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      George W. Hardesty Jr. was also known as George C. Hardesty. He lived with George W. Hardesty from 1900 to 1901 at 2832 North 21st Street in St. Louis, Missouri.^1,2,3      George W. Hardesty Jr., son of George W. Hardesty and Mary Elizabeth "May" Head, was born on 28 July 1891 in St. Louis, Missouri.^1,4
     George was enumerated as the son of George W. Hardesty on the 1900 U.S. Census of Missouri he was listed as a seven-year-old white male born in Missouri in July 1892. He could read and write and had attended school for nine and one-half months during the year.¹
     George was enumerated as the son of George W. Hardesty under the name of "George A. Hardesty" on the 1910 U.S. Census of Missouri he was listed as a single 18-year-old white male born in Missouri. He was employed as a tinners helper in a tin shop.⁵ George W. Hardesty Jr. lived with George W. Hardesty in 1910 at 2317 University Street in St. Louis, Missouri.⁵ George W. Hardesty Jr. was a member of the Woodmen of the World, Benton Camp, Number 248 circa 1910 at Missouri.⁶ He was a member of Sheet Metal Workers Union, Local 36 in 1910 at Missouri.⁶ He lived with George W. Hardesty in 1916 at 2816 North 23rd Street in St. Louis, Missouri.⁷
     George W. was a tinner in 1916 at Missouri.⁷
     George W. was a sheet metal worker for Haynes-Laugenmiller Mfg. Company on 5 June 1917 at 4057 Forest Park Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri.⁴ He lived on 5 June 1917 at 2816 North 23rd Street in Missouri.⁴ He registered for the draft for World War I on 5 June 1917 at Missouri he was listed medium height and build, dark brown eyes and light brown hair.⁴
     George died on 31 January 1918 in Missouri at age 26, George W. Hardesty was the informant on the death certificate.^8,9,6 His cause of death was chronic nephritis.¹⁰ His obituary was published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Newspaper on 2 February 1918.⁶ His obituary stated:

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     The undertaker who handled his arrangements was Arthur J. Donnelly at 2039 Market Street in St. Louis, Missouri.¹⁰
     His funeral service was held on 2 February 1918 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, St. Louis, Missouri.⁶ George W. Hardesty Jr. was buried on 2 February 1918 in Calvary Catholic Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri, in section 22, lot 112, grave 9004.^10,11,6

          Grace G. Hardesty, daughter of George W. Hardesty and Mary Elizabeth "May" Head, was born on 1 February 1902 in 1516 1/2 Warren Street, St. Louis, Missouri.^1,2
     Grace was enumerated as the daughter of George W. Hardesty under the name of "Grace G. Hardesty" on the 1910 U.S. Census at St. Louis, Missouri, she was listed as an eight-year-old white female. She had attended school during the year.³ Grace G. Hardesty lived with George W. Hardesty in 1910 at 2317 University Street in St. Louis, Missouri.³ Grace G. Hardesty lived with George W. Hardesty in 1920 at 2815 21st Street in St. Louis, Missouri.¹
     Grace married Harry Otto Duetscher, son of Henry G. Deutscher and Ida M. (?), after 1920 at Missouri.⁴
     Grace was enumerated as the daughter of George W. Hardesty on the 1920 U.S. Census at Missouri she was listed as a single 17-year-old white female born in Missouri. She was employed in millinery.¹
     Grace and Harry Otto Duetscher lived in 1930 at 2914 22nd Street in St. Louis, Missouri. Residing with them were, Grace's brother, Paul W. Gossrau, Grace's sister, Catherine Gossrau, their nephew, Paul W. Gossrau Jr..^5,6
     Grace was enumerated as the wife of Harry Otto Duetscher under the name of "Grace Duetscher" on the 1930 U.S. Census of Missouri listed as a married 28-year-old woman born in Missouri as were both of her parents. She was 22-years-old when married.⁵
     Grace and Harry Otto Duetscher lived from 1941 to 1943 at 10 Rio Vista Drive in Ladue, St. Louis County, Missouri. Residing with them were.^7,8 Her husband, Harry Otto Duetscher, died on 11 December 1982 at age 84.^9,10
     Grace died in May 1989 at age 87.¹¹ She was buried on 16 May 1989 in Calvary Catholic Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri, in section 22, lot 112.^12,11

          Ethyl Hardesty, daughter of George W. Hardesty and Mary Elizabeth "May" Head, was born on 20 January 1886 in St. Louis, Missouri.^1,2 Ethyl Hardesty lived with George W. Hardesty from 1900 to 1901 at 2832 North 21st Street in St. Louis, Missouri.^1,3,4
     Ethyl was enumerated as the daughter of George W. Hardesty under the name of "Ethel Hardesty" on the 1900 U.S. Census at Missouri she was listed as a 14-year-old white female born in June 1886 in Missouri. She could read and write and had attended school for four months during the year.¹
     Ethyl married William Seton Howell, son of (?) Howell, in 1916 at Missouri.⁵ Ethyl and William Seton Howell lived in 1918 at 4452 Farlin in St. Louis, Missouri.⁶
     Ethyl was enumerated as the wife of William Seton Howell under the name of "Ethel Howell" on the 1920 U.S. Census of Missouri she was listed as a 33-year-old white female born in Missouri.⁷ Ethyl Hardesty lived with William Seton Howell in 1920 at 4452 Harlin in St. Louis, Missouri.⁷ Ethyl Hardesty and William Seton Howell lived in 1930.⁵
     Ethyl was enumerated as the wife of William Seton Howell on the 1930 U.S. Census of Missouri.⁵ Ethyl Hardesty lived with William Seton Howell in 1935 at 4503 Red Bud Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri.⁸ Ethyl Hardesty was the informant listed on the death certificate of Mary Elizabeth "May" Head on 26 October 1942.^9,10,11 Ethyl Hardesty lived with William Seton Howell in 1947 at 4503 Red Bud Avenue in Missouri.¹² At the time of of Ethel's death in 1953, Ethyl resided at 4429a Floriss Place in St. Louis, Missouri.² She was a member of the Woman's Guild of Bethany E. & R. Church, St. Louis, Missouri .¹³ She lived in May 1953 at 4429a Floriss Place in Missouri.¹³
     Ethyl died on 1 May 1953 in Missouri at age 67, William Seton Howell was the informant on the death certificate.^14,13 Her cause of death was lymphatic leukemia.² Her obituary stated:

¹³ Her obituary was published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Newspaper on 2 May 1953.¹³
     Her funeral service was held on 4 May 1953 at Calvin F. Feutz Funeral Home, Moline Acres, St. Louis County, Missouri, 4528 Natural Bridge Rd. at 11:45 p.m.¹³ Ethyl Hardesty was buried on 4 May 1953 in Calvary Catholic Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri, in section 22, lot 112, grave 9001. The funeral director was Calvin Feutz, permit number 4514.^15,13

      Catherine "Kitty" Hardesty was also known as Katherine.      Catherine "Kitty" Hardesty, daughter of George W. Hardesty and Mary Elizabeth "May" Head, was born in October 1889 in St. Louis, Missouri.¹
     Catherine was enumerated as the daughter of George W. Hardesty on the 1900 U.S. Census at Missouri she was listed as a ten-year-old white female born in October 1888 in Missouri. She could read and write and had attended school for nine and one-half months during the year.¹
     Catherine married Paul W. Gossrau, son of Franz Gustave "Frank" Gossrau and Augusta Rost, circa 1905 at Missouri.

Catherine and Paul W. Gossrau Wedding Photo.

