Gladys Emery1
F, #42481, b. circa 1904, d. 25 August 1990
| Last Edited | 10 Jul 2022 |
She was born circa 1904.1 Gladys married William Golightly.1
Gladys Golightly died on 25 August 1990 at Alberta, Canada.1
The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
Gladys Emery was buried on 28 August 1990 at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.1
See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Edmonton Journal published in Edmonton, Alberta, 27 August 1990.1
Gladys Golightly died on 25 August 1990 at Alberta, Canada.1
The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
Gladys Emery was buried on 28 August 1990 at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.1
See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Edmonton Journal published in Edmonton, Alberta, 27 August 1990.1
Family | William Golightly d. 16 Jul 1981 |
| Child |
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Citations
- [S11084] Deaths: Golightly, Gladys, Edmonton Journal, Edmonton, Alberta, 27 Aug 1990, Page 18, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Gladys Golightly nee Emery. Hereinafter cited as Edmonton Journal.
William Golightly1
M, #42482, d. 16 July 1981
| Last Edited | 27 Dec 2020 |
William married Gladys Emery.1
William Golightly died on 16 July 1981.1
In the obituary of Gladys Golightly who died 25 August 1990, her husband, William Golightly, was listed as predeceased.1
William Golightly died on 16 July 1981.1
In the obituary of Gladys Golightly who died 25 August 1990, her husband, William Golightly, was listed as predeceased.1
Family | Gladys Emery b. c 1904, d. 25 Aug 1990 |
| Child |
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Citations
- [S11084] Deaths: Golightly, Gladys, Edmonton Journal, Edmonton, Alberta, 27 Aug 1990, Page 18, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Gladys Golightly nee Emery. Hereinafter cited as Edmonton Journal.
Walter Douglas Nisbet1,2
M, #42483, b. 8 February 1902, d. 29 July 1963
| Father* | Adam Martin Nisbet1,3,4 b. 26 Jul 1864, d. 27 Dec 1928 |
| Mother* | Sarah Isabella Ballagh3,4 b. 25 May 1870, d. 2 Aug 1952 |
| Relationship | 4th cousin of Richard Graeme Moffat |
| Last Edited | 10 Jul 2022 |
He was born on 8 February 1902 at Cobourg, Hamilton Twp., Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada.1,5,2 A delayed birth registration for Walter Douglas Nisbet was made on 7 August 1951 at Edmonton, certified by his sister, Florence Amy Towers.1
Walter Douglas Nisbet died on 29 July 1963 at Innisfail, Alberta, Canada, at age 61.2
The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Walter Douglas Nisbet.
Walter Douglas Nisbet was buried at Innisfail Cemetery, Innisfail, Alberta, Canada.5
Walter Douglas Nisbet appeared in the 1921 Canadian Census of Mountain View County, Alberta in the household of his parents, Adam, listecd as a farmer's son.4
In the obituary of Mrs. A. M. Nisbet who died 2 August 1952, her son, Walter Nisbet, of Bowden, was listed as a survivor.6
In the obituary of Isabel Elizabeth Faught who died circa May 1960, her brother, Walter Nisbet, of Bowden, was listed as a survivor.7
See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Edmonton Journal published in Edmonton, Alberta, 15 August 1963.2
Walter Douglas Nisbet died on 29 July 1963 at Innisfail, Alberta, Canada, at age 61.2
The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Walter Douglas Nisbet.
Walter Douglas Nisbet was buried at Innisfail Cemetery, Innisfail, Alberta, Canada.5
Walter Douglas Nisbet appeared in the 1921 Canadian Census of Mountain View County, Alberta in the household of his parents, Adam, listecd as a farmer's son.4
In the obituary of Mrs. A. M. Nisbet who died 2 August 1952, her son, Walter Nisbet, of Bowden, was listed as a survivor.6
In the obituary of Isabel Elizabeth Faught who died circa May 1960, her brother, Walter Nisbet, of Bowden, was listed as a survivor.7
See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Edmonton Journal published in Edmonton, Alberta, 15 August 1963.2
Citations
- [S1348] Ontario, Canada Births, 1832-1916, online Ontario, Canada Births, Name: Walter Dovblas Nisbet. Hereinafter cited as Ontario, Canada Births.
- [S11089] Deaths: Nisbet, Edmonton Journal, Edmonton, Alberta, 15 Aug 1963, Page 22, column 7 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Walter Douglas Nisbet (Aged 61). Hereinafter cited as Edmonton Journal.
- [S11085] Farming Tradition Continues, Calgary Herald, Calgary, Alberta, 01 Apr 1964, Page 21, column 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Alberta Pioneers: A. Martin Nisbet. Hereinafter cited as Calgary Herald.
- [S11095] Adam Martin Nisbet household, 01 Jun 1921 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Calgary East, Alberta; Page: 1; Family: 11, Library and Archives Canada (LAC).
