Grace Ramona OGDEN

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CENSUS RECORDS

1900 Census
Name: Grace Tilden
Age: 29
Birth Date: Oct 1870
Birthplace: Minnesota
Home in 1900: Los Angeles Ward 2, Los Angeles, California
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Frank B Tilden
Marriage Year: 1893
Years Married: 7
Father's Birthplace: Ohio
Mother's Birthplace: Illinois
Mother: number of living children: 2
Mother: How many children: 2
Household Members:
Frank B Tilden 29
Grace Tilden 29
Florence M Tilden 6
Mildred E Tilden 4

1910 Census
Name: Grace Tilden
Age in 1910: 37
Birth Year: abt 1873
Birthplace: Minnesota
Home in 1910: Los Angeles Assembly District 71, Los Angeles, California
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Frank Tilden
Father's Birthplace: Ohio
Mother's Birthplace: Illinois
Household Members:
Frank Tilden 39
Grace Tilden 37
Florence Tilden 16
Mildred Tilden 14
Dorotha Tilden 8

1920 Census
Name: Grace R Tilden
Age: 49
Birth Year: abt 1871
Birthplace: Minnesota
Home in 1920: Long Beach, Los Angeles, California
Street: South Magnolia Ave
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Widowed [actually separated]
Father's Birthplace: Illinois
Mother's Birthplace: Illinois
Able to Speak English: Yes
Home Owned or Rented: Rent
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Grace R Tilden 49
Dorothy Tilden 18

MEMORIES FROM HER GRANDDAUGHTER

From Find A Grave
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=128901770&ref=acom

Excerpts from June Ogden Myers Pearson:

Bakersfield, Where I Grew Up

I was born at home in Bakersfield, Kern County on October 8, 1914. "Auntie Jones" (no relationship) had made a small apartment out of the back of her home, the 2nd or 3rd house south of 8th street on the west side of N Street. Mother and father rented it from her and that was home!

Florence Tilden was the eldest of three girls born to Grace Odgen Tilden and Frank Bert Tilden. Grandmother Grace was very prim and proper; Frank was a contractor -- a very down to earth man who loved people and frequently had his men friends over for cards. Grampa was a wealthy man -- he had the only cement mixer in Los Angeles when there were no sidewalks! On one occasion, at least, he chartered the Catalina Ferry to take his three daughters and their friends to Catalina for the weekend! Because my grandparents came from such different backgrounds they separated when Florence was a senior in High School. They never divorced, but it was quite scandalous for married people to live apart; as a consequence, Mildred and Dorothy had nothing more to do with their Father. Because Florence was the eldest, she understood their differences and unhappiness and always made her Father welcome in our home. What a break for me -- I loved that man! He came to Bakersfield often in his touring car and we had memorable picnics in the foothills -- Arvin, Calente, Bodfish, Kernville, Walker's Basin, Glenville, Woody, Jack Ranch. He taught me about nature, about people and about enjoying life -- the world was a wonderful place to be! One of his best gems that I practiced all my life was: "Don't eat the apple in the barrel that is beginning to spoil; choose the very best apple in the barrel. If you don't, you will go through life with rotten things when you could have the very best!"

Grandpa Tilden contracted to build one of the first big buildings in downtown Los Angeles, but a steel strike in the east prevented him from finishing the project on time. He lost everything! Everything except his love of life. He was a wonderful man in my eyes!.

"Auntie Jones", in whose home I was born, was my Bakersfield grandmother. When I was in High School she became senile and had to live in a rest home. I went to see her almost every day and read children's books and poetry which made her laugh. One day she asked me to bring ice cream on my next visit, but the next day was rainy and I didn't go; the second day she was dead. I was so sad, but I had learned, the hard way, never put off to tomorrow what you can do today -- or do as much today as you can possibly crowd in -- especially if what you need to do is for someone else.

Friendly Bakersfield allowed me to grow up naturally. "Auntie Jones" taught me to do what needed to be done NOW. Mother allowed me freedom and taught me compassion for others. Father taught me the basics of finance and instilled a strong sense of right and wrong. John gave me Love. Grandfather Tilden taught me to take the best the world had to offer -- to set my goals high and then Just Do It! My total environment let me be in control of myself and create my future!!

