John Pursehouse was a cigar maker. The Pursehouse family lived at 1996 Pendrell Street from 1911 to 1914.
Early Life
John Pursehouse was born in England in December 1852. (The family sometimes spelled their surname as “Purshouse” or “Pursehouse.”)
Marriage to Margaret Nicholson
On August 22, 1875, in Cambois, Northumberland, England, John married Margaret Ann Nicholson. She was born in Tanfield, Durham, England about 1850.
In 1881, Margaret was living in Bedlington, Northumberland, England. It is not clear where John was in 1881.
To United States
In October 1884, the Pursehouse family sailed on the S.S. Bothnia from Liverpool, England, to New York City.
In 1890, John applied to become a naturalized United States citizen.
In 1900, the Pursehouse family was living in Streator, Illinois. John was a cigar maker.
In 1910, the family was in Denver, Colorado. John was a laborer. His sons were both cigar makers.
To Vancouver
From 1911 to 1914, the Pursehouse family was living at 1996 Pendrell Street in Vancouver. Members of the family worked at the following businesses.
| 1912 | Joseph at Andrew Schnoter and Sons |
| 1913 | Joseph at Diamond Crown Cigar Company (5 – 61 Cordova Street) |
| 1914 | Joseph and Richard at Sunset Cigar Factory (1705 Davie Street) |
By about 1915, the Pursehouse family moved to California.
Margaret died in California in 1919.
In 1920, John was living in San Francisco, California. In 1922, he died in California, probably in San Francisco.
John and Margaret had the following children.
Richard Nicholson Pursehouse
Richard Nicholson Pursehouse was born on October 3, 1875 (or 1876) in Bedlington, Northumberland, England.
He worked as a cigar maker for most of his life.
He never married.
He died in San Francisco, California, on March 11, 1941.
Joseph Pursehouse
Joseph Pursehouse was born on February 10, 1878, in Morpeth District, Northumberland.
He worked as a cigar maker for most of his life.
He never married.
He died in California in 1939. He was buried in Cypress Lawn Memorial Park in Colma, San Mateo, California.
Mary Ann Pursehouse
Mary Ann Pursehouse was born on Februrary 24, 1881, in Morpeth District, Northumberland.
On June 3, 1906, in Denver, Colorado, she married William Beck.
William Beck died in San Francisco on May 4, 1949. He was buried in Cypress Lawn Memorial Park in Colma, San Mateo, California.
Mary died in San Francisco, California, on April 25, 1956. She was buried in Cypress Lawn Memorial Park in Colma.
Sources
John Pursehouse
“England Marriages, 1538–1973 ,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NFNT-PRR : 10 December 2014), John Pursehouse and Margaret Ann Nicholson, 22 Aug 1875; citing Cambois, Northumberland, England, reference it 5 p 37 no 73; FHL microfilm 1,564,655.
“England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2DGB-JXT : 13 December 2014), John Pursehouse, 1875; from “England & Wales Marriages, 1837-2005,” database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing 1875, quarter 3, vol. 10B, p. 509, Morpeth, Northumberland, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.
“New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1891,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVPF-HH7L : 15 April 2015), John Parshouse, 1884; citing NARA microfilm publication M237 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm .
SS Bothnia, Wikipedia article, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_Bothnia.
“Illinois, Northern District Naturalization Index, 1840-1950,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XKGG-13J : 12 December 2014), John Pursehouse, 1890; citing Ottawa, Illinois, NARA microfilm publication M1285 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 141; FHL microfilm 1,432,141.
“United States Census, 1900,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MSWT-G5T : accessed 8 May 2017), John Purshouse, Bruce Township Streator city Ward 3, La Salle, Illinois, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 36, sheet 4A, family 75, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,240,315.
