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Henderson Virginia Deborah [Female] d. 1956 Oldfields Episcopal, Hughesville, Charles Co., MD

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So you are cousin to Kate Curtis Holyfield. She and I were in the same grade in school. Her father was Lloyd Curtis and Virginia Henderson Curtis who were the last owners of the "The Plains". Remember it well, shame the Mansion was torn down (RootsWeb.com)

See husband's Notes for 1940 Federal Census entry.

Virginia Deborah Henderson Curtis died in 1956 & is buried at Oldfields (Trinity) Church, near Benedict. Her father was named Perry & lived in the Benedict area. (Personal communication with her daughter Cynthia).

Virginia H. Curtis, born 10 Mar 1916, d. 2 Dec 1956, buried at Oldfield Episcopal Chapel Cemetery, Hughesville, Charles Co., MD. (www.findagrave.com)

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Living Sills, dau. of John William Sills & Elizabeth Gardiner Stephenson, b. (date private), Norfolk, VA; m1 Living Goldham, b. (date private), divorced; m2, (date private), Virginia Beach, VA, Living Delzell, b. (date private). (Croll*)

Elizabeth Gardiner Sills, dau. of John William Sills & Elizabeth Gardiner Stephenson, b. 7.22.1947, Norfolk, VA; m1 Alan George Goldham, b. 10.30.1947, divorced; m2, 2.2.1969, Virginia Beach, VA, David Edward Delzell, b. (date private). (Croll*)

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See father's Notes for 1910 Federal Census entry, & step-mother May's Notes for 1920 & 1930 entries.

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Frances M. Key dau John Baltzell Key & Mary Mattingly Swann, b. 1916. (Johnson, W*)

See mother's Notes for 1920 & 1930 Federal Census entries.

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Mary Mattingly Swann, dau of Richard Mattingly Swann & Susan Maria Woodburn, b. Mar 1894, d. aft. 1920, m. on 6 Aug 1914, Chaptico Church, St. Mary's Co., MD, John Baltzell Key, divorcee, b. 6 Aug 1969, d. 17 Aug 1919, buried 18 Aug 1919 at Christ Church, Chaptico, St. Mary's Co., MD. (Johnson, W* - Tice*, Richard T. Nelson)

1920 Federal Census (1920.01.01, Recorded 1920.01.26) North of road from Chaptico Bay E. to Morganza, District 4 (Chaptico), St. Mary's Co., MD - ED 107, Sh 9B, Ln 60, 150/150
- Key, May S. Head, 25 year old widowed white female, owns her home with a mortgage. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Maryland. Occupation General Farmer (Employer), Farm Schedule #100.
-----, Frances M. Daughter, 3 5/12 year old white female. She & parents born in Maryland.
-----, Nellie M. Daughter, 1 3/12 year old white female. She & parents born in Maryland.
-----, Joseph B. Son in law, 12 year old single white male. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept. He & parents born in Maryland. Occupation none.

1930 Federal Census (1930.04.01, Recorded 1930.04.28) District 6 (Hillville), St. Mary's Co., MD - ED 10, Sh 16(119)A, Ln 11, 295/299
- Barnes, May. Head, 36 year old married white female, first married at age of 20. Owns her farm home. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation none.
-----, George S. Son, 5 year old white male.
- Key, Francis M. Daughter, 14 year old white female. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept. Occupation none.
-----, Nellie M. Daughter, 11 year old white female. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept. Occupation none.
-----, Joseph H. Step son, 22 year old single white male. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation none.

