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Jacob K. Riegel was born about 20 Sep 1816 in PennsylvaniaG. While his birthplace has not been documented fully, he reported it as in Pennsylvania in the 1850 census, as did some of his descendants. Others, however, came to believe he was born in Germany, and reported it accordingly.^4,5,6,7,8,9
     Jacob married Christiana Ohl, daughter of John Ohl and Margaret.^10,11,12 The earliest record of Jacob that has been found is his purchase of three acres and 116 perches in Turbut Twp.G (now spelled Turbot Twp.) from Philip Newcomer on 11 Mar 1844. The property was mortgaged for $600 to John Kissinger, with $300 to be repaid with interest on 1 Apr 1846.^14,15 He and Christiana sold that property to Martha Riddle on 22 Mar 1848.¹⁶ The mortgage was declared fully satisfied 5 Nov, 1849, over a year after Jacob had sold the property.^16,15
     Jacob and his family seems to have been living in Turbut Twp. prior to buying the property there in 1844, as he is referred to as "of Turbut" Twp. in the mortgage for that property. But it would appear they lived in White Deer Twp., Union Co., PennsylvaniaG, after they sold that property in Mar 1848 until buying another property in Turbut Twp. in Apr 1849, since Jacob is referred to as "of White Deer" Twp. in the mortgage on that property.¹⁷
      That parcel was one acre and nine perches, purchased from John Haag. The land was mortgaged to the seller on 2 Apr 1849 to secure a loan of $430, presumably part of the purchase payment. The mortgage called for payments of $50 on 1 Apr of 1850, 1851, and 1852, and of $65 on 1 Apr 1853, totaling half the stated amount.¹⁸
     While no other record has been found, it would appear that Jacob purchased additional land at some point, because his property at his death included over four acres.
     Jacob and Christiana appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Turbut Twp., Northumberland Co., PennsylvaniaG, enumerated 20 Aug 1850. Their children Sarah, Violetta, John, Christiana, William, and Benjamin were listed as living with them.¹⁹

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     He was apparently a laborer, as that is how he is identified on his mortgage in 1844.²⁰ But the 1850 census seems to show his occupation as "none." His large debts when he died, including an apparently substantial doctor's bill, $19.12, suggest he was in ill health for some time before he died.^21,22 He owed John Haag $365 plus interest from 1 Apr 1857, suggesting he was paying the interest, but perhaps not keeping up with the principal payments on the mortgage. But it is likely he had borrowed an additional amount, as the property he held at his death was larger than the amount recorded in the original mortgage.^23,24
     Jacob died on 13 Sep 1857 at age ~40.¹³ He was buried in Paradise Reformed Lutheran Church Cemetery, Lewis Twp., Northumberland Co., PennsylvaniaG.¹³

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     Jacob died intestate (without leaving a will) and letters of administration for his estate were issued on 29 Sep 1857 in Northumberland Co., PennsylvaniaG, to Charles Hollenstein, after the widow declined to serve. He posted a bond of $500, with George Bright and Frederick Haas as sureties.²⁵
      An "Inventory by Widow" was filed on 16 Oct 1857 in Orphans Court, Northumberland Co., PennsylvaniaG, reporting that Christiana elected to receive the land, but it was worth more than her widow's entitlement and could "not be divided without spoiling the whole." She did claim, as part of her $300 widow's claim, personal property valued at $78.15.^26,27
     The Administrator of Jacob's estate filed a petition for approval to sell his land, which was approved on 5 Nov 1857 in Orphans Court, Northumberland Co., PennsylvaniaG. According to the petition, he owned a messuage, or homestead, of four acres and 159 perches, but owed some $445 in various debts. Since the estate was insufficient to pay the debts and the widow's claim, the administrator requested permission to sell the land.^28,29 The property was sold at auction, for $710, to his father, Jacob Riegel on 18 Dec 1857.^30,31 Declaring the estate insolvent, the Administrator petitioned for an auditor to distribute the assets, which was approved on 9 Nov 1858 by the Orphans Court, Northumberland Co., PennsylvaniaG.³²
     A complete accounting of the Administrator's disbursements has not been found, but we know that assets included the $710 from the sale of the property, sale of items not taken by the widow listed at $40.10, and other accounts of $27.07. After settling the widow's claim of $300 and mortgage of $365 plus interest since 1 Apr 1857, and perhaps other items, $106.39 remained for distribution by the auditor when he met with creditors on 4 Dec 1858 in MiltonG.
     After deducting funeral expenses of $3.34, administrative expenses totaling $19, only $84.05 was left for creditors. They received 39 and two-thirds cents on the dollar for their claims. Among the claims was one for $5 for a coffin for a child, presumably for daughter Laura, who died after Jacob did. There was the doctor's bill of $19.12, notes, in addition to the mortgage, to three individuals for a total of $64.97. In addition, accounts due to twelve individuals, presumably merchants, totaled $89.36.³³

