Lester A. Armstrong
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Lester A. Armstrong |
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Lester A. Armstrong was born November 2, 1901, in Wisconsin and died October 2, 1975, in Parnell Park Nursing Home, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN, at age 75. He is the son of Ira W. Armstrong of Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, and Olive May Reymore of Deposit, Constantia, NY. Hazel C. Large was born August 9, 1906, in Decatur, Macon Co., IL, and died September 26, 1968, in Beloit, Rock Co., WI, at age 62. She is the daughter of John G. Large of Decatur, IL, and Sarah Ann Mickey of Decatur, IL. Lester A. Armstrong (age 23) and Hazel C. Large (age 19) were married September 19, 1924, in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL. Lester A. Armstrong and Hazel C. (Large) Armstrong had no children.Lester A. Armstrong and Hazel C. (Large) Armstrong were divorced about 1931. Lester A. Armstrong then married Delia Winegarden. Delia Mae Winegarden was born December 30, 1908, in Roma Twp., Adams Co., WI, and died April 15, 1982, in Madison, Dane Co., WI, at age 73. She is the daughter of Maylon S. "Malon" Winegarden of Fond du Lac Co., WI, and Emmaline "Emma" Jero of Shiocton, Outagamie Co., WI. Delia's last residence was Fennimore, Grant Co., WI. Lester A. Armstrong and Delia Winegarden were married about 1932 in Unknown. Lester A. Armstrong and Delia Winegarden had one child:
TIMELINE The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 15, 1900 shows Ira W. Armstrong (age 29) born September 1870 in Wisconsin to New York-born parents is a Day Laborer owning his own home and living in Delton Twp., Sauk Co., WI. Living with him is his wife of 1 year, Olive M. Armstrong (age 33) born February 1867 in New York to New York-born parents, with both of the children born to her still alive. Ira's step-children living at home, born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin and New York-born parents: Ruby C. Griswold (age 12) born January 1888; and Pearl J. Griswold (age 8) born July 1891. Lester A. Armstrong was born November 2, 1901, in Wisconsin. The 1905 Wisconsin State Census taken on June 1, 1905 shows L. Griswold (age 74) born in New York to New York-born parents is a Farmer owning his own farm free of a mortgage and is living in Baraboo Twp., Sauk Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Clarisy Griswold (age 70) born in Canada to Canadian and Unlisted-born parents, who is a House Keeper. A House Keeper also lives in the household. Hazel C. Large was born August 9, 1906, in Decatur, Macon Co., IL. The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 19, 1910 shows Ira W. Armstrong (age 40) born in Wisconsin to New York-born parents is an Ice Wagon Driver owning his home on Marshall Street in Belvidere Twp., Boone Co., IL. Living with him is his wife of 10 years, Olive M. Armstrong (age 40) born New York to New York-born parents, with all three of the children born to her still alive. Living at home are: Ira's unmarried step-daughter, Pearl G. Griswold (age 18) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin and New York-born parents; and son Lester Armstrong (age 8) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin and New York-born parents. Two unmarried boarders also live in the house. The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 20, 1910 shows Luther S. Griswold (age 84) born in New York to New York-born parents has no occupation and owns his own farm free of a mortgage and is living in Baraboo Twp., Sauk Co., WI. Living with him is his wife of 54 years, Clarisy Griswold (age 75) born in Canada to Canadian-born parents, with 3 of the 5 children born to her still alive. Also living there is his unmarried granddaughter, Edith Gibbons (age 23), born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents. An unmarried Farmer, Fred Bittrick, also lives in the household. Ira W. Armstrong may have lived in Superior, WI, in 1919. The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 24, 1920 shows Irey Armstrong (age 50) born in Wisconsin to New York-born parents is a General Carpenter rents his home and is living at 1423 North Court Street, 4th Ward, City of Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL. Living with him is his wife, Olive Armstrong (age 50) born in Wisconsin to Canadian and New York-born parents. Living at home are: Ira's unmarried step-daughter, Pearl Griswold (age 27) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin and New York-born parents; and son, Lester Armstrong (age 18) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin and New York-born parents, who is a Pool Hall Racker. The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 3, 1920 shows Louis S. Griswold (age 51) born in Wisconsin to New York-born parents is a General Farm Farmer who owns his own farm with a mortgage and is living in Greenfield Twp., Sauk Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Anna E. Griswold (age 37) born in Germany to German-born parents and a Naturalized Citizen. Ira W. Armstrong lived