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     Frank married Katie Haas, daughter of Simon Haas and Frances Racht, before 1898.^1,2
     An article in the Ft. Wayne Sentinel Newspaper stated: "Superintendent Gorsline is in receipt of a letter from the Swiss consul at Cincinnati, asking him to locate Frank J. Geiger, who at one time resided in Fort Wayne. Twelve or fifteen years ago Geiger was employed in a hotel or restaurant in this city and since 1890 his relatives and friends in Switzerland have not heard from him. The superintendent is making diligent inquiry about the man today, but fins nobody who remembers hime under that name at least."^3,4
     Katie and Frank J. Geiger lived in February 1904 at 316 East Leith street in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. Residing with them were.⁵
     Katie and Frank J. Geiger lived in May 1917 at 163 East Leith street in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. Residing with them were.⁵

          Joseph J. Haas, son of Simon Haas and Frances Racht, was born in 1866 in Henry County, Ohio.³ Conflicting evidence placed his birth in 1878 (1880 census; age is in error as he was living at the time of the 1870 census).⁴
     Joseph was enumerated with his parent Simon Haas on the 1870 U. S. Census for Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio. He was listed as a four-year-old male born in Ohio.⁵
     Joseph was enumerated as the son of Simon Haas on the 1880 U. S. Census for Ohio. He was listed as a two-year-old male born in Ohio.⁴ Joseph J. Haas moved along with Simon Haas and Frances Racht in 1887 from Napoleon, Ohio to Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.¹ Joseph J. Haas and an unknown person obtained a marriage license on 10 June 1898 at Indiana.⁶
     Joseph married Clara Walda, daughter of Frederick Walda, on 16 June 1898 at Allen County, Indiana. recorded in book 23, OSPage 69.^7,8 Joseph J. Haas lived in 1900 at 321 West Leith Avenue in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.⁹
     Joseph J. was a machinist in 1900.⁹
     Joseph J. Haas lived in January 1906 at South Harrison street in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. Residing with them were.¹⁰ He was employed by Penn Company at Indiana in 1918 a boilermaker.⁷
     Clara and Joseph J. Haas lived in 1918 at 212 Killea Avenue in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. Residing with them were.⁷ Joseph J. Haas was employed by Van Arnam's in 1925 a machinist.¹¹ He and Clara Walda lived in 1925 at 1905 Riedmiller Avenue in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.¹¹
     Joseph died before 1939.^1,2

          Catherine "Minnie" Haas, daughter of Simon Haas and Frances Racht, was born in 1864 in Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio.^3,4 Conflicting evidence placed her birth in 1858 (1920 census) or in 1870 (1930 census).^5,6
     She was enumerated with her parent Simon Haas on the 1870 U. S. Census for Ohio. She was listed as a 6-year-old female born in Ohio.³
     She was enumerated as the daughter of Simon Haas on the 1880 U. S. Census for Ohio. She was listed as a single 16-year-old female born in Wurtenberg.⁴
     Catherine married John J. Baltes on 3 May 1892 at Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.^2,6,7
     Catherine and John J. Baltes lived say 1899 at 59 Eliza street in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. Residing with them were.⁸
     Catherine and John J. Baltes lived in 1900 at 29 Bass street in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. Residing with them were, their children Angela, Joseph and John.⁹
     On January 15, 1904, Minnie won a prize in a progressive pedro game at a party given by the Social Pedro club.¹⁰
     Minnie Baltes and Katie Geiger attended a day's outing at Oakland farm as guests of Mrs. J. Dickson.^11,12
     Catherine and John J. Baltes lived in 1920 at 131 Woodland Street in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. Residing with them were, their children Carl and Donald.⁵
     Catherine was enumerated as the wife of John J. Baltes under the name of "Catherine Baltes" on the 1920 U.S. Census of Wayne Township, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, listed as a 62-year-old female born in Ohio, her parents were born in Germany.⁵
     Catherine and John J. Baltes lived in 1930 at 2215 Lafayette in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. Residing with them were, their children Carl and Donald, their married daughter Angela K. Parrot.⁶
     Catherine was enumerated as the wife of John J. Baltes under the name of "Catherine Baltes" on the 1930 U.S. Census of Wayne Township, Indiana, listed as a married 60-year-old female born in Ohio, both her parents were born in Germany. She was married at the age of 21.⁶
     Catherine died before 1939.^1,2