Christiana Ohl was probably born on 7 Mar 1820 in PennsylvaniaG. Both the date and place of birth are less than clear. Her name was sometimes recorded as Chrissie Ann, and a baptismal record found for that name shows the date as 7 Mar 1820. The age on her tombstone computes to a birth date of about 21 Mar 1821, a perplexing difference. Contemporary records say she was born in Pennsylvania, but the family much latter reported she was born in Germany though that seems unlikely to be correct.^4,5,6,7,8
     Christiana was baptized on 18 Jun 1820 in Reformed Congregation, Lower Saucon Twp., Northampton Co., PennsylvaniaG, with Elizabeth Fierer as sponsor, assuming that the record found is for her.¹⁶ She never learned to read or write, and signed documents with an "X."^17,18
     Christiana married first Jacob K. Riegel, son of Jacob Riegel.^9,10,11
     Christiana and Jacob appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Turbut Twp., Northumberland Co., PennsylvaniaG, enumerated 20 Aug 1850. Their children Sarah, Violetta, John, Christiana, William, and Benjamin were listed as living with them.¹⁷

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     Her husband died on 13 Sep 1857.¹⁹
     As part of the settlement of Jacob's estate, Christiana elected to receive the land, but it was worth more than her widow's entitlement and could "not be divided without spoiling the whole." She did claim, as part of her $300 widow's claim, personal property valued at $78.15, including:
      On 22 Apr 1858 Christiana filed a release to Charles Hottenstein, administrator of her late husband's estate, acknowledging receipt of $78.15 worth of personal property and $221.85 cash in settlement of her $300 widow's allowance from the estate.²²
     Her whereabouts from the time she collected her widow's claim until she purchased a new residence in 1862 are a mystery. Having lost both her husband and her young daughter she was apparently in seclusion somewhere. She has not been found in the 1860 census.²³
     Her children were each living with a different nearby family. Apparently whatever the arrangement was those neighbors felt it was sufficiently permanent to report the children as members of their households in the 1860 census. Sarah, age 18, was living with John Haag and his wife Mary²⁴; Violetta, age 16, with John Hoffa and his wife Sarah²⁵; Jacob, age 14, with Elias Schaeffer and his wife Elizabeth²⁶; Christiana, age 12, with John McCormick, a widower, and his three children²⁷; Benjamin, age 10, with Kilyan Dunkle and his wife Mary²⁸; William, age 10, with Erastus Ketner and his wife Sarah²⁹; and Mary, age 7, with Charles Reigle, who is thought to be a brother or other close relative of her late father based on the fact that they were living on the property formerly owned by her father, which had been purchased on the courthouse steps by his father.^30,31,32 Except for Charles, these all seem to be simply good neighbors. No prior connections with these families have been found, though Violetta's host, John Hoffa, was a third cousin to Benjamin's future wife.

