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     Alva Franklin Jewell was born circa 1842 at New York.¹ He married Mary Ann Wild. His occupation was listed on this census as farmer , on 14 June 1870 at Lone Tree Post Office, Merrick County, Nebraska.¹ Alva Franklin Jewell appeared on the census of 14 June 1878 at Lone Tree Precint Two, Merrick County, Nebraska.

     Leah Ann Rupprecht was born on 11 August 1978 at Valley General Hospital, Renton, King County, Washington; she was born at 11:50 PM. Her doctor was Nicholas Nelson. She was a special blessing to Pat and I. Her smiles would really light up anyone she encountered. Her parents thanked the Lord for Leah.^1,2 She died on 13 December 1980 at Seattle, King County, Washington, at age 2; .^3,2 She was buried on 17 December 1980 at Greenwood Memorial Park, Renton, King County, Washington.^4,5

     Philip Robert Joseph Rupprecht was born on 1 June 1918 at Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska; he was born at 7 PM this date.¹ He received First Holy Communion on 28 May 1925 at St. Bonaventure Church, Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska.² He graduated on 1 June 1932 from St. Bonaventure School, Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska.³ He began military service on 30 October 1940 at Seattle, King County, Washington; he reported for active duty on Feb 3, 1941. He entered as a Heavy Truck Driver in the infantry.⁴ He enlisted at a private in the Coast Artillery Corps. He had 3 years of high school education at the time. He was employed as a stock clerk before his enlistment on 3 February 1941 at Seattle, King County, Washington.⁵ He resided on November 1941 in California.⁶ He married Charlotte Marie Armstrong, daughter of Roscoe Leonard Armstrong and Lullia Fern Reeves, on 20 April 1942 at Saint Michael's Church, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California; Mike noticed that his dad's first name was spelled wrong on the marriage announcement. His parents were married at 8 AM on a Monday.^7,8 Philip Robert Joseph Rupprecht ended military service on 30 November 1945 at Seperation Center, Fort Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, Kansas; he served in the Central Europe for three years, 11 months and twenty-six days. He helped free G.I. prisoners of war from a prison near the Bavarian Alps. He earned his Rifle Sharpshooter on Jul 27, 1943. He was awarded the American Defense Service Ribbon and the Good Conduct Medal. He returned to the United States from Europe because his unit was demobilized on Dec 15, 1944. He began his Army carrier with the Parachutist Course at Fort Benning, GA. His serial number was 20-951-398. He received an Honorable Discharge.^9,10 He and Charlotte Marie Armstrong moved on 18 July 1949 to 820 'C' St, Renton, King County, Washington.¹¹ On 27 April 1973 at Auburn Municipal Golf Course, Auburn, King County, Washington, He did this on the par 3, 151 yard 5th hole. His son, Mike, is in possession of the golf ball that he used. Dad was a member of the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Philip Robert Joseph Rupprecht died on 13 August 1979 on USPS letter carrier route in the Kennydale area of Renton, Renton, King County, Washington, at age 61.^12,13,14 He was buried on 16 August 1979 at Greenwood Memorial Cemetery, Renton, King County, Washington; his burial mass was celebrated by Father Stephen Szeman. My cousin, Delores Rupprecht, shared these memories with Mike & Pat Rupprecht on their 40th wedding anniversary. Mike thinks these thoughts should also be linked to his dad and mom on 6 June 2006 at 21819 106th PL SE SP55, Kent, King County, Washington.

     Charlotte Marie Armstrong was born on 8 July 1919 at Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska.¹ She appeared on the census of 17 January 1920 at Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska.² In 1937 at Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska, she was employed for four years as a stenographer.³ She resided on circa 15 September 1941 at Seattle, King County, Washington; she worked as a stenographer in Seattle for approximately seven months. She resigned her position on April 9, 1942.³ She married Philip Robert Joseph Rupprecht, son of Adolph J Rupprecht and Magdelena Mathilda Mayberger, on 20 April 1942 at Saint Michael's Church, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California; Mike noticed that his dad's first name was spelled wrong on the marriage announcement. His parents were married at 8 AM on a Monday.^3,4 Charlotte Marie Armstrong and Philip Robert Joseph Rupprecht moved on 18 July 1949 to 820 'C' St, Renton, King County, Washington.⁵ Mom belonged to the Central Association of the Meraculous Medal. Charlotte Marie Randolf was named Executor of the last will of Lula F. Armstrong. Charlotte Marie Armstrong died on 31 August 1993 at Valley Medical Center, Renton, King County, Washington, at age 74.^6,7,8,9 She was buried on 3 September 1993 at Greenwood Memorial Park, Renton, King County, Washington.^7,10 My cousin, Delores Rupprecht, shared these memories with Mike & Pat Rupprecht on their 40th wedding anniversary. Mike thinks these thoughts should also be linked to his dad and mom on 6 June 2006 at 21819 106th PL SE SP55, Kent, King County, Washington.

