Ancestral Trails Genealogy ~ Life in the Past Lane

Howard Arthur Ferreira^1,2

M, #123501, b. 12 December 1928, d. 4 May 2009

Parents

Father	Ralph Arthur Ferreira b. 4 October 1898, d. 25 April 1980
Mother	Frances Tileston England b. 30 July 1898, d. 14 March 1995

Relationships	2nd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	27 January 2026 16:22:57

Birth	Howard Arthur Ferreira was born on 12 December 1928, in Winchester, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USAG.^1,3
Son	He was enumerated on the census on 21 April 1930 in the household of Ralph Arthur Ferreira, as a son, in Reading, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USAG. Enumerated in the household with Ralph (age 31) were his wife Frances England (age 30) and their sons Stuart (age 8) and Howard (age 1). Ralph was a sales manager of building products. He never attended school.¹
Son	Howard Arthur Ferreira was enumerated on the census on 12 April 1940 in the household of Ralph Arthur Ferreira, as a son, in Stow, Summit County, Ohio, USAG. Enumerated in the household with Ralph (age 42) were his wife Frances England (age 39), their sons Stuart (age 18) and Howard (age 12) and Emma (Cannon) England, mother of Frances.^4,4
Death	Howard Arthur Ferreira died on 4 May 2009 in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, USAG. He was cremated.³

Citations

[S20521] 1930 United States Federal Census, Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA, household of Ralph A Ferreira, 21 April 1930, digital copy of original census page, FHL Roll 2340662, Page 25A. Enumeration District 0402.
[S20533] Find a Grave - Frances Tileston (England) Ferreira, Frances Tileston Ferreira: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/285095625/frances_tileston-ferreira: accessed January 27, 2026), memorial page for Frances Tileston England Ferreira (30 Jul 1899–14 Mar 1995), Find a Grave Memorial ID 285095625; Maintained by Nicole (contributor 50146628)., (14 March 1995). Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave - Frances Tileston (England) Ferreira.
[S20534] Find a Grave, Howard Arthur Ferreira, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/285095767/howard_arthur-ferreira: accessed January 27, 2026), memorial page for Howard Arthur Ferreira (12 Dec 1928–4 May 2009), Find a Grave Memorial ID 285095767; Maintained by Nicole (contributor 50146628).. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave.
[S20523] 1940 United States Federal Census, Stow, Summit, Ohio, household of Stuart R Ferreira, 1940, digital copy of original census page, Roll m-t0627-03154, Page 5B. Enumeration District 77-77.

Hula Elaine Hall¹

F, #123502, b. 25 July 1928, d. 4 May 1997

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Birth	Hula Elaine Hall was born on 25 July 1928, in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, USAG.¹
Marriage	She married second Ralph Stuart Ferreira son of Ralph Arthur Ferreira and Frances Tileston England, on 5 January 1957 in Cuyahoga Falls, Summit County, Ohio, USAG, Stuart was a widower, salesman, living in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Hula was divorced, waitress, also living in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. They later divorced.¹
Death	Hula Elaine Hall died on 4 May 1997 in St. Thomas Hospital, Akron, Summit County, Ohio, USAG.²
Burial	She was buried in Northlawn Memorial Gardens, Cuyahoga Falls, Summit County, Ohio, USAG.³

Partner with Ralph Stuart Ferreira b. 25 December 1923, d. 23 July 1995

Citations

[S20524] Ralph Stuart Ferreira & Hula Elaine Fickes, (5 January 1957), Summit County, Ohio, U.S., Marriage Records, 1840-1980, Summit, Ohio, USA Summit County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division; Akron, Ohio; Volume Number or Range of Dates: Vol 154, 1956-1957. Hereinafter cited as Summit County, Ohio, U.S., Marriage Records, 1840-1980.
[S20525] Ohio, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2022, Hula Elaine Ferreira entry. Ohio Department of Health, Columbus, OH, USA.Certificate Number 041506. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2022.
[S20536] Find a Grave - Hula Elaine (Hall) Ferreira, Hula Elaine Ferreira: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/285095661/hula_elaine-ferreira: accessed January 28, 2026), memorial page for Hula Elaine Hall Ferreira (25 Jul 1928–4 May 1997), Find a Grave Memorial ID 285095661, citing Northlawn Memorial Gardens, Cuyahoga Falls, Summit County, Ohio, USA; Maintained by Nicole (contributor 50146628)., (4 May 1997). Hereinafter cited as Northlawn Memorial Gardens, Cuyahoga Falls, Summit County, Ohio, USA.

