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'''Harold Edward Quinlan''', son of '''[[Edward William Quinlan]]''' and '''[[Anna Monroe]]''', was born on 1 Jan 1909 in Kansas and died on 13 Feb 1960 at the age of 51. He is buried in the Greenlawn Memorial Park in Bakersfield, California. Other names for Harold were Bob, Bobby and Robert.
 
'''Harold Edward Quinlan''', son of '''[[Edward William Quinlan]]''' and '''[[Anna Monroe]]''', was born on 1 Jan 1909 in Kansas and died on 13 Feb 1960 at the age of 51. He is buried in the Greenlawn Memorial Park in Bakersfield, California. Other names for Harold were Bob, Bobby and Robert.
  
From the Quinlan Reunion album:
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== From the Quinlan Reunion album ==
  
 
"Harold Edward “Bob” Quinlan third son of Edward William and Anna Monroe was born on January 1, 1909 in Saint Marys, Kansas.  Bob traveled to California with his parents and lived in Bakersfield and then San Francisco.  Bob met his one true love, Leona “Jane Neer” and they  married on November 8, 1936.  Bob and Jane became the parents of two dear and beautiful daughters Charlotte and Lee.  Their marriage ended early and affected him greatly.  That “Irish” trait???  Bob also tended to enjoy a pint or two a little too often like his older brother George.  Bob held various jobs during the years.  He worked in hospitals and hotels, and as a deliveryman.  He once took his niece Colette and nephew Richard along for the ride. The brother and sister always enjoyed his company because he was so fun to be with.  Bob liked movies and loved to talk about the beautiful movie stars.  Later in his life he became good friend of his niece Colette’s husband Richard Flores.  Bob died in Bakersfield on February 13, 1960.  Bob and Jane’s wedding guest book contains the signature of “Belle Quinlan Grandma”. Jane later told her daughter Charlotte about a nice old French speaking woman who attended her and Bob’s wedding… Our Belle Guyette Quinlan of course!!"
 
"Harold Edward “Bob” Quinlan third son of Edward William and Anna Monroe was born on January 1, 1909 in Saint Marys, Kansas.  Bob traveled to California with his parents and lived in Bakersfield and then San Francisco.  Bob met his one true love, Leona “Jane Neer” and they  married on November 8, 1936.  Bob and Jane became the parents of two dear and beautiful daughters Charlotte and Lee.  Their marriage ended early and affected him greatly.  That “Irish” trait???  Bob also tended to enjoy a pint or two a little too often like his older brother George.  Bob held various jobs during the years.  He worked in hospitals and hotels, and as a deliveryman.  He once took his niece Colette and nephew Richard along for the ride. The brother and sister always enjoyed his company because he was so fun to be with.  Bob liked movies and loved to talk about the beautiful movie stars.  Later in his life he became good friend of his niece Colette’s husband Richard Flores.  Bob died in Bakersfield on February 13, 1960.  Bob and Jane’s wedding guest book contains the signature of “Belle Quinlan Grandma”. Jane later told her daughter Charlotte about a nice old French speaking woman who attended her and Bob’s wedding… Our Belle Guyette Quinlan of course!!"
  
General Notes: Harold Edward Quinlan
 
  
Harold E Quinlan: So attested in the 1920 federal census.
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== Names ==
  
 
Harold Quinlan: So attested in the 1910 federal census.
 
Harold Quinlan: So attested in the 1910 federal census.
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Harold E Quinlan: So attested in the 1920 federal census.
  
 
Robert Quinlan: So attested in the 1930 federal census.
 
Robert Quinlan: So attested in the 1930 federal census.
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== Dates ==
  
 
Birth: His California Death Index record gives his birth date as January 5, 1909.
 
Birth: His California Death Index record gives his birth date as January 5, 1909.
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1930: In the 1930 federal census, he appears in Bakersfield with his parents and brothers. There, he is called "Robert" and listed as a laborer.
 
1930: In the 1930 federal census, he appears in Bakersfield with his parents and brothers. There, he is called "Robert" and listed as a laborer.
  
c. 1936: The certificate of marriage between Robert Edward Quinlan and Leona Jane Neer is in our possession, but I have not yet entered its details. The marriage took place in 59 Rico Way, the home of Charlotte George and Michael Levy.
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c. 1936: The certificate of marriage between Robert Edward Quinlan and Leona Jane Neer is in our possession, but I have not yet entered its details. The marriage took place in 59 Rico Way, San Francisco, California, the home of Charlotte George and Michael Levy.
  
