Selected Families and Individuals

Notes


Robert Parker Miles

From The Book of Clevelanders, A Biographical Dictionary of Living Men of the City of Cleveland, Burrows Book Company, 1914:

Miles, Robert Parker; lecturer; born, Burnley, Lancashire,
Eng., July 11, 1866; son of Harrison and Sarah (Parker)
Miles; St. Stephens College, Annadale, N. Y., 1885-1888;
Union Theological Seminary, 1892; married Lena B. Co-
burger, of East Orange, N. J., Nov. 12, 1899; ordained
Presbyterian ministry, 1892; asst. pastor Rutherford, N. J.,
1892-1896; pastor Ravenswood Church, New York, 1896-
1897; religious editor New York Evening Journal, 1897-
1899; traveled extensively as newspaper and magazine
correspondent; has lectured in U. S., Canada and English-
speaking countries since 1901; prin. lectures "Tallow Dips,"
"Sparks and Dawn"; Progressive Republican; member
International Lyceum Ass'n; Eulexion Society (St. Stephens
College). Author: "Three Men and a Woman," 1901; also
wrote several chapters of character sketches in "New Met-
ropolis," 1898, and sketch of George Francis Train.

At the time of the 1900 census, 33 year old Robert P. Miles and his wife of one year, Lena B. (21) lived in a rented home in Blairstown in Leroy Twp., Benton County, Iowa. Robert was a native of England, as were his parents. He came to America in 1884 and was a naturalized citizen. Lena was born in New Jersey to German parents. Robert was a clergyman.

In 1910, the family was still living in Blairstown, Iowa. The household consisted of Robert H. P. Miles (43), his wife Lena P. (31), and their children Dorothy (9), Elsie (6), and Gertrude (5). Robert and Lena had been married for 10 years. According to the census, it was Robert's first marriage, and Lena's second. Places of birth agreed with those in the 1900 census; the children were all born in Iowa. The census states that Lena had given birth to three children, all of whom were still living. Robert was employed as a lecturer in the "lecture business."

By 1920, the Robert P. Miles (53) owned a mortgaged home at 1437 Cerdoin (?) Ave. in Lakewood, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Living in the home with him were his wife, Lena B. (41), and children Dorothy M. (19), Elsie R. (16), Gertrude M. (14), Robert B. (8), and Isabelle M. (5). All of the children attended school. According to the census, Lena's mother was from Frankfurt am Main. Her father's birthplace is less clear: it looks like the word Prussia followed by HW, but Prussia was then crossed out. Robert worked as a Lyceum lecturer. (He was not self-employed.) The census states that Robert came to America in 1884 and was naturalized in 1893.

At the time of the 1930 census Robert P. (63) and his wife Lena (51) owned a home worth $13000 at 1443 Fedora (?) in Lakewood, Ohio, where they lived with their three youngest children, Elsie (26), Robert (18) and Esabella (15). Only Esabella attended school. Robert Sr. still worked as a lecturer; his son worked as a cable repairman for a telegraph company. The census indicates that Lena was 21 years old at the time of her first marriage, and Robert was 25. This suggests that Lena was Robert's second wife, which contradicts the 1910 census. The family's surname was incorrectly spelled "Milia" in the census index.

From death certificate:
Name: Robert Parker Miles
Residence: 1433 Cordova, Lakewood, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio
Age: 74 years 5 months 17 days
Birth: 11 Jul 1866, Lancashire, Burnsley, England
Occupation: Lecturer & writer
Marital status: Married
Spouse: Lena B. Miles
Father: Harriston Miles, England
Mother: Sarah Parker, England
Informant: Lena B. Miles, 1433 Cordova [wife]


Peter Koob

Peter Koob was a "citizen and farmer of Heppenheim on the Bergsrasse." He left Germany in 1839 with his wife and children on the ship was the Ariosto which docked in New York City in August 1839. He ultimately came to Utica, New York. He bought a home at 68 Schuyler Street that was paid off on November 1, 1845. Peter joined St. Joseph's parish in Utica soon after arriving in the area.

