My mother:
Anna Elizabeth [Merrick] Burton was born 11 June 1922 in Boston, Massachusetts the fifth child. Her siblings: Arthur, Peter [died abt. 1 years old], Marie, and Estella.
1] Her parents: 1st generation Americans. Marie Kirstine Dale [Norwegian + Danish] and John Arthur Merrick [Irish].
Mother: Marie [Kirstine] Dale] Merrick
Birth SEPTEMBER 29, 1889 • Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Death 01 DECEMBER 1940 • Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Father: John Arthur Merrick
Birth 8 MAY 1888 • Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Death 13 NOV 1944 • Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
2] Maternal Grandparents:
Grandfather: Peder Olai Pedersen Dale
Birth 6 FEBRUARY 1860 • Dale, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway
Death 20 MARCH 1931 • Dale, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway
Grandmother: Kirstine Jørgensen
Birth 25 NOVEMBER 1856 • Elmelunde parish, Mønbø Herred, Præstø, Storstrom, Denmark
Møn is an island in Demark
Death 6 AUGUST 1929 • Dale, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway
Kirstine emigrated from Keldby, Møn, Denmark. Kirstine's emigration, 23 October 1879 [age 22], on the Thingvalla Ship to New York with final destination to Chicago. The passenger list:
includes the Nielsen family; two adults and six children. Her father's name: Jørgen Nielsen.
Kirstine was a twin; her brother Niels Peder Jørgensen. According to their family surname patterning four children have the surname of Jørgensen. An elder sister: Sidse Margrethe Jørgensdatter along with an older brother: Peder Jørgensen.
NOTE: Patronymics
Until about 1850 to 1870 most ordinary people used patronymics instead of surnames. Patronymics are constructed from the Christian name of a person's father, followed by "sen" (= son) or "datter" (= daughter). So, for example, Jens Nielsen's daughter Maren's full name would be "Maren Jensdatter", and his son Søren would be "Søren Jensen".
Peder Olai Pedersen Dale emigrated to America, 24 May 1881 [age 21] on the SS Moravia, Allan Line from Norway to Liverpool to New York.
His favorite uncle Ole Kornelius was living Kandiyohi, MN. when he emigrated.
He would have traveled first to Minnesota then on to Chicago. The Pullman Company was beginning to build/expand railway cars, he did work for Pullman [for how long-not known].
Kirstine and Peder married Monday, 11 September 1882.
Together Kirstine and Peder had six children. 1] Dohrens Pedersen Dale [1887-unknown],
2] Marie Kirstine Pedersen Dale [1889-1940], 3] Dorthea Pedersen Dale [1891-1971],
4] Andreas Teodore Pedersen Dale [1893-1925], 5] Dagmar Elinora Pedersen Dale [1896-1910],
and 6] Peder Harald Artur Pedersen Dale [1900-1917].
Dohrens [1887-unknown], probably died as a teenager. Dohrens birth record 9 May 1887 in
Pullman city, Cook County, Illinois. Last record for Dohren: 1900 Census of Norway, Dohren is listed, age 13. The 1910 Census of Norway, does not list Dohren. Not able to find a death record in Cook County, Illinois for Dohrens. The family returned from Boston to Hyde Park, Illinois in late 1920's. Sometime between 1900-1910 is probably when he died in Cook County, Illinois.
My mother Anna remembered a time when she and her mother Marie walked from their home in Hyde Park over to Oak Woods cemetery to locate Dohren's grave site in the cold.
She waited while her mother tried to find Dohrens grave; but she was not able to do so.
No one knew about his burial, no record apparently.
Anna shared many family stories; her mother was a stellar force in their family, she worked and worked many jobs to support her family. Unfortunately, her father John Arthur Merrick took to drink and was not a reliable partner nor father. Grandmother Marie was
the main support of the family, no surprise this is a Norwegian tradition. She worked endlessly
for her family... I want to thank her so much for making this great sacrifice! No wonder my mother was so in awe of her.. STEADFAST!
Uncertain about Dohren's exact death date or why there is no record at Oak Wood cemetery
for his burial. Grandmother Marie was absolutely certain her brother was buried there. Mom recalled she was very sad that she could not locate his grave site. I have called the cemetery
in search of Dohren, but no record. Mom said he died young based upon Grandmother.
