William H. Rorer

M, #3061, b. 10 February 1866
FatherWilliam H. Rorer b. 5 Sep 1841, d. 26 Dec 1925
MotherMaria Clara Van Wart b. c 1848
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Birth*10 February 1866 William H. Rorer was born on 10 February 1866 at PA. (The 1880 census indicates his birthplace was New York.)1,2,3 
 He was the son of William H. Rorer and Maria Clara Van Wart. 
(Other) Census 187023 August 1870 He appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Lumberville, 134th District, Plumstead Township, Bucks, PA, in the household of his grandparents, William Rorer and Maria Litlow. His mother and younger brother, Charles, were also in the household.3 
Compiler's Comment* Where was his father when the 1870 census was taken? 
(with Parents) Census 18803 June 1880 By 3 June 1880, he was living in New York, New York, in the household of his parents, William H. Rorer and Maria Clara Van Wart. William was attending school.2 
Milit-Beg*15 August 1883 He began military service in the Navy on 15 August 1883 as a third class boy. He was to serve until he arrived at the age of twenty-one. His birth date was given as 25 Dec 1865.4 
Compiler's Comment The date does not agree with the date listed in his father's pension file which was 10 Feb 1866. The date of 25 Dec 1865 was William and Maria Clara's wedding date. 
Criminal*18 June 1887 He was incarcerated on 18 June 1887 at Doylestown Prison, Doylestown, Bucks, PA. He was jailed in default of $1000 bail. He was to be tried at the September term of court. He was charged with robbing Fries Shive. He admitted to taking $107 but denied taking a watch. He said he had been drunk at the time of the robbery. William claimed he had been robbed after taking the money from Shive. All that was found on his person was an amount between $3 and $4.5 
Incarceration18 June 1887 The prison register states the following: "Wm. H. Rorer, age 21, white male, American, both parents living at age 16, parents or guardians were intemperate, home influences were good, attended public school, left school at age 16, attended Sunday School regularly, reads and writes, unapprenticed, huckster before conviction, entry for moderate drinker, entry for occasionally intemperate, married, served in Army or Navy, larceny, received June 18, 1887, sentenced to penitentiary one year eight months, taken to penitentiary September 19, 1887."6 
Arraignment13 September 1887 At his arraignment held 13 September 1887, he pled guilty to the charges of receiving stolen goods and larceny. He pled not guilty (and the jury found him not guilty) to charges of burglary and felonious entry.7 
Note*13 April 1889 He was discharged on 13 April 1889 from Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia, PA. He had no property other than his clothing. No other arrest records were found for William between 1865 and 1908 in Bucks County.7 
Incarceration*19 November 1896 Obviously he had not learned his lesson. William H. Rorer was sentenced by the Court of General Sessions of New York on 19 November 1896 for grand larceny and burglary. The next day he was incarcerated at Blackwell's Island Penitentiary (now called Roosevelt Island), New York, NY. He was discharged 18 Sep 1897.8 
Occupation*1900 Had he given up his criminal ways? According to the City Directory of 1900, 34 year old William H. Rorer worked on elevators at 1062 DeKalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.9 
Living*13 May 1915 He was living on 13 May 1915 when his father filed an application for a Civil War pension.1 
Note Although he told officials at the time of his imprisonent in Doylestown that he was married, no record has been found of a marriage or wife. 

Citations

  1. [S1141] William H. Rorer, Civil War Pension File, certificate 247400.
  2. [S1142] 1880 U.S. census, New York, NY, population schedule, New York, E.D. 417, page 160A, family 202.
  3. [S1115] 1870 U.S. census, Bucks, PA, population schedule, Plumstead Township, district 134, page 64, dwelling 522, family 515.
  4. [S1152] "United States Naval Enlistment Rendezvous, 1855-1891", FHL microfilm 2383678.
  5. [S1149] Doylestown Intelligencer, 20 Jun 1887.
  6. [S1187] Christine Roberts, "William H. Rorer Research Report", "Bucks County Prison: Register of the Doylestown Prison 1873-1895", Bucks County Historical Society Volunteer Project, February 2005; Mercer Museum Library, Doylestown, PA.
  7. [S1187] Christine Roberts, "William H. Rorer Research Report", Bucks County Criminal Docket, 1883-1887, September Sessions 1887, William H. Rorer, Bill No.22 and 23, p.475; records held at Mercer Museum Library, Doylestown, PA.
  8. [S1187] Christine Roberts, "William H. Rorer Research Report", 'New York Discharges of Convicts, 1882-1915", 14 Aug 1897, entry for William H. Rorer, line 33, digital image, image 104 of 174, Ancestry.com, citing New York, Department of State, Discharges of Convicts by Communtation of Sentences, 1883-1913, Series A0604, New York State Archives, Albany, NY.
  9. [S1154] U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989.

