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John Gann Jr.1,2,3

ID# 8264, (1807 - 1869)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherJohn Gann (23 Jun 1775 - 10 Mar 1842)
MotherCatherine Christ (abt 6 Oct 1780 - 19 Oct 1864)
Chart MembershipThe Ganns of Lycoming Co. Pennsylvania
Family IndexesThe Reigel Family

Key Events:

Birth: 13 Dec 1807, Dry Valley, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania,4,5,6
Marriage: 21 Nov 1834, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, Adeline Cruse (d. bef 1840)7,8
Marriage: 10 Mar 1840, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, Rachel Kauffman (b. 17 Jan 1813, d. 15 Jan 1871)7,9,10
Death: 10 Jun 1869,4,11
Burial: St. Peters Lutheran Church Cemetery, Collomsville, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania,3,12
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Narrative:

John Gann Jr. was born on 13 Dec 1807 in Dry Valley, Lycoming Co., PennsylvaniaG.4,5,6
     He was probably one of the three males under age 10 listed in the household of his father, John Gann, in the 1810 Federal Census of Nippenose Twp., Lycoming Co., PennsylvaniaG.13 He was probably one of the three males age 10 to 16 listed in the household of his father in the 1820 Federal Census of Nippenose Twp., Lycoming Co., PennsylvaniaG.14 He was probably one of the three males age 20 to 30 listed in the household of his father in the 1830 Federal Census of Adams Twp., Lycoming Co., PennsylvaniaG.15
     John married first Adeline Cruse on 21 Nov 1834 in Lycoming Co., PennsylvaniaG.7,8 She apparently died before 1840.
     John married second Rachel Kauffman on 10 Mar 1840 in Lycoming Co., PennsylvaniaG.7,9,10
     John appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Limestone Twp., Lycoming Co., PennsylvaniaG, with a household consisting of one male under age 5 (son Alfred), one age 5 to 10 (William), two age 20 to 30 (unknown), and one age 30 to 40 (himself), and one female age 15 to 20 (unknown), and one age 20 to 30 (wife Rachel.)1
     After his father died intestate, John, as eldest surviving son, filed a petition for partition of real estate with the Lycoming Co. Orphan's Court in its Dec 1844 term, seeking partition of the three parcels of land his father had owned at his death.16
     John and Rachel appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Limestone Twp., Lycoming Co., PennsylvaniaG, enumerated 14 Aug 1850, reported owning $6,000 in real estate. Their children Adaline, Catharine, John, Amelia, Sarah, and Mary, and his children by his prior marriage, William and Alfred, were listed as living with them.2
     John and Rachel appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Oval, Limestone Twp., Lycoming Co., PennsylvaniaG, enumerated 14 Jun 1860, reporting $9,500 in real estate and $2,000 in personal property. Their children Adaline, Catharine, John, Amelia, Sarah, Mary, Rachael, and Esther and his son William were listed as living with them.17
     He was a farmer. He was described in 1906 as "an excellent farmer, owning 400 acres of land in Nippenose Twp.G, and as a citizen much respected, filling several township offices."18,19,2,17

A Very Specific Will --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---


     John left a will dated 28 Apr 1869 stating he was of Limestone Twp., Lycoming Co., PennsylvaniaG, naming his brother Israel and his friend Samuel Buffington as executors. In it, he directed that all his real estate, stock, farming utensils, grain in the ground, hay and other produce on hand, all household goods, furniture, beds and bedding and personal property was to remain under the control and management of his wife Rachel until his youngest child reached the age of 21. It was to be "occupied and enjoyed" by such of his children who remained there with her consent. She was allowed to advance money to the older children, at 6% interest, which if not repaid was to be deducted from their eventual share of the estate. His executors were to collect the amounts owed, including those due from his sons William and Alfred, which if not collected was to be deducted from their shares. The estate was to be divided when his youngest child reached age 21 or his wife died if before that. If living, she was to have any personal property and farm utensils she chose. Then the estate was to be apprised, and the children were each to receive shares of equal value. If they could not agree on their shares everything was to be sold and the proceeds divided equally, except that one-third was to be held aside and the interest on it paid to his wife as long as she lived. Shares paid to his daughters was to be held in their names, not in control of their husbands.20
     John died on 10 Jun 1869 at age 61.4,11 He was buried in St. Peters Lutheran Church Cemetery, Collomsville, Lycoming Co., PennsylvaniaG.3,12
     His will was proved on 17 Jun 1869.20

Children:
     Children with Adeline Cruse:

  1. William Gann+ (16 May 1835 - 17 May 1908)
  2. Alfred Gann+ (abt 1837 - 4 Aug 1894)

Children:
     Children with Rachel Kauffman:

  1. Adaline Gann+ (14 Jul 1841 - 19 Dec 1893)
  2. Catharine Gann+ (20 Dec 1842 - 22 Jul 1907)
  3. John K. Gann+ (Feb 1844 - 11 Apr 1911)
  4. Amelia Gann+ (11 Dec 1845 - 10 Feb 1899)
  5. Peter Gann (abt 24 Aug 1847 - 12 Dec 1848)
  6. Sarah Jane Gann+ (8 Apr 1849 - 23 Mar 1904)
  7. Mary Elizabeth Gann+ (8 Apr 1849 - 2 Nov 1914)
  8. Rachael Gann+ (26 Aug 1852 - 9 Apr 1932)
  9. Esther Matilda Gann+ (21 Mar 1854 - 11 Dec 1920)

Citations

  1. [S5907] John Gann Jr. household, 1840 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.
  2. [S155] John Gann household, 1850 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.
  3. [S5909] John Gann grave marker, Saint Peter's Lutheran Church Cemetery.
  4. [S5909] John Gann grave marker, Saint Peter's Lutheran Church Cemetery, shows date.
  5. [S5914] Collins, Genealogical and Personal History of Lycoming County, vol II pg 329, shows year, as 1806, and Dry Valley.
  6. [S155] John Gann household, 1850 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, shows age 44 and state.
  7. [S67] Gjerde, "John Gann & Catherine Crist/Christ," e-mail to author, 10 Jun 1999, shows date, county, and state.
  8. [S5914] Collins, Genealogical and Personal History of Lycoming County, vol II pg 329, shows year, as 1833.
  9. [S155] John Gann household, 1850 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, shows John and Rachael Gann as apparent heads of household.
  10. [S5914] Collins, Genealogical and Personal History of Lycoming County, vol II pg 329, shows as his second marriage.
  11. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 42450946, John Gann, shows date, with year as 1861, birth as 13 Dec 1807, inscription of age as 61 yr 5 mo 23 days (which computes to 5 Jun 1869), county and state, and includes tombstone photo which is unreadable.
  12. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 42450946, John Gann, shows cemetery, town, county and state, and includes tombstone photo.
  13. [S5912] John Gann household, 1810 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.
  14. [S5913] John Gunn household, 1820 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.
  15. [S5908] John Gunn household, 1830 U.S. Census, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania.
  16. [S6070] Orphans Court Dockets, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, D:486, petition of John Gann for partition of real estate of John Gann Senr., Dec 1844 term.
  17. [S156] John Gann household, 1860 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.
  18. [S5914] Collins, Genealogical and Personal History of Lycoming County, vol II pg 329.
  19. [S5907] John Gann Jr. household, 1840 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, shows three people engaged in agriculture.
  20. [S6069] Will Books, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, 3:347, will of John Gann.