     Catherine was enumerated as the daughter of George W. Hardesty under the name of "Katherine Gossrau" on the 1910 U.S. Census at Missouri she was listed as a married 20-year-old white female born in Missouri. Kate and her husband, Paul Gossrau, were living with her parents.² Catherine "Kitty" Hardesty lived with George W. Hardesty in 1910 at 2317 University Street in St. Louis, Missouri.²
     Catherine was enumerated as the wife of Paul W. Gossrau under the name of "Catherine Gossrau" on the 1920 U.S. Census of Missouri she was listed as a married 30-year-old white female born in Missouri.³ Catherine "Kitty" Hardesty lived in 1920 at 2513 West Hebert Street in St. Louis, Missouri.³ She lived with Paul W. Gossrau in 1920 at 2513 West Hebert Street in Missouri.³
     Catherine and Paul W. Gossrau lived from 1927 to 1930 at 2906 North 22nd Street in St. Louis, Missouri. Residing with them were, their children Paul.^4,5
     She lived with her brother-in-law, Harry Otto Duetscher and sister Grace, in 1930 at 2914 22nd Street in St. Louis, Missouri.^6,7
     Catherine was enumerated as the wife of Paul W. Gossrau under the name of "Catherine Gossrau" on the 1930 U.S. Census of Missouri listed as a married 40-year-old woman born in Missouri as were both of her parents. She was 20-years-old when married.⁷ Catherine "Kitty" Hardesty lived with Paul W. Gossrau in 1933 at 4543 Athlone Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri.⁸ Catherine "Kitty" Hardesty lived with Paul W. Gossrau in 1935 at 1456 East Adelaide Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri.⁹ Catherine "Kitty" Hardesty lived with Paul W. Gossrau in 1937 at 1456 Adelaide Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri.¹⁰ Catherine "Kitty" Hardesty lived before 1958 at 4651 Pope Street in St. Louis, Missouri.¹¹ She lived in 1958 at 949 Fontaine Place in St. Louis County, Missouri.¹¹
     Catherine died on 1 March 1958 in Missouri at age 68.^12,11 Her obituary was published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Newspaper on 3 March 1958.¹¹ Her obituary stated:

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     Her funeral service was held on 4 March 1958 at Our Lady of Good Council Catholic Church, St. Louis, Missouri.¹¹ She was buried on 4 March 1958 in Calvary Catholic Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri, section 22, lot 112, grave 9007. The funeral director was Feutz, permit 648.^13,11

      Elizabeth M. "Lizzie" Hardesty was also known as Fisher.      Elizabeth M. "Lizzie" Hardesty, daughter of George W. Hardesty and Mary Elizabeth "May" Head, was born on 22 October 1887 in St. Louis, Missouri.² Conflicting evidence placed her birth in October 1888 (1900 census).³ Elizabeth M. "Lizzie" Hardesty lived with George W. Hardesty from 1900 to 1901 at 2832 North 21st Street in St. Louis, Missouri.^3,4,5
     Elizabeth was enumerated as the daughter of George W. Hardesty on the 1900 U.S. Census at Missouri she was listed as an 11-year-old white female born in Missouri in October 1888. She could read and write and had attended school for nine and one-half months during the year.³
     Elizabeth married Fred Henry Fischer, son of Henry Fischer and Caroline "Carrie" Kuhs, in 1907 at Missouri.⁶

Elizabeth and Fred Henry Fischer Wedding Photo.

     Elizabeth and Fred Henry Fischer lived in 1910 at 1907 Wright Street in St. Louis, Missouri. Residing with them were, their child, Harry, Fred's father, Henry Fischer.⁶
     Elizabeth was enumerated as the wife of Fred Henry Fischer under the name of "Lizzie M. Fischer" on the 1910 U.S. Census of ward 3, St. Louis, Missouri, listed as a 22-year-old female born in Missouri as were her parents. She had been married for three years and had two children, only one was still living.⁶
     Elizabeth and Fred Henry Fischer lived in 1918 at 2816 North 23rd Street in St. Louis, Missouri. Residing with them were, their children Harry and Ruth.¹ She lived with George W. Hardesty in 1920 at 2815 21st Street in St. Louis, Missouri.⁷
     Elizabeth was enumerated as the daughter of George W. Hardesty under the name of "Elizabeth Fisher" on the 1920 U.S. Census at Missouri she was listed as a 32-year-old white married female born in Missouri. Elizabeth, her husband and children were living with her parents. She may have been ill as she died two years later.⁷ Elizabeth M. "Lizzie" Hardesty lived on 2 April 1922 at 2816 North 23rd Street in Missouri.²
     Elizabeth died on 2 April 1922 at 2816 North 23rd Street in Missouri at age 34 the cause of her death was cerebral hemorrhage and apoplexy. She died at 2:45 p.m. after an illness of about 2 weeks.^2,8,9,10 Her obituary was published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and St. Louis Globe-Democrat Newspapers on 3 April 1922.^9,10 Her obituary stated:

^10,9 She was buried on 5 April 1922 in Calvary Catholic Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri, in section 22, lot 112, grave 9008. The funeral director was Arthur J. Donnally, 2039 Washington Ave.^11,2
     Her funeral service was held on 5 April 1922 at 2816 North 23rd Street, Missouri, from the family residence at 2 o'clock.¹⁰

     Josephine F. "Jo" Hardesty lived with George W. Hardesty from 1900 to 1901 at 2832 North 21st Street in St. Louis, Missouri.^2,3,4      Josephine F. "Jo" Hardesty, daughter of George W. Hardesty and Mary Elizabeth "May" Head, was born on 5 January 1894 in 1516 1/2 Warren Street, St. Louis, Missouri.^2,1
     Josephine was enumerated as the daughter of George W. Hardesty on the 1900 U.S. Census at St. Louis, Missouri, she was listed as a six-year-old white female born in Missouri. She could read and write and had attended school for nine months during the year.²
     Josephine was enumerated as the daughter of George W. Hardesty on the 1910 U.S. Census at Missouri she was listed as 16-year-old white female born in Missouri. She was employed as a trimmer in a millinary shop. She had not attended school during the year but could read and write.⁵ Josephine F. "Jo" Hardesty lived with George W. Hardesty in 1910 at 2317 University Street in St. Louis, Missouri.⁵
     Josephine (her first marriage)married James J. McMahon (his first marriage) in 1917 at Missouri.⁶
     Josephine was enumerated as the wife of James J. McMahon under the name of "Josephine McMahon" on the 1920 U.S. Census of Missouri she was listed as a married 26-year-old white female born in Missouri.⁷ Josephine F. "Jo" Hardesty lived with James J. McMahon in 1920 at 4444a Harlin in St. Louis, Missouri.⁷
     In 1930 John and Della Eyermann lived at 4406 Athlone Avenue, St. Louis. James and Josephine McMahon lived at 4402 Athlone Avenue. Both were two-family-flats. By around 1940 John Eyermann was married to Josephine Hardesty McMahon. Apparently Della Eyermann and James McMahon died sometime between 1930 and 1940.^8,6
     Josephine and James J. McMahon lived in 1930 at 4402 Athlone Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri. Residing with them were, their children Margaret.⁶
     Josephine was enumerated as the wife of James J. McMahon under the name of "Josephine McMahon" on the 1930 U.S. Census of Missouri listed as a married 36-year-old female born in Missouri as were both of her parents.⁶ Josephine F. McMahon, James J. McMahon, John H. Eyermann and Adele L. Eyermann were neighbors according to the 1930 census.^8,6 Her husband, James J. McMahon, died before 1940.
     Josephine (her second marriage)married John H. Eyermann (his second marriage) , son of George F. Eyermann and Kate E. Gerhard, circa 1940 at Missouri.^9,7 At the time of his death in 1953, Josephine resided at 8052 Davis Drive in Clayton, St. Louis County, Missouri.¹⁰ Her husband, John H. Eyermann, died on 28 February 1953 at age 62. She was the informant on his death certificate.^10,11 Josephine F. "Jo" Hardesty was a member of the Golden Year American Legion Auxiliary, Post 555 in 1979.¹¹
     Josephine died on 16 April 1979 in Missouri at age 85.^12,11 Her obituary was published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Newspaper on 18 April 1979.¹¹ Her obituary stated:

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     Her funeral service was held on 19 April 1979 at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, St. Louis, Missouri, funeral director was A. H. Bocklage Funeral Home, 6536 Clayton Rd., Clayton, Missouri.¹¹ She was buried on 19 April 1979 in Calvary Catholic Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri, section 22, lot 112, grave 6. The funeral director was Kinealy Bocklag (A. H. Bocklage), permit 79 302208.^13,11

     His Social Security Number was 493-05-3427.³ Harry Otto Duetscher was also known as Deutscher.      Harry Otto Duetscher, son of Henry G. Deutscher and Ida M. (?), was born on 30 May 1898 in St. Charles County, Missouri.^4,3,1
     He lived with his parents, Ida and Henry, in 1900 at 1708 North Third Street in St. Charles, St. Charles County, Missouri.²
     Harry was enumerated as the son of Henry G. Deutscher on the 1900 U. S. Census for ward 4, St. Charles, St. Charles County, Missouri. He was listed as listed as a two-year-old boy born in Missouri as was his mother, his father was born in Illlinois.²
     He lived with his parents, Ida and Henry, in 1910 at 2516 Montgomery Street in St. Louis, Missouri.⁵
     Harry was enumerated as the son of Henry G. Deutscher on the 1910 U. S. Census for ward 18, St. Louis, Missouri. He was listed as an 11-year-old boy born in Missouri as was his mother, his father was born in Illinois; he was attending school.⁵ Harry Otto Duetscher was employed by Union Electric Light and Power at St. Louis, Missouri, in 1918 as a high voltage electrician.¹ At the time of his draft registration for World War I in 1918, Harry resided at 2516 Montgomery Street in Missouri.¹ He registered for the draft for World War I on 12 September 1918 at draft board 18, St. Louis, Missouri, he was described as meduim height and build with blue eyes and brown hair.¹
     Harry Otto was a maintenance electrician for the light and power company in 1920.⁵
     He lived with his parents, Ida and Henry, in 1920 at 2516 Montgomery Street in Missouri.⁶
     Harry married Grace G. Hardesty, daughter of George W. Hardesty and Mary Elizabeth "May" Head, after 1920 at Missouri.⁶
     Harry was enumerated as the son of Henry G. Deutscher on the 1920 U. S. Census for ward 18, Missouri. He was listed as an single 21-year-old male born in Missouri as was his mother, his father was born in Illinois.⁶ Harry Otto Duetscher was employed by Union Electric Company at Missouri in 1920.⁷
     Grace and Harry Otto Duetscher lived in 1930 at 2914 22nd Street in St. Louis, Missouri. Residing with them were, Grace's brother, Paul W. Gossrau, Grace's sister, Catherine Gossrau, their nephew, Paul W. Gossrau Jr..^8,9 Harry Otto Duetscher and Paul W. Gossrau were shown as neighbors on the 1930 U.S. census; both families were living in the same two-family flat.^8,9
     Harry is a head of household on the 1930 U. S. Census for Missouri listed as married 32-year-old male born in Missouri as were both of his parents. He was renting half of a two family flat for $45.00 per month and was employed as an electrical engineer with the electric company. He was 26-year-old when married for the first time and was not a veteran. Enumerated with him was his wife Grace G..⁸
     Grace and Harry Otto Duetscher lived from 1941 to 1943 at 10 Rio Vista Drive in Ladue, St. Louis County, Missouri. Residing with them were.^10,11 Harry Otto Duetscher retired from Union Electric Company in 1964 at Missouri.⁷ He was a member of George Washington Masonic Blue Lodge Number 9.⁷ He was a member of the Company Guild of Union Electric Employees.⁷
     Harry died on 11 December 1982 in Missouri at age 84.^4,7 His obituary was published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Newspaper on 12 December 1982.⁷ His obituary stated:

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     His funeral service was held on 14 December 1982 at Lupton Chapel, University City, St. Louis County, Missouri.⁷ He was buried on 14 December 1982 in Calvary Catholic Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri, in section 22, lot 112, grave 3.^4,7

          William Seton Howell, son of (?) Howell, was born on 6 September 1881 in Missouri.^3,1 William Seton Howell lived in 1916 at 4452 Farlin in St. Louis, Missouri.⁴
     William Seton was a tinner in 1916 at St. Louis, Missouri.⁴
     William married Ethyl Hardesty, daughter of George W. Hardesty and Mary Elizabeth "May" Head, in 1916 at Missouri.⁵ William Seton Howell was employed by Haynes & Langenberg at 4045 Forest Part Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri, in 1918 as a sheet metal worker.¹ Ethyl and William Seton Howell lived in 1918 at 4452 Farlin in Missouri.¹ He registered for the draft for World War I on 12 September 1918 at draft board 21, St. Louis, Missouri, he was listed as tall and stout with gray eyes and dark brown hair.¹
     William is a head of household on the 1920 U. S. Census for Missouri as "William S. Howell" he was listed as a 38-year-old white male born in Missouri. His father was born in Illinois and his mother in Pennsylvania. He rented half of a two family flat at 4452 Harlin Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri and was employed as a sheet metal worker, house.. Enumerated with him was his wife Ethyl.⁶ William Seton Howell lived in 1920 at 4452 Harlin in St. Louis, Missouri.⁶
     William Seton was a foreman at Lagenberg Mfg. Company in 1927 at Missouri.⁷ He lived in 1927 at 4503 Red Bud Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri.⁷
     William Seton was as a superintendent of a glass business in 1930.⁵ He and Ethyl Hardesty lived in 1930.⁵
     William is a head of household on the 1930 U. S. Census for Missouri listed as a married 48-year-old male born in Illinois. His father was born in Illinois and his mother in Pennsylvania. William was renting a house at 4503 Red Bud Avenue for $60.00 per month and owned a radio. He was employed as a superintendent in a glass business. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Ethyl, his brother-in-law George W. Hardesty, his sister-in-law Mary Elizabeth "May" Head.⁵ William Seton Howell lived in 1933 at 4503 Red Bud Avenue in Missouri.⁸
     William Seton was a draftsman with St. Louis Heating Company in 1935 at Missouri.⁹ He lived in 1935 at 4503 Red Bud Avenue in Missouri.⁹
     William Seton was a sheet metal worker with Home Comfort Furnace and Mfg. Company in 1936 at Missouri.¹⁰ He lived in 1947 at 4503 Red Bud Avenue in Missouri.¹¹ At the time of of Ethel's death in 1953, William resided at 4429a Floriss Place in St. Louis, Missouri.¹² His wife, Ethyl Howell, died on 1 May 1953 at age 67. He was the informant on her death certificate.^3,13
     William died on 25 October 1965 in Missouri at age 84.^3,2 His obituary was published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Newspaper on 27 October 1965.² His obituary stated:

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     His funeral service was held on 28 October 1965 at Calvin F. Feutz Funeral Home, St. Louis, Missouri, 4528 Natural Bridge Rd.² He was buried on 28 October 1965 in Calvary Catholic Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri, in section 22, lot 112, grave 5. The funeral director was Feutz, permit number 10202.^14,2

          Paul W. Gossrau, son of Franz Gustave "Frank" Gossrau and Augusta Rost, was born in December 1887 in Illinois.^2,3
     He lived with his parent, Augusta, in 1900 at 646 East 4th Street in Alton, Madison County, Illinois.³
     Paul was enumerated as the son of Augusta Rost on the 1900 U.S. Census of Alton, Madison County, Illinois, listed as a 12-year-old boy born in Illinois and was attending school.³
     Paul married Catherine "Kitty" Hardesty, daughter of George W. Hardesty and Mary Elizabeth "May" Head, circa 1905 at St. Louis, Missouri.

Catherine and Paul W. Gossrau Wedding Photo.

