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Richard Mathes Fenker1,2,3

ID# 1, (1910 - 1999)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherHoward Wieman Fenker (5 Apr 1883 - 17 Sep 1974)
MotherIrma Aurelia Sander (17 Jun 1883 - 25 Sep 1971)
AncestryThe Fenker Family
The Wieman Family
Chart MembershipDescendants of David Dutt/Toot
Descendants of Dr. Davis Green Tuck
Descendants of Hermann Hinrich Fennker
Descendants of Maximilian Friderich Wiemann and Anna Maria Margaretha Elisabeth Lüken
Family IndexesThe Fenker Family
The Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont
The Wieman Family
The Linah Mims/Rebeccah Davis Family
The Dutt/Toot Family
The Tuck Family

Key Events:

Birth: 8 Oct 1910, 264 Hosea Ave., Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio,4,5,6
Marriage: 12 Aug 1938, Nashville, Tennessee, Martha Watson Cobb (b. 3 Oct 1909, d. 26 Dec 1999)7,8,9
Death: 2 Jun 1999, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas,10
Burial: Gallatin City Cemetery, Gallatin, Tennessee,11
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Narrative:

Richard Mathes Fenker was born on 8 Oct 1910 in 264 Hosea Ave., Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OhioG.4,5,6
     He moved about 1919 to Minneola, FloridaG, with his parents.12,13 He appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Clermont, Lake Co., Florida, G in the household of his parents, Howard Wieman Fenker and Irma Aurelia Sander.14
     Richard moved to Nashville, TennesseeG, with his parents about 1924.13
Richard M. Fenker
photo by Calvert - Nashville
He graduated from Peabody Demonstration School, Nashville, TennesseeG, in 1928.15,16
     He appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee G, in the household of his parents.17
     He graduated from Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TennesseeG, in 1934, with a Bacholer of Arts degree in mathematics. He had attended the University of North Carolina from 1928 until 1932, and then one year at Vanderbilt.18
     He was a clerk a the Tennessee Emergency Relief Administration. By 1937 he was a salesman at Nunn Schwab & Co., an investment securites firm by 1935.19
     Richard married Martha Watson Cobb, daughter of Dr. Robert Linah Cobb Jr. and Mary Louisa Logan, on 12 Aug 1938 in Nashville, TennesseeG, in the presence of the immediate families and a few intimate friends. The ceremony was performed by the bride's uncle, Rev. William Henry McIntosh, of Hatiesburg, Mississippi.7,8,9

Becoming an Actuary --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---


     He was employed by Life & Casualty Insurance Company as a clerk by 1939. He was an actuary there when he joined the Navy in 1943. In 1940 he reported he had worked 44 hours the last week of March, and had worked 52 weeks the prior year, earning $1,300.20,15,21
     Richard and Martha appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, at 2405 21st Ave. South G, enumerated 6 Apr 1940, reporting that they were renting their home, for $35 per month, and each had lived in the same city in 1935.22
     Richard registered for the draft for World War II on 16 Oct 1940, while living at 2405 21st Ave. South, Nashville, Davidson Co., TennesseeG, reporting he was employed by National Life and Accident Insurance Company.3

A Naval Navigtor --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---

Beechcraft SNB-1 Trainer
Naval History and Heritage Command photo23

     Richard enlisted in the Naval Reserve, and was commissioned as a Lieutenant Junior Grade 15 Jan 1943.24 He began active duty 2 Aug 1943 and entered the Navy Air Navigation School in Hollywood, FloridaG, a 16-week program. From Jun 1943 until Dec of that year he was an instructor at that school. During this time he was flying in Beechcraft SNB trainers. He was promoted to lieutenant 1 May 1944.25,18
     Martha joined him for at least part of his tour of duty in Hollywood. In Sep 1943 they were living there at 701 No. Ocean Dr. G.26
Martin PBM-3R Mariner taking off
Official U.S. Navy photo27
      From Dec 1943 to Nov 1944 he was assigned to the Naval Air Transport Service's Atlantic Wing, squadron VR-8, which provided seaplane service. While there he flew in Martin PBM-3R Mariner seaplanes, recording some 500 flying hours flying to Bermuda, the Caribbean, and South America.28,29
      He was transferred to the VR-11 squadran in Nov 1944, based at Naval Air Station Oakland in California, now Oakland International Airport. G In the Pacific he flew in Douglas R5D Skymasters, the Navy transport version of the Douglas DC-4 airliner, logging some 1,500 hours.30,31
     Martha joined him for at least part of his tour at Oakland Naval Air Station. He drove the family across the country from Nashville in the fall of 1944 to a house he had rented in Berkeley, CaliforniaG.32,33
Douglas R5D Taking Off from Guam 25 Nov 1944
National Archives photo23

      A wounded evacuation squadron, VRE-1, was formed in Mar 1945, based in GuamG, and he became a part of that squadron.His last duties were flying casualties out of Okinawa and POWs from Japan. He served with VRE-1 until Sep 1945.30,31,34
      He remained in the Naval Reserve after he left active service. He was promoted to Lt. Commander 1 Aug 1946. He was placed on inactive status 1 Jul 1952.35,36

Returning to Civilian Life --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---


     After the war he was loaned by National Life to American Life Convention, a trade association of life insurance companies with head office in Chicago.15
      He became Actuary for the Department of Insurance and Banking for the state of Tennessee in Feb 1947.37
     He became Actuary for the Insurance Department of Mississippi in Nov 1947. He and Martha moved their family to 4444 Newton Dr., Jackson, MississippiG.38
     In Feb 1950 became actuary for Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company of Columbia South Carolina. He and Martha moved their family to an apartment at 23A-A3 Myron Manor, Columbia, South CarolinaG. He reported in the 1950 census he had worked 45 hours the prior week.39,40 While there they built a home on a wooded lot.41
     Richard and Martha appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Richland Co., South Carolina, at Myren Maror Apartments G, enumerated 6 Apr 1950, reporting they lived in a home that was not on a farm. Their two children were listed as living with them.42
      In 1951 Richard and Martha moved their family to Gallatin, TennesseeG, so he could manage Rail Oil Company, a business established by his father. It was a distributor of Shell Oil Products in Macon, Sumner and Trousdale Counties. He eventually bought the entire business, which was sold in 1976 when he retired from active business.15
     He was elected to city council in Gallatin, Tennessee in 1969, and reelected in 1973 and 1977. While there, he served as Chairman of the Finance Committee from 1970 until the end of his term, and was appointed to the Power Board in 1970, later becoming its chairman. He was elected by the city council to one of Gallatin's memberships on the board of the Resource Authority (which built and operated a waste fired thermal plant), and reelected to a six year term 1981. In 1974 he was appointed to the planning commission.15
     Richard died on 2 Jun 1999 in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TexasG, at age 88.10 He was buried in Gallatin City Cemetery, Gallatin, TennesseeG.11

Children:
      Children with Martha Watson Cobb:

Richard and Martha's children are still living (Mar 2024).