     Roscoe Leonard Armstrong was born on 24 May 1890 at Pineville, McDonald County, Missouri. He married Lullia Fern Reeves, daughter of Granville Monroe Reeves and Charlotte Everett, on 28 October 1914 at Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska; according to the Marriage License Roscoe L Armstrong was residing in Bridgeport in Morrel County at the time of marriage. His father was listed as J. Frank Armstrong, and mother as Mattie Fooley. Grandmother's parents were listed as Grant M. Reeves and Charlotte Everts. They were married by Rev. J. P. Anderson.¹ Roscoe Leonard Armstrong and Lullia Fern Reeves appeared on the census of 17 January 1920 at Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska.² Roscoe Leonard Armstrong appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 at Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska. He resided on 15 March 1943 at 1910 8 St, Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska. On 27 August 1950 at Columbus Tower, Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska, he was commended for his alertness in detecting a broken brake head on SP 5716, Train 3rd 6, August 27, 1950 and signalling crew to stop, no doubt was instrumental in averting a more serious derailment and was commended for this fine work. A copy of this letter will be placed in your personal record file, Very truly yours, J.E. Mulick, Superintendent.³ He and Lullia Fern Reeves moved to Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, after 1951. Roscoe Leonard Armstrong and Lullia Fern Reeves moved on 4 March 1957 to 2112 W 1st, Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska.^4,5 Roscoe Leonard Armstrong died on 20 January 1983 at Highlands Convalescent Center, Renton, King County, Washington, at age 92.^6,7 He was buried on 21 January 1983 at Greenwood Memorial Park, Renton, King County, Washington.⁶

     Lullia Fern Reeves was born on 16 August 1894 at Douglas, Otoe County, Nebraska; affidavit of Lullie E. Jewell, age 79, aunt, given in Merrick County, Nebraska, May 10, 1955. Affidavit of Mrs Nannie J. Everett, age 81, aunt, given in Merrick County, Nebraska, May 10, 1955.^1,2 She was educated in 1910 at Central City Public School, Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska.³ She married Roscoe Leonard Armstrong, son of James Franklin Armstrong and Juda Matilda Mason, on 28 October 1914 at Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska; according to the Marriage License Roscoe L Armstrong was residing in Bridgeport in Morrel County at the time of marriage. His father was listed as J. Frank Armstrong, and mother as Mattie Fooley. Grandmother's parents were listed as Grant M. Reeves and Charlotte Everts. They were married by Rev. J. P. Anderson.⁴ Lullia Fern Reeves and Roscoe Leonard Armstrong appeared on the census of 17 January 1920 at Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska.⁵ Lullia Fern Reeves and Roscoe Leonard Armstrong moved to Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, after 1951. Lullia Fern Reeves and Roscoe Leonard Armstrong moved on 4 March 1957 at 2112 W 1st, Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska.^6,7 Lullia Fern Reeves moved on 23 July 1960 to 2109 8th Pl, Renton, King County, Washington.⁸ She died on 12 July 1984 at Renton, King County, Washington, at age 89. She was buried after 12 July 1984 at Greenwood Memorial Park, Renton, King County, Washington.

     Samuel Allison Gurney was born on 8 March 1871 at Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan.¹ He married Nellie May Armstrong, daughter of James Franklin Armstrong and Juda Matilda Mason, in 1897 at Carthage, Jasper County, Missouri.¹ Samuel Allison Gurney appeared on the census of April 1930 at Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri. He died on 22 September 1943 at Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, at age 72. Missouri Death Certificate # 30733.¹

     Granville Monroe Reeves was born on 24 March 1872 at Greensboro, Green County, Kentucky; the census shows year of birth to be about 1874.^2,3,4 He was a building contractor for over 50 years.¹ He married Charlotte Everett, daughter of Alfred Thomas Everett and Martha Millicent Phelps, on 16 September 1893 at Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska.^3,5 Granville Monroe Reeves resided on 31 December 1914 at Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska.⁶ He and Charlotte Everett moved before 3 April 1960 to 32891 Cedar Dr., Elsinore, Riverside County, California.¹ Granville Monroe Reeves died on 10 April 1960 at Demars Rest Home, Elsinore, Riverside County, California, at age 88.^1,7,4 He was buried on 11 April 1960 at Elsinore Valley Cemertery, Lake Elsinore, Riverside County, California; Reverend John E. Cline of St. Andrews Episcopal Church officiated at the interment.^1,8

