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Corrine Louise Glabe was born on 16 Feb 1886 in Farmingdale, IllinoisG.^4,5,6
     She moved to Peoria, IllinoisG, with her parents about 1891.^11,12 She appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Peoria Twp., Peoria Co., Illinois G, in the household of her parents.¹³ She appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois G, in the household of her parents.¹⁴
     Corrine was afflicted with a crippling disease (said to have been polio) that required her to wear a leg brace, and made walking difficult.¹⁵ She was a bookkeeper for Dr. Albert L. Corcoran in PeoriaG from about 1906 until about 1912. No later record of her working has been found.^16,17,18
     She moved to ChicagoG about 1913 with her parents.¹⁹ She appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois G, in the household of her parents.²⁰
     It seems likely she moved to Gardena, Groveland Twp., Tazewell Co., IllinoisG, about 1923 with her parents.²¹ But by 1925 she was living with her brother William and his family at 314 Elmwood Ave., PeoriaG, where she lived until about 1927.²²
     She returned to her mother's home by 1930, when she appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Groveland Twp., Tazewell Co., Illinois G, in the household of her mother.²³ She apparently moved with her mother to PeoriaG, as she is listed in her mother's home there in 1932.²⁴
     Corrine was living with her sister, Ethel, and her husband John Roger Wiest Jr., at 83 Cypress, Phoenix, ArizonaG, by 1935.^25,26
     She moved to Chico, CaliforniaG, with John and Ethel in 1939.^27,28 She appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Chico, Butte Co., California G, in the household of John and Ethel.²⁹
     By 1945 she had moved with the Wiests to a property with a roomy home east of town, facing Bidwell Park.^30,31 She appeared with them on the 1950 Federal Census of Chico, Butte Co., California, on Manzanita Ave. G.³² She moved with the Wiests to 1904 Palm Ave. by 1955.³³
     She moved with the Wiests to Redding, California by 1958, where they were apparently living in the manager's apartment in a motelG.^34,35,36 A year later they were similarly situated at a different motel.³⁷
     Corrine died on 3 Dec 1970 in Redding, Shasta Co., CaliforniaG, at age 84.^7,8,9 She was buried on 7 Dec 1970 in Glen Oaks Memorial Park, Chico, Butte Co., CaliforniaG.¹⁰

Bernice Caroline Glabe was born on 14 Apr 1890 in Jubilee, IllinoisG.^4,5,6
     She moved to Peoria, IllinoisG, with her parents about 1891.^12,13 She appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Peoria Twp., Peoria Co., Illinois G, in the household of her parents.¹⁴
     She moved to Carmen, OklahomaG, with her father and step-mother on 9 Apr 1905.¹⁵ She appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois G, in the household of her parents.¹⁶
     She was an inspector for Schipper & Block, a dry goods company, by 1907, and a stock clerk there until her marriage in 1913.^17,18,19
     Bernice lived with her older brother William and his family, at 608 Cornhill, Peoria, Peoria Co., IllinoisG, after her parents moved to Chicago about 1912.²⁰
     Bernice married John Michael Feulner, son of George Feulner and Magadalena Endress, on 8 Oct 1913 in Oakhill, IllinoisG.^7,8,9
      After their marriage, Bernice and John lived at 107 Clarke Ave., in Peoria G.²¹ They appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Peoria Twp., Peoria Co., Illinois, at 107 Clarke Ave., enumerated 10 Jan 1920, reporting that they rented their home. Their son Clifford was listed as living with them.²²
     Bernice and John moved to 370 Callender Ave.G by 1923.²³ They appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois, at 370 Callender Ave, enumerated 7 Apr 1930, reporting that they owned a home valued at $14,000 and owned a radio. Their son Clifford was listed as living with them.²²
     Bernice and John appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois, at 370 Callender Ave, enumerated 8 Apr 1940, reporting that they owned a home valued at $7,000. Their son Clifford was listed as living with them, as was her mother, Emma Amelia Goller.²⁴
     Bernice and John appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois, at 370 Callender G, enumerated 12 Apr 1950, reporting they lived in a home that was not on a farm.²⁵
     Bernice died on 13 Jan 1964 in Peoria, IllinoisG, at age 73.¹⁰ She was buried in Parkview Cemetery, Peoria, Peoria Co., IllinoisG.¹¹

