Marsden Stratton Argall (1898 - 1983)

Born 7 Aug 1898 in San Jose, Santa Clara, California, USA

Ancestors

Husband of Cecilia Patricia (Arrillaga) Argall — married 16 Jun 1939 in Oakland, Alameda, California, USA

Husband of Audrey M (Farncroft) Argall — married 27 Mar 1966 in , Sonora, California, USA

Died 11 Oct 1983 at age 85 in Abascal, San Diego, California, USA

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Biography

This profile is part of the Argall Name Study.

OCCUPATION: Salesman. Professional Singer (Basso Baritone) in the ARGALL CONCERT COMPANY.

CENSUS INFORMATION: In the 1900 US Census, he is listed as Marsden Argall, aged 1 and born in August 1898 in California. He is living with his parents, 4 brothers, 2 sisters and 2 servants in 9th Avenue, San Jose township, Santa Clara, California.. (Supervisors District 21, Enumeration District 71, Sheet 11A). In the 1910 US Census of San JoseTownship, Santa Clara County, California, he is listed as Marsden Argall, aged 12 and of no occupation, born in California. He is living at 202 South Ninth Street, with his parents and seven siblings. (SANTA CLARA > 3-WD SAN JOSE Series: T624 Roll: 106 Page: 180: Supervisors District 5, Enumeration District 100, Sheet 7A). In the 1920 US Census, he is listed as Marden S Argall, aged 21 and single He is a Farm Supplies Salesman. He is born in California and is living with his parents, sister and 4 brothersr in 9th Street, Precinct 31 in San Jose City, California. (Supervisors District 7, Enumeration District 173, Sheet 2B). In the 1940 US Census, he is listed as Marsden Argall, a baritone undertaking concert work, aged 40 and born in California. He is living with his wife (Cecilia), 2 step-daughters, a step-son, and a maid, in Ocean View Drive, Oakland, Alameda, California. (Supervisors District 6, Enumeration District 61-31, Sheet 17B).

GENERAL NOTES: BIRTH: California, Birth Records from Select Counties, 1872-1987 about Argall: Name: Argall Gender: Male Race: White Birth Date: 7 Aug 1898 Birth Place: santa Clara, California, USA Father's Name: F L Argall Mother's Name: Ellen Bent.

In 1916, he was reported in San Jose High School Yearbook 1916 (THE BELL) as M Argall, singing in a Quartet entertaining students. He was also part of a Band on Basses. He is also listed as a member of the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Moreover he is listed as being elected as a Representative-at-Large of the Student Body. He is also listed as Vice-President of the (School) Senate.

He registered for the World War 1 draft in Santa Maria on 12 September 1918 when he was living at 202 South Ninth Street, San Jose. He is a Theatrical Performer employed by Ed Redmond. He is single, declared his next of kin as his father F L Argall. He is of medium height and medium build with blue eyes and brown hair.

He is listed in the California Voter Registrations, 1900-1968, Santa Clara County, 1920 as Marsden S Argall, a Student living at Milpitas, Milpitas Precinct No. 2. He is registered for the Republican Party. He is listed in the California Voter Registrations, 1900-1968, Santa Clara County, 1924 as M S Argall, a Student living at Milpitas, Milpitas Precinct No. 2. He is registered for the Republican Party.

Passenger lists leaving UK 1890-1960: Name: Marsden ARGALL Date of departure: 9 December 1925 Port of departure: Southampton Destination port: Cherbourg Destination country: France Age: 27 Marital Status: Sex: Female Occupation: Nil Notes: Passenger recorded on: Page 5 of 7 Ship: REPUBLIC Official Number: 0 Master's name: Captain A B Randall Steamship Line: United States Lines Where bound: New York, USA Square feet: Registered tonnage: 10810 Passengers on voyage: 93.

He travelled Tourist (3rd Cabin Class) on the SS Levethian sailing from Cherbourg, France on Dec 14, 1928 to New York arriving on the 20th Dec 1928. He was born on 7th August 1898 in San Jose, California. His address in the USA is shown as Elm Wood Farm, Milpitas, Calif.:

New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1957 about Marsden Argall: Name: Marsden Argall [Marsden Argall] Arrival Date: 20 Dec 1928 Birth Date: 7 Aug 1898 Birth Location: California Birth Location Other: San Jose Age: 30 Gender: Male Port of Departure: Cherbourg, France Port of Arrival: New York, New York Ship Name: Leviathan.

He is also listed in the California Voter Registrations, 1900-1968, San Francisco County, 1932 as Marsden S Argall, living at 150 Joice, San Francisco Precinct No. 14, Assembly District 20. He is registered for the Republican Party. He is listed in the 1933 San Francisco Phone Book as: ARGALL, MARSDEN, R840 TAYLOR, TU xedo-1337. He is also listed in the California Voter Registrations, 1900-1968, Alameda County, 1940, as Marsden S Argall, a Singer, living with his wife at 6135 Ocean View Drive, Oakland Precinct 793. He is registered for the Democratic Party. He is also listed in the California Voter Registrations, 1900-1968, Alameda County, 1942, as Marsden S Argall, a Singer, living with his wife at 6135 Ocean View Drive, Oakland Precinct 793. He is registered for the Democratic Party. He is also listed in the California Voter Registrations, 1900-1968, Alameda County, 1944, as Marsden S Argall, a Singer, living with his wife at 6135 Ocean View Drive, Oakland Precinct 793. He is registered for the Democratic Party.

MARRIAGE: First marriage is recorded in California Marriages No 215, State File #23842. California, Marriage Records from Select Counties, 1850-1941 about Marsden Stratton Argall: Name: Marsden Stratton Argall Gender: Male Marriage Date: 16 Jun 1939 Marriage Place: Alameda, California, USA Spouse: Cecelia Arillaga Plummer Spouse Gender: Female Record Type: Index to Marriage Licenses and Certificates - Book 235, Page 469.

Second marriage: California Marriage Index, 1960-1985 about Marsden S Argall: Name: Marsden S Argall Age: 60 Est. Birth: abt 1906 Spouse Name: Audre M Farncroft (Puchinelli) Spouse Age: 53 Date: 27 Mar 1966 Location: Sonoma.

He is listed in Polk's Santa Rosa City Directory 1968, as Marsden Argall living in Creekside Road, S476 2074. He is also listed as Marsden Argall (Audrey) Ret'd, H2231 Creekside Road.

U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989 about Marsden S Argall Name: Marsden S Argall Gender: Male Residence Year: 1970 Street Address: 2231 Creekside Rd Residence Place: Santa Rosa, California Occupation: Retd Spouse: Audrey Argall Publication Title: Santa Rosa, California, City Directory, 1970.

DEATH: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current about Marsden Argall: Name: Marsden Argall SSN: 567-01-0131 Last Residence: 94595 Walnut Creek, Contra Costa, California, USA Born: 7 Aug 1898 Died: Oct 1983 State (Year) SSN issued: California.

Recorded in Rootsweb CA death indexes as aged 85 years, died 11 Oct 1983.

California Death Index, 1940-1997 about Marsden Stratton Argall: Name:Marsden Stratton Argall Social Security #:567010131 Sex:Male Birth Date:7 Aug 1898 Birthplace:California Death Date:11 Oct 1983 Death Place:Contra Costa Mother's Maiden Name:Bent.

Sources

• Argall One-name Study.