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Title: Looking for Bjork, Seiwert, Yeoman, Collis, Beveridge in Connecticut, Maine
Post by: crayspond on Tuesday 25 February 14 18:52 GMT (UK)
I am trying a new approach here now - all these names and places ( Bjork, Seiwert, Yeoman, Collis, Beveridge in Connecticut and Maine) all come up in my search for any living relatives of my gt grandfather David Beveridge of Hartford Connecticut. So if anyone recognises them please give me a message!!

Thanks,
 
Title: Re: Looking for Bjork, Seiwert, Yeoman, Collis, Beveridge in Connecticut, Maine
Post by: *Sandra* on Tuesday 25 February 14 18:59 GMT (UK)
Perhaps if we work forward as far as we can with the families there would be a likely hood of someone picking the thread up on google ? Or someone picking up obituaries for the families.

Norman R Bjork the son of Ralph and Jennie (nee Beveridge) Bjork born 5 Nov 1925 died July 1976 - Last Residence 06413  Clinton, Middlesex, Connecticut.  SSN issued Connecticut (Before 1951)
Norman was married at age 35 years  16 September 1961 Clinton, Middlesex, Connecticut.

The daughter was in the Hartford Connecticut City Directory in 1952 as married and moved to Westport New York but I can't see a sign of her so far.

Father Ralph Bjork - 15 Mar 1895 - died 14 January 1983 - Spouse - Jenni -Ralph was a letter carrier.

Sandra
Title: Re: Looking for Bjork, Seiwert, Yeoman, Collis, Beveridge in Connecticut, Maine
Post by: *Sandra* on Tuesday 25 February 14 19:22 GMT (UK)
Allan Beveridge son of David born 30 Jan 1901 (or 30 Jan 1899 according to WW1 Draft) - died April 1945- SSN issued Connecticut (Before 1951). Allan was on the Ohio death Index as well - died 2 April 1945 Toledo Ohio. Allan's middle name was George.
Daughter could still be living - no married name so far.

Sandra
Title: Re: Looking for Bjork, Seiwert, Yeoman, Collis, Beveridge in Connecticut, Maine
Post by: *Sandra* on Tuesday 25 February 14 19:33 GMT (UK)
Thomas Beveridge born 26 th June 1892 Palmer Hamden Massachusetts son of David and Rachel.
Thomas died 18 March 1979 aged 86 years - Rocky Hill, Connecticut. Thomas was married to Clara S Strang. Thomas was a member of The Loyal Order of the Moose.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loyal_Order_of_Moose

Clara Beveridge - Born 6 Jan 1899 died July 1987 - Last Residence 06111  Newington, Hartford, Connecticut.   SSN issued Connecticut (1965-1966) -  Widowed -  Husband Thomas. 41 Centerwood Rd 06111 Newington Connecticut.

Thomas and Clara had 2 children :- Robert G Beveridge born in 1921 and Marjorie born 1924

Robert G. Beveridge - Born 27 Sep 1920 - died 12 September 1981 - SSN issued Connecticut (Before 1951)
Marjorie R Beveridge - Born  9 Mar 1924 - died  4 th March 1979 - Last Residence and benefit
06111  Newington, Hartford, Connecticut. Marjorie never married. 

Sandra
Title: Re: Looking for Bjork, Seiwert, Yeoman, Collis, Beveridge in Connecticut, Maine
Post by: crayspond on Tuesday 25 February 14 19:35 GMT (UK)
Hi Sandra,
Thanks for the help.
Jennie's obituary : 1975 age 80 of Clinton formerly East Hartford. It mentions son Norman, daughter Evelyn Siewert and brother Thomas of Newington. Also four grandchildren. I have the names of grandchildren but don't think I can post as they may still be alive.

Title: Re: Looking for Bjork, Seiwert, Yeoman, Collis, Beveridge in Connecticut, Maine
Post by: *Sandra* on Tuesday 25 February 14 19:42 GMT (UK)
The daughter of Jennie may still be living, I haven't come across a death record for her which would mean you may have to remove her name. (no living people rule)  Have you tried whitepages usa, spokeo, switchboard.com etc to see if you can find those grandchildren listed on the obituary?

