THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Eliza Sabin
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: William Sabin
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Jno. Sacks
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Athelston (Harry L.) Sander; Born: Baltimore, Sep 1906; Arrived Estero 6 months later. FOLKS WE KNEW WHILE IN THE K.U. by Marie McCready: Livingston* Sander; "This family came after I left and did not stay long enough for me to know on my visits; remembered by the others but no special items of interest cited." (Athelston (Harry L.) Sander and Livingston* Sander may be the same person) U.S. Federal Census/Estero/Lee County/Florida--1910: Athelston Sanders; Living outside the Koreshan settlement; Age 8; Place of birth: Maryland; Place of birth of mother and father: Maryland; Occupation: None.
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Bernadette Sander; Born: 26 Jul 1897; Died: 19 Apr 1953; Arrived March 1907. FOLKS WE KNEW WHILE IN THE K.U. by Marie McCready: Bernadette Sander; "This family came after I left and did not stay long enough for me to know on my visits; remembered by the others but no special items of interest cited." U.S. Federal Census/Estero/Lee County/Florida--1910: Bernadette Sanders; Living outside the Koreshan settlement; Age 12; Place of birth: Maryland; Place of birth of mother and father: Maryland; Occupation: None.
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: George B. Sander; "Arrived Estero, March 1907" FOLKS WE KNEW WHILE IN THE K.U. by Marie McCready: George Sander, Father; "This family came after I left and did not stay long enough for me to know on my visits; remembered by the others but no special items of interest cited." U.S. Federal Census/Estero, Florida--1910: George B. Sanders; Living outside the Koreshan Unity; Age 42; Married one time; Number of years married: 20; Place of birth: Maryland; Place of birth of mother and father: Europe; Occupation: Merchant/Grocery. U. S. Federal Census/Estero/Lee County/ Florida--1920; Enumerator: Henry D. Silverfriend; Enumeration Date: 5 Jan 1920; Microfilm number: 1820221-T625-221; ED: 109; Precinct 10; Outside the Koreshan Colony; Transcribed by Joyce Nelle Ratliff, January 1995: George B. Sanders; Place of residence: Estero Island; Age 51; Married; Place of birth: Maryland; Place of birth of mother and father: Germany; Occupation: Retail Merchant/General Store. (Living with wife Annie M. Sanders/Age 57/Born Wisconsin and 1 child, Athelston Sander)
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: H. Roland Sander; Born: 6 Nov 1891; Arrived: 13 Oct 1906 FOLKS WE KNEW WHILE IN THE K.U. by Marie McCready: Roland Sander; "This family came after I left and did not stay long enough for me to know on my visits; remembered by the others but no special items of interest cited."
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: J. Girard Sander; Born: 4 Jul 1895, Arrived Mar 1907 FOLKS WE KNEW WHILE IN THE K.U. by Marie McCready: Girard Sander; "This family came after I left and did not stay long enough for me to know on my visits; remembered by the others but no special items of interest cited." U.S. Federal Census/Estero/Lee County/Florida--1920: Girod Sanders; Living outside the Koreshan settlement; Age 15; Place of birth: Maryland; Place of birth of mother and father: Maryland; Occupation: Clerk/Grocery; Number of months not employed: 32.