At the time of the 1850 census, "Peter Coat" (63) lived in Utica, , Oneida County, New York, with Barbara (50) and children Eve (20), Leonard (18), Mathew (15), Barbary (13), Elizabeth (10), Catherine (7), and John P. (1). All of the children attended school except Eve, Leonard and infant John. The three youngest children were born in New York; everyone else in the family was born in Germany. Peter's real estate was valued at $500. He is the only person on the census page who owned real estate. He is also one of only two men on the page for whom no occupation is listed.

Peter became a naturalized citizen in 1855.

In 1860, Bavarian laborer Peter Koob (73) owned a home worth $400 in Utica. Living with him were Barbara (58), and children Barbara (20), Catherine (16), and John (11). Catherine and John were born in New York; everyone else in the home was born in Bavaria, according to the census.


Maria Anna Koob

Maria Anna Koob lived only a few months. Her birthdate is not known, but she must be a twin of Leonard if she died in infancy in 1834.


Joseph Fagan

The slothful census-taker (one Clark Potter) who visited the Fagan home in 1860 was surely one of the laziest men in the history of the United States census. He recorded only the last name and first initial of the head of the household (J Fagan, 31). Remaining household members only had their initials recorded, and it appears that he got some of that information wrong... M. F. (f, 31), R. F. (10, m), J. F. (8, f), P. F. (7, m), F. F. (6, f), M. F. (4, f), C. F. (4, f), J. F. (3, f), and another adult, O.F. (24, m). Everyone over the age of 7 was born in France. The five youngest children were born in New York. The oldest five children attended school. The census was supposed to state the value of real estate and personal possessions for each household, but this information was not recorded for the Fagans. They may have had a connection with the French couple next door, J. & C. Oster (59 and 67 years old, respectively. The Osters owned a farm worth $5500, and their personal possessions were valued at $1000.

In 1900, Joseph Fagan (70) and his wife Marie (70) lived with the family of their daughter and son-in-law, Rose and John Cope at 41 Sixteenth St. in Newark, NJ. Joseph worked as a farmer's helper, but he had been unemployed for four months of the previous year. Joseph and Marie were born in France, as were their parents. They came to America with their daughter Rose in 1854. (The "number of years married" was not recorded for Joseph and Marie in the 1900 census.)


Marie

According to the 1900 census, Marie Fagan gave birth to 14 children, 12 of whom were still living in 1900.


August Fagan

In 1880, August Fagan lived with his sister and brother-in-law, Rose and John Cope, in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey. August worked as a bag maker. (Handwriting in the census is difficult to read.)


Charles Graul

Charles had a previous wife named Emma who died in childbirth.

In 1910 Charles (42) and Mayme (34) Graul rented part of a home at 399 Bergen Street in Newark. This was Mayme's first marriage but Charles' second. Charles and Mayme had no children. Charles worked as a case maker in a trunk shop.

In 1930, Charles (62) and Mamie B. (59) Graul rented part of a multi-family dwelling for $22 a month at 399 Bergen Street in Newark's 14th Ward. Charles was employed as a worker in a chemical factory. The census indicates that he attended school within the past year. Charles and Mamie married relatively late in life. According to the 1930 census, they were 40 and 33 years old, respectively, at the time of their first marriage. Charles' parents were natives of Germany. The Graul family did not own a radio set.


Mary Bernardina Cope

Her death certificate and the 1900 census give Mamie's date of birth as 20 Jul 1875. According to family records owned by Mildred Halligan Burnett, Mamie's birthdate was 25 Jul 1874.

In 1900, 24 year old Mamie Cope lived with her parents, younger siblings and maternal grandparents in the family's home at 41 Sixteenth St. in Newark, NJ. Mamie worked as a knife polisher. She was not unemployed at all during the previous year.

Mamie and Charles had no children.


Anthony Gothie

In 1910, Anthony Gothie (25) and his wife Anna J. (21) rented an apartment at 405 Bergen St. in Newark, NJ where they lived with their son, John C. J. (1 yr, 8 mos.). Tony was a floor tile setter.

