 1927 in Stockton, Durham, England, UK; died on 24 Sep 2010 in Leesburg, Virginia, USA; was buried in 2010 in Ashes at Stonefalls Cemetery, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _FGRAVE: 178769678
• Immigration: 26 Oct 1956, Aboard Mauretania to New York, USA

Notes:

Full Obituary: Heather Fleming Causey of Round Hill, Virginia, died peacefully September 24th in Leesburg at the age of 83.
Heather was born to James Fleming Crawford and Margaret Agnes Crawford, on June 25th 1927, in Stockton on Tees, County Durham, in the United Kingdom.
The daughter of a civil engineer, she spent her child-hood crisscrossing the country while her father managed construction at various sites throughout Britain, including Battersea Power Station, Wembley Stadium, and the Merseyside Docks.
Growing up during the Second World War she learned courage and endurance, but also demonstrated a flair for acting, a love for animals, and a passion for aviation.
She excelled in Shakespearean roles, was recognized as having the best kept horse in the North Cheshire Pony Club, and was thrilled to have shared the cockpit with famous pilots during her childhood.
These passions culminated in her attending The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies (R(D)SVS), from which she graduated in 1951, as one of the first women Members of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
On March 29th 1952 she married a native of Maryland's Eastern Shore, Earl Dewey Causey, who, like Heather's father, was also a civil engineer but, again like her father, was constantly on the move.
For the next 10 years, their travels would take the couple across the globe, from Britain, to France, Spain, Barrington, Rhode Island (where she practiced veterinary medicine), and Venezuela (where she was the second woman in that country's history to fly a plane solo, also obtaining her pilot's license in 1960).
Finally, the couple settled close to London, in the town of Hertford, where they lived for almost twenty years.
They came to Hertford with two children (James, born 1953 and Alexander born 1954), but were surprised by the birth of twins (Robert and Charles) in 1961.
In 1965 tragedy struck, with the death of Charles in Paestum, Italy, a loss which Heather quietly mourned for the rest of her life.
Nevertheless, displaying the courage she learned as a child, she shone as a loving wife and mother, while pursuing her twin passions of horse-riding and aviation, renewing her private pilot's license in 1979.
She was at Earl's side when he received the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1977 for services to British Industry.
But in 1979 the moving life began again, and she accompanied Earl to assignments in New Jersey, Minnesota, Indonesia, and Africa, finally settling in Lincoln, Virginia in 1986, and became an American Citizen.
She moved to Round Hill in 1996 following Earl's death.
While in Virginia she devoted herself to her miniature dachshunds (Bleak, Rosie, Tweed and Wee-dram) and, like her mother, took up tapestry (needle-point).
But the accomplishments of her youth would not rest.
In 2008 she was contacted by her alma mater, her place among early women veterinarians now receiving recognition.
As a result, in the closing months of her life, she was invited to a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace in celebration of Princess Anne's Birthday, the Royal Patron of The R(D)SVS, and she attended a private dinner at the House of Lords. She found wonderful friends in Virginia in her final years.
The friendships she made through veterinary medicine and her happy years in Hertford would endure throughout her life.
Heather was cremated after a private ceremony at Colonial Funeral Home on September 25th 2010.
Her ashes will be laid to rest in Stonefalls Cemetery in Harrogate, UK, next to her husband, Earl, her son, Charles and her parents Margaret and James.
She is survived by her three remaining sons, James, Alexander and Robert, her grandson Neil, and her granddaughter, Heather.
Instead of flowers, donations may be made to your local humane society or animal shelter in memory of Heather F. Causey MRCVS.
Expressions of sympathy may also be mailed to The Causey Family, 17317 Cedar Bluff Court, Round Hill, VA 20141.

