Charles Laing

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• Occupation: 1823-1825, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland;

  "Weaver."

• Census: 1841, Dearfield works, Crathy, Meigle Parish, Perthshire, Scotland;

  1. Laing, Charles, 38, male, dyer, born in this county 2. _____, Ann, 35, female, born in this county 3. _____, Betsy, 17, female, umbrella finisher, born in this county 4. _____, Murray, 11, female 5. _____, Jean, 5, female

• Census: 1851, 115 Kinnoul Causeway, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland;

  1. Laing, Charles, head, married, 45, Dyer, born in Perthshire 2. _____, Ann, wife, married, 47, ["Servant," marked out], Perthshire 3. _____, Jane, daughter, 15, scholar, Perthshire 4. _____, Thomas, son, 13, scholar, Perthshire 5. _____, George, son, 10, scholar, Perthshire 6. _____, William, son, 8, scholar, Perthshire 7. _____, Ann, daughter, 3, Perthshire

• Census: 1861, 245 Newrow, East Church Parish, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland;

  1. Laing, Charles, head, 56, cotton dyer, born in Perth, Perthshire 2. _____, Ann, wife, 58, Perth, Perthshire 3. _____, William, son, 18, cabinetmaker, Meigle, Perthshire 4. _____, Ann, daughter, 13, Perth, Perthshire

• Occupation: 1828-1876, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland;

  "Dyer."

Charles married Ann McLaggan on 7 Aug 1823 in Relief Congregation Church, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. Ann (daughter of Thomas MacLaggan and Elizabeth Murray) was born about 1804; died on 29 Mar 1867 in 53 Newrow, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married David Gibb on 9 Jun 1844 in Meigle, Perthshire, Scotland. David (son of David Gibb and Margaret Clark) was born on 6 Feb 1824 in Meigle, Perthshire, Scotland; died on 2 Feb 1891 in 7 North Wellington Street, St. Andrews District, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1841, South Street, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland;

  1. McLagan, Elizabeth, female, 55, cotton car[???]er, born in the county 2. Lanig [Laing], Charles, 15, ?painter ap? [apprentice?], born in the county 3. _____, Margaret, 9, born in the county

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• Census: 1841, South Street, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland;

  1. McLagan, Elizabeth, female, 55, cotton car[???]er, born in the county 2. Lanig [Laing], Charles, 15, ?painter ap? [apprentice?], born in the county 3. _____, Margaret, 9, born in the county

