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Elsie Louisa <I>Shepard</I> Tenney

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Elsie Louisa Shepard Tenney

Birth
Royalton, Windsor County, Vermont, USA
Death
5 Aug 1936 (aged 83)
Los Angeles County, California, USA
Burial
Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, USA Add to Map
Plot
Section W, Lot 89, Rt 2
Memorial ID
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Elsie Louisa Shepard: (Ancestry.com researcher jeinkster39).
Elsie L. Shepard: (Combined Sources).
Elsie Shepard: (1860/1870 Census).
Shepard: (Daughter Ruth's CDI).
Elsie L. Shepherd: (Family Source).
Elsie Shepherd: (Son Iver's Death Certificate).
Elsie L. (Tenney): (1910/1920/1930 Census & 1908/1909/1910/1911/1912/1915/1918/1921/1922 Dir. & Husband's Obituary & CDI & See Headstone - except surname).
Elsie L. (Tenny): (1880 Census).
Elsie (Tenney): (1905-6/1907 Dir.).
Elsie L.: (Headstone).

b. 9 Aug 1852, Royalton, Windsor Co., VT. (Ancestry.com researcher jeinkster39).
b. 1852. (Headstone).
b. Royalton, [Windsore Co.,] VT. (Son Iver's Death Certificate).
b. VT. (1930 Census).
b. North Dakota. (See 1930 Census of Daughter Ruth).
m. 1 or 2 May 1876, Beaver Bay, Lake Co., MN, George Cydus Tenney.
NOTE: Married May 1 or May 2, 1876 in Beaver Dam (can't find on map) or Beaver Bay, MN.
d. Abt 24 Sep 1936. (Burial Date per Cemetery Records).
d. 1936. (Headstone).
d. 5 Aug 1936, Los Angeles Co., CA. (CDI).
Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery, Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, USA. Plot: Section W, Lot 89, Rt 2.

Headstone inscription: "ELSIE L. / 1852 - 1936"

Parents: George Stevens Shepard (drowned in 1865) & Catherine Miranda Smith. (Per Sheila FAG #47788881).

1860 U. S. Federal Census (July 10): Markesan, Green Lake County, Wisconsin
Post Office: Markesan
Dwelling 1299, Family 1161

George S. Shepard, Age 32, Male, White, Occupation Printer, Value of Real Property $1,500, Value of Personal Property $1,000, Birthplace Vermont.

Catherine Shepard, Age 31, Female, White, Birthplace New Hampshire.

Elsie Shepard, Age 9, Female, White, Birthplace Vermont, Attended School Yes.

Lizzie Shepard, Age 7, Female, White, Birthplace Vermont, Attended School Yes.

John Shepard, Age 5, Male, White, Birthplace Vermont, Attended School Yes.

Amanda Laughlin, Age 18, Female, White, Birthplace Wisconsin.

John Foster, Age 15, Male, White, Occupation Aprintice [sic] to Printing, Birthplace Michigan, Attended School Yes.

Franklin Foster, Age 1, Male, White, Birthplace New York.

1865: Her father drowned.

1870 U. S. Federal Census (June 21): Beaver Dam Ward 4, Dodge County, Wisconsin
Post Office: Burnett
Dwelling 187, Family 186 [one line down from beginning of family]

Catherine Shepard, Age 42, Female, White, Occupation School Teacher, Value of Real Estate $700, Value of Personal Property $200, Birthplace New Hampshire.

Elsie Shepard, Age 17, Female, White, Occupation School Teacher, Birthplace Vermont.

Lizzie Shepard, Age 15, Female, White, Occupation Keeps House, Birthplace Vermont, Attended School.

John Shepard, Age 11, Male, White, Occupation Gardener, Birthplace Wisconsin, Attended School.

Lucy Shepard, Age 8, Female, White, At School, Birthplace Wisconsin, Attended School.

1880 U. S. Federal Census (June 9): Dist. 30, Newport, Columbia County, Wisconsin

Dwelling 64, Family 72:

Alphius Tenny, White, Male, Age 67, Head, Married, Occupation Farmer, Birthplace Vermont, Father's Birthplace Vermont, Mother's Birthplace Vermont.

Charlotte M. Tenny, White, Female, Age 65, Wife, Married, Occupation Keeping house, Birthplace Connecticut, Father's Birthplace Connecticut, Mother's Birthplace Connecticut.

Edwin Tenny, White, Male, Age 28, Son, Single, Occupation Laborer, Birthplace New York, Father's Birthplace Vermont, Mother's Birthplace Connecticut.

Ellis Tenny, White, Male, Age 18, Son, Single, Occupation Laborer, Birthplace Wisconsin, Father's Birthplace Vermont, Mother's Birthplace Connecticut.

Dwelling 64, Family 73: [Son to Alpheus Tenney in home with his Father]

George C. Tenny, White, Male, Age 32, Head, Married, Occupation Preacher, Birthplace New York, Father's Birthplace Vermont, Mother's Birthplace Connecticut.