 
In 1940 Bobby lived with [[Leona Jane Neer]] and [[Charlotte Ann Quinlan]] in a public housing complex called Holly Courts in Bernal Heights in San Francisco. Robert Quinlan, Jane Quinlan and Charlotte Ann Quinlan appear in a federal census entry entry which lists Robert as having worked 52 weeks in the preceding year; having made $900 in that year; now working as a door man at the Brocklebank Apartments; having worked 50 hours in the last week prior to the taking of the census; and paying $27.50 per month on the rental of the unit. His highest education completed is listed as the 8th grade. Jane's I cannot read; it appears to say H4. She is not listed as working.
 
In 1940 Bobby lived with [[Leona Jane Neer]] and [[Charlotte Ann Quinlan]] in a public housing complex called Holly Courts in Bernal Heights in San Francisco. Robert Quinlan, Jane Quinlan and Charlotte Ann Quinlan appear in a federal census entry entry which lists Robert as having worked 52 weeks in the preceding year; having made $900 in that year; now working as a door man at the Brocklebank Apartments; having worked 50 hours in the last week prior to the taking of the census; and paying $27.50 per month on the rental of the unit. His highest education completed is listed as the 8th grade. Jane's I cannot read; it appears to say H4. She is not listed as working.
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Selective Service: 23 May 1944, San Francisco, CA. A copy of his registration card is in my possession.
 
Selective Service: 23 May 1944, San Francisco, CA. A copy of his registration card is in my possession.
  
Employment: Matson Navigation Company, 29 Mar 1943, San Francisco, CA. A letter in our possession signed by Peter B. Kyne recommends him to George Nickel, manager of the Repair and Maintenance Division, for employment by virtue of his journeyman burner<nowiki>’</nowiki>s union card.  We also have a letter Kyne wrote to him about this recommendation on the same day.
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California's 1946-1948 voter rolls record him as a Democrat living at 1622 G St, Bakersfield, with Leona Jane, with George and Hazel Quinlan living at 1659 G St.
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California's 1952 voter rolls record him as a Democrat living at 2200 20th (or 26th?) St, Bakersfield.
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== Employment ==
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Matson Navigation Company, 29 Mar 1943, San Francisco, CA. A letter in our possession signed by Peter B. Kyne recommends him to George Nickel, manager of the Repair and Maintenance Division, for employment by virtue of his journeyman burner<nowiki>’</nowiki>s union card.  We also have a letter Kyne wrote to him about this recommendation on the same day. His death certificate in 1960 lists his last occupation as a warehouseman of five years at the Western Gulf Oil Company.
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== Marriage ==
  
 
Harold married '''[[Leona Jane Neer]]''' circa 1936 in San Francisco, CA. The marriage ended in divorce.
 
Harold married '''[[Leona Jane Neer]]''' circa 1936 in San Francisco, CA. The marriage ended in divorce.
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Children from this marriage were:
 
Children from this marriage were:
  
'''[[Charlotte Ann Quinlan]]'''
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'''[[Charlotte Ann Quinlan]]''' (born on 6 July 1938) and '''[[Lee Quinlan]]''' (born on 18 Jun 1943).
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== Death ==
  
'''[[Lee Quinlan]]''' was born on 18 Jun 1943.  
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The California Death Index gives Harold's place of residence at death as Delano, California. The printed copy of his death certificate gives his residence as 1724 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California, and gives the name of the informant as George Quinlan, living at 1526 Pesante Road, Bakersfield, California. The cause of death is listed as cirrhosis of the liver, with accompanying arteriosclerotic heart disease.
  
The California Death Index gives Harold's place of residence at death as Delano, California.
 
  
  
 
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Harold Edward Quinlan
Harold Edward Quinlan and Leona Jane Neer
Harold Edward Quinlan and Leona Jane Neer
Harold Edward Quinlan and Anna Monroe
Harold Edward Quinlan

Harold Edward Quinlan, son of Edward William Quinlan and Anna Monroe, was born on 1 Jan 1909 in Kansas and died on 13 Feb 1960 at the age of 51. He is buried in the Greenlawn Memorial Park in Bakersfield, California. Other names for Harold were Bob, Bobby and Robert.


