THE FLAMING SWORD; Community Current Events by L. W. Bubbett; January 1935: "On the twenty-sixth Mrs. Lovelle Ahrano and her three sons, Jean, Fritz and Mark, and Miss Elizabeth Cermak of Tampa visited us for the day. As a material token of good will, Mrs. Ahrano left three fine hams, for which we are greatly appreciative. We have "ambitious" expectations that the culinary department will maintain its high standard in preparing them for table. Thank you, Mrs. Ahrano; we're sorry, though, you couldn't make your visit much longer."
THE FLAMING SWORD; Community Current Events by L. W. Bubbett; January 1935: "On the twenty-sixth Mrs. Lovelle Ahrano and her three sons, Jean, Fritz and Mark, and Miss Elizabeth Cermak of Tampa visited us for the day. As a material token of good will, Mrs. Ahrano left three fine hams, for which we are greatly appreciative. We have "ambitious" expectations that the culinary department will maintain its high standard in preparing them for table. Thank you, Mrs. Ahrano; we're sorry, though, you couldn't make your visit much longer."
Social Security Death Index; 1937-1998; A-K; Date of birth: 6 May 1883; Card issued in Florida; Date of death: January 1973; Residence: Florida; SS#: 265-41-4630.
THE FLAMING SWORD; Community Current Events by Alafae Stephens; August 1933: "We were pleased to have visit us Mrs. Lovelle Ahrano and son Mark, who motored here from Tampa on the 26th. They returned the following day. Their visit was much too brief, but we hope to see them again soon." THE FLAMING SWORD; Community Current Events by L. W. Bubbett; January 1935: "On the twenty-sixth Mrs. Lovelle Ahrano and her three sons, Jean, Fritz and Mark, and Miss Elizabeth Cermak of Tampa visited us for the day. As a material token of good will, Mrs. Ahrano left three fine hams, for which we are greatly appreciative. We have "ambitious" expectations that the culinary department will maintain its high standard in preparing them for table. Thank you, Mrs. Ahrano; we're sorry, though, you couldn't make your visit much longer."
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Flora J. Akers (from Moline, Illinois). FOLKS WE KNEW WHILE IN THE K.U. by Marie McCready: Flora Ackers; "Flora, after many years in the Unity, left with "The Gay Group." Although Mary visited with her baby daughter, sometimes, I do not believe that she ever lived there. Newell, unmarried, did." FOLKS WE KNEW WHILE IN THE K.U. by Marie McCready: (Listed under Thomas P. Gay)--"A tall man with a soft southern accent. Eventually formed an offshoot religious group (after Doctor's death) and they left. Flora Ackers was one of them." THE FLAMING SWORD; Community Current Events by Alafae Stephens; December 1933: "Mrs. Flora Ackers and daughter, Mrs. O. W. Iden, of Maysville, Missouri, are visiting with Mrs. Lillian Rugg. Mrs. Ackers is well known here, having been a member of the Unity about twenty-five years ago." 1900 U. S. Federal Census; Calument Township; Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Film Roll No. 285; Page No. 285; SD No. 1; ED No. 986; Sheet No. 12; Ward of City: 31; Enumeration Date: 13 June 1900; Enumerator: Ernest E. Ellington; Transcribed by Joyce Nelle Ratliff, 24 May 1999; Koreshan Unity: Flora Akers; Residence: 99th Street; Dwelling 133; Relation to head of family: Boarder; Color, white; Sex, female; Month of birth: March; Year of birth: 1850: Age at last birthday: 50; Married; No. of years married: 1*; Mother of how many children: 2; Number of these children living: 2; Place of birth: Michigan; Place of birth of father: Michigan; Place of birth of mother: Michigan; Occupation: Nothing listed; Can read, yes; Can write, yes; Can speak English, yes. (*Except for 5 married residents, all married residents living in this dwelling listed their number of years married as 1.)
"Folks we knew while in the K. U." by Marie McCready: Mary Ackers; "Flora, after many years in the Unity, left with "The Gay Group." Although Mary visited with her baby daughter, sometimes, I do not believe that she ever lived there. Newell, unmarried, did." THE FLAMING SWORD; Community Current Events by Alafae Stephens; December 1933: "Mrs. Flora Ackers and daughter, Mrs. O. W. Iden, of Maysville, Missouri, are visiting with Mrs. Lillian Rugg. Mrs. Ackers is well known here, having been a member of the Unity about twenty-five years ago." THE FLAMING SWORD; Community Current Events by Alafae Stephens; January 1934: "Mrs. Mary Iden, Sister Florence Graham, and Brother Allen Andrews motored to Miami on Friday, December first, where they visited relatives and friends until Monday."
