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     She was born on 10 November 1870 at Farina, Illinois, USA.^1,3,4,7,6 Alternatively, she may have been born circa 1872 at Illinois, USA, 1920 census⁸; or, circa 1882 at Illinois, USA, 1930 census.² Cora married George Emery Maitland on 27 August 1890.^{1,3,4,8,2,9,10,11,6}
     Cora Maitland died on 31 December 1938 at 342 Sacramento Street, Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA, at age 68.⁶
      Alternatively, she died on 2 January 1939 at Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA, at age 68 according to her death registration.^1,7
     Cora Maitland was buried on 5 January 1939 at Elmwood Cemetery, Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.^1,7,6
     George Emery and Cora Maitland appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 18 June 1900, described as a carpenter. Their children: Leora and Ada, were listed as living with them. Cora was the mother of 3 children, with two still living.³
     George and Cora Maitland appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 16 April 1910, described as a general carpenter. Their children: Leora, Ada and George, were listed as living with them.⁴
     George E. and Cora E. Maitland appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 10 January 1920, described as a laborer in a factory. Their children: George M. and John L., were listed as living with them.⁸
     George Emery and Cora Maitland appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, enumerated 10 April 1930, described as a retired carpenter. Their son, Lester, was listed as living with them. His age was given as 62 rather than 72..²
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper The True Republican published in Sycamore, Illinois 4 January 1939:


     In the obituary of George Emery Maitland who died 16 July 1944, her wife, Cora E. Butts was listed as predeceased.⁹
     In the obituary of Adah N. Ecklund who died 28 May 1972, her parents, George Maitland and Cora Butz were listed or implied as predeceased.¹²

     He was born in 1902 or 1903 at Illinois, USA.^1,3,2
     George appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of his parents, George and Cora Maitland.³
     George M. appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of his parents, George and Cora E. Maitland, listed as a laborer in a factory.¹
     In the obituary of Cora Maitland who died 31 December 1938, his son, George W. Maitland was listed as a survivor.⁴
     George M. appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of his father George Maitland, listed as a machinist (Industrial.)²
     In the obituary of George Emery Maitland who died 16 July 1944, his son, George Maitland was listed as a survivor.⁵
     In the obituary of Adah N. Ecklund who died 28 May 1972, her brother, George Maitland, of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, was listed as a survivor.⁶

     He was born circa 1910 at Illinois, USA.^2,3,4
     He was commonly known as Lester.^3,5
     John L. appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of his parents, George and Cora E. Maitland.²
     Lester appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of his parents, George and Cora Maitland.³
     In the obituary of Cora Maitland who died 31 December 1938, his son, Lester Maitland was listed as a survivor.⁶
     Lester J. appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of his father George Maitland, listed as a laborer (masonry.)⁴
     In the obituary of George Emery Maitland who died 16 July 1944, his son, Lester Maitland was listed as a survivor.⁷
     In the obituary of Adah N. Ecklund who died 28 May 1972, her brother, Lester Maitland, of Sycamore, was listed as a survivor.⁸

     She was born on 18 October 1893 at Illinois, USA.^4,2,3,5 Leora married Henry Meritte Jones circa 1919.^6,7,5
     Leora Jean Maitland died on 3 August 1968 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA, at age 74.^4,8
     Leora Jean Maitland was buried at Glen Haven Memorial Park, Sylmar, Los Angeles County, California, USA.¹
     Leora appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of her parents, George and Cora Maitland.²
     Leora appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Sycamore, Sycamore Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of her parents, George and Cora Maitland, listed as a spooler in a wire factory.³
     Henry M. and Leora Jones appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Waukegan Twp., Lake County, Illinois, enumerated 16 April 1930, described as a Salesman in the Automotive Industry. Their children: Gilbert and Inez, were listed as living with them.⁷
     In the obituary of Cora Maitland who died 31 December 1938, her daughter, Mrs. Henry Jones was listed as a survivor.⁹
     In the obituary of George Emery Maitland who died 16 July 1944, her daughter, Mrs. H. M. Jones was listed as a survivor.¹⁰

     Peter married Francis (?).²
     In the obituary of Cora Maitland who died 31 December 1938, his father, Peter Butts was listed as predeceased.²

     She was born on 27 August 1873.² Nellie married Herbert Maitland in 1892.¹
     Nellie (?) died on 1 December 1966 at age 93.²
     Nellie (?) was buried at Lakeview Cemetery, Aitkin, Aitkin County, Minnesota, USA.²
     In the obituary of Royal Maitland who died 12 February 1919, his mother, Nellie (?) was listed as a survivor.³
     In the obituary of Herbert Maitland who died 16 August 1944, her widow, Nellie Maitland was listed as a survivor.¹