Rachel Kauffman1,2,3

ID# 8265, (1813 - 1871)
Family Chart
Chart MembershipThe Ganns of Lycoming Co. Pennsylvania
Family IndexesThe Reigel Family

Key Events:

Birth: 17 Jan 1813, Buffalo Valley, Pennsylvania,4,5,6
Marriage: 10 Mar 1840, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, John Gann Jr. (b. 13 Dec 1807, d. 10 Jun 1869)7,8,9
Death: 15 Jan 1871,4,10
Burial: St. Peters Lutheran Church Cemetery, Collomsville, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania,11,12
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Narrative:

Rachel Kauffman was born on 17 Jan 1813 in Buffalo Valley, PennsylvaniaG.4,5,6
     Rachel married John Gann Jr., son of John Gann and Catherine Christ, on 10 Mar 1840 in Lycoming Co., PennsylvaniaG.7,8,9 She was probably the female age 20 to 30 listed in the household of her husband, John Gann Jr., in the 1840 Federal Census of Limestone Twp., Lycoming Co., PennsylvaniaG.13
     Rachel and John appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Limestone Twp., Lycoming Co., PennsylvaniaG, enumerated 14 Aug 1850, reported owning $6,000 in real estate. Their children Adaline, Catharine, John, Amelia, Sarah, and Mary, and his children by his prior marriage, William and Alfred, were listed as living with them.14
     Rachel and John appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Oval, Limestone Twp., Lycoming Co., PennsylvaniaG, enumerated 14 Jun 1860, reporting $9,500 in real estate and $2,000 in personal property. Their children Adaline, Catharine, John, Amelia, Sarah, Mary, Rachael, and Esther and his son William were listed as living with them.15
     Rachel was named an heir in the will of John Gann Jr., her husband, dated 28 Apr 1869, to manage all his estate until his youngest child reached age 21, after which the estate was to be divided.16
     Her husband died on 10 Jun 1869.17,18
     Rachel appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Collomsville, Lycoming Co., PennsylvaniaG, enumerated 29 Jul 1870. Her children Amelia, Sarah, Mary, Rachael, and Esther were listed as living with her, Her eldest daughter, Adaline, and her family were apparently living close by as they appear next in the census record.19
     Rachel died on 15 Jan 1871 at age 57.4,10 She was buried in St. Peters Lutheran Church Cemetery, Collomsville, Lycoming Co., PennsylvaniaG.11,12

Children:
     Children with John Gann Jr.:

  1. Adaline Gann+ (14 Jul 1841 - 19 Dec 1893)
  2. Catharine Gann+ (20 Dec 1842 - 22 Jul 1907)
  3. John K. Gann+ (Feb 1844 - 11 Apr 1911)
  4. Amelia Gann+ (11 Dec 1845 - 10 Feb 1899)
  5. Peter Gann (abt 24 Aug 1847 - 12 Dec 1848)
  6. Sarah Jane Gann+ (8 Apr 1849 - 23 Mar 1904)
  7. Mary Elizabeth Gann+ (8 Apr 1849 - 2 Nov 1914)
  8. Rachael Gann+ (26 Aug 1852 - 9 Apr 1932)
  9. Esther Matilda Gann+ (21 Mar 1854 - 11 Dec 1920)

Citations

  1. [S5914] Collins, Genealogical and Personal History of Lycoming County, vol II pg 329, shows name as Rachel Coffman.
  2. [S5915] Rachel Dudley, Certificate of Death, shows name as Rachel Kaufman.
  3. [S5933] Catharine Grier, Certificate of Death, shows name as Rachael Kaufman.
  4. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 42450951, Rachel Coffman Gann, shows date and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  5. [S155] John Gann household, 1850 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, shows age 38 and state.
  6. [S5933] Catharine Grier, Certificate of Death, shows town.
  7. [S67] Gjerde, "John Gann & Catherine Crist/Christ," e-mail to author, 10 Jun 1999, shows date, county, and state.
  8. [S155] John Gann household, 1850 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, shows John and Rachael Gann as apparent heads of household.
  9. [S5914] Collins, Genealogical and Personal History of Lycoming County, vol II pg 329, shows as his second marriage.
  10. [S67] Gjerde, "John Gann & Catherine Crist/Christ," e-mail to author, 10 Jun 1999, shows date, county, as Lycoming, and state.
  11. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 42450951, Rachel Coffman Gann, includes tombstone photo.
  12. [S67] Gjerde, "John Gann & Catherine Crist/Christ," e-mail to author, 10 Jun 1999, shows cemetery, place as Nippenose Valley, county, and state.
  13. [S5907] John Gann Jr. household, 1840 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.
  14. [S155] John Gann household, 1850 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.
  15. [S156] John Gann household, 1860 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.
  16. [S6069] Will Books, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania, 3:347, will of John Gann.
  17. [S5909] John Gann grave marker, Saint Peter's Lutheran Church Cemetery, shows date.
  18. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 42450946, John Gann, shows date, with year as 1861, birth as 13 Dec 1807, inscription of age as 61 yr 5 mo 23 days (which computes to 5 Jun 1869), county and state, and includes tombstone photo which is unreadable.
  19. [S158] Racheal Gan household, 1870 U.S. Census, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.

