Robert Edwin Laird
Documented History
Robert E. Lair was born in Indiana on 19 February 1913, per U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current. Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940 confirms this date. Robert Edwin Laird was born at 9:15am 19 February 1913 to Frank George Laird and Emma Edith Lingle who lived at 3852 Graceland, Indianapolis, Indiana. Frank was an Accountant at the time. They had 2 children, both living.
REL 1913 Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940
In 1920, per the United States Federal Census, Robert lived with his parents and brother at 2 Fall Creek Boulevard, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. His father, Frank G, was 39 years old and born in Indiana. Frank’s father was born in New York and his mother in Indiana.
REL 1920 US Federal Census
Robert’s mother, Edith E, was also 39 and born in Indiana. Her father was born in Pennsylvania and her mother in Kentucky. Robert’s brother, Donald F, was 12 years old and born in Indiana. Frank was a Manager at the Credit Association.
REL 1930 US Federal Census
According to the United States Federal Census, Robert and family lived at 3821 Guilford Avenue, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana in 1930. Frank G and Edythe E were both 49 years old, Donald F was 22 years old and Robert was 17 years old. Frank owned the house valued at $13,500. Frank was a Manager at the Business Bureau.
REL 1940 US Federal Census
In 1940, according to the United States Federal Census, Robert lived with his parents at 3821 Guilford Avenue, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. Frank and Edith were 59 years old at the time, Robert was 27. Frank owned the house valued at $9,000. Frank worked in sales at a private practice and Robert was a Clerk with a building and loan office. Frank earned $5,000 and Robert earned $1,800.
Military
Robert enlisted into the Army on 3 February 1941, per U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010. He was released on 23 September 1945. His birthdate is listed as 19 February 1913 and his death date is listed as 5 May 1987.
In an effort to be transparent to our visitors, please understand that we may get small commissions from purchases made through the links in this article. Please review our full disclosure at the very bottom left side of this page.
REL 1955 U.S. City Directories
According to U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, Robert E and Versa E lived at 6171 Burlington Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana in 1955. Robert worked as a salesman with J&L Agency Inc.
REL 1959 U.S. City Directories
According to U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, Robert E and Versa E lived at 6171 Burlington Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana in 1959. Robert worked in Real Estate at the time.
Death
Robert E. Lair passed away in May 1987 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, per U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current. Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011, confirms his death date as 5 May 1987 at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana. He lived 74 years. His wife was Versa E. Buchanan. His usual occupation was listed as Chief of Relocations with the State Highway Department. Their address was listed as 2026 East 54th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana.
REL 1987 Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011
Robert and Versa lived at 6171 Burlington Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana at the time of his passing. Robert’s parents are listed as Frank G. Laird and Edythe Lingle. Robert died of Respiratory arrest caused by a massive cerebral vascular accident which is commonly referred to as a stroke. He had been suffering from Pneumonia prior to his passing.
REL 1987 Headstone
Robert was buried 8 May 1987 in Crown Hill Cemetery, Section 78, Lot 161 per U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current. His parents are listed as Franklin George Laird (1880-1952) and Emma Edythe Lingle Laird (1880-1955). His spouse is listed as Versa E. Laird (1910-1998). His sibling is listed as Donald F. Laird (1907-1970). His Find A Grave Memorial# is 45956226.
As always, I’m still on the lookout for additional information about Robert’s life. If you knew him or are related to him and have some memories you’d like to share, please don’t hesitate to leave your memories in the comments box below.
Talk soon,
~Kris
REL Family Tree
Orval Ray Tudor
Documented History
Orval Ray Tudor was born 12 November 1895, according to the Web: Grant County, Indiana, Marion Public Library Birth Index, 1882-1981. However, this information appears inaccurate based on other documentation for Orval.
ORT 1900 US Federal Census
In 1900, according to the United States Federal Census, Orval lived with his parents and siblings at 2005 South Gallatren Street, Grant County, Indiana. His father was William Tudor, born October 1861. His parents were both born in Ohio, he was born in Indiana. William worked as a Clerk and owned their house. He was 38 years old and married to Viola R for 17 years. Viola was 35 years old, born November 1864. She had 5 children, all living at the time. Her mother was born in Virginia, she and her father were born in Indiana. Orval’s siblings were: Sella V, born November 1884; John C, born December 1886; Bertha L, born May 1889; and Sista M, born June 1892. Orval was born December 1895 according to the Census.
ORT 1910 US Federal Census
According to the 1910 United States Federal Census, Orval still lived with his parents, grandmother, and siblings. They lived at 1939 Park Avenue, Center Township, Marion County, Indiana. Orval was 14 years old at the time. William was 49, Viola was 45. Viola’s mother was Caroline Ellis, 79 years old and widowed. Caroline had 5 children, 3 still living. Her parents were born in Pennsylvania. Viola had 5 children, all still living. Bertha was 20, Sista was 17, Sella and John C no longer lived with them. William was a salesman at the grocery store and rented their house. Bertha was a bookkeeper at Tile Works.
In an effort to be transparent to our visitors, please understand that we may get small commissions from purchases made through the links in this article. Please review our full disclosure at the very bottom left side of this page.
Marriage
Orval married Elsie M Mann on 27 January 1917 in Marion County, Indiana, according to Indiana, Marriage Index, 1800-1941. His birthdate is listed as 11 December 1893, he was 24 years old at the time. Indiana, Select Marriages Index, 1748-1993 lists their marriage date as 26 January 1917. His parents are listed as William Tudor and Viola A. Ellis. Elsie’s parents are listed as Serilda White and George W. Applegate.
