Edna (Wisner) Heiser (1890 - 1967)

Born 7 Jan 1890 in Arkansas, United States

Wife of Moses Tran Clegg Sr — married 26 Jul 1911 (to 9 Aug 1918) in Benton, Arkansas, United States

Died 8 Mar 1967 at age 77 in Sacramento, California, United States

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Biography

Edna Wisner, a remarkable woman with a life marked by significant milestones and transitions, was born on January 7, 1890, in Arkansas. She was the daughter of Edgar Thomas Wisner and Ella Maria (Larrabee) Wisner, and she spent her early years in the picturesque Hico Township, Benton County, Arkansas. In 1910, we find her residing in Siloam Spring Township, Benton County, still within the bounds of her native state.

In the year 1911, Edna embarked on a new chapter in her life by marrying Moses Tran Clegg on July 26, in Benton County, Arkansas. Following their union, the couple decided to set their sights on a different horizon and made the bold move to Honolulu, Hawaii, a place where they would start a family and lay down roots. Unfortunately, their marital bliss was cut short when Moses tragically passed away on August 9, 1918, leaving Edna to raise their three children, the youngest born after her husband's demise.

The 1920s saw Edna returning to the mainland, as she was living in Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas during that time. Her journey of personal and professional growth continued as she transitioned into the role of a bookkeeper. By 1930, she had relocated to the vibrant city of Oakland, Alameda County, California, specifically residing on Grand Avenue. Edna's career took an interesting turn, as she had now become a bookkeeper, a profession that would undoubtedly have demanded great skill and precision.

The 1940s marked a change of scenery yet again for Edna, as she moved to Glendale, Los Angeles County, California. Her life's journey was nothing short of a tapestry, weaving together various experiences and roles. By 1950, she had transitioned into a new career as a social worker, a testament to her compassion and desire to make a difference in the lives of others.

On June 17, 1950, Edna Wisner found love once more and married Charles Guido Heiser Jr. in Los Angeles County, California, indicating her willingness to embrace new beginnings and cherish the moments life had to offer.

Tragically, Edna's story reached its final chapter when she passed away on March 8, 1967, in Sacramento County, California. Her final resting place is in Oak Hill Memorial Park, located in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California. Throughout her life, Edna Wisner exhibited resilience, adaptability, and a commitment to both family and community, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire those who learn of her journey.

Sources

• 1900 United States Federal Census: Year: 1900; Census Place: Hico, Benton, Arkansas; Roll: 51; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0017 Ancestry Record 7602 #2234121
• 1910 United States Federal Census: Year: 1910; Census Place: Siloam Spring Ward 3, Benton, Arkansas; Roll: T624_44; Page: 16a; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 1374057 Ancestry Record 7884 #166727688
• 1920 United States Federal Census: Year: 1920; Census Place: Little Rock Ward 8, Pulaski, Arkansas; Roll: T625_79; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 143 Ancestry Record 6061 #84472347
• 1930 United States Federal Census: Year: 1930; Census Place: Oakland, Alameda, California; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0082; FHL microfilm: 2339838 Ancestry Record 6224 #88869566
• 1940 United States Federal Census: Year: 1940; Census Place: Glendale, Los Angeles, California; Roll: m-t0627-00232; Page: 62A; Enumeration District: 19-235 Ancestry Record 2442 #71593521
• 1950 United States Federal Census: National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Glendale, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 3182; Page: 73; Enumeration District: 64-75 Ancestry Record 62308 #257106422
• Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957: Ancestry.com. Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. Original data: "Arkansas County Marriages, 1838–1957." Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2009, 2011. "Arkansas County Marriages, 1838–1957," database, FamilySearch; from Arkansas Courts of Common Pleas and County Clerks. Digital images of originals housed at various county courthouses in the State of Arkansas. Marriage records. Ancestry Record 2548 #2191393
• California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997: Place: Sacramento; Date: 8 Mar 1967; Social Security: 575050859 Ancestry Record 5180 #3202338
• California, U.S., Marriage Index, 1949-1959: Ancestry.com. California, U.S., Marriage Index, 1949-1959 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013. Original data: California Department of Health and Welfare. California Vital Records—Vitalsearch (www.vitalsearch-worldwide.com). The Vitalsearch Company Worldwide, Inc., Pleasanton, California. Ancestry Record 5186 #20224073
• Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/234297330/edna-w-heiser: accessed 20 October 2023), memorial page for Edna W. Heiser (1890–1967), Find A Grave: Memorial #234297330, citing Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, USA; Maintained by Rebecca (contributor 47168202).