     Charlotte Everett was born on 31 August 1873 at Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska.¹ She married Granville Monroe Reeves, son of John Reeves and Margaret White Lee, on 16 September 1893 at Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska.^2,3 Charlotte Everett was a member circa 1894 at Rebekah Lodge, Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska.⁴ She resided on 19 December 1918 at Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska.⁵ She and Granville Monroe Reeves moved circa 1929 to Elsinore, Riverside County, California.⁶ Charlotte Everett died on 3 April 1960 at Elsinore, Riverside County, California, at age 86.⁷ She was buried on 5 April 1960 at Elsinore Valley Cemetery, Elsinore, Riverside County, California.^8,7

     George Edward Reeves was born on 13 July 1895 at Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska.¹ He resided on 11 April 1960 at 845 Palm Ave, Whittier, Los Angeles County, California.² He died on 24 November 1974 at Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, at age 79; March 5, 2006
REEVES EDWARD G 07/13/1895 M NEBRASKA LOS ANGELES(19) 11/24/1974 571-22-0909 79 yrs
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EDWARD REEVES 13 Jul 1895 Nov 1974 90805 (Long Beach, Los Angeles, CA) (none specified) 571-22-0909 California
http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi?lastname=REEVES&firstname=edward&start=121.¹ He was buried on 27 November 1974 at Whittier, Los Angeles County, California; officiating was the Pentalpha Lodge #202, F. & A. M.

     Alfred Cecil Reeves was born on 24 January 1899 at Belgrade, Nance County, Nebraska. He was employed before 30 March 1920 by the telephone company.¹ He married Nita O Jensen, daughter of P.C. Jensen, on 31 March 1920 at Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska.¹ Alfred Cecil Reeves died on 30 June 1946 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, at age 47; California Death Index, RootsWeb.com REEVES ALFRED C 01/24/1899 EVERITT REEVES M NEBRASKA LOS ANGELES(19) 07/03/1946 562-05-6919 47 yrs.²

     Millicent Birdie Reeves was born on 11 May 1901 at Crete, Chase County, Nebraska. She died on 23 May 1901 at Crete, Chase County, Nebraska. She was buried at Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska.

     Adolph J Rupprecht was born on 7 December 1876 at # 45, Gersig.^1,2,3,4 (For background see map). He immigrated on June 1884 to New York, New York County, New York.^1,5,6 Among the marriage licenses issued this week were Adolph Rupprecht of Columbus and Magdelena Mehrberger fo Oconee.⁷ He married Magdelena Mathilda Mayberger, daughter of Karl Mehrberger and Franciska Till, on 19 April 1904 at St Joseph's Church, Platte Center, Platte County, Nebraska.⁸ Adolph J Rupprecht was naturalized on 1 March 1906 at District Court, Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska.^9,10 He was volunteer between 1912 and 1918 at Columbus Township, Platte County, Nebraska.¹¹ He resided circa 1915 at Columbus Township Route 2, Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska.¹² His estate was probated circa 1918 at Platte County, Nebraska.¹³ He was a farmer before 23 October 1918.² He died on 23 October 1918 at Jacob Greisen Farm, 4 miles east, Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska, at age 41; Cause of death is listed as influenza with pneumonia. The size and location of this farm if as follows: 320 acres, NW quarter of section 26, township 17, range 1 east and SW quarter of section 23, township 17, range 1 east.^1,2 He was a member of the Knights of Columbus at Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska.¹

     Magdelena Mathilda Mayberger was born on 6 April 1881 at Oconee, Platte County, Nebraska. She married Adolph J Rupprecht, son of Johann Rupprecht and Martha Alt, on 19 April 1904 at St Joseph's Church, Platte Center, Platte County, Nebraska.² Magdelena Mathilda Mayberger and Magdalen Agnes Rupprecht moved to Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, in 1943 ;remaining with Magdalen Agnes until her marriage, after which she returned to Nebraska; where she lived with the Mark Rupprecht family.³ Magdelena Mathilda Mayberger resided on 11 October 1948 at 4105 E Garfield St, Seattle, King County, Washington.⁴ She died on 7 January 1972 at Seattle, King County, Washington, at age 90.^5,6 She was buried after 7 January 1972 at St. Bonaventure Cemetery, Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska.^7,8,6 She had a rosary prayed for her at 3 PM on 8 January 1972 at Columbia Funeral Home, Seattle, King County, Washington.

