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Title: The Mellett and Hickman Families of Henry County, Indiana
Page: II:419
Author: Franklin Miller Jr.
Publication: Ann Arbor, Michigan, Braun-Brumfield, Inc., 1974
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Title: Sedalia Lady Weds: Marriage of Miss Beulah Bolton to C. E. Knox
Publication: unidentified newspaper clipping probably from Perry, Oklahoma, hand dated 16 September 1899
Text: Sedalia Lady Weds: Marriage of Miss Beulah Bolton to C. E. Knox The marriage of one of Sedalia's popular young ladies was thus referred to by the Perry, Ok., enterprise-Time of the 7th inst.: One of the prettiest home weddings since the opening in Perry, was that of Mr. Charles E. Knox and Miss Beulah B. Bolton last night at the home of the bride's uncle, Ex-Mayor E. E. Wade. The ceremony was performed by Rev. D. W. Hughes, pastor of the M. E. church, south, who very pleasantly said the words which joined these happy young people. . . . . . . Mr. Knox is the junior member of the firm of Knox Bros., a young man of sterling worth, and a factor in all that pertains to the best interests of the city. In a business way he enjoys the confidence of all; socially he is one of the most popular young men of the city; politically he is prominent in the councils of his party, having served a term as city clerk of Shawnee, Oklahoma, and been honored with his party nomination for the office of treasurer of this city at the last election. Miss Bolton is a society favorite here, one of the most beautiful young ladies in the territory and a general favorite with all. Shortly after the holidays she arrived in Perry from her home in Sedalia, Missouri, for a visit with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Wade. Her meeting with Mr. Knox soon after this seems to be another case of "love at first sight." The time for her departure came and passed. Instead of returning to Missouri, she prevailed upon her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Bolton, to come to Oklahoma, and they, too, found attractions, but of another kind, in Perry.
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Title: Letter from Mabel Knox Fischer (561 S. Alandele, Los Angeles, California 90036)
Publication: to Franklin Miller, 9 August 1973
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Title: Family History Notes
Author: Mary Jane Fischer Weir
Publication: compiled about 1975, Denver, Colorado
Text: The following story was written by Sophie Fischer Samuelson in 1936. It was entered in a Readers Digest contest, but not accepted. Unfortunately important facts and dates are non-existent.
"My Immigrant Mother" was (Malchen) Amelia Gottlob who came to this country through New Orleans about 1850 or after and settled in Alton, Illinois. she later married Wilhelm Fischer, also a German immigrant, of whom we know nothing.
Their eldest child, William Joseph Fischer, was born about 1866. He died early in 1924. There were five more children of Amelia and Wilhelm, one boy and four girls. One daughter was name Bertha, perhaps also a Leah. The youngest was Sophie, author of the story.
The family was Catholic until Wilhelm deserted them, and they became members of the Cherry Street Baptist Church (Alton) where W.J. Fischer met Mary Elizabeth Keiser. In the story Sophie mentions her father coming to an untimely end, but family legend has it differently. At least there was bitterness because that seemed to be what prompted their leaving the Catholic church. The above is according to Ralph W. Fischer.
William Joseph Fischer left school in eighth grade to help his mother support the younger children. From all accounts he was a self-education man and a profound intellect. W.J. and Mary Elizabeth Keiser were married about 1890. They moved to Omaha, Nebraska sometime after W. J. became General Agent there for Northwestern Mutual Life. Ira William Fischer (March 1896-March 1973) and Ralph Whitelaw Fischer (9/16/97-2/11/1972) were born there. Previously there had been a boy and a girl who died shortly after birth. The W.J. family moved to Detroit before the burn of the century and to St. Louis in 1904. Same position, same company.
Should anyone ever want to trace this genealogy, I suggest Port of Entry (New Orleans) for Malchen Gottlob. Perhaps it is recorded where she came from in Germany. Catholic baptismal records, or Alton city and county records could also be a source of birth dates and origins. However it's unlikely such records were kept that long ago. All early day Fischers and Keisers are buried in Alton, including W.J. and Mary. It's the old cemetery with the Lovejoy Monument. Assorted Levis, Morfit, Beall family members are there too.
Charts: Wilhelm Fischer (Malchen) Amelia Gottlob Fischer - married 1860-1865 Alton, Ill. Both German immigrants 6 children, 2 boys, 4 girls - all born in Alton - Catholic then Cherry St. Baptist Church
Ira Keiser German Cabinet-Maker Margaret Jack Allen Keiser Scot Jack and Allen were family Scottish names. also Whitlow, which was inadvertently corrupted to Whitelaw in later naming Ralph Whitelaw Fischer. Both were immigrants. Cherry St. Baptist Church Married Alton - early 1860's 7 children Margaret Keiser - eldest, died late teens Mary Elizabeth Keiser Fischer - about 1865-1838 (Lena) Lee Keiser Morfit (m: Thomas) mother of Margaret Morfit Beall (Harriet) Hattie Keiser Levis mother of John Preston Levis Allen Keiser ((M: Edna ?) adopted Edna Allen (Ruth) Ada Keiser Miller (m. William) son William Miller Jr. Irving Keiser never married Uncertain of chronological order but believe first, second, and last to be correct.
