Zildora Adeline LaShier

b. December 31, 1918, d. February 22, 1995
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Zildora Adeline (nee LaShier) Small
FatherLouis Allson LaShier b. about 1876
MotherMalvina La Fountain Carden b. about 1889
(Child) BirthZildora Adeline LaShier was born on December 31, 1918 at Windsor County, VT. 
1920 US CensusShe appeared on the 1920 Federal Census Windsor County, VT in the household of her parents, Louis and Malvina La Fountain LaShier. 
1930 US CensusShe, listed as 11, appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Greenfield, Franklin County, MA in the household of her parents, Louis and Malvina La Fountain LaShier, and with Vernam LaShier. 
(Bride) Marriage At age 22, Zildora married Theron Basil Small, 20, son of Simeon B. Small and Harriet Olier Blessing, on June 30, 1941 at Greenfield, Franklin, MA. Vernam LaShier and Marion June Rau witnessed the marriage.
Small-LaShier
     Miss Zildora Adeline LaShier daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis LaShier of 154R Main
streel and Theron Basil Small son of Mr and Mrs Albert Rau of Park street ware married
Saturday evening at the First Baptist church by Rev Ralph I Rood, pastor.
     Wedding music for the double-ring service included "I Love You Truly" and the
Lohengrin wedding march both played by Bertrand Dwyer organist.
     Miss Marion Rau sister of the bridegroom was maid of honor while Pvt 1st Class
Vernam A LaShier of Westover Field, the bride's brother, was best man
     The bride wore a princess style gown of white satin with beaded yoke and train
Her finger-tip veil fell from a high crown and she carried pink roses with baby's breath
Her maid of honor wore a gown of pink flowered brocade organdie and carried pink roses
and larkspur.
     A reception followed at the First Baptist parish house where bower of evergreen
and mixed flowers was arranged Church decorations were pink gladioli and white hydrangea.
     Leaving on a wedding trip to Main the bride wore a dark pencil-stripe suit with
white accessories. The couple will live on Lyman street Lake Pleasant after July 7.
     The bride was- educated here graduating from Greenfield high school In 1937 and
has been employed at the Millers Falls company The bridegroom was educated in Turners
Falls and also is employed by the 'Millers Falls company. 
DivorceShe and Theron Basil Small were divorced in October, 1961 at Franklin County Probate Court, Franklin County, MA. 
(Deceased) DeathZildora died on February 22, 1995 at Greenfield, MA, at age 76.  
(Interred) BurialShe was buried on February 25, 1995 at Highland Cemetery, Montague, MA,
plot: back left, center section.

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Theron Basil Small b. December 10, 1920, d. December 19, 2003
Last EditedJune 18, 2023

Estelle R. Latkowska

b. January 21, 1906, d. January 31, 1981
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FatherStanley Latkowski b. about 1886
MotherViolet Otlouwka b. about 1886
Name Variation Estelle R. Latkowska was also known as Stanislawa. 
(Child) BirthEstelle R. Latkowska was born on January 21, 1906 at Makow, Poland, SSDI lists birth as 14 Feb. 1906. 
ImmigrationShe immigrated in July, 1911 to NY with her parent, Violet Latkowska. 
1920 US CensusShe, listed as 14, appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Brooklyn, NY in the household of her parents, Stanley and Violet Latkowska, and with Walter Bonislawski and Helen Bonislawska. 
(Bride) Marriage At age 17, Estelle married Valentine E. Jones, son of Ambrose Talbot Jones and Sarah Marron, on February 28, 1923..  
(Son) BirthA son, Edward, was born on February 20, 1924 at NY. 
(Daughter) BirthA daughter, Eileen, was born on April 2, 1925 at NY. 
ResidenceShe and Valentine E. Jones lived on June 1, 1925 at 112 Clay Street, Brooklyn, Kings County, NY. Also living with them was Edward Valentine Jones and Eileen Marie Jones. Valentine was a Lighter Captan. 
(Son) BirthA son, George, was born on February 19, 1929 at Brooklyn, Kings County, NY. 
(Son) DeathGeorge died on December 5, 1929 at Lenox Hills Hospital, Manhattan, NY. 
1930 US CensusShe, listed as 24 years old, appeared with her husband Valentine E. Jones, 27 years old, on the 1930 Federal Census of Brooklyn, NY, on 53 Java St., recorded April 8, 1930. Their children, Edward, 6, and Eileen Marie Jones, 5, were listed as living with them. Stella lived in the same building as her parents, Stanley Latkowski and Violet Otlouwka. 
Name Variation Estelle R. Latkowska was also known as Stella. 
1940 US CensusEstelle, listed as 34 years old, appeared as the head of household on the 1940 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, on 45 Diamond Street, recorded April 5, 1940. Her children, Edward, 16, Eileen, 15, 9, 6, an unknown person , 4, and an unknown person , 3, were listed as living with her. Estelle's mother, Walerja Latkowska, listed as 61 years old and widowed, also lived with them. Estelle's husband, Valentine was listed separately in the hospital. 
(Husband) Death On December 12, 1941 her husband, Valentine, died at Bellvue Hospital, Manhattan, NY. 
1950 US Census Recorded on April 10, 1950, Estelle, listed as 44 years old, appeared on the 1950 Federal Census as the head of household. She lived at 45 Diamond Street, Brooklyn, NY. Her children, 16, an unknown person , 14, and an unknown person , 13, were listed as living with her. Estelle, listed as Widowed, was a Hand Cleaner at a Dry Cleaners and Estelle (daughter) worked at a Hospital Switchboard. 
(Deceased) DeathEstelle died on January 31, 1981 at Brooklyn, NY, at age 75.  
(Interred) BurialShe was buried on February 4, 1981 at St. John's Cemetery, Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village, NY,
Sect 40, row K, grave 118.

