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Richard E. and Jenetta Stenson, 5N 48W



RICHARD'S FAMILIY

John Stenson BIRTH 22 JUL 1805 - , Nottinghamshire, , England DEATH 2 SEP 1850 - Niagra Falls, New York, and Sarah Osborne 1803-1845 had :

John William Stenson BIRTH 30 JUN 1828 , Nottinghamshire, , England DEATH 24 DEC 1910, Fairfield, Spokane, Washington.
Alfred Stenson 1830-1902

Sarah Ann Stenson 1831-1916

Mary Stenson 1834-1910 BIRTH 5 JAN 1834 - Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, , England DEATH 5 MAY 1910 - Oxton, Nottinghamshire, , England
Married Paulson.
Robert Stenson 1835-1914

Ellen Stenson 1839-1921 BIRTH 30 JUL 1839 , Nottinghamshire, , England DEATH 4 AUG 1921 , Nottinghamshire, , England
Unknown Spouse

Richard Elliot Stenson 1843-1872

Ann Stenson 1845-1845

In 1850 Cinderelle Green, age 3, is in Fulton County Illinois with Reuben 34 and Margaret Green 25.
They're still there in 1860, with Flavoence 9, Vionia 7, Charles 5, and Anna 2.

Richard E. Stenson was born Sept 13, 1870 in Illinois. His father Richard Elliott Stenson died in 1872 and is buried in Lake Cemetery, Republic County, Kansas, # 108042331.

"Richard Elliott Stenson was born 11 Mar 1843 at Nottinghamshire Co., England. He was the seventh of eight children born to John Stenson and Sarah Osborne who married 25 Feb 1827.
He arrived in the United States at Port of New York on 23 Aug 1850 aboard the SS Washington. (John Stenson was 44, Richard 7. His father, John, dies 10 days after landing in America. His mother, Sarah, died when he was about two and he was entirely raised by his step mother, Elizabeth Johnson Stenson.

Fulton County Alms House Death Register " Apr. 16, 1921 Eliza Stenson 93 old age ?
Persons notified: A.B. Taylor Arther Johnson Canton Illinois
burial Canton by sister Sue Johnson undertaker Elmer Fisher"
During the Civil War he enlisted in the First Missouri Engineers Company "B". In July 1862 he contracted amoebic dysentery that would harsly affect him for the rest of his life.
On 4 Nov 1865 he married Eva Cinderella Greene of Canton, Fulton Co., IL. They had three children: Charles Henry (1866-1945), John William (1868-1905), and Richard Elmer (1870-1969).
In the fall of 1870, Richard Elliott Stenson moved his family from Fulton Co., IL to Republic Co., KS where he homsteaded Big Bend Township. He died 14 Dec 1872 of Chronic Dysentery at the age 29 years, 9 months, and 3 days.
He is buried at Lake Cemetery, Republic, Republic Co., KS years before it became a chartered organized cemetery. "
FindaGrave # 108042331.

His brother Alfred also was in Fulton County. "Alfred Stenson Enlisted 25 May 1861, 31 years old, as a private in Co. H, 17 th Infantry. Description at enlistment: 5 7 ¾ tall; light hair; grey eyes; shoemaker; born Nottingham, England. Discharged 26 July 1862 at Bolivar, Tennessee. Stenson, Alfred Civil War Pension File, National Archives, Washington, DC: Born in Nottingham, England about Siblings were mentioned in the file: Mr. Sarah A. Pardon of Canton in 1899; Robert Stenson and John William Stenson, both of Waverly, Washington. Alfred and sister Sarah came from England together. Brother John was here when they arrived in America. If I am not mistaken, brother Robert came in time of the war about Brother John left this county and Illinois shortly after the war and went to Kansas. I don t remember the year Robert left here.when the war broke out I was living in Farmington, Illinois, ten miles from Canton, Illinois. Brother Alfred was living here in Canton, Illinois. I did not live here at Canton during the war nor since the war until 13 years ago this spring. I came back to make a home for brother Alfred. He didn t look then like he would live six weeks. Sarah Pardon, 1899 Alfred Stenson was sunstruck while marching to a boat at Alton, Illinois, which resulted in nervous prostration and general debility for the rest of his life. His sister remarked that he passed out for 20 minutes from sitting on the front porch in the summer heat. He blamed his rheumatism and chronic diarrhea on exposure at Ft. Donelson in By 1884 he could only work as a messenger and janitor for the Canton Register newspaper. He held this job for one month until weakness and sickness forced him to quit. Alfred Stenson died 6 August
His sister Sarah 1831-1916 is buried in Fulton County, Illinois. "Mrs. Sarah A. Pardun for many years a resident of Canton, died at 4:45 pm. yesterday afternoon at the home of Thomas P. Chell, in Peoria, aged eighty-five years. She was born in Nottingham, England and came to America when quite young.Her parents were john Stenson and Sarah Osborne.She had one brother,Alfred. She married Vincent Pardun in Canton in 1853 and there are surviving two sons ? A. R. Pardun of Omaha and Charles Pardun of Peoria.they had 2 Boys and 2 Girls.
Mrs. Pardun lived in Canton until recently, when she removed to Peoria. The body will be brought to Canton at 9 am tomorrow and the funeral will be held at the Fisher Funeral Home at 2 pm in the afternoon. she Also had a daughter Ellen sarah Pardun who married charles s.moore,Ellen died 1901 in california. "

