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Joseph A. Racht.¹

     

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Nicholas A. Racht.¹
Joseph A. Racht.²
Albert J. Racht and Clement Joseph "Clem" Houser.³

     

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Mary E. "Maggie" Phillips (head).¹
     Agnes (daughter).¹
     Edward M. Stultz (son-in-law).¹
     Gladys R. (daughter).¹
     Katherine (daughter).¹
     Eugene E. (son).¹
     Joseph P. (son).¹
Catherine "Katie" Head (head).²
     Anna "Annie" Head (sister).²
     Martin Edward (son).²
     Theodore Raymond (son).²
     Albert B. (son).²
Charles Lewis Houser (head).³
     Clara Cecelia Weber (wife).³
     Lawrence (son).³
     Earl (son).³
     Bernard Valentine (son).³
Clement Joseph "Clem" Houser (head).⁴
     Monica M. Schimmell (wife).⁴
     Velma Marie (daughter).⁴
     Leo Joseph (son).⁴
     Edward J. (son).⁴
     Joseph C. (son).⁴
     Beatrice Marie (daughter).⁴
Matthew C. Gebhardt (head).⁵
     Clara C. Houser (wife).⁵
     Joseph Houser (father-in-law).⁵
Theodore Arthur Houser (head).⁶
     Agnes Whalen (wife).⁶
     John J. (son).⁶
Julian Minnick (head).⁷
     Barbara Houser (wife).⁷
     Clara (daughter).⁷
     Earl (son).⁷
     Velma (daughter).⁷
     Irene (daughter).⁷
Alfred J. Carter (head).⁸
     Margaret McNamara (wife).⁸
     Veronica (daughter).⁸
     Bernice (daughter).⁸
John J. Baltes (head).⁹
     Catherine "Minnie" Haas (wife).⁹
     Carl Jacob (son).⁹
     Donald E. (son).⁹
John Anthony Klingenberger (head).¹⁰
     Alice E. Meyer (wife).¹⁰
John Xavier Klingenberger (head).¹¹
     Matilda Lawer (wife).¹¹
     Martha (daughter).¹¹
     Joseph Steup (son-in-law).¹¹

          Theodore Raymond Racht, son of Nicholas A. Racht and Catherine "Katie" Head, was born on 8 December 1889 in Troy, Miami County, Ohio.^4,3 Conflicting evidence placed his birth in November 1884 (1900 census).¹
     He lived with his parents, Catherine and Nicholas, in 1900 at 355 Washington Avenue in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.¹
     He was enumerated as the son of Nicholas A. Racht on the 1900 U. S. Census for Wayne Township, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. He was listed as a ten-year-old white male born in Ohio and had attended school for nine month during the year.¹
     He lived with his parents, Catherine and Nicholas, in 1902 at 327 West Leith Street in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.⁵ Theodore Raymond Racht lived in 1916 at Mt. St. Mary's Seminary in Elnora, Daviess County, Indiana.⁶ He registered for the draft for World War I on 5 June 1917 at draft boart 1, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, he was described as medium height and build with brown eyes and hair.³
     Theodore married Katheryn (?) circa 1920.⁷ Theodore Raymond Racht lived with his mother, Catherine, in 1920 at 327 West Leith Street, Indiana.²
     Theodore was enumerated as the son of Catherine "Katie" Head on the 1920 U.S. Census of Wayne Township, Indiana, he was listed as a single 30-year-old white male born in Ohio. His father was born in Indiana and his mother in Ohio.²
     Theodore Raymond was an upholsterer in 1925 at 327 West Leith Street, Indiana.⁸ He lived in 1925 at 327 West Leith Street in Indiana.⁸
     Theodore Raymond was an upholsterer with his own shop in 1930.⁹
     Theodore is a head of household on the 1930 U. S. Census for Wayne Township, Indiana, listed as a 40-year-old male born in Ohio as were his parents. He was renting a home for $50.00 per month and owned a radio, he was not a veteran. Enumerated with him were.⁹
     Theodore died on 25 February 1952 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, at age 62.⁴ He was buried on 28 February 1952 in Catholic Cemetery in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, in section D, lot 395.⁴

