Blodwen Elenor (Evans) Fleurdelis (1896 - 1923)

Born 8 Jun 1896 in Clayton, Stevens, Washington, United States

Wife of Francesco Saverio Antonio Ettore (Fiordalisi) Fleurdelis — married 9 Oct 1919 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States

Died 29 Jul 1923 at age 27 in Canal Fulton, Stark County, Ohio, United States

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Biography

Blodwen Elenor Evans was born on June 8, 1896 in Clayton, Stevens, Washington, United States, daughter of Edward Evans (1865–1946). In 1900, Blodwen (4) was living in household of Edward Evans (35) in Spokane, Spokane, Washington with her parents, Edward (35) and Elizabeth A (33); and her brother, Thomas I (8). ^[1]

In 1910, Blodwen (14) was living in household of Edward Evans (44) in Spokane Ward 1, Spokane, Washington with her parents, Edward (44) and Elizabeth A (42); her brother, Thomas I (18); and Mary McWhirter (50). ^[2]

Blodwen (23) married Francesco Saverio Antonio Ettore Fiordalisi (33) (born on June 12, 1886 in Oriolo, Cosenza, Calabria, Italy; son of Giuseppe Fiordalisi and Maria Guiseppa Di Leo) on October 9, 1919 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States.^{[3] [4]}

marriage certificate of Frank and Blodwen

In 1920, Blodwen (24) was living in household of Edward Evans (53) in Spokane, Spokane, Washington with her husband, Francis H ; and Blodwen Fleurdelis . ^[5]

In 1930, Blodwen (34) was living in household of Francis Fleurdelis (43) in Cleveland Heights, Cuyahoga, Ohio with her husband, Francis (43); and Katherine James (29). ^[6] In 1940, Blodwen (44) was living in household of Francis H Fleurdelis (53) in Richmond Heights, Richmond Heights, Cuyahoga, Ohio with her husband, Francis H ; and Blodwen E Fleurdelis . ^[7]

Blodwen died on October 29, 1923 in Fulton, Ohio, United States, aged 27. She is commemorated at Acacia Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Mayfield Heights, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.^{[8] [9] [10]}

Research Notes

If you notice in thier marriage in Boston. They have very different names plus differnt names for Francis parents. Instead of being Italian they are Americaized. Blodwin went to the University of Washington. She earned a BA in teaching. When they movied to Richmond Heights. They owned a farm. They had a fruit and veggie stand. She taught Home Ec in high school and while WW2 was going on she also taught housewived how to can their goods. For 30 years, she was the food editor for the Cleveland Plain Dealer. She adivised and also sometimes would put recipes for homemaker to try.

Sources

1. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 72; Digital film/folder number: 004118880; FHL microfilm: 1241751; Image number: 226; Sheet number: 13; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00777-4
   FamilySearch Record: MMPY-3Z1 (accessed 6 March 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HY-XXD7-PNM
   Blodwen E Evans (4), single daughter, in household of Edward Evans (35) in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, United States. Born in Washington.
2. ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 005157556; FHL microfilm: 1375683; Image number: 419; Sheet number: 1; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03637-8
   FamilySearch Record: MGJ5-BZ5 (accessed 6 March 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYY5-V8Q
   Blodwen E Evans (13), single daughter, in household of Edward Evans (44) in Spokane Ward 1, Spokane, Washington, United States. Born in Washington.
3. ↑ Marriage: "Massachusetts State Vital Records, 1841-1925"
   citing Page: 101; Entry: 5486; Digital film/folder number: 005254019
   FamilySearch Record: QLGR-1MBG (accessed 6 March 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-G188-3DH Image number 00102
   Bladwen E Evans marriage to Francis H Fleurdelis on 9 Oct 1919 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States.
4. ↑ Marriage: "Massachusetts State Vital Records, 1841-1925"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 007722474; FHL microfilm: 000828905
   FamilySearch Record: Q28J-GNPW
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9BN-S9DQ-F Image number 01006
   Bladwen E Evans (23) marriage to Francis H Fleurdelis (29) on 9 Oct 1919 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States.
5. ↑ 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 42; Digital film/folder number: 004966113; FHL microfilm: 1820736; Image number: 478; Sheet number: 11; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01872-5
   FamilySearch Record: MFMT-DWF (accessed 6 March 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RX5-Z32
   Blodwen Fleurdelis (23), married roomer, in household of Francis H Fleurdelis (29) in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts,
6. ↑ 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 11; Digital film/folder number: 004952385; FHL microfilm: 2341517; Image number: 882; Sheet number: 15; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03947-2
   FamilySearch Record: X4Q7-3LB
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRC9-53Z
   Blodwen Fleurdelis (33), wife, in household of Francis Fleurdelis (43) in Cleveland Heights, Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States.
7. ↑ 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940"
   citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 27; Digital film/folder number: 005460489; Image number: 66; Sheet number: 4; Sheet letter: A
   FamilySearch Record: KW61-68P (accessed 6 March 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9M1-M4J1
   Blodwen E Fleurdelis (43), wife, in household of Francis H Fleurdelis (53) in Richmond Heights, Richmond Heights, Cuyahoga, Ohio, .
8. ↑ Death: "United States Social Security Death Index"
   citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing)
   FamilySearch Record: JRJN-M3F
   Blodwen Fleurdelis death Jun 1983 (born 8 Jun 1896) residing in Cuyahoga, Ohio.
9. ↑ Death: "Ohio Death Index, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007"
   citing Affiliate Line Number: 54447
   FamilySearch Record: VKKQ-1FB br> Blodwen E Fleurdelis death 29 Jun 1983 (age 87) in Stark, Stark, Ohio, United States.
10. ↑ Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/163162490/blodwen_h-fleurdelis: accessed), memorial page for Blodwen H. Evans Fleurdelis (8 Jun 1896–29 Jun 1983), Find a Grave Memorial ID 163162490, citing Acacia Masonic Memorial Park Cemetery, Mayfield Heights, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA; Maintained by Anne fiordalisi (contributor 50161856).

• Marriage: "Ohio, U.S., Naturalization Petition and Record Books, 1888-1946"
  The National Archives At Washington, D.c.; Washington, D.c.; ARC Title: Naturalization Petition and Record Books For the U.S. District Court For the Northern District of Ohio, Eastern Division, Cleveland, 1907-1946; NAI: M1995; Record Group Title: Records of District Courts of the United States; Record Group Number: 21
  Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2363 #900331630
  Blodwen marriage to Francis Fiordalisi on 9 Oct 1919. Every American wife who married a alien had to become a citien again due to the Act of March 21 1907 but in 1922 it was changed but still they had to sign papers stated thier citizenship again.