In 1875 Republic County, Kansas, William McGuire is 41, E.C. 29, L.F. 17, Mary 10. C.H. Stenson is 9, J.W. 7, W.M. McGuire 6, R.E. Stenson 4, and Walter McGuire 1.
In 1885 Allen County, Kansas, Wm. McGuire is 51, farming, Eva C. 35. With them are J.W. Stenson 16, Richard Stenson 14, Wm McGuire 16, Walter McGuire 10, Noble McGuire 8, Royal McGuire 5, an Iona J. McGuire 3.

RICHARD AND JENETTA



In 1910 Sumner County, Kansas, Frank Ward is 58 Head, Celia Ward 54 Wife, Goldie Ward 23 Son, Osie Ward 18 Daughter, Gertrude Ward 20 Daughter, Jeanett Ward 14 Daughter, and Waid Ward 26 Son.

"Rev. Frank Ward was born in Lafayette county, Missouri and died in Caldwell, Kansas, April, 5th 1916. Rev. Ward had been complaining for the past six months or more, and was taken seriously ill Tuesday evening at eight o'clock, lost consciousness about nine and died Wednesday morning at 2:30. He professed christian religion and was baptised into the Methodist Episcopal church forty years ago/ He answered the call to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ soon after his conversion and was ordained to the ministry sixteen years ago. He pastored several charges as supply to the satisfaction of the churches he served. His last charge was the 2nd M. E. ohurch of this city which he erected.
He was united in marriage to Celia Payton, of Saline county, Mo. more than thirty years ago and to this happy union were born eight children, three of whom preceded him in death and five survive him with the widowed mother.
The deceased moved from Saline county, Mo., to Clay Center, Kans., later locating at Leoti, moving to Caldwell in 1890, where he has always endeavored to live a consistent life and desirable citizen until called from time to eternity. He was conscious of the end and expressed his willingness to go to meet his God.
He leaves to mourn his loss a loving and devoted wife, two sons and three daughters, Wade, of Pratt, Golar of this city, Mrs. Garlington. and Mrs. Cooper, of Kansas City and Miss Jeanette. He also leaves three sisters and three brothers, all of whom have done much to relieve his last months of suffering."

In 1900 Carter County, Missouri, Richard Stenson, married 3 years to Jennette E. born May 1879 in Arkansas, is a day laborer.

In 1910 Eastland County, Texas, "Robt." E. Stenson is 39, Illinois, married 13 years to Jenetta E. 30, Arkansas, with Glenn 9, Missouri, Muriel 5 Missouri, Blanch E. 3 Missouri, and Anna E. nine months Kansas. With them are widowed mother Martha Roland 52, Illinois, Samuel F. Roland 19, and N.C. Roland 15, both born in Texas.

( Marion Rowland married Martha A. Ward in Cedar County Missouri February 1884.

In 1900 Cedar County, Missouri, Marion Roland 54 was married 17 years to Annie April 1857 Illinois. She's had eleven kids, five living. Four are with them - Monroe 13, Samuel F. 9, Clifton W. 5, and Catharine 8.)


