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James SILVER

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  1. 1.  James SILVERJames SILVER was born on 17 Jun 1859 in Maryculter, Kincardineshire, Scotland, UK; died on 5 Mar 1914 in Denver, Colorado, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1861, Blairs Croft, Maryculter, Scotland, UK
    • Census: 1871, Mosside Blairs, Maryculter, Scotland, UK
    • Census: 1881, Blair's Estate, Sunnyside, Maryculter, Scotland, UK
    • Census: 1900, Denver City, Arapahoe, Colorado, USA
    • Census: 1910, Denver Ward 15, Denver, Colorado, USA

    Notes:

    Seems to have arrived in the USA in 1889 if this is the correct entry. The entry gives his age as 27 and Annie's as 25 and James's occupation as carpenter: They are both listed as having been born in Scotland.
    Name: Annie Silver
    Birth: abt 1864
    Departure: Liverpool, England and Queenstown, Ireland
    Arrival: 26 Feb 1889 - Boston, Massachusetts


    Birth:
    1859 births in the parish of Maryculter, Kincardine
    No 15, James SILVER, 1859 June Sevententh at 3am at Mosside, Blairs, male, son of Jane Silver, crofter and Mary Ann Silver maiden name Falconer. Witness: James Silver, father, present


    Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
    Name: James Silver Gender: Male Birth Date: 17 Jun 1859 Birth Place: Maryculter,Kincardine,Scotland
    Father: James Silver Mother: Mary Ann Falconer FHL Film Number: 6035516


    Census:
    1900 United States for Denver, Arapahoe, Colorado:
    Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Denver, Arapahoe, Colorado; Roll T623_120; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 119.
    Jame Silver, Age: 39 Birth Date: Jun 1860 Birthplace: Scotland
    Immigration Year: 1882
    Spouse's name: Annie Marriage Year: 1887 Years Married: 13
    Residence : Denver City, Arapahoe, Colorado
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    James Silver 39
    Annie Silver 38
    Nellie Silver 11 (dau)
    James Silver 10 (son)
    Ina Silver 7 (dau)


    Census:
    1910 United States Federal Census for Denver Ward 15, Denver, Colorado:
    Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Denver Ward 15, Denver, Colorado; Roll T624_118; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 186; Image: 62.
    James Silver Age in 1910: 48 Estimated birth year: abt 1862 Birthplace: Scotland
    Home in 1910: Denver Ward 15, Denver, Colorado
    Marital Status: Married
    Year of Immigration: 1881
    Household Members:
    James Silver 48
    Annie Silver 48 (wife)
    Nellie Silver 21 (dau)
    James Silver 20 (son)
    Ina Silver 18 (dau)
    Ronald Silver 8 (son)


    Died:
    Aberdeen Evening Express 09 March 1914
    At Denver, Colorado, on 5th March, James Silver, aged 54, eldest son of the late James Silver, road surveyor, Blairs, Maryculter, and of Mrs Silver, Oakdale Terrace, Mannofield.
    Copyright: British Library Board


    Stone at Crown Hill Cemetery, Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado, USA
    SILVER
    1859 James 1914
    1862 Annie F. 1950
    1901 Ronald A. 1956
    1905 Marion M. 1987

    Denver Public Library 1950 - 1954 Death Index
    Rocky Mountain News and The Denver Post
    Name Date Page(s), Sec. Publication
    Silver, Annie F. 01 Jun 1950 53 RMN
    Silver, Annie F. 01 Jun 1950 53 DP
    Silver, Annie F. 03 Jun 1950 41 RMN
    Silver, Annie F. Mrs. 02 Jun 1950 68, 69 RMN
    Silver, Annie F. Mrs. 02 Jun 1950 17, 33 DP
    Silver, Annie Findley Mrs. 03 Jun 1950 11(2) DP
    Silver, Annie Mrs. 02 Jun 1950 71 RMN
    Silver, Annie Mrs. 04 Jun 1950 63 RMN
    Silver, Annie Mrs. 04 Jun 1950 63 RMN
    Source: https://history.denverlibrary.org/sites/history/files/DPL_1950_1954_Death_Index_0_0.pdf