ORT 1917 U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
According to U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Orval registered for the draft on 5 June 1917. At the time he lived at 1912 Broadway, Indianapolis, Indiana. His date of birth is listed as 11 December 1895 in Marion, Indiana. He worked as a Clerk at L.G. Deschler Cigar Company in Indianapolis. He claimed exemption from the draft as his wife was dependent on him for support. He was tall with a medium build, had blue eyes and blond hair. He had no disabilities.
ORT 1920 US Federal Census
In 1920, per the United States Federal Census, Orval and Elsie lived on Senate Avenue in Indianapolis, Indiana. Orval was 24 years old and Elsie was 26 years old. Orval was a salesman for a Tire Company.
ORT 1930 US Federal Census
According to the United States Federal Census, Orval and Elsie lived at 2232 North Alabama Street, Indianapolis, Indiana with a roomer named Alma Bender in 1930. Orval rented the house which was worth $30 at the time. He was 34 years old. Elsie and Alma were 35 years old at the time. Orval was a salesman for the Radio. Alma was a hairdresser at her own shop.
ORT 1930 U.S. City Directories
U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995 also shows Orval and Elsie living at 2232 N. Alabama in 1930.
ORT 1936 U.S. City Directories
Orval and Elsie lived at 1309 N. Penn, apt. 7, Indianapolis, Indiana in 1936, per U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995. Orval was a salesman.
ORT 1940 US Federal Census
According to the United States Federal Census, in 1940, Orval and Elsie lived north of 70 St. Road, east and south of White River to Keystone Street in Washington, Marion County, Indiana. It says Orval was 42 at the time and Elsie was 42. Orval had completed 8th grade and Elsie had completed 2 years of high school. Orval was a salesman and made $1,400. Their house was rented.
ORT 1942 U.S. City Directories
In 1942, per U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, Orval and Elsie lived at 2110 E. 75th, Indianapolis, Indiana. Orval was a Carpenter at the time.
ORT 1942 U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
Orval registered for the WWII Draft in 1942 per U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942. His and Elsie’s place of residence was listed as R. R. 13, Box 557, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. He was 46 years old at the time, his birth date was listed as 11 December 1895 in Marion County, Indiana. His employer was Blair & Co. and he worked at Camp Atturbury in Edinburgh, Johnson-Bartholomew County, Indiana.
ORT 1945 U.S. City Directories
In 1945, per U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, Orval and Elsie lived at 2110 E. 75th, Indianapolis, Indiana. Orval was a Salesman at the time.
ORT 1952 U.S. City Directories
In 1952, per U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, Orval and Elsie lived at 2112 E. 75th, Indianapolis, Indiana. Orval was an Electrician at the time.
Death
According to Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011, Orval R. Tudor passed away on 29 September 1965 at 11:30am of Shock due to Gram Negative Septicemia that onset 1 day prior. He was a retired salesman and a WWI veteran. His birthdate is listed as 11 December 1895, he lived 69 years, 9 months, and 18 days. An autopsy was performed.
ORT 1965 Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011
He passed at Veterans Administration Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana and was buried in Crown Hill Cemetery on 2 October 1965.
If you have additional information or memories that you would like to share about Orval Ray Tudor, please don’t hesitate to leave them in the comments box below. Let’s keep his memory alive!
As always, I will come back and update this page as I find additional information about Orval.
~Kris
ORT Family Tree
Clemens Clarence Biver
Documented History
Clemens Clarence Biver was born on 7 November 1892 according to his U.S. Passport Application. He was born in Bushingen, Lorraine, France. His father was Nikolaus Biver and was also born in Bushingen, Lorraine, France.
According to U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963, Clemens enlisted into the Army, Company K, 8th Infantry Regiment on 15 November 1919 for World War I. He was a Corporal in the Army. He was Honorably discharged on 15 November 1920.
CCB10 U.S. Passport Applications, 1795-1925
Clemens was 28 years old when he applied for his U.S. Passport in 1920 according to his Passport Application. He emigrated to the U.S. on 28 October 1911. He requested the passport so that he could return to France to visit his mother and marry his fiancé. He left the U.S. via ship from the port in New York, New York on 18 December 1920. He obtained his passport on 18 November 1920.
CCB10 1920 US Federal Census
Clemens was a solider living at Camp Dix in Burlington, New Jersey in 1920 according to the Census. He was a carpenter who immigrated from France in 1911 at 18 years old. He was naturalized in 1918.
In an effort to be transparent to our visitors, please understand that we may get small commissions from purchases made through the links in this article. Please review our full disclosure at the very bottom left side of this page.
Marriage
Clemens married Mary Augusta Piquet on 6 April 1921. He was 28 years old and Mary was 18 years old at the time.
CCB10 1921 New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1957
Clemens arrived back to the United States on 1 October 1921. He was 28 years old and departed from Le Havre, France on 24 September 1921 and arriving at the port in New York according to New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1957.
CCB10 1921 Ship – 3
In 1923, according to U.S. City Directories 1822-1995, Clemens lived on Mallory Avenue, Newport News, Virginia and worked as a Clerk.
CCB10 1923 U.S. City Directories 1822-1995
In 1925, according to U.S. City Directories 1822-1995, Clemens lived on Mallory Avenue, Newport News, Virginia and worked as a Clerk.
CCB10 1925 U.S. City Directories 1822-1995
In 1927, according to U.S. City Directories 1822-1995, Clemens lived at 53 Kelly Avenue, Phoebus, Newport News, Virginia and worked as a Carrier.
