Queene Maud Close b. 27 Jan 1889 Bosanquet, Lambton, Ontario, Canada d. 20 Sep 1980 Spencerport, Monroe, New York, United States: WNY, New Brunswick and Minnesota Roots

1889 - 1980 (91 years)

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Name	Queene Maud Close
Birth	27 Jan 1889	Bosanquet, Lambton, Ontario, Canada [1]
		Registration of birth for Queenie Maud Close, 1899 (Ontario) (top center entry on page) SCHEDULE A- BIRTHS County of Lambton, Division of Bosanquet No. 018021 (stamped) / No. 20 (inked) When born: 27th January 1889 Name: Queenie Maud Sex: F Name of Father: Robert Close Maiden name of Mother: Sarah E. McStellar Rank/profession of Father: Farmer Signature, Description and Residence of Informant: Robert Close, Bosanquet When Registered: 7 Nov, 1889 Name of Accoucher: None Signature of Registrar: Geo. Sutherland
Gender	Female
Immigration	1910 [2]
Naturalization	1911 [2]
Census	1915	17 Evadene Street, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States [3]
	Role: Wife
		1915 New York census - Henry Wilkie household (Buffalo Ward 20, Erie Co.) 17 Evadene 32. Wilkie Henry, head, white, male, 24, born U.S., in U.S. for 24 years, citizen, chemist 33. Wilkie Queene, wife, white, female, 25, born Canada, in U.S. for 14 years, citizen, housework 34. Wilkie Frances, daughter, white, female, 3, born U.S., in U.S. for 3 years, citizen
Census	1920	25 Evadene Street, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States [4]
	Role: Wife
		1920 U.S. census - Henry Wilkie household (Buffalo Ward 20, Erie Co., NY) 25 Evadene Street, dwelling 280, household 361 90. Wilkie Henry, head, owns home (mortgaged), male, white, 29, married, able to read and write, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York, able to speak Engish, chemist at Chalmer & Son 91. Wilkie Queene, wife, female, white, 29, married, immigrated 1910, naturalized 1911, able to read and write, born Canada (English), father born Canada (English), mother born Canada (English), able to speak English 92. Wilkie Frances, daughter, female, white, 7, single, attends school, born New York, father born New York, mother born Canada (English) 93. Wilkie Roberta, daughter, female, white, 3, single, born New York, father born New York, mother born Canada (English) 94. Wilkie Betty, daughter, female, white, 1 6/12, single, born New York, father born New York, mother born Canada (English)
Census	1925	24 Garrison Road, Williamsville, Erie, New York, United States [5]
	Role: Wife
		1925 New York census - Henry Wilkie household (Village of Williamsville, Erie Co.) 24 Garrison 16. Wilkie Henry, head, white, male, 33, born U.S., citizen, chemist 17. Wilkie Queene, wife, white, female, 35, born U.S., citizen, housewife 18. Wilkie Frances, daughter, white, female, 12, born U.S., citizen, school 19. Wilkie Roberta, daughter, white, female, 8, born U.S., citizen, school 20. Wilkie Betty, daughter, white, female, 7, born U.S., citizen, school 21. Wilkie Henry Jr., son, white, male, 3, born U.S., citizen 22. Wilkie Richard, son, white, male, 1, born U.S., citizen
Census	1930	24 Garrison Road, Williamsville, Erie, New York, United States [6]
	Role: Wife
		1930 U.S. census - Henry E. Wilkie household (Village of Williamsville, Erie Co., NY) 24 Garrison Road, dwelling 84, household 89 25. Wilkie Henry E., head, owns home valued at $17,000, has a radio, male, white, 38, married, first married at 21, able to read and write, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York, able to speak English, (illeg) chemist at a gelatin co. 26. Wilkie Queenie, wife, female, white, 39, married, first married at 22, able to read and write, born Canada (English), father born Canada (English), mother born Canada (English), immigrated 1910, naturalized, able to speak English 27. Wilkie Frances E., daughter, female, white, 17, single, attends school, able to read and write, born New York, father born New York, mother born Canada (English), able to speak English assistant librarian at Williamsville Library 28. Wilkie G. Roberta, daughter, female, white, 13, single, attends school, able to read and write, born New York, father born New York, mother born Canada (English), able to speak English 29. Wilkie Betty C., daughter, female,…
Census	1940	24 Garrison Road, Williamsville, Erie, New York, United States [7]
	Role: Wife
		1940 U.S. census - Henry Wilkie household (Village of Williamsville, Erie Co., NY) 24 Garrison Road, household 88, owned at value of $15000, not a farm 41. Wilkie Henry, head, male, white, 49, married, completed 4 years of high school, born New York, living in same house in 1935, worked 48 hours in past week as advertising manager in gelatin industry, worked 52 weeks in past year (income not recorded) 42. Wilkie Queene, wife, female, white, 50, married, completed 4 years of high school, born Canada (English), naturalized, living in same house in 1935, housework 43. Wilkie Betty, daughter, female, white, 22, single, completed 4 years of college, born New York, living in same house in 1935, public school teacher, worked 40 weeks in past year for $800 wages 44. Wilkie Henry Jr., son, male, white, 18, single, attends school, completed 4 years of high school, living in same house in 1935 45. Wilkie Richard, son, male, white, 16, single, attends school, completed 1 year of high school, living in same house in 1935
Census	1950	24 Garrison Road, Williamsville, Erie, New York, United States [8]
		1950 U.S. census - Queene C. Wilkie (Williamsville, Erie Co., NY) 24 Garrison Road, household 210, not a farm, not on 3+ acres 25. Wilkie Queene C., head, white, female, 61, divorced, born Canada, housework
Name	Queenie Maud Close
Residence	1975	Brockport, Monroe, New York, United States [9]
Death	20 Sep 1980	Spencerport, Monroe, New York, United States [10]
	The NYS death index by Reclaim The Records lists the date as 21 September 1980 in Spencerport.
		Death notice of Queenie M. Pfohl (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, 23 Sep 1980, page 5B) Pfohl, Queenie M. BROCKPORT: Formerly of Williamsville, N.Y. on Sunday, September 20, 1980. She is survived by one daughter, Betty Streets of Brockport; two sons, Henry E. Wilkie and Richard C. Wilkie; twelve grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Hector and Henry Close; several nieces and nephews. No prior calling. Funeral and interment at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may make contributions to the Lakeside Memorial Hospital. Reference, Fowler Funeral Home, Inc., Brockport.
Person ID	I836	Main Tree
Last Modified	11 Jun 2026