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Newell Akers FOLKS WE KNEW WHILE IN THE K.U. by Marie McCready: Newell Ackers: Flora, after many years in the Unity, left with "The Gay Group." Although Mary visited with her baby daughter, sometimes, I do not believe that she ever lived there. Newell, unmarried, did."
FOLKS WE KNEW WHILE IN THE K.U. by Marie McCready: "Louise, a daughter of Mrs. Allison by her first marriage, to a Bryant, and Gertrude, adopted by the Allisons (Vesta). Probably there before the second contingent arrived from Chicago as we knew only Gertrude, then working at the Hill House, a home style hotel in Fort Myers. Later, when she became ill Mrs. Hill sent her to the Unity for awhile." U.S. Federal Census/Estero/Lee County/Florida--1900; Koreshan Community; Enumeration date: 27 Jun 1900; Enumerator: A. A. Gardner; Precinct 6; Microfilm number: 1240172; SD: 2; ED: 77; Sheet number: 16; Page number: 26: Transcribed by Joyce Nelle Ratliff: Gertrude Allison; Relation to head of family: partner; Color: white; Sex: female; Birth: Jul 1883; Age 14; Single; Place of birth: England; Place of birth of mother and father: England; Year of immigration to the U.S.: Nothing listed; Number of months not employed: 4; Attended school (4) months; Can read and write: yes; Can speak English: yes. THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Gertrude Allison
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Isaac Allison "Folks we knew while in the K. U." by Marie McCready: Mr. Allison. "Louise, a daughter of Mrs. Allison by her first marriage to a Bryant, and Gertrude, adopted by the Allisons.--Vesta Newcomb. Probably there before the second contingent arrived from Chicago as we knew only Gertrude, then working at the Hill House, a home style hotel in Fort Myers. Later, when she became ill Mrs. Hill sent her to the Unity for awhile."
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Susan Allison
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Dr. A. W. K. Andrews: Born: 12 May 1833, Warren, Knox Co., Maine; Death: 18 Feb 1891. FOLKS WE KNEW WHILE IN THE K.U. by Marie McCready: "Dr. Andrews, a physician and surgeon from New York state, and Virginia of southern birth, were among the first converts. Virginia, with her white hair and soft voice, was the typical "southern lady" type. Dudley later lived in Philadelphia. Allen was editor of the American Eagle at Estero and author of "A Yank Pioneer in in Florida." Annie Ray's hair turned white while she was still young, which, with her black brows and lashes gave her a distinctive appearance." THE AMERICAN EAGLE, August 1973: The Koreshan Unity Settlement by Hedwig Michel--part 3---A BRIEF OUTLINE OF THE LIFE OF DR. CYRUS R. TEED AND OF THE KORESHAN UNITY by Claude J. Rahn: Brief bio of Dr. A. W. K. Andrews; "He was born in Warren, Knox County, Maine, May 12, 1833 and studied medicine at the University in Ann Arbor, Michigan. During the Civil War he was attached to the Union Army as physician and surgeon at Alexandria, Virginia. Here he met Miss Virginia Harmon whom he later married. He died in the Koreshan home in Chicago, Illinois, February 18, 1891." Notes from Evelyn Horn: Andrews' Family Dr. A. K. Andrews--Father Virginia Andrews--Mother Margaret Andrews Allen H. Andrews Annie Ray Andrews Dudley Andrews Dr. Andrews was Koresh's first convert shortly after his illumination in 1870. In 1888 Dr. Andrews' wife and four children moved from Binghamton, New York, to join the Koreshan home in Chicago. He gave up his medical practice. Dr. Andrews was a graduate of Ann Arbor Medical School, having served as a surgeon during the Civil War. On January 31, 1894, the A. W. K. Andrews' family came to Estero with a group of 24 Koreshan members. 1880 Census; State: New York; County: Broome; Township: Binghamton; Family History Library Film: 1254810; NA Film Number: T9-0810; Page: 117D; (www.familysearch.org); Name: Abie Andrews; Relation: self; Marital status: married; Gender: male; Race: white; Age: 47; Birthplace: Maine; Occupation: Physician; Father's birthplace: Maine; Mother's Birthplace: Maine.
