Chilelea Bignell

When lived
1888-1968

How related to Kieran
Great-great-great aunt (sister of James Byrd Bignell)

Parents
George Bignell Jr. and Delcina Place (Bignell)

Birth
Jan. 17, 1888, in Wisconsin

Employment
Housewife

Marriage
Married Clair David Longsdorf (b. April 12, 1888, in Frankfort Township, Pepin Co., Wis.; d. May 2, 1968; buried in Porcupine Cemetery, Pepin County, Wis.; his father likely lived 1843-1920 and his mother 1849-1924, both also are buried in Porcupine Cemetery) on June 29, 1904.

Children
g Norman George Longsdorf (b. June 17, 1906, in Pepin Co.; m. Myrtle Clark, b. 1905, d. 1968, buried in Round Hill Cemetery, Pepin Co.; Norman d. Nov. 26, 1975, buried in Round Hill Cemetery)
g Girl Longsdorf (b/d Feb. 12, 1905)
g Ruby Lorena Longsdorf (b. June 2, 1908)
g Ardee C. Longsdorf (b. March 10, 1910, in Frankfort Township; d. Oct. 10, 1957)
g Arden Clair Longsdorf (b. March 6, 1918, in Pepin Co.; d. Oct. 18, 1973)

Interesting facts
g In 1910, the couple lived in Frankfort Township; Clair was a farmer
g In 1920, the couple lived in Frankfort Township; Clair was a house carpenter
g In 1925 and in 1930, the couple lived in Durand, Wis.; in 1930, Clair was an auto mechanic

Died
March 24, 1968, in Durand; buried in Porcupine Cemetery (her gravestone spells her name as Chilele A.)

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