      Albert B. Racht was also known as Albert T..³      Albert B. Racht, son of Nicholas A. Racht and Catherine "Katie" Head, was born on 4 October 1891 in Troy, Delaware County, Ohio.^1,4,5
     He lived with his parents, Catherine and Nicholas, in 1900 at 355 Washington Avenue in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.¹
     Albert was enumerated with Nicholas A. Racht on the 1900 U.S. Census at Wayne Township, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, he was an eight-year-old white male born in Ohio and had attended school for nine months during the year.¹
     He was enumerated as the son of Nicholas A. Racht on the 1900 U. S. Census for Wayne Township, Indiana. He was listed as an eight-year-old white male born in Ohio. He had attended school for nine months during the year.¹
     He lived with his parents, Catherine and Nicholas, in 1902 at 327 West Leith Street in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.⁶
     In December 1915, Albert was a member of the bowling team from the office of the Western Gas Construction company. The office team beat the drawing room team in a series of nine games, winning by about 260 pins.⁷ Albert B. Racht lived in 1916 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.⁸
     In January 1916, Albert was promoted from clerk in the boiler shop office to a job in the drafting room at the Western Gas Construction company.⁹
     Albert B. was an engineering draftsman in 1917 at S. F. Boinsy & Company, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.⁵ At the time of his registering for the draft during World War I in 1917, Albert resided at 237 West Leith Street in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.⁵ He registered for the draft World War I on 5 June 1917 at Indiana.¹⁰
     In an article in a Ft. Wayne, Indiana newspaper it stated "Albert Racht read a poem (by Riley) at a meeting of the Catholic War Camp Committee July 31, 1917. H. F. Kennerk was the captain of the group." Riley probably would have been James Whitcomb Riley (the Hosier Poet 1849-1916). The Catholic War Camp Committee was a war bond and support group.¹¹ He lived in 1918 at 327 West Leith Street in Indiana.¹²
     Albert B. was a draftsman with the Gas company in 1918.¹²
     In June 1919, he was the Lecturer for the Knights of Columbus.¹³
     In June, 1919 Albert was named one of the vice presidents for Allen County for the Hays meeting by Byron Somers, republican chairman of Allen county.¹⁴ He lived with his mother, Catherine, in 1920 at 327 West Leith Street, Indiana.²
     Albert was enumerated as the son of Catherine "Katie" Head on the 1920 U.S. Census of Wayne Township, Indiana, he was listed as a single 28-year-old white male born in Ohio. His mother was born in Ohio and his father in Indiana.²
     Albert married Veronica Carter, daughter of Alfred J. Carter and Margaret McNamara, on 21 June 1922 at Indiana.^4,15
     Albert B. Racht visited Catherine "Katie" Head in December 1922.¹⁶
     Veronica and Albert B. Racht lived in December 1922 in St. Louis, Missouri. Residing with them were.¹⁶
     Albert B. Racht visited Alfred J. Carter in December 1922.¹⁶
     Veronica and Albert B. Racht lived in 1928 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Residing with them were.¹⁷
     Albert B. was manager of a furnace factory in 1930.¹⁸
     Veronica and Albert B. Racht lived in 1930 at 314 Crystal in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Residing with them were, their children Robert.¹⁸
     Albert is a head of household on the 1930 U. S. Census for Illinois listed as a married 35-year-old male born in Indiana as were both of his parrents. He was renting an apartment for $90.00 per month and owned a radio.. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Veronica, his sons Robert R..¹⁸ Albert B. Racht lived in 1938 in New York, New York County, New York.¹⁹
     Albert died on 29 July 1955 in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois, at age 63.³ His obituary was published in the The Fort Wayne News-Sentinel Newspaper on 1 August 1955.³ His obituary stated:

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     His funeral service was held on 1 August 1955 at Wiliams Funeral Home, Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois.³ He was buried on 1 August 1955 in Illinois.³

      Arthur Francis Racht was also known as Arthur S..²      Arthur Francis Racht, son of Nicholas A. Racht and Catherine "Katie" Head, was born in February 1900 in Indiana.¹
     He lived with his parents, Catherine and Nicholas, in 1900 at 355 Washington Avenue in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.¹
     He was enumerated as the son of Nicholas A. Racht on the 1900 U. S. Census for Wayne Township, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. He was listed as a three-month-old white male born in Indiana.¹
     He lived with his parents, Catherine and Nicholas, in 1902 at 327 West Leith Street in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.²
     Arthur died on 16 September 1902 at 327 West Leith Street in Indiana at age 2 of pneumonia at the home of his parents.² His obituary was published in the Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette Newspaper and Fort Wayne New Newspaper on 17 September 1902.^4,5 His obituary stated:

² He was buried on 17 September 1902 in Catholic Cemetery in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, in section C, lot 33.³

          Joseph A. Racht was born in 1823 in Germany.¹
     Joseph married Frances A. Bastes circa 1848 at Germany.¹
     Joseph A. Racht and Frances A. Bastes immigrated in 1852 to Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, from Germany. Arriving with Joseph were Frances Racht.^3,4
     Frances and Joseph A. Racht lived in 1880 in Indiana. Residing with them were, their children Theodore, Albert and Annie.¹
     Joseph is a head of household on the 1880 U. S. Census for Indiana. He was identified as a 47-year-old male born in Prussia as were his parents. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Frances A., his sons Theodore and Albert J., his daughter Annie.¹ Joseph A. Racht was employed by N. G. Olds and Sons in 1885 a carpenter.⁵ He lived in 1885 at north side Killea 2 west Calhoun in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.⁵ He lived in 1893 at 17 Boone in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.² He was employed by N Y, C & St L R R in 1893 a brakeman.² His wife, Frances A. Bastes, died on 18 June 1895.⁶
     Joseph A. Racht sold property described as 60x175 feet of Barnett's out lot 4 at Indiana in June 1897 to Henry Racht.⁷
     Joseph A. Racht sold propertyh described as 59x176 feet of Barnett's out lot 4 at Indiana in June 1897 to Katie Houser.⁷
     Joseph A. Racht sold property described as 76x162 1/4 feet of Barnett's out lot 4 at Indiana in June 1897 to Annie Kennard.⁷
     Joseph A. Racht sold property described as part of Barnett's out lot 4 at Indiana in June 1897 to Albert Racht.⁸
     Joseph A. Racht sold property described as part of Barnett's out lot 4 at Indiana in June 1897 to Nicholas Racht.⁸
     Joseph A. Racht sold property described as part of Barnett's out lot 4 at Indiana in June 1897 to George Racht.⁸
     Joseph A. Racht sold property described as 38x162 1/2 feet of Barnett's out lot 4 at Indiana in June 1897 to Clemens Houser.⁷
     Joseph A. Racht sold property described as part of Barnett's out lot 4 at Indiana in June 1897 to Frances Haas.⁸
     Joseph A. Racht sold property described as part of Barnett's out lot 4 at Indiana in August 1897 to Right Rev. Joseph Radamacher, bishop of Fort Wayne.⁹
     On July 23, 1899, Joseph was working as a brakeman on the Grand Rapids and Indiana railroad. At 1 o'clock in the afternoon he had one of his legs severely bruised at Nottawa, Michigan while engaged in switching. He was manipulating the "stake" in pushing a car out upon the main track and his leg was caught between the pole and the car.¹⁰
     In an article in a Ft. Wayne newspaper it stated that "J. A. Racht was hurt on the job on August 25, 1899, no bones broken."¹¹ He lived in 1900 at 25 Killea Avenue in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.¹²
     Joseph A. was a brakeman in 1900.¹² He lived in 1900 at 23 Killea Avenue in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.³
     Joseph is a head of household on the 1900 U. S. Census for Wayne Township, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. He was identified as a 77-year-old widower born in Germany. He was a landlord, the Joseph Smith family was renting most of his house.³
     Joseph A. was a brakeman on the Grand Rapids & Indiana railroad in 1901.¹¹
     Joseph died on 27 November 1908 at 318 Killea Avenue in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, the cause of death was bronchitis, compliocated with the infirmities of age. He died at the home of his daughter at 1:00 in the afternoon.¹³ His obituary was published in the Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette Newspaper on 28 November 1908.¹³ His obituary stated:

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     His wake was held on 1 December 1908 at 318 Killea Avenue, Indiana, at the residence at 8:30 in the morning.¹³
     His funeral service was held on 1 December 1908 at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, at 9 o'clock in the morning.¹³ He was buried on 1 December 1908 in Catholic Cemetery in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, in section C, lot 33.⁶

          Frances A. Bastes was born in 1824 in Germany.^1,2
     Frances married Joseph A. Racht circa 1848 at Germany.¹
     Frances A. Bastes and Joseph A. Racht immigrated in 1852 to Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, from Germany. Arriving with Frances were Frances Racht.^4,5
     Frances and Joseph A. Racht lived in 1880 in Indiana. Residing with them were, their children Theodore, Albert and Annie.¹
     Frances was enumerated as the wife of Joseph A. Racht under the name of "Frances Racht" on the 1880 U. S. Census for Indiana. She was listed as a married 55-year-old white female born in Prussia as were both of her parents. She was keeping house.¹
     Frances died on 18 June 1895 in Indiana.² She was buried on 19 June 1895 in Catholic Cemetery in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, in section C, lot 33.²

          Theodore Racht, son of Joseph A. Racht and Frances A. Bastes, was born in 1858 in Indiana.¹
     He lived with his parents, Frances and Joseph, in 1880 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.¹
     He was enumerated as the son of Joseph A. Racht on the 1880 U. S. Census for Indiana. He was listed as a single 22-year-old white male born in Indiana. He was working as a laborer.¹
     Theodore died in 1886. He was buried in 1886 in Catholic Cemetery in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, in section C, lot 33.²

      Albert J. Racht was also known as Joseph A..³      Albert J. Racht, son of Joseph A. Racht and Frances A. Bastes, was born in 1869 in Indiana.¹
     He lived with his parents, Frances and Joseph, in 1880 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.¹
     He was enumerated as the son of Joseph A. Racht on the 1880 U. S. Census for Indiana. He was listed as an eleven-year-old white male born in Indiana. He was attending school.¹
     Albert J. was a teamster in 1885.⁴ He lived in 1885 at north side Killea 2 west Calhoun in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, a boarder.⁴
     Albert (his first marriage) married Mary E. "Maggie" Phillips (her second marriage), daughter of Patrick Phillips and Catherine Boyal, on 11 October 1892 at Allen County, Indiana; recorded in book 20, page 103.^5,6,3
     Albert J. Racht purchased property described as part of Barnett's out lot 4 at Indiana in June 1897 from Joseph Racht.⁷
     Mary and Albert J. Racht lived in 1900 at 25 Killea Avenue in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. Residing with them were, their children Emmett, Agnes, Gladys and George and other relatives Clement Joseph "Clem" Houser.⁵
     Albert is a head of household on the 1900 U. S. Census for Wayne Township, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. He was identified as a 31-year-old married white male born in Indiana, both of his parents were born in Germany. He owned a home which was mortgaged and was employed as a railroad brakeman. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Mary E., his son George Albert, his daughters Agnes and Gladys R., his step-son Emmett Sherland.⁵
     In February, 1903, Albert was a prize winner at a pedro party given by lodges 19, 36 and 50 of the A. O. U. W. (Ancient Order of United Workmen).⁸ Albert J. Racht was employed by the Lima Northern Railroad in July 1914 as a brakeman.²
     Albert died on 4 January 1915 in Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio, at the home of his sister, Mrs. Ziggs, of a heart attack.² His obituary was published in the Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette Newspaper on 5 January 1915.² His obituary stated:

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     His funeral service was held on 5 January 1915 at 324 Brandiff Street, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, at the family home.² He was buried on 5 January 1915 in Catholic Cemetery in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, in section B, lot 462.⁹

      Annie Racht was also known as Frances.²
     Annie married (?) Ziggs.³      Annie Racht, daughter of Joseph A. Racht and Frances A. Bastes, was born in 1871 in Indiana.¹
     She lived with her parents, Frances and Joseph, in 1880 at Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.¹
     Annie was enumerated as the daughter of Joseph A. Racht on the 1880 U. S. Census for Indiana. She was listed as a nine-year-old white female born in Indiana.¹
     Annie Racht visited Joseph Houser and Catherine Houser at Hoagland, Allen County, Indiana, circa 1 August 1890 while there they attended a festival given by the Hoagland band. Annie was the winner of a $5.00 cake. The following evening they gave an ice cream party in honor of their guests.⁴

