Matches 1,901 to 1,950 of 2,006
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| 1901 |
WWI Draft Registration: 23 Oct 1894 | JONES, Carl Ulys (I12639)
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| 1902 |
WWI Draft Registration: 30 Dec 1891 | WILLIS, Leander Vaness (I10252)
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| 1903 |
WWI draft registration: Rutersville, Fayette, Texas, USA | FINCK, William Frederick (I10124)
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| 1904 |
Zacharie Mathieu’s godparents were Mathieu Faliès his grandfather and Marie Marthe Reiss née Hurlin his paternal grandmother. | HURLIN, Zacharie Mathieu (I14193)
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| 1905 |
Zacharie’s godparents were Zacharie Hurlin and Elisabeth Valle. He married Marie Mathieu 13 Mar 1768 after the death of Marianne Faliès. | HURLIN, Zacharie (I14192)
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| 1906 |
Zona married Clayton Withers in 1976. | ADAMS, Zona Mae (I13320)
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| 1907 |
Zoreta attended school in Lake Victor and graduated from Lampasas High School. She then attended school in Austin, Texas where she met her future husband who was in the service at that time. After they were married, they moved to Alice, Texas, where Zoreta was a secretary for the schools and James worked for the telephone company. She was a devout Christian and worked in her church in Alice as a pianist and Sunday School teacher. Her life was taken one day on her way to church when she was hit by a drunk driver. Her pride and joy were her children. | ADAMS, Myrtle Zoreta (I29088)
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| 1908 |
“A native of Austin, Janie was also a member of the Parker Lane Methodist Church. Before the adoption of their two girls, she helped care for her mother and her mother-in-law who lived next door to Ocie and her. She worked for many years for the credit manager of Scarbroughs Department Store. Even though her devotion to family kept her busy, Janie was an avid reader. She also enjoyed planting flowers and attending her garden.” | NELSON, Janie (I13202)
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| 1909 |
“After Evelyn graduated from Austin High School in May 1941, she attended Nixon Clay Business College. She was employed with the Delta Kappa Gamma Society, an honorary teacher’s organization for 13 years. She became a stay-at-home mom for five years after the birth of her youngest child. She went back to work in 1963 for the Texas District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod as a secretary. She retired in 1995, after being there for 31 years. Evelyn stays busy volunteering for various groups including the Crestview Baptist Church. She enjoys reading, sewing, and being involved with her family.” | HORNBERGER, Anna Evelyn (I13226)
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| 1910 |
“After graduating from Austin High School, Dale attended the University of Texas and received a B.S. in Chemical Engineering in 1949. He then attended graduate school at the Massachuesetts Institute of Technology, receiving his doctorate in 1953 on the same day he married Marjorie Ann Taylor.
“Dr. von Rosenberg’s professional career of 39 years was divided between industrial research and college teaching. He began at Humble Oil and Refining Company in Houston, then entered teaching at Louisiana State University. He spent 13 years at Tulane University in New Orleans where he was made a Full Professor. After a short time at the University of Tulsa, he completed his professional career with 13 years at Mobil Research and Development Corporation in Dallas and retired from Mobil in 1992. He was a life member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers.
“Dr. von Rosenberg used mathematics extensively in his research. His book, Methods for the Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations went through five printings and was used in graduate courses more than 30 years after its first publication. His book was published in Russian by the Soviets.
“Dale was active in Boy Scout Troop 20 in Austin and attained the rank of Eagle Scout. He served as Scout leader for ten years with Troop 48 in New Orleans while his sons were scouts. All three of his sons also attained the Eagle rank. With his sons, Dale hiked at Philmont Scout Ranch twice and attended the 1973 National Jamboree.
“Dale played clarinet in bands throughout his schooling. He began in the University Junior High band while still in John B. Winn. This was followed by the Austin High band and four years in the Longhorn Band at the University of Texas. He played in the M.I.T. concert band while in graduate school.
