Chicago Volume 48, No. 3 Spring 2016 Genealogist

Chicago Genealogist

Spring 2016Volume 48, No. 3

Chicago Genealogical Society

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Table of ContentsOfficers, Directors, and Standing Committees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Horror at Clybourn, 1926

by Craig L. Pfannkuche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67Gutke/Guttke Family Materials

by Craig L. Pfannkuche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73The Eastland Disaster: A Personal Connection Discovered

by Ann Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75Austin High School, Class of 1936 1/2

transcribed by Jeanne Larzalere Bloom, CG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78Upcoming CGS Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Surname Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

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Chicago Genealogical SocietyBoard of Management

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE – OFFICERS

President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Julie Benson1st V.P. / Program Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stephanie Pierce Carbonetti2nd V.P. / Membership Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jonathan BloomTreasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wayne D. WeberRecording Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Karen StanbaryCorresponding Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Craig Pfannkuche

DIRECTORS

To June 2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joan M. BillinghamTo June 2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barbara BakerTo June 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terri O’ConnellTo June 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thomas Mackowiak

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Immediate Past President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stephanie Pierce Carbonetti

The Board of Management consists of the Executive Committee and Chairpersons of Standing Committees

STANDING COMMITTEES – CHAIRPERSONS

Ancestor Certificates (Pioneer, Rebuilder & Progressive) . . . . . . . . . . . . .Craig PfannkucheArchivist/Historian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wayne D. WeberCemetery Project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amanda JensenHospitality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thomas MackowiakMail Distribution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeanne Larzalere BloomNewsletter Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Debbie HolsteinPublication Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stephanie Pierce CarbonettiPublicity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marsha Peterson-Maass Quarterly Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leslie SchramerWebsite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terri O’Connell


Horror at Clybourn, 1926By Craig L. Pfannkuche

The weather on the first weekend, a Labor Day weekend, of September 1926 had been prefect for those who had the money and time to take a short vacation. A favorite vacation area for Chicagoans was the series of lakes around Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, as well as Lake Geneva itself. The Chicago and North Western Railroad made it easy for weekenders to visit the sparkling lakes and picnic pavilions there. Excursion fares to such communities as Crystal Lake and Richmond, Illinois, and to Pell Lake, Lake Como, Lake Geneva, and Lake Geneva’s Williams Bay were less than $3 per person for a round trip.

Swimming, sailing, picnicking, exploring the quaint shops of those villages along with simply sunning themselves along placid lake waters soothed, for a short time at least, thoughts of crowded and hectic city living. Additionally, for the adults, beer, wine, and stronger spirits were readily available during the crazy time called the “Prohibition era.”

Such idles all had to come to an end sometime, so when it was time to go in the early eve-ning of September 6, the vacationers flooded down to the North Western stations at William’s Bay and Lake Geneva. The train crew knew that the platforms in Pell Lake and Lake Como would be especially crowded as well. Sitting in the small rail yard at William’s Bay (William’s Bay was the end of the line up from Crystal Lake) were two old, obsolete wooden coaches. It seemed like a good idea to couple these cars to the short train that would meet the mainline passenger train bound to Chicago from central Wisconsin. The meet would be at Crystal Lake.

When the William’s Bay train pulled around the connection to the main line at Crystal Lake and backed up into the siding at Main Street, a switch engine crew, seeing the big crowd of weekenders wanting to get on the train, pulled up a third old wooden coach to be used to handle the overload. The Lake Geneva cars and the one at Crystal Lake were coupled to the rear of main line train #508 from Elroy and Janesville, Wisconsin.

Survivors of the event which would take place in less than two hours reported that the crowd of contented families and others from the lakes were often happily singing the refrains to the popular tunes of the day such as “Bye, Bye, Blackbirds” and, possibly, the hot new hit “Someone to Watch over Me” as that train was soon underway to Chicago.

While train #508 was having cars added to its rear end, train #734, a local train originating in Barrington, was already underway to downtown Chicago with veteran engineer Louis J. Smith at the throttle.

East of Mayfair (east of Jefferson Park, Illinois), the Elroy train on the center track passed the local on the inbound track. The rear flagman of the Elroy train later stated that he knew that the local train “would be closely following his own train” as they neared Chicago. Because some passengers on the Elroy train (#508) desired to detrain at the Clybourn station (a station located at Ashland and Cortland Streets serving a heavily German population), the last station before downtown, the #508 was switched to the local inbound track a few miles before the Clybourn stop where it paused to upload a number of passengers.

Because of the crossover of #508, a stop signal was raised to warn any following trains on the inbound track to stop before nearing Clybourn. Louis Smith, the engineer on the Barrington local, testified later that he saw the stop signal and slowed to about 25 miles per

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hour preparing to stop. As he reached the signal, he said that it changed to an “approach prepared to stop” aspect. As his train continued to slow, the strong headlight shone from an outbound train pulling out of the Clybourn station. It seems that that train’s engineer did not dim his headlight as he was supposed to. When he cleared the westbound, Smith was horrified to see that his “engine was only about four car lengths behind” the stopped Elroy #508 train. He estimated his speed at about 15 miles per hour. “All I could do” he said “was to brace myself for the shock of the collision,”

As the engine of the #734 train plowed into the stopped train, it pushed the rear car of that train into the second to last car, like a piston rod into its sleeve, crushing and mangling many of the unsuspecting passengers sitting there. The late evening air at the Clybourn station was rent with the sounds of splintering wood, smashing glass, and the awful screams of the wounded and dying as well as from those passengers in shock from the effect of the crash. A Chicago Tribune reporter wrote that the “torn steel and splintered wood [of the wreck] made the crushed car a tomb of horror.”

Since the wreck took place in a well-traveled area of the city, help came quickly. Still, because of the nature of the tangled mass of the wreckage, it was over one half hour before all of the trapped victims could be cut from the wreckage. A Chicago Herald reporter noted that “The agonizing screams that chorused so shrilly from within the tangled mass made the situation more and more unendurable to those relatives who survived and were spilling onto the platform.”

1958 photograph of the Clybourn train station, site of the 1926 wreck. This station was standing when the wreck happened. The exact site of the wreck was just beyond the far end of the platform on the left side of the station. The station no longer stands. The location in Chicago is Ashland and Cortland. © Chicago & North Western Historical Society.


Five people died in the wreck and between 50 to 100 riders were injured, some seriously. The dead were:

• Mrs. Edna Szymanski, age 35, of 3848 Diversey in Chicago, was killed and her hus-band, Eugene, was badly injured.

Edna, née Garstkwicz, was born in Chicago about 1893. Her formal first name was “Antoinette.” She married Eugene Szymanski at an unknown date in Chicago. At the time of her death, she and her husband had no children. Edna Garstkwicz Szymanski was buried in the St. Adalbert Cemetery in Niles, Illinois, on 10 September 1926. Her grave (Lot 278, Section 13) is unmarked.

Eugene Szymanski cannot be found in the 1930 federal census of Chicago. The 1940 census shows that he had remarried, to Catherine Pozdol, at an unknown date and place. At the time of the death of Edna Szymanski, Eugene was a postal clerk. The 1940 federal census shows that he continued in that occupation. By the time of his death, on 30 October 1949, he was living at 3029 North Linder Street and working in the main post office south of Union Station. He is buried in the St. Adalbert Cemetery.

Catherine Pozdol Szymanski died in late May 1977. She is buried at St. Adalbert with her husband. Her death notice in the Chicago Tribune of 31 May 1977 seems to show that she and Eugene did not have any children.

• Stanley Czubek [Czubeck] of Chicago. A son of Frank and Martha Neuman Czubek, Stanley was born in Chicago on 18 February 1888. He married Martha Muszynski (b. 1894) in Chicago on 10 February 1915 and worked as a machinist for the Illinois Tool Works. At the time of the accident the couple was living at 1921 North Karlov in the city. Stanley Czubek was buried (Lot 30, Block J, Section 9) at the St. Adalbert Cemetery in Niles, Illinois.

Martha Czubek was injured in the train wreck. The Chicago Tribune reported that she had a “crushed foot” as a result of the accident.

Martha is listed in the 1930 federal census as being a widow with a nine-year-old son named Hillard living at 5156 Agatate in Chicago. She had not remarried as late as April 1937, when she was mentioned as being a witness to a store robbery that took place in the 3700 block of Irving Park Boulevard.

Martha Czubek died in early June 1938. She is buried next to her husband in the St. Adalbert Cemetery. Her death notice in the Chicago Tribune of 3 June 1968 states that she was the “wife of the late Stanley.” She never remarried.

Hillard Czubek was born in Chicago on 11 February 1921. He seems to have died in Chicago on 8 March 2003.

• Mrs. Bessie Simon, who lived at 6650 Parnell in Chicago, died in the wreck. A daugh-ter of Jacob Schneider, she was born in Russia about 1879 and in 1905 immigrated to the United States with her husband, Henry, and three children. In 1910 the family was living at 6606 South Lowe in the city. They were a family of Yiddish speakers. The father, Henry/Harry, supported the family by being a tailor. The childrens’ names were Cecile, Isadore, and Max.

In 1920, the family was living on south 65th Street.


Bessie Schneider Simon is buried in the Forest Park Cemetery. Nothing more can be found concerning this family.

• Marie Kuehl, born on 31 August 1877, died in the wreck. The Chicago newspapers stated that she was born in “Johnsburg, Wisconsin,” but that might, more probably, be Johnsburg, Illinois. She was married to Harry J. Adams and they had two children, Harry Jr. and Lucille. The Adams family was living at 3917 North Irving Avenue at the time of the wreck.

Marie Kuehl Adams is buried in Chicago’s Montrose Cemetery (Lot #162 – no stone).

Harry Jr. died in Chicago on 5 March 1965 and is buried in Montrose Cemetery. No other data can be found concerning this family.

• Ralph Becklin, one-year-old son of Edgar and Martha Becklin, was born in Chicago in 1925. The family was living at 1817 South Springfield Avenue in the city at the time of the accident. They had been visiting their cottage at Lake Geneva over the weekend. Ralph Becklin’s burial site is unknown.

