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Ellen¹

F, #114451

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Name	Ellen was also known as Ellen Gaffney.¹
Marriage	She married Hugh Gaffney.¹

Child with Hugh Gaffney

Daughter

Agnes Gaffney+ b. 18 September 1883, d. 5 February 1962

Citations

[S16919] Montana, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1865-1993

David Matthew Weston¹

M, #114452, b. 4 August 1901, d. 6 July 1985

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Father	Elbridge Decker Weston, Sr. b. 24 April 1864, d. 30 June 1956
Mother	Agnes Gaffney b. 18 September 1883, d. 5 February 1962

Relationships	3rd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Name	David Matthew Weston was also known as David Weston.²
Birth	He was born on 4 August 1901, in Greenleaf, Rosebud County, Montana, USAG. the informant for this Delayed Birth Registration was David's mother, dated 26 March 1942.^1,2
Son	He was enumerated on the census on 25 April 1910 in the household of Elbridge Decker Weston, Sr., as a son, in Lee School District, Rosebud County, Montana, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Elbridge Weston Sr. (age 46) were his wife Agnes Gaffney (age 26), their children, David (age 8), Agnes (age 7), Barney (age 4) and Elbridge Jr. (age 1 year, 6 months).²
nephew	David Matthew Weston was enumerated on the census on 13 February 1920 in the household of David A. Weston, as a nephew, in Clinton, Missoula County, Montana, USAG.³
Marriage	David Matthew Weston married Helena M. Haines, daughter of Charles H. Haines and Bliss S. Krauss. on 3 August 1921, in Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, USAG.⁴
Census	David Matthew Weston was head of the household in the census on 5 April 1930 in Clinton, Missoula County, Montana, USAG. Enumerated in the household of David Weston (age 28) were his wife, Helena Haines (age 25), their children, David (age 6), Helen (age 4) and Tom (age 3). David was a labourer.⁵
Moved	He moved to Alaska, USAG, in 1937.⁶
Living	He was living in Fairbanks, Alaska, USAG, in 1962.⁷
Death	He died on 6 July 1985 in a nursing home, Fairbanks, Alaska, USAG.⁶

Child with Helena M. Haines b. About 1905

Son	David Charles Haines Weston+ b. 1 October 1923, d. April 1970

Citations

[S16926] Montana, U.S., Birth Records, 1897-1988, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Helena, Montana
[S16921] 1910 United States Federal Census, Lee School District, Rosebud, Montana
[S16976] 1920 United States Federal Census, Clinton, Missoula County, Montana
[S16927] Montana, U.S., County Marriages, 1865-1987, Montana State Historical Society, Helena, Montana
[S16928] 1930 United States Federal Census, Clinton, Missoula, Montana
[S16929] The Missoulian
[S16972] The Billings Gazette

Agnes Viola Weston¹

F, #114453, b. 12 April 1903, d. 9 July 1978

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Father	Elbridge Decker Weston, Sr. b. 24 April 1864, d. 30 June 1956
Mother	Agnes Gaffney b. 18 September 1883, d. 5 February 1962

Relationships	3rd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	7 October 2026 15:32:41

Name	Agnes Viola Weston was also known as Agnes Weston.²
Birth	She was born on 12 April 1903, in Sabra, Rosebud County, Montana, USAG.^1,2
Daughter	She was enumerated on the census on 25 April 1910 in the household of Elbridge Decker Weston, Sr., as a daughter, in Lee School District, Rosebud County, Montana, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Elbridge Weston Sr. (age 46) were his wife Agnes Gaffney (age 26), their children, David (age 8), Agnes (age 7), Barney (age 4) and Elbridge Jr. (age 1 year, 6 months).²
Daughter	She was enumerated on the census on 2 January 1920 in the household of Elbridge Decker Weston, Sr., as a daughter, in Monture, Powell County, Montana, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Elbridge Weston Sr. (age 55) were his wife Agnes Gaffney (age 35), their children, Agnes (age 16), Barney (age 14) and Elbridge Jr. (age 11).³
Census	She was head of the household in the census on 11 April 1930 in Winifred, Fergus County, Montana, USAG. Agnes (age 27) was living alone at this census. She was a teacher at a rural school.⁴
Census	She was head of the household in the census on 9 April 1940 in Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana, USAG. Agnes was one of 13 lodgers in the household of Bertha C. Earnest. She was recorded as being ranch cook.⁵
Living	She was living in 36 Adams St., Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, USAG, in 1962. Agnes was living with her mother.⁶
Death	She died on 9 July 1978 in Helena Nursing Home, Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana, USAG. Agnes never married. The informant for her Certificate of Death was her brother Elbridge Weston Jr., of Helena, Montana. Interesting note: her newspaper obituary read that she was a member opf the Daughters of the American Revolution. Second great grandparents were Marcus Palmer of New York and Ann Slocum of Rhode Island, both of whom were United Empire Loyalists, supporting the Brtisih side of the American Revolution.^7,8
Burial	She was buried in Missoula City Cemetery, Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, USAG. Inscription: Agnes V. Weston / Apr. 12, 1903 - July 9, 1978.⁷ Tombstone, Agnes Viola Weston (1903-1978). Missoula City Cemetery, Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, USA. Photo courtesy of Fayth Evjen (findagrave.com).