“Dr. von Rosenberg studied the history of his family, especially their immigration to Texas in 1849. He was a member of the German-Texan Heritage Society. Dale enjoyed reading and listening to classical music. He was a member of the Presbyterian church and served as a deacon. He was active in the Republican party all his adult life. In 1996, Dale and his wife moved to Sun City Georgetown and joined First Presbyterian Church.” | VON ROSENBERG, Dr. Dale Ursini (I12934)
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| 1911 |
“After marriage and living in Houston for several years, Ralph and Grace moved to Austin. There Ralph opened a radio repair shop and then taught radio in the public schools. He and Grace were later divorced.” | KIRKLEY, Ralph Leonard (I12524)
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| 1912 |
“After moving to New Orleans with his family in 1963, Gene lived there all of his life, except for several years in Tulsa, Oklahoma while finishing college and in Lafayette, Louisiana at the beginning of his career with Chevron. As a young man he was active as a Boy Scout in Troop 48, sponsored by St. Andrews Episcopal Church, receiving the Eagle Scout award and backpacking at Philmont Scout Ranch. He graduated from Newman High School in 1974, where he was on the school's first soccer and baseball teams. He also worked for several summers as a counselor at Camp Country Lad in central Tennessee. He attended Tulane University and graduated from the University of Tulsa in 1978 with a Bachelor of Science in petroleum engineering. He was then employed with Chevron for the next 35 years, more than 30 of those at their offices in the New Orleans area. He received an award from the Chairman of the Board for his work on the Tenneco Gulf of Mexico acquisition. Gene devoted much of his life to the service of others by volunteering for the New Orleans area Boy Scouts of America and for St. Andrews Episcopal Church. He was Scoutmaster of Troop 48 for thirty years and assisted with Cub Scout Packs 48, 56 and 26. He was on the Troop Committee for Troops 60 and 63. He was the District Roundtable Chair for twenty years and served on the New Orleans Area Council's Executive Board. He was awarded the Silver Beaver for his service to Scouting and most recently the Distinguished Eagle Scout award. With St. Andrews he was a Eucharistic minister and taught confirmation classes, having graduated from the Louisiana Diocese School for Ministry. Gene enjoyed classical music, particularly that of Johann Sebastian Bach. He attended the Bach Festival in Leipzig, Germany in 2007. He also enjoyed attending live concerts of traditional jazz music in New Orleans. He made several trips to England, most often to visit London where he especially enjoyed the music of Evensong at St. Paul's Cathedral. He followed college and professional sports, especially baseball and football, including the New Orleans Saints, the Houston Astros, the Tulane Green Wave and the Dallas Cowboys. Gene's family and his many friends and colleagues knew him as an extremely generous man. He provided support in times of need to many of them over the years. Gene felt blessed by his good fortune in life and he responded by helping others. His legacy is in the lives of the many young men to whom he taught the positive messages of Scouting and in the lives of the young people who learned Christian principles from his teaching at St. Andrews.” | VON ROSENBERG, Eugene Dale (I12943)
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| 1913 |
“Aileen began working at age 14 managing her father’s soda water and distilled water business during his illness. In addition to office management duties, she mixed syrup for various soda water flavors, including the famous Triple XXX root beer. After her father’s death and her graduation from high school in Galveston, she was employed in the banking field in Galveston and Austin for ten years, then as a personnel assistant for 30 years with the Corps of Engineers in Galveston where she retired. She met and married her first husband in 1949 in the Methodist Church where they were active in Sunday School and choir. Five years after the death of her husband, Aileen met Walter, a widower. They married and lived in Galveston until her retirement in 1982 after which they moved to Austin to be close to family. Aileen loves to cook and bake—mostly bread and cookies.” | MARSCHNER, Aileen (I13213)
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| 1914 |
“Allie was born on a ranch in Cedar Creek, Texas. As a young boy he joined the Civilian Conservation Corps where he worked on projects in Arizona, New Mexico and the Longhorn Caverns near Burnet, Texas. After a brief stint in the Navy, Allie returned to central Texas to work in his favorite occupation of cattle ranching. He started a bluebonnet seed business which he managed for 30 years. His inquisitive nature allowed him to develop methods of harvesting wildflower seeds using existing farm equipment. In his free time, Allie enjoyed hunting, especially javelina and wild turkeys of south Texas.” | ALEXANDER, Allie (I13047)
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| 1915 |
“Along with her brothers and sister, Wallie’s childhood was one of hard work in dairy farming. She attended the Fiskville school and the Presbyterian Church until she married, and joined the Lutheran Church in Galveston. While Galveston could not furnish Austin’s hills, climate, or relatives, her life was blessed with a good husband, children and visits by her sister and brothers.