    James married Annie FINDLAY on 25 Apr 1887 in Balquharn, Portlethen, Maryculter, Scotland, UK. Annie was born on 26 Apr 1862 in Bishopston, Portlethen, Kincardine, Scotland, UK; died on 1 Jun 1950 in Headstone, Crown Hill Cemetery, Colorado, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Nellie Rae SILVER  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Jul 1888 in Kansas City, Missouri, USA; died in UNKNOWN.
    2. 3. James SILVER  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Mar 1890 in Kansas City, Missouri, USA; died on 31 May 1972 in Durham, Durham, North Carolina, USA; was buried on 2 Jun 1972 in Maplewood Cemetery, Durham, North Carolina, USA.
    3. 4. Mary Williamine "Ina" SILVER  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Mar 1893 in Denver, Colorado, USA; died on 10 Jan 1953 in Denver, Colorado, USA.
    4. 5. Ronald Alexander SILVER  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Nov 1901 in Denver, Colorado, USA; died on 15 Apr 1956 in Denver, Colorado, USA.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Nellie Rae SILVER Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born on 8 Jul 1888 in Kansas City, Missouri, USA; died in UNKNOWN.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1891, Balquharn, Banchory Devenick, Kincardineshire, Scotland, UK
    • Census: 1900, Denver City, Arapahoe, Colorado, USA
    • Census: 1910, Denver Ward 15, Denver, Colorado, USA
    • Census: 1920, 4100 Stewart St, Denver, Colorado, USA
    • Census: 1930, 4160 Irving St, Denver, Colorado, USA
    • Census: 1940, 2945 Bellaire, Denver, Colorado, USA
    • Census: 1950, 2945 Bellaire, Denver, Colorado, USA

    Notes:

    Birth:
    So noted on mother's naturalisation application.


    Census:
    1920 United States Federal Census Name: Nellie R Ridley Age: 31 Birth Year: abt 1889
    Birthplace: Missouri Home in 1920: 4100 Stewart St, Denver, Denver, Colorado Race: White
    Gender: Female Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Marital Status: Married Spouse's Name: Reuben Ridley Father's Birthplace: Scotland
    Mother's Birthplace: Scotland Able to Read: Yes Able to Write: Yes
    Household Members: Name Age
    Reuben Ridley 39, born Canada, Father's Birthplace: England Mother's Birthplace: England
    Nellie R Ridley 31
    Reuben Ridley 1 [1 6/12] born Colorado


    Census:
    1930 United States Federal Census 15 April Name: Reuben T Ridley Birth Year: abt 1881 Birthplace: Canada
    Home in 1930: 4160 Irving St Denver, Denver, Colorado Household Members:
    Name Age
    Reuben T Ridley 49 age first marriage 24* born Canada
    Nellie Rae Ridley 41 age first marriage 27 born Missouri
    Reuben T Ridley 11 born Colorado
    Ruenella Ann Ridley 3 born Colorado
    *Indicates Nellie was his second wife


    Census:
    Living at 2945 Bellaire, Denver, Colorado, USA
    Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Denver, Denver, Colorado; Roll: T627_493; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 16-298A.
    Reuben T RIDLEY Head / Married / Rented [$45] 58 Male born : Canada Optician / Salary $2860
    Nellie Rae RIDLEY Wife / Married 51 Female born : Missouri
    William E RIDLEY Son* / Clerk (Hotel) 34 Male born : Utah
    Reuben T RIDLEY Son / School Library 21 Male born : Colorado
    Ruenella Ann RIDLEY Daughter 13 Female born : Colorado
    *Not Nellie's son, but Reuben's son to first wife. See: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XXX9-8VC


    Census:
    1950 United States Federal Census
    Name: Nellie Rae Ridley Age: 61 Birth Date: abt 1889 Gender: Female Birth Place: Missouri Marital Status: Married Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Residence Date: 1950
    Name: Reuben T Ridley Age: 69 Birth Date: abt 1881 Gender: Male Birth Place: Canada Relation to Head of House: Head
    R Thomas Ridley Jr Age: 31 Birth Date: abt 1919 Gender: Male Birth Place: Colorado Marital Status: Never Married (Single)

    Nellie married Reuben Thomas RIDLEY on 18 Sep 1916 in Denver, Colorado, USA. Reuben was born on 2 Sep 1880 in London East, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; died in Apr 1963 in Colorado, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 6. Reuben Thomas RIDLEY  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Jul 1918 in Denver, Colorado, USA; died on 19 Apr 1976 in Colorado, USA.
    2. 7. Ruenella Ann RIDLEY  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Apr 1926 in Denver, Colorado, USA; died on 29 Aug 2005 in Crescent City, Del Norte County, California, USA; was buried in 2005 in Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Crescent City, Del Norte County, California, USA.

  2. 3.  James SILVERJames SILVER Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born on 9 Mar 1890 in Kansas City, Missouri, USA; died on 31 May 1972 in Durham, Durham, North Carolina, USA; was buried on 2 Jun 1972 in Maplewood Cemetery, Durham, North Carolina, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1891, Balquharn, Banchory Devenick, Kincardineshire, Scotland, UK
    • Census: 1900, Denver City, Arapahoe, Colorado, USA
    • Census: 1910, Denver Ward 15, Denver, Colorado, USA
    • Census: 1920, Maple St, Eaton, Weld, Denver, Colorado, USA
    • Census: 1930, Columbia, Washington, USA
    • Occupation: 1930; Biologist
    • Residence: 1935, Columbia, Washington, USA
    • Census: 1940, 1268 Piedmont Ave, Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, USA
    • Residence: 1948, 11 Maddox Dr, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Given as 9 Mar 1890 in Kansas City, Mo., on mother's naturalisation application.