          Mary E. "Maggie" Phillips, daughter of Patrick Phillips and Catherine Boyal, was born on 4 April 1868 in Ireland.^1,4
     Mary (her first marriage)married (?) Sherland (his first marriage) circa 1885.¹
     Mary (her second marriage)married Albert J. Racht (his first marriage) , son of Joseph A. Racht and Frances A. Bastes, on 11 October 1892 at Allen County, Indiana; recorded in book 20, page 103.^1,5,6
     On August 9, 1897, Maggie was on trial for provoking Josie Conner in Squire France's court. Both parties lived on Killia street.³
     Mary and Albert J. Racht lived in 1900 at 25 Killea Avenue in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. Residing with them were, their children Emmett, Agnes, Gladys and George and other relatives Clement Joseph "Clem" Houser.¹
     Mary was enumerated as the wife of Albert J. Racht and Clement Joseph "Clem" Houser under the name of "Mary Racht" on the 1900 U. S. Census for Wayne Township, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. She was listed as a married 32-year-old white female born in Indiana, both of her parents were born in Ireland. She had been married for eight years and had five children with four still living.¹ Her husband, Albert J. Racht, died on 4 January 1915; at the home of his sister, Mrs. Ziggs, of a heart attack.⁷ Mary E. "Maggie" Phillips lived in 1918 at 324 Brandiff Street in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.⁸
     Mary E. lived in 1920 at 225 Columbia Avenue in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, residing with her were, her children Agnes, Gladys, Katherine, Eugene, Joseph and Edward.⁹
     Mary is a head of household on the 1920 U. S. Census for Wayne Township, Indiana, as "Mary Racht" she was listed as a 51-year-old widow born in Indiana.. Enumerated with her were: her sons Eugene E. and Joseph P., her daughters Agnes, Gladys R. and Katherine, her son-in-law Edward M. Stultz.⁹ Mary E. "Maggie" Phillips lived in 1925 at 510 East Wayne in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.⁸
     Mary E. "Maggie" Phillips lived in 1930 at 1404 Spy Run Avenue in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. Residing with them were, their children Eugene, Joseph and Gladys, their married daughter Agnes Stultz, their daughter-in-law Pansy M. Racht.¹⁰
     Mary is a head of household on the 1930 U. S. Census for Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, as "Mary Rocks" listed as a 62-year-old widow born in Indiana, her parents were born in Ireland.. Enumerated with her were: her sons Eugene E. and Joseph P., her daughters Gladys R. and Agnes, her daughter-in-law Pansy M. Cook.¹⁰ Mary E. "Maggie" Phillips lived in 1943 at 202 West Butler Street in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.¹¹
     Mary died on 1 November 1943 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, at age 75 following four years of heart trouble.¹¹ Her obituary was published in the Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette Newspaper on 2 November 1943.¹¹ Her obituary stated:

¹¹ She was buried on 4 November 1943 in Catholic Cemetery in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, in section B, lot 462.¹²

     
     (?) (his first marriage) married Mary E. "Maggie" Phillips (her first marriage), daughter of Patrick Phillips and Catherine Boyal, circa 1885.¹

          Emmett Sherland, son of (?) Sherland and Mary E. "Maggie" Phillips, was born in September 1886 in Indiana.¹
     He lived with his parents, Mary and Albert, in 1900 at 25 Killea Avenue in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.¹
     Emmett was enumerated as the stepson of Albert J. Racht and Clement Joseph "Clem" Houser on the 1900 U. S. Census for Wayne Township, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. He was listed as a single 13-year-old white male born in Indiana as were both of his parents. He had attended school for eight months during the year.¹ Emmett Sherland lived in 1947 in McGehee, Desha County, Arkansas.²

          George Albert Racht, son of Albert J. Racht and Mary E. "Maggie" Phillips, was born on 5 May 1893 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.^1,2
     He lived with his parents, Mary and Albert, in 1900 at 25 Killea Avenue in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.¹
     George was enumerated as the son of Albert J. Racht and Clement Joseph "Clem" Houser on the 1900 U. S. Census for Wayne Township, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. He was listed as a seven-year-old white male born in Indiana. He attended school for eight months during the year.¹ At the time of his draft registration for World War I in 1917, George resided in Helfor, Canton County, Utah.² He was employed by a railroad at Utah in 1917 as a boiler maker.² He registered for the draft for World War I on 5 June 1917 at Utah he was described as medium height and build with blue eyes and dark hair.²
     George Albert Racht served in 1918 in the U.S. Army during World War I.³
     George married Grace Woods on 23 October 1933 at Allen County, Indiana.⁴ George Albert Racht was employed by the Wabash Railroad roundhouse at Indiana before 1936 a boilermaker.⁵ He moved circa 1936 from Fort Wayne, Indiana to Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.⁵ He lived in 1947 in Ohio.⁶ He retired from a railroad circa 1960.
     George died on 20 March 1966 in Ohio at age 72.^5,7 His obituary was published in the Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette Newspaper on 22 March 1966.⁵ His obituary stated:

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     His funeral service was held on 23 March 1966 at Ohio.⁵