“She was a typical Hornberger, large in stature, blond and jolly. Like her mother she had musical talents, and although she had music lessons she could play the piano quite well by ear. She was also a fine cook and seamstress as were her mother and sister.” | HORNBERGER, Wallie Mae (I12502)
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| 1916 |
“Although Edwin was physically handicapped from birth, he worked 40 years in the Parks Department of the City of Galveston until his health forced retirement. Edwin was an active member of the Lutheran Church, serving in many capacities, but his special joy was ringing the church bell for Sunday services and special occasions. He loved trains and baseball. Edwin was never married.” | MARSCHNER, Edwin Alfred (I13212)
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| 1917 |
“Anna Belle’s love of music led her to attain the position of First Chair in the second violin section of the Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio Symphony Orchestra. Most of her activities consist of serving in her church’s altar guild, Episcopal Church Women, Church Women United, the Vestry, and taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. She also served as a mentor for a Girl Scout who was working on her God and Family award. She has in interest in good government and helped organize the Sun City, Arizona Republican Women’s Club. Currently she participates in the Bible Study International.” She wasa member of St. Christopher's Episcopal Church. She also gave her time to the Republican Party for 60 years, both in Arizona and Akron, OH. | HORNBERGER, Anna Belle (I13124)
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| 1918 |
“Annelle graduated from Paschal High School in Fort Worth in 1941. After a year in business school, she attended Texas Wesleyan College and then Texas Christian University receiving a degree in chemistry in 1945. She played the violin in high school and college. Her professional career was with Exxon Research Engineering Company at their Baytown Labs. She worked as a research chemist in the analytical, radio chemical, and chemical fields and has several publications and patents. She has attended seminar courses at M.I.T., Purdue, and Oak Ridge National Laboratories. Annelle and Hermann love to travel and have made several trips to Mexico and Europe. Their favorite vacation spot is New Mexico where they like to hike, enjoy the native foods, and shop for unusual arts and crafts. They also enjoy bird-watching and keep a feeder and bird bath to attract birds to their home on the shores of Scotts Bay in Baytown.” | ELLIOTT, Annelle (I12936)
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| 1919 |
“Annie Laurie is like her mother in several respects. Thus hard work in childhood did not mar her beauty, nor yet her sense of humor, even in her 80’s. Annie is neat in appearance and an excellent housekeeper and seamstress. A lover of beauty, Annie has acquired several lovely walnut antiques and landscapes.
“Her friendliness and generosity are manifested in active membership in local chapters of the American Cancer Society, Travis County Council of Women, Garden Club, and as official get-well-wisher via cards and phone calls in her Presbyterian church.” | HORNBERGER, Annie Laurie (I12501)
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| 1920 |
“Arthur was born on July 27th, 1936 in Lockhart, Texas. The third child of Joseph Leslie von Rosenberg and Jennie Lillian Crook von Rosenberg, Arthur moved to Austin as an infant. He spent his early years working at a local grocer, developing an appreciation for classic country music, singing German Christmas carols and swimming in Austin-area pools and lakes. Arthur attended Austin High School, graduating in 1954. After graduation, he matriculated to the University of Texas. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering in 1958, later attending law school at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio.
“Following graduation, Arthur moved to San Antonio to join City Public Service (now CPS Energy), as an engineer. Arthur worked at City Public Service for forty years serving as the General Manager from 1988 until his retirement in 1999. During his time at CPS, he was responsible for the construction of new power plants, the expansion of the gas pipeline network and negotiating fuel contracts to keep energy prices the lowest among major cities in Texas. Arthur was instrumental in ending the use of water from the Edwards Aquifer for power plant cooling purposes, saving the citizens of the City of San Antonio millions of gallons of drinking water to this day. He also personally negotiated a $111.5 million settlement with a national railroad, the largest settlement in railroad transportation history at the time, for over-charges with the money going back to the customers of CPS. During his professional career, he served on various boards and committees within the State of Texas, the United States and around the world including serving as the Chairman of the Board of the American Public Power Association.
“Arthur also loved spending time at his ranch in South Texas raising cattle, hunting and fishing. Not afraid to get his hands dirty, Arthur worked on fences, plowed fields and designed and built his own ranchero hacienda at his property. He also spent time collecting arrowheads he found and learning about the history of the Native Americans that lived in Southern Texas. Arthur was an avid reader with a special love for Shakespeare, Dickens and the novels of Ken Follet. Always appreciating a well-placed lyric, Arthur could quote from as far afield as Tennyson to Hank Williams. He was also an admirer of wild birds, carving and painting decoys that decorated his home and office. Arthur was an avid painter focusing on native landscapes and wildlife of South Texas. He also spent years researching his family genealogy and authoring a book on the history of the von Rosenberg’s, tracing the family to direct decedents who lived in the Baltic region in the early 1500’s. He was a lifelong fan of his beloved Texas Longhorns cheering for them through the highs and the lows. Most of all, Arthur loved telling a good story, a tall tale or a witty joke to his friends and family.
“In March of 1994, Arthur was the subject of a feature article in the San Antonio Express News that referred to him as a ‘Renaissance Man.’ This description was certainly fitting. Arthur was an artist, an engineer, an architect, an author, a historian, a cattle rancher, a swimmer, a hunter, a world traveler, a dancer, a singer, a fisherman, a reader but, most importantly, he was a great friend, a devoted husband and an amazing father and grandfather.” | VON ROSENBERG, Arthur James (I12661)
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| 1921 |
“As a boy Ernest worked hard on a dairy farm. As a young man he became interested in making his fortune in the oil business and invested money and bought and sold oil leases on potential oil properties. He became general manager and secretary of the Ohio Red River Oil Company. When the company was dissolved in the 1920’s, he and Emma with their four children moved to Akron, Ohio.