     Paul was enumerated as the son-in-law of George W. Hardesty on the 1910 U.S. Census at Missouri he was listed as a 22-year-old white male born in Illinois. Both of his parents were born in Germany. He was an agent for a real estate company.⁴ Paul W. Gossrau lived with George W. Hardesty in 1910 at 2317 University Street in St. Louis, Missouri.⁴ Paul W. Gossrau lived from 1915 to 1916 at 2521b Hebert Street in St. Louis, Missouri.^5,6 He was the informant listed on the death certificate of Alfred Gossrau on 2 July 1915.⁶
     Paul W. was an insurance agent on the 2nd floor at 3600 N. Grand Ave. in 1916 at Missouri.⁵
     Paul is a head of household on the 1920 U. S. Census for Missouri he was listed as a married 32-year-old white male born in Illinois. He rented a home at 2513 West Hebert Street, St. Louis, Missouri and was employed as an insurance salesman. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Catherine, his son Paul W..² Paul W. Gossrau lived in 1920 at 2513 West Hebert Street in St. Louis, Missouri.²
     Paul W. was an assistant manager at the Met Life Insurance Company in 1927.⁷
     Catherine and Paul W. Gossrau lived from 1927 to 1930 at 2906 North 22nd Street in St. Louis, Missouri. Residing with them were, their children Paul.^7,8
     Paul W. Gossrau lived with his brother-in-law, Harry Otto Duetscher and sister-in-law, Grace, in 1930 at 2914 22nd Street, St. Louis, Missouri.^9,10 Harry Otto Duetscher and Paul W. Gossrau were shown as neighbors on the 1930 U.S. census; both families were living in the same two-family flat.^9,10
     Paul is a head of household on the 1930 U. S. Census for Missouri listed as married 42-year-old male born in Illinois, both of his parents were born in Germany. He was renting half of a two family flat for $50.00 per month and was employed as a salesman with in insurance company. He was 22-years-old when married for the first time and was not a veteran. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Catherine, his son Paul W..¹⁰ Paul W. Gossrau lived in 1933 at 4543 Athlone Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri.¹¹
     Paul W. was an insurance agent in 1933 at Missouri.¹¹ He lived in 1935 at 1456 East Adelaide Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri.¹
     Paul W. was a filling station manager. The station was located where highway 70 now crosses West Florissant Avenue in 1936 at 4200 West Florissant Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri.¹² He lived in 1937 at 1456 Adelaide Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri.¹³
     Paul W. was an assistant manager with Met Life Insurance in 1938 at Missouri.¹⁴

     His Social Security Number was 498-20-7027.²      Paul W. Gossrau Jr., son of Paul W. Gossrau and Catherine "Kitty" Hardesty, was born on 21 December 1912 in Missouri.^3,2
     Paul was enumerated as the son of Paul W. Gossrau on the 1920 U.S. Census of St. Louis, Missouri, he was listed as a seven-year-old white male born in Missouri.³ Paul W. Gossrau Jr. lived with Paul W. Gossrau in 1920 at 2513 West Hebert Street in St. Louis, Missouri.³
     He lived with his parents, Catherine and Paul, from 1927 to 1930 at 2906 North 22nd Street in St. Louis, Missouri.^4,5
     He lived with his uncle, Harry Otto Duetscher and aunt, Grace, in 1930 at 2914 22nd Street in St. Louis, Missouri.^6,7
     Paul was enumerated as the son of Paul W. Gossrau on the 1930 U.S. Census of Missouri listed as a 17-year-old boy born in Missouri and attending school.⁷ Paul W. Gossrau Jr. lived with Paul W. Gossrau in 1933 at 4543 Athlone Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri.⁸ Paul W. Gossrau Jr. lived with Paul W. Gossrau in 1935 at 1456 East Adelaide Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri.¹
     Paul (his first marriage) married Ethyl (?) (her first marriage) before 1937.⁹ Paul W. Gossrau Jr. lived with Paul W. Gossrau in 1937 at 1456 Adelaide Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri.⁹
     Paul W. was a filling station owner in 1937 at 4502 West Florissant Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri.⁹ He lived in 1938 at 4678 West Florissant Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri.¹⁰
     Paul (his second marriage) married June Rose (?) circa 1945 at Missouri. Paul W. Gossrau Jr. lived in 1946 at 4401 Harris Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri.¹¹
     Paul W. was a station attendant in 1947.¹²
     Paul died in April 1981 in Missouri at age 68.²

     
     Research Note: In the 1920 census Henry Fischer is shown as married to Minnie and Grace Smith is living with them and shown as a step daughter. Henry is 62-years-old and Minnie is 42-years-old.
In the 1930 census Fred H. Fischer is shown as married to Minnie, Grace Smith is living with them and shown as a step daughter. Fred is 47-years-old and Minnie is 52-years-old.
It appears that sometime between the censuses Henry died and his son, Fred, married Minnie who was his step-mother.
Fred Henry Fischer was also known as Fisher.      Fred Henry Fischer, son of Henry Fischer and Caroline "Carrie" Kuhs, was born on 29 November 1883.^2,4
     Fred Henry was an errand boy in 1900.³
     He lived with his parents, Caroline and Henry, in 1900 at 1508 St. Louis Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri.³
     Fred was enumerated as the son of Henry Fischer on the 1900 U. S. Census for ward 18, St. Louis, Missouri. He was listed as a single 16-year-old boy born in Missouri as were his parents. He had attended school for nine months.³
     Fred married Elizabeth M. "Lizzie" Hardesty, daughter of George W. Hardesty and Mary Elizabeth "May" Head, in 1907 at St. Louis, Missouri.⁵

Elizabeth and Fred Henry Fischer Wedding Photo.

     Fred Henry was a stock clerk in 1910.⁵
     Elizabeth and Fred Henry Fischer lived in 1910 at 1907 Wright Street in St. Louis, Missouri. Residing with them were, their child, Harry, Fred's father, Henry Fischer.⁵
     Fred is a head of household on the 1910 U. S. Census for ward 3, St. Louis, Missouri, listed as a 26-year-old man born in Missouri as were his parents, he had been married for three years. He could read and write and was renting a home. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Elizabeth M., his son Harry H. his father, Henry.⁵ Fred Henry Fischer was employed by Brown Shoe Company at 17th and Washington, St. Louis, Missouri, in 1918 as an order clerk.²
     Elizabeth and Fred Henry Fischer lived in 1918 at 2816 North 23rd Street in St. Louis, Missouri. Residing with them were, their children Harry and Ruth.² Fred Henry Fischer registered for the draft for World War I on 12 September 1918 at draft board 18, St. Louis, Missouri, he was listed as medium height and build with blue eyes and brown hair.² He lived with George W. Hardesty in 1920 at 2815 21st Street in St. Louis, Missouri.⁶
     Fred was enumerated as the son-in-law of George W. Hardesty on the 1920 U.S. Census at Missouri he was listed as a married 37-year-old white male born in Missouri. He was employed as a stock clerk. Fred, his wife and children were living with his father-in-law, George Hardesty.⁶ His wife, Elizabeth M. "Lizzie" Hardesty, died on 2 April 1922 at age 34; the cause of her death was cerebral hemorrhage and apoplexy. She died at 2:45 p.m. after an illness of about 2 weeks.^7,8,1,9
     Fred married Minnie A. Franz, daughter of August Franz and Catherine Ruehler, circa 1927.¹⁰
     Fred Henry was a foreman in a dry goods warehouse in 1930.¹⁰
     Minnie and Fred Henry Fischer lived in 1930 at 2217 St. Louis Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri. Residing with them were, his step-child Grace K. Smith.¹⁰
     Fred is a head of household on the 1930 U. S. Census for ward 18, Missouri, listed as a 47-year-old male born in Missouri as were his parents, he was married for the first time at the age of 44. He was not a veteran and owned home valued at $3,000.00 and a radio. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Minnie A., his step-daughter Grace K. Smith.¹⁰
     Fred Henry was a clerk at J. C. Penney Company in 1945.⁴ At the time of Fred's death in 1945, Fred and Minnie resided at 2131 69th Street in St. Louis, Missouri.⁴
     Fred died on 29 August 1945 at 2131 69th Street in Wellston, St. Louis County, Missouri, at age 61, Minnie A. Franz was the informant on the death certificate.⁴ His cause of death was acute coronary thrombosis.⁴ Fred Henry Fischer was buried on 1 September 1945 in St. Peters U.C.C. Cemetery in Normandy, St. Louis County, Missouri.⁴
     The undertaker who handled his arrangements was Calvin F. Feutz Funeral Home at 4828 Natural Bridge Boulevard in St. Louis County, Missouri.⁴

