In 1910, 13 year old William Smithberger was a student who lived with his mother and father on Washington Ave. in Braddock PA.
On June 5, 1918, 21 year old unmarried William Smithberger (dob: January 25, 1897, pob: Braddock, Pennsylvania) of 634 Washington St., Braddock, Pennsylvania registered for the military draft. According to his draft registration card, his nearest relative was John Smithberger of the same address. He worked for the H.J. Wagner Diamond Ice company in Braddock, Pennsylvania. His father was born in Harrietsville, Ohio. His physical description is given as tall, slender, brown eyes and brown hair.
When Bill Smithberger married Ceely Smotzer, the reception was held at the bride's family's house on Seddon Ave. in North Braddock. As was the tradtion, that evening, the neighborhood children "seranaded" the couple by banging on pots, pans, and washtubs outside the Smotzer house. The Smotzer family came out on to the porch and threw pennies to the children.
In 1930, 33 year old William Smithberger lived with his wife Cecelia (34) in a rented home (rent $35/mo) at 422 Seddon Ave., North Braddock, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania. Living with them were their children Gladys (7), William (4 yrs 8 mos), and Ralph (3 yrs 4 mos). Also living with them was Cecelia's brother Joseph Smotzer (39). Gladys attended school, William drove a truck for an ice plant, and Joseph managed a pool room. Based on census data, The family did not own a radio. Living nearby on Seddon Ave. were Fulda natives Benjamin and Margaret Noll, Floyd and Clint Estadt, and Harry and Blanch Schockling.
On April 27, 1942, William Smithberger (45; dob: January 25, 1897; pob: Braddock, Pennsylvania) of 422 Seddon Ave., North Braddock, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania registered for the military draft. According to his draft registration card, the person who whould always know his address was Mrs. C. Smithberger (wife) of the same address. He worked for H. J. Wagner, Diamond Ice Dompany, Sixth Street, Braddock, Pa. His physical description is given as height: 5'7"; weight: 160#; eyes: brown; hair brown; complexion: ruddy.
William Smithberger worked as an ice man for Meyers and Powers in Braddock, PA during the Depression.
In 1910, 15 year old Ceely Smotzer lived with her parents and siblings on Seddon Ave. in North Braddock PA. She did not attend school that year; she was employed as a laborer in a glass factory. (She may have worked with her older sister Ida, who had the same occupation.)
In 1920, Ceely was a widow (surname is unclear in the census, but looks like "Charles"). After her husband's death, she moved back with her parents and siblings in their home at 422 Seddon Ave. in North Braddock.
Later, Cecelia Smotzer worked as a seamstress and tailor at the Famous (a department store in Braddock).
Dates of birth and death (from Social Security Death Index) are not proven.
In 1910, 15 year old Ceely Smotzer lived with her parents and siblings on Seddon Ave. in North Braddock PA. She did not attend school that year; she was employed as a laborer in a glass factory. (She may have worked with her older sister Ida, who had the same occupation.)
In 1920, Ceely was a widow (surname is unclear in the census, but looks like "Charles"). After her husband's death, she moved back with her parents and siblings in their home at 422 Seddon Ave. in North Braddock.
Later, Cecelia Smotzer worked as a seamstress and tailor at the Famous (a department store in Braddock).
William J. Smithberger was a Corporal in the US Marine Corps. He served in World War II from 21 May 1943 to 30 Mar 1946.
In 1930, Harold and Ann Hohman, both 25 years old, rented a home for $35 a month at 517 South Fifth Street, in Duquense, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Living iwth them was their six month old daughter Deloris. According to the census, Harold's parents were both born in Germany (which is not correct), and Ann's parents were from Austria-Hungary. Harold was employed as a clerk in a chain store.