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The Descendants of Samuel Emmons HOLLISTER and Mary Ann DEMAREST

Third Generation


5. William Addeson DUNBAR (Margaret Ann HOLLISTER , Samuel Emmons ) was born on 15 May 1865 in East Decatur, Van Buren, Michigan. He died on 20 Aug 1917 in , Monterey, California.

BIRTH: Census: California, Sonoma Co., Analy Twp, V45ED156S13L3, 11 July 1900.
Also, information from Ethel Elizabeth Dunbar's research.

DEATH: Information from Ethel Elizabeth Dunbar's research.

CENSUS: Census: California, Sonoma Co., Analy Twp, V45ED156S13L3, 11 July 1900:
 Dunbar William A. born May 1863, age 37, male, Barber, md. 16 yrs, MI NY IL
   "    Mary J.    born May 1856, age 44, female, 1 child 0 liv, IA NY IN

William married Mary JOHNSON in Jan 1886 in San Francisco, San Francisco, California. Mary was born in May 1856 in , , Iowa. She died before May 1910.

BIRTH: Census: California, Sonoma Co., Analy Twp., V45ED156S13L3, 11 July 1900.

DEATH: California, Monterey Co., San Antonio Twp., SD5 ED19 S8A, 6 May 1910.

DEATH: The 1910 census for her husband William A. states he is widowed.

They had the following children.

  18 F i
Bertha Lee DUNBAR was born on 1 Dec 1886 in San Francisco, San Francisco, California. She died on 5 Jan 1890.

BIRTH: Information from Ethel Elizabeth Dunbar's research.

DEATH: Information from Ethel Elizabeth Dunbar's research.

6. Mary Amanda "Minnie" DUNBAR (Margaret Ann HOLLISTER , Samuel Emmons ) was born on 20 Jun 1868 in New York, , New York. She died on 20 Aug 1917 in Berne, , , Switzerland. She was buried in Berne, , , Switzerland.

BIRTH: Information from Ethel Elizabeth Dunbar's research.
"New York, Births and Christenings, 1640-1962," index at FamilySearch, cites William Dunbar and Margaret [sic] Allister Dunbar in entry for Mary [sic] Armanda Dunbar, born 20 Jun 1868, at 95 9th Ave, New York City, NY.

DEATH: Information from Ethel Elizabeth Dunbar's research.

MARRIAGE: Information from Ethel Elizabeth Dunbar's research.

DEATH: She may have died on the 10th of October.

BIOGRAPHY: She is listed as a passenger on the SS Veendan, sailing from Boulogne-Sur-Mer, August 5 1925: "Borle, Minnie, age 57, married female, nationality Switzerland, race American, last residence Melun France, nearest relative/friend in origin country Ulysse Augsberger in Paris France, destination Oakland, Cal."

Minnie married Louis Edward BORLE, son of Leon BORLE and Rosine DELOPORES, on 28 Nov 1895 in Oakland, Alameda, California. Louis was born on 19 Dec 1862 in Chain-De-Tonda, , , Switzerland. He died on 28 Nov 1943 in Berne, , , Switzerland. He was buried in Berne, , , Switzerland.

BIRTH: Information from Ethel Elizabeth Dunbar's research.

DEATH: Information from Ethel Elizabeth Dunbar's research.

They had the following children.

  19 F i
Lenna Estella BORLE was born on 28 Jan 1899 in Oakland, Alameda, California. She died.

BIRTH: Information from Ethel Elizabeth Dunbar's research.

MARRIAGE: Information from Ethel Elizabeth Dunbar's research.
       
Lenna married Robert GERBER on 1 Mar 1920. Robert died.

7. Rebecca Lavina "Retta" DUNBAR 1 (Margaret Ann HOLLISTER , Samuel Emmons ) was born on 27 Nov 1869 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., California. She died on 6 Dec 1949 in Oakland, Alameda Co., California. She was buried on 9 Dec 1949 in Oakland, Alameda Co., California, Evergreen Cem.

BIRTH: Information from Ethel Elizabeth Dunbar's research.