Died:
California, Death Index, 1905-1939
Name: Grace Tilden
Birth Year: abt 1872
Death Date: 22 Jan 1922
Age at Death: 50
Death Place: Los Angeles, California

Grace married Frank Bert TILDEN 29 Mar 1893. Frank was born 2 Aug 1869, Owatonna, MN; died 25 Nov 1925, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co. CA; was buried , Evergreen Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co. CA. [Group Sheet]

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• _UID: 443DBA03B15F4E349AEC3A64C2530633423B

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 Census
Name: Florence M Tilden
Age: 6
Birth Date: Jan 1894
Birthplace: California
Home in 1900: Los Angeles Ward 2, Los Angeles, California
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter (Child)
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Frank B Tilden
Father's Birthplace: Minnesota
Mother's name: Grace Tilden
Mother's Birthplace: Minnesota
Household Members:
Frank B Tilden 29
Grace Tilden 29
Florence M Tilden 6
Mildred E Tilden 4

1910 Census
Name: Florence Tilden
Age in 1910: 16
Birth Year: abt 1894
Birthplace: California
Home in 1910: Los Angeles Assembly District 71, Los Angeles, California
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter (Child)
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Frank Tilden
Father's Birthplace: Minnesota
Mother's name: Grace Tilden
Mother's Birthplace: Minnesota
Household Members:
Frank Tilden 39
Grace Tilden 37
Florence Tilden 16
Mildred Tilden 14
Dorotha Tilden 8

1920 Census
Name: Florence Myers
Age: 26
Birth Year: abt 1894
Birthplace: California
Home in 1920: Bakersfield Ward 5, Kern, California
Street: Traux
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Rudolph Myers
Father's Birthplace: Minnesota
Mother's Birthplace: Minnesota
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Rudolph Myers 32
Florence Myers 26
June Myers 5

1930 Census
Name: Florence Myer
Birth Year: abt 1896
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: California
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Homemaker?: Yes
Home in 1930: Bakersfield, Kern, California
Street address: Chester Lane
Ward of City: Part of 6th
House Number in Cities or Towns: 2420
Age at First Marriage: 18
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: North Dakota [Minnesota]
Mother's Birthplace: North Dakota [Minnesota]
Able to Speak English: Yes
Household Members:
Rudolph F Myer 41
Florence Myer 34
June Myer 15

1940 Census
Name: Florence M Myers
Respondent: Yes
Age: 46
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1894
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: California
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Bakersfield, Kern, California
Street: Chester Lane
House Number: 2412
Inferred Residence in 1935: Bakersfield, Kern, California
Residence in 1935: Same House
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 3rd year
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Rudolph F Myers 51
Florence M Myers 46

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
From Find A Grave

Undated newspaper article

An invitation wedding followed by a surprise wedding were pleasing features at the home of Mrs. Grace Tilden, 1119 East Twenty-fifth street, Tuesday evening. the invitations were for the marriage of her daughter, Miss Florence M. Tilden to Rudolph F. Myers of Los Angeles. the Rev. Mr. Gilbert performed the ceremony, the bride being given away by her grandfather, Mr. Ogden. the young couple were attended by Miss Mildred E. Tilden, a sister of the bride and Horace J. Barton. Miss Bess Gilbreath was usher, Miss Alta Gilbreath played the wedding march, and Miss Dorothy Barton sang "Oh Promise Me."

The surprise came after the ceremony, when the clergyman requested the newly married couple to exchange places with the best man and the bridesmaid, and Miss Mildred Tilden became Mrs. Horace J. Barton. The second wedding was a complete surprise to most of those present, not even Mr. and Mrs. Myers knowing what was to occur. The room were appropriately decorated and light refreshments were served.

Excerpts from June Ogden Myers Pearson:

Bakersfield, Where I Grew Up

I was born at home in Bakersfield, Kern County on October 8, 1914. "Auntie Jones" (no relationship) had made a small apartment out of the back of her home, the 2nd or 3rd house south of 8th street on the west side of N Street. Mother and father rented it from her and that was home!

