Notes:

Röcke 1

(Research):Sponser: Engelkings Stiefvater

Occupation: Ackersmann (Husbandman)
7 Kinder: 3 Söhne, 4 Töchter
Dieser Hoff Nr.1 in Röcke hatte 4 Frauens gehabt, mit denen er überhaupt 19 Kinder gezeugt

Joh. married Sophia Margaretha Everding 24 Feb 1763, St. Cosmas & St. Damian Church, Petzen, Schaumburg-Lippe. Sophia was born Abt Jun 1738, Meinsen, Schaumburg-Lippe; was buried 23 Oct 1768, St. Cosmas & St. Damian Church, Petzen, Schaumburg-Lippe. [Group Sheet]

Joh. married Anna Dorothea Elisabeth Rust 9 Apr 1769, St. Cosmas & St. Damian Church, Petzen, Schaumburg-Lippe. Anna was christened 10 Mar 1747/48, St. Cosmas & St. Damian Church, Petzen, Schaumburg-Lippe; was buried 19 Oct 1770, St. Cosmas & St. Damian Church, Petzen, Schaumburg-Lippe. [Group Sheet]

Joh. married Maria Catherina Ulrichs 14 Apr 1771, St. Cosmas & St. Damian Church, Petzen, Schaumburg-Lippe. Maria was born Abt 1748, Möllbergen, Westfalen; was buried 9 Dec 1788, St. Cosmas & St. Damian Church, Petzen, Schaumburg-Lippe. [Group Sheet]

Joh. married Anna Margarethe Drinkuth 1 Aug 1789, St. Cosmas & St. Damian Church, Petzen, Schaumburg-Lippe. Anna (daughter of Cord Henrich Drinkuth and Anna Margaretha Hartmann) was born Feb 1759, Nammen vor dem Felde, Westfalen; was christened 16 Feb 1759, St. Cosmas & St. Damian Church, Petzen, Schaumburg-Lippe; died 8 Jan 1808, Röcke, Schaumburg-Lippe; was buried 14 Jan 1808, St. Cosmas & St. Damian Church, Petzen, Schaumburg-Lippe. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

MORE INFO SEE PDF

Philippina married Joh. Hermann Heinrich Drinkuth 5 Aug 1792, St. Cosmas & St. Damian Church, Petzen, Schaumburg-Lippe. Joh. (son of Cord Henrich Drinkuth and Anna Margaretha Hartmann) was born Nov 1753, Nammen vor dem Felde, Westfalen; was christened 25 Nov 1753, St. Cosmas & St. Damian Church, Petzen, Schaumburg-Lippe; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

(Research):Sponser: Catharina Margaretha Drinkuth Nammen

Notes:

(Research):Sponser: Philippina Margarethe Hof, die Witwe

Notes:

(Research):Sponser: Christine Wöbking Röcke 4

Notes:

(Research):Sponser: Sophie Eleonore Steding Evesen

Notes:

Röcke 1

(Research):Hof, Carl Friedrich, 8.Kind, 5.Sohn, Wittwer u.
Interimscolon auf Röcke 29, geb.1.9.1796, verehel. zum 1.
Male m. Wilhelmine Leonore verwittwete Alfmeier auf Röcke
29, Vater 1 ehel. Sohnes u. 1 ehel. Tochter, Wittwer am
15.4.1838, gest.17.4.1847

am 16.4.nachm a.d.Maschvorwerk niedergefallen u. zu Wagen in seine Wohng, zurückgebracht

Carl married Wilhelmine Eleonore Rosener 23 Dec 1832, St. Cosmas & St. Damian Church, Petzen, Schaumburg-Lippe. Wilhelmine was born 8 Dec 1801, Röcke, Schaumburg-Lippe; was christened 13 Dec 1801, St. Cosmas & St. Damian Church, Petzen, Schaumburg-Lippe; died 15 Apr 1838, Röcke, Schaumburg-Lippe; was buried 18 Apr 1838, St. Cosmas & St. Damian Church, Petzen, Schaumburg-Lippe. [Group Sheet]

Carl married Phillipine Leonore Ruhe 21 Jul 1839, St. Cosmas & St. Damian Church, Petzen, Schaumburg-Lippe. Phillipine was born 25 Aug 1810, Scheie, Schaumburg-Lippe; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Living at #1Röcke

(Research):Living at #1 Röcke
youngest daughter (living)

Per a recorded interview with Alma Rafert Welp in about 1994 she had a book that had belonged to Caroline Hof, she thought from maybe her confirmation. Alma seemd positive she'd given the book to James Russell, though she couldn't recall when she'd given it to him.

