Source Citations for Cora Ethel Spear
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
census-us-1930-ps-sd-jones-11-1a: 1930 U.S. Census, population schedule, South Dakota, Jones County, Lincoln Township, enumeration district 38-11, sheet 1A (form/penned) or page 242A (stamped); 1930 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed before 18 August 2018) ⟩ "South Dakota ⟩ Jones ⟩ Lincoln ⟩ District 0011" image 1; citing “Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930, NARA microfilm publication T626, roll 2225 (of 2667), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.” [FHL microfilm 2341959]
interview-cora-mcquisten-2007: Email conversation with Cora Ethel (Spear) McQuisten, 1 Dec 2007; privately held
marriage-mcquisten-spear-1940: Record of marriage for Edwin McQuisten and Cora Spear (1940); South Dakota, Marriages, 1905-2017, database with images, Ancestry (https://ancestry.com: accessed 11 Sep 2007) ⟩ “1940-1941” image 978; citing “South Dakota Department of Health; Pierre, South Dakota; South Dakota Marriage Records, 1905-2016”
misc-cora-mcquisten-death-announcement-2008: Announcement of death of Cora McQuisten; email, {private}, “OLE Network,” 3 Mar 2008; printed copy, privately held [The author was also the likely informant for Cora’s obituary, so only non-duplicated information from this announcement should be used.]
misc-spear-date-notebook: Spear birth and death date notebook; multiple contributors; privately held
obituary-cora-mcquisten-2008: Obituary for Cora E. (Spear) McQuisten (2008); Miller Funeral Home (https://www.millerfh.com: accessed 25 Apr 2018), Miller Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory – Downtown (Sioux Falls, South Dakota)
obituary-edwin-mcquisten-2007: Obituary for Edwin F. McQuisten (2007); Miller Funeral Home (https://www.millerfh.com: accessed 25 Apr 2018), Miller Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory – Downtown (Sioux Falls, South Dakota), published after 2 Jul 2007
obituary-ethel-spear-1995: Obituary for Ethel Caroline (Marshall) Spear (1995); “Today’s Obituaries / Ethel C. Spear,” Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com: accessed 15 Jul 2021), image “United States of America ⟩ South Dakota ⟩ Rapid City ⟩ Rapid City Journal ⟩ 1995 ⟩ 11 ⟩ 01" page 17; citing “Rapid City Journal (Rapid City, South Dakota), 1 Nov 1995 (Wednesday), page C2, column 1”
obituary-eugene-mcquisten-2012: Obituary for Eugene M. McQuisten (2012); “Eugene M McQuisten,” Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com: accessed 3 May 2021), image “United States of America ⟩ South Dakota ⟩ Sioux Falls ⟩ Argus Leader ⟩ 2012 ⟩ 11 ⟩ 15 ⟩ main-edition" page B8; citing “Argus Leader (Sioux Falls, South Dakota), 15 Nov 2012 (Thursday), page 8B, column 2”
obituary-kenneth-spear-1975: Obituary for Kenneth Maris Spear (1975); “Kenneth M. Spear,” Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com: accessed 6 May 2021), image “United States of America ⟩ South Dakota ⟩ Rapid City ⟩ Rapid City Journal ⟩ 1975 ⟩ 11 ⟩ 28" page 6; citing “Rapid City Journal (Rapid City, South Dakota), 28 Nov 1975 (Friday), page 6, column 2”
periodical-wahle-mcquisten-recite-vows-1971: “Madonna Wahle, James McQuisten Recite Vows,” wedding description; Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com: accessed 27 Sep 2023), “⟩ United States ⟩ South Dakota ⟩ Sioux Falls ⟩ Argus-Leader ⟩ 1971 ⟩ August ⟩ Aug 29 1971, Sun ⟩ Page 29”, column 3; citing “Sioux Falls Argus Leader (Sioux Falls, South Dakota), 29 Aug 1971 (Sunday), page Section C-7, column 3”
Source Reference Details
Name Details
census-us-1930-ps-sd-jones-11-1a:
Reference Detail: Lines 46, dwelling 8
Comment Detail: Source includes name (Cora [?] Spear).
misc-cora-mcquisten-death-announcement-2008:
Comment Detail: Source includes [married] name (Cora McQuisten).
misc-spear-date-notebook:
Reference Detail: Page 10 - July Births (cont)
Comment Detail: Source includes name (Cora Ethel Spear).
marriage-mcquisten-spear-1940:
Comment Detail: Source includes name (Cora Spear).
obituary-cora-mcquisten-2008:
Comment Detail: Source includes name (Cora Spear).
obituary-ethel-spear-1995:
Comment Detail: source includes [married] name (Cora McQuisten).
obituary-eugene-mcquisten-2012:
Comment Detail: Source includes [married] name (Cora McQuisten).
obituary-kenneth-spear-1975:
Comment Detail: Source includes first name (Cora).
