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Marzella Thomas

Marzella Thomas



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  1. 1.  Marzella ThomasMarzella Thomas was born in Dec 1844 in Frederick, Maryland, USA; died in Sep 1930 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Race: Black
    • Race: Negro
    • Name: Manila Duffin
    • Name: Manilla Duffins
    • Name: Manzella Thomas
    • Name: Manzells Thomas
    • Name: Manzila Duffin
    • Name: Margaret Duffin
    • Residence: 1870, District 12, Frederick, Maryland, USA; Residence Post Office: Burkittsville
    • Residence: 1880, Susquehanna, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Wife
    • Residence: 1900, Ward 8, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head: Mother
    • Residence: 1929, 515 Primrose, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1930, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: Primrose street; 85 Age: 85; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; AttendedSchool: No; CanReadWrite: No; EnumerationDistrict: 0036; RegistrationDistrict: 0036; Widowed MaritalStatus: Widowed; Mother RelationToHead: Mother
    • Obituary: 17 Sep 1930, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery

    Family/Spouse: Joseph H. Duffin. Joseph was born about 1835 in Maryland, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Sarah E Duffins  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Apr 1869 in Maryland, USA.
    2. 3. Joshua C Duffins  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Apr 1871 in Frederick, Maryland, USA; died on 3 Jun 1945 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. 4. Harry Russell Duffin, I  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Feb 1875 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 1 Apr 1947 in Steelton, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Marzella married on 22 Dec 1864 in Frederick, Maryland, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 3. Joshua C Duffins  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Apr 1871 in Frederick, Maryland, USA; died on 3 Jun 1945 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 4. Harry Russell Duffin, I  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Feb 1875 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 1 Apr 1947 in Steelton, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Sarah E DuffinsSarah E Duffins Descendancy chart to this point (1.Marzella1) was born in Apr 1869 in Maryland, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1870, District 12, Frederick, Maryland, USA; Residence Post Office: Burkittsville
    • Residence: 1880, Susquehanna, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Daughter
    • Residence: 1900, Ward 8, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head: Sister


  2. 3.  Joshua C DuffinsJoshua C Duffins Descendancy chart to this point (1.Marzella1) was born on 4 Apr 1871 in Frederick, Maryland, USA; died on 3 Jun 1945 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Industry: City Highway
    • Race: Black
    • Race: Negro
    • Name: Josh C Duffins
    • Name: Joshua Duffins
    • Residence: 1880, Susquehanna, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son
    • Residence: 1900, Ward 8, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head
    • Residence: 1930, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: Primrose street; 57 Age: 57; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; AttendedSchool: No; CanReadWrite: Yes; ClassofWorker: Wage or salary worker; EnumerationDistrict: 0036; HomeOwnership: Rented; IsEmployed: Yes; LiveOnFarm: No; OwnedRadio: No; RegistrationDistrict: 0036; ValueOfHome: 17.00; Married MaritalStatus: Married; Head RelationToHead: Head; Laborer Occupation: Laborer

    Notes:

    Died:
    74 Age: 74


  3. 4.  Harry Russell Duffin, IHarry Russell Duffin, I Descendancy chart to this point (1.Marzella1) was born on 7 Feb 1875 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 1 Apr 1947 in Steelton, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Race: Negro
    • Name: Harry Duffins
    • Name: Harry E Duffin
    • Name: Harry R Duffin
    • Name: Henry Russel Duffin
    • Name: Henry Russell Duffins
    • Residence: 1880, Susquehanna, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son
    • Residence: 1900, Ward 4, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Son in Law
    • Residence: 1910, Fairview, York, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head
    • Residence: 1930, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; House Number: 1114 Dwelling Number: 143 Family Number: 151 Home Owned or Rented: Owned Home Value: 2500 Radio Set: Yes

    Notes:

    Funeral on Friday for Governors' Coachman
    Funeral services for Harry Russell Duffins, of 1114 Currant street, coachman for former Governors Brumbaugh and Tener and a life long resident of Harrisburg, who died yesterday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Neola Erwin, of 28 South 16th street, will be held at the Hooper funeral home at Second and Adams streets, Steelton, on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
    The Rev, Vernon R. James, pastor of. Capital Street Presbyterian Church, will officiate and burial will be In Lincoln Cemetery.
    Duffins is survived by his widow, Mrs. Florence Duffins; his daughter; two sons. Russell and Earl; a sister, Mrs. Sarah Butler; four grandchildren and a great-grandchild, all of Harrisburg. Friends may call at the funeral home tomorrow evening after 7 o'clock.
    The Evening News
    Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
    02 Apr 1947, Wed • Page 12

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery

    Died:
    72 Age: 72

    Harry married Florence Louisa Burton in 1896 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Florence (daughter of George C Barton and Elizabeth Colly) was born on 27 Mar 1879 in Trenton, Delano, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 11 Mar 1953 in Swatara, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 5. Neola C Duffin  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Apr 1897 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 6. Russell Cozart Duffins, II  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Mar 1904 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died in Nov 1981 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. 7. David Earl Duffins  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1910 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 5.  Neola C DuffinNeola C Duffin Descendancy chart to this point (4.Harry2, 1.Marzella1) was born in Apr 1897 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Neolin C Duffins
    • Residence: 1900, Ward 4, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Granddaughter
    • Residence: 1910, Fairview, York, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Daughter


  2. 6.  Russell Cozart Duffins, IIRussell Cozart Duffins, II Descendancy chart to this point (4.Harry2, 1.Marzella1) was born on 17 Mar 1904 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died in Nov 1981 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Russel C Duffins
    • Residence: 1910, Fairview, York, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son

    Family/Spouse: Laura B Goodloe. Laura was born in 1907 in Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. Varo Caspier Duffins  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Nov 1927 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 8 Aug 1982 in Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona, USA.

  3. 7.  David Earl DuffinsDavid Earl Duffins Descendancy chart to this point (4.Harry2, 1.Marzella1) was born about 1910 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: David E Duffins
    • Residence: 1910, Fairview, York, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son
    • Residence: 1930, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son



Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Varo Caspier DuffinsVaro Caspier Duffins Descendancy chart to this point (6.Russell3, 4.Harry2, 1.Marzella1) was born on 27 Nov 1927 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 8 Aug 1982 in Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona, USA.



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