At the time of the 1920 census tile setter Anthony Gothie still lived at 405 Bergen St. with his wife Anna and children John (12) and Eleanor (6). Both children attended school. (Surname is indexed as "Esthie.")

By 1930, Anthony (45) and Anna (42) Gothie paid $58 a month for an apartment at 17 W. Speedway Ave. in Irvington, Essex County, New Jersey. Living with them was their 17 year old daughter, Eleanor. Eleanor did not attend school, nor did she work outside the home. Tony was employed as a tile setter for Esienberg (?). Tony was a native of Pennsylvania. His father and mother were born in France and Germany, respectively. Like all of their neighbors, the Gothie family owned a radio set.


Anna Josephine Cope

Month of birth in 1900 census is unclear. According to family records of Mildred Halligan Burnett, family records indicate that her birthdate is January 30, 1888.


Eleanor A. Gothie

Eleanor lived in Toms River, NJ following her retirement from Bamburger's Department Store.


William F. Halligan

William Halligan joined Engine Company 14 of the Newark Fire Department on May 15, 1911.

In 1920, William Halligan (30) and his wife Josephine (30) rented an apartment at 411 Bergen St. in Newark, NJ. Living with them were their children William (7) and Mildred (2), and Josephine's unmarried brother Charles Cope (34). Only William Jr. attended school. William Sr. was a fireman for the city of Newark.

William was promoted to Captain in 1924.

At the time of the 1930 census, William P. and Josephine Halligan were still living at 411 Bergen St. with their children William J. (17), Mildred (12) and Beatrice (9). The two girls attended school. William Sr. was a fire captain in the city fire department. He was born in NJ, and his parents were natives of the Irish Free State. The Halligan family owned a radio set. Josephine's sister, Frances Cope Coburger, lived next door.

William Halligan was assigned to the William J. Brennan Fire Boat in 1939.


Josephine Rosalia Cope

In 1910, Josephine Cope (18) lived with her widowed mother and three of her siblings at 409 Bergen Street, Newark, New Jersey. Josephine worked at home as a brushmaker.


William J. Halligan

Social Security number issued in New Jersey prior to 1951.


Henry Cope

In 1900, Henry Cope (24), his wife Catherine (20) and their newborn daughter Gertrude rented a home at 464 Seventh St. in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey. Henry, who was a native of New York, worked as a printer.


Catherine

Catherine and her mother were born in New Jersey. Her father was a native of England.


John Jackson

In 1930, John (36) and Rose (33) Jackson owned a home worth $7000 at 63 Goble St. in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey. Living with them were their children John Jr. (13), Philip (11), Rose (9), Elizabeth (7), Joseph (2 yrs, 11 mos) and Eugene (1 yr 5 mos). The oldest four children attended school. John worked as a packing lines dealer (occupation is difficult to read in the census). John's widowed mother, Elizabeth Jackson (63) lived with them, as did a 23 year old switchboard operator named Helen Hawkins. Elizabeth Jackson's parents were natives of Northern Ireland. Like many of their neighbors, the Jackson family owned a radio set.


Rosalia Cope

According to the 1900 census, Rose Cope's date of birth was 16 May 1894. Family records in the possession of Mildred Burnett state that the date of birth was 22 May 1894.

In 1910, Rose Cope (16) lived with her widowed mother and three of her siblings at 409 Bergen Street, Newark, New Jersey. Rose did not attend school; she worked as a clerk in a department store.


Glen W. Morrison

In 1930, 27 year old Glen W. Morrison lived with his wife Clara E. (25) in a home they owned (value $5000) at 1136 Lexington Ave., Zanesville, Muskingum Co., Ohio. Living with them were their children Mary Agnes (7) and Carl J. (3); their nephew Ralph E. Miller (22) and Glen's brother Harold C. Morrison (23). Ralph was the son of Clara's brother Alex Miller. According to the census, Glen and Clara had been married for 7 years. Mary Agnes attended school. All members of the household, as well as Glen and Clara's parents were born in Ohio. Glen worked as auto mechanic; Ralph as a laborer in a box factory, and Harold as a laborer in an iron mill. The family owned a radio. Living at 1146 Lexington Ave. was Clara's brother Isador and his wife Jessie.