          John J. Baltes was born in 1868 in Germany.²
     John J. Baltes immigrated in 1883 to Pennsylvania traveling Germany.²
     John married Catherine "Minnie" Haas, daughter of Simon Haas and Frances Racht, on 3 May 1892 at Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.^1,3,4 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.⁵
     In June 1895, John and Henry Honeck, stonemasons put in the foundation for a new air compressor and accumulator at the Wabash Railroad shops in Ft. Wayne.⁶ In a lawsuit on 6 January 1898 John J. Baltes On January 6, 1898 Justice Bullerman heard the case of the state against Paul Koehler, who was charged with assault and battery. It seem that Koehler and John had some difficulty and met in a saloon. It was alleged that Koehler knocked John down with a straight arm blow in the eye. The justice assessed a nominal fine.⁷
     Catherine and John J. Baltes lived say 1899 at 59 Eliza street in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. Residing with them were.⁸
     Catherine and John J. Baltes lived in 1900 at 29 Bass street in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. Residing with them were, their children Angela, Joseph and John.⁹
     His funeral service was held on 20 August 1900 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.⁹
     On April 19, 1901, John was awarded the contract for the foundation of a new school at the corner of Jefferson and Lafayette streets for St. Mary's Catholic church. The bid which was accepted by Very Reverend John H. Oechtering, pastor was for $2,200.00.¹⁰
     John was awarded the contract for the brick and stone work for the new academy of St. Patrick's parish on May 1, 1901 with a bid of $1,365.¹¹
     On May 23, 1904, John's bid for brick work on the Rice theater on East Berry street in Ft. Wayne was accepted and he was awarded the contract for the work which was to begin the next day.¹² In a lawsuit in January 1912 John J. Baltes was sued by Charles F. Sautbine for $2,500 in damages. He claimed he received iinjuries when a brick was dropped on his head in the constrution of the addition to Sacred Heart academy.¹³
     John J. was a brick and stone contractor in 1920 at Indiana.²
     Catherine and John J. Baltes lived in 1920 at 131 Woodland Street in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. Residing with them were, their children Carl and Donald.²
     John is a head of household on the 1920 U. S. Census for Wayne Township, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, listed as a married 52-year-old male born in Germany as were his parents. He owned a home which was not mortgaged. He immigrated in 1883. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Catherine, his sons Carl Jacob and Donald E..²
     John J. was a building contractor in 1930.³
     Catherine and John J. Baltes lived in 1930 at 2215 Lafayette in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. Residing with them were, their children Carl and Donald, their married daughter Angela K. Parrot.³
     John is a head of household on the 1930 U. S. Census for Wayne Township, Indiana, listed as a 63-year-old male born in Germany as were his parents. He owned a home valued at $5,500.00, he was not a veteran. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Catherine, his sons Carl Jacob and Donald E., his daughters Angela K..³

     
     Raymond married Mary Yvonne Stultz, daughter of Edward M. Stultz and Agnes Racht.¹

     
     Cecil married Katherine Racht, daughter of Albert J. Racht and Mary E. "Maggie" Phillips.¹

     
     Catholic Cemetery (Ft Wayne, IN) is located at 3500 Lake Ave in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.
     Years ago, the original Catholic Cemetery was on Cathedral Square. There arose a need for a larger cemetery. The next cemetery was located on Swinney Ave. After only 29 years the need arose for another larger location. In 1872, Bishop Dwenger purchased 120 acres, one mile outside the city limits of Fort Wayne. The bodies have been removed from the other twp cemeteries into the present location. The cemetery was then opened for interments in 1873.¹
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Theodore Racht - 1886.²

