Henry Jacob Glabe

Narrative:

     Henry Jacob Glabe was born on 11 Mar 1876 in Farmdale, Tazewell Co., Illinois.^7,8,9
     He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Germanville Twp., Livingston Co., Illinois, in the household of his parents, John Glabe and Elizabeth Ruppel.⁴ Henry completed seven years of elementary schooling.¹⁴
     Henry appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Germanville Twp., Livingston Co., Illinois, in the household of Sebastian Glabe and Anna Katherine Ruppel, his father's brother and his mother's sister.¹⁵
     Henry married Nellie L. Caldwell, daughter of James M. Caldwell and Mary E. White, on 4 Aug 1909 in New Concord, Muskingum Co., Ohio, with Rev. W. L. Garges officiating.^10,11
     He was a chauffeur when he was married.¹⁶
     He appeared with Nellie on the 1910 Federal Census of Chatsworth, Livingston Co., Illinois, in the household of his mother, Elizabeth Ruppel.⁶
     He was a clerk in a grain office in 1910. By 1918 he was the owner and operator of a grain elevator, continuing until at least 1930.^{17,18,19,20,21} Nevertheless, on 12 Sep 1918, Henry did register for the draft. He was living in Chatsworth, Livingston Co., Illinois, and reported he was as the owner and operator of a grain elevator.³
     Henry was one of several persons in Chatsworth who were the subject of complaints about pro-German activity during World War I. On 15 Feb 1918 agent W. H. Kerrick of the Bureau of Investigation (later called the FBI) interviewed Henry about the complaints. According to his report Henry "has continued all the time to talk for Germany." He reported that Henry was a member of the Methodist Church choir though not a member of the church, and "at every opportunity during Choir meetings would say something for or in favor of Germany so that even the Choir members became digested with him." He said he was against the war, but refused to answer when asked "Are you for the United States in this War or against it?" Later he said he was "for the United States in some things but against it in others" but refused to elaborate. The agent concluded the matter needs further attention, but no record has been found suggesting any action was taken.²²
     Henry and Nellie appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Chatsworth, Livingston Co., Illinois, enumerated 12 Jan 1920. Their daughter Iva was listed as living with them.²³
     Henry and Nellie moved to Paxton, some 30 miles south and east of Chatsworth, before 1930. They appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Paxton, Ford Co., Illinois, at 319 Orleans St., enumerated 14 Apr 1930, reporting that they rented their home, for $25 per month, and owned a radio. Their children Iva and LaVerda were listed as living with them.²⁴
     Henry and Nellie appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Paxton, Ford Co., Illinois, at 343 West Orleans St., enumerated 24 Apr 1940, reporting that they rented their home for $22 per month. Their daughter LaVerda was listed as living with them.¹⁴
     In 1940 he was working as a janitor in a public building, reporting in the 1940 census he had worked 20 hours the last week of March, and had worked 22 weeks the previous year, earning $550.²⁵
     His wife died on 22 Apr 1948 in Paxton, Illinois.^7,26 He was a bookkeeper at Kiest Dairy by 1950.²⁷
     Henry appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Paxton, Ford Co., Illinois, at Center, enumerated 3 Apr 1950, reporting he lived in a home that was not on a farm. His daughter LaVerda was listed as living with him.²⁸
     Henry died on 30 Apr 1959 in Paxton, Illinois, at age 83.^7,12 He was buried in Glen Cemetery, Paxton, Illinois.¹³