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U.S. Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection about Heather Fleming Causey
Name: Heather Fleming Causey Gender: Female Age at Death: 83 Residence: Leesburg, Virginia, USA Date of Birth: 25 Jun 1927 Birth Place: Stockton, Virginia, USA Date of Death: 24 Sep 2010 Source Location: Leesburg, Virginia, USA Spouse: Maryland Children: Charles; James, Alexander and Robert Parents: Fleming Crawford James [Margaret Agnes Crawford James]

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Birth:
England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1916-2007
Name: Heather F Crawford Registration Date: Jul 1927 Registration Quarter: Jul-Aug-Sep Registration District: Stockton Inferred County: Durham Mother's Maiden Name: Shennan Volume Number: 10a Page Number: 75

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Immigration:
UK and Ireland, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960
Name: Heather Causey Gender: Female Departure Date: 26 Oct 1956 Departure Port: England Ship Name: Mauretania Shipping Line: Cunard Line
Destination Port: New York, USA Master: C I Williams

Died:
Social Security Death Index, Ancestry.com, (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011.Original data - Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Social Security Administration.Original data: Social Security Administration. Social Security D), Number: ; Issue State: Rhode Island; Issue Date: 1956-1959..
Birth date: 25 Jun 1927 Birth place: Death date: 24 Sep 2010 Death place: Round Hill, Loudoun, Virginia

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U.S. Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, Ancestry.com, (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011.Original data - See source information provided with each entry.Original data: See source information provided with each entry.).
Birth date: 1927-06-25 Birth place: Stockton, Virginia, USA Death date: 2010-09-24 Death place: Leesburg, Virginia, USA Residence date: Residence place: Leesburg, Virginia, USA

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Buried:
James Fleming Crawford dearly loved husband father and grandfather 28th January 1976
Joined by his dear wife Margaret Agnes 9th August 1979
Heather Fleming Causey nee Crawford MRCVS Tutu Luv
Beautiful daughter, wife and mother 24th September 2010.

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Notes:

Married:
England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1916-2005
Name: Heather F Crawford Registration Date: Jan 1952 Registration Quarter: Jan-Feb-Mar Registration District: Chatham Inferred County: Kent Spouse: Earl D Causey Volume Number: 5b Page Number: 857

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Other Events and Attributes:

• _FGRAVE: 178769678
• Census: 1939, 443 London Rd, Runcorn, Cheshire, England, UK

Notes:

Birth:
Scottish birth indexes.

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Died:
England & Wales, Death Index

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Buried:
James Fleming Crawford dearly loved husband father and grandfather 28th January 1976
Joined by his dear wife Margaret Agnes 9th August 1979
Heather Fleming Causey nee Crawford MRCVS Tutu Luv
Beautiful daughter, wife and mother 24th September 2010.

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James married Margaret Agnes SHENNAN on 14 Apr 1924 in Dalbeattie, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, UK. Margaret (daughter of Robert James SHENNAN and Maryann "Polly" TODD) was born on 3 Oct 1898 in 26 Main St, Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland, UK; died on 9 Aug 1979 in Claro, Yorkshire, England, UK; was buried in Aug 1979 in Stonefall Cemetery and Crematorium, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Civil servant
• _FGRAVE: 178769678
• Census: 1901, 26 Main St, Kilsyth, Stirlingshire, Scotland, UK
• Census: 1911, 39 High St, Dalbeattie, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, UK
• Census: 1921, 39 High St, Dalbeattie, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, UK
• Census: 1939, 443 London Rd, Runcorn, Cheshire, England, UK
• Probate: 23 Aug 1979, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, UK

Notes:

This is a probable 1939 register entry for the family at 443 London Rd, Runcorn, Cheshire, England. Birth date correct for James but Margaret gives her birth date at 3 Oct 1900 when she was born 3 Oct 1898. Perhaps a little white lie? There is also a closed record for the household which would be for their daughter Heather born 1927.
James F Crawford 30 Jun 1900 Male Civil Engineer Married 161 1
Margaret A Crawford 03 Oct 1900 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 161 2
Ref: RG101/4101H/016/11

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Birth:
GRO ref 483/00 0258. 1898 births in the parish of Kilsyth in the County of Sterling. No 258 Margaret Agnes Shennan 1898 October Third 6h am at 26 Main Street Kilsyth, female, daughter of Robert James Shennan chemist and Mary Ann Shennan M.S.Todd who married 18th December 1895 at Balmaghie. Witness: Robert James Shennan father

