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John Fred Johnson^1,2

M, #115151, b. About 1863

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Birth	John Fred Johnson was born About 1863, in Minnesota, USAG.¹
Marriage	He married Sarah Olson.²

Child with Sarah Olson b. About 1869

Son	George William Johnson+ b. 16 May 1902, d. 16 September 1989

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[S17785] Oregon, U.S., State Births, 1842-1920
[S17784] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

Earlein Grizzard¹

F, #115157, b. 14 January 1893

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Relationships	Partner of Alonzo Rankin Palmer (3rd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker)
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Name	Earlein Grizzard was also known as Earlein Palmer.¹
Birth	She was born on 14 January 1893, in MIssouri, USAG.¹
Marriage	She married second Alonzo Rankin Palmer son of Albert R. Palmer and Dulina Shaw, on 1 May 1926 in Bend, Deschutes County, Oregon, USAG.¹

Partner with Alonzo Rankin Palmer b. 2 May 1895, d. 9 June 1971

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[S17792] Oregon, U.S., State Marriages, 1906-1968

Ottilio Joseph Soprano¹

M, #115158, b. 17 December 1912, d. 2 May 1992

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Father	Joseph Soprano
Mother	Mary Bianchi

Relationships	Partner of Carolyn S. McClellan (3rd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker)
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Birth	Ottilio Joseph Soprano was born on 17 December 1912, in Massachusetts, USAG.^1,2
Marriage	He married second Carolyn S. McClellan daughter of William Jamieson McClellan and Sarah Eva Gorrill, on 4 November 1949 in Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, USAG, Joseph was 36 years old, divorced, a salesman, living in Waltham, Massachusetts. Carolyn was 39 years old, widowed, living in Newtonville, Massachusetts.¹
Death	Ottilio Joseph Soprano died on 2 May 1992 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USAG.²

Partner with Carolyn S. McClellan b. 25 September 1905, d. 10 July 1984

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[S17804] New Hampshire, U.S., Marriage Records, 1700-1971
[S17805] Massachusetts, U.S., Death Index, 1970-2003

Joseph Soprano¹

M, #115159

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Birth	Joseph Soprano was born, in ItalyG.¹
Marriage	He married Mary Bianchi.¹

Child with Mary Bianchi

Son	Ottilio Joseph Soprano b. 17 December 1912, d. 2 May 1992

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[S17804] New Hampshire, U.S., Marriage Records, 1700-1971

Mary Bianchi¹

F, #115160

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Name	Mary Bianchi was also known as Mary Soprano.¹
Birth	She was born, in ItalyG.¹
Marriage	She married Joseph Soprano.¹

Child with Joseph Soprano

Son	Ottilio Joseph Soprano b. 17 December 1912, d. 2 May 1992

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[S17804] New Hampshire, U.S., Marriage Records, 1700-1971

Cornelius C. Connor¹

M, #115161, b. About 1890

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Relationships	Partner of Carolyn S. McClellan (3rd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker)
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Birth	Cornelius C. Connor was born About 1890, in Massachusetts, USAG.²
Marriage	He married Carolyn S. McClellan daughter of William Jamieson McClellan and Sarah Eva Gorrill, on 27 June 1936 in Manhattan, New York, New York, USAG.¹
Census	Cornelius C. Connor was head of the household in the census on 16 April 1940 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Cornelius Connor (age 50) were his wife, Carolyn McLellan (age 35) and their son Bradford (age 3). Cornelius was an electrical engineer.²

Partner with Carolyn S. McClellan b. 25 September 1905, d. 10 July 1984

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[S17806] New York, New York, U.S., Extracted Marriage Index, 1866-1937
[S17807] 1940 United States Federal Census, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Jacqueline Potter¹

F, #115166, b. September 1909

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Father	Harry Ephraim Potter b. July 1883
Mother	Claribel McLean b. About 1885

