Lillian E. Bohlin

Volney Llewellyn Pinkerton was born April 20, 1914, in Duvall, King Co., WA, and died July 4, 2010, in Seattle, King Co., WA, at age 96. He is the son of Dr. Leroy L. "Roy" Pinkerton of the Village of Tabor, Ross Twp., Fremont Co., IA, and Currance Leila Leyde of Walden Twp., Pope Co., MN. Leroy's father was Murphy Pinkerton, a physician.

Lillian E. Bohlin was born September 5, 1917, in Wyoming and died October 30, 2000, in Seattle, King Co., WA at age 83. She is the daughter of Emil Helge (Edward H.) Bohlin of the Village of Vinstrassa, near Örebro, Sweden and Leana Maria Freeberg of Pompey's Pillar, MT.

Volney Llewellyn Pinkerton and Lillian H. Bohlin were married April 11, 1936, at the Church of the Open Door, Seattle, King Co., WA.

Volney Llewellyn Pinkerton and Lillian H. (Bohlin) Pinkerton had two children.

Volney Llewellyn Pinkerton then married Lillian L. Maki: Born February 18, 1918, in Unknown.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 5, 1900 shows Roy L. Pinkerton (age 25) born May 1875 in Iowa to New York and Pennsylvania-born parents is an unmarried Farm Laborer boarding at the Alexander Roach farm in Fenton Pct., Big Horn Co., WY.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 18, 1910 shows Roy L. Pinkerton (age 30) born in Iowa to New York and Pennsylvania-born parents is unemployed and renting his home at 510 East Liberty Street, 9th Ward, City of Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., IA. Living with him is his wife of three years, Leila L. Pinkerton (age 22) born in Minnesota to Pennsylvania and Illinois-born parents, with the only child born to her still alive. Also living there is his daughter, Juanita B. Pinkerton (age 19/12) born in Washington to Iowa and Minnesota-born parents.

Volney Llewellyn Pinkerton was born April 20, 1914, in Duvall, King Co., WA.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 2, 1920 shows Carl E. Johnson (age 48) born in Sweden to Swedish-born parents and having emigrated in 1900 and becoming a Naturalized citizen in 1911 is a House Carpenter owning his own house free of a mortgage at 602 N. 42nd Street, 6th Precinct, City of Seattle, King Co., WA. Living with him is his wife Alma C. Johnson (age 37) born in Sweden to Swedish-born parents and having emigrated in 1894 and Naturalized in 1911. Also living there is Carl's (Alma's) niece, Lillian H. Bohlin (age 2-3/12) born in Wyoming to Swedish and Montana-born parents. Carl is also renting part of the house to another family.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 19, 1920 shows Arminius Leyde (age 74) born in Pennsylvania to Ohio and New York-born parents owns his own home on Leyde Road, Novelty Precinct, King Co., WA. Living with him is his wife Cornelia Leyde (age 68) born in Illinois to New York and Minnesota-born parents. Living there is a divorced daughter, Faye M. Peterson (age 28) born in Washington to Pennsylvania and Illinois-born parents, and Faye's son, Maurice E. Peterson (age 6) born in Washington to Wisconsin and Washington-born parents. Also living there is Arminius' widowed daughter, Leila Pinkerton (age 32) born in Minnesota to Pennsylvania and Illinois-born parents, who is Nursing for a Private Family; as well as her three children, all born in Washington to Iowa and Minnesota-born parents: Junaita Pinkerton (age 11); Donald A. Pinkerton (age 7); and Volney L. Pinkerton (age 5).