    Census:
    1891 census for Balquharn, Banchory Devenick
    Name Relation Condition Sex Age Birth Year Occupation
    Disability Where born Image
    FINDLAY, William Head Married M 67 1824 Farmer Dairy
    Fetteresso, Kincardineshire
    FINDLAY, Helen R Wife Married F 64 1827 Farmers Wife
    Nigg, Kincardineshire
    SILVER, Annie F Daughter Married F 28 1863 Farmers Daur
    Banchory Devenick, Kincardineshire
    FINDLAY, Helen Daughter Unmarried F 27 1864 Daur
    Banchory Devenick, Kincardineshire
    FINDLAY, James Son Unmarried M 26 1865 Land Steward
    Banchory Devenick, Kincardineshire
    FINDLAY, Elsie Daughter Unmarried F 22 1869 Farmers Daur
    Banchory Devenick, Kincardineshire
    FINDLAY, Bella Daughter Unmarried F 21 1870 Farmers Daur
    Banchory Devenick, Kincardineshire
    FINDLAY, Lizzie Daughter F 15 1876 Scholar
    Banchory Devenick, Kincardineshire
    FINDLAY, Katie Cousin F 14 1877 Scholar
    Aberdenshire
    MILNE, Helen Niece F 13 1878 Scholar
    Fetteresso, Kincardineshire
    MILNE, William Nephew M 15 1876 Pattern Maker App
    Fetteresso, Kincardineshire
    COUTTS, James Visitor Unmarried M 25 1866 Clerk (Ironmongery)
    Aberdenshire
    DUNCAN, Helen Servant Unmarried F 17 1874 Gen Sev Dom
    Peterculter, Aberdenshire
    SILVER, Nellie R Granddaughter F 2 1889
    U S A Kansas City
    SILVER, James Grandson M 1 1890
    U S A Kansas City
    HAY, George Servant Married M 28 1863 Farm Servant
    Tarves, Aberdenshire
    WATSON, John Servant Unmarried M 20 1871 Farm Servant
    Fetteresso, Kincardineshire
    SUTHERLAND, John Servant Unmarried M 21 1870 Farm Servant
    St Fergus, Aberdenshire
    ANDERSON, James Servant Unmarried M 21 1870 Farm Servant
    Belhelvie, Aberdenshire
    KERR, Thomas Servant Unmarried M 19 1872 Farm Servant
    Kinaldie, Aberdenshire
    INGRAM, Peter Servant M 15 1876 Farm Servant
    Toveran, Aberdenshire
    Piece: 251 Folio: 5 Page: 3 Registration District: Portlethen Civil Parish: Banchory Devenick Municipal Borough: Address: Balquharn, Banchory Devenick County: Kincardineshire


    Census:
    1920 United States Federal Census 23 Jan 1920
    Name: James Silver
    Age: 29
    Aged at marriage: 28
    Birth Year: abt 1891
    Birthplace: Missouri
    Home in 1920: Maple St, Eaton, Weld, Colorado
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Hazel M Silver
    Father's Birthplace: Scotland
    Mother's Birthplace: Scotland
    Home Owned: Rent
    Name: Hazel M Silver
    Age: 21
    AGed at marriage: 20
    Birth Year: abt 1899
    Birthplace: Kansas
    Home in 1920: Maple St, Eaton, Weld, Colorado
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: James Silver
    Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Mother's Birthplace: Kansas
    Able to Read: Yes
    Able to Write: Yes
    Neighbors: View others on page
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    James Silver 29
    Hazel M Silver 21
    Betty Jean Silver 0 [1/12]*
    *Born late December 1919
    Source Citation: Year: 1920;Census Place: Eaton, Weld, Colorado; Roll: T625_172; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 238; Image: 559.


    Census:
    1930 United States Federal Census Apr 1930
    Name: James Silver
    Birth Year: abt 1890
    Birthplace: Missouri
    Home in 1930: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Occupation: Biologist, federal servant
    Spouse's Name: Hazel M Silver
    Name: Hazel M Silver
    Birth Year: abt 1898
    Home in 1930: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Spouse's Name: James Silver
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    James Silver 40
    Hazel M Silver 32
    Betty J Silver 10 born Colorado
    James V Silver 6 born Colorado
    Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: 302; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 354; Image: 1002.0.


