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Charles Raymond Dann1

#28901, (1927-1966)
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Biography

  • Charles Raymond Dann was born on 1 July 1927 in Brazoria, Texas.1
  • In Houston TX on 11 Sep 1945 Charles enlisted in the army as a private.2
  • He married Elizabeth Jean Hopkins, daughter of Clarence Irving Hopkins and Lou Edith Jones, estimated 1947.1,3
  • Charles and Elizabeth had 2 daughters and a son.1
  • Charles Raymond Dann died on 6 November 1966 in Brazoria, Texas, at age 39.1

Other Information

  • Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29

Citations

  1. [S4645] Billy Gunter, compiler, family tree titled "Gunter-Maisenbacher-Hopkins Family Tree", published by Ancestry.com, www.ancestry.com, from database ID 7913830, viewed Jul 2013 , .
  2. [S1439] US World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, online transcription database, digitized by Ancestry.com Operations, 2005 www.ancestry.com. (Original publication: National Archives and Records Administration, Electric Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946,).
  3. [S204] Assumption of Researcher LSR.

George Lee Hopkins1

#28902, (1934-2000)
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Parents

Biography

  • George Lee Hopkins was born on 1 April 1934 in Brazoria County, Texas.1
  • George married and had 2 sons and a daughter.1
  • He died on 21 December 2000 in Houston, Texas, at age 66.1

Other Information

Citations

  1. [S4645] Billy Gunter, compiler, family tree titled "Gunter-Maisenbacher-Hopkins Family Tree", published by Ancestry.com, www.ancestry.com, from database ID 7913830, viewed Jul 2013 , .

Aleene B Wise1

#28903
Pedigree Link

Parents

Citations

  1. [S2163] 1930 US Federal Census, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Frederick T Wise head of household, enumeration district 0356, page 5A .

James Dennis Hopkins1

#28904, (1861-1925)
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James Dennis Hopkins
1861-1925
1907 photo

Parents

Children with Johanna E Zumbrook (b. 14 April 1874, d. 21 November 1957)

Biography

  • James Dennis Hopkins was born on 28 January 1861 in Springfield, Illinois.1
  • He married Johanna E Zumbrook on 19 July 1892 in Sangamon County, Illinois.1
  • The following notice was in the newspaper, in 1904.1


    PAST AND PRESENT OF THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD AND SANGAMON COUNTY ILLINOIS
    1904 , Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA

    JAMES D. HOPKINS. - James D. Hopkins, born in the city of Springfield, January 28, 1861, pursued his education here between the ages of seven and fourteen years, attending the public schools for six years and a private school for one year. In his early boyhood days he earned his living by working as a delivery clerk in a grocery store, being thus employed for three years. In his youth he also served as the first page in the new state capitol at Springfield. He afterward learned photography under the direction of his brother-in-law, A. W. Kessberger, who is proprietor of one of the leading studios in this city. Professor Hopkins spent three years there and then accepted a position in the Illinois Watch Factory, where he remained continuously from 1880 until 1890, with the exception of a period of one year spent in Kansas, during which time he devoted his attention to the teaching of music. While in the factory he had a number of pupils in music. He was the first member of the Illinois Watch Factory Band, and indeed was practically its organizer. He has been the organizer of many bands and musical societies, including the Juvenile Band of the city of Springfield. He has bene the leader of the Springfield Juvenile Band, the Ide Engine Works Band, the Fourth Regiment Band and was also the leader of the First Cavalry Regiment Band during its entire existence. He has been engaged as special performer with the Pullman Band of Chicago and of Pullman, Illinois, and with DeMolay Band of Bloomington, Illinois, and Goodman's Band of Decatur, Illinois. He organized the Hopkins stringed Quartette, the Young Men's Christian Association Orchestra, the orchestra of the German Methodist Episcopal church, with which he was connected for twelve years, the orchestra of the Christian church, with which he was connected for two years, and the orchestra of the First Methodist Episcopal church, of which he has been the leader for four years. He also organized the DeKoven Orchestra, the High School Orchestra, composed of young ladies of the high school, and the Springfield Ladies' Orchestra. In addition to all these he has been a member of the orchestra at Chatterton Opera House for about twenty years, and is often called from the city to furnish music on special occasions. He also was professor of music in the Springfield Conservatory of Music during its existence. He first had his studio over Bales' drug store at the corner of Cook and Spring streets, and later located at his present residence at No. 933 South Second street. He now has from fifty to eighty pupils. The Hopkins family is well known in musical circles throughout Sangamon county and Illinois, their talent gaining them prestige as representatives of this art. It is said that the poet is born and not made, and this truth is equally applicable to the musician. His talent must be a native one, although its development and growth are due to continuous and earnest study. Professor Hopkins inherited his musical ability from his mother, and she in turn from her mother, who in her maidenhood was Miss Barker, one of the leading soprano singers of Boston, Massachusetts. From his earliest boyhood days Professor Hopkins has been a performer on many musical instruments. When a mere lad he earned his own clothing by his performances as a musician. As the years have advanced he has met with success through the exercise of his native talent and powers and is now comfortably situated in life. He teaches all kinds of instruments and many of his pupils have attained great skill and some considerable fame.