Citations

  1. [S178] Richard Fenker, Certificate of Birth, shows name as Richard Fenker.
  2. [S428] Howard W. Fenker household, 1920 U.S. Census, Lake Co., Florida, shows name as Richard M. Fenker.
  3. [S13327] Richard Mathes Fenker, Draft Registration Cards for Tennessee, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947.
  4. [S178] Richard Fenker, Certificate of Birth.
  5. [S428] Howard W. Fenker household, 1920 U.S. Census, Lake Co., Florida, shows age 9 and state.
  6. [S13327] Richard Mathes Fenker, Draft Registration Cards for Tennessee, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947, shows date, city, and state.
  7. [S1997] Richard M. Fenker and Martha Cobb, marriage bond and return, shows date, county, state, and officiant.
  8. [S91] Martha Fenker, personal notes, typed list prepared by MCF, shows date.
  9. [S13327] Richard Mathes Fenker, Draft Registration Cards for Tennessee, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947, shows her as his wife.
  10. [S1995] Richard Mathes Fenker, Certificate of Death.
  11. [S110] Personal knowledge of author.
  12. [S250] Interview, Emilou Fenker Frazier, 3 & 5 Jul 2000, recalling they moved to Florida before she started in school, and story of health issues and schooling.
  13. [S260] Richard M. Fenker, Sr., "Richard M. Fenker Sr. biography", shows moved to Florida after First World War, then to Nashville 1924.
  14. [S428] Howard W. Fenker household, 1920 U.S. Census, Lake Co., Florida.
  15. [S260] Richard M. Fenker, Sr., "Richard M. Fenker Sr. biography."
  16. [S250] Interview, Emilou Fenker Frazier, 3 & 5 Jul 2000, recalling that she graduated from Peabody a year after her brother.
  17. [S485] Howard W. Fenker household, 1930 U.S. Census, Davidson Co., Tennessee.
  18. [S8682] Richard Mathes Fenker, "Officer Service Record, USNR", Officer Qualifications Questionnaire, 25 May 1950.
  19. [S10385] Polk's Nashville City Directory, 1935, pg 369; 1937, pp 291, 631.
  20. [S10385] Polk's Nashville City Directory, 1939, pg 307, shows occupation as clk Live & Ca I Co.
  21. [S5287] Richard M. Fenker household, 1940 U.S. Census, Davidson Co., Tennessee, shows occupation as actuarial, industry as life ins. co.
  22. [S5287] Richard M. Fenker household, 1940 U.S. Census, Davidson Co., Tennessee.
  23. [S8684] Naval History and Heritage Command, online.
  24. [S8682] Richard Mathes Fenker, "Officer Service Record, USNR", Appointment in Naval Reserve, 29 Jn 1943.
  25. [S8683] Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Naval Reserve, 1 Jul 1944, pg 392, shows pay entry base as 2/08/43, date of precedence as 5/01/44.
  26. [S180] Martha Watson Cobb, Special Certificate of Birth and Affidavits, shows address.
  27. [S3458] Wikimedia Commons, online, Official U.S. Navy photo 80-G-K-13496.
  28. [S8682] Richard Mathes Fenker, "Officer Service Record, USNR", Officer Qualifications Questionnaire, 25 May 1950, shows dates, squadron, aircraft and hours.
  29. [S110] Personal knowledge of author, recalling stories Richard told of his flights in the region.
  30. [S8682] Richard Mathes Fenker, "Officer Service Record, USNR", Officer Qualifications Questionnaire, 25 May 1950, shows dates, squadrons, aircraft and hours.
  31. [S1265] Wikipedia, online, "Naval Air Transport Service," viewed Apr 2019, shows history of squadrans.
  32. [S8688] Taylor, "Terry & Nancy's Family History - Richard Mathes Fenker," e-mail to author, 30 Jun 2012, provided text from a 3 Dec 1944 letter from his father, J. Eugene Taylor, recounting his conversation with Dick Fenker in which he described taking the family to a rented house in Berkley.
  33. [S110] Personal knowledge of author, recalling stories Martha told of living and Berkeley and the arduous trip home.
  34. [S260] Richard M. Fenker, Sr., "Richard M. Fenker Sr. biography", shows last missions.
  35. [S8683] Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Naval Reserve, 1 Jul 1955, pg 224, shows rank and date.
  36. [S8682] Richard Mathes Fenker, "Officer Service Record, USNR", letter Commandant, Sixth Naval District to LCDR Richard Mathes Fenker, 31 Oct 1952, provides notification of transfer to inactive status.
  37. [S8682] Richard Mathes Fenker, "Officer Service Record, USNR", Officer Qualifications Questionnaire, 30 Aug 1947.
  38. [S8682] Richard Mathes Fenker, "Officer Service Record, USNR", Officer Qualifications Questionnaire, 1 Jun 1948.
  39. [S8682] Richard Mathes Fenker, "Officer Service Record, USNR", Officer Qualifications Questionnaire, 28 Aug 1950, shows address and details of job; Questionnaire of 25 May 1950 shows date.
  40. [S13328] Richard M. Fenker household, 1950 U.S. Census, Richland Co., South Carolina, shows occupation as actuary and industry as life insurance.
  41. [S83] Personal knowledge of Nancy Fenker Reigel, recalling moving to the new house.
  42. [S13328] Richard M. Fenker household, 1950 U.S. Census, Richland Co., South Carolina.

Martha Watson Cobb1,2,3

ID# 2, (1909 - 1999)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherDr. Robert Linah Cobb Jr. (27 Apr 1882 - 16 Nov 1960)
MotherMary Louisa Logan (30 Dec 1879 - 3 Jul 1913)
AncestryThe Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont
The Mins/Davis Family
The Dutt/Toot Family
The Tuck Family
Chart MembershipDescendants of David Dutt/Toot
Descendants of Dr. Davis Green Tuck
Descendants of Hermann Hinrich Fennker
Descendants of Maximilian Friderich Wiemann and Anna Maria Margaretha Elisabeth Lüken
Family IndexesThe Fenker Family
The Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont
The Wieman Family
The Linah Mims/Rebeccah Davis Family
The Dutt/Toot Family
The Tuck Family

Key Events:

Birth: 3 Oct 1909, Trenton, Todd Co., Kentucky,1,4
Marriage: 12 Aug 1938, Nashville, Tennessee, Richard Mathes Fenker (b. 8 Oct 1910, d. 2 Jun 1999)5,6,7
Death: 26 Dec 1999, Ft. Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas,8
Burial: Gallatin City Cemetery, Gallatin, Tennessee,9
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Narrative:

Martha Watson Cobb was born on 3 Oct 1909 in Trenton, Todd Co., KentuckyG.1,4 Martha Watson Cobb was known to members of her family as Bummy.
     She appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Trenton, Todd Co., Kentucky, G in the household of her parents, Dr. Robert Linah Cobb Jr. and Mary Louisa Logan.10
     Her mother died on 3 Jul 1913, when Martha was 3 years old.11,12
     Martha appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of outside of Trenton, Kentucky in the household of her father and stepmother, Ledley Lena Logan.13
     Martha appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, at 7th Ave. North G, enumerated 15 Apr 1930, living in a boarding facility with young employed women, likely the YMCA where she is known to have lived about this time. She appears to be sharing Room 6 with Etna Boaz. In Room 10 is Thelma Andserson, with whom she continued a friendship for many years.14
     Martha married Richard Mathes Fenker, son of Howard Wieman Fenker and Irma Aurelia Sander, on 12 Aug 1938 in Nashville, TennesseeG, in the presence of the immediate families and a few intimate friends. The ceremony was performed by the bride's uncle, Rev. William Henry McIntosh, of Hatiesburg, Mississippi.5,6,7
     Martha and Richard appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, at 2405 21st Ave. South G, enumerated 6 Apr 1940, reporting that they were renting their home, for $35 per month, and each had lived in the same city in 1935.15
     She was a stenographer with a wholesale company before her marriage, and continued similar work for a time afterword. In 1940 she reported she was working as a secretary for a wholesale grocery company, and had worked 44 hours the list week of March. She had worked 52 weeks the prior year, earning $1,300.16,17
     Martha joined Richard for at least part of his tour of duty in Hollywood, Florida. In Sep 1943 they were living there at 701 No. Ocean Dr. G.18
     Martha joined Richard for at least part of his tour at Oakland Naval Air Station. He drove the family across the country from Nashville in the fall of 1944 to a house he had rented in Berkeley, CaliforniaG. She returned to Nashville with their young son by train for the birth of their second child.19,20 She had returned to Nashville by Apr 1945 when their second child was born.
     Martha and Richard moved their family to 4444 Newton Dr., Jackson, MississippiG, in 1947.21
     Martha and Richard moved their family to 23A-A3 Myron Manor, Columbia, South CarolinaG, in 1950.22,23 While there they built a home on a wooded lot.24
     Martha and Richard appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Richland Co., South Carolina, at Myren Maror Apartments G, enumerated 6 Apr 1950, reporting they lived in a home that was not on a farm. Their two children were listed as living with them.25
      In 1951 Martha and Richard moved their family to Gallatin, TennesseeG, so he could manage Rail Oil Company, a business established by his father.26
     Her husband died on 2 Jun 1999 in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., TexasG.27
     Martha died on 26 Dec 1999 in Ft. Worth, Tarrant Co., TexasG, at age 90.8 She was buried in Gallatin City Cemetery, Gallatin, TennesseeG, next to her husband.9

Children:
      Children with Richard Mathes Fenker:

Martha and Richard's children are still living (Mar 2024).

Citations

  1. [S180] Martha Watson Cobb, Special Certificate of Birth and Affidavits.
  2. [S182] Nancy Logan Fenker, Certificate of Live Birth, shows name as Martha Watson Cobb.
  3. [S2109] Robert L. Cobb household, 1910 U.S. Census, Todd Co., Kentucky, shows name as Martha W. Cobb.
  4. [S2109] Robert L. Cobb household, 1910 U.S. Census, Todd Co., Kentucky, shows age 6/12 and state.
  5. [S1997] Richard M. Fenker and Martha Cobb, marriage bond and return, shows date, county, state, and officiant.
  6. [S91] Martha Fenker, personal notes, typed list prepared by MCF, shows date.
  7. [S13327] Richard Mathes Fenker, Draft Registration Cards for Tennessee, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947, shows her as his wife.
  8. [S1996] Martha Cobb Fenker, Certificate of Death.
  9. [S110] Personal knowledge of author.
  10. [S2109] Robert L. Cobb household, 1910 U.S. Census, Todd Co., Kentucky, date and place blank on this sheet, taken from previous page.
  11. [S1064] Mary Logan Cobb, Certificate of Death, shows date, town, county, and state.
  12. [S4424] Mary Logan Cobb grave marker, Greenwood Cemetery, shows date.
  13. [S521] Robert L. Cobb household, 1920 U.S. Census, Todd Co., Kentucky.
  14. [S518] Martha Cobb household, 1930 U.S. Census, Davidson Co., Tennessee.
  15. [S5287] Richard M. Fenker household, 1940 U.S. Census, Davidson Co., Tennessee.
  16. [S518] Martha Cobb household, 1930 U.S. Census, Davidson Co., Tennessee, shows occupation as stenographer, industry as wholesale.
  17. [S5287] Richard M. Fenker household, 1940 U.S. Census, Davidson Co., Tennessee, shows occupation as secretary, industry as wholesale gro.
  18. [S180] Martha Watson Cobb, Special Certificate of Birth and Affidavits, shows address.
  19. [S8688] Taylor, "Terry & Nancy's Family History - Richard Mathes Fenker," e-mail to author, 30 Jun 2012, provided text from a 3 Dec 1944 letter from his father, J. Eugene Taylor, recounting his conversation with Dick Fenker in which he described taking the family to a rented house in Berkley.
  20. [S110] Personal knowledge of author, recalling stories Martha told of living and Berkeley and the arduous trip home.
  21. [S8682] Richard Mathes Fenker, "Officer Service Record, USNR", Officer Qualifications Questionnaire, 1 Jun 1948.
  22. [S8682] Richard Mathes Fenker, "Officer Service Record, USNR", Officer Qualifications Questionnaire, 28 Aug 1950, shows address and details of job; Questionnaire of 25 May 1950 shows date.
  23. [S13328] Richard M. Fenker household, 1950 U.S. Census, Richland Co., South Carolina, shows occupation as actuary and industry as life insurance.
  24. [S83] Personal knowledge of Nancy Fenker Reigel, recalling moving to the new house.
  25. [S13328] Richard M. Fenker household, 1950 U.S. Census, Richland Co., South Carolina.
  26. [S260] Richard M. Fenker, Sr., "Richard M. Fenker Sr. biography."
  27. [S1995] Richard Mathes Fenker, Certificate of Death.