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      On 1 Apr 1862 Christiana purchased property in Delaware Twp., Northumberland Co., PennsylvaniaG, amounting to 72 perches (about half an acre) from Anthony A. Barber and his wife Maria, paying $300. Though the deed does not explicitly say so, there was apparently a house on the property, as this seems to be where she lived the rest of her life.^33,34 We do not know if the children moved to the new home with her, other than William, who lived there until at least 1880. By the 1870 census, her youngest child, Catharine, was 18 years old, and seems to have been married.^35,36
     Christiana appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Watsontown, Delaware Twp., Northumberland Co., PennsylvaniaG, enumerated 29 Jul 1870, reporting $600 in real estate and $150 in personal estate. Her son William was listed as living with her.³⁷ She appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Delaware Twp., Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania G, enumerated 17 Jun 1880. Her son William was again listed as living with her.³⁸

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     In the fall of 1881 Christiana had a kitchen addition made to her home, financed at least in part by a loan from her daughter Christiana, who presented a note for $54.04 from her mother as the basis of a claim in the settlement of her mother's estate.³⁹
     Christiana married second Abraham Clemens, son of Peter Clemens and Sophia Kramer, between Jun 1880 and 1883.^2,13,14
      Her new husband bought two acres from her long-time neighbors, Jacob Derr and his wife, on 1 Apr 1882 for $375. On 20 Aug 1883 he sold that parcel to her for the same amount.^40,41,42
     She seems to have been in failing health the last three years of her life. Her daughter Christiana, presented a claim for $30 against her estate for attendance and housekeeping for a total of six months during the last three years, and nursing during the final three weeks. There were also claims for doctors' bills totaling $61.50.³⁹
     Christiana left a will dated 19 May 1891, in which she named her seven living children and left all her belongings to be shared equally by them.¹⁵
     Christiana died on 27 Jun 1893 at age 73.^12,15
     It appears that she was given quite a funeral. The executor of her will claimed reimbursement for $3.92 for groceries, and her husband claimed $9.65 for "provisions." The undertaker received $45 for casket, shroud, and funeral direction.^43,44 She was buried in Paradise Reformed Lutheran Church, Turbotville, Northumberland Co., PennsylvaniaG.¹²

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     Her will was proved on 1 Jul 1893 in Northumberland Co., PennsylvaniaG.¹⁵ On 3 Jul 1893 an appraisal of her personal property was filed with the Orphans Court. The total value was found to be $7.22, based on the following inventory:
     At the meeting of creditors for Christiana's estate, her daughter Mary presented a claim for wages due for housecleaning by Bertha Simons, identified in the record as the daughter of John Simons. She was also Mary's daughter and Christiana's granddaughter. It was agreed that the wages had not been paid, but Abraham Clemens, Christiana's husband, testified that clothing totaling $13 had been given the girl in place of wages, and that he had kept track of the value given. Further, it seems that the girl's father had previously sued for the claimed wages before Jacob Follmer, Justice of the Peace, but that suit had been declared against Simons for failure to appear. In the end, the auditor rejected the claim on the grounds that Mary lacked standing to make the claim, which should have been made by the girl's father.³⁹
     Christiana's real property in Delaware Twp., Northumberland Co., PennsylvaniaG, was sold by her executor on 26 Jun 1894 for $300. It was two acres and 72 perches in size, and included a two-story brick house with frame kitchen attached. The original parcel of 72 perches she had purchased in 1862, with two acres added in 1883.⁴⁶
      On 24 Sep 1894, the auditor for the estate filed his final report. The value of personal property and the sale of the real estate totaled $307.22. But by the time the estate was settled, the heirs received nothing. Professional fees for handling the estate totaled $116.35. Medical bills amounted to $61.50, and funeral expenses $58.57. Claims for taxes and debts totaled $102.87. Since there was not enough to pay all claims, family members received 77.77 cents on the dollar for theirs.^39,47

