Marguerite (Little) Wood (1890 - 1984)

Born 29 Aug 1890 in Mississippi, United States

Wife of John Shirley Wood Sr — married 20 Dec 1912 (to 26 Oct 1984) in Oklahoma, Oklahoma, United States

Died 26 Oct 1984 at age 94 in La Jolla, San Diego, San Diego, California, United States

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Biography

Marguerite Little, born on August 29, 1890, in Mississippi, was the daughter of William Little Sr. and Lucy Burnley (Adams) Little. In 1900, she resided on Main Street in Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi. By 1910, she had relocated to E 19th Street in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.

On December 20, 1912, Marguerite married John Shirley Wood in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. They began their married life together and in 1920, they lived on East Wilson Street in Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin. In 1930, Marguerite and her husband resided in Paris, France, where John served as an Army officer at the Consular Service. They later moved to Culver, Indiana, in 1935.

By 1940, Marguerite and John found themselves stationed at Fort McPherson in Black Hall, Fulton County, Georgia. Marguerite's life revolved around supporting her husband's military career and the responsibilities that came with it.

Marguerite Little Wood passed away on October 26, 1984, in San Diego County, California. She was laid to rest at Glen Abbey Memorial Park in Bonita, San Diego County, California. Marguerite's life was defined by her commitment to her family and her unwavering support for her husband throughout their journey together.

Sources

• 1900 United States Federal Census: Year: 1900; Census Place: Greenville, Washington, Mississippi; Roll: 832; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0082 Ancestry Record 7602 #28508122
• 1910 United States Federal Census: Year: 1910; Census Place: Oklahoma City Ward 6, Oklahoma, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1266; Page: 26b; Enumeration District: 0227; FHL microfilm: 1375279 Ancestry Record 7884 #196231443
• 1920 United States Federal Census: Year: 1920; Census Place: Madison Ward 2, Dane, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1981; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 41 Ancestry Record 6061 #53451815
• 1930 United States Federal Census: Year: 1930; Census Place: Paris, France, Consular Service; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0000; FHL microfilm: 2342364 Ancestry Record 6224 #86322879
• 1940 United States Federal Census: Year: 1940; Census Place: Black Hall, Fulton, Georgia; Roll: m-t0627-00674; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 60-19 Ancestry Record 2442 #57643491
• California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997: Place: San Diego; Date: 26 Oct 1984; Social Security: 566488550 Ancestry Record 5180 #8059968
• Oklahoma, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1890-1995: Ancestry.com. Oklahoma, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1890-1995 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2016. Original data: Marriage Records. Oklahoma Marriages. Various Oklahoma County marriage collections. Ancestry Record 61379 #963880068
• U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014: Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File Ancestry Record 3693 #68659700
• Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/120102302/marguerite-wood: accessed 08 July 2023), memorial page for Marguerite Little Wood (29 Aug 1890–26 Oct 1984), Find A Grave: Memorial #120102302, citing Glen Abbey Memorial Park, Bonita, San Diego County, California, USA; Maintained by Marissa R. (contributor 47799000).