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:
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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]

Notes:

When Alma "Amy" Stratton was born on December 21, 1882, in Crystal, North Dakota, her father, Joseph, was 26, and her mother, Agnes, was 22. She had two brothers and two sisters. She died on June 10, 1969, at the age of 86.

Alma married DECUE Aaron, Sr. on 25 Mar 1908 in Crystal, North Dakota. Aaron was born on 7 Apr 1867 in Pennsylvania; died on 24 Feb 1936 in Prince George County, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

When Lillian "Lily" Stratton was born on June 8, 1884, in Crystal, North Dakota, her father, Joseph, was 28, and her mother, Agnes, was 23. She had two brothers and two sisters. She died on April 22, 1976, at the age of 91.

Notes:

When Violet Ann Stratton was born on February 15, 1886, in Crystal, North Dakota, her father, Joseph, was 30, and her mother, Agnes, was 25. She had two brothers and two sisters. She died on July 27, 1970, at the age of 84.

U.S. Social Security Death Index
First Name: Violet
Middle Name:
Last Name: Kerr
Name Suffix:
Birth Date: 15 February 1886
Social Security Number: 224-07-4702
Place of Issuance: Virginia
Last Residence: Virginia
Zip Code of Last Residence: 23834
Death Date : July 1970
Estimated Age at Death: 84



Blandford Cemetery:
Deceased: VIOLET KERR
Deceased InformationLast Name: KERR
First Name: VIOLET
Middle Name: S

IdentifiersBirthdate:
Date of Death:
Interment Date: 7/29/1970
Race:
Sex: FEMALE
Age:
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Residence At Time of Grave PurchaseAddress:
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State:
Zip:
AttendingDoctor:
Funeral Home/Crematory
GraveId: 19688
Ward: V
Section #: 10
Square: 1 (E 1/2)
Location: E 1/2 2ND NE CORNER
LocationGrave #: 2
New/Old Grounds: NEW
Type of Vault: BOX

Died:
U.S. Social Security Death Index
First Name: Violet
Middle Name:
Last Name: Kerr
Name Suffix:
Birth Date: 15 February 1886
Social Security Number: 224-07-4702
Place of Issuance: Virginia
Last Residence: Virginia
Zip Code of Last Residence: 23834
Death Date : July 1970
Estimated Age at Death: 84

Violet Ann Stratton Kerr died on July 27, 1970. Her place of death was Petersburg, Virginia. Her residence at the time of her death was 108 Carroll Avenue, Colonial Heights, Virginia. She was former the owner of 1507 Oakdale Avenue, Petersburg, Virginia and lived there for many years.

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Buried:
Deceased: VIOLET KERR
Deceased InformationLast Name: KERR
First Name: VIOLET
Middle Name: S

IdentifiersBirthdate:
Date of Death:
Interment Date: 7/29/1970
Race:
Sex: FEMALE
Age:
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AttendingDoctor:
Funeral Home/Crematory
GraveId: 19688
Ward: V
Section #: 10
Square: 1 (E 1/2)
Location: E 1/2 2ND NE CORNER
LocationGrave #: 2
New/Old Grounds: NEW
Type of Vault: BOX

Violet married KERR Joseph on 9 May 1917 in Petersburg, VA. Joseph (son of KERR Joseph and DOUGLAS Sarah Anne) was born on 10 May 1881 in Whitehaven, England; died on 12 Nov 1918; was buried on 14 Nov 1918 in Petersburg, VA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1910, Rives, Prince George, VA
• Residence: 1920, Hennepin, MN

Notes:

When Joseph Stratton was born on October 19, 1895, in Crystal, North Dakota, his father, Joseph, was 39 and his mother, Agnes, was 34. He had one son. He died on September 30, 1980, in Tacoma, Washington, at the age of 84.

Residence:
Census

Residence:
Census

Notes:

When Walter Stratton was born on October 10, 1900, in Crystal, North Dakota, his father, Joseph, was 44 and his mother, Agnes, was 39. He had one brother and three sisters. He died in North Dakota.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1920, Prince George County, VA
• Residence: 1936, Prince George County, VA; Family Farm

Notes:

Census:
Name: William Decue
Age: 7
Birth Year: abt 1913
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Rives, Prince George, Virginia
Street: Plank Road
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Aaron Decue
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's name: Alma Decue
Mother's Birthplace: North Dakota
Able to Speak English: Yes
Attended School: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:      Name Age Aaron Decue
53
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Alma Decue
37
Alice Decue
10
William Decue
7
Joseph Decue
5




Residence:
After Aaron DeCue's death February 24,1936, his son William kept the farm active until his death in 2003

Other Events and Attributes:

• Nickname: Winnie

Notes:

Blandford Cemetery:
Deceased: WINIFRED JOHNSON
Deceased InformationLast Name: JOHNSON
First Name: WINIFRED
Middle Name: KERR

IdentifiersBirthdate:
Date of Death:
Interment Date: 6/22/1998
Race:
Sex: FEMALE
Age:
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AttendingDoctor:
Funeral Home/Crematory E. ALVIN SMALL
GraveId: 19690
Ward: V
Section #: 10
Square: 1 (E 1/2)
Location: E 1/2 2ND SE CORNER
LocationGrave #: 4
New/Old Grounds: NEW
Type of Vault: B

Buried:
Deceased: WINIFRED JOHNSON
Deceased InformationLast Name: JOHNSON
First Name: WINIFRED
Middle Name: KERR

IdentifiersBirthdate:
Date of Death:
Interment Date: 6/22/1998
Race:
Sex: FEMALE
Age:
Other InformationParentage:
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Residence At Time of Grave PurchaseAddress:
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Zip:
AttendingDoctor:
Funeral Home/Crematory E. ALVIN SMALL
GraveId: 19690
Ward: V
Section #: 10
Square: 1 (E 1/2)
Location: E 1/2 2ND SE CORNER
LocationGrave #: 4
New/Old Grounds: NEW
Type of Vault: B

Winifred married JOHNSON David Harrison on 16 Jun 1951 in Colonial Heights, , Virginia. David (son of JOHNSON Asa Bernard, Sr. and HARRISON "Nellie" Cornelia Adelaide) was born on 16 Sep 1918 in Petersburg, VA; died on 16 May 1989; was buried in Petersburg, VA (Blandford Cemetary). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HEPP Ronald Lee, Sr.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Petersburg General Hospital on a snowy day

Family/Spouse: BUSCH Charles Ralph. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Rev. DUCKWALL Bertram Foster. Bertram was born on 2 Feb 1946 in Washington, DC; died on 2 Feb 2016 in Terre Haute, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Brenda married EVANS Tommy K. on 19 Dec 2017 in Hopewell, VA. Tommy was born on 27 Nov 1951. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]