Janet (Seale) Davidson (1906 - 1987)

Born 6 Jun 1906 in Southborough, Kent, England, United Kingdom

Wife of Stewart Menzies — married 30 Jun 1928 in San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States

Wife of Harlan Wayland Davidson Sr. — married 2 Jan 1967 in Alameda, Alameda, California, United States

Died 2 Nov 1987 at age 81 in Alameda, Alameda County, California, United States

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Biography

This profile is part of the Menzies Name Study.

Janet (Seale) Davidson is a member of Clan Menzies.

Birth

Janet Seale was born on 6 Jun 1906 at Southborough, Kent, England.^[1][2] She was the daughter of Percy James and Florenc May Seale.

Marriages

Janet Seale firstly married Stewart Menzies on 30 Jun 1928 at San Francisco, California, USA.^[3][4] They had two children during their marriage;

• Child: Joan Margaret Menzies
• Child; Stewart N Menzies

Janet Seale secondly married Harlan Wayland Davidson Snr Davidson-14821 on 2 Jan 1967 at Alameda, California, USA.^[5]

Residences

• 1911 ^[6]- Stillrise, East Hill Road, Oxted, Surrey, England. Relationship to Head of House: Daughter. Living with parents and 2 siblings; Elsie 16 and Margaret 2.
• 1930 ^[7]- Monterey, California, USA.
• 1950 ^[8]- Alameda, California, USA. Living with husband Stewart and two children; Joan M and Stewart N.

Immigration

• 1941 ^[9]- San Ysidro, San Diego, California, USA.

Military

• 1943-1945. WWII.^[10]

Death and Burial

Janet Seale Menzies Davidson died on 25 Jun 1956 at Alameda, California, USA. She was buried in the Chapel of the Chimes Columbarium and Mausoleum, Oakland, Alameda County, California, USA; PLOT: Court of St. Mathews, South Wall, Tier 7, Row 6.^[11] https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/169710876/janet-davidson

Research Notes

Unknown newspaper (perhaps Alameda County, California) November 1987

"DAVIDSON, JANET S[eale], in Alameda, November 2, 1987. Beloved Wife of Harlan Davidson. Loving Mother of Stewart Menzies and Joan Lamier. Dear step mother of Harlan Davidson Jr. A native of England, age 81.

Friends are invited to attend memorial services at Chapel of the Chimes, 4499 Piedmont Ave, Oakland on Friday, November 6th, 1987 at 2 P.M. Interment at Chapel of the Chimes, Oakland. Memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society or your favorite charity preferred." END

Acknowledgements

To Russell J Kruse-1355 for commencing this profile and joining Janet to her 2nd husband, Harlan Wayland Davidson Snrs profile within WikiTree.

To R Hare Hare-1576 and P Gray Howard-18870 for research and compiling, and contact with the Menzies family.

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Sources

1. ↑ England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915. Vol: 2a Page No: 862.
2. ↑ U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, Court, Land, Wills & Financial.
3. ↑ U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Birth, Marriage & Death.
4. ↑ California, U.S., Federal Naturalization Records, 1843-1999, Immigration & Emigration.
5. ↑ California, U.S., Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Birth, Marriage & Death.
6. ↑ 1911 England Census.
7. ↑ 1930 United States Federal Census, Census & Voter Lists.
8. ↑ 1950 United States Federal Census, Census & Voter Lists.
9. ↑ U.S., Border Crossings from Mexico to U.S., 1895-1964, Immigration & Emigration.
10. ↑ U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, Military.
11. ↑ U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/169710876/janet-davidson