Marie Kirstine Pedersen Dale [age 51]
Birth SEPTEMBER 29, 1889 • Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Death 01 DECEMBER 1940 • Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Grandmother Marie was a talented fashion designer and seamstress as a young woman.
She was living with a Wealthy Chicago family [mom thought it was Wrigley or McCormick,
but after research with both families not able to locate any record for employment].
She did live with a family to design/create clothing for the family. This is before ready-to
wear clothing was mainstream. Grandmother could knit, crotchet, quilt... and was marketable.
She met and married John Arthur Merrick [he was an enlisted military [in the cavalry] many
soldiers traveled or were stationed in Chicago during 1910's. She moved to Burlington, VT
where John Arthur Merrick was stationed, they married 10 October 1914.
They had five children; 1] Arthur Vernon Merrick [1915-1961], 2] Peter Merrick [1917-1918],
3] Marie Lorraine Merrick [1918-2006], 4] Estella Geraldine Merrick [1919-2002],
and 5] Anna Elizabeth Merrick [1922-2015].
John Arthur Merrick [age 56]
Birth 8 MAY 1888 • Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Death 13 NOV 1944 • Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Grandfather John was the youngest and the only son among 6 sisters. Both of his parents
Peter A. Merrick and Sarah Clarke were from Galway, Ireland. Immigrated to Boston, MA.
Military: 23 Jan 1908 [age 19 years 8 months] enlisted with the US Army, Teamster.
Descriptions: Blue eyes, Dark brown hair, fair skin, 5' 91/2", 2 Cav, S, discharged Jan 1911,
at Fort McDowell, Angel Island, California, short time, Pvt, excellent..
Dorthea [Dorothy] Pedersen Dale [age 79]
Birth 22 OCT 1891 • Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Death 15 JUNE 1971 • Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Dorthea lived in the Chicago land area. Found several census records. The US 1910 Census, her occupation as a Nurse as a live in to Zepf family and 1920 Census to another family. The US 1930 Census she is a waitress in a Chicago Tea Room. Dorthea [, age 39] married Frank Joseph Juban [Hungarian divorcee], 10 January 1931, both living in the Chicago land area. She is mentioned in her sister Marie's obituary. She died 15 June 1971 [age 79].
Andreas Teodore Pedersen Dale [age 31]
Birth NOVEMBER 1, 1893 • Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Death MAY 12, 1925 • Dale, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway
Andreas was living in Dale, Norway with the family about 1910. Grandmother Marie chose
not to travel with the family to live in Dale, and apparently Aunt Dorthea did not.
1910 Census of Norway lists Andreas at age 17 and is listed as a farmer and died 12 May 1925, buried on 16 May 1925 in Dale, Norway [per Norwegian records].
Both Peder and Kirstine are buried in Dale, Norway in unmarked graves.
3] Paternal Grandparents:
Grandfather: Peter A. Merrick
Birth MARCH 1852 • Galway, Ireland
Death 28 JANUARY 1931 • Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Grandmother: Sarah Clarke
Birth 11 OCTOBER 1852 • Galway, Ireland
Death 1918 • Boston, Massachusetts
Peter and Sarah met and married in Boston, Massachusetts.
Together they had seven children; eldest daughter Mary Agnes [1879-1945] , Sadie [1881-1883 died around 3 years old], Sarah [1882-1884 died around 2 years old], Nellie [1883-unknown], Anie [1885-1965], Margaret Agnes [1886-1948], and John Arthur [1888-1944 [only son].
4] Anna Elizabeth Merrick married Scott Francis Burton 28 June 1941 [mom age: 19], [dad age 20], Grandmother Crete signed off on the Marriage License although her mention is in words only, no signature.
Anna Elizabeth [Merrick] Burton remains buried Abt. 16 June 2017 on top of Marie C. Merrick [her mother] in the Punis Grave No. 2, located in Section 7, Block 4, Lot 5 - Lithuanian National Cemetery in Justice, Illinois. Cousin Steve Punis offered to have her ashes buried here. She loved her mother so much...she is in a great place!
