Re: Gertrude Marie Pettis

Steve:

I have her Hubby as Lester Davis.

Per her father’s 1940 obit, she was Miss Gertrude Pettis, R.N., of Boston. Gertrude, Marjorie and Sadie were all in Boston in 1940.

Marjorie must be Mrs. Richard Follett Spear by process of elimination.

Dave
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Parrsboro Record, Tuesday, July 30, 1940, pg. #1; Reel #2863, NSARM, Halifax, N.S.
OBITUARY: Henry F. Pettis
Following an illness of several months, the death of Henry Freeman Pettis occurred at his home on Spring Street early Saturday morning. Born at Diligent River 74 years ago, a son of the late Hiram and Sarah Glennie Pettis, he was a life-long and highly esteemed resident of Parrsboro. He was long been associated with the business life of the town, and also for many years successfully conducted a farm on Western Avenue until his retirement from this work some years ago when he purchased a residence on Spring Street. Always taking a keen interest in present day affairs, as well as possessing a good memory for reminiscences, he will be much missed by a wide circle of friends, who for years have called at his shop for a friendly chat. A keen follower of horse racing in the days of the local track, the late Mr. Pettis has always been a familiar figure at the county meets. He leaves to mourn their loss - his wife, the former Miss Bertha Morris of Advocate; nine sons and three daughters - Wylie of Yucca, Arizona; Frank of Denver, Colorado; Thornton, Lorne and Murray of New York; Norris of Winnipeg; Harry of Prince George, B.C.; Glen of Erskine, Alta.; Fred of Truro; Miss Gertrude Pettis, RN, Miss Marjorie Pettis, RN and (Sadie) Mrs. T.E. MacRae, all of Boston. A brother, Fred Pettis of New Glasgow, also survives. It was possible for most of the family to visit their father during the last few months while he was in failing health and Lorne, Murray, Fred and the three daughters were at home when his death occurred. The funeral service, which was largely attended, was held in St. George's Church yesterday afternoon, with Rev. C.R. Harris officiating. Interment was in the Anglican Cemetery. The pallbearers were: V.B. Fullerton,KC, Chief of Police, W.H. Moore, Percy McNamara, A.R. Howard, William MCKay and Harvey MacAloney. There were many beautiful flowers and other expressions of sympathy.

Source: Dave Winter 20 Sep 2007
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Glenn Pettis
TRURO, June 24 - Word has been received by Fred W. Pettis, 46 Wood Street of the death of his brother Glenn Pettis which occurred at a hospital in Calgary, Alberta, June 13, following a major operation the previous week. Born in Parrsboro 56 years ago Mr. Pettis went to the Canadian West before the First World War. He enlisted with a Winnipeg regiment, and following his return from Overseas service, accompanied by his English war bride, he visited his parents in Parrsboro. He then took up his residence in Alberta where for years he has been engaged in cattle ranching and conducted a business in the town of Erskine. His last visit to his native town was in the winter of 1948, when he spent a few days with his brother, Fred in Truro. Surviving are his wife, and a son Keith and daughter Joan, both married and living in Calgary. Besides his mother in Parrsboro, there are seven brothers and three sisters, Harry in Prince George, B.C.; Norris, in Winnipeg; Fred in Truro; Frank in Denver, Colorado; Lorne, Thornton and Murray in New York, and three sisters: Mrs. T. E. MacRae, in Brighton, Mass.; Mrs. Lester Davis, of San Francisco, who is now visiting her mother in Parrsboro, and Mrs. R. F. Spear, in Brookline, Mass. Also surviving is a half-brother, Wylie Pettis in California.
(Truro Daily News June 24, 1950, page 6)
Deb Everett, 14 Aug 2013

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Middle name given as Harlowe
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Parrsboro Record, Tuesday, September 3, 1940, pg. #1; Reel #2863, NSARM, Halifax, N.S.
WEDDING: Spear - Pettis
A quiet but pretty wedding of interest to a large circle of friends was solemnized at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Allston, Mass., at 4 o'clock Saturday, August 31st, when Miss Marjorie Jean Pettis, RN, daughter of Mrs. Henry Pettis and the late Mr. Pettis of Parrsboro, was united in marriage to Richard Follett Spear of Boston. They were attended by the bride's sister, Mrs. T.E. MacRae and Fraser MacRae of Allston.

(didn't copy who wore what and when)

The bride is on staff at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston.

Source: Dave Winter 18 Sep 2007
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On 13-10-18 2:51 PM, "Steve Cameron" <truemanville@...> wrote:

Gertrude was the d/o Henry Freeman Pettis and Bertha Castera Morris. Not sure of the first entry unless she was married twice. Did not find anything on husband, L.M. Davis. Not enough to go on.

Steve
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Gertrude Pettis, "United States Census, 1940"

Name: Gertrude Pettis
Titles and Terms:
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Ward 21, Boston, Boston City, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Gender: Female
Age: 33
Marital Status: Widowed***???
Race (Original): White
Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Head
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Birthplace: Canada
Birth Year (Estimated): 1907
Last Place of Residence: Same Place
District: 15-729
Family Number: 302
Sheet Number and Letter: 8A
Line Number: 29
Affiliate Publication Number: T627
Affiliate Film Number: 1681
Digital Folder Number: 005460953
Image Number: 00584

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Pettis in entry for Gertrude Marie Davis, "California, Death Index, 1940-1997"

Name: Gertrude Marie Davis
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 10 Sep 1984
Event Place: San Mateo, California, United States
Birth Date: 15 Jan 1907
Birthplace: Canada
Gender: Female
Father's Name: Pettis
Mother's Name: Morris