Sandra
Title: Re: Looking for Bjork, Seiwert, Yeoman, Collis, Beveridge in Connecticut, Maine
Post by: crayspond on Tuesday 25 February 14 19:56 GMT (UK)
Hi Sandra,
Sorry our posts crossed there.  I only have two names for the grandchildren (sorry not the four as stated on the obit) both from Norman and both girls - assuming they married their names would have changed that's why i put the names on here as they are quite unusual.  The other two are probably from Evelyn Seiwert as it looks like Robert Beveridge son of Thomas didn't marry and neither did Marjorie.
The name Seiwert seems to change quite a lot.  Ralph S Bjork (Jennie's husband and father of Norman and Evelyn) died in 1983 and had lived in Moodus for the past 6 months.  His daughter E***** also of Moodus.
Title: Re: Looking for Bjork, Seiwert, Yeoman, Collis, Beveridge in Connecticut, Maine
Post by: *Sandra* on Tuesday 25 February 14 20:06 GMT (UK)
There is a death for a David Merrow born 26 March 1953 and died 1 August 2013, this would be a son of the daughter of Ralph and Jenny (nee Beveridge) Bjork. Will send you the obit by pm

Sandra
Title: Re: Looking for Bjork, Seiwert, Yeoman, Collis, Beveridge in Connecticut, Maine
Post by: crayspond on Tuesday 25 February 14 20:19 GMT (UK)
Fred I Collis was the husband of Elizabeth M Beveridge (daughter of David and Rachel  - my ggrandfather).  I have no obit for either only a 1930 census in Hampden Palmertown Mass. They have one son living with them Leonard but whether he is the only child i don't know. Fred is 42 and she is 40 on the census. It has also been spelled Collins.
Yeoman was the surname of Jennie Beveridge (David's sister) They are on the 1910 census with daughter Dorothy in Berkshire Mass. She married John C Yeoman. No obits for any of them yet.
I have an obit for Allan - he lived in Toledo Ohio and died aged 44 as you said.  His wife was Jessie Griggs (forgot to put that name in) one daughter Jeane.
That's about it up to now!!
Title: Re: Looking for Bjork, Seiwert, Yeoman, Collis, Beveridge in Connecticut, Maine
Post by: *Sandra* on Tuesday 25 February 14 20:34 GMT (UK)
There is an obituary (with photograph)  for Leonard S Collis 2 nd April 1923- Published in San Diego Union-Tribune on June 18, 2011 - SSN issued Massachusetts (Before 1951)
Leonard who died 13 Jun 2011 La Mesa California. Middle name Stuart - Burial Foothills United Methodist Church Columbarium La Mesa, California.

http://billiongraves.com/pages/record/person/3767111

Springfield, Massachusetts, City Directory, 1959 shows Leonard and wife - 155 Chestnut h 33 Coomes Springfield Massachusetts. Occupation :- Clerk. 

Sandra
Title: Re: Looking for Bjork, Seiwert, Yeoman, Collis, Beveridge in Connecticut, Maine
Post by: *Sandra* on Tuesday 25 February 14 20:49 GMT (UK)
Fred and Elizabeth should be in Springfield Massachusetts in 1940 - Springfield, Massachusetts, City Directory, 1940 - Fred I Collis - Stationary Engineer - Spfd h 575 Rimmon Av.

Holyoke, Massachusetts, City Directory, 1943 - Fred I Collis (Eng SPFD) - Elizabeth M Collis - 35 Haven Hill - also listed Leonard Collis - in US Navy - r 35 haven Hill.

1948 they are all listed - plus Leonard S (wife is also named) rem to Spfd

Chicopee, Massachusetts, City Directory, 1951  - Fred I Collis (Engineer) and Elizabeth M - 35 Haven Ave.

