Abstracts of over 600 wills for Vanderburgh County, Indiana, extracted by Mrs. Arthur C. Bitterman. Book A was typed by Mrs. James A. Gentry, book B typed by Mrs. Marvin J. Huff, and published as one by the Vanderburgh Chapter of the DAR. Book A primarily covers wills written or filed within the time period of 1823-1849 and book B includes the years of 1849-1873. In both cases there are wills that fall outside those dates.
This small booklet contains all the known men and women who participated in World War 1 and claimed their home of record as Stephenson County, Illinois. By participation, this record does not limit this to soldiers, but also contains the records of those men and women who served the Red Cross, Y.M.C.A., and other non-fighting positions. This book is free to read or download.
Soon after World War 1 localities across the country wished to honor the men and women who had served the Nation from their locality. St. Charles County, Missouri, is one of these counties. This manuscript isn’t limited to just the men who fought overseas, it also includes the women who had participated via Red Cross and the men who had actively served in the various campaigns backing the War here at home.
The series contains original affidavits of registration that record personal information about each registrant, their photograph affixed to the majority of documents, and the registrants fingerprints. All of these are specific to Kansas, and most have the actual documents attached.
Dr. John Henry Goebel, born on March 24, 1883, in Raymond Township, Wisconsin, is a physician and surgeon who has practiced in Franksville since 1913. He graduated from the Wisconsin College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1909 and has a successful medical career marked by careful diagnosis and ongoing education. Married to Helen Hahn in 1910, the couple has one son, Eugene. Dr. Goebel is involved in the Catholic Church and local politics, serving in various community roles while maintaining a growing medical practice.
In September 1916, Peter W. Goebel was unanimously elected president of the American Bankers Association, recognizing his significant impact on the banking industry. He was the founding president of the Commercial National Bank of Kansas City, which began in 1897 and grew to have over $7 million in deposits by 1916. Goebel’s banking career started in 1877, after emigrating from Germany. He served in the State Legislature and was a prominent figure in Kansas banking and politics, representing both Democratic and independent values.
John Peter Goebel, a former resident of Wallowa County, passed away on March 11, 1957, in Lawrence, Kansas. He was born on November 17, 1876, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and had a career in farming and operating telephone offices in Joseph and Wallowa. A requiem mass will be held on March 18 at St. Margarets Catholic Church in Wallowa, with burial to follow. He is survived by three daughters, a brother, two sisters, and five grandchildren.
Mrs. Charles (Mildred) Goebel passed away unexpectedly on March 31, 1926, at the age of 21, while recovering from an appendectomy at Wallowa Hospital. Despite initially showing signs of recovery, she experienced a sudden health decline while preparing to return home. Mildred, originally from Troy, Oregon, was married to Charles Goebel in 1923 and is survived by her husband, parents, siblings, and numerous friends. Her funeral was held at the M. E. church, followed by interment at Wallowa Cemetery.
Gertrude Anna Huber Goebel was born on September 14, 1862, in Wisconsin and married Peter Goebel in 1881. The family moved to Wallowa County in 1888, where they settled on Bear Creek. Gertrude passed away on January 14, 1921, at the age of 58. She was the mother of ten children, of whom two sons predeceased her. Gertrude is survived by her husband, three daughters, five sons, and a brother. Her funeral was held on Tuesday, with interment at Wallowa Cemetery.
Charles R. Goebel, born on November 5, 1896, in Wallowa, Oregon, passed away on September 14, 1984. A logger and rancher, he served in World War I and later worked as a timber faller in various logging camps. He married Kate Johnson in 1928, who predeceased him in 1982. He spent much of his life on Bear Creek and was a logging superintendent for two years. He is survived by his sons Harold, Leo, Jack, and daughter Geraldine Wiecks. Interment is at Wallowa Cemetery.
Annetta Bell Goebel, born on August 30, 1906, in Imbler, Oregon, passed away on March 10, 1974, in Wallowa, Oregon after a brief hospitalization. A resident of Wallowa for 54 years and a member of the Wallowa Methodist Church, she was active in various local organizations. Annetta was married to William F. Goebel in 1926 and is survived by her husband, two daughters, and two grandchildren. Interment will take place at the Wallowa Cemetery.
William Frank Goebel, a lifelong resident of Wallowa, Oregon, passed away on May 12, 1982, at age 87. Born on September 9, 1894, he served in World War I and later married Annetta B. Cole in 1926. A dedicated member of the American Legion Kruse Post #72, he contributed over 50 years of service. After retiring from the local mill, he enjoyed farming. He is survived by two daughters, a brother, a sister, grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Military services were held at Wallowa Cemetery.
Edwin Goebel, the youngest son of Peter Goebel, died on June 3, 1926, from injuries sustained in a mill accident. He was 20 years old and is survived by his wife Clara Mildred Cole, his father, and several siblings. His funeral will be held at the M.E. church with interment at Wallowa cemetery. Additionally, Pvt. Edwin Arthur Goebel, killed in action on May 19, 1945, during WWII on Okinawa, will have memorial services held on Friday, reflecting the family’s continued legacy of service and loss.
Peter Goebel passed away on December 11, 1951, at the age of 94, after a brief illness at his daughter’s home. Born on August 6, 1857, in Humboldt, Wisconsin, he married Gertrude Huber in 1881, with whom he had ten children. The family emigrated to Wallowa, Oregon, in 1888, where he initially worked in the sheep business before spending 45 years on a ranch. He is survived by several children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, along with numerous nieces and nephews.