Obituary of Glen Morrison from the Zanesville Times Recorder, 14 Dec 1966
Glen Morrison Dies at 64; Car Salesman 41 Years
Glen W. Morrison, 64, of Zanesville Route 4, Clay pike,
a saleman for White chevrolet died at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday
(Dec. 13) at Good Samaritan Hospital a few minutes after
being admitted. He had suffered a heart attack at his home
and was taken to the hospital in a Hillis ambulance. Born Dec. 28, 1901, in Monroe County, he was a son of
Eli and Catharine Fleihman Morrison. He was a member
of St. Nicholas Catholic Church and its Holy Name Society. He had been associated with White Chevrolet in the sales
department for 41 years. Surviving are his widow, Clara; a son, Karl of Toledo; two
granddaughters, Kyle and Kay Morrison of Toledo; two brothers
Harold of West Ray drive and William of Marietta; and a sister,
Mrs. Toria Adamson of Woodsfield. The body was removed to the Hillis Funeral Home where
friends may call 2 to 4 and 7 to 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday.

(A picture accompanied the obituary)


Clara E. Miller

An advertisement in the Zanesville Time Recorder newspaper on June 23, 1927 annouced the openning of a Genral Repairing and Car Washing Service at the rear of White Chevrolet, at 21 Main Street and liste Glen Morrison as proprietor.

Living in Zanesville in 1964.

Under the Real Estate Transfer Section of the Times Recorder, July 31, 1968 the following appeared: Clara E. Bronkar and Harry C. Bronkar to Carl A. Cornett
and Linda L. Cornett, lot in Washington Township.
Clara Miller and Carl Cornett were related several times over. They were cousins through their Christ, Schott, and Miller ancestors.


Mary Agnes Morrison

The following appeared in The Zanesville (OH) Signal newspaper on February 7, 1940:
WITH THE SICK
Miss Mary Agnes Morrison, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Glenn Morrison, of 433 Wayne avenue, was sliightly
improved today at Good Samaritan hospital, where she
is receiving medical treatment. She was admitted yester-
day in critical condition.

Mary Agnes Morrison's obituary appeared in the Zanesville Signal on March 28, 1940

MARY A. MORRISON, 17 DIES IN COLUMBUS Mary Agnes Morrison, 17-year-old daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Glen W. Morrison, of 443 Wayne avenue died
of pneumonia early Thursday morning at University
hospital in Columbus. Miss Morrison became ill in January and received
treatment at Good Samaritan hospital before being re-
moved to the Columbus hospital. She was a junior at St. Nicholas Catholic high school
and was one of the school's cheer leaders. She was
also president of the Guardian angel sodality of the
church. Surviving in addition to her parents, are a brother,
Karl Morrison, of the home, and the maternal grand-
parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Miller of Harriettsville. Funeral services will be held at 9 o'clock Monday
morning at the St. Nicholas church. Burial will be in
Mt. Olives. The body was removed to the Keck funeral home
and will be taken to the residence Friday afternoon.

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From death certificate:
Name: Mary Agnes Morrison
Residence: 433 Wayne Ave., Zanesville, OH
Age: 17 yrs, 15 days
Birth: 13 Mar 1923, Summerfield, Ohio
Occupation: High school student
Marital status: Single
Father: Glen W. Morrison, Sycamore Valley, Ohio
Mother: Clare E. Miller, Harriettsville, Ohio
Informant: G. W. Morrison, Zanesville, Ohio


Clara E. Miller

An advertisement in the Zanesville Time Recorder newspaper on June 23, 1927 annouced the openning of a Genral Repairing and Car Washing Service at the rear of White Chevrolet, at 21 Main Street and liste Glen Morrison as proprietor.

Living in Zanesville in 1964.

Under the Real Estate Transfer Section of the Times Recorder, July 31, 1968 the following appeared: Clara E. Bronkar and Harry C. Bronkar to Carl A. Cornett
and Linda L. Cornett, lot in Washington Township.
Clara Miller and Carl Cornett were related several times over. They were cousins through their Christ, Schott, and Miller ancestors.