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     Robert married Joann Marie Heyer, daughter of Robert James Heyer Sr. and Geraldine Joan Berg, on 27 December 1975 at 922 West Essex Avenue, Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri.¹

     
     Darius married Sandra Marie Heyer (her first marriage), daughter of Robert James Heyer Sr. and Geraldine Joan Berg, on 29 May 1981 at St. John United Church of Christ, Ballwin, St. Louis County, Missouri.¹ Darius Carl Krupnik and Sandra Marie Heyer were divorced circa 1995.

      Arthur Roseman Klingler was also known as Klinger.¹      Arthur Roseman Klingler, son of Christian Klingler and Julia Schmidt, was born on 19 June 1899 in Missouri.^2,5
     He lived with his parents, Julia and Christian, in 1910 at 2918 Minnesota Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri.⁶
     He was enumerated as the son of Christian Klingler on the 1910 U. S. Census for ward 14, St. Louis, Missouri. He was listed as a ten-year-old boy born in Missouri as was his mother, his father was born in Germany. He was attending school.⁶
     Arthur Roseman was mechanic and chauffer working for William Klingler in 1918 at 3008 Minnesota Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri.³ He registered for the draft for World War I on 12 September 1918 at draft board 14, St. Louis, Missouri, he was listed as tall with a slender build white hair and blue eyes.³
     Arthur married Cecelia Beatrice "Celia" Berg, daughter of Francis Charles "Frank" Berg and Mary Hazlewood, in 1919 at Missouri.^1,2
     Arthur Roseman was a chauffer for a furniture store in 1920.⁴
     He lived with his parents, Julia and Christian, in 1920 at 2720 Minnesota Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri.⁴
     Arthur was enumerated as the son of Christian Klingler on the 1920 U. S. Census for ward 14, Missouri. He was listed as a married 20-year-old male born in Missouri as was his mother, his father was born in Germany.⁴
     Arthur Roseman was a chauffer for the city street department in 1930 at St. Louis, Missouri.²
     Cecelia and Arthur Roseman Klingler lived in 1930 at 6601 Kingshighway in St. Louis, Missouri. Residing with them were, their children Earl.²
     Arthur is a head of household on the 1930 U. S. Census for ward 24, St. Louis, Missouri. He was identified as 30-year-old male born in Missouri, his father was born in Germany and his mother in Missouri. He was married for the first time at the age of 19 and was renting a home for $25.00 per month. He owned a radio. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Cecelia Beatrice, his son Earl A..² His Social Security Number was 493-07-2669, assigned before 1951.⁵ At the time of his death the location for mailing benefits was reported as Missouri by the Social Security Administration.⁵
     Arthur died in March 1965 at age 65.⁵ He was buried in March 1965 in St. Peter Catholic Cemetery in Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri.⁵

     
     Inscription inside Family Bible: "This is the Property of the Family of Joseph Nicholas Frank of Jefferson City Missouri and Contains Family Records."³
     Joseph was a fireman in Jefferson City. On February 5, 1911 during a fire at the State Capital Building he suffered from smoke inhalation but recovered when he was carried from the building.⁴      Joseph Nicholas Frank, son of Nicholas Frank and Elizabeth K. Raithel, was born on 29 July 1871 in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.^{5,6,3,7,8,9,10,2} Conflicting evidence placed his birth July 28, 1871 (baptismal records).¹¹ He was baptized circa 30 July 1871 at St. Peters Catholic Church, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri, the sponsors were Stephan Bergmann and Margaret Raithel..¹
     Based on age, an unknown person was probably listed on the 1873 U.S. Census at Missouri as a free white male, under five years old and residing with Nicholas Frank.¹²
     He lived with his parents, Elizabeth and Nicholas, in 1880 at 702 West Main Street in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.¹³
     He was enumerated as the son of Nicholas Frank under the name of "Joseph N. Frank" on the 1880 U. S. Census for 702 West Main Street, Missouri. He was listed as a nine-year-old white male born in Missouri and was attending school.¹³
     Joseph Nicholas was a plumber with Jefferson City Light, Heat & Power in 1900 at Missouri.¹⁴
     He lived with his parents,Elizabeth, in 1900 at 220a East High Street in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri, listed as a widow..¹⁴
     He lived with his parents,Elizabeth, in 1900 at 310 Jackson Street in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.⁸
     Joseph was enumerated as the son of Elizabeth K. Raithel on the 1900 U. S. Census for Jefferson Township, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. He was listed as a single 27-year-old male born in Missouri in July 1876. He was employed as a letter carrier and could read, write and speak English.⁸ Joseph Nicholas Frank lived in 1900 at 220a East High Street in Missouri.¹⁴
     Joseph Nicholas was fire department chief at Central Station, City Hall, corner of Monroe and High. in 1900 at Missouri.¹⁵
     Joseph Nicholas was a substitute mail carrier with the U. S. Post Office, possibly on route no. 2. in 1900 at Missouri.^8,16
     In a telephone conversation with Georgia Mae Ferguson on February 28, 1999, she stated: Joseph N. Frank travelled frequently by train to St. Louis to visit his mother and to see the constructiuon for the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair. On one occasion, Hal Gamm, the conductor, asked Joseph if he was single, and would he like to meet Mabel, his future sister-in-law. That is how Joseph and Mabel met. In another conversation on April 1, 2000, Georgia stated: Joseph volunteered at the World's Fair and received a certificate in that regard. This certificate is in the possession of William Forbis.^17,18 He lived on 6 June 1908 in Missouri.¹⁹ He and Mabel Elizabeth Swillum obtained a marriage license on 6 June 1908 at Circuit Court, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.^19,20
     Joseph married Mabel Elizabeth Swillum, daughter of John J. Swillum and Anna Sophia "Annie" Finke, on 9 June 1908 at Annunciation Catholic Church, California, Moniteau County, Missouri, the best man was Elmer Andrew Swillum, the wedding party also included Miss Laura C. Liebewood.. by A. M. J. Hynes, an ordained Priest of the Catholic Church.^{19,21,5,1,22,23}
     Joseph & Mabel Frank Wedding Announcements in Newspapers. Joseph Nicholas Frank and Mabel Elizabeth Swillum lived on 10 July 1908 at 214 Olive Street in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.²⁴
     Mabel and Joseph Nicholas Frank lived in 1910 at 214 Olive Street in Missouri. Residing with them were.²⁵
     Joseph is a head of household on the 1910 U. S. Census for Jefferson Township, Missouri, as "Joe N. Frank" he was listed as a married 38-year-old white male born in Missouri as were both of his parents. He owned a home (mortgaged) on Olive street and was a 'plummer' with his own shop.. Enumerated with him was his wife Mabel Elizabeth.²⁵
     Joseph Nicholas was working as a plumber. in 1911 at Missouri.⁷
     A conversation with Annabeth Forbis on January 30, 1999, in the presence of Mary Frank Williams, Kathy Forbis Bryant, Carolyn Frank Ousley, Linda Frank Berg stated: Joseph N. Frank and Julius (Uncle Pat) talked in the living room of the house on Olive about things they did as kids. Julius Frank sold hides to the shoe company. This was confirmed by a conversation with Georgia Mae Ferguson on February 9, 1998. He came on business and stayed at the hotel and would come for dinner to the house on Olive. He never brought his family to visit in Jefferson City. Word was that Julius"s wife did not get along with the Frank family. This was also confirmed by Georgia Mae Ferguson. According to a phone conversataion with James Matthew Connors, Julius stayed at the Missouri Hotel.^26,27,28
     On February 5, 1911, the Missouri State Capitol Building was struck by lightning and almost destroyed by the resulting fire.
Under the subtitle of "Joe Frank Overcome":
Joe Frank, one of the members of the fire company collapsed while at work and was taken to the home of Louis Ott where he was attended by Dr. Aldridge. He is reported much improved and will recover."²⁹
     Letter from Julius to Joseph. He was the informant listed on the death certificate of Elizabeth K. Raithel on 29 April 1916.^{30,31,32,33,3,34}
     Joseph Nicholas Frank was listed in an unknown person 's obituary on 30 April 1916 as surviving.³¹
     Mabel and Joseph Nicholas Frank lived in 1920 at 214 Olive Street in Missouri. Residing with them were, their children Charles and Richard.³⁵
     Joseph is a head of household on the 1920 U. S. Census for Missouri he was listed as a 48-year-old white male born in Missouri. Both of his parents were born in the United States. He was a plumber with his own store and owned a house on Olive Street, Jefferson City, Missouri (mortgaged). Enumerated with him were: his wife, Mabel Elizabeth, his sons Charles Joseph and Richard William.³⁵
     A conversation with Georgia Mae Ferguson on April 1, 2000 included this statement: Sam Baker (future Governor of Missouri), lived across High Street from Joseph and Mabel. When Joseph's plumbing business failed due to the Depression and People's inability to pay their bills, Sam Baker got Joe Frank a job at the prison which he had for several years.¹⁷ Joseph Nicholas Frank attended the funeral of John J. Swillum on 17 November 1929 at Annunciation Catholic Church, Missouri.³⁶
     Mabel and Joseph Nicholas Frank lived in 1930 at 214 Olive Street in Missouri. Residing with them were.³⁷
     Joseph is a head of household on the 1930 U. S. Census for Missouri as "Joseph N Frank" listed as a married 58-year-old male born in Missouri as were both of his parents. He owned a house valued at $4,000.00 and was employed as a plumber at the state prison. He is not a veteran of the U. S. military.. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Mabel Elizabeth, his sons Charles Joseph and Richard William, his daughters Emily Margaret.³⁷
     In a conversation with Georgia Mae Frank on April 1, 2000, she stated: Joseph never owned a car. He would ride the bus in his later years to see almost every movie that came to town.¹⁷ Joseph Nicholas Frank was a member of the Holy Name Society circa 1941 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.³⁸
     Joseph Nicholas was a plumber before 1949 at Missouri.²
     Mabel and Joseph Nicholas Frank lived before 1949 at 214 Olive Street in Missouri. Residing with them were.²
     Joseph Nicholas Frank Joseph Nicholas was not a veteran and did not have a Social Security Number. in 1949.² His cause of death was uremic coma and bilateral hydronephrosis caused by a large bladder calculus.²
     Joseph died on 25 July 1949 at St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri, at age 77.^{2,5,10,3,38,23} Conflicting evidence placed his death on June 9, 1949 or July 24, 1949 according to his death certificate.^9,2 His obituary was published in the Jefferson City Post-Tribune on 27 July 1949 at Jefferson City, Missouri.³⁸ His obituary stated:

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     His wake was held on 26 July 1949 at Dulle Funeral Home, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.³⁸
     His funeral service was held on 27 July 1949 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Missouri.³⁸ He was buried on 27 July 1949 in Resurrection Catholic Cemetery in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri, buried with his wife, Mabel E. Frank.^10,5,2

      Mabel Elizabeth Swillum was also known as Maybelle Jeanne Frank Muenks (110) had heard that Mabel did not like her name, so she spelled it "Maybelle" at times. Told to the writer in September, 1998.^3,4,5,6
     Mabel Elizabeth Swillum According to source number: 2392, no "name of child" is listed as being born to these parents on this date. She was the fifth child born to her mother. on 2 October 1884.⁷      Mabel Elizabeth Swillum, daughter of John J. Swillum and Anna Sophia "Annie" Finke, was born on 2 October 1884 in California, Moniteau County, Missouri.^{8,3,1,9,10,11,12,13,14,7}
     Mabel Elizabeth Swillum was listed in an unknown person 's obituary on 11 August 1896 as surviving.¹⁵
     According to a phone conversation with Georgia Mae Ferguson on February 9, 2000: for some time after her father remarried in 1898, Mabel was sent to live with her Aunt Emma Ramsey in Cedar Falls, Iowa. The new step-mother, Emma Bryant, did not want Mabel. Also, Mabel's older brother, Elmer Swillum, was the one who tried to keep all the kids together and on the straight and narrow.¹⁶
     She was enumerated as the daughter of John J. Swillum on the 1900 U. S. Census for Walker Township, California, Moniteau County, Missouri. She was listed as a single 15-year-old white female born in Missouri in October 1884. She had attended school for nine months during the year and could read and write. Her father is listed as being born in Ohio, her mother in Kentucky.¹⁷ Mabel Elizabeth Swillum was the maid of honor at the marriage of Charles Henry "Hal" Gamm and Maud Emma Swillum on 8 October 1902 at Annunciation Catholic Church, California, Moniteau County, Missouri; and the groomsman was Mr. Volney M. Brady of St. Louis.
The ceremony was performed by Father Hynes, the Pastor. Messrs. Geo. Zurmuehlen and Gust Yoest were ushers.¹⁸
     Mabel Elizabeth Swillum wore a pretty dress of blue cloth when she was the maid-of-honor for her sister, Maud's marriage. on 8 October 1902.¹⁹ She graduated on 23 May 1904 from Aurora High School, California, Moniteau County, Missouri, where she was one of thirteen graduates. The commencement was held at the Finke Opera House in California and Mabelle presented an essay entitled "Passion For Pleasure the Cause of the World's Catastrophe."²⁰ She and Joseph Nicholas Frank obtained a marriage license on 6 June 1908 at Circuit Court, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.^4,21 Mabel Elizabeth Swillum lived on 6 June 1908 in Missouri.⁴
     Mabel married Joseph Nicholas Frank, son of Nicholas Frank and Elizabeth K. Raithel, on 9 June 1908 at Annunciation Catholic Church, Missouri, the best man was Elmer Andrew Swillum, the wedding party also included Miss Laura C. Liebewood.. by A. M. J. Hynes, an ordained Priest of the Catholic Church.^{4,3,1,22,23,12}
     At the time of her marriage to Joseph she was described as: "one of California's bright, winsome young ladies, held in high esteem by all who know her and loved by a large circle of friends."²⁴ Mabel Elizabeth Swillum lived in Missouri.²³ She and Joseph Nicholas Frank lived on 10 July 1908 at 214 Olive Street in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.²⁴
     Mabel and Joseph Nicholas Frank lived in 1910 at 214 Olive Street in Missouri. Residing with them were.²⁵
     Mabel was enumerated as the wife of Joseph Nicholas Frank under the name of "Mabel S. Frank" on the 1910 U.S. Census of Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri, she was listed as a 25-year-old white female born in Missouri. Her father was born in Ohio and her mother in Kentucky. She had been married one-year-eleven-months and had no children.²⁵
     Mabel Elizabeth Swillum was listed in Sophia Meyer's obituary in March 1915 as surviving.²⁶
     Mabel and Joseph Nicholas Frank lived in 1920 at 214 Olive Street in Missouri. Residing with them were, their children Charles and Richard.²⁷
     Mabel was enumerated as the wife of Joseph Nicholas Frank under the name of "Mabel Frank" on the 1920 U.S. Census of Missouri she was listed as a 35-year-old white female born in Missouri. Her father was born in Ohio and her mother in Kentucky.²⁷
     Mabel Elizabeth Swillum was listed in John J. Swillum's obituary on 15 November 1929 as surviving.² Mabel Elizabeth Swillum attended the funeral of John J. Swillum on 17 November 1929 at Annunciation Catholic Church, Missouri.²
     Mabel and Joseph Nicholas Frank lived in 1930 at 214 Olive Street in Missouri. Residing with them were.²⁸
     Mabel was enumerated as the wife of Joseph Nicholas Frank under the name of "Mabel E. Frank" on the 1930 U.S. Census of Missouri listed as a married 45-year-old female born in Missouri. Her father was born in Ohio and her mother in Kentucky. She was 23-years-old at the time of her marriage.²⁸
     Mabel and Joseph Nicholas Frank lived before 1949 at 214 Olive Street in Missouri. Residing with them were.²⁹ Her Social Security Number was 489-20-0380, assigned before 1951, issued in Missouri.¹⁰ She was a member of St. Ann's Ladies' Sodality in 1960 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Jefferson City, Missouri.¹² She lived in 1961 in Missouri.³⁰ She attended the wake of Charles Henry Swillum, which was held on 24 April 1961 at Mellody-McGilley-Eylar Chapel, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri.³⁰ Mabel Elizabeth Swillum lived between 1969 and 1971 at Dawson Street in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri, with Emily, Ernie and their family.¹² Her obituary was published in an unknown newspaper circa 26 July 1971.¹² Her obituary stated:

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     Her wake was held on 27 July 1971 at Dulle Funeral Home, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri, with the Rosary being recited at 8 p.m.¹²
     Her funeral service was held on 28 July 1971 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Missouri, with the Rev. Michael Quinn officiating.¹² She was buried on 28 July 1971 in Resurrection Catholic Cemetery in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri, officiating over the ceremony was Reverend Michael F. Quinn. She is buried with her husband, Joseph N. Frank.^1,12,14
     In a telephone conversation with Georgia Mae Ferguson, she stated: The large picture in the attic of Grandma's house after she died was a picture or portrait of Mabel Swillum Frank's mother. The location of this portrait is unknown.³¹
     In a telephone conversation with Georgia Mae Ferguson on February 28, 1999, she stated: Mabel's Bible is possibly in the possession of some of Ernest and Emily's children. Also, they have many of Mabel's pictures.³¹

          Mary Bock, daughter of Joseph Bock and Katherine Twehous, was born on 7 February 1881 in Rich Fountain, Osage County, Missouri.^2,3,4,5,1
     Mary was a trimmer at the shoe factory on 12 June 1900 at Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.⁵
     She was enumerated as the daughter of Joseph Bock under the name of "Mary Back" on the 1900 U. S. Census for 421 Clark Avenue, Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. She was listed as a 19-year-old single white female born in Missouri, as was her mother. Her father was born in Germany. She is able to read, write, and speak English.⁵ Mary Bock lived on 22 April 1901 in Missouri.⁶ She and Peter Paul Otto Mertens obtained a marriage license on 22 April 1901 at Missouri.⁶
     Mary (her first marriage)married Peter Paul Otto Mertens (his first marriage) , son of Johann H. "John" Mertens and Maria Christina "Mary" Scheulen, on 23 April 1901 at Missouri; they were married by a Roman Catholic priest, Reverend Peters.⁶
     Mary was enumerated as the wife of Peter Paul Otto Mertens under the name of "Mary Mertens" on the 1910 U.S. Census of Osage Township, Cole County, Missouri, she is a 24-year-old white female, married for nine years. She is able to read, write and speak English. She has no occupation listed. She and her parents were born in Missouri.⁷
     Mary and Peter Paul Otto Mertens lived on 30 December 1912 at Osage Township in Missouri. Residing with them were.³
     Mary and Peter Paul Otto Mertens lived in 1918 at R.F.D. 4 in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. Residing with them were.⁸
     Mary was enumerated as the wife of Peter Paul Otto Mertens under the name of "Mary Mertens" on the 1920 U.S. Census of Osage Township, Missouri, she is a 38-year-old married white female who is able to read, write, and speak English. She and her parents were born in Missouri. She does not have an occupation listed.⁹
     Mary was enumerated as the wife of Peter Paul Otto Mertens under the name of "Mary Mertens" on the 1930 U.S. Census of Osage Township, Missouri, she was a 49-year-old white female who was married at the age of twenty, and lives on a farm. She is able to read, write, and speak English. She is listed as having no occupation. She was born in Missouri, as were both her parents.¹⁰
     Mary Bock signed a statement that she had acted as a sponsor to the Baptism of Victor Cassmeyer. The statement is preceded by a note that "There is no record of Victor Cassmeyer's baptism due to the fact that all records previous to 1906 have mysteriously disappeared. Signed by Aloysius B. Bauman, Pastor St. Stanislaus" (This actual note was loose in the Church Record Book.) on 20 November 1937 at Wardsville, Cole County, Missouri.¹¹ Her cause of death was Chronic myocarditis and coronary thrombosis.¹ She was buried on 29 January 1939 in Missouri.¹ She was buried on 31 January 1939 in St. Stanislaus Church Cemetery in Wardsville, Cole County, Missouri, where she shares a tombstone with Paul P. Mertens.^2,4

      Peter Paul Otto Mertens was also known as Paul P..      Peter Paul Otto Mertens, son of Johann H. "John" Mertens and Maria Christina "Mary" Scheulen, was born on 5 March 1876 in Henry Joseph Mertens farm, Westphalia, Osage County, Missouri.^1,2,3,4 He was baptized on 30 March 1876 at Osage County, Missouri.⁵
     Peter Paul Otto was shown in the Cole County, Missouri business directory as operating a grist mill owned by his father, John Mertens. in 1900.⁵ He lived on 22 April 1901 in Osage Bluff, Cole County, Missouri.⁶ He and Mary Bock obtained a marriage license on 22 April 1901 at Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.⁶
     Peter (his first marriage) married Mary Bock (her first marriage), daughter of Joseph Bock and Katherine Twehous, on 23 April 1901 at Missouri; they were married by a Roman Catholic priest, Reverend Peters.⁶
     Peter is a head of household on the 1910 U. S. Census for Osage Township, Cole County, Missouri, as "P. P. Mertens" he was a 34-year-old white male, married for nine years. He reads, writes, and speaks English. He is a farmer on his own farm, which is mortgaged. His farm is number 2 on the enumeration. He and his father were born in Missouri. His mother was born in Germany. Close neighbors at this time on Wardsville Road were George Scheppers and family and Mary Rackers and family.. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Mary, his sons George Joseph and Louis John, his daughter Clara Anna.⁷
     Mary and Peter Paul Otto Mertens lived on 30 December 1912 at Osage Township in Missouri. Residing with them were.²
In 1918 Peter Paul Otto Mertens farmed at R.F.D. 4 in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.¹
     Mary and Peter Paul Otto Mertens lived in 1918 at R.F.D. 4 in Missouri. Residing with them were.¹ Peter Paul Otto Mertens registered for the draft World War I on 12 September 1918 at Missouri and his nearest relative is Mrs. Mary Mertens of the home. His name is listed as Paul Peter Mertens and he is described as white, native born, of medium height and build, with brown hair.¹
     Peter is a head of household on the 1920 U. S. Census for Osage Township, Missouri, as " Paul Mertens" he is a 43-year-old white married male, who owns his farm free of mortgage. He is able to read, write and speak English. He works on his farm on his own account and the faram is # 86 in the farm schedule. He and his father were born in Missouri and his mother in Germany.. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Mary, his sons George Joseph, Louis John, Bernard Henry, Edward Theodore and Joseph Garard, his daughters Clara Anna, Frances Marie and Augusta.⁸
     On this date, Paul was the sponsor, along with Mathilda Rackers, at the Baptism of Willardum Gulielu? Bock. Willardum is the son of Gulielu? Bock and Elsie Martin. The Baptism was performed by Rev. Felix E. Sommerhauser.⁹
     Peter is a head of household on the 1930 U. S. Census for Osage Township, Missouri, as "Paul Mertens" he was a 53-year-old male who lives on a farm he owns. He was married at the age of twenty-five and is able to read,write, and speak English. He was born in Missouri, as was his Mother. His father was born in Germany. He works as a farmer on farm number 197, and is not a veteran. Also living in the household is Henry Twehous, a 65-year-old single white male who works as a farm laborer. He is able to read, write, and speak English and is not a veteran. Both he and his parents were born in Missouri.. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Mary, his sons George Joseph, Louis John, Bernard Henry, Edward Theodore and William Francis, his daughters Clara Anna, Frances Marie, Augusta and Alice Marie.¹⁰
     Peter Paul Otto Mertens signed a statement that he had acted as a sponsor to the Baptism of Victor Cassmeyer. The statement is preceded by a note that "There is no record of Victor Cassmeyer's baptism due to the fact that all records previous to 1906 have mysteriously disappeared. Signed by Aloysius B. Bauman, Pastor St. Stanislaus" (This actual note was loose in the Church Record Book.) on 20 November 1937 at Wardsville, Cole County, Missouri.¹¹ His wife, Mary Bock, died on 27 January 1939 at age 57. He was the informant on her death certificate.^12,13,3,14
     Peter (his second marriage) married Mary Ludwina "Mayme" Huhman (her second marriage) on 11 September 1940 at Missouri.¹² His wife, Mary Ludwina "Mayme" Huhman, died on 22 September 1944 at age 63.¹⁵
     Peter (his third marriage) married Johanna K. Korsmeyer (her first marriage), daughter of Herman Korsmeyer and Anna Graessle, on 5 September 1946 at Missouri; Eloped.^16,17 Peter Paul Otto Mertens was buried on 23 May 1962 in St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery in Wardsville, Cole County, Missouri, where he shares a stone with Mary Mertens.³
     Peter died on 23 May 1962 in Missouri at age 86.^3,4

