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Franklin Gold Redcay1,2,3

ID# 19856, (1877 - 1950)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherAbraham Redcay (23 Jan 1847 - 14 Dec 1931)
MotherSusanna Gold (25 Oct 1850 - 20 Jul 1939)
Chart MembershipDescendants of Jacob K. and Christiana Ohl Riegel
Family IndexesThe Reigel Family

Key Events:

Birth: 3 Nov 1877, Milton, Pennsylvania,4,5,6
Marriage: 28 Jan 1918, Elmira, Chemung Co., New York, Lera R. Simons (b. 18 Apr 1889, d. 19 Feb 1989)7,8,9
Death: 6 May 1950, Mahoning, Montour Co., Pennsylvania,10,11
Burial: 9 May 1950, Milton Cemetery, Milton, Pennsylvania,10
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Narrative:

Franklin Gold Redcay was born on 3 Nov 1877 in Milton, PennsylvaniaG.4,5,6
     He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Turbut Twp., Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, G in the household of his parents, Abraham Redcay and Susanna Gold.12 He appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Milton, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania G, in the household of his parents.13 He appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Milton, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania G, in the household of his parents.14
     Franklin married Lera R. Simons, daughter of John Henry Simons and Mary Catharine Riegel, on 28 Jan 1918 at the Methodist parsonage in Elmira, Chemung Co., New YorkG, with Rev. Albert E. Legg officianting.7,8,9 They traveled to Elmira, about 100 miles north of Milton were both lived, to keep their marriage secret. But a week later a traveling salesman from there stopped in the shop where he worked and congratulated him, exposing the secret.7
     He was a watchmaker. He was working at the G. Dal Fox Jewelry store in Milton at the time of his marriage. in MiltonG.15,16,17,18
     Franklin registered for the draft for World War I on 12 Sep 1918, while living at 231 Park Ave., Milton, Northumberland Co., PennsylvaniaG, reporting he was employed as a watchmaker for G. Dal Fax, at 11 S. Front in Milton.3
     Franklin and Lera appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Milton, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania G, in the household of his parents.19
     Franklin and Lera appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Milton, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, at 322 Academy Ave. G, enumerated 24 Apr 1930, reporting they owned a home valued at $5,000, and did not own a radio.20
     Franklin and Lera appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Milton, Montour Co., Pennsylvania, at 322 Academy Ave. G, enumerated 22 Apr 1940, reporting they owned a home valued at $4,000, and had lived in the same town in 1935.21
     Between 1930 and 1940 he opened his own business as a watchmaker. In 1940 he reported he had worked 48 hours the last week of March, and 52 weeks the prior year.22,23 He registered for the draft for World War II on 27 Apr 1942, while living at 322 Academy Ave., Milton, Northumberland Co., PennsylvaniaG, reporting he was self-employed as a watchmaker, at his home.24 He reported in the 1950 census he had worked 30 hours the prior week. He also reported working 45 weeks in 1949, earning $2,000 from his own business.25,26
     Franklin and Lera appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Milton, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, at 322 Academy Ave. G, enumerated 5 May 1950, reporting they lived in a home that was not on a farm and they lived in the same house the year before.27
     Franklin died on 6 May 1950 in Mahoning, Montour Co., PennsylvaniaG, at age 72.10,11 He was buried on 9 May 1950 in Milton Cemetery, Milton, PennsylvaniaG.10

Children:
     There were no children with Lera R. Simons

Citations

  1. [S5865] Abraham Redcay household, 1880 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, shows name as Franklin Redcay.
  2. [S5859] Abram Redcay household, 1900 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, shows name as Franklin G. Redcay.
  3. [S5870] Frank Gold Redcay, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.
  4. [S5868] Frank Gold Redcay, Certificate of Death, shows date, town, and state.
  5. [S5865] Abraham Redcay household, 1880 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, shows age 2 and state.
  6. [S5871] Frank Gold Redcay, World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Pennsylvania, shows date, town, and state.
  7. [S12697] "Marriages," Miltonian, 7 Feb 1918, shows date, parsonage, city, and state.
  8. [S12696] Marriage Licenses and Certificates, Chemung Co., New York, no. 6311, Frank G Redcay and Lera R Simons, shows date, city, county, state, and officiant.
  9. [S5870] Frank Gold Redcay, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, shows her as his wife.
  10. [S5868] Frank Gold Redcay, Certificate of Death.
  11. [S12698] Lera S. Woodcock obituary, The Daily Item, shows year.
  12. [S5865] Abraham Redcay household, 1880 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania.
  13. [S5859] Abram Redcay household, 1900 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania.
  14. [S5858] Abraham Redcay household, 1910 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania.
  15. [S5858] Abraham Redcay household, 1910 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, shows occupation as watchmaker, industry as jewelry shop.
  16. [S12696] Marriage Licenses and Certificates, Chemung Co., New York, no. 6311, Frank G Redcay and Lera R Simons, shows occupation as watchmaker.
  17. [S12697] "Marriages," Miltonian, 7 Feb 1918, shows store name.
  18. [S5857] Abreham Redcay household, 1920 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, shows occupation as watchmaker, industry as jewelry store.
  19. [S5857] Abreham Redcay household, 1920 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania.
  20. [S5867] Frank G. Redcay household, 1930 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania.
  21. [S5869] Frank Redcay household, 1940 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania.
  22. [S5867] Frank G. Redcay household, 1930 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, shows occupation as watchmaker, industry as repair shop, working for wages.
  23. [S5869] Frank Redcay household, 1940 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, shows occupation as watchmaker, industry as self private business, working on his own account.
  24. [S5871] Frank Gold Redcay, World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Pennsylvania.
  25. [S12695] Frank Redcay household, 1950 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, shows occupation as repairman and industry as metal repairs.
  26. [S5868] Frank Gold Redcay, Certificate of Death, shows occupation as watchmaker.
  27. [S12695] Frank Redcay household, 1950 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania.