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Valentine E. Jones b. 1903, d. December 12, 1941
Children
Last EditedOctober 9, 2025

Helen Latkowska

b. October 24, 1883, d. May, 1973
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Father(?) Latkowski
(Child) BirthHelen Latkowska was born on October 24, 1883 at Russia or Poland. 
(Bride) MarriageHelen married Walter Bonislawski at Russia or Poland..  
ImmigrationShe immigrated in 1913.  
1920 US CensusShe, listed as 35, appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Brooklyn, NY in the household of her brother and sister in law Stanley and Violet Latkowska, and with Estelle R. Latkowska and Walter Bonislawski. Estelle was her niece and Walter was her husband. 
1930 US CensusShe, listed as 30 years old, appeared with her husband Walter Bonislawski, 40 years old, on the 1930 Federal Census of Brooklyn, NY, on 154 Freman Street, recorded April 4, 1930. 
1940 US Census Living at 154 Freman Street, Helen was listed on the 1940 Federal Census with her husband Walter Bonislawski in Brooklyn, NY, recorded on April 2, 1940. Helen was listed as 54 years old and her husband, Walter Bonislawski as 54 years old. 
(Husband) Death In 1959 her husband, Walter, died at Kings County, NY. 
(Deceased) DeathHelen died in May, 1973 at Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, at age 89.  
(Interred) BurialShe was buried in May, 1973 at St. John's Cemetery, Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village, NY,
Sect 40, row K, grave 118.

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Walter Bonislawski b. 1886, d. 1959
Last EditedMarch 10, 2014

(?) Latkowski

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(Child) Birth(?) Latkowski was born at Russia or Poland. 
(Daughter) BirthA daughter, Helen, was born on October 24, 1883 at Russia or Poland. 
(Son) BirthA son, Stanley, was born about 1886 at Poland. 

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Last EditedAugust 30, 2008

Stanley Latkowski

b. about 1886
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Father(?) Latkowski
(Child) BirthStanley Latkowski was born about 1886 at Poland. 
(Groom) MarriageStanley married Violet Otlouwka..  
(Daughter) BirthA daughter, Estelle, was born on January 21, 1906 at Makow, Poland. 
ImmigrationHe immigrated on May 17, 1906 to NY. Ship=Prinzess Alice. 
1920 US Census Recorded on January 2, 1920, Stanley, listed as 35 years old, appeared on the 1920 Federal Census as the head of household with his wife Violet, 33 years old. They lived at 154 Freeman St., Brooklyn, NY. Their daughter Estelle, 14, was listed as living with them. Also living with Stanley was his sister and brother in law, Helen, 35, and Walter Bonislawski, 35. Stanley was a Truck Driver for a Manufacturer and Walter was a Laborer. 
1930 US CensusStanley, listed as 44 years old, appeared as the head of household with his wife Violet, 44 years old, on the 1930 Federal Census of Brooklyn, NY, on 53 Java St., recorded April 8, 1930. Stanley and Violet lived in the same building as their son in law and daughter, Valentine and Stella Jones.. Stanley was a Truck Driver for a Manufacturer. 

