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Cause of death was given as Broncho Pneumonia resulting from bronchitis. Informant was Ann O'Conner, of the same address as Jennie.

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Christened in the Episcopal church, then joined Christian church.

This data is confirmed by her Certificate of Death obtained from the Washington State Department of Health. Usual residence was given as 610 10th Avenue, Kirkland, Washington. Jennie had lived in Kirkland 23 years at the time of her death.

Jane Catherine "Jenny" was born in Binghamton, New York in 1855. Jane married Joseph Franklin Conner and they lived in Kansas. Her husband always called her "Jenny". She was widowed (at 56) in 1911. At that time she went to Washington state to live near her two grown sons and two daughters. The oldest son (my grandfather) remained in Kansas. In her late eighties, the Washington relatives decided to drive to Kansas to see their Kansas family, but felt she was too old to make the long trip. As soon as they had driven out of sight, she packed her bag, called a taxi, and caught the next train to Kansas. She got there before the rest and was there to greet them when they arrived From Patty Mercer (Pam2570@aol.com).

Jennie's recipe for Banbury Tarts has been passed down the generations, and goes like this: Chop 1 cup raisins; add 1/2 cup currents, 1 cup sugar, 2 Tablespoons cracker meal, juice and zest of 1 lemon (2 Tablespoons lemon juice and zest may be substituted), 1 beaten egg. Chopped pecans can be added as a variation. May be made ahead and stored in refrigerator. Be sure to stir well before using on baking day. Roll rich pie crust very thin, cut in 4" circles. Put filling on one side. Fold over, sealing by dampening one side. Fork print edges and make a fan-like design. Rather looks like a Bethlehem star. Top must be pricked to release steam as filling swells. Bake at 375 degrees, 17-19 minutes. Sprinkle top before baking with granulated sugar and place on lightly greased baking sheet. Should be pale brown. (Any rich pie crust recipe works well).

Living with her son Harry in 1920 Census.

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Occupation: Day Laborer

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Name given in the marriage certificate of his son John. William's occupation was listed as Policeman.

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Laborer with the William Ramsey family.

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Was living in Nice, Calif at the time of Carolina's death in 1959.

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Was a farmer.

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Occupation in 1881 was staymaker and residence was Merrial Street, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire. She was a widow in 1881.

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Date computed from Cemetery records, Aspen Grove Cemetery

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Burlington, Iowa April 14th

Mr. P. L. Byers:

Dear Cousin:

Pa is not able to write as he has catarrh in his right hand about eight years ago and he finds it hard even to write what he has to in his business. So he has asked me to write for him. I am the oldest daughter by his second wife and there are five younger children - four boys and one girl. Sammae is next to me, he is almost grown. Then Clara, Jimmie, Willie and Georgie the baby although he is ____ years old. And then any half brothers and sisters. Gertrude is married to a Mr. Crouch living over in the state of Ill. about twenty miles. She has seven children - six daughters and one son. They are all strong healthy looking children. Then John he was _____ and has three children two boys and one girl but has been a widower for two years, isn't in any special business now. Eddie is in the boot and shoe business and single. Mammie was married last June. She does very well in every respect. Her husband is good, kind and industrious. Then my sister Millie Ma's daughter by her first husband is married.......

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From letter which is in the position of Robin Crawford. P.L.Byers is her great great grandfather.