Merle Marion 9 BIGELOW

15337.12D8      Merle Marion 9 BIGELOW, dau of Alexander Alvin 8 ( Levi 7 , Noah 6 , Noah 5, Cornelius 4, Samuel 3, Samuel 2, John1)  and Florence (Benderman) BIGELOW, was born 12 December 1902 at Shelton, Buffalo co, NE.  She was dau of Alexander's second marriage.  She married Ora W. Mitchell, but in 1978 at her brother William's wedding anniversary, her name is given as Merle (Bigelow) Finck. Marriage to Hans Finck on 28 June 1952. She died 13 February 1979 at  Eureka, Humboldt co, CA.

No children reported for marriage with Ora Mitchell, but 2 children with Hans Finck (no other info):

Sources:
Bigelow Society,The Bigelow Family Genealogy, Vol II, pg 380 child;
research by Bigelow Society historian/genealogist;
Correspondence between family descendants and Bigelow Society genealogists;
censuses and vital records of IA and NE; Valley co. courthouse, Ord, NE.
Information, Valley Co. Courthouse, ORD, NE, Probate Records and Marker in Cemetery.
Source for book: Birth information and Pat Bigelow, Bigelow Family Society. Children:  2nd MD Probate Records. 
FORGE, October 1978, Vol.7, #4, p.78 has William Bigelow, 9th generation, of Kimberly, Idaho, who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary 17 Jul 1978, with wife and both their families. Among those present were Bill's sisters, Merle (Bigelow) Finck and Shirley (Bigelow) Sewell. 
See Vol.1, #1 and articles after 1978 for fascinating story of 2 Rev. soldiers and their migrations.
Notes:  Connie Downs, HC 2 box 612, Soldotna, AK 99669 E-Mail:  Connie Downs <connie.downs@gmail.com>. new? address 48218 Tote Road in Soldotna,AK 99669. Genealogist Jean Bigelow;

Modified - 11/27/2006
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