Citations

[S16967] Montana, U.S., Birth Records, 1897-1988, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Helena, Montana
[S16921] 1910 United States Federal Census, Lee School District, Rosebud, Montana
[S16924] 1920 United States Federal Census, Monture, Powell County, Montana
[S16970] 1930 United States Federal Census, Winifred, Fergus, Montana
[S16971] 1940 United States Federal Census, Billings, Yellowstone, Montana
[S16972] The Billings Gazette
[S16968] Montana, U.S., State Deaths, 1907-2018, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Helena, Montana
[S16969] The Independent-Record

Bernard Gaffney Weston¹

M, #114454, b. 21 October 1905, d. 4 November 1982

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Father	Elbridge Decker Weston, Sr. b. 24 April 1864, d. 30 June 1956
Mother	Agnes Gaffney b. 18 September 1883, d. 5 February 1962

Relationships	3rd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Name	Bernard Gaffney Weston was also known as Barnie Weston.²
Name	He was also known as Bernard Weston.³
Birth	He was born on 21 October 1905, in Tongue River, Montana, USAG.^2,4,5
Son	He was enumerated on the census on 25 April 1910 in the household of Elbridge Decker Weston, Sr., as a son, in Lee School District, Rosebud County, Montana, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Elbridge Weston Sr. (age 46) were his wife Agnes Gaffney (age 26), their children, David (age 8), Agnes (age 7), Barney (age 4) and Elbridge Jr. (age 1 year, 6 months).²
Son	Bernard Gaffney Weston was enumerated on the census on 2 January 1920 in the household of Elbridge Decker Weston, Sr., as a son, in Monture, Powell County, Montana, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Elbridge Weston Sr. (age 55) were his wife Agnes Gaffney (age 35), their children, Agnes (age 16), Barney (age 14) and Elbridge Jr. (age 11).⁶
Marriage	Bernard Gaffney Weston married Alice Alberta Anderson, daughter of John Anderson and Elizabeth Harriet Tilley. on 15 January 1927, in Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, USAG. They were married by license. Bernard was 21 years old, living in Bonita, Montana. Alice was 18 years old, also living in Bonita.^4,5
Census	Bernard Gaffney Weston was head of the household in the census on 7 April 1930 in Bearmouth, Granite County, Montana, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Bernard Weston (age 24) were his wife, Alice Anderson (age 20) and son Bernard (age 2). Bernard was a truck driver.⁷
Census	He was head of the household in the census on 11 April 1940 in Bonita, Missoula County, Montana, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Bernard Weston (age 34) were his wife, Alice Anderson (age 30), their sons, Bernard (age 12), Emery (age 9) & William (age 8), and Bernard's father, Elbridge Weston Sr. (age 78). Bernard was a farmer.⁸
Living	He was living in Clinton, Missoula County, Montana, USAG, in 1962.⁹
Death	He died on 4 November 1982 in Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, USAG.¹⁰
Burial	He was buried in Missoula Cemetery, Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, USAG. Pallbearers included his grandsons, Neil Weston & Steve Weston, nephew Bill Weston, and Guy Peterson, husband of granddaughter Joni.⁵

Children with Alice Alberta Anderson b. 15 September 1909, d. 20 August 1999

Son	Benard John Weston b. 21 November 1927, d. 17 March 2017
Son	Emery Daniel Weston+ b. 24 August 1930, d. 21 March 2021

Citations

[S16961] Montana, U.S., Birth Records, 1897-1988, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Helena, Montana
[S16921] 1910 United States Federal Census, Lee School District, Rosebud, Montana
[S16929] The Missoulian
[S16939] Montana, U.S., County Marriages, 1865-1987, Montana State Historical Society, Helena, Montana
[S16960] The Missoulian
[S16924] 1920 United States Federal Census, Monture, Powell County, Montana
[S16944] 1930 United States Federal Census, Bearmouth, Granite County, Montana
[S16942] 1940 United States Federal Census, Bonita, Missoula County, Montana
[S16972] The Billings Gazette
[S16943] Montana, U.S., State Deaths, 1907-2018, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Helena, Montana

