Person Page 828

Edward Gapsch was born on 16 Dec 1886 in St. Louis, MissouriG.^4,5,6
     He appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Carondelet Twp., St. Louis Co., Missouri, G in the household of his parents, Edward W. Gapsch and Sophie Herfurt.¹³
     Edward moved to WashingtonG before 1910, following his older brother, Robert. He appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of La Center, Clark Co., Washington G, in the household of Robert and his wife, Matilda Henriksdotter.¹⁴
     On 22 Aug 1911 he purchased 40 acres about 3 miles northwest of La Center, Clark Co., WashingtonG, from Addison and Cynthia Morey, for $700. There was apparently no direct access to the property, because he obtained, for $1 a 20-year, 16-foot, right of way from Frank and Emma Reigel, provided the gate at each end were to be kept closed. Emma was Edward's niece, daughter of his brother Robert.^15,16 (See Map.) He sold that parcel to his brother Robert on 11 Jul 1914. The purchase price is listed as $10 and assumption of the outstanding $400 mortgage.¹⁷
     While in Washington he evidently worked at a variety of jobs. On 25 Oct 1916, his foot was badly crushed when his horse slipped and fell at East Third and Oregon Sts., PortlandG, while working as a teamster for Frank Reigel, his neighbor and husband of his niece, Emma. He was taken to Police Emergency Hospital for treatment.¹⁸
     Edward registered for the draft for World War I on 5 Jun 1917, while living at La Center, WashingtonG, reporting he was employed as a logger by Star Mill Company, Battle Ground, Washington.²
     Edward enlisted as a private in the U.S. Army in World War I on 7 Nov 1917.^19,20,21 He was released from the service 22 May 1919.²²
     Edward returned to MissouriG after the war. He has not been located in the 1920 census, so just when he returned is not known.
     Edward married Caroline M. Barkhau, daughter of Benjamin F. Barkhau and Mary H. Pruetzel, on 21 Aug 1921 in Evangelical Church, Affton, St. Louis Co., MissouriG.^7,8
     Edward and Caroline appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Carondelet Twp., St. Louis Co., Missouri, on Forman Rd., Affton, G, enumerated 22 Apr 1930, reporting they owned their home, and that the family had a radio. Their daughter Alvina was listed as living with them, Her parents apparently lived close by, as they are listed in the preceding household.²³
     Edward and Caroline appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Rock Twp., Jefferson Co., Missouri G, enumerated 9 May 1940, reporting that they owned a farm valued at $500, and had lived in the same house in 1935. Their daughter Alvina was listed as living with them.²⁴
     Edward was a truck farmer after his return to Missouri.^25,26 He registered for the draft for World War II on 27 Apr 1942, while living on Saline Rd., Jefferson Co., MissouriG, reporting he was self-employed as a farmer.²⁷ He reported in the 1950 census he had worked 70 hours the prior week.²⁸
     Edward and Caroline appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Rock Twp., Jefferson Co., Missouri G, enumerated 30 May 1950, reporting they lived on a farm of over three acres. Their daughter Alvina was listed as living with them, as was her husband, James Lenord Myers, and their year-old daughter, Nancy.²⁹ He applied for a Social Security Number 25 Jan 1955, while living in Fenton, MissouriG, where he was a farmer.³⁰
     His wife died on 15 Jul 1973 in Fenton, St. Louis Co., MissouriG.^31,32
     Edward died on 7 Nov 1979 in Fenton, St. Louis Co., MissouriG, at age 92.^9,10,11 He was buried on 9 Nov 1979 in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MissouriG.¹²