From the Quinlan Reunion album

"Harold Edward “Bob” Quinlan third son of Edward William and Anna Monroe was born on January 1, 1909 in Saint Marys, Kansas. Bob traveled to California with his parents and lived in Bakersfield and then San Francisco. Bob met his one true love, Leona “Jane Neer” and they married on November 8, 1936. Bob and Jane became the parents of two dear and beautiful daughters Charlotte and Lee. Their marriage ended early and affected him greatly. That “Irish” trait??? Bob also tended to enjoy a pint or two a little too often like his older brother George. Bob held various jobs during the years. He worked in hospitals and hotels, and as a deliveryman. He once took his niece Colette and nephew Richard along for the ride. The brother and sister always enjoyed his company because he was so fun to be with. Bob liked movies and loved to talk about the beautiful movie stars. Later in his life he became good friend of his niece Colette’s husband Richard Flores. Bob died in Bakersfield on February 13, 1960. Bob and Jane’s wedding guest book contains the signature of “Belle Quinlan Grandma”. Jane later told her daughter Charlotte about a nice old French speaking woman who attended her and Bob’s wedding… Our Belle Guyette Quinlan of course!!"


Names

Harold Quinlan: So attested in the 1910 federal census.

Harold E Quinlan: So attested in the 1920 federal census.

Robert Quinlan: So attested in the 1930 federal census.


Dates

Birth: His California Death Index record gives his birth date as January 5, 1909.

1910: He appears as Harold in this census entry, living with his family in Rossville, Shawnee, Kansas.

1920: He appears again in this census, living in the same town as in 1910.

1930: In the 1930 federal census, he appears in Bakersfield with his parents and brothers. There, he is called "Robert" and listed as a laborer.

c. 1936: The certificate of marriage between Robert Edward Quinlan and Leona Jane Neer is in our possession, but I have not yet entered its details. The marriage took place in 59 Rico Way, San Francisco, California, the home of Charlotte George and Michael Levy.

In 1940 Bobby lived with Leona Jane Neer and Charlotte Ann Quinlan in a public housing complex called Holly Courts in Bernal Heights in San Francisco. Robert Quinlan, Jane Quinlan and Charlotte Ann Quinlan appear in a federal census entry entry which lists Robert as having worked 52 weeks in the preceding year; having made $900 in that year; now working as a door man at the Brocklebank Apartments; having worked 50 hours in the last week prior to the taking of the census; and paying $27.50 per month on the rental of the unit. His highest education completed is listed as the 8th grade. Jane's I cannot read; it appears to say H4. She is not listed as working.

Selective Service: 23 May 1944, San Francisco, CA. A copy of his registration card is in my possession.

California's 1946-1948 voter rolls record him as a Democrat living at 1622 G St, Bakersfield, with Leona Jane, with George and Hazel Quinlan living at 1659 G St.

California's 1952 voter rolls record him as a Democrat living at 2200 20th (or 26th?) St, Bakersfield.

Employment

Matson Navigation Company, 29 Mar 1943, San Francisco, CA. A letter in our possession signed by Peter B. Kyne recommends him to George Nickel, manager of the Repair and Maintenance Division, for employment by virtue of his journeyman burner’s union card. We also have a letter Kyne wrote to him about this recommendation on the same day. His death certificate in 1960 lists his last occupation as a warehouseman of five years at the Western Gulf Oil Company.


Marriage

Harold married Leona Jane Neer circa 1936 in San Francisco, CA. The marriage ended in divorce.

Marriage Notes: The wedding took place at 59 Rico Way, in San Francisco, where Charlotte George and Michael Levy were in attendance. Leona Jane later told her daughters about a nice old French-speaking woman she remembered attending the wedding. Lee now has the wedding book, which includes the guest registry. Signatures include Charlotte, Michael, Edward and Ann Quinlan, "Bell Quinlan Grandma" et al.

Children from this marriage were:

Charlotte Ann Quinlan (born on 6 July 1938) and Lee Quinlan (born on 18 Jun 1943).

Death

The California Death Index gives Harold's place of residence at death as Delano, California. The printed copy of his death certificate gives his residence as 1724 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California, and gives the name of the informant as George Quinlan, living at 1526 Pesante Road, Bakersfield, California. The cause of death is listed as cirrhosis of the liver, with accompanying arteriosclerotic heart disease.