Alvin Souder1,2,3,4

Family Chart
ID# 19208, (1896 - 1973)
FatherJoseph Souder8,6,9 (Feb 1851 - 12 Jun 1907)
MotherSarah E. Reigle5,6,7 (18 Oct 1868 - 13 Apr 1939)

Key Events:

Birth: 25 Dec 1896, Dallas, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania10,11,12
Marriage: 10 Apr 1917, Loretta Dugan (Aug 1897 - 19 Jun 1965)6
Divorce: 11 Oct 1927, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, Loretta Dugan (Aug 1897 - 19 Jun 1965)13,14
Marriage: 28 Oct 1927, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, Marion R. Meletsky (22 Sep 1909 - 10 Aug 1931)9,15
Marriage: 14 Oct 1931, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, Margaret E. Dunstan (9 Dec 1909 - 7 Feb 1978)16,17
Death: 22 Apr 1973, Hanover Twp., Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania18,19,20
Burial: 24 Apr 1973, Idetown Cemetery, Idetown, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania21,22
ChartsDescendants of Jacob K. and Christiana Ohl Riegel
AncestryThe Reigel Family

Copyright Notice

Narrative:

     Alvin Souder was born on 25 Dec 1896 in Dallas, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania.10,11,12
     He appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Dallas Twp., Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, in the household of his parents, Joseph Souder and Sarah E. Reigle.8
     His father died on 12 Jun 1907, when Alvin was 10 years old.23,24,25 Alvin appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Fairmount Twp., Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, in the household of his mother and step-father, Moses F. Souder.26
     Alvin moved to Wilkes-Barre by 1915 with his mother, where they lived in the rear of 61 Loomis.27
     Alvin married first Loretta Dugan, daughter of Bernard Dugan and Elizabeth Cassidy, on 10 Apr 1917, with John Masterson, alderman at Wilkes-Barre, officiating.6
     Alvin registered for the draft for World War I on 5 Jun 1917, while living at 35 E. Union, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, reporting he was employed as Central Railroad of New Jersey, at Ashley, Pennsylvania.3
     Alvin and Loretta Dugan were living at 91 S. Wells in Wilkes-Barre by 1923.28 He was living at 23 Hazle St., Wilkes-Barre, at the time of his divorce from Loretta. He reported that her current residence was unknown, and they had lived together in the city until 5 Jan 1924.29
     Alvin was granted a divorce from Loretta on 11 Oct 1927 in Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, by Judge Coughlin, on grounds of desertion.13,14
     Alvin married second Marion R. Meletsky, daughter of John Meletsky and Anna Bille, on 28 Oct 1927 in Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, with H. E. Jones, alderman at Wilkes-Barre, officiating.9,15
     Marion died on 10 Aug 1931 in White Haven, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania.30,31
     Alvin married third Margaret E. Dunstan, daughter of William Dunstan and Nora May Smith, on 14 Oct 1931 in Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, with Rev. C. H. Wilkes of Wilkes-Barre officiating.16,17
     Alvin and Margaret appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Ashley, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, at 62 Mary St., enumerated 4 Apr 1940, reporting that they were renting their home, for $25 per month, and had lived in Wilkes-Barre in 1935. Their four children were listed as living with them.32
     Alvin registered for the draft for World War II on 16 Feb 1942, while living at 62 Mary St., Ashley, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, reporting he was employed by Central Railroad, in Ashley.33
     He worked for a railroad most of his life. He worked in car repair by 1915, and later became a brakeman. In 1940 he reported he had worked 50 hours the last week of March, and had worked 30 week the prior year, earning $700.34,35,36 By 1950 he was a conductor, reporting in the 1950 census he had worked 48 hours the prior week.37
     Alvin and Margaret appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Ashley, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, at 62 Mary St., enumerated 5 Apr 1950, reporting they lived in a home that was not on a farm. Their six children were listed as living with them.38
     Alvin died on 22 Apr 1973 in Hanover Twp., Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, at age 76.18,19,20 He was buried on 24 Apr 1973 in Idetown Cemetery, Idetown, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, next to his parents and his third wife.21,22

Children:
     Child with Loretta Dugan:

  • Alice Souder39 (5 Nov 1917 - 17 Oct 1918)

Children:
     Child with Marion R. Meletsky:

  • Joseph A. Souder40 (26 Jul 1928 - 14 Nov 1928)