Fred's middle initial I is Ira

Massachusetts Masobns Card - Fred Ira Collis - 26 Jul 1887 Bondsville died 5 Jan 1952 Chicopee, Massachusetts. - Lodge :- Thomas - Engineer. Iniated 10-1-1921

1953 Chicopee Directory - Ellizabeth wid of Fred - rem to Spfd.

Sandra
Title: Re: Looking for Bjork, Seiwert, Yeoman, Collis, Beveridge in Connecticut, Maine
Post by: crayspond on Tuesday 25 February 14 21:08 GMT (UK)
That's a great bit of detective work there Sandra! Seems like they only had Leonard after all. The American directories do seem to give you a lot of information. You are a star.  It's good to find out what happened to them - the wonders of technology. Thanks again.
Title: Re: Looking for Bjork, Seiwert, Yeoman, Collis, Beveridge in Connecticut, Maine
Post by: *Sandra* on Tuesday 25 February 14 21:11 GMT (UK)
You're very welcome. It is amazing how many times people "google" and are directed to rootschat -lots of people of made contact this way. Hope you are lucky.

Sandra  ;)
Title: Re: Looking for Bjork, Seiwert, Yeoman, Collis, Beveridge in Connecticut, Maine
Post by: *Sandra* on Wednesday 26 February 14 09:56 GMT (UK)
Dorothy Yeoman daughter of Jennie and John C Yeoman was Dorothy George born 24 December 1906 and died December 1977 - Last Residence 01237  Lanesboro, Berkshire, Massachusetts  - Last Benefit 01267  Williamstown, Berkshire, Massachusetts.
Dorothy was married to Earl Victor George born 10 August 1895 Massachusetts - son of Harry George and Cassie.
Earl George born 10 Aug 1895 - 24 Jun 1991 - Williamstown Massachusetts -   SSN issued New York (Before 1951) Worked for himself in 1942 - Foxcroft Farm, Williamstown, Berkshire. MA.

The youngest child listed on the 1930 Census with Earl and Dorothy was Kenneth Yeoman George.
Kenneth born 21 Mar 1929 North Adams. Died 8 Aug 1991 Pownal, Bennington, Vermont. Veteran:
World War II Era. Occupayion:- Truck Driver. Informant was his ex-wife Jeanette (now deceased) Kenneth married Jeanette Perkins 30 Dec 1950 North Bennington, Bennington, Vermont. (These are the details for Jeanette, I wonder if Kenneth, who also lived in Pownal, is buried at the same Cemetery  ???)
The obituary for Jeanette says she was survived by 4 sons (all surname George) and 2 daughters 

FIND A GRAVE

Jeanette Perkins Hurley - 25 Dec 1927 - 21 June 2007

Burial: Morgan-Towslee Cemetery  Pownal Bennington County Vermont.

http://www.rootschat.com/links/0y6t/ 

 

Sandra
Title: Re: Looking for Bjork, Seiwert, Yeoman, Collis, Beveridge in Connecticut, Maine
Post by: *Sandra* on Wednesday 26 February 14 10:08 GMT (UK)
Jean Beveridge George born 7 th January 1932 - Daughter of Earl and Dorothy. Jean was married twice. Second Marriage -under Jean Beveridge Rousseau aged 66 years.
Jean died Jean Beveridge Doyle -  30 Mar 2007 - Bennington, Vermont.  SSN issued Massachusetts (Before 1951)

Sandra
Title: Re: Looking for Bjork, Seiwert, Yeoman, Collis, Beveridge in Connecticut, Maine
Post by: *Sandra* on Wednesday 26 February 14 10:13 GMT (UK)
Earl Victor George son of Earl and Dorothy born 8 Dec 1935 Williamstown Massachusetts Last residence was 01237 Lanesboro, Berkshire, Massachusetts. SSN issued Massachusetts 1952-1954

Sandra
Title: Re: Looking for Bjork, Seiwert, Yeoman, Collis, Beveridge in Connecticut, Maine
Post by: *Sandra* on Wednesday 26 February 14 10:38 GMT (UK)
Jennie Beveridge Yeoman born 1877 died 10 Dec 1950 Williamstown, Massachusetts.
Have you tried contacting the library there for obituary ?
John Charles yeoman died 1947 -  Jenny widowed at 52 Richview Ave in 1948