In 1915 Republic County, Kansas, R.E. Stenson is 44, Janette 35, Glenn 14, Muriel 10, Blanche 8, Edith 5, Leila 3, and Jessie ten months.

1917 Belleville "Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Stenson are enjoying a visit from Mr. Stenson's mother, Mrs. McGuire, of Missouri."

1917 " Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Stenson visited at the Charlie Stenson home Sunday afternoon."

1918 Belleville, Kansas "Noble McGuire of Excelsior Springs, Mo., arrived Wednesday evening for a short visit with his half brothers' families T-Ri -E, and Charlie Stenson, of Republic. "

May 1918

"Mrs. R. E. Stenson and daughters, Blanche, and Jessie, and Mr. McGuire spent Thursday at the C. Owens home near Republic."
In 1920 R.E. Stenson was farming in section 16, (a school section, so he was renting it) 5N 48W.
Next to him is Noble McGuire.
The 1920 census of Magee precinct, Yuma County has Richard J. 49, Illinois, Jenetta E. 40 Arkansas, Glenn E. 19 Missouri, Muriel E. 15 Missouri, Blanche E. 13 Missouri, Anna E. (This must be EDITH), 10 Missouri, Leila E. 8 Kansas, Jessie E. 5 Kansas, and Ruth E. 2 Kansas.
On the same page in 1920 Yuma is Noble McGuire, 43, Kansas, Lula D. 36 Missouri, William 17 Missouri, Finis R. 15 Missouri and his mother Eva C., 71 Indiana.
R.E. Stenson is secretary of School District # 29 in Yuma County in July 1920.

In 1920 Magee precinct, Yuma County, Richard J. Stenson is 49 Head, Jenetta E. Stenson 40 Wife, Glenn E. Stenson 19 Son, Muriel E. Stenson 15 Daughter, Blanche E. Stenson 13 Daughter, Anna E. Stenson 10 Daughter, Leila E. Stenson 8 Daughter, Jessie E. Stenson 5 Daughter, and Ruth E. Stenson 2 Daughter.

March 19, 1920 Cuba, Kansas "Mrs. R. E. Stenson Jennetta Ella Ward died at her home near Fleming, Colo., March 5th, 1920 at 4:40 p. m., after a very brief illness of complicated diseases. She was united in marriage December 16, 1896, and was married to Mr. R. E. Stenson. To this union eight children were born, two boys and six girls. She was a loving mother. To know her was to love her. She united with the Missionary Baptist church when fifteen years of age and remained a member of same until Feb. 22, 1920. There being no Baptist church where she lived she united with the Methodist Episcopal church at New Haven.
Besides her husband and children she leaves a mother and four brothers."


Richard married Jenetta Ella Ward December 16, 1896 in Montgomery County, Kansas.
William 66 and Eva McGuire 51 are farming in Cedar County, Missouri in 1900, with Noble 23, Ray C. 20, and Cory P. 18.
WILLIAM McGUIRE, farmer, P. O. Republic City, was born in Ray County, Mo., in 1834, living there until fifteen years of age; then emigrated to Iowa, locating in Webster County. Enlisted in 1864, in the Sixteenth Iowa Volunteer Infantry, serving until August, 1865.
Emigrated to Kansas, June 15, 1870, locating in Republic County, and took a homestead on Section 31, Township 2, Range 4; improved the place by breaking thirty-five acres; planted three acres of timber, built house and stables; at the end of two years sold out and pre-empted 160 acres of Section 25, Township 1, Range 5; has eighty acres under the plow; has planted four acres of timber, one and three-fourths miles of hedge, 300 apple trees, 300 plum trees, 20 cherry trees, 300 peach trees, and 200 grape vines and a variety of small fruits; good frame house 14x26 feet, wing 14x14 feet, story and-a-half; has a good stock farm, the place being well watered by a large spring, furnishing plenty of water for stock. The farm is but one mile from a railroad point; at the time he located in the county was seventy miles from a railroad point. Has the place stocked with twenty-three head of cattle and about forty head of hogs, raising from twenty-five to fifty head annually. Is one of the model farmers of the township and a man of good judgment, and has done well since he located here.
Was married in 1853, and had five children, viz: J. F. D., W. M., Mary, Jessie and Sarah E.
Was married again in May, 1874 to Miss Stenson of Republic County, Kan. They have four children, vis: Walter, Noble, Royal and Cora Pearl. Is a member of the Mission Baptist Church.