Betty Eleanore Lyle^1,2

F, #123509, b. 4 July 1924, d. 8 February 1954

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Parents

Father	Forrest G Lyle
Mother	Bernice Geisinger

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Birth	Betty Eleanore Lyle was born on 4 July 1924, in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, USAG.²
Marriage	She married Ralph Stuart Ferreira son of Ralph Arthur Ferreira and Frances Tileston England, on 10 February 1945, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, USAG.^1,2
Wife	Betty Eleanore Lyle was enumerated on the census on 17 April 1950 in the household of Ralph Stuart Ferreira, as his wife, in Silver Lake, Summit County, Ohio, USAG. Enumerated in the household with Stuart (age 28) were his wife Betty Lyle (age 26) and their children, Lyle (age 4) and Lynda (age 1). Stuart was an auto salesman.³
Death	She died on 8 February 1954 in Summit County, Ohio, USAG.⁴
Burial	She was buried in Crown Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Twinsburg, Summit County, Ohio, USAG.⁴

Partner with Ralph Stuart Ferreira b. 25 December 1923, d. 23 July 1995

Citations

[S20528] , The Akron Beacon Journal, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, USA, 10 February 1945, The Akron Beacon Journal; Publication Date: 4/ Feb/ 1945; Publication Place: Akron, Ohio, USA; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/147422769/?article=3d3e5630-1fcf-4d35-aefb-c8e22dca421d&focus=0.028829508,0.36306855,0.27637765,0.42781755&xid=3398. Hereinafter cited as The Akron Beacon Journal.
[S20529] Ralph Ferreira & Betty Eleanore Lyle, (10 February 1945), Summit County, Ohio, U.S., Marriage Records, 1840-1980: Summit County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division; Akron, Ohio; Volume Number or Range of Dates: Vol 102, 1945. Hereinafter cited as Summit County, Ohio, U.S., Marriage Records, 1840-1980.
[S20530] 1950 United States Federal Census, Silver Lake, Summit, Ohio, USA, household of R Stewart Ferreira, 1950, digital copy of original census page, Roll 3016, Page 23. Enumeration District 77-136.
[S20535] Find a Grave - Betty Eleanore (Lyle) Ferreira, Betty Eleanore Ferreira: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/227418901/betty_eleanore-ferreira: accessed January 28, 2026), memorial page for Betty Eleanore Lyle Ferreira (4 Jul 1923–8 Feb 1954), Find a Grave Memorial ID 227418901, citing Crown Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Twinsburg, Summit County, Ohio, USA; Maintained by Thats My Cuz (contributor 48113240)., (8 February 1954). Hereinafter cited as Crown Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Twinsburg, Summit County, Ohio, USA.

Forrest G Lyle¹

M, #123510

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Marriage

Forrest G Lyle married Bernice Geisinger.¹

Child with Bernice Geisinger

Daughter

Betty Eleanore Lyle b. 4 July 1924, d. 8 February 1954

Citations

[S20528] , The Akron Beacon Journal, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, USA, 10 February 1945, The Akron Beacon Journal; Publication Date: 4/ Feb/ 1945; Publication Place: Akron, Ohio, USA; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/147422769/?article=3d3e5630-1fcf-4d35-aefb-c8e22dca421d&focus=0.028829508,0.36306855,0.27637765,0.42781755&xid=3398. Hereinafter cited as The Akron Beacon Journal.

Bernice Geisinger

F, #123511

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Marriage

Bernice Geisinger married Forrest G Lyle.¹

Child with Forrest G Lyle

Daughter

Betty Eleanore Lyle b. 4 July 1924, d. 8 February 1954

Citations

[S20528] , The Akron Beacon Journal, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, USA, 10 February 1945, The Akron Beacon Journal; Publication Date: 4/ Feb/ 1945; Publication Place: Akron, Ohio, USA; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/147422769/?article=3d3e5630-1fcf-4d35-aefb-c8e22dca421d&focus=0.028829508,0.36306855,0.27637765,0.42781755&xid=3398. Hereinafter cited as The Akron Beacon Journal.

Robert Ernest England^1,2

M, #123515, b. 23 December 1924, d. 1 February 2005

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Parents

Father	Holstead ("Hawley") England b. 30 May 1896, d. 12 July 1970
Mother	Gladys L. Clark b. About 1901

Relationships	2nd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	29 January 2026 11:08:59