John Michael Feulner was born on 30 Nov 1885 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IowaG.^4,5,6 He appeared on the 1895 State Census of Des Moines, Polk Co., IowaG, in the household of his parents.¹² He appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa G, in the household of his parents.¹³
     At age 14, in 1900, he was a laborer at National Starch Manufacturing Co. By 1903 he was an elevator operator at Savery House. The next year had the same position at the Century Building, and by 1906 at the L & T Building.^14,15
     John moved to Peoria, Illinois by 1909 when he was boarding at the Hotel Endres, at 209-211 Bridge. He continued to live there until his marriage in 1913.¹⁶
     He worked as a clerk and cashier in the PeoriaG area by 1909. By 1912, if not before, he was working for R. Herschel Manufacturing Co. in East Peoria, a large farm implement manufacturer. He worked there the rest of his working career.^17,18,19
     John married Bernice Caroline Glabe, daughter of Jacob Glabe and Emma Amelia Goller, on 8 Oct 1913 in Oakhill, IllinoisG.^7,8,9
      After their marriage, John and Bernice lived at 107 Clarke Ave., in Peoria G.²⁰
     John registered for the draft for World War I on 12 Sep 1918, while living at 107 Clarke Ave., Peoria, Peoria Co., IllinoisG, reporting he was employed as a clerk for R. Herschel Manufacturing Co., Washington St., East Peoria.¹ They appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Peoria Twp., Peoria Co., Illinois, at 107 Clarke Ave., enumerated 10 Jan 1920, reporting that they rented their home. Their son Clifford was listed as living with them.²¹
     John and Bernice moved to 370 Callender Ave.G by 1923.²² They appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois, at 370 Callender Ave, enumerated 7 Apr 1930, reporting that they owned a home valued at $14,000 and owned a radio. Their son Clifford was listed as living with them.²¹
     John and Bernice appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois, at 370 Callender Ave, enumerated 8 Apr 1940, reporting that they owned a home valued at $7,000. Their son Clifford was listed as living with them, as was her mother, Emma Amelia Goller.²³
     In 1940 he reported he had worked 44 hours the last week of March, and had worked 52 weeks the prior year, earning $2,900.²⁴ He registered for the draft for World War II on 27 Apr 1942, while living at 370 Callender Ave., Peoria, Peoria Co., IllinoisG, reporting he was employed by R. Herschel Manufacturing Co., 648 W. Washington St., East Peoria.²³ He was promoted to department manager at R. Herschel by 1948. He reported in the 1950 census he had worked 40 hours the prior week. It appears he retired by 1955.^25,26
     John and Bernice appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois, at 370 Callender G, enumerated 12 Apr 1950, reporting they lived in a home that was not on a farm.²⁷
     In 1956 the street numbers in their area were changed, and their address became 1816 W. Callender Ave.G.²⁸
     His wife died on 13 Jan 1964 in Peoria, IllinoisG.²⁹
     John died in May 1973 in Peoria Co., IllinoisG, at age 87.¹⁰ He was buried in Parkview Cemetery, Peoria, Peoria Co., IllinoisG.¹¹

Myrtle Adeline Glabe was born on 19 Dec 1892 in Peoria, IllinoisG.^4,5,6,7
     She appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Peoria Twp., Peoria Co., Illinois, G in the household of her parents, Jacob Glabe and Emma Amelia Goller.¹⁵ She appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois G, in the household of her parents.¹⁶
     She was an apprentice to Miss M. Ludwig, a dressmaker, by 1908, and a seamstress the next year. By 1912 she was as dressmaker for Mrs. Susie White.^17,18
     She moved to ChicagoG with her parents about 1913.¹⁹
     Myrtle married Forrest Jay Decker, son of Lewis Henry Decker and Deloria T. Furnace, on 17 Jun 1915 in Peoria, Peoria Co., IllinoisG, with Rev. E. H. Muelder officiating.^8,9,10
     Myrtle and Forrest appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois, at 1908 Main St. G, enumerated 6 Jan 1920, reporting that they rented their home.²⁰
     Myrtle and Forrest appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois, at 1205 Bigelow St. G, enumerated 7 Apr 1930, reporting that they owned a home valued at $12,000 and owned a radio. Their daughter Shirley was listed as living with them.²¹
     Myrtle and Forrest appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois, at 1205 Bigelow St. G, enumerated 10 Apr 1940, reporting that they owned a home valued at $9,500 and that they had lived in the same house in 1935. Their daughter Shirley was listed as living with them.²²
     Myrtle and Forrest appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois, at 1205 Bigelon G, enumerated 19 Apr 1950, reporting they lived in a home that was not on a farm.²³
     Myrtle and Forrest moved to Kansas City, MissouriG, where their daughter Shirley and her family were living, in 1971.²⁴
     Her husband died on 29 Jul 1975 in Kansas City, MissouriG.^25,26,27
     Myrtle died on 21 Dec 1989 in Overland Park, KansasG, at age 97.^11,12,7 She was buried on 27 Dec 1989 in Mount Moriah Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co., MissouriG.^13,14 There is a tombstone for Myrtle and Forrest at Springdale Cemetery and Mausoleum, Peoria, IllinoisG, but they were not buried their.^28,29