    In Springfield, on the 19th of July, 1892, Professor Hopkins was united in marriage to Miss Jennie Zumbrook, who was born and reared in Springfield and is a daughter of Frederick and Louise (Harter) Zumbrook, who were natives of Germany. Mrs. Hopkins is highly accomplished in music, and their son, born September 12, 1897, has inherited the musical taste and talent of his parents. He is named Don Elsner Fredrick Hopkins, for the musician, Don von Elsner, of Bloomington, the brother of "Litta" von Elsner, a noted vocalist. When only eleven months old Don Elsner Fredrick Hopkins gave every indication of understanding music by sound, and today, at the age of six years, he can play his own accompaniment on the piano as he sings. He also plays a toy piccolo, while his father accompanies him on the piano. He is certainly a musical prodigy and is the pride of his parents. They also have a little daughter, Elsie Louise, born June 23, 1903. Professor Hopkins is a member of the Modern Woodmen Camp of Springfield and he also belongs to the Methodist Church. He is the leader of the orchestra in its Sunday school and the music has been a very great factor in the upbuilding of the school.

  • He and Johanna appeared in a family photo.
    Family_Hopkins_James_D
  • He died on 12 January 1925 in Spokane, Washington, at age 63.1

Other Information

Citations

  1. [S4645] Billy Gunter, compiler, family tree titled "Gunter-Maisenbacher-Hopkins Family Tree", published by Ancestry.com, www.ancestry.com, from database ID 7913830, viewed Jul 2013 , .

Johanna E Zumbrook1

#28905, (1874-1957)
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Children with James Dennis Hopkins (b. 28 January 1861, d. 12 January 1925)

Biography

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Citations

  1. [S4645] Billy Gunter, compiler, family tree titled "Gunter-Maisenbacher-Hopkins Family Tree", published by Ancestry.com, www.ancestry.com, from database ID 7913830, viewed Jul 2013 , .
  2. [S4645] Billy Gunter, compiler, family tree titled "Gunter-Maisenbacher-Hopkins Family Tree", published by Ancestry.com, www.ancestry.com, from database ID 7913830, viewed Apr 2021 , .

Don Elsnor F Hopkins1

#28906, (1897-1957)
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Parents

Biography

  • Don Elsnor F Hopkins was born on 12 September 1897 in Springfield, Illinois.1
  • He married Elizabeth Mae Eva on 17 August 1923 in Shoshone, Idaho.2
  • He died on 11 October 1957 in Los Angeles, California, at age 60.1

Other Information

Citations

  1. [S4645] Billy Gunter, compiler, family tree titled "Gunter-Maisenbacher-Hopkins Family Tree", published by Ancestry.com, www.ancestry.com, from database ID 7913830, viewed Jul 2013 , .
  2. [S4645] Billy Gunter, compiler, family tree titled "Gunter-Maisenbacher-Hopkins Family Tree", published by Ancestry.com, www.ancestry.com, from database ID 7913830, viewed Apr 2021 , .

Elizabeth Mae Eva1

#28907, (1901-1986)
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Biography

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Citations

  1. [S4645] Billy Gunter, compiler, family tree titled "Gunter-Maisenbacher-Hopkins Family Tree", published by Ancestry.com, www.ancestry.com, from database ID 7913830, viewed Apr 2021 , .

Elsie Louise Hopkins1

#28908, (1903-1978)
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Parents

Child with Robert Gray Fulton (b. 14 October 1903, d. 23 April 1978)

Biography

  • Elsie Louise Hopkins was born on 23 June 1903 in Springfield, Illinois.1
  • She married Robert Gray Fulton on 3 September 1927 in Spokane, Washington.1
  • She died on 26 November 1978 in Spokane, Washington, at age 75.1

Other Information

Citations

  1. [S4645] Billy Gunter, compiler, family tree titled "Gunter-Maisenbacher-Hopkins Family Tree", published by Ancestry.com, www.ancestry.com, from database ID 7913830, viewed Jul 2013 , .

