Maximillian (“Max”) A. McKercher was an accountant and office manager of Little Brothers Fur Sales Agency Limited. He lived at 1154 Gilford Street from 1914 to 1918; at 1947 Pendrell Street in 1919 and 1920; and at 2046 Beach Avenue in 1921 and 1922.
It appears that Max McKercher was born in Montreal, Quebec, about 1879. His father was Daniel McKercher, who was a tailor. Max’s mother was Mary Anna Olivier.
In 1909, Max was living in Seattle, Washington.
On September 29, 1909, in Victoria, British Columbia, Max married Celina Florentia Finzloff (sometimes called “Selma” or “Selma Alma Firzlaff”). She was born in Seattle about 1891. Her parents were Frank and Lizzie Firzlaff.
In 1910, Max and Selma were living in Seattle. Max was a bookkeeper for an electrical supplies company.
(Although the information is not certain, it seems that Max’s and Selma’s marriage ended before 1930. Selma later married Charles Hamilton Button, who was the president and general manager of a telephone company. He was born in Michigan on April 19, 1884. Charles and Selma lived in California through the 1960s. Charles died in Orange County, California on March 26, 1968. Selma died in Orange County, California on April 26, 1978. Charles and Selma were buried Westminster Memorial Park in Westminster, Orange County.)
By 1914, Max was in Vancouver. He worked as a tobacconist and cigar dealer until 1917, when he began working as an accountant for Little Brothers, the fur dealers.
He lived at the following addresses in Vancouver.
| 1914 to 1918 | number 401, 1154 Gilford Street |
| 1919 and 1920 | 1947 Pendrell Street |
| 1921 and 1922 | 2046 Beach Avenue |
| 1923 | 3637 West Third Avenue |
| 1924 | number 4, 1473 Nicola Street |
After 1924, Max was not in the Vancouver directories.
It appears that Max died in Montreal in 1965, and that he was buried in Mount Royal Cemetery in Montreal.
Max and Selma had a daughter.
Josephine Alma McKercher
Josephine Alma McKercher was born in Vancouver on September 10, 1913.
In 1930, she was living in Oakland, California, with her mother, Selma, and Selma’s second husband, Charles Hamilton Button.
On January 28, 1934, in Hampton Springs, Florida, Josephine married Robert Tucker Lindsey. He was born in Mississippi, probably on September 7, 1905. His father was William C. Lindsey, who operated the Hampton Springs Hotel and Club in Taylor County, Florida.
In 1940, Robert and Josephine were living in Alameda, California.
Robert and Josephine were divorced in California in October 1968.
Robert died in Orange County, California, on January 23, 1969.
Josephine later lived in San Diego, California. She died in California on October 21, 2002.
Sources
Maximillian (“Max”) McKercher
“Canada Census, 1881,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MVJV-QVS : 18 November 2014), Maxime McKercher in household of Daniel McKercher, Berthier (Town), Berthier, Quebec, Canada; citing p. 86; Library and Archives Canada film number C-13215, Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 1,375,851.
“Canada Census, 1891,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MWP7-DKD : 13 November 2014), Marime Mckercher, Berthier, Berthier, Quebec, Canada; Public Archives, Ottawa, Ontario; Library and Archives Canada film number 30953_148189; http://central.bac-lac.gc.ca/.item/?app=Census1891&op=pdf&id=30953_148189-00607.
“Canada Census, 1901,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KHVL-FVK : 13 November 2014), Maxim Mckercher in household of Joseph S Deschamps, H, Yale & Cariboo, British Columbia, Canada; citing p. 2, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa; http://automatedgenealogy.com/census/View.jsp?id=61927&highlight=24&desc=1901+Census+of+Canada+page+containing+Maxim+McKercher (possible connection).
“British Columbia Marriage Registrations, 1859-1932; 1937-1938,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JDZZ-7WH : 21 January 2016), Max Mckercher and Celina Florentia Firzloff, 29 Sep 1909; citing Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, British Columbia Archives film number B11369, Vital Statistics Agency, Victoria; FHL microfilm 1,983,526.