Forrest Jay Decker was born on 19 Sep 1892 in Vermont, Fulton Co., IllinoisG.^4,5,6
     He generally used his middle name, Jay.^1,15
     His father died on 13 Jan 1895, when Forrest was 2 years old.¹⁶ Forrest appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Vermont, Fulton Co., Illinois, G in the household of his mother, Deloria T. Furnace.¹⁷ He appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois G, in the household of his mother and stepfather, Theodore Schroeder.¹⁸
     He was an assistant paymaster at a farm implement factory in 1910, at age 17.¹⁹
     Forrest married Myrtle Adeline Glabe, daughter of Jacob Glabe and Emma Amelia Goller, on 17 Jun 1915 in Peoria, Peoria Co., IllinoisG, with Rev. E. H. Muelder officiating.^7,8,9
     Forrest registered for the draft for World War I on 5 Jun 1917, while living at 501 Maryland, Peoria, IllinoisG, reporting he was employed as a bank clerk at Central National Bank in Peoria.²⁰
     Forrest and Myrtle appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois, at 1908 Main St. G, enumerated 6 Jan 1920, reporting that they rented their home.²¹
     He was an assistant cashier at a bank in 1920, and a trust officer with a Central National Bank by 1930.^22,23,24
     Forrest and Myrtle appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois, at 1205 Bigelow St. G, enumerated 7 Apr 1930, reporting that they owned a home valued at $12,000 and owned a radio. Their daughter Shirley was listed as living with them.²⁵
     Forrest and Myrtle appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois, at 1205 Bigelow St. G, enumerated 10 Apr 1940, reporting that they owned a home valued at $9,500 and that they had lived in the same house in 1935. Their daughter Shirley was listed as living with them.²⁶
     He was a real estate agent by 1940. He reported that year that he had worked more than 48 hours the last week of March, and had worked 52 weeks the previous year.²⁶ He registered for the draft for World War II on 27 Apr 1942, while living at 1205 Bigelow St., Peoria, Peoria Co., IllinoisG, reporting he was self- employed, at 420 Central National Bank Building, Peoria.² In 1950, still a self-employed real estate agent, he reported he had worked 70 hours the prior week.²⁷
     Forrest and Myrtle appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois, at 1205 Bigelon G, enumerated 19 Apr 1950, reporting they lived in a home that was not on a farm.²⁸
     Forrest and Myrtle moved to Kansas City, MissouriG, where their daughter Shirley and her family were living, in 1971.²⁹
     Forrest died on 29 Jul 1975 in Kansas City, MissouriG, at age 82.^10,11,12 He was buried on 31 Jul 1975 in Mount Moriah Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co., MissouriG.^13,14 There is a tombstone for Forrest and Myrtle at Springdale Cemetery and Mausoleum, Peoria, IllinoisG, but they were not buried their.^30,31

John Roger Wiest Jr. was born on 11 Jun 1897 in Friedriechsfeld, RussiaG.^4,5,6,7
     Friedrichsfeld, Russia, now known as Rosdol, UkraineG, was a settlement established by ethnic Germans who left their homelands in the late-18th and early-19th centuries at the behest of Emperor Alexander I of Russia and settled in territories off the north coast of the Black Sea. Changing political conditions and growing hostilities towards Germans from Russia later caused many to migrate to Canada, the United States and Argentina.¹⁴
     John arrived in Boston, MassachusettsG, with his parents, Johann Wiest and Elizabeth Schmidt, on 12 Jul 1907, aboard the S. S. Cymric, having departed Liverpool 3 Jul 1907.^15,16,17 He apparently used the German spelling Johann originally, but adopted the Americanized spelling John after immigrating.^1,18,19
     He appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Adams Co., North Dakota G, in the household of his parents.²⁰

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     John enlisted in Company D, 2nd Infantry, Illinois National Guard, in Chicago, on 23 Aug 1915. He was called into Federal service on 19 Jun 1916 for Mexican border duty and served there until discharged on 5 Oct 1916, when he resumed National Guard status. He was called into Federal service again during on 15 Jul 1917, when he served in Company D, 2nd Infantry, Illinois National Guard (Company D, 132nd Infantry) until 11 Apr 1918. He then served in Company E, 108th Supply Train. He became a bugler 23 Aug 1917, a private 11 Apr 1918, and a private 1st class 1 Apr 1919. He was overseas from 22 May 1918 until 22 May 1919, where his unit was engaged in the Meuse-Argonne offensive, and in defensive action at Troyon and Verdun-Fromereville (Lorraine). He was discharged at Camp Grant, Illinois, on 5 Jun 1919.^19,21,22