    Census:
    1940 United States Federal Census for 1268 Piedmont Avenue, Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia
    Name: James Silver. Age: 50. Estimated Birth Year: abt 1890. Gender: Male
    Race: White. Birthplace: Missouri. Marital Status: Married. Relation to Head of House: Head. Home in 1940: Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia. Street: Piedmont Avenue
    House Number: 1268. Farm: No. Inferred Residence in 1935: Washington, District of Columbia. Residence in 1935: Washington, District of Columbia. Sheet Number: 2A
    Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 47.
    Hazel Silver 42, born Kansas
    Betty Jean Silver 20, born Colorado
    James Silver 15, born Washington
    Supplementary question notes James Silver was working for the as the regional director biological survey
    Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia; Roll: T627_732; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 160-196.


    Residence:
    US city directories: SILVER Jas (Hazel), Regional Director, US Dept of Interior (Fish and Wild Life Services)


    Died:
    North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1975
    Name: James Silver IV Gender: Male Race: White
    Age: 82 Birth Date: 9 Mar 1890 Birth Place: Kansas City, Missouri, United States
    Death Date: 31 May 1972 Death Location: Duke Hospital, Durham, NC Cause: Respiratory failure, congestive heart failure, renal failure
    Spouse's Name: Hazel Conklin
    Father's Name: James Silver III Mother's Name: Annie Findlay
    Residence: Methodist Retirement Home, 2616 Erwin Road, Durham, North Carolina
    Retired executive US Dept of Interior
    Burial 2 June 1972 Maplewood Cemetery, Durham, North Carolina

    James married Hazel Mae CONKLIN on 5 Jun 1918 in Denver, Colorado, USA. Hazel was born on 13 Mar 1898 in Kansas, USA; died on 8 Feb 1983 in Durham, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. Betty Jean SILVER  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Dec 1919 in Colorado, USA; died on 28 Oct 2001 in Morehead City, Carteret, North Carolina, USA.
    2. 9. James SILVER  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Apr 1924 in Colorado, USA; died on 17 Jan 1945 in Killed in action WWII at St Andre-Evreux, France; was buried on 29 Mar 1949 in Marietta National Cemetery, Marietta, Georgia, USA.

  3. 4.  Mary Williamine "Ina" SILVER Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born on 29 Mar 1893 in Denver, Colorado, USA; died on 10 Jan 1953 in Denver, Colorado, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _FGRAVE: 203664064
    • Census: 1900, Denver City, Arapahoe, Colorado, USA
    • Census: 1910, Denver Ward 15, Denver, Colorado, USA
    • Census: 1920, Tennyson St, Denver, Colorado, USA
    • Census: 1930, Denver, Colorado, USA
    • Census: 1940, 2671 Dahlia St, Denver, Colorado, USA
    • Census: 1950, 2671 Dahlia St, Denver, Colorado, USA

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Birth date given on passenger manifest of Columbia sailing from Glasgow on 17th Oct 1914.
    Also given on mother's naturalisation application as March 29, 1893 in Denver.


    Census:
    1920 United States Federal Census 7th Jan
    Name: Ina Herr Age: 25 Birth Year: abt 1895 Birthplace: Colorado Home in 1920: Tennyson St, Denver, Denver, Colorado Race: White Gender: Female Relation to Head of House: Wife Marital Status: Married Spouse's Name: Fred Herr Father's Birthplace: Scotland Mother's Birthplace: Scotland
    Able to Read: Yes Able to Write: Yes Name: Fred Herr Age: 28 Birth Year: abt 1892 Birthplace: Colorado Home in 1920: Denver, Denver, Colorado
    Race: White Gender: Male Relation to Head of House: Self (Head) [Head] Marital Status: Married Spouse's Name: Ina Herr Father's Birthplace: United States of America Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Home Owned: Rent Able to Read: Yes Able to Write: Yes Occupation: Engraver Household Members: Name Age
    Fred Herr 28 Ina Herr 25 Fred Herr 1 [1 8/12]
    Source Citation: Year: 1920;Census Place: Denver, Denver, Colorado; Roll: T625_158; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 15; Image: 238.


    Census:
    1930 United States Federal Census about Ina Herr Name: Ina Herr
    Birth Year: abt 1893 Home in 1930: Denver, Denver, Colorado Parents' birthplace: Both Scotland
    Spouse's Name: Fredrick D Herr Age at first marriage: 24
    Name: Fredrick D Herr Birth Year: abt 1891 Birthplace: Colorado
    Home in 1930: Denver, Denver, Colorado Age at first marriage: 26
    Parents' birthplace: New York and Pennsylvania
    Relation to Head of House: Head Spouse's Name: Ina Herr Occupation: Engraver Household Members:
    Fredrick D Herr 39 Ina Herr 37 Fredrick D Herr 11 Margaret E Herr 4 9/12
    Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Denver, Denver, Colorado; Roll: 240; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 214; Image: 1071.0.