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: John Stephen Sargent: Born: 20 Mar 1846, Hutton, Coles County, Illinois. Served 68th Illinois Inf., Co., Civil War; joined K.U. 1892; Died: 22 Sep 1932. FOLKS WE KNEW WHILE IN THE K.U. by Marie McCready: John Sargent; "A civil War veteran on the Union side and, perhaps because of his beard, I could always picture him in his blue cap and uniform. Belle Cox engineered having a federal marker placed at his grave. One of Lovelle's two favorite men there." 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: John S. Sargent; Relation to head of family: Partner; Color: white; Sex: male; Born: Mar 1846; Age 54; Married 30 years; Place of birth: Illinois; Place of birth of father: New Hampshire; Place of birth of mother: Kentucky; Occupation: assistant; Can read and write: yes; Can speak English: yes. 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: John S. Sargant; Sex: male; Race: white; Age 64; Marital status: Married one time; Number of years married: 35; Place of birth: Illinois; Place of birth of father: New Hampshire; Place of birth of mother: Kentucky; 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: Jan 2, 1920; Enumerator: Henry D. Silverfriend; ED: 109; SD: 1; Fourth Precinct; Microfilm roll number: 1820221; Transcribed by Joyce Nelle Ratliff, Dec 1994: John S. Sargent; House number: FM; Dwelling number 11; Family visitation number: 13; Relation to head of family: Head; Place of residence: farm; Age 73; Widower; Place of birth: Illinois; Place of birth of father: New Hampshire; Place of birth of mother: Kentucky; Occupation: farmer and journalist\K.U. farm. 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: John S. Sargent; Radio set: none listed; Sex: Male; Color: white; Age at last birthday: 84; Marital condition: widower; Attended school since Sep 1, 1929; no; Whether able to read and write: yes; Place of birth: Illinois; Place of birth of father: New Hampshire; Place of birth of mother: Kentucky; Whether able to speak English: yes; Occupation: farmer and writer; Industry: farming; Whether actually at work yesterday or the last regular working day: yes; Veteran: no.. Burial: Koreshan Unity Cemetery--lot 8; Inscription: John Sargent/1846-Sept 1932. (Federal Civil War tombstone gives following inscription: John S. Sargent; Company C; 68th Illinois Infantry; Born: Hutton, Coles County, Illinois; Mar. 20, 1846; Died: Sept. 22, 1932.) MEMORIES, MEMORIES--DAYS OF LONG AGO chronicled by Marie McCready with participation by Lovelle McCready: John Sargent, a favorite of Lovelle McCready, was in charge of the stock in our early days.--Page 85
THE FLAMING SWORD; Community Current Events by D. J. Richards; January 1931: "Mrs. Pearl Cox and her sister, Mrs. Opal Hodge, arrived in Estero by automobile from Charleston, Illinois, and will remain as guests of the Unity during the winter. Both ladies are daughters of Brother John S. Sargent. They were accompanied by Mr. Bryan Lee, a grandson of Brother John, and little Ralph, Mr. Lee's son. The reunion was a very happy one to all concerned. After a few days' visit Mr. Lee and his son returned to Illinois."
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Paul Sargent, Son of John S. Sargent and a fine artist. THE FLAMING SWORD, Community Current Events by Max E. Arendt; June 1932: "Mr. Paul Sargent, who had been visiting at the Unity for several weeks, left for his home at Charleston, Illinois. He was accompanied as far as Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, by Sister Cora Stephens and her daughter, Alafae, who will visit relatives there. Before his departure Mr. Sargent exhibited some of the paintings which he had partly or completely finished during his visit, much to the enjoyment of those who appreciate the high quality of his work. Needless to say, we will miss Mr. Sargent's presence and hope for visit soon again." "Paul Sargent has painted another portrait of Dr. J. R. Price, and needless to say, it is excellently done." Flaming SWORD, Community Current Events by Adah J. Price, April 1938: "News comes to us of progress in the art world of Mr. Paul T. Sargent of Charleston, Illinois, son our our late beloved Brother John S. Sargent. Mr. Sargent had on exhibit in the Lieber Gallery of Indianapolis, Indiana, nineteen canvases. Several of Mr. Sargent's paintings are now on display in our Art Hall, which he painted in Estero several years ago when here visiting his father." THE FLAMING SWORD, Community Current Events, Apr 1946, p. 10: "The Unity recently received news of the sudden death of Mr. Paul Sargent, son of Brother John Sargent one of the early Koreshan pioneers and writer on THE SWORD staff. Paul spent some time with us and several of his paintings are on exhibit in the Art Hall. He died sitting at his library table of heart trouble. His brotherJohn came into the room, noticed his lamp chimney seemed to be tipping off, went to him and found Paul's spirit gone on to his new spiritual sphere."
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Pearl Cox THE FLAMING SWORD; Community Current Events by D. J. Richards; January 1931: "Mrs. Pearl Cox and her sister, Mrs. Opal Hodge, arrived in Estero by automobile from Charleston, Illinois, and will remain as guests of the Unity during the winter. Both ladies are daughters of Brother John S. Sargent. They were accompanied by Mr. Bryan Lee, a grandson of Brother John, and little Ralph, Mr. Lee's son. The reunion was a very happy one to all concerned. After a few days' visit Mr. Lee and his son returned to Illinois."