in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL, in 1921. Lester A. Armstrong (age 23) and Hazel C. Large (age 19) were married September 19, 1924, in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL. Luther Stephen "Louis" Griswold died December 11, 1929, in Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, at about age 62. The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 21, 1930, shows Ira W. Armstrong (age 62) born in Wisconsin to New York-born parents and first married at age 32 is a Laborer at the City Dump Yard and rents his home for $20/month at 249 Maple Avenue, 7th Ward, City of Beloit, Rock Co., WI. Living with him is his wife Olive Armstrong (age 65) born in New York to New York-born parents and first married at age 21. The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 2, 1930, shows Lester Armstrong (age 28) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents and first married at age 22 is a Trucker of Any Kind Of Trucking owning his home worth $700 and is living on Fifth Street, Beloit Twp., Rock Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Hazel Armstrong (age 22) born in Illinois to Wisconsin-born parents and first married at age 18. The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 3, 1930, shows Fred Shoemaker (age 49) born in Wisconsin to Missouri-born parents and first married at age 26 is a Machinist in a Machine Shop who is renting his home for $22.50/month and is living at 114-1/2 East Stephenson Street, 4th Ward, City of Freeport, Freeport Twp., Stephenson Co., IL. Living with him is his wife, Ruby Shoemaker (age 46) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents and first married at age 23, a Laundress in a Laundry. Also living there are his four unmarried sons, all born in Illinois to Wisconsin and Illinois-born parents: Donald Shoemaker (age 19), a Bell Boy in a Hotel; Stanley Shoemaker (age 16); Arnold Shoemaker (age 13); and Luther Shoemaker (age 10). The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 9, 1930, shows John Aspinwall (age 42) born in Ohio to United States-born parents and first married at age 33 is an Inspector at a Steel Mill who is renting his home for $60/month and is living at 433 Massachusetts Street, City of Gary, Lake Co., IN. Living with him is his wife, Pearl Aspinwall (age 38) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin and New York-born parents and first married at age 28, a Bookkeeper at a Jewelry Store. A married Lodger also lives in the household. Monroe Evening Times, Monroe, WI, Wednesday, September 10, 1947 Juda, By Mrs. F. N. Miller Ira Armstrong visited his son and family Mr. and Mrs. Lester Armstrong at Beloit, Friday. Olive Mae (Reymour) (Griswold) Armstrong died January 1949 at 1468 South Float Avenue, Freeport, Stephenson Co., IL, at age 83. Lester Armstrong died October 2, 1975, in Parnell Park Nursing Home, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN, at age 75.
Oct. 2, 1975
Nov. 2, 1901 Lester Armstrong 1901-1975 Services for Lester Armstrong, 73, formerly of 2110 Cheyanne Drive will be at 2 p.m. today in D. O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home. He died at 5:10 p.m. yesterday in Parnell Park Nursing Home. Mr. Armstrong, a native of Wisconsin, was a retired construction worker. Surviving are his wife Delia; and a daughter Mrs. Olive Keating of Rockland, Maine. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery. Olive Mae (Armstrong) Keating died October 6, 2001, in Owls Head, Knox Co., ME, at age 65. Donald Russell Keating Sr. January 26, 1935 ~ January 24, 2005 OWLS HEAD – Donald R. Keating, 69, died Monday, January 24, 2005 at his residence following a sudden illness. Born in Camden, January 26, 1935, he was the son of George Henry and Eva Jay Pierson Keating. Following his father’s death at a young age, he was raised by his step-father George Sheldon Gray who died in 1986. Educated in local schools he was a graduate of Camden High School. Following graduation he entered the United States Air Force where he worked as an airplane mechanic. On August 24, 1957, he married Olive M. Armstrong in Las Vegas, Nevada. Returning to Rockland he was an owner of K & K Transmissions where he worked for 35 years. His family states that he “loved to fish, hunt and go bowling”. He especially enjoyed trips to New Hampshire to play bingo, going on vacations and just simply driving around. He was a member of Beaver Lodge in Union and the Rockland Lodge of Elks. Predeceased by his wife in 2001 he is survived by his mother of Rockland; three sons; Larry Keating and his wife Jean of Cushing; Gary Keating and his wife Karen of Owls Head; Donald Keating and his wife Betsy of Owls Head, two brothers; George Keating and his wife Nancy of Rockland and Robert Keating and his wife Lois in Nevada, nine grandchildren; Tabitha Keating, Wesley Keating, Wayne Keating, Adam Keating, Jessica Keating, Jason Keating, Jennifer Keating, Joshua Keating and Jasmine Keating, one great grandchild; Aaron Benner. At the request of the family there will be no services. Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland.
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