William Joseph Fischer about 1866-1924 Mary Elizabeth Keiser Fischer about 1865-1938
Married Alton, Illinois early 1890's 2 children surviving infancy Ira William Fischer (married Margarette Stearns Wolf, Denver) George William Fischer (Margarette) Peggy Fischer Ralph Whitelaw Fischer (married Mabel Florence Knox 7/20/23) Mary Jane Fischer Weir John Knox Fischer Judith Fischer Mehaffey [Written by] Mary Jane Fischer Weir
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Title: Beulah Tucker, death certificate number 43610
Publication: Missouri Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Records (1944)
Text: Place of death: Missouri State Hospital No. 4 Length of stay: 3 months, 15 days Usual residence: 218 Linden, University City, St. Louis County, Missouri Last husband: Charles J. Tucker Age: 63 years, 12 days Birthplace: Versailles, Missouri Father: Lewis Bolton Mother: Effie Jane Johnson, born Cole County, Missouri Informant: Records State Hospital No. 4, Farmington, Missouri Burial: Bellefontaine Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri Lupton Funeral Home, St. Louis Missouri Death cause: Cerebral hemmorhage [ ] cardio-vascular disease with arteriosclerosis
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Title: 1910 United States census Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, population schedule
Author: Beulah Knox household
Publication: Oklahoma City supervisor's district [SD] 2, enumeration district [ED] 204, National Archives micropublication T624, roll 1266
Text: 1) Knox, Beaulah B., head, female, white, age 28, divorced, mother of 2 living children, born Missouri, father born Missouri, mother born Indiana, speaks English, milliner, at home, employed, can read and write, rental home 2) Knox, Mabel F., daughter, female, white, age 8, single, born Oklahoma, father born Kansas, mother born Missouri, attended school 3) Knox, Charles B., son, male, age 6, single, born Oklahoma, father born Kansas, mother born Missouri, attended school 4) Bolton, Effie J., mother, female, white, age 48, divorced, mother of 3 children, 3 now living, born Indiana, father born Indiana, mother born Indiana, speaks English, no occupation, can read and write 5) Bolton, Louis M., brother, male, white, age 24, single, born Indiana, father born Indiana, mother born Indiana, can read and write
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Title: 1920 United States census St. Louis, Missouri, population schedule
Author: Joseph Regensburg household
Publication: City of St. Louis, supervisor's district [SD] 183, enumeration district [ED] 584, National Archives micropublication T625, roll 953
Text: 1) Regensburg, Joseph, head, rent home, male, white, age 50, married, born New York, father born Germany, mother born Germany, traveling salesman, men's underwear 2) Regensburg, Beulah, wife, female, white, age 39, married, born Missouri, father born Missouri, mother born Indiana 3) Knox, Mabel, step-daughter, female, white, age 18, single, born Oklahoma, father born Kansas, mother born Missouri, student - private school 4) Knox, Charles, step-son, male, white, age 16, single, born Oklahoma, father born Kansas, mother born Missouri, clerical, insurance company
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Title: 1930 United States census St. Louis, Missouri, population schedule
Author: Charles J. Tucker household
Publication: St. Louis ward 25, supervisor's district [SD] 8, enumeration district [ED] 96-178, sheet 18B, line 57; National Archives micropublication T626, roll 1242
Text: 1) Tucker, Charles J., head, rental home, value $8,500, own a radio set, family does NOT live on a farm, male, white, age 54, married, age 29 at first marriage, born Missouri, father born England, mother born England, candy salesman, wage worker, not a veteran 2) Tucker, Beulah, wife, female, white, age 49, married, first marriage age 18, born Missouri, father born Missouri, mother born [unreadable] 3) Bolton, Effie J., roomer, female, white, age 69, age 17 first marriage, born Indiana, father born Indiana, mother born Indiana 4) Folsom, Clara, roomer, female, age 60, age 19 first marriage, born Indiana, father and mother birthplace unreadable
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Title: Bolton-Johnson-Mellet-Darnes Families
Author: Mabel Bolton Albertson
Publication: 1940-1969
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Title: Regensburg-Knox marriage, 27 December 1912
Publication: Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, Courthouse Marriage Records, Volume 20, Family History Library film number 21688998
Text: Abstract: Joseph Regensburg of St. Louis, Missouri, age 43 years and Buleah B. Knox of Oklahoma City, age 32 years; ceremony performed by Phil C. Baird of the 1st Presbyterian Church or Okalhoma County.
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