Lucretia Mathilda Gapsch1,2,3

Family Chart
ID# 8268, (1903 - 1998)
FatherRobert Edward Gapsch4,5 (4 Sep 1863 - 25 Jun 1946)
MotherMatilda Henriksdotter6 (24 Feb 1865 - 19 Mar 1926)

Key Events:

Birth: 22 Jan 1903, La Center, Washington7,8,9
Marriage: 11 Oct 1922, Vancouver, Clark Co., Washington, George Pettit Spady (7 Jun 1902 - 2 Dec 1981)10,11,12
Death: 27 Apr 1998, Salem, Oregon13,14
Burial: Pratum Cemetery, Pratum, Marion Co., Oregon15
ChartsDescendants of Edward and Sophie Gapsch
AncestryThe Gapsch Family

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Narrative:

     Lucretia Mathilda Gapsch was born on 22 Jan 1903 in La Center, Washington.7,8,9 She appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of La Center, Clark Co., Washington, in the household of her parents, Robert Edward Gapsch and Matilda Henriksdotter.4
     Lucretia moved to California with her parents in 1916, who moved there for her mother's health.16 She appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Beaumont, Riverside Co., California, in the household of her parents.5
     Lucretia married George Pettit Spady, son of George Spady and Lydia Brill, on 11 Oct 1922 in Vancouver, Clark Co., Washington, with Rev. Luther B. Deck, Evangelical Lutheran pastor, officiating.10,11,12
     Lucretia and Putch appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at 1234 East 9th St. North, enumerated 8 Apr 1930, reporting that the family owned a home valued at $1800, and owned a radio. They were living next door to her brother Gus and his family. Their children Myron and Herbert were listed as living with them.17
     Lucretia and Putch appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at 4521 Holgate, enumerated 5 Apr 1940, reporting that they owned a home valued at $3,000, and had lived in Clackamas Co., Oregon in 1935. Their children Myron and Herbert were listed as living with them.18
     Lucretia and George appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at 4521 SE 47th, enumerated 4 Apr 1950, reporting they lived in a home that was not on a farm.
     Her husband died on 2 Dec 1981 in Salem, Oregon.19,20,21
     Lucretia died on 27 Apr 1998 in Salem, Oregon, at age 95.13,14 She was buried in Pratum Cemetery, Pratum, Marion Co., Oregon.15

Children:
     Children with George Pettit Spady:

  • Myron Douglas Spady22,23,24 (12 Apr 1924 - 12 Aug 2021)
  • Lucretia Mathilda Spady22,25 (27 Mar 1925 - 28 Mar 1925)
  • Dr. Herbert Arthur Spady22,23,24 (17 Jul 1929 - 6 Sep 2022)

Citations

  1. [S99] Questionnaire, Roberta Ellen Gapsch, 1 Sep 1999, shows given name as Lucritia Mathilda.
  2. [S326] Questionnaire, Betty Jeane Spady, 22 Dec 2000, shows that Lucritia is incorrect, and the correct spelling is Lucretia.
  3. [S2852] George P. Spady and Lucretia M. Gapsch, Certificate of Marriage.
  4. [S143] Robert E. Gapsch household, 1910 U.S. Census, Clark Co., Washington.
  5. [S418] Robert E. Gapsch household, 1920 U.S. Census, Riverside Co., California.
  6. [S418] Robert E. Gapsch household, 1920 U.S. Census, Riverside Co., California, shows Lucretia as the daughter of Mathida's husband.
  7. [S99] Questionnaire, Roberta Ellen Gapsch, 1 Sep 1999, shows date and city, state.
  8. [S143] Robert E. Gapsch household, 1910 U.S. Census, Clark Co., Washington, shows age 7 and state.
  9. [S130] "Social Security Death Index," Rootsweb.com, record for Lucretia Spady, Soc. Sec. No. 543-24-1742, shows date.
  10. [S2852] George P. Spady and Lucretia M. Gapsch, Certificate of Marriage, shows date, place, town, as Vancouver, county, state, as Washington, and officiant.
  11. [S326] Questionnaire, Betty Jeane Spady, 22 Dec 2000, shows date, city, and state, as Portland, Oregon.
  12. [S99] Questionnaire, Roberta Ellen Gapsch, 1 Sep 1999, shows Portland, Oregon as questionable.
  13. [S99] Questionnaire, Roberta Ellen Gapsch, 1 Sep 1999.
  14. [S130] "Social Security Death Index," Rootsweb.com, record for Lucretia Spady, Soc. Sec. No. 543-24-1742, date, last residence as Bandon, Coos, Oregon 97411.
  15. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 33243988, Lucretia Mathilda Gapsch Spady, includes tombstone photo.
  16. [S884] Deeds and Mortgages Clark Co., Washington, 116:39-41, Robert Gapsch to John Staadt, lease, 16 Feb 1916.
  17. [S1740] George Spady household, 1930 U.S. Census, Multnomah Co., Oregon.
  18. [S5297] George P. Spady household, 1940 U.S. Census, Multnomah Co., Oregon.
  19. [S130] "Social Security Death Index," Rootsweb.com, record for George Spady, 541-01-3765, shows month and year, last residence as Salem, Marion, Oregon 97301.
  20. [S326] Questionnaire, Betty Jeane Spady, 22 Dec 2000, shows city, and state.
  21. [S349] Erickson, "Family History - Maria Lovisa Henriksdotter", shows date, city, and state.
  22. [S326] Questionnaire, Betty Jeane Spady, 22 Dec 2000.
  23. [S1740] George Spady household, 1930 U.S. Census, Multnomah Co., Oregon, shows him as the son of her husband.
  24. [S5297] George P. Spady household, 1940 U.S. Census, Multnomah Co., Oregon, shows him as the son of her husband.
  25. [S349] Erickson, "Family History - Maria Lovisa Henriksdotter."