- [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., Walter Douglas Nisbet
Grave marker transcription:
NISBET
Brother Walter D. 1902-1963
Sister Jessie A. 1913-1991. - [S11087] Dies At Bowden, Edmonton Journal, Edmonton, Alberta, 11 Aug 1952, Page 26, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Mrs. A. M. Nisbet. Hereinafter cited as Edmonton Journal.
- [S11088] Ex-Innisfail Resident Dies, Edmonton Journal, Edmonton, Alberta, 12 May 1960, Page 34, column 2, Obituary: Isabel Elizabeth Faught née Nisbet. Hereinafter cited as Edmonton Journal.
Thomas Philip Leppard1
M, #42485
| Last Edited | 27 Dec 2020 |
He was born at Chelsea, Québec, Canada.1
Family | Bolleta Erichson |
| Child |
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Citations
- [S11086] Nisbet-Leppard marriage, 14 Jul 1934, Royal BC Museum - Genealogy Collection, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. 34-09-4902625, B.C. Marriage Registration: Nisbet-Leppard.
Isabel Elizabeth Nisbet1,2
F, #42486, b. circa 1905, d. circa May 1960
| Father* | Adam Martin Nisbet2,3 b. 26 Jul 1864, d. 27 Dec 1928 |
| Mother* | Sarah Isabella Ballagh2,3 b. 25 May 1870, d. 2 Aug 1952 |
| Relationship | 4th cousin of Richard Graeme Moffat |
| Last Edited | 10 Jul 2022 |
She was born circa 1905 at Alberta, Canada.3
Isabel Elizabeth Nisbet died circa May 1960 at Olds Municipal Hospital, Olds, Alberta, Canada.1
The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
Isabella Elizabeth Nisbet appeared in the 1921 Canadian Census of Mountain View County, Alberta in the household of her parents, Adam.3
In the obituary of Mrs. A. M. Nisbet who died 2 August 1952, her daughter, Mrs. R. Fought, of Olds, was listed as a survivor.2
See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Edmonton Journal published in Edmonton, Alberta, 12 May 1960.1
Isabel Elizabeth Nisbet died circa May 1960 at Olds Municipal Hospital, Olds, Alberta, Canada.1
The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
Isabella Elizabeth Nisbet appeared in the 1921 Canadian Census of Mountain View County, Alberta in the household of her parents, Adam.3
In the obituary of Mrs. A. M. Nisbet who died 2 August 1952, her daughter, Mrs. R. Fought, of Olds, was listed as a survivor.2
See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper the Edmonton Journal published in Edmonton, Alberta, 12 May 1960.1
Citations
- [S11088] Ex-Innisfail Resident Dies, Edmonton Journal, Edmonton, Alberta, 12 May 1960, Page 34, column 2, Obituary: Isabel Elizabeth Faught née Nisbet. Hereinafter cited as Edmonton Journal.
- [S11087] Dies At Bowden, Edmonton Journal, Edmonton, Alberta, 11 Aug 1952, Page 26, column 3 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Mrs. A. M. Nisbet. Hereinafter cited as Edmonton Journal.
- [S11095] Adam Martin Nisbet household, 01 Jun 1921 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Calgary East, Alberta; Page: 1; Family: 11, Library and Archives Canada (LAC).
Martin John Nisbet1
M, #42490, b. 22 July 1936, d. 2 November 1984
| Father* | Reginald Thompson Nisbet2 b. 15 Dec 1897, d. 9 Aug 1990 |
| Mother* | Ena Helen Leppard2 b. 2 Sep 1904, d. 30 Aug 1976 |
| Relationship | 4th cousin 1 time removed of Richard Graeme Moffat |
| Last Edited | 10 Jul 2022 |
He was born on 22 July 1936 at Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.1
Martin John Nisbet died on 2 November 1984 at Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, at age 48.1
The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Martin John Nisbet.
Martin John Nisbet was buried on 7 November 1984 at Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.1
In the obituary of Ena Helen Nisbet who died 30 August 1976, her son, Martin Nisbet, of Vancouver, was listed as a survivor.2
See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Vancouver Sun published in Vancouver, British Columbia, 5 November 1984.3
In the obituary of Reginald Thompson Nisbet who died 9 August 1990, his son, Martin Nisbet, was listed as predeceased.4
Martin John Nisbet died on 2 November 1984 at Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, at age 48.1
The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of Martin John Nisbet.
