The Seagraves Family

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Albert William SEAGRAVE

Male 1890 - 1972  (82 years)


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  • Name Albert William SEAGRAVE  [1
    • The surname presented for this person as with each other in this study is based on the dominant spelling found in the various records researched, but primarily on the name carved on the person's gravestone. EXCEPT for the common variations of the Seagraves family name of which there are over 20, such as Segraves, Seagreaves, Seagroves, etc. For clarity and ease of analysis all those variations have been given the Seagraves name. Certain variations are used so consistently within a family that they have been retained in this analysis, specifically, SAGRAVES and SEAGRAVE. The Seagraves version is the most common found (about 39%) of all on the 1940 census. A discussion of the name spelling variations can be found on the Home Page of this website.
    • The Seagraves surname presented for this person is based on the dominant spelling found in the various records researched, but primarily on the name carved on the person's gravestone. HOWEVER, for the common variations of the Seagraves family name of which there are over 20, such as Cegrave(s) Segrave(s), Seagreave(s), Seegrave(s), Segrove(s), Seagrove(s), etc. all of which have been given the Seagraves spelling for clarity and ease of analysis.
      Certain variations are used so consistently within a family that they have been retained in this analysis, specifically, SAGRAVES (which also includes Sagrove(s)) and SEAGRAVE. Sagraves was adopted by the early settlers of eastern Kentucky about 1800. Seagrave was the version brought to Massachusetts by the John & Sarah Seagrave family who settled there about 1725.
      The Seagraves version is the most common found (about 39%) of all those found on the 1940 census.
      A discussion of the name spelling variations can be found on the Home Page of this website.
    Birth 15 Jan 1890  Workington, Cumbria, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Immigration 11 Aug 1910  Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Albert Seagrave, 20, born in 1890 in Workington, Cumbria, England, son of Albert Seagrave immigrated from Canada to the United States. 
    Migration 11 Aug 1910  Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Albert Seagrave, born in Workington, England, age 20, occupation: chemist; father: Albert Seagrave of Workington, England; Destination: Niagara Falls, NY to seek work; money shown: $40; description: 5' 5" fair complexion, brown hair, blue eyes. Landed at: Quebec, Canada on 27 Aug 1909 on the "Virginian". 
    Draft Registration 5 Jun 1917  Rochester, Monroe County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location 
    albert William Seagrave of 112 Warner St., Rochester, NY, age 27, DOB: 15 Jan 1890, Alien: English, POB: Workington, Cumberland, England, Occupation: Machinist; Single, white, medium Height, medium build, blue eyes, brown hair. 
    Draft Registration 5 Jun 1917  Rochester, Monroe County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Albert William Seagrave, 27, born 15 Jan 1890 in Workington, Cumberland, England, of 112 Warner St., Rochester, NY, an alien, registered for the WW I draft as a single, white, unemployed machinist. Described as medium height with a medium build, blue eyes and light brown hair. 
    Marriage #1 probably About 1918 
    Albert married Margaret A. LNU probably in Monroe Co., New York. 
    1920 US census 1920  Rochester, Ward #10, Monroe County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location 
    recorded as Albert Seagrave, 29, ENG, brother-in-law of Walter H. Dobles; Margaret Seagrave, wife, 27 NY. 
    1920 US census 1920  Rochester, Ward #10, Monroe County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location 
    recorded as Albert Seagrave, 29, England, machinist, immigrated in 1900, brother-in-law of Walter H. & My T. Dobles, married; Margaret Seagrave, 29, NY, sister-in-law [wife of Albert]. 
    1925 NY Census 1925  Rochester, Ward #10, Monroe County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location 
    recorded as Albert W. Seagrave, 34, ENG, brother-in-law of Walter H. Dobles, 40 and May T. Dobles, 38; Margaret A Seagrave, wife, 33, clerical work. 
    1925 NY Census 1925  Rochester, Ward #10, Monroe County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location 
    recorded as Albert W. Seagrave, 34, England, W, brother-in-law of Walter H. & May T. Dobles; Margaret A. Seagrave, 33, NY.  
    1930 US census 1930  Greece, Monroe County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location 
    recorded as Albert Seagrave, 40, ENG; Margaret Seagrave, wife, 39, NY. 
    1930 US census 1930  Greece, Monroe County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location 
    recorded as Albert Seagrave, 40, England, W, tool Maker, immigration year-1910, 29 at 1st marriage; Margaret, wife, 39, NY, 28 at 1st marriage. 
    1940 US census 1940  Greece, Monroe County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location 
    recorded as Albert Seagrave, 50, ENG, painter; Margaret Seagrave, 49, NY. 
    1940 US census 1940  Greece, Monroe County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location 
    recorded as Albert Seagrave, 50, England, W, painter, married; Margaret, wife, 49, NY. 
    Death notices 1972  Coal Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 4
    Albert W. Seagrave died at age 82. 
    Death 11 Dec 1972  Northumberland County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Burial Saint Edwards Cemetery, Shamokin, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Person ID I5135  Seagraves Database
    Last Modified 10 Aug 2019 

