STRATTON Joseph W., Sr.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Immigration: 1879
• Census: 1880, Drayton, Pembina, ND
• Lived(s) In: 1880; North Dakota
• Census: 1900, Elora, Pembina, North Dakota
• Residence: 20 Nov 1903, Dinwiddie County, VA; Budd Farm

Notes:

Joseph Stratton and Agnes Skene Stratton and their children: Joseph Stratton seated, Amy and Violet standing, Joseph (oldest son), Walter (youngest son), Lily seated next to her mother Agnes

Joseph Stratton (the father) was born in Hemel Hempstead, England
Agnes Skene Stratton (the mother) was born in London Ontario, Canada (her parents were from Aberdeen, Scotland
The family lived in North Dakota before migrating to Virginia Nov. 20, 1903.

Through out his life, Joseph enjoyed entertaining, having parties, and playing the violin. He was the Grand Master of the Odd Fellows Lodge #38, Crystal, North Dakota, I.O.O.F. and easily memorized long speeches. He was the owner of a large farm

Census:
United States Census, 1880 for Joseph Stratton
Name: Joseph Stratton
Residence: Drayton, Pembina, Dakota Territory
Birthdate: 1855
Birthplace: England
Relationship to Head: Self
Spouse's Name:
Spouse's Birthplace:
Father's Name:
Father's Birthplace: England
Mother's Name:
Mother's Birthplace: England
Race or Color (Expanded): White
Ethnicity (Standardized): American
Gender: Male
Martial Status: Single
Age (Expanded): 25 years
Occupation: Farming
NARA Film Number: T9-0114
Page: 87
Page Character: B
Entry Number: 3696
Film number: 1254114
Household Gender Age
Joseph Stratton M 25
Matt Joseph M 26

Census:
United States Census, 1900 for Joseph W Stratton
Name: Joseph W Stratton
Titles:
Residence: Elora & Lodema Townships (excl. Canton town), Pembina, North Dakota
Birth Date: Oct 1895
Birthplace: North Dakota
Relationship to Head-of-Household: Son
Spouse Name:
Spouse Titles:
Spouse Birth Place:
Father Name: Joseph Stratton
Father Titles:
Father Birthplace: England
Mother Name: Agnes Stratton
Mother Titles:
Mother Birthplace: Scotland
Race or Color (expanded): White
Head-of-household Name: Joseph Stratton
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single
Years Married:
Estimated Marriage Year:
Mother How Many Children:
Number Living Children:
Immigration Year:
Enumeration District: 0112
Sheet Number and Letter: 1B
Household ID: 15
Reference Number: 96
GSU Film Number: 1241230
Image Number: 00636
Household Gender Age
Parent Joseph Stratton M
Parent Agnes Stratton F
Almei Stratton F
Lilly Stratton F
Violet Stratton F
Joseph W Stratton M

Residence:
The family left North Dakota (due to concerns for Agnes' health) on 20 Nov 1903 traveling by train. They arrived in Dinwiddie County, Virginia where they purchased a farm called the "Budd Farm".

18 Dec 1905 • Grafton, North Dakota
The homesick family returned to North Dakota on Dec. 18, 1905.

30 July 1906 • Prince George County, Virginia, USA
The family returned to Virginia where they purchased the "Ellis" Farm in Prince George County, Virginia. Later they moved to a home located on Sycamore Street, Petersburg, Virginia.

Buried:
Burial
Petersburg, Petersburg City, Virginia, USA
Joseph Stratton is buried in Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, Virginia. He is buried off Main Street between Arch and Cockade.

Family/Spouse: SKENE Agnes. Agnes (daughter of SKENE George and SKEEN Agnes) was born on 20 Dec 1860 in London Ontario, Canada; died on 5 Aug 1912 in Prince George County, VA; was buried in Petersburg, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. STRATTON Alma "Amy" was born on 21 Dec 1882 in Crystal, Pembina, North Dakota; died on 10 Jun 1969 in Petersburg, VA.
2. STRATTON Lilly was born on 8 Jun 1884 in Crystal, Pembina, North Dakota; died on 22 Apr 1976 in Petersburg, VA.
3. STRATTON Violet was born on 15 Feb 1886 in Crystal, Pembina, North Dakota; died on 27 Jul 1970 in Petersburg, VA; was buried in Petersburg, VA.
4. STRATTON Joseph W. was born on 19 Oct 1895 in Crystal, Pembina, North Dakota; died on 30 Sep 1980 in Tacoma, WA.
5. STRATTON Walter was born on 10 Oct 1900 in Crystal, Pembina, North Dakota; died in North Dakota, USA.