“It was at this time that he discovered his true calling in life; his interest in dietetics and massage led him to the discovery of his gift of healing. During his life with God’s direction Ernest has helped many people toward a more healthy and worthwhile life. This background in the art of healing influenced his son Otho and his grandson Evan to become osteopathic physicians.
“Ernest’s pleasing personality and mischievous brown eyes are enhanced by his sense of humor. The telling of jokes, stories and parables is part of his ability to reach people. He always seems to top one story with another.
“His hobby has always been fishing. After Emma’s death and later upon retirement he and his second wife, Dorothy, emigrated to Lanark, Ontario, Canada, where they bought a farm on the Little Mississippi River. There they built cabins in a beautiful cedar grove and operated a fishing camp.
“He and Dorothy now have returned to the United States and are living in San Diego, California.” | HORNBERGER, Ernest (I12499)
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| 1922 |
“As a rambunctious young girl, Cherie Jo enjoyed climbing trees, playing football and riding in cars with rumble seats. She enjoys doting on her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Cherie Jo was very close to her mother whom she cared for throughout her life. She enjoys quilting, tending her flowers, and watching the wild birds in her yard.” | VON ROSENBERG, Cherie Jo (I13033)
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| 1923 |
“At the age of 13, Fred came to Texas from Virginia.
“He was a kindly, reliable, conscientious man. After some years in the dairy business he moved his family to town. There he was for many years in charge of the dairy products department in a large food store, and became a specialist at handling and judging eggs. Being accommodating, he made many friends.
“Fred’s chief relaxation was bird hunting. In off seasons he would visit a farmer and ask permission to shoot the farmer’s crows, surprisingly destructive in large flocks. Thus, somehow, Fred managed permission, also, to shoot dove and quail in season, almost anywhere in Travis County.” | JACKSON, Frederick Stuart (I12510)
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| 1924 |
“Aurelia was a graduate of the University of Akron in Akron, Ohio. She taught in the public schools in Minneapolis, Minnesota and later was an art consultant for the public schools for twenty years. She always made all of her own clothes and enjoyed sewing.” | HORNBERGER, Aurelia Esther (I13122)
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| 1925 |
“Bertha was a Methodist, friendly, and a good wife and mother.” | YOUNG, Bertha Malina (I12506)
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| 1926 |
“Bert’s sister Ruby established the Connelly Florist business in Austin, and with his brother Webb ran it for many years. When Ruby retired, she moved to California to live with her niece, Vivienne Malone, Bert’s daughter. Webb’s family continues the Connelly Florist business.
“Of Bert himself, we know that he was an employee of the Steck Printing Company. He said his bride, Julia, was so diminutive he carried her over the threshold with one arm. When she died, their youngest children were one and three years of age. Bert cared for them with great tenderness and was both mother and father to his babies.” | CONNELLY, William Bertrand (I12521)
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| 1927 |
“Betty Jo was an only child. She attended Buda, Texas public schools where she graduated from Buda High School. She married Bill in the fall of 1942. Her main interest was her home and family and was an excellent mother. She loved family gatherings, reading, and cooking. After she and Bill divorced, Betty Jo married Clyde A. Lake and lived a quiet life until her death.” | BROWN, Betty Jo (I13034)
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| 1928 |
“Bill and his sister grew up in the north central part of Austin. He attained a height of 6’2” and was very athletic. He graduated from Austin High School in 1940. During high school he joined the Texas National Guard only to be honorably discharged before the Guard was mobilized because he was underage. Shortly after marrying Betty Jo Brown in the fall of 1942, he reported for the military but was rejected due to a heart murmur. Anxious to have a part in the War effort, he went to work for the Air Force as an aircraft mechanic progressing quickly to Senior Aircraft Electrician. He became pre-flight foreman of the civilian portion of the Air Base. When the war ended he was employed by a building supply company. Nine years later he opened his own business which prospered for forty years when it was closed when Bill retired at age 69. Bill loved hunting and fishing with his two sons. During the business years he was active as an associate member of the General Contractors of America, Optimist Club and the Elks Club. Bill joined the Masonic Lodge and became a 32° Mason.”