Streator City Directory, 1901-1902, LaSalle County Illinois; P – Q; Transcribed by Bertha Emmett; http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~illasall/directory/directoryPQ.htm.
| Pursehouse, George | Miner | bds 1318 N. Park |
| Pursehouse, John (Margaret M) | Cigarmkr | h 1209 N. Park |
| Pursehouse, Joseph | Cigarmkr | bds 1209 N. Park |
| Pursehouse, Mary (wid Paul) | bds 1318 N. Park | |
| Pursehouse, Mary A. | Clerk | bds 1209 N. Park |
| Pursehouse, Richard N. | Cigarmkr | bds 1209 N. Park |
| Pursehouse, Wm. | Miner | h 1318 N. Park |
“United States Census, 1910,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MKW1-KBT : accessed 8 May 2017), John Pursehouse, Denver Ward 10, Denver, Colorado, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 137, sheet 4B, family 97, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 116; FHL microfilm 1,374,129.
“Recensement du Canada de 1911,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV95-MP18 : 2 March 2015), J, 1911; citing Census, Vancouver Sub-Districts 1-18, British Columbia, Canada, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 2,417,661; http://automatedgenealogy.com/census11/View.jsp?id=63743&highlight=7&desc=1911+Census+of+Canada+page+containing+J+Pursehouse; http://data2.collectionscanada.gc.ca/1911/pdf/e001940121.pdf [indexed as Louse J Hussein]
“United States Census, 1920,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MH4Q-DS4 : accessed 8 May 2017), John Pursehouse, San Francisco Assembly District 28, San Francisco, California, United States; citing ED 281, sheet 6A, line 3, family 130, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1992), roll 140; FHL microfilm 1,820,140.
“California Death Index, 1905-1939,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKSM-45XW : 5 June 2015), John Pursehouse, 1922; citing 8964, Department of Health Services, Vital Statistics Department, Sacramento.
Margaret Ann Nicholson (wife of John Pursehouse)
“England Marriages, 1538–1973 ,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NFNT-PRP : 10 December 2014), John Pursehouse and Margaret Ann Nicholson, 22 Aug 1875; citing Cambois, Northumberland, England, reference it 5 p 37 no 73; FHL microfilm 1,564,655.
“England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2DGB-CWP : 13 December 2014), Margaret Ann Nicholson, 1875; from “England & Wales Marriages, 1837-2005,” database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing 1875, quarter 3, vol. 10B, p. 509, Morpeth, Northumberland, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.
“England and Wales Census, 1881,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2WM-CSC2 : 19 August 2016), Margaret A Pursehouse, Bedlington, Northumberland, England; from “1881 England, Scotland and Wales census,” database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing p. 15, Piece/Folio 5116/51, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,775,417.
“New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1891,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVPF-HH7G : 15 April 2015), Mary Ann Parshouse, 1884; citing NARA microfilm publication M237 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm .
“United States Census, 1900,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MSWT-G5Y : accessed 8 May 2017), Margeret M Purshouse in household of John Purshouse, Bruce Township Streator city Ward 3, La Salle, Illinois, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 36, sheet 4A, family 75, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,240,315.
“United States Census, 1910,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MKW1-KBY : accessed 8 May 2017), Margaret Pursehouse in household of John Pursehouse, Denver Ward 10, Denver, Colorado, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 137, sheet 4B, family 97, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 116; FHL microfilm 1,374,129.
“Recensement du Canada de 1911,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV95-MP1D : 2 March 2015), Margareta in entry for J, 1911; citing Census, Vancouver Sub-Districts 1-18, British Columbia, Canada, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 2,417,661; http://automatedgenealogy.com/census11/View.jsp?id=63743&highlight=8&desc=1911+Census+of+Canada+page+containing+Margareta+Pursehouse; http://data2.collectionscanada.gc.ca/1911/pdf/e001940121.pdf [indexed as Margareta Hussein].
“California Death Index, 1905-1939,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKSM-45X4 : 5 June 2015), Margaret A Pursehouse, 1919; citing 36515, Department of Health Services, Vital Statistics Department, Sacramento.
