The Danenberg Family

Margaret Hall 1919–1978

Peter's great-aunt.

Also recorded as Margaret H. Henry.

Margaret Hall was born on 6 Jan 1919 in Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, United States3,4, the daughter of Charles Hall and Susan May McCabe1,3,10,11,12,13. She married Robert H. Elfsten on 24 Sep 1938 in Washington, United States14. She died in Jun 1978 in Los Angeles, California, United States8,9.

Family

Parents
Charles Hall b. 1890 and Susan May McCabe 1886–1972 documented
Husband
Robert H. Elfsten d. 1987 · married on 24 Sep 1938 in Washington, United States14
Children

Life events

EventDatePlace and details
Born6 Jan 1918According to the family's 2015 tree2
Born6 Jan 1919Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, United States
Preferred version: Her Washington birth certificate (146-1919-001182, received 2026-10-28) and the state birth index give 6 January 1919, Vancouver; the 2015 tree's 1918 has no source (itinerary review, 2026-11-02).3,4
Lived7 Apr 1930Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States5,6
Married24 Sep 1938with Robert H. Elfsten
Washington, United States14
Lived9 Oct 1966Los Angeles, California, United States7
DiedJun 1978Los Angeles, California, United States8,9

Records

The full page of the record, with the part cited outlined in red: Funeral Notice: Hall — Susan, Oregon Journal (Portland, Oregon), 8 February 1972, p. 25; and The Oregonian (Portland, Oregon), 9 February 1972, p. 27 & 10 February 1972, p. 73
Funeral Notice: Hall — Susan, Oregon Journal (Portland, Oregon), 8 February 1972, p. 25; and The Oregonian (Portland, Oregon), 9 February 1972, p. 27 & 10 February 1972, p. 73. . The page, large, and the untouched original.
The full page of the record, with the part cited outlined in red: Birth index D9PK-3D6Z; marriage return QP9S-77KX
Birth index D9PK-3D6Z; marriage return QP9S-77KX. . The page, large, and the untouched original.
Scan of the record: Birth index D9PK-3D6Z; marriage return QP9S-77KX
Birth index D9PK-3D6Z; marriage return QP9S-77KX. .
Scan of the record: 1930 US Census, Portland City Precinct 473, Multnomah County, Oregon, ED 26-472, sheet 2A, lines 47–50
1930 US Census, Portland City Precinct 473, Multnomah County, Oregon, ED 26-472, sheet 2A, lines 47–50. US census, U.S. National Archives T626, image via FamilySearch, public domain.
The full page of the record, with the part cited outlined in red: 1930 US Census, Portland City Precinct 473, Multnomah County, Oregon, ED 26-472, sheet 2A, lines 47–50
1930 US Census, Portland City Precinct 473, Multnomah County, Oregon, ED 26-472, sheet 2A, lines 47–50. US census, U.S. National Archives T626, image via FamilySearch, public domain. The page, large, and the untouched original.
The full page of the record, with the part cited outlined in red: Wedding Announcement: Elfsten-Winters, Los Angeles Herald Examiner (Los Angeles, California), 9 October 1966, p. 106
Wedding Announcement: Elfsten-Winters, Los Angeles Herald Examiner (Los Angeles, California), 9 October 1966, p. 106. . The page, large, and the untouched original.
Scan of the record: Margaret Henry: Social Security Death Index (SSDI) Death Record
Margaret Henry: Social Security Death Index (SSDI) Death Record. .
The full page of the record, with the part cited outlined in red: Charles H Hall household, Vancouver, Clark, WA, ED 36, sheet 8A, lines 14-16 (dwelling 145, family 201)
Charles H Hall household, Vancouver, Clark, WA, ED 36, sheet 8A, lines 14-16 (dwelling 145, family 201). US census, U.S. National Archives T625, image via FamilySearch, public domain. The page, large, and the untouched original.

Sources

  1. Funeral Notice: Hall — Susan, Oregon Journal (Portland, Oregon), 8 February 1972, p. 25; and The Oregonian (Portland, Oregon), 9 February 1972, p. 27 & 10 February 1972, p. 73.
    HALL — Susan, 4734 Deoau.v; mother of Catherine E. Hail# Charles H. Hall and Margaret H. Henry; 9 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren.
    Translation: HALL — Susan, 4734 N. Depauw; mother of Catherine E. Hall, Charles H. Hall and Margaret H. Henry; 9 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren.

    Named as surviving daughter 'Margaret H. Henry' (married surname Henry) in the Portland, Oregon death notice of her mother Susan Hall.

  2. Peter's tree, danenberg.sql, 2007–2015, personae 147, birth.
  3. Birth index D9PK-3D6Z; marriage return QP9S-77KX.
    18—Father's Name: Chas. Hall | 19—Mother's Maiden Name: Susan McCabe | 16—Birthplace: Vancouver Wash.

    Parents: Charles Henry Hall and Susan McCab. Married Robert H. Elfst[e]n [index: 'Elfstare'] on 24 Sep 1938 at North Bonneville, Skamania Co., WA; the return names her parents as Chas. Hall and Susan McCabe, and gives her birthplace as Vancouver, Wash., and her residence as Portland. Death not searched.