Elsie L. Tenny, White, Female, Age 25, Wife, Married, Birthplace Wisconsin, Father's Birthplace New York, Mother's Birthplace New York.

Residence: Australia -- two 5-year periods. (See Husband's Obituary).

1900 U. S. Federal Census: ? [Believed to be in Australia]

1905-1906: Polk's Battle Creek city directory (Michigan):
"Tenney Carrie, nurse Battle Creek Sanitarium.
Tenney Dena, domestic 41 Garrison av.
Tenney Frank (Josephine), lab, h 68 Logan.
Tenney George C (Elsie), editor, h 71 University av.
Tenney Ivers A (Pearl), bkbndr, h 74 Kendall N."

1907: Polk's Battle Creek city directory (Michigan): Page 471:
"Tenney George C (Elsie), editor Medical Missionary, h 367 Champion.
Tenney Ivers A (Pearl), bkbinder, h 216 Kalamazo.
Tenney Ruth C, student, bds 367 Champion."
Page: 470:
"Tenney Frank (Josephine), molder, h 504 Van Buren West."

1908: U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989
Name: Elsie L Tenney
Gender: F (Female)
Residence Year: 1908
Residence Place: Battle Creek, Michigan
Spouse: George C Tenney
Publication Title: Battle Creek, Michigan, City Directory, 1908
"Tenney Frank W (Josephine), h 504 Van Buren W
Tenney George C (Elsie L), editor Medical Missionary, h 367 Champion.
Tenney Ruth C, tchr Cooking School B C Sanitarium, bds 367 Champion."
[Frank W. Tenney & Josephine (Tenney) & George Cydus Tenney & Elsie L. Shepard (Tenney) & Ruth C. Tenney].

1909: U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989
Name: Elsie L Tenney
Gender: F (Female)
Residence Year: 1909
Street Address: 367 Champion
Residence Place: Battle Creek, Michigan
Spouse: George C Tenney
Publication Title: Battle Creek, Michigan, City Directory, 1909
"Tenney Earl, stenogr, bds 57 Manchester.
Tenney Frank W (Josephine), lab, h 59 Kalamazoo.
Tenney George C (Elsie L), editor Medical Missionary, h 367 Champion.
Tenney John E (Mannie), solicitor, h 57 Manchester.
Tenney John E (Florence E), motorman, h 50 Rittenhouse av E.
Tenney Ruth C, tchr, bds 367 Champion.
Tenney Vera, clk, bds 57 Manchester."
[Earl Ellis Tenney & Frank W. Tenney & Josephine (Tenney) & George Cydus Tenney & Elsie L. Shepard (Tenney) & John Ellis Tenney & Rosabella May Seeley (Tenney) & John E. Tenney & Florence E. (Tenney) & Ruth C. Tenney & Vera Edith Tenney].

1910: U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989
Name: Elsie L Tenney
Gender: F (Female)
Residence Year: 1910
Residence Place: Battle Creek, Michigan
Spouse: Rev George C Tenney
Publication Title: Battle Creek, Michigan, City Directory, 1910
"Tenney Earl E, clk BATTLE CREEK SANITARIUM, bds 57 Manchester.
Tenney Rev George C (Elsie L), chaplain BATTLE CREEK SANITARIUM, editor Medical Missionary and Battle Creek Ida, res 367 Champion.
Tenney Gordon E, student, bds 57 Manchester.
Tenney John E (Florence E), condtr M U Rys Co, res 50 Rittenhouse, av E.
Tenney J Ellis (Mamie), solr, res 57 Manchester.
Tenney Ruth C, tchr Battle Creek Sanitarium, bds 367 Champion."
[Earl Ellis Tenney & George Cydus Tenney & Elsie L. Shepard & Gordon Ellis
John E. Tenney & Florence E. (Tenney) & John Ellis Tenney & Rosabella May Seeley (Tenney) & Ruth C. Tenney].

1910 U. S. Federal Census (April 18): Battle Creek Ward 3, Calhoun County, Michigan
367 Champion Street, Dwelling 55, Family 70

George C. Tenney, Head, Male, White, Age 62, Marriage 1, Years Married 33, Birthplace Pennsylvania, Father's Birthplace Vermont, Mother's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Editor - Magazine, Worker, Out of Work No, Weeks Out of Work 0, Can Read/Write Yes, Own Home, Mortgaged, House.

Elsie L. Tenney, Wife, Female, White, Age 57, Marriage 1, Years Married 33, # of children 2, # of children still living 2, Birthplace Vermont, Father's Birthplace Vermont, Mother's Birthplace New Hampshire, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation None, Can Read/Write Yes.

Ruth C. Tenney, Daughter, Female, White, Age 24, Single, Birthplace North Dakota, Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Mother's Birthplace Vermont, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Teacher - Hospital, Worker, Out of Work No, Weeks Out of Work 0, Can Read/Write Yes, Attended School No, 1- 4- 6-X.