Charles Alexander Rorer

M, #3062, b. 29 September 1869, d. before 13 May 1915
FatherWilliam H. Rorer1 b. 5 Sep 1841, d. 26 Dec 1925
MotherMaria Clara Van Wart1 b. c 1848
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Birth*29 September 1869 Charles Alexander Rorer was born on 29 September 1869 at PA.1,2 
 He was the son of William H. Rorer and Maria Clara Van Wart.1 
(Other) Census 187023 August 1870 He appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Lumberville, 134th District, Plumstead Township, Bucks, PA, in the household of his grandparents, William Rorer and Maria Litlow. His mother, Clara, and older brother, William, were also in the household.3 
(with Parents) Census 18803 June 1880 He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of New York, New York, in the household of his parents, William H. Rorer and Maria Clara Van Wart.2 
Marriage* He married May (Unknown).4 
Incarceration4 November 1894 On 4 November 1894, an article in the Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia, PA read as follows: "Doylestown, PA., Nov.3-The crowd at the Democratic mass meeting last night afforded an opportunity to a number of pickpockets and thieves to drop into town and ply their trade upon citizens of Doylestown. Three young men, Charles Rorer, Samuel Ash and John Lipscomb, claiming Philadelphia as their homes, were arrested in the evening and lodged in jail. Rorer was found in the bedroom of Landlord Heist by his daughter, Mrs. Flora Zorns. An examination proved that the bureau in the room had been ransacked and a sum of money taken. Ash and Lipscomb, who were in company with the prisoner, were also arrested and all given a hearing this morning before Justice Clemens. The prisoners were each held in $1000 bail, in default of which they were taken back to jail for their appearance at court."5 
Criminal*8 November 1894 He was named in another article in the Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia, PA on 8 November 1894. "Doylestown, Nov. 7-Charles Rorer, John Libscomb and Samuel Ash, the trio lying in the Doylestown jail for robbing the Monument House, were yesterday identified by Special Officer George W. Sutton, accompanied by Landlord Ennis, of Lambertville, as the parties who robbed Mrs. Ennis of her diamonds at the hotel in the latter place a few days ago. Ash yesterday made a full confession as to the Lambertville robbery, but denied any knowledge of the stealing at the the Doylestown Hotel. He admitted having been in Moyamensing prison eight months for working a flim-flam game."6 
Incarceration21 November 1894 Charles Rorer was incarcerated on 21 November 1894 at Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia, PA. He was 26 years old and from Bucks County with a dark complexion, brown eyes and black hair (bald.) He stood 5'6' tall and weighed 148 pounds. His right hand was partially paralyzed. He had attended public school for seven years, was an abstainer and single. He left home at the age of seventeen. His trade was salesman. He was convicted of burglary, larceny and receiving and sentenced to three years and six months. His prisoner number was A7769. His brother was in prison at the same time.7 
Compiler's Comment* Although Charles said he was single on 21 Nov 1894, the day of incarceration, he had a daughter born c. 1895. The child could have been fathered prior to his incarceration. Perhaps he had not married the mother, thus his single status. He was living with the mother of his child in the 1905 NY state census. 
Travel*2 April 1904 Charles arrived in New York 2 April 1904 on the ship Lucania having sailed from Liverpool. He was married, age 36 and his last place of residence was London.8 
State census*1 June 1905 He and May were enumerated 1 June 1905 in the New York state census at 16 Lincoln Place, Brooklyn, Kings, NY. He was 37 years old and a salesman of novelties. His 30 year old wife, Mary, and 10 year old daughter, Lanetta, were living with him.4 
Incarceration31 July 1907 Sometime between the 1905 state census and 1907, he travelled to London. The whereabouts of his wife and child have not been discovered. On 31 July 1907, Charles Alexander Rorer was charged at Marlborough Police Court, London, England with stealing and receiving jewelry valued between $25,000 and $30,000 from West-end jewelers. 
Incarceration*19 September 1907 The trial on charges of robbing Tiffany's and Bond Street jewelers was held at Old Bailey, London, England on 19 September 1907. The scam involved buying an inexpensive piece of jewelry, then returning to the store the next day under the pretext of buying some more expensive jewelry. While the clerk was retrieving jewelry to show the customer, the less expensive jewelry purchased the prior day was substituted in the display tray and the more valuable piece pocketed. Another man charged in the scam, Arthur Greene, was convicted and sentenced to serve five years in prison. The charges against Rorer were dismissed because some of the witnesses believed the second man involved was Arthur Tunics who had a similar appearance to Rorer.9,10,11 
Marriage*29 June 1908 He married Sarah Hipshman, daughter of Julius Hipshman and Ida Sharpe, on 29 June 1908 at New York, Manhattan, NY. His parents were William H. Rorer and and Clara Van Wort. Charles middle name was Alexander.12 
Criminal29 January 1909 He was "RORER IN THE TOILS. Charles Rorer, who was tried on thirteen indictments for robbery and pocket picking, Monday, in Trenton, is a former Doylestown boy, who make a remarkable record in his long career in crime. Former schoolmates of Rorer at this place sat that even as a boy he seemed unable to keep his hands off others folks' possessions. Rorer's record is a bad one. Here in Doylestown he tried to rob the Monument House in 1894, but was detected and sent to the "Pen." Not many weeks ago he was arrested for alleged complicity in diamond robberies in London, Eng., but got off. It is said he has operated in nearly every large city in the United States and Europe." on 29 January 1909.13 
Residence1910 In 1910, Charles lived at 2794 8th Ave, New York, NY. He was a stationer.14 
Death*before 13 May 1915 According to his father's pension file, Charles Alexander Rorer died before 13 May 1915.1 

Family 1

May (Unknown) b. c 1875
Child

Family 2

Sarah Hipshman b. 1883

Citations

  1. [S1141] William H. Rorer, Civil War Pension File, certificate 247400.
  2. [S1142] 1880 U.S. census, New York, NY, population schedule, New York, E.D. 417, page 160A, family 202.
  3. [S1115] 1870 U.S. census, Bucks, PA, population schedule, Plumstead Township, district 134, page 64, dwelling 522, family 515.
  4. [S1166] New York, State Census, 1905, Brooklyn, Kings, NY, population schedule, Electon District: A.D. 11 E.D. 22, (accessed 17 Jun 2015).
  5. [S1469] Philadelphia Inquirer, 04 Nov 1894, page 2, www. genealogybank.com (accessed 22 May 2017).
  6. [S1470] Philadelphia Inquirer, 08 Nov 1894, page 2, www. genealogybank.com (accessed 23 May 2017).
  7. [S1465] Pennsylvania, Prison, Reformatory, and Workhouse Records, 1829-1971, online www.ancestry.com, (accessed 21 May 2017).
  8. [S1472] New York Passenger Arrivel Lists (Ellis Island), online www.familysearch.org (accessed 13 Jun 2017).
  9. [S1168] Old Bailey, London, England, Old Bailey Proceedings Online: (t19070910); (www.oldbaileyonline.org, version 7.2, 19 Jun 2015), September 1907.
  10. [S1169] The New York Times, 20 Sep 1907.
  11. [S1170] The Times of London, 31 Jul 1907.
  12. [S1471] New York, New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1940, online www.familysearch.org, (accessed 8 Jun 2017).
  13. [S1714] The Bucks County Gazette, 29 Jan 1909, courtesy of Paul Rorer.
  14. [S1167] U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989, online www.ancestry.com, New York, New York, City Directory, 1910, accessed 19 Jun 2015.

Emma A. Rorer1

F, #3063, b. 9 August 1873, d. before 13 May 1915
FatherWilliam H. Rorer1 b. 5 Sep 1841, d. 26 Dec 1925
MotherMaria Clara Van Wart1 b. c 1848
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Birth*9 August 1873 Emma A. Rorer was born on 9 August 1873 in New York.1,2 
 She was the daughter of William H. Rorer and Maria Clara Van Wart.1 
(with Parents) Census 18803 June 1880 She appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of New York, New York, in the household of her parents, William H. Rorer and Maria Clara Van Wart.2 
Death*before 13 May 1915 She died before 13 May 1915.1 

Citations

  1. [S1141] William H. Rorer, Civil War Pension File, certificate 247400.
  2. [S1142] 1880 U.S. census, New York, NY, population schedule, New York, E.D. 417, page 160A, family 202.

Mary Rorer1

F, #3064, b. 4 June 1882
FatherWilliam H. Rorer b. 5 Sep 1841, d. 26 Dec 1925
MotherMaria Clara Van Wart b. c 1848
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Birth*4 June 1882 Mary Rorer was born on 4 June 1882 in an unknown place.1  
 She was the daughter of William H. Rorer and Maria Clara Van Wart. 
Living*13 May 1915 According to her father's pension application dated 13 May 1915, Mary was living on that date.1 

Citations

  1. [S1141] William H. Rorer, Civil War Pension File, certificate 247400.

Clarence Rorer1

M, #3065, b. circa 1879
FatherWilliam H. Rorer b. 5 Sep 1841, d. 26 Dec 1925
MotherMaria Clara Van Wart b. c 1848
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Birth*circa 1879 Clarence Rorer was born circa 1879 in NY.1 
 He was the son of William H. Rorer and Maria Clara Van Wart. 
(with Parents) Census 18803 June 1880 He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of New York, New York, in the household of his parents, William H. Rorer and Maria Clara Van Wart.1 
Death9 December 1883 He died on 9 December 1883 at New York, NY.2 

Citations

  1. [S1142] 1880 U.S. census, New York, NY, population schedule, New York, E.D. 417, page 160A, family 202.
  2. [S1144] New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949, index, (accessed 30 Apr 2015).