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• Parents: Ann's 1926 death certificate names her parents as "David Gibb" and "Elizabeth Lang," both born in Scotland. Ann's 1846 birth record (Old Parish Registers) names her parents as David Gibb and Elizabeth Laing.
• NEWS: 13 Aug 1926, Lebanon, Laclede County, Missouri, USA; The Laclede County Republican: "Mrs. James Donald After an illness of several months, Mrs. James Donald died on last Friday, August 6, at 9 p.m., at the home, five miles north of Lebanon. She was 79 years old. Mrs. Donald had been suffering from heart trouble since last September, and during the long months of her illness was tenderly cared for by her family. Mrs. Annie Gibbs Donald was a native of Scotland. She was a daughter of David Gibbs and was born in Perth, Scotland, on July 19, 1847. On May 23, 1866, when 19 years old, she was married to James Donald and in q886, they came to America to make their home, locating at Blakeman, Kansas. There they lived until 1893, when they came to Lebanon and located on a farm north of town. Since that time the family has continued to reside here. Mr. and Mrs. Donald were the parents of ten children, six girls and four boys. Mr. Donald preceded Mrs. Donald in death, passing into the after life on March 27, 1914. Seven children, thirteen grand-children and two great-grandchildren survive. The children are: David Donald, of Kansas City; James and John Donald, Mrs. George W. Gilmore, Miss Anna Donald, Mrs. Nellie Grant and Mrs. O. D. Hesker, all of Lebanon. Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon, at 1 o'clock at the family nome, Rev. James Hyslop officiating. interment was in Lebanon Cemetery. The pall bearers were sons, sons-in-law and grand-sons: James and John Donald, G. W. Gilmore, O. D. Hesker, George Gilmore, Jr., and Charlie Stevens. Mrs. Donald had united with the Presbyterian Church in her youth and continued in that faith throughout her long life. She was a woman of strong character, with the fine qualities characteristic of the Scotch rac. her life was marked by kindly words and kindly deeds and she was greatly beloved by all who knew her."
• NEWS: 27 Aug 1926, Lebanon, Laclede County, Missouri, USA; "Sisters United In Death Miss Margaret Clark Gibbs, sister of the late Mrs. James Donald, died at her home. in Dundee, Scotland, on August 2, passing away just a few days before Mrs. Donald, who died on August 6, at the age of 79 years. Miss Gibbs was 77 years old. Another sister, Mrs. James Jack, also of Duncee, is very sick and not expected to live. After locating in America, Mrs. Donald kept in close touch with her family in Scotland, their letters being frequent and regular all through the years. She made a trip, back home twenty years ago."
• NEWS: 27 Aug 1926, Lebanon, Laclede County, Missouri, USA; "Will of Mrs. Ann Donald Mrs. Ann Donald's last will and testament was filed for record on August 19. She made the following cash bequests: To Dvid Donald, $100; Mrs. Betsy Gilmore, $200; Annie Donald, $1,000; John Donald, $300; Mrs. Nellie Grant, $200; Miss Annie Wilke, a grand-daughter, $200; Mrs. Mary Hesker, $200. To a son, James Donald, is left the balance of the estate, including the home farm: Nw qr ne qr nw qr, 32-35-16. The will provides that in case there is not sufficient personal property and cash to pay the cash bequests, that the home farm shall be sold."

Ann married James Donald [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Marital Status: Margaret remained single all of her life (died with her maiden name and status single).
• Occupation: Jute weaver.
• Parents: Names on her death registration as David Gibb and Betsy Gibb, maiden surname Laing.
• NEWS: 27 Aug 1926, Lebanon, Laclede County, Missouri, USA; "Sisters United In Death Miss Margaret Clark Gibbs, sister of the late Mrs. James Donald, died at her home. in Dundee, Scotland, on August 2, passing away just a few days before Mrs. Donald, who died on August 6, at the age of 79 years. Miss Gibbs was 77 years old. Another sister, Mrs. James Jack, also of Duncee, is very sick and not expected to live. After locating in America, Mrs. Donald kept in close touch with her family in Scotland, their letters being frequent and regular all through the years. She made a trip, back home twenty years ago."

Charles married Isabella Donald on 12 Jun 1874 (Banns of the Free Church of Scotland) in St. Andrews District, Dundee, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1891, 45 Nelson St., Dundee Parish, Dundee, Scotland; 1. Jack, James, head, married, 25, carter (profession), employed, born in Murroes Parish, Dundee, 2 rooms with one or more windows, address 45 Nelson Street 2. _____, Elizabeth, wife, married, 35, born Perthshire,

Elizabeth married James Jack on 5 Dec 1890 (Free Church of Scotland) in St. Andrews District, Dundee, Scotland. James was born about 1866 in Murroes Parish, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Immigration: 17 Apr 1887;

  William was probably the William Donald who arrived in New York aboard the Circassia this date. The age, and country of origin are right, and his stated occupation, "moulder," is something that would have been likely in a shipbuilding town like Dundee.

• Immigration: 1888, Rawlins County, Kansas, USA;

  William filed "first papers" for naturalization while in Rawlins County.

• Anecdote: Abt 1897-1900, Decaturville, Camden County, Missouri, USA;

  William fell in love with a young woman when his family lived near Decaturville. Her family objected to an affiliation with a "foreigner" and there was general prejudice against the Scottish family with their thick brogue. As a result, the family moved a few miles away, and settled in Hooker township, Laclede County, where they bought a farm and remained.