Elbridge Weston, Jr.¹

M, #114455, b. 8 September 1908, d. 5 December 1995

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Father	Elbridge Decker Weston, Sr. b. 24 April 1864, d. 30 June 1956
Mother	Agnes Gaffney b. 18 September 1883, d. 5 February 1962

Relationships	3rd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Birth	Elbridge Weston, Jr., was born on 8 September 1908, in Lame Deer, Rosebud County, Montana, USAG.^1,2
Son	He was enumerated on the census on 25 April 1910 in the household of Elbridge Decker Weston, Sr., as a son, in Lee School District, Rosebud County, Montana, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Elbridge Weston Sr. (age 46) were his wife Agnes Gaffney (age 26), their children, David (age 8), Agnes (age 7), Barney (age 4) and Elbridge Jr. (age 1 year, 6 months).¹
Son	Elbridge Weston, Jr., was enumerated on the census on 2 January 1920 in the household of Elbridge Decker Weston, Sr., as a son, in Monture, Powell County, Montana, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Elbridge Weston Sr. (age 55) were his wife Agnes Gaffney (age 35), their children, Agnes (age 16), Barney (age 14) and Elbridge Jr. (age 11).³
Living	Elbridge Weston, Jr., was living in Elliston, Powell County, Montana, USAG, in 1962.⁴
Informant - Death	He was the informant for the Death Registration of Agnes Viola Weston, who died on 9 July 1978 in Helena Nursing Home, Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana, USAG.^5,6
Death	He died on 5 December 1995 in Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana, USAG. the informant for his Certificate of Death was his wife.²
Burial	He was buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana, USAG.²

Citations

[S16921] 1910 United States Federal Census, Lee School District, Rosebud, Montana
[S16922] Montana, U.S., County Births and Deaths, 1830-2011
[S16924] 1920 United States Federal Census, Monture, Powell County, Montana
[S16972] The Billings Gazette
[S16968] Montana, U.S., State Deaths, 1907-2018, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Helena, Montana
[S16969] The Independent-Record

Helena M. Haines¹

F, #114457, b. About 1905

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Father	Charles H. Haines
Mother	Bliss S. Krauss

Relationships	Partner of David Matthew Weston (3rd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker)
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Name	Helena M. Haines was also known as Helena M. Weston.¹
Birth	She was born About 1905, in Rockport, Pike County, Illinois, USAG.^1,2
Marriage	She married David Matthew Weston, son of Elbridge Decker Weston, Sr., and Agnes Gaffney. on 3 August 1921, in Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, USAG.¹
Wife	Helena M. Haines was enumerated on the census on 5 April 1930 in the household of David Matthew Weston, as his wife, in Clinton, Missoula County, Montana, USAG. Enumerated in the household of David Weston (age 28) were his wife, Helena Haines (age 25), their children, David (age 6), Helen (age 4) and Tom (age 3). David was a labourer.²
Census	She was head of the household in the census on 2 April 1940 in Clinton, Missoula County, Montana, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Helena (Haines) Weston (age 35) were her children, David (age 16), Helen (age 14), Tom (age 13) and William (age 9). Helena was a janitor at a grade school. Helena's husband had moved to Alaska to work in a mine.³

Child with David Matthew Weston b. 4 August 1901, d. 6 July 1985

Son	David Charles Haines Weston+ b. 1 October 1923, d. April 1970

Citations

[S16927] Montana, U.S., County Marriages, 1865-1987, Montana State Historical Society, Helena, Montana
[S16928] 1930 United States Federal Census, Clinton, Missoula, Montana
[S16931] 1940 United States Federal Census, Clinton, Missoula County, Montana

Charles H. Haines¹

M, #114458

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30 December 2021 00:00:00

Marriage

Charles H. Haines married Bliss S. Krauss.¹

Child with Bliss S. Krauss

Daughter

Helena M. Haines+ b. About 1905

Citations

[S16927] Montana, U.S., County Marriages, 1865-1987, Montana State Historical Society, Helena, Montana

Bliss S. Krauss¹

F, #114459

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30 December 2021 00:00:00

Name	Bliss S. Krauss was also known as Bliss S. Haines.¹
Marriage	She married Charles H. Haines.¹

Child with Charles H. Haines

Daughter

Helena M. Haines+ b. About 1905

Citations

[S16927] Montana, U.S., County Marriages, 1865-1987, Montana State Historical Society, Helena, Montana