Burton Family Tree records are on Ancestry.com
Anna Elizabeth [Merrick] Burton was born 11 June 1922 in Boston, Massachusetts the fifth child. Her siblings: Arthur, Peter [died abt. 1 years old], Marie, and Estella.
1] Her parents: 1st generation Americans. Marie Kirstine Dale [Norwegian + Danish] and John Arthur Merrick [Irish].
Mother: Marie [Kirstine] Dale] Merrick
Birth SEPTEMBER 29, 1889 • Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Death 01 DECEMBER 1940 • Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Father: John Arthur Merrick
Birth 8 MAY 1888 • Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Death 13 NOV 1944 • Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
2] Maternal Grandparents:
Grandfather: Peder Olai Pedersen Dale
Birth 6 FEBRUARY 1860 • Dale, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway
Death 20 MARCH 1931 • Dale, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway
Grandmother: Kirstine Jørgensen
Birth 25 NOVEMBER 1856 • Elmelunde parish, Mønbø Herred, Præstø, Storstrom, Denmark
Møn is an island in Demark
Death 6 AUGUST 1929 • Dale, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway
Kirstine emigrated from Keldby, Møn, Denmark. Kirstine's emigration, 23 October 1879 [age 22], on the Thingvalla Ship to New York with final destination to Chicago. The passenger list:
includes the Nielsen family; two adults and six children. Her father's name: Jørgen Nielsen.
Kirstine was a twin; her brother Niels Peder Jørgensen. According to their family surname patterning four children have the surname of Jørgensen. An elder sister: Sidse Margrethe Jørgensdatter along with an older brother: Peder Jørgensen.
NOTE: Patronymics
Until about 1850 to 1870 most ordinary people used patronymics instead of surnames. Patronymics are constructed from the Christian name of a person's father, followed by "sen" (= son) or "datter" (= daughter). So, for example, Jens Nielsen's daughter Maren's full name would be "Maren Jensdatter", and his son Søren would be "Søren Jensen".
Peder Olai Pedersen Dale emigrated to America, 24 May 1881 [age 21] on the SS Moravia, Allan Line from Norway to Liverpool to New York.
His favorite uncle Ole Kornelius was living Kandiyohi, MN. when he emigrated.
He would have traveled first to Minnesota then on to Chicago. The Pullman Company was beginning to build/expand railway cars, he did work for Pullman [for how long-not known].
Kirstine and Peder married Monday, 11 September 1882.
Together Kirstine and Peder had six children. 1] Dohrens Pedersen Dale [1887-unknown],
2] Marie Kirstine Pedersen Dale [1889-1940], 3] Dorthea Pedersen Dale [1891-1971],
4] Andreas Teodore Pedersen Dale [1893-1925], 5] Dagmar Elinora Pedersen Dale [1896-1910],
and 6] Peder Harald Artur Pedersen Dale [1900-1917].
Dohrens [1887-unknown], probably died as a teenager. Dohrens birth record 9 May 1887 in
Pullman city, Cook County, Illinois. Last record for Dohren: 1900 Census of Norway, Dohren is listed, age 13. The 1910 Census of Norway, does not list Dohren. Not able to find a death record in Cook County, Illinois for Dohrens. The family returned from Boston to Hyde Park, Illinois in late 1920's. Sometime between 1900-1910 is probably when he died in Cook County, Illinois.
My mother Anna remembered a time when she and her mother Marie walked from their home in Hyde Park over to Oak Woods cemetery to locate Dohren's grave site in the cold.
She waited while her mother tried to find Dohrens grave; but she was not able to do so.
No one knew about his burial, no record apparently.
Anna shared many family stories; her mother was a stellar force in their family, she worked and worked many jobs to support her family. Unfortunately, her father John Arthur Merrick took to drink and was not a reliable partner nor father. Grandmother Marie was
the main support of the family, no surprise this is a Norwegian tradition. She worked endlessly
for her family... I want to thank her so much for making this great sacrifice! No wonder my mother was so in awe of her.. STEADFAST!
Uncertain about Dohren's exact death date or why there is no record at Oak Wood cemetery
for his burial. Grandmother Marie was absolutely certain her brother was buried there. Mom recalled she was very sad that she could not locate his grave site. I have called the cemetery
in search of Dohren, but no record. Mom said he died young based upon Grandmother.
