THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Solomon and Deliah Haworth FOLKS WE KNEW WHILE IN THE K.U. by Marie McCready; Solomon Haworth: "Grandma Hayworth" was over 100 years old.--Lovelle McCready She liked to sew and did a very nice job of it but couldn't see to thread needles so I used to go over and thread a whole pincushion full at one time. She told me that when I could not see to thread my own needles, some nice little girl would do it for me.--Rosalea McCready FOLKS WE KNEW WHILE IN THE K.U. by Marie McCready: (Tacy Durbin); Tacy was a daughter of "Grandma Hayworth" and sister of Soloman. Later, she married Moses Weaver.
FOLKS WE KNEW WHILE IN THE K.U. by Marie McCready: Tacy Durbin--"Tacy was a daughter of "Grandma Hayworth" and sister of Soloman. Later, she married Moses Weaver." THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Tacy E. Weaver: Born: 14 May 1866?, Iowa; Died: 12 Feb 1942 (Moses Weavers' first wife was Adah Weaver. See FOLKS WE KNEW WHILE IN THE K.U. by Marie McCready.--Joyce Ratliff) Burial: THE KORESHAN UNITY CEMETERY--lot 31: Inscription: Tacy E. Weaver/May 1856?-Feb-1942 COURT RECORD--Lee County Court House--WARRANTY DEED: Tacy Weaver; 25 Apr 1924; No. 26759; Deed Book 70, Page 209, Entry Number 1. U.S. Federal 1930 Census; Estero, Lee County, Florida; 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: Tacy Evelyn W.*; Radio set: none listed; Sex: Female; Color: White; Age at last birthday: 63; Marital condition: widow; Age at first marriage: 17; Attended school since Sep 1, 1929: No; Whether able to read and write: yes; Place of birth: Iowa; Place of birth of father: Ohio; Place of birth of mother: Ohio; Whether able to speak English: yes; Occupation: Dress maker; Industry: Dress making; Whether actually at work yesterday (or the last regular working day): yes. (*Name listed on census as Tacy, Evelyn W. I believe this person is actually Tacy E. Weaver.--Joyce Ratliff, 1/6/2002)
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Haxel (colored)
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Robert Head; Robert Head married Margaret Borden in 1914; (he was 26 years old) FOLKS WE KNEW WHILE IN THE K.U. by Marie McCready: "Lucie (Borden) was of French descent and taught that language in Wellesley College, PA., and later gave us lessons in it at Chicago. Marguerite married Robert Head and they had four children; now deceased."
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Mrs. Heaver
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Mr. Heaver
The KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Charles F. Heaver. (Possibly child of Mr/Mrs Heaver on Claude Rahn Membership List.--Joyce Nelle Ratliff, February 1999)
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: William Heaver. (Possibly child of Mr/Mrs. Heaver on Claude Rahn membership list.--Joyce Nelle Ratliff, February 1999)
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Born: 7 Oct ?; Came from Canada. FOLKS WE KNEW WHILE IN THE K.U. by Marie McCready: Charles Heidt--Rosalea McCready.
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Julia Wright; daughter of Robert and Lucy Wright; Married John Horn who died and she then married a Hendry. (Information incorrect; Althea Horne, Julia Wright Horn's daughter married Ed Hendry--Information from M/M William E. Hendry; 1 Hollow Dr.; Maggie Valley, NC 26751)
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Lee Nona Hoag FOLKS WE KNEW WHILE IN THE K.U. by Marie McCready: Nona came from California. She had divorced her second husband shortly before coming to the Unity.--Rosalea McCready. U.S. Federal Census--1910; Estero, Lee, Florida; 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: Lee N. Hoagg; Sex: Female; Race: white; Age: 43; Marital Status: Married twice; No. of years married: 4 years; Place of birth: Missouri; Place of birth of father: Kentucky; Place of birth of mother: Missouri; Language spoken: English; Occupation: Head waiter; Nature of trade: Unity; Employer or worker: worker; No. of months not employed: 0; Can read and write: yes
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: John and Agnes Holmes--Had a dtr. Jessie who married a Mr. Hogan.
