Person:Sherman Trafton (1)

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Sherman Monroe Trafton
b.3 Jan 1894 Motley, Morrison, Minnesota, United States
d.16 Feb 1989 Contra Costa, California, United States
Parents and Siblings
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m. 11 Oct 1888
  1. Vivian Catherine Trafton1889 - 1977
  2. Maurice Morris Trafton1891 - 1975
  3. Sherman Monroe Trafton1894 - 1989
  4. Merle J. Trafton1902 - 1982
Spouse and Children
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  • H.  Sherman Monroe Trafton1894 - 1989
  • W.  Mary K. _____1902 - 1998
m. Bef 1940
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Facts and Events
Name Sherman Monroe Trafton
Gender Male
Birth[1] 3 Jan 1894 Motley, Morrison, Minnesota, United States
Census[4] 1895 Township 134N, Range 31W, Cass, Minnesota, United StatesAge 1
Census[5] 1900 Township 133, Range 31, Cass, Minnesota, United StatesAge 6
Census[6] 1905 May, Cass, Minnesota, United StatesAge 11. Farm laborer.
Census[7] 1910 May, Cass, Minnesota, United StatesAge 16. Farm laborer.
Occupation[1] 1917 Motley, Morrison, Minnesota, United StatesLaborer for Northern Pacific Railway.
Physical Description[1] 1917 Motley, Morrison, Minnesota, United StatesTall, with a medium build, blue eyes, and black hair.
Census[8] 1920 Motley, Morrison, Minnesota, United StatesAge 25
Census[9] 1930 Second Street East, Mukilteo, Snohomish, Washington, United StatesAge 36. Sawyer in lumber mill.
Marriage Bef 1940 to Mary K. _____
Census[10] 1940 Mukilteo Boulevard, Darlington, Snohomish, Washington, United StatesAge 46. Resawer at lumber factory.
Death[2] 16 Feb 1989 Contra Costa, California, United States
Burial[3] Evergreen Cemetery, Everett, Snohomish, Washington, United States
References
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 United States. Selective Service System. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. (Washington, D.C.: National Archives Microfilm Publication M1509, 1987-1988)
    Affiliate Publication Number: M1509, GS Film number: 1675687, Digital Folder Number: 005253063, Image Number: 01822.

    REGISTRATION CARD
    Name: Sherman Monroe Trafton
    Age: 23
    Address: Motley, Minn
    Date of Birth: January 3 1894
    Place of Birth: Motley Minnesota USA
    Occupation: Railroad laborer
    Employer: Northen Pacific Railway Co., Motley Minn
    Dependents? No
    Married or single? Single
    Description: Tall, medium build, blue eyes, black hair
    Date: June 6 1917

  2. ↑ California. Department of Public Health. Bureau of Vital Statistics. Death Index, 1940-1997
    [1].

    Name: Sherman M Trafton
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Feb 1989
    Event Place: Contra Costa, California, United States
    Birth Date: 03 Jan 1894
    Birthplace: Minnesota
    Gender: Male
    Mother's Name: Weston

  3. ↑ Sherman M Trafton, in Find A Grave.
  4. ↑ Minnesota. Census Bureau. State census, 1895. (St. Paul [Minnesota]: State Library and Records Service, 1969)
    Line Number: 25, Page Number: 3, GS Film number: 000565765, Image Number: 4.

    Weston Isac F. Age 55. Born in Maine. Minnesota resident for 17 yrs, 6 mos. Cass County resident for 8 yrs, 6 mos. Farmer.
    Weston Ruir. Age 17. Female. Born in Wis. Soldier in War of Rebellion.
    Trafton Jerome. Age 34. Born in Canada. Minnesota resident for 26 yrs, 6 mos. Cass County resident for 7 yrs, 6 mos. Farmer.
    Trafton Adah. Age 23. Born in Wis.
    Trafton Vivian. Age 6. Born in Minn.
    Trafton Manrier. Age . Male. Age 3. Born in Minn.
    Trafton Sherman. Age 1. Born in Minn.