Edgar Becklin sustained internal injuries in the accident. He seems to have died at Pinellas, Florida, on 10 April 1982.

Ralph’s mother, Martha, age 21 at the time of the accident, had her foot crushed in the accident and had to have it amputated.

Martha Becklin died in St. Petersburg, Florida, on 20 October 2004. Edgar and Martha do not seem to have had any other children.

Many people were injured in the wreck. Among the most seriously injured were:

• Francis Coveney — The Chicago American stated that Francis Coveney’s legs were “crushed” in the wreck. This person may have been the Francis Coveney, a son of Timothy and Josephine Coveney, who was born in Chicago about 1905. He married a woman named Anna. In 1940, he was living at 7316 North Honore in the city. He and his wife had no children as of that year. His death date and burial site are unknown.

• Charles J. Donnelly — The Chicago American stated that Charles Donnelly was “age 50” and was living at 1941 Dayton at the time of the wreck. He was listed as being in “critical condition” following the wreck. He was married and was accompanied by his wife, who was “also injured.” There are too many persons of the same name living in Chicago to make an accurate choice for a family.

• Mrs. Myrtle Elder — The Chicago American stated that Myrtle Elder was “age 29” and was living at 5726 Dorchester at the time of the wreck. Her “foot was crushed” in the wreck. No data can be found concerning her after September 1926.

• George Erickson — The Chicago American stated that George Erickson was “age 44” and was living at 1941 Dayton Street at the time of the wreck. (See also Charles Donnelly, above.) His leg was “crushed” in the wreck. There are too many persons of the same name living in Chicago to make an accurate choice for a family.


• Viola Goris — The Chicago American stated that Viola Goris was “age 11” and was living at 1232 East 59th at the time of the wreck. Her foot was amputated. No data can be found concerning her either before or after the wreck.

• Lucille Grover — The Chicago American stated that Lucille Grover was “age 21” and living at 2901 Logan Boulevard at the time of the wreck. She was said to have been “badly injured” in the wreck. No definite information about this person can be found concerning her either before or after the wreck.

• Edwin Gustafsen — The Chicago American stated that Edwin Gustafsen of 2313 East 10th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, had his leg crushed in the wreck. No data can be found concerning this person either before or after the wreck.

• J. M. Haythorn — The Chicago American identified this person as a 50-year-old man from Richmond, Illinois. He lost a leg in the wreck. Nothing specific can be found concerning this person. A Martha Haythorn was living in Richmond, Illinois in 1920 but she cannot be connected to J. M. Haythorn. Martha’s husband was named John. He died in 1915 in Richmond, Illinois.

• Emma Hilgart — The Chicago Tribune stated that this person was a 17-year-old “of Richmond” who suffered serious internal injuries. A 17-year-old Emma Hilgard, a daughter of Fritz and Emma Paulick Hilgard, was living with her parents at 636 West 67th Street in Chicago. Her father was the president of the Art Glass Company of Chicago. She continued to live with her parents to 1940.

Emma Hilgard seems to not have married. She may have died on 19 April 1992.

• Anna Lamprecht — The Chicago American stated that Anna Lamprecht of 1451 Larrabee had her “skull fractured and her chest crushed” in the wreck. This Anna Lamprecht may be the Anna Merdesaker who came to the United States from Hungary in 1909. She married a Charles Lamprecht in Chicago on 8 September 1914. They had a daughter named Ethel.

Anna Merdesaker Lamprecht died in Chicago on 20 May 1939. She is buried in the Irving Park Cemetery.

• Rose Nemic — The Chicago American stated that Rose Nemic, of an unknown address, had her “legs crushed” in the wreck. This person may be Rose Nemec, a daughter of Joseph and Barbara Nemec, born in Chicago in 1909. By mid-1918, the family had moved to Richfield, Wisconsin, but by some time in the 1920s the family was back in Chicago; Joseph Nemec died in Chicago on 18 May 1929. Rose may have been on the Elroy train returning home from a visit to Wisconsin. Rose Nemec married twice, first to Ernest Bazzle in 1929, and a second time to Frank Adams in 1952. She died in Chicago on 18 April 1966.

As for Louis Smith, the engineer of the train from Elroy (#508), he was not found at the wreck site. The Chicago Tribune of 7 September 1926 said that “he disappeared and a few hours later was located in St. Joseph’s Hospital, his mind temporarily unbalanced by the


disaster.” A day later the Tribune reported that Smith was “arrested as he lay quivering in his bed at the hospital, a mental wreck.” As few days later, a Tribune report stated that he had “jumped from the cab [of the locomotive] after the crash and hurried to the coach. He pulled a little boy from beneath a beam. It was Ralph Becklin already dead.”

On 18 September 1926 a Cook County Coroner’s jury returned an indictment against Louis Smith on five charges of manslaughter. No results of any trial could be found by this author.

On 25 October 1926, the Interstate Commerce Commission published a report on the accident. Their conclusion as to the cause of the wreck was “a failure of Engineman Smith, of train #734, to properly obey signal instructions. Had Engineman Smith complied with the intent and plain meaning of the [signal], reducing the speed so that he could stop within his range of vision, this accident would not have occurred.”

What happened to Louis Smith in the months and years after the wreck is unknown. We know that he was a Spanish-American War veteran. He had a wife named Gertrude and a child named Lucille. He had been an engineer for the C&NW for eleven years without being given any demerits for shoddy work. We also know that he was living on a farm near Hinsdale, Illinois, while employed by the railroad.

If any readers happen to have any knowledge as to what became of the injured mentioned above or about Louis Smith, the author would certainly like to hear from you.

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Gutke/Guttke Family MaterialsBy Craig L. Pfannkuche

Recently, family history researcher Carolyn Stone was searching for Gutke/Guttke family data. She found such a family in Chicago dating from the 1880s. Unfortunately for her research, the Chicago Gutke family she found did not, in the end, connect to her son-in-law’s family. Ms. Stone kindly donated her research data and documents to our Chicago Genealogical Society. Photocopies of the material will be available to those who make inquiry to the CGS Corresponding Secretary. Who all was in this family?

The 1880 federal census of Chicago shows that Herman and Henrietta Gutke, married in Germany, came to the United States in 1869. They brought with them two children, Ernest and Bertha. Three other children were all born in Chicago: Herman, born on 29 June 1870, Anna, born in September 1872, and William, born on 10 April 1875.

• Herman Gutke Sr. died in Chicago on 6 July 1879. Henrietta Gutke lived on in Chicago until 17 October 1918. She died in Lake County, Indiana.

• Ernest Gutke, son of Herman and Henrietta Gutke, was born in October 1863 in Germany. On 5 October 1885 he married Fredericka Krueger in Chicago at the Lutheran St. Matthews Church (certificate copy with materials). They had two chil-dren, Ida and Rose Gutke. While in Chicago the family was mostly living at 126 Melrose Street. The dates and places of death for Ernest and Fredericka are not listed in the family history materials.

• Bertha Gutke, daughter of Herman and Henrietta Gutke, was born in Germany in April 1866. She married Otto Richter on 12 October 1886 in Chicago at the Lutheran St. Matthews Church (certificate copy with materials). By 1900 they had no living chil-dren. Bertha Gutke Richter died in Chicago on 5 September 1909. She was living at 225 West 20th Street at the time of her death. Her burial site is not known.

• Herman Gutke Jr., son of Herman and Henrietta Gutke, was born on 29 June 1870 in Chicago. He married Emelie BORSK on 6 April 1896 in Chicago at the Lutheran St. Matthews Church (certificate copy with materials). They had six children, all born in Chicago: Hilda (b. June 1897), Minnie (b. February 1899), William (b. 1901), Henrietta (b. 1904), Harry (b. ca. 1909), and Frederick (b. ca. 1915). Herman Gutke died in Cicero, Illinois, on 29 June 1936. He is buried in Concordia Cemetery in Forest Park, Illinois, with his wife Emelie Borsk Gutke, who died in 1963.

• Anna Gutke, daughter of Herman and Henrietta Gutke, was born in Chicago in September 1872. She married Frank W. Gust in Chicago on 24 June 1903 (certificate copy with materials). They had one child, Bella, born in Chicago in 1904. Anna Gutke Gust died in Chicago on 22 April 1948. She was living at 5801 Cornelia in the city at the time of her death. She is buried with her husband in the Acacia Park Cemetery in Chicago. Her death notice can be found in the Chicago Tribune of 23 April 1948.


Frank Gust died at 5801 Cornelia in Chicago on 2 September 1972. He is buried with his wife.

• William Gutke, son of Herman and Henrietta Gutke, was born in Chicago on 10 April 1875. He married Minnie Aitkens on 29 October 1900 in Chicago (certificate copy with materials). The donated material states that the maiden name of William’s wife was actually “Urbahn.” A death notice for Minnie Gutke, wife of William, can be found in the Chicago Tribune of 10 April 1951. She was living at 5431 North Oriole in Chicago when she died. A death notice for William Gutke can be found in the Chicago Tribune of 21 August 1952. He, too, died at 5431 North Oriole in Chicago. They are buried together at the Montrose Cemetery in Chicago. The data for William Gutke above might be a commingling of two different Gutke families!

The Chicago Genealogical Society would be pleased to print an expanded history of this Gutke family. We look forward to printing this additional information from you.

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The Eastland Disaster: A Personal Connection Discovered

by Ann Smith

My memory of my paternal grandfather is as an old man after having had several strokes that left one side of his body weakened and needing to be helped from the dining room table into the living room. My five-year-old eyes remember that he would doze in his chair on the periphery of the family conversation. He would listen to the baseball game on the radio but his lower eyelids drooped, giving him a saddened and bloodshot expression. This was five years prior to his death at the age of 79.

Floyd Cameron Smith was born in 1868 and married my grandmother in 1898 when he was 30. He was brought to Chicago from New York at age 14 by his father, who had arranged a job for him with Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Company, a wholesale hardware dealer. He began work as a cutlery salesman and remained there until his retirement due to his second stroke in 1937.