Sandra
Title: Re: Looking for Bjork, Seiwert, Yeoman, Collis, Beveridge in Connecticut, Maine
Post by: crayspond on Wednesday 26 February 14 11:48 GMT (UK)
Hi Sandra,
Great work with the Yeoman family - thanks.  I will have to print it out after i have digested it all! 
I had sort of came to a dead end with Jennie - the only info i found on her was the 1910 census in North Adamson Berkshire. She was living with John, Dorothy and her mother Jane Beveridge.  They must have moved and at the time i had so many leads to follow she probably slipped down the list.
I had great success with a librarian in East Hartford so i maybe will contact a librarian in Williamstown.
It was great to find Jane Beveridge on the census - she was my gt gt grandmother - and had left Scotland along with children David,Thomas,George,Jane(Jennie) and Catherine (Katie).  Her husband Thomas(their father) drowned in 1883 off the Bay of Biscay while working as a seaman. Whether they left because of this i am not sure.  Thomas and George are both together on a ship in 1882,and David in 1887 sailing to Boston.  Jane and the two girls turn up in 1900 in Adams. Jennie 22 and Katie 19. I can't find Katie again after this.  I  also never found Thomas which is why i started these postings.  I hope it is not too confusing!!
Title: Re: Looking for Bjork, Seiwert, Yeoman, Collis, Beveridge in Connecticut, Maine
Post by: crayspond on Wednesday 26 February 14 13:05 GMT (UK)
I also wrote away for David Beveridge's death cert - he died in 1946 in East Hartford age 82 (but really 84). Informant was Mrs Ralph Bjork.
His mother Jane Beveridge married again (No details of the marriage) to William Booth. I got this information from Death cert. She died 16/06/1911 aged 64 her address is North Adams Mass. Place of burial Southview N.Adams.  Informant Mrs Charles Yeoman.
I suppose it will always niggle at me why they picked Boston to emigrate.  It could have been someone in her family.  Her name was Jane Mitchell before her marriage to Thomas in 1862 in Bridgeton Glasgow. Her father was Daniel Mitchell (cotton spinner) and Mary Mitchell.
I can go back to 1715 by documents for the Beveridges.  A marriage between John Belfrage and Janet Bell in Inverkeithing Fife.
Title: Re: Looking for Bjork, Seiwert, Yeoman, Collis, Beveridge in Connecticut, Maine
Post by: crayspond on Wednesday 26 February 14 21:32 GMT (UK)
Had a reply from the Williamstown Library today re obituary for Jennie Beveridge Yeoman as follows

 Unfortunately, we are only 15 years old and have been posting obituaries since about 2000.

If she was living in Williamstown, the obituary may have been published in the North Adams Transcript or The Berkshire Eagle of Pittsfield. The Transcript was recently closed and merged with the Eagle. They do not have anything online past about 2000 either, but you might come across an obituary through one of the online genealogy or old newspaper sites.

Another possibility is the North Adams Public Library or the Milne Public Library in Williamstown. I know they offer some genealogy help in-house but not how much long distance help they do.

Good luck in your search,
Title: Re: Looking for Bjork, Seiwert, Yeoman, Collis, Beveridge in Connecticut, Maine
Post by: shellyesq on Wednesday 26 February 14 23:40 GMT (UK)
I found an obituary for Jennie's daughter Dorothy in the North Adams Transcript & Berkshire Eagle, but nothing for Jennie as of yet.  I'll send you a PM with the information about Dorothy's survivors.
Title: Re: Looking for Bjork, Seiwert, Yeoman, Collis, Beveridge in Connecticut, Maine
Post by: shshome on Monday 21 April 14 01:12 BST (UK)
Ralph Bjork was my grandfather's brother.  I have some info on the Bjork family, but am always looking for more to fill gaps!
Title: Re: Looking for Bjork, Seiwert, Yeoman, Collis, Beveridge in Connecticut, Maine
Post by: crayspond on Monday 21 April 14 16:02 BST (UK)
Hi shshome,

Thanks for contacting me - It's always great to hear from someone who has an interest in their family tree.  I will be posting soon regarding contact i have had with living Bjork relatives.  Thanks to the great help from Rootschat members.  Please pm me with details of your relative and i will let you know what i have.