• Obituary: 15 Jun 1906, Lebanon, Laclede County, Missouri, USA; Laclede County Sentinel:

  On Wednesday morning while William Donald was out feeding his stock he was overtaken by the sudden and severe thunder and rain storm. He sought shelter under a tree in the barn yard where he was stricken by lightning and killed. Mr. Donald was an unmarried man and lived with his mother, sisters and brother on a farm five miles north of Lebanon. He was a native of Scotland and had many friends in the vicinity of his home.

Notes:

Died:

William was struck by lightning in a field on the family farm and was killed instantly. He was thirty-eight years old.

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• Census: 1911, Rhondda, Glamorgan, Wales; Coal miner. Though it is uncertain that this is the right David Donald, the age is right and the birthplace is Dundee, Scotland, and his marital status single. It is likely him. https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/2353/images/rg14_32388_0461_06
• Immigration: 15 Oct 1920, New York, New York, USA;

  David Donald remained in Scotland when his mother and siblings went to America. In 1920 his brother James went to Scotland and they travelled back to the U.S. together, on the Adriatic.

• NEWS: 22 Oct 1920, Lebanon, Laclede County, Missouri, USA; "James Donald arrived home Monday morning from the Old Country. His brother, who the family has not seen for thirty-two years, came with him."
• Residence: 2 Dec 1921, Kansas City, Jackson County, MIssouri, USA; "David Donald of Kansas City spent Thanksgiving with his sister, Mrs. Oscar Hesker, and family."
• Residence: 22 Dec 1922, Kansas City, Jackson County, MIssouri, USA; "David Donald who has been in Kansas City, has returned home for Xmas."
• Residence: Aug 1926, Kansas City, Jackson County, MIssouri, USA; His mother's obituary states that he survives her and lives in Kansas City.
• Anecdote: Between 1920-1927; When David came to the United States with his brother James, Donnie Raef tells us that James also brought home a bride. According to the story, David ran away with James's wife. Donnie's memory is that she was called either "Addie" or "Allie," and was from Scotland. Lebanon newspapers do not mention a wife for James Donald. Scotland does not record a marriage for James Donald in the July-October 1920 period. Possibly they weren't married? Possibly David sweet-talked her during their ship's passage? David went to live in Kansas City, rather than settling in Lebanon and was there in 1921, 1922, and 1926. His California death certificate indicated he had been in the state for 5 months.
• NEWS: 27 Jan 1928, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA; "Both Legs Broken By Hit-Run Driver Pedestrian in Hospital After Accident David Donald, recent arrival from Missouri, is in the General Hospital, Los Angeles, with both legs broken and suffering from severe lacerations about the head and body as the result of being struck down by a hit and run driver while walking along San Fernando road. The injured man was picked up by a passing motorist and rushed to San Fernando Hospital, where he was given first aid before removal to Los Angeles. Donald was unable to give police a description of the automobile or any information that might lead to identification of the driver."
• NEWS: 28 Jan 1928, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA; Excerpt: "Traffic deaths in the city and county for the month was boosted to 49 with the death of David Donald, 58, a victor from Missouri, who was run down by a hit-run motorist on the highway between Newhall and San Fernando Tuesday. He succumbed to his injuries after pneumonia set in."
• NEWS: 28 Jan 1928, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA; From the Los Angeles Times: "Hit-Run Driver's Victim Succumbs David Donald, 58 years of age, a visitor here from Missouri, died at General Hospital yesterday of pneumonia, following his injury when he was struck by a hit-run driver between San Fernando and Newhall Tuesday. He sustained a compound fracture of the right leg and complications set in after his removal to the infirmary. The body is at the County Morgue."

Notes:

Buried:

When David died, his sisters in Lebanon, Missouri, began to make plans to bring his body back to their family burial plot at the city cemetery. Brother James, however, whose wife David stole, is remembered as saying, "Hell, no! We'll leave him where he is."