     He was born on 19 February 1909.²
     Ralph A Maitland died on 13 April 1997 at age 88.²
     Ralph A Maitland was buried at Lakeview Cemetery, Aitkin, Aitkin County, Minnesota, USA.²
     In the obituary of Herbert Maitland who died 16 August 1944, his son, at home, Ralph Maitland was listed as a survivor.¹

     He was born on 8 May 1914.²
     Herbert Henry Maitland died on 3 March 1996 at age 81.²
     Herbert Henry Maitland was buried at Lakeview Cemetery, Aitkin, Aitkin County, Minnesota, USA.²
     In the obituary of Herbert Maitland who died 16 August 1944, his son, at home, Herbert Henry Maitland was listed as a survivor.¹

     He was born on 10 February 1897.³
     Royal Maitland died on 12 February 1919 at Fort Douglas, Utah, USA, at age 22.^2,3,1
     
     Royal Maitland was buried on 19 February 1919 at Lakeview Cemetery, Aitkin, Aitkin County, Minnesota, USA.^1,3
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper the Duluth News Tribune published in Duluth, Minnesota 19 February 1919:


     In the obituary of Herbert Maitland who died 16 August 1944, his son Royal, Ralph (sic) Maitland was listed as predeceased.²

     Henry Meritte Jones was buried at Glen Haven Memorial Park, Sylmar, Los Angeles County, California, USA.^1,2 He was born on 18 August 1893 at Alabama, USA.^3,1,2,4 Henry married Leora Jean Maitland circa 1919.^5,3,4
     Henry Meritte Jones died on 7 April 1965 at California, USA, at age 71.^1,2,6
     

Military Service - World War II - U.S. Naval Reserve

     Henry Meritte Jones began military service on 19 January 1942 at the age of 48.² CBM Henry Meritte Jones ended his military service on 1 May 1945 as a Chief Boat Mate.

End of World War II - U.S. Naval Reserve Military Service section.²

     Henry M. and Leora Jones appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Waukegan Twp., Lake County, Illinois, enumerated 16 April 1930, described as a Salesman in the Automotive Industry. Their children: Gilbert and Inez, were listed as living with them.³

     He was born on 5 February 1885 at DeKalb, DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.^1,6,4,7 Wallace married Olive M. Long on 16 March 1912 at Cook County, Illinois, USA.^4,8
     Wallace appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of DeKalb, DeKalb Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of his parents, Francis and Georgina Riddell.⁷
     In the obituary of Georgia Thompson who died 29 May 1902, his son, Wallace Riddell of De Kalb, was listed as a survivor.⁹
     Wallace Donald Riddell appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, enumerated 2 May 1910, described as a bookkeeper for a gas company. He was lodging in an unspecified place on Junette Street, but it must have been a hotel based upon the large number of lodgers.¹⁰
     In the obituary of Francis Riddell who died 22 November 1916, his son, Wallace D. Riddell Police Chief of Dekalb, was listed as a survivor.^2,11
     Wallace D. Riddell appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, in the household of John J. and Minnie R. Helming, listed as an auditor for an insurance company.⁶
     In the obituary of David Riddell who died 6 February 1923, his brother, Wallace Riddell was listed as a survivor.¹²
     Wallace D. and Margaret Riddell appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Brookline, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, enumerated 2 April 1930, described as the manager of an insurance office.⁴ Wallace Riddell and Margaret Riddell were included on a passenger manifest for the "Statendam" from New York dated 6 July 1937 arriving at Plymouth, Devonshire, England. He gave his occupation as Hotel Executive.¹³ Wallace Riddell and Margaret Riddell were included on a passenger manifest for the "Veendam" dated 2 August 1937 arriving at Boston, Massachusetts, USA, after sailing from Boulogne-sur-Mur, France on 24 July 1937.⁵ Wallace Donald Riddell registered for the "Old Man's" draft in 1942, at the age of at an unknown age . He lived in Waban, Middlesex County, Mass, and worked at Lumbermen's Mutual Casualty Co. in Boston.He listed his next-of-kin/contact person as Margaret L. Riddell.¹
     In the obituary of Walter Riddell who died 28 March 1943, his brother, Wallace Riddell was listed as a survivor.¹⁴
     In the obituary of Frank W Riddell who died 30 November 1946, his brother, Wallace Riddell of Boston, was listed as a survivor.¹⁵

     He was born in 1865, near Waukon, at Iowa, USA.² Alternatively, he may have been born circa 1870 at Iowa, USA, according to the 1920 census.³ John married Minnie M. Riddell, at the home of the bride's father, on 10 October 1905 at DeKalb, DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.^4,3,5,6,1,7
     Following is other selected information from a newspaper article about their wedding:

     John Joseph Helming died on 19 February 1932, at home, at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.^8,2
     
     John Joseph Helming was buried on 22 February 1932 at Oakwood Cemetery, DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.^2,8
     The following article appeared in the DeKalb, Illinois The Daily Chronicle, 31 December 1896 :

     The following article appeared in the DeKalb, Illinois The Daily Chronicle, 11 October 1905 :

     John J. and Minnie R. Helming appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, enumerated 5 January 1920, described as a salesman in a clothing store. As was his brother-in-law, Wallace D. Riddell who was included in the household and was an auditor for an insurance company. Note that Wallace's wife was not included in the household.³
     John J. Henning (sic) was referenced in a newspaper article about Walter Renwick and Mary Renwick on 11 September 1923 at the newspaper The Daily Chronicle.⁷
     John J. and Minnie R. Helming appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, enumerated 18 April 1930, described as a clothing salesman and she was a public school teacher.⁶
     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper The Daily Chronicle published in DeKalb, Illinois 20 February 1932:


     The following obituary appeared in the newspaper The Daily Chronicle published in DeKalb, Illinois 22 February 1932:

     She was born on 26 August 1893 at Rossville, Ross Twp., Clinton County, Indiana, USA.^2,3 Olive married Wallace Donald Riddell on 16 March 1912 at Cook County, Illinois, USA.^2,1
     She was commonly knownas Margaret Riddell.^2,3 Her name was also recorded as Margaret L. Riddell.⁴
     Wallace D. and Margaret Riddell appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Brookline, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, enumerated 2 April 1930, described as the manager of an insurance office.² She and Wallace Riddell were included on a passenger manifest for the "Statendam" from New York dated 6 July 1937 arriving at Plymouth, Devonshire, England. He gave his occupation as Hotel Executive.⁵ Margaret Riddell and Wallace Riddell were included on a passenger manifest for the "Veendam" dated 2 August 1937 arriving at Boston, Massachusetts, USA, after sailing from Boulogne-sur-Mur, France on 24 July 1937.³ Margaret L. Riddell, her wife, was listed as next-of-kin/contact on the draft registration of Wallace Donald Riddell.⁶

     He was born on 10 September 1910 at DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.^3,2,5,6,7 John married Lucille Nancy Sholders on 20 December 1941.^1,8,7,9
     John Scott Riddell died on 30 December 1970 at DeKalb Public Hospital (Glidden Memorial Hospital), DeKalb, DeKalb County, Illinois, USA, at age 60.^1,8,9
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of John Scott Riddell.
     John Scott Riddell was buried circa 2 January 1971 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Creston, Ogle County, Illinois, USA.^1,8
     

Military Service

     John Scott Riddell began military service on 23 April 1942 at the age of 31 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.¹⁰
     John S. appeared on the 1920 Federal Census Milan Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of his parents, Robert and Anna B. Riddell.⁵
     John S. appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Monroe Center, Monroe Twp., Ogle County, Illinois in the household of his parents, Robert and Anna Riddell, and he was listed as farm laborer on a general farm.⁶
     John S. and Lucille A. (sic) Riddell appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Rochelle, Ogle County, Illinois, enumerated 7 April 1950, described as a laborer, sheet metal in the furnace & fabricating industry. No other children are enumerated in this household.⁷
     In the obituary of Robert Dudley Riddell who died 14 March 1958, his son, John Scott Riddell, of DeKalb, was listed as a survivor.⁴
     In the obituary of Robert Earl Riddell who died 20 July 1964, his brother, John Scott Riddell, of DeKalb, was listed as a survivor.¹¹
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Daily Chronicle published in DeKalb, Illinois, 31 December 1970.⁸
     In the obituary of Lyle Scott Riddell who died 10 December 2000, his father, John Riddell, was listed or implied as predeceased.¹²
     In the obituary of Nancy Lucille Riddell, who died 11 September 2002, her second husband, John Scott Riddell, was listed as predeceased.⁹

     Fred married Mrs. Fred Patterson.¹
     In the obituary of Harold Fred Patterson who died 5 July 1975, his parents, Fred Patterson and Mrs. Fred Patterson were listed or implied as predeceased.²

     William married Belle (?).²
     William Mawhinney , father of the bride,was listed as a witness to the marriage of Everett Maitland and Edna Mawhinney on 27 February 1907 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.^{3,4,1,5,6,7,2,8,9}
     In the obituary of Edna Adell Maitland who died 2 February 1948, her father, William Mawhinney was listed as predeceased.^10,11