David Charles Haines Weston¹

M, #114460, b. 1 October 1923, d. April 1970

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Father	David Matthew Weston b. 4 August 1901, d. 6 July 1985
Mother	Helena M. Haines b. About 1905

Relationships	4th cousin of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Name	David Charles Haines Weston was also known as David Weston.²
Birth	He was born on 1 October 1923, in Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, USAG.³
Son	He was enumerated on the census on 5 April 1930 in the household of David Matthew Weston, as a son, in Clinton, Missoula County, Montana, USAG. Enumerated in the household of David Weston (age 28) were his wife, Helena Haines (age 25), their children, David (age 6), Helen (age 4) and Tom (age 3). David was a labourer.²
Son	David Charles Haines Weston was enumerated on the census on 2 April 1940 in the household of Helena M. Haines, as a son, in Clinton, Missoula County, Montana, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Helena (Haines) Weston (age 35) were her children, David (age 16), Helen (age 14), Tom (age 13) and William (age 9). Helena was a janitor at a grade school. Helena's husband had moved to Alaska to work in a mine.⁴
Occupation	He was secretary for the Oman & Smith Construction company, From 1942 to 1943, in Fairbanks, Alaska, USAG.⁵
Marriage	He married Betty W. Sol, daughter of J.A. Sol and Ruth Graham. on 20 November 1943, in Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, USAG. They were married by license 4020, issued 17 November 1943.^6,5
Death	David Charles Haines Weston died in April 1970 in Montana, USAG.⁷

Child with Betty W. Sol b. 5 September 1924

Daughter

Holly Marie Weston b. 2 December 1951, d. 13 November 2007

Citations

[S16932] Montana, U.S., Birth Records, 1897-1988, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Helena, Montana
[S16928] 1930 United States Federal Census, Clinton, Missoula, Montana
[S16930] Montana, U.S., Birth Records, 1897-1988, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Helena, Montana
[S16931] 1940 United States Federal Census, Clinton, Missoula County, Montana
[S16934] The Sunday Missoulian
[S16933] Montana, U.S., Marriage Records, 1943-1988
[S16935] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

Betty W. Sol¹

F, #114464, b. 5 September 1924

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Father	J.A. Sol
Mother	Ruth Graham

Relationships	Partner of David Charles Haines Weston (4th cousin of David Arthur Walker)
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Name	Betty W. Sol was also known as Betty W. Weston.¹
Birth	She was born on 5 September 1924, in Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, USAG.¹
Marriage	She married David Charles Haines Weston, son of David Matthew Weston and Helena M. Haines. on 20 November 1943, in Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, USAG. They were married by license 4020, issued 17 November 1943.^1,2

Child with David Charles Haines Weston b. 1 October 1923, d. April 1970

Daughter

Holly Marie Weston b. 2 December 1951, d. 13 November 2007

Citations

[S16933] Montana, U.S., Marriage Records, 1943-1988
[S16934] The Sunday Missoulian

J.A. Sol¹

M, #114465

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31 December 2021 00:00:00

Marriage

J.A. Sol married Ruth Graham.¹

Child with Ruth Graham

Daughter

Betty W. Sol+ b. 5 September 1924

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[S16933] Montana, U.S., Marriage Records, 1943-1988

Ruth Graham¹

F, #114466

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31 December 2021 00:00:00

Name	Ruth Graham was also known as Ruth Sol.¹
Marriage	She married J.A. Sol.¹

Child with J.A. Sol

Daughter

Betty W. Sol+ b. 5 September 1924

Citations

[S16933] Montana, U.S., Marriage Records, 1943-1988

Holly Marie Weston¹

F, #114467, b. 2 December 1951, d. 13 November 2007

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Father	David Charles Haines Weston b. 1 October 1923, d. April 1970
Mother	Betty W. Sol b. 5 September 1924

Relationships	4th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Birth	Holly Marie Weston was born on 2 December 1951, in Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, USAG.¹
Death	She died on 13 November 2007 in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, USAG.^2,3
Burial	She was buried in Masonic Cemetery, Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, USAG. Inscription: Holly Marie Weston / 1951 - 2007 / Always.³

Citations

[S16936] Montana, U.S., Birth Records, 1897-1988, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Helena, Montana
[S16937] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
[S16938] U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current

Alice Alberta Anderson^1,2

F, #114468, b. 15 September 1909, d. 20 August 1999

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Father	John Anderson b. About 1861
Mother	Elizabeth Harriet Tilley b. About 1866

Relationships	Partner of Bernard Gaffney Weston (3rd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker)
Last Edited	12 April 2024 19:31:35