Florence Tilden was the eldest of three girls born to Grace Odgen Tilden and Frank Bert Tilden. Grandmother Grace was very prim and proper; Frank was a contractor -- a very down to earth man who loved people and frequently had his men friends over for cards. Grampa was a wealthy man -- he had the only cement mixer in Los Angeles when there were no sidewalks! On one occasion, at least, he chartered the Catalina Ferry to take his three daughters and their friends to Catalina for the weekend! Because my grandparents came from such different backgrounds they separated when Florence was a senior in High School. They never divorced, but it was quite scandalous for married people to live apart; as a consequence, Mildred and Dorothy had nothing more to do with their Father. Because Florence was the eldest, she understood their differences and unhappiness and always made her Father welcome in our home. What a break for me -- I loved that man! He came to Bakersfield often in his touring car and we had memorable picnics in the foothills -- Arvin, Calente, Bodfish, Kernville, Walker's Basin, Glenville, Woody, Jack Ranch. He taught me about nature, about people and about enjoying life -- the world was a wonderful place to be! One of his best gems that I practiced all my life was: "Don't eat the apple in the barrel that is beginning to spoil; choose the very best apple in the barrel. If you don't, you will go through life with rotten things when you could have the very best!"

Grandpa Tilden contracted to build one of the first big buildings in downtown Los Angeles, but a steel strike in the east prevented him from finishing the project on time. He lost everything! Everything except his love of life. He was a wonderful man in my eyes!.

"Auntie Jones", in whose home I was born, was my Bakersfield grandmother. When I was in High School she became senile and had to live in a rest home. I went to see her almost every day and read children's books and poetry which made her laugh. One day she asked me to bring ice cream on my next visit, but the next day was rainy and I didn't go; the second day she was dead. I was so sad, but I had learned, the hard way, never put off to tomorrow what you can do today -- or do as much today as you can possibly crowd in -- especially if what you need to do is for someone else.

Friendly Bakersfield allowed me to grow up naturally. "Auntie Jones" taught me to do what needed to be done NOW. Mother allowed me freedom and taught me compassion for others. Father taught me the basics of finance and instilled a strong sense of right and wrong. John gave me Love. Grandfather Tilden taught me to take the best the world had to offer -- to set my goals high and then Just Do It! My total environment let me be in control of myself and create my future!!


Birth:
California, Select Births and Christenings, 1812-1988
Name: Florence Mae Tilden
Gender: Female
Birth Date: 14 Jan 1894
Birth Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
Father: Frank B. Tilden
Mother: Grace Ogden
FHL Film Number: 1266892

Buried:
Grave location, tombstone photo, and biography:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=128901770&ref=acom
Plot: Garden of Roses, 131-9

Died:
California, Death Index, 1940-1997
Name: Florence Mae Myers [Florence Mae Tilden]
Gender: Female
Birth Date: 14 Jan 1894
Death Date: 19 Jul 1957
Death Place: Stanislaus
Mother's Maiden Name: Ogden
Father's Surname: Tilden

Florence married Rudolph Fishburn MYERS Apr 1914, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co. CA. Rudolph (son of Charles MYERS and Elizabeth HOLLINGER) was born 27 Jul 1887, Cumberland Co. PA; died 06 Jul 1962, Bakersfield, Kern Co. CA; was buried , Union Cemetery, Bakersfield, Kern Co. CA. [Group Sheet]

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• _UID: 720D0CA520F14CF2AB7BBC9A05420DB9080D

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 Census
Name: Mildred E Tilden
Age: 4
Birth Date: Sep 1895
Birthplace: California
Home in 1900: Los Angeles Ward 2, Los Angeles, California
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter (Child)
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Frank B Tilden
Father's Birthplace: Minnesota
Mother's name: Grace Tilden
Mother's Birthplace: Minnesota
Household Members:
Frank B Tilden 29
Grace Tilden 29
Florence M Tilden 6
Mildred E Tilden 4

1910 Census
Name: Mildred Tilden
Age in 1910: 14
Birth Year: abt 1896
Birthplace: California
Home in 1910: Los Angeles Assembly District 71, Los Angeles, California
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter (Child)
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Frank Tilden
Father's Birthplace: Minnesota
Mother's name: Grace Tilden
Mother's Birthplace: Minnesota
Household Members:
Frank Tilden 39
Grace Tilden 37
Florence Tilden 16
Mildred Tilden 14
Dorotha Tilden 8