Sedwick C. Smith, Boarder, Female, White, Age 9, Single, Birthplace New York....

1911: U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989
Name: Elsie L Tenney
Gender: F (Female)
Residence Year: 1911
Street Address: 36
Residence Place: Battle Creek, Michigan
Spouse: George C Rev Tenney
Publication Title: Battle Creek, Michigan, City Directory, 1911
"Tenney Earl E, bkpr BATTLE CREEK SANITARIUM, ods 57 Manchester.
Tenney George C Rev (Elsie L), chaplain BATTLE CREEK SANITARIUM, editor Medical Missionary and Battle Creek Ida, res 367 Champion.
Tenney Gordon E, student, bds 57 Manchester.
Tenney John E (Florence E), cond, res 50 Rittenhouse av E.
Tenney J Ellis (aged 49), died April 9, 1911
Tenney Mamie (wid J Ellis), res 57 Manchester.
Tenney Ruth, instructor BATTLE CREEK SANITARIUM."

1912: U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989
Name: Elsie L Tenney
Gender: F (Female)
Residence Year: 1912
Street Address: 367 Champion
Residence Place: Battle Creek, Michigan
Spouse: George C Rev Tenney
Publication Title: Battle Creek, Michigan, City Directory, 1912
"Tenney Earl E (Sylva B), steno BATTLE CREEK SANITARIUM, res 57 Manchester.
Tenney Frederick W (Josephine), lab, bds 506 Van Buren W.
Tenney George C Rev (Elsie L), editor Medical Missionary BATTLE CREEK SANITARIUM, res 367 Champion.
Tenney Gordon E, student, bds 57 Manchester.
Tenney G, waiter BATTLE CREEK SANITARIUM.
Tenney Ivers A (Pearl), painter BATTLE CREEK SANITARIUM, res 367 Champion.
Tenney John E (Florence E), real est, res 50 Rittenhouse av E.
Tenney Mamie (wid J Ellis), res 57 Manchester."
[Earl Ellis Tenney & Sylvia B. (Tenney) & Frederick W. Tenney & Josephine (Tenney) & George Cydus Teney & Elsie L. Shepard (Tenney) & Gordon Ellis Tenney & Ivers Ann Tenney & Pearl Lee French (Tenney) & John E. Tenney & Florence E. (Tenney) & John Ellis Tenney & Rosabella May Seeley (Tenney)].

1915: U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989
Name: Elsie L Tenney
Gender: F (Female)
Residence Year: 1915
Residence Place: Battle Creek, Michigan
Spouse: George C Rev Tenney
Publication Title: Battle Creek, Michigan, City Directory, 1915
"Tenney Earl E (Syla B), steno Nichols & Shepard Co, red 150 College
Tenney Erastus, bds 370 Van Buren W
TENNEY GEORGE C REV (Elsie L), Chaplain BATTLE CREEK SANITARIUM, Editor Medical Missionary, res 182 Haskell av
Tenney Gordon E, student, bds 57 Manchester
Tenney Irma E, student, bds 57 Manchester
Tenney Ivan D, student, bds 219 Wood N
Tenney Ivers A (Pearl), clk BATTLE CREEK SANITARIUM, res 219 Wood N
Tenney John E (Florence E), res 50 Rittenhouse av E
Tenney Rosabelle M (wid J Ellis), librarian BATTLE CREEK SANITARIUM, res 57 Manchester"
[Earl Ellis Tenney & Sylvia B. (Tenney) & Erastus Tenney & George Cydus Tenney & Elsie L. Shepard (Tenney) & Gordon Ellis Tenney & Irma Elizabeth Tenney & Ivan D. Tenney & Ivers Ann Tenney & Pearl Lee French (Tenney) & John E. Tenney & Florence E. (Tenney) & Rosabella May Seeley (Tenney)].

1918: U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989
Name: Elsie L Tenney
Gender: F (Female)
Residence Year: 1918
Residence Place: Battle Creek, Michigan
Spouse: George C Rev Tenney
Publication Title: Battle Creek, Michigan, City Directory, 1918
"Tenney Earl E (Sylvia B), Sten, res 150 College
TENNEY GEORGE C REV (Elsie L), Chaplain BATTLE CREEK SANITARIUM, Editor Medical Missionary, res 182 Haskell av
Tenney Hazel, emp BATTLE CREEK SANITARIUM
Tenney Irma E, librarian BATTLE CREEK SANITARIUM, bds 57 Manchester
Tenney Ivan D, ticket clk G T Ry, bds 182 Haskell av
Tenney, Rosabelle M (wid of J Ellis), librarian BATTLE CREEK SANITARIUM, res 57 Manchester
Tenney Frank, lab, res 23 Page"
[Earl Edwin Tenney & Sylvia B. (Tenney) & George Cydus Tenney & Elsie L. Shepard (Tenney) & Hazel Amelia Tenney & Irma Elizabeth Tenney & Ivan D. Tenney & Rosabelle May Seely (Tenney) & John Ellis Tenney & Frank Melville Tenney].