Irma Aurelia Sander1,2,3

ID# 6, (1883 - 1971)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherAdolph Sander (2 Oct 1840 - 18 Nov 1912)
MotherCatharine Mathes (19 Mar 1844 - 25 Mar 1908)
Chart MembershipDescendants of Hermann Hinrich Fennker
Descendants of Maximilian Friderich Wiemann and Anna Maria Margaretha Elisabeth Lüken
Family IndexesThe Fenker Family
The Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont
The Wieman Family

Key Events:

Birth: 17 Jun 1883, Cincinnati, Ohio,4,5,6
Marriage: 1 Nov 1905, Hamilton Co., Ohio, Howard Wieman Fenker (b. 5 Apr 1883, d. 17 Sep 1974)7,8
Death: 25 Sep 1971, Nashville, Tennessee,9,10
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Narrative:

Irma Aurelia Sander was born on 17 Jun 1883 in Cincinnati, OhioG.4,5,6
     On 18 May 1892 her father applied for a passport for himself, Irma and her three living siblings, and their mother. He stated he intended to return within six months. The passport was issued 20 May 1892.11 Irma, her parents, and her sisters, returned to New York on 3 Sep 1892, aboard the S.S. Lahn, having departed Bremen. They traveled in first class cabins, with eight pieces of luggage, stating they has last stayed in Oppenheim, Germany.12
     She appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio, G in the household of her parents, Adolph Sander and Catharine Mathes.13
     On 6 Jun 1900 her father applied for another passport for himself, Irma and her sister, and their mother. The passport was issued 8 Jun 1900.14,15 Irma and her parents are listed as departing Hamburg, GermanyG, on 6 Sep 1900, aboard the Fürst Bismarck, bound for New York, traveling in first class cabins. No record of their arrival in New York has been found.16
     Irma attended Women's College of Baltimore, Baltimore, MarylandG, From 1903 to 1905, but did not graduate. The school was renamed Goucher College in 1910.17,18

A Storybook Marriage --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---


     Irma married Howard Wieman Fenker, son of John William Fenker and Amelia Louise Wieman, on 1 Nov 1905 in Hamilton Co., OhioG, with Rev. Robert Watson, pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church, officiating.7,8
     The following newspaper report of her wedding appeared 5 Nov 1905:
Schoolday Love Leads to Wedding
Miss Irma Sander, Handsome Heiress, Becomes Mrs. Howard Fenker
Cupid Undaunted Through College and Business Separated the Lovers
Romance That Began in Intermediate School Led to the Bridal Affair
Back of the quiet wedding Wednesday night of beautiful Irma Sander, daughter of Adolph Sander, millionaire pork packer, of 3430 Brookline avenue, Clifton, and Howard Fenker, 930 West Ninth street, has developed a romance dainty enough to have formed the plot of a piece of fiction. Miss Sander and her young husband, who are now on their honeymoon trip, met when they attended the First Intermediate. Howard and Irma were "sweethearts" those days and when they entered Hughes High school in the same class the romance grew apace. The boy and girl were ardent lovers all through High school, and the fact that Miss Irma was the daughter of wealthy and admiring parents and had a social career in prospect didn't make a difference with the lovers. Irma was elected the captain of the girl's basket ball team, and Howard was made the captain of the Hughes football team. Both the "captains" graduated in the class of 1902 of old Hughes. Mr. Fenker entered the business world, and Irma went off to Baltimore to school. But the love of yesteryear did not fade, and a steady correspondence was maintained, and the wedding Wednesday was the result. Mr. Fenker and his bride have fitted up a dainty flat in Avondale.19

     Irma and Howard appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio, at 264 Hosia St. G, enumerated 19 Apr 1910, The household also included an 18 year old servant, Florence Haslinger.20,21
     Irma was named an heir in the will of her father, dated 22 Mar 1911 Cincinnati, in which she was left one-fourth of the capital stock of A. Sander Packing Co. of Cincinnati, and was named a beneficiary for all the balance of the estate, the net income of which was to be paid of her and her three living siblings for their lifetimes, then the principal to be given outright to their children.22

Moving to Florida, then to Tennessee --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---


     Irma and Howard moved their family to Minneola, FloridaG, about 1919, because they thought the weather would be helpful in restoring his her health after she was very ill for a time.23,24 They appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Clermont, Lake Co., Florida G, at 119 Club House Rd., enumerated 14 Jan 1920, with a household consisting of a 23 year old trained nurse, Emily Borwell. Their children Richard and Emilou were listed as living with them.25
     Irma and Howard moved their family to Nashville, TennesseeG, about 1924, so Howard could attend the law school at Vanderbilt University.24

A Career in Pre-School Education --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---


      While her husband was studying law at Vanderbilt, Irma was attending George Peabody College for TeachersG, across the street. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Aug 1926, and a Master of Arts degree in Jun 1929.26,27
     She was started the preschool program for Peabody Demonstration School, and taught there for many years. She later becoming a supervisor there, also holding the title of assistant professor at Peabody College.28,29,30
     The program was the subject of and Associated Press story, that was printed in newspapers all over the country in the fall of 1928. The story read, in part:
Children Are Taught Right Way to Play
     Nashville, Tenn. –Children, two to four years old, are attending college here.
     The George Peabody College for Teachers at Nashville is conducting a nursery school where the children are allowed to develop their own ideas of play.
     They are furnished saw-horses, planks, packing boxes, slides, swings, and other equipment and turned loose to adapt themselves to their own small world. Without being consciously directed by adults, they are supposed to learn to respect one another’s desires, exercise their inventiveness, climb, tumble and slide as much as they wish.
     The adult care is there, however, in the person of Mrs. Irma S. Fenker, director of the nursery school. She put in practice some very definite ideas on discipline.
     The infants must wear regulation “sun suits” which allow a maximum of sun-rays to reach their bodies. Each youngster is assigned a cubby-hole to keep his belongings in and three hooks in a bathroom on which to hang a towel, wash cloth and tooth brush. The respective cubby-holes and hooks are identified by a distinguishing picture: a teddy bear, a duck, cat, tree, or dog, which the child learns to recognized as his own.
     Lunch time comes and the children server themselves milk and crackers, wash and dry the dishes and set the table for the next meal. After eating, they take rag rugs from each cubby-hole and spread them under trees for 15 minutes of rest and sleep. Then more play and finally mother or father comes to take each youngster home.31

     Irma and Howard appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, at 1920 20th Ave. South G, enumerated 3 Apr 1930, reporting that the family owned a home worth $15,000, and had a radio. Their children Richard and Emilou were listed as living with them.32
     Irma and Howard appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, at 1920 20th Ave. South G, enumerated 3 Apr 1940, reporting that they owned a home valued at $7,000, and had lived in the same house in 1935. Her sister, Emma, was listed as living with them.33
     During the War Irma traveled all over Tennessee starting day care centers so that mothers could work as part of the war effort. She retired in the fall of 1946.34,35,36
     They moved to 3507 Belmont Blvd.G, by 1949 with their daughter Emilou, her husband Homer Thomas Frazier, and their children.37,38
     Irma and Howard appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, at 307 Belmont Blvd. G, enumerated 1 Apr 1950, reporting they lived in a home that was not on a farm and they lived in the same house the year before. Their daughter Emilou was listed as living with them, as were her husband, Homer Thomas Frazier, and their three children.39
     Irma died on 25 Sep 1971 in Nashville, TennesseeG, at age 88.9,10

Children:
     Children with Howard Wieman Fenker:

  1. Howard Sander Fenker (26 Oct 1907 - 19 Dec 1908)
  2. Richard Mathes Fenker (8 Oct 1910 - 2 Jun 1999)
  3. Emilou Fenker+ (20 Apr 1913 - 14 Apr 2014)