    Census:
    1940 United States Federal Census
    Name Ina Herr Respondent Yes Age 47 Estimated Birth Year abt 1893 Gender Female Birthplace Colorado
    Marital Status Married Relation to Head of House Wife Home in 1940 Denver, Denver, Colorado
    Map of Home in 1940 Denver,Denver,Colorado Street Dahlia House Number 2671 Attended School or College No
    Highest Grade Completed High School, 3rd year Weeks Worked in 1939 0 Income 0 Income Other Sources No
    Name Fred D Herr Age 49 Estimated Birth Year abt 1891 Gender Male Birthplace Colorado Marital Status Married
    Relation to Head of House Head Home in 1940 Denver, Denver, Colorado Map of Home in 1940 Denver, Denver, Colorado
    Street Dahlia House Number 2671 Farm No Residence in 1935 Denver Resident on farm in 1935 No
    Sheet Number 62A Number of Household in Order of Visitation 488 Occupation Engraver-copper House Owned or Rented Owned
    Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented 4500 Attended School or College No Highest Grade Completed High School, 1st year Hours Worked Week Prior to Census 48 Class of Worker Working on own account Weeks Worked in 1939 26
    Name Eloise Herr Age 14 Estimated Birth Year abt 1926 Gender Female Birthplace Colorado Marital Status Single Relation to Head of House Daughter
    Home in 1940 Denver, Denver, Colorado Map of Home in 1940 Denver, Denver, Colorado Street Dahlia House Number 2671 Inferred Residence in 1935 Denver, Denver, Colorado Residence in 1935 Denver Resident on farm in 1935 No Sheet Number 62A Attended School or College Yes
    Highest Grade Completed Elementary school, 8th grade


    Census:
    1950 United States Federal Census
    Name Ina Herr Age 56 Birth Date abt 1894 Gender Female Birth Place Colorado Marital Status Married Relation to Head of House Wife
    Residence Date 1950 Home in 1950 Denver, Denver, Colorado, USA Street Name Dahlia St House Number 2671
    Apartment Number 2 Dwelling Number 112 Occupation Category Keeping House Worked Last Week No
    Seeking Work No Employment Status No
    Name Frederick D Herr Age 58 Birth Date abt 1892 Gender Male Birth Place Colorado Marital Status Married Relation to Head of House Head
    Residence Date 1950 Home in 1950 Denver, Denver, Colorado, USA Street Name Dahlia St House Number 2671 Dwelling Number 112


    Died:
    Name: Mary Ina Herr
    Birth Date: 29 Mar 1893
    Death Date: 10 Jan 1953
    Cemetery: Crown Hill Cemetery
    Burial or Cremation Place: Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado, United States of America
    Has Bio?: N
    URL:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/203664064/mary-ina-herr

    Mary married Frederick Daniel HERR on 24 May 1917 in Denver, Colorado, USA. Frederick was born on 8 Feb 1891 in Denver, Colorado, USA; died on 25 May 1953 in Denver, Colorado, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. Fredrick Daniel HERR  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Apr 1918 in Denver, Colorado, USA; died in UNKNOWN.
    2. 11. Margaret Elouise HERR  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Jun 1925 in Denver, Colorado, USA; died on 12 Feb 2007 in Jefferson, Colorado, USA.

  4. 5.  Ronald Alexander SILVER Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born on 9 Nov 1901 in Denver, Colorado, USA; died on 15 Apr 1956 in Denver, Colorado, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1910, Denver Ward 15, Denver, Colorado, USA
    • Census: 1930, West 58 Ave, Denver, Colorado, USA
    • Census: 1940, 3844 Clay St, Denver, Colorado, USA
    • Occupation: 1940; Telephone exchange manager
    • Residence: 1940, Denver, Colorado, USA
    • _MILT: 1942; Draft papers

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Birth date given on passenger manifest of Columbia sailing from Glasgow on 17th Oct 1914.
    Also given as 9 Nov 1901 in Denver as per draft papers as well as on mother's naturalisation application.


    Census:
    Name: Ronald A Silver
    Birth Year: abt 1902
    Birthplace: Colorado
    Home in 1930: West 58 Denver, Denver, Colorado
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Spouse's Name: Marion Silver
    Mother's Name: Annie F Silver
    Occupation: Clerk
    Education:
    Military Service:
    Rent/home value:
    Age at first marriage: 24
    Parents' birthplace: Both Scotland
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Ronald A Silver 28
    Marion Silver 26 born Indiana. Parents born: Illinois
    Annie F Silver 69 born Scotland. Parents born: Scotland
    Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Denver, Denver, Colorado; Roll: 232; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 7; Image: 853.0.