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Living Sills, son of John William Sills & Elizabeth Gardiner Stephenson, b. (date private), Norfolk, VA; m. (date private), Greenville, SC, Anne Crowl, b. (date private). Graduate of University of Virginia Law School; practices in Staunton, VA. (Croll*)

John William Sills, son of John William Sills & Elizabeth Gardiner Stephenson, b. 7.5.1945, Norfolk, VA; m. 8.24.1968, Greenville, SC, Anne Crowl, b. 10.27.1945. Graduate of University of Virginia Law School; practices in Staunton, VA. (Croll*)

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Elizabeth Gardiner Stephenson, dau Alfred Gordon Stephenson & Elizabeth Gardiner Moore, b. (date private), Norfolk, VA; m. 25 Jun 1942 at home of Emily Johns, Garden At Sea Pines, Virginia Beach, VA, John William Sills II, b. 27 Jan 1908, Baltimore, MD, d. 18 Mar 1980, Virginia Beach, VA. (Croll*)

John Sills, SSN 229-10-7771
Born 27 Jan 1908
Issued VA (before 1951)
Last Residence 23451, Virginia Beach, VA
Died Mar 1980
(SSDI*)

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Alfred Gordon Stephenson, son Alfred Gordon Stephenson & Elizabeth Gardiner Moore, b. 4 Aug 1904, Norfolk, VA, d. 25 Mar 1996, Virginia Beach, VA, buried 29 Mar 1996, Elmwood Cemetery, Norfolk, VA; m1 Elizabeth Resseqiue, b. 8 Dec 1903, Kansas, d. 3 Nov 1970, Virginia; m2 Mary Patricia Loram, b. 22 May, d. Aug 2004, Truro, MA. (Croll* - Cynthia Conroy)

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Alfred Gordon Stephenson, son Alfred Gordon Stephenson & Elizabeth Gardiner Moore, b. 4 Aug 1904, Norfolk, VA, d. 25 Mar 1996, Virginia Beach, VA, buried 29 Mar 1996, Elmwood Cemetery, Norfolk, VA; m1 Elizabeth Resseqiue, b. 8 Dec 1903, Kansas, d. 3 Nov 1970, Virginia; m2 Mary Patricia Loram, b. 22 May, d. Aug 2004, Truro, MA. (Croll* - Cynthia Conroy)

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Walter Sothoron Moore, son of Walter Scott Moore & Mary Elizabeth Shelton Gardiner, b. 14 May 1870, Virginia, d. July 1927, Kentucky, m. Grace McHenry, b. abt 1869, Minnesota. (Croll* - Diary of Mary Elizabeth Shelton Gardiner, U.S. Census)

See husband's Notes for 1900 through 1920 Federal Census entries, son Walter's Notes for 1930 entry.

- Mrs. Grace Moore of Masonic Widows & Orphans Home, Jefferson Co., KY, formerly of Louisville, 80 year, 10 month, 10 day old white female Housewife, widow of Walter S. Moore, born 17 June 1868 in Minneapolis, Minn. to John A. McHenry (born Rockbridge Co., VA) & Priscilla McKim (born Chillicothe, Ohio), died 27 Apr 1949 at 11:30 PM at the Home's Infirmary. She had resided at the community for 7 years. Informant was Masonic Home, KY.
- Cause of death was Senility of 6 months' duration. Certified by James E. Winston(?), M.D. on 29 Apr 1949. He had been in attendance since 24 Jan 1942, last seeing her alive the day before death.
- Funeral Director was Lee E. Cralle & Son of 1330 S. Third St., Lou., KY. Burial was at Cave hill on 30 Apr 1949.
(Certificate of Death, Registration Dist. No. 755(?), Primary Registration Dist. No.6101, State File No. 2032, Register's No. 7643)

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Elizabeth Gardiner Stephenson, dau Alfred Gordon Stephenson & Elizabeth Gardiner Moore, b. (date private), Norfolk, VA; m. 25 Jun 1942 at home of Emily Johns, Garden At Sea Pines, Virginia Beach, VA, John William Sills II, b. 27 Jan 1908, Baltimore, MD, d. 18 Mar 1980, Virginia Beach, VA. Graduate of Emily John's School, Norfolk; National Cathedral School, DC; Sweetbriar; Sorbonne; University of Geneva, Switzerland. (Croll*)

See father's Notes for 1920 & 1930 Federal Census entries.