CCB10 1927 U.S. City Directories 1822-1995
In 1929, according to U.S. City Directories 1822-1995, Clemens lived at 53 Kelly Avenue, Phoebus, Newport News, Virginia with his wife Mary A. Clemens worked as a Carrier.
CCB10 1929 U.S. City Directories 1822-1995
In 1930, Clemens lived with his wife, Mary, at 53 Kelly Avenue in Phoebus, Elizabeth City, Virginia according to the Census. Clemens owned the house which was valued at $3300.
CCB10 1930 US Federal Census
Clements was 37 and his wife was 27 years old. Their two daughters, Muguette and Lucille were ages 7 and 5. Clemens was 28 when he immigrated from France in 1911, Mary was 18 when she immigrated in 1921.
CCB10 1931 U.S. City Directories 1822-1995 – 1
In 1931, according to U.S. City Directories 1822-1995, Clemens lived at 53 Kelly Avenue, Phoebus, Newport News, Virginia with his wife Mary A. Clemens worked as a Carrier.
CCB10 1932 U.S. City Directories 1822-1995
In 1933, according to U.S. City Directories 1822-1995, Clemens lived at 53 Kelly Avenue, Phoebus, Newport News, Virginia with his wife Mary A. Clemens worked as a Carrier.
CCB10 1933 U.S. City Directories 1822-1995
In 1935, according to U.S. City Directories 1822-1995, Clemens lived at 53 Kelly Avenue, Phoebus, Newport News, Virginia with his wife Mary A. Clemens worked as a Carrier.
CCB10 1935 U.S. City Directories 1822-1995
In 1937, according to U.S. City Directories 1822-1995, Clemens lived at 53 Kelly Avenue, Phoebus, Newport News, Virginia with his wife Mary A. Clemens worked as a Carrier.
CCB10 1937 U.S. City Directories 1822-1995
In 1939, according to U.S. City Directories 1822-1995, Clemens lived at 53 Kelly Avenue, Phoebus, Newport News, Virginia with his wife Mary A. Clemens worked as a Carrier for the US Post Office.
CCB10 1939 U.S. City Directories 1822-1995
In 1940, Clemens lived at 53 North Kelly, in Phoebus, Elizabeth City, Virginia according to the 1940 Census. On the census record, his name is written as Clarence. Clarence was age 47 and his wife Mary was age 37. Their children were Muguette age 18, Lucille age 16, and Yolande was 7 years old. Clarence owned the house and its approximate value was $5,000 at the time.
CCB10 1940 US Federal Census
Yolande was in second grade at the time. Yolande and her sisters were born in Virginia. Clarence was a parcel post carrier for the post office. Clarence and his wife were both born in France. Clarence was naturalize in the United States and completed 7th grade. His income with the post office was $2500. According to the census, he was born in about 1893.
CCB10 1941 U.S. City Directories 1822-1995
In 1941, according to U.S. City Directories 1822-1995, Clemens lived at 53 Kelly Avenue, Phoebus, Newport News, Virginia with his wife Mary A. Clemens worked as a Carrier for the US Post Office.
CCB10 52 W Kelly Ave in Aug 2015
In 1942, according to U.S. City Directories 1822-1995, Clemens lived at 52 W Kelly Avenue, Phoebus, Newport News, Virginia. Clemens worked as a Carrier for the US Post Office. I noticed his wife Mary isn’t listed in this one and the address is just slightly different. Lucette, his daughter, was living at 53 W Kelly Avenue. So I’m not sure if the difference in address was a typo or if they moved across the street for a year or two.
CCB10 1942 U.S. City Directories
Clemens was drafted for World War II according to U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942. He still lived at 53 Kelly Avenue, in Phoebus, Elizabeth City, Virginia at the time. He named his daughter, Lucette Biver as the person who would always know his address. He was 50 years old at this time.
CCB10 1942 U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards 1942
In 1944, according to U.S. City Directories 1822-1995, Clemens lived at 53 W Kelly Avenue, Phoebus, Newport News, Virginia. Clemens worked as a Carrier for the US Post Office. This time, his wife Mary is not with him here but a Marguerite E is with him instead. Further research will reveal whether his wife passed away and he remarried or something else. Since the address matches so many previous years and he’s still listed as a carrier for the Post Office, I am concluding that this is the same person.
CCB10 1949 U.S. City Directories
In 1949, according to U.S. City Directories 1822-1995, Clemens lived at 53 W Kelly Avenue, Phoebus, Newport News, Virginia with Margaret Biver. Clemens worked as a Carrier for the US Post Office. Yolande A also lived with them at the time.
CCB10 1950 U.S. City Directories
In 1950, according to U.S. City Directories 1822-1995, Clemens lived at 53 W Kelly Avenue, Phoebus, Newport News, Virginia with Margueirte C Biver.
CCB10 1952 U.S. City Directories
In 1952, according to U.S. City Directories 1822-1995, Clemens lived at 53 W Kelly Avenue, Phoebus, Newport News, Virginia with Margueirte C Biver. Yolande A also lived with them at the time. She worked as a telephone operator.
CCB10 1954 U.S. City Directories
In 1954, according to U.S. City Directories 1822-1995, Clemens lived at 53 W Kelly Avenue, Phoebus, Newport News, Virginia with Margueirte C Biver. He now worked in Real Estate, Sales, and Rentals, Beach Properties, Residential and Commercial. His office was at 309 Buckroe Avenue.