    Census:
    1940 United States Federal Census for Street: Clay Street House Number: 3844 Home in 1940: Denver, Denver, Colorado
    Name: Ronald A Silver Age: 38 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1902 Gender: Male irthplace: Colorado Marital Status: Married Relation to Head of House: Head
    Map of Home in 1940: View map
    Inferred Residence in 1935: Denver, Denver, Colorado Residence in 1935: Same Place Sheet Number: 10B Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 238
    Occupation: Exchange Manager House Owned or Rented: Owned
    Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 3750 Attended School or College: No
    Highest Grade Completed: College, 4th year Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 40
    Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
    Weeks Worked in 1939: 50 Income: 2580
    Name Age
    Ronald A Silver 38
    Marion H Silver 36
    Howard F Silver 9
    Nancy L Silver 4


    _MILT:
    U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
    Name: Ronald Alexander Silver Race: White Age: 41
    Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head) Birth Place: Denver, Colorado, USA
    Birth Date: 9 Nov 1901 Residence Place: Denver, Denver, Colorado, USA
    Registration Date: 1942 Employer: Mountain States T and T Co
    Weight: 195 Complexion: Light Eye Colour: Blue Hair Colour: Blonde Height: 5 8
    Next of Kin: Annie F Silver (mother)


    Died:
    Stone at Crown Hill Cemetery, Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado, USA
    SILVER
    1859 James 1914
    1862 Annie F. 1950
    1901 Ronald A. 1956
    1905 Marion M. 1987

    Denver Public Library 1950 - 1954 Death Index
    Rocky Mountain News and The Denver Post
    Name Date Page(s), Sec. Publication
    Silver, Annie F. 01 Jun 1950 53 RMN
    Silver, Annie F. 01 Jun 1950 53 DP
    Silver, Annie F. 03 Jun 1950 41 RMN
    Silver, Annie F. Mrs. 02 Jun 1950 68, 69 RMN
    Silver, Annie F. Mrs. 02 Jun 1950 17, 33 DP
    Silver, Annie Findley Mrs. 03 Jun 1950 11(2) DP
    Silver, Annie Mrs. 02 Jun 1950 71 RMN
    Silver, Annie Mrs. 04 Jun 1950 63 RMN
    Silver, Annie Mrs. 04 Jun 1950 63 RMN
    Source: https://history.denverlibrary.org/sites/history/files/DPL_1950_1954_Death_Index_0_0.pdf

    Ronald married Marion HOWARD on 29 Jun 1926 in Denver, Colorado, USA. Marion was born on 15 Mar 1904 in Indiana, USA; died on 2 Jan 1987 in Saint Joseph Hospital, Denver, Colorado, USA; was buried on 6 Jan 1987 in Headstone, Crown Hill Cemetery, Colorado, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 12. Howard Findlay SILVER  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Sep 1930 in Denver, Colorado, USA; died on 4 May 1994 in Laramie, Albany, Wyoming, USA.
    2. 13. Living  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Reuben Thomas RIDLEY Descendancy chart to this point (2.Nellie2, 1.James1) was born on 6 Jul 1918 in Denver, Colorado, USA; died on 19 Apr 1976 in Colorado, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1920, 4100 Stewart St, Denver, Colorado, USA
    • Census: 1950, 2945 Bellaire, Denver, Colorado, USA
    • Occupation: 1950; High school maths and science teacher

    Notes:

    Birth:
    U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    Name: Reuben Ridley
    Birth Date: 6 Jul 1918 Death Date: 19 Apr 1976
    SSN: 523074407 Branch 1: ARMY
    Enlistment Date 1: 19 Feb 1943 Release Date 1: 27 May 1943


    Died:
    U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    Name: Reuben Thomas Ridley
    Birth Date: 6 Jul 1918 Death Date: 19 Apr 1976
    SSN: 523074407 Branch 1: ARMY
    Enlistment Date 1: 19 Feb 1943 Release Date 1: 27 May 1943
    Social Security INdex
    Name: Reuben T. Ridley SSN: 523-07-4407 Born: 6 Jul 1918 Died: 19 Apr 1976
    State (Year) SSN issued: Colorado (Before 1951)


  2. 7.  Ruenella Ann RIDLEYRuenella Ann RIDLEY Descendancy chart to this point (2.Nellie2, 1.James1) was born on 16 Apr 1926 in Denver, Colorado, USA; died on 29 Aug 2005 in Crescent City, Del Norte County, California, USA; was buried in 2005 in Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Crescent City, Del Norte County, California, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _FGRAVE: 38094690
    • Census: 1930, 4160 Irving St, Denver, Colorado, USA
    • Census: 1950, Crescent City, Del Norte, California, USA

    Notes:

    Birth:
    As per death entry.