      Harry H. Fischer was also known as Fisher.      Harry H. Fischer, son of Fred Henry Fischer and Elizabeth M. "Lizzie" Hardesty, was born on 24 December 1908 in Missouri.^1,2,3
     He lived with his parents, Elizabeth and Fred, in 1910 at 1907 Wright Street in St. Louis, Missouri.²
     Harry was enumerated as the son of Fred Henry Fischer on the 1910 U.S. Census of ward 3, St. Louis, Missouri, listed as a one-year-seven-month-old boy born in Missouri as were his parents.²
     He lived with his parents, Elizabeth and Fred, in 1918 at 2816 North 23rd Street in St. Louis, Missouri.⁴ Harry H. Fischer lived with George W. Hardesty in 1920 at 2815 21st Street in St. Louis, Missouri.¹
     Harry was enumerated with his grandfather, George W. Hardesty on the 1920 U.S. Census at St. Louis, Missouri, he was listed as an 11-year-old white male.¹
     Harry married Teresa Hummel, daughter of John Hummel and Elizabeth Kersch, circa 1932.⁵
     Harry H. Fischer served from 6 April 1944 to 5 November 1945 in the United States Navy with the rank of S2.³ His Social Security Number was 489-05-2703, assigned before 1951, issued in Missouri.⁶ At the time of his death the location for mailing benefits was reported as Missouri by the Social Security Administration.⁶
     Harry died on 18 January 1984 at age 75.^7,6,3 His obituary was published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on 18 January 1984.⁷ His obituary stated:

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     His wake was held on 20 January 1984 at Southern Funeral Home, St. Louis, Missouri.⁷
     His funeral service was held on 20 January 1984 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, St. Louis, Missouri.⁷ He was buried on 20 January 1984 in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in Affton, St. Louis County, Missouri, section X, site 280.³

      Ruth Fischer was also known as Fisher.      Ruth Fischer, daughter of Fred Henry Fischer and Elizabeth M. "Lizzie" Hardesty, was born in 1912 in Missouri.¹
     She lived with her parents, Elizabeth and Fred, in 1918 at 2816 North 23rd Street, St. Louis, Missouri.² Ruth Fischer lived with George W. Hardesty in 1920 at 2815 21st Street in St. Louis, Missouri.¹
     Ruth was enumerated with her grandfather, George W. Hardesty on the 1920 U.S. Census at St. Louis, Missouri, she was listed as an eight-year-old white female.¹
     Ruth married (?) Brown after 1922.³

     
     (?) married Ruth Fischer, daughter of Fred Henry Fischer and Elizabeth M. "Lizzie" Hardesty, after 1922.¹

      James J. McMahon was also known as James A. in his sister-in-law's obituary.¹      James J. McMahon was born in 1893 in Missouri.² He lived in 1916 at 4651 Farlin in St. Louis, Missouri.³
     James J. was a salesman in 1916 at St. Louis, Missouri.³
     James (his first marriage) married Josephine F. "Jo" Hardesty (her first marriage), daughter of George W. Hardesty and Mary Elizabeth "May" Head, in 1917 at Missouri.⁴
     James is a head of household on the 1920 U. S. Census for Missouri he was listed as a married 27-year-old white male born in Missouri. His father was born in Maryland and his mother in Massechusetts. He rented half of a two-family flat at 4444a Harlin Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri, two houses away from his brother-in-law and sister-in-law Ethyl and Bill Howell. James was a salesman for a packing house. Enumerated with him was his wife Josephine F..² James J. McMahon lived in 1920 at 4444a Harlin in St. Louis, Missouri.²
     James J. was a salesman in 1927 at Missouri.⁵ He lived in 1927 at 5441a Wren Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri.⁵
     In 1930 John and Della Eyermann lived at 4406 Athlone Avenue, St. Louis. James and Josephine McMahon lived at 4402 Athlone Avenue. Both were two-family-flats. By around 1940 John Eyermann was married to Josephine Head McMahon. Apparently Della Eyermann and James McMahon died sometime between 1930 and 1940.^4,6
     James J. was a life insurance salesman in 1930.⁴
     Josephine and James J. McMahon lived in 1930 at 4402 Athlone Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri. Residing with them were, their children Margaret.⁴
     James is a head of household on the 1930 U. S. Census for Missouri listed as a married 38-year-old male born in Missouri. His father was born in New York and his mother in Massachusetts. He rented half of a two-family flat for $43.00 per month and was employed as a life insurance salesman. He was married at the age of 25. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Josephine F., his daughter Margaret June.⁴ James J. McMahon, Josephine F. McMahon, John H. Eyermann and Adele L. Eyermann were neighbors according to the 1930 census.^6,4 James J. McMahon lived in 1936 at 5926 Pamplin Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri.⁷
     James J. was with Veteran's Welfare Association in 1936 at Missouri.⁷
     James J. was executive secretary Veterans Welfare Association in 1938 at Missouri.⁸
     James died before 1940.

          Margaret June McMahon, daughter of James J. McMahon and Josephine F. "Jo" Hardesty, was born in 1922 in St. Louis, Missouri.¹ Margaret June McMahon lived with her parents, Josephine and James, in 1930 at 4402 Athlone Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri.²
     Margaret was enumerated as the daughter of James J. McMahon on the 1930 U.S. Census at Missouri listed as an eight-year-old girl born in Missouri and attending school.²
     Margaret married Lester Anson Randolph circa 1945.^3,4
     Margaret died on 8 June 1961 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.^3,5 Her obituary was published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Newspaper on 9 June 1961.³ Her obituary stated:

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     Her funeral service was held on 15 June 1961 at 4828 Natural Bridge Road, St. Louis, Missouri, Calvin F. Feutz Funeral Home, Thursday 10:30.³ She was buried on 15 June 1961 in Calvary Catholic Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri, in section 22, lot 112, grave 9006. The funeral director was Feutz, permit number 342.^6,3

          Lester Anson Randolph was born on 21 May 1914.²
     Lester married Margaret June McMahon, daughter of James J. McMahon and Josephine F. "Jo" Hardesty, circa 1945.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 552-16-4994, assigned before 1951, issued in California.² At the time of his death the location for mailing benefits was reported as Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas by the Social Security Administration.²
     Lester died in December 1983 in Texas at age 69.²

      Beverly June Randolph was also known as Margaret June. Beverly June Randolph was also known as Beverly Jo.¹
     Beverly died on 8 June 1965 in St. Louis, Missouri. She was buried in Missouri Guy Thompson, Harveson and Cole Funeral Home.