Marie Kirstine Pedersen Dale [age 51]
Birth SEPTEMBER 29, 1889 • Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Death 01 DECEMBER 1940 • Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Grandmother Marie was a talented fashion designer and seamstress as a young woman.
She was living with a Wealthy Chicago family [mom thought it was Wrigley or McCormick,
but after research with both families not able to locate any record for employment].
She did live with a family to design/create clothing for the family. This is before ready-to
wear clothing was mainstream. Grandmother could knit, crotchet, quilt... and was marketable.
She met and married John Arthur Merrick [he was an enlisted military [in the cavalry] many
soldiers traveled or were stationed in Chicago during 1910's. She moved to Burlington, VT
where John Arthur Merrick was stationed, they married 10 October 1914.
They had five children; 1] Arthur Vernon Merrick [1915-1961], 2] Peter Merrick [1917-1918],
3] Marie Lorraine Merrick [1918-2006], 4] Estella Geraldine Merrick [1919-2002],
and 5] Anna Elizabeth Merrick [1922-2015].
John Arthur Merrick [age 56]
Birth 8 MAY 1888 • Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Death 13 NOV 1944 • Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Grandfather John was the youngest and the only son among 6 sisters. Both of his parents
Peter A. Merrick and Sarah Clarke were from Galway, Ireland. Immigrated to Boston, MA.
Military: 23 Jan 1908 [age 19 years 8 months] enlisted with the US Army, Teamster.
Descriptions: Blue eyes, Dark brown hair, fair skin, 5' 91/2", 2 Cav, S, discharged Jan 1911,
at Fort McDowell, Angel Island, California, short time, Pvt, excellent..
Dorthea [Dorothy] Pedersen Dale [age 79]
Birth 22 OCT 1891 • Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Death 15 JUNE 1971 • Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Dorthea lived in the Chicago land area. Found several census records. The US 1910 Census, her occupation as a Nurse as a live in to Zepf family and 1920 Census to another family. The US 1930 Census she is a waitress in a Chicago Tea Room. Dorthea [, age 39] married Frank Joseph Juban [Hungarian divorcee], 10 January 1931, both living in the Chicago land area. She is mentioned in her sister Marie's obituary. She died 15 June 1971 [age 79].
Andreas Teodore Pedersen Dale [age 31]
Birth NOVEMBER 1, 1893 • Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Death MAY 12, 1925 • Dale, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway
Andreas was living in Dale, Norway with the family about 1910. Grandmother Marie chose
not to travel with the family to live in Dale, and apparently Aunt Dorthea did not.
1910 Census of Norway lists Andreas at age 17 and is listed as a farmer and died 12 May 1925, buried on 16 May 1925 in Dale, Norway [per Norwegian records].
Both Peder and Kirstine are buried in Dale, Norway in unmarked graves.
3] Paternal Grandparents:
Grandfather: Peter A. Merrick
Birth MARCH 1852 • Galway, Ireland
Death 28 JANUARY 1931 • Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Grandmother: Sarah Clarke
Birth 11 OCTOBER 1852 • Galway, Ireland
Death 1918 • Boston, Massachusetts
Peter and Sarah met and married in Boston, Massachusetts.
Together they had seven children; eldest daughter Mary Agnes [1879-1945] , Sadie [1881-1883 died around 3 years old], Sarah [1882-1884 died around 2 years old], Nellie [1883-unknown], Anie [1885-1965], Margaret Agnes [1886-1948], and John Arthur [1888-1944 [only son].
4] Anna Elizabeth Merrick married Scott Francis Burton 28 June 1941 [mom age: 19], [dad age 20], Grandmother Crete signed off on the Marriage License although her mention is in words only, no signature.
Anna Elizabeth [Merrick] Burton remains buried Abt. 16 June 2017 on top of Marie C. Merrick [her mother] in the Punis Grave No. 2, located in Section 7, Block 4, Lot 5 - Lithuanian National Cemetery in Justice, Illinois. Cousin Steve Punis offered to have her ashes buried here. She loved her mother so much...she is in a great place!
Burton Family Tree records are on Ancestry.com
My mother:
Anna Elizabeth [Merrick] Burton was born 11 June 1922 in Boston, Massachusetts the fifth child. Her siblings: Arthur, Peter [died abt. 1 years old], Marie, and Estella.
