Florence L Orkney

     Florence was born on Friday, 25 February 1870 at Canada.¹ Florence immigrated from Canada in 1888. She married Edward Willis Parsons in 1911. 16 January 1920, Florenceand her husband, Edward were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Pacific Grove, Monterey County, California. Enumerated in this household were Edward W. Parsons [70 New York], Florance L [49 Canada], Florance L [7 California] & Mary E. 6 California. They own their home free and clear. Florance was a naturalized citizen.² 15 April 1930, Florence was listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Morro, San Luis Obispo, California, on Polyterlina Road. Enumerated in this household were Florence O Parsons [60 Canada], Florence L. [18 California] & Mary E [16 California]. She owns her home valued at $9500. She immigrated in 1888 and is listed as an alien.³ 12 April 1940, Florence was listed on the U.S. Federal Census at Ten Mile River Township, Mendocino County, California. Enumerated in this household were Florence L. [28 California] 7 her mother Florence O. [70 Canada][widow]. They lived in Sacramento in 1935. Florence L has had 5 years of college and is a public school teacher making $1625. They are renting their home for $20 per month.⁴ Florence departed this life on Sunday, 28 March 1948 in San Jose at age 78 years, 1 month and 3 days. She was buried at San Jose in Oak Hill Memorial Park.⁵