  4. Certificate of Live Birth: Margaret Ellen Hall, State file number 146-1919-001182; filed 1919-04-18; issued 2026-10-26.
    MARGARET ELLEN HALL / JANUARY 06, 1919 10:45 PM / VANCOUVER, CLARKE COUNTY, WASHINGTON / ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL / MOTHER'S NAME PRIOR TO FIRST MARRIAGE: SUSAN MC. CAB / IRELAND / 30 YEARS / FATHER'S NAME: CHARLES HENRY HALL / TEXAS / 28 YEARS

    Birth certificate, state file no. 146-1919-001182, filed 18 Apr 1919: Margaret Ellen Hall, female, born 6 Jan 1919 at 10:45 pm at St. Joseph Hospital, Vancouver. Mother 'Susan Mc. Cab', born Ireland, 30. Father 'Charles Henry Hall', born Texas, 28.

  5. 1930 US Census, Portland City Precinct 473, Multnomah County, Oregon, ED 26-472, sheet 2A, lines 47–50.
    — Margaret E. | Daughter | F | W | 11 | S | Yes | Yes | Washington | Texas | Northern Ireland | Yes | None

    1930 US Census (enumerated 7 April 1930, Portland Precinct 473, Multnomah County, Oregon, ED 26-472, sheet 2A, line 48): Margaret E. Hall, daughter, age 11, born Washington, in her mother Susie Hall's household at 1225 Leonard Street.

  6. 1930 US Census, Portland City Precinct 473, Multnomah County, Oregon, ED 26-472, sheet 2A, lines 47–50.
    1225 | 115 | 115 | Hall, Susie | Head-H | 40 ... Margaret E. | Daughter | F | W | 11 | S | Yes | Yes | Washington | Texas | Northern Ireland

    Enumerated at age 11 in April 1930 in her mother Susie Hall's household at house no. 1225 (Leon[ard]...), Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon (ED 26-472, sheet 2A, line 48), and her 24 September 1938 marriage return (at North Bonneville, Skamania County, Washington, to Robert H. Elfsten) gives her residence as Portland, Oregon.

  7. Wedding Announcement: Elfsten-Winters, Los Angeles Herald Examiner (Los Angeles, California), 9 October 1966, p. 106.
    The marriage of Marie Annette Winters, daughter of Mr and Mrs Oeorge Winters of Alhambra and Charles Arthur Elfsten son of Mrs Dovle Henry of Ha cienda Heights, w as sol emnized in All Souls Catho He C'hurrh Alhambra
    Translation: The marriage of Marie Annette Winters, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Winters of Alhambra, and Charles Arthur Elfsten, son of Mrs. Doyle Henry of Hacienda Heights, was solemnized in All Souls Catholic Church, Alhambra.

    Residing in Hacienda Heights, Los Angeles County, California, as 'Mrs. Doyle Henry of Hacienda Heights' (identifying her second husband as Doyle Henry) at the wedding of her son Charles Arthur Elfsten and Marie Annette Winters at All Souls Catholic Church, Alhambra.

  8. Peter's tree, danenberg.sql, 2007–2015, personae 147, death.
  9. Margaret Henry: Social Security Death Index (SSDI) Death Record.
    Name: Margaret Henry State of Issue: California Date of Birth: Monday January 06, 1919 Date of Death: June 1978 Est. Age at Death: 59 years, 5 months Last known residence: City: Hacienda Heights; City of Industry; La Puente County: Los Angeles State: California ZIP Code: 91745

    Social Security Death Index record: Margaret Henry, born 6 January 1919, died June 1978 (age 59 years, 5 months); SSN issued in California; last known residence and location of last benefit paid ZIP 91745 (Hacienda Heights / City of Industry / La Puente, Los Angeles County, California).

  10. Peter's tree, danenberg.sql, 2007–2015, parentages 16.
  11. Certificate of Live Birth: Margaret Ellen Hall, State file number 146-1919-001182; filed 1919-04-18; issued 2026-10-26 (page 3).
    MARGARET ELLEN HALL / JANUARY 06, 1919 10:45 PM / VANCOUVER, CLARKE COUNTY, WASHINGTON / ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL / MOTHER'S NAME PRIOR TO FIRST MARRIAGE: SUSAN MC. CAB / IRELAND / 30 YEARS / FATHER'S NAME: CHARLES HENRY HALL / TEXAS / 28 YEARS

    father: Charles Hall; mother: Susan May McCabe

  12. Hall, Charles Henry / Margaret Ellen, Clarke, Susan McCab, 1-6-19.
    400 Hall, Charles Henry | Margaret Ellen | Clarke | Susan McCab | 1-6-19 | F | W | 129

    father: Charles Hall; mother: Susan May McCabe

  13. Charles H Hall household, Vancouver, Clark, WA, ED 36, sheet 8A, lines 14-16 (dwelling 145, family 201).
    112 | 145 | 201 | Hall Charles H | Head | R | M W 29 M | yes yes | Texas | Texas | Texas | Mechanic | Automobile shop | W / Susie A. | Wife | F W 31 M | 1898 Na | yes yes | Ireland / Margaret E. | Daughter | F W 1 S | Washington | Texas | Ireland

    father: Charles Hall; mother: Susan May McCabe

  14. Birth index D9PK-3D6Z; marriage return QP9S-77KX.
    Robert H Elfstare and Margaret E Hall … Marriage 24 September 1938, North Bonneville, Skamania, Washington, United States

    To Robert H. Elfsten (indexed 'Robert H Elfstare'), 22, born c. 1916, son of Arthur Elfstare and Hattie Sevaneson. She was 20 (born c. 1918), daughter of Chas Hall and Susan McCabe.

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