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Allen H. Andrews; Born: 29 Jan 1873, Binghamton, N.Y.; Died: 21 Dec 1951. FOLKS WE KNEW WHILE IN THE K.U. by Marie McCready: "Dr. Andrews, a physician and surgeon from New York state, and Virginia of southern birth, were among the first converts. Virginia, with her white hair and soft voice, was the typical "southern lady" type. Dudley later lived in Philadelphia. Allen was editor of the American Eagle at Estero and author of "A Yank Pioneer in Florida." Annie Ray's hair turned white while she was still young, which, with her black brows and lashes gave her a distinctive appearance." Burial: Koreshan Cemetery, lot-48; Inscription: Allen H. Andrews/-Dec. 1951. Court Record--Will: 12 Sep 1951, Lee County Will Book 7, page 551. 1880 Census; State: New York; County: Broome; Township: Binghamton; Family History Library Film: 1254810; NA Film Number: T9-0810; Page: 117D; (www.familysearch.org); Name: Allen H. Andrews; Relation to head of family: son; Marital Status: single; Gender: male; Race: white; Age: 7; Birthplace: New York; Occupation: none listed; Father's Birthplace: Maine; Mother's Birthplace: Virginia. 1900 U. S. Federal Census; Lake Township; Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Enumeration date: 14 June 1900; Film Roll, 284; Page No. 14; SD No. 1; ED No. 970; Sheet No. 14; Ward of City, 31; Enumeration date: 14 Jun 1900; Enumerator: Martha H. Philpot; Transcribed by Joyce Nelle Ratliff, 24 May 1999: Allen H. Andrews; Residence: 6310 Harvard Avenue; Relation to head of family: Boarder; Color, White; Sex, Male; Month of birth: January; Year of birth: 1873; Age at last birthday, 27; Single; Place of birth, N. Y.; Place of birth of father, Maine; Place of birth of mother, Virginia; Occupation: Compositor; No. of months not employed, 0; Can read, yes; Can write; yes; Can speak English; yes. U.S. Federal Census/Estero/Lee County/Florida--1910; Enumeration date: 23 Apr 1910; Koreshan Unity; Enumerator: Walter S. Turner, Jr.; Microfilm number: Fl 1910-H T624; ED: 80; Transcribed by Joyce Nelle Ratliff, 4 Jan 1995: Allen H. Andrews; Sex: male; Race: white; Age 37; Marital status: Single; Place of birth: New York; Place of birth of father: Maine; Place of birth of mother: Virginia; Language spoken: English; Occupation: Printer; Employer or worker: worker; No. of months not employed: 0; Can read and write: yes. U.S. Federal Census/Estero/Lee County/Florida--1920; Enumeration date: Jan 2, 1920; Enumerator: Henry D. Silverfriend; ED: 109; SD: 1; Fourth Precinct; Microfilm roll number: 1820221; Transcribed by Joyce Nelle Ratliff, Dec 1994: Allen H. Andrews: Relation to head of family: officer; Place of residence: Log cabin place; Age 46, Single, Born: New York, Place of birth of father: Maine; Place of birth of mother: Virginia; Occupation: farmer and editor/Andrews farm 1930 U.S. Federal Census/Estero/Lee County/Florida/Election Precinct 12/Enumeration Date: May 5, 1930/Enumerator: William Howell; ED: 36-17/SD 6; Transcribed by Joyce Nelle Ratliff, January 2003: Allen H. Andrews; Relationship of this person to the head of the family: President; Radio: yes; Sex: Male; Color: White; Age at last birthday: 57; Marital condition: single; Attended school since 1 Sep 1929: no; Whether able to read and write: yes; Place of birth: New York; Place of birth of father: Maine; Place of birth of mother: Virginia; Whether able to speak English: yes; Occupation: Editor; Industry: Publishing; Whether actually at work yesterday (or the last regular working day): yes; Veteran: no; Number of farm schedule: 1. THE PIONEER CURRICULUM: Art Printing Department, A. H. Andrews, Director. BROTHERS' LAUNDRY LIST: Allen Andrews #69 THE FLAMING SWORD; Community Current Events by Alafae Stephens; May 1934: "In connection with the Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce expansion program, a mass meeting was held in the Art Hall on the evening of the twenty-sixth to consider the program drawn up and to elect a representative and an alternate from this district. Brother Allen Andrews, who was nominated first, declined the office, and Mr. Charles Weiland was elected. Brother Claude Rahn was chosen as alternate. The purpose of the expansion program is to further the interests of the county as a whole through what heretofore has been solely the Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce. We always have thought that the little spot on the map for Estero should be bigger; perhaps all this expansion will bring it about." MEMORIES, MEMORIES--DAYS OF LONG AGO chronicled by Marie McCready with participation by Lovelle McCready: Allen Andrews played first violin.