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Family HistoryFamily History - Mary Francis


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Mary Francis and four of her descendants down to the third generation.


First Generation
1. Mary Francis,1 born ____ (parents not determined). Mary married Franklin Coffin (born ____, parents not determined).

Child of Mary Francis and Franklin Coffin:

+2i. Vinia Eva Coffin, born 8 March 1874 in New York, New York; died 31 July 1932 in Whittier, Los Angeles County, California. Married Burton Lee Wilcox.

Second and Third Generations
2. Vinia Eva Coffin2 (Mary1), born 8 March 1874 in New York, New York;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 died 31 July 1932 in Whittier, Los Angeles County, California.1, 7 Vinia married, ca. 1891, Burton Lee Wilcox2, 3, 4 (born 5 July 1872 in Oneida County, New York, the son of Arthur Lee Wilcox and Mary Lucinda Gustin;2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Burton died 5 October 1963 in Dallas, Texas8, 13). Vinia and Burton are buried in Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles County, California.13, 7

Children of Vinia Eva Coffin and Burton Lee Wilcox:

 3i. Marion E. Wilcox, born ca. August 1892 in New York.2, 3, 4
 4ii. Burton Lee Wilcox, Jr., born ca. June 1897 in New York;2, 3, 4 died 16 January 1968.14 Burton is buried in Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles County, California.14
 5iii. Alice M. Wilcox, born ca. 1902 in New York.3, 4, 5

  1. California, County Birth and Death Records, 1800-1994, Los Angeles County, Standard Death Certificate, Vinia Eva Wilcox, died: 31 July 1932 in Whittier, Los Angeles County, California; born: 8 March 1874 in New York City, New York; age 58 yr 4 mo 23 days; father: Franklin Coffin, born in New York; mother: Mary Francis, born in New York; married; husband: Burton L. Wilcox.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Massachusetts, Worcester County, Worcester City, Enumeration District 1723, Sheet No. 12A; family of Burton L. Wilcox (28, New York, July 1871, traveling salesman); wife of 9 years Vinia E. Wilcox (26, New York, Mar 1874, 4 children, 2 living); daughter Marion E. Wilcox (7, New York, Aug. 1892); son Burton L. Wilcox (2, New York, Jun. 1897).
  3. New York State Census, 1905, New York County, Borough of Manhattan, Page 33, family of Burton L. Wilcox (32, architect); wife Venia Wilcox (31); daughter Marion Wilcox (11); son Burton Wilcox (7); daughter Alice Wilcox (3). [They are living next door to Arthur Wilcox and his wife Marguerite].
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, California, Alameda County, Alameda City, Enumeration District 9, Sheet No. 15A; family of Burton L. Wilcox (37, New York, salesman, supply house); wife of 19 years Vinia E. Wilcox (36, New York, 5 children, 3 living); daughter Marion E. Wilcox (16, New York); son Burton L. Wilcox Jr. (12, New York); daughter Alice M. Wilcox (8, New York).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, California, Alameda County, Alameda City, Enumeration District 12, Sheet No. 8A; family of Burton L. Wilcox (47, New York, manager, building supplies); wife Vinia E. Wilcox (45, New York); daughter Alice M. Wilcox (18, New York).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, California, Los Angeles County, Whittier City, Enumeration District 19-1542, Sheet No. 6B; family of Burton L. Wilcox (57, New York, manager, builders supplies, first married age 19); wife Vinia E. Wilcox (56, New York, first married age 18).
  7. Find a Grave (website). Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles County, California; Vinia Eva Wilcox, died 31 July 1932 [from record].
  8. Texas Deaths, 1890-1976; Wilcox, Burton Lee; died: 5 October 1963 in Dallas, Dallas [County], Texas; born: 5 July 1872 in New York; widow; father: Arthur Lee Wilcox; mother: Gusten; occupation: retired architect; burial place: Whittier, California.
  9. New York State Census, 1875, Oneida County, Utica, East Election District of the 7th Ward, Page 10, family of Arthur J. Wilcox (23, Madison Co., carpenter); wife Lucinda Wilcox (12, Chenango); son Burton Wilcox (2 11/12, Oneida Co.); son Arthur Wilcox (1 7/12, Oneida Co.).
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Oneida County, Utica, Enumeration District 136, Page No. 11C; family of Arthur L. Willcox (27, New York, cabinet maker); wife Lucinda Willcox (30, New York); son Burton L. Willcox (7, New York); son Arthur R. Willcox (6, New York); son Louis Willcox (2, New York).
  11. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, California, Los Angeles County, Rivera, Enumeration District 19-132, Sheet No. 1B; family of Burton L. Wilcox (68, New York); wife Millicent H. Wilcox (67, Illinois).
  12. Gazlay History, compiled by Margaret Howe in 1955-1956 (copy available at Gazlay Family History - Sources). Margaret Howe indicated that the document is “based on material my mother Inez L. Gazlay collected, but never lived to edit. Her material has just been copied and explains the more extensive material on generation V and VI. Other information has been added which I found from numerous sources.” Unpublished, 29 pages. Several differences in dates have been found between this document and others, especially A Genealogy of the Leavenworth Family; the latter is considered the more accurate source.
  13. Find a Grave (website). Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles County, California; Burton Lee Wilcox, Sr., died 5 October 1968 [from record].
  14. Find a Grave (website). Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles County, California; Burton Lee Wilcox, Jr., died 16 January 1968. [from record].