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See also: Leslie Clarence (1913-1986) / Hope Barbara Cook-Hoople (1910-1990)Leslie's adopted parents: Isaac Leonard / Florence Pryde Leslie
Source: Leslie's Application for Social Security Account29, form SS-5
Leslie was born c. Mar 21, 1913 in Hamilton, Ontario29.
He was a provost (military police) in the Canadian army.
Elsie's parents: Harry Humphrey / Emily Bissett28,29
Elsie Emily was born c. April 21, 1905 in Hamilton, Ontario28,29.
According to Leslie's sister Mary Cunneyworth Nopper, Leslie and Elsie were married in Hamilton, Ontario. In 1941 they were still in Hamilton, but they moved to Los Angeles sometime during the 40's (1948?), when the popular image of California included "streets paved with gold".
At the time of Elsie's Application for Social Security Account29 (Oct.21, 1948) "Mrs. Elsie Cunneyworth" was unemployed and her address was 5237 Brookdale Rd., South Gate, California.
At the time of Leslie's Application for Social Security Account29 (Nov.15.1948) Leslie's mailing address was 5237 Brookdale Road, South Gate, California and he was employed at Mission Hosiery Mills 95-1012380, 3764 South Broadway Place, Los Angeles 7, California. SSN: 568-40-0436
Leslie's parents are identified as Leonard Cunneyworth and Florence Leslie on the application.
Leslie's sister Mary recalls that Leslie worked at Firestone after the couple moved to the US. She also related that several of Elsie's siblings followed them to California.
Elsie died c. Oct 2, 1976 in Los Angeles, California28.
Last known residence ZIP code for Elsie: 90262, Lynwood, California, a suburb of Los Angeles29. Elsie's SSN: 565-40-6919
source1: Social Security Death Index A - L, Vol 1, US 1937 - 199713
source2: Application for Social Security Account, form SS-5
source3: Internet CA death records28 for death date day and death place
Leslie died c. Nov 15, 1986 in Los Angeles, California29.
source1: FamilyTreeMaker1
source2: Social Security Death Index13 A - L, Vol 1, US 1937 - 1997
source3: Internet CA death records28 for death date day and death place
Last known residence ZIP code for Leslie: 90606, Whittier, California, a suburb of Los Angeles, near Lynwood. (His death benefit was sent to the same address).
source3: Application for Social Security Account29, form SS-5
According to nephew Paul Nopper, the couple had no children.