CCB10 1955 U.S. City Directories 1822-1995
In 1955, according to U.S. City Directories 1822-1995, Clemens lived at 53 W Kelly Avenue, Phoebus, Newport News, Virginia with Margueirte C Biver. He now worked in Real Estate, Sales, and Rentals, Beach Properties, Residential and Commercial. His office was at 309 Buckroe Avenue.
CCB10 1956 U.S. City Directories 1822-1995
In 1956, according to U.S. City Directories 1822-1995, Clemens lived at 53 W Kelly Avenue, Phoebus, Newport News, Virginia with Margueirte C Biver. He now worked in Real Estate, Sales, and Rentals, Beach Properties, Residential and Commercial. His office was at 309 Buckroe Avenue.
CCB10 1958 U.S. City Directories 1822-1995
In 1958, according to U.S. City Directories 1822-1995, Clemens lived at 53 W Kelly Avenue, Phoebus, Newport News, Virginia with Margueirte C Biver. He now worked in Real Estate, Sales, and Rentals, Beach Properties, Residential and Commercial. His office was at 309 Buckroe Avenue.
Death
Clemens died on 8 September 1960 according to U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963. He passed away at 67 years old. He is now at the Oakland Cemetery in Hampton, Virginia.
CCB10 1960 U.S. Headstone Applications for Military Veterans 1925-1963
According to this application, he enlisted into the Army, Company K, 8th Infantry Regiment on 15 November 1919 for World War I. He was a Corporal in the Army. He was Honorably discharged on 15 November 1920. His wife, Marguerite Biver, lived at 2500 East Pembroke Avenue in Hampton, Virginia. Find A Grave Memorial # 14883416.
CCB10 1960 U.S. Find A Grave Index 1600-Current
I found quite a bit about where Clemens lived and will update this post as I find additional information on him. If you knew Clemens and would like to share some memories of his life, please leave them in the comments box below.
That’s all for now,
~Kris
CCB10 Family Tree
Charles Bertram Miller
Documented History
Charles B. Miller was born 5 April 1910 to H Claude Miller and Mattie B App who lived at 2513 Greenwood, Kentucky, per Kentucky, Birth Records, 1847-1911.
CBM113 1910 Kentucky Birth Records 1847-1911 – 2
Claude was an Insurance Solicitor at 38 years old when Bertram was born. And Mattie was 35 years old. Both lived in Kentucky and had 3 children, but only 2 living at the time.
CBM113 1910 Kentucky Birth Records 1847-1911 – 3
In 1910, Burtram lived with his parents and brother at 3513 Green Wood Avenue, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, per the 1910 United States Federal Census. His father, Claude H, was 38 years old. He was a Collector with an Insurance Company. The house was rented.
CBM113 1910 US Federal Census
His wife was Mattie Belle, 35 years old. Her parents were born in Germany. She was born in Kentucky like the others. Thurman was 2 years old at the time and Burtram was a newborn. Claude and Mattie Belle had been married 4 years at the time. They had 3 children, 2 still living.
CBM113 1920 US Federal Census
Burtram Lived at 4715 Fourth Street, Allison County, Jefferson, Kentucky in 1920 according to the 1920 Census. He was 9 years old and lived with his parents, Claude and Mattie Miller. Claude was 48, Mattie was 48, and both were born in Kentucky. Mattie’s parents were born in Germany. Claude worked in dry cleaning in 1920. Louis’ brothers were Louis Aloysius Miller (age 8) and Thurman Miller (age 11).
CBM113 1926 Sophomore Class Picture
In 1926, Bertram was a Sophomore at St. Xavier High School, Louisville, Kentucky, USA. I have him listed in the class listing and a class photo on the following page of the yearbook, but I am unable to identify which person he is in the photo.
CBM113 1930 US Federal Census
In 1930, Bertram lived at 2032 Lakeside Drive in Allison County, Jefferson, Kentucky. He was 20 years old and lived with his parents and both brothers. Thurman was 22, Louis was 18, Mattie was 55 and Claude was 57. Mattie was 30 and Claude was 32 when they got married. So they would have been married in 1905. In 1930, Louis was not employed. Bertram was an electrician at an electric shop. Claude was a manager at Dye Works. Claude owned the home and the value of the home was approximately $8,000.
CBM113 1940 US Federal Census
According to the 1940 United States Federal Census, Bertram lived with his wife, their daughter, and his mother at 1524 Gardner Avenue, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. He was 30 years old at the time and worked as an Auto Electrician at a Repair Garage. His wife, Mildred, was 26 years old. Their daughter, Norma, was 3 years old. His mom, Mattie, was 65 years old and widowed. Mildred was born in Indiana. The others were born in Kentucky. Bertram worked 50 weeks that year and his income was $1560. Mildred was a housewife and Mattie was unable to work.
CBM113 1949 U.S. City Directories
In 1949, Charles Bertram and Mildred W lived at 1528 Southgate Avenue, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky per U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995. Bertram was an Instructor.
1528 Southgate Ave in Oct 2011
In 1956, Charles Bertram and Mildred W still lived at 1528 Southgate Avenue, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky per U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995. Bertram was an Instructor.
In an effort to be transparent to our visitors, please understand that we may get small commissions from purchases made through the links in this article. Please review our full disclosure at the very bottom left side of this page.
Bertram passed away on 15 February 1995 in Tucson, Pima, Arizona according to the U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014. His birthdate is listed as 5 April 1910.