As an adult, I was interested in my family’s stories and became known as the keeper of our collective history. In going through the Smith family letters and memorabilia, I found what appeared to be a sheriff’s badge. I took it to my Uncle Floyd, Grandpa Smith’s son, and learned of the heroic deeds for which Grandpa received the badge and letter of commendation from the Chicago coroner. Here is the story my uncle told.

My paternal grandfather, then a 47-year-old family man, was at work on July 24, 1915. Across the bridge of the Chicago River was the excursion steamer Eastland boarding passen-gers from Western Electric for a Saturday outing for employees and their families. At 7:28 a.m., still moored to her dock between LaSalle and Clark Streets on the south bank, the vessel slowly rolled over.

Minutes before, at 7:24 a.m., Captain Harry Pederson had ordered the stern lines off and signaled the tug boat of their imminent departure. They were headed for the Western Electric annual company picnic in Michigan City, Indiana. As the stern began to swing away from the dock, the ship began to list toward the port side and never stopped. The Eastland gradually and continually rolled over to the left side at the dock as thousands of horrified witnesses watched. By 7:28 a.m., in twenty feet of water, the engine room was soon swamped and those who had gone below the deck level were trapped. The ship lay on its side as the scramble to save lives began. Of the 2,572 persons on board, 844 perished on that beautiful Saturday morning.

The Clark Street dock was across the Chicago River, approximately one block from Hibbard, Spencer, & Bartlett. Many citizens who were in the vicinity rushed to the scene to be of assistance. Authorities had no suitable equipment or rescue plan for such an accident. The photographs of the tragic event clearly show the desperate efforts underway. The com-mendation letter to my grandfather and silver metal star received from the Coroner’s office show an image of the Eastland on her side and the inscription: “For valued services rendered to the coroner. Eastland Disaster, 1915.”

Ironically, Jay Bates, my grandfather on the maternal side of the family, was called to the temporary morgue scene following the disaster. His mother had recently remarried, to Ernest


Floyd C. Smith’s letter and star from the Cook County Coroner. The letter reads in full:

Mr. Floyd C. Smith,Dear Sir:

During the trying hours of the Eastland Disaster there were many of our esteemed citizens who rendered valuable service in rescuing the lives of the Eastland passengers and assisted in taking care of the dead and aided in the identification thereof. From the beginning of time man never engaged in a more noble purpose than that of prolonging, protecting and rescuing the lives of his fellow.

I have no way of compensating the hundreds of good citizens who rendered service except to thank

them from the bottom of my heart. I however, take the liberty of presenting you with a little star bearing a cut of the passenger steamship “Eastland” and an inscription reading, “Valued service rendered”. I trust that you will accept this little token, not for it’s [sic] intrinsic value or worth, but in memory of this terrible of all disasters which should teach us the lesson of “Safety First” and of extending to our fellow-man kindness, courtesy and consideration.

Very respectfully yours,Peter M. Hoffman,

Coroner


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Gauthier, who worked for Western Electric. They had been scheduled to be on the day cruise. Jay was asked to come to the morgue to identify them, only to learn much later that they had decided to skip the trip and had never been on board.

I attempted to learn more about the accident but only pursued it intermittently. After I retired, I was a volunteer in the History Department at the University of Florida. I told the story one day in the coffee room. One of the professors was a student of maritime history and knew about it. He gave me the long and short versions as he had studied it. The sinking of the Titanic in 1912 had set off a series of changes in vessel safety. The publicity over what had been purported to be an unsinkable ship created new regulations and a series of changes to many ships, including the Eastland. Life boats had been added and other changes made, making her unstable and top-heavy. The Lusitania had been sunk in May 1915 as a result of a torpedo, 11 months into World War I. Now, in July 1915, the Eastland disaster.

My grandfather was not a tall man. Family knew him as a lover of baseball, a man of clever humor, and an ardent cigar and pipe smoker. There was nothing to indicate to a little girl watching her grandfather nod off after dinner that he was in fact a citizen hero.

Ann Smith is a retired RN, having practiced in acute care facilities for over 40 years in various capacities. She currently volunteers for the University of Florida Samuel Proctor Oral History Program, collecting oral histories of World War II veterans. She has been a CGS member for about 8 to 10 years, and has been been researching her family history for about 20 years.

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Austin High School, Class of 1936 1/2Transcribed from the yearbook by Jeanne Lazarle Bloom, CG

Austin Community Academy High School (now Austin Polytech High School) is located at 231 North Pine Avenue in the Austin neighborhood on the west side of Chicago. Austin opened in 1890 and was named in honor of Henry W. Austin, a Chicago real estate developer.

Name Nickname Previous School? Division Ambition Caption

Acri, Robert Ralph Bobby Young 462 To become a good musician

Pianist with personality

Adamcik, Marjorie Edith Margie Lewis 461 Private secretary Athletic, vivacious, activeAhlgren, Bernice E. Bern Young 463 I wish I knew Witty, wise, winsomeAllegrini, Vincnet Robert Vince Hirsch,

McKinley452 To get to the top Musical, ambitious, stu-

diousAmromin, David Turk Emmet 451 Manage large research

laboratoryLikable, humorous, stu-dious

Andersen, Elenor Sigrid El Young 461 Radio singer Musical, wicked eyes, full moons

Andersen, Roy Arthur Slick John Hay 460 To lower any par Ambitious, versatile, phy-schopathic

Andersen, Elenor Frances El Howe 462 To join the Navy Laughable, adventurous, brunette

Anderson, John Harvey, Jr. Andy Young 453 Attorney Good-looking, friendly, blond

Aronson, Francis L. Tarzon, Murphy

Nash 458 Write book on nick-names

Friendly, ambitious, amusing

Aronson, Marvin M. Dogger 2 Nash 454 U.S. Military Academy —Audette, Dorothy Mae Dot Key 463 Design clothes for

movie starsGay, sweet, adorable

Babel, Anna Helen Babble Cameron 461 Keep on doin’ what I’m doin’

Witty, peppy, devilish

Bachmann, Shirley Doris Shirl Emmet 451 To know all the answers Personified sweetness, royal taste

Balsam, Burton G. Bet Marshall 451 — —Barbera, Kathryn Grace Snowball Young 464 Break a broker Witty, friendly, rhythmicalBarrett, Robert David Bob Nash 454 Chief engineer for

bridge across the Atlantic

Funny, sociable, ambitious

Barrett, Willard Grant Bill Nash 451 Famous orchestra leader Active, super-musical, likeable

Bartelt, Edward G. — — 451 — —Bartlett, Pauline I. — May 457 By the Rivers Gently

Flowing — IllinoisBlue-eyed, vivacious, blond

Baudler, Dolly Mae — Spencer 462 Life of luxury Sincere, dependable, friendly

Bauer, Gilbert Prof Spencer 454 Daytime Deadlines, Evening Symphonies

Versatile, determined, magnetic



Beaton, Ellen Nell Spencer 462 Be a pianist Intelligent, sociable, ac-commodating

Becker, Harold H. Hershy Bryant 451 A good education Athletic, studious, wittyBeni, Albert John Duke May 460 Aviator Ambitious, intelligent,

humorousBenson, Clarence Benny Hay 453 Success Cheerful, friendly,

good-lookingBishop, Lois Argonne Bishie Manley 461 Tops always Vivacious, dancing feet,

palBitzer, Adele Dash Young 453 Travel, travel, travel Winsome, popular, gayBloom, Pauline R. Paul Gregory 456 Agree with Rochelle Delicious, delightful, and

discreet

Blum, Anita N; N; Gregory 452 Successful laboratory technician

Short, cute, sweet

Borrow, Bernard Bernie Orr 454 Professor of music at Sing Sing

Popular, athletic, amiable

Bogat, Walter John Blondie Hanson Park 459 Butcher Wow, some boy; BogatieBooth, Annette Hean Boots Nash 463 Join the Navy Sweet, sincere, stillicioiusBougas, Andrew Peter Boogey May 451 University of Chicago Friendly, ambitious, intel-

ligentBowne, Richard Earl Dick Elmwood

Park458 Success in engineering Military, ambitious, quiet

Brennan, Margaret Mary Peggy Providence 464 White uniform, quiet corridors

Attractive, winsome, friendly

Brennecke, Howard Whitey Nobel 459 Retire at 45 Ambitious, intelligent, personality

Brown, Florence M. Flo Parker High 456 Own a yellow roadster Dark, dashing, wittyBrown, Loretta Florence Giggles Portage Park 463 Travel; private secretary Good sport, genialBrown, Ruth Dodge Lewis 461 To be popular Effervescent personality,

dancing feet, laughing eyesBrice, William H. Bill Tilton 455 College, music, radio Handsome, ambitious,

croonerBrizzolara, Paul Robert Breezy St. Michael

Central High451 Travel the world over Intelligent, reliable, hu-

morousBretag, Edgar Carl Slim Howe 458 Good job with good pay Good sport, athleticBrooks, Robert Pumjab F. S. Key 452 West Point Military, popular, gentle-

manlyBrozick, Jean M. Yenny Howe 461 Just to be natural Sociable, intelligent, grandBrucks, Virginia Ruth Jinny Hay 461 Success in all endeavors Sweet, lovable, coyBruno, Lucille Carmella Lou Sumner 463 Conquer shorthand and

typingCharming, vivacious, lovable

Buetow, Ruth Elizabeth Red Hay 463 Learn to dance Loving, ambitious, desir-able

Busch, Alvin Al Orr 455 Metallurgist Sincere, pleasant, capableBulter, Jay Robert — Young 457 Make decisions for

myselfFriendly, active, pleasing

Casler, Lillian Louise Lil Cameron 461 Meet ex-King Edward Quiet, petite, lovableCasperson, Helen G. Peggy John Hay 454 Life of ease Natural blonde, green eyes,

the Nile



Cass, Robert — May 453 Meet Sonja Henie and Heinz Vopel

—

Castellana, Isabelle A. Is Hay 463 Radio star Sweet, sincere, dancing feet

Childs, Helen Jean Lambie Morse 452 Attend University of Illinois

Gay, smiling, sincere

Cholodenko, Sylvia Cecille Tibs Mason 452 Fly around the world Clever, conservative, charming