Citations

  1. [S10417] Adolph Sander, Passport Application (8 Jun 1900), shows name as Irma Sander.
  2. [S8685] Marriage Record, Hamilton Co., Ohio, 185:16, Howard W. Fenker and Irma Sander.
  3. [S250] Interview, Emilou Fenker Frazier, 3 & 5 Jul 2000, gave name Irma Aurela Sander.
  4. [S212] Adalf Sander household, 1900 U.S. Census, Hamilton Co., Ohio, shows age 16, month, year, and state.
  5. [S10417] Adolph Sander, Passport Application (8 Jun 1900), shows date, as 16th, city, and state.
  6. [S1500] "U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007," Ancestry.com, record for Irma Sander Fenker, Soc. Sec. No. 410-76-3314, shows date, as 17th, city, and state.
  7. [S8685] Marriage Record, Hamilton Co., Ohio, 185:16, Howard W. Fenker and Irma Sander, shows date and officiant.
  8. [S213] Howard W. Fenker household, 1910 U.S. Census, Hamilton Co., Ohio, shows married 4 years.
  9. [S47] Fenker, Family File "Fenker.FTW," 29 Sep 1998.
  10. [S91] Martha Fenker, personal notes, typed list prepared by MCF, shows year only.
  11. [S10416] Adolph Sander, Passport Application (18 May 1892.)
  12. [S10426] Lahn arrival 3 Sep 1892, Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1820-1897.
  13. [S212] Adalf Sander household, 1900 U.S. Census, Hamilton Co., Ohio.
  14. [S10417] Adolph Sander, Passport Application (8 Jun 1900.)
  15. [S10424] "Men and Matters," The Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Jun 1900, shows farewell dinner and travel plan.
  16. [S10429] Fürst Bismarck departure 6 Sep 1900, Hamburg Passenger Lists, 1850-1934, pg 1975.
  17. [S10496] Donnybrook Fair, 1904, pg 60, shows here in freshman class; 1905, pg 55, shows here in sophomore class.
  18. [S8818] Directory of the Alumnae and Non-Graduates of Goucher College, pg 94, listed as a non-graduate, shows as 1902-1904.
  19. [S91] Martha Fenker, personal notes, newspaper clipping marked "Cincinnati, Ohio, November 5, 1905" in her hand.
  20. [S213] Howard W. Fenker household, 1910 U.S. Census, Hamilton Co., Ohio.
  21. [S178] Richard Fenker, Certificate of Birth, shows same residence in Oct 1910.
  22. [S10415] Will Books, Hamilton Co., Ohio, 120:506-8, will of Adolph Sander, 27 Nov 1912.
  23. [S250] Interview, Emilou Fenker Frazier, 3 & 5 Jul 2000, recalling they moved to Florida before she started in school, and story of health issues and schooling.
  24. [S260] Richard M. Fenker, Sr., "Richard M. Fenker Sr. biography", shows moved to Florida after First World War, then to Nashville 1924.
  25. [S428] Howard W. Fenker household, 1920 U.S. Census, Lake Co., Florida.
  26. [S4124] Nashville City Directory, 1926, pg 314, shows her a student at Peabody Coll, and him at V U Law Sch.
  27. [S10497] George Peabody College for Teachers, Commencement Program, program for 25 Aug 1926 and 7 Jun 1929.
  28. [S250] Interview, Emilou Fenker Frazier, 3 & 5 Jul 2000, said Irma started the preschool program and taught there.
  29. [S485] Howard W. Fenker household, 1930 U.S. Census, Davidson Co., Tennessee, shows occupation as teacher, in a college.
  30. [S10385] Polk's Nashville City Directory, 1933, pg 341, shows her as tchr at Peabody Demonstration Sch; 1935, pg 369, shows her as asst prof at Peabody College; and 1937, pg 290, shows her as supvr at Peabody Nursery Sch.
  31. [S10498] "Children Are Taught Right Way to Play," Colton Daily Courier, 27 Sep 1928, same story appears in many other newspapers, including Sioux City Journal, Sioux City, Iowa, 30 Sep 1928, pg 40; The Portsmouth Herald, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 26 Sep 1928, pg 8; and The Morning News, Wilmington, Delaware, 25 Sep 1928, pg 7.
  32. [S485] Howard W. Fenker household, 1930 U.S. Census, Davidson Co., Tennessee.
  33. [S5288] Alice Tuck household, 1940 U.S. Census, Davidson Co., Tennessee.
  34. [S5288] Alice Tuck household, 1940 U.S. Census, Davidson Co., Tennessee, shows occupation as primary teacher, industry as private school.
  35. [S250] Interview, Emilou Fenker Frazier, 3 & 5 Jul 2000, told of starting day care centers.
  36. [S10499] "Top O' the Mornin'," The Nashville Tennessean, 23 Sep 1946, shows her as one of five Peabody College faculty retiring.
  37. [S10385] Polk's Nashville City Directory, 1949, pg 300, shows Howard and Irma, and pg 329, shows Homer and Emilou, at 1920 20th av S.
  38. [S177] Howard Wieman Fenker Death Certificate.
  39. [S13325] Howard W. Fenker household, 1950 U.S. Census, Davidson Co., Tennessee.

Howard Wieman Fenker1,2,3

ID# 7, (1883 - 1974)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherJohn William Fenker (25 Dec 1856 - 7 Nov 1912)
MotherAmelia Louise Wieman (16 Jun 1861 - 16 Dec 1943)
AncestryThe Fenker Family
The Wieman Family
Chart MembershipDescendants of Hermann Hinrich Fennker
Descendants of Maximilian Friderich Wiemann and Anna Maria Margaretha Elisabeth Lüken
Family IndexesThe Fenker Family
The Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont
The Wieman Family

Key Events:

Birth: 5 Apr 1883, Covington, Kentucky,4,5,6
Marriage: 1 Nov 1905, Hamilton Co., Ohio, Irma Aurelia Sander (b. 17 Jun 1883, d. 25 Sep 1971)7,8
Death: 17 Sep 1974, Gallatin, Sumner Co., Tennessee,9,10
Burial: 19 Sep 1974, Woodlawn Memorial Park, Nashville, Tennessee,9
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Narrative:

Howard Wieman Fenker was born on 5 Apr 1883 in Covington, KentuckyG.4,5,6
     He appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio, G in the household of his parents, John William Fenker and Amelia Louise Wieman.11
     Howard married Irma Aurelia Sander, daughter of Adolph Sander and Catharine Mathes, on 1 Nov 1905 in Hamilton Co., OhioG, with Rev. Robert Watson, pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church, officiating.7,8
     He was a bookkeeper when he married. He was later a salesman in the pork packing business. We might assume that it was with his father-in-law's firm.12,13,14
     Howard and Irma appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio, at 264 Hosia St. G, enumerated 19 Apr 1910, The household also included an 18 year old servant, Florence Haslinger.15,16
     Howard was named an executor in the will of Adolph Sander, his mother's father, dated 22 Mar 1911 Cincinnati, and trustee of the majority of the estate other than the A. Sander Packing Co., for the benfit of his wife and her three siblings for their lifetimes, then their children.17

A Distinguished Military Career --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---


      Howard enlisted in the Ohio National Guard, 1st Ohio Infantry Regiment, 2 Apr 1917 in Cincinnati, OhioG, reportedly as a private. He was a Battalion Sergeant Major by October of that year. More than a dozen units of the Ohio Guard were mobilized that summer, including the 1st Infantry.18,19,20,21
     Howard was the victim of an assault on 5 Oct 1917, apparently before his unit shipped out. His auto stalled at Glenmary and Clifton Ave., Cincinnati, G and as he tried to restart it three men drove up. Saying "You don't need to think you can take up the whole road because you wear a United States uniform" they then beat him severely. They drove off once he was able to exit his auto. Members of his regiment threatened to avenge the insult when they learned of it but were restrained by officers.22
      The Ohio units assembled at Camp Sheridan, AlabamaG, where they formed 37th Infantry Division in Oct 1917.23,24 Howard was discharged as an enlisted man 19 Dec 1917 and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant the next day, effective 15 Sep 1917. He rose quickly rising through the ranks after he arrived in Europe. He was promoted to 1st Lieutenant 29 Aug 1918, Captain 20 Nov 1918, and to Major 21 Feb 1919. He served in Division Headquarters, becoming secretary to the General Staff of the Division.25,26
Belgian War Cross
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After nearly ten months of intensive training, most of the Division, including Howard, began to entrain for Camp Lee, VirginiaG, on 20 May 1918. They spent two weeks there in more intensive training.27,28
      Much of the Division, including most of the Headquarters division, shipped to France from Hoboken, New Jersey. But Howard was part of a small detachment of Division Headquarters that departed by river steamer 21 Jun 1918 to Newport News, VirginiaG, with the 74th Brigade and Engineers. There they boarded three steamships, including the S.S. Pocahontas which Howard was aboard. They were joined by four freight steamers and formed a convoy protected by submarine chasers and a cruiser.27,29 Traveling by convoy was slow. They arrived in Brest, FranceG, on 5 Jul 1918 and shipped by train to join those that had arrive earlier.27
      The Division was involved in heavy fighting in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, a major effort that extended from 26 Sep 1918 until the Armistice 11 Nov 1918. But the Division was reassigned to the Ypres-Lys Offensive, in Belgium, shipping out 18 Oct 1918. Howard was present in both locations. Family lore has him behind enemy lines at times during this period, but details are unknown.30,31,32
      A detachment of the Division participated in King Albert I's triumphal return to BrusselsG on 22 Nov 1918. Whether Howard was one them is unknown.33 He was one of 150 members of the Division who were awarded Belgian war Crosses 11 Jan 1919 in the public square of Esquelbreeq, BelgiumG.34,35,36
      Howard departed Europe with an advance detachment of the Headquarters Division, including the commanding officer, Maj. Gen. Charles Farnsworth and other senior officers, on 12 Mar 1919. They sailed on the SS Noordam from Brest, FranceG. The ship carried 1,878 military passengers, including 51 officers and 59 nurses who had 1st class accommodations, and 1,767 enlisted men. It arrived in Hoboken, New Jersey, 23 Mar 1919.37,38
      He was discharged 10 Apr 1919 at Camp Sheridan, AlabamaG, after participating in a parade in Cincinnati.39,40