Regards
Ailsa
Title: Re: Looking for Bjork, Seiwert, Yeoman, Collis, Beveridge in Connecticut, Maine
Post by: shshome on Tuesday 22 April 14 02:02 BST (UK)
Ailsa:  I will PM you, but I have to make 3 posts before I'm allowed to use the PM function.  This is #2.
Sarah
Title: Re: Looking for Bjork, Seiwert, Yeoman, Collis, Beveridge in Connecticut, Maine
Post by: shshome on Tuesday 22 April 14 02:03 BST (UK)
Ailsa:  I will PM you, but I have to make 3 posts before I'm allowed to use the PM function.  This is #3.
Sarah
Title: Re: Looking for Bjork, Seiwert, Yeoman, Collis, Beveridge in Connecticut, Maine
Post by: crayspond on Friday 13 June 14 18:16 BST (UK)
I would like to thank all the people who helped me in my quest to find my lost relations in the USA.
Sorry it has taken me so long to post on this subject, the reason being that I decided to write to the person in question (she is still alive so i will not be naming her). I found her name and address on the white pages and tried to make the letter as simple as i could. I was not holding out much hope for a reply. I included a copy of the birth certificate as proof of my findings.. I included in my letter my address, phone no and Facebook details. After about 2 weeks i received a message in my Facebook box from her grandson.  He is 30 and has a brother of 27 (more or less the same age as my kids).  He says he is delighted to find out about family living in the UK.  I filled him in about my life and he is now a Facebook "friend".  He said his dad and his grandmother would be in touch via email.
I had a lovely email from his dad - and then only 3 weeks ago i had an email from my gt grandfather's grand daughter.She explained that it took her a while to fully digest the letter .  She told me what he was like and a bit about his life as he lived with them until he died. As you can imagine i was delighted to hear these snippets about someone i had only known through records and certificates.  I have been filling her in slowly with the info i have and to where the Beveridge family originated. So a good result all round - thanks to everyone here.
I also passed on details of the Bjork member that got in touch with me.  They were delighted with yet another family connection.
It pays to persevere in the genealogy search.  I have been looking for this connection for nearly 10 years!

All the best to everyone,

Ailsa






Title: Re: Looking for Bjork, Seiwert, Yeoman, Collis, Beveridge in Connecticut, Maine
Post by: familyof6 on Sunday 13 November 16 18:37 GMT (UK)
Hi,
I am the daughter of Norman R. Bjork.  Granddaughter of Ralph and Jennifer Bjork.  My aunt is Evelyn Seiwert.  My parent's divorced when my sister Lisa and I were young.  My sister Lisa passed away about 5 years ago.  I am married and have four children of my own. Please feel free to contact me anytime.  My name is now Linda Graham (maiden name Bjork).
Title: Re: Looking for Bjork, Seiwert, Yeoman, Collis, Beveridge in Connecticut, Maine
Post by: familyof6 on Sunday 13 November 16 19:02 GMT (UK)
Hi Sandra,
I see you're online, and I was trying to reach "Crayspond". I just happened to come upon this site and saw she was looking for Bjork family members.  I am one of them!  My father was Norman R. Bjork.  My grandparents were Ralph and Jennifer Bjork, and my aunt was Evelyn Siewert.  I would love to get in touch with her.  It seems she's not online often from what I can tell. I am new to this site.  I was shocked someone was looking for members of my family.  Any help is appreciated.  My married name is Linda Graham. 
Title: Re: Looking for Bjork, Seiwert, Yeoman, Collis, Beveridge in Connecticut, Maine
Post by: *Sandra* on Sunday 13 November 16 19:32 GMT (UK)
Hi,

Welcome to RootsChat

Crayspond has not been on line for a year now but now you have made 2 posts - try the personal message system and Crayspond might get your message.

Always people willing to help if you have any genealogy questions yourself.

Good Luck
Sandra
Title: Re: Looking for Bjork, Seiwert, Yeoman, Collis, Beveridge in Connecticut, Maine
Post by: crayspond on Monday 14 November 16 09:30 GMT (UK)
Hi - Crayspond here! I saw the message last night before i went to bed. It's true i have not been on this great site for a while. I will send a pm to familyof6 when i get my files out.
Thanks Sandra.
Title: Re: Looking for Bjork, Seiwert, Yeoman, Collis, Beveridge in Connecticut, Maine
Post by: crayspond on Tuesday 15 November 16 18:32 GMT (UK)
Just to say I've sent familyof6 two private messages. Thanks for letting me know she was trying to get in touch.