CBM113 1995 Headstone
Bertram is resting with his wife, Mildred W, at Evergreen Memorial Park Mortuary, Tucson, Pima County, Arizona in section 45 Lawn Crypts. His Find A Grave Memorial # is 164977095.
If you have any additional information on Charles Bertram Miller or would like to share memories of his life, please leave it in the Comments box below. I will update this post as I find additional information.
Take Care,
~Kris
CBM113 Family Tree
William Thurman Miller
Documented History
William Thurman Miller was born 18 January 1908 according to U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014. Per the California, Death Index, 1940-1997, Thurman was born in Kentucky.
WTM112 1910 US Federal Census
In 1910, Thurman lived with his parents and brother at 3513 Green Wood Avenue, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, per the 1910 United States Federal Census. His father, Claude H, was 38 years old. He was a Collector with an Insurance Company. The house was rented. His wife was Mattie Belle, 35 years old. Her parents were born in Germany. She was born in Kentucky like the others. Thurman was 2 years old at the time and his brother Burtram was a newborn. Claude and Mattie Belle had been married 4 years at the time. They had 3 children, 2 still living.
WTM112 1920 US Federal Census
Thurman Lived at 4715 Fourth Street, Allison County, Jefferson, Kentucky in 1920 according to the 1920 Census. He was 11 years old and lived with his parents, Claude and Mattie Miller. Claude was 48, Mattie was 48, and both were born in Kentucky. Mattie’s parents were born in Germany. Claude worked in dry cleaning in 1920. Thurman’s brothers were Louis Aloysius Miller (age 8) and Bertram Miller (age 9).
WTM112 1930 US Federal Census
In 1930, Thurman lived at 2032 Lakeside Drive in Allison County, Jefferson, Kentucky. He was 22 years old and lived with his parents and both brothers. Bertram was 20, Louis was 18, Mattie was 55 and Claude was 57. Mattie was 30 and Claude was 32 when they got married. So they would have been married in 1905. In 1930, Louis was not employed. Bertram was an electrician at an electric shop. Claude was a manager at Dye Works. Claude owned the home and the value of the home was approximately $8,000.
In an effort to be transparent to our visitors, please understand that we may get small commissions from purchases made through the links in this article. Please review our full disclosure at the very bottom left side of this page.
Death
William Thurman Miller passed away 20 February 1988 according to U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014. Per the California, Death Index, 1940-1997, Thurman died in San Luis Obispo, California.
This is all of the information I’ve found for William Thurman Miller thus far. If you knew him or have memories you’d like to share of his family, please leave them in the comment box below. I will update this post as I find additional information on Thurman.
Talks Soon,
~Kris
WTM112 Family Tree
Raymond Edward Gunterman
Documented History
Raymond Edward Gunterman was born 27 June 1910 in Illinois according to the 1920 Census. He was the brother of Mary Katherine Gunterman. Their parents were Lela Marie Maurer and Stephen A. Guntermann. His birthdate is confirmed by U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014.
REG 1930 US Federal Census
Raymond lived in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky with his mom in 1930 according to the 1930 Census. He lived with his mom, his sister Mary, and a maid by the name of Elizabeth Bank. They lived at Wrocklage Avenue which Lela rented. The house was worth $50. Raymond was 19 years old at the time and didn’t work. Lela and Mary were stenographers. Lela worked at Trust Co. and Mary worked at a letter firm. Lela was divorced.
In an effort to be transparent to our visitors, please understand that we may get small commissions from purchases made through the links in this article. Please review our full disclosure at the very bottom left side of this page.
Marriage
Raymond Edward Gunterman married Oleita Lightfoot Ayers on 15 August 1937 per Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001. His birthdate is listed as 27 June 1910, Louisville, Kentucky to Stephen and Lela Maurer. Ray was a clerk at the time. His father was an Optometrist. His mother was a housekeeper. All three were born in Louisville, Kentucky.
REG 1937 Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001 – 2
This was Ray’s first marriage. Ray marked yes to being afflicted with epilepsy, tuberculosis, venereal, or another contagious or transmissible disease. Oleita was born in Kentucky on 18 February 1910 to Bird Lightfoot and Berdie Duffer of Kentucky. She was a waitress. Her father was a farmer. This was her second marriage, she had divorced in May 1935.
REG 1940 US Federal Census
According to the Census, in 1940, Raymond was 29 years old. He rented a house at 672 S. 5th Street, Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky with his wife. The house was worth $23. Raymond was a skilled laborer at an auto accessory plant and had completed his 3rd year of high school. His income was $600 and he worked 32 hours. He was the head of household and lived with his wife, Oleita M Sue Lightfoot, born 18 February 1910, age 30 and his step-daughter Bettie Sue Ayers, age 8. All three were born in Kentucky. Oleita worked 46 hours as a waitress and her income was 460.
1122 Ash St in Nov 2016
In 1946, Raymond and Oleita lived at 122 Ash, Louisville, Kentucky. Raymond was a store manager.
Death
Raymond died in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky on 19 May 1997 according to the U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014. His social security number was 404-01-5095 and was issued in Kentucky prior to 1951. His last residence was 40205 Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky. He was 86 years old and his death certificate number was 13918, according to the Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000.
REG 1997 Headstone
Raymond was laid to rest in the Gunterman family plot of Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA, per U.S. Find A Grave Index 1600s-Current. He is resting in Section 14, Lot 259, Grave 11. His Memorial # is: 166664659.
REG 1997 Family Plot
As always, I will continue to update this post as I find additional information on Ray. If you have memories and stories you’d like to share about him, please leave them in the comments box below.
