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Charles Horace Kiracofe1,2,3

ID# 23151, (1876 - 1942)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherCharles Hiram Kiracofe (25 Jan 1845 - 21 Feb 1921)
MotherAnvilla Rundles (15 Oct 1843 - 12 Feb 1924)
Chart MembershipDescendants of Hermann Hinrich Fennker
Family IndexesThe Fenker Family

Key Events:

Birth: 25 Jul 1876, Westfield, Clark Co., Illinois,4,5,6
Marriage: 14 Oct 1903, 20 Whitestine St., Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana, Matilda Kuhlman (b. May 1872, d. 20 Mar 1941)7,8,9
Death: 7 Jul 1942, Richmond, Wayne Co., Indiana,10
Burial: 8 Jul 1942, Mt. Hope Cemetery, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana,11
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Narrative:

Charles Horace Kiracofe was born on 25 Jul 1876 in Westfield, Clark Co., IllinoisG.4,5,6
     He used his middle name, Horace, except in only a few formal documents.1,12,13
      In 1879 he moved to Hartsville, Bartholomew Co., IndianaG, with his parents, where his father had become president of Hartsville College.14
     He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Hartsville, Bartholomew Co., Indiana, G in the household of his parents, Charles Hiram Kiracofe and Anvilla Rundles.15
     Horace was taught at home by his mother until he was 10 years old, then attended Hartsville College, where he took preparatory and college subjects until his family moved away.16
     He moved to Dayton, OhioG, with his parents in 1889.14 There he attended the Central High School, graduating in Jun 1893.16 Horace spent another year at Hartville College, then entered Oberlin College, Oberlin, OhioG, where he was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree in Jun 1898.16
     His family moved to Huntington, IndianaG, in 1897, and Charles presumably returned there between terms at college.17 He appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Huntington Twp., Huntington Co., Indiana, G in the household of his parents.18

Beginning a Newspaper Career --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---


     He worked as a proofreader for the Springfield Journal in Springfield, IllinoisG, for some months before returning to Huntington in May 1899.19,20 He became a reporter for the Daily News-Democrat in Huntington in Jul 1899. Two years later he was named news editor.21,22,23
     Horace married Matilda Kuhlman, daughter of Friedrich Heinrich Geltmayer and Varena Long, on 14 Oct 1903 at their new home, 20 Whitestine St., Huntington, Huntington Co., IndianaG, with Rev. C. H. Kiracofe, his father, officiating, in the presence of family and a few intimate friends.7,8,9
     Horace was one of a group of men who purchased the company that published the Huntington Evening Herald in Nov 1905. He became the newspaper's city editor. In 1910 he became the manager of the paper, and the next year he also became editor. He sold his interest in the paper in Sep 1911, and left it altogether by the end of that year.24,25
     Horace and Matilda appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana, at 349 W Tipton St. G, enumerated 21 Apr 1910, reporting they owned their home, which was mortgaged. Their son Melville was listed as living with them.26

Shifting to a Career in Insurance --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---


     On 1 Jan 1912 Horace and William Schwartz opened offices as insurance agents at 346 North Jefferson St.G. Schwartz was just completing a four-year term as county clerk, and had previously been an insurance agent. The firm was an agent for John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company, and also sold accident and fire insurance.27,28 Horace registered for the draft for World War I on 12 Sep 1918, while living at 349 West Tipton, Huntington Co., IndianaG, reporting he was employed as an insurance agent for Schwartz, Kiracofe, and Snider.3
     Horace was named an executor in the will of Frederick Kuhlman, his wife's father, dated 5 Jul 1918.29
     Horace and Matilda appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana, at 349 W Tipton St. G, enumerated 3 Jan 1920, reporting they owned their home, which was mortgaged. Their son Melville was listed as living with them, as was her sister, Elizabeth.30
     Horace dissolved his partnership with Schwartz and Charles W. Snider, who had joined the firm, at the end of 1919. In Apr 1920 the state approved the formation of a new corporation, Service Insurance and Realty Co., with Horace and two others as initial directors. Horace was the manager of the new firm, which took over the general insurance business, but not the life insurance business, of the former partnership.31 The Huntington Trust & Saving Bank announced in Feb 1926 that it had purchased the Insurance Service and Realty company and was opening an insurance department to carry on that business, with Horace as manager.32,33
     Horace and Matilda appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana, at 349 W Tipton St. G, enumerated 23 Apr 1930, reporting they owned a home valued at $10,000, and did not own a radio. Their son Melville was listed as living with them, as was her sister, Elizabeth.34
     By 1937 Horace had left the bank and was operating his own agency. He reported in 1940 he had worked 50 hours the last week of March, and 52 weeks the prior year.35,36
     Horace and Matilda appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana, at 407 Etna Ave. G, enumerated 11 Apr 1940, reporting they rented their home, for $25 per month, and that they had lived in the same town in 1935. Her sister Elizabeth had continued to live with them until this time, but she does not appear in the census record.37,38
     His wife died on 20 Mar 1941 in Huntington, Huntington Co., IndianaG.39
     Horace died on 7 Jul 1942 in Richmond, Wayne Co., IndianaG, at age 65.10 He was buried on 8 Jul 1942 in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Huntington, Huntington Co., IndianaG.11

Children:
     Child with Johana Matilda Kuhlman:

  1. Melville Kuklman Kiracofe (24 May 1908 - 24 Jun 1982)

Citations

  1. [S11084] Charles H. Kiaracofe household, 1880 U.S. Census, Bartholomew Co., Indiana, shows name as Horrace Kiaracofe.
  2. [S11086] Chas H. Kiracofe household, 1900 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana, shows name as C. Horace Kiracofe.
  3. [S11088] Charles Horace Kiracofe, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.
  4. [S11084] Charles H. Kiaracofe household, 1880 U.S. Census, Bartholomew Co., Indiana, shows age 4 and state.
  5. [S11088] Charles Horace Kiracofe, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, shows date.
  6. [S11090] Bash, History of Huntington County, Indiana, pg 491, shows date, town, county, and state.
  7. [S6251] Marriage Record, Huntington Co., Indiana, M:492, C. Horace Kiracofe and Matilda J. Kuhlman, shows date and officiant.
  8. [S11091] "Wedding Approach," Daily News-Democrat, 12 Oct 1903, shows Wednesday, address, new home, and officiant.
  9. [S11087] C. Horace Kiracofe household, 1910 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana, shows married 7 years.
  10. [S11083] Charles Horace Kiracofe, Certificate of Death, shows date, city, county, and state.
  11. [S11083] Charles Horace Kiracofe, Certificate of Death.
  12. [S6251] Marriage Record, Huntington Co., Indiana, M:492, C. Horace Kiracofe and Matilda J. Kuhlman.
  13. [S11090] Bash, History of Huntington County, Indiana, pg 491, shows name as C. Horace Kiracofe.
  14. [S11090] Bash, History of Huntington County, Indiana, pg 490.
  15. [S11084] Charles H. Kiaracofe household, 1880 U.S. Census, Bartholomew Co., Indiana.
  16. [S11090] Bash, History of Huntington County, Indiana, pg 491.
  17. [S11090] Bash, History of Huntington County, Indiana, pg 490-1.
  18. [S11086] Chas H. Kiracofe household, 1900 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana.
  19. [S11089] "City in Brief," Huntington Weekly Herald, 5 May 1899.
  20. [S11090] Bash, History of Huntington County, Indiana, pg 492, shows job title, paper, and city.
  21. [S11091] "Wedding Approach," Daily News-Democrat, 12 Oct 1903, shows he had been a memeber of editorial staff 4 years, two as reporter and two of news editor.
  22. [S11090] Bash, History of Huntington County, Indiana, pg 492, shows date, became city editor, paper.
  23. [S11086] Chas H. Kiracofe household, 1900 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana, shows occupation as reporter.
  24. [S11090] Bash, History of Huntington County, Indiana, pg 492.
  25. [S11087] C. Horace Kiracofe household, 1910 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana, shows occupation as manager and industry as newspaper.
  26. [S11087] C. Horace Kiracofe household, 1910 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana.
  27. [S11092] "Firn Aggressive Firm in Insurance Field," The Huntington Herald, 29 Dec 1911.
  28. [S11081] Horace C. Kiracofe household, 1920 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana, shows occupation as agent and industry as insurance.
  29. [S10862] Will Book, Huntington Co., Indiana, H:415-6, will of Frederick Kuhlman, 12 Dec 1918.
  30. [S11081] Horace C. Kiracofe household, 1920 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana.
  31. [S11093] "Kiracofe Heads New Huntingon Firm," The Huntington Press, 24 Apr 1920.
  32. [S11095] "Huntington Trust and Savings Bank to Open New Building Today," The Huntington Press, 20 Feb 1926.
  33. [S11080] Charles H. Kiracofe household, 1930 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana, shows occupation as salesman and industry as insurance.
  34. [S11080] Charles H. Kiracofe household, 1930 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana.
  35. [S10997] The Baldwin and Ball Huntington Indiana Consurvey Directory, pg 268, shows him as a broker; no issues between 1931 and 1937 are available.
  36. [S11082] C. Horace Kiracofe household, 1940 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana, shows occupation as agent and industry as insurance co.
  37. [S11082] C. Horace Kiracofe household, 1940 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana.
  38. [S10963] R. L. Polk & Co.'s Huntington Directory, 1939, pg 112, and 1941, pg 99, both show Eliz. Kuhlman at 407 Etna Av.
  39. [S10861] Johana Matilda Kiracofe, Certificate of Death, shows date, city, county, and state.

Anna L. Kuhlman1,2,3

ID# 23152, (1875 - 1960)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherFriedrich Heinrich Geltmayer (26 Jul 1829 - 8 Dec 1918)
MotherVarena Long (2 Sep 1837 - 1 May 1905)
AncestryThe Fenker Family
Chart MembershipDescendants of Hermann Hinrich Fennker
Family IndexesThe Fenker Family

Key Events:

Birth: 5 Feb 1875, Huntington, Indiana,4,5,6
Marriage: 1 Apr 1918, Huntington Co., Indiana, Frank R. Smith (b. 28 Jul 1864, d. 2 Mar 1938)7,8
Death: 24 Jun 1960, South Bend, St Joseph Co., Indiana,9
Burial: 27 Jun 1960, Mishawaka City Cemetery, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana,10
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Narrative:

Anna L. Kuhlman was born on 5 Feb 1875 in Huntington, IndianaG.4,5,6
     She appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana, G in the household of her parents, Frederick Kuhlman and Varena Long.11 She appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana, G in the household of her parents.12
     She was a saleswoman in 1900 but not working in 1910.13,14 She appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana, G in the household of her father, Frederick Kuhlman.15
     Anna married Frank R. Smith, son of Frederick P. Smith and Louise S. Resener, on 1 Apr 1918 in Huntington Co., IndianaG, with Rev. John F. Noll offciating.7,8
      Anna moved to Mishawaka, where Frank had been living, after their marriage.
     Anna was named an heir in the will of her father dated 5 Jul 1918, in which she was to receive an equal share in the estate with her seven siblings.16
     Anna and Frank appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Mishawaka, St Joseph Co., Indiana, at 204 W Girst G, enumerated 16 Jan 1920, reporting they rented their home. Jennie Van Holstein, age 68, shown as a cousin, was listed as living with them.17
     Anna and Frank moved to MichiganG about 1930.18 They appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Chikaming Twp., Berrien Co., Michigan G, enumerated 7 May 1930, reporting they rented their home, for $25 per month, and did not own a radio.19
     Anna and Frank returned to South Bend by 1932 when they were living at 813 Colfax Ave. G.20
     Her husband died on 2 Mar 1938 in 327 S Taylor, South Bend, St Joseph Co., IndianaG.21
     After the death of her husband she moved to 211 S. Main St. in downtown South Bend. G She returned to retail sales, working for Robertson’s Department Store, a premier fixture in downtown South Bend. In 1940 she reported she had worked 40 hours the last week of March, and 40 weeks the prior year, earning $720. It appears she had retired by 1944.22,23,24
     Anna appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of South Bend, St Joseph Co., Indiana, on So. Main St. G, enumerated 13 Apr 1940, reporting she rented her home, for $18 per month, and that they had lived in the same city in 1935.25
     Anna moved to 521 N. Main St.G by 1950.26
     Anna died on 24 Jun 1960 in South Bend, St Joseph Co., IndianaG, at age 85.9 She was buried on 27 Jun 1960 in Mishawaka City Cemetery, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., IndianaG.10