Church, Gloria Myrtle Glory May 457 Success in life Sweet, lovable and popularClark, Lester Clyde Gable Crane Tech. 459 See America first Lady KillerConsiglio, Joe Victor Harry Emmet 459 Make history as civil

engineerLittle-Big-Shot

Cook, Lucille L. Cookie Nash 456 Treasurer for Social Security

Attractive, artistic, charm-ing

Cooper, John Victor Skip Spencer 452 To have an ambition Peppy, gay, personalityCordes, Margaret Carrie Marge John Hay 461 A successful career Freckles, fun, sociabilityCorso, Mary Margaret Marge Howe 464 Give teachers home

workSociable, serene, sweet

Cotton, Eugene Raymond Fluffy Emmet 458 Aeronautical engineer Tall, sincere, good palCoumbe, Leota Lee Hay 457 Don’t know Charming, smiling eyes,

friendlyCremieux, Edward Fred Rabbi May 459 Fame as mechanical

engineerThe Head Man

Cushway, Virginia Elaine Cush Cameron 461 See the world Lively, witty, sincereDahlquist, Harold Ernest Quistlewist Byford 458 To go West Ambitious, intellectual,

personalityDaily, Albert Red Hay 458 Set up in basketball Witty, athletic, intellectualDardugno, Angelo Antony Lou Key 464 Sports reporter of a big

dailyLover of music

Davies, Ceceiia May Sis McKinley 464 A private secretary Petite, demure, debonairDavis, Donald L. Don Tilton 456 Hitch wagon to a star Friends, carefree, hand-

someDavis, Wallace Martin Wallie Young 457 Blondes, wealth, and

healthConfident, dependable, carefree

Dedakis, Lillian Evangeline Lillie Emmet 464 Always be that “It” girl Pretty, personality, prac-tical

De Hainaut, Eugene Jean Pierre

Gene Key 454 Major league baseball Athletic, brawny, blushes

Depenbrok, Evelyn Mildred Dep Nobel 454 Rich and merry widow Slender, svelte, sagaciousDi Salvo, Zeffrino Zeff — 457 To become a well-

known, lovable fellow—

Dittmer, Lucille M. Lu-Lu-Bell Young 462 Success in everything I undertake

Congenial, glamorous, jovial

Doolittle, Harold Biff Key 459 Chemical engineer Think — much, Play — much, Doolittle

Dougherty, June Elaine Punks Young 464 Drink Canada Dry Sophisticated, radiant, friendly

Doty, Robert William Bob May 452 Be a C.P.A Collegiate, nifty dresser, comical

Douglas, Naomi Doug Howe 453 Admiral of Swiss Navy Petite, vivacious, charming



Downing, Evelyn Lorraine Evey Byford 461 Do something worth-while

Tiny, sweet, attractive

Drummond, W. George Bulldog Hay 459 — Wow, some boy, Bulldog!Dunkleman, Annabelle Theresa

Anne Von Steuben 462 Cut down typing errors Ambitious, smiling, witty

Dusenbury, Kathryn E. Kay Young 453 — —Ecker, Sylvia Ecker Gregory 456 Scratch ma’ back with

ma’ elbowNon-descriptive

Edelheit, Shirley Irene Shirl May 457 Executive’s secretary Petite, neat, sweetEdwards, Jane Edythe — Young 451 Make the world a better

place to live inIntelligent and charming

Eidenstein, Layle Rachelle Ketzeleh Emmet 451 Wealth — travel — charity

Outspoken, different, intelligent

Enzenbacher, Albert Arthur Spook Kelvyn Park 453 Successful commercial artist

Talented with artistic ability

Erickson, Hertha Eunice Herbie Nash 462 Plenty of money and you!

Lovable, bubbling, laugh-ing

Evans, Lorraine Anne Laurie Lowell 461 Pilot my own plane Petite, mischievous, cap-tivating

Everson, Jeaneatte Dorothy Red Byford 462 Be a stewardess and see stars

Laughable, likable, mu-sical

Feddersen, Robert Borge Bob Ryerson 458 Too slow to figure one out

Tall, slow, hungry

Fergus, Mary Ruth — Delano 463 Takes more than six words

Blonde loveliness

Feldmann, Noland Ashby Jim Nash 454 Sit among the gods Personality, sincere, har-momaniac

Fisher, George W. W. Hop-along May 458 Happiness Conscientious, cautious, crooner

Fitt, Ted John Streaky Sayre 459 Swim like Weissmuller —Fitzgerald, Marie Elizabeth Fitz — 457 Broaden my figure (fi-

nancially)Sincere, friendly, conge-nial

Fodor, Margaret Marjie Parjie Tilton 462 To have an ambition Delightful, delicious, delovely

Foltin, Steven Stef Orr 460 Advertising manager Personality, intellectual, ambitious

Foxvog, Robert Edward Fox Elmwood Park

459 Win an Indianapolis race Ambitious, intellectual, personality

Freeman, Wilber — — 458 — —Fumo, Joseph John Joe May 460 Be a crooner Ambitious, intellectual,

Personality-KidGrilli, Peter John Rookie May 460 Printer Ambitious, intellectual,

personalityGallagher, Warren One-Point Hay 458 Solve a cross-word

puzzleFriendly, busy-as-a-bee

Ganson, Fred F. Gans May 453 Get in big business Ambitious, versatile, good looking

Gaspar, Anna Kit Cameron 461 See U.S. first Humorous, loyal, intelli-gent

Geahos, Christine Christie Spencer 457 Succeed in everything Friendly, sincere, ambi-tious



Geiger, Eugene Bill Nobel 458 Keep from growing old Trustworthy, friendly, restless

Giess, Albert Edward Al Nash 454 Air condition Woolworth building

Smiling, studious, sincere

George, Doris Emma Dorie Cameron 455 Become a great dramatic actress

Pert, pleasant, pretty

Geshner, John Allen Jack Wauwatosa Junior High

452 Reach top and stay there Touchdowns, girls, wit

Geyer, Virginia G. Ginger Morton 454 Entertain friends in penthouse

Congenial, ambitious, temperamental

Gilberto, Marion Carole Manni Spencer 464 Write travel books Vivacious, mysterious, gorgeous

Gilbride, Elsie Katherine Cissie Kay 452 Commercial artist Sweet, charming, alluringGilbrich, Jean Jeanie Herzl 456 College with Shirley Perfect, pleasing, person-

alityGintz, Marjorie Mae Margie May 452 Study, travel, success,

happinessPineapple sundaes — smiles

Glamore, Janet Louise Jan Lewis 453 Teach language or science

Clever, popular, successful

Goetsch, Gus — Young 456 Economist Comical, easy-going, happy

Goldman, Michael Marvin Mike Young 455 College, Phi Beta Kappa, fame

Suave, cosmopolitan, Casanova

Gore, Sylvia Sybil — Lewis 457 Lead a band Musical, sincere, sweetGovanus, Robert E. Gov Byford 455 All-American water-boy Reserved, competent, drollGranato, Gaetano D. Guyons Key 451 Succeed Mussolini Snappy, stepper, friendly,

politeGrassadonia, Salvatore Joseph

Sam Burbank 458 Architectural engineer Gentleman, idealistic, amusing

Greene, Irving Morris Greene Cameron 455 College, Phi Beta Kappa, fame

Conscientious, dependable, double-crosser

Griffin, Olivette Edith Ollie Howe 461 Let nothing get me down Vivacious, temperamental, real

Grosscup, Marguertie Jane Margie Lewis 455 Life of noble deeds Smiles, chats, personalityGrupe, Annette Lorraine Poogie Howe 454 See the world Sincere, serious, subduedGrusd, Aaron Abram Archie Emmet 452 Nobel Prize in chemistry Conspicuous, ambitious,

humorousHadden, Frank — — — — —Haeger, Dorothy Jane Dickie Cameron 453 Arizona State Teachers’

CollegeDemure, sincere, ambitious

Hallin, Edward Leonard, Jr. — Young 453 Henry Ford’s right hand man

Brilliant, prompt, likeable

Hamilton, Elaine Corrine — Lewis 455 Realize dreams Conscientious, capable, conservative

Hamm, Lorraine Kathryn Porky Byford 455 Do each task well Delovely, sparkling, dimples

Hammerbacker, Adele L. Del Young 463 Beat Clark Gable in tennis

Clever, capable, cheerful

Hampton, Vera May Little-Bit Tilton 462 Dance my way to fame Miniature, graceful, charming



Hanan, Bernice Edith Barnie Lewis 464 Friend to all Sincere, amiable, smilingHansen, Richard Arthur Speed Nobel 459 Aeronautical engineer Tall, dark, HansenHanson, Victor Leinhardt, Jr.

