Nelson Whittemore

     Nelson was born on Tuesday, 19 April 1887 at Evanston, Cook County, Illinois. 22 April 1910, Nelson was was listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Detroit at 67 Garfield Avenue. Enumerated in this household were James Whittemore [49 Michigan], Blanche [49 Michigan], Nelson W. [23 Michigan], servants: Kiman Kaltin [25 Ireland/English], Lottie Warenttit [25 Canada]. They have been married 27 years with three children, all living. James was a patent attorney, and Nelson was a clerk.¹ Nelson married Marjory B. Miller on 13 April 1912 in Detroit.² 3 January 1920, Nelson and his wife, Marjory, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Detroit at 2967 West Grand Boulevard. Enumerated in this household were w. Nelson [32 Illinois], Marjory M. [30 Ohio], Susan B. [9/12 Michigan], a servant: Victoria Bloomquist [28 Sweden]. They have a mortgage on their home. He is a sales manager for a manufactoring company.³ 21 April 1930, Nelson and his wife, Marjory, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, at 209 East Islay Street. Enumerated in this household were W. Nelson Whittemore [43 Illinois], Marjory [41 Ohio], Susan B. [11 California] & father-in-law: Frank Miller [73 New York][widower]. They own their home valued at $15,000; they have a radio. He was 25 years old when first married; she was 23 years old. Nelson is a real estate agent.⁴ 3 April 1940, Nelson and his wife, Marjory, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Santa Barbara at 209 East Islay Street. Enumerated in this household were Wight N. Whittemore [52 Illinois], Marjory M. [51 Ohio] & Susan B. [21 Michigan]. They own their home valued at $10,000. Wright and Marjory have finished 4 years of high school. Susan has finished 3 years of college.⁵ Nelson departed this life on Tuesday, 25 June 1957 in Santa Barbara at age 70 years, 2 months and 6 days.⁶ He was buried at Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara Cemetery.⁷