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George Howard Borst1,2,3

ID# 8925, (1897 - 1950)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherJohn Fred Borst (Apr 1856 - 13 Jan 1933)
MotherMary E. (Jun 1876 - 17 Apr 1953)
Chart MembershipDescendants of Edward and Sophie Gapsch
Family IndexesThe Gapsch Family

Key Events:

Birth: 23 Jul 1897, Prosser, Washington,4,5,6
Marriage: 25 Jul 1918, Multnomah Co., Oregon, Alvina Louise Gapsch (b. 17 Aug 1896, d. 22 Jan 1991)7,8,9
Death: 25 Nov 1950, Portland, Oregon,10,11,12
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Narrative:

George Howard Borst was born on 23 Jul 1897 in Prosser, WashingtonG.4,5,6 He appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Lone Tree, Yakima Co., Washington, G in the household of his parents, John Fred Borst and Mary E.13 He appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of North Prosser, Washington in the household of his parents.14
     George married Alvina Louise Gapsch, daughter of Robert Edward Gapsch and Matilda Henriksdotter, on 25 Jul 1918 in Multnomah Co., OregonG.7,8,9
     George registered for the draft for World War I on 24 Aug 1918, while living at 166 St. Clair, Portland, OregonG, reporting he was employed by S P & S Railroad in Portland.1
     George and Alvina 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.15 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.16
     George and Alvina appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon G, at 3145 N E 39th Ave., enumerated 5 Apr 1940, reporting that they owned a home valued at $3,500, and had lived in the same house in 1935. Their adopted daughter was listed as living with them.17
     He was a billing clerk in a millinery house in 1920, and a clerk at a steam ship company by 1930. By 1940 he was the secretary/bookkeeper of a transfer office. That year he reported that he had worked 48 hours the last week of March, and had worked 52 weeks the prior year, earning $1,700.18,19
     George died on 25 Nov 1950 in Portland, OregonG, at age 53.10,11,12

Children:
      Children with Alvina Louise Gapsch:

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

Citations

  1. [S3220] George Howard Borst, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.
  2. [S1032] John F. Borst household, 1910 U.S. Census, Brenton Co., Washington, shows name as George H. Borst.
  3. [S339] George Howard Borst and Alvina Louise Gapsch, Return of Marriage.
  4. [S3220] George Howard Borst, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, shows date, town, and state.
  5. [S1031] John Borst household, 1900 U.S. Census, Yakima Co., Washington, shows month, year, age 2, and state.
  6. [S339] George Howard Borst and Alvina Louise Gapsch, Return of Marriage, shows town, state and age 21 yrs 2 days.
  7. [S339] George Howard Borst and Alvina Louise Gapsch, Return of Marriage, shows date.
  8. [S934] "Oregon Marriages, 1906-20," Ancestry.com, record for Alvina Louise Gapsch and record for George Howard Borst, shows date and county.
  9. [S1034] Howard G. Borst household, 1930 U.S. Census, Multnomah Co., Oregon, shows married when each was age 21.
  10. [S930] "Oregon Death Index, 1903-98," Ancestry.com, Record for George H. Borst, citing certificate #12456, shows date, county as Portland.
  11. [S349] Erickson, "Family History - Maria Lovisa Henriksdotter", shows city and state.
  12. [S99] Questionnaire, Roberta Ellen Gapsch, 1 Sep 1999, shows date.
  13. [S1031] John Borst household, 1900 U.S. Census, Yakima Co., Washington.
  14. [S1032] John F. Borst household, 1910 U.S. Census, Brenton Co., Washington.
  15. [S1033] Howard G. Borst household, 1920 U.S. Census, Multnomah Co., Oregon.
  16. [S1034] Howard G. Borst household, 1930 U.S. Census, Multnomah Co., Oregon.
  17. [S5298] Howard Borst household, 1940 U.S. Census, Multnomah Co., Oregon.
  18. [S1033] Howard G. Borst household, 1920 U.S. Census, Multnomah Co., Oregon, shows occupation as billing clerk in a millinery house.
  19. [S1034] Howard G. Borst household, 1930 U.S. Census, Multnomah Co., Oregon, shows occupation as clerk, at a steam ship co.

Mark Waitman Dunham1,2,3

ID# 8926, (1891 - 1966)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherEnoch J. Dunham (Jan 1840 - 16 Jan 1901)
MotherEdith (Jun 1851 - )
Chart MembershipDescendants of Edward and Sophie Gapsch
Family IndexesThe Gapsch Family

Key Events:

Birth: 20 Jun 1891, Burnetts Creek, Indiana,4,5,6
Marriage: abt 1913, Ruth Byers (b. abt 1894)7,8,9
Marriage: Ghlynn Clark (b. abt 1901, d. 30 Jul 1951)10
Marriage: 1 Aug 1956, Rose City Park Methodist Church, Alvina Louise Gapsch (b. 17 Aug 1896, d. 22 Jan 1991)11,12
Death: 24 Jul 1966, Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon,13,14
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Narrative:

Mark Waitman Dunham was born on 20 Jun 1891 in Burnetts Creek, IndianaG.4,5,6 He appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Burnettsville, White Co., Indiana, G in the household of his parents, Enoch J. Dunham and Edith.15
     He moved to OregonG with his parents in 1900.
     On Saturday, 15 Aug 1908, Mark, then 17, went hunting 35 miles east of Roseburg, OregonG, with several others. He left his companions to hunt alone, and when he returned several hours later he was "insane and deluded with the idea that wild beasts were pursuing him" according to press reports. He was brought home and committed to the state insane asylum. According to the account, it was the "logical belief that the lad's insanity is due to severe fright as the result of meeting either a cougar or a bear during his hunt." He apparently recovered from the event.16
     He appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Roseburg, Douglas Co., Oregon G, in the household of his mother.17
     Mark married first Ruth Byers about 1913.7,8,9
     Mark registered for the draft for World War I on 5 Jun 1917, while living at Capitol Hill, OregonG, reporting he was employed as a stenographer for M. L. Klein, at 84 Front St., Portland.18
     Mark and Ruth appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Columbia, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at Craig Rd. G, enumerated 14 Jan 1920, reporting that they owned their home, free from mortgage. Their daughter Nan was listed as living with them.7
     Mark appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Marshfield, Coos Co., Oregon G, at 565 N. 10th, enumerated 14 Apr 1930, rooming with Theron A. Kelter and his wife. His brother Russel and his family were listed as living nearby, at 589 N. 10th.7 His wife and daughter appeared in the census in Portland, Oregon, living at 1481 Siskiyou.19
     Mark married second Ghlynn Clark.10
     Mark and Ghlynn appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of East Umpqu, Douglas Co., Oregon G, enumerated 22 Apr 1940, reporting that they owned a home valued at $1,500. He reported he was living in Burnetts Creek, Indiana in 1935, and she in Kansas City Kansas.10
     Mark registered for the draft for World War II on 27 Apr 1942, while living in Reedsport, OregonG, reporting he was self-employed at Reedsport.1
     He was assistant sales manager for a lumber company by 1920. By 1930 he was a district representative for a chain of grocery stores. In 1940 his occupation was recorded as a merchant in retail grocery, but then crossed out. He had evidently retired, as he was shown as not employed and not looking for work.20,21,10
     His wife died on 30 Jul 1951 in Douglas Co., OregonG.22
     Mark and Alvina Gapsch 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 1956.23
     Mark married third Alvina Louise Gapsch, daughter of Robert Edward Gapsch and Matilda Henriksdotter, on 1 Aug 1956 in Rose City Park Methodist ChurchG, with Dr. Roy A. Fedje officiating.11,12
     Mark died on 24 Jul 1966 in Portland, Multnomah Co., OregonG, at age 75.13,14

Children:
     Child with Ruth Byers:

  1. Nan Elizabeth Dunham (25 Mar 1916 - 7 Apr 1955)

Children:
     There were no children with Ghlynn Clark

Children:
     There were no children with Alvina Louise Gapsch

Citations

  1. [S5307] Mark Waitmain Dunham, World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration.)
  2. [S5300] Enoch J. Durham household, 1900 U.S. Census, White Co., Indiana, shows name as Mark W. Durham.
  3. [S99] Questionnaire, Roberta Ellen Gapsch, 1 Sep 1999, shows name as Mark W. Dunham.
  4. [S5306] Mark W. Dunham, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, shows date, town, and state.
  5. [S5307] Mark Waitmain Dunham, World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration), shows date, town, and state.
  6. [S130] "Social Security Death Index," Rootsweb.com, record for Mark Dunham, Soc. Sec. No. 543-18-6322, shows date.
  7. [S5302] Mark W. Dunham household, 1920 U.S. Census, Multnomah Co., Oregon.
  8. [S5302] Mark W. Dunham household, 1920 U.S. Census, Multnomah Co., Oregon, shows him as married, and his first marriage at age 22.
  9. [S5304] Ruth Dunham household, 1930 U.S. Census, Multnomah Co., Oregon, shows her as married, and her first marriage at age 22.
  10. [S5305] Mark Dunham household, 1940 U.S. Census, Douglas Co., Oregon.
  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 Mark W. Dunham, citing certificate no. 10873, shows date and county.
  14. [S130] "Social Security Death Index," Rootsweb.com, record for Mark Dunham, Soc. Sec. No. 543-18-6322, shows month, year, and last residence as Portland, Clackamas, Oregon 91222.
  15. [S5300] Enoch J. Durham household, 1900 U.S. Census, White Co., Indiana.
  16. [S5314] "Goes Insane While on Hunting Trip," Morning Olympian, 20 Aug 1908.
  17. [S5301] Edith Dunham household, 1910 U.S. Census, Douglas Co., Oregon.
  18. [S5306] Mark W. Dunham, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.
  19. [S5304] Ruth Dunham household, 1930 U.S. Census, Multnomah Co., Oregon.
  20. [S5302] Mark W. Dunham household, 1920 U.S. Census, Multnomah Co., Oregon, shows occupation as asst sales manager, industry as lumber co.
  21. [S5303] Theron W. Keitner household, 1930 U.S. Census, Coos Co., Oregon, shows occupation as district representative, industry as chain of grocery stores.
  22. [S4085] "Oregon Death Index, 1898-2008," Ancestry.com, record for Ghlynn M Dunham, citing cert. n. 7651.
  23. [S5309] "Manor Promotes First Romance," The Oregonian, 3 Jun 1956.

 

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