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• Census: 1881, 30 Dundonald Street, Dundee Parish, Dundee, Angus, Scotland;

  1. Donald, James, head, married, 37, stone mason, born in Dundee, Forfarshire, 2 rooms with windows 2. _____, Ann, wife, married, 34, Washington, Perthshire 3. _____, William, son, 13, scholar, Dundee, Forfarshire 4. _____, David, son, 11, scholar, Dundee Forfarshire 5. _____, Betsy, daughter, 9, scholar, Dundee, Forfarshire 6. _____, James, son, 6, scholar, Dundee, Forfarshire 7. _____, Ann, daughter, 4, Dundee, Forfarshire 8. _____, John, son, 2, Dundee, Forfarshire 9. _____, Nellie, daughter, 10 months, Dundee, Forfarshire

• Immigration: Abt 1889;

  Betsy Donald always said that she was seventeen when the family came to the United States, which would place their immigration at late 1888 or early 1889. Betsy's 1900 census indicates an immigration date of 1888, while that of her nearby siblings indicates 1889. No record of their immigration has yet been found. Oral history says that they may have arrived in Galveston, which has few records for that period.

• Census: 21 Jun 1900, Hooker township, Laclede County, Missouri, USA;

  1. Gilmore, George, head, white, male, December 1872, 21, married 7 years, Illinois, Canada, New York, farmer, can read and write, renting farm, farm schedule 216 2. _____, Betsy, wife, white, female, August 1872, 21, married 7 years, 1 child 1 living, Scotland, Scotland, Scotland, immigrated 1888, in U.S. 11 years, can read and write

• Note: 1906, Donald farm, Hooker township, Laclede County, Missouri, USA;

  Betsy's oldest brother William was struck by lightning in a field on their farm, and was killed instantly.

• Census: 23 Apr 1910, Macks Creek Road, Lebanon township, Laclede County, Missouri, USA;

  1. George W. Gilmore, male, white, 35, first marriage, married 17 years, Illinois, Canada, New York, farmer, can read and write, renting farm 2. _____, Betsy, wife, female, white, 35, first marriage, married 17 years, Scotland, Scotland, Scotland, immigrated 1889, can read and write 3. _____, Anna, daughter, female, white, 13, Missouri, Illinois, Scotland, attended school this year 4. _____, Viana, daughter, female, white, 9, Missouri, Illinois, Scotland, attended school this year 5. _____, Mary, daughter, female, white, 2, Missouri, Illinois, Scotland 6. _____, George, son, male, white, 2, Missouri, Illinois, Scotland

• Note: 28 Mar 1914, Donald farm, Hooker township, Laclede County, Missouri, USA;

  Betsy's father, James Donald, committed suicide by drinking carbolic acid.

• Note: 14 Dec 1917, St. Louis City, Missouri, USA;

  Betsy's younger sister Maggie died of infection following an abortion.

• Census: 2 Jan 1920, Hooker township, Laclede County, Missouri, USA;

  1. George W. Gilmore, owns with mortgage, male, white, 47, married, can read and write, Illinois, Canada, New York, farmer, general farming, own account, farm schedule 2 2. _____, Betsie [Betsy], wife, female, white, 47, married, immigrated 1889, naturalized, can read and write, Scotland, Scotland, Scotland 3. _____, Annie, daughter, female, white, 23, single, can read and write, Missouri, Illinois, Scotland 4. _____, Vianna, daughter, female, white, 19, single, can read and write, Missouri, Illinois, Scotland 5. _____, Mary, daughter, female, white, 11, attending school, can read and write, Missouri, Illinois, Scotland 6. _____, Georgie, son, male, white, 11, attending school, can read and write, Missouri, Illinois, Scotland

• Note: 28 Jan 1928, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA;

  Betsy's older brother David died from injuries related to a motorcycle accident.

• Note: 5 Oct 1929, Laclede County, Missouri, USA;

  Betsy's daughter Mary died of tuberculosis, before the family was able to act on their plan to move to Arizona for her health.