Family 1 Henry Elemuel Wilkie, b. 13 Jun 1891, Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, United States d. 17 Mar 1980, Hillcrest Nursing Home, Durham, Durham, North Carolina, United States (Age 88 years)

Marriage 9 Jan 1912 Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States [11]

Divorce Between 1942 and 1946 [12]

Children

+	1. Frances Ellener Wilkie, b. 17 Sep 1912, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States d. 25 Nov 1975, Saluda, Saluda, South Carolina, United States (Age 63 years)
+	2. Grace Roberta Wilkie, b. 10 Dec 1916, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States d. 12 May 1941, Williamsville, Erie, New York, United States (Age 24 years)
+	3. Betty Close Wilkie, b. 28 Apr 1918, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States d. 2 Jan 1998 (Age 79 years)
+	4. Henry Elemuel Wilkie, b. 26 Aug 1921, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States d. 6 Sep 2005, West Grove, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States (Age 84 years)
+	5. Richard Chalmers Wilkie, b. 3 Jul 1923, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States d. 19 Sep 2020 (Age 97 years)

Family ID F310 Group Sheet | Family Chart

Family 2	Otto W. Pfohl, b. MAYBE 1889 d. MAYBE 1975 (Age 86 years)
Marriage	22 Jul 1961	Amherst, Erie, New York, United States [13]
Family ID	F331	Group Sheet \| Family Chart

Event Map

	Birth - 27 Jan 1889 - Bosanquet, Lambton, Ontario, Canada
	Marriage - 9 Jan 1912 - Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States
	Census - 1915 - 17 Evadene Street, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States
	Census - 1920 - 25 Evadene Street, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States
	Census - 1925 - 24 Garrison Road, Williamsville, Erie, New York, United States
	Census - 1930 - 24 Garrison Road, Williamsville, Erie, New York, United States
	Census - 1940 - 24 Garrison Road, Williamsville, Erie, New York, United States
	Census - 1950 - 24 Garrison Road, Williamsville, Erie, New York, United States
	Marriage - 22 Jul 1961 - Amherst, Erie, New York, United States
	Residence - 1975 - Brockport, Monroe, New York, United States
	Death - 20 Sep 1980 - Spencerport, Monroe, New York, United States

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Sources

[S363] Birth Certificates -- Ontario, registration of birth; 018021; 27 January 1889; Queenie Maud Close (Reliability: 3).