Birth Details
marriage-mcquisten-spear-1940:
Comment Detail: Source includes age (20). Using the marriage date of 27 Jul 1940 gives a birth date range from 28 Jul 1919 to 27 Jul 1920.
obituary-cora-mcquisten-2008:
Comment Detail: Source includes date (July 27, 1920) and location (Pierre, SD).
census-us-1930-ps-sd-jones-11-1a:
Reference Detail: Lines 46, dwelling 8
Comment Detail: Source includes age (9) and location (South Dakota). Using her age and the official census date of 1 Apr 1930 gives a birth date range from 2 Apr 1920 to 1 Apr 1921.
misc-spear-date-notebook:
Reference Detail: Page 10 - July Births (cont)
Comment Detail: Source includes date ([July] 27 [...] 1920).
Death Details
misc-cora-mcquisten-death-announcement-2008:
Comment Detail: Source includes date (March 1st, 2008).
obituary-cora-mcquisten-2008:
Comment Detail: Source includes date (1 Mar 2008).
Father Details
census-us-1930-ps-sd-jones-11-1a:
Reference Detail: Lines 44,46, dwelling 8
Comment Detail: Source identifies Cora [?] Spear as a daughter of Kenneth M. Spear. The source does not provide sufficient evidence to denote the type of parent/child relationship.
obituary-kenneth-spear-1975:
Comment Detail: Source identifies Cora as a daughter of Kenneth Maris Spear. The source does not provide sufficient evidence to denote the type of parent/child relationship.
Mother Details
obituary-ethel-spear-1995:
Comment Detail: Source identifies Cora McQuisten as a daughter of Ethel Caroline (Marshall) Spear. The source does not provide sufficient evidence to denote the type of parent/child relationship.
Marriage Details
marriage-mcquisten-spear-1940:
Comment Detail: Source includes location (Draper, South Dakota / Jones County) on date (July 27th, 1940).
obituary-cora-mcquisten-2008:
Comment Detail: Source includes location (Wild Rose Valley Farm) and date (July 27, 1940).
obituary-edwin-mcquisten-2007:
Comment Detail: Source notes that Edwin McQuisten and Cora are married.
Miscellaneous Facts Details “Events”
obituary-cora-mcquisten-2008:
Comment Detail: Source includes location (Woodlawn Cemetery) and relative day ([next] Wednesday) for an obituary pubished on Saturday, 1 Mar 2008, or 5 Mar 2008.
obituary-cora-mcquisten-2008:
Comment Detail: Source includes location (Murdo, SD High School) and year of graduation (1939).
obituary-cora-mcquisten-2008:
Comment Detail: Source includes funeral home (Miller Funeral Home) and implied location ([Sioux Falls, South Dakota]).
obituary-cora-mcquisten-2008:
Comment Detail: Source includes location (Woodlawn Cemetery [, Sioux Falls, South Dakota]).
Miscellaneous Facts Details “Attributes”
census-us-1930-ps-sd-jones-11-1a:
Reference Detail: Lines 46, dwelling 8
Comment Detail: Source includes census date (1 Apr 1930) and location (Union Township, County: Jones, State: South Dakota).
marriage-mcquisten-spear-1940:
Comment Detail: Source includes location (Rapid City, S. Dak., Pennington Co.) on marriage date (July 27th, 1940).
periodical-wahle-mcquisten-recite-vows-1971:
Comment Detail: Source includes date (Aug. 21 [1971]) and location (Renner [, South Dakota]).
obituary-ethel-spear-1995:
Comment Detail: Source includes date of her mother Ethel's death (Oct. 29, 1995) and location (Renner, S.D.).
General Notes Details
interview-cora-mcquisten-2007:
Reference Detail: Message #2.
misc-cora-mcquisten-death-announcement-2008:
(no additional information)
obituary-cora-mcquisten-2008:
(no additional information)