Robert Gray Fulton1

#28909, (1903-1978)
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Child with Elsie Louise Hopkins (b. 23 June 1903, d. 26 November 1978)

Biography

  • Robert Gray Fulton was born on 14 October 1903 in Hartford City, Indiana.1
  • He married Elsie Louise Hopkins, daughter of James Dennis Hopkins and Johanna E Zumbrook, on 3 September 1927 in Spokane, Washington.1
  • In addition Robert and Elsie had a daughter.1
  • Robert Gray Fulton died on 23 April 1978 in Spokane, Washington, at age 74.1

Other Information

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Citations

  1. [S4645] Billy Gunter, compiler, family tree titled "Gunter-Maisenbacher-Hopkins Family Tree", published by Ancestry.com, www.ancestry.com, from database ID 7913830, viewed Jul 2013 , .

Jean Roberta Fulton1

#28910, (1936-2004)
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Parents

Biography

  • Jean Roberta Fulton was born on 19 March 1936 in Spokane, Washington.1
  • In addition Robert and Elsie had a daughter.1
  • She died on 7 March 2004 in Spokane, Washington, at age 67.1

Other Information

Citations

  1. [S4645] Billy Gunter, compiler, family tree titled "Gunter-Maisenbacher-Hopkins Family Tree", published by Ancestry.com, www.ancestry.com, from database ID 7913830, viewed Jul 2013 , .

Leroy H Pierce1

#28911
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Citations

  1. [S4645] Billy Gunter, compiler, family tree titled "Gunter-Maisenbacher-Hopkins Family Tree", published by Ancestry.com, www.ancestry.com, from database ID 7913830, viewed Jul 2013 , .

Glenn D Hopkins1

#28912, (1906-1986)
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Parents

Biography

  • Glenn D Hopkins was born on 22 February 1906 in Springfield, Illinois.1
  • He married Virginia Cooper about 1929 in Los Angeles, California.2
  • On 5 April 1945 Glenn married Lillian Josephine Helen Crandel (1913-1997.)2
  • He died on 26 November 1986 in Spokane, Washington, at age 80.1

Other Information

Citations

  1. [S4645] Billy Gunter, compiler, family tree titled "Gunter-Maisenbacher-Hopkins Family Tree", published by Ancestry.com, www.ancestry.com, from database ID 7913830, viewed Jul 2013 , .
  2. [S7787] tomg67, compiler, family tree titled "Greaves Family Tree", published by Ancestry, www.ancestry.com, from database ID 84608236, viewed May 2022 , .

Virginia Cooper1

#28913, (1907-1993)
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Biography

  • Virginia Cooper was born on 17 April 1907 in Tukanoueri, New Mexico.1
  • Father: Charles Cooper (b 1887.)1
  • She married Glenn D Hopkins, son of James Dennis Hopkins and Johanna E Zumbrook, about 1929 in Los Angeles, California.1
  • Virginia Cooper died on 25 June 1993 in Ventura, California, at age 86.1

Other Information

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Citations

  1. [S7787] tomg67, compiler, family tree titled "Greaves Family Tree", published by Ancestry, www.ancestry.com, from database ID 84608236, viewed May 2022 , .

Augusta Leona Hopkins1

#28914, (1864-1931)
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Parents

Children with August William Kessberger (b. 6 August 1862, d. 20 August 1940)

Biography

  • Augusta Leona Hopkins was born on 16 April 1864 in Springfield, Illinois.1
  • She was usually called Gussie.1
  • She married August William Kessberger on 21 October 1884 in Springfield, Illinois.2
  • August William Kessberger and Augusta appeared on the 1920 US Federal Census of 200 West Capital Ave, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, enumerated on 9 January 1920. Also listed with the household was Margred Scott age 37 servant. They own their home with a mortgage.3
  • She died on 23 May 1931 in Springfield, Illinois, at age 67.1
  • She was buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Illinois. Plot: Block 22, 87.4
    Gravestone

Other Information

Citations

  1. [S4645] Billy Gunter, compiler, family tree titled "Gunter-Maisenbacher-Hopkins Family Tree", published by Ancestry.com, www.ancestry.com, from database ID 7913830, viewed Jul 2013 , .
  2. [S4612] Hrvatin, Mary Lou, compiler, family tree titled "Dollison Glenn Warren Langer Able Tree_2012-04-04", published by Ancestry.com, www.ancestry.com, from database ID 75992448, viewed Jul 2013 , .
  3. [S4624] 1920 US Federal Census, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Augustus Kessberger head of household, Precinct 27, roll T625_4067 enumeration district 145, page 4B .
  4. [S4353] Find A Grave: Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Illinois, Gussie Leona Hopkins Kessberger, created by Bj.J, Charles W Brown, added Sep 2010, memorial number 58154157.