Sarah Elizabeth Riegel was born on 20 Mar 1842 in Northumberland Co., PennsylvaniaG.^4,5,6
     She appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Turbut Twp., Northumberland Co., PennsylvaniaG, in the household of her parents, Jacob K. Riegel and Christiana Ohl.¹³
     Her father died on 13 Sep 1857, when Sarah was 15 years old.¹⁴ Sarah appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Milton, Northumberland Co., PennsylvaniaG, in the household of John Haag and Mary Elizabeth Knauss, neighbors of her family. Her younger brother Benjamin was apparently living close by, as the family he was living wtih was listed next.¹⁵
     Sarah married Frederick J. Shurtz on 1 Oct 1867 in White Pigeon, St. Joseph Co., MichiganG, with Rev. Henry Wiegard officiating.^7,8,9
     Sarah and Frederick appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Centerville, St. Joseph Co., MichiganG, enumerated 2 Jul 1870, reporting real estate valued at $8,500 and personal estate of $1,000. His children Mary, Margaret, Perry, Anna, Horace, Martha, and Clara by his first marriage and their daughter Elenora were listed as living with them, as was James Myer, age 77, a farm laborer.¹⁶
     Sarah and Frederick moved to IowaG about 1880 with at least eleven of their children. They appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Fisher Twp., Fremont Co., Iowa G, enumerated 9 Jun 1880. His children Horace and Clara by his first marriage, and their children Elenora, Harry, Charles, Edwin, Wilmer, Calvin, and Mable were listed as living with them.¹⁷
     Sarah and Frederick appeared on the 1885 State Census of Shenandoah, Page Co., IowaG. His children Rachel and Anna by his first marriage, and their children Elenora, Harry, Charles, Edwin, Wilmer, and John were listed as living with them, as was Christopher Feather, age 44, no occupation shown and relationship unknown.¹⁸
     Sarah was named an heir in the will of Christiana Ohl, her mother, dated 19 May 1891, but received nothing when she died because all the assets were used to settle debts.¹⁹
     Her husband died on 18 May 1892 in Shenandoah, IowaG.^20,21,22
     Sarah appeared on the 1895 State Census of Shenandoah, Page Co., Iowa G. Her children Elenora, Harry, Wilmer, and John were listed as living with her, as was Homer Davis, age 26.²³
     She operated a boarding house for time after the death of her husband by 1900.²⁴
     Sarah appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Shenandoah, Page Co., Iowa G, enumerated 7 Jun 1900, reporting that she owned her home, mortgage free. Her children Harry, Charles, and John were listed as living with her, as was William Colwell, a boarder age 19 and a railroad telegraph operator. Her son Wilmer and his wife apparently lived nearby as they are listed as the following household.²⁵
     Sarah appeared on the 1905 State Census of 101 Valley Ave., Shenandoah, Page Co., IowaG, at 101 Valley Ave., reporting her home was valued at $2,500. Her children Harry and John were listed as living with her.^26,27,28
     Sarah appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Shenandoah, Page Co., Iowa, at 101 Center St. G, enumerated 13 May 1910, reporting that she owned her home, mortgage free. Her son Harry was listed as living with her.²⁹
     Sarah appeared on the 1915 State Census of Shenandoah, Page Co., IowaG, reporting that she owned a home valued at $4,000, and her church affiliation was the Congregational Church. This census does not identify households, but it appears that her son Harry was living with her since they appear on sequentially numbered cards. Her son Harry was listed as living with her.^30,31
     Sarah appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Shenandoah, Page Co., Iowa, at 101 College Ave. G, enumerated 7 Jan 1920, reporting that she owned her home, mortgage free. Her son Harry was listed as living with her.³² Sarah reported her church affiliation as Congregational.³⁰
     Sarah died on 27 Nov 1920 at her home on Center St., Shenandoah, Page Co., IowaG, at age 78.^10,11 She was buried on 30 Nov 1920 in Shenandoah, Page Co., IowaG.¹²

John Jacob Reigle was born about 1846 in PennsylvaniaG.^4,5,6 He consistently used his middle name, Jacob, in preference to his first name. He adopted the spelling Reigle for his surname as an adult, which was generally used by his descendants.^1,11,12,3
     He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Turbut Twp., Northumberland Co., PennsylvaniaG, in the household of his parents, Jacob K. Riegel and Christiana Ohl.¹³
     His father died on 13 Sep 1857, when Jacob was about 11 years old.¹⁴ Jacob appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Turbut Twp., Northumberland Co., PennsylvaniaG, in the household of Elias Schaeffer and his wife Elizabeth, neighbors of his family. They appear to be been living close to his parent's former home, as his younger sister Mary Catharine and their supposed uncle Charles Reigle who were living there are listed next.¹⁵
     John married Olive Rogers, daughter of Jonathan Rogers and Margaret Orr.^7,8
     Jacob and Olive appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Dallas Twp., Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania G, enumerated 12 Jun 1880. Their children Sarah, John, Margaret, and Christie were listed as living with them.¹¹
     His wife died on 9 Feb 1881 in Luzerne Co., PennsylvaniaG.^7,16
     He was named an heir in the will of Christiana Ohl, his mother, dated 19 May 1891, but received nothing when she died because all the assets were used to settle debts.¹⁷
     Jacob has not been found in the 1900 census, though he is presumed to have been living in Luzerne Co.G He was not yet living with his daughter Sarah, where he died two years later.
     John died on 1 Nov 1902 in Ketcham, Luzerne Co., PennsylvaniaG, at age ~56, at the home of his daughter.^9,10