Survivor(s): Rex Nisbet.3
The informant on his death registration was his wife. His parents were identified as Reginald Nisbet and Ena Leppard.1 Martin John Nisbet was buried on 7 November 1984 at Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.1
In the obituary of Ena Helen Nisbet who died 30 August 1976, her son, Martin Nisbet, of Vancouver, was listed as a survivor.2
See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Vancouver Sun published in Vancouver, British Columbia, 5 November 1984.3
In the obituary of Reginald Thompson Nisbet who died 9 August 1990, his son, Martin Nisbet, was listed as predeceased.4
Citations
- [S11093] Martin John Nisbet, Death Registration 1984-09-018231 (07 Nov 1984), Royal BC Museum - Genealogy Collection, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, BC Death Registration image: Martin John Nisbet . Hereinafter cited as BC Death Registration - Nisbet, M. J.
- [S11091] Deaths and Funerals: Nisbet, Victoria Daily Colonist, Victoria, British Columbia, 01 Sep 1976, Page 39, column 1 viewed at Newspaper Archive, Obituary: Ena Helen Nisbet. Hereinafter cited as Victoria Daily Colonist.
- [S11094] Deaths: Nisbet, The Vancouver Sun, Vancouver, British Columbia, 05 Nov 19848, Page 9, column 7 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Martin John Nisbet. Hereinafter cited as Vancouver Sun.
- [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., Reginald Thompson “Rex” Nisbet.
Ole Johnson1
M, #42492
| Last Edited | 28 Dec 2020 |
Family | Bolleta Erichson |
Citations
- [S11092] Ena Helen Nisbet née Johnson, Death Registration 1976-09-013256 (08 Sep 1976), Royal BC Museum - Genealogy Collection, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, BC Death Registration image: Ena Helen Nisbet née Johnson. Hereinafter cited as BC Death Registration - Nisbet, E. H.
Bolleta Erichson1
F, #42493
| Last Edited | 28 Dec 2020 |
Family 1 | Ole Johnson |
Family 2 | Thomas Philip Leppard |
| Child |
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Citations
- [S11092] Ena Helen Nisbet née Johnson, Death Registration 1976-09-013256 (08 Sep 1976), Royal BC Museum - Genealogy Collection, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, BC Death Registration image: Ena Helen Nisbet née Johnson. Hereinafter cited as BC Death Registration - Nisbet, E. H.
Faye E. (?)1
F, #42494, b. 1918, d. 1993
| Last Edited | 29 Dec 2020 |
She was born in 1918.1 Faye married Hugh Adam Nisbet.2
Faye E. (?) was buried at Innisfail Cemetery, Innisfail, Alberta, Canada.1
Faye E. (?) died in 1993.1
In the obituary of Reginald Thompson Nisbet who died 9 August 1990, his sister-in-law, Faye Nisbet, of Bowden, was listed as a survivor.3
Faye E. (?) was buried at Innisfail Cemetery, Innisfail, Alberta, Canada.1
Faye E. (?) died in 1993.1
In the obituary of Reginald Thompson Nisbet who died 9 August 1990, his sister-in-law, Faye Nisbet, of Bowden, was listed as a survivor.3
Family | Hugh Adam Nisbet b. c 1914, d. 1982 |
Citations
- [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., [ Faye E. Nisbet
Grave marker transcription:
NISBET
In Loving Memory of
Faye E. 1918 - 1993
High 1914-1982
Until We Meet Again. - [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Hugh Adam Nisbet
Grave marker transcription:
NISBET
In Loving Memory of
Faye E. 1918 - 1993
High 1914-1982
Until We Meet Again. - [S3862] "Find A Grave", online Find A Grave search page: Reginald Thompson “Rex” Nisbet.
Martin Eric Nisbet1
M, #42495, b. 14 January 1896, d. 14 February 1897
| Father* | Adam Martin Nisbet1 b. 26 Jul 1864, d. 27 Dec 1928 |
| Mother* | Sarah Isabella Ballagh1 b. 25 May 1870, d. 2 Aug 1952 |
| Relationship | 4th cousin of Richard Graeme Moffat |
| Last Edited | 29 Dec 2020 |
He was born on 14 January 1896.1
Martin Eric Nisbet died on 14 February 1897 at age 1.1
Martin Eric Nisbet was buried at Innisfail Cemetery, Innisfail, Alberta, Canada.1
Martin Eric Nisbet died on 14 February 1897 at age 1.1
Martin Eric Nisbet was buried at Innisfail Cemetery, Innisfail, Alberta, Canada.1
Citations
- [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., Martin Eric Nisbet
Grave marker transcription:
NISBET
Martin Eric Jan. 14, 1896 - Feb. 14, 1897
Mary Margaret Feb. 27, 1901 - Mar. 24, 1903
Adam Martin July 26, 1864 - Dec. 27, 1928
Sarah Isabella May 25, 1870 - Aug. 2, 1952.