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBER SHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Born: 9 Apr 1854, Rockford, Illinois; Died: 23 Mar 1939, Estero. FOLKS WE KNEW WHILE IN THE K.U. by Marie McCready: (HOENSHELDT) Vera; From Oregon--Vesta Newcomb. Henry was killed while working at the sawmill.--William McCready. I remember Vera especially because of her cats. One of her favorites was fathered by a wildcat, and showed it in both his looks and actions.--a big, rangy, wild-eyed creature which would not make friends. 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: Alvera C. Hohanochildt; Sex: Female; Race: White; Age 32; Marital status: Widow; Place of birth: Illinois; Place of birth of mother and father: France; Occupation: Seamstress; Nature of trade: dresses; Employer or worker: Worker; No. of months not employed: 0; Can read and write: yes. U.S. Federal Census/Estero/Lee County/Florida/1920; Koreshan Unity Colony; Microfilm roll number: 1820221; Enumeration date: Jan 3, 1920; Enumerator: Henry D. Silverfriend; Transcribed by Joyce Nelle Ratliff, Dec 1994: Name: Vera. C. Hohanscheldt; House number: 8; Dwelling number: 10; Family visitation number: 12; Relation to head of family: head; Residence: Poultry Yard Road; Age 69; Widow; Place of birth: Illinois; Place of birth of mother and father: France; Occupation: Poultry caretaker/Poultry yard. 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: Alvera C. Hohenscheldt; Sex: female; Color: white; Age at last birthday: 82; Marital condition: widow; Age at first marriage: 17; Attended school since Sep 1, 1929: no; Whether able to read and write: yes; Place of birth: Illinois; Place of birth of father: France: Place of birth of mother: France; Whether able to speak English: yes; Occupation: Poultry woman; Industry: Chicken farm; Whether actually at work yesterday (or the last regular working day): yes; Veteran: no(?) Burial: Koreshan Unity Cemetery--lot 26; Inscription: Alvera Hohensheldt. Obituary: THE FLAMING SWORD; Community Current Events; April 1939; Page 13: On March 22, Sister Alvera Hohanscheldt passed away being nearly 91 years of age. She was born in Rockford, Illinois, and went to San Francisco, California, where she and her husband Henry joined the California branch of the Koreshan community in 1891. In 1892 she and her husband came to the Koreshan community in Chicago and in 1894 came to Estero with a large group of Koreshans. Henry was later killed in a sawmill accident. Sister Alvera had been confined to her room here as an invalid for a number of years. She had been in charge of the poultry farm. Court Record--Lee County Court House--Warranty Deed: 25 Apr 1924; No 26759; Deed Book 70, Page 209; Entry Number 1. THE PIONEER CURRICULUM: Baking Directress; Mrs. Vera Hohanshelt.
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: 27 Jun 1860, Wisconsin. FOLKS WE KNEW WHILE IN THE K.U. by Marie McCready: (HOENSHELDT) Henry; From Oregon--Vesta Newcomb. Henry was killed while working at the sawmill.--William McCready. I remember Vera especially because of her cats. One of her favorites was fathered by a wildcat, and showed it in both his looks and actions.--a big, rangy, wild-eyed creature which would not make friends. THE FLAMING SWORD; Community Current Events; April 1939; Page 13: On March 22, Sister Alvera Hohanscheldt passed away being nearly 91 years of age. She was born in Rockford, Illinois, and went to San Francisco, California, where she and her husband HENRY joined the California branch of the Koreshan community in 1891. In 1892 she and her husband came to the Koreshan community in Chicago and in 1894 came to Estero with a large group of Koreshans. HENRY was later killed in a sawmill accident. Sister Alvera had been confined to her room here as an invalid for a number of years. She had been in charge of the poultry farm.
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: John Hohle.
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: John and Agnes Holmes--Had a dtr. Jessie who married a Mr. Hogan. 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:: Agnes Holmes; Residence: 99th Street, Dwelling 133; Relation to head of family: Boarder; Color, white; Sex, female; Month of birth: April; Year of birth: 1844; Age at last birthday: 56; Married; No. of years married: 1*; Mother of how many children: 3; Number of these children living: 3; Place of birth: Scotland; Place of birth of father: Scotland; Place of birth of mother: Scotland; 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.)
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: John and Agnes Holmes--Had a dtr. Jessie who married a Mr. Hogan.
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: John and Agnes Holmes--Had a dtr. Jessie who married a Mr. Hogan. 1900 U.S. Federal Census/Town. of Lake/Chicago, Cook, Illinois; SD No. 1; ED No 949; Page 115; Sheet No. 12; Enumeration date: 11 Jun 1900; Enumerator: John M. Heimbach; Transcribed by Joyce Nelle Ratliff, 25 Oct 1998: John W. Holms; Residence: West 63rd Street; Relation to head of family: Head: Date of birth: Sep 1846; Age 53; Married 30 years; Place of birth: Scotland; Place of birth of mother and father: Scotland: Year of immigration to U. S.: 1879; No. of years in the U. S.: 20; Naturalized: Occupation: Binder; No. of months not employed: 0; Home of owned or rented: Rented; Home or Farm: Home
1870 U. S. Federal Census; State: New York; County: Chenango; P. O.: New Berlin; Page: 54; Enumeration date: 14 Jul 1870. Name: Linda Teed; Age: 32; Sex: female; Color: white; Place of birth: Ohio; Occupation: Keeping house.