      Maurice J. Cunningham was also known as Maurice F..³      Maurice J. Cunningham, son of John Cunningham, was born in 1855 in Binghamton, Broom County, New York.^4,5,2
     Maurice J. was a harness maker in 1880.⁵
     He lived with his parent, John, in 1880 in St. Louis, Missouri.⁵
     He was enumerated as the son of John Cunningham on the 1880 U. S. Census for Missouri. He was listed as a single 25-year-old male born in New York, his parents were born in Ireland.⁵
     Maurice (his first marriage) married Katherine Head (her first marriage), daughter of Michael Head and Margaret Healy, on 9 November 1883 at Buchanan County, Missouri.³
     Katherine and Maurice J. Cunningham lived in 1918 at 4536 Harris Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri. Residing with them were, their child, Arthur.²
     Maurice died after June 1918.²

     Arthur Henry Cunningham was a member of American Legion, Memorial Post 154 at Wellston, St. Louis County, Missouri. He was a charter member of the post.² Arthur Henry Cunningham was also known as Arthur Schulenberg although in his daughters death certificate he is shown as Arthur Schulenberg it appears he normally went by the name Arthur Cunningham later in life. He was also living in the same house of Edward Shulenberg in early 1910.³      Arthur Henry Cunningham, son of Maurice J. Cunningham and Katherine Head, was born on 14 October 1886 in St. Louis, Missouri.^4,5 Conflicting evidence placed his birth on October 14, 1889 (Death Certificat and Record of Funeral from Ortmann Funeral Home however stated he was 68 years, 4 months, 23 days old which would be 1886) or August 1, 1896 (WWI Draft Card).^6,7,8
     He lived with his parents, Katherine and Edward, in 1895 at 2110 North 13th Street in St. Louis, Missouri.⁹
     Arthur was enumerated as the son of Edward Shulenberg under the name of "Arthur Schulenberg" on the 1900 U.S. Census of Missouri he was listed as a 13-year-old white male born in October 1886 in Missouri. He could read and write and had attended school for nine-and-one-half months during the year.¹⁰
     Arthur married Jeanette Irene Stoltze, daughter of Louis Stoltze and Elizabeth (?), in 1907.^2,11
     According to Don Cunningham, Arthur didn't know he was "Cunningham" until his dad (Donald) was around seven. He dad remembered having to learn how to spell Cunningham because he had been Don Schulenburg when he started school. Arthur's father, Maurice, either left or died shortly after his birth and his mother married Edward Schulenburg who raised Arthur as his own. By the time he joined the Marines in World War I he was known as Arthur Cunningham. It is possible his mother felt she should straighten out the names before he entered the service.¹²
     Arthur Henry Cunningham served from 14 June 1917 to 26 August 1919 in the U. S. Marine Corps, enlisting at St. Louis, Missouri. He served in the following organizations: Port Royal, South Carolina, June 6, 1917, 97th Company; Quantico Virginia, supply company, 6th regiment, September 6, 1917; 74th company, September 15, 1917; France, October 6, 1917; jd support company, 6th regiment, November 7, 1917; 76th, November 12, 1917; support company, 6th regiment, January 16, 1918; Quantico, Virginia, September 9, 1919. His records indicate that he served in the following engagements: Toulon sect; Aisne Def; Chateau-Thierry sect; Aisne Marne Off. Soissons; Maarbsche sect; St. Mihiel Off. Meuse-Argonne Off. champ. sect; Meuse-Argonne Off. inc crossing of Meuse River; Army of Occupation. He was awarded Forragere. He was promoted to corporal on September 27, 1917 and later reduced to private. His serial number was 120,004, shown as serving overseas from October 6, 1917 until July 25, 1919. He was discharged on August 26, 1919 at which time his character was identified as excellent.⁴
     He lived with his parents, Katherine and Maurice, in 1918 at 4536 Harris Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri.⁷ Arthur Henry Cunningham was employed by National Enameling and Stampling Company at Second and Destrahan, St. Louis, Missouri, in 1918.⁷ He registered for the draft for World War I on 5 September 1918 at draft board 21, St. Louis, Missouri, he was described as medium height and build with grey eyes and brown hair. He claimed to be physically unqualified for the draft because he had lost the first joint of the third finger on the right hand.⁷
     Arthur Henry was mail clerk for a railroad in 1920.¹³
     Jeanette and Arthur Henry Cunningham lived in 1920 at 5880 Ridge Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri. Residing with them were, their children Donald, Roy and Louis.¹³
     Arthur is a head of household on the 1920 U. S. Census for Missouri listed as a 33-year-old male born in Missouri. His father was born in New York and his mother in Missouri. He was employed as a mail clerk for a railway. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Jeanette Irene, his sons Donald Joseph and Louis, his step-brother Roy L. Shulenberg.¹³
     Jeanette and Arthur Henry Cunningham lived in 1930 at 8915 Rosemore Avenue in St. John's, St. Louis County, Missouri. Residing with them were.¹¹
     Arthur is a head of household on the 1930 U. S. Census for St. John's, St. Louis County, Missouri, listed as a married 42-year-old male born in Missouri. He owned a house valued at $5,000.00 and a radio. Arthur was employed as a saw smith at an air compressor manufacturer. He was married at the age of 21. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Jeanette Irene, his sons Donald Joseph, Louis and Harry L., his daughter Eileen C..¹¹ Arthur Henry Cunningham was employed by as a sawmaker (air compressor manufacturing company) at Curtis Manufacturing Company, St. Louis, Missouri, in 1955.^6,11,8
     Arthur died on 7 March 1955 at St. Joseph Hospital in St. Charles, St. Charles County, Missouri, at age 68.^5,6 His cause of death was carcinoma of sigmoid colon, peritonitis sec to perforation of colon, carcinoma of larynx (from June, 1952).^8,6 His obituary was published in the St. Louis Globe-Democrat Newspaper on 8 March 1955.² His obituary stated:

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     His wake was held on 8 March 1955 at Ortmann's Funeral Home, Overland, St. Louis County, Missouri, Guard of Honor Service at 8:30 p.m. by American Legion.²
     His funeral service was held on 9 March 1955 at Ortmann's Funeral Home, Missouri.² He was buried on 9 March 1955 in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in Affton, St. Louis County, Missouri, in section 72, site 1088.⁵

          Margaret Frese, daughter of Ernhardt Frese and Catherine (?), was born in 1861 in Hannover, Region Hannover, Niedersachsen, Germany.¹
     She was enumerated with her parent Ernhardt Frese on the 1870 U. S. Census for township 3 north, range 8 west, Madison County, Illinois. She was listed as a 19-year-old white female born in Hanover.¹