          Margaret King was born in 1826 in Ireland.^2,3 Conflicting evidence placed her birth various dates between 1825 and1835 (1860, 1870, 1880 and 1890 census).^4,5,6,7
     Margaret King immigrated in 1845.⁴
     Margaret married Martin Head, son of Captain Michael Head and Mary Connaly, circa 1851 at Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio.⁷
     Margaret was enumerated with her husband, Martin Head under the name of "Mary Head" on the 1860 U. S. Census for Ohio. She was listed as a 25-year-old white female born in Ireland.⁷
     Margaret and Martin Head lived in 1865 at East Washington Street and Jefferson Street in Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio. Residing with them were, their children Mary, John, Catherine, Elizabeth and Marie.⁸
     Margaret was enumerated with her husband, Martin Head under the name of "Mary Head" on the 1870 U. S. Census for Ohio. She was listed as a 40-year-old white female born in Ireland as were both of her parents she could not read or write.⁵
     Margaret was enumerated as the wife of Martin Head under the name of "Maggie Head" on the 1880 U. S. Census for Ohio. She was listed as a 47-year-old white female born in Ireland and was keeping house.⁶
     Margaret was enumerated as the wife of Martin Head under the name of "Margaret Head" on the 1900 U.S. Census of Ohio she was listed as a 75-year-old married white female born in Ireland in 1825 and had been married for 44 years and had three children, two still living. (Probably was three living and two dead as she had five children). She immigrated to the United States in 1845 and could not read or write.⁴
     Margaret died on 6 July 1901 in Ohio cause of death was congestion of lungs, age was 75.^2,9 She was buried on 8 July 1901 in St. Augustine Catholic Cemetery in Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio, in section D, lot 122, grave3. The church record shows as Margaret English (headstone). The stone is carved with the name "Head" but lists no names.¹⁰
     Her funeral service was held on 8 July 1901 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio, the service was performed by Father Michael Pütz.⁹

     Catherine "Katie" Head is the niece of Patrick O'Keefe; this is based on Patrick's obituary. The obituary did not say if Kate was a niece on Patrick or his wife's side.¹      Catherine "Katie" Head, daughter of Martin Head and Margaret King, was born on 30 May 1858 in Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio.^2,3,4 Conflicting evidence placed her birth in May, 1861 (1900 census).⁵
     She was enumerated with her parent Martin Head on the 1860 U. S. Census for Ohio. She was listed as a two-year-old white female born in Ohio.²
     She lived with her parents, Margaret and Martin, in 1865 at East Washington Street and Jefferson Street, Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio.⁶
     She was enumerated with her parent Martin Head under the name of "Katie Head" on the 1870 U. S. Census for Ohio. She was listed as a 12-year-old white female born in Ohio and was attending school.³
     She lived with her parents, Margaret and Michael, in 1874 at 1714 Cass Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri.⁷
     She was enumerated as the daughter of Martin Head under the name of "Katie Head" on the 1880 U. S. Census for Ohio. She was listed as a single 22-year-old white female born in Ohio and employed as a dress maker.⁸
     Catherine married Nicholas A. Racht, son of Joseph A. Racht and Frances A. Bastes, in 1882 at Ohio.^6,5
     Catherine and Nicholas A. Racht lived in 1885 at 127 Calhoun in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. Residing with them were, their children Martin and Lucy.⁹ She moved circa 1895 from Ohio to Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.¹⁰
     Catherine and Nicholas A. Racht lived in 1900 at 355 Washington Avenue in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. Residing with them were, their children Martin, Theodore, Albert and Arthur.⁵
     Catherine was enumerated as the wife of Nicholas A. Racht under the name of "Kate Racht" on the 1900 U. S. Census for Wayne Township, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. She was listed as a 39-year-old white female born in Illinois and had been married for 18 years with four children, all still living. She was employed as a dress maker. Both of her parents were shown as born in Ireland.⁵
     Catherine and Nicholas A. Racht lived in 1902 at 327 West Leith Street in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. Residing with them were, their children Theodore, Albert and Arthur.¹¹ Her husband, Nicholas A. Racht, died on 2 May 1916 at age 55; at the family home, following an illness of two years due to a complication of diseeases. He had been bedfast for six weeks.¹²
     Catherine was a dressmaker in 1918.¹³ She lived in 1918 at 327 West Leith Street in Indiana.¹³
     Catherine lived in 1920 at 327 West Leith Street in Indiana residing with her were, her children Martin, Theodore, Albert and Anna.¹⁴
     Catherine is a head of household on the 1920 U. S. Census for Wayne Township, Indiana, as "Catherine Racht" she was listed as a 61-year-old widow born in Ohio. Both of her parents were born in Ireland. She owned a home at 327 West Leith Avenue which was mortgaged.. Enumerated with her were: her sons Martin Edward, Theodore Raymond and Albert B., her sister Anna "Annie" Head.¹⁴ Catherine "Katie" Head and Charles Lewis Houser were shown as neighbors on the 1920 U.S. census.^15,14
     Catherine was visited by Albert B. Racht and Veronica Racht in December 1922.¹⁶ Catherine "Katie" Head lived in 1928 at 327 West Leith Street in Indiana.¹⁷ She lived in 1930 at 329 Leith Street in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.¹⁸
     Catherine is a head of household (no relatives were residing with her) on the 1930 U. S. Census for Wayne Township, Indiana, as "Mary C. Racht" listed as a 71-yer-old widow born in Ohio, her parents were born in Ireland. she owned a home valued at $6,000.00 and a radio..¹⁸ Charles Lewis Houser and Catherine Racht were shown as neighbors on the 1930 U.S. census.^18,19 She was a member of the Rosary society of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana .¹⁰ She was a member of Daughters of Isabella of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana . The Daughters of Isabella is a Catholic Women's Organization. It is made up of members in the U.S.A. and Canada, each working together in one common bond of "Unity, Friendship AND Charity". This fraternal order is not a parish or diocesan organization, it is an international order of Catholic women who are dedicated to their church, family and needs of their fellow men. The only requirements necessary to become a member are that you must be a practising catholic woman in union with the Holy See.¹⁰
     Catherine died on 27 March 1938 at 327 West Leith Street in Indiana at age 79 she had been in failing heath for several years.^6,10 Her obituary was published in the Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette Newspaper on 28 March 1938.¹⁰ Her obituary stated:

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     Her wake was held on 28 March 1938 at 327 West Leith Street, Indiana, after the body was returned from Mungoven and Sons morturary.¹⁰
     Her funeral service was held on 29 March 1938 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, the service was performed by Rt. Rev. Msgr. D. Lawrence Monahan.¹⁰ Catherine "Katie" Head was buried on 29 March 1938 in Catholic Cemetery in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, in section D, lot 34.^10,20
     From a biography of Elizabeth Head written by Pauline English:
Lizzie's sisters did not stay in Napoleon. Her sister Kate married a man named Racht, and they lived in Fort Wayne. The families must have remained close. The newspaper account of Jean and Leo's wedding shows his cousin, Martin Racht, served as Leo's best man. Kate died in the 1940's.²¹