Relationships	3rd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
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Name	Jacqueline Potter was also known as Jacqueline Mroczkowski.¹
Birth	She was born in September 1909, in Michigan, USAG.^2,1
Daughter	She was enumerated on the census on 20 April 1910 in the household of Harry Ephraim Potter, as a daughter, in South Arm, Charlevoix County, Michigan, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Harry (age 27) were his wife, Claribel McLean (age 25), their daughter Jacqueline (age 7 months) and his sister Charlotte J. Potter (age 30). Harry was a Post Office clerk.²
Daughter	She was enumerated on the census on 8 January 1920 in the household of Harry Ephraim Potter, as a daughter, in Spring Lake, Ottawa County, Michigan, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Harry (age 36) were his wife, Claribel McLean (age 32), their daughter Jacqueline (age 10) and his sister Charlotte J. Potter (age 31). Harry was the owner of an automobile garage.³
Daughter	She was enumerated on the census on 11 April 1930 in the household of Harry Ephraim Potter, as a daughter, in Spring Lake, Ottawa County, Michigan, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Harry (age 44) were his wife, Claribel McLean (age 40) and their daughter Jacqueline (age 20). Harry was an auto dealer.⁴
Marriage	She married Rufus E. Mroczkowski, son of T.M. Mroczkowski and Ruby Layfield. on 2 November 1934, in Spring Lake, Ottawa County, Michigan, USAG. Rufus was 27 years old, an officer in the U.S. Coast Guard, living in Grand Haven, Michigan. Jacqueline was 25 years old, a correspondent, living in Spring Lake, Michigan.¹
Census	Jacqueline Potter was head of the household in the census on 25 April 1940 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Jacqueline (age 30) were her daughters, Judith (age 3) and Jacqueline (age 1). Her husband was likely at sea with the Coast Guard.⁵
Wife	She was enumerated on the census on 4 May 1950 in the household of Rufus E. Mroczkowski, as his wife, in Cape May, Cape May County, New Jersey, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Rufus (age 42) were his wife, Jacqualine Potter (age 40), daughters Judith (age 13) & Jacqueline (age 11), son Harry (age 7) and his mother-in-law Claribel (McLean) Potter (age 65). Rufus was a Commander in the U.S. Coast Guard.⁶

Partner with Rufus E. Mroczkowski b. 7 September 1907, d. 24 August 1965

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[S17812] Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, MI, USA
[S17819] 1910 United States Federal Census, South Arm, Charlevoix County, Michigan
[S17818] 1920 United States Federal Census, Spring Lake, Ottawa County, Michigan
[S17817] 1930 United States Federal Census, Spring Lake, Ottawa County, Michigan
[S17816] 1940 United States Federal Census, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California
[S17813] 1950 United States Federal Census, Cape May, Cape May County, New Jersey

Rufus E. Mroczkowski¹

M, #115167, b. 7 September 1907, d. 24 August 1965

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Father	T.M. Mroczkowski
Mother	Ruby Layfield

Relationships	Partner of Jacqueline Potter (3rd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker)
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Birth	Rufus E. Mroczkowski was born on 7 September 1907, in Georgia, USAG.^1,2
Marriage	He married Jacqueline Potter, daughter of Harry Ephraim Potter and Claribel McLean. on 2 November 1934, in Spring Lake, Ottawa County, Michigan, USAG. Rufus was 27 years old, an officer in the U.S. Coast Guard, living in Grand Haven, Michigan. Jacqueline was 25 years old, a correspondent, living in Spring Lake, Michigan.¹
Census	Rufus E. Mroczkowski was head of the household in the census on 4 May 1950 in Cape May, Cape May County, New Jersey, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Rufus (age 42) were his wife, Jacqualine Potter (age 40), daughters Judith (age 13) & Jacqueline (age 11), son Harry (age 7) and his mother-in-law Claribel (McLean) Potter (age 65). Rufus was a Commander in the U.S. Coast Guard.³
Death	He died on 24 August 1965.²
Burial	He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, USAG.⁴

Partner with Jacqueline Potter b. September 1909

Citations

[S17812] Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, MI, USA
[S17814] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
[S17813] 1950 United States Federal Census, Cape May, Cape May County, New Jersey
[S17815] Burial Record, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA

T.M. Mroczkowski¹

M, #115168

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Marriage

T.M. Mroczkowski married Ruby Layfield.¹

Child with Ruby Layfield

Son	Rufus E. Mroczkowski b. 7 September 1907, d. 24 August 1965

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[S17812] Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, MI, USA

Ruby Layfield¹

F, #115169

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Name	Ruby Layfield was also known as Ruby Mroczkowski.¹
Marriage	She married T.M. Mroczkowski.¹

Child with T.M. Mroczkowski

Son	Rufus E. Mroczkowski b. 7 September 1907, d. 24 August 1965

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[S17812] Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, MI, USA

James Potter¹

M, #115173, b. January 1836

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Birth	James Potter was born in January 1836, in New York, USAG.¹
Census	He was head of the household in the census on 12 June 1900 in Duluth Ward 7, St. Louis County, Minnesota, USAG. Enumerated in the household of James Potter (age 64), now widowed, were his daughter Charlotte (age 19), son Harry (age 16) and two boarders. James was an engineer.¹

Children

Daughter	Charlotte A. Potter b. January 1881
Son	Harry Ephraim Potter+ b. July 1883

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[S17820] 1900 United States Federal Census, Duluth, Saint Louis County, Minnesota