Maria Rorer1

F, #3066, b. 9 August 1872, d. before 3 June 1880
FatherWilliam H. Rorer b. 5 Sep 1841, d. 26 Dec 1925
MotherMaria Clara Van Wart b. c 1848
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Birth*9 August 1872 Maria Rorer was born on 9 August 1872 in New York, NY.1 
 She was the daughter of William H. Rorer and Maria Clara Van Wart. 
Death*before 3 June 1880 Since she did not appear in the 1880 census with her family, Maria probably died before 3 June 1880.2 

Citations

  1. [S1153] Maria Rorer entry, New York, Birth and Christenings, 1640-1962, index FHL microfilm 1322053 (accessed 10 Jun 2015).
  2. [S1142] 1880 U.S. census, New York, NY, population schedule, New York, E.D. 417, page 160A, family 202.

unnamed Rorer1

F, #3067, b. 13 March 1881
FatherWilliam H. Rorer b. 5 Sep 1841, d. 26 Dec 1925
MotherMaria Clara Van Wart b. c 1848
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Birth*13 March 1881 Unnamed Rorer was born on 13 March 1881 in New York, NY.1 
 She was the daughter of William H. Rorer and Maria Clara Van Wart. 

Citations

  1. [S1156] Female Rorer entry, New York, Births and Christenings, 1640-1962, index FHL microfilm 1322161 (accessed 7 May 2015).

Dorothea Rorer1

F, #3068, b. circa 1888
FatherWilliam H. Rorer b. 5 Sep 1841, d. 26 Dec 1925
MotherMaria Clara Van Wart b. c 1848
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Birth*circa 1888 Dorothea Rorer was born circa 1888 in NY.1,2 
 She was the daughter of William H. Rorer and Maria Clara Van Wart. 
Marriage*12 January 1912 She married Albert Flamberg, son of Simon Flamberg and Augusta Lotto, on 12 January 1912 at New York, New York.1 
State census*1915 She and Albert Flamberg were enumerated in the 1915 census of 503 West 174th Stret, New York, NY. Arthur was a salesman of laces. He had been a citizen for 24 of his 25 years.3 
Note*28 September 1915 When Dorothea's father listed his living children in his pension application 28 September 1915, he did not mention Dorothea. Was that because they were estranged or was William Rorer senile and had forgotten about his youngest child? Is there some other explanation? 
Occupation*between 1922 and 1925 Between 1922 and 1925, Dorothea Rorer was a secretary at Liberty Men's Shop located at her home, 574 W 176th Street, New York, New York.4 
Census 1940*3 April 1940 Dorothea and Albert appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of 65 Laurel Hill Terrace, New York, NY, enumerated 3 April 1940. They were living in a rented home valued at $50 and had been living there in 1935. They both had completed eighth grade. Although the 1915 state census showed Albert's birthplace as Russia, this census indicated he was born in New York. Albert was a manager of a novelties wholesaler and earned $1560.2 

Family

Albert Flamberg b. c 1890

Citations

  1. [S1157] New York, New York City Marriage Records, 1886-1938, index.
  2. [S1172] 1940 U.S. census, New York, NY, population schedule, New York, E.D. 31-2045, page 3A.
  3. [S1171] Population schedule, city: New York; county: New York, E.D. 61, Assembly District 23, page 17, (accessed 23 Jun 2015).
  4. [S1173] New York, New York, City Directory, 1821-1989, 1922 and 1925.

Albert Flamberg1

M, #3069, b. circa 1890
FatherSimon Flamberg
MotherAugusta Lotto
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Birth*circa 1890 Albert Flamberg was born circa 1890 in Russia according to the 1915 state census. The marriage record has his birth circa 1886.1,2 
 He was the son of Simon Flamberg and Augusta Lotto. 
Marriage*12 January 1912 He married Dorothea Rorer, daughter of William H. Rorer and Maria Clara Van Wart, on 12 January 1912 at New York, New York.1 
State census*1915 He and Dorothea Rorer were enumerated 1915 in the census of 503 West 174th Stret, New York, NY.2 
Occupation*between 1922 and 1925 Between 1922 and 1925, Albert Flamberg was President of Liberty Men's Shop located in his home, 574 W 176th Street, New York, New York.3 
Legal*1936 In 1936, Albert Flamberg was a party in a lawsuit filed in the Office of the Bronx County Clerk, Bronx, NY. He was the defendant; plantiff was Pochantas Apartments Inc. The compiler has not reviewed the court records.4 
Census 1940*3 April 1940 He and Dorothea Rorer appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of 65 Laurel Hill Terrace, New York, NY, enumerated 3 April 1940.5 

Family

Dorothea Rorer b. c 1888

Citations

  1. [S1157] New York, New York City Marriage Records, 1886-1938, index.
  2. [S1171] Population schedule, city: New York; county: New York, E.D. 61, Assembly District 23, page 17, (accessed 23 Jun 2015).
  3. [S1173] New York, New York, City Directory, 1821-1989, 1922 and 1925.
  4. [S1174] Pocahontas Apartments Inc. v. Albert A.Flamberg, volume 10; page 10; file number 9020: (accessed 23 Jun 2015), digital image by subscription, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com).
  5. [S1172] 1940 U.S. census, New York, NY, population schedule, New York, E.D. 31-2045, page 3A.

Harry S. Rorer1,2

M, #3072, b. April 1868, d. 6 May 1939
FatherJacob Isaiah Rorer1 b. 19 Apr 1827, d. 12 Nov 1890
MotherRachel M. Larzalere1 b. c 1830
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Birth*April 1868 Harry S. Rorer was born in April 1868 in NY.1,2 
 He was the son of Jacob Isaiah Rorer and Rachel M. Larzalere.1 
(with Parents) Census 18701870 The two year old appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Ward 3, District 5 (2nd Enum), New York, NY, in the household of his parents, Jacob Isaiah Rorer and Rachel M. Larzalere.1 
(with Parents) Census 18802 June 1880 By 2 June 1880, twelve year old Harry was living with his parents in W 24th Street, New York, NY. He was attending school.3 
(Witness) 1895 NJ census1895 In 1895, Harry, his brother Charles, and mother were living in Ridgefield Township, Bergen, NJ .4 
(Other) Census 190011 June 1900 Harry was still in New Jersey in 1900. He had moved in with his widowed sister, Mary Ella Hopkins. He was 32 years old and working as a clerk.2 
Census 1910*20 April 1910 He appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Manhattan, NY, at 90 W. 137th Street, enumerated 20 April 1910. He was working as a sales clerk in a department store.5 
Census 1920*11 January 1920 The ever mobile Harry had moved on to 198 Spencer Street, Ward 7, Brooklyn, Kings, NY by 11 January 1920. He returned to being a clerk and was again living in a boarding house. He was 51 years old.6 
Census 1930*4 April 1930 He was on the move again. He was living at 952 Cypress Avenue, Ridgewood, Queens, NY as a boarder in the home of Charles Schiess on 4 April 1930. Harry was working as a stock clerk in a silk mill.7 
Death*6 May 1939 He died on 6 May 1939 at Brooklyn, Kings, NY, at age 71.8 
Burial*9 May 1939 He was buried on 9 May 1939 at Brookside Cemetery, 425 Engle Street, Englewood, Bergen, NJ, Section East Side, plot 257, West Grave #1. Mrs. M.E. Hopkins, his sister, was the lot owner.9 

