Bertha
Synnestvedt
formerly Clay
Born in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Daughter of Samuel A Clay
and Mary (Hicks) Claye
Sister of
Frank Clay, Ernest Clay, Ada Eleanor (Clay) Mason, Ella Clay, Ethel (Clay) Huntington and Gertrude Clay
Wife of
Sigfred Synnestvedt
— married
6 Jan 1913 in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
[children unknown]
Died
at age 82
in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Profile last modified
| Created 20 Feb 2024
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Biography
Bertha (Clay) Synnestvedt has English ancestors.
Bertha Clay was born on October 5, 1886 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, daughter of Samuel A Clay (~1832–1902) and Mary Hicks (~1857–1941).[1][2]
In 1891, Bertha (age 4) was living with her father S A Clay (age 57, merchant), and siblings: Frank (12), Ernest (10), Ada (8), and Ethel (2), in Victoria City Johnson Street Ward, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. [3]
In 1901, Bertha (age 14), was living with her father Samuel Clay (age 67, gen. Merchant), mother Mary (37), and siblings: Frank (22, clerk), Ernest (20, helper), Ada (18), and Ethel (12), in Nanaimo South, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. [4] Bertha's father Samuel died in November 1902 in Ladysmith, B.C. aged 69-70.
In 1911, Bertha Clay, was a single sister-in-law, in the household of Percy G Mason in Vancouver Sub-Districts 19-50, British Columbia, Canada. He was the husband of her sister Ada.[5]
Bertha (age 26, Catholic), daughter of Samuel Clay & Mary Hicks, married Sigfred Synnestvedt (age 30, broker, Presbyterian) on 6 January 1913 in St. Andrew's Manse in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. He was the son of Otto Synnestvedt and Julia Borschennis. They both were never married and were residing in Vancouver B.C. The wedding was officiated by J. S. Henderson by license.[6]
In 1920, Bertha M Synnestvedt (33), was a wife, in the household of Sigfried Synnestvedt (37) in Orillia, King, Washington, United States. [7]
In 1930, Bertha Synnestvedt (43), was a wife, in the household of Sigfred Synnestvedt (47) in Seattle, King, Washington, United States. [8] Their marriage broke down and they were divorced.
In the 1940 census Bertha (age 53) was living alone in Seattle Election Precinct, King, Washington, United States.[9]
Bertha's husband Sigfred was lodging in the 1950 census and was listed as divorced. He died in 1965 (age 82-83) and was buried in Wilhelm's Portland Memorial Mausoleum in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States.
Bertha died on August 2, 1969 in West Vancouver, British Columbia, aged 82.[10] [11] Bertha was mentioned on a memorial in Capilano View Cemetery, West Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada with a death date of 2 August 1969.[12]
Research Notes
- FamilySearch Person: 9XST-JZ6
- Sigfred Synnestvedt: find a grave ID 240598504.
Sources
- ↑ Birth: "Canada Births and Baptisms, 1661-1959"
citing Digital film/folder number: 004401550; FHL microfilm: 2114957
FamilySearch Record: FLR5-SMQ (accessed 20 February 2024)
Bertha Clay born on 5 Oct 1886, daughter of Samuel Clay & Mary Hicks, in British Columbia, Canada. - ↑ Birth: "Canada, British Columbia Birth Registrations, 1854-1903"
citing British Columbia Archives film number B13808, Vital Statistics Agency, Victoria; FHL microfilm 2,114,957
FamilySearch Record: JDZV-ZJ3 (accessed 20 February 2024)
FamilySearch Image: S3HT-D47Q-12J
Bertha Clay born on 5 Oct 1886, daughter of Samuel Clay & Mary Hicks, in British Columbia, Canada. - ↑
1891 Census:
"Census of Canada, 1891"
Reference: RG31 - Statistics Canada; Page: 56-57; Family number: 259; Microfilm reel number: T-6292; Image number: 30953_148094-00173; Item ID number: 23979311
Library and Archives Canada (accessed 20 February 2024)
Bertha Clay (4) in Victoria City Johnson Street Ward, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. - ↑
1901 Census:
"Census of Canada, 1901"
Reference: RG31 - Statistics Canada; Page: 20; Family number: 220; Microfilm reel number: T-6429; Image number: z000011775; Item ID number: 33504420
Library and Archives Canada (accessed 20 February 2024)
Bertha Clay (14) daughter in Nanaimo South, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Born in British Columbia. - ↑
1911 Census:
"Census of Canada, 1911"
Reference: RG31 - Statistics Canada; Page: 14; Family number: 145; Microfilm reel number: T-20337; Image number: e001941724; Item ID number: 6796425
Library and Archives Canada (accessed 20 February 2024)
Bertha Clay (24) sister-in-law in Vancouver, North Vancouver and South Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Born in British Columbia. - ↑
Marriage:
"Canada, British Columbia Marriage Registrations, 1859-1932; 1937-1938"
citing Digital film/folder number: 004400864; FHL microfilm: 1983709; Image number: 1103; Packet letter: A
FamilySearch Record: JDZG-FC3 (accessed 20 February 2024)
FamilySearch Image: S3HT-D1KQ-TK3
Bertha Marjory Clay (26) marriage to Sigfred Synnestvedt (30) on 6 Jan 1913 in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. - ↑ 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 46; Digital film/folder number: 004968980; FHL microfilm: 1821925; Image number: 271; Sheet number: 9; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03107-0
FamilySearch Record: MHNK-9S9 (accessed 20 February 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RJ3-3BL
Bertha M Synnestvedt (33), wife, in household of Sigfried Synnestvedt (37) in Orillia, King, Washington, United States. Born in Canada. - ↑ 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 38; Digital film/folder number: 004955350; FHL microfilm: 2342228; Image number: 1038; Sheet number: 24; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03825-6
FamilySearch Record: XC37-6LL (accessed 20 February 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GR83-6BK
Bertha Synnestvedt (43), wife, in household of Sigfred Synnestvedt (47) in Seattle, King, Washington, United States. Born in Canada English. - ↑
1940 Census:
"United States Census, 1940"
citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 23; Digital film/folder number: 005460471; Image number: 833; Sheet number: 8; Sheet letter: A
FamilySearch Record: K93C-XRG (accessed 20 February 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89M1-SN83
Bertha Synnestvedt (53), married head of household in Seattle Election Precinct, King, Washington, United States. Born in Canada. - ↑ 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: JG92-2ZH (accessed 20 February 2024)
Bertha Synnestvedt death Aug 1969 (born 5 Oct 1886) Last place of residence: Tacoma, Pierce, Washington. - ↑ Death: "Canada, British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993"
citing Digital film/folder number: 004479286; FHL microfilm: 2034109; Image number: 594; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: B07653-0
FamilySearch Record: FLB8-5L9 (accessed 20 February 2024)
FamilySearch Image: S3HT-6LGS-LNM
Bertha Synnestvedt death 2 Aug 1969 (born 5 Oct 1886), daughter of Samuel Albert Clay & Mary Hick, wife of Sigfred Synnestvedt, in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. - ↑
Memorial:
Find a Grave (no image)
Find A Grave: Memorial #173297885 (accessed 20 February 2024)
Memorial page for Bertha Marjorie Clay Synnestvedt (5 Oct 1886-2 Aug 1969), citing Capilano View Cemetery, West Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada; Maintained by Betty and Dan (contributor 47676850).
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