1] Her parents: 1st generation Americans. Marie Kirstine Dale [Norwegian + Danish] and John Arthur Merrick [Irish].
Mother: Marie [Kirstine] Dale] Merrick
Birth SEPTEMBER 29, 1889 • Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Death 01 DECEMBER 1940 • Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Father: John Arthur Merrick
Birth 8 MAY 1888 • Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Death 13 NOV 1944 • Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
2] Maternal Grandparents:
Grandfather: Peder Olai Pedersen Dale
Birth 6 FEBRUARY 1860 • Dale, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway
Death 20 MARCH 1931 • Dale, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway
Grandmother: Kirstine Jørgensen
Birth 25 NOVEMBER 1856 • Elmelunde parish, Mønbø Herred, Præstø, Storstrom, Denmark
Møn is an island in Demark
Death 6 AUGUST 1929 • Dale, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway
Kirstine emigrated from Keldby, Møn, Denmark. Kirstine's emigration, 23 October 1879 [age 22], on the Thingvalla Ship to New York with final destination to Chicago. The passenger list:
includes the Nielsen family; two adults and six children. Her father's name: Jørgen Nielsen.
Kirstine was a twin; her brother Niels Peder Jørgensen. According to their family surname patterning four children have the surname of Jørgensen. An elder sister: Sidse Margrethe Jørgensdatter along with an older brother: Peder Jørgensen.
NOTE: Patronymics
Until about 1850 to 1870 most ordinary people used patronymics instead of surnames. Patronymics are constructed from the Christian name of a person's father, followed by "sen" (= son) or "datter" (= daughter). So, for example, Jens Nielsen's daughter Maren's full name would be "Maren Jensdatter", and his son Søren would be "Søren Jensen".
Peder Olai Pedersen Dale emigrated to America, 24 May 1881 [age 21] on the SS Moravia, Allan Line from Norway to Liverpool to New York.
His favorite uncle Ole Kornelius was living Kandiyohi, MN. when he emigrated.
He would have traveled first to Minnesota then on to Chicago. The Pullman Company was beginning to build/expand railway cars, he did work for Pullman [for how long-not known].
Kirstine and Peder married Monday, 11 September 1882.
Together Kirstine and Peder had six children. 1] Dohrens Pedersen Dale [1887-unknown],
2] Marie Kirstine Pedersen Dale [1889-1940], 3] Dorthea Pedersen Dale [1891-1971],
4] Andreas Teodore Pedersen Dale [1893-1925], 5] Dagmar Elinora Pedersen Dale [1896-1910],
and 6] Peder Harald Artur Pedersen Dale [1900-1917].
Dohrens [1887-unknown], probably died as a teenager. Dohrens birth record 9 May 1887 in
Pullman city, Cook County, Illinois. Last record for Dohren: 1900 Census of Norway, Dohren is listed, age 13. The 1910 Census of Norway, does not list Dohren. Not able to find a death record in Cook County, Illinois for Dohrens. The family returned from Boston to Hyde Park, Illinois in late 1920's. Sometime between 1900-1910 is probably when he died in Cook County, Illinois.
My mother Anna remembered a time when she and her mother Marie walked from their home in Hyde Park over to Oak Woods cemetery to locate Dohren's grave site in the cold.
She waited while her mother tried to find Dohrens grave; but she was not able to do so.
No one knew about his burial, no record apparently.
Anna shared many family stories; her mother was a stellar force in their family, she worked and worked many jobs to support her family. Unfortunately, her father John Arthur Merrick took to drink and was not a reliable partner nor father. Grandmother Marie was
the main support of the family, no surprise this is a Norwegian tradition. She worked endlessly
for her family... I want to thank her so much for making this great sacrifice! No wonder my mother was so in awe of her.. STEADFAST!
Uncertain about Dohren's exact death date or why there is no record at Oak Wood cemetery
for his burial. Grandmother Marie was absolutely certain her brother was buried there. Mom recalled she was very sad that she could not locate his grave site. I have called the cemetery
in search of Dohren, but no record. Mom said he died young based upon Grandmother.