Children:
     There were no children with Franklin R. Smith

Citations

  1. [S10856] Fredk Coolman household, 1880 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana, shows name as Anna Coolman.
  2. [S10858] Frederick Kulhman household, 1910 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana, shows name as Anna L. Kulhman.
  3. [S6251] Marriage Record, Huntington Co., Indiana, W:293, Frank R. Smith and Anna L. Kuhlman.
  4. [S10856] Fredk Coolman household, 1880 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana, shows age 5 and state.
  5. [S10857] Fred Huhlman household, 1900 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana, shows month, year, age 25, and state.
  6. [S6251] Marriage Record, Huntington Co., Indiana, W:293, Frank R. Smith and Anna L. Kuhlman, shows date, city, and state.
  7. [S6251] Marriage Record, Huntington Co., Indiana, W:293, Frank R. Smith and Anna L. Kuhlman, shows date and officiant.
  8. [S11098] Frank R. Smith household, 1920 U.S. Census, St Joseph Co., Indiana, shows married.
  9. [S11096] Anna Smith, Medical Certificate of Death, shows date, city, county, and state.
  10. [S11096] Anna Smith, Medical Certificate of Death, shows date, cemetery, city, and state.
  11. [S10856] Fredk Coolman household, 1880 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana.
  12. [S10857] Fred Huhlman household, 1900 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana.
  13. [S10857] Fred Huhlman household, 1900 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana, shows occupation as saleswoman.
  14. [S10858] Frederick Kulhman household, 1910 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana, shows occupation as none.
  15. [S10858] Frederick Kulhman household, 1910 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana.
  16. [S10862] Will Book, Huntington Co., Indiana, H:415-6, will of Frederick Kuhlman, 12 Dec 1918.
  17. [S11098] Frank R. Smith household, 1920 U.S. Census, St Joseph Co., Indiana.
  18. [S11099] Frank R. Smith household, 1930 U.S. Census, Berrien Co., Michigan, shows occupation as salesman and industry as pyrofax gas.
  19. [S11099] Frank R. Smith household, 1930 U.S. Census, Berrien Co., Michigan.
  20. [S11109] Polk's South Bend City Directory, 1932, pg 443.
  21. [S11097] Frank R. Smith, Certificate of Death, shows date, city, county, and state.
  22. [S11109] Polk's South Bend City Directory, 1939, pg 493, and 1942, pg 560, show occupaton as slswn, Robertson's, and address; 1944, pg 528, shows address but no occupation.
  23. [S11108] Anna Smith household, 1940 U.S. Census, St Joseph Co., Indiana, shows occupation as clerk and industry as dry goods retail.
  24. [S11096] Anna Smith, Medical Certificate of Death, shows occupation as retired, industry as Robertsons.
  25. [S11108] Anna Smith household, 1940 U.S. Census, St Joseph Co., Indiana.
  26. [S11109] Polk's South Bend City Directory, 1950, pg 765.

Franklin R. Smith1,2,3

ID# 23153, (1864 - 1938)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherFrederick P. Smith (7 Oct 1832 - 14 Oct 1914)
MotherLouise S. Resener (3 Feb 1836 - 5 Dec 1895)
Chart MembershipDescendants of Hermann Hinrich Fennker
Family IndexesThe Fenker Family

Key Events:

Birth: 28 Jul 1864, Huntington, Indiana,4,5,6,7
Marriage: 29 Nov 1892, Huntington Co., Indiana, Carline Leshing (b. Jun 1868, d. 7 Oct 1913)8,9,10
Marriage: 1 Apr 1918, Huntington Co., Indiana, Anna L. Kuhlman (b. 5 Feb 1875, d. 24 Jun 1960)11,12
Death: 2 Mar 1938, 327 S Taylor, South Bend, St Joseph Co., Indiana,13
Burial: 5 Mar 1938, Mishawaka City Cemetery, Mishawaka, St Joseph Co., Indiana,14
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Narrative:

Franklin R. Smith was born on 28 Jul 1864 in Huntington, IndianaG.4,5,6,7
     He appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Huntington, Huntington Co., IndianaG, in the household of his parents, Frederick P. Smith and Louise S. Resener.15 He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana, G in the household of his parents.16
     He used the shortened version of his given name, Frank R., exclusively as an adult, even for formal documents.3,17,14
     Frank married first Carline Leshing, daughter of Fred Leshing and Miss Price, on 29 Nov 1892 in Huntington Co., IndianaG, with Rev. L. C. Martin offciating.8,9,10
     He was a clerk when he married, in 1892. By 1900 he had become a bicycle repairer.18,19
     Frank and Carline appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana, at 93 Railroad St. G, enumerated 6 Jun 1900, reporting they rented their home. Their daughter Marie was listed as living with them, as was his father.17
     Frank and Carline moved to Mishawaka by 1903, when they were living at 522 W. Joseph St. G.20 He was working as a machinist at Perkins Windmill Co., where he worked until at least 1912, and perhaps longer. Later records show he continued to work as a machinist, but do not indicate his employer.21,22,23
     Frank and Carline appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Mishawaka, Saint Joseph Co., Indiana, at 310 West Lawrence St. G, enumerated 15 Apr 1910, reporting they rented their home. Their daughter Marie was listed as living with them.24
     His wife died on 7 Oct 1913 in Mishawaka, IndianaG.25,26,27
     Frank married second Anna L. Kuhlman, daughter of Friedrich Heinrich Geltmayer and Varena Long, on 1 Apr 1918 in Huntington Co., IndianaG, with Rev. John F. Noll offciating.11,12
     The application for his second marriage license shows his occupation as truck dealer, but no other record shows him in that business, so it must have been short-lived. By 1919 he was a partner in the Acme Machine Co. at 415 S. Main St., MishawakaG.28,29,30,31
     Frank and Anna appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Mishawaka, St Joseph Co., Indiana, at 204 W Girst G, enumerated 16 Jan 1920, reporting they rented their home. Jennie Van Holstein, age 68, shown as a cousin, was listed as living with them.32
     Acme Machine Co. was acquired by Progressive Tool and Die Co. about 1925, with Franklin as vice president. That arrangement seems to have been brief, as by 1927 he had retired from his trade and was a salesman for Colpaert Realty Co. He was listed in the 1930 city directory as a representative, but his employer was not listed.33,31
     Frank and Anna moved to MichiganG about 1930, where he was a salesman for Pyrofax Gas Co., a supplier of bottled gas.34 They appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Chikaming Twp., Berrien Co., Michigan G, enumerated 7 May 1930, reporting they rented their home, for $25 per month, and did not own a radio.35
     Frank and Anna returned to South Bend by 1932 when they were living at 813 Colfax Ave. G He was listed as a salesman for an unidentified business that year, but is not shown as employed after that.36
     Frank died on 2 Mar 1938, at his residence, 327 S Taylor, South Bend, St Joseph Co., IndianaG, at age 73.13 He was buried on 5 Mar 1938 in Mishawaka City Cemetery, Mishawaka, St Joseph Co., IndianaG.14