Mary Margaret Nisbet1
F, #42496, b. 27 February 1901, d. 24 March 1903
| Father* | Adam Martin Nisbet1,2 b. 26 Jul 1864, d. 27 Dec 1928 |
| Mother* | Sarah Isabella Ballagh1,2 b. 25 May 1870, d. 2 Aug 1952 |
| Relationship | 4th cousin of Richard Graeme Moffat |
| Last Edited | 29 Dec 2020 |
She was born on 27 February 1901 at The Territories (Alberta), Canada.1,2
Mary Margaret Nisbet died on 24 March 1903 at age 2.1
Mary Margaret Nisbet was buried at Innisfail Cemetery, Innisfail, Alberta, Canada.1
M. Mary Nisbet appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Bowden, The Territories (Alberta) in the household of her parents, M. and I. Sarah Nisbet.2
Mary Margaret Nisbet died on 24 March 1903 at age 2.1
Mary Margaret Nisbet was buried at Innisfail Cemetery, Innisfail, Alberta, Canada.1
M. Mary Nisbet appeared on the 1901 Canadian Census of Bowden, The Territories (Alberta) in the household of her parents, M. and I. Sarah Nisbet.2
Citations
- [S3862] Find A Grave memorial page , Find A Grave, Find A Grave search page; "A database submitted by individuals supposedly of cemetery interments, often from grave memorials or cemetery records and often supplemented by other information, generally without identification of the sources except when a tombstone photo is included."; cited as "Find A Grave., Mary Margaret Nisbet
Grave marker transcription:
NISBET
Martin Eric Jan. 14, 1896 - Feb. 14, 1897
Mary Margaret Feb. 27, 1901 - Mar. 24, 1903
Adam Martin July 26, 1864 - Dec. 27, 1928
Sarah Isabella May 25, 1870 - Aug. 2, 1952. - [S11097] A. Martin Nisbet household, 31 Mar 1901 Canada census, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Bowden, Central Alberta, The Territories: Page: 7; Family:71, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Roll: T-6550.
William Rae Keast1
M, #42497, b. 1 November 1914, d. 27 June 1998
| Father* | Perce Marwood Keast2,1 b. 23 Nov 1888, d. 14 Apr 1978 |
| Mother* | Helen Gertrude Dusher2,1 b. 24 Oct 1895, d. 6 Jul 1978 |
| Relationship | 4th cousin of Richard Graeme Moffat |
| Last Edited | 10 Apr 2023 |
He was born on 1 November 1914 at Malta, Malta Twp., DeKalb County, Illinois, USA.3,2,1 Rae married Mary Alice Hart on 21 August 1938 at Central Baptist Church, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA.4,1,5
Following is other selected information from a newspaper article about their wedding:
William Rae Keast died on 27 June 1998 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA, at age 83.1
The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of William Rae Keast.1
He was commonly known as Rae Keast.4
William R. appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of DeKalb, DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of his parents, Percy and Helen G. Keast.6
William Ray appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Elmhurst, DuPage County, Illinois in the household of his parents, Percy and Helen G. Keast.2
The following article appeared in the DeKalb, Illinois The Daily Chronicle, 29 August 1938 :
William R. and Mary A. Keast appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, enumerated 15 April 1940, described as a teacher at a college. She was doing editorial work in the publishing industry. They reported they were living at the same place in 1935.7 William Rae Keast registered for the "Old Man's" draft on 16 October 1940 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA, at the age of 25. He gave his occupation as a college teacher.He listed his next-of-kin/contact person as his wife, Mary Alice Keast. He was described as 5' 8", 145 lbs with blue eyes, brown hair and a light complexion.8
In the obituary of Perce M. Keast who died 14 April 1978, his son, W. Rae Keast, of Austin, was listed as a survivor.9
In the obituary of Mary Alice Keast who died 24 April 1990, here husband, William R. Keast, of Lebabon, was listed as a survivor.5
See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Ithaca Journal published in Ithaca, New York, 3 July 1998.1
Following is other selected information from a newspaper article about their wedding:
Her parents were listed as Paul W. Hart and Mrs. Paul W. Hart. His parents were listed as Percy Keast and Mrs. Percy Keast. His grandparents were Janet Keast. They were attended by Jean Keast. Guests memtioned included: Perry Keast and Mary Harm.4
William Rae Keast died on 27 June 1998 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA, at age 83.1
The following selected information is extracted from the obituary of William Rae Keast.1
He was commonly known as Rae Keast.4
William R. appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of DeKalb, DeKalb County, Illinois in the household of his parents, Percy and Helen G. Keast.6
William Ray appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Elmhurst, DuPage County, Illinois in the household of his parents, Percy and Helen G. Keast.2
The following article appeared in the DeKalb, Illinois The Daily Chronicle, 29 August 1938 :
Society News...
Sunday, afternoon, August 21, the wedding of Rea Keast and Mary Alice Hart, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Hart of Springfield, took placeat at Central Baptist church, Sprlngfleld.