Crayspond
Title: Re: Looking for Bjork, Seiwert, Yeoman, Collis, Beveridge in Connecticut, Maine
Post by: *Sandra* on Tuesday 15 November 16 18:56 GMT (UK)
It is always great to get any update, thank you very much. Pleased that you are in touch with someone and hope you can both hep each other.

Good Luck
Regards
Sandra  ;)
Title: Re: Looking for Bjork, Seiwert, Yeoman, Collis, Beveridge in Connecticut, Maine
Post by: shshome on Sunday 20 November 16 01:43 GMT (UK)
Hi Linda,
Norman Bjork was my mother's cousin.  Their fathers, Ralph and Irving Carl, were brothers.
Sarah
Title: Re: Looking for Bjork, Seiwert, Yeoman, Collis, Beveridge in Connecticut, Maine
Post by: shshome on Sunday 20 November 16 02:06 GMT (UK)
Is it possible that Ralph and Jennie Bjork's "daughter" Dorothy, mentioned in these messages was really Norman's cousin Dorothy Bjork, daughter of Otto Bjork?  I always believed that Otto's daughter Dorothy (b. 02-06-1903 In NH) lived with Ralph Bjork and the rest of the extended Bjork family at 30 Hamilton St in Hartford after Otto's wife died and Otto and children moved to Hartford. Is this possible or am I confusing two different Dorothys?
Title: Re: Looking for Bjork, Seiwert, Yeoman, Collis, Beveridge in Connecticut, Maine
Post by: crayspond on Sunday 20 November 16 14:01 GMT (UK)
Is it possible that Ralph and Jennie Bjork's "daughter" Dorothy, mentioned in these messages was really Norman's cousin Dorothy Bjork, daughter of Otto Bjork?  I always believed that Otto's daughter Dorothy (b. 02-06-1903 In NH) lived with Ralph Bjork and the rest of the extended Bjork family at 30 Hamilton St in Hartford after Otto's wife died and Otto and children moved to Hartford. Is this possible or am I confusing two different Dorothys?
Hi shshome,
This is news to me - I have the census with Jennie and John Yeoman also Dorothy as daughter but her age is hard to decipher its either 3,5 or 8.  That could fit in with your Dorothy. The answer would be to look for a birth cert for Dorothy mother Jennie Yeoman father John Yeoman. Unfortunately i don't have ancestry at the moment maybe someone could help?
Crayspond
Title: Re: Looking for Bjork, Seiwert, Yeoman, Collis, Beveridge in Connecticut, Maine
Post by: shshome on Monday 21 November 16 11:01 GMT (UK)
I did find a birth record for Dorothy Mitchell Yeoman, daughter of John and Jennie Yeoman, born Dec 24, 1906, in North Adams , Massachusetts.  This must be your Dorothy.
Title: Re: Looking for Bjork, Seiwert, Yeoman, Collis, Beveridge in Connecticut, Maine
Post by: crayspond on Tuesday 22 November 16 08:48 GMT (UK)
At least you can rule that out now. I have sent you a pm. :)

Title: Re: Looking for Bjork, Seiwert, Yeoman, Collis, Beveridge in Connecticut, Maine
Post by: snowflyer00 on Wednesday 29 November 17 14:53 GMT (UK)
Im a descendant nof the bjork family, my grandmother is Evelyn Bjork Siewert... we live in CT 
Title: Re: Looking for Bjork, Seiwert, Yeoman, Collis, Beveridge in Connecticut, Maine
Post by: crayspond on Wednesday 29 November 17 21:52 GMT (UK)
Hi Snowflyer00,

Nice to hear from you - our family tree is growing!
Title: Re: Looking for Bjork, Seiwert, Yeoman, Collis, Beveridge in Connecticut, Maine
Post by: crayspond on Monday 18 December 23 16:38 GMT (UK)
Hi Sandra,
I see you're online, and I was trying to reach "Crayspond". I just happened to come upon this site and saw she was looking for Bjork family members.  I am one of them!  My father was Norman R. Bjork.  My grandparents were Ralph and Jennifer Bjork, and my aunt was Evelyn Siewert.  I would love to get in touch with her.  It seems she's not online often from what I can tell. I am new to this site.  I was shocked someone was looking for members of my family.  Any help is appreciated.  My married name is Linda Graham.
Hi Linda,
I haven't been on here for a while - i have private messaged you.
Ailsa