William Gustav Gapsch1,2,3

ID# 8266, (1895 - 1980)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherRobert Edward Gapsch (4 Sep 1863 - 25 Jun 1946)
MotherMatilda Henriksdotter (24 Feb 1865 - 19 Mar 1926)
AncestryThe Gapsch Family
Chart MembershipDescendants of Edward and Sophie Gapsch
Family IndexesThe Gapsch Family

Key Events:

Birth: 14 Feb 1895, Reedville, Washington Co., Oregon,4,5,6
Marriage: 5 Sep 1917, La Center, Clark Co., Washington, Anna Marie Erstad (b. 27 Sep 1896, d. 19 Oct 1967)7,8,9
Marriage: 14 Feb 1970, Faith Baptist Church, Vancouver, Clark Co., Washington, Selma Amelia Erstad (b. 15 Aug 1904, d. 8 Apr 1994)10,11,12
Death: 26 Apr 1980, Vancouver, Clark Co., Washington,13,14
Burial: 30 Apr 1980, Park Hill Cemetery, Vancouver, Washington,15
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Narrative:

William Gustav Gapsch was born on 14 Feb 1895 in Reedville, Washington Co., OregonG.4,5,6 He was known to family as Gus.16,17
     He appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Reedville, Washington Co., Oregon, G in the household of his parents, Robert Edward Gapsch and Matilda Henriksdotter.18
     He moved to La Center, WashingtonG, with his parents, after they bought the farm there in Nov 1900. They loaded all their goods on a wagon, and herded the dairy cows all the way, some 50 miles, crossing the Columbia River on a ferry.19 He appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of La Center, Washington in the household of his parents.20
     Gus registered for the draft for World War I on 5 Jun 1917, while living at La Center, WashingtonG, reporting he was a self-employed farmer.21
     William married first Anna Marie Erstad, daughter of Ole Eric Erstad and Marie S. Rudy, on 5 Sep 1917 in La Center, Clark Co., WashingtonG.7,8,9
     Gus and Anna appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Portland, Oregon, at 288 18th St. N. G, enumerated 17 Jan 1920. Their son Robert was listed as living with them.22
     Gus and Anna appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at 1238 East 9th St. North G, enumerated 8 Apr 1930, reporting the family owned a home valued at $1500, but did not own a radio. Their children Robert, Harold, and Howard were listed as living with them, They were living next door to his sister Lucretia and her family.23
     Gus applied for a Social Security Number 30 Nov 1936, while living at 5862 NE 9 Ave., Portland, OregonG, where he was employed by Pacific Meat Company at Kenton Station, Portland, Oregon.1
     William and Anna appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at 5862 N E 9th Ave. G, enumerated 8 Apr 1940, reporting that they owned a home valued at $1,500, and had lived in the same house in 1935. Their children Harold and Howard were listed as living with them.24
     Gus was a farmer when he married in 1917, but had become a shipyard machinist by 1920. By 1930 he was a helper at a packing plant, and later a butcher at Pacific Meat Co.25,26,27,28,29
     His wife died on 19 Oct 1967 in Vancouver, WashingtonG.30,31,32
     After Anna's death, Gus married her sister, Selma Amelia Erstad, on 14 Feb 1970 at the Faith Baptist Church, Vancouver, Clark Co., WashingtonG, with Rev. Howard M. Hart officiating.10,11,12
     William died on 26 Apr 1980 in Vancouver, Clark Co., WashingtonG, at age 85.13,14 He was buried on 30 Apr 1980 in Park Hill Cemetery, Vancouver, WashingtonG, sharing a stone with his first wife, and next to his second wife, her sister.15

Children:
     Children with Anna Marie Erstad:

  1. Robert William Gapsch (27 Jul 1919 - 10 Dec 1938)
  2. Harold Oscar Gapsch+ (4 Dec 1921 - 5 Feb 1985)
  3. Howard Vernon Gapsch (6 Dec 1924 - 29 Aug 1999)

Children:
     There were no children with Selma Amelia Erstad

Citations

  1. [S2879] William Gustav Gapsch, Application for Account.
  2. [S143] Robert E. Gapsch household, 1910 U.S. Census, Clark Co., Washington, shows name as William G Gapsch.
  3. [S3206] William Gus Gapsch, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, William Gus Gapschserial no. 8845 Jun 19171991535.
  4. [S3206] William Gus Gapsch, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, shows date, town, and state.
  5. [S2879] William Gustav Gapsch, Application for Account, shows date, town, county, and state.
  6. [S151] Robert Gapsch household, 1900 U.S. Census, Washington Co., Oregon, shows month, year, age 5, and state.
  7. [S34] Clark County Genealogical Society, Clark County Marriages, vol. 7, pg 75, shows date and county.
  8. [S99] Questionnaire, Roberta Ellen Gapsch, 1 Sep 1999, shows date and city.
  9. [S1739] William G. Gapsch household, 1930 U.S. Census, Multnomah Co., Oregon, shows married, with him age 24 and her 21 when first married.
  10. [S2847] William G. Gapsch and Selma A. Erstad, Certificate of Marriage, shows date, city, county, state, and officiant.
  11. [S99] Questionnaire, Roberta Ellen Gapsch, 1 Sep 1999, shows date and city, state.
  12. [S101] Interview, Ruth Riggs Reigel, by telephone 27 May 1999, noted Anna and Selma were sisters.
  13. [S919] "Washington Death Index, 1940-2014," Ancestry.com, record for William G Gapsch, cert. no. 009775, shows date and county.
  14. [S102] Questionnaire, Sally Jo Reigel, 19 Jun 1999, shows city and state.
  15. [S3183] Clark County Genealogical Society, Clark County Cemeteries, "Park Hill - G," pg 5.
  16. [S3183] Clark County Genealogical Society, Clark County Cemeteries, "Park Hill - G," pg 5, shows name as William Gus Gapsch, from tombstone inscription.
  17. [S2874] Harold Oscar Gapsch, Application for Account, shows name as Gus Gapsch.
  18. [S151] Robert Gapsch household, 1900 U.S. Census, Washington Co., Oregon.
  19. [S5706] Myron D. Spady letter to author, 23 Dec 2000, citing stories told him by his uncle Henry, one of Robert and Matilda's children.
  20. [S143] Robert E. Gapsch household, 1910 U.S. Census, Clark Co., Washington.
  21. [S3206] William Gus Gapsch, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.
  22. [S152] William G. Gapsch household, 1920 U.S. Census, Multnomah Co., Oregon.
  23. [S1739] William G. Gapsch household, 1930 U.S. Census, Multnomah Co., Oregon.
  24. [S5295] William G. Gapsch household, 1940 U.S. Census, Multnomah Co., Oregon.
  25. [S34] Clark County Genealogical Society, Clark County Marriages, vol. 7, pg 75, shows occupation as farmer.
  26. [S152] William G. Gapsch household, 1920 U.S. Census, Multnomah Co., Oregon, shows occupation as shipyard machinist.
  27. [S1739] William G. Gapsch household, 1930 U.S. Census, Multnomah Co., Oregon, shows occupation as helper at a packing plant.
  28. [S2879] William Gustav Gapsch, Application for Account, shows employed by Pacific Meat Company at Kenton Station, Portland, Oregon.
  29. [S5295] William G. Gapsch household, 1940 U.S. Census, Multnomah Co., Oregon, shows occupation as scaler, industry as slauter.
  30. [S919] "Washington Death Index, 1940-2014," Ancestry.com, record for Anna M Gapsch, cert. no. 021931, shows date and county.
  31. [S3183] Clark County Genealogical Society, Clark County Cemeteries, "Park Hill - G," pg 5, shows year from tombstone inscription, and date from unidentified source.
  32. [S99] Questionnaire, Roberta Ellen Gapsch, 1 Sep 1999, shows date.

