Sunday, February 26, 2012

More info from the 1930 census on the Gabriels

By 1930 it appears John & Doris are renting some part of a home located at 2500 Washington Street that is owned by a Katie Stock, a 62 year old widow, born in Iowa - with parents born in Germany.  John is listed as being a machinist in the "Tank - Machine" industry.  It appears they have been married for 6-7 years, or around 1923-1924.  John's father is listed as born in Germany, mother in Virginia, both of Doris's parents show born in Iowa.  John was listed as working in the machine, manufacturing industry in the 1925 census.

John's parents and other siblings show living in a house being rented for $35 just a few blocks away at 2714 Washington Street.  Theodore is age 50, wife Ethel 43, with children, Theodore L., age 16, Helen D., age 18, Willard M., age 13, Virginia M., age 10, Leon E., age 8, Jane A., age 6, Joyce J., age 3 4/12, and Wayne A. age 1 10/12.  All of the children are born in Iowa.  Theodore and Ethel show being married for 26 years - or approximately 1904.  Ethel's parents are listed as father born in Minnesota, mother in West Virginia.  Theodore senior is listed as being a painting contractor and Theodore junior is listed as a tile setter.

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