Name	Alice Alberta Anderson was also known as Alice Alberta Weston.²
Name	She was also known as Alice Anderson.³
Birth	She was born on 15 September 1909 at in home, Bonita, Missoula County, Montana, USAG.²
Marriage	She married Bernard Gaffney Weston, son of Elbridge Decker Weston, Sr., and Agnes Gaffney. on 15 January 1927, in Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, USAG. They were married by license. Bernard was 21 years old, living in Bonita, Montana. Alice was 18 years old, also living in Bonita.^2,4
Wife	Alice Alberta Anderson was enumerated on the census on 7 April 1930 in the household of Bernard Gaffney Weston, as his wife, in Bearmouth, Granite County, Montana, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Bernard Weston (age 24) were his wife, Alice Anderson (age 20) and son Bernard (age 2). Bernard was a truck driver.⁵
Wife	She was enumerated on the census on 11 April 1940 in the household of Bernard Gaffney Weston, as his wife, in Bonita, Missoula County, Montana, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Bernard Weston (age 34) were his wife, Alice Anderson (age 30), their sons, Bernard (age 12), Emery (age 9) & William (age 8), and Bernard's father, Elbridge Weston Sr. (age 78). Bernard was a farmer.³
Death	She died on 20 August 1999 in River Side Health Care nursing home, Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, USAG. cause of death was "congestive heart failure". She was a widow at the time of her death.⁶
Burial	She was buried in Missoula Cemetery, Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, USAG.⁶

Children with Bernard Gaffney Weston b. 21 October 1905, d. 4 November 1982

Son	Benard John Weston b. 21 November 1927, d. 17 March 2017
Son	Emery Daniel Weston+ b. 24 August 1930, d. 21 March 2021

Citations

[S16940] Montana, U.S., Birth Records, 1897-1988, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Helena, Montana
[S16939] Montana, U.S., County Marriages, 1865-1987, Montana State Historical Society, Helena, Montana
[S16942] 1940 United States Federal Census, Bonita, Missoula County, Montana
[S16960] The Missoulian
[S16944] 1930 United States Federal Census, Bearmouth, Granite County, Montana
[S16941] Montana, U.S., State Deaths, 1907-2018, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Helena, Montana

John Anderson¹

M, #114469, b. About 1861

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13 April 2024 16:00:05

Birth	John Anderson was born About 1861, in SwedenG.²
Marriage	He married Elizabeth Harriet Tilley.²

Child with Elizabeth Harriet Tilley b. About 1866

Daughter

Alice Alberta Anderson+ b. 15 September 1909, d. 20 August 1999

Citations

[S16939] Montana, U.S., County Marriages, 1865-1987, Montana State Historical Society, Helena, Montana
[S16940] Montana, U.S., Birth Records, 1897-1988, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Helena, Montana

Elizabeth Harriet Tilley¹

F, #114470, b. About 1866

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Name	Elizabeth Harriet Tilley was also known as Elizabeth Harriet Anderson.¹
Birth	She was born About 1866, in Ferndale, Rhondda Cynon Taf, WalesG.¹
Marriage	She married John Anderson.¹

Child with John Anderson b. About 1861

Daughter

Alice Alberta Anderson+ b. 15 September 1909, d. 20 August 1999

Citations

[S16940] Montana, U.S., Birth Records, 1897-1988, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Helena, Montana

Benard John Weston^1,2

M, #114471, b. 21 November 1927, d. 17 March 2017

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Benard John Weston (1927-2017). Missoula County High School Yearbook 1945, age about 16.

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Father	Bernard Gaffney Weston b. 21 October 1905, d. 4 November 1982
Mother	Alice Alberta Anderson b. 15 September 1909, d. 20 August 1999

Relationships	4th cousin of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	7 October 2026 15:32:41

Name	Benard John Weston was also known as Ben Weston.³
Birth	He was born on 21 November 1927, in Thornton Hospital, Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, USAG. Benard never married.^2,1,4,5
Son	He was enumerated on the census on 7 April 1930 in the household of Bernard Gaffney Weston, as a son, in Bearmouth, Granite County, Montana, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Bernard Weston (age 24) were his wife, Alice Anderson (age 20) and son Bernard (age 2). Bernard was a truck driver.⁶
Son	Benard John Weston was enumerated on the census on 11 April 1940 in the household of Bernard Gaffney Weston, as a son, in Bonita, Missoula County, Montana, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Bernard Weston (age 34) were his wife, Alice Anderson (age 30), their sons, Bernard (age 12), Emery (age 9) & William (age 8), and Bernard's father, Elbridge Weston Sr. (age 78). Bernard was a farmer.¹
ResidenceLast	The former residence of Benard John Weston was in 1108 Deer Court, Deer Lodge, Powell County, Montana, USAG.⁴
Death	He died on 17 March 2017 in Deer Lodge Rehabilitation Center, Deer Lodge, Powell County, Montana, USAG. Benard suffered the results of dementia for several years. The informant for his Certificate of Death was his brother Emery. He had been a rancher all of his working life.⁴
Burial	He was buried in Missoula City Cemetery, Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, USAG.^4,5 Tombstone, Benard John Weston (1927-2017). Missoula Cemetery, Missoula, Missoula County, Montana. USA. Photo courtesy of Denise Crawford (findagrave.com).