          Donald Joseph Cunningham, son of Arthur Henry Cunningham and Jeanette Irene Stoltze, was born on 5 November 1910 in St. Louis, Missouri.^5,2,3
     He lived with his parents, Jeanette and Arthur, in 1920 at 5880 Ridge Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri.⁶
     Donald was enumerated as the son of Arthur Henry Cunningham on the 1920 U.S. Census of Missouri listed as a nine-year-old boy born in Missouri, he was attending school.⁶
     Donald Joseph Cunningham attended high school at Ritenour High School, St. Louis County, Missouri, graduating June 1927.³
     Donald Joseph Cunningham lived with Jeanette and Arthur Henry Cunningham in 1930 at 8915 Rosemore Avenue, St. John's, St. Louis County, Missouri.²
     Donald was enumerated as the son of Arthur Henry Cunningham on the 1930 U.S. Census of St. John's, St. Louis County, Missouri, listed as a single 19-year-old boy born in Missouri. He was employed as a chauffeur for a laundry.²
     Donald married Clara Isabelle Selbert circa 1932.⁷
     Donald Joseph Cunningham began military service on 1 April 1943 at Jefferson Barracks, Affton, St. Louis County, Missouri.⁸
     Donald Joseph Cunningham served from 1 April 1943 to 14 November 1945 in the U.S. Army Air Force. He was a corporal in the 325 Base Unit, serial number 37609339.^9,8
     Donald Joseph Cunningham was released from active military duty on 14 November 1945 at Drew Field, Florida. He had served in the AAF.⁸ He retired from U.S. Postal Service in November 1972 where he was employed as supervisor at the main post office in St. Louis.^8,3 At the time of his death in 1974, Donald resided at 838 Lords Hill in Shrewsberry, St. Louis County, Missouri.⁸
     Donald died on 9 October 1974 at Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, at age 63.^5,7,8,10 His obituary was published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Newspaper on 10 October 1974.⁷ His obituary stated:

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     His wake was held on 10 October 1974 at Ortmann's Funeral Home, Overland, St. Louis County, Missouri.⁷
     His funeral service was held on 11 October 1974 at Cure of Ars Catholic Church, Shrewsbury, St. Louis County, Missouri.⁷ He was buried on 11 October 1974 in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in Affton, St. Louis County, Missouri, in plot K 0 1302.^7,9

          Harry L. Cunningham, son of Arthur Henry Cunningham and Jeanette Irene Stoltze, was born in 1922.⁴
     Harry L. Cunningham lived with Jeanette and Arthur Henry Cunningham in 1930 at 8915 Rosemore Avenue, St. John's, St. Louis County, Missouri.²
     Harry died after 1930 in St. Louis, Missouri.⁵
     Harry was enumerated as the son of Arthur Henry Cunningham on the 1930 U.S. Census of St. John's, St. Louis County, Missouri, listed as an eight-year-old boy born in Missouri, he was attending school.²

     
     Eileen married (?) Boots.²      Eileen C. Cunningham, daughter of Arthur Henry Cunningham and Jeanette Irene Stoltze, was born on 30 April 1924 in St. Louis, Missouri.^3,4,5
     Eileen C. Cunningham lived with Jeanette and Arthur Henry Cunningham in 1930 at 8915 Rosemore Avenue, St. John's, St. Louis County, Missouri.⁴
     Eileen was enumerated as the daughter of Arthur Henry Cunningham on the 1930 U.S. Census at St. John's, St. Louis County, Missouri, listed as a five-year-old girl born in Missouri.⁴
     Eileen died on 26 June 1984 in Garnett, Anderson County, Kansas, at age 60.⁵

     Edward Shulenberg and Arthur O. Shulenberg might be related. Edward Shulenberg was also known as Schulenburg.      Edward Shulenberg, son of Herman D. Schulenburg and Catherinie Hofmeier, was born on 26 December 1860 in St. Louis, Missouri.^2,1
     He was enumerated with his parent Catherinie Schulenburg on the 1870 U. S. Census for Missouri. He was listed as a ten-year-old male born in Missouri and was attending school.³
     He lived with his parents, an unknown person and Catherinie, in 1880 at 2110 North 13th Street in St. Louis, Missouri.⁴
     Edward was enumerated as the son of Catherinie Hofmeier on the 1880 U. S. Census for Missouri. He was listed as a 20-year-old single male born in Missouri, both his parents were born in Hanover. He was a laborer.⁴
     Edward married Katherine Head (her second marriage), daughter of Michael Head and Margaret Healy, before 1893 at Missouri.²
     Katherine and Edward Shulenberg lived in 1895 at 2110 North 13th Street in Missouri. Residing with them were, their children Arthur, Rose, Roy and Margaret.⁵
     Edward is a head of household on the 1900 U. S. Census for Missouri as "Edward Schulenberg" he was listed as a married 39 year white male born in Missouri in December, 1860. Both of his parents were born in Germany. He rented a home at 2832a North 21st Street, St. Louis, half of a two-family house, the other half was rented by his brother-in-law, George Hardesty. Edward was a saw worker.. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Katherine, his sons Arthur Henry and Roy L., his daughter Rose S..² George W. Hardesty and Edward Shulenberg were shown as neighbors on the 1900 U.S. census.⁶ He lived in 1910 at 6303 Audry Avenue in Wellston, St. Louis County, Missouri.⁷
     Edward was foreman in saw factory between 1910 and 1913 at Wellston, St. Louis County, Missouri.^7,1
     Edward is a head of household on the 1910 U. S. Census for Missouri as "Edward Schulenburg" he was listed as a married 49-year-old white male born in Missouri. His parents were both born in Germany. He rented a house at 6303 Audry Avenue, Wellston, Missouri. Edward was a foreman in a saw factory.. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Katherine, his son Roy L., his daughter Rose S..⁷ Katherine and Edward Shulenberg lived in 1913 at 6307 Audry Avenue in Wellston, St. Louis County, Missouri.¹
     Edward died on 2 May 1913 in Missouri at age 52, Katherine Head was the informant on the death certificate.^8,1 His cause of death was gastric carcinoma.¹

      Rose S. Shulenberg was also known as Schulenburg.      Rose S. Shulenberg, daughter of Edward Shulenberg and Katherine Head, was born in July 1893 in St. Louis, Missouri.¹
     She lived with her parents, Katherine and Edward, in 1895 at 2110 North 13th Street, St. Louis, Missouri.²
     Rose was enumerated as the daughter of Edward Shulenberg under the name of "Rose Schulenberg" on the 1900 U.S. Census at Missouri she was listed as a six-year-old white female born in Missouri in July 1893. She could read and write and had attended school for nine months during the year. She could not read or write.¹ Rose S. Shulenberg lived with Edward Shulenberg in 1910 at 6303 Audry Avenue in Wellston, St. Louis County, Missouri.³
     Rose was enumerated as the daughter of Edward Shulenberg under the name of "Rose Schulenburg" on the 1910 U.S. Census at Wellston, St. Louis County, Missouri, she was listed as a single 16-year-old white female born in Missouri. She was not attending school.³
     Rose married John F. Neal circa 1915 at Missouri.⁴
     Rose was enumerated as the wife of John F. Neal under the name of "Rose S. Schulenburg" on the 1920 U.S. Census of Missouri she was listed as a married 26-year-old white female born in Missouri.⁴ Rose S. Shulenberg lived with John F. Neal in 1920 at 1447a Hamilton Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri.⁴
     Rose and John F. Neal lived in 1930 at 1437 Hamilton Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri. Residing with them were, Rose's brother, Roy L. Shulenberg, Rose's mother, Katherine Head.⁵
     Rose was enumerated as the wife of John F. Neal under the name of "Rose S. Neal" on the 1930 U.S. Census of ward 27, St. Louis, Missouri, listed as a 34-year-old woman married for the first time at the age of 20. She was born in Missouri as were her parents.⁵ Rose S. Shulenberg lived in 1933 at 1437a Hamilton Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri.⁶ She lived with John F. Neal in 1946 at 315a Convent in St. Louis, Missouri.⁷

