Born in Machias, Washington, Maine, United States
Ancestors 
Daughter of James Otis Getchell
and Mira (Holmes) Getchell
Wife of
Otis Spencer
— married
[date unknown] [location unknown]
Descendants 
Mother of
Inzetta Getchell (Spencer) McNear
Died
at age 80
in Oakland, Alameda, California, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 1 Apr 2024
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Biography
Elvina was born in 1852. She was the daughter of James Getchell and Mira Holmes. She married 1st Otis Spencer on 09 Aug 1870 in Sonoma, California, They have 1 child: Inzetta Spencer. She marries 2nd Alfred Wood in 1880. They did not have any children. She passed away in 1933. Burial in Golden Gate Mausoleum and Columbaria, Kensington, Contra Costa County, California.
In the 1860 census, Elvina (age 6) was in Whitneyville, Washington, Maine, United States.[1]
In the 1870 census, Elvena (age 15) was in Petaluma, Sonoma, California, United States.[2]
Elvina, daughter of Otis Getchell, married Otis Spencer on 9 August 1870 in Sonoma, California, United States.[3][4]
In the 1880 census, Elvina (age 25), Keeping House, was the wife of Alfred Wood in Oakland, Alameda, California, United States.[5]
In the 1900 census, Elvina (age 45) was the wife of Alfred Wood in Oakland, Alameda, California, United States.[6]
In the 1910 census, Elvina (age 53) was the wife of Alfred Wood in Oakland, Alameda, California, United States.[7]
In the 1910 census, Elvina (age 55) was the married mother-in-law of Frank E McNear in Berkely, Alameda, California, United States.[8]
In the 1920 census, Alvina (age 62) was the wife of Alfred R Wood in Oakland, Alameda, California, United States.[9]
Elvina's daughter Zetta M McNear died on 27 December 1924 in Los Angeles, California, United States.[10]
In the 1930 census, Elvina (age 74) was the wife of Alfred Wood in Oakland, Alameda, California, United States.[11]
Sources
- ↑
1860 Census:
"United States Census, 1860"
citing Page: 29; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M653; Digital film/folder number: 005170037; FHL microfilm: 803455; Image number: 602; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01730-4
FamilySearch Record: MDH2-G92 (accessed 1 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9BS3-Z3M
Elvina Getchell (6) in Whitneyville, Washington, Maine, United States. Born in Me. - ↑
1870 Census:
"United States Census, 1870"
citing Page: 62; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M593; Line: 11; Digital film/folder number: 004259437; FHL microfilm: 000545590; Image number: 247; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01413-9
FamilySearch Record: MNX3-WH4 (accessed 1 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6783-6QW
Elvena Getchel (15) in Petaluma, Sonoma, California, United States. Born in Maine. - ↑
Marriage:
"California, County Marriages, 1850-1953"
citing Sonoma, California, United States, county courthouses, California; FHL microfilm 1,031,223
FamilySearch Record: KZ3T-N29 (accessed 1 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 939V-MV6N-T
Elvina Aubine Getchell marriage to Otis Spencer on 9 Aug 1870 in Sonoma, California, United States. - ↑
Marriage:
"California Marriages, 1850-1945"
citing Digital film/folder number: 007614061; FHL microfilm: 873933
FamilySearch Record: V2Z7-X93 (accessed 1 April 2024)
Elvina Auline Getchell marriage to Otis Spencer on 9 Aug 1870 in Sonoma, California, United States. - ↑
1880 Census:
"United States Census, 1880"
citing Volume: 1; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00003; Digital film/folder number: 005157279; FHL microfilm: 1254061; Image number: 341; Sheet number: 168; Sheet letter: C; Indexing batch: C55154-4
FamilySearch Record: M6G2-GD9 (accessed 1 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYBS-SMSH
Elvina A Wood (25), wife, Keeping House, in household of Alfred Wood (30) in Oakland, Alameda, California, United States. Born in Maine, United States. - ↑
1900 Census:
"United States Census, 1900"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 67; Digital film/folder number: 004118416; FHL microfilm: 1240082; Image number: 184; Sheet number: 10; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00751-4
FamilySearch Record: M9PS-VJ5 (accessed 1 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: S3HY-D1V3-D9S
Elvina A Wood (45), wife, in household of Alfred Wood (50) in Oakland, Alameda, California, United States. Born in Maine. - ↑
1910 Census:
"United States Census, 1910"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004970248; FHL microfilm: 1374083; Image number: 375; Sheet number: 20; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03327-2
FamilySearch Record: MV23-141 (accessed 1 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRVW-C69
Elvina Wood (53), wife, in household of Alfred Wood (60) in Oakland, Alameda, California, United States. Born in Maine. - ↑
1910 Census:
"United States Census, 1910"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004970250; FHL microfilm: 1374085; Image number: 894; Sheet number: 11; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03327-4
FamilySearch Record: MV2C-GZ5 (accessed 1 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRVK-9ZWQ
Elvina A Wood (55), married mother-in-law, in household of Frank E McNear (40) in Berkely, Alameda, California, United States. Born in Maine. - ↑
1920 Census:
"United States Census, 1920"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 57; Digital film/folder number: 004964270; FHL microfilm: 1820088; Image number: 153; Sheet number: 8; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01878-8
FamilySearch Record: MH39-L97 (accessed 1 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRJ9-XHN
Alvina A Wood (62), wife, in household of Alfred R Wood (69) in Oakland, Alameda, California, United States. Born in Maine. - ↑
Death of daughter Zetta M McNear:
"California, County Birth and Death Records, 1800-1994"
citing Digital film/folder number: 005587985; Image number: 231
FamilySearch Record: QGPN-3NBP (accessed 1 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9SX-S6W3
Elvina Getchel in death record for daughter Zetta M McNear 27 Dec 1924 in Los Angeles, California, United States. - ↑
1930 Census:
"United States Census, 1930"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 45; Digital film/folder number: 004950073; FHL microfilm: 2339838; Image number: 554; Sheet number: 3; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03987-8
FamilySearch Record: XCXW-4PG (accessed 1 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9R4D-FQT
Elvina Wood (74), wife, in household of Alfred Wood (81) in Oakland, Alameda, California, United States. Born in Maine.
- Obituary: "U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current"
Oakland Tribune; Publication Date: 2 Jan 1933; Publication Place: Oakland, California, USA; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/105520927/?article=55f8b24d-edf4-4aee-9af0-55b49b5ecd54&focus=0.46383023,0.44344574,0.5710907,0.49578238&xid=3355
Ancestry Record 61843 #520704316 (accessed 1 April 2024)
Name: Elvina Wood; Gender: Female; Death Age: 80; Birth Date: abt 1853; Residence Place: Maine, USA; Death Date: 1 Jan 1933; Death Place: Oakland, Alameda, California, USA; Burial Date: 1933; Obituary Date: 2 Jan 1933; Obituary Place: Oakland, California, USA; Newspaper Title: Oakland Tribune. - Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/34791560/elvina-wood: accessed April 1, 2024), memorial page for Elvina “Nana” Getchell Wood (11 Aug 1852–1 Jan 1933), Find a Grave Memorial ID 34791560, citing Golden Gate Mausoleum and Columbaria, Kensington, Contra Costa County, California, USA; Maintained by Dana Kime (contributor 46497703). Note: not sure why George Blum is attached as her father?
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