DEATH: California death certificate. Retta Lavina Bond, died 6 Dec 1949, Oakland, Alameda, California at Seminary Rest Home (1931 Seminary Ave.), residing 4 mos. Age 80, b. 27 Nov 1869 California, widowed, spouse Richard L. Bond. Residence 3130 Monticello, Oakland. Parents Felix Dunbar and Margaret A. Hollister. Informant Robert VrMeer [son-in-law]. Cause "Arteriosclerotic heart disease" (5 years). Burial 9 Dec 1949, Evergreen Cemetery.

BURIAL: Find A Grave Memorial 132802086, gravestone "BOND, Retta L., 1869-1949." Marker shared with husband Richard Lee.

Retta married Richard Lee BOND 1, son of Joshua W. BOND and Sarah C. ALLEN, on 5 Jul 1893 in Oakland, Alameda, California. Richard was born on 6 Jun 1867 in Petaluma, Sonoma Co., California. He died on 22 Jul 1949 in Oakland, Alameda Co., California. He was buried in Oakland, Alameda Co., California, Evergreen Cem.

BIRTH: Information from Ethel Elizabeth Dunbar's research states birth Petaluma.

BIRTH: "California, Death Index, 1940-1997," index at FamilySearch cites Richard Lee Bond born 6 Jun 1867 in California to father Bond and mother Allen; from Department of Public Health Services, Sacramento.

DEATH: Information from Ethel Elizabeth Dunbar's research states death Oakland.

DEATH: "California, Death Index, 1940-1997," index at FamilySearch cites Richard Lee Bond died 22 Jul 1949 at Santa Cruz, California; from Department of Public Health Services, Sacramento.

BIOGRAPHY: Richard and Rebecca are said to have managed the "Pacific Press Publishing Association" in Oakland, California, according to cousin Douglas Randolph Brehms.
 According to Ancestry.com's "Border Crossings: From Canada to U.S., 1895-1956" in a document titled "List or Mainfest of Alien Passengers for the Unites States Immigration Officer at Port of Arrival" lists the Bond family down through child Retta arriving 1 June 1909 at the port of Victoria BC sailing on the ship SS Makura, which departed Sydney, Australia 10 May 1909.

BURIAL: Find A Grave Memorial 132802068, gravestone "BOND, R Lee, 1867-1949." Marker shared with wife Retta.

They had the following children.

  20 M i
Chester Lee BOND 1 was born on 15 Apr 1894 in Oakland, Alameda, California. He died in Mar 1979.

BIRTH: Information from Ethel Elizabeth Dunbar's research.

MARRIAGE: Information from Ethel Elizabeth Dunbar's research.

DEATH: Social Security Death Index shows birth 15 April 1874, death March 1979, residence Los Angeles, California, 90280, last benefit sent Mentone, San Bernardino, California, 92373, 569-24-1577.
       
Chester married Grace Mary WEBB on 8 Jun 1919. Grace died.
  21 M ii
Cyril Allen BOND 1 was born on 30 Oct 1895 in Oakland, Alameda, California. He died in Oct 1963.

BIRTH: Information from Ethel Elizabeth Dunbar's research.

MARRIAGE: Information from Ethel Elizabeth Dunbar's research.

DEATH: Social Security Death Index shows birth 30 October 1895, death October 1963, no location, 565-09-0655, issued California.
        Cyril married Henrietta Wilhimina PECK on 24 Mar 1933.
+ 22 M iii Merton Lavergne BOND was born on 27 Apr 1898. He died on 9 Aug 1988.
  23 M iv
Elwyn Preston BOND 1 was born on 24 Aug 1904 in Preston, Melbourne, Australia. He died in Jun 1987.

BIRTH: Information from Ethel Elizabeth Dunbar's research.

MARRIAGE: Information from Ethel Elizabeth Dunbar's research.

DEATH: Social Security Death Index shows birth 25 August 1904, death June 1987, residence Valley Center, Sedgwick, Kansas, 67204, 562-14-5089, issued California.

