Ella1

(about 1864 - )
     

Ella married Carson White.1 Ella was born about 1864.2

Ella appeared on the Mallory Township, Clayton County, Iowa, US census of 1885 living with her husband, Carson. She was 21 years old. Three children were also in the home; Elsie age five, Cora age one, and Asa who was age 12. (Researcher's note: According to Carson's obituary, Asa was his nephew. Asa had made his home with the family since he was four years old.).2

Children of Ella and Carson White

Citations

  1. [S381] Letter from Lois Morarend (Addresses on file) to Susan Noyes; info added to Minger Book unknown repository (PO Box 219, Strawberry Point, Clayton County, Iowa). Researcher's note: This research source has known errors and was used selectivly. Obvious confusing contradictions with other researchers have not been included in this compilation., Received September 1, 2007, included "Pedigree for Children of Wm. Aaron White" documents.
  2. [S417] 1885 Iowa State Census, Provo, Utah, USA, Ancestry.com, Original data: Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses obtained from the State Historical Society of Iowa via Heritage Quest.
 


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