    Died:
    U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    Ruenella Ann Ridley Gender Female Race White Birth Date16 Apr 1926 Birth Place Denver, Colorado
    Death Date 29 Aug 2005 Father Reuben T Ridley MotherNellie R Silver
    SSN 523300265 Notes: Sep 1943: Name listed as RUENELLA ANN RIDLEY; 18 Jun 1981: Name listed as RUENELLA ANN PARKER; 31 Aug 2005: Name listed as RUENELLA A PARKER


    Buried:
    U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    Name: Ruenella Parker Gender: Female Birth Date: 16 Apr 1926
    Birth Place: Denver, Denver County, Colorado, United States of America
    Death Date: 29 Aug 2005 Death Place: Crescent City, Del Norte County, California, United States of America
    Cemetery: Veterans Memorial Cemetery Burial or Cremation Place: Crescent City, Del Norte County, California, United States of America
    Has Bio?: Y
    Spouse: William Madison Parker
    Children: Cherrilynn Ann Alt
    URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38094690/ruenella-parker

    Family/Spouse: William Madison PARKER. William was born on 24 Feb 1921 in Sheridan, Sheridan County, Wyoming, USA; died on 22 Mar 2011 in Crescent City, Del Norte County, California, USA; was buried in Mar 2011 in Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Crescent City, Del Norte County, California, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 14. Cherrilynn Ann PARKER  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Nov 1951 in Del Norte County, California, USA; died on 22 May 2010 in Calistoga, Napa County, California, USA; was buried in May 2021 in Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Crescent City, Del Norte County, California, USA.

  3. 8.  Betty Jean SILVER Descendancy chart to this point (3.James2, 1.James1) was born on 22 Dec 1919 in Colorado, USA; died on 28 Oct 2001 in Morehead City, Carteret, North Carolina, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1920, Maple St, Eaton, Weld, Denver, Colorado, USA
    • Census: 1930, Columbia, Washington, USA
    • Census: 1940, 1268 Piedmont Ave, Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, USA

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Social Security Death Index
    Betty Jea S. Hunter SSN577-12-0868 Last Residence Newport, 28570, Carteret, North Carolina, USA Born22 Dec 1919 Died 28 Oct 2001 State (Year) SSN issued District of Columbia


    Died:
    North Carolina Death Collection, 1908-2004
    Name: Betty Jean Hunter [Betty Jean Silver] Gender: Female Race: White
    Hispanic Origin: Non-Hispanic Marital Status: Widowed Social Security Number: 577120868 Father's Last Name: Silver Age: 81 Years Date of Birth: 22 Dec 1919 Birth State: Colorado Residence City: Morehead City
    Residence County: Carteret Residence state: North Carolina Residence Zip Code: 28557
    Education: 5 or more years of college Date of Death: 28 Oct 2001 Death City: Morehead City Death County: Carteret Death State:
    Attendant: Physician Burial Location: Cremation in-state Recorded date: 31 Oct 2001
    Source Vendor: North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics

    Betty married Grover Cleveland HUNTER on 16 Oct 1942 in Winship Chapel, Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Grover was born on 26 Jul 1915 in LaGrange, Troup, Georgia, USA; died on 11 Jul 2001 in Newport, Carteret, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 9.  James SILVERJames SILVER Descendancy chart to this point (3.James2, 1.James1) was born on 15 Apr 1924 in Colorado, USA; died on 17 Jan 1945 in Killed in action WWII at St Andre-Evreux, France; was buried on 29 Mar 1949 in Marietta National Cemetery, Marietta, Georgia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _MILT: 1943-45; Private first class, US Army
    • Census: 1930, Columbia, Washington, USA
    • Census: 1940, 1268 Piedmont Ave, Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, USA

    Notes:

    _MILT:
    U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
    Name: James V Silver
    Birth Year: 1924
    Race: White, Citizen (White)
    Nativity State or Country: Dist of Columbia
    State of Residence: Georgia
    County or City: Fulton
    Enlistment Date: 6 Jul 1943
    Enlistment State: Georgia
    Enlistment City: Fort Mcpherson Atlanta
    Branch: No branch assignment
    Branch Code: No branch assignment
    Grade: Private
    Grade Code: Private
    Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
    Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
    Source: Civil Life
    Education: 4 years of high school
    Marital Status: Single, without dependents
    Height: 43*
    Weight: 302*
    *Can't decipher these measurements because they can't mean inches and pounds