Edward Henry Gapsch1,2,3

ID# 8267, (1893 - 1991)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherRobert Edward Gapsch (4 Sep 1863 - 25 Jun 1946)
MotherMatilda Henriksdotter (24 Feb 1865 - 19 Mar 1926)
AncestryThe Gapsch Family
Chart MembershipDescendants of Edward and Sophie Gapsch
Family IndexesThe Gapsch Family

Key Events:

Birth: 25 Nov 1893, Portland, Oregon,4,5,6
Marriage: 24 Dec 1916, Clark Co., Washington, Alma Cecelia Tenold (b. 3 Sep 1897, d. 6 Nov 1951)7,8,9
Divorce: 27 Apr 1925, Vancouver, Washington, Alma Cecelia Tenold (b. 3 Sep 1897, d. 6 Nov 1951)10
Marriage: bef 1930, Geneva Beulah Hartman (b. 1 Jan 1899, d. 12 Oct 1994)11,12,13
Divorce: bef Jul 1951, June Hartman (b. 1 Jan 1899, d. 12 Oct 1994)14,15,16
Marriage: 20 Oct 1951, Green's Chapel of Flowers, King Co., Washington, Dollie Rena Kingery (b. 20 Jul 1906, d. 22 May 1991)17,18
Divorce: 27 Apr 1954, Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho, Dollie Rena Kingery (b. 20 Jul 1906, d. 22 May 1991)19,18
Marriage: 15 Jun 1955, Asotin Co., Washington, June Hartman (b. 1 Jan 1899, d. 12 Oct 1994)20,21,22
Death: 15 Sep 1991, Clatskanie, Columbia Co., Oregon,23,24,25
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Narrative:

Edward Henry Gapsch was born on 25 Nov 1893 in Portland, OregonG.4,5,6
     He used his middle name, Henry, almost universally.26,27,28
     He appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Reedville, Washington Co., Oregon, G in the household of his parents, Robert Edward Gapsch and Matilda Henriksdotter.29
     He moved to La Center, WashingtonG, with his parents, after they bought the farm there in Nov 1900. They loaded all their goods on a wagon, and herded the dairy cows all the way, some 50 miles, crossing the Columbia River on a ferry.30 He appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of La Center, Washington in the household of his parents.31

An Early Auto Mechanic in La Center --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---


     Edward married first Alma Cecelia Tenold, daughter of Nils G. Tenold and Marie O. Kuntson, on 24 Dec 1916 in Clark Co., WashingtonG.7,8,9
     Henry was machinist in 1916 when he first married, and a mechanic in a home garage by 1920. He was an automobile salesman in 1930. By 1936 he was working at Mardens Garage in Woodland.32,33,34,35
     Henry registered for the draft for World War I on 5 Jun 1917, while living at La Center, WashingtonG, reporting he was employed as a self-employed mechanic.2
     Henry and Alma appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of La Center, Clark Co., Washington G, enumerated 7 Jan 1920. Their daughter Dorine was listed as living with them.27
     Henry bought six lots in La Center, Clark Co., WashingtonG, from his parents, Robert Edward Gapsch and Matilda Henriksdotter on 24 Aug 1920, for $10.36
     Henry and Alma were divorced on 27 Apr 1925 in Vancouver, WashingtonG. He received an interlocutory degree on the ground of desertion.10

Moving between Vancouver, Montana, and Idaho --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---


     Henry moved to VancouverG before 1926. He was living in 2405 F St., Vancouver, WashingtonG, in Mar 1926 when he acted as informant for his mother's death certificate.37
     Henry married second Geneva Beulah Hartman, daughter of Winefield Washington Hartman and Ida Bertha Finecy, before 1930. She was by then going by the nickname June.11,12,13
     Henry and June appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Vancouver, Clark Co., Washington G, enumerated 9 Apr 1930, reporting they owned a home valued at $4,500.38
     Edward applied for a Social Security Number 25 Nov 1936, while living at 2700 E 30, Vancouver, WashingtonG, where he was employed by Mardens Garage in Woodland Washington.1
     Henry and June moved to Montana between 1935 and 1939, where he worked as a foreman for a mining company. In 1940 he reported that he had worked 60 hours the last week of March, and had worked 52 weeks the prior year, earning $3,200.39 They appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Madison Twp., Madison Co., Montana G, enumerated 17 May 1940, reporting that they had each lived in Vancouver, Washington, in 1935.40
      A short time later they moved to Helena, were they were listed as living at 1101 Livingston Ave. in the 1941-42 edition of the Helena city directory, and he is shown as a miner.41,42
     Henry and June were divorced before Jul 1951.14,15,16
     Henry married third Dollie Rena Kingery, daughter of Fredrick McClellan Kingery and Cora Cordelia Miller, on 20 Oct 1951 in Green's Chapel of Flowers, King Co., WashingtonG, with Rev. C. E. Rayburn officiating.17,18
     Henry and Dollie lived in Vancouver, WashingtonG, for a few months after they married, then moved to Lewiston, Idaho in late Mar 1952.43
     He formed a partnership with Sam J. Alexander on 20 Mar 1952 which purchased the Lewis-Clark Garage in Lewiston, IdahoG, from George Sarchet for $35,000. Henry's share was $15,000, paid in part by the sale of his Chrysler automobile for $3,054. His partner paid a like amount, with the balance financed by a loan of $20,000, which also provided working capital.43 Their press announcement on 1 Apr 1952 said that the consideration "was in the neighborhood of $50,000." The property included more than 400 front feet of space, two new car showrooms for the Chrysler dealership, a body and general repair shop, a service station, and a used car lot. Henry said he had formerly managed a Chrysler agency in Woodland, WashingtonG.44
     Henry and his new partner held an open house so the public could meet the new owners on 17 May 1952. The opening was delayed, they said, so a complete line of Chrysler cars could be on display. Women who attended were given corsages of the newly patented Chrysler Imperial Rose.45 Henry apparently worked at the garage for several years, earning a salary of $750 per month. It seems the garage produced little profit beyond the salaries paid. Net income in 1952 was $30.57, and less that $690 the following year.43