Mattie W. Bush was born on 27 Jan 1866 in Gallatin, TennesseeG.^5,6,7
     She appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Gallatin, Sumner Co., TennesseeG, in the household of her parents, William A. Bush and Elizabeth Weathered.¹⁶
     Mattie appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Sumner Co., Tennessee G, in the household of her father and Harriett Taylor, her stepmother.¹⁷
     Mattie married first Alvin R. Hill, son of Charles J. Hill and Mary M. Todd, on 2 Nov 1882 in Sumner Co., TennesseeG, with Rev. James E. Scobey officiating.^8,9
     Mattie and Alvin appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., Tennessee G, enumerated 13 Jun 1900, reporting that they rented their home. Their children Allen, Lulu, Mary, Albert, and Lillian were listed as living with them.¹⁸
     Her husband died on 29 Sep 1909 in Gallatin, TennesseeG.^19,20,21
     Mattie appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., Tennessee, at 512 Ewing Ave. G, enumerated 28 Apr 1910, reporting that she rented her home. Her children Lulu, Mary, and Albert were listed as living with her.²²
     Mattie married second Sebastian Glabe, son of Johann Jakob Glebe and Anna Katharina Stein, in 1927.^10,11,12
     Mattie and Sebastian appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Chatsworth, Livingston Co., Illinois G, enumerated 14 Apr 1930, reporting they owned a home valued at $7,500, and owned a radio.²³
     Mattie died on 7 Nov 1938 in Chatsworth, Livingston Co., IllinoisG, at age 72.^13,10,14 She was buried on 10 Nov 1938 in Chatsworth, Livingston Co., IllinoisG.^5,15

Laura Angelina Glabe was born on 26 Oct 1886 in Holton, KansasG.^4,5,6
     She moved to Illinois with her parents by 1891.^11,12 She appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Germanville Twp., Livingston Co., Illinois, G in the household of her parents, Sebastian Glabe and Anna Katherine Ruppel.¹³
     Laura married William Henry Grosenbach, son of Adam Grosenbach and Katherin E. Stormer, on 8 Sep 1909 in Chatsworth, IllinoisG, with Rev. M. Gronewold offciating.^7,8
     Laura and William appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Germanville Twp., Livingston Co., Illinois G, enumerated 10 May 1910, reporting they were renting their farm. Hubert King, a 21-year-old hired man, was listed as living with them.¹⁴
     Laura and William appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Germanville, Livingston Co., Illinois G, enumerated 7 Jan 1920, reporting that they owned their farm, which was mortgaged. Their children LeRoy and Helen were listed as living with them.¹⁵
     Laura and William moved 120 miles north, to McHenry Co.G, by 1930. They appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Marengo, McHenry Co., Illinois, at 754 East Grant Highway G, enumerated 3 Apr 1930, reporting they were renting their home for $25 per month, and they owned a radio. Their children LeRoy, Helen, Phyllis, and Kenneth were listed as living with them.¹⁶
     She was working as a cook in a restaurant in 1930.¹⁶
     Laura and William moved nearly 150 miles southwest, to Tazewell Co.G, by 1935. They appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Washington, Tazewell Co., Illinois G, enumerated 16 Apr 1940, reporting they owned a home valued at $1,000. Their children Phyllis and Kenneth were listed as living with them, and all were reported to have lived in rural Tazewell Co. in 1935. Their son LeRoy and his family were apparently living nearby as they are listed as the preceding household.¹⁷
     She was a carpenter helper, apparently working with her husband building houses by 1950, reporting in the 1950 census she had worked 5 hours the prior week.¹⁸
     Laura and William appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Washington, Tazewell Co., Illinois, at 328 Doering Ave. G, enumerated 31 Mar 1950, reporting they lived in a home that was not on a farm. Their children Phyllis and Kenneth were listed as living with them.¹⁹
     Laura died on 4 Oct 1962 at her home, in 313 Stahl, Washington, IllinoisG, at age 75.⁹ She was buried on 8 Oct 1962 in Hillcrest Memory Gardens, Morton, IllinoisG.¹⁰