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Name: J. E. Saunders; Born: 1 Sep 1880; Boston, Massachusetts. FOLKS WE KNEW WHILE IN THE K.U. by Marie McCready: Name: Emerson Saunders; "A little fellow with a quizzical grin who limped and walked with a cane." 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: Name: James E. Saunders; Sex: Male; Race: White; Age 29; Marital Status: Single; Place of birth: Massachusetts; Place of birth of father: Massachusetts; Place of birth of mother: U.S.; Language spoken: English; Occupation: Mechanic; 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; ED: 109; Sheet: 1; Fourth Precinct; Transcribed by Joyce Nelle Ratliff, December 1994: Name: J. Emerson Saunders; Relation to head of family: Head; Place of residence: Immokalee Road; Family visitation number: 28; Age 39; Single; Place of birth: Massachusetts; Place of birth of mother and father: Massachusetts; Occupation: Shoemaker/Shoe Shop. BROTHERS' LAUNDRY LIST: Emerson Saunders #73
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: A. Victor E. Schifferstein; Born: 29 Sep 1860, St. Maris, Illinois
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Conrad Schlender; Born: 11 Apr 1876, Germany; Died: 12 Oct 1965, Estero. FOLKS WE KNEW WHILE IN THE K.U. by Marie McCready: Name: Conrad Schlengel; "Lived until 1965. The little park map published in the Eagle identifies his cottage." 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: Conrad Schlender; Sex: Male; Race: white; Age 34; Single; Place of birth: Germany; Place of birth of father: Germany; Place of birth of mother: Holland; Year of immigration: 1878; Naturalized; Occupation: Machinist; Nature of trade: General machinist; 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, December 1994: Conrad Schlender; Place of residence: (Garages?) Place; Dwelling number: 19; Family visitation number: 22; Relation to head of family: Head; Place; Age 43; Single; Year of immigration: 1878; Naturalized; Year of naturalization: 1895; Place of birth: Germany; Place of birth of father: Germany; Place of birth of mother: Holland; Occupation: Dairyman/K.U. farms U.S. Federal 1930 Census; Estero, Lee County, Florida; Election Precinct 12; Koreshan Unity Home; Enumeration Date: May 5, 1930; ED: 36-17; SD: 6; Page: 199; Transcribed by Joyce Nelle Ratliff, January 2003: Conrad Schlender; Radio set: none listed; Sex: Male; Color: white; Age at last birthday: 54; 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 U.S.: 1880(?); 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. Burial: Koreshan Unity Cemetery--lot 53; Inscription: Conrad Schlender--Oct 12-65. COURT RECORD/Lee County Court House--WARRANTY DEED: 25 Apr 1924; Deed Book 70, Page 209, Entry Number 1. BROTHERS' LAUNDRY LIST: Conrad Schlender #88. SOCIAL SECURITY DEATH INDEX; United States; Vol. 2: Date of Birth: 11 April 1876; Date of Death: October 1965; SS#: 265-60-8662 Evelyn Horn's Notes: Conrad Schlinder? (sic) "Conrad joined the Unity at Estero in 1907. Coming from Seattle, Washington. He had one sister. Conrad was a farmer and cattle man for the Koreshan Unity. He played the violin, Stradivarius. When his sister, Mrs. Frank Dascheck, Los Angeles, visited the Unity, Conrad and she entertained at the Art Hall, both playing the violin. In 1920 the Koreshans had a large herd of cattle. Conrad planted new kinds of grasses for the cattle. In later years, 1960, when only five Koreshan members were left, Conrad grew a vegetable garden and cooked for the members. He was a life-long student of Koreshan religion and science. He died at his home in Koreshan gardens, October 12, 1965, and was buried in the Koreshan Unity cemetery."
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST BY Claude J. Rahn: Elizabeth Schoedler.
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST BY Claude J. Rahn: Francis Schoedler.
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Frank Schoedler of Philadelphia, PA, graduate Royal Conservatory, Leipsic, Germany; Born: 14 Dec 1865, Germany. U.S. Federal Census/Estero/Lee County/Florida--1920; Microfilm roll number: 1820221; ED: 109; SD: 1; Enumeration Date: 3 Jan 1920; Enumerator: Henry D. Silverfriend; Transcribed by Joyce Nelle Ratliff, December 1994: Frank E. Schordler; Relation to head of family: head; Age 54; Married; Place of birth: Pennsylvania; Place of birth of mother and father Pennsylvania; Occupation: Teacher/K.U. School; Place of residence: Garages? Place; Dwelling number: 21; Family visitation number: 24. MEMORIES, MEMORIES--DAYS OF LONG AGO chronicled by Marie McCready with participation by Lovelle McCready: Prof. (no first name given, probably Frank Schoedler) Scheodler was one of the leaders of the band.
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST BY Claude J. Rahn: Raymond Schoedler
THE KORESHAN UNITY MEMBERSHIP LIST by Claude J. Rahn: Frederick Schultz.