A Precedent-Setting Divorce --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---


     Henry and Dollie were divorced on 27 Apr 1954 in Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., IdahoG.19,18
     After their brief marriage, Henry and Dollie's divorce seems to have been very acrimonious. She filed for divorce 6 Aug 1953, less than two years after their marriage, charging extreme cruelty. He filed a cross-complaint on the same grounds. The court granted her motion and made a property settlement, which he appealed. The Idaho Supreme Court decided his appeal 24 Nov 1954, upholding the divorce granted by the lower court, but in a long and detailed decision overturned many of the aspects of the property settlement. The appellate decision was evidently precedent-setting, as it has been cited by the Court some 50 times in of other cases over the years.43,46
     Henry remarried June Hartman on 15 Jun 1955 in Asotin Co., WashingtonG, with Rev. Paul Dean Hill of Lewiston, Idaho, officiating.20,21,22

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     After his divorce, Henry sold his interest in the garage to his partner and returned to Washington and in 1956 organized Blue Mountain Reload Company. The company operated "reload stations" in Athena, Oregon, and Walla Walla, shipping about 17 rail cars of pulpwood per week to Scott Paper Company. He sold the company in 1960 to C. C. Wilson of Portland. He told reporters that in the four seasons it had operated the company it had put more than $1,000,000 in new payroll money in the Walla Walla area.47,48
     He died on 15 Sep 1991 in Clatskanie, Columbia Co., OregonG, at age 97.23,24,25

Children:
     Child with Alma Cecelia Tenold:

  1. Dorine Katherine Gapsch (4 Aug 1918 - 13 Nov 1985)

Children:
     There were no children with Dollie Rena Kingery

Children:
     There were no children with Geneva Beulah Hartman

Citations

  1. [S2872] Edward Henry Gapsch, Application for Account.
  2. [S1974] Edward Henry Gapsch, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.
  3. [S34] Clark County Genealogical Society, Clark County Marriages, vol. 6, pg 49, shows name as Henry Gapsch.
  4. [S2872] Edward Henry Gapsch, Application for Account, shows age 43, date, city, as Portland, and state.
  5. [S1974] Edward Henry Gapsch, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, shows date, town, as Jion or perhaps Zion, and state.
  6. [S34] Clark County Genealogical Society, Clark County Marriages, vol. 6, pg 49, shows age 23 when married 24 Dec 1916, town as Sullivan, and state.
  7. [S34] Clark County Genealogical Society, Clark County Marriages, vol. 6, pg 49, shows date, as 24th, county, and state.
  8. [S99] Questionnaire, Roberta Ellen Gapsch, 1 Sep 1999, shows date, as 25th, and town as Woodland, indicating it is questionable.
  9. [S204] Henry Gapsh household, 1920 U.S. Census, Clark Co., Washington, shows married.
  10. [S3162] "Four Decrees Granted," The Oregonian, 28 Apr 1925.
  11. [S7261] Henru E. Gapsch household, 1930 U.S. Census, Clark Co., Washington, shows married.
  12. [S2875] Geneva Beulah Hartman Gapsch, Application for Account, signed 24 Apr 1939 shows as married and signed Mrs. June Gapsch.
  13. [S5296] Edward H. Gapsch household, 1940 U.S. Census, Madison Co., Montana, shows married.
  14. [S1451] Lawrence M. Rains and June H. Gapsch, marriage certificate, shows she remarried 28 Jul 1951.
  15. [S1465] Interview, Ella Reigel, 23 Jul 2000, recalling that Henry was married to Dolly by the time of the birth of Ella's daughter Maxine.
  16. [S326] Questionnaire, Betty Jeane Spady, 22 Dec 2000, shows they were divorced for a short while after she became involved with a religious group.
  17. [S2846] E. Henry Gapsch and Dollie Rena Kingery, marriage certificate, shows date, city, county, state, and officiant.
  18. [S1476] Gapsch, Dollie Rena v. Gapsch, Edward Henry, Supreme Court of Idaho, 76 Idaho 44, 277 P.2d 278 (Idaho, 1954), shows date.
  19. [S1480] Gapsch, Dollie Rena v. Gapsch, Edward Henry, Tenth District Court, Nez Perce Co., Idaho, vol. 15: 510-1, Nez Perce County Clerk, shows date.
  20. [S1450] E. Henry Gapsch and June H. Rains, marriage certificate, shows date, county, and officiant.
  21. [S110] Personal knowledge of author, recalling that Henry's marriage to Dolly was short-lived, and then he re-married June.
  22. [S930] "Oregon Death Index, 1903-98," Ancestry.com, record for Edward Henry Gapsch, shows spouse as June.
  23. [S130] "Social Security Death Index," Rootsweb.com, record for Edward H. Gapsch, Soc. Sec. No. 533-10-0083, shows date.
  24. [S99] Questionnaire, Roberta Ellen Gapsch, 1 Sep 1999, shows town.
  25. [S930] "Oregon Death Index, 1903-98," Ancestry.com, record for Edward Henry Gapsch, shows date, county, and cert. # 91-18480.
  26. [S151] Robert Gapsch household, 1900 U.S. Census, Washington Co., Oregon, shows name as Henry Gapsch.
  27. [S204] Henry Gapsh household, 1920 U.S. Census, Clark Co., Washington.
  28. [S3161] "Portlander Buys Plant," The Oregonian, 29 Jul 1860, shows name as Henry E. Gapsch.
  29. [S151] Robert Gapsch household, 1900 U.S. Census, Washington Co., Oregon.
  30. [S5706] Myron D. Spady letter to author, 23 Dec 2000, citing stories told him by his uncle Henry, one of Robert and Matilda's children.
  31. [S143] Robert E. Gapsch household, 1910 U.S. Census, Clark Co., Washington.
  32. [S34] Clark County Genealogical Society, Clark County Marriages, vol. 6, pg 49.
  33. [S204] Henry Gapsh household, 1920 U.S. Census, Clark Co., Washington, shows occupation as mechanic in a home garage, working on his own account.
  34. [S7261] Henru E. Gapsch household, 1930 U.S. Census, Clark Co., Washington, shows occupation as salesman, industry as autos.
  35. [S2872] Edward Henry Gapsch, Application for Account, shows employed by Mardens Garage in Woodland Washington.
  36. [S884] Deeds and Mortgages Clark Co., Washington, 140:78, Robert and Matilda Gapsch to Henry J. Gapsch, deed, 6 Dec 1920. No other Gapsch family is known in the area, so "Henry J." would appear to be their son, Edward Henry. He is know to have lived in La Center after this time, and often went by "Henry" although no other record shows "Henry J."
  37. [S262] Matilda Gapsch, Certificate of Death, shows Hentry as informant.
  38. [S7261] Henru E. Gapsch household, 1930 U.S. Census, Clark Co., Washington.
  39. [S5296] Edward H. Gapsch household, 1940 U.S. Census, Madison Co., Montana, shows occupation as foreman, industry as mining.
  40. [S5296] Edward H. Gapsch household, 1940 U.S. Census, Madison Co., Montana.
  41. [S3155] Polk's Helena City Directory, 1941-42, pg 105, shows address as 1101, town, and state.
  42. [S3258] "Lewis-Clark Garage Sold," Lewiston Morning Tribune, 2 Apr 1952, shows address as 1103.
  43. [S1476] Gapsch, Dollie Rena v. Gapsch, Edward Henry, Supreme Court of Idaho, 76 Idaho 44, 277 P.2d 278 (Idaho, 1954.)
  44. [S3258] "Lewis-Clark Garage Sold," Lewiston Morning Tribune, 2 Apr 1952.
  45. [S3260] "Oregon Men Buy Lewiston Garage New Garage Owners Plan Open House," Lewiston Morning Tribune, 16 May 1952.
  46. [S1477] FastCase.com, online, shows 49 cases that cited "Gapsch v. Gapsch" from 1956 through 2004. Most of the cases were divorces, with a few estate settlements and other matters, involving several different issues raised in the Gapsh decision.
  47. [S3259] "Oregon Men Buy Lewiston Garage," Lewiston Morning Tribune, 19 Oct 1955, shows Alexander sold the garage, and Henry had sold his interest "several months ago."
  48. [S3161] "Portlander Buys Plant," The Oregonian, 29 Jul 1860, describes Blue Mountian Reload Company.