     
     He lived with his parents, Katherine and Edward, in 1895 at 2110 North 13th Street in St. Louis, Missouri.²      Roy L. Shulenberg, son of Edward Shulenberg and Katherine Head, was born in June 1896 in St. Louis, Missouri.³
     Roy was enumerated as the son of Edward Shulenberg under the name of "Roy Schulenberg" on the 1900 U.S. Census of Missouri he was listed as a four-year-old white male born in Missouri in June 1896.³ Roy L. Shulenberg lived with Edward Shulenberg in 1910 at 6303 Audry Avenue in Wellston, St. Louis County, Missouri.⁴
     Roy was enumerated as the son of Edward Shulenberg under the name of "Roy Schulenburg" on the 1910 U.S. Census of Wellston, St. Louis County, Missouri, he was listed as a 16-year-old white male born in Missouri. He had attended school during the year.⁴
     Roy married Irene Sclek Collins in 1918 at Missouri.^5,6 Roy L. Shulenberg lived with his step-brother and sister-in-law, Jeanette and Arthur Henry Cunningham, in 1920 at 5880 Ridge Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri.⁷
     Roy L. was a telegraph operator in 1920.⁷
     Roy was enumerated as the step-brother of Arthur Henry Cunningham on the 1920 U.S. Census at Missouri listed as a married 24-year-old male born in Missouri. He could read, write and speak English. He was a telegraph operator.⁷
     Roy L. was a branch manager at Western Union Telegraph Company in 1927 at Missouri.¹ He lived from 1927 to 1933 at 1437a Hamilton Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri.^1,8 His wife, Irene Sclek Collins, died before 1930.⁶
     Roy L. was the manager of a telegraph office in 1930.⁶
     He lived with his brother-in-law, John F. Neal and sister Rose, in 1930 at 1437 Hamilton Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri.⁶
     Roy was enumerated as the brother-in-law of John F. Neal on the 1930 U.S. Census of ward 27, St. Louis, Missouri, listed as a widowed 33-year-old man born in Missouri as were both his parents. He could read and write and was not a veteran.⁶
     Roy L. was a branch manager at Western Union Telegraph Company in 1933 at Missouri.⁸ He lived with Katherine Head in 1935 at 1437 Hamilton Avenue in Missouri.⁹
     Roy L. was a branch manager at Western Union Telegraph and Cable Company in 1935 at Missouri.⁹ He lived in 1947 at 1447 Hamilton Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri.¹⁰
     Roy L. was an operator with Western Union Telegraph Company in 1947 at Missouri.¹⁰

      John F. Neal was also known as John E..¹      John F. Neal was born in 1867 in Missouri.
     John married Rose S. Shulenberg, daughter of Edward Shulenberg and Katherine Head, circa 1915 at Missouri.¹ John F. Neal lived in 1916 at 1447 Hamilton Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri.²
     John F. was a draftsman at 6400 Plymouth Avenue in 1916 at St. Louis, Missouri.²
     John is a head of household on the 1920 U. S. Census for Missouri as "John E. Neal" he was listed as a married 53-year-old whte male born im Missouri. He could read and write and was a mechanical engineer. John rented a home at 1446a Hamilton Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri.. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Rose S., his mother-in-law Katherine Head.¹ John F. Neal lived in 1920 at 1447a Hamilton Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri.¹
     John F. was a draftsman in 1927 at Missouri.³ He lived in 1927 at 1437a Hamilton Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri.³
     John F. was a mechanical engineer in 1930.⁴
     Rose and John F. Neal lived in 1930 at 1437 Hamilton Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri. Residing with them were, Rose's brother, Roy L. Shulenberg, Rose's mother, Katherine Head.⁴
     John is a head of household on the 1930 U. S. Census for ward 27, St. Louis, Missouri, listed as a married 42-year-old male born in Missouri, his father was born in Massachusetts and his mother in Ohio. He rented a residence for $55.00 per month, could read and write and was not a veteran. He was married for the first time at the age of 28. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Rose S., his mother-in-law Katherine Head, his brother-in-law Roy L. Shulenberg.⁴ John F. Neal lived with Rose S. Shulenberg in 1933 at 1437a Hamilton Avenue in Missouri.⁵
     John F. was a draftsman in 1933 at Missouri.⁵
     John F. was a draftsman at St. Louis Car Company in 1936 at Missouri.⁶
     John F. was a draftsman at the St. Louis Car Company in 1937 at Missouri.⁷
     John F. was a draftsman for St. Louis Car Company in 1938 at Missouri.⁸ He lived in 1946 at 315a Convent in St. Louis, Missouri.⁹
     John F. was a laborer in 1946 at Missouri.⁹
     Employed at St. Louis Car Company, St. Louis Missouri, railroad car manufacturing company per Marie Berg.

     
     Irene married Roy L. Shulenberg, son of Edward Shulenberg and Katherine Head, in 1918 at Missouri.^1,2
     Irene died before 1930.²

      Henry D. Seeger was also known as Seiger.²      Henry D. Seeger, son of William Seeger and Alwina (?), was born on 25 July 1867 in St. Louis, Missouri.^3,4 Conflicting evidence placed his birth in May, 1861 (1900 census) or in May 1868 (1910census) or 1862 (1870 census).^5,6,7
     He was enumerated with his parent William Seeger on the 1870 U. S. Census for Missouri. He was listed as an eight-year-old boy born in Missouri and attending school.⁷
     Henry married Agnes Head, daughter of Michael Head and Margaret Healy, circa 1884 at Missouri.⁵ Henry D. Seeger lived in June 1900 at 1316 Hogan Street in St. Louis, Missouri.⁶
     Henry is a head of household, under the name of "Henry Seeger", on the 1900 U. S. Census for Missouri. He was identified as a married 32-year-old white male born in Missouri in May 1861. He owned his own home at 1316 Hogan Street, St. Louis, Missouri and was employed as a teamster. He had been married for 13 years. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Agnes, his sons Harry W. and Fred A., his daughter Genevieve.⁶
     Henry is a head of household, under the name of "Henry Sieger", on the 1910 U. S. Census for Missouri. He was identified as a married 42-year-old white male born in Missouri. His mother was born in Missouri and his father in Germany. He was renting a house at 1314 Salisbury Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri. Henry was employed as a teamster for a brewery. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Agnes, his son Harry W..⁵ Henry D. Seeger lived in 1910 at 1314 Salisbury Street in St. Louis, Missouri.⁵ Agnes and Henry D. Seeger lived from 1918 to 1929 at 1825 Montgomery Street in St. Louis, Missouri.^8,9,4 He was the informant listed on the death certificate of Harry W. Saeger on 20 May 1918.^10,11,9 Henry D. Seeger was a member of the North St. Louis Platdeutchers Club circa 1920 at St. Louis County, Missouri.³
     Henry is a head of household on the 1920 U. S. Census for Missouri. He was identified as a 52-year-old white male born in Missori. His father was born in Germany and his mother in Missouri. He rented half of a two-family flat at 1825 Montgomery Street, St. Louis, Missouri. Henry was employed as a driver for the city. Enumerated with him was his wife, Agnes.⁸
     Henry D. was a watchman at the Strattmann Play Grounds in 1929 at Missouri.⁴
     Henry died on 17 December 1929 at 1825 Montgomery Street in Missouri at age 62, Agnes Head was the informant on the death certificate.^3,4 His cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage.⁴ His obituary was published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Newspaper on 19 December 1929.³ His obituary stated:

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     His funeral service was held on 20 December 1929 at Leidner Chapel, St. Louis, Missouri, service at 1:30 p.m.³ Henry D. Seeger was buried on 20 December 1929 in Calvary Catholic Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri, in section 22, lot 565, grave 2.^3,1,4

