Margaret E. Dunstan1,2,3

Family Chart
ID# 19221, (1909 - 1978)
FatherWilliam Dunstan4,5,3 (16 Aug 1874 - 3 Sep 1954)
MotherNora May Smith3,6,7 (29 May 1887 - 6 Sep 1941)

Key Events:

Birth: 9 Dec 1909, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania8,9,10
Marriage: 14 Oct 1931, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, Alvin Souder (25 Dec 1896 - 22 Apr 1973)11,12
Death: 7 Feb 1978, Scranton, Pennsylvania13,14
Burial: 10 Feb 1978, Idetown Cemetery, Idetown, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania15,16
ChartsDescendants of Jacob K. and Christiana Ohl Riegel

Copyright Notice

Narrative:

     Margaret E. Dunstan was born on 9 Dec 1909 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.8,9,10
     She appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, in the household of her parents, William Dunstan and Nora May Smith.17 She appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, in the household of her parents.4 She appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, in the household of her parents.5
     She worked as a bobben in a silk mill before her marriage, the only member of her family employed in 1930.5
     Margaret married Alvin Souder, son of Joseph Souder and Sarah E. Reigle, on 14 Oct 1931 in Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, with Rev. C. H. Wilkes of Wilkes-Barre officiating. He was the widower of Marion R. Meletsky. He had previously been married to Loretta Dugan.11,12
     Margaret and Alvin appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Ashley, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, at 62 Mary St., enumerated 4 Apr 1940, reporting that they were renting their home, for $25 per month, and had lived in Wilkes-Barre in 1935. Their four children were listed as living with them.18
     Margaret and Alvin appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Ashley, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, at 62 Mary St., enumerated 5 Apr 1950, reporting they lived in a home that was not on a farm. Their six children were listed as living with them.19
     Her husband died on 22 Apr 1973 in Hanover Twp., Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania.20,21,22
     Margaret died on 7 Feb 1978 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, at age 68.13,14 She was buried on 10 Feb 1978 in Idetown Cemetery, Idetown, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania.15,16

Children:
     Children with Alvin Souder

The other children of Avlin and Margaret are believed to still be living.
  • baby Souder23 (11 Jul 1949 - 11 Jul 1949)

Citations

  1. [S5176] William Dunston household, 1910 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows name as Margaret E. Dunston.
  2. [S5174] William Dunstan household, 1920 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows name as Margaret E. Dunston.
  3. [S1932] Marriage Applications, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, no. 29778a, Alvin Souder and Margaret Dunstan.
  4. [S5174] William Dunstan household, 1920 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania.
  5. [S5175] William Dunsan household, 1930 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania.
  6. [S5174] William Dunstan household, 1920 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows the girl as daughter of Nora's husband.
  7. [S5175] William Dunsan household, 1930 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows the girl as daughter of Nora's husband.
  8. [S5176] William Dunston household, 1910 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows age 5/12 and state.
  9. [S5174] William Dunstan household, 1920 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows age 10 and state.
  10. [S12764] Margaret E. Souder obituary, Times-Leader, shows date and city.
  11. [S1932] Marriage Applications, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, no. 29778a, Alvin Souder and Margaret Dunstan, shows date and officiant.
  12. [S5172] Alvin Souder household, 1940 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows married.
  13. [S12764] Margaret E. Souder obituary, Times-Leader, shows died Tuseday and city.
  14. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 6226287, Margaret Souder, includes tombstone photo showing same.
  15. [S12764] Margaret E. Souder obituary, Times-Leader, shows services Friday and cemetery.
  16. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 6226287, Margaret Souder, includes photo of joint tombstone.
  17. [S5176] William Dunston household, 1910 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania.
  18. [S5172] Alvin Souder household, 1940 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania.
  19. [S12760] Alvan Souder household, 1950 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania.
  20. [S12762] Alvin Soilder obituary, Times-Leader, shows died Sunday and township.
  21. [S1000] "Social Security Death Index," Ancestry.com, record for Alvin Souder, Soc. Sec. No. 714-10-3731, shows month and year, and last residence as 18702 Wilkes Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania.
  22. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 6226285, Alvan Souder, shows year, and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  23. [S5137] Baby Alvin Souder, Certificate of Death.