Lucretia Mathilda Gapsch1,2,3

ID# 8268, (1903 - 1998)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherRobert Edward Gapsch (4 Sep 1863 - 25 Jun 1946)
MotherMatilda Henriksdotter (24 Feb 1865 - 19 Mar 1926)
AncestryThe Gapsch Family
Chart MembershipDescendants of Edward and Sophie Gapsch
Family IndexesThe Gapsch Family

Key Events:

Birth: 22 Jan 1903, La Center, Washington,4,5,6
Marriage: 11 Oct 1922, Vancouver, Clark Co., Washington, George Pettit Spady (b. 7 Jun 1902, d. 2 Dec 1981)7,8,9
Death: 27 Apr 1998, Salem, Oregon,10,11
Burial: Pratum Cemetery, Pratum, Marion Co., Oregon,12
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Narrative:

Lucretia Mathilda Gapsch was born on 22 Jan 1903 in La Center, WashingtonG.4,5,6 She appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of La Center, Clark Co., Washington, G in the household of her parents, Robert Edward Gapsch and Matilda Henriksdotter.13
     Lucretia moved to California with her parents in 1916, who moved there for her mother's health.14 She appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Beaumont, Riverside Co., California G, in the household of her parents.15
     Lucretia married George Pettit Spady, son of George Spady and Lydia Brill, on 11 Oct 1922 in Vancouver, Clark Co., WashingtonG, with Rev. Luther B. Deck, Evangelical Lutheran pastor, officiating.7,8,9
     Lucretia and Putch appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at 1234 East 9th St. North G, enumerated 8 Apr 1930, reporting that the family owned a home valued at $1800, and owned a radio. They were living next door to her brother Gus and his family. Their children Myron and Herbert were listed as living with them.16
     Lucretia and Putch appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at 4521 Holgate G, enumerated 5 Apr 1940, reporting that they owned a home valued at $3,000, and had lived in Clackamas Co., Oregon in 1935. Their children Myron and Herbert were listed as living with them.17
     Lucretia and George appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at 4521 SE 47th G, enumerated 4 Apr 1950, reporting they lived in a home that was not on a farm.
     Her husband died on 2 Dec 1981 in Salem, OregonG.18,19,20
     Lucretia died on 27 Apr 1998 in Salem, OregonG, at age 95.10,11 She was buried in Pratum Cemetery, Pratum, Marion Co., OregonG.12

Children:
     Children with George Pettit Spady:

  1. Myron Douglas Spady+ (12 Apr 1924 - 12 Aug 2021)
  2. Lucretia Mathilda Spady (27 Mar 1925 - 28 Mar 1925)
  3. Dr. Herbert Arthur Spady (17 Jul 1929 - 6 Sep 2022)

Citations

  1. [S99] Questionnaire, Roberta Ellen Gapsch, 1 Sep 1999, shows given name as Lucritia Mathilda.
  2. [S326] Questionnaire, Betty Jeane Spady, 22 Dec 2000, shows that Lucritia is incorrect, and the correct spelling is Lucretia.
  3. [S2852] George P. Spady and Lucretia M. Gapsch, Certificate of Marriage.
  4. [S99] Questionnaire, Roberta Ellen Gapsch, 1 Sep 1999, shows date and city, state.
  5. [S143] Robert E. Gapsch household, 1910 U.S. Census, Clark Co., Washington, shows age 7 and state.
  6. [S130] "Social Security Death Index," Rootsweb.com, record for Lucretia Spady, Soc. Sec. No. 543-24-1742, shows date.
  7. [S2852] George P. Spady and Lucretia M. Gapsch, Certificate of Marriage, shows date, place, town, as Vancouver, county, state, as Washington, and officiant.
  8. [S326] Questionnaire, Betty Jeane Spady, 22 Dec 2000, shows date, city, and state, as Portland, Oregon.
  9. [S99] Questionnaire, Roberta Ellen Gapsch, 1 Sep 1999, shows Portland, Oregon as questionable.
  10. [S99] Questionnaire, Roberta Ellen Gapsch, 1 Sep 1999.
  11. [S130] "Social Security Death Index," Rootsweb.com, record for Lucretia Spady, Soc. Sec. No. 543-24-1742, date, last residence as Bandon, Coos, Oregon 97411.
  12. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 33243988, Lucretia Mathilda Gapsch Spady, includes tombstone photo.
  13. [S143] Robert E. Gapsch household, 1910 U.S. Census, Clark Co., Washington.
  14. [S884] Deeds and Mortgages Clark Co., Washington, 116:39-41, Robert Gapsch to John Staadt, lease, 16 Feb 1916.
  15. [S418] Robert E. Gapsch household, 1920 U.S. Census, Riverside Co., California.
  16. [S1740] George Spady household, 1930 U.S. Census, Multnomah Co., Oregon.
  17. [S5297] George P. Spady household, 1940 U.S. Census, Multnomah Co., Oregon.
  18. [S130] "Social Security Death Index," Rootsweb.com, record for George Spady, 541-01-3765, shows month and year, last residence as Salem, Marion, Oregon 97301.
  19. [S326] Questionnaire, Betty Jeane Spady, 22 Dec 2000, shows city, and state.
  20. [S349] Erickson, "Family History - Maria Lovisa Henriksdotter", shows date, city, and state.

