Alice May Staley
b. 22 July 1895, d. 14 December 1975
- Father: William F. Staley b. circa 1866, d. 1939
- Mother: Alice Maude Philpott b. circa 16 September 1875, d. 1 May 1957
- Alice May Staley was born on 22 July 1895 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York.
- She was known as Mamie Wilson although it is not known whether she was formally adopted by her stepfather Robert Wilson.
- William Miller and Alice Maude Philpott appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at 1024 Michigan Street. Other members of the household included Alice May Staley, Edna Florence Staley, William T. Miller, Henry Miller and Charles Miller.
- Robert Thomas Wilson appeared in the New York state census of 1 June 1905 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, at 310 Bird Avenue. Other members of the household included Alice May Staley, Alice Maude Philpott, Hugh Wilson, James L. Wilson, Roberta Wilson and Edna Florence Staley. Daughter Agnes was enumerated in the household of her uncle James Wilson in Buffalo.
- Robert Thomas Wilson and Alice Maude Philpott appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Royalton Township, Niagara County, New York, at Lewiston Road. Other members of the household included Alice May Staley, Hugh Wilson, James L. Wilson, Roberta Wilson and Edna Florence Staley.
- Robert Thomas Wilson and Alice Maude Philpott appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Royalton, Niagara County, New York, at Hartland-McNall Road. Other members of the household included Alice May Staley, Edna Florence Staley.
- She was a nurse, according to the 1920 census.
- The following appeared on 11 September 1924 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilson of Lock street announce the engagement of their daughter, Alice M., to Glen A. Marhoefer of Los Angeles, Cal., the marriage to take place in December.
- She married Glenn Alton Marhoefer, son of Jacob C. Marhoefer and Ida A. Keiser, on 20 November 1924 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, New York, by license issued on the 19th, with William MacCormack, Dean of St. Paul's Cathedral, officiating. At the time of their marriage, both were residing in Los Angeles, the groom employed by Union Oil Company, and the bride a graduate nurse working in a hospital. Other witness was Sadie G. Goodwin of Los Angeles.. The marriage was witnessed by Maizie Katharine Clinton.
- Glenn Alton Marhoefer and Alice May Staley appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, at 11311 South Main Street.
- She was a real estate saleslady, according to the 1930 census.
- In 1937, Glenn and Mamie Marhoefer traveled to England, arriving in London aboard the SS Queen Mary (Cunard White Star Ltd.) on 31 May, and returning to the US aboard the Queen Mary, sailing from Southampton on 30 June and arriving in the Port of New York on 5 July.
- Glenn Alton Marhoefer and Alice May Staley appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1940 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, at 11311 South Main.
- The following appeared on 8 November 1957 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: (Warrens Corners) Mrs. James Vining entertained an aunt from California at dinner Wednesday.
Mrs. Kate Scott returned to her home, Lewiston, after spending a week with Mr. and Mrs. James Vining. - Alice May Staley became a widow at the 10 December 1974 death of her husband Glenn Alton Marhoefer.
- At the time of her death Alice May Staley was living in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, at 5404 Angeles Vista.
- Alice May Staley died on 14 December 1975 at age 80 in Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California, at Daniel Freeman Hospital, 333 North Prairie Avenue . Hier death was officially witnessed by Edna Florence Staley.
- She was interred at Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California.
- Last Edited: 20 Jan 2015