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Elizabeth Gardiner Moore, dau Walter Scott Moore & Mary Elizabeth Shelton Gardiner, b. 5 Jul 1877, Norfolk, VA, d. 18 Dec 1949, Virginia Beach, VA; m. 12 Sep 1903, 30 E. Lanvale St., Baltimore, MD, Alfred Gordon Stephenson, son of Miles Everett Stephenson & Alice Aurelia Stephenson, b. 24 Jun 1874, Southampton, VA, d. 14 Dec 1943, Norfolk, VA. (Croll* - Cynthia Conroy)

1920 Federal Census (1920.01.01, Recorded 1920.01.09) 530 Bremmin(?) Ave., Pct. 13, Madison Ward, Norfolk, VA - ED 97, Sh 6(93)A, Ln 15, 65/113
- Stephenson, A. Gordon. Head, 45 year old married white male, renting his home. Can read & write, speaks English. He & parents born in Virginia. Occupation Owner of Real Estate (Em).
-----, Elizabeth G. Wife, 41 year old married white female. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Virginia.
-----, A. Gordon. Son, 15 year old white male. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept. He & parents born in Virginia.
-----, Elizabeth G. Daughter, 10 year old white female. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept. She & parents born in Virginia.
- (1 Maid)

1930 Federal Census (1930.04.01, Recorded 1930.04.02) 530 Boissevain Ave., Pct. 14, Norfolk, VA - ED 44, Sh 1(100)A, Ln 35, 6/12
- Stephenson, A. Gordon. Head, 55 year old married white male, first married at 29. Owns his non-farm home valued at $7,000. Can read & write, speaks English. He & parents born in Virginia. Occupation Real Estate in Rental Office (O). Veteran (war not noted)
----, Elizabeth M. Wife, 50 year old married white female, first married at 24. Can read & write, speaks English. She & father born in Virginia, mother in US. Occupation None.
-----, A. Gordon, Jr. Son, 25 year old single white male. Can read & write, speaks English. He & parents born in Virginia. Occupation Real Estate at Rental Office (O). Not a veteran.
-----, Elizabeth. Daughter, 20 year old single white male. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Virginia. Occupation None.

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Walter Sothoron Moore, son of Walter Scott Moore & Mary Elizabeth Shelton Gardiner, b. 14 May 1870, Virginia, d. July 1927, Kentucky, m. Grace McHenry, b. abt 1869, Minnesota. (Croll* - Diary of Mary Elizabeth Shelton Gardiner, U.S. Census)

Walter Sothoron Moore of Lakewood, O. was a life member of Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction (list of 1920), as of 11-22-12. (Publication provided by Kessinger Publishing, found at print.google.com)

See father's Notes for 1880 Federal Census entry.

1900 Federal Census (1900.06.01, Recorded 1900.06.04) 859 Stark St., Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH - ED 103, Sh 4(45)A, Ln 24, 67/80
- Moore, Walter S. Head, 30 year old white male, born May 1870, married 6 years. He & parents born in Virginia. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation Civil Engineer. Renting his non-farm home.
-----, Grace. Wife, 32 year old white female, born Jn 1868, married 6 years. Had 1 child, still living. Born in Minnesota, parents in Virginia. Can read & write, speaks English.
-----, Walter. Son, 4 year old white male, born Jul 1895. Born in Indiana, father in Virginia, mother in Minnesota.
- (1 Servant)

1910 Federal Census (1910.04.15, Recorded 1910.04.22) Indian Hills Pct., Jefferson Co., KY - ED 6, Sh 6B, Ln 88, 114/120
- Moore, Walter S. Head, 39 year old white male, in this his first marriage 16 years. He & mother born in Virginia, father in Rhode Island. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation Superintendant at Rail Road, drawing wages. Has a mortgage on his non-farm home.
-----, Grace. Wife, 41 year old white female, in this her first marriage 16 years. Had 3 children, 2 living. Born in Minnesota, father in Virginia, mother in Ohio. Can read & write, speaks English.
-----, Walter M. Son, 14 year old single white male. Born in Indiana, father in Virginia, mother in Minnesota. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept.
-----, Virginia S. Daughter, 9 year old white female, attended school since Sept. Born in Ohio, father in Virginia, mother in Minnesota.