“If Bill could not repair something, he fashioned a new piece. As a master of all trades, he was a tailor, an electrician, an architect, a mechanic and a life-long learner. At the age of 82, he became a computer whiz; there was nothing he could not do. He built his business from nothing, and it became one of the most successful businesses in Austin. But most of all, he adored his family … He and Carol loved to travel and spent many happy years traveling with an RV club. In addition, they enjoyed visiting global destinations such as Africa and China.” | VON ROSENBERG, William Fred Jr. (I13032)
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| 1929 |
“Born in Amarillo on April 20, 1926, Hub was the ninth child born to James and Emmarhea Bechtol and quickly grew in stature and hence the nickname "Big Boy." His youth was spent in the plains of West Texas and Hub excelled in sports at Lubbock High, lettering in every sport. Voted most popular, the handsome athlete met his best friend and lifelong partner Umpy. He was enamored with her beauty and spunk, and they continued their lifelong adventure with happiness and humor and obvious love for life. The handsome couple started their college career at Texas Tech University, where Umpy was Miss Texas Tech and Hub was awarded Little All-American in football his freshman year and lettered and starred on the basketball team. Hub then volunteered for the Navy in the V-12 program, which led him to the University of Texas in 1944. It was at his beloved alma mater that Hub rewrote the record books and was a bona fide football legend, playing with the likes of Bobby Lane and Doak Walker. His incredible talents led him to the unprecedented record of Consensus All-American in 1944, 1945 and 1946. Along with his All-American status at Tech, Hub Bechtol became the only consensus three time All-American in football history. His accomplishments were honored in the Longhorn Hall of Fame in 1963 and The National College Football Hall of Fame in 1990.
“His many accomplishments read like a U.S. senator, as Hub was on a first name basis with all the governors, lieutenant. governors, senators and most of the Texas representatives, since Allan Shivers was governor.
“Upon graduation from his beloved University of Texas, Hub spent four years in professional football, playing for the Baltimore Colts with his friend and quarterback, Y.A. Tittle. He then began his business career in the insurance and real estate arena, and he and Umpy moved to Austin with Little Roy and remained Austin residents for the rest of his life. Hub's professional life mirrored his football career, and he became the president of the Austin Board of Realtors and was Realtor of the Year in 1968. He was also president and held various other offices of the Texas Association of Realtors and was Texas Realtor of the Year in 1976. He then became regional vice-president of the National Association of Realtors in 1983. He was governor-appointed on the Texas Real Estate Center Advisory Board, served on the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles and was on the Grand Jury Association of the State of Texas. A political giant, Hub served on numerous governor appointed steering committees and his references include icons in the state of Texas political arena.
“Hub was also a giant as a civic leader. He served on the city council and Chamber of Commerce and was a founding member of both the Austin Aqua Festival and the West Austin Youth Sports Programs. He also devoted many hours to the Boy Scouts of America, serving as president of the Capital Area Council, and was recipient of the highest honors, Silver Beaver and Silver Antelope awards. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite Ben Hur Shrine Temple.
“In spite of all the incredible accomplishments, Hub Bechtol's proudest achievement was his loving family. He and Umpy raised five wonderful children, thirteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild.” | BECHTOL, Hubert Edwin (I39152)
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| 1930 |
“Born in Michigan and after living in Ohio and San Antonio, Florence moved to Austin in 1908 and moved her church membership to the First Presbyterian Church U.S.A. of Austin.
“She graduated from high school and worked in the church young people’s group, later in the women’s group. She taught Sunday School and sang in the choir, as did Charles, for many years. Florence also served as secretary of the building council when the beautiful old church at 7th and Lavaca was sold and a new church build. She was organizing secretary and first secretary of the Council of United Church Women of Austin.
“Now, with no more car driving, due to her serious operation and to Charles’ eye trouble, they have become well adjusted and happy in their new, mobile home. They enjoy visiting their children, four grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren in Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, and Spring, Texas. Thus, at 79, Florence gets about quite well except for some arthritis. She most gratefully gave invaluable help in preparing these Bissell biographies.” | MORLEY, Florence Dorothy (I12522)
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| 1931 |
“Carl grew up at Maxwell and graduated from Maxwell High School in 1947. He served in the Army National Guard from 1948 to 1956. He married Donna Keslar June 26, 1949, at North Platte, Nebraska. They moved to San Jose, California in 1956 and lived there until moving to Morgan Hill, California. He worked for Southern Pacific Railroad for two years before working in manufacturing management for IBM. They moved to Scottsbluff in 2006. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church at Morgan Hill, California and transferred to First United Methodist Church at Scottsbluff two years ago. Carl enjoyed square dancing and playing cards.” | ABEL, Carl Firdnant (I40599)
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| 1932 |
At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I13046)
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| 1933 |
“Carol grew up in Jacksonville, NC, graduating from Jacksonville Senior High School in 1972. She graduated from East Carolina University with a BS degree in Nursing in 1975 and earned a Masters degree from Medical College of VA in Anesthesia. She met her husband in Jacksonville, NC, joined the US Navy to become a Navy Nurse and subsequently married Stephen in the Chapel at the Naval Air Station Pensacola, FL in 1977. Carol lived in Kaneohe, HA; Quantico, VA, Laguna Beach, CA; Austin, TX; and Wilmington, NC.