Citations

[S16942] 1940 United States Federal Census, Bonita, Missoula County, Montana
[S16961] Montana, U.S., Birth Records, 1897-1988, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Helena, Montana
[S16949] The Montana Standard
[S16962] Montana, U.S., State Deaths, 1907-2018, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Helena, Montana
[S16963] U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current
[S16944] 1930 United States Federal Census, Bearmouth, Granite County, Montana

Emery Daniel Weston¹

M, #114472, b. 24 August 1930, d. 21 March 2021

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Father	Bernard Gaffney Weston b. 21 October 1905, d. 4 November 1982
Mother	Alice Alberta Anderson b. 15 September 1909, d. 20 August 1999

Relationships	4th cousin of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Name	Emery Daniel Weston was also known as Emery Weston.^2,3,4
Name	He was also known as Buzz Weston.⁴
Birth	He was born on 24 August 1930, in Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, USAG.^2,3
Son	He was enumerated on the census on 11 April 1940 in the household of Bernard Gaffney Weston, as a son, in Bonita, Missoula County, Montana, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Bernard Weston (age 34) were his wife, Alice Anderson (age 30), their sons, Bernard (age 12), Emery (age 9) & William (age 8), and Bernard's father, Elbridge Weston Sr. (age 78). Bernard was a farmer.²
Marriage	Emery Daniel Weston married Nedra Suzanna Cordrey, on 19 September 1953, in Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, USAG. Bernard was 21 years old, living in Missoula. Nedra was 19 years old, also living in Missoula.³
Informant - Death	He was the informant for the Death Registration of Benard John Weston, who died on 17 March 2017 in Deer Lodge Rehabilitation Center, Deer Lodge, Powell County, Montana, USAG.⁵
Death	Emery Daniel Weston died on 21 March 2021 in Hamilton, Ravalli County, Montana, USAG.⁴

Child with Nedra Suzanna Cordrey b. 14 March 1934, d. 12 February 2008

Son	William Emery Weston b. 1 September 1957, d. 18 October 1976

Citations

[S16946] Montana, U.S., Birth Records, 1897-1988, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Helena, Montana
[S16942] 1940 United States Federal Census, Bonita, Missoula County, Montana
[S16945] Montana, U.S., Marriage Records, 1943-1988 - Ancestry.ca, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Helena, Montana
[S16949] The Montana Standard
[S16962] Montana, U.S., State Deaths, 1907-2018, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Helena, Montana

Nedra Suzanna Cordrey^1,2

F, #114474, b. 14 March 1934, d. 12 February 2008

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Relationships	Partner of Emery Daniel Weston (4th cousin of David Arthur Walker)
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Name	Nedra Suzanna Cordrey was also known as Nedra Suzanna Weston.¹
Name	She was also known as Nedra Cordrey.¹
Birth	She was born on 14 March 1934, in Great Falls, Cascade County, Montana, USAG.¹
Marriage	She married Emery Daniel Weston, son of Bernard Gaffney Weston and Alice Alberta Anderson. on 19 September 1953, in Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, USAG. Bernard was 21 years old, living in Missoula. Nedra was 19 years old, also living in Missoula.¹
Death	Nedra Suzanna Cordrey died on 12 February 2008 in Deer Lodge, Powell County, Montana, USAG.^3,4

Child with Emery Daniel Weston b. 24 August 1930, d. 21 March 2021

Son	William Emery Weston b. 1 September 1957, d. 18 October 1976

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[S16945] Montana, U.S., Marriage Records, 1943-1988 - Ancestry.ca, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Helena, Montana
[S16946] Montana, U.S., Birth Records, 1897-1988, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Helena, Montana
[S16949] The Montana Standard
[S16966] The Missoulian

William Emery Weston¹

M, #114486, b. 1 September 1957, d. 18 October 1976

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William E. Weston (1957-1976). Hellgate High School Yearbook 1974, aged 16.