          Elizabeth "Lizzie" Head, daughter of Martin Head and Margaret King, was born on 4 August 1864 in Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio.^1,2,3,4 She was baptized on 14 August 1864 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio, by Father Michael Pütz.⁵
     She lived with her parents, Margaret and Martin, in 1865 at East Washington Street and Jefferson Street, Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio.³
     She was enumerated with her parent Martin Head under the name of "Lizzie Head" on the 1870 U. S. Census for Ohio. She was listed as a six-year-old white female born in Ohio and had attended school during the year.¹
     She was enumerated as the daughter of Martin Head under the name of "Lizzie Head" on the 1880 U. S. Census for Ohio. She was listed as a 15-year-old single white female born in Ohio, she was keeping house.⁶
     Elizabeth married William English, son of John English, on 28 November 1882 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Ohio. The marriage ceremony was performed by Father Michael Pütz. Henry County Ohio marriage index, Volume 5, page 34.^2,3,7,8
     Elizabeth "Lizzie" Head was a sponsor for Charles William Head's baptism on 15 February 1885 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Ohio.⁵
     Elizabeth was enumerated as the wife of William English under the name of "Lizzie English" on the 1900 U.S. Census of Ohio she was listed as a married 35-year-old white female born in Ohio in August 1864. She had been married 17 years and had five children all of whom were still alive and living at home.⁹ Her husband, William English, died on 25 May 1907 at age 47; cause of death was Bright's disease. He was listed as a bookkeeper.^10,11
     Elizabeth is a head of household on the 1910 U. S. Census for Ohio as "Elizabeth English" she was listed as a 45-year-old white widow born in Ohio. She owned a home at 334 East Front Street, Napoleon, Ohio free of mortgage and was employed as a dress maker. She had six children, five of whom were still living.. Enumerated with her were: her sons Leo William, Carl Martin and Raymond John, her daughters Estelle Elizabeth and Helen.¹⁰ Elizabeth "Lizzie" Head lived in 1910 at 384 East Front Street in Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio.¹⁰
     Elizabeth lived in 1916 at 334 East Main Street in Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio, residing with her were, her child, Carl.¹²
     Elizabeth is a head of household on the 1920 U. S. Census for Ohio as "Elizabeth English" she was listed as 55-year-old white widow born in Ohio. She owned a house at 334 East Main Street in Napoleon, Ohio free of mortgage. She could read and write and was employed as a clerk in a dry goods store.. Enumerated with her were:, her daughters Estelle Elizabeth and Helen.¹³ Elizabeth "Lizzie" Head lived on 29 January 1920 at 334 East Main Street in Ohio.¹³
     Elizabeth "Lizzie" Head lived in 1930 at 324 East Main Street in Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio. Residing with them were, their children Estelle and Helen.¹⁴
     Elizabeth is a head of household on the 1930 U. S. Census for Ohio as "Elizabeth English" she was listed as a 65-year-old widow who had been married for the first time at age 18. She was born in Ohio, her mother and father in the Irish Free State. She was emplyed as a baker at home at 324 East Main Street which she owned. Elizabeth also owned a radio. Enumerated with her were:, her daughters Estelle Elizabeth and Helen, her son-in-law Clarence L. "Cap" Grim.¹⁴ Elizabeth "Lizzie" Head lived in 1947 at 334 East Main Street in Ohio.¹⁵
     Elizabeth died on 30 June 1948 in Ohio at age 83 (tombstone inscription).^2,3 She was buried in July 1948 in St. Augustine Catholic Cemetery in Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio, in section D, lot 122, grave 6.^4,16

Elizabeth English Tombstone.¹⁷

     From a biography written by Pauline English, Elizabeth's grand-daughter-in-law:

Just down the street from William English and the Honecks on East Washington St., lived Martin and Margaret Head and their family of one son and four daughters, including Lizzie, who was five years younger than William English. When she was seventeen, Willie gave her a cameo ring. Later he gave her the cross on a chain that she is wearing in the tintype.
Lizzie was only eighteen years old when she and Willie, at 23, were married. They had more than twenty-two good years together until, in 1903 or 1904, he began to suffer from Bright's disease. His bouts of illness, when he couldn't work, became more frequent. Their son, Leo, went to work at Spengler's grocery before finishing high school, in order to help out. William was not able to work at all for a year and a half before his death in 1907. Helen, the youngest, was just six years old when her father died. Elizabeth was a widow for all the years after, until she died in 1948, almost eight-four years old.
How did she manage? For a while she went to work in a dry goods store downtown. Also, she was well known for her cakes, and supplemented their income by baking her famous angel food cakes to order, as well as wedding cakes. They had a vegetable garden and preserved much for the winter, putting potatoes, apples, etc. down in a root cellar. They sun dried green beans, which Ray raved about all his life. No beans had ever tasted as good since, as the one he remembered from his youth. Later, as the children grew and left, she did what many widows in those days did. She took in borders. At that time, a bachelor away from home didn't take an apartment. He lived in a boarding house, or boarded with some family. And many a widow who owned her own home made use of it in that way. Earl Grieser boarded with her in 1924, when the Creamery was incorporated, until 1930. He was from Holgate, Ohio. Another who boarded there in the '20's was Cyril Bennis, Regina's nephew. Dick English also boarded with his grandmother for a time. Helen worked at the Creamery when she was old enough, helping out on Saturdays. Later she worked for the Signal, Napoleon's newspaper, for eight years. Early in the second week of June, 1948 Grandma began to feel vaguely unwell and tired, so a young girl, Rita Eisel, was engaged to stay with her. A week or so later, I became ill (it was shortly before Therese was born) and Grandma insisted that Rita be sent to stay with me, and her grand-daughter, Pat Grim, came to help her.
I was sick for two weeks, until the night before Therese was born, when I began to feel much better. Therese arrived about noon on June 30th. I was told that Grandma said several times that day, "I wonder how Polly is doing." Early in the evening, after she and Pat had supper, she told Pat she was going to lie down. She asked her to call her mother (Helen), and Leo and Ray in Toledo, and to call the priest. This Pat did, and at nine o'clock, having received the last sacraments, with all her family around her, she died. How did she know she was going to die? I have marveled at such a death ever since.^18,3

      John M. "Johnny" Head was also known as J. John.²      John M. "Johnny" Head, son of Martin Head and Margaret King, was born on 23 January 1860 in Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio.^3,4,2
     John was enumerated with his parent Martin Head on the 1860 U. S. Census for Ohio. He was listed as a five-month-old white male born in Ohio.³
     He lived with his parents, Margaret and Martin, in 1865 at East Washington Street and Jefferson Street in Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio.⁵
     John was enumerated with his parent Martin Head under the name of "Johnny Head" on the 1870 U. S. Census for Ohio. He was listed as a ten-year-old white male born in Ohio and had attended school within the year.⁴
     John M. "Johnny" Head was a sponsor for Anna "Annie" Head's baptism in May 1876 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio.⁶
     John was enumerated as the son of Martin Head on the 1880 U. S. Census for Ohio. He was listed as a 20-year-old single white male born in Ohio and was working in a factory.⁷
     John married Virginia "Jennie" Halterman, daughter of Henry Halteman and Louise (?), on 18 May 1882 at Ohio. The marriage ceremony was performed by Father Michael Pütz. Henry County Ohio marriage index, Volume 4, page 293.^8,9,10 John M. "Johnny" Head and Virginia "Jennie" Halterman were divorced before 1900; (his admission to the Little Sisters of the Poor home in 1928 stated he was married to Virginia Halterman).^11,2
     John was enumerated as the son of Martin Head on the 1900 U.S. Census of Ohio he was shown as a divorced 39-year-old white male born in Ohio in 1861 and he was employed as a stave jointer.¹¹
     John M. was a stave joiner in 1900 at Ohio.¹¹ He lived from May 1928 to November 1940 at Little Sisters of the Poor in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, resident number 121, his occupation was listed as laborer.^12,2
     John died on 17 November 1940 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, at age 80.^12,2 He was buried in St. Augustine Catholic Cemetery in Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio, in section D, lot 122, grave 2. The church record shows as John English (headstone). The stone is carved with the name "Head" but lists no names. Undertaker was Blanchard Brothers.^13,2
     From a biography written by Pauline English:
Lizzie's brother, John, Helen Grim remembers for his poetry, which he wrote all the time, even in the night when he couldn't sleep. During the Depression, in his old age, he became disoriented. Leo's mother and sister told Leo they thought Uncle John had gone to Toledo, and asked him to look for him. Leo was able to find him and arranged for him to go to the Little Sisters, who cared for him until he died. John is buried in Napoleon, Ohio.¹⁴

          Marie Frese, daughter of Ernhardt Frese and Catherine (?), was born in 1864 in Hannover, Region Hannover, Niedersachsen, Germany.¹
     She lived with her parents, Margaret and Martin, in 1865 at East Washington Street and Jefferson Street, Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio.²
     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 16-year-old white female born in Hanover.¹

          Mina Frese, daughter of Ernhardt Frese and Catherine (?), was born in 1868 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 12-year-old white female born in Hanover.¹