August William Kessberger1,2

#28915, (1862-1940)
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August William Kessberger
1862-1940

Children with Augusta Leona Hopkins (b. 16 April 1864, d. 23 May 1931)

Biography

  • August William Kessberger was born on 6 August 1862 in Springfield, Illinois.1
  • Father: Augustus William Kessberger (b 21 Oct 1835 Wiesbaden Germany) - Mother: Christena Hagedom (b 24 Jan 1917 Arneheim Germany.)3
  • August was the owner of a photography shop. He was a respected photographer.4
  • He married Augusta Leona Hopkins, daughter of Caleb Hopkins and Elizabeth Augustus Dennis, on 21 October 1884 in Springfield, Illinois.1
  • The following notice was in the newspaper, in 1904.3


    PAST AND PRESENT OF THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD AND SANGAMON COUNTY ILLINOIS
    1904 , Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA

    A. W. KESSBERGER. - A. W. Kessberger, ranking among the leading photographers of Central Illinois and conducting a studio in Springfield, was born August 6, 1862, in this city, his parents being August and Christiana (Hagedorn) Kessberger, both of whom were natives of Germany. The father was born in Weisbaden, Germany, October 21, 1835, and in 1853 he crossed the Atlantic to America. His wife was born in Arenheim on the Rhine, October 12, 1839, and sailed for the new world in 1854. They were married in Springfield on the 26th of September, 1861, and became the parents of the following named: A. W., of this review; William; George Philip; Edward; Bertha Lois; and Dorothy M. They lost two children, Clara and Henry.

    Reared in the parents' home, A. W. Kessberger acquired his education in the public schools and in the high school of Springfield, but when in his senior year he put aside his textbooks. He was also for one term a student in the business college here. Choosing photography as a lifework, he studied under a well-known artist for about six years. He early displayed marked artistic talent, and when only fourteen years of age he made pen-and-ink maps for the Centennial Exposition at Philadelphia, on which he won first prizes, the size of the drawings being thirty-six by forty inches. He also has a picture which he made October 10, 1877, of an old castle on the Rhine and many evidences of his art adorn his home. In his boyhood days he was apprenticed to learn the blacksmith's trade with his father, but his desire for work along artistic lines and his evident talent therefore caused his parents to give him the opportunity of mastering photography, and this profession he has followed for many years. He was first connected in business with Mr. Halliday, under the firm name of Halliday & Kessberger, a relation that was maintained for ten years. He next entered into partnership with Victor George under the firm style of Kessberger & George, and they conducted their studio for five years. In August, 1902, Mr. Kessberger opened a studio at No. 419 and 421 East Adams street, where he has since been located. It is splendidly equipped with every modern accessory known to the photographic art. He has arrangements whereby he can take very large pictures or groups and he is continually studying along lines that have made marked advancement in his work until he stands today as one of the most able representatives of his chosen calling in central Illinois.

    On the 21st of October, 1884, Mr. Kessberger was united in marriage to Miss Gussie Leona Hopkins, who was born at the old family home on the 16th of April, 1864, the thirteenth child of a family of fourteen children. She was educated in the public schools and is a daughter of Captain Caleb and Elizabeth (Dennis) Hopkins, mention of whom is made in this volume. Unto this union have been born five children: Minnie Leona, Mabel Irene, Elsie Christine, Clara Augusta and Lawrence August. This son is the only direct male descendant of the Kessberger name in America. The children are being provided with excellent school privileges and are also quite accomplished in music, inheriting taste and talent in this art from both the Hopkins and Kessberger families.

    Mr. Kessberger is a member of the First Church of Christ, Scientist, and his children are believers in that faith. He belongs to the Masonic fraternity, in which he has attained to the Knight Templar degree, and he is also connected with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Knights of Pythias. Prompted by laudable ambition and love of art, he has so directed his labor in the line of his profession that he stands today among the most prominent artists of his native city, and through his persistent and earnest effort he has won success that makes him one of the well-to-do residents of Springfield.