BIRTH: The Social Security Death Index shows his birth as 25 August 1904.
        Elwyn married Eleanor PAZZONI on 23 Aug 1927.
  24 F v
Retta Chrystelle BOND 1 was born on 1 Nov 1906 in Warburton, Victoria, Australia. She died on 17 Jun 1998 in Alameda Co. California.

BIRTH: Her middle name may be Cristelle

BIRTH: Information from Ethel Elizabeth Dunbar's research.

MARRIAGE: Information from Ethel Elizabeth Dunbar's research.

DEATH: She is shown living in Hayward, CA as of 1 Jan 2004 according to phone records, but SSDI has her death in 1998.

DEATH: SSDI for Chrystelle Vrmeer (569-20-3242) gives birth date, last residence Union City, Alameda, California (94587) and death date 17 Jun 1998.
       
Retta married Donald Dorse DARROW on 7 Aug 1930. Donald was born on 26 Dec 1905 in California. He died on 6 May 1948 in Alameda Co., California.

DEATH: "California, Death Index, 1940-1997," index at FamilySearch cites Donald D Darrow died 06 May 1948 at Alameda, California; Department of Public Health Services, Sacramento.

BIRTH: Although his death record gives 1903, all census entries indicate 1905.

BIRTH: "California, Death Index, 1940-1997," index at FamilySearch cites Donald D Darrow died 06 May 1948, born 26 Dec 1903 in California, father Darrow, mother Reed.
Census: 1910 California, Sacramento Co., Sacramento City, Ward 7.
Census: 1920 California, Alameda Co., Oakland City.
Census: 1930 California, Alameda Co., Berkeley City.
Census: 1940 California, Alameda Co. Oakland.
       
Retta also married Robert Albert VRMEER on 4 Mar 1945. Robert was born on 15 Apr 1901 in Iowa. He died on 22 May 1983 in Hayward, Alameda Co., California.

DEATH: California, Death Index, 1940-1997. United States Social Security Death Index for 565-09-2717.

BIRTH: California, Death Index, 1940-1997. United States Social Security Death Index for 565-09-2717.

BIOGRAPHY: He is listed on Rebecca (Dunbar) Bond's death certificate as the informant. The California Death Index lists his mother as "Phinney."
+ 25 M vi Verlyn Devere BOND was born on 30 May 1915. He died in Aug 1976.

8. Ethel Elizabeth DUNBAR (Margaret Ann HOLLISTER , Samuel Emmons ) was born on 11 Mar 1872 in San Francisco, San Francisco, California. She died on 4 Sep 1958 in Bremerton, Kitsap, Washington. She was buried in Colville, Stevens, Washington.

DEATH: She died at Harrison Hospital.

DEATH: Death certificate from the state of Washington.

DEATH: "Washington Death Certificates, 1907-1960," (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N31F-X8V : 10 March 2018), Ethel Gourlie, 04 Sep 1958; citing Bremerton, Kitsap, Washington, reference 17800. Age 86, parents William Flex Dunbar & Margaret Ann Hollister.

Ethel married Norman Brough GOURLIE, son of George GOURLIE and Jessie FOX, on 25 Apr 1889 in Oakland, Alameda, California. Norman was born on 28 Aug 1867 in Pickering, Dunbarton, Ontario, Canada. He died on 5 Jul 1936 in Orient, Ferry, Washington. He was buried in Colville, Stevens, Washington.

DEATH: Death certificate from the state of Washington.

They had the following children.

+ 26 M i Leslie Elmer GOURLIE was born on 31 Jul 1891. He died on 5 Jan 1980.
+ 27 M ii Leon Arthur GOURLIE was born on 8 Mar 1895. He died on 6 Jun 1975.
+ 28 F iii Viola Jessie GOURLIE was born on 19 Oct 1897. She died on 4 Jun 1980.
+ 29 M iv Walter Oliver GOURLIE was born on 12 Nov 1899. He died on 27 Oct 1975.
+ 30 M v Clarence Edward GOURLIE was born on 8 Jun 1902. He died on 26 Jul 1990.
+ 31 F vi Ethel Isabell GOURLIE was born on 22 Jul 1905. She died on 26 Aug 1977.
+ 32 M vii Vernon Robin GOURLIE was born on 1 Aug 1910. He died on 14 Nov 1967.
+ 33 F viii Marjorie Lyle GOURLIE was born on 1 Jun 1913. She died on 29 Sep 2005.