  5. ↑ Cass, Minnesota, United States. 1900 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration Publication T623)
    ED 48, sheet 16A, household 277, NARA publication T623, FHL microfilm 1240759, Image Number: 428.

    Trafton Jerome. Head. Born Sept 1860. Age 39. Married 12 yrs. Born in Canada. Immigrated to U.S in 1868. Farmer.
    Trafton Ada. Wife. Born Jan 1872. Age 28. Married 12 yrs. Mother of 3 children, all living. Born in Wisconsin.
    Trafton Vivian C. Daughter. Born July 1889. Age 10. Born in Minnesota. At school.
    Trafton Maurice M. Son. Born Dec 1894. Age 8. Born in Minnesota. At school.
    Trafton Sherman M. Son. Born Jan 1894. Age 6. Born in Minnesota. At school.

  6. ↑ Minnesota Historical Society. Division of Archives and Manuscripts. State Census, 1905. (St. Paul, Minnesota)
    Page: 1, Line Number: 10, GS Film number: 928772, Digital Folder Number: 004520268, Image Number: 00171.

    Trafton Jerome. Age 44. Born in New Brunswick. Resident of Minnesota for 25 yrs. Farmer.
    Trafton Adah. Age 33. Born in Wisconsin.
    Trafton Vivian C. Age 15. Born in Minnesota.
    Trafton Maurice M. Age 13. Born in Minnesota. Farm Laborer.
    Trafton Sherman M. Age 11. Born in Minnesota. Farm Laborer.
    Trafton Jerome M. Age 2. Born in Minnesota.

  7. ↑ Cass, Minnesota, United States. 1910 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration Publication T624)
    ED 13, sheet 10B, household 139, NARA publication M1283, roll 693, Image Number: 602.

    Grafton Jerome. Head. Age 50. Married 21 yrs. Born in Canada, New Brunswick. Farmer.
    Grafton Adah. Wife. Age 38. Married 21 yrs. Born in Wisconsin.
    Grafton Vivian. Daughter. Age 20. Single. Born in Minnesota. Compositor on Newspaper.
    Grafton Sherman M. Son. Age 16. Single. Born in Minnesota. Laborer, Home Farm.
    Grafton Merle J. Son. Age 7. Born in Minnesota.
    Weston Isac F. Father-in-law. Age 70. Widower. Born in Maine. Farmer.

  8. ↑ Morrison, Minnesota, United States. 1920 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration Publication T625)
    ED 163, sheet 7A, household 99, NARA publication T625, roll 846, Image Number: 424 and 425.

    Trafton Jerome. Head. Age 59. Born in Canada.
    Trafton Ada. Wife. Age 47. Born in Wisconsin.
    Hillman Vivian C. Daughter. Age 30. Born in Minnesota.
    Trafton Sherman M. Son. Age 25. Single. Born in Minnesota.
    Trafton Merle J. Son. Age 17. Single. Born in Minnesota.
    Hilman Dorothy L. Granddaughter. Age 4. Born in Minnesota.

  9. ↑ Snohomish, Washington, United States. 1930 U.S. Census Population Schedule
    ED 97, sheet 3A, household 68, NARA publication T626, roll 2520, Image Number: 123.

    Trafton, Sherman M. Boarder. Age 36 Single. Born in Minnesota. Sawyer, Lumber Mill.

  10. ↑ Snohomish, Washington, United States. 1940 U.S. Census Population Schedule
    ED 31-18, sheet 5A, family 94, NARA digital publication of T627, roll 4358, Image Number: 469.

    Trafton, Sherman. Head. Age 46. Born in Minnesota. Lived in Everett Washington in 1935. Resawer, Lumber Factory.
    Trafton, Mary. Wife. Age 38. Born in Michigan. Lived in Mukilteo Washington in 1935.

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