    PAST AND PRESENT OF THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD AND SANGAMON COUNTY ILLINOIS By Joseph Wallace, M. A. of the Springfield Bar The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., Chicago, IL 1904

  • August William Kessberger and Augusta appeared on the 1920 US Federal Census of 200 West Capital Ave, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, enumerated on 9 January 1920. Also listed with the household was Margred Scott age 37 servant. They own their home with a mortgage.4
  • He died on 20 August 1940 in Springfield, Illinois, at age 78.1
  • He was buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Illinois. Plot: Block 22, 87.2
  • 'UNCLE GUS" KESSBERGER!: I WAS SO SURPRISED TO PULL THIS UP TONIGHT AND FIND A PHOTOGRAPH OF MY MOTHER'S UNCLE GUS, FROM SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS.....HE WAS A DISTINGUISHED PHOTOGRAPHER AND WAS A VERY ACTIVE MEMBER OF SPRINGFIELD SOCIETY. HIS FATHER, AUGUST, CAME FROM WEISBADEN, GERMANY IN 1852 I BELIEVE....HE CAME THROUGH NEW ORLEANS, THEN UP THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER. AUGUST FIRST HAD A WAGON BUSINESS, THEN A FANCY MEN'S STORE....ON A MAIN FLOOR BUILDING, WITH ABRAHAM LINCOLN'S LAW OFFICE ABOVE. LATER HE ADDED INSURANCE, AND HE AND SEVERAL OF HIS SONS WERE IN THE INSURANCE BUSINESS.

    MY MOTHER'S FATHER WAS GEORGE PHILIP FREDERICK LENHART KESSBERGER,WHO WORKED IN THE SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS, LATER MOVING TO DETROIT. I HAVE VISITED SPRINGFIELD, BUT WANT TO GO BACK TO THE MAIN CEMETERY WHERE LINCOLN IS BURIED, TO FIND THE GRAVES OF AUGUST AND WIFE, CHRISTINA....I HAVE RESEARCHED FOR SEVERAL YEARS.WOULD LIKE TO COMMUNICATE WITH OTHER RELATIVES. MARY SAYRE. YOU CAN EMAIL ME DIRECTLY AT {msayre7727@att.net}.5

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Citations

  1. [S4612] Hrvatin, Mary Lou, compiler, family tree titled "Dollison Glenn Warren Langer Able Tree_2012-04-04", published by Ancestry.com, www.ancestry.com, from database ID 75992448, viewed Jul 2013 , .
  2. [S4353] Find A Grave: Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Illinois, August William Kessberger, created by Bj.J, added May 2011, memorial number 70061194.
  3. [S4645] Billy Gunter, compiler, family tree titled "Gunter-Maisenbacher-Hopkins Family Tree", published by Ancestry.com, www.ancestry.com, from database ID 7913830, viewed Jul 2013 , .
  4. [S4624] 1920 US Federal Census, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Augustus Kessberger head of household, Precinct 27, roll T625_4067 enumeration district 145, page 4B .
  5. [S4645] Billy Gunter, compiler, family tree titled "Gunter-Maisenbacher-Hopkins Family Tree", published by Ancestry.com, www.ancestry.com, from database ID 7913830, viewed Feb 2021 , .

Mabel Irene Kessberger1,2

#28916, (1887-1933)
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Parents

Biography

  • Mabel Irene Kessberger was born in 1887 in Springfield, Illinois.1,2
  • She married Enos J Paynter on 7 May 1932 in Honesdale, Pennsylvania.3
  • She died on 31 July 1933 in New York City, New York, at age ~46.2
  • She was buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Illinois. Plot: Block 22, 87.2
    Gravestone
  • Her husband Enos J Paynter died leaving her a widow at age 65.3

Obit Notice

An obituary was published on 2 August 1933

Mrs. Mabel Irene (Renee Burdett) Paynter, died July 31, 1933, at New York City, age 47 years. Survived by husband, E. J. Paynter, New York; father, A. W. Kessberger, Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. M. L. Wise, city, and Mrs. C. M. Clifford, Champaign; and two brothers, Lawrence A., St. Joseph, Mo. and Frank of city. Remains will be brought in Springfield for funeral and interment.

IL State Journal, Springfield, IL, 8-2-1933

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A later funeral notice stated she was known professionally as Renee Burdett, dramatist and authority on Indian lore.