1920 Federal Census (1920.01.01, Recorded 1920.01.06) 300 Central Ave., Greenville, Greenville Twp., Darke Co., OH - ED 101, Sh 4(217)A, Ln 23, 88/80
- Moore, Walter S. Head, 49 year old married white male, has a mortgage on his home. Can read & write, speaks English. He & mother born in Virginia, father in Rhode Island. Occupation Ass. Manager at Greenville Electrical, drawing wages.
-----, Grace M. Wife, 51 year old married white female. Can read & write, speaks English. Born in Minnesota, father in Virginia, mother in Ohio. Occupation None.
-----, Virginia S. Daughter, 19 year old single white female. Can read & write, speaks English. Born in Ohio, father in Virginia, mother in Minnesota. Occupation None.

Walter S. Moore, 57 years of age, died 7/6/1927 in Jefferson Co., KY. Death Certificate 16063, Vol. 033. (rootsweb.com* - Kentucky Death Index)

- Walter Sothoron Moore, of 217 Crescent Court, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY, a 57 year, 1 month, 22 day old married white male Business Mgr. in Waverly Hills, , born 14 May 1870 in Norfolk, VA to Walter Scott Moore & Elizabeth S. Gardiner (both born in Va.), died 6 July 1927 at 5:45 PM at his home address. Informant was Mrs. Walter S. Moore of same address.
- Cause of death ws Apoplexy. Certified by J.D. Whittenberg, M.D., Coroner, on 6 July 1927.
- Undertaker was L.D. Pearson & Son of Lou., Ky. Burial was 8 July 1927 at Cove(?) Hill Cemetery.
(Ancestry.com* - image of Certificate of Death, Registration Dist. No. 755, Primary Registration Dist. No. 2275, File No. 16063, Registered No. 2475)

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See father in law Richard's Notes for family grouping & date source.

David K. Pulliam married Mary Brightwell, dau. of Thomas Brightwell. (historiccourtrecords.org - Collection CR-CI-H, Record ID 21-9, Brightwell &c vs Richards &c)

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Walter McHenry Moore, son of Walter Sothoron Moore & Grace McHenry, b. 8 July 1895, Indiana, m. Ruth. Veteran of WW I. (Croll* - Kentucky 1910 Miracode Index)

See father's Notes for 1900 & 1910 Federal Census entries.

Walter McHenry Moore, White, 2nd Lieutenant, of Box 674, Angola, Ind., born Wabash, Ind. on 8 July 1895. 2 Lieutenant AS 15 June 1918 from Enlisted Reserve Corps Fort Harrison Ind. Motor Truck Company 102-110-343 to Discharge Wilbur Wright Field O; Cp Dick Tex; Taliaferro Field Tex; Langley Field Va; Garden City NY. Honorable discharge 8 Dec 1918. Prior Service: Enlisted Reserve Corps Louisville Ky 21 May 1917. Honorable discharge 15 June 1918 to accept Commission. (Ancestry.com* - Ohio Military Men, 1917-18, Vol. 23)

1920 Federal Census (1920.01.01, Recorded 1920.01.12) 13421 Forest Hill, Ward 1, East Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH - ED 532, Sh 8(42)A, Ln 28, 146/178
- Moore, Walter McH. Lodger, with Samuel E. Cox & wife Bertha; a 24 year old single white male. Can read & write, speaks English. He & mother born in Indiana, father in Virginia. Occupation Salesman in Stocks, drawing wages.