Vic Burbank 457 Annapolis Militaristic, intelligent, humorous

Hardy, Virginia Lois Virgie Manley 464 Live, love, graduate, be happy

Charming, coy, unfathom-able

Harris, Betty Ellen Gracie Ryerson 451 Travel around the world Friendly, attractive, inno-cent

Harris, Jerome Jerry Emmet 451 Hall of Fame Vain, vandalous, vagrantHarris, M. Loraine Rai Young 461 The top Sparkling personality,

musical, loyalHarrison, Daisy Betty — Prussing 463 Radio singer and tap

dancerTrue friend, dancing feet, gay laughter

Hays, Grace Marie Stooge Spencer 462 Without criticism Charming, friendly, intel-ligent

Healy, Catherine Ann Kay Hay 464 Be a good wife On the jobHeckart, Audrey Lucienne Little Audrey Howe 455 Succeed in whatever I

undertakeVivacious, lovable, ver-satile

Heffernan, Noreen Therese Nonie St. Mary’s 456 Efficient bookkeeper Sincere, frank, jovialHeffernan, Josephine Frances

Piccolo Jo St. Mary’s 462 Flute player in Women’s Symphony Orchestra

Efficient, musical, person-ality plus

Heinicke, Louise L. Lou Howe 454 Come out on top Independent, sweet, demure

Helmbold, Frank George Blondie Orr 460 Sail the seven seas Ambitious, quiet, good looking

Helmholz, Ruth Evelyn Ruthie Emmet 452 Do everything others haven’t

Cheerful, charming, com-panionable

Henriksen, Arthur Wilfred Red Stowe 455 Live in luxury Reserved, intelligent, independent

Hessel, David S. Hess Emmet 452 G Man Personality, swell fellowHolden, Grace Marie Bates Howe 461 Get somewhere in busi-

ness worldLoyal friend, musical

Holmgren, Anton Eugene Tony — 457 Solve a math problem myself

Regular ballroom playboy

Honoroff, Violet Vi Delano 454 Dietitian Charm, personality, intel-ligence

Houston, Edward Francis Ed Key 457 Go West and get rich A sport loverHull, Ruth Thomsen Wudy Burbank 454 Attempt, achieve, and

maintain successBlonde, pert, blue eyes

Hummel, Edward Adam Shakespeare Wright 459 Aerial photographer Militaristic, regular fellarHunter, Thelma — — 464 — —Hynes, Frank Edward “57” Young 455 Sail seven seas with

JoanAthletic, Joe-Gun, dauber, hood

Igoe, Catherine Helena Brigid St. Angela 456 Catch some pennies from Heaven

Fun-loving, winsome, kind-hearted

Ingraffia, Jane Roland — Orr 451 To live life fully Secretive, emotional, ambitious

Iversen, Earl C. Pumpernickel Young 455 Plenty of money and you!

Dashing, daring, and reckless

Iverson, Wanda Maxine Topsy Nash 461 Champion flag pole setter

Loyalty, friendship, quiet



Izzo, Gerald Ralph Jerry Cameron 459 Own racing stables. Great kidder, ambitious, sociable

Jacobsen, Helen P. Pat Tuley 451 Become a teacher Jolly, petite, sensibleJahnke, Harold Howard Jahnkey Young 459 Radio engineer Ambitious, personality,

intellectualJensen, Jane Mae Jimmy Byford 454 Success in all attempts Kind, capable, seriousJernberg, Roy Skeezix Byford 459 Admiral — Swiss Navy Alert, ambitious, nonsen-

sibleJohnsen, Thelma Aileen Tema Spencer 464 Find out what ambition

isKnowing, trusting, lovable

Johnson, Virginia Vega Ginna Hay 461 Build air castles that won’t fall

Attractive, personality, dreamy

Jones, Robert William Bob Young 455 Big things in a big way Athletic, Joe-gun, dauberKalblinger, Bernice Jane Bee St. Lucy 463 A good job and keep it Pal, humorous, personalityKaluzna, Albert Al — 457 Successful business man A good companionKamberg, Walter Earnest Wally Cameron 464 Happiness through suc-

cess and friendshipWitty, frank, friendly

Karmanaganis, Helen P. Tootsie McKinley 462 Become C.P.A. Petite, pretty, pertKartsunes, Bessie Betty Bess Spencer 462 Own a Duesenberg Darned desirable darlingKautz, Betty Claretta Caboose Young 457 Overcome my nickname Vivacious, humorous,

personalityKautz, Ray Charles Tiny Lowell 459 Straighten leaning tower

of PisaSweet-dispositioned, ambi-tious, sporty

Kavka, Virginia Marie Ginger Nash 456 Nurse-air stewardess Petite, poise, personalityKearney, Benn Hillyer Irish Tilton 458 Good job Faithful, fit, friendlyKeating, Carol Anne Tutes May 452 Transform radio-waves

into permanent-wavesRadios, pal, charm

Kenis, Harold Richard Ken Manley 452 Doctor of medicine Clever, jolly, handyKeogh, Kathryn Beatrice Kate Spencer 462 Champ bowler of

AmericaMusical, efficient, mis-chievous

Kessler, Shirley Vivian Lee Hirsch Junior High

462 Live, love, prosper, be happy

Personality, cute, laughing

Keyes, James Junior — Emmet 458 Succeed in everything Small, pleasant, livelyKleinschmidt, William H. Bill Sumner 453 Doctor or chemist Saxophones, telephones,

doctor!!!Knappert, Helen Gertrude Lee Nobel 454 Private secretary Smart, sophisticated,

sincereKnudson, Dorothy Bernice Knute Byford 464 See world in a trailer Humorous, friendly,

good-naturedKoclanes, Catherine E. Katie Emmet 464 Travel Friendly, kind, sweetKoclanes, Charles E. Charlie Emmet 453 Degree in law or med-

icineAmbitious, clever, bashful

Kofoed, Edward George Ed Cameron 463 Get some ambition Independent, brunettes, personality

Kollereb, Chester Chey Orr 460 Women-hater and printer —Kolve, Harold R. Norske Young 455 Big executive Nobel, northern, nomadLabrose, Edward Ed Hay 459 Live next door to Martha

RayHonest looking, woman slayer

La Mack, Edward Ball Red Forman 459 Electrical engineer Playful with girls



Lamport, Virginia Margaret Ginny — 462 Efficient secretary Attractive, quiet, impres-sive

Larson, Darlene Clarice Dar Nash 461 Could it be All? Dancing, moonbeams, gar-denia scented chiffon

Leva, Jane Elaine Honey Sayre 463 To be happily married Dazzling, smile, intensi-fied personality, sparkling eyes

Levey, Harriet Janey Oh, Hare May 457 I wonder sometimes Captivating, tactful, alluring

Levin, Rochelle Barbara Ro Gregory 456 To agree with Pauline Dramatic, vivacious, joyfulLevin, Sylvia — Manley 452 Travel around world Dimpled smiles, cute

cracks, winning person-ality

Levine, Elmer Lefty Spencer 451 I wish I knew Studious, earnest, amiableLindgren, Marilyn E. Lyn Spencer 454 Find out Soph’s middle

nameSnappy, scrappy, sappy

Lipschultz, Helene R. Peaches Bryant 456 To be an I.D. Delicious, delightful, delovely

Loss, George William Curly Top Young 458 Engineer Ambitious, intellectual, friendly

Lovell, Dorothy Marie Honey Spencer 454 Succeed in all endeavors Gorgeous, gracious, gar-denias

Lukanich, Frances Marie Fran Lowell 461 Sell ice-box to Eskimos Likeable, loveable, petiteMadsen, Mildred Marie Millie Lewis 461 C.P.A. Teasing, lovely, aliveMaitland, Helen Jessie Maitie Nobel 454 Business career Winsome, witty, wiseMagurno, Louis — — 460 — —Mangion, Quentin Frances — Tilton 452 Doctor Serious, practical, indis-

pensableMann, Donald Nathaniel Babe Emmet 451 Supreme court Musical, cheerful, ambi-

tiousMantwell, Laverne Julia Lovey Orr 461 Sell bed-sheets to

Mahatma GhandiVersatile, witty, lovable

Manus, William Bill May 456 Sell rainwater to Sahara Desert

Friendly, humorous, kind

Marcus, Daniel Bucky Gregory 451 Pay debts on time Physiognomy marks deter-mination

Mascarella, Art — — 458 — —Maxouris, Helene M. Maxie May 457 To achieve Musically ambitious, witty,

vivaciousMazanec, Esther Anne Squeegee Wright 452 Pursuit of happiness Sparkling, gay, wittyMcCormick, William Donovan

Mac Burbank 457 Make millions — marry redhead

Speedy, deep-thinker, friendly

McCune, John P. — Lewis 457 Success as chemist Quiet thought, boyishness, shy friendliness

McKinney, Mary Winona Minnie Warsaw 462 Olympic champion — 1999

Fun-loving, mischievous, athletic

McMaster, John Bruce Mac Young 454 Commercial art Military, gentlemanly, artistic

McNamara, Mary Joyce — Howe 455 Paint real pictures Winsome, pert, vivacious



Meiners, Harry Frederick — Bloom Township

451 Business executive Personality, ambitious, concise

Melamerson, Dorothy Leone

Mel Emmet 456 Gym instructress Athletic, enthusiastic, vivacious

Mele, Anthony — — 458 — —Meleski, Verla June Duchess Tilton 452 U. of C. Intellectual, sparkling,

charmingMerley, Jewel Lawrence Sister Emmet 452 Pursuit of happiness Cultured, serene, lovelyMerz, Arlene Mae Ar Orr 455 Hawaii, Bermuda,

California, Florida, New York, Hollywood

Sunny disposition, garde-nias — brown-eyes

Meyer, John George Johnny St. Peter Canisius

463 Oh, hum, some day Personality, mischievous, headstrong

Meyers, William Franklin Bill Key 452 Agricultural work Friendly, silent, conser-vative

Mied, Lorraine S. Lor Rezin Orr 461 Loved by all, adored by one

Big brown eyes

Mikalauski, Anne Mary — — 452 To nurse like Florence Nightingale

Sincere, sophisticated, lovable personality

Mikkelsen, Sylvia Marie Mickey Moose 464 Ski, fence, skate and tap Mischievous, pleasant, personality

Millar, James A. Jimmy Burbank 457 Success in the business world

Studious, serious, sports loving

Miller, Arthur David Art Emmet 452 Eye surgeon Jolly, genial and wittyMilstein, Irving Its Leslie Lewis 453 Prominence in chemistry Personality, intriguing,

wittyMoore, Merritt Sinclair — Hay 453 Finance first trans-Pacif-

ic bridgeTall, blonde, pixilated

Morton, Robert Joseph Lay Lewis 454 Waiting for a powder to puff

Merry, mischievous, madcap

Mullen, Kathleen Veronica Kay Our Lady Help of

Christians

451 Do what others couldn’t do

Likeable, good-hearted, swell sport

Mueller, Betty Anne Bets Trinity 454 Dress designer Quiet, agreeable, pleasantMunns, George Howard — Hay 463 Make a hole in one Ambitious, blonde, inde-

pendentNardulli, Marie Ann Cuddles Burbank Jr.