--Page 78. Allen Andrews played violin in the orchestra and clarinet in the band.--Page 81. THE AMERICAN EAGLE; April 1993; Vol. 79; Page 3; The Koreshan Story Continues--The Period of Decline by Sara Rea: "The first Unity president, Annie Ordway, served from 1903 until her resignation in 1909, and the second president was James H. Bubbett, who died in 1924. The next elected president was Allen H. Andrews, whose term ended in 1949 when Lawrence Bubbett was elected....." ESTERO POST OFFICE; Established March 26, 1895: Carl Luettich was the first "boat" mail carrier. From 1920-1923, he carried the mail three days a week to Punta Rassa, Black Island, and San Carlos Point. Later, Allen Andrews, the Koreshan News-printer, carried the mail by boat. The boats were named "The Victoria" and "The Cracker Bay." They were owned by the Koreshan Unity. A YANK PIONEER IN FLORIDA by Allen H. Andrews; KSHS-BK0083; Copyrighted 1950; Press of the Douglas Printing Co., Inc.; Jacksonville Florida 1950: Sixteen Koreshans including, Allen Andrews, leave Chicago on January 31, 1894, and move to Estero, Florida. Book describes early years in Southwest Florida, the Geodetic Survey on Naples Beach, the Tamiami Trailblazers; Allen Andrews, the horticulturist, and travels of Andrews, etc. Evelyn Horne's notes: Allen H. Andrews Allen came with his family in 1888 from their home in Binghamton, New York to join the Koreshan Unity Home. His father met Dr. Teed lecturing in Chicago. His parents were Dr. A. K. Andrews and Virginia. One brother Dudley and sister Annie Rae. In 1894 they moved to their new home at Estero, Florida. Allen was 15 years old. He had already learned the printing trade working on "The Guiding Star" and "Flaming Sword" in Chicago. Allen had two loves, the printing trade and horticulture. He was well known and loved around the state of Florida--as publisher of "The American Eagle", as editor for 42 years. He printed the horticulture works of Dr. Henry Nehrling "The Plant World in Florida" also "My Garden in Florida." For the work, Andrews was awarded the "Thomas Barbour Medal" in 1948 for outstanding service in the field of horticulture. He served with other Koreshan members as a Tamiami Trail Blazer in 1923--it was completed in 1928. Allen was credited for the introduction of the Cajeput tree, seed from Australia to Estero, January 25, 1912. "The American Eagle" began in 1906 as a political paper. In 1922 it became a horticultural paper until it folded its wings in February 1949 fire. Allen was on the official board of the Koreshan Unity, serving as president for 20 years. In his late years he wrote his book "A Yank Pioneer in Florida." It was copyrighted in 1950. He died December 22, 1951 and was buried in the Koreshan Unity Cemetery. Allen was a large man, height 5 foot 10 inches, weight, around 190 pounds, dressed well, wearing business suits of dark colors, dark hair, greying to white. A witty personality, loved music, played in the K. U. orchestra and band. A kind man to his fellow man. Legal document/Will: 12 Sep 1951-- He was a member of Koreshan Unity for 63 years, devoted his life and thousands of dollars and whose de facto directors have outlawed him from his rightful share of the community property, he leaves them, (K.U.) nothing. He gives Cora Stephens all reference books, bound files of the AMERICAN EAGLE and personal keepsakes. He gives Cora Stephens--funds remaining due his estate from book "A Yank Pioneer in Florida" together with all funds remaining in my possession. Copy of will in possession of KSHS. THE AMERICAN EAGLE; October 1990; Vol. 75; Page 5: Koreshans Made Trek; "On April 4, they picked up four men at Estero. They were: Koreshans Frank S. Lewis (the only Trail Blazer to keep a daily record of their cross-the-Everglades odessy), Alfred Christensen, Charles Hunt and Allen Andrews, editor of The American Eagle, the Koreshan newspaper.........