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     John appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Barrington, Illinois, on Hough St. G, enumerated 3 Jan 1920, in a boarding house kept by Kenneth Peeke. His future wife was listed around the corner on Station St.²³
     John married Ethel Marie Glabe, daughter of Jacob Glabe and Emma Amelia Goller, on 26 Oct 1921 in Chicago, Cook Co., IllinoisG, with Rev. Arthur D. Klontz officiating.^8,9,10
     John filed a Petition for Citizenship to become a naturalized citizen on 29 Jun 1922, stating he lived on Lincoln St., Barrington, IllinoisG. He was admitted as a citizen that day by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.²⁴
     It appears that as they grew older John and his brothers attempted to conceal their actual birth place. In the 1930, 1940 and 1950 census John reported that he had been born in North Dakota, and gave the same information to his nephew Lee Pound when he was researching the family history in the late 1960's. Jack reported the same in the 1940 census and his WWII draft card, and his death records show that he was born in that state as well. Henry reported in 1940 that he was born in Montana and in 1950 he was born in North Dakota. The reason may well have been the widespread antipathy toward eastern Europeans after the first World War.^{25,26,27,28,29,30,31}
     John and Ethel appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, at 7005 South Artesian Ave. G, enumerated 5 Apr 1930, reporting that the family rented its home, paying $55.50 per month. Their son Roger was listed as living with them.³²

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     John and Ethel moved to Phoenix, Arizona, by 1932, when they were living at 1154 E. Willetta G.³³ By 1935 they had moved to moved to 83 Cypress, G and had her sister Corrine was living with them.^34,35
     He was a garage owner in 1920, and a mechanic in a machine shop by 1930.^36,37,38 By 1935 he was a department superintendent for International Harvester in 1935 in Phoenix, ArizonaG.³⁹
     John and Ethel moved to Chico, CaliforniaG, with their son Roger and her sister Corrine in 1939.^40,41

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     John, his brother Henry and John's brother-in-law, William Frederick Glabe, all moved their families to Chico, to open an International Harvester dealership there. According to family lore, John knew of an opening there, likely because of his work with the company in Phoenix. The business, called North Valley Tractor and Equipment Company, opened at 820 Broadway,G probably very late in 1938. It does not appear in the 1939 city directory, which was apparently prepared late in the prior year, but does in the 1940 edition. Further, each of them reported working 52 weeks in 1939.^42,43,44,45 John was president and headed the sales force, Henry was vice president, and William was secretary and treasurer and acted as bookkeeper.^{46,47,48,49,50}
     John and Ethel appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Chico, Butte Co., California, at 183 E. 4th Ave. G, enumerated 4 Apr 1940, reporting they owned a home valued at $4,800. Their son Roger was listed as living with them, as was her sister, Corrine.⁵¹
     John and Henry's brother Jack had joined the business as a salesman by 1942, initially in the WillowsG branch, later moving to the Chico office.⁵²
     By 1945 the business had moved to new quarters at 2450 Park Ave.G. John report in the 1950 census he had worked 44 hours the prior week. He also reported working 52 weeks in 1949, earning $6,000 from the business.^53,54,55
      By 1945 John, Ethel, their son Rodger, and her sister Corrine had moved to a property with a roomy home east of town, facing Bidwell Park.^56,57

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     William Glabe's health forced him to retire from North Valley Tractor about 1950, and John's wife Ethel took the title of secretary-treasurer. But the business declined and by 1953 was closed.^58,45 William's brother Charles worked at the business as a parts man for a time about 1950.^59,60
     John and Ethel appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Chico, Butte Co., California, on Manzanita Ave. G, enumerated 29 Apr 1950, reporting they lived on a farm and they lived in the same house the year before. Their son Roger was listed as living with them, as was her sister Corrine.⁵⁴
     By 1955 John, Ethel and Corrine had moved to a small house at 1904 Palm Ave. G.⁶¹ John was listed as a salesman for Thompson Diggs in the 1955 city directory, and was listed as a salesman, without affiliation, the following year.⁶²
     By 1958 John, Ethel, and apparently Corrine, had moved to Redding, California, where he was the manager of the Commercial Motel, at 2035 Market.G They were listed as living at the same address, presumably in a manager's apartment in the building.^63,64,65 A year later John was managing the Town House Lodge, at 3915 S. Market,G and they were living there.⁶⁶
     John died on 29 May 1982 in Redding, Shasta Co., CaliforniaG, at age 84.^11,12,13

