Gladys V. Souder1,2,3

Family Chart
ID# 19209, (abt 1903 - bef 1971)
FatherJoseph Souder6,2 (Feb 1851 - 12 Jun 1907)
MotherSarah E. Reigle4,2,5 (18 Oct 1868 - 13 Apr 1939)

Key Events:

Birth: about 1903, Dallas, Pennsylvania7,8,9
Marriage: 15 Jun 1921, Plymouth, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, Benton Culver (25 Jan 1893 - 12 Jun 1961)10,11
Divorce: 14 Apr 1934, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, Benton Culver (25 Jan 1893 - 12 Jun 1961)12,13
Marriage: before 1939, Ernest Charles Pitchford (15 May 1904 - 2 Oct 1975)14,15,16
Death: before 197117,18,19
ChartsDescendants of Jacob K. and Christiana Ohl Riegel
AncestryThe Reigel Family

Copyright Notice

Narrative:

     Gladys V. Souder was born about 1903 in Dallas, Pennsylvania.7,8,9
     Her father died on 12 Jun 1907, when Gladys was about 4 years old.20,21,22 Gladys appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Fairmount Twp., Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, in the household of her mother and step-father, Moses F. Souder.23
     She was working in a silk mill before her marriage.2
     Gladys married first Benton Culver, son of Robert E. Culver and Sarah Thomas, on 15 Jun 1921 in Plymouth, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, with William E. Smith, justice of the peace officiating, with the consent of her mother as she was a minor. He had previously been married to Edith May Rule.10,11
     Gladys and Benton appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Shickshinny, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, at 8 Nicely St, enumerated 9 Apr 1930, reporting that they rented their home, for $5 per month, and did not own a radio. They were apparently renting from his adoptive father, who is listed as living in the same building and shown as owner. Also listed as living with them is Glen Killian, age 16, a nephew.24 Her sister Thelma and her family were listed as living across the street.25
     Gladys was granted a divorce from Benton in Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, 14 Apr 1934, on grounds of cruel treatment.12,13
     Gladys married second Ernest Charles Pitchford, son of James Pitchford and Minnie Voight, before 1939. He had previously been married to Ruth E. Baber.14,15,16
     Gladys and Ernest moved to Michigan before 1940. They appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, at 13927 Kentfield, enumerated 2 Apr 1940, reporting they rented their home, for $28 per month, and that they had lived in rural Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania in 1935. His son by his previous marriage, Ernest, was listed as living with them.26
     Gladys and Ernest appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Walled Lake, Oakland Co., Michigan, at 1367 E Lake Dr, enumerated 3 Apr 1950, reporting they lived in a home that was not on a farm.27
     Gladys died before 1971.17,18,19

Children:
     There were no children with Benton Culver

Children:
     There were no children with Ernest Charles Pitchford

Citations

  1. [S5121] Moses F. Souder household, 1910 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows name as Gladys V. Souder.
  2. [S5200] Benton K. Culver and Gladys Souder, Marriage License Docket, Luzerne County.
  3. [S5209] Benton Killan household, 1930 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows name as Gladys Killian.
  4. [S5121] Moses F. Souder household, 1910 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows her as the wife of the head of household, and the girl as step-daughter.
  5. [S12781] Sarah E. Culver obituary, Times-Leader.
  6. [S5121] Moses F. Souder household, 1910 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows the child with surname Souder but born before her mother's marriage to Moses.
  7. [S5121] Moses F. Souder household, 1910 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows age 7 and state.
  8. [S5200] Benton K. Culver and Gladys Souder, Marriage License Docket, Luzerne County, shows age 18 at marriage 15 Jun 1921, township, and state.
  9. [S5209] Benton Killan household, 1930 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows age 27 and state.
  10. [S5200] Benton K. Culver and Gladys Souder, Marriage License Docket, Luzerne County, shows date, town, officiant, consent of her mother, and he had been married before.
  11. [S5209] Benton Killan household, 1930 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows married, with his first marriage at age 30 and hers at 18.
  12. [S12803] "Two Divorces Are Granted," Times Leader, 14 Apr 1934.
  13. [S5215] Ida Andrews household, 1940 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, shows him as divorced.
  14. [S12781] Sarah E. Culver obituary, Times-Leader, shows his wife's name as Mrs. Gladys Pitchford.
  15. [S12804] Ernest Pitchford household, 1940 U.S. Census, Wayne Co., Michigan, shows married.
  16. [S12805] Ernest C. Pitchford household, 1950 U.S. Census, Oakland Co., Michigan, shows married.
  17. [S12821] Interview, Larry R Hargraves, 25 Nov 2023, said his aunt Gladys died long ago, in Michigan. He recalls his mother flying their, the only time she flew.
  18. [S12762] Alvin Soilder obituary, Times-Leader, lists only Thelma as a surviving sibling.
  19. [S878] "Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996," Ancestry.com, Gladys Pitchford not found.
  20. [S5127] Joseph Souders, Certificate of Death, shows date, township, and county.
  21. [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.
  22. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 6226286, Joseph Souder, shows year, as 1908, and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  23. [S5121] Moses F. Souder household, 1910 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania.
  24. [S5209] Benton Killan household, 1930 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania.
  25. [S5227] William Hargorves household, 1930 U.S. Census, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania.
  26. [S12804] Ernest Pitchford household, 1940 U.S. Census, Wayne Co., Michigan.
  27. [S12805] Ernest C. Pitchford household, 1950 U.S. Census, Oakland Co., Michigan.