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Census:
1901 census for 26 Main St, Kilsyth, Stirlingshire:
Robert J Shennan, aged 32, chemist & druggist, born Crossmichael, Kirkcudbrightshire
Mary Ann Shennan, wife, aged 28, born Freeland, Perthshire
Samuel J Shennan, aged 4, born Kilsyth, Stirlingshire
Margaret Ann Shennan, aged 2, born Kilsyth, Stirlingshire
Others:
Grace Livingstone 59
Nellie F McNaught 19
Elizabeth Murray 17
Andrew F Veitch 21

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Census:
This is a probable 1939 register entry for the family at 443 London Rd, Runcorn, Cheshire, England. Birth date correct for James but Margaret gives her birth date at 3 Oct 1900 when she was born 3 Oct 1898. Perhaps a little white lie? There is also a closed record for the household which would be for their daughter Heather born 1927.
James F Crawford 30 Jun 1900 Male Civil Engineer Married 161 1
Margaret A Crawford 03 Oct 1900 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Married 161 2
Ref: RG101/4101H/016/11

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Probate:
England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966, 1973-1995
CRAWFORD, Margaret Agnes of 85 Oakdale Harrogate died 9 August 1979 Probate Leeds 23 August 8929 pounds.

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Died:
England & Wales, Death Index

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Buried:
James Fleming Crawford dearly loved husband father and grandfather 28th January 1976
Joined by his dear wife Margaret Agnes 9th August 1979
Heather Fleming Causey nee Crawford MRCVS Tutu Luv
Beautiful daughter, wife and mother 24th September 2010.

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Notes:

Married:
From scotlandspeople.gov.uk:
SHENNAN, MARGARET AGNES and CRAWFORD, JAMES FLEMING in 1924, ref 864/ 5 at Dalbeattie

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Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Chemist
• Census: 1901, 26 Main St, Kilsyth, Stirlingshire, Scotland, UK
• Census: 1911, 39 High St, Dalbeattie, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, UK
• Census: 1921, 39 High St, Dalbeattie, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, UK

Notes:

Birth:
Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950. Name: Robert James Shannan Gender: Male Birth Date: 19 Feb 1869
Birth Place: Crossmichael, Kirkcudbright, Scotland Father: Samuel Shannan Mother: Agnes Wilson
FHL Film Number: 6035516

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Census:
1901 census for 26 Main St, Kilsyth, Stirlingshire:
Robert J Shennan, aged 32, chemist & druggist, born Crossmichael, Kirkcudbrightshire
Mary Ann Shennan, wife, aged 28, born Freeland, Perthshire
Samuel J Shennan, aged 4, born Kilsyth, Stirlingshire
Margaret Ann Shennan, aged 2, born Kilsyth, Stirlingshire
Others:
Grace Livingstone 59
Nellie F McNaught 19
Elizabeth Murray 17
Andrew F Veitch 21

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Died:
Transcript of death cert: 1936 deaths in the district of Dumfries in the county of Dumfries, No 157, Robert James Shennan, chemist (retired, married to Mary Ann Todd), 1936 March 25th at 11h 35am at Crichton Royal Institution (usual address 6 Park Terrace, Dalbeattie), male, 67 years, son of Samuel Shennan platelayer deceased and Agness Shennan M.S.Wilson (deceased). Cause: Cerebral apoplexy 2 years 7 months as cert by John McDougall

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Buried:
England & Scotland, Select Cemetery Registers, 1800-2016. Name: Rob James Shennan Age: 67
Birth Date: abt 1869 Death Date: abt 1936 Burial Date: 29 Mar 1936 Burial Place: Dalbeattie, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland
Cemetery Section: New Extension Grave Number: 809 Interment Number: 5429