That’s all for now,
~Kris
REG Family Tree
Mary Kathryn Gunterman
Documented History
Mary K Gunterman was born on 25 May 1912 in Jefferson, Kentucky according to 3 ancestry family trees and the Kentucky, Birth Index, 1911 – 1999. Her mother is listed as Lela Nauren. However, an ancestry family tree lists Mary’s mother as Lela Marie Maurer and her father as Stephen Gunterman.
Mary had a brother named Raymond Edward Gunterman who was born in Illinois on 27 June 1910 and died 19 May 1997 in Louisville, Kentucky. Mary is the first in the Gunterman line that I am researching.
MKG09 1930 US Federal Census
Mary lived in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky with her mom in 1930 according to 4 ancestry family trees. She was 17 years old at the time and single. According to the 1930 Census, Mary lived with her mom, her brother, and a maid by the name of Elizabeth Bank from Irish Free State.
They lived at 2114 Wrocklage Avenue which Lela rented. The house was worth $50. Mary’s brother, Raymond, was 19 years old at the time and didn’t work. Lela and Mary were stenographers. Lela worked at Trust Co. and Mary worked at a letter firm. Lela was divorced. Lela, Raymond, and Mary were from Kentucky.
Marriage
Mary married Louis Aloysius Miller Sr., around 1931 according to an ancestry family tree. Together they had Louis Aloysius Miller Jr.
In an effort to be transparent to our visitors, please understand that we may get small commissions from purchases made through the links in this article. Please review our full disclosure at the very bottom left side of this page.
Death
Mary died in Jefferson, Kentucky on 8 December 1959 according to ancestry family trees. She was 47 years old at the time. However, her death certificate has her date of death listed as 8 December 1958 due to Lobar Pneumonia that she had been fighting for 2 weeks. She passed away at 12:15pm in SS Mary & Elisabeth Hospital in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.
MKG09 1958 Death Certificate
Her name is listed as Mary Kathryn Gathof, born 25 May 1912. She was 46 years, 6 months, and 13 days old when she passed. Her father’s name was Steve Gunterman. Her mother’s name was Lela Meyer. The informant was Stephen C. Gathof. She had been suffering with Pleurise Effusion, Acute Spenitis, and Anemia prior to her death. She was buried in Calvary Cemetery in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky.
According to U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current, Mary Kathryn Gathof was born 25 May 1912 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA and died 8 December 1958 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA. She was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA on 11 December 1958. Her Find A Grave Memorial number is: 40365893. There were two Obituaries published for Mary in the Courier Journal:
COURIER JOURNAL OBITUARY – 12/09/1958
Mrs. Mary Kathryn Gathof, 46, of 1843 Heaton Road, died at 12:15 p.m. yesterday [December 8, 1958] at Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital. She was a native of Louisville. Surviving are her husband, Stephen C. Gathof; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Ray King; a son, Louis A. Miller; four stepdaughters, Mrs. Virginia Skaggs, Mrs. Joyce Borders, Mrs. Shirley Caffee, and Mrs. Patricia Livers; four stepsons, Stephen A., John D. James K. and Thomas Gathof; her mother, Mrs. Lela Gunterman; a brother, Ray Gunterman and 18 grandchildren. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Ratterman Funeral Home, 2114 W. Market. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
COURIER JOURNAL OBITUARY – 12/10/1958
GATHOF – Mrs. Mary Kathryn Gunterman, age 46 years, Monday, December 8, 1958, at 12:15 p.m. at Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital; residence 1843 Heaton Rd. Beloved wife of Stephen C. Gathof; devoted mother of Mrs. Mary Ray King and Louis A. Miller, Indianapolis, IN; stepmother of Mrs. Virginia Skaggs, Mrs. Joyce Borders, Mrs. Shirley Caffee, Mrs. Patricia Livers, Stephen A., John D., James K. & Thomas Gathof; daughter of Mrs. Lela Maurer Gunterman; sister of Ray Gunterman; 18 grandchildren also survive. Funeral services from Ratterman’s, 2114 W. Market St., Thursday at 11 a.m. Interment Calvary Cemetery.
This is all I have for Mary Kathryn Gunterman at the moment. If you have additional information or would like to share stories about Mary, please don’t hesitate to leave them in the comments box below.
Stay tuned,
~Kris
MKG09 Family Tree
Oliver Family History
Oliver Surname
The Oliver Family is going to be an interesting bunch. I mentioned the Buchanan Estate scam when I posted the Buchanan Family History page. Well, the Oliver family ties into this as well. In two ways…one, there are some Buchanan’s that married into the Oliver family. And two, there was one Oliver person that I know of that claimed it was from the Oliver side that we were related to former President James Buchanan.
In fact, he stole the precious book that was written by one of my greats on the Buchanan side which claims to have explained the relationship. This book only had limited copies published so it seemed to have been lost forever…until I found it! Now I have it. More on that later.
As always, I did a quick search on Ancestry.com to find the origin of the surname Oliver. Oliver naturally originated on the other side of the pond. It seems to be English, Scottish, Welsh, or German.
With over 5 million documents on Ancestry.com related to the Oliver line, researching these folks should be a breeze!
Oliver Name Meaning
Oliver Name Distribution
Interestingly, the Oliver family is almost an exact match to the name distribution of the Buchanan family across the United States.
While it looks like most of them immigrated to the eastern regions of the United States, many immigrated to Texas, Washington, and California as well.