“Carol was an active member of the Port City Community Church in Wilmington. She dearly loved traveling to beautiful locations many of which she was blessed to have lived in with her husband. She treasured her many friends, especially her fellow Anesthetists at New Hanover Regional Medical Center who have provided so much support. Carol dearly loved bicycling and exercising as a way to be with Nature. She loved all living creatures. She dedicated her life to providing good safe Anesthesia and being the best person and friend she could be.” - from her obituary | WOOD, Carol Ann (I36405)
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| 1934 |
“Caroline spent her early childhood in Hackettstown, New Jersey, where her parents taught school. After they moved to East Orange, New Jersey, she started school, joined Girl Scouts, studied piano, and sang in the children’s choir at Munn Avenue Presbyterian Church. They moved again, settling in New Orleans where her father practiced as a CPA. She attended McDonogh High School and Newcomb College of Tulane University where she received a degree in elementary education in 1958. She taught school in New Orleans for three years before marriage. After birth of their first son, Charles and Caroline moved to Covington, Louisiana. Caroline is a devoted homemaker, but continued to use her teaching skills in many different ways. She has been active in the church choir, Cub Scouts, and taught Sunday School. She also helped develop a puppet ministry, and would have adult study groups in her home. She enjoys cooking, handcrafts, and needlework. She is also a faithful letter writer and stays in touch with family and friends.” | LONSDALE, Caroline Eunice (I12946)
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| 1935 |
“Charles and his sisters inherited their father’s bookkeeping talents. Thus, after high school Charles worked as a bookkeeper in three businesses; in the third, the Sandahl Bottling Company, he worked for 27 years until retirement. Then, due to serious eye trouble, he and Florence bought a large, furnished mobile home and situated it in San Marcos on their children’s property.
“Charles was a long-time member of the First Presbyterian Church U.S.A. of Austin, serving as elder, deacon, trustee, Sunday School teacher and about 30 years as a tenor in the choir. He has received his 50-year certificates and pins as a Master Mason and Scottish Rite Mason. He is a 50-year member of the Ben Hur Shrine of Austin and played in the band for about 20 years.
“In 1972-3 Charles had three eye operations — glaucoma and cataract removal from both eyes. So now, aged 80, he can happily read again.” | BISSELL, Charles Gordon (I12517)
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| 1936 |
“Charles grew up in an Austin neighborhood just east of the University of Texas where he studied electrical engineering after graduating from Austin High School in 1947. He worked two years for Bell Telephone Laboratories while living in Summit, new Jersey. He left to study theology at Union Seminary in Richmond, Virginia, and was ordained in 1958 to become an assistant pastor at the Gentilly Presbyterian Church in New Orleans. After his marriage the couple moved to Covington, Louisiana where he was Pastor of the Covington Presbyterian Church as well as the church in Madisonville. In 1989 Charles was called to be Pastor of the Oakdale Presbyterian Church of Clover, South Carolina. He retired in 1996 and they moved to Rock Hill, South Carolina, where they are active in the Covenant Presbyterian Church. Charles was active in the youth program and the Boy Scouts of the University Presbyterian Church in Austin, and continues his interest in both. He was in the National Guard for seven years serving in both Texas and New Jersey. As a minister, he particularly enjoyed pastoral visitation, church building programs, church camping and the music. Photography has been a hobby since high school and he has an extensive collection of flowers, which he calls ‘Declaring Their Maker’s Praise.’” | VON ROSENBERG, Rev. Charles Ernest (I12935)
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| 1937 |
“Charlie was raised and graduated from high school in Big Spring, Texas. He graduated from Texas Tech University, where he met his wife. He was employed as a computer instructor for the Texas School of Business and owned The Woodlands Computer Repair… Charlie loved to listen to music and surf the internet.” | VON ROSENBERG, Robert Charles (I12684)
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| 1938 |
“Charlotte Wilhelmine Libussa Froelich was born in Ragnit, Germany, on November 9, 1839, and was also christened in Ragnit. She was the daughter of Dr. Christoph Froelich and Laura Rossette Eleonore von Rosenberg, who received in her dowry the old von Rosenberg home, Bertulischken or Raddeilen Estate.
“Tragedy came early in Libussa's life when both her parents died within a few months, leaving her an orphan at the age of six. Her family was then separated and she was sent to live with the family of her uncle Peter Carl Johann von Rosenberg. She was adopted by Peter Carl, made a member of the family, and called "Aunt" by later generations.
“According to Alma Julie von Rosenberg (Tomlinson)'s notes, "Ida von Ruckeshall-von Rosenberg [the third wife wife of Otto's von Rosenberg's oldest child Gustav Gotthard] was repeatedly referred to as the aunt and Guardian of the Froelich girls, who became orphans and went to old Garossen and then to Russia as Governesses and never returned. They were sisters of Libussa Froelich who came to Texas, adopted by Peter Carl Johann von Rosenberg, and she never saw her immediate family again!"