Marie Kirstine Pedersen Dale [age 51]
Birth SEPTEMBER 29, 1889 • Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Death 01 DECEMBER 1940 • Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Grandmother Marie was a talented fashion designer and seamstress as a young woman.
She was living with a Wealthy Chicago family [mom thought it was Wrigley or McCormick,
but after research with both families not able to locate any record for employment].
She did live with a family to design/create clothing for the family. This is before ready-to
wear clothing was mainstream. Grandmother could knit, crotchet, quilt... and was marketable.
She met and married John Arthur Merrick [he was an enlisted military [in the cavalry] many
soldiers traveled or were stationed in Chicago during 1910's. She moved to Burlington, VT
where John Arthur Merrick was stationed, they married 10 October 1914.
They had five children; 1] Arthur Vernon Merrick [1915-1961], 2] Peter Merrick [1917-1918],
3] Marie Lorraine Merrick [1918-2006], 4] Estella Geraldine Merrick [1919-2002],
and 5] Anna Elizabeth Merrick [1922-2015].
John Arthur Merrick [age 56]
Birth 8 MAY 1888 • Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Death 13 NOV 1944 • Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Grandfather John was the youngest and the only son among 6 sisters. Both of his parents
Peter A. Merrick and Sarah Clarke were from Galway, Ireland. Immigrated to Boston, MA.
Military: 23 Jan 1908 [age 19 years 8 months] enlisted with the US Army, Teamster.
Descriptions: Blue eyes, Dark brown hair, fair skin, 5' 91/2", 2 Cav, S, discharged Jan 1911,
at Fort McDowell, Angel Island, California, short time, Pvt, excellent..
Dorthea [Dorothy] Pedersen Dale [age 79]
Birth 22 OCT 1891 • Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Death 15 JUNE 1971 • Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Dorthea lived in the Chicago land area. Found several census records. The US 1910 Census, her occupation as a Nurse as a live in to Zepf family and 1920 Census to another family. The US 1930 Census she is a waitress in a Chicago Tea Room. Dorthea [, age 39] married Frank Joseph Juban [Hungarian divorcee], 10 January 1931, both living in the Chicago land area. She is mentioned in her sister Marie's obituary. She died 15 June 1971 [age 79].
Andreas Teodore Pedersen Dale [age 31]
Birth NOVEMBER 1, 1893 • Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Death MAY 12, 1925 • Dale, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway
Andreas was living in Dale, Norway with the family about 1910. Grandmother Marie chose
not to travel with the family to live in Dale, and apparently Aunt Dorthea did not.
1910 Census of Norway lists Andreas at age 17 and is listed as a farmer and died 12 May 1925, buried on 16 May 1925 in Dale, Norway [per Norwegian records].
Both Peder and Kirstine are buried in Dale, Norway in unmarked graves.
3] Paternal Grandparents:
Grandfather: Peter A. Merrick
Birth MARCH 1852 • Galway, Ireland
Death 28 JANUARY 1931 • Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Grandmother: Sarah Clarke
Birth 11 OCTOBER 1852 • Galway, Ireland
Death 1918 • Boston, Massachusetts
Peter and Sarah met and married in Boston, Massachusetts.
Together they had seven children; eldest daughter Mary Agnes [1879-1945] , Sadie [1881-1883 died around 3 years old], Sarah [1882-1884 died around 2 years old], Nellie [1883-unknown], Anie [1885-1965], Margaret Agnes [1886-1948], and John Arthur [1888-1944 [only son].
4] Anna Elizabeth Merrick married Scott Francis Burton 28 June 1941 [mom age: 19], [dad age 20], Grandmother Crete signed off on the Marriage License although her mention is in words only, no signature.
Anna Elizabeth [Merrick] Burton remains buried Abt. 16 June 2017 on top of Marie C. Merrick [her mother] in the Punis Grave No. 2, located in Section 7, Block 4, Lot 5 - Lithuanian National Cemetery in Justice, Illinois. Cousin Steve Punis offered to have her ashes buried here. She loved her mother so much...she is in a great place!
Burton Family Tree records are on Ancestry.com
Anna Elizabeth [Merrick] Burton was born 11 June 1922 in Boston, Massachusetts the fifth child. Her siblings: Arthur, Peter [died abt. 1 years old], Marie, and Estella.
