Again, a picture of Minnie and James Bernard Moore’s kids, Benny and Edith. This picture taken in Tacoma in 1905.
Stories and Folklore from Skagway, Alaska
Stories and Folklore from Skagway, Alaska
Again, a picture of Minnie and James Bernard Moore’s kids, Benny and Edith. This picture taken in Tacoma in 1905.
James Bernard (Benny) Moore maried my maternal grandmother, Marguerite Stratton in 1913. They were married in Los Angeles CA. My aunt Catherine was James’ daughter. James worked for Columbia motion pictures in the 1940’s (electrical and camera Dept)and other studios before that. My mother and aunt were both “relinquised” and then adopted in 1920. My aunt looked very much like Edith Moore in the photograph of Benny and Edith.
Any information on James Bernard Moore during the 1909-1913 time period would be greatly appreciated (also any information for the 1916-1928 time period). Many Thanks – N. Pinhey
Additional information that might help: James Bernard Moore Jr. (Benny) – born 11/20/1891, Alaska; died April 19, 1960, Los Angeles CA. Mother: Minnie Shortridge. Benny’s daughter: Catherine Moore – born 6/15/1914, Los Angeles CA; died 1/10/1990. Catherine was adopted by M.M. and Emma Link and her name changed to Kathryn Link (married name Kathryn Smith).
I am looking for additional information on Benny’s life in the 1913-1928 time range, as well as Margurite D. Stratton (Moore), Benny’s wife.
Thanks
Nicholas, I’m afraid I don’t have much on the family. Have you a copy of “Skagway in Day Primeval: the writings of J. Bernard Moore 1886-1904” published by Lynn Canal Publishing (Skagway News) here in Skagway? It is $14.95 and is a very good source of info. You can email Denise at the the bookstore to order a copy:
snewsdepot@gmail.com
Hello and thanks for your reply – I have a copy of the book and it helped me fill in some blanks. I now have a copy of a summary “family tree” written by Edith Moore. It says “My brother Benny went to New York City after finishing school in Tacoma. Left New York and then went to Hollywood, working as a cameraman for over 30 years. He passed away in 1958 (actually 1960 per the death records).” I also found Benny listed as a cameraman in Hollywood in 1930. So, I have a little more information. Now I need to find out how/why he moved from New York to Hollywood and married Marguerite in 1913.
There is a lot to this story, including rumors of an old Hollywood scandal that I am investigating.
I am related to Minnie Shotridge and nick
Pinhey . Nick is my mother’s first cousin
Hi Jamie, If you have any pictures of your relatives I would love to post them! Thanks, Marlene
Benny was an airplane mechanic in Rhode Island in 1917 and was in the military from April to October 1917