I will be looking forward to finding out where exactly the Oliver line immigrated from and if there was any connection to the Buchanan’s or perhaps that was just happenstance. I do know that my Oliver line and Buchanan line were good friends growing up…before marrying each other.
I still wonder how our ancestors decided where to immigrate to. How did they decide where to go? And was there culture shock? How different was their new home from where they immigrated from.
Family Origin
My DNA shows that I am 28% Irish which includes Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. I think it’s safe to say I inherited a bit of Oliver blood here as well.
According to Ancestry.com, the great majority of Oliver’s came from England and Ireland with some coming from Great Britain, Scotland, and a select few from Germany and Spain. This pretty much matches what my DNA results show.
I would love to travel over to the other side of the pond to find the places that my ancestors came from. I thoroughly enjoy learning about our past and seeing the way our ancestors lived. I would love to visit the houses they grew up in overseas and walk the same streets that they did.
In an effort to be transparent to our visitors, please understand that we may get small commissions from purchases made through the links in this article. Please review our full disclosure at the very bottom left side of this page.
Oliver Immigration Information
It seems the Oliver families immigrated to the United States mostly between 1851 and 1891, just like the Buchanan’s. Perhaps the Oliver’s were a little later in the game though.
I wonder why there was such a drastic decline in the 1870s? Maybe things were getting better over where they came from and then took a significant chance for the worse? Maybe I’ll have to look for those answers.
There are just so many questions!
The biggest spikes seem to be around 1870 and again in 1885ish…just like the Buchanan’s. I still wonder if something was going on over there in those years that prompted a decision to get out. I’ll have to look into that further. Maybe I could at least get a general idea of why they may have left.
Big surprise…most Oliver’s seem to have been farmers. This is pretty consistent with what I’ve seen in my research so far.
Oliver Family Occupations
I’ve found that most wives, prior to the 1900’s, were housekeepers or housewives. So it’s not surprising to see the 6% in this chart.
I think Farmers and Laborers are pretty typical jobs for the 1800s and early 1900s. I’ve seen many of each in all lines that I’ve researched so far.
I’ve seen Carpenters in several of them as well. No real interesting jobs so far but I’ll be on the lookout for something exciting.
I wonder what other interesting occupations I’ll find in my research.
Oliver Members I’ve Researched So Far
Oliver Life Expectancy
Finally, it looks like the Oliver family life expectancy has been pretty close to that of the general public.
It seems as though many lived to see their 70s.
I do find it interesting that life expectancy spiked in the late 50s by over 20 years! It’s commonly known the technological advances began in the 50s, perhaps this is the reason for the spike.
I think researchers are still trying to pin down the reasons for such differences. So I will continue focusing on my own ancestors and let the scientists tackle that question.
Not a lot of information just yet on this line as I’ve only researched one person so far. But, as always, I will come back and update this page as I find more information. So much to do, so little time!
Oliver Civil War Service Records
It would be nice to know more about these ancestors. Where did they come from before Indiana? Why did they immigrate to the United States? Are there any notable or famous ancestors in this line?
Have you found Oliver in your family tree yet? If so, I’d love to hear from you!
Even if you haven’t, have you found reliable places to research the history of your family name? I’d love to know where to go to find out facts about surnames that are accurate and can provide some of the history behind the name. Do share and let us know how you do it. Just drop a line in the comments below.
That’s all for now, I’ll check back regularly and update this page as I find additional information.
Happy searching!
~Kris
Louis Aloysius Miller Sr.
Documented History
Louis Aloysius Miller Sr. was born 10 July 1911 in Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA, per Kentucky, Birth Index, 1911-1999. His mother’s name was Mattie App.
LAMS 1920 US Federal Census
Louis Aloysius Miller Sr. Lived at 4715 Fourth Street, Allison County, Jefferson, Kentucky in 1920 according to the 1920 Census. He was 8 years old and lived with his parents, Claude and Mattie Miller. Claude was 48, Mattie was 48, and both were born in Kentucky. Mattie’s parents were born in Germany. Claude worked in dry cleaning in 1920. Louis’ brothers were Thurman Miller (age 11) and Bertram Miller (age 9).
LAMS 1930 US Federal Census
In 1930, Louis lived at 2032 Lakeside Drive in Allison County, Jefferson, Kentucky. He was 18 years old and lived with his parents and both brothers. Louis was 18, Bertram was 20, Thurman was 22, Mattie was 55 and Claude was 57. Mattie was 30 and Claude was 32 when they got married. So they would have been married in 1905. In 1930, Louis was not employed. Bertram was an electrician at an electric shop. Claude was a manager at Dye Works. Claude owned the home and the value of the home was approximately $8,000.
According to U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, Louis A Miller was married to Mary K Gunterman and they had a child named Louis Aloyius Miller.
In an effort to be transparent to our visitors, please understand that we may get small commissions from purchases made through the links in this article. Please review our full disclosure at the very bottom left side of this page.
Really…this is all I’ve been able to find on him. I know…very disappointing. I have found several records for Luis/Louis A. Miller but I am unable to verify that these records are for the same guy. Many family trees have mixed these records with records for a Louis Albert Miller. Naturally, I will come back and update this page as I find additional information for Louis.
Talk Soon,
~Kris
LAMS Family Tree
Lucette Clementine Biver
Documented History
According to Virginia, Birth Records, 1912-2014, Delayed Birth Records, 1854-1911, Lucette Clementine Biver was born 21 May 1924 in Elizabeth City, Virginia, USA.
