Otto Upton In Canada!

Some people are 'missing' from each of the census...

some people though are enumerated twice.

In 1910 that is the case with Otto Upton.

1910 census - Warren Co, PA

Here Otto is shown living with his parents and siblings.

1910 census - Spokane Co., WA 

Here Otto (10 from the bottom) is in the wilds of Spokane Co., WA working in a logging camp.

1911 Canadian Census - Humboldt, Saskatchewan 

But most surprising of all is that one year later in 1911, Otto appears in the Canadian census (3rd from bottom).  He is working as a farm hand.  Who knew?   

Otto Upton Draft Registration

Otto D. Upton was the 'right age' to register for draft for World War I and World War II. 

WWI Draft Registration

Otto's WWI Draft Registration is significant as it lists his date and place of birth - 31 May 1890 - Garland, PA.  In June of 1917 Otto lived in Cherry Grove, OR with his 'wife and child'.   He is listed as a farmer - medium height and build with blue eyes and dark hair.

WWII Draft Registration

WWII Draft Registration

Twenty-five years later (1942) Otto Upton registered as part of the "Old Man's Draft" during WWII. His birth date has changed to 1892 - he signs his full name.  And he is missing part of his right ear.

The 1940 Census - Urban Waning

1940 U.S. Census Newcastle, Lincoln Co, ME

Urban Waning (1898-1981) was the 2nd child of Willis and Ardella Hall Waning.  He served in WWI enlisting the 2th of August 1918.  He was discharged the 11th of January 1919.  Later that same year he married Marion Durgen.  In 1940 he is living with his 2nd wife, her children, and his children working as a lineman for the telephone company.     

The 1940 Census - Judith Waning

1940 U.S. Census Dixmont, Penobscot Co., ME

Judith Grant Waning married Leslie Waning on the 1st of January 1914.  Leslie was the oldest child of Harry and Mary Lamphier Waning.  By 1940 he had passed and Judith was a widow. 

The 1940 Census - Guy Fernald

1940 U.S. Census - Troy, Waldo Co., ME

Guy Fernald (1888-1976) was the oldest son of Ernest and Hattie Waning Fernald.  He had a 6th grade education and worked as a farmer.

The 1940 Census - Chesley Fernald

1940 U.S. Census Frankfort, Waldo Co., ME 

Chesley Fernald (1889-1977) was the 2nd son of Ernest and Hattie Waning Fernald.  In 1940 he worked as an auto mechanic and rented his home for $6.00 a month.

Margaret Upton Waning

Margaret Upton Waning and Barbara

May 1941

Margaret Upton Waning

birth - 17 June 1915

The 1940 Census - Maggie Fernald Coffin

1940 U.S. Census - Somerset Co., ME

Maggie Fernald Coffin (1892-1975) was the daughter of Ernest Fernald and Hattie Waning.  She was Billy Waning's niece.  By 1940 she has married William Coffin and is living in Pittsfield, ME. 

The 1940 Census - Kate Waning

1940 U.S. Census - Troy, Waldo Co., ME

Kate Fernald Waning, was the widow of Jacob W. Waning (1876-1930).  Her name is misspelled Wanning or Warning on this census. 

The 1940 Census - Charles Waning

1940 U.S. Census - Cumberland Co., ME

In 1940 Billy Waning still had an uncle living - Charles Waning.

Charles was born in November 1850 and died about 1941.  In 1940 he lived with his son Manley Berry Waning.  He and his son had an 8th grade education.  Manley was a vacuum cleaner salesman, and rented his home for $20 a month.  The two oldest girls were also employed.  The family lived in Westbrook City.

The 1940 Census - Ross Upton

1940 U.S. Census Chautauqua Co., NY

Ross Upton, a brother of Otto Upton, resided in Jamestown, NY in 1940 with his wife and two daughters.  Valued at $4600, his home is by far the most expensive I've come across in my searches.  Ross had completed two years of high school before leaving school.  He worked as a cabinet maker in a furniture factory.    

The 1940 Census - Nellie Waning

1940 U.S. Census Bangor, Penobscot Co., ME

The 1940 census finds Willard Waning's sister, Nellie Waning Gray living in Bangor, Maine.  Sometime before 1903 she divorced Fred Gilmore Gray and returned to using her maiden name.  She is listed as doing housework for the Terratine Club and had an 8th grade education.  She rented her home for $12 a month and also had a lodger living with her.

I had no idea what the Terratine Club might be.   It looks to have been a men's club of some sort.

The 1940 Census - Mathew McAdam

1940 U.S. Census Blaine County, Montana

The header on this census page notes "All of these persons live on a farm".  Mathew had an 8th grade education while his wife, Magna was a high school graduate.  This follows a common pattern where the women attended school for a longer period of time than their male contemporaries.  The McAdams own their home, valued at $200 - I think this does not include the value of any livestock or acreage.  There are two hired men who reside with them. 

The 1940 Census - Pearl Otis Wade

U.S. Census - Washington Co., OR

Pearl Otis Wade (8th child) lived in rural Washington County in 1940 and worked as Trucking Contractor for a Lumber Mill. 

The 1940 Census - Alva Wade

1940 US Census - Sycamore Precinct, Multnomah County, OR

In the 1940 census, Alva Wade, the 7th child of Henry and Louisa Greenwell Wade,  is 42 years old and a Farm Operator. He has an 8th grade eduction is is renting his home for $10 a month.

His family is listed on the 2nd page.

1940 US Census - Sycamore Precinct, Multnomah County, OR

The 1940 Census - Miles C. Wade

1940 U.S. Census Molalla, Clackamas Co., OR

Miles Clay Wade was born the 14th of February 1895, the 5th child of Henry and Louisa Greenwell Wade.  In the 1940 census he lives in rural Molalla.  Five years earlier the family was renting a house, but now they own their home.  Miles had an 8th grade education and worked as a farm laborer. 

The 1940 Census - Wiley H. Wade

1940 U.S. Census - Colton, Clackamas Co., OR

Wiley Henry Wade born the 19th of January 1889 was the 2nd child of Henry and Louisa Greenwell Wade.  In 1940 he lived in Colton with his wife Josephine and son, Owen.  He had a 7th grade education, owned his home, and was a farmer.