          Lorraine "Lorrie" Howard, daughter of James W. Howard and Genevieve "Jennie" Saeger, was born in 1884 in St. Louis, Missouri.² Conflicting evidence placed her birth in 1910 (1920 and 1930 census).^3,4 Lorraine "Lorrie" Howard lived with Henry D. Seeger in June 1900 at 1316 Hogan Street in St. Louis, Missouri.² Lorraine "Lorrie" Howard lived in 1900 at 1316 Hogan Street in Missouri.²
     She lived with her parents, Genevieve and James, in 1920 at 644 Warren Avenue, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.⁴
     Lorraine was enumerated as the daughter of James W. Howard under the name of "Lorrie Howard" on the 1920 U.S. Census at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, listed as an 11-year-old girl born in Missouri and attending school.⁴
     She lived with her parents, Genevieve and James, in 1930 at 12310 Cloverlawn Avenue, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.⁴
     Lorraine married Lefty Heineman after 1930.
     Lorraine was enumerated as the daughter of James W. Howard under the name of "Lorraine Howard" on the 1930 U.S. Census at Michigan listed as a 20-year-old girl born in Missouri and attending school.³ Lorraine "Lorrie" Howard lived in 1992 in Houston, Harris County, Texas.⁵

      Harry W. Saeger was also known as Seeger.²      Harry W. Saeger, son of Henry D. Seeger and Agnes Head, was born on 15 October 1890 in St. Louis, Missouri.^3,1 Harry W. Saeger lived with Henry D. Seeger in June 1900 at 1316 Hogan Street in St. Louis, Missouri.²
     He was enumerated as the son of Henry D. Seeger under the name of "Harry Seeger" on the 1900 U. S. Census for Missouri. He was listed as a nine-year-old white male born in April 1891 in Missouri. He had attended school for eight months during the year.²
     Harry was enumerated as the son of Henry D. Seeger under the name of "Harry Sieger" on the 1910 U. S. Census for Missouri. He was listed as a 20-year-old single white male born in Missouri. He could read and write and was employed as a teamster (street).³ Harry W. Saeger lived with Henry D. Seeger in 1910 at 1314 Salisbury Street in St. Louis, Missouri.³ Harry W. Saeger was employed by teamster, street at Missouri in 1910.³
     Harry W. was an unemployed ammunition worker in 1917.¹ At the time of registering for the draft during World War I in 1917, Harry resided at 1840 South 12th Street in St. Louis, Missouri.¹ He registered for the draft for World War I on 5 June 1917 at draft board 8, St. Louis, Missouri, he was listed as medium height and build with gray eyes and medium dark hair.¹
     Harry W. was a shoe worker in 1918.⁴
     On May 17, 1918, he was shot either in the chest or right side and taken to the City Hospital.⁵
     Harry died on 20 May 1918 in Missouri at age 27, Henry D. Seeger was the informant on the death certificate.^6,7,4 His cause of death was a gun shot wound of chest. His death was classified as a homicide.⁴ A newspaper article in St. Louis Post-Dispatch Newspaper, St. Louis, Missouri, dated 21 May 1918 reported his death: MAN SHOT LAST FRIDAY DIES IN CITY HOSPITAL
Harry Seeger, 28 years old, 1824 Montgomery street, who was taken to the City Hospital May 17 with a revolver wound in the right side, died at the Hospital at 8 o'clock yesterday morning.
Seeger, who was a teamster, had been living at 1019 Wash street. Rose Winters lived at the same address. He told the police, the morning of the sooting, that he had been held up and shot by two unidentified men near Eleventh street and Farnklin (Franklin ?) avenue. He held to this story until he died, despite a confession made to the police by Rose Winters, later the same morning, that she had shot Seeger through fear that he would enter her home and beat her, as he had done on the previous day.
Rose Winters was arrested on her own statement and released on bond by Judge Krueger yesterday.⁵ His obituary was published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Newspaper on 21 May 1918.⁷ His obituary stated:

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     His funeral service was held on 23 May 1918 at 1825 Montgomery Street, St. Louis, Missouri, the family residence at 1:30 p.m.⁷
     The undertaker who handled his arrangements was John Deiss at 1507 Mallinkrodt in St. Louis, Missouri.⁴ Harry W. Saeger was buried on 23 May 1918 in Calvary Catholic Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri, in section 5, lot 000M, grave 226.^7,4

      Fred A. Seeger Sr. was also known as Saeger.¹      Fred A. Seeger Sr., son of Henry D. Seeger and Agnes Head, was born on 5 October 1885 in St. Louis, Missouri.^1,2 Conflicting evidence placed his birth in May 1889 (1900 census) or May 5 1887 (WWI Draft Registration).^3,2 Fred A. Seeger Sr. lived with Henry D. Seeger in June 1900 at 1316 Hogan Street in St. Louis, Missouri.³
     He was enumerated as the son of Henry D. Seeger under the name of "Fred Seeger" on the 1900 U. S. Census for Missouri. He was listed as an 11-year-old white male born in May, 1889 in Missouri. He had attended school for eight months during the year.³ Fred A. Seeger Sr. lived in 1900 at 1316 Hogan Street in Missouri.³
     Fred (his first marriage) married Carrie C. "Toots" Becker (her first marriage), daughter of Frank J. Becker and Katherina Brinkman, in 1911 at Missouri.¹ Fred A. Seeger Sr. registered for the draft for World War I on 5 June 1917 at Missouri he was listed as tall and stout with blue eyes and brown hair, with a wife and two children.² He lived on 5 June 1917 at 1825 Montgomery Street in St. Louis, Missouri.²
     Fred A. was a coal passer at the City of St. Louis Water Works on 5 June 1917 at Missouri.²
     Fred is a head of household, under the name of "Frederick Saeger", on the 1920 U. S. Census for Missouri. He was identified as a married 35-year-old white male born in Missouri. He rented a home at 1526 Short Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri and was employed as a fireman at the waterworks. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Carrie C., his sons Frederick H. and John Raymond.¹ Fred A. Seeger Sr. lived in 1920 at 1526 Short Street in St. Louis, Missouri.¹
     Fred A. was a building construction laborer in 1930.⁴
     Carrie and Fred A. Seeger Sr. lived in 1930 at 1825 Montgomery Street in Missouri. Residing with them were, their children Frederick and John, Carrie's brother, Harry H. Becker, Fred's mother, Agnes Head.⁴
     Fred is a head of household, under the name of "Fred Saeger", on the 1930 U. S. Census for ward 3, block 1106, St. Louis, Missouri. He was identified as a 42-year-old male born in Missouri as were his parents; he was renting a home for $22.50 per month and was not a veteran. He was 21-years-old at the time of his first marriage. Enumerated with him were:, his sons Frederick H. and John Raymond, his mother Agnes, his brother-in-law Harry H. Becker.⁴ Fred A. Seeger Sr. lived in January 1941 at 2704 North 19th Street in St. Louis, Missouri.⁵
     Fred died on 23 February 1941 in Missouri at age 55.^6,5 His obituary was published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Newspaper on 24 February 1941.⁷ His obituary stated:

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     His funeral service was held on 26 February 1941 at Leidner Chapel, St. Louis, Missouri, 2223 St. Louis Ave., services at 5 p. m.⁶ He was buried on 26 February 1941 in Calvary Catholic Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri, in section 22, lot 565, grave 9002.⁶

     
     He was supposedly a bootlegger in Detroit, lived and ran his business next to a police station.
     Lefty married Lorraine "Lorrie" Howard, daughter of James W. Howard and Genevieve "Jennie" Saeger, after 1930.