The ceremony was by candlelight, with the Rev, Vernon L. Shontz officiating. Ferns and large baskets of while flowers decorated the church, and aisles were formed with lengths of white satin ribbon.
Attendants were: Matron of honor, Mrs. Robert Webber of Chicago; maid of honor, Elnora Ruth Hart, sister of the bride; and the bridesmaids were: Jean Keast of Elmhurst, a sister of the bridegroom and Betty McCoy of Springfield. Morris Brookens was best man, with Raymond Chapleau of Elmhurst, Robert Webber of Chicago and Hallock Hoffman of South Bend, Ind., as ushers.
The bride was lovely in her gown of white French tulle, fashioned with a full skirt, hanging from the waist In a short train. A fingertip veil was held in place by a halo of white blossoms, and her only jewelry was a necklace of pearls, the gift of the groom. She carried a white prayer book. All her attendants wore gowns of dark green chiffon over taffeta. These were made In redingote style with full skirts and short sleeves, with the exception of that worn by Mrs. Webber, matron of honor, whose gown had long sleeves.
Mrs. Webber carried a bouquet of yellow gladioli tlps while the maid of honor and bridesmaids carried yellow roses.
Just preceding the ceremony, Wendell Kennedy, organist, played a recital of beautiful selections appropriate to the occasion, and for the processional and recessional, played the traditional wedding .marches and during the service he played "I Love You Truly."
The bride was given in marriage by her father Paul W. Hart. Mrs. Hart, mother of the bride wore powder blue lace, with white accessories and the groom's mother Mrs. Percy Keant wore blue lace white dubonnet accessories. Both had corsages of roses and delphinium.
A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, where a number of friends assisted in the serving. The home was decorated with white flowers, and the wedding cake was decorated In whlte and green, the colors predominating all through the wedding, in the dresses of the attendants and decorations,
Mr. and Mrs. Keast left for a two weeks trip in Wisconsin, and on their return will make their home at 6025 Kenwood Avenue, Chicago. For traveling the bride wore a dubonnet hemberg print, with black accessories.
Mrs. Keast attended the Springfield Junior College and University of Chicago, and is a member of the International House staff, at Chicago. The groom. who is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Keast of Elmhurst, is instructor In the department of English at the University of Chicago .
Among the out of town guests at the wedding were the groom's parents from Elmhurst, his grandmother, Mrs. Janet Keast and Ann Wilson of DeKalb, Perry Keast and Mary Harm of Gibson City. Other guests were from Elmhurst, Chicago, Champaign and Springfield.4
Sunday, afternoon, August 21, the wedding of Rea Keast and Mary Alice Hart, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Hart of Springfield, took placeat at Central Baptist church, Sprlngfleld.
The ceremony was by candlelight, with the Rev, Vernon L. Shontz officiating. Ferns and large baskets of while flowers decorated the church, and aisles were formed with lengths of white satin ribbon.
Attendants were: Matron of honor, Mrs. Robert Webber of Chicago; maid of honor, Elnora Ruth Hart, sister of the bride; and the bridesmaids were: Jean Keast of Elmhurst, a sister of the bridegroom and Betty McCoy of Springfield. Morris Brookens was best man, with Raymond Chapleau of Elmhurst, Robert Webber of Chicago and Hallock Hoffman of South Bend, Ind., as ushers.
The bride was lovely in her gown of white French tulle, fashioned with a full skirt, hanging from the waist In a short train. A fingertip veil was held in place by a halo of white blossoms, and her only jewelry was a necklace of pearls, the gift of the groom. She carried a white prayer book. All her attendants wore gowns of dark green chiffon over taffeta. These were made In redingote style with full skirts and short sleeves, with the exception of that worn by Mrs. Webber, matron of honor, whose gown had long sleeves.
Mrs. Webber carried a bouquet of yellow gladioli tlps while the maid of honor and bridesmaids carried yellow roses.
Just preceding the ceremony, Wendell Kennedy, organist, played a recital of beautiful selections appropriate to the occasion, and for the processional and recessional, played the traditional wedding .marches and during the service he played "I Love You Truly."
The bride was given in marriage by her father Paul W. Hart. Mrs. Hart, mother of the bride wore powder blue lace, with white accessories and the groom's mother Mrs. Percy Keant wore blue lace white dubonnet accessories. Both had corsages of roses and delphinium.
A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, where a number of friends assisted in the serving. The home was decorated with white flowers, and the wedding cake was decorated In whlte and green, the colors predominating all through the wedding, in the dresses of the attendants and decorations,
Mr. and Mrs. Keast left for a two weeks trip in Wisconsin, and on their return will make their home at 6025 Kenwood Avenue, Chicago. For traveling the bride wore a dubonnet hemberg print, with black accessories.
Mrs. Keast attended the Springfield Junior College and University of Chicago, and is a member of the International House staff, at Chicago. The groom. who is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Keast of Elmhurst, is instructor In the department of English at the University of Chicago .