Citations

  1. [S1160] 1870 U.S. census, New York, NY, population schedule, New York, Ward 3, District 5 (2nd enum), page 248A. dwelling 5.
  2. [S1479] 1900 U.S. census, Bergen, NJ, population schedule, Ridgefield Township, Borough of Leonia, E.D. 15, page 76B, dwelling 49, family 54.
  3. [S1480] 1880 U.S. census, New York, NY, population schedule, New York, E.D. 345, page 83A, dwelling 25, family 42.
  4. [S1466] New Jersey State Census, A.D. 1895, Ridgefield, Bergen, NJ, page 2, dwelling 6, family 9, (accessed 21 May 2017).
  5. [S1497] 1910 U.S. census, New York, NY, population schedule, Manhattan, Ward 12, E.D. 501, page 13A, line 9, name entered as Henry Rorer.
  6. [S1481] 1920 U.S. census, Kings, NY, population schedule, Brooklyn, Ward 7, E.D. 620, page 89B, dwelling 82, family 176, indexed as Roreir.
  7. [S1495] 1930 U.S. census, Queens, NY, population schedule, Ridgefield, Ward 6th Assemby, E.D. 41-625, page 26B, dwelling 252, family 593.
  8. [S1496] New York, New York, Death Index, 1862-1947, certificate number 10559, (accessed 24 Jun 2017).
  9. [S1501] Brookside Cemetery, "Burial of Harrry Rorer & Others in Same Plot," e-mail to Louise Rorer Rosett, 26 Jun 2017.

May (Unknown)1

F, #3073, b. circa 1875
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Birth*circa 1875 May (Unknown) was born circa 1875 in the U.S.1 
Marriage* She married Charles Alexander Rorer, son of William H. Rorer and Maria Clara Van Wart.1 
State census*1 June 1905 She and Charles Alexander Rorer were enumerated in the census of 1 June 1905 at 16 Lincoln Place, Brooklyn, Kings, NY.1 

Family

Charles Alexander Rorer b. 29 Sep 1869, d. b 13 May 1915
Child

Citations

  1. [S1166] New York, State Census, 1905, Brooklyn, Kings, NY, population schedule, Electon District: A.D. 11 E.D. 22, (accessed 17 Jun 2015).

Lanetta Rorer

F, #3074, b. circa 1895
FatherCharles Alexander Rorer b. 29 Sep 1869, d. b 13 May 1915
MotherMay (Unknown)1 b. c 1875
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Birth*circa 1895 Lanetta Rorer was born circa 1895 in the U.S.1 
 She was the daughter of Charles Alexander Rorer and May (Unknown).1 
(Child) State census1 June 1905 She was listed living with her parents Charles and May on 1 June 1905 at 16 Lincoln Place, Brooklyn, Kings, NY.1 

Citations

  1. [S1166] New York, State Census, 1905, Brooklyn, Kings, NY, population schedule, Electon District: A.D. 11 E.D. 22, (accessed 17 Jun 2015).

Llewellyn F. Downing

M, #3076, b. circa 27 September 1874, d. 3 November 1941
FatherFrank Downing b. c Mar 1837, d. 22 Oct 1874
MotherSarah Ann Rorer b. Dec 1845, d. 27 Dec 1929
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Name Variation  Llewellyn F. Downing was also known as Louis Downing.1 
Birth*circa 27 September 1874 He was born circa 27 September 1874 at PA. His World War I Draft Registration Card gave his birthdate as 27 Sep 1873. The 1900 U.S. census shows he was born Sep 1875. His death certificate has his birth date as 27 Sep 1874.2,3,1 
 He was the son of Frank Downing and Sarah Ann Rorer. 
(Other) Census 19006 June 1900 He appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Doylestown Township, Bucks, PA, in the household of Arthur Chapman. He was a laborer; his mother was the housekeeper.3 
(with mother) Census 191019 April 1910 He appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Doylestown Township, Bucks, PA, in the household of Arthur Chapman, a farmer. His mother was the housekeeper and Llewellyn was also working as a farmer.4 
(with mother) Census 192019 January 1920 He appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Doylestown Township, Bucks, PA, in the household of his mother, Sarah Ann Rorer. He was a farmer working on his own account.5 
Census 1930*4 April 1930 He appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Doylestown Township, Bucks, PA, enumerated 4 April 1930. The 56 year old farmer was single and living on rented property. According to this census, his father was born in Scotland and his mother in France, althouigh his mother stated her birthplace was Pennsylvania in prior census records.6 
Census 1940*28 April 1940 According to the 1940 census, Llewellyn's status had changed. He owned his farm valued at $3500, although he was unable to work probably due to his age. Llewellyn had completed eighth grade before beginning to work as a laborer.7 
Death*3 November 1941 He died on 3 November 1941 at Doylestown Township, Bucks, PA. He had myocarditis for two years.1 
Burial*7 November 1941 He was buried on 7 November 1941 at Section F Lot 2, Plumstead Friends Meeting Cemetery, Doylestown, Bucks, PA.1 

Family
Child

Citations

  1. [S1181] Llewellyn F. Downing, Certificate of Death.
  2. [S606] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com).
  3. [S1175] 1900 U.S. census, Bucks, PA, population schedule, Doyestown Township, E.D. 13, page 3A, dwelling 43, family 48.
  4. [S1176] 1910 U.S. census, Bucks, PA, population schedule, Doylestown Township, E. D. 18, page 3A, dwelling 47, family 47.
  5. [S1177] 1920 U.S. census, Bucks, PA, population schedule, Doylestown Township, E. D. 21, page 5A, dwelling 96, family 98.
  6. [S1180] 1930 U.S. census, Bucks, PA, population schedule, Doylestown Township, E.D. 0022, page 2A, dwelling 24, family 30.
  7. [S1182] 1940 U.S. census, Bucks, PA, population schedule, Doylestown Township, E.D. 9-32, page 11B, family 252.

