Comment by Trapdoor2 on August 17, 2010 at 18:34

Interesting to see them listed as "Epps". These forms were filled out by the Census takers, errors crept in. Also, it was less critical back then to have your name 'correct'. My grandfather spelled his (original) surname differently each time he signed something. Schmidt, Schmidth, Smith...ah well!

Comment by Adam on August 17, 2010 at 19:12

I was surprised that there were 11 people living in the house on Norwood Ave! Him, his wife, 4 boys ... Who were the other 5? Parents maybe, and ... ? Of course, 11 could be an error as is the spelling of his last name.

I've also seen him listed as Fred B. Van Eps instead of Fred F. Van Eps.

As you say, Marc, errors creep in.

Comment by Trapdoor2 on August 17, 2010 at 19:27

The number "11" isn't the quantity of people, it is the order of visitation. They were the 11th family visited that day. Notice the two columns are marked "in order of visitation"...and the numbers are always concurrent 11 & 11, 12 & 12, 13 & 13, etc.

Comment by Adam on August 17, 2010 at 19:30

D'oh! Silly me ...

Thanks, Marc. :)

Comment by Trapdoor2 on August 17, 2010 at 19:33

I find it odd that George isn't listed in the 1920 census. He was born in 1913, so would have been 7yrs old at the time. Fred is listed as living with his father and mother here...but no children or wife, etc. Was he divorced? I should ask Howard Weilmuenster, he is the Van Eps guru (and his last student, etc.).

Comment by Adam on August 17, 2010 at 20:30

Yeah, that'd be interesting to know. Let us know if you find anything out!

Comment by Trapdoor2 on August 20, 2010 at 16:17

I got an email from Howard today. He says that he thinks Fred was buried in Glendale...but that he will go into his files and see if he can find the exact reference. The 1930 census is also available but I haven't searched for him there yet.

Comment by Adam on August 20, 2010 at 16:36

Thanks, Marc.

Add a Comment