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Robert married Maryann "Polly" TODD on 18 Dec 1895 in Balmaghie, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, UK. Maryann (daughter of John TODD and Margaret SPIERS) was born on 9 Aug 1872 in Forgandenny, Perth, Scotland, UK; died on 25 Nov 1948 in Purley, Surrey, England, UK; was buried on 29 Nov 1948 in Dalbeattie, Kircudbrightshire, Scotland, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1881, Balmaghie, Kircudbrightshire, Scotland, UK
• Census: 1901, 26 Main St, Kilsyth, Stirlingshire, Scotland, UK
• Census: 1911, 39 High St, Dalbeattie, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, UK
• Census: 24 Apr 1921, 39 High St, Dalbeattie, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, UK
• Residence: 1936, 6 Park Terrace, Dalbeattie, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, UK

Notes:

Known as both Molly and Polly

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Birth:
1872 births in the Parish of Forgandenny in the County of Perth No 10
Maryann Tod born 1872 August Ninth at 1am at Little Kinnaid Parish of Forgandenny
Father: John Tod gamekeeper
Mother: Margaret Todd M.S. Spiers who married 1856 (1857 is correct year) September 14th at Edinburgh
Witness: John Tod father

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Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
Name: Maryann Tod Gender: Female Birth Date: 9 Aug 1872 Birth Place: Forgandenny,Perth,Scotland
Father: John Tod Mother: Margaret Spiers

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Census:
1881 census for Gamekeepers house, Balmaghie, Kircudbright, Scotland:
John TODD, head, mar, aged 45, born Skirling, Peebles
Margaret TODD, wife, aged 45, born Haddington
Janet TODD, dau, unm, aged 16, housemaid, born Cockpen, Edinburgh
Robert TODD, son, unm, aged 11, scholar, born Forgandenny, Perth
Joanna TODD, dau, aged 9, scholar, born Forgandenny
Gracie TODD, dau, aged 7, scholar, born Forgandenny
Mary TODD, dau, aged 4, born Balmaghie, Kirkcudbright

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Census:
1901 census for 26 Main St, Kilsyth, Stirlingshire:
Robert J Shennan, aged 32, chemist & druggist, born Crossmichael, Kirkcudbrightshire
Mary Ann Shennan, wife, aged 28, born Freeland, Perthshire
Samuel J Shennan, aged 4, born Kilsyth, Stirlingshire
Margaret Ann Shennan, aged 2, born Kilsyth, Stirlingshire
Others:
Grace Livingstone 59
Nellie F McNaught 19
Elizabeth Murray 17
Andrew F Veitch 21

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Census:
https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/
SHENNAN, MARY A, year 1921, F, aged 46, ref 864/ 2/ 3, DALBEATTIE, KIRKCUDBRIGHT
39 High St, Dalbeattie, Kirkcudbright, Scotland.
Robert J. Shennan, head, aged 52 years 4 months, male, married, born Crossmichael, Kirkcudbright, pharmacist
Mary A. Shennan, wife, aged 46 years 10 months*, female, married, born Forgandenny, Perth
Margaret A. Shennan, dau., aged 22 years 8 months, female, single, born Kilsyth, Sterling.
*She was born Aug 1872, so was actually 48 years 8 months. She, along with several of her sisters, gave different ages.

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Died:
England & Wales, Death Index

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Buried:
England & Scotland, Select Cemetery Registers, 1800-2016
Name: Mary Ann Shennan Age: 76 Record Type: Burial Birth Date: abt 1872 Death Date: abt 1948 Burial Date: 29 Nov 1948
Burial Place: Dalbeattie, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland Cemetery: Dalbeattie Cemetery
Cemetery Section: New Extension Grave Number: 810 Interment Number: 89

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Notes:

Married:
1895 Marriages in the Parish of Balmaghie in the Stewardry of Kirkcubright No 5 1895 eighteenth December at Balmaghie after Banns according to the forms of the Establish Church of Scotland Robert James Shennan aged 26 of Kilsyth Chemist (bachelor) Father: Samual Shennan general Labourer (deceased). Mother: Agnes Shennan M.S. Wilson (deceased) Mary Ann Todd 23 of Balmaghie Lady's maid. Father: John Todd game keeper. Mother: Margaret Todd M.S. Spiers. Officiating minister. H.Reid minister of Balmaghie. Witnesses: Grace Agnes Todd, George Underwood Walker

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