Richard Nicholson Pursehouse (son of John Pursehouse)
“England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2X84-727 : 1 October 2014), Richard Nicholson Pursehouse, 1875; from “England & Wales Births, 1837-2006,” database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Birth Registration, Morpeth, Northumberland, England, citing General Register Office, Southport, England.
“England and Wales Census, 1881,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2WM-CSZC : 19 August 2016), Richard N Pursehouse in household of Margaret A Pursehouse, Bedlington, Northumberland, England; from “1881 England, Scotland and Wales census,” database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing p. 15, Piece/Folio 5116/51, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,775,417.
“New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1891,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVPF-HH7P : 15 April 2015), Richard Parshouse, 1884; citing NARA microfilm publication M237 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm .
“United States Census, 1900,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MSWT-G5B : accessed 8 May 2017), Richard N Purshouse in household of John Purshouse, Bruce Township Streator city Ward 3, La Salle, Illinois, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 36, sheet 4A, family 75, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,240,315.
“United States Census, 1910,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MKW1-KB1 : accessed 8 May 2017), Richard N Pursehouse in household of John Pursehouse, Denver Ward 10, Denver, Colorado, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 137, sheet 4B, family 97, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 116; FHL microfilm 1,374,129.
“Recensement du Canada de 1911,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV95-MP16 : 2 March 2015), Richard in entry for J, 1911; citing Census, Vancouver Sub-Districts 1-18, British Columbia, Canada, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 2,417,661; http://automatedgenealogy.com/census11/View.jsp?id=63743&highlight=9&desc=1911+Census+of+Canada+page+containing+Richard+N+Pursehouse; http://data2.collectionscanada.gc.ca/1911/pdf/e001940121.pdf [indexed as Michard Hussein]
“United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KZK9-GDT : 12 December 2014), Richard Nicholson Pursehouse, 1917-1918; citing San Francisco City no 8, California, United States, NARA microfilm publication M1509 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,544,256.
“United States Census, 1920,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MH4Q-DSH : accessed 8 May 2017), Richard N Pursehouse in household of John Pursehouse, San Francisco Assembly District 28, San Francisco, California, United States; citing ED 281, sheet 6A, line 4, family 130, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1992), roll 140; FHL microfilm 1,820,140.
“United States Census, 1930,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XC61-3VK : accessed 8 May 2017), Richard Purschouse, San Francisco (Districts 1-250), San Francisco, California, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 171, sheet 13B, line 54, family 299, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 200; FHL microfilm 2,339,935.
“United States Census, 1940,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K98B-PST : accessed 8 May 2017), Richard Pursehouse in household of Eva Gordon, Assembly District 25, San Francisco, San Francisco City, San Francisco, California, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 38-359, sheet 6A, line 35, family 184, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 – 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 311.
“California Death Index, 1940-1997,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VPVY-BKL : 26 November 2014), Richard N Pursehouse, 11 Mar 1941; Department of Public Health Services, Sacramento.
“Find A Grave Index,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVLW-FLXB : 13 December 2015), Richard Pursehouse, 1941; Burial, Colma, San Mateo, California, United States of America, Cypress Lawn Memorial Park; citing record ID 87661216, Find a Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=87661216.
Joseph Pursehouse (son of John Pursehouse)
“England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JQVS-TDM : 30 December 2014), Joseph Pursehouse, 10 Mar 1878; citing Cambois, Northumberland, England, reference ; FHL microfilm 1,564,655.
“England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JQST-K3J : 6 December 2014), Joseph Pursehouse, 10 Mar 1878; citing Northumberland, England, reference item 1 p 82; FHL microfilm 1,564,655.
“England and Wales Census, 1881,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2WM-CS84 : 19 August 2016), Joseph Pursehouse in household of Margaret A Pursehouse, Bedlington, Northumberland, England; from “1881 England, Scotland and Wales census,” database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing p. 15, Piece/Folio 5116/51, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,775,417.
“New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1891,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVPF-HH75 : 15 April 2015), Joseph Parshouse, 1884; citing NARA microfilm publication M237 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm .
“United States Census, 1900,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MSWT-G51 : accessed 8 May 2017), Joseph Purshouse in household of John Purshouse, Bruce Township Streator city Ward 3, La Salle, Illinois, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 36, sheet 4A, family 75, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,240,315.
“United States Census, 1910,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MKW1-KBB : accessed 8 May 2017), Joseph Pursehouse in household of John Pursehouse, Denver Ward 10, Denver, Colorado, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 137, sheet 4B, family 97, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 116; FHL microfilm 1,374,129.
“Recensement du Canada de 1911,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV95-MP1X : 2 March 2015), Joseph in entry for J, 1911; citing Census, Vancouver Sub-Districts 1-18, British Columbia, Canada, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario; FHL microfilm 2,417,661; http://automatedgenealogy.com/census11/View.jsp?id=63743&highlight=10&desc=1911+Census+of+Canada+page+containing+Joseph+Pursehouse; http://data2.collectionscanada.gc.ca/1911/pdf/e001940121.pdf [[indexed as Joseph Hussein].
“United States Census, 1920,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MH4Q-DSC : accessed 8 May 2017), Joseph Pursehouse in household of John Pursehouse, San Francisco Assembly District 28, San Francisco, California, United States; citing ED 281, sheet 6A, line 5, family 130, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1992), roll 140; FHL microfilm 1,820,140.
“United States Census, 1930,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XC61-3V2 : accessed 8 May 2017), Joseph Purschouse in household of Richard Purschouse, San Francisco (Districts 1-250), San Francisco, California, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 171, sheet 13B, line 55, family 299, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 200; FHL microfilm 2,339,935.
“California Death Index, 1905-1939,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKS9-DBLT : 5 June 2015), Joseph Pursehouse, 1939; citing 39035, Department of Health Services, Vital Statistics Department, Sacramento.
“Find A Grave Index,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVLW-FLXN : 13 December 2015), Joseph Pursehouse, 1939; Burial, Colma, San Mateo, California, United States of America, Cypress Lawn Memorial Park; citing record ID 87661215, Find a Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=87661215.
Mary Ann Pursehouse (daughter of John Pursehouse)
“England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N2L9-KPX : 30 December 2014), Mary Ann Pursehouse, 06 Apr 1881; citing Cambois, Northumberland, England, reference ; FHL microfilm 1,564,655.
“England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2XVV-6M5 : 1 October 2014), Mary Ann Pursehouse, 1881; from “England & Wales Births, 1837-2006,” database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Birth Registration, Morpeth, Northumberland, England, citing General Register Office, Southport, England.
“England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JQST-VNY : 6 December 2014), Mary Ann Pursehouse, 06 Apr 1881; citing Northumberland, England, reference item 1 p 100; FHL microfilm 1,564,655.
“New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1891,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVPF-HH7R : 15 April 2015), Mary Ann Parshouse, 1884; citing NARA microfilm publication M237 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm .
“United States Census, 1900,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MSWT-GRM : accessed 8 May 2017), Mary A Purshouse in household of John Purshouse, Bruce Township Streator city Ward 3, La Salle, Illinois, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 36, sheet 4A, family 75, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,240,315.
“Colorado Statewide Marriage Index, 1853-2006,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KN3T-63D : 3 December 2014), Wm Beck and Mary Pursehouse, 03 Jul 1906, Denver, Denver, Colorado, United States; citing no. 38496, State Archives, Denver; FHL microfilm 1,690,052.
“United States Census, 1920,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MH44-6LY : accessed 8 May 2017), Marie Beck in household of William Beck, San Francisco Assembly District 27, San Francisco, California, United States; citing ED 332, sheet 3A, line 16, family 63, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1992), roll 142; FHL microfilm 1,820,142.
“United States Census, 1930,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XCVD-RV4 : accessed 8 May 2017), Marie Beck in household of William Beck, Los Angeles (Districts 0001-0250), Los Angeles, California, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 225, sheet 9B, line 77, family 239, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 141; FHL microfilm 2,339,876.