Arrived in New York on 17 Sep 1852 aboard the ship "Espindola".

Caroline married Carl Fried. «u»Wilhelm«-u» Röver 9 Oct 1823, Meinsen, Schaumburg-Lippe. Carl (son of Heinr. Fried. «u»Wilhelm«-u» Röver and Anna Sophie Eleanore Mönkhoff) was born 9 Nov 1797, Meinsen, Schaumburg-Lippe; was christened 12 Nov 1797, Evangelical Church, Meinsen, Shaumburg-Lippe; died 14 Dec 1886, Indianapolis, Marion County, IN; was buried 17 Dec 1886, Concordia Lutheran Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, IN. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

(Research):Sponser: Johann Töns Wöbking Röcke 4.

Notes:

14 Jun 1851: William Rafert born in Prussia in the town of Minden, age 24 on 28 May 1849, mgrated from Bremen 25 Sept 1845 and arrived in the U.S. on 7 Dec 1845. Sworn and admitted on this date in Indianapolis, Marion County, IN

Shortly after his naturalization Williarm returned to Germany. He then accompanied his parents and siblings along with others from Meinsen, including his future wife, on board the ship Espindola, which arrived in New York on 17 Sep 1852.

His family lived on South Delaware Street just south of Merrill Street.

living at 509 S Delaware at the time of his death

Mr. Rafert came to Indianapolis about 1847, and his first employement was as a farm hand, but later he worked at Ferguson's Pork House, where he was a meat salter for a good many years. He was next employed in a wholesale house, and was a very popular drayman as long as he was able to do hard work. During his long life of labor he saved sufficient to take care of him in his old age, and he died respected by all who knew him. After he worked here a few years he returned to Germany for his sweetheart, married her and brought her to Indianapolis. In politics he was a Democrat, but never aspired to any office. Both he and his wife were consistent members of the Lutheran Church, and he died April 17, 1903. His wife survives him, and has been an invalid for many years. The children born to Mr. and Mrs. Rafert were: Philapena, now Mrs. William Claftin, Carrie; William; Mary, widow of F. Wallace; Charles, a drayman; George at home with his mother; and Otto, clerking. Mr. and Mrs. Rugenstein have three children: Emma, William, and Erwin. [Commerative Biographical Record of Prominent and Representative Men of Indianapolis and Vicinity]


(Research):Sponser was Carl Heinrich Bruns of Meinsen, his father's step-father.

5 Dec 1849: Bark Mississippi from Bremen to New Orleans
Reiber, Fr. Wilh., age 24, from Preus Minden

14 Jun 1851: William Rafert born in Prussia in the town of Minden, age 24 on 28 May 1849, migrated from Bremen 25 Sept 1845 and arrived in the U.S. on 7 Dec 1845. Sworn and admitted on this date in Indianapolis, Marion County, IN

Shortly after his naturalization William returned to Germany. He then accompanied his parents and siblings along with others from Meinsen, including his future wife, on board the ship Espindola, which arrived in New York on 17 Sep 1852.

1858-59 City Directory shows William Rofut, Laborer, at 153 E. Market.
1858-59 City Directory shows William Rhefert, Laborer at 242 Railroad Ave.

1900 Census: 609 South Delaware
Rafert, William , born Nov 1824 in Germany, married 47yrs, immigrated 1845, naturalized
Rafert, Philipena, born Dec 1834 in Germany, married 47 years, 8 children, 7 living, immigrated 1852, naturalized
Rafert, Wilhelm, born Jun 1859 in IN, widowed, 1 child, 1 living, clothing clerk
Rafert, George, born Jun 1869 in IN, Single,
Rafert, Otto, born Nov 1873 in IN, Single, clothing clerk
Rafert, Edna, born May 1894 in IN, single,

(Ernst married Phillipine Wilhelmine Blaume 3 May 1853, Indianapolis, Marion County, IN. Phillipine was born 30 Dec 1834, Meinsen, Schaumburg-Lippe; was christened 5 Jan 1835, Evangelical Church, Meinsen, Shaumburg-Lippe; died 29 Jul 1910, Indianapolis, Marion County, IN; was buried , Concordia Lutheran Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, IN. [Group Sheet]

(Christina) married Carl Heinrich Seiger 24 Sep 1850, Meinsen, Schaumburg-Lippe. Carl was born 23 Nov 1820, Meinsen, Schaumburg-Lippe; was christened 3 Dec 1820, Evangelical Church, Meinsen, Shaumburg-Lippe; died 12 Nov 1881, Meinsen, Schaumburg-Lippe; was buried 17 Nov 1881, Evangelical Church, Meinsen, Shaumburg-Lippe. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Arrived in New York on 17 Sep 1852 aboard the ship "Espindola".