Returning to Civilian Life --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---


     Howard and Irma moved their family to Minneola, FloridaG, about 1919, because they thought the weather would be helpful in restoring his her health after she was very ill for a time.41,42 They appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Clermont, Lake Co., Florida G, at 119 Club House Rd., enumerated 14 Jan 1920, with a household consisting of a 23 year old trained nurse, Emily Borwell. Their children Richard and Emilou were listed as living with them.43
     The 1920 census shows his occupation as "none," but by 1923 he was president of the First National Bank of Clermont, which had assets of $33,000 and loans outstanding of $75,000.44,45

Becoming a Lawyer --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---


     Howard and Irma moved their family to Nashville, TennesseeG, about 1924, so Howard could attend the law school at Vanderbilt University.42 Howard graduated from Vanderbilt UniversityG in Oct 1926 with an LL.B. degree.46,47
Howard W. Fenker
from The 1926 Commodore48

     After graduating he became a lawyer. He had offices at 305 UnionG by 1928. He later told stories to his children of sitting in the law office during the Depression with nothing to do because people could not afford to hire attorneys.49,50,51,52
     Howard and Irma appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, at 1920 20th Ave. South G, enumerated 3 Apr 1930, reporting that the family owned a home worth $15,000, and had a radio. Their children Richard and Emilou were listed as living with them.53
     Howard and Irma appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, at 1920 20th Ave. South G, enumerated 3 Apr 1940, reporting that they owned a home valued at $7,000, and had lived in the same house in 1935. Her sister, Emma, was listed as living with them.54

Becoming an Oil Distributor --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---


     His investments included Shell Oil, which seemed to lead to his later becoming a distributor for Shell in GallatinG, the Rail Oil Company. That seems to have been a side business at first. He is listed in the 1943 city directory as a dealer, and in 1946 as a station attendant, but in the intervening years as a lawyer. He was declaring is occupation as wholesale distributor by 1949 and not as a lawyer after that. He reported in the 1950 census he had worked 70 hours the prior week and 52 weeks in 1949, earning $10,000 +.52,55,56,57
     They moved to 3507 Belmont Blvd.G, by 1949 with their daughter Emilou, her husband Homer Thomas Frazier, and their children.58,9
     Howard and Irma appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, at 307 Belmont Blvd. G, enumerated 1 Apr 1950, reporting they lived in a home that was not on a farm and they lived in the same house the year before. Their daughter Emilou was listed as living with them, as were her husband, Homer Thomas Frazier, and their three children.59
     His wife died on 25 Sep 1971 in Nashville, TennesseeG.60,61
     Howard died on 17 Sep 1974 in Gallatin, Sumner Co., TennesseeG, at age 91.9,10 He was buried on 19 Sep 1974 in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Nashville, TennesseeG.9

Children:
     Children with Irma Aurelia Sander:

  1. Howard Sander Fenker (26 Oct 1907 - 19 Dec 1908)
  2. Richard Mathes Fenker (8 Oct 1910 - 2 Jun 1999)
  3. Emilou Fenker+ (20 Apr 1913 - 14 Apr 2014)

Citations

  1. [S8685] Marriage Record, Hamilton Co., Ohio, 185:16, Howard W. Fenker and Irma Sander, he signed as Howard Wieman Fenker.
  2. [S177] Howard Wieman Fenker Death Certificate, shows name as Howard Wieman Fenker.
  3. [S250] Interview, Emilou Fenker Frazier, 3 & 5 Jul 2000, gave full name, middle name pronounced "Weeman."
  4. [S177] Howard Wieman Fenker Death Certificate, shows date and state, as Kentucky.
  5. [S130] "Social Security Death Index," Rootsweb.com, record for Howard Fenker, Soc. Sec. No. 411-46-6498, shows date.
  6. [S715] William Fenker household, 1900 U.S. Census, Hamilton Co., Ohio, shows month, year, age 17, and state.
  7. [S8685] Marriage Record, Hamilton Co., Ohio, 185:16, Howard W. Fenker and Irma Sander, shows date and officiant.
  8. [S213] Howard W. Fenker household, 1910 U.S. Census, Hamilton Co., Ohio, shows married 4 years.
  9. [S177] Howard Wieman Fenker Death Certificate.
  10. [S130] "Social Security Death Index," Rootsweb.com, record for Howard Fenker, Soc. Sec. No. 411-46-6498, shows month, year, and last residence of 37215 (Nashville, Davidson, TN.)
  11. [S715] William Fenker household, 1900 U.S. Census, Hamilton Co., Ohio.
  12. [S8685] Marriage Record, Hamilton Co., Ohio, 185:16, Howard W. Fenker and Irma Sander, shows occupation as book-keeper.
  13. [S213] Howard W. Fenker household, 1910 U.S. Census, Hamilton Co., Ohio, shows occupation as salesman, in the pork packing industry.
  14. [S178] Richard Fenker, Certificate of Birth, shows occupation as salesman.
  15. [S213] Howard W. Fenker household, 1910 U.S. Census, Hamilton Co., Ohio.
  16. [S178] Richard Fenker, Certificate of Birth, shows same residence in Oct 1910.
  17. [S10415] Will Books, Hamilton Co., Ohio, 120:506-8, will of Adolph Sander, 27 Nov 1912.
  18. [S8695] Howard Wieman Fenker, Official Military Personnel File, Reconstructed, Final Statement, shows enlistment date, city and state, and rank of Batl Sgt Maj at discharge.
  19. [S8694] "Rise of Yank," The Cincinnati Post, 3 Apr 1919, shows he started as a private, but also says he was a private when he went to Camp Sheridan, which appear to not be correct.
  20. [S8687] "First Infantry Major Beaten," The Cincinnati Post, 8 Oct 1917, shows rank as Sergt. Maj.
  21. [S8689] Fenker, The Thirty-Seventh's Bit, shows units mobilized.
  22. [S8687] "First Infantry Major Beaten," The Cincinnati Post, 8 Oct 1917.
  23. [S8689] Fenker, The Thirty-Seventh's Bit, shows formation of Division.
  24. [S8686] The Official Roster of Ohio Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines in the World War 1917-18, 5:5119, entry for Howard W. Fenker, shows he was at Camp Sheridan.
  25. [S8686] The Official Roster of Ohio Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines in the World War 1917-18, 5:5119, entry for Howard W. Fenker, shows dates of promotions.
  26. [S8695] Howard Wieman Fenker, Official Military Personnel File, Reconstructed, Special Order No. 291, 14 Dec 1917, shows promotion from Battalion Sergeant Maj. to Second Lieutenant "from" 15 Sep 1917.
  27. [S8689] Fenker, The Thirty-Seventh's Bit.
  28. [S8686] The Official Roster of Ohio Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines in the World War 1917-18, 5:5119, entry for Howard W. Fenker, shows he was at Camp Lee.
  29. [S8690] Pocahontas, Newport News, Virginia, Lists of Outgoing Passengers, 1917-1938, shows him departing on the Pocahontas 22 Jun 1918.
  30. [S8689] Fenker, The Thirty-Seventh's Bit, describes unit's battles.
  31. [S8686] The Official Roster of Ohio Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines in the World War 1917-18, 5:5119, entry for Howard W. Fenker, shows him in both theaters.
  32. [S110] Personal knowledge of author, recalling stories by his grandchildren that he was "behind the lines" and "out of touch" for extended periods.
  33. [S8689] Fenker, The Thirty-Seventh's Bit, describes unit's participation in King's return.
  34. [S8691] "Cincinnatians Win Belgain War Honors," The Cincinnati Post, 31 Jan 1919.
  35. [S250] Interview, Emilou Fenker Frazier, 3 & 5 Jul 2000, recalls he was recognized by the "King" of Belgium for service during the war.
  36. [S94] Interview, Richard Fenker Jr., 5 Jul 2000, recalling conversations with his grandfather about the award.
  37. [S8692] Noordam, Brest, France, Lists of Outgoing Passengers, 1917-1938.
  38. [S8693] Noordam, Hoboken, New Jersey, Lists of Incoming Passengers, 1917-1938, shows arrival and passenger counts.
  39. [S8686] The Official Roster of Ohio Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines in the World War 1917-18, 5:5119, entry for Howard W. Fenker, shows date.
  40. [S8694] "Rise of Yank," The Cincinnati Post, 3 Apr 1919, shows place and parade.
  41. [S250] Interview, Emilou Fenker Frazier, 3 & 5 Jul 2000, recalling they moved to Florida before she started in school, and story of health issues and schooling.
  42. [S260] Richard M. Fenker, Sr., "Richard M. Fenker Sr. biography", shows moved to Florida after First World War, then to Nashville 1924.
  43. [S428] Howard W. Fenker household, 1920 U.S. Census, Lake Co., Florida.
  44. [S428] Howard W. Fenker household, 1920 U.S. Census, Lake Co., Florida, shows occupation as "none."
  45. [S1431] Annual report of the Comptroller of the Currency, December 1922, pg 430, shows him as president of the bank, C. D. Baker as cashier, and list loans, discounts, and overdrafts as 75,160, U. S. Government securities as 15,084, and other bonds, investments, and real estate as 17,609.
  46. [S13324] "Four Get Diplomas," The Tennessean, 20 Oct 1926, shows he was awarded diploma from the Law Department.
  47. [S13323] Commodore, 1926, Howard W Fenker, shows him as senior class in Law School, candidate for LL.B.
  48. [S13323] Commodore.
  49. [S485] Howard W. Fenker household, 1930 U.S. Census, Davidson Co., Tennessee, shows occupation as lawyer, in general practice, working in his own business.
  50. [S5288] Alice Tuck household, 1940 U.S. Census, Davidson Co., Tennessee, shows occupation as lawyer, industry as private practice.
  51. [S10385] Polk's Nashville City Directory, 1928, pg 488, show occupation as lawyer and address.
  52. [S250] Interview, Emilou Fenker Frazier, 3 & 5 Jul 2000.
  53. [S485] Howard W. Fenker household, 1930 U.S. Census, Davidson Co., Tennessee.
  54. [S5288] Alice Tuck household, 1940 U.S. Census, Davidson Co., Tennessee.
  55. [S10385] Polk's Nashville City Directory, 1943, pg 246, shows occupation as dlr; 1946, pg 285, shows occupation as sta atndt [station attendant]; while 1944, pg 265, and 1947, pg 308, all show occupation as lawyer; 1949, pg 300, shows occupation as whol distr.
  56. [S13325] Howard W. Fenker household, 1950 U.S. Census, Davidson Co., Tennessee, shows occupation as president and industry as wholesale oil co.
  57. [S177] Howard Wieman Fenker Death Certificate, shows he was a distributor for Shell Oil Company.
  58. [S10385] Polk's Nashville City Directory, 1949, pg 300, shows Howard and Irma, and pg 329, shows Homer and Emilou, at 1920 20th av S.
  59. [S13325] Howard W. Fenker household, 1950 U.S. Census, Davidson Co., Tennessee.
  60. [S47] Fenker, Family File "Fenker.FTW," 29 Sep 1998.
  61. [S91] Martha Fenker, personal notes, typed list prepared by MCF, shows year only.