LCB 1944 Lucette Biver
In 1930, per the United States Federal Census, Lucette lived with her parents and sister at 53 Kelly Ave, . Her parents were Clemens Biver, age 37, and Mary A., age 27. Clemens and his parents were born in Lorraine, France. He immigrated to the United States in 1911 and was naturalized. Clemens was a carrier for the post office.
LCB 1930 US Federal Census
Mary and her parents were born in Brest, France. She immigrated to the United States in 1921 and was also naturalized. Both were French speaking. Mary was 18 years old when she married Clemens, he was 28. Lucette’s sister, Muguette, was 7 and Lucette was 5 years old at the time, they were both born in Virginia.
LCB 1940 US Federal Census
In 1940, Lucette lived at 53 North Kelly, in Phoebus, Elizabeth City, Virginia according to the 1940 Census. She lived with her parents, Clarence age 47 and Mary age 37 Biver, as well as her sisters, Muguette age 18 and Yolande, age 7. Lucette was 16 years old. Clarence owned the house and its approximate value was $5,000 at the time. Muguette and her sisters were born in Virginia. Clarence was a parcel post carrier for the post office.
Marriage
According to Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014, Lucette Clementine Marie Biver married Thomas Edward Witty on 30 September 1944 in Fort Monroe, Virginia.
LCB 1944 Wedding Photo
Lucette was 20 years old at the time born in Phoebus, Virginia to Clemens Biver and Mary A. Piquett. She was a Clerk with N.A.C.A. Thomas Edward Witty was 24 years old at the time working as a Merchant Seaman in the U.S. Merchant Marines.
LCB 1944 Virginia, Marriage Records, 1936-2014
Thomas was born in Baltimore, Maryland to Edward Witty and Agnes Ruth Miller who lived at 45 Poplar Ave, Newport News, Virginia. According to the local newspaper, they were married at St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Catholic church, Old Point Comfort.
LCB 1946 U.S. City Directories
Thomas and Lucette lived at 1365 Roanoke Ave, Newport News, Hampton, Virginia in 1946, per U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995. Thomas was a draftsman at the time.
1365 Roanoke Avenue in Aug 2015
Thomas and Lucette lived at 224 Ferguson Ave, Newport News, Virginia per U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995 in 1949. Thomas was a draftsman at the time.
LCB 1949 U.S. City Directories
Thomas and Lucette lived at 224 Ferguson Ave, Newport News, Virginia per U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995 in 1950. Thomas was a draftsman at the time.
224 Ferguson Ave in Aug 2015
According to U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, Thomas and Lucette lived at 630 Lee, Newport News, Virginia in 1951. Thomas was a draftsman at the time.
LCB 1951 U.S. City Directories
According to U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, Thomas and Lucette lived at 630 Lee, Newport News, Virginia in 1952. Thomas was a draftsman at the time.
630 Lee St in Aug 2015
According to U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, Thomas and Lucette lived at 121 Dogwood Dr, Newport News, Virginia in 1954. Thomas was a draftsman at the time.
LCB 1954 U.S. City Directories
According to U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, Thomas and Lucette lived at 121 Dogwood Dr, Newport News, Virginia in 1955. Thomas was an engineer at the time.
121 Dogwood Dr in Aug 2015
According to U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, Thomas and Lucette lived at 121 Dogwood Dr, Newport News, Virginia in 1956. Thomas was a designer at the time.
LCB 1956 U.S. City Directories
According to U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, Thomas and Lucette lived at 121 Dogwood Dr, Newport News, Virginia in 1957. Thomas was a draftsman at the time.
LCB 1957 U.S. City Directories
According to U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, Thomas and Lucette lived at 121 Dogwood Dr, Newport News, Virginia in 1958. Thomas was a designer at the time.
LCB 1958 U.S. City Directories
According to U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, Thomas and Lucette lived at 121 Dogwood Dr, Newport News, Virginia in 1959. Thomas was a designer at the time.
LCB 1959 U.S. City Directories
According to U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, Thomas and Lucette lived at 121 Dogwood Dr, Newport News, Virginia in 1960. Thomas was a designer at the time.
LCB 1960 U.S. City Directories
Lucette B Witty lived at 121 Dogwood Dr, Newport News, VA, 23606-3645 in 1993, per U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1.
While I found a lot of records for the different places Lucette lived with her husband, Thomas Edward Witty, I didn’t find much in the way of her life. I suspect I will find more when I start researching her husband and, as always, I’ll come back and update this post as I find additional information.
In an effort to be transparent to our visitors, please understand that we may get small commissions from purchases made through the links in this article. Please review our full disclosure at the very bottom left side of this page.
In the meantime, if you have memories of Lucette and her family that you would like to share, please don’t hesitate to use the comments box below to share your stories.
Talk Soon,
~Kris
LCB Family Tree
Applegate Family
- The Applegate Family History
- George Washington ~ B: 21 Apr 1857 ~ D: 12 Jan 1945
-
-
Beyl Family
- The Beyl Family History
- Jacob William Sr. ~ B: 3 Dec 1846 ~ D: 11 Oct 1910
- John Edward ~ B: 15 Feb 1887 ~ D: 30 Sep 1966
- Viola Mildred ~ B: 17 Feb 1914 ~ D: 21 Jan 2000
-
-
Biver Family
- The Biver Family History
- Clemens Clarence ~ B: 7 Nov 1892 ~ D: 8 Sep 1960
- Yolande Annie ~ B: 26 Aug 1933 ~ D: 28 Feb 2009
-
-
-
