Source Citations for Harry William Marks

The source descriptions are noted at the top of the page. Following them are detailed citation references.

Note that these are only source citations and reference details, and do not necessarily establish a fact beyond dispute. They are, however, sufficient (either individually or in combination) to make the compiler believe the associated facts are true.

Source Citations

birth-harry-marks-1908: Record of birth for Harry William Marks (1908); Otter Tail County, Minnesota, record number 1908-19101, registered number 35; State of Minnesota Division of Vital Statistics, filed 2 Mar 1909; privately held

census-us-1910-ps-mn-ottertail-137-2a: 1910 U.S. Census, population schedule, Minnesota, Otter Tail County, Vergas Village, enumeration district 137, sheet 2A (form/penned) or page 66A (stamped OR stamp sequence, not visible on page); 1910 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed before 14 August 2018) ⟩ "Minnesota ⟩ Otter Tail ⟩ Vergas ⟩ District 0137" image 3; citing “Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910, NARA microfilm publication T624, roll 714 (of 1784), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.” [FHL microfilm 1374727]

census-us-1920-ps-mn-ottertail-132-1a: 1920 U.S. Census, population schedule, Minnesota, Otter Tail County, Dora Township, enumeration district 132, sheet 1A (form/penned) or page 171A (stamped); 1920 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 17 August 2018) ⟩ "Minnesota ⟩ Otter Tail ⟩ Dora ⟩ District 0132" image 1; citing “Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920, NARA microfilm publication T625, roll 847 (of 2076), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.”

census-us-1930-ps-mn-ottertail-22-2b: 1930 U.S. Census, population schedule, Minnesota, Otter Tail County, Dora Township, enumeration district 56-22, sheet 2B (form/penned) or page 108B (stamp sequence, not visible on page); 1930 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 22 November 2020) ⟩ "Minnesota ⟩ Otter Tail ⟩ Dora ⟩ District 0022" image 4; citing “Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930, NARA microfilm publication T626, roll 1111 (of 2667), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.” [FHL microfilm 2340846]

interview-loretta-spear-2006: Email conversation with Loretta Pearl (Johnson) Spear, 19 Aug 2006, includes physical notes sent by mail; privately held

interview-loretta-spear-undated: Notes from conversation with Loretta Pearl (Johnson) Spear, unrecorded date; privately held

interview-{private}-2020: Email conversation with {private}, 18-21 Jun 2020; privately held

marker-harry-selma-marks-2005-2008: Gravestone of Harry W. (2005) and Selma R. (2008) Marks; Find A Grave (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed 4 Nov 2023), memorial IDs 82712440 (Harry) and 82712443 (Selma), photograph uploaded 22 May 2019 by paulamirada2 to both memorials; citing “San Jacinto Valley Cemetery (San Jacinto, Riverside County, California, USA), GLG-99” [The plot number is only on Selma’s memorial.]

obituary-pearl-johnson-1971: Obituary for Pearl Ellen Johnson (1971); “Pearl Ellen Johnson,” Buena Park Independent (Buena Park, California), 30 Jun 1971 (Wednesday), page unknown, column unknown

religious-registry-church3-trinity-mn-1925-160: Church Record #3, Trinity Lutheran, 1925-1938 (Moorhead, Minnesota), pages 160-161; U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Church Records, 1781-1969, database with images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com: accessed 25 Jun 2020), "⟩ Congregational Records ⟩ Minnesota ⟩ Moorhead ⟩ Trinity Lutheran", image 555; citing "Trinity Lutheran, Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA), Birth, Marriage, Deaths, Chicago, Illinois"

research-social-security-death-index: Social Security Death Index, Master File; Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA [available from many sources]

ssa-npri-ssdi-harry-marks-2005: Social Security Administration record (SSDI) for Harry William Marks (2005); U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, database, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com: accessed 4 Nov 2023), no physical record image; citing " Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

Source Reference Details

Name Details

birth-harry-marks-1908:

Comment Detail: Source includes name (Harry William Marks).

census-us-1910-ps-mn-ottertail-137-2a:

Reference Detail: Line 30, dwelling 28

Comment Detail: Source includes name (Harry W. Marks).

census-us-1920-ps-mn-ottertail-132-1a:

Reference Detail: Line 25, dwelling 4

Comment Detail: Source includes name (Harry W. Marks).

census-us-1930-ps-mn-ottertail-22-2b:

Reference Detail: Line 86, dwelling 45

Comment Detail: Source includes name (Harry W. Marks).

interview-loretta-spear-2006:

Reference Detail: Image #2.

Comment Detail: Source includes name (Harry [Marks]).

marker-harry-selma-marks-2005-2008:

Comment Detail: Source includes name (Harry W. Marks).

obituary-pearl-johnson-1971:

Comment Detail: Source includes name (Harry [Marks]).

religious-registry-church3-trinity-mn-1925-160:

Reference Detail: Entry 17

Comment Detail: Source includes name (Harry W. Marks).

ssa-npri-ssdi-harry-marks-2005:

Comment Detail: Source includes name (Harry William Marks).