High454 Hollywood’s female

AdrianFun, frolic, flirt

Narens, Leonard Lloyd Lennie Emmet 451 Climb ladder of success Versatility, leadership, brilliance

Nelson, James Carl, Jr. Nellie Tilton 451 Recognized virtuoso Talented, ambitious, intel-lectual

Nelson, Jeannette Elsie — — — Famous designer, seam-stress

Witty, nice personality, pal

Nelson, Margaret Evangeline

Margie Hay 461 Always live for Christ Quiet, likeable, sweet

Nelson, Virginia Justine Sweden Byford 463 Always be happy Red-head, personality, tantalizing eyes

Neumann, Fred William Hey You Nash 453 Eat, wolf, and be merry Flashing shirts, basses, good time



Neveu, Clifford Arthur Cliff Young 455 Sing in Don Cossack’s troupe

Care-free, swell personali-ty, nonchalant

Nickol, Evelyn Mae Ev Young 452 Stir world with Stradivarius

Sweet, musical, friendly

Niems, Lee Houston — Howe 458 Mechanical engineer Musical, clever, ambitiousNiksch, Norman — — 453 — —Nissen, Constance E. Connie Hay 455 Finish Miss Iser’s unfin-

ished storiesCheerful, versatile

Nolan, Paul Raymond Speed Tilton 460 $300 per month Intelligent, studious, am-bitious

Noren, Earl Russell Monk Kelvyn 458 Architectural draftsman Ambitious, industrious, clever

Norkevich, Adele Stephanie Del Tilton 462 To be or not to be — Friendly, witty, ambitiousO’Boyle, Lillian Agnes Mickey — 464 See the world Lovable, sweet, capableO’Brien, John Patrick O’B Spencer 462 Manage a large night

clubWitty, friendly, swell

Olderr, Harold Eugene Hal Ella Flagg Young

451 Success Chatty, considerate chap

Olsen, Bruce Erwin Swede Key 451 Financier Loyal, ambitious, humor-ous

Olsen, Willetta Willie Normal Bridge

462 Great economist Small but mighty

Olsinsky, Raymond A. Ray Burbank 456 English teacher Aristocratic, reserved, ambitious

Olson, Alice I. Alley-Oop Young 454 Commercial art studio on Michigan Avenue

Irresistible, charming, good sport

Olson, Howard — — 458 — —Olson, Walter Gordon Swede Wheaton

High451 Chemical engineer Dependable, loyal, ambi-

tiousOrgan, Marie Marjorie Re-Re Byford 462 Study anatomy of flee Comical, cheerful, cuteOrlando, Hugo Emidio Curly Hay 459 Flying time and motors Sociable, bright remarksOrr, Joseph Scotty Lowell 463 Expert skiier Athletic, friendly, popularPacion, Mario Joseph Al Capone Burbank Jr.

High School457 Lead an orchestra Friendly, active, pleasant

personalityPavese, Anne Marie Pee Wee Nash 464 To be ambitious Smiles, popular, cutePearlman, Elsie Yetta El Gregory 457 Make 300 yard drive Tall, tailored, sophisticatedPeebles, Violet Craig “V” Young 452 Co-ed at Coe College Congenial, winning per-

sonality, charmingPellettiere, Veronica Ruby Vi Nash 463 Be a good — Oh well! Pal, peppy, lovablePeters, Esther Anne Eppy Nobel 456 Second Jane Addams Poised, modest, charmingPetersen, Eleanore Evelyn El Cameron 461 Mermaid star of

OlympicsPale blond loveliness

Peterson, Elna Eunice Dimples Nash 456 Break speed record in typing

Delightful, dimples, dashing

Peterson, Robert Paul Pete Sayre 455 House detective in a trailer

Tall, dark, handsome

Pokedoff, Anna Sylvia Pokey Nash 452 World’s greatest surgeon Ambitious, friendly, sincere

Potucek, Betty Elizabeth Bets Howe 463 Hear day break and night fall

Always smiling, merry eyes, musical



Prange, Clarence Alfred Clare Nobel 453 Be a millionaire Cautious, ambitious, prompt

Putscher, Vivian Dolores Vivo May 464 Stowaway in Halliburton’s hip-pocket

Vivaciousness, devilment, smiles

Rapoport, Lenoard Anatole Rappy Kelvyn Park 453 To lose fifty pounds Delicious, delightful, delovely

Rasenick, Bessie Dorthy Raspberrries Spencer 457 Land job or man Athletic, leadership, schol-arship

Ray, A. Eileen Ei Nobel 453 Cozy cottage and patter-ing feet

Pleasing personality, Irish beauty, cheerful smiles

Rechet, George Jack Georgie Lewis 463 Northwestern’s basket-ball team

Athletic, slim, blond

Rehling, Leonard Kurt Lennie Hay 460 Tool and die maker Genial, friendly, person-ality

Reiling, Adelyn Florence Ad May 456 To find happiness Friendly, gay, and humor-ous

Reyen, Isabel Sara Izzie Lewis 453 Radio artist Witty, pleasing, ambitiousReynolds, James Richard Minnow Hay 460 Another Henry Ford Ambitious, intelligent,

politeRhode, Louise Charlotte Lulu Hay 454 Two guesses Charming, generous,

reliableRich, Helen Adel Red Spencer 463 Make my dreams come

trueGay, popular, adorable

Richardson, Gordon Gordy Byford 460 None, “Look what hap-pened to Napoleon”

Athletic, friendly, winning smile

Riemer, Marian — — 464 — —Kochow, Charlotte Josephine

Jerry Young 462 Champ ping pong player Fastidious, captivating, vivacious

Rodman, Shirlie Allayne Little One Milwaukee West

464 Collect pennies from Heaven

Devilish, petite, sparkling

Rogers, Geraldine Mary Ferry May 451 High school teacher Loyal, lovable, livelyRogins, Sophia A. Red Howe 454 Sing with orchestra Titian-cuteness, witty, topsRosati, Fred — — 457 — —Rose, Melvyn Sidney Rosie Bryant 457 Eminent physician and

surgeonIntelligent, humorous, sometimes oratorical

Rosentreter, Ruth Mildred Dimples Kelvyn Park 464 Travel around world Winsome, mischievous, attractive

Roslund, Bette Jayne Betts Elmhurst 456 White uniforms, cool corridors, handsome doctors

Lovely, sweet, charming

Ross, Estelle Erna Blondie May 457 Success Charming, sincere, loyal friend

Ross, Valli Val Nobel 456 Executive secretary Vivacious, petite, attractiveRossdale, Jack Kenneth — Kelvyn

Junior High457 To enjoy life —

Rosulek, Louise J. Susie Flower 451 Degree from Illinois Sincere, humorous, like-able

Ruekberg, Shirley Ann Shirl Emmet 452 College with Jean Charming, personality plus, carefree

Rupp, Robert Joel Bob Emmet 451 Officer in the navy Likeable, wisecracks, good sport



Sabath, Shirley Mae Richard Bryant 456 Do things in a big way Delightful, delicious, delovely

Sainsbury, Jack Kenneth Esquire Key 452 Marry for money Baskets, girls, witSalerno, Mario Frank Margie Young 453 Be a lawyer — win a

casePopular, dashing, carefree

Salins, Robert Ira Bob Emmet 451 Writing, politics, success Fun-loving, sympathetic, sincere

Salk, Ruth P. Rufus Byford 457 White cottage, green shutters, six kids

Cute, capable, capricious

Schaar, Doris Lillie Dody Sayre 462 Successful manager Cheerful, helpful, indus-trious

Schaar, Howard Herman Howie Sayre 460 Success Ambitious, friendly, sincere

Schade, Elsie Elizabeth Shadow Young 464 Sorry, only six words allowed!

Attractive, vivacious, blonde

Schlieben, Raymond L. Ray Clark 458 Musical career Studious, musical, seriousSchmidt, Robert William Schmitty Elmwood

Park460 Army pilot Ambitious, everybody’s

palSchneider, Nettie Frances — Herzl 463 To be a great singer. A good sport.Schreibstein, Reva Ruth Ree Emmet 452 Travel the world around Sincere, trustworthy,

charmingShroder, John E. A. Professor Young 453 Surgeon? Chemist?

Millionaire!Witty, nonchalant, brilliant

Schuck, Joseph John Joe St. Peter 462 President of a bank Willing and ambitiousSchuettler, August — Young 455 Certified public accoun-

tantAmbitious, amiable, adorable

Schultz, Frieda Ann Fritzie Bethel Lutheran

461 Success in business world

Best friend ever

Shadley, Gertrude Trudy — 455 Big things in big way Petite, pensive, pertShanholtz, Marguerite Lee Marge Clark Br. of

May461 To be ambitious Neat, clever, sparkling

Sharf, Helen Marion Peanut Nobel 454 Solve the mystery of life Fun-loving, foot-loose, fancy-free

Shaw, Jean Lysbeth Nan Mason 452 Surgical nurse Sweet, charming, sincereShaw, Robert William Bob Hay 460 Finish my midget racing

carTall, blond, blushing

Shpiler, Irving Irv Nash 452 University of Illinois Jovial, sociable, friendlyShriver, Jean Jeanie Emmet 452 Perform the unusual Lucky, ducky, pluckyShuchter, Joseph J. Joe Von Steuben 455 Certified public accoun-

tantDebonair, volatile, mag-nanimous

Silinske, Lester Sal Marshall 456 Sing on radio Friendly, good-hearted, intellectual

Simpson, Jean Sutherland Jeanie Howe 463 Something worthwhile Good sport, likeable, quietSmetak, Joseph Tex Burbank Jr.