Katherine Downing

F, #3078, b. circa 1900
FatherLlewellyn F. Downing b. c 27 Sep 1874, d. 3 Nov 1941
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Birth*circa 1900 Katherine Downing was born circa 1900 in NY. Although the name of her mother is unknown, her mother was also born in New York.1 
 She was the daughter of Llewellyn F. Downing. 
(Other) Census 191019 April 1910 She appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Doylestown Township, Bucks, PA, in the household of Arthur Chapman. She was a ten year old boarder. Her grandmother, Sarah, was the housekeeper. Llewellyn Downing was also in the home.1 
(Other) Census 192019 January 1920 She appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Doylestown Township, Bucks, PA, in the household of her grandmother, Sarah Ann Rorer. She was eighteen years old and had attended school during 1920. Llewllyn Downing was also residing there.2 
Compiler's Comment* Katherine's parents have not been identified. In the 1910 census for Doylestown, PA, Katherine's grandmother, Sarah Rorer Downing, states that she gave birth to two children and two are still living. We have a record of the two, Llewellyn and Edwin. Although's Llewellyn's marital status is single in 1910, it is likely he is a widower and Kathryn's father as the two were together in both the 1910 and 1920 census. No further record of Katherine Downing has been found. 

Citations

  1. [S1176] 1910 U.S. census, Bucks, PA, population schedule, Doylestown Township, E. D. 18, page 3A, dwelling 47, family 47.
  2. [S1177] 1920 U.S. census, Bucks, PA, population schedule, Doylestown Township, E. D. 21, page 5A, dwelling 96, family 98.

Edwin R. Downing1

M, #3079, b. 20 September 1873, d. 24 December 1951
Edwin R. Downing tombstone at Marietta Cemetery, Fulton, IL. Photo by Richard Whitenan from www.findagrave.com.
FatherFrank Downing b. c Mar 1837, d. 22 Oct 1874
MotherSarah Ann Rorer b. Dec 1845, d. 27 Dec 1929
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Last Edited5 May 2018
Birth*20 September 1873 Edwin R. Downing was born on 20 September 1873 in PA.2 
 He was the son of Frank Downing and Sarah Ann Rorer. 
Marriage*circa 1906 Although no census records have been found for him for 1880 and 1900, he married Sadie Smith circa 1906.1 
Census 1910*28 April 1910 Edwin and Sadie appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Joshua Township, Fulton, IL, enumerated 28 April 1910. Their children Helen and Fredrick were listed as living with them. Edwin was a horseman for a private stable. The couple had been married four years.3 
Draft registration*12 September 1918 44 year old Edwin registered for the World War I draft on 12 September 1918 at Fulton, IL, His mother, Sarah Downing, Doylestown, PA, was listed as his next of kin. He was a mine laborer working for Simmons Coal Co., Canton, Fulton, IL. He was of medium height, medium build, with blue eyes and dark hair.2 
Census 1920*2 January 1920 By 2 January 1920, the family had moved to 617 South First Avenue, Canton, Fulton, IL and contained two more children. Their four children Helen, Fredrick, Chester and Edwin were living with them. The family lived in a rented house. Edwin was working at a coal mine.4 
Marriage*1921 After the death of his wife Sadie in 1920, Edwin R. Downing married Lilly S. Phelps in 1921.1 
Census 1930*18 April 1930 Edwin and Lilly appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Harris Township, Fulton, IL,enumerated 18 April 1930. Chester and Edwin were living with their father and stepmother. Edwin owned his own farm. The family did not own a radio.5 
Census 1940*16 April 1940 He and Lilly were living in Harris Township farm area, Fulton, IL on 16 April 1940. Edwin had completed seventh grade and Lilly had completed eigth grade. They owned their home and were at the same location in 1935. Edwin was disabled and unable to work. Lilly was self employed as a care taker. Both ot them had other sources of income. Chester W. and Edwin Lester were living with them.6 
Death*24 December 1951 He died on 24 December 1951 at age 78.1 
Burial* He was buried at Marietta Cemetery, Marietta, Fulton, IL.7 

Family 1

Sadie Smith b. 22 Aug 1885, d. 8 Jun 1920
Children

Family 2

Lilly S. Phelps b. 27 May 1889, d. 1 Jul 1972

Citations

  1. [S1435] Nicole Downing, "Rorer/Downing email," e-mail to Louise Rorer Rosett, 24 Mar 2017.
  2. [S606] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com), (accessed 13 Jan 2018).
  3. [S1574] 1910 U.S. census, Fulton, IL, population schedule, Joshua Township, E.D. 89, page 6A, dwelling 113, family 113.
  4. [S1611] 1920 U.S. census, Fulton, Il, population schedule, Canton Township, Ward 4, E.D. 76, page 1A, dwelling 7, family 7.
  5. [S1573] 1930 U.S. census, Fulton, IL, population schedule, Harris Township, E.D. 0030, page 4A, dwelling 70, family 70.
  6. [S1572] 1940 U.S. census, Fulton, IL, population schedule, Harris Township, E.D. 29-30, page 7A, household 134.
  7. [S1097] Find a Grave Index 1600's-Current, online www.findagrave.com, Memorial #121913998 (accessed 13 Jan 2018).

Thomas Greaves1

M, #3081, b. circa October 1844, d. 30 May 1848
FatherRobert Greaves1
MotherSarah Rorer1 b. 7 Mar 1818
ChartsDescendant Chart (Box)
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Last Edited24 Feb 2018
Birth*circa October 1844 Thomas Greaves was born circa October 1844.1 
 He was the son of Robert Greaves and Sarah Rorer.1 
Baptism12 February 1845 He was baptized on 12 February 1845 at Haines Street Methodist Episcopal Church, Germantown, Philadelphia, PA.1 
Death*30 May 1848 He died on 30 May 1848 at Philadelphia, PA. He was four years old.2 

Citations

  1. [S1186] Haines Street Methodist Episcopal Church Methodist Church Records, by Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Marriages 1831-1883, Baptisms 1831-1886, image1621.
  2. [S1333] Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates Index, 1803-1915, online www.ancestry.com, FHL film 1906777.

Emma Shrek

F, #3082, b. circa 1855
ChartsDescendant Chart (Box)
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Birth*circa 1855 Emma Shrek was born circa 1855 in IL. Emma's son's death certificate spells her maiden name as Schrek and lists her birth place as OK.1,2 
Marriage* She married John R. Rorer, son of William Rorer and Maria Litlow.1 
State census*1 March 1885 She and John R. Rorer were enumerated 1 March 1885 in the census of Pittsburg, Crawford, KS.1 
Deed Grantor12 July 1888 Emma and John sold land for $3200 to M.B. Jackson on 12 July 1888. The land was located in Cowley, KS.3 
Deed Grantor*15 September 1888 On 15 September 1888 and 6 Feb 1889, after about fifteen months of ownership, John and Emma sold their interest in the Burden Mill, Cowley, KS, 50% to H.H. Hardy and 50% to Charles F. Coleord.The selling price was $7000 from each party plus the assumption of mortgages totalling $2475.4,5 
Census 1910*21 April 1910 Emma and John appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Shawnee, Pottawatomie, OK, enumerated 21 April 1910. Their children Earl and Mildred were listed as living with them.6 
Event-Misc*21 June 1910 Emma left Oklahoma on 21 June 1910 to spend the summer in Philadelphia, PA. Her daughter, Mildred, accompanied her.7 
Compiler's Comment* Since Emma was from Illinois, perhaps this visit was to the family of her husband, John Rorer. At this time, John's mother, sister Anne Downing, and brother William were alive and living in the Doylestown, PA, area. 
Event-Misc17 July 1912 Emma and daughter, Mildred, took another trip on 17 July 1912. They travelled to Pueblo, CO to spend the summer with another daughter, Mrs. Saunders.8 
Census 1930*7 April 1930 The 75 year old widow, Emma, appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Long Beach, Los Angeles, CA, enumerated 7 April 1930. She was living in a guest house with apprximately 70 other residents.9 