10. George Arthur DUNBAR (Margaret Ann HOLLISTER , Samuel Emmons ) was born on 26 May 1876 in Santa Rosa, Sonoma, California. He died on 16 Feb 1904 in San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, California.

BIRTH: Information from Ethel Elizabeth Dunbar's research.

MARRIAGE: Information from Ethel Elizabeth Dunbar's research.

DEATH: Information from Ethel Elizabeth Dunbar's research.

George married Bertha ADAMSON on 8 Feb 1895 in Oakland, Alameda, California. Bertha died on 4 Sep 1898.

DEATH: Information from Ethel Elizabeth Dunbar's research.

BIOGRAPHY: The 1894 Oakland, CA city directoty lists a Miss Bertha Adamson residing at "NW cor 14th ave and E 32nd", along with a Mrs. Margaret Adamson, who is a dressmaker.

They had the following children.

  34 F i
Ethel Margaret DUNBAR was born on 11 Jan 1896 in Berkeley, Alameda, California. She died on 9 Oct 1918.

BIRTH: Information from Ethel Elizabeth Dunbar's research.

DEATH: Information from Ethel Elizabeth Dunbar's research.

11. Royal Linwood MITCHELL (Margaret Ann HOLLISTER , Samuel Emmons ) was born on 5 Jul 1884 in Bloomfield, Sonoma Co., California. He died in 1978 in Placerville, El Dorado Co., California. He was buried on 16 Sep 1978 in Placerville, El Dorado Co., California, Westwood Cemetery.

BIRTH: Information from Ethel Elizabeth Dunbar's research.

BURIAL: Information from Ethel Elizabeth Dunbar's research (S.L.O).  Placerville information from Douglas Randolph Brehms, g-grandson of Royal Linwood Mitchell, 11 Jan 2003.  Death date and cemetery name of Westwood from Dorene Laird, 26 Jun 2003.

MARRIAGE: Information from Ethel Elizabeth Dunbar's research.

DEATH: Information from Douglas Randolph Brehms, g-grandson of Royal Linwood Mitchell, 13 Jan 2003.

DEATH: He died while living in a nursing home in Placerville, being cared for by his daughter Lynna Margaret.

Royal married Edna Aurelia WALKER on 5 Dec 1903 in San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, California. Edna died. She was buried in King City, Monterey Co., California.

BURIAL: Information from Douglas Randolph Brehms, g-grandson of Royal Linwood Mitchell, 11 Jan 2003.

BIRTH: Information from Ethel (Dunbar) Gourlie gives her name as Mary A. Edna. Information from Douglas Randolph Brehms, g-grandson of Royal Linwood Mitchell, 13 Jan 2003 gives her name as Edna Aurelia Walker.

They had the following children.

+ 35 F i Edna Marjorie MITCHELL was born on 18 Jul 1905. She died on 18 Oct 2001.
+ 36 F ii Lynna Margaret MITCHELL was born on 1 Mar 1911. She died on 11 Aug 1995.

Royal also married Lillian. Lillian died about 1973. She was buried in Oakdale, Stanislaus Co., California.

DEATH: Information from Douglas Randolph Brehms, g-grandson of Royal Linwood Mitchell, 13 Jan 2003.

BURIAL: Information from Douglas Randolph Brehms, g-grandson of Royal Linwood Mitchell, 13 Jan 2003.

Marriage Notes:

Information from Douglas Randolph Brehms, g-grandson of Royal Linwood Mitchell, 13 Jan 2003.

13. Martin Alva HOLLISTER (George Emmons , Samuel Emmons ) was born on 20 Dec 1875 in Goleta, Santa Barbara, California. He died on 8 Jul 1960 in Loma Linda, San Bernardino, California.

BIRTH: Census: California, Santa Barbara Co., Patera Precinct, "V13ED83S16L12", 1880 shows "Martin Hollister, 4 years, male, born California, parents both born New York". Information from Ethel Elizabeth Dunbar states that he was born in Santa Barbara.   Obituary for Martin.