“United States Census, 1940,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K98B-V3M : accessed 8 May 2017), Marie Beck in household of William Beck, Assembly District 25, San Francisco, San Francisco City, San Francisco, California, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 38-353, sheet 62B, line 73, family 337, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 – 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 311.
“California, San Francisco County Records, 1824-1997,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKD4-Y4Y8 : 13 May 2016), Marie Beck, 25 Apr 1956; citing Death, San Francisco Public Library.
“California Death Index, 1940-1997,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VGYF-THR : 26 November 2014), Marie Beck, 25 Apr 1956; Department of Public Health Services, Sacramento.
“Find A Grave Index,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVLW-8PVR : 13 December 2015), Marie Beck, 1956; Burial, Colma, San Mateo, California, United States of America, Cypress Lawn Memorial Park; citing record ID 87565228, Find a Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=87565228.
William Beck (husband of Mary Ann Pursehouse)
“Colorado Statewide Marriage Index, 1853-2006,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KN3T-638 : 3 December 2014), Wm Beck and Mary Pursehouse, 03 Jul 1906, Denver, Denver, Colorado, United States; citing no. 38496, State Archives, Denver; FHL microfilm 1,690,052.
“United States Census, 1920,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MH44-6LT : accessed 8 May 2017), William Beck, San Francisco Assembly District 27, San Francisco, California, United States; citing ED 332, sheet 3A, line 15, family 63, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1992), roll 142; FHL microfilm 1,820,142.
“United States Census, 1930,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XCVD-RVW : accessed 8 May 2017), William Beck, Los Angeles (Districts 0001-0250), Los Angeles, California, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 225, sheet 9B, line 76, family 239, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 141; FHL microfilm 2,339,876.
“United States Census, 1940,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K98B-VS1 : accessed 8 May 2017), William Beck, Assembly District 25, San Francisco, San Francisco City, San Francisco, California, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 38-353, sheet 62B, line 72, family 337, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 – 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 311.
“California, San Francisco County Records, 1824-1997,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q23Q-QZ89 : 16 May 2016), William Beck, 04 May 1949; citing Death, San Francisco Public Library.
“Find A Grave Index,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVLW-8PP5 : 13 December 2015), William Beck, 1949; Burial, Colma, San Mateo, California, United States of America, Cypress Lawn Memorial Park; citing record ID 87565244, Find a Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=87565244.
Veola Beck (daughter of Mary Ann Pursehouse)
“United States Census, 1920,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MH44-6LB : accessed 8 May 2017), Viola Beck in household of William Beck, San Francisco Assembly District 27, San Francisco, California, United States; citing ED 332, sheet 3A, line 17, family 63, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1992), roll 142; FHL microfilm 1,820,142.
“United States Census, 1930,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XCVD-RVH : accessed 8 May 2017), Veola Beck in household of William Beck, Los Angeles (Districts 0001-0250), Los Angeles, California, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 225, sheet 9B, line 78, family 239, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 141; FHL microfilm 2,339,876.
“United States Census, 1940,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K98B-V39 : accessed 8 May 2017), Veola Beck in household of William Beck, Assembly District 25, San Francisco, San Francisco City, San Francisco, California, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 38-353, sheet 62B, line 74, family 337, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 – 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 311.
Margarett Elizabeth Pursehouse (possible daughter of John Pursehouse)
“Illinois Births and Christenings, 1824-1940,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V2LF-N8G : 12 December 2014), Margarett Elizabeth Pursehouse, 25 Oct 1886; Birth, citing Streator, La Salle, Illinois; FHL microfilm 918,377.
“Illinois Births and Christenings, 1824-1940,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V22R-56Y : 12 December 2014), Margaret Elizabeth Purschouse, 25 Oct 1886; Birth, citing Streator, La Salle, Illinois; FHL microfilm 1,710,999.
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