Family

John R. Rorer b. 29 Jan 1854, d. 25 Oct 1913
Children

Citations

  1. [S1188] 1885 KS State Census, Crawford County, City of Pittsburg, population schedule, page 66, dwelling 514, family 514, (accessed 14 Jul 2015).
  2. [S1263] State of California Certification of Vital Record, 70-106188.
  3. [S1197] Deed Record: Book 30, page 587.
  4. [S1198] Deed Record: Book 33, page 503.
  5. [S1199] Deed Record: Book 34, page 88.
  6. [S1190] 1910 U.S. census, Pottawatomie, OK, population schedule, Shawnee City, Ward 2, E.D. 221, page 7B, dwelling 7, family 7.
  7. [S1195] Daily Oklahoman, 26 Jun 1910, Volume 22, Issue 12, Second Section, Page Eight.
  8. [S1196] Daily Oklahoman, 21 Jul 1912, Volume 24, Issue 36, Second Section, Page Two.
  9. [S1265] 1930 U.S. census, Los Angeles, CA, population schedule, Long Beach township, E.D. 1065, page 4A, dwelling 21, family 70.

Clinton L. Rorer

M, #3083, b. 14 November 1877, d. 1921
FatherJohn R. Rorer1 b. 29 Jan 1854, d. 25 Oct 1913
MotherEmma Shrek b. c 1855
ChartsDescendant Chart (Box)
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Birth*14 November 1877 Clinton L. Rorer was born on 14 November 1877 in MO. The 1885 Kansas census shows his birthplace as IL. The 1910 and 1920 OK census shows it as MO.1,2,3 
 He was the son of John R. Rorer and Emma Shrek.1 
(Child) State census1 March 1885 Eight year old Clinton was living with his parents John and Emma on 1 March 1885 at Pittsburg, Crawford, KS.1 
Marriage*circa 1901 He married Susie L. (Unknown) circa 1901.3,4 
Census 1910*25 April 1910 He and Susie appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Shawnee, Pottawatomie, OK, at 544 N. Douglass Street, enumerated 25 April 1910. Their children Dorothy and Margaret were listed as living with them. Clinton was a proprietor of a grain elevator and owned his own home. The home must have been fairly large as there were two single men plus a married man, his wife and child living at the address as roomers.4 
Travel*13 July 1912 On 13 July 1912, Clinton and his wife were guests of Maj. and Mrs. Charles A. Roby at their place at North Rye Beach on the East Coast. [ North Rye Beach may have been in either MA or RI.]5 
Residence*1918 In 1918, Clinton lived at 544 Douglas, Shawnee, OK. He was a stockman of medium height, medium build, grey eyes and dark hair.2 
Census 1920*2 January 1920 On 2 January 1920, Clinton and Susie were still living at 544 Douglass, Shawnee, OK. There were now three living children: Dorothy, Margaret and Clinton.3 
Death*1921 He died in 1921. He was about 44 years old.6 
Burial* He was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Shawnee, Pottawatomie, OK. The cemetery lists the birthdate as 1876.6 

Family

Susie L. (Unknown) b. 1875, d. Sep 1941
Children

Citations

  1. [S1188] 1885 KS State Census, Crawford County, City of Pittsburg, population schedule, page 66, dwelling 514, family 514, (accessed 14 Jul 2015).
  2. [S1201] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online www.ancestry.com, (accessed 18 Aug 2015), image 423 of 479, Clinton L. Rorer.
  3. [S1202] 1920 U.S. census, Pottawatomie, OK, population schedule, Shawnee Ward 1, E.D. 228, page 1A, dwelling 6, family 8.
  4. [S1259] 1910 U.S. census, Pottowatomie, OK, population schedule, Shawnee, Ward 1, E.D. 219, page 9B, dwelling 170, family 213.
  5. [S1258] Boston Herald, 14 Jul 1912, page 31, www.genealogybank.com (accessed 08 Jan 2016).
  6. [S1097] Find a Grave Index 1600's-Current, online www.findagrave.com, Memorial #100284133 (accessed 08 Jan 2016).

Claude D. Rorer

M, #3084, b. 11 August 1878, d. 30 October 1937
FatherJohn R. Rorer1 b. 29 Jan 1854, d. 25 Oct 1913
MotherEmma Shrek1 b. c 1855
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Last Edited1 May 2018
Birth*11 August 1878 Claude D. Rorer was born on 11 August 1878 in Galma, KS.2 
 He was the son of John R. Rorer and Emma Shrek.1 
(Child) State census1 March 1885 Six year old Claude was living with his parents John and Emma on 1 March 1885 at Pittsburg, Crawford, KS. His birthplace was listed as Kansas.1 
Marriage*27 December 1905 He married Blanche Clark, daughter of SF Clark and Sallie Mudge, on 27 December 1905 at Shawnee, Pottawatomie, OK.2 
Census 1910*30 April 1910 He and Blanche appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Shawnee, Pottawatomi, OK, at 716 North Park Avenue, enumerated 30 April 1910. Their child Sally was listed as living with them. Claude was a cashier in a bank. His mother-in-law, Jabes Clark and a cousin, Julia H. Martin, a 23 year old widow, and the widow's son, Edward Martin were also residing in the rented house.3 
Census 1920*13-14 Jan 1920 By 13-14 Jan 1920, Claude and Blanche were living at 1910 University Street, Eugene City, Lane, OR. Their children Sally and Emma were listed as living with them. Claude was a bank president.4 
Travel28 January 1928 Claude and Blanche sailed on the ship Mahalo on 28 January 1928 from the port of San Francisco arriving on 01 Feb 1928 at the port of Honolulu. Claude's birth date was listed as 11 Aug 1878 and his birthplace as Joplin, MO. Blanche's birth date was listed a 14 Dec 1880. The couple were residing in Eugene, OR. They returned home on City of Los Angeles, leaving Honolulu on 11 Feb 1928, arriving in LA on 17 Feb 1928.5 
Travel*6 January 1930 Claude and Blanche and daughter Emma Jane sailed on the ship SS Resolute, departing on 6 January 1930 from New York arriving in San Francisco 10 May 1930. The family resided at 1910 University St., Eugene, OR at the time of their departure.5 
Census 1930*12-15th Apr 1930 He and Blanche appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of enumerated 12-15th Apr 1930. Their children Emma and Sally were listed as living with them as was Sally's husband, Deane Dickason. Claude was a banker. The family had a radio and lived in a home they owned valued at $10,000.6 
Death*30 October 1937 He died on 30 October 1937 at Santa Clara, CA, at age 59.7 