Children:
     Child with Carline Leshing:

  1. Marie Louise Smith (21 Mar 1894 - 21 May 1975)

Children:
     There were no children with Anna L. Kuhlman

Citations

  1. [S11102] Fredrick Smith household, 1870 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana, shows name as Franklin R. Smith.
  2. [S11105] Frederick P. Smith household, 1880 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana, shows name as Franklin R. Smith.
  3. [S4487] Marriage Returns, Huntington Co., Indiana, A-3:31, Frank R. Smith and Lena Leshing.
  4. [S11102] Fredrick Smith household, 1870 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana, shows age 5 and state.
  5. [S6251] Marriage Record, Huntington Co., Indiana, W:293, Frank R. Smith and Anna L. Kuhlman, shows date, city, and state.
  6. [S11100] Frank R. Smith household, 1900 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana, shows month, year, as 1865, age 34, and state.
  7. [S11097] Frank R. Smith, Certificate of Death, shows date, with year as 1864, and state.
  8. [S4487] Marriage Returns, Huntington Co., Indiana, A-3:31, Frank R. Smith and Lena Leshing, shows date, as 3 Dec 1892, and oficiant.
  9. [S11107] "Local News," The Daily Democrat, 1 Dec 1892, shows married Tuesday and officaint.
  10. [S11100] Frank R. Smith household, 1900 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana, shows married 7 years.
  11. [S6251] Marriage Record, Huntington Co., Indiana, W:293, Frank R. Smith and Anna L. Kuhlman, shows date and officiant.
  12. [S11098] Frank R. Smith household, 1920 U.S. Census, St Joseph Co., Indiana, shows married.
  13. [S11097] Frank R. Smith, Certificate of Death, shows date, city, county, and state.
  14. [S11097] Frank R. Smith, Certificate of Death.
  15. [S11102] Fredrick Smith household, 1870 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana.
  16. [S11105] Frederick P. Smith household, 1880 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana.
  17. [S11100] Frank R. Smith household, 1900 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana.
  18. [S4487] Marriage Returns, Huntington Co., Indiana, A-3:31, Frank R. Smith and Lena Leshing, shows occupation as clerk.
  19. [S11100] Frank R. Smith household, 1900 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana, shows occupation as bicycle repairer.
  20. [S11110] South Bend Directory Co's Directory of South Bend, 1903, pg 731.
  21. [S11110] South Bend Directory Co's Directory of South Bend, 1903, pg 731, shows he worked for Perkins W M Co.; pg 719, shows company.
  22. [S11106] Frank R. Smith household, 1910 U.S. Census, Saint Joseph Co., Indiana, shows occupation as machinist and industry as wind mill factory.
  23. [S11111] Hiibberd's City Directory of South Bend and Mishawaka Indiana, 1912, pg 1114, shows wks Perkins.
  24. [S11106] Frank R. Smith household, 1910 U.S. Census, Saint Joseph Co., Indiana.
  25. [S890] "Indiana WPA Death Index, 1882-1920," Ancestry.com, record for Lena Smith, citing bk , pg 149, shows date and city.
  26. [S6251] Marriage Record, Huntington Co., Indiana, W:293, Frank R. Smith and Anna L. Kuhlman, shows he had been married before, and his wife had died.
  27. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 82925682, Carline F.W. Smith, shows year and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  28. [S6251] Marriage Record, Huntington Co., Indiana, W:293, Frank R. Smith and Anna L. Kuhlman, shows occupation as truck dealer.
  29. [S11109] Polk's South Bend City Directory, 1919, pg 774, shows ad for Acme Machine Co., with him as partner.
  30. [S11098] Frank R. Smith household, 1920 U.S. Census, St Joseph Co., Indiana, shows occupation as propetor and industry as shop.
  31. [S11097] Frank R. Smith, Certificate of Death, shows occupation as retired, industry as machinest.
  32. [S11098] Frank R. Smith household, 1920 U.S. Census, St Joseph Co., Indiana.
  33. [S11109] Polk's South Bend City Directory, 1925, pg 29, shows ad for Progressive, as successors to Acme; pg 156, listing for Progressive show Frank as v-pres; 1927, pg 631, shows occupation as slsmn Colpaert Realty Co.; 1930, pg 511, shows occupation as rep.
  34. [S11099] Frank R. Smith household, 1930 U.S. Census, Berrien Co., Michigan, shows occupation as salesman and industry as pyrofax gas.
  35. [S11099] Frank R. Smith household, 1930 U.S. Census, Berrien Co., Michigan.
  36. [S11109] Polk's South Bend City Directory, 1932, pg 443.

Margaret A. Kuhlman1,2,3

ID# 23154, (1878 - 1959)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherFriedrich Heinrich Geltmayer (26 Jul 1829 - 8 Dec 1918)
MotherVarena Long (2 Sep 1837 - 1 May 1905)
AncestryThe Fenker Family
Chart MembershipDescendants of Hermann Hinrich Fennker
Family IndexesThe Fenker Family

Key Events:

Birth: 29 Mar 1878, Huntington, Indiana,4,5,6
Marriage: 18 Oct 1905, Huntington Co., Indiana, George Isadore Zurbach (b. 9 May 1873, d. 2 Nov 1962)7,8
Death: 3 Jul 1959, South Bend, Indiana,9,10
Burial: 6 Jul 1959, Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola, St. Joseph Co., Indiana,11,12
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Narrative:

Margaret A. Kuhlman was born on 29 Mar 1878 in Huntington, IndianaG.4,5,6
     She appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana, G in the household of her parents, Frederick Kuhlman and Varena Long.13 She appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana, G in the household of her parents.14
     She was a dry goods saleswoman before her marriage.15,16
     Margaret married George Isadore Zurbach, son of Xavier Zurbach and Elizabeth Rentz, on 18 Oct 1905 in Huntington Co., IndianaG, with Rev. J. H. Hueser offciating.7,8
     Margaret moved to Fort Wayne, IndianaG, where he had been living, after their marriage. They appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at 459 East Dewald St. G, enumerated 29 Apr 1910, reporting they rented their home. Their son Frederick was listed as living with them.17
     Margaret was named an heir in the will of her father dated 5 Jul 1918, in which she was to receive an equal share in the estate with her seven siblings.18
     Margaret and George appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at 459 E Taber St. G, enumerated 15 Jan 1920, reporting they rented their home. Their children Frederick, Dorothy, and Miriam were listed as living with them.19
     Margaret and George moved to South Bend by 1927, when they were living at 121 North Saint Louis St.G She was working as a clerk at Robertson Bros., and he was a salesman at the Ellsworth Store.20 They appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of South Bend, St Joseph Co., Indiana, at 121 North Saint Louis St. G, enumerated 7 Apr 1930, reporting they rented their home, for $35.00 per month, and did not own a radio. Their children Frederick, Dorothy, and Miriam were listed as living with them.21
     She was not working in 1930, but had returned to work as a saleslady at a dry goods store by 1940, when she reported she had worked 42 hours the last week of March, and 52 weeks the prior year, earning $768.22,23
     Margaret and George appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of South Bend, St Joseph Co., Indiana, at 615 Leland G, enumerated 19 Apr 1940, reporting they rented their home, for $25.00 per month, and that they had lived in the same house in 1935. Their daughter Dorothy was listed as living with them.24
     Margaret died on 3 Jul 1959 in South Bend, IndianaG, at age 81.9,10 She was buried on 6 Jul 1959 in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola, St. Joseph Co., IndianaG.11,12

