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James Lenord Myers1,2,3

ID# 12817, (1922 - 1999)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherWilliam B. Myers (21 Sep 1896 - Jun 1971)
MotherOlive Irene Carr (17 Jan 1899 - 14 Nov 1959)
Chart MembershipDescendants of Edward and Sophie Gapsch
Family IndexesThe Gapsch Family

Key Events:

Birth: 28 Mar 1922, Missouri,4,2,5
Marriage: 7 May 1949, Randolph Co., Arkansas, Alvina M. Gapsch (b. 5 Nov 1928, d. 22 Apr 2009)6,7
Death: 19 Dec 1999, Fenton, St. Louis Co., Missouri,4,8,9
Burial: 22 Dec 1999, Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri,10
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Narrative:

James Lenord Myers was born on 28 Mar 1922 in MissouriG.4,2,5
     He appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of St. Louis, Missouri, G in the household of his parents, William B. Myers and Olive Irene Carr.11
USS Shaw exploding in Pearl Harbor
U.S. Navy photo

     James was in the U.S. Navy in World War II, starting his service 7 May 1941. He was serving on the distroyer USS Shaw when it was in Pearl Harbor for repairs, where it was seriously damaged by the Japanese attach 7 Dec 1941. The forward magazine exploded spectacularly, which was captured in a widely recognized photograph by a navy photographer. Shortly before his discharge he was a part of the naval support for the "Able" and "Baker" atomic bomb tests at Bikini Atoll in Jun and Jul 1946.12,13,14
     James married Alvina M. Gapsch, daughter of Edward Gapsch and Caroline M. Barkhau, on 7 May 1949 in Randolph Co., ArkansasG, with John R. Shiuley, Jr., justice of the peace, officiating.6,7
     James and Alvina appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Rock Twp., Jefferson Co., Missouri, G in the household of Edward Gapsch and Caroline M. Barkhau, her parents. Their daughter Nancy was listed with them.15
     He was a laborer doing asphalt work in 1950, reporting in the 1950 census he had worked 40 hours the prior week.16
     James and Alvina lived on her father's farm in Fenton, MissouriG, and she continued to live there after his death until shortly before she died.17
     James died on 19 Dec 1999 in Fenton, St. Louis Co., MissouriG, at age 77.4,8,9 He was buried on 22 Dec 1999 in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MissouriG.10

Children:
      Children with Alvina M. Gapsch

James and Alvina's other child is still living (Mar 2024).
  1. Nancy Fern Myers (18 Dec 1949 - 29 Apr 2000)
  2. Robert James Myers (15 Dec 1950 - 31 Aug 2008)

Citations

  1. [S1456] William Myers household, 1930 U.S. Census, St. Louis City, Missouri, shows name as James Myers.
  2. [S130] "Social Security Death Index," Rootsweb.com, record for James L. Myers, Soc. Sec. No. 487-20-3239.
  3. [S1455] Alvina (Gapsch) Myers letter to author, [27 May 2008], shows name as James Lenord Myers.
  4. [S1455] Alvina (Gapsch) Myers letter to author, [27 May 2008], shows date.
  5. [S1456] William Myers household, 1930 U.S. Census, St. Louis City, Missouri, shows age 8 and state.
  6. [S5317] James Myers and Alvina Gapsch, Marriage License, Randolph County Arkansas, shows date and officiant.
  7. [S815] Interview, Alvina Myers, 1 Jan 2004, said the James L. Myers I found in the SSDI was her husband.
  8. [S130] "Social Security Death Index," Rootsweb.com, record for James L. Myers, Soc. Sec. No. 487-20-3239, shows last residence as 63026 (Fenton, Saint Louis, MO.)
  9. [S1041] "U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006," Ancestry.com, record for James L. Myers, shows date.
  10. [S1041] "U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006," Ancestry.com, record for James L. Myers.
  11. [S1456] William Myers household, 1930 U.S. Census, St. Louis City, Missouri.
  12. [S1041] "U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006," Ancestry.com, record for James L. Myers, shows service and start date.
  13. [S1457] Interview, Alvina Myers, 2 Jun 2008, described his service on the Shaw at Pearl Harbor, and at Bikini Atoll atomic tests.
  14. [S1265] Wikipedia, online, "USS Shaw (DD-373)" describes the attack on the Shaw including photographs, and "Pacific Proving Grounds" describes the atomic tests.
  15. [S13313] Edward Gapsch household, 1950 U.S. Census, Jefferson Co., Missouri.
  16. [S13313] Edward Gapsch household, 1950 U.S. Census, Jefferson Co., Missouri, shows occupation as laborer and industry as asphalt work.
  17. [S326] Questionnaire, Betty Jeane Spady, 22 Dec 2000.