Emilou Fenker1,2,3

ID# 8, (1913 - 2014)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherHoward Wieman Fenker (5 Apr 1883 - 17 Sep 1974)
MotherIrma Aurelia Sander (17 Jun 1883 - 25 Sep 1971)
AncestryThe Fenker Family
The Wieman Family
Chart MembershipDescendants of Hermann Hinrich Fennker
Descendants of Maximilian Friderich Wiemann and Anna Maria Margaretha Elisabeth Lüken
Family IndexesThe Fenker Family
The Wieman Family

Key Events:

Birth: 20 Apr 1913, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio,4,5,6
Marriage: 21 Dec 1934, Wightman Chapel, Scarritt College, Nashville, Tennessee, Homer Thomas Frazier (b. 8 Jun 1911, d. 4 Jun 1982)7,8,5
Death: 14 Apr 2014, Jacksonville, Florida,9,10
Burial: 19 Apr 2014, Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Nashville, Tennessee,11
Copyright Notice
The material on this website is subject to copyright.
Facts – names, dates, and places – cannot be copyrighted; you are free to copy them.
But the narratives are my creative work product and are copyrighted. You may copy them for your personal use, but please respect my copyright and do not republish them in any form, including copying them to your tree on Ancestry or elsewhere, unless you have obtained written permission from me.
Many of the images are also copyrighted, and may not be copied without the consent of the copyright holders.

Narrative:

Emilou Fenker was born on 20 Apr 1913 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OhioG.4,5,6
     She moved about 1919 to Minneola, FloridaG, with her parents.12,13 She appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Clermont, Lake Co., Florida, G in the household of her parents, Howard Wieman Fenker and Irma Aurelia Sander.14
     Emilou moved to Nashville, TennesseeG, with his parents about 1924.13
     Emilou graduated from Peabody Demonstration School, Nashville, TennesseeG, in 1929.15,16
Homer Frazier & Emilou Fenker
from The Nashville Tennessean 23 Dec 193417

     She appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, G in the household of her parents, Howard Wieman Fenker and Irma Aurelia Sander.18
     Emilou graduated from Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TennesseeG, in Jun 1934 with a bachelor's degree in foreign languages, with a major in French, minors in Spanish and English, and also spoke German and some Italian. She recalled that she graduated from Vanderbilt the same time as her older brother Richard because he had lost time because of illness. She was just in front of him in the procession and couldn't resist the opportunity to turn back to him as she crossed the stage and say "I beat you!"19,20,21
     Emilou married Homer Thomas Frazier, son of Ellis Warren Frazier and Mary Cynthia Price, on 21 Dec 1934 in Wightman Chapel, Scarritt College, Nashville, TennesseeG.7,8,5
     Emilou and Homer were living at 939 Inverness Ave.G by 1935.22 By 1944 they living at 1207 Elmwood Ave.G.23
     Emilou and Homer appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, at 3027 Brightwood G, enumerated 3 Apr 1940, reporting they rented their home, for $20 per month, and that they had lived in the same city in 1935. Their daughter Cynthia was listed as living with them.24
      She began masters degree work at Peabody CollegeG in childhood education, but gave it up because of the war, and the pressures of two young children at home.25,26
      While Homer was away during the War, Emilou and their daughters moved to her parents' home at 1920 20th Ave. SouthG. When he returned he joined them there.27 They and their children moved to 3507 Belmont Blvd.G, with her parents by 1949.28,29 She and Homer appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, G in the household of her parents, with their three children.30
     She was a teacher at McNeilly Day Home, later known as McNeilly Center for Children by 1959. She continued as a kindergarten teacher for some 18 years.31,32
     After her retirement she devoted herself to volunteer work. She was a "Pink Lady" at Baptist Hospital, read The Tennessean on radio station WPLN's "Talking Library" program for the blind, and delivered Meals on Wheels.11,33
     She moved to Jacksonville, FloridaG, where her granddaughter and her family were then living, in Nov 2003.34
     Emilou died on 14 Apr 2014 in Jacksonville, FloridaG, at age 100.9,10 She was buried on 19 Apr 2014 in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Nashville, TennesseeG.11

Children:
      Children with Homer Thomas Frazier

Emilou and Homer's other child is still living (Mar 2024).
  1. Cynthia Gail Frazier (15 Sep 1937 - 10 Mar 1957)
  2. Katherine Mathes Frazier (11 Nov 1940 - 2 Oct 2021)
  3. Mary Virginia Frazier (abt 1944 - abt 1944)
  4. James Warren Frazier (15 Aug 1951 - 8 Feb 1968)