Children:
     Children with George Isadore Zurbach:

  1. Frederick K. Zurbach (2 Apr 1910 - 26 Jan 1988)
  2. Dorothy Elizabeth Zurbach (13 Aug 1915 - 5 Dec 1997)
  3. Miriam Louise Zurbach (2 Nov 1917 - 1 Mar 2007)

Citations

  1. [S10856] Fredk Coolman household, 1880 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana, shows name as Margaret Coolman.
  2. [S10857] Fred Huhlman household, 1900 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana, shows name as Maud Huhlman.
  3. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 111953995, Margaret A. Kuhlman Zurbuch, includes tombstone photo showing name as Margaret A. Zurbuch.
  4. [S10856] Fredk Coolman household, 1880 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana, shows age 2 and state.
  5. [S10857] Fred Huhlman household, 1900 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana, shows month, year, age 22, and state.
  6. [S6251] Marriage Record, Huntington Co., Indiana, O:145, George Zurbuch and Margaret Kuhlman, shows date, town, and state.
  7. [S6251] Marriage Record, Huntington Co., Indiana, O:145, George Zurbuch and Margaret Kuhlman, shows date, county, state, and officiant.
  8. [S11115] George I. Zurbuch household, 1910 U.S. Census, Allen Co., Indiana, shows married 5 years.
  9. [S11121] Margaret Zurbuch obituary, The South Bend Tribune, shows died Friday, at St. Joseph's Hospital.
  10. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 111953995, Margaret A. Kuhlman Zurbuch, shows year and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  11. [S11121] Margaret Zurbuch obituary, The South Bend Tribune, shows funeral Monday, and cementry.
  12. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 111953995, Margaret A. Kuhlman Zurbuch, includes tombstone photo.
  13. [S10856] Fredk Coolman household, 1880 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana.
  14. [S10857] Fred Huhlman household, 1900 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana.
  15. [S10857] Fred Huhlman household, 1900 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana, shows occupation as saleswoman.
  16. [S6251] Marriage Record, Huntington Co., Indiana, O:145, George Zurbuch and Margaret Kuhlman, shows occupation as dry goods clerk.
  17. [S11115] George I. Zurbuch household, 1910 U.S. Census, Allen Co., Indiana.
  18. [S10862] Will Book, Huntington Co., Indiana, H:415-6, will of Frederick Kuhlman, 12 Dec 1918.
  19. [S11118] George Zurbuch household, 1920 U.S. Census, Allen Co., Indiana.
  20. [S11109] Polk's South Bend City Directory, 1927, pg 753.
  21. [S11119] George I. Zurbuch household, 1930 U.S. Census, St Joseph Co., Indiana.
  22. [S11119] George I. Zurbuch household, 1930 U.S. Census, St Joseph Co., Indiana, shows no occupation.
  23. [S11120] George Zurbuck household, 1940 U.S. Census, St Joseph Co., Indiana, shows occupation as saleslady and industry as dry goods.
  24. [S11120] George Zurbuck household, 1940 U.S. Census, St Joseph Co., Indiana.

George Isadore Zurbach1,2,3

ID# 23155, (1873 - 1962)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherXavier Zurbach (Apr 1829 - 15 Jan 1899)
MotherElizabeth Rentz (19 Nov 1837 - 5 Apr 1919)
Chart MembershipDescendants of Hermann Hinrich Fennker
Family IndexesThe Fenker Family

Key Events:

Birth: 9 May 1873, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee,4,5,6
Marriage: 18 Oct 1905, Huntington Co., Indiana, Margaret A. Kuhlman (b. 29 Mar 1878, d. 3 Jul 1959)7,8
Death: 2 Nov 1962, South Bend, Joseph Co., Indiana,9
Burial: 5 Nov 1962, Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola, Indiana,10
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Narrative:

George Isadore Zurbach was born on 9 May 1873 in Lawrenceburg, TennesseeG.4,5,6
     He moved to Indiana with his parents before 1880. He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Jefferson Twp., Allen Co., Indiana, G in the household of his parents, Xavier Zurbach and Elizabeth Rentz.11
     He appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, G in the household of his mother.12
     George married Margaret A. Kuhlman, daughter of Friedrich Heinrich Geltmayer and Varena Long, on 18 Oct 1905 in Huntington Co., IndianaG, with Rev. J. H. Hueser offciating.7,8
     He was a dry goods salesman in Fort WayneG.13,14,15,16
     George and Margaret appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at 459 East Dewald St. G, enumerated 29 Apr 1910, reporting they rented their home. Their son Frederick was listed as living with them.17
     George registered for the draft for World War I on 12 Sep 1918, while living at 459 E Tabor, Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IndianaG, reporting he was employed as a salesmand for Steele-Myers Co.3
     George and Margaret appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at 459 E Taber St. G, enumerated 15 Jan 1920, reporting they rented their home. Their children Frederick, Dorothy, and Miriam were listed as living with them.18
     George and Margaret moved to South Bend by 1927, when they were living at 121 North Saint Louis St.G She was working as a clerk at Robertson Bros., and he was a salesman at the Ellsworth Store.19 They appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of South Bend, St Joseph Co., Indiana, at 121 North Saint Louis St. G, enumerated 7 Apr 1930, reporting they rented their home, for $35.00 per month, and did not own a radio. Their children Frederick, Dorothy, and Miriam were listed as living with them.20
     He continued to work as a dry goods salesman in South Bend, reporting in 1940 he had worked 42 hours the last week of March, and 52 weeks the prior year, earning $768.21,22,23
     George and Margaret appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of South Bend, St Joseph Co., Indiana, at 615 Leland G, enumerated 19 Apr 1940, reporting they rented their home, for $25.00 per month, and that they had lived in the same house in 1935. Their daughter Dorothy was listed as living with them.24
     His wife died on 3 Jul 1959 in South Bend, IndianaG.25,26
     George died on 2 Nov 1962 in South Bend, Joseph Co., IndianaG, at age 89.9 He was buried on 5 Nov 1962 in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola, IndianaG.10

