Etta May Evans

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      Sex: F

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Individual Information

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     Birth Date: 23 May 1892 - Ludington, Mason, Michigan, United States
    Christening: 
          Death: 17 Nov 1942 - Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
         Burial: in Grand Lawn Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States
 Cause of Death: 
Find A Grave ID: 13974517

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Spouses and Children

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1. *Bennie Jordan Beaver {FGID: 179332300}
       Marriage: 3 Aug 1921 - Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA

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Notes

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General:

Per 1930 US Census 4/3/1930 14422 Marlowe, Detroit City, Wayne County, Michigan
Benj. Beaver is the 37 year old white male head of household, who owns his home, valued at $8,500, but no radio set. Born in Illinois, as were his parents, he works as an inspector in an auto plant, and is not a veteran. His wife is 37 year old Etta May Beaver, born in Michigan, her parents in English speaking Canada. When first married, Benj and Etta May were both 29. They now have 3 children, born in Michigan: 6 year old daughter, Virginia Beaver, attends school; 5 year old son, Bruce Beaver, atends school; and 4 year 3 month old son, Howard Beaver.

Per 1940 US Census 4/20/1940 14422 Marlowe Avenue, Detroit City, Wayne, Michigan
Benjamin Beaver is the 47 year old white male head of household, who owns his home, valued at $4,500. Born in Illinois, he and his family lived in the same house in 1935. Benjamin was educated through 4 years of high school, and works as a parts inspector in an automobile plant, working 40 hours the last week of March, and in 47 weeks of work earned $1,600 in 1939. His wife is 47 year old Etta May Beaver, born in Michigan, educated through 8th grade. They have 3 children, all born in Michigan and attending school: 16 year old daughter Virginia Beaver; 15 year old son Bruce Beaver, has non-wage income over $50 in 1939; and 14 year old son Howard Beaver.

Per Findagrave
Etta May Evans Beaver
BIRTH23 May 1892 Ludington, Mason County, Michigan, USA
DEATH17 Nov 1942 (aged 50) Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA
BURIALGrand Lawn Cemetery Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA
PLOTSection 8
MEMORIAL ID13974517

Etta May Beaver was the first Deaf wife of Benjamin J. Beaver. She was one of the first Deaf women to get a driver's license in state of Michigan. During the Detroit Assn. of the Deaf (DAD) days, she was an advocate, secretary, and a pianist, despite her deafness, she played well with performances including Mrs. Alexander Lobsinger who performed while she played the piano. The piano was given by her husband, Benjamin, from the money he won in the court on his motorcycle accident against the government. For more information about her, you can find her in "Detroit's Deaf Heritage" book by Kathleen Brockway.

Spouse
Benjamin Jordan Beaver 1892\endash 1992

Inscription: Mother

Marriage Notes (Bennie Jordan Beaver)

Per Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952
Name:Benjamin J Beaver
Gender:Male
Race:White
Age:29
Birth Date:abt 1892
Birth Place:Illinois
Marriage Date:3 Aug 1921
Marriage Place:Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Residence Place:Detroit, Michigan
Father:Benjamin N Beaver
Mother:Elizabeth Harrison
Spouse:Etta M Evans
Gender:Female
Race:White
Age:29
Birth Date:abt 1892
Birth Place:Michigan
Father:John Evans
Mother:Eugenia Cooper
Record Number:216931