Birth Details

census-us-1910-ps-mn-ottertail-137-2a:

Reference Detail: Line 30, dwelling 28

Comment Detail: Source includes age (1 4/12 [16 months]) and location (Minnesota). Using his age and the official census date of 15 Apr 1910 gives a birth date range from 16 Nov 1908 to 15 Dec 1908.

census-us-1920-ps-mn-ottertail-132-1a:

Reference Detail: Line 25, dwelling 4

Comment Detail: Source includes age (11) and location (Minnesota). Using his age and the official census date of 1 Jan 1920 gives a birth date range from 2 Jan 1908 to 1 Jan 1909.

census-us-1930-ps-mn-ottertail-22-2b:

Reference Detail: Line 86, dwelling 45

Comment Detail: Source includes age (21) and location (Minnesota). Using his age and the official census date of 1 Apr 1930 gives a birth date range from 2 Apr 1908 to 1 Apr 1909.

marker-harry-selma-marks-2005-2008:

Comment Detail: Source includes year (1908).

ssa-npri-ssdi-harry-marks-2005:

Comment Detail: Source includes date (25 Nov 1908).

birth-harry-marks-1908:

Comment Detail: Source includes date (25 Nov 1908) and location (County of Otter Tail, Village of Vergas, state of Minnesota).

Death Details

marker-harry-selma-marks-2005-2008:

Comment Detail: Source includes year (2005).

ssa-npri-ssdi-harry-marks-2005:

Comment Detail: Source includes date (12 Oct 2005).

Father Details

birth-harry-marks-1908:

Comment Detail: Source identifies Edward Marks as the biological father of Harry W. Marks.

census-us-1910-ps-mn-ottertail-137-2a:

Reference Detail: Lines 26,30, dwelling 28

Comment Detail: Source identifies Harry W. Marks as a son of Edward Marks. The source does not provide sufficient evidence to denote the type of parent/child relationship.

census-us-1920-ps-mn-ottertail-132-1a:

Reference Detail: Lines 21,25, dwelling 4

Comment Detail: Source identifies Harry W. Marks as a son of Edward K. Marks. The source does not provide sufficient evidence to denote the type of parent/child relationship.

census-us-1930-ps-mn-ottertail-22-2b:

Reference Detail: Lines 84,86, dwelling 45

Comment Detail: Source identifies Harry W. Marks as a son of Edward Marks. The source does not provide sufficient evidence to denote the type of parent/child relationship.

interview-loretta-spear-2006:

Reference Detail: Image #2.

Comment Detail: Source identifies Harry [Marks] as a child of Edward Marks, Sr. The source does not provide sufficient evidence to denote the type of parent/child relationship.

Mother Details

birth-harry-marks-1908:

Comment Detail: Source identifies Emma Lemke as the biological mother of Harry W. Marks.

Marriage Details

interview-loretta-spear-undated:

Comment Detail: Source notes fact of marriage.

religious-registry-church3-trinity-mn-1925-160:

Reference Detail: Number 17

Comment Detail: Source includes date (A.D. 1933 / June 8) and location (Moorhead [, Minnesota]).

Miscellaneous Facts Details “Events”

marker-harry-selma-marks-2005-2008:

Comment Detail: Source implicitly includes cemetery location (San Jacinto, Riverside County, California, USA).

marker-harry-selma-marks-2005-2008:

Comment Detail: Source implicitly includes cemetery name (San Jacinto Valley Cemetery) and location (San Jacinto, Riverside County, California, USA).

Miscellaneous Facts Details “Attributes”

census-us-1910-ps-mn-ottertail-137-2a:

Reference Detail: Line 30, dwelling 28

Comment Detail: Source includes census date (15 Apr 1910) and location (Vergas Village, County: Otter Tail, State: Minnesota).

census-us-1920-ps-mn-ottertail-132-1a:

Reference Detail: Line 25, dwelling 4

Comment Detail: Source includes census date (1 Jan 1920) and occupation (Farm laborer).

census-us-1920-ps-mn-ottertail-132-1a:

Reference Detail: Line 25, dwelling 4

Comment Detail: Source includes census date (1 Jan 1920) and location (Dora Township, County: Otter Tail, State: Minnesota).

census-us-1930-ps-mn-ottertail-22-2b:

Reference Detail: Line 86, dwelling 45

Comment Detail: Source includes census date (1 Apr 1930) and occupation (Laborer / General Farm).

census-us-1930-ps-mn-ottertail-22-2b:

Reference Detail: Line 86, dwelling 45

Comment Detail: Source includes census date (1 Apr 1930) and location (Dora Township, County: Otter Tail, State: Minnesota).

obituary-pearl-johnson-1971:

Comment Detail: Source includes city and implied state (Torrance, California).

interview-{private}-2020:

Reference Detail: Message #3.

Comment Detail: Source notes location (Hemet [, California]) for Harry and Selma's retirement.

ssa-npri-ssdi-harry-marks-2005:

Comment Detail: Source includes event date (12 Oct 2005) and most recent residence location (Hemet, Riverside, California, USA).

General Notes Details

interview-{private}-2020:

Reference Detail: Message #3.

Research Notes Details

interview-{private}-2020:

Reference Detail: Message #3.

interview-loretta-spear-2006:

Reference Detail: Image #2.

research-social-security-death-index:

Reference Detail: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com)