Children:
     Children with Margaret A. Kuhlman:

  1. Frederick K. Zurbach (2 Apr 1910 - 26 Jan 1988)
  2. Dorothy Elizabeth Zurbach (13 Aug 1915 - 5 Dec 1997)
  3. Miriam Louise Zurbach (2 Nov 1917 - 1 Mar 2007)

Citations

  1. [S11112] Xavier Zurbuck household, 1880 U.S. Census, Allen Co., Indiana, shows name as George I. Zurbuck.
  2. [S11113] Elizabeth Zurbuch household, 1900 U.S. Census, Allen Co., Indiana, shows name as George Zurbuch.
  3. [S11116] George Isadore Zurbuck, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.
  4. [S11112] Xavier Zurbuck household, 1880 U.S. Census, Allen Co., Indiana, shows age 7 and state.
  5. [S6251] Marriage Record, Huntington Co., Indiana, O:145, George Zurbuch and Margaret Kuhlman, shows date, town, and state.
  6. [S11114] George Zurbuch, Medical Certificate of Death, shows date and state.
  7. [S6251] Marriage Record, Huntington Co., Indiana, O:145, George Zurbuch and Margaret Kuhlman, shows date, county, state, and officiant.
  8. [S11115] George I. Zurbuch household, 1910 U.S. Census, Allen Co., Indiana, shows married 5 years.
  9. [S11114] George Zurbuch, Medical Certificate of Death, shows date, city, county, and state.
  10. [S11114] George Zurbuch, Medical Certificate of Death.
  11. [S11112] Xavier Zurbuck household, 1880 U.S. Census, Allen Co., Indiana.
  12. [S11113] Elizabeth Zurbuch household, 1900 U.S. Census, Allen Co., Indiana.
  13. [S11113] Elizabeth Zurbuch household, 1900 U.S. Census, Allen Co., Indiana, shows occupation as salesman (dry goods.)
  14. [S6251] Marriage Record, Huntington Co., Indiana, O:145, George Zurbuch and Margaret Kuhlman, shows occupation as dry goods salesman.
  15. [S11115] George I. Zurbuch household, 1910 U.S. Census, Allen Co., Indiana, shows occupation as salesman and industry as dry goods.
  16. [S11118] George Zurbuch household, 1920 U.S. Census, Allen Co., Indiana, shows occupation as salesman and industry as dry goods.
  17. [S11115] George I. Zurbuch household, 1910 U.S. Census, Allen Co., Indiana.
  18. [S11118] George Zurbuch household, 1920 U.S. Census, Allen Co., Indiana.
  19. [S11109] Polk's South Bend City Directory, 1927, pg 753.
  20. [S11119] George I. Zurbuch household, 1930 U.S. Census, St Joseph Co., Indiana.
  21. [S11119] George I. Zurbuch household, 1930 U.S. Census, St Joseph Co., Indiana, shows occupation as salesman and industry as dry goods.
  22. [S11120] George Zurbuck household, 1940 U.S. Census, St Joseph Co., Indiana, shows occupation as salesman and industry as dry goods.
  23. [S11114] George Zurbuch, Medical Certificate of Death, shows occupation as retired salesman, industry as Wymans Department.
  24. [S11120] George Zurbuck household, 1940 U.S. Census, St Joseph Co., Indiana.
  25. [S11121] Margaret Zurbuch obituary, The South Bend Tribune, shows died Friday, at St. Joseph's Hospital.
  26. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 111953995, Margaret A. Kuhlman Zurbuch, shows year and includes tombstone photo showing same.

Joachim Fernandez1,2,3

ID# 23156, (1813 - 1892)
Family Chart
Chart MembershipDescendants of Hermann Hinrich Fennker
Family IndexesThe Fenker Family

Key Events:

Birth: 13 Dec 1813, Island of Majorica,4,5,6
Marriage: 14 Nov 1846, Huntington Co., Indiana, Anne Marie Engel Kuhlmann (b. 13 Jul 1824, d. 28 Mar 1909)7,8,9
Death: 10 Jul 1892, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana,10
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Narrative:

Joachim Fernandez was born on 13 Dec 1813 in Island of MajoricaG.4,5,6
     His mother was a French woman and his father an officer in the Spanish army. After his father's death his mother married Joseph Carnet, a Frenchman. The family immigrated to the U.S. and settled in Huntington Co., IndianaG, in 1837 or 1838.3
     Joachim married Anne Marie Engel Kuhlmann, daughter of Ernst Heinrich Kuhlmann and Anne Marie Elisabeth Fenncker, on 14 Nov 1846 in Huntington Co., IndianaG, with John Attman, justice of the peace, officiating.7,8,9
     Joachim and Anne appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Huntington, Huntington Co., IndianaG, enumerated 3 Sep 1850, in the household of Benjamin Orton, a merchant, and his family. Joachim reported owning real estate valued at $1,320. Her sister Elizabeth was also listed in the household.11
     He was in the grocery business on East Market St., HuntingtonG, for may years.12,13,14,15
     Joachim and Anne appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Huntington, Huntington Co., IndianaG, enumerated 4 Jun 1860, reporting real estate valued at $5,300 and personal estate of $1,000.16
     Joachim and Anne appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Huntington, Huntington Co., IndianaG, enumerated 21 Jun 1870, reporting real estate valued at $3,000 and personal estate of $8,000. Edward McCarty, age 3, was also listed as living with them. His parents and their seven older children were apparently living close by as they were listed as the second preceding household.17
      When the city of Huntington was formed in Sep 1873, Joachim was elected it's first treasurer, an office in which he served for many years.18,19
     Joachim and Anne appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana, on East Market St. G, enumerated 4 Jun 1880.20
     Joachim and Anne moved to a farm just north of town after he sold his store.21
     Joachim left a will dated 1 Jul 1892 stating he was of Huntington Co., IndianaG, in which he stated that all his just debts and funeral expenses be paid as soon as could reasonably be done. He gave to his wife all his personal property, and the south half of the farm where they lived. She was to pay half his debts and funeral expenses. He gave the north half of the farm to the Diocese of Wayne Indiana, to be sold. The proceeds were to be used to pay the other half of his debts and funeral expenses, send $50 to the pastor of the Catholic Church in Huntington, and the rest to Catholic Orphan Asylum at Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He appointed John Roche as his executor.22
     Joachim died on 10 Jul 1892, at his home a mile north of Huntington, Huntington Co., IndianaG, at age 78.10
     His will was probated on 5 Aug 1892 in Huntington Co.G Circuit Court.22