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 10, 1930 shows Carl Johnson (age 59) born in Sweden to Swedish-born parents having emigrated in 1900 and a naturalized citizen is a Building Carpenter owning his house valued at $15,000 at 602 N. of 2nd Street, City of Seattle, King Co., WA. Living with him is his wife Alma C. Johnson (age 47) born in Sweden to Swedish-born parents having emigrated in 1900 and becoming a naturalized citizen in 1911. Also living at home is Carl's (Alma's) niece: Lillian H. Bohlin (age 12) born in Minneapolis, MN to Swedish and Montana-born parents. Carl is also renting part of the building to about six other families.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 8, 1930 shows John E. Shadrach (age 56) born in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania-born parents is a Laborer at a Gas Company and first married at age 32 who owns his home valued at $1,500 at 8231 Stroud Ave., City of Seattle, King Co., WA. Living with him is his wife Maud M. Shadrach (age 49) born in Minnesota to Pennsylvania and Illinois-born parents, and first married at age 25. Also in the household is married daughter Juanita Bartelt (age 21) born in Washington to Pennsylvania and Minnesota-born parents and first married at age 19, who is a Notion Store Clerk. Also there is son-in-law Kenneth Bartelt (age 23) born in Michigan to Michigan-born parents and first married at age 21, who is a Laborer in a Lumber Mill. Living in a separate household is John's widowed sister-in-law, Leila L. Pinkerton (age 42) born in Minnesota to Pennsylvania and Illinois-born parents, who is a Practical Nurse. Living with Leila are her children (John's nephews), both born in Washington to Nebraska and Minnesota-born parents: Donald A. Pinkerton (age 17); and Volney Pinkerton (age 15).

Volney Llewellyn Pinkerton graduated about 1934 from Lincoln High School, Seattle, King Co., WA. He played the trombone.

Volney Llewellyn Pinkerton and Lillian E. Bohlin were married April 11, 1936, at the Church of the Open Door, Seattle, King Co., WA.

Lillian E. (Bohlin) Pinkerton died October 30, 2000, in Seattle, King Co., WA at age 83.

Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Thursday, November 2, 2000

Lillian Bohlin PINKERTON

Lillian Bohlin Pinkerton, age 83 passed away October 30, 2000 after a short illness leaving behind husband Volney L. Pinkerton, son-in-law, Peter Renberg of Leavenworth, WA., five grandchildren, Eric and Renee Renberg and Lisa Pinkerton of Seattle, WA., Carmen Pinkerton Ralls and Linda Pinkerton Dall of Oregon, along with two great-grandchildren, Alicia and Elena Ralls. Lillian grew up in the Seattle area and graduated from Lincoln High School, class of 1935. Her hobbies consisted of playing the piano, needlepoint, and cooking. Lillian was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother and will be dearly missed. A celebration of life will be held in memory of Lillian on Saturday, November 4th at 2 p.m. located at Cristwood, 350 North 190th, Shoreline, WA. Remembrances in lieu of flowers can be made to Maple Leaf Evangelical Church, Alpine Boys Ranch, Leavenworth, WA., or Crista Ministries, Seattle.

Elaine M. Renberg: Born June 6, 1942; Died March 31, 1987, in Leavenworth, Chelan Co., WA (age 44). Married to Lawrence Peter Renberg: Born about 1939; Living.

Volney Llewellyn Pinkerton died died July 4, 2010, in Seattle, King Co., WA, at age 96.

Volney Llewellyn Pinkerton

Volney Llewellyn Pinkerton, 96 years old, passed away on July 4, 2010. He was born April 20, 1914, in Duvall, WA to parents Leila and Roy Pinkerton. Volney is survived by his loving wife, Lillian Maki, grandchildren Carmen Pinkerton Ralls of Canby, OR, Lisa Pinkerton Connett of Gresham, OR, Linda Pinkerton Dallof of Dundee, OR, Eric Renberg of Seattle, WA, Renee Renberg of Port Orchard, WA, and seven great-grandchildren. A private family interment will be held at Acacia Memorial Park in Seattle. Friends are welcome to join the family for a memorial service celebrating Volney's life on Thursday, July 8, 2010 at 1:00 PM at Cristwood Park in Shoreline. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to Crista Ministries Good Sam Fund. Arrangements entrusted to Acacia Funeral Home, Seattle, 206-362-5525, acaciafuneralhome.com.