1920 U. S. Federal Census (Jan. 22): Washington Heights, Calhoun County, Michigan
Nodal (?), House 182, Dwelling 275, Family 272

George C. Tenney, Own Home, Mortgaged, Head, Male, White, Age 73, Married, Attended School No, Can Read/Write Yes, Birthplace Pennsylvania, Father's Birthplace Vermont, Mother's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Chaplain - Sanitarium, Worker.

Elsie L. Tenney, Wife, Female, White, Age 68, Married, Birthplace Vermont, Father's Birthplace Vermont, Mother's Birthplace New Hampshire.

1921: Mentioned in Paternal Grandfather's Obituary: Battle Creek Moon-Journal (Michigan), Sept. 26, 1921:
"ELDER TENNEY
KILLED BY AUTO"
"According to Mrs. Tenney, who witnessed the accident, she and her little grandson, George, had crossed through the line of automobiles, but did not believe that her husband, who was lame, would attempt a crossing. As she reached the curb across the street, she turned, to see her husband on the pavement being dragged by the truck. Other witnesses claimed the front wheel passed over his head."
"Elder Tenney is survived by his wife, Elsie L. Tenney, as one daughter, Mrs. Ralph C. DeVault of Chicago. Mr. DeVault was formerly connected with the Sanitarium as a photographer and only recently went to Chicago to enter the motion picture field. He is also survived by a sister-in-law, Mrs. John Tenney, and a nephew and niece who reside on Manchester street.
One son, Evers, died about a year ago. Two grandsons, Ivan and George, are the sons of Evers Tenney."

1921: U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989
Name: Elsie L Tenney
Gender: F (Female)
Residence Year: 1921
Residence Place: Battle Creek, Michigan
Spouse: George C Rev Tenney
Publication Title: Battle Creek, Michigan, City Directory, 1921
"Tenney Beth, sten, bds 57 Manchester
TENNEY GEORGE C REV (Elsie L), Chaplain BATTLE CREEK SANITARIUM, Editor Medical Missionary, res 182 Haskell av
Tenney Ivan D, agt GTRy, bds 182 Haskell av
Tenney Rosabelle (wid J Ellis), Librarian BATTLECREEK SANITARIUM, res 57 Manchester"
[Irma Beth Tenney & George Cydus Tenney & Elsie L. Shepard (Tenney) & Ivan D. Tenney & Rosabella May Seely (Tenney)].

1922: U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989
Name: Elsie L Tenney
Gender: F (Female)
Residence Year: 1922
Street Address: 182 Haskell
Residence Place: Battle Creek, Michigan
Spouse: Rev George C Tenney
Publication Title: Battle Creek, Michigan, City Directory, 1922
"Tenney Beth, sten Advance-Rumely Co, bds 57 Manchester
Tenney Elsie L (wid Rev George C), res 182 Haskell av
Tenney George C Rev (age 74), died Sept 24, 1921
Tenney Ivan D, ticket clk G T Ry, bds 182 Haskell av
TENNEY ROSABELLE (wid J Ellis), Librarian BATTLECREEK SANITARIUM, res 57 Manchester"
[Irma Beth Tenney & Elsie L. Shepard (Tenney) & George Cydus Tenney & Ivan D. Tenney & Rosabella May Seely (Tenney)].

1930 U. S. Federal Census (April 2-3): Riverside, Riverside County, California
7230 Magnolia Avenue, Dwelling 23, Family 23

James H. Sydenstricker, Head, Own Home, Value of Home $20,000, Radio Yes, Male, White, Age 55, Married, Age at First Marriage 22, Attended School No, Can Read/Write Yes, Birthplace West Virginia, Father's Birthplace West Virginia, Mother's Birthplace West Virginia, Code 75, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Farmer - Farm, Code VVVV, Employer, At Work Yesterday Yes, Veteran No, # of farm schedule 10.

Charlotte L. Sydenstricker, Wife, Female, White, Age 52, Married, Age at First Marriage 19, Attended School No, Can Read/Write Yes, Birthplace Wisconsin, Father's Birthplace Ohio, Mother's Birthplace New York, Code 63, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation None.

Elsie L. Tenney, Aunt, Female, White, Age 77, Widowed, Age at First Marriage 22, Attended School No, Can Read/Write Yes, Birthplace Vermont, Father's Birthplace Vermont, Mother's Birthplace New Hampshire, Code 51, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation None.