“United States Census, 1910,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MGJ1-G3D : 29 October 2015), Max A Mckerchen, Seattle Ward 3, King, Washington, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 81, sheet 1B, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,375,671.
“Find A Grave Index,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVGM-YWZJ : 13 December 2015), Maxime Mckercher, 1965; Burial, Montreal, Montreal Region, Quebec, Canada, Mount Royal Cemetery; citing record ID 108936279, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=108936279. (possible connection)
Frank Firzlaff (father of Celina Florenti Firzloff)
Washington state census 1892: F.C. Firzlaff b. abtou 1856; living in King county, Wash. In 1892
“United States Census, 1910,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MGJB-1TP : 20 October 2015), Frank Fisgloff in household of Milton W Mccomb, Seattle Ward 2, King, Washington, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 68, sheet 11B, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,375,671.
Celina Florenti Firzloff (also called Selma Alma Firzlaff) (wife of Max McKercher)
“British Columbia Marriage Registrations, 1859-1932; 1937-1938,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JDZZ-7W7 : 21 January 2016), Max Mckercher and Celina Florentia Firzloff, 29 Sep 1909; citing Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, British Columbia Archives film number B11369, Vital Statistics Agency, Victoria; FHL microfilm 1,983,526.
“United States Census, 1910,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MGJ1-G36 : 29 October 2015), Selma Mckerchen in household of Max A Mckerchen, Seattle Ward 3, King, Washington, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 81, sheet 1B, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,375,671.
“United States Census, 1930”, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XCXD-VP5 : 8 December 2015), Selma E Button in entry for Charles Button, 1930.
“United States Census, 1940,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K9QG-3FP : 17 May 2014), Selma A Button in household of Charles H Button, Judicial Township 11, Fresno, California, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 10-137, sheet 3A, family 46, NARA digital publication T627 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012), roll 206.
“Hawaii, Honolulu Passenger Lists, 1900-1953,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV9Z-BDR1 : 30 December 2014), Selma Button, 1941; citing Ship , NARA microfilm publication A3422 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
“California Death Index, 1940-1997,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VPC6-4TP : 26 November 2014), Selma Alma Button, 26 Apr 1978; Department of Public Health Services, Sacramento.
“United States Social Security Death Index,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VMM6-RPF : 19 May 2014), Selma Button, Apr 1978; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
“Find A Grave Index,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVLW-R51Y : 13 December 2015), Selma A. Button, ; Burial, Westminster, Orange, California, United States of America, Westminster Memorial Park; citing record ID 89748952, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=89748952.
Josephine Alma McKercher (daughter of Max McKercher)
“United States Census, 1930”, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XCXD-VPY : 8 December 2015), Josephine Mckercher in entry for Charles Button, 1930.
The Fresno Bee-The Republican; Fresno, California; January 14, 1934, page 5: “Mrs. C. H. Button of Kerman is announcing the betrothal of her daughter, Miss Josephine Alma McKercher, to Robert Tucker Lindsey, Florida, formerly of Fresno. Miss McKercher was graduated from the Oakland High School and attended the Fresno Slate College for a year. She has been residing in Kerman. Mr. Lindsey resided in Fresno for several years, coming here from Mississippi. He attended the University of Mississippi. He is now in business with his father, William C. Lindsey, who is operating Hampton Springs Hotel Rod and Gun Club in Florida. Miss McKercher will leave Friday for Los Angeles there she will visit until January 21st. . . .”
Hampton Springs, Florida, Wikipedia article; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hampton_Springs,_Florida: “It was once the site of the famous “Hampton Springs Hotel or Club” which burned down in 1954. Once labeled “Dixie’s Famous Spa”. The hotel was very popular in the early 1900s, when Taylor County boomed due to the intersection of several railroads.”
Hampton Springs, Hampton Springs Hotel and Club, 1927; https://archive.org/stream/Hampton#page/n0/mode/2up [promotional brochure]
Ruins of The Hampton Springs Hotel, Perry, Florida; http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/ruins-of-the-hampton-springs-hotel. Iincludes photographs of the hotel ruins and a heritage plaque].
