THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Lelia M. Fiske. FOLKS WE KNEW WHILE IN THE K.U. by Marie McCready: Lelia and Emma Fisk; "They both sat at the Second Sisters' table with Mamma. Lela who was tall, died first. Emma, the little one, was one of Mamma's good friends." U.S. Federal Census/Estero/Lee County/Florida/1910; Koreshan Unity; Microfilm roll number: Fl 1910-H; 163 T624; Enumeration date: 23 Apr 1910; Enumerator: Walter S. Turner, Jr.; ED: 80; Transcribed by Joyce Nelle Ratliff, January 1995: Lelia M. Fiske; Sex: Female; Race: white; Age 57; Marital status: Single; Place of birth: Massachusetts; Place of birth of mother and father: Massachusetts; Language spoken: English; Occupation: Seamstress; Employer or worker: worker; No. of months not employed: 0; Can read and write: yes; Attending school: yes.
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Hester Foley.
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: John Foote. FOLKS WE KNEW WHILE IN THE K.U. by Marie McCready; John Foote: "He was a tall guy who chummed with a little one half his size. Everyone said "The long and the short of it" --Rosalea McCready. Worked in the machine shop with me and was one of the most patient men I have ever known --William McCready."
*1900 U.S. Federal Census; State: Texas; County: Hunt; Town: Greenville; Microfilm Roll No. T623, Roll 1647; SD: 2; ED: 122; Sheet: 3; Page: 96; Enumeration date: 2 Jun 1900; Enumerator: Andrew S. Marshall; Ward: 2; Transcribed by Joyce Nelle Ratliff, 15 Feb 2004; Address: 202 South Wesley Street; Line: 21; Dwelling No.: 43; Family No. 42; Line: 24; Name: Catherine Foster; Relation to head of family: Boarder (family living in a boarding house); Color: white; Sex: female; Month of birth: September: Year of birth: 1896; Age: 3; Marital status: single; Place of birth: Hawaii; Place of birth of father: Texas; Place of birth of mother: New York. (Probably a granddaughter of Mary C. Mills, who lived in Koreshan Unity) *1910 U.S. Federal Census; State: Illinois; County: Cook; Name of Incorporated Place: Chicago; Township or other division: Tract AF 24; Enumeration date: 21 Apr 1910; Enumerator: Julia E. Jones; SD: 1; ED: 1415; Sheet: 7B; Ward: 32; Page: 87; www.HeritageQuest; Transcribed by Joyce Nelle Ratliff; 15 Feb 2004; Address: 9847 Charles Street; Line: 97; Name: Katherine Foster; Relation to head of family: Daughter; Sex: female; Color: white; Age last birthday: 13; Marital status: Single; Place of birth: Hawaiian Islands; Place of birth of father: Texas; Place of birth of mother: New York; Speaks English or other: English; Trade or profession: None; Can read and write: yes; Attended school: yes. (Probably a granddaughter of Mary C. Mills, who lived in Koreshan Unity) *1920 U.S. Federal Census; State: Illinois; County: Cook; Township: Calumet Twp, Precinct 100; City: Chicago; Ward: 32; Enumeration date: 13 Jan 1920; Enumerator: Anna A. Richardson; Microfilm T625 Roll 351; SD: 1; ED: 2030; Sheet: 13A; Page: 120; Transcribed by Joyce Nelle Ratliff, 15 Feb 2004; Address: 9832 Charles Street; Line: 23; Name: Katherine Clarke; Relationship of this person to the head of the family; daughter; Sex: female; Color: white; Age at last birthday: 23; Marital status: Married; Whether able to read and write: Yes; Place of birth: Honolulu, Hawaii; Place of birth of father: Texas; Place of birth of mother: New York; Able to speak English: Occupation: none. (Probably a granddaughter of Mary C. Mills, who lived in the Koreshan Unity)
*1900 U.S. Federal Census; State: Texas; County: Hunt; Town: Greenville; Microfilm Roll No. T623, Roll 1647; SD: 2; ED: 122; Sheet: 3; Page: 96; Enumeration date: 2 Jun 1900; Enumerator: Andrew S. Marshall; Ward: 2; Transcribed by Joyce Nelle Ratliff, 15 Feb 2004; Address: 202 South Wesley Street; Line: 21; Dwelling No.: 43; Family No. 42; Line: 23; Relation to head of family: Boarder (family is living in a boarding house); Color: white; Sex: Female?; Month of birth: May; Year of birth: 1894; Age: 6; Marital status: single; Place of birth: California; Place of birth of father: Texas; Place of birth of mother: New York. (*Probably a grandson of Mary C. Mills, who lived in Koreshan Unity) *1910 U.S. Federal Census; State: Illinois; County: Cook; Name of Incorporated Place: Chicago; Township or other division: Tract AF 24; Enumeration date: 21 Apr 1910; Enumerator: Julia E. Jones; SD: 1; ED: 1415; Sheet: 7B; Ward: 32; Page: 87; www.HeritageQuest; Transcribed by Joyce Nelle Ratliff; 15 Feb 2004; Address: 9847 Charles Street; Line: 96; Kellam Foster; Relation to head of family: son; Sex: Male; Color: white; Age last birthday: 15; Marital status: Single; Place of birth: California; Place of birth of father: Texas; Place of birth of mother: New York; Speaks English or other: English; Trade or profession: none; Can read and write: yes; Attended school: yes. (*Probably a grandson of Mary C. Mills, who lived in Koreshan Unity) *1920 U.S. Federal Census; State: Illinois; County: Cook; Township: Calumet Twp, Precinct 100; City: Chicago; Ward: 32; Enumeration date: 13 Jan 1920; Enumerator: Anna A. Richardson; Microfilm T625 Roll 351; SD: 1; ED: 2030; Sheet: 13A; Page: 120; Transcribed by Joyce Nelle Ratliff, 15 Feb 2004; Address: 9832 Charles Street; Line: 21; Name: Kelman Foster; Relationship of this person to the head of the family: Son; Sex: Male; Color or race: white; Age at last birthday: 25; Marital status: Single; Whether able to read and write: yes; Place of birth: California; Place of birth of father: Texas; Place of birth of Mother: New York; Able to speak English: yes; Occupation: Lawyer; Industry or business: Private company; Employer or employee: worker. (*Probably a grandson of Mary C. Mills, who lived in Koreshan Unity)