California, Death Index, 1905-1939
Name: Elsie L Tenney
Birth Year: abt 1853
Death Date: 5 Aug 1936
Age at Death: 83
Death Place: Los Angeles, California, USA

California, Death Index
Name: Elsie L Tenney
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 05 Aug 1936
Event Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
Gender: Unknown
Age: 83
Race:
Birth Date:
Birth Year (Estimated): 1853
Certificate Number: 48548
GS Film Number: 001686050
Digital Folder Number: 005240844
Image Number: 00219
Elsie Louisa Shepard: (Ancestry.com researcher jeinkster39).
Elsie L. Shepard: (Combined Sources).
Elsie Shepard: (1860/1870 Census).
Shepard: (Daughter Ruth's CDI).
Elsie L. Shepherd: (Family Source).
Elsie Shepherd: (Son Iver's Death Certificate).
Elsie L. (Tenney): (1910/1920/1930 Census & 1908/1909/1910/1911/1912/1915/1918/1921/1922 Dir. & Husband's Obituary & CDI & See Headstone - except surname).
Elsie L. (Tenny): (1880 Census).
Elsie (Tenney): (1905-6/1907 Dir.).
Elsie L.: (Headstone).

b. 9 Aug 1852, Royalton, Windsor Co., VT. (Ancestry.com researcher jeinkster39).
b. 1852. (Headstone).
b. Royalton, [Windsore Co.,] VT. (Son Iver's Death Certificate).
b. VT. (1930 Census).
b. North Dakota. (See 1930 Census of Daughter Ruth).
m. 1 or 2 May 1876, Beaver Bay, Lake Co., MN, George Cydus Tenney.
NOTE: Married May 1 or May 2, 1876 in Beaver Dam (can't find on map) or Beaver Bay, MN.
d. Abt 24 Sep 1936. (Burial Date per Cemetery Records).
d. 1936. (Headstone).
d. 5 Aug 1936, Los Angeles Co., CA. (CDI).
Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery, Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, USA. Plot: Section W, Lot 89, Rt 2.

Headstone inscription: "ELSIE L. / 1852 - 1936"

Parents: George Stevens Shepard (drowned in 1865) & Catherine Miranda Smith. (Per Sheila FAG #47788881).

1860 U. S. Federal Census (July 10): Markesan, Green Lake County, Wisconsin
Post Office: Markesan
Dwelling 1299, Family 1161

George S. Shepard, Age 32, Male, White, Occupation Printer, Value of Real Property $1,500, Value of Personal Property $1,000, Birthplace Vermont.

Catherine Shepard, Age 31, Female, White, Birthplace New Hampshire.

Elsie Shepard, Age 9, Female, White, Birthplace Vermont, Attended School Yes.

Lizzie Shepard, Age 7, Female, White, Birthplace Vermont, Attended School Yes.

John Shepard, Age 5, Male, White, Birthplace Vermont, Attended School Yes.

Amanda Laughlin, Age 18, Female, White, Birthplace Wisconsin.

John Foster, Age 15, Male, White, Occupation Aprintice [sic] to Printing, Birthplace Michigan, Attended School Yes.

Franklin Foster, Age 1, Male, White, Birthplace New York.

1865: Her father drowned.

1870 U. S. Federal Census (June 21): Beaver Dam Ward 4, Dodge County, Wisconsin
Post Office: Burnett
Dwelling 187, Family 186 [one line down from beginning of family]

Catherine Shepard, Age 42, Female, White, Occupation School Teacher, Value of Real Estate $700, Value of Personal Property $200, Birthplace New Hampshire.

Elsie Shepard, Age 17, Female, White, Occupation School Teacher, Birthplace Vermont.

Lizzie Shepard, Age 15, Female, White, Occupation Keeps House, Birthplace Vermont, Attended School.

John Shepard, Age 11, Male, White, Occupation Gardener, Birthplace Wisconsin, Attended School.

Lucy Shepard, Age 8, Female, White, At School, Birthplace Wisconsin, Attended School.

1880 U. S. Federal Census (June 9): Dist. 30, Newport, Columbia County, Wisconsin

Dwelling 64, Family 72:

Alphius Tenny, White, Male, Age 67, Head, Married, Occupation Farmer, Birthplace Vermont, Father's Birthplace Vermont, Mother's Birthplace Vermont.

Charlotte M. Tenny, White, Female, Age 65, Wife, Married, Occupation Keeping house, Birthplace Connecticut, Father's Birthplace Connecticut, Mother's Birthplace Connecticut.

Edwin Tenny, White, Male, Age 28, Son, Single, Occupation Laborer, Birthplace New York, Father's Birthplace Vermont, Mother's Birthplace Connecticut.

Ellis Tenny, White, Male, Age 18, Son, Single, Occupation Laborer, Birthplace Wisconsin, Father's Birthplace Vermont, Mother's Birthplace Connecticut.

Dwelling 64, Family 73: [Son to Alpheus Tenney in home with his Father]

George C. Tenny, White, Male, Age 32, Head, Married, Occupation Preacher, Birthplace New York, Father's Birthplace Vermont, Mother's Birthplace Connecticut.

Elsie L. Tenny, White, Female, Age 25, Wife, Married, Birthplace Wisconsin, Father's Birthplace New York, Mother's Birthplace New York.

Residence: Australia -- two 5-year periods. (See Husband's Obituary).