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Citations

  1. [S4645] Billy Gunter, compiler, family tree titled "Gunter-Maisenbacher-Hopkins Family Tree", published by Ancestry.com, www.ancestry.com, from database ID 7913830, viewed Jul 2013 , .
  2. [S4353] Find A Grave: Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Illinois, Mabel Irene Kessberger Paynter, created by Bj.J, Iced Tea, added Jan 2011, memorial number 64197157.
  3. [S4645] Billy Gunter, compiler, family tree titled "Gunter-Maisenbacher-Hopkins Family Tree", published by Ancestry.com, www.ancestry.com, from database ID 7913830, viewed Feb 2021 , .

Enos J Paynter1

#28917, (1903-1968)
Pedigree Link

Biography

  • Enos J Paynter was born on 29 June 1903 in Honesdale, Pennsylvania.1
  • Father: Joseph E Paynter (b 1875) - Mother: Bertha L Highhouse (b 1886.)2
  • Enos J Paynter was a salesman of exectrical fixtures.3
  • He married Mabel Irene Kessberger, daughter of August William Kessberger and Augusta Leona Hopkins, on 7 May 1932 in Honesdale, Pennsylvania.1
  • In 1936 Enos married Marie Melvin Smith.2
  • Enos J Paynter died on 1 December 1968 in Downey, California, at age 65.1
  • He was buried in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Whittier, California. Plot: Santa Rosa M + N, Gate 17 Section N Tier 2344 Niche 2344.2

Other Information

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Citations

  1. [S4645] Billy Gunter, compiler, family tree titled "Gunter-Maisenbacher-Hopkins Family Tree", published by Ancestry.com, www.ancestry.com, from database ID 7913830, viewed Feb 2021 , .
  2. [S3969] Find A Grave: Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, California, Enos Joseph Paynter, created by Carrie M, added Dec 2020, memorial number 220357828.
  3. [S4654] Cook County, Illinois, Deaths Index, 1878-1922, online transcription database, digitized by Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011 www.ancestry.com. (Original publication: Cook County Clerk's Office, Cook County Clerk Genealogy Records, Cook County Clerk, 2008: Chicago IL).

Elsie C Kessberger1

#28918, (1890-1908)
Pedigree Link
Elsie C Kessberger
1890-1908

Parents

Biography

  • Elsie C Kessberger was born on 17 July 1890.1
  • She died on 18 July 1908 at age 18.1
  • She was buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Illinois.1

Obit Notice

An obituary was published in Illinois State Journal, Springfield, Illinois, on 19 July 1908

Died at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 19, 1908, at the residence of her parents, at Capitol avenue and Spring street, Miss Elsie Kessberger, aged 18 years and 1 day. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at the residence. The interment will be made in Oak Ridge cemetery. The death of Miss Kessberger was caused from numerous poisons in water which she drank by mistake July 4. She had been mixing colors in a glass and left the glass in her room. During the night she was thirsty and drank from the glass by mistake. The following day she was ill and her condition grew worse. Physicians were summoned and used every effort in combat with the effects of the lotion, and for a time it was thought she would rally from the illness. Miss Kessberger was removed to the hospital, but desired to be at home, and was again taken to the family residence. For days she lingered, and would rally temporarily and would then have a sinking spell. In spite of the constant medical attendance at her bedside, her condition was such Friday night that all hope of recovery was abandoned, and the end came yesterday morning.

Probably no girl of her age in this city was better known than Miss Kessberger. She was born and reared in this city and attended the public schools. She also attended the High school and the Bettie Stuart institute. The decedent wsa a musician of note, and her talent in drawing was also noteworthy. She loved art and her work in water colors was commendable. She had also made a number of friends in this city.

She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Kessberger, sisters, Leona, wife of Gus M. Wise of Indianapolis; Irene, who was recently married to Howard Wellington Gillete of Chicago, and Miss Clara Kessberger of this city. She is also survived by two brothers, Lawrence and Frank Kessberger. Mrs. Gillete, sister of the decedent, who was married during her sister's illness, and whose reception was abandoned, was telegraphed for and arrived in this city last evening. IL State Journal, Springfield, IL 7-19-1908.

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Story

The cause of her death was poison. She was mixing paint in a glass and in the middle of the night she was thirsty, got up & drank the glass.

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Citations

  1. [S4353] Find A Grave: Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Illinois, Elsie C Kessbergerl, created by Charles W Brown; BjJ, added Sep 2008, memorial number 29856217.