Birth	Robert Ernest England was born on 23 December 1924, in Melrose, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USAG.^1,2
Son	He was enumerated on the census on 21 April 1930 in the household of Holstead ("Hawley") England, as a son, in Reading, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USAG. Enumerated in the household with Holstead (age 33) were his wife Gladys Clark (age 28) and their sons, Robert (age 5) and William (age 10 months). Holstead's occupation was listed as a leather sorter.¹
Son	Robert Ernest England was enumerated on the census on 26 April 1940 in the household of Holstead ("Hawley") England, as a son, in Melrose, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USAG. Enumerated in the household with Holstead (age 42) were his wife Gladys Clark (age 38) and their sons, Robert (age 15) and William (age 11). Holstead's occupation was listed as a leather sorter.³
Marriage	Robert Ernest England married Rita Mae Green daughter of Harry C. Green and Bertha Purtell, on 16 October 1954, in Chichester, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, USAG. Robert was 31 years old, working in the navy, living in the Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, 2nd marriage, divorced. Rita was 39 years old, a clerk, living at Tilton Hill Rd., Pittsfield, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, 2nd marriage, widowed.⁴
Death	Robert Ernest England died on 1 February 2005.²
Burial	He was buried in Bay Pines National Cemetery, Bay Pines, Pinellas County, Florida, USAG. Inscription: Robert E. England / BM1 US Navy / WWII Korea Vietnam / Dec 23 1924 Feb 1 2005 / His Wife Rita M / Sep 14 1920 Feb 18 1991.²

Partner with Rita Mae Green b. 14 September 1920, d. 18 February 1991

Citations

[S20541] 1930 United States Federal Census, Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA, household of Holslead England, 21 April 1930, digital copy of original census page, FHL Roll 2340662, Page 24B. Enumeration District 0402.
[S20546] Find a Grave - Robert Ernest England, Robert Ernest England: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/51055054/robert_ernest-england: accessed January 29, 2026), memorial page for Robert Ernest England (23 Dec 1924–1 Feb 2005), Find a Grave Memorial ID 51055054, citing Bay Pines National Cemetery, Bay Pines, Pinellas County, Florida, USA; Maintained by Nancy57 (contributor 47604013)., (1 February 2005). Hereinafter cited as Bay Pines National Cemetery, Bay Pines, Pinellas County, Florida, USA.
[S20542] 1940 United States Federal Census, Melrose, Middlesex, Massachusetts, household of Holstead England, 26 April 1940, digital copy of original census page, Roll m-t0627-01613, Page 7A. Enumeration District 9-369.
[S20547] Robert Ernest England & Rita Mae Noble, (16 October 1954), New Hampshire, U.S., Marriage Records, 1700-1971: New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services; Concord, NH, USA; New Hampshire Marriage Records, 1700-1969. Hereinafter cited as New Hampshire, U.S., Marriage Records, 1700-1971.

Rita Mae Green¹

F, #123517, b. 14 September 1920, d. 18 February 1991

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Parents

Father	Harry C. Green
Mother	Bertha Purtell

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Name	Rita Mae Green was also known as Rita Mae Noble.^1,2
Birth	She was born on 14 September 1920.²
Marriage	She married Bert Noble son of Frank H. Noble and Teresa Colby, on 14 February 1939, in Dover, Stratford County, New Hampshire, USAG.³
Marriage	Rita Mae Green married Robert Ernest England son of Holstead ("Hawley") England and Gladys L. Clark, on 16 October 1954, in Chichester, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, USAG. Robert was 31 years old, working in the navy, living in the Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, 2nd marriage, divorced. Rita was 39 years old, a clerk, living at Tilton Hill Rd., Pittsfield, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, 2nd marriage, widowed.¹
Death	Rita Mae Green died on 18 February 1991.²
Interred	She was buried in the plot of Robert Ernest England, in Bay Pines National Cemetery, Bay Pines, Pinellas County, Florida, USAG. Inscription: Robert E. England / BM1 US Navy / WWII Korea Vietnam / Dec 23 1924 Feb 1 2005 / His Wife Rita M / Sep 14 1920 Feb 18 1991.²

Partner with Bert Noble b. About 1879

Partner with Robert Ernest England b. 23 December 1924, d. 1 February 2005

Citations

[S20547] Robert Ernest England & Rita Mae Noble, (16 October 1954), New Hampshire, U.S., Marriage Records, 1700-1971: New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services; Concord, NH, USA; New Hampshire Marriage Records, 1700-1969. Hereinafter cited as New Hampshire, U.S., Marriage Records, 1700-1971.
[S20546] Find a Grave - Robert Ernest England, Robert Ernest England: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/51055054/robert_ernest-england: accessed January 29, 2026), memorial page for Robert Ernest England (23 Dec 1924–1 Feb 2005), Find a Grave Memorial ID 51055054, citing Bay Pines National Cemetery, Bay Pines, Pinellas County, Florida, USA; Maintained by Nancy57 (contributor 47604013)., (1 February 2005). Hereinafter cited as Bay Pines National Cemetery, Bay Pines, Pinellas County, Florida, USA.
[S20548] Reta May Green & Bert Noble, (14 February 1939), New Hampshire, U.S., Marriage Records Index, 1637-1947: FHL Film 2293667. Hereinafter cited as New Hampshire, U.S., Marriage Records Index, 1637-1947.

Harry C. Green¹

M, #123518

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Birth	Harry C. Green was born, in New Hampshire, USAG.¹
Marriage	He married Bertha Purtell.¹

Child with Bertha Purtell

Daughter

Rita Mae Green b. 14 September 1920, d. 18 February 1991

Citations

[S20547] Robert Ernest England & Rita Mae Noble, (16 October 1954), New Hampshire, U.S., Marriage Records, 1700-1971: New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services; Concord, NH, USA; New Hampshire Marriage Records, 1700-1969. Hereinafter cited as New Hampshire, U.S., Marriage Records, 1700-1971.

Bertha Purtell¹

F, #123519

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Birth	Bertha Purtell was born, in CanadaG.¹
Marriage	She married Harry C. Green.¹

Child with Harry C. Green

Daughter

Rita Mae Green b. 14 September 1920, d. 18 February 1991

Citations

[S20547] Robert Ernest England & Rita Mae Noble, (16 October 1954), New Hampshire, U.S., Marriage Records, 1700-1971: New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services; Concord, NH, USA; New Hampshire Marriage Records, 1700-1969. Hereinafter cited as New Hampshire, U.S., Marriage Records, 1700-1971.

Bert Noble¹

M, #123520, b. About 1879

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Parents

Father	Frank H. Noble
Mother	Teresa Colby

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Birth	Bert Noble was born About 1879.¹
Marriage	He married Rita Mae Green daughter of Harry C. Green and Bertha Purtell, on 14 February 1939, in Dover, Stratford County, New Hampshire, USAG.¹

Partner with Rita Mae Green b. 14 September 1920, d. 18 February 1991

Citations

[S20548] Reta May Green & Bert Noble, (14 February 1939), New Hampshire, U.S., Marriage Records Index, 1637-1947: FHL Film 2293667. Hereinafter cited as New Hampshire, U.S., Marriage Records Index, 1637-1947.

Frank H. Noble¹

M, #123521

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Marriage

Frank H. Noble married Teresa Colby.¹

Child with Teresa Colby

Son	Bert Noble b. About 1879

Citations

[S20548] Reta May Green & Bert Noble, (14 February 1939), New Hampshire, U.S., Marriage Records Index, 1637-1947: FHL Film 2293667. Hereinafter cited as New Hampshire, U.S., Marriage Records Index, 1637-1947.

Teresa Colby¹

F, #123522

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Marriage

Teresa Colby married Frank H. Noble.¹

Child with Frank H. Noble

Son	Bert Noble b. About 1879

Citations

[S20548] Reta May Green & Bert Noble, (14 February 1939), New Hampshire, U.S., Marriage Records Index, 1637-1947: FHL Film 2293667. Hereinafter cited as New Hampshire, U.S., Marriage Records Index, 1637-1947.

Katherine Foster¹

F, #123524, b. About 1900

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Marriage	Katherine Foster married Frederick Earl England son of John Franklin England and Emma Frances Cannon.¹
Birth	Katherine Foster was born About 1900, in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USAG.¹

Partner with Frederick Earl England b. 24 January 1895

Citations

[S20549] Emma Julia England & George Joseph Judd, (12 August 1940), New Hampshire, U.S., Marriage Records, 1700-1971: New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services; Concord, NH, USA; New Hampshire Marriage Records, 1700-1969. Hereinafter cited as New Hampshire, U.S., Marriage Records, 1700-1971.

James Judd¹

M, #123526, b. About 1889

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Marriage	James Judd married Rose Vargus.¹
Occupation	He was a printer.¹
Birth	He was born About 1889, in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USAG.¹

Partner with Rose Vargus b. About 1891

Citations

[S20549] Emma Julia England & George Joseph Judd, (12 August 1940), New Hampshire, U.S., Marriage Records, 1700-1971: New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services; Concord, NH, USA; New Hampshire Marriage Records, 1700-1969. Hereinafter cited as New Hampshire, U.S., Marriage Records, 1700-1971.

Rose Vargus¹

F, #123527, b. About 1891

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Marriage	Rose Vargus married James Judd.¹
Birth	She was born About 1891, in Malden, Massachusetts, USAG.¹

Partner with James Judd b. About 1889

Citations

[S20549] Emma Julia England & George Joseph Judd, (12 August 1940), New Hampshire, U.S., Marriage Records, 1700-1971: New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services; Concord, NH, USA; New Hampshire Marriage Records, 1700-1969. Hereinafter cited as New Hampshire, U.S., Marriage Records, 1700-1971.