Fred MARFELL 1870- (General)

by jimashton , Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 16:20 (4549 days ago) @ cjk136

Hi Cjk136

I have a Lot of information regarding Fred Marfell, including a copy of his original birth certificate, born 30 Jan 1870 Ruardean, illegitimate son of Bertha Marfell, grandson of Levi Marfell & Lydia nee Marfell. Also a copy of his forged birth certificate showing a father Levi Marfell, used on entry to USA. He died 12 July 1936 St Catherine's Hosp. Indiana Harbour, IL.USA, buried 14 Jul 1936 Springdale Cemetery, Peoria, IL. USA

I have his US naturalisation papers, Mining Engineer certificate and his photograph. I also have details for his 11 children and their dependants from his first wife Mary Magdalen Schilling born 16 Oct 1867 Belleville, IL, USA, died 27 Sep 1943 Peoria IL. USA, and know of his second wife Mary Gray, but know nothing about her. I also have no knowledge of either marriage.

He emigrated twice :

-2 Oct 1920, shown arriving at Ellis Island on the ship "Imperator departed from Southampton, England. He is shown as married and residing in Pieoria IL.
-24 Aug 1924, shown arriving at Ellis Island on the ship "Mauretania" departed from Southampton, England. Shown as married and from Pieoria, IL.

His mother Bertha Marfell married twice - to Aaron James Roberts 1853/1884 on 27 Oct 1873 Forest Church - 5 children, then following his death she married William Webb 1868 on 12 Oct 1885 Cinderford 4 children.

She had 2 illegitimate children Fred 1870 & Wallace Birt 1872/5 Jun 1885, his death certificate shows Alcoholic poisoning & Convulsions.

I haven't had time to study Slowhands information but from a quick glance I have gained new information - Bertha's burial.

Jim Ashton