Frances A. Bastes - 19 June 1895.²

Lucy Racht.²

Simon Haas - 20 December 1900.³

Arthur Francis Racht - 17 September 1902, aged 2.²

Margaret Kuper.⁴

Joseph A. Racht - 1 December 1908.²

Albert J. Racht - 5 January 1915.²

Nicholas A. Racht - 3 May 1916, aged 55.²

Margaret Houser - 1 January 1923.⁵

Martin Edward Racht - 27 June 1928, aged 43.²

Catherine "Katie" Head - 29 March 1938, aged 79.^6,2

Louis A. Parrot - June 1938, aged 76.⁴

Theodore Arthur Houser - 30 November 1939, aged 57.⁵

Charles Lewis Houser - 1 June 1942, aged 58.^7,8

Mary E. "Maggie" Phillips - 4 November 1943, aged 75.⁹

Agnes Whalen - 3 August 1944, aged 68.¹⁰

Monica M. Schimmell - 30 November 1944, aged 59.^11,12

Agnes Racht - 10 December 1947, aged 52.^13,14

Joseph P. Racht - 25 January 1952, aged 45.¹⁵

Theodore Raymond Racht - 28 February 1952, aged 62.⁹

Clement Joseph "Clem" Houser - 19 August 1953, aged 67.^16,8

James Michael Houser - 4 February 1954, aged 0.¹⁷

Milton T. Houser - 13 November 1962, aged 28.¹⁸

Estell Pearl "Stella" Fraikin - 16 July 1963, aged 70.⁴

Edward J. Houser - 2 September 1969, aged 54.^19,8

John J. Houser - 22 January 1971, aged 64.⁸

Florence V. (?) - 23 September 1971, aged 66.⁸

Charles A. Houser - 12 June 1972, aged 74.⁴

Gladys R. Racht - 2 November 1977, aged 80.^20,21

     
     Rt. Rev. Msgr. D. Lawrence Monahan lived at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.
     He performed the funeral service for Catherine "Katie" Head, it was held on 29 March 1938 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Indiana.¹
     He performed the funeral service for Charles Lewis Houser, it was held on 1 June 1942 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Indiana.²
     He performed the funeral service for Agnes Whalen, it was held on 3 August 1944 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Indiana.³
     He performed the funeral service for Monica M. Schimmell, it was held on 30 November 1944 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Indiana.⁴
     He performed the funeral service for Agnes Racht, it was held on 10 December 1947 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Indiana.⁵

     
     He performed the funeral service for Eugene E. "Gene" Racht, it was held on 7 December 1962 at St. Gaspar Del Bufalo Catholic Church, Rome City, Noble County, Indiana.¹

     
     Orange Cemetery (Rome City,IN) is located in Rome City, Noble County, Indiana.
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Eugene E. "Gene" Racht - 7 December 1962.¹

     
     He performed the funeral service for Joseph P. Racht, it was held on 25 January 1952 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.¹

      Monica M. Schimmell was also known as Schimmele.²      Monica M. Schimmell, daughter of George Schimmell and Kresenzia Schoenle, was born on 29 January 1885 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.^4,5
     Monica married Clement Joseph "Clem" Houser, son of Joseph Houser and Catherine Racht, on 28 May 1907 at Allen County, Indiana. book 30, OSPage 240.^1,2 Monica M. Houser attended the bridal shower for Clara C. Houser on 13 May 1911 at Indiana.⁶
     Monica and Clement Joseph "Clem" Houser lived in 1918 at 301 West Leith Street in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. Residing with them were.^7,8
     Monica was enumerated as the wife of Clement Joseph "Clem" Houser under the name of "Monica Houser" on the 1920 U.S. Census of Indiana she was listed as a 34-year-old female born in Indiana. Both of her parents were born in Germany.⁹
     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.¹⁰
     Monica M. was an office clerk at an electrical factory in 1930.¹⁰
     Monica was enumerated as the wife of Clement Joseph "Clem" Houser under the name of "Monica M. Houser" on the 1930 U.S. Census of Wayne Township, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, listed as a married 45-year-old female born in Indiana, her parents were born in Germany. She was married for the first time at the age of 22.¹⁰
     Monica and Clement Joseph "Clem" Houser lived in 1944 at 301 West Leith Street in Indiana. Residing with them were.⁴ She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and the Rosary Society .⁴
     Monica died on 26 November 1944 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, at age 59 she had been ill several weeks.⁴ Her obituary was published in the Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette Newspaper on 27 November 1944.⁴ Her obituary stated:

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     Her wake was held on 28 November 1944 at 301 West Leith Street, Indiana, the body was first removed to the Mungovan & Sons mortuary and later returned to the residence for the wake.⁴
     Her funeral service was held on 30 November 1944 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, the service was performed by Rt. Rev. Msgr. D. Lawrence Monahan.⁴ Monica M. Schimmell was buried on 30 November 1944 in Catholic Cemetery in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, in section K, lot 67.^4,5

          Velma Marie Houser, daughter of Clement Joseph "Clem" Houser and Monica M. Schimmell, was born in 1911 in Indiana.²
     Velma married Edgar A. Nelson.¹
     Velma was enumerated as the daughter of Clement Joseph "Clem" Houser on the 1920 U.S. Census at Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, she was listed as a nine-year-old female born in Indiana.²
     She lived with her parents, Monica and Clement, in 1930 at 301 West Leith Street, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.³
     Velma was enumerated as the daughter of Clement Joseph "Clem" Houser on the 1930 U.S. Census at Wayne Township, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, listed as a single 19-year-old girl born in Indiana as were her parents. She was not working or attending school.³

     
     Edgar married Velma Marie Houser, daughter of Clement Joseph "Clem" Houser and Monica M. Schimmell.¹

     
     (?) married Robert J. Keller.¹

     
     Robert married (?) Houser, daughter of Clement Joseph "Clem" Houser and Monica M. Schimmell.¹

          Leo Joseph Houser, son of Clement Joseph "Clem" Houser and Monica M. Schimmell, was born on 26 March 1908 in Allen County, Indiana.^3,2
     Leo was enumerated as the son of Clement Joseph "Clem" Houser on the 1920 U.S. Census of Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, he was listed as an 11-year-old male born in Indiana.⁴
     He lived with his parents, Monica and Clement, in 1930 at 301 West Leith Street in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.⁵
     Leo Joseph was a stenographer in 1930.⁵
     Leo was enumerated as the son of Clement Joseph "Clem" Houser on the 1930 U.S. Census of Wayne Township, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, listed as a single 32-year-old male born in Indiana as were his parents. (Age is actually 22-years-old.).⁵
     Leo died on 2 December 1978 at age 70.³

     Edward J. Houser was employed by Industrial Piping & Engineering Company at Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, as an engineer and designer.²      Edward J. Houser, son of Clement Joseph "Clem" Houser and Monica M. Schimmell, was born on 18 January 1915 in Indiana.^3,4
     Edward married Ida May (?).²
     Edward was enumerated as the son of Clement Joseph "Clem" Houser on the 1920 U.S. Census of Indiana he was listed as a five-year-old male born in Indiana.⁵
     He lived with his parents, Monica and Clement, in 1930 at 301 West Leith Street in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.⁶
     Edward was enumerated as the son of Clement Joseph "Clem" Houser on the 1930 U.S. Census of Wayne Township, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, listed as a single 15-year-old boy born in Indiana as were his parents. He was attending school.⁶ Edward J. Houser was a member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church, the Holy Name Society, Catholic Order of Foresters and Fraternal Order of Eagles.²
     Edward died on 30 August 1969 in Lake Orion, Oakland County, Michigan, at age 54 he suffered an acute coronary occlusion. He and his wife were spending the weekend at Lake Orion.^2,7 His obituary was published in the Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette Newspaper on 1 September 1969.² His obituary stated:

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     His wake was held on 2 September 1969 at Mungovan & Sons Mortuary, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.²
     His funeral service was held on 2 September 1969 at Queen of Angels Catholic Church, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, the service was performed by Msgr. William M. Faber.² Edward J. Houser was buried on 2 September 1969 in Catholic Cemetery in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, section D, lot 474.^2,4