“Florida Marriages, 1830-1993”, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VRZS-YCX : 25 June 2015), Robert T Lindsey and Josephine A Mc Kercher, 1934.
“Florida Marriages, 1830-1993”, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:23C1-15M : 25 June 2015), Robert T Lindsey and Josephine A McKercher, 1934.
“Florida Marriage Index, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VJKT-GXB : 28 November 2014), Josephine A. Mckercher, 1934; from “Florida, Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001,” database and images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2006); citing Florida Department of Health, Jacksonville, Florida; and Jordan Dodd, Liahona Research.
“United States Census, 1940,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K93B-4VY : 17 May 2014), Josephine Lindsey in household of Robert T Lindsey, Tract AC-10, Alameda, Alameda Judicial Township, Alameda, California, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 1-8, sheet 65A, family 410, NARA digital publication T627 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012), roll 183.
“California Divorce Index, 1966-1984,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VPBG-T2Q : 15 May 2014), Josephin A Mcker and Robert T Lindsey, Oct 1968; from “California Divorce Index, 1966-1984,” database and images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2007); citing Orange, California, Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento.
“United States Public Records, 1970-2009,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJJ6-C85Z : 16 May 2014), Josephine A Lindsey, Residence, Encinitas, California, United States; a third party aggregator of publicly available information.
U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, Ancestry.com; Name: Josephine McKecher Lindsey; birth: 10 Sep 1913; Vancouver, Canada; death: 21 Oct 2002.
“United States Social Security Death Index,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JGQS-546 : 20 May 2014), Josephine A Lindsey, 21 Oct 2002; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
Robert Tucker Lindsey (husband of Josephine Alma McKercher)
“United States Census, 1940,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VTZG-V1Z : 17 May 2014), William C Lindsey, Area A, Tampa, Election Precinct 29, Hillsborough, Florida, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 70-108, sheet 62B, family 294, NARA digital publication T627 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012), roll 635. (possible father of Robert tucker Lindsey)
“United States Census, 1910,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MP87-7R6 : 29 October 2015), Robert Lindsey in household of Will Lindsey, West Point Ward 4, Clay, Mississippi, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 67, sheet 20A, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,374,749.
“United States Census, 1930”, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XMBC-KVM : 8 December 2015), Robert T Lindsey in entry for Texanna Spain, 1930.
“Florida Marriages, 1830-1993”, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VRZS-YCX : 25 June 2015), Robert T Lindsey and Josephine A Mc Kercher, 1934.
“Florida Marriages, 1830-1993”, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:23C1-15M : 25 June 2015), Robert T Lindsey and Josephine A McKercher, 1934.
“United States Census, 1940,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K93B-4VT : 17 May 2014), Robert T Lindsey, Tract AC-10, Alameda, Alameda Judicial Township, Alameda, California, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 1-8, sheet 65A, family 410, NARA digital publication T627 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012), roll 183.
“United States Social Security Death Index,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J5DS-F5S : 20 May 2014), Robert Lindsey, Jan 1969; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
“California Death Index, 1940-1997,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VPCV-H4C : 26 November 2014), Robert T Lindsey, 23 Jan 1969; Department of Public Health Services, Sacramento.
Charles Hamilton Button (husband of Celina Florenti Firzloff)
“Michigan State Census, 1894,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHK9-WJH : 15 November 2014), Charles H Button, Pinconning, Bay, Michigan, United States; citing p. 186, State Archives, Lansing; FHL microfilm 915,292.
“United States Census, 1900,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MS92-YW1 : 20 January 2015), Charles H Button in household of Charles M Button, Pontiac city Ward 4, Oakland, Michigan, United States; citing sheet 13A, family 294, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,240,735.
“United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KZKC-47J : 12 December 2014), Charles Hamilton Button, 1917-1918; citing Tulare County no 2, California, United States, NARA microfilm publication M1509 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,544,431.
“United States Census, 1920,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MHHS-SN9 : 14 December 2015), C H Button, Lindsay, Tulare, California, United States; citing sheet 1B, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,820,152.
“United States Census, 1930”, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XCXD-VPP : 8 December 2015), Charles Button, 1930.