Moritz G. Gapsch1,2,3

ID# 12818, (1875 - 1952)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherEdward W. Gapsch (6 Feb 1842 - 23 Mar 1931)
MotherSophie Herfurt (13 Jun 1840 - 23 Aug 1910)
AncestryThe Gapsch Family
Chart MembershipDescendants of Edward and Sophie Gapsch
Family IndexesThe Gapsch Family

Key Events:

Birth: 13 Oct 1875, Königreich Sachsen,4,5,6
Marriage: 21 Nov 1897, St. Lucas Evangelical Church, Sappington, St. Louis Co., Missouri, Johanna Pruetzel (b. 14 Oct 1875, d. 23 Dec 1946)7,8
Death: 14 Feb 1952, Concord Village, St. Louis Co., Missouri,9,10,11
Burial: 16 Feb 1952, St. Lucas Cemetery, Sappington, Missouri,12,13
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Narrative:

Moritz G. Gapsch was born on 13 Oct 1875 in Königreich SachsenG.4,5,6
     He arrived in New YorkG with his parents, Edward W. Gapsch and Sophie Herfurt, on 23 Mar 1881, on the steamship Weser, having departed from the port of Bremen. They were shown on the passenger list as from Saxony, with a stated destination of St. Louis, and having traveled in steerage class.14,15,16
     Moritz married Johanna Pruetzel, daughter of Charles Pruetzel and Marie Hertel, on 21 Nov 1897 in St. Lucas Evangelical Church, Sappington, St. Louis Co., MissouriG, with S. Kruse, pastor, officiating.7,8
     Moritz and Johanna appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Carondelet Twp., St. Louis Co., Missouri G, enumerated 19 Jun 1900, reporting that the family rented its farm. Their children Charles, Maria, and Henry were listed as living with them.17
     Moritz was naturalized on 15 Jan 1906 in Circuit Court, Clayton, St. Louis Co., MissouriG.18
     Moritz and Johanna appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Carondelet Twp., St. Louis Co., Missouri, on Reaves Barracks Rd. G, enumerated 2 May 1910, reporting that the family rented its farm. Their children Charles, Maria, Henry, Gustave, Moritz, and Robert were listed as living with them.3
     Moritz and Johanna appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Affton, St. Louis Co., Missouri, on Tesson Ferry Rd. G, enumerated 2 Jan 1920. Their children Charles, Henry, Maria, Gustave, Moritz, and Robert were listed as living with them, as well as his father, Edward W. Gapsch.19
     Moritz and Johanna appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Carondelet Twp., St. Louis Co., Missouri, on Tesson Ferry Rd. G, enumerated 11 Apr 1930, reporting that the family owned its home, and had no radio. Their children Moritz and Robert were listed as living with them, as well as his father, Edward W. Gapsch.20
     Moritz and Johanna appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Lemay Twp., Missouri, on Tesson Rd. G, enumerated 16 Apr 1940, reporting they owned a home valued at $12,000, and had lived in the same house in 1935.21
     He was a farmer on his own truck farm, by 1920 on a farm he owned. In 1940 he reported that he had worked 60 hours the last week of March, and had 52 weeks the prior year.22,23,24,25,26
     His wife died on 23 Dec 1946.10,11,27
     Moritz died on 14 Feb 1952 in Concord Village, St. Louis Co., MissouriG, at age 76, at his home.9,10,11 He was buried on 16 Feb 1952 in St. Lucas Cemetery, Sappington, MissouriG, next to his wife.12,13

Children:
     Children with Johanna Pruetzel:

  1. Charles Moritz Gapsch (23 Oct 1898 - Dec 1986)
  2. Maria Gapsch (8 Apr 1900 - 29 Jul 1953)
  3. Henry Gapsch (8 Apr 1900 - 26 Mar 1974)
  4. Gustave Henry Gapsch+ (11 Feb 1903 - 26 May 1996)
  5. Moritz Louis Gapsch Jr.+ (28 Apr 1905 - Jul 1979)
  6. Robert F. Gapsch (13 Mar 1910 - 5 Jun 2001)

Citations

  1. [S669] Weser arrival 23 Mar 1881, Passenger Lists, New York, 1820-1897, passenger 254, shows name as Moritz Gapsch.
  2. [S665] St. Louis Co., Missouri, Marriages, license for Moritz Gapsch and Johanna Pruetzel, 1897.
  3. [S1718] Moritz G. Gapsch household, 1910 U.S. Census, St. Louis Co., Missouri.
  4. [S351] Edna Gapsch, notes, "Moritz Gapsch Family" shows date, as 13th.
  5. [S1076] Moritz Gapsch, Sr., Standard Certificate of Death, shows date, as 13, and country, as Germany.
  6. [S669] Weser arrival 23 Mar 1881, Passenger Lists, New York, 1820-1897, passenger 254, shows age 5 months and "country to which belonging" as Saxony. The entry "5" is clearly in the months column, rather than the years column as for all his siblings. However the birth date from Edna Gapsch, together with ages shown on the 1920 and 1930 census all agree that he would have been 5 years old when he arrived. I must assume the entry in the passenger list was in error.
  7. [S1462] Moritz Gapsch and Johanna Pruetzel, marriage license, shows date, church, town, county, state, and officiant.
  8. [S1508] Moritz Gapsch household, 1900 U.S. Census, St. Louis Co., Missouri, shows married 2 years.
  9. [S1076] Moritz Gapsch, Sr., Standard Certificate of Death, shows address, town, county, date, and residence at same address.
  10. [S351] Edna Gapsch, notes, "Moritz Gapsch Family," shows date.
  11. [S5705] Moritz Gapsch and Johanna Gapsch joint tombstone, St. Lucas Cemetery, shows date.
  12. [S1076] Moritz Gapsch, Sr., Standard Certificate of Death.
  13. [S5705] Moritz Gapsch and Johanna Gapsch joint tombstone, St. Lucas Cemetery.
  14. [S669] Weser arrival 23 Mar 1881, Passenger Lists, New York, 1820-1897, passengers 249-254, shows ship, state of origin, departure city, arrival city and date, class of accommodations, and destination.
  15. [S151] Robert Gapsch household, 1900 U.S. Census, Washington Co., Oregon, shows he immigrated in 1882.
  16. [S1890] Moritz Gapsch household, 1920 U.S. Census, St. Louis Co., Missouri, shows Moritz and Edward immigrated in 1881.
  17. [S1508] Moritz Gapsch household, 1900 U.S. Census, St. Louis Co., Missouri.
  18. [S1466] Moritz G. Gabsch, naturalization order (15 Jan 1906.)
  19. [S1890] Moritz Gapsch household, 1920 U.S. Census, St. Louis Co., Missouri.
  20. [S1859] Moritz Gapsch household, 1930 U.S. Census, St. Louis Co., Missouri.
  21. [S5318] Moritz G. Gapsch household, 1940 U.S. Census, St. Louis Co., Missouri.
  22. [S1508] Moritz Gapsch household, 1900 U.S. Census, St. Louis Co., Missouri, shows occupation as farmer on a truck farm, renting his farm.
  23. [S1718] Moritz G. Gapsch household, 1910 U.S. Census, St. Louis Co., Missouri, shows occupation as farmer on a truck farm, renting his farm.
  24. [S1890] Moritz Gapsch household, 1920 U.S. Census, St. Louis Co., Missouri, shows occupation as gardener, on a truck farm, working on his own account.
  25. [S1859] Moritz Gapsch household, 1930 U.S. Census, St. Louis Co., Missouri, shows occupation as farmer, on a truck farm, working on his own account.
  26. [S5318] Moritz G. Gapsch household, 1940 U.S. Census, St. Louis Co., Missouri, shows occupation as farmer, industry as own farm.
  27. [S1076] Moritz Gapsch, Sr., Standard Certificate of Death, shows him as a widower.