Carl worked for the Indianapolis, Peru and Chicago Railroad as a Checkman after arriving in Indianapolis. His family lived on Merrill Street between Delaware and Alabama.

He was holding his youngest son Albert when he suddenly passed the boy to his mother and then died.

(Research):Sponser was Carl Arning of Meinsen #26, his father's brother-in-law.

Confirmed in Meinsen in 1843

Arrived in New York on 17 Sep 1852 aboard the ship "Espindola".

1858-59 City Directory shows Charles Raefer, Laborer at 79 Merrill.

1860 Census: Ward 7
Raver, Charles, age 32 in Germany, Day laborer
Raver, Engel, age 26 in Germany
Raver, Balena, age 3 in IN
Raver, Charles, age 1 in IN

1868 City Directory: Charles Rafert, Checkman for I.P. & C.R.R., residing 139 Merrill.

1870 Census: Ward 7
Rafert, Chs., age 42 in Prussia, RR Clerk
Rafert, Engel, age 38 in Prussia
Rafert, Philapena, age 13 in IN
Rafert, Charles, age 12 in IN
Rafert, William, age 8 in IN
Rafert, Emma, age 6 in IN
Rafert, Edward, age 1 in IN

He was holding his youngest child Albert when suddenly he passed the child into his mother's arms and died.

(Medical):Church Death record (as translated): Karl Heinrich Roewer died February 12th 1875, 7:30 pm (half past seven in the evening) by apoplexy of the heart aged 46years, 2 months and 5 days and was buried February 15th 2:00 pm in the afternoon. He leaves behind a widow and 5 children ……….(are there more lines written? the word "aus" at the end seems to refer to e.g. 2 marriages)

Carl married Engel Sophie Möller 8 May 1856, Indianapolis, Marion County, IN. Engel (daughter of Hans Heinr. Ernst Möller and Sophie Phil. Eleanore Heine) was born 12 Jan 1833, Meinsen, Schaumburg-Lippe; was christened 19 Jan 1833, Meinsen, Schaumburg-Lippe; died 1 Sep 1895, Indianapolis, Marion County, IN; was buried 3 Sep 1895, Concordia Lutheran Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, IN. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Arrived in the U.S. on 30 Oct 1851 on the ship "G.F. Patten" which arrived in New York from Bremen. Listed as Sophie Rowers age 20.

(Research):Sponser was Sophie Höf of Röcke #1

Confirmed in Meinsen in 1845

Arrived in the U.S. on 30 Oct 1851 on the ship "G.F. Patten" which arrived in New York from Bremen. Listed as Sophie Rowers age 20 from Peppinghausen (via a ditto from numerous individuals listed above her. She is only Rower listed at this point)

1860 Census: Ward 7, Indianapolis, IN
Wilhelm, Christ, age 40, born Prussia, RR Employee
Wilhelm, Sophia, age 30, born Prussia
Wilhelm, William age 7, born IN
Wilhelm, Caroline, age 3, born IN

1868 City Directory: Christ. Wilhein, laborer, Central Depot, residence 265 S. Alabama.

1870 Census: Ward 7, Indianapolis, IN
Welham, Christ, age 58, born Prussia, Works in Depot
Welham, Sophia, age 40, born Prussia
Welham, William, age 18, born IN, works at foundry
Welham, Caroline, age 14, born IN
Welham, Mena, age 10, born IN
Welham, Christ, age 7, born IN
Welham, Emma, age 4, born IN

1880 City Directory: Sophie Wilharm, widow of Christian, res. 265 S. Alabama

1880 Census: 265 South Alabama, Indianapolis, IN
Wilharm, Sophia, age 50, born Prussia
Wilharm, Minnie, age 19, born IN
Wilharm, Christian, age 17, born IN

1900: Living along with her daughter in Indianapolis on Alabama Street.

1910: Living with her daughter and son in law (WIlliam Ballinger and Wilhelmina) in Indianapolis.

Will written 11 Jul 1909 and proven 24 Nov 1915

(Caroline) married (Friederich) Christian Wilharm 9 Oct 1852, Indianapolis, Marion County, IN. (Friederich) was born 16 Feb 1812, Schierneichen, Schaumburg-Lippe; was christened 23 Feb 1812, Evangelical Church, Meinsen, Shaumburg-Lippe; died 1873, Indianapolis, Marion County, IN; was buried 1873, Concordia Lutheran Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, IN. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Arrived in New York on 17 Sep 1852 aboard the ship "Espindola".