Among the out of town guests at the wedding were the groom's parents from Elmhurst, his grandmother, Mrs. Janet Keast and Ann Wilson of DeKalb, Perry Keast and Mary Harm of Gibson City. Other guests were from Elmhurst, Chicago, Champaign and Springfield.4
William R. and Mary A. Keast appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, enumerated 15 April 1940, described as a teacher at a college. She was doing editorial work in the publishing industry. They reported they were living at the same place in 1935.7 William Rae Keast registered for the "Old Man's" draft on 16 October 1940 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA, at the age of 25. He gave his occupation as a college teacher.He listed his next-of-kin/contact person as his wife, Mary Alice Keast. He was described as 5' 8", 145 lbs with blue eyes, brown hair and a light complexion.8
In the obituary of Perce M. Keast who died 14 April 1978, his son, W. Rae Keast, of Austin, was listed as a survivor.9
In the obituary of Mary Alice Keast who died 24 April 1990, here husband, William R. Keast, of Lebabon, was listed as a survivor.5
See the footnotes below for a link to his obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Ithaca Journal published in Ithaca, New York, 3 July 1998.1
Family | Mary Alice Hart b. 11 Jun 1916, d. 24 Apr 1990 |
| Marriage* | Rae married Mary Alice Hart on 21 August 1938 at Central Baptist Church, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA.4,1,5 |
| MarWitNews | Following is other selected information from a newspaper article about their wedding: Her parents were listed as Paul W. Hart and Mrs. Paul W. Hart. His parents were listed as Percy Keast and Mrs. Percy Keast. His grandparents were Janet Keast. They were attended by Jean Keast. Guests memtioned included: Perry Keast and Mary Harm.4 |
Citations
- [S11103] Obituaries, William Rae Keast, The Ithaca Journal, Ithaca, New York, 03 Jul 1998, Oage 4, columns 3 & 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: William Rae KEAST, 1914-1998 (Aged 83). Hereinafter cited as Ithaca Journal.
- [S11101] Percy M. Keast household, 8 Apr 1930 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Addison, DuPage, Illinoisw; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 02, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration.
- [S283] Social Security Applications and Claims Index, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 (United States: Social Security Administration), Name: William Rea Keast. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Social Security Applications.
- [S11126] Society News, The Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, 29 Aug 1938, Page 5, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Wedding: Keast-Hart. Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.
- [S11107] Obituaries: Mary Alice Keast, The Ithaca Journal, Ithaca, New York, 27 Apr 1990, Page 4, columns 2 to 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Mary Alice Keast nee Hart (1916 - 1990). Hereinafter cited as Ithaca Journal.
- [S11109] Percy M. Keast household, 02 Jan 1920 U.S. Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Ward 1, DeKalb, DeKalb, Illinois; Page: 1A; Family: 4; Enumeration District: 35, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration Roll: T625_303.
- [S11106] William R. Keast household, 15 Apr 1940 US Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Ward 5, Chicago, Illinois; Page: 62B; Enumeration District: 103-274, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration.
- [S8085] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947 (Publisher: Ancestry.com), Ancestry.com, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; "Database created from Draft Registration Cards of all U.S. states. Images are in Fold3, requiring a subscription to view"; cited as "US WWII Draft., William Rea Keast; Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940, Illinois, USA; Next of kin: Mary Alice Keast.
- [S11113] Unknown article title, Austin American-Statesman, Austin, Texas, 16 Apr 1978, Page 16, column 2 viewed at Newspapers.com, Death: Perce M. KEAST (Aged 89). Hereinafter cited as Austin American-Statesman.
Mary Alice Hart1,2
F, #42498, b. 11 June 1916, d. 24 April 1990
| Father* | Paul W. Hart3,2 b. 8 Jan 1879, d. Feb 1971 |
| Mother* | Elnora D. Gleeson3 b. 1882, d. 1972 |
| Last Edited | 10 Apr 2023 |
She was born on 11 June 1916 at Springfield, Illinois, USA.3,4,5,6 Mary married Rae Keast on 21 August 1938 at Central Baptist Church, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA.2,1,6
Following is other selected information from a newspaper article about their wedding:
Mary Alice Keast died on 24 April 1990, at her home, at Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA, at age 73.3,1,6
The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
The following article appeared in the DeKalb, Illinois The Daily Chronicle, 29 August 1938 :
William R. and Mary A. Keast appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, enumerated 15 April 1940, described as a teacher at a college. She was doing editorial work in the publishing industry. They reported they were living at the same place in 1935.5 She was listed as next-of-kin/contact on the draft registration of her husband, William Rae Keast.7 Mrs. Rae Keast, the bride's sister-in-law,was Maid of Honor in the marriage of Donald Bruce Gridley andJean Keast on 8 November 1947.8
See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Ithaca Journal published in Ithaca, New York, 27 April 1990.6
Following is other selected information from a newspaper article about their wedding:
Her parents were listed as Paul W. Hart and Mrs. Paul W. Hart. His parents were listed as Percy Keast and Mrs. Percy Keast. His grandparents were Janet Keast. They were attended by Jean Keast. Guests memtioned included: Perry Keast and Mary Harm.2
Mary Alice Keast died on 24 April 1990, at her home, at Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA, at age 73.3,1,6
The following selected information is extracted from her obituary.