1920 Census
Name: Mildred Barton
Age: 24
Birth Year: abt 1896
Birthplace: California
Home in 1920: San Francisco Assembly District 32, San Francisco, California
Street: Larkin
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Horace J Barton
Father's Birthplace: Minnesota
Mother's Birthplace: Minnesota
Able to Speak English: Yes
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Horace J Barton 30
Mildred Barton 24

1930 Census
Name: Mildred E Barton
Birth Year: abt 1897
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: California
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Homemaker?: Yes
Home in 1930: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
Street address: W Twenty Seventh Street
House Number in Cities or Towns: 3522
Age at First Marriage: 18
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Minnesota
Mother's Birthplace: Minnesota
Able to Speak English: Yes
Household Members:
Horace J Barton 40
Mildred E Barton 33
Barbara E Barton 8

1940 Census
Name: Mildred E Barton
Age: 42
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1898
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: California
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
Street: Burnside Avenue
House Number: 1120
Inferred Residence in 1935: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Horace J Barton 50
Mildred E Barton 42
Barbara E Barton 18

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE

Undated

An invitation wedding followed by a surprise wedding were pleasing features at the home of Mrs. Grace Tilden, 1119 East Twenty-fifth street, Tuesday evening. the invitations were for the marriage of her daughter, Miss Florence M. Tilden to Rudolph F. Myers of Los Angeles. the Rev. Mr. Gilbert performed the ceremony, the bride being given away by her grandfather, Mr. Ogden. the young couple were attended by Miss Mildred E. Tilden, a sister of the bride and Horace J. Barton. Miss Bess Gilbreath was usher, Miss Alta Gilbreath played the wedding march, and Miss Dorothy Barton sang "Oh Promise Me."

The surprise came after the ceremony, when the clergyman requested the newly married couple to exchange places with the best man and the bridesmaid, and Miss Mildred Tilden became Mrs. Horace J. Barton. The second wedding was a complete surprise to most of those present, not even Mr. and Mrs. Myers knowing what was to occur. The room were appropriately decorated and light refreshments were served.

Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Barton&GSiman=1&GSsr=81&GScid=7974&GRid=85344929&
Plot: Resthaven, Map 1, Lot 89, Space 6

Died:
California, Death Index, 1940-1997
Name: Mildred E Barton
Social Security #: 561189031
Gender: Female
Birth Date: 3 Sep 1895
Birth Place: California
Death Date: 14 Apr 1962
Death Place: Los Angeles
Mother's Maiden Name: Ogden

Mildred married Horace Jarvis BARTON Apr 1914. Horace was born 22 Apr 1889, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co. MN; died 18 Mar 1968, Los Angeles Co. CA; was buried , Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale Los Angeles Co. CA. [Group Sheet]

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• _UID: FB7E6478EEB54D148D739B5DC0E24A6FACF0

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1910 Census
Name: Dorotha Tilden
Age in 1910: 8
Birth Year: abt 1902
Birthplace: California
Home in 1910: Los Angeles Assembly District 71, Los Angeles, California
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter (Child)
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Frank Tilden
Father's Birthplace: Minnesota
Mother's name: Grace Tilden
Mother's Birthplace: Minnesota
Household Members:
Frank Tilden 39
Grace Tilden 37
Florence Tilden 16
Mildred Tilden 14
Dorotha Tilden 8

1920 Census
Name: Dorothy Tilden
Age: 18
Birth Year: abt 1902
Birthplace: California
Home in 1920: Long Beach, Los Angeles, California
Street: South Magnolia Ave
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter (Child)
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Minnesota
Mother's name: Grace R Tilden
Mother's Birthplace: Minnesota
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Clerk
Industry: Ship Yard
Employment Field: Wage or Salary
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Grace R Tilden 49
Dorothy Tilden 18

1930 Census
Name: Dorothy L Sorensen
Birth Year: abt 1902
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: California
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Homemaker?: Yes
Home in 1930: Glendale, Los Angeles, California
Street address: South Fisher Street
House Number in Cities or Towns: 416
Age at First Marriage: 19
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Minnesota
Mother's Birthplace: Minnesota
Able to Speak English: Yes
Household Members:
Harold V Sorensen 34
Dorothy L Sorensen 28
Jean M Sorensen 8
Betty L Sorensen 4
Joan J Sorensen 1 year 6 months