High459 Mechanical draftsman A handy man

Smith, Frances Olive Fran Lewis 453 Competent nurse Poised, retiring, quaintSmith, Grace — Emmet 452 Not ready for publica-

tionFriendly, sincere, charming

Solomon, Hyman Joseph Hy Manley 457 Successful editor A friendly fellow



Sorenson, Richard George Dick Byford 460 Travel around the world Honest, thoughtful, intel-ligent

Specht, Erma Rosina Brownie Tilton 452 Swim like Helene Madison

Energetic, sporty, fun-lov-ing

Spohr, Ruth Marion — Young 463 Win a ping-pong game Cheerful, conservative, conscientious

Stahl, Marjorie E. Baby Nobel 462 Build a castle for a lady Petite, sweet, reservedStenman, Clara Ainna Louise

Clickie Byford 455 See cow jump over moon

Tiny, vivacious, charming

Stevenson, Margaret Jeanne Peg Spencer 451 Graduate from Illinois Studious, cheerful, inde-pendent

Stewart, Frank Marvin Stewie Orr 460 Successful journalist A find ladStorm, Magdeline Lillian Stormy Byford 461 A million without a

millionaireSociable, laughable, lovable

Stramaglio, Frances Anita Dolly Orr 464 Success Sincere, friendly, smilesStramaglio, Nicholas E. Nick Orr 460 Good pressman Ambitious, likeable,

studiousStrickert, Edward Alfred Eddie Lewis 459 Reach the top Collegiate, full-of-pep,

he-manStrybel, Charlotte Gwendolyn

Chotsie Spencer 454 Fame Blonde, bodacious, bewil-dering

Thodos, Theresa Amphitritie — Spencer 463 Share happiness with others

Dreamy blue eyes, indi-viduality, studious, super honor rolls

Thompson, Kenneth Norman

Tommy Ella Flagg Young

463 Find a real blonde Dynamic personality per-sonified

Torkelson, Anne Louise Torky Hay 453 Be colossal in a small way

Fun-loving, fastidious, fooey

Trifshik, Muriel M. Mickey Farragut 456 Psychiatrist Vitality, individuality, personality

Trittipo, Franklin Jesse Pete Spencer 457 Revolutionize printing industry

Intelligent, leadership, swing music

Trope, William J. Bill Sayre 460 Success in business-mat-rimony

Intelligent, friendly, de-pendable

Tyner, Charlotte Char May 464 Better things in life Piquant, striking, inspiring eyes

Ugel, Robert William High Pockets Ella Flagg Young

460 Radio television engi-neer

Sincere, ambitious, quiet

Urban, Winifred Leona Winnie Nobel 462 To get rich quick Gay, active, sweetVerschuur, Peter Leonard Pete John Hay

School462 Manager of a big show Serious, personality, am-

bitiousVertel, Harold Vert Von Steuben 460 Architect Creative, able, ambitiousVoss, Madge Eleanor Sis Burbank Jr.

High454 Success in all I attempt Ermine, orchids, cham-

pagneVrooman, Lorraine Dell Lary Key 451 Private secretary Very intelligent personWagner, Dorothy Bernice Wag John Hay 461 Participate in Olympics Athletic, conscientious,

amiableWall, Robert John Bob Hay 455 Retire early and travel Independent, industrious,

inoffensiveWaller, Marshall C. Marsh Key 453 West Point Witty, adventurous, quick



Waters, William Frederick Bill Crane 458 To dance like Fred Astaire

Studious, mechanical, shy

Waterworth, William John Bill Sumner 452 To have a famous dance orchestra

Ambitious, musical, hand-some

Watson, Margaret Laura Ezmiralda Herbert Spencer

457 Success in writing Ambitious, intelligent, leadership

Weiman, Beverly Bev Mason 457 Love and learn Flashing smile, compati-ble, charming

Weinfield, Inez Jean Ine Gregory 455 A million without a millionaire

Attractive, poised, charm-ing

Weiss, Edna Emma Eddie Leslie Lewis 455 Live, love and be happy Quiet, reserved, lovingWeiss, Wilma Ann Lolly Flower 464 White uniform, steril-

ized instrumentsFriendly, sweet, amiable

West, Muriel Ora Bill Lake View High

461 A trip to Russia Gay, vivacious, sweet

Westphal, Lorraine M. Lorrie Key 455 Great opera star Ambitious, lovely, gracefulWestrich, Edith Adele Babe Howe 463 Travel — trailers —

adventureDreamy eyes, true friend, fun-loving

White, Lorreine Ann Rene Emmet 452 Build a model school (no rooms!)

Casual, cultured, cry-baby

Whitney, Elizabeth Marion Bettie Howe 461 Oh! Wouldn’t you like to know?

Statuesque, dainty blonde, lovely pal

Wiersema, Richard Charles Richard Lewis 463 Get something for nothing

Athletic, humorous, pop-ular

Willner, Howard Albert Shadow Ella Flagg Young

459 Give Starved Rock a square meal

A good scount

Wilson, William Bill Kelvyn Jr. 458 Attorney Dependable, studious, efficient

Windfeld, Elinor M. El Kelvyn Park 456 Air stewardess Sweet, attractive, perfect friend

Windheim, Harriette Esther Sonsy

Windy Nobel 453 Overcome my inferiority complex

Witty, ambitious, sociable

Witt, Stedman William Sted — 453 Fly a kite Handsome, popular, cheerful

Woods, Margaret B. Scottie Young 464 First-rate businesswom-an

Mischievous, smiling, sincere

Zaar, Elizabeth Ann Lee Leslie Lewis 461 Sweden’s outstanding model

Most lovable Swede

Zeman, Dorothy Ann Dot Young 453 To understand every-body and everything

Vivacious, lithe, gracious

Ziemer, Le Roy Edward Lee Leslie Lewis 460 Successful printer Quiet, ambitious, likeable

*****

Neither the Quarterly Editor nor the Chicago Genealogical Society can assume responsibility for contributors’ errors of fact, and opinions of contributors are not necessarily those of the Editor or of CGS. Proven errors of fact will, of course, be corrected.


Upcoming CGS Events

Saturday, June 4, 2016Bringing Life to Our Ancestors: Manuscript Collections — Our speaker, Jeanne Larzalere Bloom, CG, will talk about how to locate and use manuscript collections, and will use case studies to show how these underutilized collections can bring an ancestor to life. Jeanne is a full-time professional researcher specializing in Chicago and Cook County research, fo-rensic genealogy, problem solving, and multi-generational family histories. On behalf of the Department of the Army, she searches for and identifies family members of unaccounted-for servicemen from World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. In addition to writ-ing articles for scholarly journals and society publications, Jeanne is a frequent lecturer at conferences, workshops, and institutes. She is a Trustee and the President of the Board for Certification of Genealogists.

Saturday, September 10, 2016Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Maker: Assembling Your Ancestor’s Business Biography — Think about the percentage of your Chicago ancestors’ lives that were spent working. Does your genealogical research do that percentage justice? And what if they owned and ran their own business? One of the most overlooked genealogical research areas is business and em-ployee records. In this lively presentation, Marsha Peterson-Maass will be our guide as we review sources for these records, take a look at the many ways to easily incorporate business information into your ancestors’ biographies, and even enjoy a business rendition of “Who Do You Think You Are?” Marsha got her start in genealogy in high school when she entered a family history project in the State of Illinois History competition and tied for State Champion. Her first formal training in genealogy was at the Newberry Library in the beginner’s class that she now teaches (since 2002). She is author of the Fundamentals of Genealogy® text-book series, blog, and social media platforms. Along with teaching and lecturing on a wide range of topics, Marsha has a thriving forensic genealogy practice where she uses science and technology to measure portions of the evidence (like verifying adoption research with DNA test results).

Saturday, October 1, 2016CGS Full Day Genealogy Bus Tour with Craig Pfannkuche. More information to follow. Save the date!

Unless otherwise noted, all programs are held at the Newberry Library, 60 West Walton Street, Chicago, and begin at 1:30 p.m. The Newberry does not have a visitor parking lot, but the garage at 100 West Chestnut Street offers discounted parking to Newberry patrons (enter on Clark Street). Remember to bring your parking ticket with you so it can be validated by the Newberry security guard.


Surname Index

Acri, 78Adamcik, 78Adams, 70, 72Ahlgren, 78Aitkens, 74Allegrini, 78Amromin, 78Andersen, 78Anderson, 78Aronson, 78Audette, 78

Babel, 78Bachmann, 78Balsam, 78Barbera, 78Barrett, 78Bartelt, 78Bartlett, 75, 78Bates, 77Baudler, 78Bauer, 78Bazzle, 72Beaton, 78Becklin, 70, 72Bogat, 79Booth, 79Borsk, 73Bougas, 79Bowne, 79Brennan, 79Brennecke, 79Bretag, 79Brice, 79Brizzolara, 79Brooks, 79Brown, 79Brozick, 79Brucks, 79Bruno, 79Buetow, 79Bulter, 79Busch, 79

Casler, 79Casperson, 79Cass, 79Castellana, 80Childs, 80Cholodenko, 80Church, 80Clark, 80Consiglio, 80

Cook, 80Cooper, 80Cordes, 80Corso, 80Cotton, 80Coumbe, 80Coveney, 70Cremieux, 80Cushway, 80Czubeck, 69Czubek, 69

Dahlquist, 80Daily, 80Dardugno, 80Davies, 80Davis, 80Dedakis, 80De Hainaut, 80Depenbrok, 80Di Salvo, 80Dittmer, 80Donnelly, 70, 71Doolittle, 80Doty, 80Dougherty, 80Douglas, 80Downing, 80Drummond, 81Dunkleman, 81Dusenbury, 81

Edelheit, 81Edwards, 81Eidenstein, 81Elder, 70Enzenbacher, 81Erickson, 71, 81Evans, 81Everson, 81

Feddersen, 81Feldmann, 81Fergus, 81Fisher, 81Fitt, 81Fitzgerald, 81Fodor, 81Foltin, 81Foxvog, 81Freeman, 81Fumo, 81

