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1910 U.S. Census • Washington • Pierce • Tacoma • ED# 229 (Ancestry.com 7 of 18)
Name: Beulah Mrs Cook Age in 1910: 30 Estimated Birth Year: 1879 Birthplace: Kansas Home in 1910: 2-WD TACOMA, PIERCE, Washington Race: White Gender: Female Series: T624 Roll: 1663 Part: 2 Page: 287A Year: 1910
Beulah Cook (housekeeper) and son, Frederick are living at 576 North L Street, Tacoma, Washington.1920 U.S. Census • Washington • Pierce • Tacoma • ED# 329 (Ancestry.com 1 of 16)
Fred and Beulah living at 2550 South 1st Street, Tacoma, Washington with son, Harry and Stepson, Fredrick Cook.
Name: Fred Gifford Age: 42 years Estimated birth year: 1877 Birthplace: England Race: White Home in 1920: Tacoma, Pierce, Washington Home owned: Roll: T625_1937 Page: 1A ED: 329 Image: 02941930 United States Federal Census Washington Pierce Tacoma District 191 (Ancestry.com 13 of 26)
Fred and Beulah lived in Tacoma's Northend just off Proctor at 3920 North 24th Street, Tacoma, Washington
Fred came from England to United States in 1890. Beulah's father was born in Ohio and mother was born in Michigan.
Year: 1930; Census Place: Tacoma, Pierce, Washington; Roll: T626_2512; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 191; Image: 0416.Tacoma Public Library - Northwest Room Obituary Orders 1102 Tacoma Avenue South Tacoma, WA 98402
Name: GIFFORD, BEULAH (MRS FRED) Date of Death: 31-Dec-1962 Indexing Source: 01 JAN 1963 A-6
1920 U.S. Census • Grays Harbor • Hoquiam • ED# 87 (Ancestry.com 2 of 33)
Harry H Mcmillian Age: 51 years Estimated birth year: 1868 Birthplace: Virginia Race: White Home in 1920: Hoquiam, Grays Harbor, Washington Home owned: Roll: T625_1923 Page: 1B ED: 87 Image: 0594
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1910 U.S. Census • Washington • Pierce • Tacoma • ED# 273 (Ancestry.com 8 of 45)
Fred and Edith living at 6021 South Cedar Street, Tacoma, Washington with three children.
Name: Fred Gifford Age in 1910: 30 Estimated Birth Year: 1879 Home in 1910: 6-WD TACOMA, PIERCE, Washington Race: White Gender: Male Series: T624 Roll: 1664 Part: 2 Page: 277B Year: 19101920 U.S. Census • Grays Harbor • Hoquiam • ED# 87 (Ancestry.com 2 of 33)
Name: Edith Gifford Age: 9 years Estimated birth year: 1910 Birthplace: Washington Race: White Home in 1920: Hoquiam, Grays Harbor, Washington Home owned: Roll: T625_1923 Page: 1B ED: 87 Image: 0594
1920 U.S. Census • Grays Harbor • Hoquiam • ED# 87 (Ancestry.com 2 of 33)Washington State Birth Index, Prior to 1910 - 1919
Parent: Fred Gifford Name: Edith Ellen Gifford Location: Tacoma Parent: Edith Barnes Birth Date: ?? 24 1910 Sex: F Race: W1930 United States Federal Census Washington King Seattle District 143 (Ancestry 18 of 41)
Edith McMillian with son, Lawrence McMillianResearch Notes from Stan R. Lee: Northwest Room, Tacoma Public Library
City Directories
1911 Frederick W. Gifford (Edith), 6021 South Cedar.
1912* Frederick W. Gifford, 6021 South Cedar
1912** Mrs. Edith Gifford, 6017 South Cedar
1930 United States Federal Census Washington Pierce Tacoma District 146 (Ancestry 28 of 33)
Living at 1112 38th Street, Tacoma, Washington.Frederick N. Cook's wife, Isabelle, maiden name was Norton. They were married twice to each other. (I guess they solved their first batch of martial challenges, and re-married.) Fred and Isabelle had one daughter, by the name of Phylis.
She married John Forrester Sr. and divorced. Phylis and John (Jack), had a son and a daughter;
John Forrester Jr. and daughter, Katherine (Katie) Forrester.John (Jack) Forrester Sr is now deceased (died from cancer, I believe). John Forrester Jr. is also deceased. (I believe, he didn't marry.) John, Jr. was a Vietnam Veteran. Katherine (?) or, as I always knew her, Katie, also married, had children and divorced.
The family is not sure if Phylis is still alive. ( Phylis and I believe Katie and her children, lived with Isabelle and Fred till both their deaths. Then they continued to live there (still, could be), after Fred and Isabelle died. Fred and Isabelle Cook's last address was 4518 South 9th Street in Tacoma. This was the house they lived in, as I visited them as a child.
Frederick Cook, worked for Schoenfeld's Furniture until his retirement. I remember him selling furniture for Schoenfelds, when he was in his early seventies and beyond. Fred was very well kept and never looked his age. He was always cordial and extremely pleasant to be around. Isabelle was too. She was the "story keeper" of that family...I should have listened more closely when I was a kid!!
I know Isabelle had a sister (Ruby) and a brother, that both lived in the Tacoma area. Her brother's wife (her name escapes me), was a care giver for my Grandmother, Virginia C. Lee, right before she died. I am sure, she has passed also..she was older in age when she provided care for Virginia.
I believe, Ruby married and divorced. I think she had children, but, I am not sure.