Moritz Louis Gapsch Jr.1,2,3

ID# 12819, (1905 - 1979)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherMoritz G. Gapsch (13 Oct 1875 - 14 Feb 1952)
MotherJohanna Pruetzel (14 Oct 1875 - 23 Dec 1946)
AncestryThe Gapsch Family
Chart MembershipDescendants of Edward and Sophie Gapsch
Family IndexesThe Gapsch Family

Key Events:

Birth: 28 Apr 1905, Affton, Missouri,4,5,6
Marriage: 8 Mar 1931, Eden Church, Affton, St. Louis Co., Missouri, Edna Klingeman (b. 28 Mar 1911, d. 9 Dec 2011)7,8,9
Death: Jul 1979, St. Louis, St. Louis Co., Missouri,10
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Narrative:

Moritz Louis Gapsch Jr. was born on 28 Apr 1905 in Affton, MissouriG.4,5,6
     He appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Carondelet Twp., St. Louis Co., Missouri, G in the household of his parents, Moritz G. Gapsch and Johanna Pruetzel.11 He appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Affton, St. Louis Co., Missouri, G in the household of his parents.12 He appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Carondelet Twp., St. Louis Co., Missouri G, in the household of his parents.13
     Moritz married Edna Klingeman, daughter of William A. J. Klingeman and Julia, on 8 Mar 1931 in Eden Church, Affton, St. Louis Co., MissouriG.7,8,9
     He was a laborer on a truck farm in 1930.13 Moritz applied for a Social Security Number 30 Nov 1936, while living at Union and Green Park Rd., Lemay, MissouriG, where he was employed by Alpha Portland Cement Co., Lemay, Missouri.14 He owned a small nursery but also worked in a cement plant until his retirement. In 1940, working there as a miller, he reported he had worked 36 hours the last week of March, and had worked 44 weeks the prior year, earning $1,000.15,16
     Moritz and Edna appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Lemay Twp., St. Louis Co., Missouri, on Lindbergh Blvd. G, enumerated 18 Apr 1940, reporting they owned a home valued at $2,000, and had lived in the same town in 1935. Their children were listed as living with them.17
     Moritz owned a tavern (along with brother Robert) and the property was in an area later used for development, providing them a handsome profit. Mortiz claimed he had to quit school about 4th grade, but was able to retire early in life.15
     Moritz died in Jul 1979 in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MissouriG, at age 74.10

Children:
      Children with Edna Klingeman

Moritz and Edna's other children are still living.
  1. Leroy Moritz Gapsch (26 Jul 1932 - 21 Oct 1998)

Citations

  1. [S2861] Moritz Louis Gapsch, Application for Account, shows name as Moritz Louis Gapsch Jr.
  2. [S351] Edna Gapsch, notes, "Moritz's Brothers & Sister," shows name as Moritz Gapsch.
  3. [S665] St. Louis Co., Missouri, Marriages, entry for Moritz Gapsch, Jr. and Edna Klingeman.
  4. [S2861] Moritz Louis Gapsch, Application for Account, shows date, town, and state.
  5. [S351] Edna Gapsch, notes, "Moritz's Brothers & Sister," shows date.
  6. [S1718] Moritz G. Gapsch household, 1910 U.S. Census, St. Louis Co., Missouri, shows age 5 and state.
  7. [S1427] "Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002," Ancestry.com, shows date, town, county, and state.
  8. [S665] St. Louis Co., Missouri, Marriages, entry for Moritz Gapsch, Jr. and Edna Klingeman, shows issued 6 Mar 1931.
  9. [S351] Edna Gapsch, notes, "Moritz Gapsch Jr. Family," shows date, place, and town.
  10. [S130] "Social Security Death Index," Rootsweb.com, record for Moritz Gapsch, Soc. Sec. No. 489-03-5788, shows month, year, and last residence as 63128 (Saint Louis, Saint Louis, MO.)
  11. [S1718] Moritz G. Gapsch household, 1910 U.S. Census, St. Louis Co., Missouri.
  12. [S1890] Moritz Gapsch household, 1920 U.S. Census, St. Louis Co., Missouri.
  13. [S1859] Moritz Gapsch household, 1930 U.S. Census, St. Louis Co., Missouri.
  14. [S2861] Moritz Louis Gapsch, Application for Account.
  15. [S326] Questionnaire, Betty Jeane Spady, 22 Dec 2000.
  16. [S5319] Moritz L. Gapsch Jr. household, 1940 U.S. Census, St. Louis Co., Missouri, shows occupation as miller, industry as cement plant.
  17. [S5319] Moritz L. Gapsch Jr. household, 1940 U.S. Census, St. Louis Co., Missouri.