1900 U. S. Federal Census: ? [Believed to be in Australia]

1905-1906: Polk's Battle Creek city directory (Michigan):
"Tenney Carrie, nurse Battle Creek Sanitarium.
Tenney Dena, domestic 41 Garrison av.
Tenney Frank (Josephine), lab, h 68 Logan.
Tenney George C (Elsie), editor, h 71 University av.
Tenney Ivers A (Pearl), bkbndr, h 74 Kendall N."

1907: Polk's Battle Creek city directory (Michigan): Page 471:
"Tenney George C (Elsie), editor Medical Missionary, h 367 Champion.
Tenney Ivers A (Pearl), bkbinder, h 216 Kalamazo.
Tenney Ruth C, student, bds 367 Champion."
Page: 470:
"Tenney Frank (Josephine), molder, h 504 Van Buren West."

1908: U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989
Name: Elsie L Tenney
Gender: F (Female)
Residence Year: 1908
Residence Place: Battle Creek, Michigan
Spouse: George C Tenney
Publication Title: Battle Creek, Michigan, City Directory, 1908
"Tenney Frank W (Josephine), h 504 Van Buren W
Tenney George C (Elsie L), editor Medical Missionary, h 367 Champion.
Tenney Ruth C, tchr Cooking School B C Sanitarium, bds 367 Champion."
[Frank W. Tenney & Josephine (Tenney) & George Cydus Tenney & Elsie L. Shepard (Tenney) & Ruth C. Tenney].

1909: U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989
Name: Elsie L Tenney
Gender: F (Female)
Residence Year: 1909
Street Address: 367 Champion
Residence Place: Battle Creek, Michigan
Spouse: George C Tenney
Publication Title: Battle Creek, Michigan, City Directory, 1909
"Tenney Earl, stenogr, bds 57 Manchester.
Tenney Frank W (Josephine), lab, h 59 Kalamazoo.
Tenney George C (Elsie L), editor Medical Missionary, h 367 Champion.
Tenney John E (Mannie), solicitor, h 57 Manchester.
Tenney John E (Florence E), motorman, h 50 Rittenhouse av E.
Tenney Ruth C, tchr, bds 367 Champion.
Tenney Vera, clk, bds 57 Manchester."
[Earl Ellis Tenney & Frank W. Tenney & Josephine (Tenney) & George Cydus Tenney & Elsie L. Shepard (Tenney) & John Ellis Tenney & Rosabella May Seeley (Tenney) & John E. Tenney & Florence E. (Tenney) & Ruth C. Tenney & Vera Edith Tenney].

1910: U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989
Name: Elsie L Tenney
Gender: F (Female)
Residence Year: 1910
Residence Place: Battle Creek, Michigan
Spouse: Rev George C Tenney
Publication Title: Battle Creek, Michigan, City Directory, 1910
"Tenney Earl E, clk BATTLE CREEK SANITARIUM, bds 57 Manchester.
Tenney Rev George C (Elsie L), chaplain BATTLE CREEK SANITARIUM, editor Medical Missionary and Battle Creek Ida, res 367 Champion.
Tenney Gordon E, student, bds 57 Manchester.
Tenney John E (Florence E), condtr M U Rys Co, res 50 Rittenhouse, av E.
Tenney J Ellis (Mamie), solr, res 57 Manchester.
Tenney Ruth C, tchr Battle Creek Sanitarium, bds 367 Champion."
[Earl Ellis Tenney & George Cydus Tenney & Elsie L. Shepard & Gordon Ellis
John E. Tenney & Florence E. (Tenney) & John Ellis Tenney & Rosabella May Seeley (Tenney) & Ruth C. Tenney].

1910 U. S. Federal Census (April 18): Battle Creek Ward 3, Calhoun County, Michigan
367 Champion Street, Dwelling 55, Family 70

George C. Tenney, Head, Male, White, Age 62, Marriage 1, Years Married 33, Birthplace Pennsylvania, Father's Birthplace Vermont, Mother's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Editor - Magazine, Worker, Out of Work No, Weeks Out of Work 0, Can Read/Write Yes, Own Home, Mortgaged, House.

Elsie L. Tenney, Wife, Female, White, Age 57, Marriage 1, Years Married 33, # of children 2, # of children still living 2, Birthplace Vermont, Father's Birthplace Vermont, Mother's Birthplace New Hampshire, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation None, Can Read/Write Yes.

Ruth C. Tenney, Daughter, Female, White, Age 24, Single, Birthplace North Dakota, Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Mother's Birthplace Vermont, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Teacher - Hospital, Worker, Out of Work No, Weeks Out of Work 0, Can Read/Write Yes, Attended School No, 1- 4- 6-X.

Sedwick C. Smith, Boarder, Female, White, Age 9, Single, Birthplace New York....