Nellie May Glabe was born on 27 Sep 1888 in Holton, KansasG.^4,5
     She moved to Illinois with her parents by 1891.^11,12 She appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Germanville Twp., Livingston Co., Illinois, G in the household of her parents, Sebastian Glabe and Anna Katherine Ruppel.¹³ Nellie also appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Chatsworth Twp., Livingston Co., Illinois, G in the household of her mother's sister Christina and her husband, Louis A. Walter.¹⁴
     She was a music teacher before her marriage.¹⁵
     Nellie married Charles Frederick Shafer, son of Adam Shafer and Anna Katharina Nieding, on 2 Jun 1909 in Chatsworth, Livingston Co., IllinoisG, with Rev. M. Gronewold officating.^6,7
     Nellie and Charles appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Chatsworth, Livingston Co., Illinois G, enumerated 23 Apr 1910, apparently boarding in the home of Louis Walter and his wife Christina.¹⁶
     Nellie and Charles appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Chatsworth, Livingston Co., Illinois, on Oak St. G, enumerated 14 Jan 1920, reporting that they owned their home, free of mortgage. Their children Elma, Ronald, Faye, and Arlene were listed as living with them. They were apparently living near her parents and their other children, as they are listed as the second previous household, on 6th St.¹⁷
     Nellie and Charles appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Chatsworth, Livingston Co., Illinois G, enumerated 15 Apr 1930, reporting they owned a home valued at $6,500, and did not own a radio. Their children Elma, Ronald, Faye, and Arlene were listed as living with them.¹⁶
     Nellie and Charles appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Chatsworth, Livingston Co., Illinois G, enumerated 25 Apr 1940, reporting that they owned a home valued at $2,500. Their children Faye and Arlene were listed as living with them. They reported they had lived in the same house in 1935.¹⁸ Her father and her brother Paul and his wife were apparently living nearby as they were listed as the preceding household.¹⁹
     Nellie joined Charles as a partner in his business, Shafer's Insurance Agency, about 1933. In 1940 they both reported their occupations as insurance salesman, and that each had worked 40 hours the last week of March and 52 weeks the prior years. She continued to operate the business after his death, until her retirement in 1971. She reported in the 1950 census she had worked 40 hours the prior week.^18,20,21
     Her husband died on 10 May 1944 in Bloomington, McLean Co., IllinoisG.^22,23,24
     Nellie appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Chatsworth, Livingston Co., Illinois, at Walnut G, enumerated 13 Apr 1950, reporting she lived in a home that was not on a farm. Her daughter Faye was listed as living with her.²⁵
     Nellie served as town water commissioner for several years, a position held by her husband at his death.²⁶
     Nellie moved to a nursing home in FairburyG about 1973.²⁷
     Nellie died on 4 Dec 1979 in Fairbury, Livingston Co., IllinoisG, at age 91.^8,9 She was buried in Chatsworth Cemetery, Chatsworth, Livingston Co., IllinoisG.¹⁰