Citations

  1. [S428] Howard W. Fenker household, 1920 U.S. Census, Lake Co., Florida, shows name as Emilou Fenker.
  2. [S10375] "Wed at Wightman Chapel," The Nashville Tennessean, 23 Dec 1934, shows name as Miss Emilou Fenker.
  3. [S250] Interview, Emilou Fenker Frazier, 3 & 5 Jul 2000, name spelled Emilou, no middle name. She was told her father wanted to name her Emma Louise for members of his family, but her mother wanted Emilou. By one story, her father had her baptized as Emma Louise, but that name was never used.
  4. [S428] Howard W. Fenker household, 1920 U.S. Census, Lake Co., Florida, shows age 6 and state.
  5. [S250] Interview, Emilou Fenker Frazier, 3 & 5 Jul 2000, verified date and gave city.
  6. [S10387] Emilou Fenker Frazier obituary, obit- Frazier, Emilou FenkerWoodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home & Woodlawn Memorial Park, shows date, city, and state.
  7. [S10375] "Wed at Wightman Chapel," The Nashville Tennessean, 23 Dec 1934, shows date, chapel, and college.
  8. [S10377] Homer T. Frazier household, 1940 U.S. Census, Davidson Co., Tennessee, shows married.
  9. [S4506] Interview, Katherine Frazier, Katherine, 14 Apr 2014, said her mother died this morning.
  10. [S10387] Emilou Fenker Frazier obituary, obit- Frazier, Emilou FenkerWoodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home & Woodlawn Memorial Park, shows date.
  11. [S10387] Emilou Fenker Frazier obituary, obit- Frazier, Emilou FenkerWoodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home & Woodlawn Memorial Park.
  12. [S250] Interview, Emilou Fenker Frazier, 3 & 5 Jul 2000, recalling they moved to Florida before she started in school, and story of health issues and schooling.
  13. [S260] Richard M. Fenker, Sr., "Richard M. Fenker Sr. biography", shows moved to Florida after First World War, then to Nashville 1924.
  14. [S428] Howard W. Fenker household, 1920 U.S. Census, Lake Co., Florida.
  15. [S250] Interview, Emilou Fenker Frazier, 3 & 5 Jul 2000, recalling that she graduated from Peabody a year after her brother.
  16. [S260] Richard M. Fenker, Sr., "Richard M. Fenker Sr. biography", shows he grauduated in 1928.
  17. [S10375] "Wed at Wightman Chapel," The Nashville Tennessean, 23 Dec 1934.
  18. [S485] Howard W. Fenker household, 1930 U.S. Census, Davidson Co., Tennessee.
  19. [S10386] "Volunteer of the Month: Emmie Lou Frasier," shows graduated from Vanderbilt with B.S. in foreign languages.
  20. [S250] Interview, Emilou Fenker Frazier, 3 & 5 Jul 2000, gave date, named languages, and gave graduate details.
  21. [S260] Richard M. Fenker, Sr., "Richard M. Fenker Sr. biography", shows he graduated from Vanderbilt in 1934.
  22. [S10385] Polk's Nashville City Directory, 1935, pg 390.
  23. [S10385] Polk's Nashville City Directory, 1944, pg 284.
  24. [S10377] Homer T. Frazier household, 1940 U.S. Census, Davidson Co., Tennessee.
  25. [S250] Interview, Emilou Fenker Frazier, 3 & 5 Jul 2000.
  26. [S10386] "Volunteer of the Month: Emmie Lou Frasier," shows she did graduate work on elementary education at Peabody College.
  27. [S10385] Polk's Nashville City Directory, 1947, pg 329, shows he and Emilou at 1920 20th av S.
  28. [S10385] Polk's Nashville City Directory, 1949, pg 300, shows Howard and Irma, and pg 329, shows Homer and Emilou, at 1920 20th av S.
  29. [S177] Howard Wieman Fenker Death Certificate.
  30. [S13325] Howard W. Fenker household, 1950 U.S. Census, Davidson Co., Tennessee.
  31. [S10385] Polk's Nashville City Directory, 1959, pg 382.
  32. [S10386] "Volunteer of the Month: Emmie Lou Frasier," shows kindergarten teacher for 18 years.
  33. [S10386] "Volunteer of the Month: Emmie Lou Frasier,."
  34. [S10388] Cherrak,no subject e-mail to Nancy Reigel, 4 Nov 2003.

Homer Thomas Frazier1,2,3

ID# 9, (1911 - 1982)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherEllis Warren Frazier (14 Mar 1880 - 11 Feb 1956)
MotherMary Cynthia Price (16 Nov 1881 - 11 Mar 1960)
Chart MembershipDescendants of Hermann Hinrich Fennker
Descendants of Maximilian Friderich Wiemann and Anna Maria Margaretha Elisabeth Lüken
Family IndexesThe Fenker Family
The Wieman Family

Key Events:

Birth: 8 Jun 1911, Nashville, Tennessee,4,5,6
Marriage: 21 Dec 1934, Wightman Chapel, Scarritt College, Nashville, Tennessee, Emilou Fenker (b. 20 Apr 1913, d. 14 Apr 2014)7,8,9
Death: 4 Jun 1982, Murfreesboro, Tennessee,10,11,6
Burial: Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee,12
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Narrative:

Homer Thomas Frazier was born on 8 Jun 1911 in Nashville, TennesseeG.4,5,6
     He appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, G in the household of his parents, Ellis Warren Frazier and Mary Cynthia Price.13 He appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, G in the household of his parents.14
     Homer married Emilou Fenker, daughter of Howard Wieman Fenker and Irma Aurelia Sander, on 21 Dec 1934 in Wightman Chapel, Scarritt College, Nashville, TennesseeG.7,8,9
Homer Frazier & Emilou Fenker
from The Nashville Tennessean 23 Dec 193415

     Homer and Emilou were living at 939 Inverness Ave.G by 1935.16 By 1944 they living at 1207 Elmwood Ave.G.17
     He was a driver by 1933, and a clerk at Ralston Purina Co. by 1935.18 He was a salesman for a bottling company by 1940, when he reported he had worked 72 hours the last week of March, and 52 weeks the prior year, earning $950 by 1940.19
     Homer and Emilou appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, at 3027 Brightwood G, enumerated 3 Apr 1940, reporting they rented their home, for $20 per month, and that they had lived in the same city in 1935. Their daughter Cynthia was listed as living with them.20
     Homer registered for the draft for World War II on 16 Oct 1940, while living at 2804 Brightwood Ave., Nashville, Davidson Co., TennesseeG, reporting he was employed by National Life and Accident Insurance Co.2 He worked as a salesman for the National Life Insurance Co. until he joined the Army.21,22,23

Army Service in World War II --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---


      Homer was drafted into the U.S. Army, reporting at Camp Shelby, MississippiG, 12 Apr 1944 as a private.24,25 He served in the Signal Service battalion in New Delhi, IndiaG.26
      He was dropped behind enemy lines to radio positions to allied forces. According to family lore, on one occasion he was dropped into the jungle into Japanese sniper fire, so he and a companion jumped behind a log. A cobra there struck the companion, who died within minutes.12 Homer was discharged 15 Mar 1946.27
      While Homer was away during the War, Emilou and their daughters moved to her parents' home at 1920 20th Ave. SouthG. When he returned he joined them there.28

Returning to Civilian Life --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---


     Homer returned to the insurance business after the War, but by 1949 was manager of the American Veterans Club. By 1950 he was a salesman for Palmer-Hooper Motors, a Lincoln/Mercury dealer, reporting in the 1950 census he had worked 60 hours the prior week. He was an insurance agent again by the next year.29,30
     Homer and Emilou and their children moved by 1949 to 3507 Belmont Blvd.G, with her parents.31,32 They appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee, G in the household of Howard Wieman Fenker and Irma Aurelia Sander, her parents, with their three children|.33
     By 1958 he was a salesman for American Linen Supply Co., and living at 2103 Magnolia Rd.G.34 He was the business manager of the American Legion clubhouse in downtown Nashville when it was raided by police 8 Sep 1962. They confiscated six gaming machines and five cases of whisky, and arrested Homer, the bartender, and four persons in attendance.35
     He was business manager of the American Legion post in Joelton, TennesseeG, when he was arrested 9 Jan 1965 for carrying a pistol and possession of three slot machines. He was fined $50 for the pistol charge, which he said he had because he was alone at night at the club with the proceeds. A $50 fine for possession of illegal gambling equipment was suspended. He told the court they are at the post when he took over as business manager and had not been used for "some time."36 He was employed by the Hermitage Hotel by 1968.37
     He was admitted to the Veterans Hospital, Murfreesboro, TennesseeG, about 1973, where he remained for the rest of his life.38,39
     Homer died on 4 Jun 1982 in Murfreesboro, TennesseeG, at age 70.10,11,6 He was buried in Nashville, Davidson Co., TennesseeG.12

Children:
      Children with Emilou Fenker

Homer and Emilou's other child is still living (Mar 2024).
  1. Cynthia Gail Frazier (15 Sep 1937 - 10 Mar 1957)
  2. Katherine Mathes Frazier (11 Nov 1940 - 2 Oct 2021)
  3. Mary Virginia Frazier (abt 1944 - abt 1944)
  4. James Warren Frazier (15 Aug 1951 - 8 Feb 1968)