Family

Blanche Clark b. 18 Dec 1880
Children

Citations

  1. [S1188] 1885 KS State Census, Crawford County, City of Pittsburg, population schedule, page 66, dwelling 514, family 514, (accessed 14 Jul 2015).
  2. [S1191] Affidavit on Application for Marriage License.
  3. [S1592] 1910 U.S. census, Pottawatomie, OK, population schedule, Shawnee, Ward 6, E.D. 227, page 6B, dwelling 128, family 129.
  4. [S1638] 1920 U.S. census, Lane, OR, population schedule, Eugene City, E.D. 2-45, page 13A, dwelling 76, family 77.
  5. [S1585] California, Passenger and Crew Lists, 1882-1959 for Claude D. Rorer, San Francisco, 1893-1953, online www.ancestry.com.
  6. [S1616] 1930 U.S. census, Lane, OR, population schedule, Eugene, E.D. 20-32, page 6A, dwelling 107, family 108.
  7. [S1615] Claude D. Rorer, California, Death Index, 1905-1939, (accessed 13 Jan 2018).

Mildred Rorer

F, #3085, b. circa 1894
FatherJohn R. Rorer b. 29 Jan 1854, d. 25 Oct 1913
MotherEmma Shrek b. c 1855
ChartsDescendant Chart (Box)
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Last Edited1 May 2018
Birth*circa 1894 Mildred Rorer was born circa 1894 in OK.1 
 She was the daughter of John R. Rorer and Emma Shrek. 
(with Parents) Census 191021 April 1910 She appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Shawnee, Pottawatomie, OK, in the household of her parents, John and Emma. She had been in school during the prior five months.1 
(Witness) Event-Misc21 June 1910 She left home on 21 June 1910 to spend the summer in Philadelphia, PA. Her mother accompanied her.2 
Education*1912 She was educated in 1912 at Colorado Springs, CO. Her mother was going to travel from Oklahoma to spend the winter with her daughter while Mildred was attending school in Colorado.3 
(Witness) Event-Misc17 July 1912 On 17 July 1912, Mildred Rorer travelled with her mother to visit her sister, Maybelle Saunders, in Pueblo, CO.4 

Citations

  1. [S1190] 1910 U.S. census, Pottawatomie, OK, population schedule, Shawnee City, Ward 2, E.D. 221, page 7B, dwelling 7, family 7.
  2. [S1195] Daily Oklahoman, 26 Jun 1910, Volume 22, Issue 12, Second Section, Page Eight.
  3. [S1194] Daily Oklahoman, 15 Sep 1912, Volume 24, Issue 90, Second Section, Page Three.
  4. [S1196] Daily Oklahoman, 21 Jul 1912, Volume 24, Issue 36, Second Section, Page Two.

Nora Harris1,2

F, #3086, d. before 21 April 1910
ChartsDescendant Chart (Box)
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Last Edited6 May 2018
Birth* Nora Harris was born in KY.3 
Marriage* She married Earl Clifford Rorer, son of John R. Rorer and Emma Shrek.3 
Death*before 21 April 1910 She died before 21 April 1910 when her husband was listed as a widower on the 1910 census.3 

Family

Earl Clifford Rorer b. 8 Jan 1884, d. 21 Aug 1970
Child

Citations

  1. [S1236] California, Death Index, 1940-1997, online www.ancestry.com, Jack H. Rorer (accessed 27 Dec 2015).
  2. [S1256] Interview, Elizabeth Rorer daughter of Jack H. Rorer, 03 Jan 2016.
  3. [S1190] 1910 U.S. census, Pottawatomie, OK, population schedule, Shawnee City, Ward 2, E.D. 221, page 7B, dwelling 7, family 7.

Jack Harris Rorer

M, #3087, b. 11 December 1908, d. 7 April 1996
FatherEarl Clifford Rorer b. 8 Jan 1884, d. 21 Aug 1970
MotherNora Harris d. b 21 Apr 1910
ChartsDescendant Chart (Box)
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Last Edited6 May 2018
Name Variation  Although he was born with the name of John Harris Rorer, he was always called Jack. When he turned 21, he had his name changed legally from John to Jack.1 
Birth*11 December 1908 Jack Harris Rorer was born on 11 December 1908 in Parsons, KS.2,3 
 He was the son of Earl Clifford Rorer and Nora Harris. 
(with Father) Census 191021 April 1910 He appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Shawnee, Pottawatomie, OK, in the household of his grandfather, John R. Rorer. The widowed father and grandmother of the infant were also living in the home.4 
State census*1915 By 1915, six year old Jack and his father, Earl, and stepmother, Elizabeth Bowen, had moved to Abilene, Kansas, where Earl was working as a machinist.5 
(with Parents) Census 192019 January 1920 The family had moved to Salida City, Chaffee, CO and were residing there on 19 January 1920. John's father was a machinist at a railroad shop.6 
Education1924 Jack attended Salida High School, Salida, CO in 1924.7 
Education*1929 He continued his education at Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO, where he was a member of the Class of 1932. He pledged Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity.7 
(with Parents) Census 19309 April 1930 Jack was living with his parents in 601 E. Street, Salida City, Chaffee, CO on 9 April 1930. He was employed as a treating engineer in a creosote plant.8 
Residence*1931 A year later he was living at 220 E. Laurel, Fort Collins, CO. His occupation was student.9 
Compiler's Comment* Had Jack transferred from Colorado College to Colorado State University? Had the 1929 market crash made it too expensive to attend the private college in Colorado Springs? 
Marriage* He married Margaret (?)10 
Divorce*7 September 1934 He and Margaret (?) were divorced on 7 September 1934 at Chaffee, CO.10 
Draft registration*16 October 1940 On 16 October 1940, Jack Harris Rorer registered for the draft at Local board #160, 4105 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA. He wase 5'11", weighed 175 pounds, with hazel eyes, brown hair and a ruddy complexion. He was residing at 4570 Pacific in San Diego. His birthplace was Parsons, KS and his birth date was 11 Dec 1908. He was employed by Sears Roebuck Co. at 6th and C Streets. His next of kin was his father, Earl Clifford Rorer, of the same address.11 
Residence*1941 Jack first appeaed in the San Diego City Directory in 1941. He was a station attendant.12 
Milit-Beg*3 October 1942 He began military service on 3 October 1942 at San Diego, CA.13 
Military*1 January 1944 As of 1 January 1944, he had the rank of CM1c while serving on the ship U.S.S. Antaeus.14 
Military30 April 1944 He was on the 30 April 1944 muster rolls at the Naval Air Station, South Weymouth, MA, rank of CM1c(CB).15 
Military30 June 1944 He was stationed at the Naval Air Station, South Weymouth, MA on 30 June 1944. He was a CM1c(CB).16 
Military17 February 1945 He was on the ship U.S.S. Hampton on 17 February 1945 when a Commissioning Report was issued. His rank was CM1c.17 
Military1 July 1945  (an unknown value.)18 
Military17 September 1945 On 17 September 1945, he was on the U.S.S. Hampton sailing from Leyte, Philippine Island to Honshu, Japan. His rank was still CM1c.19 
Marriage*23 October 1945 He married Edna M. Millman on 23 October 1945 at Maine. She was a resident of Springvale, ME. He was a resident of Chula Vista, CA.20 
Residence In 1947, he and wife Edna appeared together at 1227 Gertrude, San Diego, CA. Jack was a warehouseman. Jack's father, Earl, was living a few house away at 1247 Gertrude. Earl was working as a machinist.21 
Residence*1950 He and Edna lived at 965 Erie, San Diego, CA in 1950. Jack was working at City Engineers as an engineering aide; Edna was working as a clerk at Park Manor Apartment Hotel.21 
Residence1954 By 1954, Jack and Edna had moved to 1965 Erie, while his father, Earl, remained living at 1247 Gertrude.22 
Residence By 1964, Jack had become an instrument man at City Engineering. In the 1971 City Directory, he was a Senior Engineer Aide at the City Engineering Department. By 1975, Jack and Edna were listed as retired.22 
Death*7 April 1996 He died on 7 April 1996 at 87. Although his usual address was 1965 Erie St, San Diego, CA, at the time of his death he was at the Villa Monte Vista Hospital, Poway, CA. His cause of death was ventricular arrythmia due to coronary heart disease. He also suffered from senile dementia. His daughter, Elizabeth, provided the information for the death certificate.23,24 
Burial*April 1996 He was buried in April 1996 at Greenwood Memorial Park, 4300 Imperial Avenue, San Diego, CA.25,24 
Obituary*10 April 1996 He's death was was recorded in an Obituary on 10 April 1996 in the San Diego Union-Tribune: "RORER--Jack H., Sr., died on April 7, 1996. Father of Elizabeth Rorer, Patricia Young, Jack Rorer, Jr. and the late Robert Rorer. Grandfather of Jennifer, Kathleen, Dawn and Shannon. Great grandfather of Ricky, Grant and McKinley. Services Thurs. 2 p.m. Greenwood Salli Lynn Chapel. Interment Greenwwod Memorial Park."26 