      Joseph C. Houser was also known as Raymond Joseph.²      Joseph C. Houser, son of Clement Joseph "Clem" Houser and Monica M. Schimmell, was born on 4 May 1917 in Allen County, Indiana.^3,4
     Joseph was enumerated as the son of Clement Joseph "Clem" Houser on the 1920 U.S. Census of Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, he was listed as a male born in Indiana.²
     He lived with his parents, Monica and Clement, in 1930 at 301 West Leith Street in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.⁵
     Joseph was enumerated as the son of Clement Joseph "Clem" Houser on the 1930 U.S. Census of Wayne Township, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, listed as an eight-year-old boy born in Indiana as were his parents. He was attending school.⁵
     Joseph C. Houser enlisted in the private in the U. S. Army for service in World War II on 26 August 1942 at Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. His enlistment record indicated he was single, 65 inches tall, weighed 164 pounds and was a high school graduate.⁶
     Joseph C. Houser served in 1944 in the U.S. Army as a Private.⁷
     Joseph married (?) (?).⁸
     Joseph died on 18 June 1976 at age 59.³

     
     He performed the funeral service for Clement Joseph "Clem" Houser, it was held on 19 August 1953 at St. Jude's Catholic Church, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.¹

     Theodore and Agnes had four known children.³      Theodore Arthur Houser, son of Joseph Houser and Catherine Racht, was born on 4 June 1882 in Hoagland, Allen County, Indiana.^2,4,1,5 Conflicting evidence placed his birth in 1886 (1920 census).⁶ Theodore Arthur Houser moved in 1892 from Hoagland, Indiana to Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.¹
     Theodore married Agnes Whalen, daughter of Patrick Whalen, circa 1905.¹ Theodore Arthur Houser attended the bridal shower for Clara C. Houser on 13 May 1911 at Indiana.⁷
     Theodore Arthur Houser was listed in Catherine Racht's obituary as surviving.⁸ Theodore Arthur Houser was employed by S. F. Bowser & Company at corner of Creighton and Browser, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, in 1918 as a machinist.²
     Agnes and Theodore Arthur Houser lived from 1918 to 1925 at 322 Killea Avenue in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. Residing with them were, their children John.^9,6,2 Theodore Arthur Houser registered for the draft for World War I on 12 September 1918 at draft board 3, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, he was listed as having a medium build and height, light gray eyes and black hair.²
     Theodore is a head of household on the 1920 U. S. Census for Indiana he was listed as a 36-year-old male born in Indiana. His father was born in Indiana and his mother in Germany. He was employed as a machinist with a railroad. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Agnes, his sons John J..⁶ Theodore Arthur Houser was employed by Horton Mfg Company in 1925 a foreman.⁹ He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, the Holy Name Society and Modern Woodmen of America .¹
     Theodore died on 27 November 1939 at Berghoff Brewery in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, at age 57 of a heart attack while at work. Investigated by Dr. Walter Kruse, Allen county coroner.¹ His obituary was published in the Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette Newspaper on 28 November 1939.¹ His obituary stated:

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     His wake was held on 28 November 1939 at Mungovan & Sons Mortuary, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.¹ He was buried on 30 November 1939 in Catholic Cemetery in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, in section A, lot 380.¹⁰

     Catherine Racht and Anna Rocht were either sisters or Catherine may have been the mother of Anna.²      Catherine Racht, daughter of Joseph A. Racht and Frances A. Bastes, was born on 10 April 1851 in Germany.¹
     Catherine (her first marriage)married Joseph Houser (his second marriage) , son of Alois Hauser and Frances Theresia Beriche, in 1874 at Hoagland, Allen County, Indiana.¹
     Catherine and Joseph Houser lived in August 1890 in Indiana. Residing with them were.³
     Catherine and Joseph 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
     Catherine Racht purchased propertyh described as 59x176 feet of Barnett's out lot 4 at Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, in June 1897 from Joseph Racht.⁴
     Catherine died on 1 July 1915 at 318 Killea Avenue in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, at age 64.^1,5 Her cause of death was dropsy.⁵ Her obituary was published in the Ft. Wayne News Newspaper on 2 July 1915.⁵ Her obituary stated:

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          Charles Lewis Houser, son of Joseph Houser and Catherine Racht, was born on 5 May 1884 in Hoagland, Allen County, Indiana.^2,3,4 Charles Lewis Houser was employed by General Electric Company at Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, from 1903 to 1941 as a machinist and painter.^2,4
     Charles married Clara Cecelia Weber, daughter of Louis Weber and Mary E. Hale, on 24 October 1906 at Decatur, Adams County, Indiana.^2,3 Charles Lewis Houser attended the bridal shower for Clara C. Houser on 13 May 1911 at Indiana.⁵
     Charles Lewis Houser was listed in Catherine Racht's obituary as surviving.⁶
     Clara and Charles Lewis Houser lived in 1918 at 333 West Leith Street in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. Residing with them were.^7,4 Charles Lewis Houser registered for the draft for World War I on 12 September 1918 at draft board 3, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, he was listed as short with a medium build, blue eyes and black hair.⁴
     Clara and Charles Lewis Houser lived in 1920 at 333 West Leith Street in Indiana. Residing with them were, their children Lawrence, Earl and Bernard.⁸
     Charles is a head of household on the 1920 U. S. Census for Wayne Township, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, as "Chas. L. Houser" he was listed as a 35-year-old male. Both Charles and his father were born in Indiana, his mother in Germany. He was employed as a machinist in a factory.. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Clara Cecelia, his sons Lawrence, Earl and Bernard Valentine.⁸ Catherine "Katie" Head and Charles Lewis Houser were shown as neighbors on the 1920 U.S. census.^8,9
     Charles Lewis was a machinist in an electirc factory in 1930.¹⁰
     Clara and Charles Lewis Houser lived in 1930 at 333 West Leith Street in Indiana. Residing with them were, their children Lawrence, Earl and Bernard.¹⁰
     Charles is a head of household on the 1930 U. S. Census for Wayne Township, Indiana, listed as a 45-year-old man born in Indiana, his father was born in Pennsylvania and his mother in Germany. He owned a home valued at $5,000.00 and a radio. He could read and write and was not a veteran. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Clara Cecelia, his sons Lawrence, Earl and Bernard Valentine.¹⁰ Charles Lewis Houser and Catherine Racht were shown as neighbors on the 1930 U.S. census.^11,10 Charles Lewis Houser lived in 1939 in Indiana.¹ He retired from General Electric in 1941 at Indiana because of ill health.²
     Clara and Charles Lewis Houser lived in 1942 at 333 West Leith Street in Indiana. Residing with them were.² Charles Lewis Houser was a member of the Holy Name society of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana .²
     Charles died on 28 May 1942 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, at age 58 he had been a patient at the hospital for the last five weeks and have been in ill health for a year.² His obituary was published in the Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette Newspaper on 29 May 1942.² His obituary stated:

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     His wake was held on 29 May 1942 at 333 West Leith Street, Indiana, the body, taken to the Black funeral home at Decatur was returned to the residence for visitation.²
     His funeral service was held on 1 June 1942 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, the service was performed by Rt. Rev. Msgr. D. Lawrence Monahan.² Charles Lewis Houser was buried on 1 June 1942 in Catholic Cemetery in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, in section A, lot 265.^2,12     