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Amelia Andrews, Born: 13 Jul 1837, England; Death: 8 Oct 1923. U.S. Federal Census--Estero, Florida--1920; Enumeration date: Jan 2, 1920; Enumerator: Henry D. Silverfriend; ED: 109; SD: 1; Fourth Precinct; Microfilm roll number: 1820221; Transcribed by Joyce Nelle Ratliff, Dec 1994: Amelia Andrews; Relation to head of family: Boarder; age 82; widow; Year of immigration to U.S. 1840; Naturalized: Year of naturalization: 1914; Place of birth: England; Place of birth of mother and father: England; Occupation none. Burial: Horseshoe Bend on the river--Koreshan Unity Cemetery--lot 12: Inscription: Amelia Andrews/Oct 8, 1923
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Annie Ray Allen; Born: 6 May 187?; Binghamton, N.Y. FOLKS WE KNEW WHILE IN THE K.U. by Marie McCready: "Dr. Andrews, a physician and surgeon from New York state, and Virginia of southern birth, were among the first converts. Virginia, with her white hair and soft voice, was the typical "southern lady" type. Dudley later lived in Philadelphia. Allen was editor of the American Eagle at Estero and author of "A Yank Pioneer in in Florida." Annie Ray's hair turned white while she was still young, which, with her black brows and lashes gave her a distinctive appearance." THE PIONEER CURRICULUM: Violin Instructor, Miss Annie Ray Andrews MEMORIES, MEMORIES--DAYS OF LONG AGO chronicled by Marie McCready with participation by Lovelle McCready: Annie Ray Andrews played second violin.--Page 78. 1880 Census; State: New York; County: Broome; Township: Binghamton; Family History Library Film: 1254810; NA Film Number: T9-0810; Page: 117D; (www.familysearch.org); Name: Annie R. Andrews; Relation to head of family: daughter; Marital status: single; Gender: female; Race: white; Age: 1; Birthplace: New York; Occupation: none listed; Father's Birthplace: Maine; Mother's birthplace: Virginia. Death date base only on an article in the American Eagle, April 1997, which featured pictures of "Some Women of the Early Koreshan Unity". Annie Ray Andrews was shows with dates of 1879-1928. CORRESPONDENCE: From Jean C. Harris of Philadelphia PA. -- 28 October 2002 -- Mrs. Harris is the Granddaughter of Virginia Harmon Andrews' sister, Rebecca. She reports that Annie Ray Andrews is buried in Northwood Cemetery in Philadelphia in the WEBB plot. Her Aunt, Susan Harmon, married Rev. William Charles Webb. She died at age 49, in 1928.
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: James Dudley Andrews; Born: 10 Jul 1884;, Binghamton, NY; Died: ca. 29 Aug 1943 in Philadelphia. FOLKS WE KNEW WHILE IN THE K.U. by Marie McCready: "Dr. Andrews, a physician and surgeon from New York state, and Virginia of southern birth, were among the first converts. Virginia, with her white hair and soft voice, was the typical "southern lady" type. Dudley later lived in Philadelphia. Allen was editor of the American Eagle at Estero and author of "A Yank Pioneer in in Florida." Annie Ray's hair turned white while she was still young, which, with her black brows and lashes gave her a distinctive appearance." U.S. Federal Census/Estero/Lee County/Florida--1900; Koreshan Community; Enumeration date: 27 Jun 1900; Enumerator: A. A. Gardner; Precinct 6; Microfilm number: 1240172; SD: 2; ED: 77; Sheet number: 16; Page number: 26: Transcribed by Joyce Nelle Ratliff: Dudley Andrews; Relation to head of family: partner; Color: white; Sex: male; Born: Jul 1884; Age 15; Single; Place of birth: New York; Place of birth of father: Maine; Place of birth of mother: Virginia; Occupation: assistant; Can read and write: yes; Can speak English: yes; Number of months not employed: 0
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Margaret Andrews; Born: 17 Aug ?, Binghamton, N.Y. 1880 Census; State: New York; County: Broome; Township: Binghamton; Family History Library Film: 1254810; NA Film Number: T9-0810; Page: 117D; (www.familysearch.org); Name: Margaret Andrews; Relation: Daughter; Marital status: single; Gender: female; Race: white; Age: 11; Place of birth: New York; Occupation: at school; Fathers's birthplace: Maine; Mother's birthplace: Virginia. 1900 U.S. Federal Census; State: District of Columbia; County: District of Columbia; Town/Township: District of Columbia; Incorporated Place: Washington, city Date of Enumeration: No date listed; Enumerator: Robert Allen; SD: 1; ED: 71; Sheet No.: 18; Page: 42; Microfilm T623, Roll No. 161; Transcribed by Joyce Nelle Ratliff, 19 Feb 2004; Address: 8th St. NW; Line: 24; House No.: 1021; Dwelling No.; 575; Family No.: 388; Name: Margaret Andrews; Relation to head of family: Boarder; Color: white; Sex: female; Month of birth: August; Year of birth: 1868; Age: 31; Marital status: Single; Place of birth: New York; Place of birth of father: Maine; Place of birth of mother: Virginia; Occupation: Folder (?); No. of months not employed: 0; Can read and write: yes; Can speak English: yes. (HeritageQuest, Internet)
1880 Census; State: New York; County: Broome; Township: Binghamton; Family History Library Film: 1254810; NA Film Number: T9-0810; Page: 117D; (www.familysearch.org); Name: Virginia Andrews; Relation to head of family: Daughter; Marital status: single; Gender: female; Race: white; Age: 10; Birthplace: New York; Occupation: At School; Father's birthplace: Maine; Mother's birthplace: Virginia.