Registration of birth for Queenie Maud Close, 1899 (Ontario)
(top center entry on page)

SCHEDULE A- BIRTHS
County of Lambton, Division of Bosanquet

No. 018021 (stamped) / No. 20 (inked)
When born: 27th January 1889
Name: Queenie Maud
Sex: F
Name of Father: Robert Close
Maiden name of Mother: Sarah E. McStellar
Rank/profession of Father: Farmer
Signature, Description and Residence of Informant: Robert Close, Bosanquet
When Registered: 7 Nov, 1889
Name of Accoucher: None
Signature of Registrar: Geo. Sutherland

[S95] 1920 U.S. Federal Census, New York, Erie County, Ward 20 Buffalo, ED 172; Sheet 14B; dwelling 280, household 361; Henry Wilkie; downloaded 10 October 2019 (Reliability: 2).

1920 U.S. census - Henry Wilkie household (Buffalo Ward 20, Erie Co., NY)
25 Evadene Street, dwelling 280, household 361
90. Wilkie Henry, head, owns home (mortgaged), male, white, 29, married, able to read and write, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York, able to speak Engish, chemist at Chalmer & Son
91. Wilkie Queene, wife, female, white, 29, married, immigrated 1910, naturalized 1911, able to read and write, born Canada (English), father born Canada (English), mother born Canada (English), able to speak English
92. Wilkie Frances, daughter, female, white, 7, single, attends school, born New York, father born New York, mother born Canada (English)
93. Wilkie Roberta, daughter, female, white, 3, single, born New York, father born New York, mother born Canada (English)
94. Wilkie Betty, daughter, female, white, 1 6/12, single, born New York, father born New York, mother born Canada (English)

[S93] 1915 New York State Census, Erie County, population schedule; Ward 20 Buffalo, ED 2, Blocks 19-22; page 14; 17 Evadene; Henry Wilkie; downloaded 23 June 2022 (Reliability: 3).

1915 New York census - Henry Wilkie household (Buffalo Ward 20, Erie Co.)
17 Evadene
32. Wilkie Henry, head, white, male, 24, born U.S., in U.S. for 24 years, citizen, chemist
33. Wilkie Queene, wife, white, female, 25, born Canada, in U.S. for 14 years, citizen, housework
34. Wilkie Frances, daughter, white, female, 3, born U.S., in U.S. for 3 years, citizen

[S95] 1920 U.S. Federal Census, New York, Erie County, Ward 20 Buffalo, ED 172; Sheet 14B; dwelling 280, household 361; Henry Wilkie; downloaded 10 October 2019 (Reliability: 3).

[S94] 1925 New York State Census, Erie County, population schedule; Village of Williamsville, ED 1; page 21; 24 Garrison; Henry Wilkie; downloaded 23 June 2022 (Reliability: 3).

1925 New York census - Henry Wilkie household (Village of Williamsville, Erie Co.)
24 Garrison
16. Wilkie Henry, head, white, male, 33, born U.S., citizen, chemist
17. Wilkie Queene, wife, white, female, 35, born U.S., citizen, housewife
18. Wilkie Frances, daughter, white, female, 12, born U.S., citizen, school
19. Wilkie Roberta, daughter, white, female, 8, born U.S., citizen, school
20. Wilkie Betty, daughter, white, female, 7, born U.S., citizen, school
21. Wilkie Henry Jr., son, white, male, 3, born U.S., citizen
22. Wilkie Richard, son, white, male, 1, born U.S., citizen

[S96] 1930 U.S. Federal Census, New York, Erie County, Village of Williamsville, ED 15-358; sheet 4A; dwelling 84, household 89; Henry E. Wilkie; downloaded 10 October 2019 (Reliability: 3).

1930 U.S. census - Henry E. Wilkie household (Village of Williamsville, Erie Co., NY)
24 Garrison Road, dwelling 84, household 89
25. Wilkie Henry E., head, owns home valued at $17,000, has a radio, male, white, 38, married, first married at 21, able to read and write, born New York, father born New York, mother born New York, able to speak English, (illeg) chemist at a gelatin co.
26. Wilkie Queenie, wife, female, white, 39, married, first married at 22, able to read and write, born Canada (English), father born Canada (English), mother born Canada (English), immigrated 1910, naturalized, able to speak English
27. Wilkie Frances E., daughter, female, white, 17, single, attends school, able to read and write, born New York, father born New York, mother born Canada (English), able to speak English assistant librarian at Williamsville Library
28. Wilkie G. Roberta, daughter, female, white, 13, single, attends school, able to read and write, born New York, father born New York, mother born Canada (English), able to speak English
29. Wilkie Betty C., daughter, female,…

[S97] 1940 U.S. Federal Census, New York, Erie County, Village of Williamsville, ED 15-7; sheet 65B; household 88; Henry Wilkie; downloaded 10 June 2026 (Reliability: 3).