    Died:
    U.S. Rosters of World War II Dead, 1939-1945 Name: James Silver V (as in fifth) Gender: Male Race: White
    Religion: Protestant Cemetery Name: Marietta National Cemetery, Marietta, Georgia Disposition: According to next of kin
    Service Branch: Army Rank: Private First Class Service Number: 34824267 U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006 about James V Silver
    Name: James V Silver Service Info.: PFC US Army Birth Date: 15 Apr 1924 Death Date: 17 Jan 1945 Interment Date: 29 Mar 1949
    Cemetery: Marietta National Cemetery Cemetery Address: 500 Washington Avenue Marietta , GA 30060 Buried At: Section G Site 8348-A


  5. 10.  Fredrick Daniel HERR Descendancy chart to this point (4.Mary2, 1.James1) was born on 29 Apr 1918 in Denver, Colorado, USA; died in UNKNOWN.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1920, Tennyson St, Denver, Colorado, USA
    • Census: 1930, Denver, Colorado, USA

    Notes:

    Birth:
    As per US Army draft card.


  6. 11.  Margaret Elouise HERR Descendancy chart to this point (4.Mary2, 1.James1) was born on 29 Jun 1925 in Denver, Colorado, USA; died on 12 Feb 2007 in Jefferson, Colorado, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1930, Denver, Colorado, USA
    • Census: 1940, 2671 Dahlia St, Denver, Colorado, USA

    Notes:

    Birth:
    U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    Name M Elouise Allen Birth Date 29 Jun. 1925 Residence Date 1992 Phone Number 9865364 Address 11170 W Center Ave
    Residence Lakewood, CO Postal Code 80226-2507 Second Phone Number 986-5364

    As per death entry.
    U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 Name: M. Elouise Allen Last Residence: 80226 Lakewood, Jefferson, Colorado BORN: 29 Jun 1925 Died: 12 Feb 2007 State (Year) SSN issued: Colorado (Before 1951)


    Died:
    U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    Elouise Margaret Herr Gender Female Race White Birth Date 29 Jun 1925 Birth Place Denver, Colorado
    Death Date 12 Feb 2007 FatherFrederick D Herr Mother Ina Silver SSN 524266382
    Notes Apr 1943: Name listed as ELOUISE MARGARET HERR; May 1943: Name listed as MARGARET ELOUISE HERR; Feb 1950: Name listed as MARGARET ELOISE ALLEN; 17 Feb 2007: Name listed as M ELOUISE ALLEN


  7. 12.  Howard Findlay SILVERHoward Findlay SILVER Descendancy chart to this point (5.Ronald2, 1.James1) was born on 16 Sep 1930 in Denver, Colorado, USA; died on 4 May 1994 in Laramie, Albany, Wyoming, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _FGRAVE: 79409381
    • Census: 1940, 3844 Clay St, Denver, Colorado, USA

    Notes:

    Birth:
    U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    Name: Howard Silver Gender: Male
    Birth Date: 16 Sep 1930 Death Date: 4 May 1994
    SSN: 521327601
    Branch 1: A Enlistment Date 1: 1 Sep 1953 Release Date 1: 30 Jun 1955


    Died:
    Social Security Death Index
    Howard F. Silver SSN521-32-7601Last Residence Laramie, 82070, Albany, Wyoming, USA
    Born 16 Sep 1930 Died 4 May 1994
    State (Year) SSN issued Colorado - Before 1951

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  8. 13.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (5.Ronald2, 1.James1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded



Generation: 4

  1. 14.  Cherrilynn Ann PARKER Descendancy chart to this point (7.Ruenella3, 2.Nellie2, 1.James1) was born on 3 Nov 1951 in Del Norte County, California, USA; died on 22 May 2010 in Calistoga, Napa County, California, USA; was buried in May 2021 in Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Crescent City, Del Norte County, California, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _FGRAVE: 54189085

    Notes:

    Seems to have had two marriages.
    California, U.S., Marriage Index, 1960-1985
    Name: Cherrily A Parker Gender: Female Birth Year: abt 1952 Age: 25 Marriage Date: 25 Jun 1977
    Marriage Place: Del Norte, California, USA
    Spouse Name: Jeffrey D Phelan Spouse Age: 26
    Second marriage was to David Clayton Alt who predeceased her in 2005 according to an ancestry.com tree.


    Birth:
    California Birth Index, 1905-1995
    Name: Cherrilynn Ann Parker Birth Date: 3 Nov 1951 Gender: Female
    Mother's Maiden Name: Ridley Birth County: Del Norte


    Died:
    Cherrilynn Ann Parker ALT
    BIRTH 3 Nov 1951
    Del Norte County, California, USA DEATH 22 May 2010 (aged 58)
    Calistoga, Napa County, California, USA
    BURIAL Veterans Memorial Cemetery Crescent City, Del Norte County, California, USA
    PLOT North Lawn, Row BBB MEMORIAL ID 54189085


  2. 15.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (12.Howard3, 5.Ronald2, 1.James1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



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