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Adna Romanza Chaffee Wardwell
b.27 Mar 1900 Pembina, Pembina, North Dakota
d.23 Jul 1988 Escondido, San Diego, CA
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m. 1878
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m. Abt 1921
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Called "Baby Wardwell' in 1900 census. Named for Gen. Adna Romanza Chaffee. (From Gladys Wardwell Lehman) My grandmother, Winona, lost her father when she was a child and she and her mother went to live with her father's brother, the General. She was raised in his household with his children. Among other things he charged up San Juan Hill with Teddy Roosevelt and was the commander of the Boxer Rebellion in China as well as Secretary of the Army for a short time. A musician and buisinessman in Los Angeles, later owned several resorts in Oregon, and retired to Escondido, CA- Gladys Wardwell Lehman World War I Draft Registration Card says he was of medium height and slender build with blue eyes and light hair. A student, living with his mother in Seattle when he registered 12 September 1918. Living on Pointsetta Place in Beverly Hills at 1930 census, renting for $50/month. References
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