          Agnes Racht, daughter of Albert J. Racht and Mary E. "Maggie" Phillips, was born on 20 May 1895 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.^1,2
     Agnes was a YMCA worker.³
     She lived with her parents, Mary and Albert, in 1900 at 25 Killea Avenue, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.¹
     She was enumerated as the daughter of Albert J. Racht and Clement Joseph "Clem" Houser on the 1900 U. S. Census for Wayne Township, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. She was listed as a five-year-old white female born in Indiana.¹ Agnes Racht lived in 1912 at 324 Brandriff street in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.⁴
     In 1912, Agnes caused quite a stir when she left home with a vaudeville company. A newspaper article state: So long as she had her rosary and her prayer book, Miss Agnes Racht did not feel the need of protection in her long trip home from Brookhaven, Mississippi, where the Western Vaudeville company, with which she left home, went stranded. She was inclined today to be much put out at the fact that a "nosey" Y. M. C. A. man had asked her a lot "of fool questions" and then had telephoned the Indianapolis police from Bloomington, Ind., to be on the lookout for her.
     "I was going along minding my own business when he started asking me a lot of fool question," she declared today in discussing the intervention of a Y. M. C. A. leader who found her travelling alone. "He called the police, and when that copper grabbed me at the station and began asking some questions I was mad enough to spit fire. I didn't need any protection. I had my rosary and my prayer book along with me and was able to protect myself."
     Miss Racht, who is but eighteen years of age, joined the vaudeville company last September and started on a tour of the south. At Brookhaven, Mississippi, she left the company because it looked like it might go broke and started to work in a syrup factory to get money on which togo home. The mayer of Brookhaven interested the Elks lodge in the girl's case, and a ticket was purchased for her to Indianapolis, where she at first said her home was. She had money to pay her fare from Indianapolis to Fort Wayne and adopted the subterfuge so that her mother would not worry about her.
     "I can travel any place alone and may decide to go back to Brookhaven again, as I have some mighty good friends there," she said.⁴
     Agnes married Edward M. Stultz, son of Joseph J. Stultz, on 6 November 1915 at Indiana. recorded in book 32, page 13.^5,6,7 Agnes Racht lived with her mother, Mary, in 1920 at 225 Columbia Avenue, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.⁵ Agnes Racht and Edward M. Stultz were divorced between 1920 and 1930.⁸
     Agnes was enumerated as the daughter of Mary E. "Maggie" Phillips under the name of "Agnes Stultz" on the 1920 U.S. Census at Wayne Township, Indiana, she was listed as a married 24-year-old female born in Indiana. Agnes, her husband and daughter were residing with her mother.⁵
     Agnes and Edward M. Stultz lived in 1925 at 1710 Cortland Avenue in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. Residing with them were.⁹
     She lived with her husband at the residence of her father, Mary E. "Maggie" Phillips in 1930 at 1404 Spy Run Avenue in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.⁸
     Agnes was a cook in a restaurant in 1930.⁸
     Agnes was enumerated as the daughter of Mary E. "Maggie" Phillips under the name of "Agnes M. Stultz" on the 1930 U.S. Census at Indiana listed as a divorced 34-year-old female born in Indiana as were her parents.⁸
     Agnes died on 7 December 1947 at 204 West Butler Street in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, at age 52 following a heart attack three days earlier.³ Her obituary was published in the Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette Newspaper on 9 December 1947.³ Her obituary stated:

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     Her funeral service was held on 10 December 1947 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, the service was performed by Rt. Rev. Msgr. D. Lawrence Monahan.³ Agnes Racht was buried on 10 December 1947 in Catholic Cemetery in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, section B, lot 462.^3,2

          Gladys R. Racht, daughter of Albert J. Racht and Mary E. "Maggie" Phillips, was born on 19 August 1897 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.^1,3 Gladys R. Racht never married.³
     She lived with her parents, Mary and Albert, in 1900 at 25 Killea Avenue, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.¹
     She was enumerated as the daughter of Albert J. Racht and Clement Joseph "Clem" Houser on the 1900 U. S. Census for Wayne Township, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. She was listed as a two-year-old white female born in Indiana.¹
     On November 20, 1913, Gladys attended a surprise bithday party for George Huber.⁴ Gladys R. Racht was employed by Hazzard's in 1918 an operator.⁵ She and Katherine Racht lived in 1918 at 324 Brandiff Street in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.⁵ Gladys R. Racht lived with her mother, Mary, in 1920 at 225 Columbia Avenue, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.⁶
     Gladys was enumerated as the daughter of Mary E. "Maggie" Phillips on the 1920 U.S. Census at Wayne Township, Indiana, she was listed as a 22-year-old white female, born in Indiana and was not employed.⁶
     She lived with her parents,Mary, in 1930 at 1404 Spy Run Avenue, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.⁷
     Gladys was enumerated as the daughter of Mary E. "Maggie" Phillips under the name of "Gladys B. Rocks" on the 1930 U.S. Census at Indiana listed as a single 32-year-old female born in Ohiio, her parents were born in Indiana.⁷ Her Social Security Number was 304-16-3868, assigned before 1951, issued in Indiana.⁸ Gladys R. Racht retired from General Electric Company in 1961.² She lived circa 1965 at 204 West Butler Street in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.²
     Gladys died on 30 October 1977 at University Park Nursing Home in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, at age 80.² Her obituary was published in the Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette Newspaper on 1 November 1977.² Her obituary stated:

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     Her wake was held on 1 November 1977 at Mungovan & Sons South Chapel, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.²
     Her funeral service was held on 2 November 1977 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.² She was buried on 2 November 1977 in Catholic Cemetery in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, in section B, lot 462.^2,3