November 1928, Haxtun, Colorado "Miss Edith Stenson, who was teaching at Good Hope School, contracted pneumonia and died while attending teachers' convention in Denver.
Yuma Pioneer - November 15, 1928

Good Hope School is district # 14 in Logan County. The teacher had a mailing address of Haxtun.
Jennetta E. Stenson died in 1920, and is buried in Yuma # 74303334.
Belleville (Kansas) Telescope - March 18, 1920: " Mrs. R. E. Stenson - Jennetta Ella Ward died at her home near Fleming, Colo., March 5th, 1920 at 4:40 p. m., after a very brief illness of complicated diseases."


R. E. Stenson married Clara Victoria Whaley on 7 Nov 1922 in Yuma County, Colorado.

August 6, 1929 "Born at the Lutheran Hospital, a boy, to Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Stenson."

In 1930 Yuma County, Richard E. Stenson 59 Head, Clara V. Stenson 40 Wife, Esther E. Whatey 21 Stepdaughter, Leila E. Stenson 19 Daughter, Jessie E. Stenson 16 Daughter, Ruth E. Stenson 13 Daughter, Richard E. Stenson 3 Son, and Robert E. Stenson 0 Son.

August 1959 San Mateo, California "Wed recently at St. Paul's Episcopal church in Burlingame were Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Stenson (Kathleen Joy The couple received at the Burlingame Women's club and honeymooned at Yosemite and in Southern California. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Coxhead of Burlingame, formerly of Essex, England. The Richard Stcnsons of Redwood City are Bob's parents."

MURIEL

September 1923 "Leo Dain Arnold and Muriel Evelina Stenson, both of Yuma, obtained a license to wed at the court house in Wray last Friday."

EDITH

Miss Edith Stenson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Stenson of east of Yuma, died in the Presbyterian hospital in Denver on Saturday, Nov. 10, 1928, after a brief illness. The young lady was teaching at Dailey up in Logan county and went to Denver to attend the teachers meeting. Although suffering from a cold, she was not considered to be very ill. The cold rapidly became worse and settled on her lungs. Friday she was taken to the hospital and the next day she died. The body was brought to Yuma and funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Lafoon officiating. The interment was at the Yuma cemetery."

BLANCHE

Blanche E. Stenson Marriage Date: 16 Apr 1923 Marriage Place: Logan, Colorado, Spouse: Glen Arnold.



LEILA

Lelia Ethel Stenson and Donald Lewis McColery married on 18 May 1933 in Fort Morgan, Colorado.

GLEN

June 1950 Greeley, Colorado " First Methodist Church Monday afttrnoon at o'clock, two CBCB students Jackie Perry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Perry of Gallup, N.M., and Glen D. Stenson, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Glen E. Stenaon of Holyoke. The Rev. John L. Spargo of Denver, long-time friend of the family, officiated at the double ring service. Sixty guests were present. Organ selections were provided by Shirley Schrader, who also played the Wedding March from Lohengrin, Altar setting was made beautiful with white tapers, banked by two blankets of pink and white flowers. Front pews were marked with white satin bows and pink peonies. Given in marriage by her fatber, the bride was attired in a gown of white marquisette, tucked bodice, fastened with tiny buttons to the waist, and a full skirt. Her fingertip veil, edged with lace, fell from a sweetheart shaped tiara. She carried a cascade bouquet of white gladiolus and lilies of the valley, tied with white ribbon. Her handkerchief was carried by both her grandmother and mother at their weddings. Maid of honor was Miss Pattie Anne Perry of Gallup, sister of the bride. Cal Cordes of Wickenburg, Ariz., served as best man, and M. H. Stevenson of Fort Collins, uncle of the bride, and Sam Creswell ushered. Candle lighters were Miss Kay Perry and Miss Patty Ross.
Reception was held In the parloi of the church. Mrs. Don McColery of Fort Morgan, aunt of the groom, had charge of the guest book. Miss Margare Zimmerman cut the cake, assisted by Miss Edith Stenson, sister of the groom. Mrs. M. H. Stevenson aunt of the bride, presided at the punch bowl, assisted by Miss Joan Bailey. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs. Glen E. Stenion, Edith Jeanette and Jim of Holyoke; Mr and Mrs. A. M. Perry of Gallup, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Perry of Cambridge, Neb., grandparents of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Stevenson and Richard of Fort Collins, Mr. and Mrs. Don McColery of Fort Morgan, Rex Spargo, Mr. and Mrs Virgil Pennell of Fort Collins, Mr. and Mrs. David Sawyer of Boulder, Mrs. C. C. Wingfleld of Fort Lupton, Mrs. Orvllle McElwaln and Mrs. Joy Dorrance, both of Lyons, and Mrs. Jessie Milligan of Fort Collins."


