William Leslie Scalf (1892 - 1970)

Born 7 Feb 1892 in Meeker, Minnesota, United States

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Died 12 Sep 1970 at age 78 in Seattle, King, Washington, United States

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Biography

William Leslie Scalf was born February 7, 1892 in Dassell, Meeker County, Minnesota and died on September 12, 1970 in Seattle, King County, Washington. William married Fern Randall on March 26, 1918. Fern was the sister of Mildred Agnes Randall, who married William Leslie Scalf's brother, George Edward Scalf. Fern was born June 13, 1900 in Fremont, Nebraska and died October 23, 1930 in Coronach, Saskatchewan, Canada. William Scalf was in the farm implement business and was mayor of a town in Canada. When the depression hit he lost everything including his wife. He gave up all of the kids and left to find work in the states.

After Fern (Bill's wife) died in 1930, the children were sent to live with many people. Bill could not afford to raise seven children on his own. Four of the children are still living but three are deceased. I believe all of them eventually moved to the US. (Courtesy Denise Williamson)

Sources

• http://www.scalf-family.org/MFleenor/Chapter%2013%20-%20Brittan%20Scalf.htm

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/60562090/william-leslie-scalf