          Joseph Houser, son of Alois Hauser and Frances Theresia Beriche, was born on 4 January 1843 in Hoagland, Allen County, Indiana.^2,1
     Joseph (his first marriage) married Annie Leitner (her first marriage) in 1864 at Indiana.¹
     Joseph (his second marriage) married Catherine Racht (her first marriage), daughter of Joseph A. Racht and Frances A. Bastes, in 1874 at Indiana.¹
     Catherine and Joseph Houser lived in August 1890 in Indiana. Residing with them were.³
     Joseph and Catherine were visited by Katie Haas and Annie Racht circa 1 August 1890 while there they attended a festival given by the Hoagland band. Annie was the winner of a $5.00 cake. The following evening they gave an ice cream party in honor of their guests.³
     Joseph Houser was listed in Catherine Racht's obituary as surviving.⁴ Joseph Houser lived in 1918 at 318 Killea Avenue in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.⁵
     Joseph was enumerated as the father-in-law of Matthew C. Gebhardt on the 1920 U.S. Census of Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, he was listed as a 78-year-old widower born in Indiana. Both of his parents were born in Germany.²
     Joseph died on 7 February 1920 in Indiana at age 77.¹

          Clement Joseph "Clem" Houser, son of Joseph Houser and Catherine Racht, was born on 13 February 1886 in Hoagland, Allen County, Indiana.^1,2,4,3
     Clement Joseph "Clem" Houser purchased property described as 38x162 1/2 feet of Barnett's out lot 4 at Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, in June 1897 from Joseph Racht.⁵ He moved in 1898 from Hoagland, Indiana to Indiana.² He lived with Mary and Albert J. Racht, in 1900 at 25 Killea Avenue in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.¹
     Clement is a head of household on the 1900 U. S. Census for Wayne Township, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. He was identified as a 31-year-old married white male born in Indiana, both of his parents were born in Germany. He owned a home which was mortgaged and was employed as a railroad brakeman. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Mary E., his son George Albert, his daughters Agnes and Gladys R., his step-son Emmett Sherland.¹ Clement Joseph "Clem" Houser was employed by in the tool division of the General Electric Company from 1901 to 1946.²
     Clement married Monica M. Schimmell, daughter of George Schimmell and Kresenzia Schoenle, on 28 May 1907 at Allen County, Indiana. book 30, OSPage 240.^2,6 Clement Joseph "Clem" Houser attended the bridal shower for Clara C. Houser on 13 May 1911 at Indiana.⁷
     Clement Joseph "Clem" Houser was listed in Catherine Racht's obituary as surviving.⁸ Clement Joseph "Clem" Houser was employed by General Electric in 1918 as a machinist.³
     Monica and Clement Joseph "Clem" Houser lived in 1918 at 301 West Leith Street in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. Residing with them were.^9,3 Clement Joseph "Clem" Houser registered for the draft for World War I on 12 September 1918 at Indiana he was listed as having a medium build and height, blue eyes and black hair.³
     Clement is a head of household on the 1920 U. S. Census for Indiana he was listed as a married 34-year-old male born in Indiana as were both of his parents. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Monica M., his sons Leo Joseph, Edward J. and Joseph C., his daughters Velma Marie and Beatrice Marie.¹⁰
     Clement Joseph was an assembler at a truck factory in 1930.¹¹
     Monica and Clement Joseph "Clem" Houser lived in 1930 at 301 West Leith Street in Indiana. Residing with them were, their children Leo, Velma, Beatrice, Edward and Joseph.¹¹
     Clement is a head of household on the 1930 U. S. Census for Wayne Township, Indiana, listed as a married 44-year-old male born in Indiana as were his parents. He owned a home valued at $7,000.00 and a radio. He was married for the first time at the age of 21 and was not a veteran. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Monica M., his sons Leo Joseph, Edward J. and Joseph C., his daughters Velma Marie and Beatrice Marie.¹¹
     Monica and Clement Joseph "Clem" Houser lived in 1944 at 301 West Leith Street in Indiana. Residing with them were.¹² His wife, Monica M. Schimmell, died on 26 November 1944 at age 59; she had been ill several weeks.¹² Clement Joseph "Clem" Houser retired from General Electric Company in 1946.² He was a member of St. Jude's Catholic Church, the Holy Name Society, the Fraternal Order of Police and a charter member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church.²
     Clement died on 16 August 1953 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, at age 67 after an illness of several weeks.² His obituary was published in the Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette Newspaper on 17 August 1953.² His obituary stated:

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     His wake was held on 17 August 1953 at D. O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.²
     His funeral service was held on 19 August 1953 at St. Jude's Catholic Church, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, the service was performed by V. Rev. Msgr. Charles F. Girardot.² Clement Joseph "Clem" Houser was buried on 19 August 1953 in Catholic Cemetery in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, in section K, lot 67.^2,13

          Edward M. Stultz, son of Joseph J. Stultz, was born on 19 October 1889 in Logansport, Cass County, Indiana.^1,2
     Edward married Agnes Racht, daughter of Albert J. Racht and Mary E. "Maggie" Phillips, on 6 November 1915 at Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. recorded in book 32, page 13.^1,3,4 Edward M. Stultz lived with his wife and daughter at his mother-in-law's, Mary, in 1920 at 225 Columbia Avenue, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.¹ Edward M. Stultz and Agnes Racht were divorced between 1920 and 1930.⁵
     Edward was enumerated as the son-in-law of Mary E. "Maggie" Phillips on the 1920 U.S. Census at Wayne Township, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, he was listed as a married 30-year-old white male born in Indiana as were both of his parents. He was employed as a bill paster for an ad agency. Edward, his wife and daughter were living with his mother-in-law, Mary Racht.¹
     Edward M. was a clerk in 1925 at 1702 Calhoun, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.⁶
     Agnes and Edward M. Stultz lived in 1925 at 1710 Cortland Avenue in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. Residing with them were.⁶
     Edward died on 1 November 1950 in Indiana at age 61.² He was buried in Greenlawn Cemetery in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.²