The following article appeared in the DeKalb, Illinois The Daily Chronicle, 29 August 1938 :
Society News...
Sunday, afternoon, August 21, the wedding of Rea Keast and Mary Alice Hart, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Hart of Springfield, took placeat at Central Baptist church, Sprlngfleld.
The ceremony was by candlelight, with the Rev, Vernon L. Shontz officiating. Ferns and large baskets of while flowers decorated the church, and aisles were formed with lengths of white satin ribbon.
Attendants were: Matron of honor, Mrs. Robert Webber of Chicago; maid of honor, Elnora Ruth Hart, sister of the bride; and the bridesmaids were: Jean Keast of Elmhurst, a sister of the bridegroom and Betty McCoy of Springfield. Morris Brookens was best man, with Raymond Chapleau of Elmhurst, Robert Webber of Chicago and Hallock Hoffman of South Bend, Ind., as ushers.
The bride was lovely in her gown of white French tulle, fashioned with a full skirt, hanging from the waist In a short train. A fingertip veil was held in place by a halo of white blossoms, and her only jewelry was a necklace of pearls, the gift of the groom. She carried a white prayer book. All her attendants wore gowns of dark green chiffon over taffeta. These were made In redingote style with full skirts and short sleeves, with the exception of that worn by Mrs. Webber, matron of honor, whose gown had long sleeves.
Mrs. Webber carried a bouquet of yellow gladioli tlps while the maid of honor and bridesmaids carried yellow roses.
Just preceding the ceremony, Wendell Kennedy, organist, played a recital of beautiful selections appropriate to the occasion, and for the processional and recessional, played the traditional wedding .marches and during the service he played "I Love You Truly."
The bride was given in marriage by her father Paul W. Hart. Mrs. Hart, mother of the bride wore powder blue lace, with white accessories and the groom's mother Mrs. Percy Keant wore blue lace white dubonnet accessories. Both had corsages of roses and delphinium.
A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, where a number of friends assisted in the serving. The home was decorated with white flowers, and the wedding cake was decorated In whlte and green, the colors predominating all through the wedding, in the dresses of the attendants and decorations,
Mr. and Mrs. Keast left for a two weeks trip in Wisconsin, and on their return will make their home at 6025 Kenwood Avenue, Chicago. For traveling the bride wore a dubonnet hemberg print, with black accessories.
Mrs. Keast attended the Springfield Junior College and University of Chicago, and is a member of the International House staff, at Chicago. The groom. who is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Keast of Elmhurst, is instructor In the department of English at the University of Chicago .
Among the out of town guests at the wedding were the groom's parents from Elmhurst, his grandmother, Mrs. Janet Keast and Ann Wilson of DeKalb, Perry Keast and Mary Harm of Gibson City. Other guests were from Elmhurst, Chicago, Champaign and Springfield.2
Sunday, afternoon, August 21, the wedding of Rea Keast and Mary Alice Hart, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Hart of Springfield, took placeat at Central Baptist church, Sprlngfleld.
The ceremony was by candlelight, with the Rev, Vernon L. Shontz officiating. Ferns and large baskets of while flowers decorated the church, and aisles were formed with lengths of white satin ribbon.
Attendants were: Matron of honor, Mrs. Robert Webber of Chicago; maid of honor, Elnora Ruth Hart, sister of the bride; and the bridesmaids were: Jean Keast of Elmhurst, a sister of the bridegroom and Betty McCoy of Springfield. Morris Brookens was best man, with Raymond Chapleau of Elmhurst, Robert Webber of Chicago and Hallock Hoffman of South Bend, Ind., as ushers.
The bride was lovely in her gown of white French tulle, fashioned with a full skirt, hanging from the waist In a short train. A fingertip veil was held in place by a halo of white blossoms, and her only jewelry was a necklace of pearls, the gift of the groom. She carried a white prayer book. All her attendants wore gowns of dark green chiffon over taffeta. These were made In redingote style with full skirts and short sleeves, with the exception of that worn by Mrs. Webber, matron of honor, whose gown had long sleeves.
Mrs. Webber carried a bouquet of yellow gladioli tlps while the maid of honor and bridesmaids carried yellow roses.