“In 1849 she immigrated with the von Rosenberg family to Texas and lived on a plantation called Nassau. On October 3, 1857, at the age of eighteen, she married Herman Gustav Hellmuth, land owner and teacher, whose first wife, Johanna Carolina von Rosenberg, was Libussa's double first cousin. To Libussa and Herman, two sons and three daughters were born.
“After the death of her husband on July 18, 1900, Libussa went to Hallettsville, Lavaca County, Texas, to live with her daughter, Ella Louise Hellmuth-Young, and remained there the rest of her life. Libussa died on June 26, 1918, at the home of her daughter, Ella Louise Hellmuth-Young in Hallettsville, and was buried in Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery at Bellville.” | FROELICH, Charlotte Wilhelmine Libussa (I10227)
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| 1939 |
“Dewey graduated from Austin High School in 1940 and worked as an accountant at the Stephen F. Austin Hotel. In 1942 he entered the Air Force and served in World War II for nineteen months in St. Johns, Canada, servicing airplanes that were sent to Russia. Following discharge in 1945, Dewey owned and operated an automotive repair shop until his health forced him into retirement in 1983. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.” | MUELLER, Dewey Frank (I13228)
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| 1940 |
“Dixie was employed for many years by the Steck Printing Company of Austin, until retirement in December of 1962.
“Dixie is community minded. She has spent over a thousand hours in service for Senior Citizens and for the U.S.O., and is a devout Baptist.
“She has one daughter, by a former marriage, Hattie Belle, who is married to Tom Davis, a well known lawyer. They have two sons, of whom Dixie is very proud.” | DAUGHERTY, Villa Dixie (I12523)
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| 1941 |
“Dolce didn’t like her name and preferred to go by Ann. Upon the death of her mother who died of appendicitis when Dolce was about two years old, her father somewhat distanced himself from the family, leaving the care of his two children to his mother, Anna von Rosenberg Hornberger until “Mama Berger” died when Dolce was a young teen. At that time she was cared for by various family members. She attended Pease School in Austin, and the Ursula Academy in San Antonio. She received a degree from Seton Hospital in Austin. Not long after graduating she was briefly married. She resided in Arizona for a short time, but returned to Texas in 1943. After the birth of her first child, the family lived briefly in Austin then moved to Miami, Florida, where they started a business. They were there about two years when she felt she needed to disassociate herself from all family members, including her two year old child. She kept in touch with her baby’s father for a few months before leaving Florida, telling no one her whereabouts. In the early 1950’s she married Don Peterson and had two children and eventually left them with their father as well. It wasn’t until the end of 1961 that she decided to make contact with the family in Texas by visiting an aunt in Austin. She asked the aunt to keep her visit confidential. Soon after returning to California, she died. At the time of her death she was working as a nurse at Los Angeles County Hospital in California. Her family then learned that she had worked in various hospitals in different states, which included volunteer work in Point Barrow, Alaska during an epidemic that took the lives of many sled dogs. She attended St. Andrew’s Catholic Church.” | HORNBERGER, Dolce Lee (I13101)
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| 1942 |
“Donna received her early education in a one-room schoolhouse in Lincoln County. She graduated from the Stapleton High School in 1948. Donna attended Santa Clara University where she received her Masters degree from the School of Education and Psychology Counseling.
She and Carl moved to San Jose, Calif. in 1956 and lived there until moving to Morgan Hill, Calif. Donna worked as a registered nurse for 30 years in Santa Clara County California. They moved to Scottsbluff in 2006. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Morgan Hill, Calif. and transferred to First United Methodist Church in Scottsbluff.” | KESLAR, Donna Jean (I40600)
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| 1943 |
“Dorothy attended Winn Elementary School, Austin High School and the University of Texas. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church as well as the 20-30 ANNS. She worked as a secretary at Steck Company and later for the Texas Unemployment Commission. She was a talented artist and created many lovely oil and water color paintings. She also had beautiful penmanship. She married her high school sweetheart and enjoyed tennis and badminton. She was only 31 years old when she died of cancer.” | JACKSON, Dorothy Fenton (I13201)
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| 1944 |
“Dorothy, Ernest’s second wife, has two daughters by her first marriage (married name Ochenreider). She is of medium height, likes the outdoors, as does Ernest, and possesses a most agreeable personality. In Southern California now, she really enjoys gardening, preserving and canning.” | McFARREN, Dorothy Evangeline (I13121)
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| 1945 |
“Dr. Walker was born in Fleetwood, Okla., and was graduated from the Baylor College of Medicine. He received intern training at the California Lutheran Hospital in Los Angeles, and served his residency at the Ventura County Hospital, Los Angeles. He has done postgraduate work at New York Eye and Ear Hospital of the New York Postgraduate Medical School and the Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center.