1] Her parents: 1st generation Americans. Marie Kirstine Dale [Norwegian + Danish] and John Arthur Merrick [Irish].
Mother: Marie [Kirstine] Dale] Merrick
Birth SEPTEMBER 29, 1889 • Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Death 01 DECEMBER 1940 • Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Father: John Arthur Merrick
Birth 8 MAY 1888 • Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Death 13 NOV 1944 • Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
2] Maternal Grandparents:
Grandfather: Peder Olai Pedersen Dale
Birth 6 FEBRUARY 1860 • Dale, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway
Death 20 MARCH 1931 • Dale, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway
Grandmother: Kirstine Jørgensen
Birth 25 NOVEMBER 1856 • Elmelunde parish, Mønbø Herred, Præstø, Storstrom, Denmark
Møn is an island in Demark
Death 6 AUGUST 1929 • Dale, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway
Kirstine emigrated from Keldby, Møn, Denmark. Kirstine's emigration, 23 October 1879 [age 22], on the Thingvalla Ship to New York with final destination to Chicago. The passenger list:
includes the Nielsen family; two adults and six children. Her father's name: Jørgen Nielsen.
Kirstine was a twin; her brother Niels Peder Jørgensen. According to their family surname patterning four children have the surname of Jørgensen. An elder sister: Sidse Margrethe Jørgensdatter along with an older brother: Peder Jørgensen.
NOTE: Patronymics
Until about 1850 to 1870 most ordinary people used patronymics instead of surnames. Patronymics are constructed from the Christian name of a person's father, followed by "sen" (= son) or "datter" (= daughter). So, for example, Jens Nielsen's daughter Maren's full name would be "Maren Jensdatter", and his son Søren would be "Søren Jensen".
Peder Olai Pedersen Dale emigrated to America, 24 May 1881 [age 21] on the SS Moravia, Allan Line from Norway to Liverpool to New York.
His favorite uncle Ole Kornelius was living Kandiyohi, MN. when he emigrated.
He would have traveled first to Minnesota then on to Chicago. The Pullman Company was beginning to build/expand railway cars, he did work for Pullman [for how long-not known].
Kirstine and Peder married Monday, 11 September 1882.
Together Kirstine and Peder had six children. 1] Dohrens Pedersen Dale [1887-unknown],
2] Marie Kirstine Pedersen Dale [1889-1940], 3] Dorthea Pedersen Dale [1891-1971],
4] Andreas Teodore Pedersen Dale [1893-1925], 5] Dagmar Elinora Pedersen Dale [1896-1910],
and 6] Peder Harald Artur Pedersen Dale [1900-1917].
Dohrens [1887-unknown], probably died as a teenager. Dohrens birth record 9 May 1887 in
Pullman city, Cook County, Illinois. Last record for Dohren: 1900 Census of Norway, Dohren is listed, age 13. The 1910 Census of Norway, does not list Dohren. Not able to find a death record in Cook County, Illinois for Dohrens. The family returned from Boston to Hyde Park, Illinois in late 1920's. Sometime between 1900-1910 is probably when he died in Cook County, Illinois.
My mother Anna remembered a time when she and her mother Marie walked from their home in Hyde Park over to Oak Woods cemetery to locate Dohren's grave site in the cold.
She waited while her mother tried to find Dohrens grave; but she was not able to do so.
No one knew about his burial, no record apparently.
Anna shared many family stories; her mother was a stellar force in their family, she worked and worked many jobs to support her family. Unfortunately, her father John Arthur Merrick took to drink and was not a reliable partner nor father. Grandmother Marie was
the main support of the family, no surprise this is a Norwegian tradition. She worked endlessly
for her family... I want to thank her so much for making this great sacrifice! No wonder my mother was so in awe of her.. STEADFAST!
Uncertain about Dohren's exact death date or why there is no record at Oak Wood cemetery
for his burial. Grandmother Marie was absolutely certain her brother was buried there. Mom recalled she was very sad that she could not locate his grave site. I have called the cemetery
in search of Dohren, but no record. Mom said he died young based upon Grandmother.
Marie Kirstine Pedersen Dale [age 51]
Birth SEPTEMBER 29, 1889 • Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Death 01 DECEMBER 1940 • Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Grandmother Marie was a talented fashion designer and seamstress as a young woman.