Edna Klingeman1,2,3

ID# 12820, (1911 - 2011)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherWilliam A. J. Klingeman (abt 1887 - )
MotherJulia (abt 1889 - )
Chart MembershipDescendants of Edward and Sophie Gapsch
Family IndexesThe Gapsch Family

Key Events:

Birth: 28 Mar 1911, Missouri,4,5,6
Marriage: 8 Mar 1931, Eden Church, Affton, St. Louis Co., Missouri, Moritz Louis Gapsch Jr. (b. 28 Apr 1905, d. Jul 1979)7,8,9
Death: 9 Dec 2011,10
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The material on this website is subject to copyright.
Facts – names, dates, and places – cannot be copyrighted; you are free to copy them.
But the narratives are my creative work product and are copyrighted. You may copy them for your personal use, but please respect my copyright and do not republish them in any form, including copying them to your tree on Ancestry or elsewhere, unless you have obtained written permission from me.
Many of the images are also copyrighted, and may not be copied without the consent of the copyright holders.

Narrative:

Edna Klingeman was born on 28 Mar 1911 in MissouriG.4,5,6
     She appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Carondelet, St. Louis Co., Missouri, G in the household of her parents, William A. J. Klingeman and Julia.11 She appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Carondelet Twp., St. Louis Co., Missouri, G in the household of her parents, William A. J. Klingeman and Julia.2
     Edna married Moritz Louis Gapsch Jr., son of Moritz G. Gapsch and Johanna Pruetzel, on 8 Mar 1931 in Eden Church, Affton, St. Louis Co., MissouriG.7,8,9
     Edna and Moritz appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Lemay Twp., St. Louis Co., Missouri, on Lindbergh Blvd. G, enumerated 18 Apr 1940, reporting they owned a home valued at $2,000, and had lived in the same town in 1935. Their children were listed as living with them.12
     Her husband died in Jul 1979 in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MissouriG.13
     Edna died on 9 Dec 2011 at age 100.10

Children:
      Children with Moritz Louis Gapsch Jr.

Moritz and Edna's other children are still living.
  1. Leroy Moritz Gapsch (26 Jul 1932 - 21 Oct 1998)

Citations

  1. [S5320] Wm. Klingemann household, 1920 U.S. Census, St. Louis Co., Missouri, shows name as Edna Klingemann.
  2. [S1857] William Klingemann household, 1930 U.S. Census, St. Louis Co., Missouri.
  3. [S665] St. Louis Co., Missouri, Marriages, entry for Moritz Gapsch, Jr. and Edna Klingeman.
  4. [S351] Edna Gapsch, notes, "Moritz's Brothers & Sister," shows date.
  5. [S5320] Wm. Klingemann household, 1920 U.S. Census, St. Louis Co., Missouri, shows age 8 and state.
  6. [S1857] William Klingemann household, 1930 U.S. Census, St. Louis Co., Missouri, shows age 19 and state.
  7. [S1427] "Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002," Ancestry.com, shows date, town, county, and state.
  8. [S665] St. Louis Co., Missouri, Marriages, entry for Moritz Gapsch, Jr. and Edna Klingeman, shows issued 6 Mar 1931.
  9. [S351] Edna Gapsch, notes, "Moritz Gapsch Jr. Family," shows date, place, and town.
  10. [S3391] Ed Gapsch, "Terry & Nancy's Family History - Moritz G. Gapsch," e-mail to author, 20 Dec 2011.
  11. [S5320] Wm. Klingemann household, 1920 U.S. Census, St. Louis Co., Missouri.
  12. [S5319] Moritz L. Gapsch Jr. household, 1940 U.S. Census, St. Louis Co., Missouri.
  13. [S130] "Social Security Death Index," Rootsweb.com, record for Moritz Gapsch, Soc. Sec. No. 489-03-5788, shows month, year, and last residence as 63128 (Saint Louis, Saint Louis, MO.)

 

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