Family 1

Edna M. Millman b. 10 Mar 1921, d. 17 Aug 1987
Children

Family 2

Margaret (?)

Citations

  1. [S1256] Interview, Elizabeth Rorer daughter of Jack H. Rorer, 03 Jan 2016.
  2. [S1236] California, Death Index, 1940-1997, online www.ancestry.com, (accessed 27 Dec 2015).
  3. [S1734] WWII Draft Registration Cards for Jack Harris Rorer, online www.fold3.com.
  4. [S1190] 1910 U.S. census, Pottawatomie, OK, population schedule, Shawnee City, Ward 2, E.D. 221, page 7B, dwelling 7, family 7.
  5. [S1238] 1915 Kansas State census, Abilene, Dickinson, Kansas, Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, KS, roll ks1915_67, line 6, (accessed 27 Dec 2015).
  6. [S1230] 1920 U.S. census, Chaffee, CO, population schedule, Salida City, Ward 2, E.D. 10, page 1B, dwelling 380, family 402.
  7. [S1237] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012, online www.ancestry.com, (accessed 27 Dec 2015).
  8. [S1231] 1930 U.S. census, Chaffee, CO, population schedule, Salida City, Ward 2, E.D. 8-17, page 2A, dwelling 36. family 36.
  9. [S1240] U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, online www.ancestry.com, Fort Collins, Colorado City Directory, 1931 (accessed 27 Dec 2015).
  10. [S1239] Colorado, Divorce Index, 1851-1985, online www.ancestry.com, (accessed 27 Dec 2015).
  11. [S1734] WWII Draft Registration Cards for Jack Harris Rorer, online www.fold3.com, (accessed 01 May 2018).
  12. [S1240] U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, online www.ancestry.com, San Diego, California, City Directory, 1941,1947, 1948, 1950, 1954, 1959, 1961, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1980 (accessed 27 Dec 2015).
  13. [S1245] Muster Rolls of U.S. Navy Ships, Stations, and Other Naval Activities, 01/01/11939-01/01/1949, online www.fold3.com, (accessed 03 Jan 2016).
  14. [S1735] WWII Navy Muster Rolls, Antaeus, 01 Jan 1944, page 2756, online www.fold3.com, (accessed 01 May 2018).
  15. [S1738] WWII Navy Muster Rolls, Naval Air Station, South Weymouth, MA, 30 Apr 1944, page 7, online www.fold3.com, (accessed 01 May 2018).
  16. [S1737] WWII Navy Muster Rolls, Naval Air Station, South Weymouth, MA, 30 Jun 1944, page 23, online www.fold3.com, (accessed 01 May 2018).
  17. [S1739] WWII Navy Muster Rolls, U.S.S. Hampton, 17 Feb 1945, page 22, online www.fold3.com, (accessed 01 May 2018).
  18. [S1740] WWII Navy Muster Rolls, U.S.S. Hampton, 01 Jul 1945, page 136, online www.fold3.com, (accessed 01 May 2018).
  19. [S1736] WWII Navy Muster Rolls, U.S.S. Hampton, 17 Sep 1945, page 167, online www.fold3.com, (accessed 01 May 2018).
  20. [S1241] Maine, Marriages, 1892-1996, online www.ancestry.com, (accessed 27 Dec 2015).
  21. [S1240] U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, online www.ancestry.com, (accessed 27 Dec 2015).
  22. [S1247] U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1, online www. ancestry.com.
  23. [S1097] Find a Grave Index 1600's-Current, online www.findagrave.com, Memorial #112990456 (accessed 27 Dec 2015).
  24. [S1264] State of California Certification of Vital Record, 3 051996059707.
  25. [S1097] Find a Grave Index 1600's-Current, online www.findagrave.com, (accessed 27 Dec 2015).
  26. [S1243] San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr 1994, GenealogyBank.com (accessed 2 Jan 2016).

Walter A. Saunders

M, #3088, b. circa 1878
FatherJoseph R. Saunders1
MotherCecil Washington1
ChartsDescendant Chart (Box)
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Last Edited29 Mar 2018
Birth*circa 1878 Walter A. Saunders was born circa 1878 in TX.2 
 He was the son of Joseph R. Saunders and Cecil Washington.1 
Marriage*26 March 1902 He married Maybelle Jennings Rorer, daughter of John R. Rorer and Emma Shrek, on 26 March 1902 at Shawnee, Pottawatomie, OK.3 
Census 1910*21 April 1910 He and Maybelle Jennings Rorer appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Pueblo City, Pueblo, CO, at 617 West Street, enumerated 21 April 1910. Walter was working as a bank cashier. They lived in a rented home.2 

Family

Maybelle Jennings Rorer b. 10 Jan 1880, d. 27 Nov 1982

Citations

  1. [S1191] Affidavit on Application for Marriage License: (accessed 15 Jul 2015).
  2. [S1632] 1910 U.S.census, Pueblo, CO, population schedule, Pueblo City, E.D. 155, page 9B, dwelling 194, family 225.
  3. [S1191] Affidavit on Application for Marriage License.