She was living with a Wealthy Chicago family [mom thought it was Wrigley or McCormick,
but after research with both families not able to locate any record for employment].
She did live with a family to design/create clothing for the family. This is before ready-to
wear clothing was mainstream. Grandmother could knit, crotchet, quilt... and was marketable.
She met and married John Arthur Merrick [he was an enlisted military [in the cavalry] many
soldiers traveled or were stationed in Chicago during 1910's. She moved to Burlington, VT
where John Arthur Merrick was stationed, they married 10 October 1914.
They had five children; 1] Arthur Vernon Merrick [1915-1961], 2] Peter Merrick [1917-1918],
3] Marie Lorraine Merrick [1918-2006], 4] Estella Geraldine Merrick [1919-2002],
and 5] Anna Elizabeth Merrick [1922-2015].
John Arthur Merrick [age 56]
Birth 8 MAY 1888 • Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Death 13 NOV 1944 • Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Grandfather John was the youngest and the only son among 6 sisters. Both of his parents
Peter A. Merrick and Sarah Clarke were from Galway, Ireland. Immigrated to Boston, MA.
Military: 23 Jan 1908 [age 19 years 8 months] enlisted with the US Army, Teamster.
Descriptions: Blue eyes, Dark brown hair, fair skin, 5' 91/2", 2 Cav, S, discharged Jan 1911,
at Fort McDowell, Angel Island, California, short time, Pvt, excellent..
Dorthea [Dorothy] Pedersen Dale [age 79]
Birth 22 OCT 1891 • Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Death 15 JUNE 1971 • Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Dorthea lived in the Chicago land area. Found several census records. The US 1910 Census, her occupation as a Nurse as a live in to Zepf family and 1920 Census to another family. The US 1930 Census she is a waitress in a Chicago Tea Room. Dorthea [, age 39] married Frank Joseph Juban [Hungarian divorcee], 10 January 1931, both living in the Chicago land area. She is mentioned in her sister Marie's obituary. She died 15 June 1971 [age 79].
Andreas Teodore Pedersen Dale [age 31]
Birth NOVEMBER 1, 1893 • Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Death MAY 12, 1925 • Dale, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway
Andreas was living in Dale, Norway with the family about 1910. Grandmother Marie chose
not to travel with the family to live in Dale, and apparently Aunt Dorthea did not.
1910 Census of Norway lists Andreas at age 17 and is listed as a farmer and died 12 May 1925, buried on 16 May 1925 in Dale, Norway [per Norwegian records].
Both Peder and Kirstine are buried in Dale, Norway in unmarked graves.
3] Paternal Grandparents:
Grandfather: Peter A. Merrick
Birth MARCH 1852 • Galway, Ireland
Death 28 JANUARY 1931 • Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Grandmother: Sarah Clarke
Birth 11 OCTOBER 1852 • Galway, Ireland
Death 1918 • Boston, Massachusetts
Peter and Sarah met and married in Boston, Massachusetts.
Together they had seven children; eldest daughter Mary Agnes [1879-1945] , Sadie [1881-1883 died around 3 years old], Sarah [1882-1884 died around 2 years old], Nellie [1883-unknown], Anie [1885-1965], Margaret Agnes [1886-1948], and John Arthur [1888-1944 [only son].
4] Anna Elizabeth Merrick married Scott Francis Burton 28 June 1941 [mom age: 19], [dad age 20], Grandmother Crete signed off on the Marriage License although her mention is in words only, no signature.
Anna Elizabeth [Merrick] Burton remains buried Abt. 16 June 2017 on top of Marie C. Merrick [her mother] in the Punis Grave No. 2, located in Section 7, Block 4, Lot 5 - Lithuanian National Cemetery in Justice, Illinois. Cousin Steve Punis offered to have her ashes buried here. She loved her mother so much...she is in a great place!
Burton Family Tree records are on Ancestry.com
Gravesite Details
My mother was cremated, her ashes are placed in the Punis family lot at the Lithuanian National Cemetery, Justice, Cook County, Illinois, USA. Cousin Steve Punis arranged to have this done.
Her ashes are with her mother Marie Christine Merrick.
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