“He had been a resident of El Paso since 1937, and served in the Medical Corps for five and one half years, four years of which he served overseas, during World War II. He received the Bronze Star for service with the North Sector General Hospital in Hawaii.
“He was a fellow in the International College of Surgeons, a life member of the New York Academy of Science and a member of the Pan American Assn. of Ophthalmology, the American and Southern Medical Associations and El Paso County Medical Society.
“Dr. Walker was president of the El Paso County Medical Society in 1955-1956.” | WALKER, Dr. Newton Field (I13468)
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| 1946 |
“Edith’s mother, Edith Ethel Edgar, was a native of South Shields, England, from where, in 1880, she came with her parents to Texas. And in 1888 came Alfred Lawrence from London. The marriage of Alfred and Edith was blessed, according to ancient Chinese wisdom, with a boy and a girl. They established a farm and ranch north of Austin at Merrelton.
“There little Edith Amy early learned to care for garden, chickens, and livestock. She attended Miss Kelly’s Preparatory School, equivalent to high school.
“Edith is a good Baptist, visits the sick and is a general help and blessing to those who know her.” | LAWRENCE, Edith Amy (I12513)
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| 1947 |
“Edwin was a graduate of both the University of Akron and Ohio State University. When he retired, he was head of the economic’s department at Firestone and a member of the Rubber Manufacturer’s Association. His hobbies were chess, bowling and music, particularly the piano. He had the gift of being able to hear a piece and then set down and play it. He was a member of Kiwanis International, Toastmasters International, and served two terms on the Maricopa County Hearing Board. He was also a precinct captain for the Republican Party. He taught Sunday School and volunteered at Dysart School computer classes.” | YOUNG, Edwin Arthur (I13140)
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| 1948 |
“Ella’s father had come to Texas from Virginia. Her mother died when Ella was a child, so the mother’s brother, W. C. Dunson, raised her, giving her a good education.
“Ella became tall and slender and was a blue-eyed blond. She was a member of Little Walnut Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir, having a beautiful alto voice. She was a friendly person and a good wife and mother.” | ROWZEE, Ella (I12507)
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| 1949 |
“Emma Aurelia Saunders Hornberger was a descendant of Thomas Sherman, who lived in Diss County, Norfolk, England, and died in the year 1493. The arms and crest of the Sherman family were conferred by Oliver Crombwell. Philip Sherman came to America in 1633 and settled in Roxbury, Massachusetts. One of her ancestors, James Sherman, was married to Ruth Brewster, a direct descendant of the Elder William Brewster who came to this country on the Mayflower.
“Emma enjoyed music and as a young woman taught the piano. Her special talent was as a homemaker and devoted wife and mother, but her love of people and willingness to help others was also an important part of her life.
“She spent many hours at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Akron, Ohio. Among her responsibilities were teaching Sunday School and serving as secretary of the parish and regional Woman’s Guilds. A favorite hobby was quilting, and in the Quilting Circle it was said that her stitches were the tiniest of all.
“Emma was honored as a worker for Christ when following her death her name was inscribed in the ‘Book of Remembrances’ at Trinity Cathedral, Cleveland, Ohio.” | SAUNDERS, Emma Aurelia (I12508)
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| 1950 |
“Esther was born in Austin, baptized there in St. David’s Episcopal Church and confirmed in All Saints’ Chapel some years later. She learned her A B C’s at the private kindergarten and primary school of Miss Numbers. In 1904 she entered the private Whitis Prepatory School, affiliated with the University of Texas, and graduated in Jun 1911. She entered the University of Texas that fall and was soon initiated into the National Sorority, Pi Beta Phi.
“In September 1913 she entered the Domestic Science Department of Newcomb College, the co-ed division of Tulane University in New Orleans, La. There she affiliated with the Newcomb chapter of Pi Beta Phi. Weekends were for social life and taking advantage of the cultural side of that historical city, such as attending the French Opera, concerts, ballets, and the theater.
“The next year Esther elected to stay at home to join in the social life of young ladies. In 1916 she was a charter member of the Settlement Club, a charitable organization composed of her friends, that is still in existence. World War I found her helping with Red Cross work and other activities associated with the war effort and later taking part in civic and cultural projects. She is still an active member of the Austin Art League, Group II, organized in 1925, a small social and study group of old-time friends.
“From 1943 through 1947 she held a War Service position in the Austin Post Office. During the Korean War she was called back on War Service, remaining until 1963. The year 1973 finds her and her single brother living in the family home in Austin.” | VON ROSENBERG, Esther May (I12527)
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