          John Henry Geders, son of Theodore Geders and Mary van der Mierden, was born on 18 January 1879 in St. Louis County, Missouri.^1,3,4
     He lived with his parents, Mary and Theodore, in 1880 in St. Louis, Missouri.⁵
     John was enumerated as the son of Theodore Geders on the 1880 U. S. Census for Missouri. He was listed as a two-year-old boy born in Missouri, his father was born in Germany and his mother in Holland.⁵
     When John and Antonia were married, her parents gave them 18 acres on Woodlawn Avenue in what is now Warson Woods. This land had originally been owned by the Vogelesang family. They later bought an additional 36 acres from John Vogelesang. When they purchased this land in 1904, there was already a frame house on the property, and this house faced south towards Manchester Road. There was an old log cabin approximately 30 feet to the west of the house, and this log cabin was the original 11 mile post on the Santa Fe Trail. Later a house was built on the southwest corner of Manchester Road and Woodlawn Avenue, and this house became the 11 mile house. John Blase ran the 11 mile house years before prohibition. John said the Pony Express used the old Santa Fe trail, which eventually became Manchester Road. The original 18 acres were in what is now Woodlawn Farm subdivision. John started the Woodlawn Dairy Farm on this property which was run by the family until the late 1970s and was famous for among other things it's ice cream and Egg Nog.^1,6
     John married Antonia Katherine Deutschmann, daughter of George Deutschmann II and Anna Antonia Berg, on 27 November 1901 at St. Peter Catholic Church, Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri. The marriage ceremony was performed by Reverend Henry Van der Sanden Vicor General and Chancellor. witnesses were Henry Geders and Ernestine Vogelgesang.⁷
     John Henry Geders witnessed the baptism of Stella Antonia Berg on 31 August 1902 at St. Peter Catholic Church, Missouri.⁸
     John Henry was a dairy farmer in 1910 at Central Township, St. Louis County, Missouri.⁹
     Antonia and John Henry Geders lived in 1910 at Central Township in Missouri. Residing with them were, their children Arthur, Marie, Rose and Theresa and other relatives Elizabeth Hosenfeld.⁹
     John is a head of household on the 1910 U. S. Census for Central Township, Missouri, listed as a 31-year-old man born in Missouri,his father was born in Germany and his mother in Holland. This was his first marriage and he had been married for nine years. He could read, write and speak English and was renting a farm listed on farm schedule 69. Enumerated with him were: his wife, Antonia Katherine, his son Arthur John, his daughters Marie Antonia, Rose Catherine and Theresa. Also enumerated with him but with no known relationship was a servant Elizabeth Hosenfeld.⁹ John Henry Geders, Wilhelm Heinrich Koebel, Joseph Rosemann, Herman Rosemann and Otto Rosemann were neighbors according to the 1910 census. They were living in Central Township, Missouri.^10,11,9
     John Henry was the owner of a dairy farm in 1918 at R.F.D. 13, Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri.⁴ He and Antonia Katherine Deutschmann lived in 1918 at R.F.D. 13 in Missouri.⁴ John Henry Geders registered for the draft for World War I on 12 September 1918 at draft board 1, Clayton, St. Louis County, Missouri, he was listed as tall with a stout build with gray eyes and brown hair.⁴
     John Henry Geders was a sponsor for Vincent Joseph Deutschmann's baptism on 25 December 1920 at St. Peter Catholic Church, Missouri.¹² John Henry Geders was the informant listed on the death certificate of Mary van der Mierden on 16 October 1927.^13,14
     When The Trust Company of Kirkwood was rechartered in 1934, John was one of the new board of directors.¹⁵
     John died on 12 December 1949 in Missouri at age 70.^15,3 He was buried on 16 December 1949 in St. Peter Catholic Cemetery in Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri, section 2, row 37, plot 1.^16,17,13

John Henry Geders Tombstone.¹⁸

          Arthur John Geders, son of John Henry Geders and Antonia Katherine Deutschmann, was born on 14 May 1903 in St. Louis, Missouri.²
     He lived with his parents, Antonia and John, in 1910 at Central Township in St. Louis County, Missouri.³
     Arthur was enumerated as the son of John Henry Geders on the 1910 U.S. Census of Central Township, Missouri, listed as a six-year-old boy born in Missouri as were his parents.³
     Arthur married Eustasia Ann "Babe" Coleman, daughter of Fred Coleman and Emma A. Haeffner, on 26 November 1925 at St. Peter Catholic Cemetery, Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri.²
     Arthur John was owner/president in 1965 at Woodlawn Farm Dairy, Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri.⁴
     Arthur died on 11 March 1965 in Manchester, St. Louis County, Missouri, at age 61.⁵ He was buried on 13 March 1965 in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Manchester, St. Louis County, Missouri.²
     Woodlawn Dairy was sold off and torn down for a development.⁴
     Arthur John Geders was mentioned in an unknown person 's obituary in June 2005 as preceding the deceased in death.⁶

          Marie Antonia Geders, daughter of John Henry Geders and Antonia Katherine Deutschmann, was born on 12 May 1905 in Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri.^3,4,5 She was baptized on 21 May 1905 at St. Peter Catholic Church, Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri, the sponsors included Anna Antonia Berg sponsors were Theodore Geders and Antonia Deutschmann.⁶
     She lived with her parents, Antonia and John, in 1910 at Central Township, St. Louis County, Missouri.⁷
     Marie was enumerated as the daughter of John Henry Geders on the 1910 U.S. Census at Central Township, Missouri, listed as a four-year-old girl born in Missouri as were her parents.⁷ Marie Antonia Geders was the maid of honor at the marriage of Edmond Adolph Rotter and Rose Catherine Geders on 25 June 1930 at St. Peter Catholic Church, Missouri.^6,1
     Marie married Clarence J. Vohsen, son of John Vohsen and Theresa Hoogstract, on 30 October 1935 at St. Peter Catholic Church, Missouri, the best man was George Francis Geders. The marriage ceremony was performed by Reverend Arthur F. Hoogstract.⁶
     Marie died on 18 October 1952 at 1204 North Woodlawn Avenue in Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri, at age 47, Clarence J. Vohsen was the informant on the death certificate.^3,4,2,5 Her cause of death was breast cancer with metastisis to lungs.⁵
     The undertaker who handled her arrangements was Lewis H. Bopp, Incorporated in Missouri.⁵ Marie Antonia Geders was buried on 21 October 1952 in St. Peter Catholic Cemetery in Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri, in section 5, plot 13NH.^2,5

Marie Antonia Vohsen Tombstone.⁸

     Marie Antonia Geders was mentioned in an unknown person 's obituary in June 2005 as preceding the deceased in death.⁹

          Rose Catherine Geders, daughter of John Henry Geders and Antonia Katherine Deutschmann, was born on 30 March 1907 in Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri.^1,2 She was baptized on 7 April 1907 at St. Peter Catholic Church, Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri, the sponsors included Catherina Rosemann sponsors were Joseph Deutschmann and Catherine Knierim.¹
     She lived with her parents, Antonia and John, in 1910 at Central Township, St. Louis County, Missouri.³
     Rose was enumerated as the daughter of John Henry Geders on the 1910 U.S. Census at Central Township, Missouri, listed as a three-year-old girl born in Missouri as were her parents.³
     Rose married Edmond Adolph Rotter, son of John Rotter and Anna Langes, on 25 June 1930 at St. Peter Catholic Church, Missouri, the maid of honor was Marie Antonia Geders. The marriage ceremony was performed by Father Eugene Coyle.^1,4
     Rose died on 7 October 1996 at 10417 Garibaldi Place in Frontenac, St. Louis County, Missouri, at age 89.² She was buried on 11 October 1996 in St. Peter Catholic Cemetery in Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri, in section 3, plot 13NH.²
     Rose Catherine Geders was mentioned in an unknown person 's obituary in June 2005 as preceding the deceased in death.⁵