Just preceding the ceremony, Wendell Kennedy, organist, played a recital of beautiful selections appropriate to the occasion, and for the processional and recessional, played the traditional wedding .marches and during the service he played "I Love You Truly."
The bride was given in marriage by her father Paul W. Hart. Mrs. Hart, mother of the bride wore powder blue lace, with white accessories and the groom's mother Mrs. Percy Keant wore blue lace white dubonnet accessories. Both had corsages of roses and delphinium.
A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, where a number of friends assisted in the serving. The home was decorated with white flowers, and the wedding cake was decorated In whlte and green, the colors predominating all through the wedding, in the dresses of the attendants and decorations,
Mr. and Mrs. Keast left for a two weeks trip in Wisconsin, and on their return will make their home at 6025 Kenwood Avenue, Chicago. For traveling the bride wore a dubonnet hemberg print, with black accessories.
Mrs. Keast attended the Springfield Junior College and University of Chicago, and is a member of the International House staff, at Chicago. The groom. who is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Keast of Elmhurst, is instructor In the department of English at the University of Chicago .
Among the out of town guests at the wedding were the groom's parents from Elmhurst, his grandmother, Mrs. Janet Keast and Ann Wilson of DeKalb, Perry Keast and Mary Harm of Gibson City. Other guests were from Elmhurst, Chicago, Champaign and Springfield.2
William R. and Mary A. Keast appeared on the 1940 U.S. Federal Census of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, enumerated 15 April 1940, described as a teacher at a college. She was doing editorial work in the publishing industry. They reported they were living at the same place in 1935.5 She was listed as next-of-kin/contact on the draft registration of her husband, William Rae Keast.7 Mrs. Rae Keast, the bride's sister-in-law,was Maid of Honor in the marriage of Donald Bruce Gridley andJean Keast on 8 November 1947.8
See the footnotes below for a link to her obituary that appeared in the newspaper The Ithaca Journal published in Ithaca, New York, 27 April 1990.6
Family | William Rae Keast b. 1 Nov 1914, d. 27 Jun 1998 |
| Marriage* | Mary married Rae Keast on 21 August 1938 at Central Baptist Church, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA.2,1,6 |
| MarWitNews | Following is other selected information from a newspaper article about their wedding: Her parents were listed as Paul W. Hart and Mrs. Paul W. Hart. His parents were listed as Percy Keast and Mrs. Percy Keast. His grandparents were Janet Keast. They were attended by Jean Keast. Guests memtioned included: Perry Keast and Mary Harm.2 |
Citations
- [S11103] Obituaries, William Rae Keast, The Ithaca Journal, Ithaca, New York, 03 Jul 1998, Oage 4, columns 3 & 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: William Rae KEAST, 1914-1998 (Aged 83). Hereinafter cited as Ithaca Journal.
- [S11126] Society News, The Daily Chronicle, DeKalb, Illinois, 29 Aug 1938, Page 5, column 1 viewed at Newspapers.com, Wedding: Keast-Hart. Hereinafter cited as Daily Chronicle.
- [S283] Social Security Applications and Claims Index, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 (United States: Social Security Administration), Name: Mary Alice Keast. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Social Security Applications.
- [S8068] Vermont, Marriage Records, 1909-2008 (Publisher: Vermont State Archives and Records Administration; and Vital Records Office, Vermont Department of Health), Ancestry.com, Vermont, Marriage Records, 1909-2008; "Vermont. Vermont Marriage Records, 1909-2003. Vermont State Archives and Records Administration, Montpelier, VT and Vermont. Vermont Marriage Records, 2004-2008. Vital Records Office, Vermont Department of Health, Burlington, VT"; cited as "Vermont, Marriage Records., Dennis Anthony Donahue & Emily Wrightsman Keast; Married: 01 Dec 1972, Essex Junction, Chittenden, Vermont, USA.
- [S11106] William R. Keast household, 15 Apr 1940 US Federal Census, Washington, DC, USA, Ward 5, Chicago, Illinois; Page: 62B; Enumeration District: 103-274, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; National Archives and Records Administration.
- [S11107] Obituaries: Mary Alice Keast, The Ithaca Journal, Ithaca, New York, 27 Apr 1990, Page 4, columns 2 to 4 viewed at Newspapers.com, Obituary: Mary Alice Keast nee Hart (1916 - 1990). Hereinafter cited as Ithaca Journal.
- [S8085] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947 (Publisher: Ancestry.com), Ancestry.com, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; "Database created from Draft Registration Cards of all U.S. states. Images are in Fold3, requiring a subscription to view"; cited as "US WWII Draft., William Rea Keast; Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940, Illinois, USA; Next of kin: Mary Alice Keast.
- [S11111] Gridley-Keast, Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Illinois, 08 Nov 1947, Page 14, column 7 viewed at Newspapers.com, Wedding: Gridley-Keast. Hereinafter cited as Chicago Tribune.