*1900 U.S. Federal Census; State: Texas; County: Hunt; Town: Greenville; Microfilm Roll No. T623, Roll 1647; SD: 2; ED: 122; Sheet: 3; Page: 96; Enumeration date: 2 Jun 1900; Enumerator: Andrew S. Marshall; Ward: 2; Transcribed by Joyce Nelle Ratliff, 15 Feb 2004; Address: 202 South Wesley Street; Line: 21; Dwelling No.: 43; Family No. 42; Line: 25; Name: Paul H. Foster; Relation to head of family: Boarder (family living in boarding house); Color: white; Sex: male; Month of birth: April; Year of birth: 1868; Age: 32; Marital status: married; No. of years married: 7; Place of birth: Texas; Place of birth of father: South Carolina; Place of birth of mother: Texas; Occupation: Commercial Traveler; No. of months not employed: 0; Can read and write: yes; Can speak English: yes. In the 1910 U.S. Census Paul Foster is living in Houston, Texas in a rooming house. He lists the children, Kellam and Catherine, living with him. In the 1910 Census in Chicago his X-wife Jean lists the children living with her.
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Sarah E. Fox; Born 26 Jan 1834, Cincinnati, Ohio. FOLKS WE KNEW WHILE IN THE K.U. by Marie McCready: FOX , (No first name given, probably Sarah Fox) "Mother of the two Miller sisters. A delicate little woman who looked almost transparent. She suffered from epileptic seizures and had one in the dining room when I was there visiting. I felt so sorry for her."
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Johanna Francis.
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Volietta V. Francis.
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: William F. Francis
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Thomas P. Gay; Entered K. U. Chicago, 11 Oct 1901. FOLKS WE KNEW WHILE IN THE K. U. by Marie McCready; Thomas P. Gay: "A tall man with a soft southern accent. Eventually formed an offshoot religious group (after Doctor's (Cyrus Teed) death) and they left. Flora Ackers was one of them." THE PIONEER CURRICULUM: Construction Department--House-Building and Boat-Building; Elements of Architecture and Mechanical Drawing.--T.P. Gay Director. ELECTED POSITION/Estero, Florida: 1 Sep 1904; Thomas P. Gay, Council Member. MEMORIES, MEMORIES--DAYS OF LONG AGO chronicled by Marie McCready with participation by Lovelle McCready: John Watson and Thomas Gay rescued Catharine and Marie from a dangerous sailing experience.--Page 75 1910 U.S. Federal Census; State: Florida; Precinct 4; Lee County; City: Ft. Myers; Enumeration date: 21 Apr 1910; Enumerator: Edward M. Williams; SD: 1; ED: 79; Sheet: 4; Page: 131. Line 29; Name: Thomas P Gay; Relation to head of family: Boarder (lives with William R. Wallace family); Sex: male; Color: white; Age: 43; Marital status: single; Place of birth: Georgia; Place of birth of father: Georgia; Place of birth of mother: Georgia; Language spoken: English; Trade or profession: Contractor; General nature of work: General; Employer, Employee, or works on own: O A; Can read and write: yes.
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Lillian E. Rugg (nee Gaylor), Birth: 18 Jan 1879, Death: 12 Apr 1968 FOLKS WE KNEW WHILE IN THE K.U. by Marie McCready: Lillian Rugg, Mother; "From Denver.--Vesta Newcomb. I remember that she was very kind and nice.--Lovelle McCready. Virginia played the violin and Celeste the trumpet.--William McCready" 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; December 1994: Lillian E. Rugg; Relation to head of family: boarder; Place of residence: Dining Hall and Ladies dormitory place; Age 43; Divorced; Place of birth: Kansas; Place of birth of father: Illinois; Place of birth of mother: Kansas; Occupation: None. SOCIAL SECURITY DEATH INDEX; VOLUME 2; M-Z: Lillian Rugg; SS#: 267-94-3745 issued in Florida; Date of birth: 28 Jan 1877 (Rahn list gives 1879); Died: April 1968; Residence: Ft. Myers, Florida. Burial: Koreshan Unity Cemetery--lot 54; Inscription: Lillian Rugg/Apr-12-68.
FOLKS WE KNEW WHILE IN THE K.U. by Marie McCready: GAZELLA; "Only name ever used. Her heavy black eyebrows, which almost if not completely met over her nose gave her a striking appearance. She was a singer with a strong contralto voice and sang a lot at entertainments. Two of her favorites were "Oh, the Clang of the Wooden Shoon," and "Hoi-ye-ho, hoi-ye-ho, Who's for the Ferry?"
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Marie Geidel, 2nd wife of Moses G. Weaver. Was living in Utah in Jan 1962. Marriage: Marie Geidel was the third wife of Moses G. Weaver.--Joyce Ratliff
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Dorothy Geiger.
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Laura Geiger.
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Louis Geiger 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: Louis Geiger; Relation to head of family: Boarder; Place of residence: Bake Shop; Age 17; Single; Attends school; Place of birth: Florida; Place of birth of mother and father: U.S.A.; Occupation: None.
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Ella Gerber.