Glen Elmer Stenson BIRTH 1900 DEATH Apr 1987 (aged 86-87) BURIAL Holyoke Memorial Park Holyoke, Phillips County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 82909585.



"Blanche Ruby Emery Stenson, formerly of Holyoke, was born December 11, 1902 at Bellaire, KS to Seth W. and Edith Pruitt Emery. She died March 30, 1996 in Denver at the age of 93. Blanche received her education in Smith County, Kansas schools. As a young girl, she was baptized in the Crystal Plains Union Church. She transferred her membership to First United Methodist Church in Holyoke. On December 22, 1924, Blanche was united in marriage to Glen Elmer Stenson of Yuma. Six children were born to this marriage: Glen E., Jr., Wilbur L., Frank F., Edith A., James R. and Jeanette S. Blanche gave many years of service to the Holyoke and Amherst communities. She was a past president of the American Legion Auxiliary and became a 50 year member of that organization in 1995. Blanche was also Past Matron of the Order of Eastern Star and past president of Royal Neighbors of America. She had been a member of many organizations including Jolly Dozen Home Extension Club, Navy Mothers of America and Martha Unit of WSCS of United Methodist Church. Blanche served as a cub scout and girl scout leader and worked with Rainbow Girls and the American Red Cross. In 1931-32, she ran a small cafe in the old Amherst Bank building. After raising her six children, she managed Holyoke Furniture store for a number of years. She was a military wife and mother during World War II, while husband Glen served in the Seabees and sons Glen J., Wilbur, Frank and James also served. Preceding her in death were her husband of 63 years, Glen; her parents; son Frank, and brothers Frank and Homer. Survivors include sons Glen J. and wife Margaret of Denver, Wilbur and wife Ronnie of Nashville, TN, and James and wife Joyce of Fort Collins; daughters Edith and husband Walt Harris of Crete, NE and Jeanette and husband Major General [Ret.] Kenneth Hagemann of Omaha, NE; daughter-in-law Yolanda Stenson of Longmont; 24 grandchildren; 43 great grandchildren; brother Elmer Emery and wife of Redmond, OR and a number of nieces and nephews. "
In 1991 Kenneth Hagemann of Holyoke was promoted to Major General, U.S.A.F, commander of the 7th Air Division at Ramstein, Germany.

In Redwood City, California, William Lincoln Faulstich registered for WWII, born Feb 12, 1917 in Redwood City, Ruth Ellen Faulstich Wife. William L Faulstich Death Age: 52 Residence Place: Redwood City Death Date: Abt 1970 Obituary Date: 25 Jun 1970 Obituary Place: Oakland, California, Spouse: Ruth Children:Gary, Melodee French.

Ruth E. Faulstich, Age: 55, married 28 Oct 1972 in San Mateo, California, Edward O. Myall.

Born January 29, 1917 in Belleville, Kansas to Jeanette Ward and Richard Elmer Stenson. Ruth 92, passed away on December 3, 2009 at Sutter Hospital Roseville. The youngest of 7 children, she graduated from Sequoia High School in Redwood City, CA. Ruth and Bill Faulstich were married in Santa Cruz, CA. on September 1, 1939. They lived in Redwood City, CA, where Bill became the Chief of Police and Ruth, very successful with Royer Reality in residential sales. During their beautiful life together, they gave birth to their daughter Melodee and son Gary. Bill passed away at the young age of 52. Melodee married George French and Gary married Nancy Hinkel and both soon had families providing Ruth 3 grandchildren. Gary was tragically killed in an auto accident while living with his wife and 1 yr old daughter in Reno, NV. After several years, Ruth found strength and a new life. She married Edward Myall and continued to live in Redwood City. This new partner brought Ruth an additional 6 children who all married and provided her with 13 more grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Ruth and Ned enjoyed life in retirement spending time in Palm Springs, Boulder Creek and Redwood City. Ruth and Ned lived together for 25 yrs prior to his passing away. Ruth was a great athlete playing tennis, golf, & tap dancing. Within a short time she moved to the Eskaton Retirement Center in Granite Bay, CA, where she lived for the past 4 yrs. spending many wonderful hours with great new friends enjoying the exercise group, WII bowling, bridge and bingo. She will be remembered as an inspiration to her family & friends. She is loved dearly and will be missed. In addition to her children & grandchildren, Ruth leaves a half-brother Robert Stenson; 15 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.