Citations

  1. [S3041] Ellis W. Frazier household, 1920 U.S. Census, Davidson Co., Tennessee, shows name as Homer T. Fraizer.
  2. [S10379] Homer Thomas Frazier, Draft Registration Cards for Tennessee, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947.
  3. [S250] Interview, Emilou Fenker Frazier, 3 & 5 Jul 2000, gave name as Homer Thomas Frazier.
  4. [S3041] Ellis W. Frazier household, 1920 U.S. Census, Davidson Co., Tennessee, shows age 8 and state.
  5. [S10379] Homer Thomas Frazier, Draft Registration Cards for Tennessee, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947, shows date, city, and state.
  6. [S252] Interview, Katherine Mathes Frazer, 6 Jul 2000, gave date.
  7. [S10375] "Wed at Wightman Chapel," The Nashville Tennessean, 23 Dec 1934, shows date, chapel, and college.
  8. [S10377] Homer T. Frazier household, 1940 U.S. Census, Davidson Co., Tennessee, shows married.
  9. [S250] Interview, Emilou Fenker Frazier, 3 & 5 Jul 2000, verified date and gave city.
  10. [S1000] "Social Security Death Index," Ancestry.com, record for Homer Frazier, Soc. Sec. No. 410-01-5217, shows month, year, and last residence, as 37215, Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee.
  11. [S250] Interview, Emilou Fenker Frazier, 3 & 5 Jul 2000, saying he was in Murphysboro at a hosipital, gave year.
  12. [S250] Interview, Emilou Fenker Frazier, 3 & 5 Jul 2000.
  13. [S3041] Ellis W. Frazier household, 1920 U.S. Census, Davidson Co., Tennessee.
  14. [S3043] Ellis Frazier household, 1930 U.S. Census, Davidson Co., Tennessee.
  15. [S10375] "Wed at Wightman Chapel," The Nashville Tennessean, 23 Dec 1934.
  16. [S10385] Polk's Nashville City Directory, 1935, pg 390.
  17. [S10385] Polk's Nashville City Directory, 1944, pg 284.
  18. [S10385] Polk's Nashville City Directory, 1933, pg 361; and 1935, pg 390.
  19. [S10377] Homer T. Frazier household, 1940 U.S. Census, Davidson Co., Tennessee, shows occupation as salesman and industry as bottling co.
  20. [S10377] Homer T. Frazier household, 1940 U.S. Census, Davidson Co., Tennessee.
  21. [S10383] "Memorial Tributes: Homer Thomas Frazier," The Tennessean, 30 May 1983, shows he worked for National Life Ins. Co. for number of years before joining armed serices.
  22. [S1356] "U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946," Ancestry.com, record for Homer T Frazier, Service No. 34987589, shows occupation as salemen, to consumers.
  23. [S10385] Polk's Nashville City Directory, 1945, pg 284, shows him as agt NL&AICo.
  24. [S3504] "U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010," Ancestry.com, record for Homer T Frazier, Soc. Sec. No. 410-01-5217, shows enlistment date, and service.
  25. [S1356] "U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946," Ancestry.com, record for Homer T Frazier, Service No. 34987589, shows enlistment date, enlistment place and state, component as Selectees (Enlisted Men) (drafted), and rank.
  26. [S10383] "Memorial Tributes: Homer Thomas Frazier," The Tennessean, 30 May 1983.
  27. [S3504] "U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010," Ancestry.com, record for Homer T Frazier, Soc. Sec. No. 410-01-5217, shows release date.
  28. [S10385] Polk's Nashville City Directory, 1947, pg 329, shows he and Emilou at 1920 20th av S.
  29. [S10385] Polk's Nashville City Directory, 1947, pg 329, shows occupation as ins agt; 1949, pg 321, shows occupation as mgr Am Vets Club; 1950, pp 335, 705; and 1951, pg 338.
  30. [S13325] Howard W. Fenker household, 1950 U.S. Census, Davidson Co., Tennessee, shows occupation as salesman and industry as automobile.
  31. [S10385] Polk's Nashville City Directory, 1949, pg 300, shows Howard and Irma, and pg 329, shows Homer and Emilou, at 1920 20th av S.
  32. [S177] Howard Wieman Fenker Death Certificate.
  33. [S13325] Howard W. Fenker household, 1950 U.S. Census, Davidson Co., Tennessee.
  34. [S10385] Polk's Nashville City Directory, 1958, pg 326.
  35. [S10382] "Six Arrested in Club Raid," The Knoxville Journal, 10 Sep 1962.
  36. [S10384] "Legion Aide Fined $50," The Nashville Tennessean, 15 Jan 1965.
  37. [S10378] James Fraizer obituary, The Nashville Tennessean.
  38. [S10383] "Memorial Tributes: Homer Thomas Frazier," The Tennessean, 30 May 1983, shows he spent the last 9 years of his life there.
  39. [S250] Interview, Emilou Fenker Frazier, 3 & 5 Jul 2000, saying he was in Murphysboro at a hosipital.

Elizabeth Schmidt1,2,3

ID# 10, (1877 - 1940)
Family Chart
Family IndexesThe Glabe Family

Key Events:

Birth: 9 Jun 1877, Rahrbach, Russia,4,5,6
Marriage: abt 1897, Russia, Johann Wiest (b. 1870, d. 15 Jun 1926)7,8,9
Death: 29 Nov 1940, Chico, Butte Co., California,10,11,12
Burial: Chico Cemetery, Chico, Butte Co., California,13
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Narrative:

Elizabeth Schmidt was born on 9 Jun 1877 in Rahrbach, RussiaG.4,5,6
     Elizabeth married Johann Wiest about 1897 in RussiaG.7,8,9
     Elizabeth and Johann arrived in Boston, MassachusettsG, on 12 Jul 1907, with their children John, Rosa, Henry, Jack, and Katharina, aboard the S. S. Cymric, having departed Liverpool 3 Jul 1907. They stated they intended to join his brother, Gottlieb Wiest, in Palatine, Cook Co., Illinois.14,15,16
     Elizabeth and Johann appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Adams Co., North Dakota G, enumerated 15 Jun 1910, reporting that the family owned its farm, free of mortgage. Their children John, Rosa, Henry, Jack, and Katharina were listed as living with them.17
     Elizabeth and Johann appeared on the 1915 State Census of St. Paul, Stutsman Co., North Dakota G. Their children Rosa, Henry, Jack, and Katharina were listed as living with them.18
     Elizabeth and Johann appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Neburry Twp., Stutsman Co., North Dakota G, enumerated 7 Feb 1920, reporting that the family owned its home, which was mortgaged. Their children Henry, Jack, Katharina, and Emma were listed as living with them.19
     Her husband died on 15 Jun 1926 in Barrington, Cook Co., IllinoisG.20,21
     Elizabeth appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Barrington, Lake Co., Illinois G, in the household of her son Henry and his wife Mabel.22
     She moved to Chico, CaliforniaG, with Henry and Mabel in 1938 or 1939. She appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Chico, Butte Co., California G, in their household.23
     Elizabeth died on 29 Nov 1940 in Chico, Butte Co., CaliforniaG, at age 63.10,11,12 She was buried in Chico Cemetery, Chico, Butte Co., CaliforniaG.13

Children:
     Children with Johann Wiest:

  1. John Roger Wiest Jr.+ (11 Jun 1897 - 29 May 1982)
  2. Rosa Wiest+ (13 Jan 1899 - 3 Jan 1978)
  3. Henry Ead Wiest+ (28 Mar 1902 - 14 Nov 1992)
  4. Jack William Wiest+ (13 Jan 1904 - 9 Aug 1967)
  5. Katharina E. Wiest (10 Jan 1906 - 15 Feb 1998)
  6. Elizabeth Wiest (Aug 1907 - 1907)
  7. Emma Wiest (abt Oct 1918 - 13 Mar 1984)
  8. Lolita Wiest (May 1920 - 1920)

Citations

  1. [S54] Pound, Glabe Family, shows name as Elizabeth Schmidt.
  2. [S1945] S. S. Cymric arrival 12 Jul 1907, Passenger Lists, Boston, 1891-1943, shows name as Elisabeth Wiest.
  3. [S233] Rootsweb.com, online, "California Death Records," record for John Roger Wiest, accessed 31 May 2002, shows mother's surname as Schmidt.
  4. [S885] "California Death Index, 1940-1997," Ancestry.com, record for Elizabeth Wiest, shows date, and place as other country.
  5. [S1945] S. S. Cymric arrival 12 Jul 1907, Passenger Lists, Boston, 1891-1943, shows age 31, town, and country.
  6. [S1941] Ralph Pendleton household, 1910 U.S. Census, Adams Co., North Dakota, shows age 33 and country.
  7. [S1941] Ralph Pendleton household, 1910 U.S. Census, Adams Co., North Dakota, shows married 13 years.
  8. [S1945] S. S. Cymric arrival 12 Jul 1907, Passenger Lists, Boston, 1891-1943, shows married.
  9. [S1942] John Wiest household, 1920 U.S. Census, Stutsman Co., North Dakota, shows married.
  10. [S885] "California Death Index, 1940-1997," Ancestry.com, record for Elizabeth Wiest, shows date and county.
  11. [S1949] Wiest, "Descendants of John Wiest", shows date, town, and state.
  12. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 64209153, Elizabeth Wiest, shows year, and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  13. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 64209153, Elizabeth Wiest, includes tombstone photo.
  14. [S1945] S. S. Cymric arrival 12 Jul 1907, Passenger Lists, Boston, 1891-1943, shows ship, arrival and departure dates and ports, and destination.
  15. [S1941] Ralph Pendleton household, 1910 U.S. Census, Adams Co., North Dakota, shows year, as 1907, for the parents, John, Rosa, Henry, Jacob, and Katie.
  16. [S13043] John Wiest, Jr., petition for naturalization (29 Jun 1922), shows date, as 13th, city, state, ship, and departure.
  17. [S1941] Ralph Pendleton household, 1910 U.S. Census, Adams Co., North Dakota.
  18. [S1943] John Wiest household, 1915 North Dakota Census, Stutsman Co., North Dakota, St. Paul.
  19. [S1942] John Wiest household, 1920 U.S. Census, Stutsman Co., North Dakota.
  20. [S1949] Wiest, "Descendants of John Wiest", shows date, city, county, and state.
  21. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 42130768, John Wiest, shows year and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  22. [S3919] Henry E. Wiest household, 1930 U.S. Census, Lake Co., Illinois.
  23. [S3916] Henry Wiest household, 1940 U.S. Census, Butte Co., California.

 

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