Person Page - 1610

     She was born on 2 October 1898 at Golden Lake, North Algona Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^1,3,4,5 Alternatively, she may have been born circa 1900 at Canada in the 1940 census.⁶ Essmerelda married Alex Panke on 1 April 1922 at Buffalo, Erie County, New York, USA.^2,7,6,8,5
     Essie Merella Lisk died in January 1992 at age 93.⁹
     Her name was also recorded as Essmerelda Lisk on her sons' social security applications.^10,11,6
     She was commonly known as Esmerelda.¹²
     She was commonly known as Essie Panke.²
     Essie Lisk appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of an unknown place in the household of her parents, William and Mary Lisk.³
     Essie Lisk appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of North Algona Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of her parents, William and Mary Lisk.⁴ Essie Merella Lisk immigrated in 1919 to USA from Canada. This was according to the 1930 census.⁷ She was listed as a witness to the marriage of Frank David Lora and Anna Mae Lisk on 15 September 1920 at Golden Lake, North Algona Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^12,13,2,14 Essie Merella Lisk crossed the border seeking permanent residence on 31 March 1922 at Port of Buffalo, New York, USA, traveling by train from Pembroke.^15,5
     Alexander and Essumerllake Panke appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, enumerated 4 April 1930, described as a foreman in the wholesale dentistry industry.. Their children: Harold M. and Charles O., were listed as living with them.⁷
     Alex C. and Essmerelda Panke appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, enumerated 15 April 1940, described as a Foreman in a company making Dental Instruments. Their children: Harold E. and Charles O., were listed as living with them. His brother-in-law, Arthur V. Lisk, was listed as a Tool Maker Apprentice in Dental Instruments. He had been living in Golden Lake, Ontario, Canada in 1935. The rest of the household was living in the same place they had lived in in 1935. Both Alex and Essmerelda were naturalized citizens.⁶
     Esmeralda Lisk (sic) was listed as next-of-kin/contact on the draft registration of Arthur Verner Lisk.¹⁶ Essmerelda Panke was naturalized on 19 June 1942 at Northern District, Eastern Division Court, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.⁵
     In the obituary of William John Lisk who died 28 June 1944, his daughter, Mrs. Alex Ponke (sic) of Buffalo, New York, was listed as a survivor.¹³
     In the obituary of Anna Mae Lisk who died 20 July 1980, her sister, Essie Panke, was listed as a survivor.²

     She was born on 13 March 1907 at Golden Lake, North Algona Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^2,4,5
     Myrtle R. Martin died on 21 April 2006 at age 99.⁶
     Myrtle Lisk appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of North Algona Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of her parents, William and Mary Lisk.⁵
     Myrtle Lisk appeared in the 1921 Canadian Census of Algona Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of her parents, William and Mary Lisk.⁴ Myrtle Ruth Lisk immigrated in April 1924 to Port of Buffalo, New York, USA.⁷
     In the obituary of William John Lisk who died 28 June 1944, his daughter, Mrs. Clarence Hedges of Buffalo, New York, was listed as a survivor.³
     In the obituary of Anna Mae Lisk who died 20 July 1980, her sister, Myrtle Martin, was listed as a survivor.¹

     He was born on 10 May 1905 at Golden Lake, Wilberforce and North Algona Twps., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration 041336.^2,1,7,6 Alternatively, he may have been born on 10 May 1904 at Golden Lake, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to his US Draft Registration⁸; or, circa 1906 at Ontario, Canada, since he was 15 in the 1921 census.⁵ Harvey married Doris Nina (?) circa 1929.¹
     The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Harvey John Lisk.
     Harvey John Lisk died on 23 February 1986 at Good Samaritan Medical Center, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA, at age 80.¹
     Harvey Lisk appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of North Algona Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, William and Mary Lisk.⁶
     Harvey Lisk appeared in the 1921 Canadian Census of Algona Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, William and Mary Lisk.⁵ Harvey J. Lisk immigrated in 1926 from Canada according to the 1930 US census.⁹
     Harvey J. and Doris N. Lisk appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Buffalo, Erie County, New York, enumerated 11 April 1930, described as a die sinker for a drop forge.⁹
     Harvey John Lisk registered for the draft circa 1940 at Buffalo, Erie County, New York, USA, at the age of at an unknown age . He listed his next-of-kin/contact person as his wife, Doris Nina Lisk. He was described as 5' 7" and 138 lbs. with hazel eyes, black hair and a light complexion. He had a scar on his left knee.¹⁰
     Harvey J. and Doris N. Lisk appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of Buffalo, Erie County, New York, enumerated circa 8 April 1940.⁷
     In the obituary of William John Lisk who died 28 June 1944, his son, Harvey Lisk of Buffalo, was listed as a survivor.³
     In the obituary of Anna Mae Lisk who died 20 July 1980, his brother, Harvey Lisk, was listed as a survivor.⁴
     See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Arizona Republic published in Phoenix, Arizona, 23 February 1986.¹