1940 U.S. census - Henry Wilkie household (Village of Williamsville, Erie Co., NY)
24 Garrison Road, household 88, owned at value of $15000, not a farm
41. Wilkie Henry, head, male, white, 49, married, completed 4 years of high school, born New York, living in same house in 1935, worked 48 hours in past week as advertising manager in gelatin industry, worked 52 weeks in past year (income not recorded)
42. Wilkie Queene, wife, female, white, 50, married, completed 4 years of high school, born Canada (English), naturalized, living in same house in 1935, housework
43. Wilkie Betty, daughter, female, white, 22, single, completed 4 years of college, born New York, living in same house in 1935, public school teacher, worked 40 weeks in past year for $800 wages
44. Wilkie Henry Jr., son, male, white, 18, single, attends school, completed 4 years of high school, living in same house in 1935
45. Wilkie Richard, son, male, white, 16, single, attends school, completed 1 year of high school, living in same house in 1935

[S117] 1950 U.S. Federal Census, New York, Erie County, Williamsville, ED 15-10; sheet 74; household 210; Queene C. Wilkie; downloaded 10 June 2026 (Reliability: 3).

1950 U.S. census - Queene C. Wilkie (Williamsville, Erie Co., NY)
24 Garrison Road, household 210, not a farm, not on 3+ acres
25. Wilkie Queene C., head, white, female, 61, divorced, born Canada, housework

[S45] Newspaper -- Buffalo News, BOWLES; death notice; 28 November 1975; page 38, column 1 (Reliability: 2).

Death notice of Frances Wilkie Bowles (Buffalo News, 28 Nov 1975, page 38)
BOWLES - Frances (nee Wilkie)
Nov. 25, 1975, in Saluda, S. C., formerly of Buffalo, wife of Thomas Bowles of Saluda, S. C.; daughter of Mrs. Otto Pfohl of Brockport, N. Y., and Henry E. Wilkie Sr. of Buffalo; mother of Mrs. Frank G. Aines of Rockville, Md., and Robert F. Bowles of Saluda, S. C.; also survived by one sister, Mrs. Kendrick Streets of Brockport, N. Y., and two brothers, Henry E. Wilke, West Grove, Pa., and Richard C. Wilke of Ft. Worth, Tex. Funeral service Saturday at 11 AM from the Ramey Funeral Home, Saluda S. C. Burial in Travis Park Cemetery, Saluda.

[S87] Newspaper -- Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, Queenie M. Pfohl; death notice; 23 September 1980; page 5B, column 3 (Reliability: 2).

Death notice of Queenie M. Pfohl (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, 23 Sep 1980, page 5B)
Pfohl, Queenie M.
BROCKPORT: Formerly of Williamsville, N.Y. on Sunday, September 20, 1980. She is survived by one daughter, Betty Streets of Brockport; two sons, Henry E. Wilkie and Richard C. Wilkie; twelve grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Hector and Henry Close; several nieces and nephews.
No prior calling. Funeral and interment at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may make contributions to the Lakeside Memorial Hospital. Reference, Fowler Funeral Home, Inc., Brockport.

[S262] Marriage Index -- New York, 1881-1967, accessed; 8 June 2026; Henry E. Wilkie / Queene M. Close (Reliability: 3).
Groom: Wilkie, Henry E.
Bride: Close, Queene M.
Marriage Date: 9 Jan 1912
Marriage Location: Buffalo
Certificate Number: 4837

[S204] Military -- World War II Old Men's Draft Cards, downloaded 10 June 2026; Henry E. Wilkie; Williamsville local board 626, Serial No. U971 (Reliability: 2).

World War II draft card - Henry E. Wilkie (Senior)
Serial Number U971
1. Name: Henry E. Wilkie
2. Place of residence: 24 Garrison Rd, Williamsville, Erie, New York
3. Mailing address: same
4. Telephone: Wmsv. 134R
5. Age in years: 50 / Date of birth: June 13, 1891
6. Place of birth: Syracuse, N.Y.
7. Name and address of person who will always know your address: Mrs. Queen Wilkie - same
8. Employer's name and address: Chalmer's Gelatin Corp.
9. Place of employment: Williamsville, Erie, N.Y.

Description of registrant:
White, 5' 11-1/2", 140 lbs, blue eyes, brown hair, light complexion

[S262] Marriage Index -- New York, 1881-1967, accessed; 8 June 2026; Otto W. Pfohl / Queene M. Close (Reliability: 3).
Groom: Pfohl, Otto W.
Bride: Close, Queene M.
Marriage Date: 22 Jul 1961
Marriage Location: Amherst
Certificate Number: 24729