Abraham Redcay1,2,3

ID# 19857, (1847 - 1931)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherDaniel Redcay (abt 1815 - )
MotherAbbigale Kint (abt 1819 - )
Family IndexesThe Reigel Family

Key Events:

Birth: 23 Jan 1847, Pennsylvania,4,5,6
Marriage: abt 1872, Susanna Gold (b. 25 Oct 1850, d. 20 Jul 1939)7,8,9
Death: 14 Dec 1931, Milton, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania,3
Burial: 17 Dec 1931, Milton Cemetery,3
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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.
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Narrative:

Abraham Redcay was born on 23 Jan 1847 in PennsylvaniaG.4,5,6
     He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Delaware Twp., Northumberland Co., PennsylvaniaG, in the household of his parents, Daniel Redcay and Abbigale Kint.1 He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of McEwensville, Northumberland Co., PennsylvaniaG, in the household of his parents. His future wife was apparently living nearby, as her family is listed next after his.2 He appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of McEwensville, Northumberland Co., PennsylvaniaG, in the household of his parents.10
     Abraham married Susanna Gold, daughter of David Gold and Maria Reitsmiller, about 1872.7,8,9
     Abraham and Susanna appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Turbut Twp., Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania G, enumerated 9 Jun 1880. Their children Edgar, Marie, Franklin, and Clarence were listed as living with them.11
     Abraham and Susanna appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Milton, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, at 231 Park Ave. G, enumerated 14 Jun 1900, reporting that they owned their home, free of mortgage. Their children Marie, Franklin, and Clarence were listed as living with them.12
     Abraham and Susanna appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Milton, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, at 231 Park Ave. G, enumerated 28 Apr 1910, reporting that they owned their home, free of mortgage. Their son Franklin was listed as living with them.13
     Abraham and Susanna appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Milton, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, at 231 Park Ave. G, enumerated 14 Jan 1920, reporting that they owned their home, free of mortgage. Their son Franklin was listed as living with them, and his wife, Lera R. Simons.14
     Abraham and Susanna appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Milton, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, at 231 Park Ave. G, enumerated 23 Apr 1930, reporting they owned a home valued at $4,000, and did not own a radio.15
     He was an iron moulder, working at a car shop until at least 1910, and a laborer there by 1920.16,17,18,19
     Abraham died on 14 Dec 1931 in Milton, Northumberland Co., PennsylvaniaG, at age 84.3 He was buried on 17 Dec 1931 in Milton CemeteryG.3

Children:
     Children with Susanna Gold:

  1. Edgar Perry Redcay (1873 - 1886)
  2. Marie Elizabeth Redcay (20 Oct 1874 - 27 Dec 1948)
  3. Franklin Gold Redcay (3 Nov 1877 - 6 May 1950)
  4. Clarence H. Redcay (30 Nov 1879 - Jun 1973)

Citations

  1. [S5862] Daniel Redcay household, 1850 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania.
  2. [S5863] Dan Redkey household, 1860 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania.
  3. [S5860] Abraham Redcay, Certificate of Death.
  4. [S5860] Abraham Redcay, Certificate of Death, shows date and state.
  5. [S5862] Daniel Redcay household, 1850 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, shows age 3 and state.
  6. [S5859] Abram Redcay household, 1900 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, shows month, year, age 53, and state.
  7. [S5865] Abraham Redcay household, 1880 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, shows married.
  8. [S5859] Abram Redcay household, 1900 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, shows married 28 years.
  9. [S5858] Abraham Redcay household, 1910 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, shows married 38 years.
  10. [S5864] Daniel Redcay household, 1870 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania.
  11. [S5865] Abraham Redcay household, 1880 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania.
  12. [S5859] Abram Redcay household, 1900 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania.
  13. [S5858] Abraham Redcay household, 1910 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania.
  14. [S5857] Abreham Redcay household, 1920 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania.
  15. [S5866] Abraham Redcay household, 1930 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania.
  16. [S5865] Abraham Redcay household, 1880 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, shows occupation as moulder.
  17. [S5859] Abram Redcay household, 1900 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, shows occupation as iron moulder.
  18. [S5858] Abraham Redcay household, 1910 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, shows occupation as iron moulder, industry as car shop.
  19. [S5857] Abreham Redcay household, 1920 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, shows occupation as laborer, industry as car works.