1930 Federal Census (1930.04.01, Recorded 1930.04.02) 102 Hamilton St., Pct. 3, Ward 12, Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA - ED 61, Sh 1B, Ln 64, 16/23
- Moore, Walter. Head, 34 year old married white male, first married at 34. Renting his non-farm home for $65 per month, has a radio. Can read & write, speaks English. He & mother born in Indiana, father in Virginia. Occupation Salesman for Auto Parts & Services, drawing wages. Veteran of WW.
-----, Ruth. Wife, 21 year old married white female, first married at 21. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Kentucky. Occupation None.
-----, Gracie. Mother, 63 year old widowed white female. Can read & write, speaks English. Born in Indiana, parents in United States. Occupation None.

Walter Moore, SSN 305-03-9351
Born 8 Jul 1895
Issued IN (before 1951)
Last Residence 40207 Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY
Died May 1972
(SSDI*)

Walter M. Moore of Jefferson Co., KY died 6 May 1972 in Jefferson Co., KY, at the age of 76. (Ancestry.com* - Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000, 26:12637)

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Virginia Sothoron Moore, dau Walter Sothoron Moore & Grace McHenry, b. 11 Sep 1900, Cleveland, OH, d. 11 Sep 1930, Cleveland, OH, m. Arthur M. Rutledge, b. 13 Dec 1896, Kentucky. (Croll* - Baltimore Sun Obituary, personal communications)

See father's Notes for 1910 & 1920 Federal Census entries.

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Judith Lochman Croll, dau George Lochman Croll & Anna Louise Dinsmore, b. 5 March 1936, Baltimore, MD, d. 9 March 1936, Baltimore, MD, buried Druid Ridge Cemetery, Baltimore, MD, Lot 391. (Croll*)

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Emily Gardiner Moore, dau. of Walter Scott Moore & Mary Elizabeth Shelton Gardiner, b. 28 Dec 1872, Norfolk, VA, d. Virginia Beach, VA, 21 Apr 1968, m. Washington Stuart Johns, son of Dr. Kensey Johns & Laura Stuart, b. 26 Jan 1865, d. 30 Nov 1938, Virginia. She was an Episcopalean, & operated a Unique Outdoor School for 30 years in Norfolk. (Croll*)

1910 Federal Census (1910.04.15) 5 E. Redgates, Ward 6, Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA - ED 61, Sh 26(129)A (Supplemental Sheet), Ln 18, 29/29
- Johns, W.S. Head, 45 year old white male, in this his first marriage 3 years. Born in North Carolina, father in Maryland, mother in Virginia. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation "None" in Coal & Wood (Emp). Renting his non-farm home.
-----, E.M. Wife, 36 year old white female, in this her first marriage 3 years, has had no children. She & father born in Virginia, mother in Mississippi. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation None.

1920 Federal Census (1920.01.01, Recorded 1920.01.03) 318 Patton(?), North Jefferson Ward, Norfolk, VA - ED 84, Sh 8(38)A, Ln 6, 30/38
- Johns, Washington S. Head, 53 year old married white male, renting his home. Can read & write, speaks English. Born in North Carolina, parents in Maryland. Occupation None.
-----, Emily M. Wife, 46 year old married white female. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Virginia. Occupation Teacher in Private School, working on O.A.
- (1 Cook)

1930 Federal Census (1930.04.01, Recorded 1930.04.30) 39th St., Virginia Beach, Princess Anne Co., VA - ED 5, Sh 16(234)A, Ln 6, 340/350
- Johns, Washington. Head, 65 year old married white male, first married at 42. Owns his non-farm home valued at $1500. Can read & write, speaks English. Born in North Carolina, father in Maryland, mother in Virginia. Occupation None. Not a veteran.
-----, Emily M. Wife, 58 year old married white female, first married at 35. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Virginia. Occupation Pincipal of Private School (O).
- (1 Servant)

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