(Research):Sponser was Christine Röver of Frille

Confirmed: 1847 in Meinsen

1870 Census: Ward 7, Indianapolis, IN
Starbuck, Charles, age 48, born Prussia, Carpenter
Starbuck, Caroline, age 38, born Prussia
Starbuck, Charles, age 13, born IN
Starbuck, Mena, age 9, born IN
Starbuck, Emma, age 6, born IN
Starbuck, Anna, age 4, born IN

1880 Census: District 124, Indianapolis, IN
Sterling, Charles, age 57, born Prussia, carpenter
Sterling, Anna (wife), age 47, born Prussia
Sterling, Charles (son), age 23, cabinet maker, born IN
Sterling, Minnie (daughter), age 19, born IN
Sterling, Emma (daughter), age 16, born IN
Sterling, Anna (daugher), age 12, born IN
Peterson, Christopher (boarder), age 23, born Denmark, wood carver

Engel married Carl Wilhelm Steierberg 7 Apr 1855, Indianapolis, Marion County, IN. Carl was born 20 Jun 1823, Meinsen, Schaumburg-Lippe; was christened 28 Jun 1823, Evangelical Church, Meinsen, Shaumburg-Lippe; died 26 Apr 1898, Indianapolis, Marion County, IN; was buried Apr 1898, Concordia Lutheran Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, IN. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Confirmed 1850: Meinsen

Arrived 17 Sep 1852 aboard the ship "Espindola", Bremen to New York.

Ernst worked in Indianapolis as a Drayman for several years, his family lived on South New Jersey. In the 1880s he moved his family to Nebraska

(Research):Sponsers were Carl Wilhelm Bruns of Meinsen #29 & Christian Holste of Petzen #22.

Confirmed at Meinsen in 1850

Eleonora (b. 1910) told Jane (b. 1948) about conversations she had with her Grandfather Ernst Rafert (1836-1929). He said that before they came to America he had to get up in the middle of the night and go into the forest to make sure their cows were safe -- it was very scary and his father did not want his son to become cannon-fodder. They were extremely frugal and very religious.

1860: Appears to be living in the household of his brother William.

1870: 6th Ward, Indianapolis, IN
Ravert, Ernest, age 33, born in Prussia, no occupation
Ravert, Lena, age 33, born in Prussia
Ravert, William age 4, born in IN
Ravert, Henry, age 1, born in IN
Ostermire, William age 11, born in IN

1870 (2nd Enum): 6th Ward, Indianapolis, IN
Rayford, Ernst, age 35, born in Prussia, Drayman
Rayford, Lana, age 34, born in Prussia
Rayford, William, age 4, born in IN
Rayford, Henry, age 2, born in IN
Ostermeyer, William age 11, born in IN

1880: 476 New Jersey, Indianapolis, IN
Rafert, Ernst, age 43 in Schaumberg-Lippe, Drayman
Rafert, Eleonora, age 43 in Schaumberg-Lippe
Rafert, Wilhelm,age 14 in IN
Rafert, Henry, age 11 in IN
Rafert, John, age 9 in IN
Rafert, Louis, age 7 in IN
Rafert, Anna, age 5 in IN

1900: East Township, Seward County, NE
Rafert, Ernest, born Feb 1836 in Germany, married 36yrs. Immigrated 1852, naturalied, Farmer
Rafert, Ellanora, born Nov 1836 in Germany, married 36yrs, 7 children 4 lving, immigrated 1858
Rafert, Lewis (son), born Mar 1873 in NE, married 2yrs, farmer
Rafert, Marry (dau in law), born May 1869 in NE, married 2yrs, 0 children

Ernst married (Philipina Sophie) Eleanora Gottschalk 5 Nov 1863, Indianapolis, Marion County, IN. (Philipina was born 15 Nov 1836, Scheie, Schaumburg-Lippe; was christened 20 Nov 1836, Evangelical Church, Bückeburg, Westphalen; died 19 Sep 1908, NE; was buried , Our Redeemer Lutheran Country Cemetery, Staplehurst, Seward County, NE. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Arrived in New York on 17 Sep 1852 aboard the ship "Espindola".

Her husband worked for the railroad and they may have lived on East South street before his early death. She never remarried and after his death she moved in with her parents on South Alabama just north of Merrill Street.