     
     Patricia married (?) (?).      Patricia Heineman, daughter of Lefty Heineman and Lorraine "Lorrie" Howard, was born after 1930. Patricia Heineman lived with Lorraine "Lorrie" Howard in 1992 in Houston, Harris County, Texas.¹

      John Raymond Seeger was also known as J. Raymond.¹ John Raymond Seeger was also known as Saeger.²      John Raymond Seeger, son of Fred A. Seeger Sr. and Carrie C. "Toots" Becker, was born on 7 February 1914 in St. Louis, Missouri.^2,3 John Raymond Seeger lived with Fred A. Seeger Sr. on 5 June 1917 at 1825 Montgomery Street in St. Louis, Missouri.⁴
     He was enumerated as the son of Fred A. Seeger Sr. under the name of "Raymond Saeger" on the 1920 U. S. Census for Missouri. He was listed as a seven-year-old white male born in Missouri. He was attending school.² John Raymond Seeger lived with Fred A. Seeger Sr. in 1920 at 1526 Short Street in St. Louis, Missouri.²
     He lived with his parents, Carrie and Fred, in 1930 at 1825 Montgomery Street in Missouri.⁵
     John Raymond was a helper at a candy company in 1930.⁵
     He was enumerated as the son of Fred A. Seeger Sr. and Carrie C. "Toots" Becker on the 1930 U. S. Census for ward 3, block 1106, St. Louis, Missouri. He was listed as a single 16-year-old male born in Missouri as were his parents. He was not attending school.⁵
     John married Ruby O'Farrel circa 1934 at Missouri.³ John Raymond Seeger lived in 1952 at 1423 Benton Street in St. Louis, Missouri.⁶
     John Raymond was a maintenance man for the Columbia Box Company in 1953.³
     John died on 2 January 1953 in Missouri at age 38.^6,3 His cause of death was gastro intestinal hemorrhage and carcinoma of esophagus.³ His obituary was published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Newspaper on 3 January 1953.⁶ His obituary stated:

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     His funeral service was held on 5 January 1953 at Leidner Chapel, St. Louis, Missouri, at 2223 St. Louis Ave., at 1:30 p.m. He was buried on 5 January 1953 in Calvary Catholic Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri, in section 22, lot 565, grave 9001.^6,7,3

      Frederick H. Seeger Jr. was also known as Saeger.²      Frederick H. Seeger Jr., son of Fred A. Seeger Sr. and Carrie C. "Toots" Becker, was born in 1911 in St. Louis, Missouri.² Frederick H. Seeger Jr. lived with Fred A. Seeger Sr. on 5 June 1917 at 1825 Montgomery Street in St. Louis, Missouri.³
     He was enumerated as the son of Fred A. Seeger Sr. under the name of "Frederick Saeger" on the 1920 U. S. Census for Missouri. He was listed as a nine-year-old white male born in Missouri. He was attending school.² Frederick H. Seeger Jr. lived with Fred A. Seeger Sr. in 1920 at 1526 Short Street in St. Louis, Missouri.²
     He lived with his parents, Carrie and Fred, in 1930 at 1825 Montgomery Street in Missouri.⁴
     Frederick H. was a chauffer in 1930.⁴
     He was enumerated as the son of Fred A. Seeger Sr. and Carrie C. "Toots" Becker on the 1930 U. S. Census for ward 3, block 1106, St. Louis, Missouri. He was listed as a single 20-year-old male born in Missouri as were his parents.⁴
     Frederick married Julia (?) circa 1931 at Missouri.

      George W. Hardesty was also known as George A..⁴      George W. Hardesty, son of John C. Hardesty and Elizabeth Dutro, was born on 24 July 1859 in St. Louis, Missouri.¹ Conflicting evidence placed his birth on July 24, 1868 or 1863 (St. Louis Fire Department records).⁵
     George was enumerated with his grandparent, Ezekial L. Dutro on the 1860 Census of England for Missouri. He was listed as a one-year-old white male born in Missouri.²
     He lived with his parents, Elizabeth and John, in 1870 in Missouri.⁶
     George was enumerated with his parent John C. Hardesty under the name of "William G. Hardister" on the 1870 U. S. Census for ward 7, St. Louis, Missouri. He was listed as a ten-year-old boy born in Missouri, he was attending school.⁶
     George married Mary Elizabeth "May" Head, daughter of Michael Head and Margaret Healy, on 8 April 1885 at St. Bridget of Erin Catholic Church, St. Louis, Missouri. The marriage ceremony was performed by Father William Walsh Pastor.^1,7 George W. Hardesty lived from 1900 to 1901 at 2832 North 21st Street in St. Louis, Missouri.^1,8,9 He was 5'9 3/4" tall and weighed 150 pounds in 1895.⁵
     George W. was a painter prior to joining the St. Louis City Fire Department before 20 August 1895.⁵ He was employed by St. Louis Fire Department at Hook and Ladder Company 2, St. Louis, Missouri, on 20 August 1895 with the rank of private.⁵
     George W. was a St. Louis fireman from 1895 to 1932 at Missouri. His badge number was 182.^10,11,12,1,5
     Between 1895 and 1928 he served at stations 14 and 28, in both locations he was a private.⁵
     George is a head of household on the 1900 U. S. Census for Missouri he was listed as a 40-year-old white male born in Missouri in July 1859. He had been married for 15 years, his father was born in Kentucky and his mother in Missouri. He was renting a house at 2832 North 21st Street, St. Louis and was employed as a fireman. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Mary Elizabeth, his son George W., his daughters Ethyl, Elizabeth M., Catherine and Josephine F., his mother-in-law Margaret Healy.¹ George W. Hardesty and Edward Shulenberg were shown as neighbors on the 1900 U.S. census.¹ George W. Hardesty was promoted to Lieutenant in the St. Louis Fire Department on 1 May 1906.⁵
     George is a head of household on the 1910 U. S. Census for Missouri he was listed as was a married 49-year-old white male born in Missouri, his father in Kentucky and his mother in Pennsylvania. He rented a house at 2317 University Street, St. Louis, Missouri and worked as a St. Louis city fireman. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Mary Elizabeth, his son George W., his daughters Josephine F., Grace G. and Catherine, his son-in-law Paul W. Gossrau.¹⁰ George W. Hardesty lived in 1910 at 2317 University Street in St. Louis, Missouri.¹⁰
     George W. Hardesty was a sponsor for Marie Ellen Agnes Madel's baptism on 23 July 1911 at Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic Church, Wellston, St. Louis County, Missouri.¹³ George W. Hardesty was employed by St. Louis Fire Department at 3934 Morgan Street, St. Louis, Missouri, in 1914 he was a Lieutenant with Engine Company Number 26. The crew consisted of Captain W. Gleason, engineer J. O'Brien, stoker J. Scherran, driver F. Pruess, driver J. Shea, pipeman J. McLaughlin, pipeman D. Callahan, pipeman F. Connell and watchman J. Warden.¹⁴ He lived in 1916 at 2816 North 23rd Street in St. Louis, Missouri.¹² He was the informant listed on the death certificate of George W. Hardesty Jr. on 31 January 1918.^15,16,17 George W. Hardesty lived in 1920 at 2815 21st Street in St. Louis, Missouri.¹¹
     George is a head of household on the 1920 U. S. Census for Missouri he was identified as a 59-year-old white male born in Missouri, his father was born in Kentucky and his mother in Missouri. He was renting a home at 2816 21st Street, St. Louis, Missouri and worked as a fireman for the City of St. Louis. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Mary Elizabeth, his daughters Grace G. and Elizabeth M., his granddaughter Ruth Fischer, his grandson Harry H. Fischer, his son-in-law Fred Henry Fischer.¹¹
     On July 1, 1928 he was transferred to St. Louis Fire Department engine company 47.⁵ George W. Hardesty lived with William Seton Howell and Ethyl Hardesty in 1930.¹⁸
     George was enumerated as the brother-in-law of William Seton Howell on the 1930 U.S. Census of Missouri listed as a 70-year-old male born in Missouri. His father was born in Kentucky and his mother in Pennsylvania. He was a city fireman. George and Mary were living with William and Ethel Howell, their daughterand son-in-law.¹⁸
     On November 16, 1931 he was transferred to St. Louis Fire Department engine company 50 and demoted to watchman.⁵ George W. Hardesty retired from the St. Louis Fire Department on 16 January 1932.⁵ He lived from 1935 to 1936 at 4503 Red Bud Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri.^19,20

4503 Rosebud Avenue.²¹

     George died on 30 July 1938 in Missouri at age 79, Mary Elizabeth "May" Head was the informant on the death certificate.^16,22 His cause of death was uremia and chronic nephritis.³ His obituary was published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Newspaper on 1 August 1938.²² His obituary stated:

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     His funeral service was held on 2 August 1938 at Cullinane Brothers Funeral Home, St. Louis, Missouri.²² George W. Hardesty was buried on 2 August 1938 in Calvary Catholic Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri, in section 22, lot 112, grave 9003.^23,4,3