• Census: 1930, Lebanon-Eldridge Road, Hooker township, Laclede County, Missouri, USA;

  1. George Gilmore, head, owns farm, male, white, 57, married, age 19 at first marriage, can read and write, Illinois, Canada, New York, farmer, general, own account, not a veteran, farm schedule 39 2. _____, Betsy, wife, female, white, 57, married, age 19 at first marriage, can read and write, Scotland, Scotland, Scotland, immigrated 1890, naturalized 3. _____, George jr [Jr.], son, male, white, 21, single, can read and write, Missouri, Illinois, Scotland, farm laborer, not a veteran

Betsy married George W. Gilmore on 10 Nov 1892 in Rawlins County, Kansas, USA. George (son of George W. Gilmore and Vienna Arthusa Pratt) was born on 3 Dec 1873 in Macon County, Illinois, USA; died on 21 Apr 1961 in Laclede County, Missouri, USA; was buried in Lebanon City Cemetery, Lebanon, Laclede County, MIssouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Naturalization: Dec 1912, Lebanon, Laclede County, Missouri, USA;

  The ship's manifest for James's 1920 voyage from Scotland to New York states that he was naturalized in Circuit Court, Lebanon, Missouri, in December 1912.

• NEWS: 30 Jul 1920, Lebanon, Laclede County, Missouri, USA; "Returning to Old Country James Donald, one of Laclede county's prosperous farmers, will leave this week for Montreal, Canada, from which point he will sail on August 14 to visit his old home in Dundee, Scotland. Mr. Donald has not been back to nis old home for more than thirty years."
• NOTE_RESEARCH: 14 Aug 1920; Visited Scotland, sailed from Montreal.
• NEWS: 22 Oct 1920, Lebanon, Laclede County, Missouri, USA; "James Donald arrived home Monday morning from the Old Country. His brother, who the family has not seen for thirty-two years, came with him."
• NEWS: 24 Aug 1923, Lebanon, Laclede County, Missouri, USA; Excerpt: "Mr. and Mrs. James Donald returned home Friday morning from New York where Mr. Donald had gone to meet Mrs. Donald, who said from Dundee, Scotland. A large crowd went to the Donald home in the evening and gave them an old fashioned charivari."

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• Residence: Aug 1912, Wood, Mellette County, South Dakota, USA
• Land: 1914, Mellette County, South Dakota, USA; John filed a land patent.
• Census: 15 Jan 1920, Hooker township, Laclede County, Missouri, USA; 1. Donald, John, head, owns home free of mortgage, male, white, 40, married, immigrated in 1889, naturalized 1911, can read and write, Scotland, Scotland, Scotland, farmer, general farm, own account, farm schedule no. 103 2. _____, Carry M., wife, female, white, 30, married, Missouri, Iowa, Missouri 3. _____, William L., son, male, white, 6, attending school, can read and write, Missouri, Scotland, Missouri 4. _____, Marion J., son, male, white, 4 1/12, Missouri, Scotland, Missouri 5. _____, Junati?, daughter, female, white, 6 months, Missouri, Scotland, Missouri
• Census: 16 Apr 1930, Hooker township, Laclede County, Missouri, USA; 1. Donald, John, head, owns, farm, male, white, 51, married, first married age 34, can read and write, Scotland, Scotland, Scotland, immigrated 1888, naturalized farmer, general farm, not a veteran, farm schedule 85 2. _____, May, wife, female, white, 41, married, first married age 24, can read and write, Missouri, Iowa, Missouri 3. _____, William F., son, male, white, 16, not attending school, can read and write, Missouri, Scotland, Missouri, laborer, general farm 4. _____, Marion J., son, male, white, 14, attending school, can read and write, Missouri, Scotland, Missouri 5. _____, Juanita E., daughter, female, white, 10, attending school, can read and write, Missouri, Scotland, Missouri 6. _____, John W., son, male, white, 7, attending school, Missouri, Scotland, Missouri
• Census: 19 Apr 1940, Hooker township, Laclede County, Missouri, USA; 1. Donald, John, head, male,w hate, 61, married, completed grade 6, Scotland, same house 1935, public work, foreman, road construction, worked 4 weeks, income $60 2. _____, May C. wife, female, white, 50, married, completed 3 years high school, Missouri 3. _____, Marion J., son, male, white 24, single, 4 years college, Missouri, teaching, school 4. _____, Juanita E., daughter, female, white, 20, attending school, completed 1 year college, Missouri 5. _____, Johnnie W., son, male, white, 17, single, completed 2 years high school, Missouri