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Father	Emery Daniel Weston b. 24 August 1930, d. 21 March 2021
Mother	Nedra Suzanna Cordrey b. 14 March 1934, d. 12 February 2008

Relationships	4th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
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Name	William Emery Weston was also known as William Weston.²
Birth	He was born on 1 September 1957, in Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, USAG.^1,2
Death	He died on 18 October 1976 in St. Patrick Hospital, Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, USAG. cause of death was pulmonary artery thrombosis (24 hours) as a consequence of metastatic melanoma (3 years).^2,3

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[S16953] Montana, U.S., Birth Records, 1897-1988, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Helena, Montana
[S16952] Montana, U.S., State Deaths, 1907-2018, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Helena, Montana
[S16954] The Missoulian

Mary Florence Weston^1,2

F, #114496, b. About 1861

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Father	David Weston b. About 1803
Mother	Elmyra Watson b. 6 January 1825, d. 26 July 1897

Relationships	2nd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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Name	Mary Florence Weston was also known as Mary Weston.¹
Name	She was also known as Florence Weston.²
Name	She was also known as Mary Florence Bliss.³
Birth	She was born About 1861, in Maine, USAG.¹
Daughter	She was enumerated on the census on 7 June 1870 in the household of David Weston, as a daughter, in Fort Fairfield, Aroostook County, Maine, USAG. Enumerated in the household of David Weston (age 70) were his wife, Almira Watson (age 47), their children, David (age 17), Mary (age 9), Elbridge (age 6) and Clara (age 2). David was a farmer, his son David was "working out to support the family", and Mary & Elrisge were at school.¹
Daughter	She was enumerated on the census on 28 June 1880 in the household of David Weston, as a daughter, in Fort Fairfield, Aroostook County, Maine, USAG. Enumerated in the household of David Weston (age 80) were his wife, Almira Watson (age 48), their children, Florence (age 19), Elbridge (age 15), Clara (age 11) and Charlie (age 8). David was a farmer.²
Marriage	She married William Howe Bliss son of Harrison Bliss and Sarah, on 15 April 1891 in Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USAG.³
Wife	Mary Florence Weston was enumerated on the census on 6 June 1900 in the household of William Howe Bliss, as his wife, in 100 Main St., Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USAG. Enumerated in the household of William Bliss (age 49) were his wife, Florence Weston (age 39), their children, Florence (age 5) & Dorothy (age 1), and William's daughter Elizabeth (age 14) from his first marriage. Also enumerated were 3 servants. William was a landlord.⁴
Wife	She was enumerated on the census on 30 April 1910 in the household of William Howe Bliss, as his wife, in 100 Main St., Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USAG. Enumerated in the household of William Bliss (age 59) were his wife, Florence Weston (age 49), their children, Florence (age 14) & Dorothy (age 11), and William's daughter Elizabeth (age 24) from his first marriage. Also enumerated was a servant. William's occupation was recorded as "own income" and Elizabeth was a public school teacher.⁵

Children with William Howe Bliss b. 23 September 1850, d. 16 May 1911

Daughter	Sarah Bliss b. 7 June 1893
Daughter	Florence W. Bliss b. May 1895
Daughter	Dorothy Bliss b. November 1898

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[S16977] 1870 United States Federal Census, Fort Fairfield, Aroostook County, Maine
[S16978] 1880 United States Federal Census, Fort Fairfield, Aroostook County, Maine
[S16980] Massachusetts, U.S., Marriage Records, 1840-1915, New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts
[S16981] 1900 United States Federal Census, Worcester Ward 1, Worcester County, Massachusetts
[S16984] 1910 United States Federal Census, Worcester Ward 10, Worcester County, Massachusetts

Clara Weston¹

F, #114497, b. About 1868

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Father	David Weston b. About 1803
Mother	Elmyra Watson b. 6 January 1825, d. 26 July 1897

Relationships	2nd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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Birth	Clara Weston was born About 1868, in Maine, USAG.¹
Daughter	She was enumerated on the census on 7 June 1870 in the household of David Weston, as a daughter, in Fort Fairfield, Aroostook County, Maine, USAG. Enumerated in the household of David Weston (age 70) were his wife, Almira Watson (age 47), their children, David (age 17), Mary (age 9), Elbridge (age 6) and Clara (age 2). David was a farmer, his son David was "working out to support the family", and Mary & Elrisge were at school.¹
Daughter	She was enumerated on the census on 28 June 1880 in the household of David Weston, as a daughter, in Fort Fairfield, Aroostook County, Maine, USAG. Enumerated in the household of David Weston (age 80) were his wife, Almira Watson (age 48), their children, Florence (age 19), Elbridge (age 15), Clara (age 11) and Charlie (age 8). David was a farmer.²