     Helen Agnella Rupprecht was born on 7 May 1905 at Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska.^1,2 She was educated circa 1913 at St. Francis Academy, Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska.³ She was a grade school teacher in a one-room schoolhouse after 1923 at Steamboat Springs, Routt County, Colorado.⁴ She married Louis Gerlach Euteneuer, son of Gerlach Euteneuer and Caroline Gossman, on 5 June 1929 at St. Bonaventure Church, Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska.³ Helen Agnella Rupprecht died on 13 September 1978 at 3715 18 St., Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska, at 73.^5,6,7,2 She was buried on 16 September 1978 at St Bonaventure Cemetery, 14 St. & 12 Ave., Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska.^8,3,7

     Francis James Rupprecht was born on 26 May 1906 at Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska.¹ He resided circa 1930 at 1814 14th St, Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska.² He married Maudeline Klotz on 27 November 1940 at California.^3,4 He enlisted as a private in the Warrant Officers. He was employed as a carpenter before his enlistment.⁵ Francis James Rupprecht began military service on 4 January 1943 at Ft MacArthur, Los Angeles County, California. He ended military service on 9 November 1945 at Ft. MacArthur, Los Angeles County, California; He received an honorable discharge. Frank gained the rank of Tec. 4 in the 1886th Engr Avn Bn. His serial number was 39-273-149. He died on 14 May 1965 at Monterey Park, Los Angeles County, California, at age 58.^1,6 He was buried on 21 May 1965 at St Bonaventure Cemetery, Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska.^7,8,9,10

     Mary Elizabeth Rupprecht was born on 16 November 1909 at Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska; D.T. Martyn, Jr. is listed as the delivery physician. The certificate is signed by A.L. Miller, M.D., Director of Health and Division of Vital Statistics on May 12, 1942. Certificate number is R-162-22, 655-09. On the back of the certificate it reads as follows: To Whom It May Concern: This birth was reported to the State office in 1909. Nebraska did not adopt the U.S. Standard form of birth certificates until 1912. Hence the omission of a number of items from this record. State Department of Health.^1,2 She received First Holy Communion circa 1920 at St. Bonaventure Church, Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska.³ She was confirmed circa 1924 at Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska.³ She graduated on 6 June 1928 from St. Bonaventure High School, Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska.^3,4 She started nurses training in September 1928 at St. Catherine's Hospital, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska; In those days there were no graduate nurses to help the student nurses. The student nurses worked with the doctors carrying out their orders. The only graduate nurse was the night surpervisor.³ She began military service in September 1942 at Fort Carson, El Paso County, Colorado; She volunteered for the military through the Red Cross. She entered the service with the rank of second lieutenant. She was here until the end of 1943. On the 1 January 1944 she was shipped overseas. She was stationed at Glascow, Scotland for six months and then was sent to France. She landed on Utah Beach on 16 July 1944. She served at two different stations in France, Carratan & Commercy (sp). At one station they over 1,500 patients to care for. She was sent to a field hospital near the front lines following her arrival in France. She was there for about three weeks. She was then sent to the 50th General Hospital. This hospital was made up of tents with contained beds for 30 patients. A nurse and two wardmen were responsible for these 30 patients. She was stationed at Carratan from July to November of 1944. In November of 1944 she was moved to Commercy, which was near the front lines. She served there and at a field hospital until the end of the war on May 6, 1945. The field hospital was very close to the Battle of the Bulge.³ She ended military service in May 1945; she got out due to the end of World War II. She ended her active military career with the rank of first lieutenant. Mary retired from the Reserve 50th General Hospital in 1967 with the rank of major.^3,5 Aunt Mary Rupprecht worked as a general floor nurse. She became head nurse in 1948 in December 1947 at King County Blood Bank, Seattle, King County, Washington.³ She was named outstanding Catholic War Veteran of the State of Washington on 15 May 1970 at Yakima, Washington.⁵ She retired in July 1973 from Seattle, King County, Washington.³ She was a volunteer making beds at the retreat house on Mondays; Tuesdays she helped with medical care at a local senior center; Wednesdays she helped her cousin Kate by doing most of the housework and shopping; Friday she helped do most of the housework and shopping for a blind couple who lived below her. Every week she helped at church with washing linens and cleaning. She did this for almost twenty years at Seattle, King County, Washington.³ As of 31 July 1996, the address of Mary Elizabeth Rupprecht was 11133 51 Ave S #16, Seattle, King County, Washington.³ She died on 29 October 2002 at Providence-Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, King County, Washington, at age 92.^6,7,8,2 She was buried after 29 October 2002 at Greenwood Memorial Park, Renton, King County, Washington.

     Alice Frances Rupprecht was born on 19 October 1911 at Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska.¹ She graduated before 1933 from Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska. She was employed in 1933 at Red Rock Dairy, Seattle, King County, Washington.² She resided in 1933 at Kent, King County, Washington.³ She married Paul W Huseman on 20 April 1940 at St. James Cathedral, Seattle, King County, Washington. Alice Frances Rupprecht and Paul W Huseman resided after 20 April 1940 at 1624 41 N, Seattle, King County, Washington.⁴ Alice Frances Rupprecht died on 16 May 1985 at Group Health Hospital, Seattle, King County, Washington, at 73.^5,6,7,1 She was buried on 18 May 1985 at Greenwood Memorial Park, Renton, King County, Washington.⁸