Charlotte A. Potter¹

F, #115174, b. January 1881

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Father

James Potter b. January 1836

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Birth	Charlotte A. Potter was born in January 1881, in Michigan, USAG.¹
Daughter	She was enumerated on the census on 12 June 1900 in the household of James Potter, as a daughter, in Duluth Ward 7, St. Louis County, Minnesota, USAG. Enumerated in the household of James Potter (age 64), now widowed, were his daughter Charlotte (age 19), son Harry (age 16) and two boarders. James was an engineer.¹
sister	She was enumerated on the census on 20 April 1910 in the household of Harry Ephraim Potter, as a sister, in South Arm, Charlevoix County, Michigan, USAG.²
sister	She was enumerated on the census on 8 January 1920 in the household of Harry Ephraim Potter, as a sister, in Spring Lake, Ottawa County, Michigan, USAG.³

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[S17820] 1900 United States Federal Census, Duluth, Saint Louis County, Minnesota
[S17819] 1910 United States Federal Census, South Arm, Charlevoix County, Michigan
[S17818] 1920 United States Federal Census, Spring Lake, Ottawa County, Michigan

Doris Quaintance¹

F, #115181, b. About 1911

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Relationships	Partner of George Henry Otterness, Jr. (4th cousin of David Arthur Walker)
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Name	Doris Quaintance was also known as Doris Otterness.¹
Birth	She was born About 1911, in Minnesota, USAG.²
Marriage	She married George Henry Otterness, Jr., son of George Henry Otterness, Sr., and Zilpha B. Williams. on 17 December 1938, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USAG.¹
Wife	Doris Quaintance was enumerated on the census on 3 April 1940 in the household of George Henry Otterness, Jr., as his wife, in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USAG. Enumerated in the household of George Otterness (age 33) was his wife, Doris Quaintance (age 29). George was a track coach for a university. Doris was a clerk for an investment office.²
Wife	She was enumerated on the census on 6 April 1950 in the household of George Henry Otterness, Jr., as his wife, in Edina, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USAG. Enumerated in the household of George Otterness (age 43) were his wife, Doris Quaintance (age 39), their daughter Gail Ann (age 7) and son John William (age 5). George was a salesman for a printing company.³

Partner with George Henry Otterness, Jr. b. 7 March 1907, d. 17 July 1989

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[S17850] U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current
[S17852] 1940 United States Federal Census, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota
[S17851] 1950 United States Federal Census, Edina, Hennepin County, Minnesota

Henry Nels Bjorn¹

M, #115186

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Birth	Henry Nels Bjorn was born, in SwedenG.¹
Marriage	He married Helga Botilda Nelson.¹

Child with Helga Botilda Nelson

Daughter

Mildred Bjorn b. 11 November 1922, d. 3 May 2004

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[S17859] Argus-Leader

Helga Botilda Nelson¹

F, #115187

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Name	Helga Botilda Nelson was also known as Helga Botilda Bjorn.¹
Marriage	She married Henry Nels Bjorn.¹

Child with Henry Nels Bjorn

Daughter

Mildred Bjorn b. 11 November 1922, d. 3 May 2004

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[S17859] Argus-Leader

Theodore Milton Wheeler¹

M, #115192, b. 11 February 1922, d. 26 July 1992

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Father	Hubert W. Wheeler b. About 1890
Mother	Elizabeth Valerio b. About 1891

Relationships	Partner of Priscilla Pinkham (3rd cousin of David Arthur Walker)
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Name	Theodore Milton Wheeler was also known as Theodore M. Wheeler.^2,3
Birth	He was born on 11 February 1922, in Chelsea, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USAG.^4,3,5,1
Milit-Draft	He was drafted into the U.S. military on 30 June 1942 in Saugus, Essex County, Massachusetts, USAG, Theodore was 20 years old at this time, living at home. The next of kin identified on the draft card was his mother.¹
Marriage	He married Priscilla Pinkham, daughter of Harry William Pinkham and Gertrude Odlin Pierce. in 1943, in Saugus, Essex County, Massachusetts, USAG.^2,6
Census	Theodore Milton Wheeler was head of the household in the census on 1 April 1950 in Saugus, Essex County, Massachusetts, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Theodore Wheeler (age 28) were his wife, Priscilla Pinkham (age 27) and their children, Jill (age 5), Sandra (age 3) and David (age 3 months). Theodore was a carpenter in a sign painter building.⁴
Death	He died on 26 July 1992.^3,5

Partner with Priscilla Pinkham b. 17 August 1926, d. 30 December 2004

Citations

[S17869] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
[S17861] New Hampshire, U.S., Marriage Records, 1700-1971
[S17866] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
[S17862] 1950 United States Federal Census, Saugus, Essex County, Massachusetts
[S17867] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
[S17868] Massachusetts, U.S., Marriage Index, 1901-1955 and 1966-1970