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[S16977] 1870 United States Federal Census, Fort Fairfield, Aroostook County, Maine
[S16978] 1880 United States Federal Census, Fort Fairfield, Aroostook County, Maine

Charlie A. Weston¹

M, #114498, b. About 1872

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Father	David Weston b. About 1803
Mother	Elmyra Watson b. 6 January 1825, d. 26 July 1897

Relationships	2nd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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Birth	Charlie A. Weston was born About 1872, in Maine, USAG.¹
Son	He was enumerated on the census on 28 June 1880 in the household of David Weston, as a son, in Fort Fairfield, Aroostook County, Maine, USAG. Enumerated in the household of David Weston (age 80) were his wife, Almira Watson (age 48), their children, Florence (age 19), Elbridge (age 15), Clara (age 11) and Charlie (age 8). David was a farmer.¹

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[S16978] 1880 United States Federal Census, Fort Fairfield, Aroostook County, Maine

William Howe Bliss¹

M, #114499, b. 23 September 1850, d. 16 May 1911

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Father	Harrison Bliss b. About 1813
Mother	Sarah b. About 1815

Relationships	Partner of Mary Florence Weston (2nd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker)
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Name	William Howe Bliss was also known as William H. Bliss.²
Birth	He was born on 23 September 1850, in Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USAG.^2,3,1
Son	He was enumerated on the census on 1 June 1880 in the household of Harrison Bliss, as a son, in Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Harrison Bliss (age 67) were his wife Sarah (age 65), their son William (age 29) & daughter Lizzie (age 24) and her husband Francis H. Dewey (age 24). Also enumerated were two servants and a coachman. Harrison was a bank president, Francis was a lawyer and William was not employed.⁴
Marriage	William Howe Bliss married first Nellie Winch daughter of Martin D. Winch and Eliza, on 31 May 1883 in Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USAG, William was 32 years old, Nellie was 23 years old.^5,6
Marriage	William Howe Bliss married second Mary Florence Weston daughter of David Weston and Elmyra Watson, on 15 April 1891 in Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USAG, William was 40 years old, his seond marriage, a real estate salesman, living in Worcester. Florence was 30 years old, her first marriage, a nurse, also living in Worcester.²
Census	William Howe Bliss was head of the household in the census on 6 June 1900 in 100 Main St., Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USAG. Enumerated in the household of William Bliss (age 49) were his wife, Florence Weston (age 39), their children, Florence (age 5) & Dorothy (age 1), and William's daughter Elizabeth (age 14) from his first marriage. Also enumerated were 3 servants. William was a landlord.³
Census	He was head of the household in the census on 30 April 1910 in 100 Main St., Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USAG. Enumerated in the household of William Bliss (age 59) were his wife, Florence Weston (age 49), their children, Florence (age 14) & Dorothy (age 11), and William's daughter Elizabeth (age 24) from his first marriage. Also enumerated was a servant. William's occupation was recorded as "own income" and Elizabeth was a public school teacher.⁷
Death	He died on 16 May 1911 in Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USAG.¹
Burial	He was buried in Rural Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USAG.¹

Child with Nellie Winch b. About 1860

Daughter

Elizabeth Howe Bliss b. 11 January 1886

Children with Mary Florence Weston b. About 1861

Daughter	Sarah Bliss b. 7 June 1893
Daughter	Florence W. Bliss b. May 1895
Daughter	Dorothy Bliss b. November 1898

Citations

[S16986] U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current
[S16980] Massachusetts, U.S., Marriage Records, 1840-1915, New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts
[S16981] 1900 United States Federal Census, Worcester Ward 1, Worcester County, Massachusetts
[S16983] 1880 United States Federal Census, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts
[S16982] Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
[S16985] Massachusetts, U.S., Marriage Records, 1840-1915, New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts
[S16984] 1910 United States Federal Census, Worcester Ward 10, Worcester County, Massachusetts

Harrison Bliss¹

M, #114500, b. About 1813

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Birth	Harrison Bliss was born About 1813, in Massachusetts, USAG.²
Marriage	He married Sarah.¹
Census	He was head of the household in the census on 1 June 1880 in Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Harrison Bliss (age 67) were his wife Sarah (age 65), their son William (age 29) & daughter Lizzie (age 24) and her husband Francis H. Dewey (age 24). Also enumerated were two servants and a coachman. Harrison was a bank president, Francis was a lawyer and William was not employed.²

Children with Sarah b. About 1815

Son	William Howe Bliss+ b. 23 September 1850, d. 16 May 1911
Daughter	Lizzie D. Bliss b. About 1856

Citations

[S16980] Massachusetts, U.S., Marriage Records, 1840-1915, New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts
[S16983] 1880 United States Federal Census, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts