Ancestral Trails Genealogy ~ Life in the Past Lane

An ongoing family history research project by David A. Walker

Person Page 2,511

Theordore Charles Rissell, Sr.1

M, #125501
Pedigree Link
Last Edited 10 September 2026 19:39:32

Citations

  1. [S21408] Find a Grave, Verna Coe Rissell, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/211512649/verna_coe-rissell: accessed 10 Sep 2026), memorial page for Verna Coe Haywood Rissell (27 Feb 1910–25 Apr 2001), Find a Grave Memorial ID 211512649, citing Restland Memorial Park, East Hanover, Morris County, New Jersey, USA; Maintained by Isabella Wiggins (contributor 49319067).. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave.

Elizabeth F. ("Lizzie") Mansfield1

F, #125502
Pedigree Link
Last Edited 10 September 2026 19:40:01

Citations

  1. [S21408] Find a Grave, Verna Coe Rissell, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/211512649/verna_coe-rissell: accessed 10 Sep 2026), memorial page for Verna Coe Haywood Rissell (27 Feb 1910–25 Apr 2001), Find a Grave Memorial ID 211512649, citing Restland Memorial Park, East Hanover, Morris County, New Jersey, USA; Maintained by Isabella Wiggins (contributor 49319067).. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave.

Ruth M. Jones1

F, #125503, b. 1905, d. 1976
Pedigree Link

Parents

FatherFrancis W. Jones b. 1880, d. 1942
MotherHazel A. Trezise b. 1883, d. 1964
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BirthRuth M. Jones was born in 1905.1
MarriageShe married Theodore Charles Rissell, son of Theordore Charles Rissell, Sr., and Elizabeth F. ("Lizzie") Mansfield. in 1930.1
DeathRuth M. Jones died in 1976.1
BurialShe was buried in Stanhope Union Cemetery, Netcong, Morris County, New Jersey, USAG.1

Partner with Theodore Charles Rissell b. 1904, d. 1983

Citations

  1. [S21408] Find a Grave, Verna Coe Rissell, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/211512649/verna_coe-rissell: accessed 10 Sep 2026), memorial page for Verna Coe Haywood Rissell (27 Feb 1910–25 Apr 2001), Find a Grave Memorial ID 211512649, citing Restland Memorial Park, East Hanover, Morris County, New Jersey, USA; Maintained by Isabella Wiggins (contributor 49319067).. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave.

Francis W. Jones1

M, #125504, b. 1880, d. 1942
Pedigree Link
Last Edited 10 September 2026 19:46:06
BirthFrancis W. Jones was born in 1880.1
DeathHe died in 1942.1

Child with Hazel A. Trezise b. 1883, d. 1964

DaughterRuth M. Jones b. 1905, d. 1976

Citations

  1. [S21408] Find a Grave, Verna Coe Rissell, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/211512649/verna_coe-rissell: accessed 10 Sep 2026), memorial page for Verna Coe Haywood Rissell (27 Feb 1910–25 Apr 2001), Find a Grave Memorial ID 211512649, citing Restland Memorial Park, East Hanover, Morris County, New Jersey, USA; Maintained by Isabella Wiggins (contributor 49319067).. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave.

Hazel A. Trezise1

F, #125505, b. 1883, d. 1964
Pedigree Link
Last Edited 10 September 2026 19:45:51
BirthHazel A. Trezise was born in 1883.1
DeathShe died in 1964.1

Child with Francis W. Jones b. 1880, d. 1942

DaughterRuth M. Jones b. 1905, d. 1976

Citations

  1. [S21408] Find a Grave, Verna Coe Rissell, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/211512649/verna_coe-rissell: accessed 10 Sep 2026), memorial page for Verna Coe Haywood Rissell (27 Feb 1910–25 Apr 2001), Find a Grave Memorial ID 211512649, citing Restland Memorial Park, East Hanover, Morris County, New Jersey, USA; Maintained by Isabella Wiggins (contributor 49319067).. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave.

John W. Allan1,2

M, #125525, b. 1918, d. Before 2020
Pedigree Link

Parents

FatherBertram Allan b. About 1877, d. 1943
MotherRuth b. About 1885, d. 15 May 1969
RelationshipsPartner of Thelma J. Haywood (4th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker)
Last Edited 15 September 2026 17:44:36
BirthJohn W. Allan was born in 1918, in New Jersey, USAG.3
MarriageHe married Thelma J. Haywood, daughter of Oliver Garfield Haywood and Annie Olive Wiggins. in 1943, in New Jersey, USAG.1
SonJohn W. Allan was enumerated on the census in 1950 in the household of Ruth, as a son, Enumerated in the household with Ruth (age 65) were her daughter Ruth (age 40), now divorced, son John (age 32), his wife Thelma Haywood (age 28), Ruth's son David (age 14). Ruth's daughter Ruth was a secretary at a Trade Assoc., John was a toolmaker, Thelma was a bank clerk.3
DeathHe died Before 2020.2

Partner with Thelma J. Haywood b. 1921, d. 10 February 2020

Citations

  1. [S21416] John W. Allan & Thelma Haywood, (1943), New Jersey, U.S., Marriage Index, 1901-2016. Hereinafter cited as New Jersey, U.S., Marriage Index, 1901-2016.
  2. [S21415] Death - Thelma J. Allan, The Herald-News, Passaic, New Jersey, USA, 23 February 2020, Page L5. Hereinafter cited as The Herald-News.
  3. [S21417] 1950 United States Federal Census, Bloomfield, Essex, New Jersey, USA, household of Ruth Allan, 1950, digital copy of original census page, Roll 3359, Page 12 of 31. Enumeration District 7-42.

Ruth1

F, #125526, b. About 1885, d. 15 May 1969
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Last Edited 15 September 2026 18:28:05
BirthRuth was born About 1885, in EnglandG.1
CensusShe appeared on the census in 1950 as Head of Household Enumerated in the household with Ruth (age 65) were her daughter Ruth (age 40), now divorced, son John (age 32), his wife Thelma Haywood (age 28), Ruth's son David (age 14). Ruth's daughter Ruth was a secretary at a Trade Assoc., John was a toolmaker, Thelma was a bank clerk.1
WifeShe was enumerated on the census on 21 April 1950 in the household of Bertram Allan, as his wife, in Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, USAG. Enumerated in the household with Bertram (age 33) were his wife Ruth (age 24), their children Bertram (age 2) and Ruth (9 months), and a servant named Ruth A. Spence (age 21). Bertram was a photographer at a supply store.2
DeathShe died on 15 May 1969 in Belair Nursing Home, Wanaque, Passaic County, New Jersey, USAG.3

Children with Bertram Allan b. About 1877, d. 1943

SonBertram H. Allan b. About 1908
DaughterRuth A. Allan b. About 1910, d. 10 December 1993
SonJohn W. Allan b. 1918, d. Before 2020

Citations

  1. [S21417] 1950 United States Federal Census, Bloomfield, Essex, New Jersey, USA, household of Ruth Allan, 1950, digital copy of original census page, Roll 3359, Page 12 of 31. Enumeration District 7-42.
  2. [S21421] 1910 United States Federal Census, Jersey City Ward 9, Hudson, New Jersey, USA, household of Bertram Allan, 21 April 1910, digital copy of original census page, Roll T624_892, Page 7b. Enumeration District 0171.
  3. [S21418] Ruth Allan, 84, Rites Saturday, The News, Paterson, New Jersey, USA, 16 May 1969, Page 41. Hereinafter cited as The News.

Bertram Allan1

M, #125527, b. About 1877, d. 1943
Pedigree Link
Last Edited 15 September 2026 18:41:31
BirthBertram Allan was born About 1877, in EnglandG.2
DeathHe died in 1943.1
CensusHe appeared on the census on 21 April 1950 as Head of Household in Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, USAG. Enumerated in the household with Bertram (age 33) were his wife Ruth (age 24), their children Bertram (age 2) and Ruth (9 months), and a servant named Ruth A. Spence (age 21). Bertram was a photographer at a supply store.2

Children with Ruth b. About 1885, d. 15 May 1969

SonBertram H. Allan b. About 1908
DaughterRuth A. Allan b. About 1910, d. 10 December 1993
SonJohn W. Allan b. 1918, d. Before 2020

Citations

  1. [S21418] Ruth Allan, 84, Rites Saturday, The News, Paterson, New Jersey, USA, 16 May 1969, Page 41. Hereinafter cited as The News.
  2. [S21421] 1910 United States Federal Census, Jersey City Ward 9, Hudson, New Jersey, USA, household of Bertram Allan, 21 April 1910, digital copy of original census page, Roll T624_892, Page 7b. Enumeration District 0171.

Ruth A. Allan1

F, #125528, b. About 1910, d. 10 December 1993
Pedigree Link

Parents

FatherBertram Allan b. About 1877, d. 1943
MotherRuth b. About 1885, d. 15 May 1969
Last Edited 15 September 2026 18:29:18
BirthRuth A. Allan was born About 1910, in Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, USAG.1,2
DaughterShe was enumerated on the census in 1950 in the household of Ruth, as a daughter, Enumerated in the household with Ruth (age 65) were her daughter Ruth (age 40), now divorced, son John (age 32), his wife Thelma Haywood (age 28), Ruth's son David (age 14). Ruth's daughter Ruth was a secretary at a Trade Assoc., John was a toolmaker, Thelma was a bank clerk.1
DaughterRuth A. Allan was enumerated on the census on 21 April 1950 in the household of Bertram Allan, as a daughter, in Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, USAG. Enumerated in the household with Bertram (age 33) were his wife Ruth (age 24), their children Bertram (age 2) and Ruth (9 months), and a servant named Ruth A. Spence (age 21). Bertram was a photographer at a supply store.3
DeathShe died on 10 December 1993 in Franklin Lakes, Bergen County, New Jersey, USAG.2

Citations

  1. [S21417] 1950 United States Federal Census, Bloomfield, Essex, New Jersey, USA, household of Ruth Allan, 1950, digital copy of original census page, Roll 3359, Page 12 of 31. Enumeration District 7-42.
  2. [S21420] Franklin Lakes - Ruth Allan Seeds, The Ridgewood News, Ridgewood, New Jersey, 19 December 1993, Page 10. Hereinafter cited as The Ridgewood News.
  3. [S21421] 1910 United States Federal Census, Jersey City Ward 9, Hudson, New Jersey, USA, household of Bertram Allan, 21 April 1910, digital copy of original census page, Roll T624_892, Page 7b. Enumeration District 0171.

Bertram H. Allan1

M, #125531, b. About 1908
Pedigree Link

Parents

FatherBertram Allan b. About 1877, d. 1943
MotherRuth b. About 1885, d. 15 May 1969
Last Edited 15 September 2026 18:41:48
BirthBertram H. Allan was born About 1908.1
SonHe was enumerated on the census on 21 April 1950 in the household of Bertram Allan, as a son, in Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, USAG. Enumerated in the household with Bertram (age 33) were his wife Ruth (age 24), their children Bertram (age 2) and Ruth (9 months), and a servant named Ruth A. Spence (age 21). Bertram was a photographer at a supply store.1

Citations

  1. [S21421] 1910 United States Federal Census, Jersey City Ward 9, Hudson, New Jersey, USA, household of Bertram Allan, 21 April 1910, digital copy of original census page, Roll T624_892, Page 7b. Enumeration District 0171.