I know Frederick Cook, and Fred Gifford (worked as a janitor) and my Grandmother Amy as a young girl (Elevator Operator or "Jockey" as they were known in that day) all worked in the California Building. This building was torn down to build a new Woolworth's store (building is still standing) in Tacoma on Broadway. The California building was also the location (here's that "two degrees" of separation" thing going-) of Doctor Annie E. Reynolds general practice.
Doctor Annie E. Reynolds (Virgina C. (Reynolds) Lee's Aunt) was one of the first women doctors who tried a private practice in the late 1910 & early 1920's era. Of course, the practice was rough at the time...not many men would see a "women doctor" or allow their family to see one either. So, Dr. Reynolds, went to work for a "women's group" that offered life insurance to it's members. And of course, to get life insurance at the time, you needed a physical. She traveled all over the United States as she worked giving physicals and made a very good living.Also, Raymond B. Turner's wife Helen, worked in the California Bldg. when she was young and before meeting Ray. I believe she worked as an office employee (aka as a secretary) during this time.
Enough of this novel.....California Building Photograph
Collection: Arthur French Collection Series: G19.1 http://search.tpl.lib.wa.us/images/dt3.asp?series=G19.1&unique=3160955PM558 (Unique: 29127) Date: ca. 1890 Description: California Building; view of horse-drawn buggies. The California Block, built in 1889, was located in the 1110-16 Pacific Avenue area of downtown Tacoma. Over the years the building, first known as the Wilson Building, would contain many local businesses. Arthur French, listed as photographer and crayon artist in the 1892 City Directory, both lived and worked in the California Building. He took the above photograph ca. 1890 of the solid Romaneque structure. Built of either stone or brick, there was heavy use of the semi-circular Roman arch. By 1892, occupants included French, the Merrick Bros. clothing and shoe store, St. John's Pharmacy, I.J. Sharick jewelers, and Fidelity Rent & Collection Co. TPL-8048 (Original filed under TPL-1034) Address:1110-16 Pacific Ave. Subjects: California Building (Tacoma) Image type: Black & White Print type: Fiber base-Glossy Print format: 8x10" Rights: See Tacoma Public Library for specific rights and permissionsHome: 4518 S. 9th Street, Tacoma, Washington
Fred Norman Cook
Born Dec. 9, 1904; passed away peacefully in his sleep Oct 29, 2004. He was an interior designer and furniture salesman for Schoenfeld's for over forty years. He was also a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He is survived by his daughter Phyllis Forster, granddaughter Kaye Thompson and great granddaughter April Nimick. Preceded in death by his wife Isabel Cook and grandson John Norman Forster.
He will be cremated Mountain View Cemetery. There will be no funeral services held.
As appeared (with Picture) Tacoma News Tribune, Tuesday, November 2, 2004.
1930 United States Federal Census Washington Pierce Tacoma District 146 (Ancestry 28 of 33)
Tacoma Public Library - Northwest Room Obituary Orders 1102 Tacoma Avenue South Tacoma, WA 98402
Name: COOK, ISABELLE E Date of Death: 05-Sep-1988 Indexing Source: 07 SEP 1988 B-4 Soundex Code: C200She married John Forrester Sr. and divorced. Phylis and John (Jack), had a son and a daughter;
John Forrester Jr. and daughter, Katherine (Katie) Forrester.
John (Jack) Forrester Sr is now deceased (died from cancer, I believe). John Forrester Jr. is also deceased. (I believe, he didn't marry)
Death Certificates of Finns in Pierce County, Washington, 1907-1947
As contained in microfilm files of the Family History Center at Vancouver, Washington. Excerpted by Merle A. Reinikka <mailto:merle.reinikka@prodigy.net>.
PALO, JOHN -- Born April 17, 1869, Finland. Died Apr. 19, 1939, Tacoma General Hospital, Tacoma, Wash. Cause of death: generalized and cerebral arteriosclerosis; coronary occlusion; strep broncho-pneumonia. Husband of Elizabeth. Miner. Father: Aaron Palo (b. Finland). Mother: Maria Juho (b. Finland). Burial Apr. 22, 1939, Tacoma Cemetery, Tacoma, Wash.
http://www.genealogia.fi/emi/emi3d20p5e.htmTacoma Public Library - Northwest Room Obituary Orders 1102 Tacoma Avenue South Tacoma, WA 98402
Name: PALO, JOHN B.
Date of Death: 19-Apr-1939
Indexing Source: 22 APR 1939 P.11
Death Certificates of Finns in Pierce County, Washington, 1907-1947
As contained in microfilm files of the Family History Center at Vancouver, Washington. Excerpted by Merle A. Reinikka <mailto:merle.reinikka@prodigy.net>.
PALO, EDWIN -- Born July 2, 1905, Carbonado, Wash. Died Oct. 6, 1933, White Creek, Wash. Cause of death: gunshot through head; homicide, 30-30 rifle. Single. Father: John B. Palo (b. Finland). Mother: Elizabeth Rautio (b. Finland). Burial Oct. 9, 1933, Tacoma Cemetery, Tacoma, Wash.
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1. Name: PALO, BERNARD B
Date of Death: 05-Feb-1984
Indexing Source: 08 FEB 1984 B-3Database: Social Security Death Index August 1, 2004 7:53 PM
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Name: Bernard Palo
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SSN: 532-18-2523
Last Residence: 98371 Puyallup, Pierce, Washington, United States of America
Born: 26 Jul 1908
Died: Feb 1984
State (Year) SSN issued: Washington (Before 1951 )
Source Information: Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Orem, UT: Ancestry, Inc., 2000.
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