     He was born on 10 August 1902, The family farm was in North Algona Twp., but the burth was registered in Wilberforce Twp., at Golden Lake, North Algona Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration 038784.^5,6,7,3 Alternatively, he may have been born in August 1904 at Ontario, Canada, according to the 1911 census.^8,9 Lloyd married Alma P. Meske circa 1929 at Cook County, Illinois, USA, according to the 1930 census. This does not account for their 21 Sep 1933 marriage record (see footnotes below.) Perhpas they were living common-law prior to the later marriage.^10,3,11
     Lloyd Lisk died in July 1983 at age 80.⁵
     His name was recorded as George Lisk on his birth registration.⁶
     Loid Lisk appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of North Algona Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, William and Mary Lisk.⁴
     Lloyd Lisk appeared in the 1921 Canadian Census of Algona Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, William and Mary Lisk, listed as a labourer for a railroad.⁸ Lloyd Lisk crossed the border on a temporary visit on 26 March 1924 at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA. The purpose of his crossing was "looking for work". He may have returned to Canada on 26 Oct 1924 based on a stamp on the back of the manifest. The 1930 census gives his year of immigration as 1925.^7,11
     Lloyd and Elma Lisk appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, enumerated 3 April 1930, described as an automobile mechanic.¹¹
     Lloyd and Alma Lisk appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, enumerated 12 April 1940, described as a W.P.A. watchman for a W.P.A. Park Project.¹²
     In the obituary of William John Lisk who died 28 June 1944, his son, Lloyd Lisk of Chicago, was listed as a survivor.¹
     In the obituary of Anna Mae Lisk who died 20 July 1980, his brother, Lloyd Lisk, was listed as a survivor.²

     He was born on 1 June 1853 at Canada West, United Province of Canada.³ Alternatively, he may have been born circa 1854 at Clarence, Canada East, United Province of Canada, or possibly modern Clarenceville, a municipality.⁵ John married Azribah Smith on 7 February 1883 at Mountain Twp., Dundas County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 011622.^2,4,1
     John Chester Lora died on 15 December 1931 at Vernon, Osgoode Twp., Carleton County, Ontario, Canada, at age 78 according to Ontario Birth Registration 010385.³ The cause of his death was given as pneumonia pleurisy.³
     John Chester Lora was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Ontario, Canada.³ The informant on his death registration was his son.³
     In the obituary of Herman Wilfred Lora who died 18 April 1941, his father, John Lora was listed as predeceased.⁶
     The following analysis is from my personal research and reflects my attempts to consolidate information from different sources.

     She was born circa 1861 at Osgoode Twp., Carleton County, Ontario, Canada.³ Azribah married John C. Smith on 7 February 1883 at Mountain Twp., Dundas County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 011622.^2,4,1
     Azubah Emma Smith was buried at Osgoode Cemetery, Osgoode Twp., Carleton County, Ontario, Canada.⁵
     Azubah Emma Smith died on 21 June 1917 at Vernon, Osgoode Twp., Carleton County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Death Registration 009358.⁵
     She was also known as Azibile Lora according to her death registration.⁵ She was also known as Ema Jane Smith according to her grandson's information provided on her son Herman's death registration.⁶
     In the obituary of Herman Wilfred Lora who died 18 April 1941, his mother, Mrs. John Lora was listed as a survivor.⁷

     She was born on 6 October 1910 at Golden Lake, North Algona Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration 043812.^1,3 Alternatively, she may have been born in December 1910 at Ontario, Canada, according to the 1911 census.⁴ Pearl married Delmar George Poff on 15 April 1936 at Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 009735.^1,2
     Other information from their marriage registration:

     Pearl Mary Lisk died in 1979.⁵
     Pearl Mary Lisk was buried at Brampton Cemetery, Brampton, Ontario, Canada.⁵
     Her name was recorded as Pearl Lisk on her birth registration.^3,4
     Pearl Lisk appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of North Algona Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of her parents, William and Mary Lisk.⁴ Pearl Mary appeared 1n the 1921 Canadian Census of Algona Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, in the household of William Lisk and Mary Lisk.⁶
     In the obituary of William John Lisk who died 28 June 1944, his daughter, Mrs. Delmar Poff of Timmins, was listed as a survivor.²
     The following information is from my personal research, October 2021:

     

     He was born in 1910 at Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^1,2 Delmar married Pearl Mary Lisk on 15 April 1936 at Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 009735.^1,3
     Other information from their marriage registration:

     Delmar George Poff was buried at Brampton Cemetery, Brampton, Ontario, Canada.²
     Delmar George Poff died in 1995.²
     The following information is from my personal research, October 2021:

     

     He was born on 23 February 1918 at Golden Lake, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^6,4,2 Arthur married Ellen Marie (?).⁷
     Arthur Verner Lisk died on 19 October 2001 at Parma, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA, at age 83.^4,8
     Arthur Verner Lisk was buried on 23 October 2001 at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman, Medina County, Ohio, USA.^9,8
     

Military Service - US Navy

     Arthur Verner Lisk began military service on 14 June 1943 at the age of 25 joining the US Navy.^4,9,10 BM2 Arthur V. Lisk ended his military service on 7 December 1945

End of Military Service section.¹⁰

     Verner Lisk appeared in the 1921 Canadian Census of Algona Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, William and Mary Lisk.⁵
     Arthur V. Lisk appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, in the household of Alex C. and Essmerelda Panke, was listed as a Tool Maker Apprentice in Dental Instruments.²
     Arthur Verner Lisk, of Cleveland, registered for the draft on 16 October 1940, at the age of 22. He was employed by the Cleveland Dental Manufacturing Company. He listed his next-of-kin/contact person as his sister (note the use of her maiden name), Esmeralda Lisk (sic). He was described as 5' 10" and 140 lbs with blue eyes, brown hair and a light complexion.¹¹
     In the obituary of William John Lisk who died 28 June 1944, his son, Arthur Lisk in the American Navy, was listed as a survivor.¹ He was naturalized on 26 April 1946 at District Court, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA.^3,12

     He was born on 4 October 1900 at Wilberforce Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada^G, according to Ontario Birth Registration 037301.^1,3,4
     Harrison Lisk appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of an unknown place in the household of his parents, William and Mary Lisk.³
     Harrison Lisk appeared in the 1911 Canadian Census of North Algona Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario in the household of his parents, William and Mary Lisk.⁴
     In the obituary of William John Lisk who died 28 June 1944, his son, Harrison Lisk of Hamilton, was listed as a survivor.²