Frank Howard Kessberger1,2

#28919, (1905-1967)
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Parents

Biography

  • Frank Howard Kessberger was born in 1905 in Springfield, Illinois.1,3
  • He appeared on the 1920 US Federal Census of 200 West Capital Ave, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, enumerated on 9 January 1920, in the household of his parents August William Kessberger and Augusta.1
  • Frank Howard Kessberger married Grace Shake in 1927.3,4
  • He died in 1967 in Springfield, Illinois, at age ~62.5
  • An obituary was published in Daily Illinois State Journal, Springfield, Illinois, on 7 November 1967.2
    Obit

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Citations

  1. [S4624] 1920 US Federal Census, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Augustus Kessberger head of household, Precinct 27, roll T625_4067 enumeration district 145, page 4B .
  2. [S4645] Billy Gunter, compiler, family tree titled "Gunter-Maisenbacher-Hopkins Family Tree", published by Ancestry.com, www.ancestry.com, from database ID 7913830, viewed Feb 2021 , .
  3. [S4645] Billy Gunter, compiler, family tree titled "Gunter-Maisenbacher-Hopkins Family Tree", published by Ancestry.com, www.ancestry.com, from database ID 7913830, viewed Jul 2013 , .
  4. [S7434] 1930 US Federal Census, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, A W Kessberger head of household, enumeration district 0031, page 4B .
  5. [S7433] ThomasJayKemp, compiler, family tree titled "Kemp Family Tree", published by Ancestry, www.ancestry.com, from database ID 1487243, viewed Dec 2020 , .

Leona Kessberger1

#28920, (about 1886-)
Pedigree Link

Parents

Children with Augustus Milton Wise (b. 25 March 1878, d. 29 November 1948)

Biography

  • Leona Kessberger was born about 1886 in Springfield, Illinois.1
  • She completed 4 years of high school.2
  • She married Augustus Milton Wise estimated 1904.1,3
  • She appeared on the 1940 US Federal Census of 162 W 87th St, New York City, New York County, New York, enumerated on 26 April 1940, in the household of John Milton Wise, her son.2

Other Information

Citations

  1. [S4645] Billy Gunter, compiler, family tree titled "Gunter-Maisenbacher-Hopkins Family Tree", published by Ancestry.com, www.ancestry.com, from database ID 7913830, viewed Jul 2013 , .
  2. [S6810] 1940 US Federal Census, New York City, New York County, New York, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, John M Wise head of household, role M-T0627-02635, enumeration district 31-536, page 7A .
  3. [S204] Assumption of Researcher LSR.

Augustus Milton Wise1,2

#28921, (1878-1948)
Pedigree Link

Children with Leona Kessberger (b. about 1886)

Biography

Other Information

  • Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29

Citations

  1. [S4645] Billy Gunter, compiler, family tree titled "Gunter-Maisenbacher-Hopkins Family Tree", published by Ancestry.com, www.ancestry.com, from database ID 7913830, viewed Jul 2013 , .
  2. [S5451] Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940, online image database, digitized by Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2016, www.ancestry.com. (Original publication: Indiana State Board of Health Birth Certificated, 1907-1940, Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indianal,) nbr30898, also 2386.
  3. [S4645] Billy Gunter, compiler, family tree titled "Gunter-Maisenbacher-Hopkins Family Tree", published by Ancestry.com, www.ancestry.com, from database ID 7913830, viewed Aug 2022 , .
  4. [S204] Assumption of Researcher LSR.

Frederick Taylor Wise1,2

#28922, (1905-1960)
Pedigree Link

Parents

Child with Grace T Braggans (b. 5 October 1905, d. 20 October 1960)

Biography

  • Frederick Taylor Wise was born on 3 June 1905 in Indiana.1
  • He married Grace T Braggans estimated 1926.1,3
  • Frederick Taylor Wise was a senario writer for moving pictures.4
  • He and Grace appeared on the 1930 US Federal Census of West Eleventh St, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, enumerated on 8 April 1930. They rent their home for $35.4
  • In 1940 Frederick Taylor Wise was a salesman of books.5
  • He and Grace appeared on the 1940 US Federal Census of 1101 Murray St, San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County, California, enumerated on 19 April 1940. They rent their home for $35. Also listed with the household was Marie Kelly age 41, housekeeper.5
  • He died on 20 January 1960 in Los Angeles, California, at age 54.1
  • He was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California. Plot: Iris Columbarium, Lot 0, Space 27807.2
    Gravestone

Other Information

Citations

  1. [S4645] Billy Gunter, compiler, family tree titled "Gunter-Maisenbacher-Hopkins Family Tree", published by Ancestry.com, www.ancestry.com, from database ID 7913830, viewed Jul 2013 , .
  2. [S2763] Find A Grave: Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), 1712 S Glendale Ave, Glendale, California, Frederick Taylor Wise, created by Alton & Loudonia, Kathy Salazar, added May 2014, memorial number 130318790.
  3. [S204] Assumption of Researcher LSR.
  4. [S2163] 1930 US Federal Census, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Frederick T Wise head of household, enumeration district 0356, page 5A .
  5. [S5563] 1940 US Federal Census, San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, California, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Frederick T Wise head of household, roll m-t0627-00328, enumeration district 40-22, page 12B .