     
     Mary married Raymond Kull.³

          Katherine Racht, daughter of Albert J. Racht and Mary E. "Maggie" Phillips, was born in 1898 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.¹
     Katherine married Cecil G. Smith.²
     In August 1913, Catherine was one of 25 girls selected to receive a prize at a parade in Robison park. She received a solid gold set ring.³ Katherine Racht was employed by Home Tel Company at Indiana in 1918 an operator.⁴ She and Gladys R. Racht lived in 1918 at 324 Brandiff Street in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.⁴ Katherine Racht lived with her mother, Mary, in 1920 at 225 Columbia Avenue, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.¹
     Katherine was enumerated as the daughter of Mary E. "Maggie" Phillips on the 1920 U.S. Census at Wayne Township, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, she was listed as a single 18-year-old white female born in Indiana. She was working in a Electric and Light factory.¹ Katherine Racht lived in 1947 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.²

      Eugene E. "Gene" Racht was also known as Rock.³      Eugene E. "Gene" Racht, son of Albert J. Racht and Mary E. "Maggie" Phillips, was born in 1904 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.¹ Eugene E. "Gene" Racht lived with his mother, Mary, in 1920 at 225 Columbia Avenue, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.¹
     Eugene was enumerated as the son of Mary E. "Maggie" Phillips on the 1920 U.S. Census of Wayne Township, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, he was listed as a 16-year-old white male, working in an Electric and Light factory.¹ Eugene E. "Gene" Racht lived in 1925 at 1816 Hoagland Avenue in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.²
     Eugene E. was Fort Wayne Trans Company in 1925. A master mechanic.²
     Eugene married Pansy M. Cook, daughter of Andrew J. Cook and Bessie M. (?), in 1929.^4,5
     He lived with his parents,Mary, in 1930 at 1404 Spy Run Avenue in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.⁶
     He lived with his father-in-law, Andrew J. Cook and mother-in-law, Bessie M. (?) in 1930 at Orange Township in Wolcottville Town, Noble County, Indiana.⁵
     Eugene was enumerated as the son-in-law of Andrew J. Cook on the 1930 U.S. Census at Orange Township, Indiana, listed as a married 26-year-old man born in Indiana as were his parents. Two weeks earlier Pansy, Gene and Phylis were listed in the census of Allen county as living with Gene's mother. Possibly they moved in between the census.⁵'
     Eugene was enumerated as the son of Mary E. "Maggie" Phillips under the name of "Eugene E. Rocks" on the 1930 U.S. Census of Indiana listed as a married 26-year-old male born in Indiana as were his parents. He was working as a chauffeur for a traction company and was not a veteran.⁶
     Eugene E. was a chauffeur for a traction company on 13 April 1930.⁶
     Eugene E. was an aviator in passenger service on 29 April 1930.⁵ He lived in 1947 in Rome City, Noble County, Indiana.³
     Eugene died on 4 December 1962 in Indiana cause of death was a heart attack.⁷ His obituary was published in the Fort Wayne News-Sentinel Newspaper on 6 December 1962.⁷ His obituary stated:

⁷ His obituary stated:

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     His wake was held on 6 December 1962 at L. E. Berhalter and Son Funeral Home, Rome City, Noble County, Indiana.⁷
     His funeral service was held on 7 December 1962 at St. Gaspar Del Bufalo Catholic Church, Rome City, Noble County, Indiana, the service was performed by Reverend Herman B. Herbst.⁷ Eugene E. "Gene" Racht was buried on 7 December 1962 in Orange Cemetery in Rome City, Noble County, Indiana.⁷
     He was a well-known skydiver during the 1920s and 30s.⁷

          Joseph P. Racht, son of Albert J. Racht and Mary E. "Maggie" Phillips, was born on 5 August 1906 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.^1,2 Joseph P. Racht never married.² He lived with his mother, Mary, in 1920 at 225 Columbia Avenue, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.¹
     Joseph was enumerated as the son of Mary E. "Maggie" Phillips on the 1920 U.S. Census of Wayne Township, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, he was listed as a 14-year-old white male and was working as a delivery boy.¹ Joseph P. Racht lived in 1925 at 510 East Wayne in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.³ He was employed by Fort Wayne Trans company in 1925 chauffeur.³
     He lived with his parents,Mary, in 1930 at 1404 Spy Run Avenue in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.⁴
     Joseph P. was a chauffeur for State Cab Company in 1930.⁴
     Joseph was enumerated as the son of Mary E. "Maggie" Phillips under the name of "Joseph P. Rocks" on the 1930 U.S. Census of Indiana listed as a single 24-year-old male born in Indiana as were his parents. He was working as a chauffeur for the State Cab Company and was not a veteran.⁴ Joseph P. Racht lived in 1943 in Indiana.⁵ He lived in 1947 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.⁶ He was employed by the Sacred Heart Home at Avilla, Noble County, Indiana, from December 1951 to January 1952.⁷
     Joseph died on 22 January 1952 at Sacred Heart Home in Avilla, Noble County, Indiana, at age 45.⁷ His obituary was published in the Fort Wayne News-Sentinel Newspaper on 23 January 1952.⁷ His obituary stated:

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     His wake was held on 24 January 1952 at Mungovan & Sons Mortuary, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.⁷
     His funeral service was held on 25 January 1952 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, the service was performed by Father Edward Hession.⁷ Joseph P. Racht was buried on 25 January 1952 in Catholic Cemetery in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, in section B, lot 462.⁷

     
     (?) married Anna "Annie" Head, daughter of Carl Cooper and Catherine "Katie" Head.¹
     (?) died before 1920.¹

          Frances Racht, daughter of Joseph A. Racht and Frances A. Bastes, was born in 1850 in Germany.^2,1,3
     Frances Racht immigrated along with Joseph A. Racht and Frances A. Bastes in 1852 at Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.^4,1

     Frances married Simon Haas circa 1864.^1,5
     Frances was enumerated with her husband, Simon Haas under the name of "Frnacis Haas" on the 1870 U. S. Census for Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio. She was listed as a 20-year-old female born in Prussia as were both of her parents.³
     Frances was enumerated as the wife of Simon Haas under the name of "Frances Haas" on the 1880 U. S. Census for Ohio. She was listed as a married 30-year-old female born in Prussia as were both of her parents.⁶ Frances Racht and Simon Haas moved in 1887 from Napoleon, Ohio to Indiana. Moving with Frances were Joseph J. Haas.⁷
     Frances Racht purchased property described as part of Barnett's out lot 4 at Indiana in June 1897 from Joseph Racht.⁸ Her husband, Simon Haas, died on 17 December 1900; of cancer of the stomach.⁷
     Frances Haas was listed in Catherine Racht's obituary as surviving.⁹ Frances Racht was a charter member of at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.⁵
     Frances died on 12 August 1939 at 136 West Leith Street in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.^1,2 Her obituary was published in the Fort Wayne News-Sentinel Newspaper on 13 August 1939.¹ Her obituary stated:

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          Simon Haas was born in 1832 in Württemberg, Germany.^2,3
     Simon married Frances Racht, daughter of Joseph A. Racht and Frances A. Bastes, circa 1864.^1,4
     Simon Haas immigrated in 1866 to Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio.²
     Simon is a head of household on the 1870 U. S. Census for Ohio. He was identified as a 37-year-old male born in Wurtenberg as were both of his parents. He was a drayman with real-estate valued at $1,000.00 and personal property valued at $600.00. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Frances, his son Joseph J., his daughters Katie and Catherine.⁵ Simon Haas was naturalized on 30 March 1872 at the Henry County Probate Court in Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio.³
     Simon is a head of household on the 1880 U. S. Census for Ohio. He was identified as a married 47-year-old male born in Wuertenberg as were both of his parents. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Frances, his son Joseph J., his daughters Catherine and Katie.⁶ Simon Haas and Frances Racht moved in 1887 from Napoleon, Ohio to Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. Moving with Simon were Joseph J. Haas.² Simon Haas was employed at Haas Foundry and Machine Works, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, between 1887 and 1900.²
     Simon was a laborer in 1893.⁷ He lived in 1893 at 357 East Washington Avenue in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.⁷ In a lawsuit in October 1894 in the Superior Court, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, Simon Haas was sued by John J. Baltes for $200 on work and labor. W. & E. Leonard were the attorneys for the plaintiff.⁸ Simon Haas lived in 1900 at 321 West Leith Avenue in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.⁹
     Simon died on 17 December 1900 in Indiana of cancer of the stomach.² His obituary was published in the Fort Wayne Morning Journal-Gazette Newspaper on 18 December 1900.² His obituary stated:

² His obituary was published in the Fort Wayne Sentinal Newspaper on 18 December 1900.¹⁰ His obituary stated:

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     His wake was held on 19 December 1900 at 24 West Leith Street, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, at his residence.²
     His funeral service was held on 20 December 1900 at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.² He was buried on 20 December 1900 in Catholic Cemetery in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, in section C, lot 266.¹¹

          Katie Haas, daughter of Simon Haas and Frances Racht, was born in 1868 in Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio.^2,3
     She was enumerated with her parent Simon Haas on the 1870 U. S. Census for Ohio. She was listed as a 2-year-old female born in Ohiol.²
     She was enumerated as the daughter of Simon Haas on the 1880 U. S. Census for Ohio. She was listed as a 12-year-old female born in Ohio. She was attending school.³
     Katie Haas visited Joseph Houser and Catherine Houser at Hoagland, Allen County, Indiana, circa 1 August 1890 while there they attended a festival given by the Hoagland band. Annie was the winner of a $5.00 cake. The following evening they gave an ice cream party in honor of their guests.⁴
     Katie married Frank J. Geiger, son of (?) Geiger, before 1898.^1,5
     On January 15, 1904, Katie won a prize in a progressive pedro game at a party given by the Social Pedro club.⁶
     Katie and Frank J. Geiger lived in February 1904 at 316 East Leith street in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. Residing with them were.⁷
     On February 10, 1904, Katie entertained the Social Pedro club at her home.⁸
     Minnie Baltes and Katie Geiger attended a day's outing at Oakland farm as guests of Mrs. J. Dickson.⁵
     At a meeting of the Apres-midi club at the home of Clara Haas on January 19, 1906,, Katie won a prize in a card game.⁵
     Minnie Baltes and Katie Geiger attended a day's outing at Oakland farm as guests of Mrs. J. Dickson.^9,10
     Katie and Frank J. Geiger lived in May 1917 at 163 East Leith street in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. Residing with them were.⁷