Alvina Louise Gapsch1,2,3

ID# 8269, (1896 - 1991)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherRobert Edward Gapsch (4 Sep 1863 - 25 Jun 1946)
MotherMatilda Henriksdotter (24 Feb 1865 - 19 Mar 1926)
AncestryThe Gapsch Family
Chart MembershipDescendants of Edward and Sophie Gapsch
Family IndexesThe Gapsch Family

Key Events:

Birth: 17 Aug 1896, Washington Co., Oregon,4,5,6,7
Marriage: 25 Jul 1918, Multnomah Co., Oregon, George Howard Borst (b. 23 Jul 1897, d. 25 Nov 1950)8,9,10
Marriage: 1 Aug 1956, Rose City Park Methodist Church, Mark Waitman Dunham (b. 20 Jun 1891, d. 24 Jul 1966)11,12
Death: 22 Jan 1991, Milwaukie, Clackamas Co., Oregon,13,14,15
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Narrative:

Alvina Louise Gapsch was born on 17 Aug 1896 in Washington Co., OregonG.4,5,6,7 She appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Reedville, Washington Co., Oregon, G in the household of her parents, Robert Edward Gapsch and Matilda Henriksdotter.16
     She moved to La Center, WashingtonG, with her parents, after they bought the farm there in Nov 1900. They loaded all their goods on a wagon, and herded the dairy cows all the way, some 50 miles, crossing the Columbia River on a ferry.17 She appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of La Center, Washington in the household of her parents.18
     Alvina married first George Howard Borst, son of John Fred Borst and Mary E., on 25 Jul 1918 in Multnomah Co., OregonG.8,9,10
     Alvina was a comptometer operator at a wholesale grocery in 1920, and a business manager at a medical clinic by 1930.19,20
     Alvina and George appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at 699 East 69th St. North G, enumerated 3 Jan 1920, reporting that they owned their home, which was mortgaged.21 They appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at 687 East 39th St. North G, enumerated 7 Apr 1930, reporting that they owned a home valued at $6000, and owned a radio set.22
     Alvina and George appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at 3145 N E 39th Ave. G, enumerated 5 Apr 1940, reporting that they owned a home valued at $3,500, and had lived in the same house in 1935.23
     Alvina was living in Vancouver, WashingtonG, in Jun 1946 when she acted as informant for her father's death certificate.24
     Her husband died on 25 Nov 1950 in Portland, OregonG.25,26,12
     Alvina and Mark Dunham met while living at Willamette View Manor, a Methodist home near Milwaukie, OregonG. They had both lived there from the time of its opening in Jan 1955. According to newspaper accounts, they caused considerable excitement among fellow residents when they announced their engagement 1 Jun 1956.27
     Alvina married second Mark Waitman Dunham, son of Enoch J. Dunham and Edith, on 1 Aug 1956 in Rose City Park Methodist ChurchG, with Dr. Roy A. Fedje officiating.11,12
     Alvina died on 22 Jan 1991 in Milwaukie, Clackamas Co., OregonG, at age 94.13,14,15

Children:
      Children with George Howard Borst:

The adopted daughter of Alvina and George is believed to be still living.

Children:
     There were no children with Mark Waitman Dunham

Citations

  1. [S1380] Alvina Louise Gapsch, Delayed Certificate of Birth.
  2. [S339] George Howard Borst and Alvina Louise Gapsch, Return of Marriage, shows full name.
  3. [S143] Robert E. Gapsch household, 1910 U.S. Census, Clark Co., Washington, shows name as Alvina L Gapsch.
  4. [S1380] Alvina Louise Gapsch, Delayed Certificate of Birth, shows date, county, and state.
  5. [S930] "Oregon Death Index, 1903-98," Ancestry.com, record for Alvina Louise Dunham, shows date.
  6. [S151] Robert Gapsch household, 1900 U.S. Census, Washington Co., Oregon, shows month, year, age 3, and state.
  7. [S5298] Howard Borst household, 1940 U.S. Census, Multnomah Co., Oregon, shows age 43 and state.
  8. [S339] George Howard Borst and Alvina Louise Gapsch, Return of Marriage, shows date.
  9. [S934] "Oregon Marriages, 1906-20," Ancestry.com, record for Alvina Louise Gapsch and record for George Howard Borst, shows date and county.
  10. [S1034] Howard G. Borst household, 1930 U.S. Census, Multnomah Co., Oregon, shows married when each was age 21.
  11. [S5308] "Dunham-Borst Vows Exchanged," The Oregonian, 26 Aug 1956, shows date, location, and officiant.
  12. [S99] Questionnaire, Roberta Ellen Gapsch, 1 Sep 1999, shows date.
  13. [S930] "Oregon Death Index, 1903-98," Ancestry.com, record for Alvina Louise Dunham, citing certificate no. 91-01032, shows date and county.
  14. [S99] Questionnaire, Roberta Ellen Gapsch, 1 Sep 1999, shows date, town, and state.
  15. [S130] "Social Security Death Index," Rootsweb.com, record for Alvina Dunham, Soc. Sec. No. 543-34-6751, gives date; shows no last residence.
  16. [S151] Robert Gapsch household, 1900 U.S. Census, Washington Co., Oregon.
  17. [S5706] Myron D. Spady letter to author, 23 Dec 2000, citing stories told him by his uncle Henry, one of Robert and Matilda's children.
  18. [S143] Robert E. Gapsch household, 1910 U.S. Census, Clark Co., Washington.
  19. [S1033] Howard G. Borst household, 1920 U.S. Census, Multnomah Co., Oregon, shows occupation as comptometer operator in a wholesale grocery.
  20. [S1034] Howard G. Borst household, 1930 U.S. Census, Multnomah Co., Oregon, shows occupation as business, at a "med. clinic."
  21. [S1033] Howard G. Borst household, 1920 U.S. Census, Multnomah Co., Oregon.
  22. [S1034] Howard G. Borst household, 1930 U.S. Census, Multnomah Co., Oregon.
  23. [S5298] Howard Borst household, 1940 U.S. Census, Multnomah Co., Oregon.
  24. [S261] Robert Edward Gapsch, Certificate of Death, she signed as informant.
  25. [S930] "Oregon Death Index, 1903-98," Ancestry.com, Record for George H. Borst, citing certificate #12456, shows date, county as Portland.
  26. [S349] Erickson, "Family History - Maria Lovisa Henriksdotter", shows city and state.
  27. [S5309] "Manor Promotes First Romance," The Oregonian, 3 Jun 1956.