Grace T Braggans1

#28923, (1905-1960)
Pedigree Link

Child with Frederick Taylor Wise (b. 3 June 1905, d. 20 January 1960)

Biography

  • Grace T Braggans was born on 5 October 1905 in Minnesota.1
  • She married Frederick Taylor Wise, son of Augustus Milton Wise and Leona Kessberger, estimated 1926.1,2
  • Grace T Braggans was a secretary in a law office.3
  • Frederick Taylor Wise and Grace appeared on the 1930 US Federal Census of West Eleventh St, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, enumerated on 8 April 1930. They rent their home for $35.3
  • In 1940 Grace T Braggans was a stenographer for a California politician.4
  • Frederick Taylor Wise and Grace appeared on the 1940 US Federal Census of 1101 Murray St, San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County, California, enumerated on 19 April 1940. They rent their home for $35. Also listed with the household was Marie Kelly age 41, housekeeper.4
  • She died on 20 October 1960 in Los Angeles, California, at age 55.1
  • She was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California. Plot: Iris Columbarium, Lot 0, Space 27807.5

Other Information

  • Last Edited: 19 September 2024 16:46:29

Citations

  1. [S4645] Billy Gunter, compiler, family tree titled "Gunter-Maisenbacher-Hopkins Family Tree", published by Ancestry.com, www.ancestry.com, from database ID 7913830, viewed Jul 2013 , .
  2. [S204] Assumption of Researcher LSR.
  3. [S2163] 1930 US Federal Census, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Frederick T Wise head of household, enumeration district 0356, page 5A .
  4. [S5563] 1940 US Federal Census, San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, California, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, Frederick T Wise head of household, roll m-t0627-00328, enumeration district 40-22, page 12B .
  5. [S2763] Find A Grave: Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), 1712 S Glendale Ave, Glendale, California, Grace Wise, created by Alton & Loudonia, Chris Mills, added Feb 2012, memorial number 85550614.

John Milton Wise1,2

#28924, (1909-)
Pedigree Link

Parents

Biography

  • John Milton Wise was born on 23 July 1909 in Indianapolis, Indiana.1,2
  • He completed 2 years of college.3
  • In 1940 John Milton Wise was a manager in the WPA.3
  • In 1940 John was listed in the census as divorced.3
  • He appeared on the 1940 US Federal Census of 162 W 87th St, New York City, New York County, New York, enumerated on 26 April 1940. He rents his home for $42.3

Other Information

Citations

  1. [S4645] Billy Gunter, compiler, family tree titled "Gunter-Maisenbacher-Hopkins Family Tree", published by Ancestry.com, www.ancestry.com, from database ID 7913830, viewed Jul 2013 , .
  2. [S5451] Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940, online image database, digitized by Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2016, www.ancestry.com. (Original publication: Indiana State Board of Health Birth Certificated, 1907-1940, Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indianal,) nbr30898, also 2386.
  3. [S6810] 1940 US Federal Census, New York City, New York County, New York, digital image Ancestry, National Archives micropublication, John M Wise head of household, role M-T0627-02635, enumeration district 31-536, page 7A .

Frank Leon Wise1

#28925, (1911-1969)
Pedigree Link

Parents

Biography

  • Frank Leon Wise was born on 27 November 1911 in Indianapolis, Indiana.1
  • He married Katherine Corine Spring on 18 June 1934 in Washington, District of Columbia.2
  • He died in March 1969 in Hollywood, Florida, at age 57.1

Other Information

Citations

  1. [S4645] Billy Gunter, compiler, family tree titled "Gunter-Maisenbacher-Hopkins Family Tree", published by Ancestry.com, www.ancestry.com, from database ID 7913830, viewed Jul 2013 , .
  2. [S4645] Billy Gunter, compiler, family tree titled "Gunter-Maisenbacher-Hopkins Family Tree", published by Ancestry.com, www.ancestry.com, from database ID 7913830, viewed Aug 2022 , .