Notes for Edward Alanson Shumway

Notes for Edward Alanson Shumway

In the 1880 US Census, Edward Shumway (36) and his wife Mary (24) were residing
in Walnut Grove, Contra Costa, Ca. They have two young children, Alanson Shumway (2)
and a daughter born within a month of the census being taken in 1880. Edward was born
in Ilinois and his wife Mary was born in Michigan. Edward was a carpenter by trade.

1900 United States Federal Census
about Edward Shumway
Name: Edward Shumway
Home in 1900: Supervisor District 2, Contra Costa, California
Age: 56
Estimated birth year: abt 1844
Birthplace: Illinois
Relationship to head-of-house: Head
Spouse's name: Mary
Race: White
Household Members: Name Age
Edward Shumway 56
Mary Shumway 44
Alanson Shumway 22
Ora Shumway 20
Amy Shumway 18

1910 United States Federal Census
about Edward E Shumway
Name: Edward E Shumway
Age in 1910: 64
Estimated birth year: abt 1846
Birthplace: Illinois
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birth Place: Ohio
Home in 1910: Township 3, Contra Costa, California
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age
Edward E Shumway 64

1920 United States Federal Census
about Edward A Shumway
Name: Edward A Shumway
Home in 1920: Oakland, Alameda, California
Age: 75 years
Estimated birth year: abt 1845
Birthplace: Iowa
Relation to Head of House: Father-in-law
Father's Birth Place: Germany
Mother's Birth Place: Germany
Marital Status: Widow
Race: White
Sex: Male
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
Naillen Albert Vander 61
Amy Vander 37
Edward A Shumway 75

1930 United States Federal Census
about Edward A Shumway
Name: Edward A Shumway
Home in 1930: Oakland, Alameda, California
Age: 86
Estimated birth year: abt 1844
Birthplace: Illinois
Relation to Head of House: Father-in-law
Race: White
Household Members: Name Age
Albert Vander Naillen 71
Amy S Vander Naillen 47
Edward A Shumway 86