Gallagher, 81Ganson, 81Garstkwicz, 69Gaspar, 81Gauthier, 77Geahos, 81Geiger, 81George, 82Geshner, 82Geyer, 82Giess, 82Gilberto, 82Gilbrich, 82Gilbride, 82Gintz, 82Glamore, 82Goetsch, 82Goldman, 82Gore, 82Goris, 71Govanus, 82Granato, 82Grassadonia, 82Greene, 82Griffin, 82Grilli, 81Grosscup, 82Grover, 71Grupe, 82Grusd, 82Gust, 73, 74Gustafsen, 71Gutke, 73, 74Guttke, 73

Hadden, 82Haeger, 82Hallin, 82Hamilton, 82Hamm, 82Hammerbacker, 82Hampton, 82Hanan, 82Hansen, 82Hanson, 83Hardy, 83Harris, 83Harrison, 83Hays, 83Haythorn, 71Healy, 83Heckart, 83

Heffernan, 83Heinicke, 83Helmbold, 83Helmholz, 83Henriksen, 83Hessel, 83Hilgard, 71Hilgart, 71Holmgren, 83Honoroff, 83Houston, 83Hull, 83Hummel, 83Hunter, 83Hynes, 83

Igoe, 83Ingraffia, 83Iversen, 83Iverson, 83Izzo, 83

Jacobsen, 84Jahnke, 84Jensen, 84Jernberg, 84Johnsen, 84Johnson, 84Jones, 84

Kalblinger, 84Kaluzna, 84Kamberg, 84Karmanaganis, 84Kartsunes, 84Kautz, 84Kavka, 84Kearney, 84Keating, 84Kenis, 84Keogh, 84Kessler, 84Keyes, 84Kleinschmidt, 84Knappert, 84Knudson, 84Kochow, 88Koclanes, 84Kofoed, 84Kollereb, 84Kolve, 84Krueger, 73Kuehl, 70

Labrose, 84La Mack, 84Lamport, 84Lamprecht, 71Larson, 85Leva, 85Levey, 85Levin, 85Levine, 85Lindgren, 85Lipschultz, 85Loss, 85Lovell, 85Lukanich, 85

Madsen, 85Magurno, 85Maitland, 85Mangion, 85Mann, 85Mantwell, 85Manus, 85Marcus, 85Mascarella, 85Maxouris, 85Mazanec, 85McCormick, 85McCune, 85McKinney, 85McMaster, 85McNamara, 85Meiners, 85Melamerson, 86Mele, 86Meleski, 86Merdesaker, 71Merley, 86Merz, 86Meyer, 86Meyers, 86Mied, 86Mikalauski, 86Mikkelsen, 86Millar, 86Miller, 86Milstein, 86Moore, 86Morton, 86Mueller, 86Mullen, 86Munns, 86Muszynski, 69


Nardulli, 86Narens, 86Nelson, 86Nemec, 71Nemic, 71Neuman, 69Neumann, 86Neveu, 86Nickol, 87Niems, 87Niksch, 87Nissen, 87Nolan, 87Noren, 87Norkevich, 87

O’Boyle, 87O’Brien, 87Olderr, 87Olsen, 87Olsinsky, 87Olson, 87Organ, 87Orlando, 87Orr, 87

Pacion, 87Paulick, 71Pavese, 87Pearlman, 87Pederson, 75

Peebles, 87Pellettiere, 87Peters, 87Petersen, 87Peterson, 87Pokedoff, 87Potucek, 87Pozdol, 69Prange, 87Putscher, 88

Rapoport, 88Rasenick, 88Ray, 88Rechet, 88Rehling, 88Reiling, 88Reyen, 88Reynolds, 88Rhode, 88Rich, 88Richardson, 88Richter, 73Riemer, 88Rodman, 88Rogers, 88Rogins, 88Rosati, 88Rose, 88Rosentreter, 88

Roslund, 88Ross, 88Rossdale, 88Rosulek, 88Ruekberg, 88Rupp, 88

Sabath, 88Sainsbury, 89Salerno, 89Salins, 89Salk, 89Schaar, 89Schade, 89Schlieben, 89Schmidt, 89Schneider, 69, 70, 89Schreibstein, 89Schuck, 89Schuettler, 89Schultz, 89Shadley, 89Shanholtz, 89Sharf, 89Shaw, 89Shpiler, 89Shriver, 89Shroder, 89Shuchter, 89Silinske, 89

Simon, 69, 70Simpson, 89Smetak, 89Smith, 67, 68, 72,

75, 89Solomon, 89Sorenson, 89Specht, 90Spohr, 90Stahl, 90Stenman, 90Stevenson, 90Stewart, 90Storm, 90Stramaglio, 90Strickert, 90Strybel, 90Szymanski, 69

Thodos, 90Thompson, 90Torkelson, 90Trifshik, 90Trittipo, 90Trope, 90Tyner, 90

Ugel, 90Urbahn, 74Urban, 90

Verschuur, 90Vertel, 90Voss, 90Vrooman, 90

Wagner, 90Wall, 90Waller, 90Waters, 90Waterworth, 91Watson, 91Weiman, 91Weinfield, 91Weiss, 91West, 91Westphal, 91Westrich, 91White, 91Whitney, 91Wiersema, 91Willner, 91Wilson, 91Windfeld, 91Windheim, 91Witt, 91Woods, 91

Zaar, 91Zeman, 91Ziemer, 91

On the Cover

This photograph shows a “jackknife” type drawbridge which carried railroad tracks at an unknown location over the south branch of the Chicago River. The photo was probably taken about 1910. A jackknife bridge utilized a fold in each of the two leaves of the bridge in order to be raised. Note the bridge tender’s cabin located at the top of the left span of the photograph. Bridge tenders were continuously on site. They had telephone communication with both the railroad which used the bridge and the shipping companies which owned the boats using the river. Boats had the right of way over trains. Such bridges were often replaced by “vertical lift” bridges. Courtesy of the Chicago & North Western Historical Society.


NEW TYPE OF RESIDENCY CERTIFICATEThe “PROGRESSIVE”: 1894–1933

For years, the Chicago Genealogical Society “Certificates” program has offered two different types of ancestral Chicago resident certificates. The first is the well-known “Pioneer” certifi-cate. This document certifies that one’s ancestor first came to Chicago between the founding of the city and early October 1871 (the Great Chicago Fire). The second type of document, the “Rebuilder,” certifies that one’s ancestor first took up residence in Chicago at some time between late October 1871 and the end of December 1893 (closing of the World Columbian Exposition).

The CGS board felt that a huge amount of city growth had taken place in the forty years since the closing of the World’s Fair in 1893 and that a huge new mass of immigration during that period greatly changed the social and ethnic makeup of the city. Because of this, the CGS board is pleased and proud to announce that our society is now offering a third type of certif-icate, the PROGRESSIVE, which covers ancestors who took up residence in the city between January 1894 and the end of March 1933.

The title of the certificate (based on winning contest entries) memorializes what historians call the “Progressive” period in American history. The closing date for the certificate represents the noted “Century of Progress” exposition hosted by the City of Chicago in March 1933 in part on what is now Northerly Island.

This new certificate will be printed on vellum paper and features a stylized Art Deco image of Chicago’s skyscrapers adapted from the official seal of the Century of Progress event. Each issued 8 ½" by 11" certificate will have a “brass” colored official CGS seal affixed to it.

Forms for the submission of family history data are available on our CGS website. Paper evidence (death notices, vital record data, cemetery records, etc.) of family connections be-tween the ancestor and the submitter need to be submitted to the society by postal mail. This evidence will be archived in a closed section of the Newberry Library. At various times, lists of the “ancestors” will be printed in the CGS Quarterly. If another researcher discovers an interesting name, a letter will be sent by the CGS to the submitter asking of they would want to contact the reader. The material submitted will not be accessed in any other way.

Because of the rapid rise in the cost of the paper we use to print the certificates, for the seals used, and postage, the Board has, sadly, decided to raise the price of receiving any of the three certificate types. The new charge will $25 for the first certificate issued for each individual ancestor and $15 for each additional certificate issued for the same ancestor.

Specific questions about the CGS residency certificates can be sent to [email protected]. Please write “Ancestor Certificates” in the subject line.

CHICAGO AND COOK COUNTY ANCESTOR CERTIFICATES

The Chicago Genealogical Society will issue ancestor certificates to descendants of early residents of Chicago or Cook County. There are three categories of Certificates: (1) Pioneer – an ancestor who settled in Chicago or Cook County from the city’s founding in 1833 through 8 October 1871 (Great Chicago Fire), (2) Rebuilder – an ancestor who settled in Chicago or Cook County from October 9, 1871 through 30 April 1893 (World’s Columbian Exposition), and (3) Progressive – an ancestor who settled in Chicago or Cook County between January 1894 and the end of March 1933.

In documenting your Pioneer, Rebuilder, and Progressive ancestors, you will be helping to preserve the records of your family and the history of the Chicago area.

Applicants need not be residents of Chicago or Cook County or members of the Society. A certificate will be issued for each ancestor documented, and submitted as follows.

1. Complete the Application Form and Direct Lineage Chart as fully as possible. The Application Form and Direct Lineage Chart can be printed (or downloaded) from our website: http://www.chicagogenealogy.org, and obtained at our meetings. Please use maiden names where applicable. If unsure of any dates or information, place a question mark after them.

2. Submit proper documentation. You may include copies of census records, land records, birth/marriage/death records, church records and/or burial records (cemetery name and location), etc. Do NOT send the original documents. Family Group Sheets will NOT be accepted as proper documentation. All applications and copies of supporting documents become the property of the Chicago Genealogical Society.

3. Effective 1 January 2015, the first certificate costs $25.00 and each subsequent copy of the same ancestor to various descendants is $15.00. Send your Application Form, Direct Lineage Chart, proper documentation for each Certificate, and a check for the total number of Certificates ordered to:

Chicago Genealogical SocietyAttn: Ancestor CertificatesP.O. Box 1160Chicago, IL 60690-1160

You may submit as much additional information about your ancestor as you wish.Please consider sending a short narrative of how your ancestor arrived in the Chicago area (by wagon, train, water), first residence, or experiences during and after the Great Fire. We may publish your story in the Chicago Genealogist.

Chicago Volume 48, No. 3 Spring 2016 Genealogist

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