RICHARD

Clara V. Peterson married S.W. Whaley January 14, 1909, recorded in Teller County.

Ester Elvira Whaley was born in Victor, Teller County on October 4, 1909.

In 1910 Teller County, Clara Whaley, 19, married but no spouse, and Ester seven months, are with Clara's parents Peter V. Peterson 43, and Helma 42, both born in Sweden.
In 1920 Denver, Clara V. Whaley is single, a servant in the Louie and Minnie Minehart family.
Ester is still with grandparents in Teller County in 1920.
(Victor Peterson Birth Year: abt 1865 Death Date: 7 Jan 1930 Age at Death: 65 Death Place: San Mateo, California)
Peter V. Peterson BURIAL Evergreen Cemetery Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 73108986.

Helma Marie Peterson BIRTH 1867 DEATH 1930 BURIAL Evergreen Cemetery Colorado Springs, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 35030355.

Clara Whaley married R.E. Stenson November 27, 1922, recorded in Yuma County.
In 1930 Yuma County, "Ricard" Stenson is 59, married to Clara 40, with Lila E. 19, Jessie E. 16, Ruth E. 13, Clara's daughter Esther E. Whatey 21, and they have Richard E. 3 and Robert E. seven months.
In 1935 they were in Otis, Washington County, Colorado, and in 1940 are in San Mateo County, County, California - Richard 69, Clara V. 49, Richard E. 13, and Robert E. 10.
In 1948 Redwood City, California, Richard, Clara, Richard, Jr., and Robert all live at 2926 Curtis.
In 1950 Redwood City, California, Richard and Clara live at 2926 Curtis, with Robert E. a laborer. Richard Jr. (Alberta) is a cannery worker, at 2910 Curtis.
Ruth was in Redwood City in 1940, a clerk, lodging with Christine Blackington.

1955 "Two teenage youngsters have been turned over to juvenile authorities, charged with the strongarm robbery of Mrs. Clara Stenson, 65, of 2926 Curtis avenue, Redwood City, mother-in-law of Redwood City police captain William Faulstich. Mrs. Stenson was hospitalized for observation after the youths knocked her down on Berkshire way and ran off with her purse containing $13 cash. The youths, age 13 and 14, admitted the robbery to Sheriff's Deputies Forrest Paul and Milton Minehan, who arrested them yesterday afternoon following a tip from other youngsters who live in the south Redwood City area where the robbery occured. "

Richard was in Redwood City in 1958
Eugene Oregon Register-Guard


May 1959 San Mateo marriage licenses "Robert Eugene Stenson, 29, of Redwood City and Kathleen Joy Coxhead, 26, of Burlingame."
August 1959 "Wed recently at St. Paul's Episcopal church in Burlingame were Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Stenson (Kathleen Joy Coxhead). The couple received at the Burlingame Women's club and honeymooned at Yosemite and in Southern California. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Coxhead of Burlingame, formerly of Essex, England. The Richard Stensons of Redwood City are Bob's parents."

Arthur Coxhead died in 1961, and had a daughter, Mrs. Kathleen Stenson and grandson, Michael Stenson, both of Burlingame.

1970 San Francisco, "Robert E. Stenson, San Mateo and Lvnda K, Counsil, 3425-23rd St., No. 29"

Richard died April 21, 1969 in San Mateo County, California, mother Green.
Clara, born August 13, 1890, died October 1975, last address Sunnyvale, California.
" Clara PETERSON STENSON, b. 1890, Pueblo CO, died 26 October 1975 in Sunnyvale."
http://lt.billiongraves.com/pages/record/Clara-V-Stenson/9321186
Richard and Clara are both buried in Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose.
http://lt.billiongraves.com/pages/record/Richard-E-Stenson/9094130
Clara V. Stenson, born 13 Aug 1890 in Colorado, died 26 Oct 1975 in Santa Clara County.