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Wilhelm Appel; Born: 21 Mar 1852, Prussia; Died: 14 Dec 1935. FOLKS WE KNEW WHILE IN THE K.U.: "A German whose red cheeks always made me think of an apple so I thought well named. A Doctor Appel of Lancaster, Pa, was recently president of the AMA." Burial: Koreshan Unity Cemetery--lot 17; Inscription: William Appel/Mar. 1852-Dec 1935 1900 U. S. Federal Census; Calumet Township; Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Film Roll No. 285; Page No. 285; SD No. 1; ED No. 986; Sheet No. 12; Enumeration Date: 13 June 1900; Enumerator: Ernest E. Ellington; Transcribed by Joyce Nelle Ratliff, 24 May 1999; Koreshan Unity: Wilhelm Apple; Residence: 99th Street, Dwelling 133; Relation to head of family: Boarder; Color, white; Sex, male; Month of birth: March; Year of birth: 1860; Age at last birthday: 40; Place of birth: Pennsylvania; Place of birth of father: Germany; Place of birth of mother: Germany; Occupation: Nothing listed; Can read, yes; Can write, yes; Can speak English, yes. U.S. Federal Census/Estero/Lee County/Florida--1910; Enumeration date: 25 Apr 1910; Enumerator: Walter S. Turner, Jr.; Microfilm roll number: Fl 1910-H T624; ED: 80; Transcribed by Joyce Nelle Ratliff, January 1995: Wilhelm Appel; Sex: Male; Race: white; Age 58, Marital status: Single, Born Germany, Place of birth of father and mother: Germany: Year of immigration to U.S.: 1858; Naturalized: yes; Language spoken: English; Occupation: Farmer; Employer or worker: worker; No. of months not employed: 0; Can read and write: yes. U.S. Federal Census/Estero/Lee County/Florida--1920; Enumeration Date: 2 Jan 1920; Enumerator: Henry D. Silverfriend; Microfilm number: 1820221; SD: 1; Sheet: 1; Fourth Precinct; Transcribed by Joyce Nelle Ratliff, January 1994: William A Anzel(?); Relation to head of family: head; Place of residence: Garages? Place; Dwelling number: 20; Family visitation number: 23; Age 67, Single, Year of immigration: 1857; Naturalized; Year of naturalization 1860; Place of birth: Germany; Place of birth of mother and father; Germany; Hostler--K.U. farmer. U.S. Federal 1930 Census; Estero, Lee County; Florida; Election Precinct 12; Koreshan Unity Home; Enumeration date: May 5, 1930; Enumerator: William Howell; ED: 36-17; SD: 6; Page: 199; Transcribed by Joyce Nelle Ratliff, January 2003: William Appel; Radio set: none listed; Sex: male; Color: white; Age at last birthday: 78; Marital condition: Single; Attended school since Sep 1, 1929: no; Whether able to read and write: yes; Place of birth: Germany; Place of birth of father: Germany; Place of birth of mother: Germany; Language spoken in home before coming to the U.S.: German; Year of immigration to the U.S.: 1858; Naturalized: yes; Whether able to speak English: yes; Occupation: Farmer; Industry: Farming; Whether actually at work yesterday or the last regular working day: yes; Veteran: no. BROTHERS' LAUNDRY LIST: Wilhelm Appel #132 FLAMING SWORD--v.50, No.1, January 1936, p.13 -- "Brother Wilhelm Appel passed away on Saturday the fourteenth following a long illness and was interred in our local cemetery. Brother Wilhelm was born in Prussia, Germany, March 21, 1852, and came to this country as a young man and located in eastern Pennsylvania. About forty years ago he joined the Koreshan Unity in Chicago, Ill. and came to Estero in 1903 when the Chicago branch was consolidated with the Estero division. For many years he was in charge of our farm and especially the horses. He was an earnest and faithful follower of Koresh and for years had never been off the premises."