“United States Census, 1940,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K9QG-3FG : 17 May 2014), Charles H Button, Judicial Township 11, Fresno, California, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 10-137, sheet 3A, family 46, NARA digital publication T627 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012), roll 206.
“United States World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V48N-39Y : 8 April 2016), Charles Hamilton Button, 1942; citing NARA microfilm publication M1936, M1937, M1939, M1951, M1962, M1964, M1986, M2090, and M2097 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
“California Death Index, 1940-1997,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VP61-WKT : 26 November 2014), Charles H Button, 26 Mar 1968; Department of Public Health Services, Sacramento.
“United States Social Security Death Index,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JG78-X36 : 19 May 2014), Charles Button, Mar 1968; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
“Find A Grave Index,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVLW-R51T : 13 December 2015), Charles H. Button, ; Burial, Westminster, Orange, California, United States of America, Westminster Memorial Park; citing record ID 89748935, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=89748935.
Robert C. Button (son of Charles Hamilton Button)
“United States Census, 1920,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MHHS-SN3 : 14 December 2015), Robert Button in household of C H Button, Lindsay, Tulare, California, United States; citing sheet 1B, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,820,152.
“United States Census, 1930”, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XCXD-VPR : 8 December 2015), Robert C Button in entry for Charles Button, 1930.
“Hawaii, Honolulu Passenger Lists, 1900-1953,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV9Z-BDRB : 30 December 2014), Bert Button, 1941; citing Ship , NARA microfilm publication A3422 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
“United States World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K8GN-HH6 : 5 December 2014), Robert C Button, enlisted 30 Sep 1942, Fresno, California, United States; citing “Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, ca. 1938-1946,” database, The National Archives: Access to Archival Databases (AAD) (http://aad.archives.gov : National Archives and Records Administration, 2002); NARA NAID 126323, National Archives at College Park, Maryland.
Priscilla Jane Button (daughter of Charles Hamilton Button)
Descendants of Clement Minor and his wives, Frances Burcham and Martha Wellman; Tenth Generation; http://tmsociety.org/thomas/clement/aqwg473.htm. Jackson Daniels Minor. Jackson married Priscilla Jane Bolton [sic]. They had the following children: Suzanne Marie Minor; Gregory Charles Minor (born on 7 Jun 1937; he died on 20 Jul 1999); Paul Douglas Minor (born on 23 Jul 1939; he died on 15 Dec 1944); Michelle Minor-80555. [references and internal code numbers omitted.]
“United States Census, 1920,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MHHS-SNQ : 14 December 2015), Pricilla Button in household of C H Button, Lindsay, Tulare, California, United States; citing sheet 1B, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,820,152.
“United States Census, 1930”, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XCXD-VPT : 8 December 2015), Percila J Button in entry for Charles Button, 1930.
“United States Census, 1940,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K9QF-JVP : 17 May 2014), Priscilla Minor in household of Jackson Minor, Judicial Township 2, Fresno, California, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 10-11, sheet 7B, family 146, NARA digital publication T627 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012), roll 200.
“California Divorce Index, 1966-1984,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VPR6-L3Y : 15 May 2014), Priscill J Button and Jackson D Minor, Sep 1975; from “California Divorce Index, 1966-1984,” database and images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2007); citing Tuolumne, California, Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento.
“United States Public Records, 1970-2009,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K1DZ-X2Z : 23 May 2014), Priscilla Button Minor, Residence, Point Reyes Station, California, United States; a third party aggregator of publicly available information.
“United States Public Records, 1970-2009,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJFZ-LVDY : 16 May 2014), Priscilla B Minor, Residence, Pt Reyes Sta, California, United States; a third party aggregator of publicly available information.
“United States Social Security Death Index,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J5XS-D35 : 20 May 2014), Priscilla B Minor, 02 Sep 1996; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
“California Death Index, 1940-1997,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VP38-SLN : 26 November 2014), Priscilla Jane Minor, 02 Sep 1996; Department of Public Health Services, Sacramento.
“California Death Index, 1940-1997,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VGYR-6PV : 26 November 2014), Jackson Daniels Minor, 07 Jul 1984; Department of Public Health Services, Sacramento.
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