Luella Christina Glabe was born on 26 Feb 1891 in Germanville Twp., Livingston Co., IllinoisG.^4,5,6,7
     She appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Germanville Twp., Livingston Co., Illinois, G in the household of her parents, Sebastian Glabe and Anna Katherine Ruppel.¹³ She appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Germanville Twp., Livingston Co., Illinois, G in the household of her parents.¹⁵ She appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Chatsworth, Livingston Co., Illinois, G in the household of her parents.¹⁶
     She was a book keeper at a bank before her marriage.¹⁶
     Luella married Orville Orvan Oliver, son of John L. Oliver and Mary Elizabeth Sealock, on 30 Mar 1921 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OklahomaG, with Rev. Adolph Walton, pastor of Zions Evanglical Church, officiating.^8,9
     Luella and Orville returned to Chatsworth, IllinoisG, after their marriage. In Mar 1922 he started farming on the place where he had been born.¹⁴
     Luella and Orville appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Chatsworth Twp., Livingston Co., Illinois G, enumerated 1 May 1930, reporting that they owned their home, and did not own a radio.¹⁷
     Luella and Orville appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Chatsworth Twp., Livingston Co., Illinois G, enumerated 15 Apr 1940, reporting they owned a home valued at $1,500, and had lived in the same house in 1935. Also listed in the household was Charles Crem, a 26-year-old hired hand.¹⁸
     Luella and Orville appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Chatsworth, Livingston Co., Illinois G, enumerated 15 Apr 1950, reporting they lived on a farm.¹⁹
     Her husband died on 15 Mar 1959 in Fairbury, IllinoisG.^20,21
     Luella died on 6 Aug 1985 in Fairbury, Livingston Co., IllinoisG, at age 94.^10,11 She was buried on 9 Aug 1985 in Chatsworth Cemetery, Chatsworth, Livingston Co., IllinoisG.¹²

Esther Matilda Glabe was born on 28 May 1895 in Chatsworth, IllinoisG.^4,5,6
     She appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Germanville Twp., Livingston Co., Illinois, G in the household of her parents, Sebastian Glabe and Anna Katherine Ruppel.¹² She appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Germanville Twp., Livingston Co., Illinois, G in the household of her parents.¹³
     Esther married Stephen Barker Ward, son of Henry William Ward and Lucy Virginia Graham, on 3 Apr 1913 in Pontiac, IllinoisG, with Rev. John H. Ryan officating.^7,8
     Esther and Stephen appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Germanville Twp., Livingston Co., Illinois G, enumerated 8 Jan 1920, reporting that they were renting their home. Their daughter Olive was listed as living with them.¹⁴
     Esther and Stephen moved to CaliforniaG between 1920 and 1930. They appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Arcadia, Los Angeles Co., California, at 480 Naomi Ave. G, enumerated 18 Apr 1930, reporting they owned a home valued at $12,000. Their daughter Olive was listed as living with them.¹⁵
     Esther and Stephen appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Arcadia, Los Angeles Co., California, at 490 Naomi Ave. G, enumerated 22 Apr 1940, reporting they owned a home valued at $4,000 and had lived in the same house in 1935.¹⁶
     Esther and Stephen appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Arcadia, Los Angeles Co., California, at 488 Naomi G, enumerated 4 Apr 1950, reporting they lived in a home that was not on a farm and they lived in a different house but the same county the year before.¹⁷
     Her husband died on 17 Oct 1969 in Los Angeles Co., CaliforniaG.¹⁸
     Esther died on 25 Apr 1979 in Los Angeles Co., CaliforniaG, at age 83.^9,10 She was buried in Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CaliforniaG.¹¹