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Max E. Arendt; Birth: 9 Jan 1893. FOLKS WE KNEW WHILE IN THE K.U. by Marie McCready: Mack Arent; "Editor of the Flaming Sword at one time; married Genevieve Bisbee." THE FLAMING SWORD; Community Current Events by Alafae Stephens; February 1934: "A party was given on the evening of the ninth by Miss Genevieve Bisbing, assisted by Miss Meta Monsees, at their home in Fort Myers, in honor of Brother Max Arendt, whose birthday anniversary it was. Contract bridge was played and prizes were awarded. The keen rivalry whetted the players' appetites so that full justice was done to the late supper served after the game. When such enjoyment is occasioned, one might be willing to have the anniversaries roll around more frequently--so long as they are Max's." FLAMING SWORD, Vol.50, No.7, July 1936, p.13, From the "Community Current Events" column -- "A few Sundays ago appeared in the Fort Myers Press that Max E. Arendt and Miss Genevieve Bisbing of Fort Myers were married. The reader friends of Max will greatly miss his name in this issue of The Sword; We appreciate very much his many years of service and valued contributions to this publication." SOCIAL SECURITY DEATH INDEX; VOLUME 1; A-L: Max Arendt; Born: 9 Jan 1893; SS# issued in Florida (265-14-6611); Death: July 1972; Residence: Ft. Myers, Florida U.S. Federal Census/Estero/Lee County Florida/Precinct 12/Koreshan Unity Home/Enumerated on May 5, 1930/ED: 36-17; SD: 6/ Page 199; Transcribed by Joyce Nelle Ratliff, January 2003: Max E. Arendt; Relationship of this person to the head of family; Follower; Radio set: none listed; Sex: Male; Color: White; Age at last birthday: 37; Marital condition: single; Attended school since Sep 1, 1929: no; Whether able to read and write: yes; Place of birth: Germany; Place of birth of father: Germany; Place of birth of mother: Germany; Language spoken in home before coming to the US: German; Year of immigration to US: 1894; Naturalized: yes; Whether able to speak English; yes; Occupation: Author; Industry: Publishing; Whether actually at work yesterday (or the last regular working day): yes; Veteran: no FLAMING SWORD, Vol.42, No.2, February 1928, p.14, From the "Community Current Events" column -- During the holiday season we had the pleasure of a week's visit from Mr. Max E. Arednt of Milwaukee, which we enjoyed very much. We are publishing elsewhere in this issue his impressions of the Unity and how he enjoyed himself while here. We hope the day is not far off when he will cast his lot with us permanently, because he is convinced that this is the place to be. We are the recipient of a fine lot of pictures he took while in Estero, for which we are grateful. We often have requests for pictures of the Unity, and we hope to meet this demand by having some for sale soon, which we will announce later in THE SWORD. U.S. Federal Census -- 1910: - Milwaukee/Milwaukee County/Wisconsin/4th Ward/Enumerated 18 April 1910: ARENDT MAX E, Age: 17 Sex: M Race: W Born: PA Father Born: Germany Mother Born: Wisconsin -- Max was a lodger in this home at age-17. He worked as an elevator boy in a hotel.
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Annie F. Armer. U.S. Federal Census/Estero/Lee County/Florida--1910; Koreshan Unity; Enumeration Date: 25 Apr 1910; Enumerator: Walter S. Turner, Jr.; Microfilm No.: Fl 1910-H T624; ED: 80; Transcribed by Joyce Nelle Ratliff, January 1995: Anna F. Armer; Sex: female; Race: white; Age 62; Marital status: divorced; Mother of two children, Number of children living: 0; Place of birth: Kentucky; Place of birth of mother: Scotland; Place of birth of father: Ireland; Language spoken: English; Occupation: Superintendent; Employer or worker: worker; No. of months not employed: 0; Can read and write: yes