1911: U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989
Name: Elsie L Tenney
Gender: F (Female)
Residence Year: 1911
Street Address: 36
Residence Place: Battle Creek, Michigan
Spouse: George C Rev Tenney
Publication Title: Battle Creek, Michigan, City Directory, 1911
"Tenney Earl E, bkpr BATTLE CREEK SANITARIUM, ods 57 Manchester.
Tenney George C Rev (Elsie L), chaplain BATTLE CREEK SANITARIUM, editor Medical Missionary and Battle Creek Ida, res 367 Champion.
Tenney Gordon E, student, bds 57 Manchester.
Tenney John E (Florence E), cond, res 50 Rittenhouse av E.
Tenney J Ellis (aged 49), died April 9, 1911
Tenney Mamie (wid J Ellis), res 57 Manchester.
Tenney Ruth, instructor BATTLE CREEK SANITARIUM."

1912: U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989
Name: Elsie L Tenney
Gender: F (Female)
Residence Year: 1912
Street Address: 367 Champion
Residence Place: Battle Creek, Michigan
Spouse: George C Rev Tenney
Publication Title: Battle Creek, Michigan, City Directory, 1912
"Tenney Earl E (Sylva B), steno BATTLE CREEK SANITARIUM, res 57 Manchester.
Tenney Frederick W (Josephine), lab, bds 506 Van Buren W.
Tenney George C Rev (Elsie L), editor Medical Missionary BATTLE CREEK SANITARIUM, res 367 Champion.
Tenney Gordon E, student, bds 57 Manchester.
Tenney G, waiter BATTLE CREEK SANITARIUM.
Tenney Ivers A (Pearl), painter BATTLE CREEK SANITARIUM, res 367 Champion.
Tenney John E (Florence E), real est, res 50 Rittenhouse av E.
Tenney Mamie (wid J Ellis), res 57 Manchester."
[Earl Ellis Tenney & Sylvia B. (Tenney) & Frederick W. Tenney & Josephine (Tenney) & George Cydus Teney & Elsie L. Shepard (Tenney) & Gordon Ellis Tenney & Ivers Ann Tenney & Pearl Lee French (Tenney) & John E. Tenney & Florence E. (Tenney) & John Ellis Tenney & Rosabella May Seeley (Tenney)].

1915: U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989
Name: Elsie L Tenney
Gender: F (Female)
Residence Year: 1915
Residence Place: Battle Creek, Michigan
Spouse: George C Rev Tenney
Publication Title: Battle Creek, Michigan, City Directory, 1915
"Tenney Earl E (Syla B), steno Nichols & Shepard Co, red 150 College
Tenney Erastus, bds 370 Van Buren W
TENNEY GEORGE C REV (Elsie L), Chaplain BATTLE CREEK SANITARIUM, Editor Medical Missionary, res 182 Haskell av
Tenney Gordon E, student, bds 57 Manchester
Tenney Irma E, student, bds 57 Manchester
Tenney Ivan D, student, bds 219 Wood N
Tenney Ivers A (Pearl), clk BATTLE CREEK SANITARIUM, res 219 Wood N
Tenney John E (Florence E), res 50 Rittenhouse av E
Tenney Rosabelle M (wid J Ellis), librarian BATTLE CREEK SANITARIUM, res 57 Manchester"
[Earl Ellis Tenney & Sylvia B. (Tenney) & Erastus Tenney & George Cydus Tenney & Elsie L. Shepard (Tenney) & Gordon Ellis Tenney & Irma Elizabeth Tenney & Ivan D. Tenney & Ivers Ann Tenney & Pearl Lee French (Tenney) & John E. Tenney & Florence E. (Tenney) & Rosabella May Seeley (Tenney)].

1918: U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989
Name: Elsie L Tenney
Gender: F (Female)
Residence Year: 1918
Residence Place: Battle Creek, Michigan
Spouse: George C Rev Tenney
Publication Title: Battle Creek, Michigan, City Directory, 1918
"Tenney Earl E (Sylvia B), Sten, res 150 College
TENNEY GEORGE C REV (Elsie L), Chaplain BATTLE CREEK SANITARIUM, Editor Medical Missionary, res 182 Haskell av
Tenney Hazel, emp BATTLE CREEK SANITARIUM
Tenney Irma E, librarian BATTLE CREEK SANITARIUM, bds 57 Manchester
Tenney Ivan D, ticket clk G T Ry, bds 182 Haskell av
Tenney, Rosabelle M (wid of J Ellis), librarian BATTLE CREEK SANITARIUM, res 57 Manchester
Tenney Frank, lab, res 23 Page"
[Earl Edwin Tenney & Sylvia B. (Tenney) & George Cydus Tenney & Elsie L. Shepard (Tenney) & Hazel Amelia Tenney & Irma Elizabeth Tenney & Ivan D. Tenney & Rosabelle May Seely (Tenney) & John Ellis Tenney & Frank Melville Tenney].