Ruth Katherine Glabe was born on 27 Jan 1898 in Chatsworth, IllinoisG.^4,5,6 Ruth and her sister Rachel were twins.¹⁶
     Ruth appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Germanville Twp., Livingston Co., Illinois, G in the household of her parents, Sebastian Glabe and Anna Katherine Ruppel.¹⁷ She appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Germanville Twp., Livingston Co., Illinois, G in the household of her parents.¹⁸
     Ruth married first Bert Raymond Munsell, son of John Lee Munsell and Ada Isaacs, on 5 Sep 1923 in Chatsworth, Livingston Co., IllinoisG, with Rev. George Woodley officiating.^7,8,9
     Ruth and Bert moved to CaliforniaG about 1928. They appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Monrovia, Los Angeles Co., California, at 119 East Lime Ave. G, enumerated 9 Apr 1930, reporting that they were renting their home, for $20 per month, and did not own a radio. Their children Ruby and Shirley were listed as living with them.¹⁹
     Ruth and Bert appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Monrovia, Los Angeles Co., California, at 872 West Walnut Ave. G, enumerated 23 Apr 1940, reporting they owned a home valued at $2,500, and had lived in the same house in 1935. Their three children were listed as living with them.²⁰
     Ruth and Bert were divorced in 1940.^10,11
     After her divorce she worked as a window shade maker at a window shade company, reporting in the 1950 census she had worked 40 hours the prior week.²¹
     Ruth appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Monrovia, Los Angeles Co., California, at 872 W. Walnut G, enumerated 3 Apr 1950, reporting she lived in a home that was not on a farm. Her two younger children were listed as living with her.²²
     Ruth married second William Presscott Attkisson, son of Robert G. Attkinsson and Mary C. Ham, on 27 May 1950 in 872 Walnut Ave., Monrovia, Los Angeles Co., CaliforniaG, with Rev. P. A. MacDiarmid, Baptist minister, officiating. He was the widower of Cecil M. McBride. He had previously been married to Eleanor Sarah Shaw.¹²
      After their marriage, Ruth and William lived in her home in Monrovia.²³ They moved to 511 East Olive Ave, in Monrovia, G by 1955, where they lived until her death.²⁴
     Ruth died on 10 Apr 1967 in Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CaliforniaG, at age 69.^13,14 She was buried in Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CaliforniaG, next to her second husband.¹⁵

Rachel Elizabeth Glabe was born on 27 Jan 1898 in Chatsworth, IllinoisG.^4,5,6 Rachel and her sister Ruth were twins.¹⁰
     Rachel appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Germanville Twp., Livingston Co., Illinois, G in the household of her parents, Sebastian Glabe and Anna Katherine Ruppel.¹¹ She appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Germanville Twp., Livingston Co., Illinois, G in the household of her parents.¹²
     Rachel appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Forrest Twp., Livingston Co., Illinois G, enumerated 9 Jan 1920, in the household of Jessie H. and Esia Crouels, apparently as a boarder. Her occupation is reported as a teacher in the district schools.¹³
     Rachel married Ernest William Kersten, son of John H. Kersten and Anna Wiener, on 16 Jun 1920 in Chatsworth, Livingston Co., IllinoisG, with Rev. Julius A. Giese officiating.^7,8
     Rachel and Ernest moved frequently in the early years of their marriage. Their first child was born in Chicago, in Jun 1921.¹⁴ By 1922 he was teaching in Menominee, MichiganG.¹⁵
     They moved back to IllinoisG by 1926. They appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Elgin, Kane Co., Illinois, on Division St. G, enumerated 14 Apr 1930, reporting they were renting their home, for $45 per month, and owned a radio. Their children Juanita, Jeanne, and Donald were listed as living with them.¹⁶
     Rachel and Ernest moved to Coles Co., IllinoisG, before 1935. They appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Mattoon, Coles Co., Illinois, at 2609 Western Ave. G, enumerated 9 Apr 1940, reporting they were renting their home, for $35 per month, and had lived in the same town in 1935. Their children Juanita, Jeanne, and Donald were listed as living with them, though Janetta was marked as absent from the home.¹⁷
     Rachel and Ernest moved to Peoria by 1946, where they lived at 106 Barker Ave. G.¹⁸
     Rachel and Ernest appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Peoria, Peoria Co., Illinois, at 106 Barker G, enumerated 3 May 1950, reporting they lived in a home that was not on a farm and they lived in the same house the year before. There were two lodgers, Maurace Griffitts and Lucas Chinn, age 24 and 23 respectively, listed in the household.¹⁹
     Rachel and Ernest moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico, by 1953, where they lived at 1805 Georgia NE. G.²⁰
     Her husband died on 20 Feb 1989.²¹
     Rachel died in Oct 1994 in Albuquerque, New MexicoG, at age 96.⁹