    Family 1 Margaret PURTELL,   b. Dec 1891, Monroe County, New York Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 5 Feb 1944, Monroe County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 52 years) 
    Marriage Abt 1919 
    Family ID F1711  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 28 Oct 2016 

    Family 2 Margaret A. LNU,   b. Abt 1891, New York Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F430  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 5 Oct 2015 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 15 Jan 1890 - Workington, Cumbria, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsImmigration - Albert Seagrave, 20, born in 1890 in Workington, Cumbria, England, son of Albert Seagrave immigrated from Canada to the United States. - 11 Aug 1910 - Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMigration - Albert Seagrave, born in Workington, England, age 20, occupation: chemist; father: Albert Seagrave of Workington, England; Destination: Niagara Falls, NY to seek work; money shown: $40; description: 5' 5" fair complexion, brown hair, blue eyes. Landed at: Quebec, Canada on 27 Aug 1909 on the "Virginian". - 11 Aug 1910 - Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDraft Registration - albert William Seagrave of 112 Warner St., Rochester, NY, age 27, DOB: 15 Jan 1890, Alien: English, POB: Workington, Cumberland, England, Occupation: Machinist; Single, white, medium Height, medium build, blue eyes, brown hair. - 5 Jun 1917 - Rochester, Monroe County, New York Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDraft Registration - Albert William Seagrave, 27, born 15 Jan 1890 in Workington, Cumberland, England, of 112 Warner St., Rochester, NY, an alien, registered for the WW I draft as a single, white, unemployed machinist. Described as medium height with a medium build, blue eyes and light brown hair. - 5 Jun 1917 - Rochester, Monroe County, New York Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google Maps1920 US census - recorded as Albert Seagrave, 29, ENG, brother-in-law of Walter H. Dobles; Margaret Seagrave, wife, 27 NY. - 1920 - Rochester, Ward #10, Monroe County, New York Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google Maps1920 US census - recorded as Albert Seagrave, 29, England, machinist, immigrated in 1900, brother-in-law of Walter H. & My T. Dobles, married; Margaret Seagrave, 29, NY, sister-in-law [wife of Albert]. - 1920 - Rochester, Ward #10, Monroe County, New York Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google Maps1925 NY Census - recorded as Albert W. Seagrave, 34, ENG, brother-in-law of Walter H. Dobles, 40 and May T. Dobles, 38; Margaret A Seagrave, wife, 33, clerical work. - 1925 - Rochester, Ward #10, Monroe County, New York Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google Maps1925 NY Census - recorded as Albert W. Seagrave, 34, England, W, brother-in-law of Walter H. & May T. Dobles; Margaret A. Seagrave, 33, NY. - 1925 - Rochester, Ward #10, Monroe County, New York Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google Maps1930 US census - recorded as Albert Seagrave, 40, ENG; Margaret Seagrave, wife, 39, NY. - 1930 - Greece, Monroe County, New York Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google Maps1930 US census - recorded as Albert Seagrave, 40, England, W, tool Maker, immigration year-1910, 29 at 1st marriage; Margaret, wife, 39, NY, 28 at 1st marriage. - 1930 - Greece, Monroe County, New York Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google Maps1940 US census - recorded as Albert Seagrave, 50, ENG, painter; Margaret Seagrave, 49, NY. - 1940 - Greece, Monroe County, New York Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google Maps1940 US census - recorded as Albert Seagrave, 50, England, W, painter, married; Margaret, wife, 49, NY. - 1940 - Greece, Monroe County, New York Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath notices - Albert W. Seagrave died at age 82. - 1972 - Coal Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 11 Dec 1972 - Northumberland County, Pennsylvania Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Saint Edwards Cemetery, Shamokin, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S16] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, (Ancestry.com).

    2. [S449] Border Crossings from Canada to the U.S., 1895-1956, (Ancestry.com).

    3. [S1] FindAGrave.com (FAG).

    4. [S5] Social Security Death Index, (Ancestry.com).