1920 U. S. Federal Census (Jan. 22): Washington Heights, Calhoun County, Michigan
Nodal (?), House 182, Dwelling 275, Family 272

George C. Tenney, Own Home, Mortgaged, Head, Male, White, Age 73, Married, Attended School No, Can Read/Write Yes, Birthplace Pennsylvania, Father's Birthplace Vermont, Mother's Birthplace Pennsylvania, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Chaplain - Sanitarium, Worker.

Elsie L. Tenney, Wife, Female, White, Age 68, Married, Birthplace Vermont, Father's Birthplace Vermont, Mother's Birthplace New Hampshire.

1921: Mentioned in Paternal Grandfather's Obituary: Battle Creek Moon-Journal (Michigan), Sept. 26, 1921:
"ELDER TENNEY
KILLED BY AUTO"
"According to Mrs. Tenney, who witnessed the accident, she and her little grandson, George, had crossed through the line of automobiles, but did not believe that her husband, who was lame, would attempt a crossing. As she reached the curb across the street, she turned, to see her husband on the pavement being dragged by the truck. Other witnesses claimed the front wheel passed over his head."
"Elder Tenney is survived by his wife, Elsie L. Tenney, as one daughter, Mrs. Ralph C. DeVault of Chicago. Mr. DeVault was formerly connected with the Sanitarium as a photographer and only recently went to Chicago to enter the motion picture field. He is also survived by a sister-in-law, Mrs. John Tenney, and a nephew and niece who reside on Manchester street.
One son, Evers, died about a year ago. Two grandsons, Ivan and George, are the sons of Evers Tenney."

1921: U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989
Name: Elsie L Tenney
Gender: F (Female)
Residence Year: 1921
Residence Place: Battle Creek, Michigan
Spouse: George C Rev Tenney
Publication Title: Battle Creek, Michigan, City Directory, 1921
"Tenney Beth, sten, bds 57 Manchester
TENNEY GEORGE C REV (Elsie L), Chaplain BATTLE CREEK SANITARIUM, Editor Medical Missionary, res 182 Haskell av
Tenney Ivan D, agt GTRy, bds 182 Haskell av
Tenney Rosabelle (wid J Ellis), Librarian BATTLECREEK SANITARIUM, res 57 Manchester"
[Irma Beth Tenney & George Cydus Tenney & Elsie L. Shepard (Tenney) & Ivan D. Tenney & Rosabella May Seely (Tenney)].

1922: U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989
Name: Elsie L Tenney
Gender: F (Female)
Residence Year: 1922
Street Address: 182 Haskell
Residence Place: Battle Creek, Michigan
Spouse: Rev George C Tenney
Publication Title: Battle Creek, Michigan, City Directory, 1922
"Tenney Beth, sten Advance-Rumely Co, bds 57 Manchester
Tenney Elsie L (wid Rev George C), res 182 Haskell av
Tenney George C Rev (age 74), died Sept 24, 1921
Tenney Ivan D, ticket clk G T Ry, bds 182 Haskell av
TENNEY ROSABELLE (wid J Ellis), Librarian BATTLECREEK SANITARIUM, res 57 Manchester"
[Irma Beth Tenney & Elsie L. Shepard (Tenney) & George Cydus Tenney & Ivan D. Tenney & Rosabella May Seely (Tenney)].

1930 U. S. Federal Census (April 2-3): Riverside, Riverside County, California
7230 Magnolia Avenue, Dwelling 23, Family 23

James H. Sydenstricker, Head, Own Home, Value of Home $20,000, Radio Yes, Male, White, Age 55, Married, Age at First Marriage 22, Attended School No, Can Read/Write Yes, Birthplace West Virginia, Father's Birthplace West Virginia, Mother's Birthplace West Virginia, Code 75, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation Farmer - Farm, Code VVVV, Employer, At Work Yesterday Yes, Veteran No, # of farm schedule 10.

Charlotte L. Sydenstricker, Wife, Female, White, Age 52, Married, Age at First Marriage 19, Attended School No, Can Read/Write Yes, Birthplace Wisconsin, Father's Birthplace Ohio, Mother's Birthplace New York, Code 63, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation None.

Elsie L. Tenney, Aunt, Female, White, Age 77, Widowed, Age at First Marriage 22, Attended School No, Can Read/Write Yes, Birthplace Vermont, Father's Birthplace Vermont, Mother's Birthplace New Hampshire, Code 51, Able to Speak English Yes, Occupation None.

California, Death Index, 1905-1939
Name: Elsie L Tenney
Birth Year: abt 1853
Death Date: 5 Aug 1936
Age at Death: 83
Death Place: Los Angeles, California, USA

California, Death Index
Name: Elsie L Tenney
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 05 Aug 1936
Event Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
Gender: Unknown
Age: 83
Race:
Birth Date:
Birth Year (Estimated): 1853
Certificate Number: 48548
GS Film Number: 001686050
Digital Folder Number: 005240844
Image Number: 00219

Inscription

"TENNEY" "ELSIE L. / 1852 - 1936"

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