Children:
     There were no children with Anne Marie Engel Kuhlmann

Citations

  1. [S6251] Marriage Record, Huntington Co., Indiana, B:24, Joachum Fernandez and Hannah Kathman.
  2. [S10870] Benjamin Orton household, 1850 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana, shows name as Joshua Fernange.
  3. [S10875] Joachim Fernandez obituary, The Huntington Democrat.
  4. [S10875] Joachim Fernandez obituary, The Huntington Democrat, shows date and island.
  5. [S10870] Benjamin Orton household, 1850 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana, shows age 35 and country, as France.
  6. [S10872] Joachim Fernandes household, 1860 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana, shows age 46 and country, as France.
  7. [S6251] Marriage Record, Huntington Co., Indiana, B:24, Joachum Fernandez and Hannah Kathman, shows date and officiant.
  8. [S10870] Benjamin Orton household, 1850 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana, shows them apparently living as husband and wife.
  9. [S10853] Anne Maria Fernandez obituary, Evening Herald, shows year, as 1847.
  10. [S10875] Joachim Fernandez obituary, The Huntington Democrat, shows died Sunday, at home mile north of city.
  11. [S10870] Benjamin Orton household, 1850 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana.
  12. [S10870] Benjamin Orton household, 1850 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana, shows occupation as grocer.
  13. [S10872] Joachim Fernandes household, 1860 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana, shows occupation as grocer.
  14. [S10873] John Fernanders household, 1870 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana, shows occupation as grocer.
  15. [S10853] Anne Maria Fernandez obituary, Evening Herald, shows was in grocery business, and address.
  16. [S10872] Joachim Fernandes household, 1860 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana.
  17. [S10873] John Fernanders household, 1870 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana.
  18. [S10877] "A Glance at Its Early HIstory and Some Notes," The Huntington Democrat, 26 Jul 1877.
  19. [S10875] Joachim Fernandez obituary, The Huntington Democrat, shows he was town treasurer for many years.
  20. [S10874] Jachim Fernandez household, 1880 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana.
  21. [S10853] Anne Maria Fernandez obituary, Evening Herald.
  22. [S10862] Will Book, Huntington Co., Indiana, D:73-5, will of Joachine Fernandez, 5 Aug 1892.

Mary C. Glick1,2,3

ID# 23157, (abt 1849 - 1880)
Family Chart
Chart MembershipDescendants of Hermann Hinrich Fennker
Family IndexesThe Fenker Family

Key Events:

Birth: abt 1849, Indiana,4,5
Marriage: 22 Nov 1868, Huntington Co., Indiana, Nathan Henry Kuhlman (b. 11 Dec 1842, d. 11 Dec 1924)6,7,8
Death: 2 Aug 1880, Huntington, Indiana,9,10,11
Burial: 4 Aug 1880,12
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Narrative:

Mary C. Glick was born about 1849 in IndianaG.4,5
     Mary married Nathan Henry Kuhlman, son of Ernst Heinrich Kuhlmann and Anne Marie Elisabeth Fenncker, on 22 Nov 1868 in Huntington Co., IndianaG, with Rev. J. G Rose officiating.6,7,8
     Mary and Nathan appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Huntington, Huntington Co., IndianaG, enumerated 29 Jun 1870, reporting real estate valued at $1,500 and personal estate of $150. Their son Jacob was listed as living with them, as were his sister Elizabeth and Emma and Elizabeth Kuhlman and Emma Hartwig, daughter of his late sister Sophie.13
     Mary and Nathan appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana G, enumerated 18 Jun 1880. Their children Jacob, Jesse, Edward, and Daisy were listed as living with them.14
     Mary died on 2 Aug 1880 in Huntington, IndianaG, at age ~31, at her home, of consumption.9,10,11 She was buried on 4 Aug 1880.12

Children:
     Children with Nathan Henry Kuhlman:

  1. Jacob Henry Kuhlmann (abt 30 Aug 1869 - 8 Jun 1890)
  2. Edward Franklin Kuhlmann (abt 30 Jun 1873 - 4 Sep 1893)
  3. Jesse Willard Kuhlmann (10 Jan 1875 - 12 Aug 1957)
  4. Daisy May Kuhlmann+ (17 May 1878 - 8 Mar 1951)

Citations

  1. [S6251] Marriage Record, Huntington Co., Indiana, D:406, Nathan Kuhlman and Mary C. Glick.
  2. [S10869] Nathan Kuhlman household, 1870 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana, shows name as Mary C. Kuhlman.
  3. [S10852] Nathan Henry Kuhlman obituary, The Huntington Herald, shows name as Mary C. Glick.
  4. [S10869] Nathan Kuhlman household, 1870 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana, shows age 21 and state, as Indiana.
  5. [S10931] Nathan Coolman household, 1880 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana, shows age 30 and state, as Ohio.
  6. [S6251] Marriage Record, Huntington Co., Indiana, D:406, Nathan Kuhlman and Mary C. Glich, shows date and officiant.
  7. [S10869] Nathan Kuhlman household, 1870 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana, shows them apparently living as husband and wife.
  8. [S10852] Nathan Henry Kuhlman obituary, The Huntington Herald, shows as his first marriage.
  9. [S10938] Mrs. Nathan Kuhlman obituary, The Huntington Democrat, shows died last Monday, at home of her husband.
  10. [S10939] Mrs. Nathan Kuhlman obituary, The Indiana Herald, shows cause of death.
  11. [S10852] Nathan Henry Kuhlman obituary, The Huntington Herald, shows date.
  12. [S10938] Mrs. Nathan Kuhlman obituary, The Huntington Democrat, shows funeral Wednesday.
  13. [S10869] Nathan Kuhlman household, 1870 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana.
  14. [S10931] Nathan Coolman household, 1880 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana, as was Lydia Snyder, age 29, listed as Nathan's sister-in-law. She was shown as a housekeeper, perhaps helping because Mary was listed as disabled with consumption.