Susanna Gold1,2,3

ID# 19858, (1850 - 1939)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherDavid Gold (28 Jan 1806 - 15 Mar 1879)
MotherMaria Reitsmiller (25 Nov 1808 - 7 Oct 1883)
Family IndexesThe Reigel Family

Key Events:

Birth: 25 Oct 1850, McEwensville, Pennsylvania,4,5,6
Marriage: abt 1872, Abraham Redcay (b. 23 Jan 1847, d. 14 Dec 1931)7,8,9
Death: 20 Jul 1939, South Renovo, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania,10
Burial: 22 Jul 1939, Milton Cemetery, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania,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:

Susanna Gold was born on 25 Oct 1850 in McEwensville, PennsylvaniaG.4,5,6
     She appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of McEwensville, Northumberland Co., PennsylvaniaG, in the household of her parents, David Gold and Maria Reitsmiller. Her future husband was apparently living nearby, as his family is listed just before hers.11 She appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of McEwensville, Northumberland Co., PennsylvaniaG, in the household of her parents, David Gold and Maria Reitsmiller.12
     Susanna married Abraham Redcay, son of Daniel Redcay and Abbigale Kint, about 1872.7,8,9
     Susanna and Abraham appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Turbut Twp., Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania G, enumerated 9 Jun 1880. Their children Edgar, Marie, Franklin, and Clarence were listed as living with them.13
     Susanna and Abraham appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Milton, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, at 231 Park Ave. G, enumerated 14 Jun 1900, reporting that they owned their home, free of mortgage. Their children Marie, Franklin, and Clarence were listed as living with them.14
     Susanna and Abraham appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Milton, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, at 231 Park Ave. G, enumerated 28 Apr 1910, reporting that they owned their home, free of mortgage. Their son Franklin was listed as living with them.15
     Susanna and Abraham appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Milton, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, at 231 Park Ave. G, enumerated 14 Jan 1920, reporting that they owned their home, free of mortgage. Their son Franklin was listed as living with them, and his wife, Lera R. Simons.16
     Susanna and Abraham appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Milton, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, at 231 Park Ave. G, enumerated 23 Apr 1930, reporting they owned a home valued at $4,000, and did not own a radio.17
     Her husband died on 14 Dec 1931 in Milton, Northumberland Co., PennsylvaniaG.18
     Susanna died on 20 Jul 1939 in South Renovo, Clinton Co., PennsylvaniaG, at age 88.10 She was buried on 22 Jul 1939 in Milton Cemetery, Northumberland Co., PennsylvaniaG.10

Children:
     Children with Abraham Redcay:

  1. Edgar Perry Redcay (1873 - 1886)
  2. Marie Elizabeth Redcay (20 Oct 1874 - 27 Dec 1948)
  3. Franklin Gold Redcay (3 Nov 1877 - 6 May 1950)
  4. Clarence H. Redcay (30 Nov 1879 - Jun 1973)

Citations

  1. [S5873] David Gould household, 1860 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, shows name as Susanna Gould.
  2. [S5874] David Gold household, 1870 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, shows name as Susan Gold.
  3. [S5868] Frank Gold Redcay, Certificate of Death, shows name as Susanna Gold.
  4. [S5861] Susan Redcay, Certificate of Death, shows date, town, and state.
  5. [S5873] David Gould household, 1860 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, shows age 9 and state.
  6. [S5859] Abram Redcay household, 1900 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, shows month, year, age 50, "corrected" to 43, and state.
  7. [S5865] Abraham Redcay household, 1880 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, shows married.
  8. [S5859] Abram Redcay household, 1900 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, shows married 28 years.
  9. [S5858] Abraham Redcay household, 1910 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, shows married 38 years.
  10. [S5861] Susan Redcay, Certificate of Death.
  11. [S5873] David Gould household, 1860 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania.
  12. [S5874] David Gold household, 1870 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania.
  13. [S5865] Abraham Redcay household, 1880 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania.
  14. [S5859] Abram Redcay household, 1900 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania.
  15. [S5858] Abraham Redcay household, 1910 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania.
  16. [S5857] Abreham Redcay household, 1920 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania.
  17. [S5866] Abraham Redcay household, 1930 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania.
  18. [S5860] Abraham Redcay, Certificate of Death.

 

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