Children:
     Children with Margaret E. Dunstan

The other children of Avlin and Margaret are believed to still be living.
  • baby Souder41 (11 Jul 1949 - 11 Jul 1949)

Citations

  1. [S5123] Joseph Souder household, 1900 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows name as Alvah Souder.
  2. [S5121] Moses F. Souder household, 1910 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows name as Alvin O. Souder.
  3. [S5171] Alvin Souder, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.
  4. [S12778] Jos A. Souder, Certificate of Death, shows name as Albin M. Souder.
  5. [S5123] Joseph Souder household, 1900 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows him as the son of her husband and that the parents had been married longer than the age of the child.
  6. [S5134] Alvin Souder and Loretta Dugan, Marriage License Docket, Luzerne County.
  7. [S12781] Sarah E. Culver obituary, Times-Leader.
  8. [S5123] Joseph Souder household, 1900 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania.
  9. [S5135] Alvin Souder and Marion R. Meletsky, Application for Marriage License, Luzerne County.
  10. [S5171] Alvin Souder, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, shows date, town, as Dallas, and state.
  11. [S5123] Joseph Souder household, 1900 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows month, year, age 3, and state.
  12. [S5134] Alvin Souder and Loretta Dugan, Marriage License Docket, Luzerne County, shows age 22 at marriage 10 Apr 1917, and city, as Wilkes Barre.
  13. [S5196] "Divorces Granted to Two Husbands," Pittston Gazette, 19 Oct 1927, shows judge and grounds.
  14. [S5135] Alvin Souder and Marion R. Meletsky, Application for Marriage License, Luzerne County, shows date, county, and state.
  15. [S5140] Marian Souder, Certificate of Death, shows her husband as Alvin.
  16. [S1932] Marriage Applications, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, no. 29778a, Alvin Souder and Margaret Dunstan, shows date and officiant.
  17. [S5172] Alvin Souder household, 1940 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows married.
  18. [S12762] Alvin Soilder obituary, Times-Leader, shows died Sunday and township.
  19. [S1000] "Social Security Death Index," Ancestry.com, record for Alvin Souder, Soc. Sec. No. 714-10-3731, shows month and year, and last residence as 18702 Wilkes Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania.
  20. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 6226285, Alvan Souder, shows year, and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  21. [S12762] Alvin Soilder obituary, Times-Leader, shows services Tuesday and cemetery.
  22. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 6226285, Alvan Souder, includes photo of joint tombstone.
  23. [S5127] Joseph Souders, Certificate of Death, shows date, township, and county.
  24. [S5149] Moses Souder, Civil War pension, National Archives and Records Administration, Declaration of Widow for Accrued Pension 2 Apr 1912 and Declaration of Widow for Original Pension same, date both show date.
  25. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 6226286, Joseph Souder, shows year, as 1908, and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  26. [S5121] Moses F. Souder household, 1910 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania.
  27. [S5173] R. L. Polk & Co.'s Wilkes-Barre Directory, 1915 pg 342.
  28. [S5173] R. L. Polk & Co.'s Wilkes-Barre Directory, 1923 pg 607, and 1925 pg 821.
  29. [S5196] "Divorces Granted to Two Husbands," Pittston Gazette, 19 Oct 1927.
  30. [S5140] Marian Souder, Certificate of Death, shows date, town, couny, and state.
  31. [S1932] Marriage Applications, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, no. 29778a, Alvin Souder and Margaret Dunstan, shows date.
  32. [S5172] Alvin Souder household, 1940 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania.
  33. [S12761] Alvin Souder, WWII Draft Registration Cards for Pennsylvania, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947.
  34. [S5173] R. L. Polk & Co.'s Wilkes-Barre Directory, 1915 pg 342, shows occupation as car repair; 1923 pg 607, and 1925 pg 821 show occupation as laborer.
  35. [S5134] Alvin Souder and Loretta Dugan, Marriage License Docket, Luzerne County, shows occupation as brakeman.
  36. [S5172] Alvin Souder household, 1940 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows occupation as brakeman, industry as railroad.
  37. [S12760] Alvan Souder household, 1950 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows occupation as conductor and industry as railroad.
  38. [S12760] Alvan Souder household, 1950 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania.
  39. [S5138] Alice Souder, Certificate of Death.
  40. [S12778] Jos A. Souder, Certificate of Death.
  41. [S5137] Baby Alvin Souder, Certificate of Death.