Jesse Willard Kuhlmann1,2,3

ID# 23160, (1875 - 1957)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherNathan Henry Kuhlman (11 Dec 1842 - 11 Dec 1924)
MotherMary C. Glick (abt 1849 - 2 Aug 1880)
AncestryThe Fenker Family
Chart MembershipDescendants of Hermann Hinrich Fennker
Family IndexesThe Fenker Family

Key Events:

Birth: 10 Jan 1875, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana,4,5,6
Marriage: 30 Apr 1902, Rochester, Fulton Co., Indiana, Della L. Stockberger (b. 2 Jul 1878, d. 12 Nov 1944)7,8,9
Death: 12 Aug 1957, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana,10
Burial: 14 Aug 1957, Mt. Hope Cemetery, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana,11
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Narrative:

Jesse Willard Kuhlmann was born on 10 Jan 1875 in Huntington, Huntington Co., IndianaG.4,5,6 He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana, G in the household of his parents, Nathan Henry Kuhlman and Mary C. Glick.12
     His mother died on 2 Aug 1880, when Jesse was 5 years old.13,14,15
     He appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana, G in the household of his father and stepmother, Martha J. Crawford.16
     He was working in a shoe factory in 1900, and was still living in Huntington, working as a shoemaker, when he married.17,18
     Jesse married Della L. Stockberger, daughter of John Jacob Stockberger and Mary I. Butchelor, on 30 Apr 1902 in Rochester, Fulton Co., IndianaG, with W. F. Snitzer officating.7,8,9
     Jesse and Della settled Huntington after their marriage. By 1906 they were living at 17 S. Jefferson. G.19
     Jesse and Della moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana, by 1908. G By 1909 he was working as a sewer at Wayne Shoe Manufacturing Co.20,21 They appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at 666 Third St. G, enumerated 21 Apr 1910, reporting they rented their home.22
     Jesse and Della returned to Huntington by 1917, when they were living at 815 Ogan. G He was working at Neuer & Eisenhauer, dealers in fine footware.23 He registered for the draft for World War I on 12 Sep 1918, while living at 815 Ogan Ave., Huntington, IndianaG, reporting he was employed as an electric shoe repairer for Neuer & Eisenhauer.3
     By 1927 he was a running his own shoe repair business, at 44 S. JeffersonG. He reported in 1940 he had worked 50 hours the last week of March, and 52 weeks the prior year.24,25,26,27
     Jesse and Della appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana, at 530 William St.. G, enumerated 3 Apr 1930, reporting they owned a home valued at $3,000, and owned a radio. Her mother was listed as living with them.28
     Jesse and Della appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana, at 530 William St. G, enumerated 9 Apr 1940, reporting they rented his home, for $15.00 per month, and that they had lived in the same town in 1935.29
     His wife died on 12 Nov 1944 in Huntington, Huntington Co., IndianaG.30
     Jesse died on 12 Aug 1957 in Huntington, Huntington Co., IndianaG, at age 82.10 He was buried on 14 Aug 1957 in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Huntington, Huntington Co., IndianaG.11

Children:
     There were no children with Della L. Stockberger

Citations

  1. [S10931] Nathan Coolman household, 1880 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana, shows name as Jesse Coolman.
  2. [S10879] Nathan Kuhlman household, 1900 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana, shows name as Jesse W. Kuhlman.
  3. [S10954] Jesse Willard Kahlman, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.
  4. [S10931] Nathan Coolman household, 1880 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana, shows age 5 and state.
  5. [S3598] Marriage Record, Fulton Co., Indiana, Jan 1901-Sept 1904:10, no. 23, Jesse W. Kuhlman and Della Stockberger, shows age 27 at marriage 30 Apr 1902, and city.
  6. [S10954] Jesse Willard Kahlman, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, shows date.
  7. [S3598] Marriage Record, Fulton Co., Indiana, Jan 1901-Sept 1904:10, no. 23, Jesse W. Kuhlman and Della Stockberger, shows date, city, and officiant.
  8. [S10952] Jesse Willard Kuhlman household, 1910 U.S. Census, Allen Co., Indiana, shows married 8 years.
  9. [S10955] Jesse W. Kuhlman household, 1930 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana, shows married, with his age at first marriage as 23, and hers as 20.
  10. [S10932] Jesse W. Kuhlman, Certificate of Death, shows date, city, county, and state.
  11. [S10932] Jesse W. Kuhlman, Certificate of Death, shows date, cemetery, city, and state.
  12. [S10931] Nathan Coolman household, 1880 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana, as was Lydia Snyder, age 29, listed as Nathan's sister-in-law. She was shown as a housekeeper, perhaps helping because Mary was listed as disabled with consumption.
  13. [S10938] Mrs. Nathan Kuhlman obituary, The Huntington Democrat, shows died last Monday, at home of her husband.
  14. [S10939] Mrs. Nathan Kuhlman obituary, The Indiana Herald, shows cause of death.
  15. [S10852] Nathan Henry Kuhlman obituary, The Huntington Herald, shows date.
  16. [S10879] Nathan Kuhlman household, 1900 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana.
  17. [S10879] Nathan Kuhlman household, 1900 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana, shows occupation as laveling shoe facty.
  18. [S3598] Marriage Record, Fulton Co., Indiana, Jan 1901-Sept 1904:10, no. 23, Jesse W. Kuhlman and Della Stockberger, shows residence as Huntington and occupation as shoemaker.
  19. [S10962] Huntington, Ind., City Directory, 1906, pg 99.
  20. [S10961] Fort Wayne City and Allen County Directory, 1908, pg 591, shows him as a shoemaker; 1909, pg 630, occupation, employer, and address.
  21. [S10952] Jesse Willard Kuhlman household, 1910 U.S. Census, Allen Co., Indiana, shows occupation as shoe maker and industry as shoe factory.
  22. [S10952] Jesse Willard Kuhlman household, 1910 U.S. Census, Allen Co., Indiana.
  23. [S10963] R. L. Polk & Co.'s Huntington Directory, 1917, pg 219, 249.
  24. [S10963] R. L. Polk & Co.'s Huntington Directory, 1927, pg 146.
  25. [S10955] Jesse W. Kuhlman household, 1930 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana, shows occupation as shoe cobbler and industry as independent.
  26. [S10956] J. W. Kuhlman household, 1940 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana, shows occupation as shoe repairer and industry as private bus.
  27. [S10932] Jesse W. Kuhlman, Certificate of Death, shows occupation as retired shoe cobbler, working for self.
  28. [S10955] Jesse W. Kuhlman household, 1930 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana.
  29. [S10956] J. W. Kuhlman household, 1940 U.S. Census, Huntington Co., Indiana.
  30. [S10953] Della Kuhlman, Certificate of Death, shows date, city, county, and state.

 

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