May 1961 San Mateo "SAGERDAHL--Mary vs. Richard STENSON" decree

Clara's daughter Ester Whaley is in Colorado Springs in 1940, Esther E. Hayes 29 Wife, James R. Hayes 27 Head, Edwin L. Hayes 7 Son, Robert G. Hayes 2/12 Son.
Esther Jean Hayes Age: 91, died in Colorado Springs, obituary publication 5 Jun 2001.

MURIEL
In 1940 Palo Alto, California, Muriel Arnold, 34, is managing a creamery. Jessie 11 born in Colorado is with her, and she's living with sister Jessie Sordez 25 and her husband Gale Sordez 34 Massachusetts. and their son Gale Jr. 2.

JESSIE


In 1995 Jesse Stenson Surdy of Cupertino, class of '31, attended a Yuma reunion.

Jessie E. (Stenson) Surdez, 92, died in San Jose in May 2007.
She's buried in Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose 1914-2007 # 149247932.
GLEN
Holyoke Enterprise, Holyoke, Colorado, June 22, 1944
A Phillips County Man in the Service of Uncle Sam (Photo) - Glen Elmer Stenson, Sr. M. M. 1/c
Glen Elmer Stenson, M. M. 1/c, U. S. N. R., enlisted in the U.S. Navy Seabees in July 1942 and was called to duty in October 1942. After receiving his basic training at Camp Bradford, Norfolk, Virginia, he was transferred to Camp Peary, Williamsburg, Virginia, where he did construction work for nine months. After completing his advanced training at Davisville, Rhode Island, he was given overseas duty and is now in the southwest Pacific. He is a son of R.E. Stenson of Redwood City, California.

Holyoke Enterprise, Holyoke, Colorado, April 4, 1996
Blanche Ruby Emery Stenson, formerly of Holyoke, was born December 11, 1902 at Bellaire, KS to Seth W. and Edith Pruitt Emery. She died March 30, 1996 in Denver at the age of 93.
Blanche received her education in Smith County, Kansas schools. As a young girl, she was baptized in the Crystal Plains Union Church. She transferred her membership to First United Methodist Church in Holyoke.
On December 22, 1924, Blanche was united in marriage to Glen Elmer Stenson of Yuma. Six children were born to this marriage: Glen E., Jr., Wilbur L., Frank F., Edith A., James R. and Jeanette S.
Blanche gave many years of service to the Holyoke and Amherst communities. She was a past president of the American Legion Auxiliary and became a 50 year member of that organization in 1995. Blanche was also Past Matron of the Order of Eastern Star and past president of Royal Neighbors of America. She had been a member of many organizations including Jolly Dozen Home Extension Club, Navy Mothers of America and Martha Unit of WSCS of United Methodist Church. Blanche served as a cub scout and girl scout leader and worked with Rainbow Girls and the American Red Cross.
In 1931-32, she ran a small cafe in the old Amherst Bank building. After raising her six children, she managed Holyoke Furniture store for a number of years. She was a military wife and mother during World War II, while husband Glen served in the Seabees and sons Glen J., Wilbur, Frank and James also served.
Preceding her in death were her husband of 63 years, Glen; her parents; son Frank, and brothers Frank and Homer.
Survivors include sons Glen J. and wife Margaret of Denver, Wilbur and wife Ronnie of Nashville, TN, and James and wife Joyce of Fort Collins; daughters Edith and husband Walt Harris of Crete, NE and Jeanette and husband Major General [Ret.] Kenneth Hagemann of Omaha, NE; daughter-in-law Yolanda Stenson of Longmont; 24 grandchildren; 43 great grandchildren; brother Elmer Emery and wife of Redmond, OR and a number of nieces and nephews.
Services were scheduled for Wednesday, April 3, 1996 at First United Methodist Church of Holyoke with Rev. Jack Pedotto offciating. Interment was to follow at Holyoke Memorial Park.


One tree said that Richard's brother Charles H. Stenson ws in Nuckolls COunty Nebraska until the 1940's, and one son Ernest Claude Stenson 1892-1968 is buried in Republlic County Kanssa, # 129144122.

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