George Pettit Spady1,2,3

ID# 8270, (1902 - 1981)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherGeorge Spady (abt 1872 - Jun 1954)
MotherLydia Brill (abt 1878 - abt 1950)
Chart MembershipDescendants of Edward and Sophie Gapsch
Family IndexesThe Gapsch Family

Key Events:

Birth: 7 Jun 1902, 150 E. 34th St., Portland, Oregon,4,5,6
Marriage: 11 Oct 1922, Vancouver, Clark Co., Washington, Lucretia Mathilda Gapsch (b. 22 Jan 1903, d. 27 Apr 1998)7,8,9
Death: 2 Dec 1981, Salem, Oregon,10,11,12
Burial: Pratum Cemetery, Pratum, Marion Co., Oregon,13
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Narrative:

George Pettit Spady was born on 7 Jun 1902 in 150 E. 34th St., Portland, OregonG.4,5,6 He was known to family as Putch.14,15
     He appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of La Center, Clark Co., Washington G, in the household of his parents, George Spady and Lydia Brill.16
     George married Lucretia Mathilda Gapsch, daughter of Robert Edward Gapsch and Matilda Henriksdotter, on 11 Oct 1922 in Vancouver, Clark Co., WashingtonG, with Rev. Luther B. Deck, Evangelical Lutheran pastor, officiating.7,8,9
     Putch and Lucretia appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at 1234 East 9th St. North G, enumerated 8 Apr 1930, reporting that the family owned a home valued at $1800, and owned a radio. They were living next door to her brother Gus and his family. Their children Myron and Herbert were listed as living with them.17
     Putch and Lucretia appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at 4521 Holgate G, enumerated 5 Apr 1940, reporting that they owned a home valued at $3,000, and had lived in Clackamas Co., Oregon in 1935. Their children Myron and Herbert were listed as living with them.18
     George registered for the draft for World War II on 14 Feb 1942, while living at 4521 SE 47 Ave., Portland, Multnomah Co., OregonG, reporting he was employed by Oregonian Publishing Co.2
     George and Lucretia appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at 4521 SE 47th G, enumerated 4 Apr 1950, reporting they lived in a home that was not on a farm.
     He was a pressman, working for many years at the Oregonian in Portland. In 1940 he reported he had worked 40 hours the last week of March, and had worked 52 weeks the prior year, earning $2,200. He later worked in San Francisco in the plant that printed the San Franciso Chronicle and the Examiner.19,20,21,22
     George died on 2 Dec 1981 in Salem, OregonG, at age 79.10,11,12 He was buried in Pratum Cemetery, Pratum, Marion Co., OregonG.13

Children:
     Children with Lucretia Mathilda Gapsch:

  1. Myron Douglas Spady+ (12 Apr 1924 - 12 Aug 2021)
  2. Lucretia Mathilda Spady (27 Mar 1925 - 28 Mar 1925)
  3. Dr. Herbert Arthur Spady (17 Jul 1929 - 6 Sep 2022)

Citations

  1. [S226] George Spady household, 1920 U.S. Census, Clark Co., Washington, shows name as George Spady, Jr.
  2. [S12404] George Pettit Spady, Wwii Draft Registration Cards for Oregon, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947.
  3. [S326] Questionnaire, Betty Jeane Spady, 22 Dec 2000, shows full name, says is not Jr.
  4. [S226] George Spady household, 1920 U.S. Census, Clark Co., Washington, shows age 17 and state.
  5. [S12404] George Pettit Spady, Wwii Draft Registration Cards for Oregon, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947, shows date, city, and state.
  6. [S1377] George Pettit Spady, Report of a Birth, shows date and address.
  7. [S2852] George P. Spady and Lucretia M. Gapsch, Certificate of Marriage, shows date, place, town, as Vancouver, county, state, as Washington, and officiant.
  8. [S326] Questionnaire, Betty Jeane Spady, 22 Dec 2000, shows date, city, and state, as Portland, Oregon.
  9. [S99] Questionnaire, Roberta Ellen Gapsch, 1 Sep 1999, shows Portland, Oregon as questionable.
  10. [S130] "Social Security Death Index," Rootsweb.com, record for George Spady, 541-01-3765, shows month and year, last residence as Salem, Marion, Oregon 97301.
  11. [S326] Questionnaire, Betty Jeane Spady, 22 Dec 2000, shows city, and state.
  12. [S349] Erickson, "Family History - Maria Lovisa Henriksdotter", shows date, city, and state.
  13. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 33243995, George Pettit Spady, includes tombstone photo.
  14. [S326] Questionnaire, Betty Jeane Spady, 22 Dec 2000.
  15. [S101] Interview, Ruth Riggs Reigel, by telephone, 5/27/1999, said name was George P. Spady, known as Putch.
  16. [S226] George Spady household, 1920 U.S. Census, Clark Co., Washington.
  17. [S1740] George Spady household, 1930 U.S. Census, Multnomah Co., Oregon.
  18. [S5297] George P. Spady household, 1940 U.S. Census, Multnomah Co., Oregon.
  19. [S1740] George Spady household, 1930 U.S. Census, Multnomah Co., Oregon, shows occupation as a pressman at a newspaper.
  20. [S5297] George P. Spady household, 1940 U.S. Census, Multnomah Co., Oregon, shows occupation as newspaper web pressman, industry as publishing co. newspaper.
  21. [S12405] George P. Spady household, 1950 U.S. Census, Multnomah Co., Oregon, shows occupation as webb pressman and industry as newspaper publishing company.
  22. [S110] Personal knowledge of author, recalls touring the press room in San Franciso with Putch, and talking about his work in Portland.

 

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