          Elizabeth "Lizzie" Houser, daughter of Joseph Houser and Annie Leitner, was born on 24 January 1870 in Huntington County, Indiana.^2,3
     Elizabeth (her first marriage)married Joseph Schick (his first marriage) on 27 May 1895 at Blackford County, Indiana.^4,5 Elizabeth "Lizzie" Houser and Joseph Schick were divorced circa 1902.⁶
     Elizabeth "Lizzie" Houser attended a country party in honor of the fifty-first anniverasry of Mr. Jacob Miller's birth on 13 October 1912 at Hoagland, Allen County, Indiana.⁷
     Elizabeth Schick was listed in Catherine Racht's obituary as surviving.⁸
     Elizabeth (her second marriage)married John Xavier Klingenberger , son of John Xavier Klingenberger and Matilda Lawer, on 15 June 1916 at Allen County, Indiana.^1,9 Her husband, John Xavier Klingenberger, died on 28 August 1919 at age 52.^10,3
     Elizabeth "Lizzie" Houser lived in 1930 at 441 East DeWald Street in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. Residing with them were, their children Julian and Earl.¹⁰
     Elizabeth is a head of household on the 1930 U. S. Census for Wayne Township, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, listed as a 60-year-old widow born in Indiana, Her father was born in Indiana and her mother in Ohio. She owned a home valued at $6,000.00 and could read and write. Enumerated with her were: her sons Julian George and Earl J..¹⁰

          John Xavier Klingenberger, son of John Xavier Klingenberger and Matilda Lawer, was born on 26 May 1867 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.^4,3,5
     John (his first marriage) married Mary Eising (her first marriage), daughter of John Eising, on 28 May 1895 at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.^6,7
     John married Elizabeth "Lizzie" Houser (her second marriage), daughter of Joseph Houser and Annie Leitner, on 15 June 1916 at Allen County, Indiana.^1,4
     Mary and John Xavier Klingenberger lived in 1917 at 441 East DeWald Street in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. Residing with them were, their children Norbert, Rosella, Matilda, John and Julian.⁸ His wife, Mary Eising, died on 25 December 1917.⁸
     John died on 28 August 1919 in Indiana at age 52.^9,5

     Agnes and Francis had five known children.³      Agnes C. Houser, daughter of Joseph Houser and Catherine Racht, was born on 4 August 1879 in Hoagland, Allen County, Indiana.^2,4
     Agnes married Francis L. Carteaux on 12 November 1901 at Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.^1,5,6
     Agnes C. Carteaux was listed in Catherine Racht's obituary as surviving.⁷
     Agnes and Francis L. Carteaux lived in 1930 at 2801 New Haven Avenue in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. Residing with them were, their children Henry and Theodore, their daughter-in-law Nellie M. Carteaux.⁸
     Agnes was enumerated as the wife of Francis L. Carteaux under the name of "Agnes C. Carteaux" on the 1930 U.S. Census of Adams Township, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, listed as a married 50-year-old female born in Indiana, father was born in Pennsylvania and her mother in Germany. She was married for the first time at the age of 22.⁸ Agnes C. Houser lived in 1939 in Indiana.¹ She lived in 1994 in Kendallville, Noble County, Indiana.²
     Agnes died on 15 March 1994 at age 114.²

     Francis and Agnes had five known children.³
     Francis married Agnes C. Houser, daughter of Joseph Houser and Catherine Racht, on 12 November 1901 at Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.^1,4,5
     Francis L. was a meat cutter in a grocery store in 1930.⁶
     Agnes and Francis L. Carteaux lived in 1930 at 2801 New Haven Avenue in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. Residing with them were, their children Henry and Theodore, their daughter-in-law Nellie M. Carteaux.⁶
     Francis is a head of household on the 1930 U. S. Census for Adams Township, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, listed as a married 51-year-old male born in Indiana, his parents were born in France. He was married for the first time at the age of 29 and owned a home valued at $5,000.00 and had a radio.. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Agnes C., his sons Henry and Theodore S., his daughter-in-law Nellie M. (?).⁶

      Anna Rocht was also known as Rock.³ Anna Rocht was also known as Houser.² She and Catherine Racht were either sisters or Catherine may have been the mother of Anna.⁴ Anna and John had eight known children.⁴
     Anna married John Kennerk on 5 September 1894 at Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.^2,3
     Anna Kennerk was listed in Catherine Racht's obituary as surviving.⁵
     Anna Rocht purchased property described as 76x162 1/4 feet of Barnett's out lot 4 at Indiana in June 1897 from Joseph Racht.⁶ She lived in 1939 in New Haven, Allen County, Indiana.²