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Violet Otlouwka b. about 1886
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Last EditedMarch 10, 2014

Ann Lea

b. about 1827
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FatherWilliam Lea b. about 1786, d. before 1851
MotherSarah (?) b. about 1791
(Child) BirthAnn Lea was born about 1827 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
ResidenceShe lived in the household of William Lea and Sarah Lea, and with Eleanor Lea, George Lea and John Lea in 1841 at Paradise Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
(Witness) MarriageShe witnessed the marriage of George Lea and Mary Sewell on August 12, 1845 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
(Groom) MarriageAnn married William Hodson on August 10, 1846 at St. Peter's, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England..  
(Daughter) BirthA daughter, Sarah, was born about 1847 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
ResidenceShe lived in the household of Sarah Lea, and with George Lea, Mary Lea, William Hodson, Sarah Lea, William Lea, Robert Lea and Sarah Hodson in 1851 at Paradise Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 

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William Hodson b. about 1826
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Last EditedOctober 13, 2012

Eleanor Lea

b. about 1826
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FatherWilliam Lea b. about 1786, d. before 1851
MotherSarah (?) b. about 1791
(Child) BirthEleanor Lea was born about 1826 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
ResidenceShe lived in the household of William Lea and Sarah Lea, and with Ann Lea, George Lea and John Lea in 1841 at Paradise Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
(Bride) MarriageEleanor married Walter Careless, son of W. Careless, on April 19, 1844 at St. Peter's, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.. Sarah Lea was a Witness. Walter was a Locksmith. 

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Walter Careless b. about 1822
Last EditedOctober 13, 2012

George Lea

b. about 1816
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FatherWilliam Lea b. about 1786, d. before 1851
MotherSarah (?) b. about 1791
OccupationGeorge was a Porter. 
(Child) BirthGeorge Lea was born about 1816 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
ResidenceHe lived in the household of William Lea and Sarah Lea, and with Eleanor Lea, Ann Lea and John Lea in 1841 at Paradise Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, George was a Locksmith. 
(Groom) MarriageGeorge married Mary Sewell, daughter of Richard Sewell, on August 12, 1845 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. Ann Lea witnessed the marriage. George was listed as a Locksmith and Mary was listed as a Servant. 
(Daughter) BirthA daughter, Sarah, was born before February 15, 1846 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
(Son) BirthA son, William, was born about 1847 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
(Son) BirthA son, Robert, was born before January 20, 1850 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
ResidenceHe lived in the household of Sarah Lea, and with Mary Lea, William Hodson, Ann Hodson, Sarah Lea, William Lea, Robert Lea and Sarah Hodson in 1851 at Paradise Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, George, listed as 36, was a Locksmith. 
(Son) BirthA son, George, was born before August 1, 1852 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
(Daughter) BirthA daughter, Mary, was born before March 4, 1855 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
ResidenceHe and Mary lived in 1861 at 1 Court Bond Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. Also living with them was Sarah Lea, William Lea, Robert Lea and Mary Lea. Living two houses away was Ann Selvey, and family, Williams future wife.. George was a Porter. 
ResidenceHe and Mary lived in 1871 at 53 Temple Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. Also living with them was Robert Lea, Mary Lea and William Lea. Also living with George was his granddaughter, Sarah Ann Walter, 3.. George was a Clerk to Merchant, William was a Tin Plate Worker and Robert was (unreadable) to Merchant. 

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Mary Sewell b. about 1823
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Last EditedJanuary 27, 2016

George Lea

b. before August 1, 1852
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FatherGeorge Lea b. about 1816
MotherMary Sewell b. about 1823
(Child) BirthGeorge Lea was born before August 1, 1852 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
BaptismHe was baptized on August 1, 1852 at St. John's, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
(Witness) MarriageHe and William Lee witnessed the marriage of John Joseph Mannox and Emily Selvey on July 19, 1875 at St. John's, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
Last EditedFebruary 13, 2016

John Lea

b. about 1879
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FatherWilliam Lea b. about 1847, d. September, 1919
MotherAnn Selvey b. about 1851, d. September 22, 1887
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(Child) BirthJohn Lea was born about 1879 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
ResidenceHe lived in the household of William Lea and Ann Lea, and with Mary Jane Lea, Sarah Lea and William George Lea in 1881 at 29 Bloomsbury Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
ResidenceHe lived in the household of William Lea and Ann Lea, and with William George Lea, Mary Jane Lea and Sarah Lea in 1881 at 29 Bloombury Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
ResidenceHe lived in the household of William Lea, and with Sarah Lea, Robert Lea, Lucy Lea, William George Lea and Mary Jane Lea in 1891 at 3 Jeddo Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
Last EditedOctober 8, 2012