MARRIAGE: Information from Ethel Elizabeth Dunbar's records.   Obituary for Martin.

DEATH: Information from John Hollister, 1998.   Obituary for Martin.

DEATH: Obituary in the "Pacific Union Recorder": "Hollister--Martin Alva Hollister was born in Goleta, Calif., Dec. 20, 1875; and died July 8, 1960, at Loma Linda, Calif.  His life of service for others began at an early age, and in 1898 he graduated from the school of Nursing at St. Helena Sanitarium and Hospital.  He was married in 1902 and 10 years later he was ordained as a minister of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.  He served in the Southern California, Arizona, Northern California, and Nevada conferences in the Pacific Union.  He also was the present of 5 local conferences: Nevada, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, and Tennessee.  And he was the president of the Caribbean Union Mission, spending 2 years in the West Indies during this period.  In 1936 Elder Hollister received a call from the General Conference to work in the Medical department where he labored for 6 years, retiring from the ministry in 1942.  He and Mrs. Hollister have been living in the La Sierra area since 1948.  He is survived by his wife Helen; a daughter, Mrs. Bernice Giblin(?), 3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; a brother, Arthur; and the sister, Lorena Guilford."

Martin married Helen in 1902. Helen died.

They had the following children.

  37 F i Living.

14. Anna HOLLISTER (George Emmons , Samuel Emmons ) was born about 1876 in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California. She died.

BIRTH: Census: California, Santa Barbara Co., Patera Precinct, "V13ED83S16L12", 1880 shows "Annie Hollister, 3 years, female, born --, parents both born New York". Information from Ethel Elizabeth Dunbar states that she was born in Santa Barbara.

MARRIAGE: Information from John Hollister, 1998.  Information also from Ethel Elizabeth Dunbar's records.

CHILDREN: Information from John Hollister, 1998.

Anna married Edmund MIRANDA. Edmund died.

BIRTH: Records from Ethel Elizabeth Dunbar show his name as Melvin Moranda.

They had the following children.

  38 M i Living.

15. Mamie HOLLISTER (George Emmons , Samuel Emmons ) was born on 18 Aug 1878 in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California. She died.

BIRTH: Census: California, Santa Barbara Co., Patera Precinct, "V13ED83S16L12", 1880 does not list her, though she should be there.  Information from Ethel Elizabeth Dunbar states that she was born in Santa Barbara on 18 Aug 1878.

MARRIAGE: Information from John Hollister, 1998.

CHILDREN: Information from John Hollister, 1998.

Mamie married Charles RAYCROFT. Charles died.

BIRTH: Records from Ethel Elizabeth Dunbar show his name as Roy Croft.

They had the following children.

  39 M i Living.

16. Arthur AI HOLLISTER (George Emmons , Samuel Emmons ) was born on 15 Jan 1888. He died on 16 Mar 1963.

MARRIAGE: Information from John Hollister, 1998.  Information also from Ethel Elizabeth Dunbar's research.  Marriage date from the back of a picture of his wife Ottilia.

CHILDREN: They had children Dorothy, George, John.

BIRTH: Information from John Hollister, 1998.

DEATH: Information from John Hollister, 1998.

Arthur married Ottilia Mary ZILIAK, daughter of Frank J. ZILIAK and Louise BLUM, on 28 Dec 1909. Ottilia was born on 23 Sep 1889. She died on 20 Sep 1953.

BIRTH: Information from John Hollister, 1998.

DEATH: Information from John Hollister, 1998.

They had the following children.

+ 40 F i Living.
  41 M ii
George Francis HOLLISTER was born on 5 Feb 1918. He died on 20 Nov 1978.

BIRTH: Information from John Hollister, 1998.

DEATH: Information from John Hollister, 1998.

MARRIAGE: Information from John Hollister, 1998.
        George married Jeanne Elizabeth ROE.
+ 42 M iii John Edmond HOLLISTER was born on 4 Dec 1922. He died on 16 Apr 1997.

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