Family/Spouse: May Carey Moore. May was born about 1890 in Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Residence: 29 Jun 1906, Iowa, USA; Laclede County Sentinel, Lebanon

  "Mr. & Mrs. Henry Grant, of Iowa, who attended the funeral of her brother, William Donald, last week, have returned home."

Nellie married Henry Alfred Grant on 6 Apr 1906 in Laclede County, Missouri, USA. Henry was born on 11 Apr 1880; died on 27 Feb 1907; was buried in Lebanon City Cemetery, Lebanon, Laclede County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• NEWS: 15 Dec 1917, St. Louis, Missouri, USA; "Inquest into Woman's Death Report to Police Contains Charges Against Doctor An inquest into the death yesterday of Mrs. Margaret Wilkie, 34 years old, wife of Fred Wilkie of 4214 Kennerly avenue, was ordered following a report to the police by the husband and Dr. Henry S. Brooks, 3557 Lafayette avenue, that Mrs. Wilkie's death was due to a criminal operation. Dr. William Turner of 6 North Third street, who is in jail awaiting trial on a charge of manslaughter, was named by Wilkie and Dr. Brooks in their statement to the police."

Maggie married Fred Wilke on 22 Nov 1911 in Farmington, St. Francois County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1920, Lebanon township, Laclede County, Missouri, USA; 1. Hesker, Oscar, head, owns, mortgaged, male, white, 35, can read and write, Missouri, Ohio, Missouri, farm, general farm, farm schedule 133 2. _____, Mary, wife, female, white, 35, immigrated 1888, naturalized, can read and write, Scotland, Scotland, Scotland 3. _____, Nellie, daughter, female, white, 5, not attending school, Missouri, Missouri, Scotland 4. _____, Donald, son, male, white, 2 months, Missouri, Missouri, Scotland
• Census: 8 Apr 1930, Appling Rd., Lebanon township, Laclede County, Missouri, USA; 1. Hesker, Oscar E., head, owns, farm, male, white, 45, married 25 years, can read and write, Missouri, Ohio, Missouri, farmer, own farm, not a veteran, farm schedule 54 2. _____, Mary, wife, female, white, 45, married 25 years, can read and write, Scotland, Scotland, Scotland, immigrated 1889, naturalized 3. _____, Nellie, daughter, female, white, 15, attending school, can read and write, Missouri, Missouri, Scotland 4. _____, James D., son, male, white, 10, attending school, can read and write, Missouri, Missouri, Scotland 5. _____, Oscar F., son, male, white, 7, attending school, Missouri, Missouri, Scotland
• Census: 3 Apr 1940, Lebanon township, Laclede County, Missouri, USA; 1. Hesker, Oscar E., head, owns home, value $1000, farm, male, white, 55, married, completed grade 8, Missouri, same house in 1935, farmer, farm, income $0, other source of income 2. _____, Mary, wife female, white, 55, married, completed grade 8, Scotland, naturalized, same house, not employed, no income 3. _____, Nellie, daughter, female, white, 25, single, completed high school, Missouri, same house, sewing machine operator, overall factory, worked 30 weeks, $360 income 4. _____, Donald, son, male, white, 20, single, completed high school, Missouri, same house, cutter, overall factory, worked 32 weeks, $384 income 5. _____, Fred, son, male, white, 16, single, attending school, completed 3 years high school, not employed

Mary married Oscar Hesker on 25 May 1910 in Laclede County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]