Charles Elmer Arthur Glabe was born on 3 Jan 1898 in Peoria, Peoria Co., IllinoisG.^4,5,6
     He appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Peoria Twp., Peoria Co., Illinois, G in the household of his parents, Jacob Glabe and Emma Amelia Goller.¹² He appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois G, in the household of his parents.¹³ He moved to ChicagoG about 1913 with his parents.¹⁴
     Charles enlisted in the U. S. Navy on 20 May 1918 and was sent to the training center at Great Lakes, IllinoisG.^15,16 After his training he was stationed as a seaman on the U.S.S. Antigone, a transport ship ferrying troops to France and bringing injured troops home. In a letter he wrote to a pen pal on 18 Aug 1918 after returning from one of those trips he described it in detail. He said his was one of about 15 transports leaving New York, carrying about 60,000 troops in total. Five destroyers and a battleship departed with them. The seamen stood four-hour watches as lookouts, and when not on watch stood by the lifeboats to be ready to lower them if needed. On two occasions submarines were sighted and fired upon by the escort vessels. The last two days, as they neared France, the escorts were increased to a total of 15 destroyers, five seaplanes, and two dirigibles.¹⁷
      For the return trip about 500 wounded soldiers were boarded. They were part of a convoy for the first two days, then the ships were separated in a storm. Near Greenland one of the engines on his ship failed so they had to limp home on one engine. It remained stormy, and the seamen "almost froze" when they were on watch, especially when a big wave would come over the top and soak them. He said most of the sailors got seasick; he didn't get "real sick" but "sick enough to suit me."¹⁷
     The U.S.S. Antigone was originally a German ship, launched as the Neckar in 1900, seeing service carrying immigrants to the United States. Her owners sought sanctuary for her in Baltimore when war broke out in 1914. She was seized by the U. S. after war was declared on Germany in Apr 1917 and turned over to the Navy. After conversion as a troop transport she was re-commissioned 5 Sep 1917 under her new name. She was 518 feet in length, capable of 14 knots, and mounted four five-inch guns and two machine guns.¹⁸
     Charles was discharged 13 Jan 1919 with a rank of seaman second class.^16,19
     Charles appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of 11045 Esmond St., Chicago, Cook Co., IllinoisG, in the household of his parents, reporting his occupation as a salesman at a stockyard.²⁰
     Charles married Hilda Sjoerdsma, daughter of George Sjoerdsma and Annie Mosselma, in Chicago, Cook Co., IllinoisG, apparently on 3 Apr 1923, although a second record exists showing the date as 18 Jan 1922.^7,8
     Charles and Hilda and their two daughters, Patricia and Judith, moved to ArizonaG in 1934.²¹ Charles and Hilda appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Lake Bluff, Maricopa Co., Arizona G, enumerated 18 Apr 1940, reporting that they rented their home, for $24 per month, and that they had lived in the same town in 1935. Their three children were listed as living with them.²²
     He worked in the citrus groves around the Phoenix area.²³ He was working as a yardman for the Boswell Company in 1940, reporting that he had worked 56 hours the last week of March. He reported he had worked 48 weeks the prior year, earning $1,200 in 1940.²² He registered for the draft for World War II on 16 Feb 1942, while living at Garden Homes, Avondale, Maricopa Co., ArizonaG, reporting he was employed by J. G. Boswell, in Litchfield Park, Arizona.³
      By 1947 they had moved to Phoenix, where they were living on N. 32nd St. G.²⁴
     Charles and Hilda moved to Chico, CaliforniaG, for a time around 1950. While in Chico, he worked as a parts man for North Valley Tractor and Equipment Co., the dealership owned by his brother, William, their brother-in-law John Roger Wiest Jr., and his brother Henry.^25,26
     Charles and Hilda appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Chico, Butte Co., California, at 2030 Park Ave. G, enumerated 10 Apr 1950, reporting they lived in a home that was not on a farm. Their son was listed as living with them.²⁷
     Charles and Hilda returned to Arizona by 1954. He was head gardener at Rancho de las Caballeros for 10 years before his retirement.²⁸
     Charles died on 30 Jun 1974 in Wickenburg, Maricopa Co., ArizonaG, at age 76.^9,10 He was buried in Wickenburg Cemetery, Wickenburg, Maricopa Co., ArizonaG.¹¹