1940 Census
Name: Dorothy L Bollinger
Respondent: Yes
Age: 38
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1902
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: California
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Glendale, Los Angeles, California
Street: South Belmont
House Number: 515
Inferred Residence in 1935: Glendale, Los Angeles, California
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 3rd year
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Charles Bollinger 49
Dorothy L Bollinger 38
Betty Sorensen 14
Juanne Sorensen 11

Dorothea married Harold Victor SORENSEN 2 Dec 1920. Harold (son of Niels SORENSEN and Margrethe CHRISTIANSEN) was born 20 Jan 1896, Maribo, Denmark; died 7 Apr 1937, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co. CA; was buried , Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale Los Angeles Co. CA. [Group Sheet]

Dorothea married Charles Emerson Bollinger. Charles was born 25 Mar 1891, San Bernardino Co. CA; died 12 Oct 1983, Los Angeles Co. CA; was buried , Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale Los Angeles Co. CA. [Group Sheet]

June married John PEARSON [Group Sheet]

Barbara married Fred Nuhn FEATHERSTONE [Group Sheet]

Jean married Ed VAIA [Group Sheet]

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• _UID: 914EB117239C4CF287B7779AB3A66E07C1F3

Notes:

Buried in Palmdale, CA

For more information on this family, please contact Peter Singleton pdj_singleton@hotmail.com.

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 Census
Name: Betty L Sorensen
Birth Year: abt 1926
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: California
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter (Child)
Home in 1930: Glendale, Los Angeles, California
Street address: South Fisher Street
House Number in Cities or Towns: 416
Dwelling Number: 130
Family Number: 202
Attended School: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Denmark
Mother's Birthplace: California
Household Members:
Harold V Sorensen 34
Dorothy L Sorensen 28
Jean M Sorensen 8
Betty L Sorensen 4
Joan J Sorensen 1 year 6 months

1940 Census
Name: Betty Sorensen
Age: 14
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1926
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: California
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Stepdaughter (Daughter)
Home in 1940: Glendale, Los Angeles, California
Street: South Belmont
House Number: 515
Inferred Residence in 1935: Glendale, Los Angeles, California
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Father's Birthplace: Denmark
Mother's Birthplace: California
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 1st year
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Native Language: English
Veteran: Yes
Veteran Father Dead: No
Military service: Yes
Social Security Number: No
Household Members:
Charles Bollinger 49
Dorothy L Bollinger 38
Betty Sorensen 14
Juanne Sorensen 11


Birth:
California Birth Index, 1905-1995
Name: Betty Louise Sorensen
Birth Date: 22 May 1925
Gender: Female
Mother's Maiden Name: Tilden
Birth County: Los Angeles

Betty married Alan Gilbert HARDINGE 16 Jul 1943, Yuma, AZ. Alan (son of Eustace Gilbert HARDINGE and Constance WILSON) was born 01 Mar 1925, Shillong, India; died 31 Jan 1992, Lancaster, Los Angeles Co. CA. [Group Sheet]

Betty married Joseph WILKINS Jul 1991, Las Vegas, NV. [Group Sheet]

Joan married Lawrence TARIZZO [Group Sheet]

Denia married Larry Wayne HUBBARD [Group Sheet]

Timothy married Nelda Sue COLLINS [Group Sheet]

James married Lynda Lee CHAPMAN (daughter of Claude CHAPMAN and Betty MANDY) [Group Sheet]

Hugh married Christina ARNOLD. [Group Sheet]

Hugh married Johnnie BRILEY. [Group Sheet]

Fred married Cery ALLEN [Group Sheet]

John married Elaine Janis ROGERS. [Group Sheet]

James married Mary Kathrine BOWMAN [Group Sheet]

Lynda married Alvin Gene COOK, Sr. [Group Sheet]

Roy married Carole Anna VOGEL [Group Sheet]

Jill married Kirk William KESSLER [Group Sheet]

Kathleen married John GADWOOD. [Group Sheet]

Kathleen married Rick REYNOLDS. [Group Sheet]

Greg married Teresa SHANNON [Group Sheet]