Violetta Riegel was born on 18 Feb 1844 in Milton, Northumberland Co., PennsylvaniaG.^4,5,6
     She appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Turbut Twp., Northumberland Co., PennsylvaniaG, in the household of her parents, Jacob K. Riegel and Christiana Ohl.¹⁶
     Her father died on 13 Sep 1857, when Violetta was 13 years old.¹⁷ Violetta appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Milton, Northumberland Co., PennsylvaniaG, in the household of John Hoffa, a successful farmer, his wife Sarah, and their three children, who were neighbors of her family. Also in the household were two farm hands. Her younger sister Christiana was apparently living close by, as the family she was living with was listed next.¹⁸
     Violetta married Thomas Imel, son of Christian Imel and Marie Schuster, on 12 Nov 1863.^7,8,9
     Violetta and Thomas moved their family to King City, MissouriG, a small town some 30 miles north east of St. Joseph, between 1876 and 1880. They appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Jackson Twp., Gentry Co., Missouri G, at King City, enumerated 11 Jun 1880. Their children George, John, Elmer, Ida, Ira, and Noma were listed as living with them.¹⁹
     Violetta and Thomas moved their family into the city of St. Joseph by 1887. His brother Peter and his wife moved there about the same time.^20,21
     Violetta was named an heir in the will of Christiana Ohl, her mother, dated 19 May 1891, but received nothing when she died because all the assets were used to settle debts.²²
     Violetta seems to have visited her nephew Charles Weller Shurtz in King City, MissouriG, in May 1898, after the death of his wife.²³
     Violetta and Thomas appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri, at 633 Albemarle G, enumerated 6 Jun 1900, reporting that the family owned its home, which was mortgaged. Their children Ira and Noma were listed as living with them.²⁴
     They appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri G, at 633 Albemarle, enumerated 30 Apr 1910, reporting that they owned their home, free of mortgage. His older brother, Peter, is listed as living with them.²⁵
     About 1916 Violetta and Thomas moved in with their daughter Noma and her husband, at 2919 CharlesG.²⁶
     Her husband died on 30 Jan 1917 in 2919 Charles St., St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., MissouriG.^27,28
     Violetta appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri, G in the household of her daughter Noma and her husband, Frank Sanner.²⁹
     Violetta died on 31 Mar 1924 in Brooksale Presbyterian Church, St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., MissouriG, at age 80, while attending an entertainment at the church, where she was a member. After she was stricken, a doctor was summoned and he pronounced her dead.^10,11,12 She was buried on 3 Apr 1924 in Mt. Mora Cemetery, St. Joseph, MissouriG, in her family's lot, after services at the family home and a private graveside service.^13,14,15

Christiana Riegel was born on 12 Oct 1847 in PennsylvaniaG.^4,5,6 She was christened on 22 Mar 1848 at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Milton, Northumberland Co., PennsylvaniaG.¹²
     She appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Turbut Twp., Northumberland Co., PennsylvaniaG, in the household of her parents, Jacob K. Riegel and Christiana Ohl.¹³
     Her father died on 13 Sep 1857, when Christiana was 9 years old.¹⁴
     Christiana appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Milton, Northumberland Co., PennsylvaniaG, in the household of John McCormick, a prosperous farmer and his three children, who were neighbors of her family. Also in the household were a farm hand and a domestic servant. Her sister Christiana was apparently living close by, as the family she was living wtih was listed preceding.¹⁵
     Christiana appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Watsontown, Delaware Twp., Northumberland Co., PennsylvaniaG, in the household of George Seibert, a farmer, his wife Amelia, and their four children, ages eight to five. She was working there as a housekeeper.¹⁶
     Christiana appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Chillisquaque Twp., Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania G, enumerated 21 Jun 1880, in the household of G. W. Hinebauch, a farmer, and his three children, ages 11 to five years. She was working there as a domestic servant.¹⁷
     Christiana advanced funds to her mother for construction of a kitchen addition to her home in the fall of 1881. Evidently the amount was not repaid, as she later filed a claim against her mother's estate to recover the amount.¹⁸
     Christiana married Franklin L. Snyder about 1882.^7,8
     Christiana was named an heir in the will of Christiana Ohl, her mother, dated 19 May 1891, to receive an equal share with all her siblings.¹⁹ At the meeting of creditors against her mother's estate held 23 Jun 1894, Christiana presented two claims. The first was for $30 for the housekeeping and nursing for her mother. The second was for the funds advanced to her mother for construction of her kitchen addition in 1881, evidenced by a note for $54.04 dated 21 Oct 1889. Both, including interest on the note, were approved, for a total of $99.15. But since there were insufficient funds to pay all claims, she received only 77.77% of the amount. There was nothing left to distribute to the heirs.¹⁸
     Christiana and Franklin moved to Shenandoah, IowaG, where her older sister, Sarah, had lived for many years. They apparently moved there after 1895, as they do not appear in the state census that year. They appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Shenandoah, Page Co., Iowa G, enumerated 8 Jun 1900, reporting that they were renting their home.²⁰
     They back moved to PennsylvaniaG before 1905, as they do not appear in the 1905 Iowa state census. Christiana and Franklin appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of West Chillisquaque Twp., Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania G, enumerated 27 Apr 1910, reporting that they were renting their home.²¹
     Christiana died on 12 Jan 1919 in East Chillisquaque Twp., Northumberland Co., PennsylvaniaG, at age 71.^9,10 She was buried on 16 Jan 1919 in Montandon CemeteryG.¹¹