(Research):Sponsers were Wilhelmine Eleonore Klare, daughter of Meinsen #5 and Ernestine Philippine Tegtmeier, daughter, of Meinsen #9.

1860: Indianapolis Ward 7
Ostermeyer, Andrew, age 26 in Germany, RR Employee
Ostermeyer, Caroline, age 21 in Germany
Ostermeyer, Andrew, age 2 in IN
Ostermeyer, William, age 9/12 in IN, Census dated Jun 1860 (so prob Sep 1859)

1868 City Directory: Anthony Ostermeyer, laborer, bds 87 E. South.

1870: Indianapolis, Ward 7 in household of William Raffert
Raffert, William, age 74 born Prussia,
Raffert, Caroline, age 73 born Prussia
Ostermeyer, P., age 30, born Prussia
Ostermeyer, Anthony, age 12, born IN
Ostermeyer, Wm. age 10, born IN

1880 Census: 268 South Alabama, Indianapolis, IN
Ostermeyer, Prislia, age 41 in Prussia
Rafort, William (father), age 82 in Prussia

1900 Census: 621 Maryland, Indianapolis, IN
Austermeyer, Phillipine, age 61, born Sep 1838 in Germany, parents born Germany, Divorced, 1 child, 1 living, immigrated 1853.

1910 Census: 621 East Maryland, Indianapolis, IN
Ostermeyer, Phillipine, age 71 in Germany, four children, 1 living. immigrated 1852

Phillipina married Andrew-Anthony Ostermeier-Ostermeyer, Sr. 6 Oct 1856, Indianapolis, Marion County, IN. Andrew-Anthony was born Abt 1834, Deu; died Abt 1869, Indianapolis, Marion County, IN. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Arrived in New York on 17 Sep 1852 aboard the ship "Espindola".
When still a teenager he moved to Cincinnati, Ohio. After the outbreak of the Civil War he joined the Kentucky Cavalry (Union). After the war he moved back to Indianapolis, and spent most of his later life in Veteran Homes in Ohio, Indiana, and finally Kansas.

(Research):(Carl) Friedrich Ferdinand
Sponser was Carl Bruns of Meinsen #29

5 feet 6 1/2 inches tall
light complexion
dark eyes
Mate of a steamboat

2nd Kentucky Infantry:
Campaign in West Virginia July to October, 1861. Red House July 13 (Cos. "A," "B," "D," "F" and "K"). Barboursville July 16. Scarrytown July 17. Gauley's Bridge September 1. Operations in Kanawha Valley October 19-November 16. Attack on Gauley by Floyd's Batteries November 1-9. Gauley Bridge November 10. At Charlestown, W. Va., December 4 to January 24, 1862. Moved to Louisville, Ky.; thence to Bardstown February 5. March to Nashville, Tenn., February 14-March 12. March to Savannah, Tenn., March 13-April 5. Battle of Shiloh April 6-7. Advance on and siege of Corinth, Miss., April 29-May 30. Phillips' Creek, Widow Serratt's, May 21. Bridge Creek, before Corinth, May 28. Occupation of Corinth May 30. Pursuit to Booneville May 31-June 6. Buell's Campaign in North Alabama and Middle Tennessee June to August, March to Louisville, Ky., in pursuit of Bragg August 21-September 25. Pursuit of Bragg to Loudon, Ky., October 1-22. Battle of Perryville October 8. Camp Wild Cat October 17. Destruction of Salt Works at Goose Creek October 23-24. March to Nashville, Tenn., October 24-November 9. Duty at Nashville until December 26. While at Camp in Nashville on Dec 24th Ferdinand entered the hospital, where according to muster rolls of his company, he remained until March 1864 (1 year 4 months). In Mar 1864 he is again listed as present with his company. Regimant at Ooltewah, Ga. from the end of February until May 17, and at Resaca until June 3. Ordered home June 3. Operations against Morgan in Kentucky until June 19. Mt. Sterling June 9. Mustered out June 19, 1864.

See also: http://www.geocities.com/inkyger/indkygermans.html which deals with IN and KY German-Americans in the Civil War.

Buried in the National Cemetery at Leavenworth Kansas. Section 23, Row 3, Site 5.

At the time of his death the closest they could find to a next of kin was Margrt. Durrough (friend) of Cincinnati, OH. A check of the 1900 Census finds Ferdinand Rafert as a boarder at the home of John and Margaret Durrough in Fairfield, Butler County, OH.

Notes:

(Research):1900 Census: 609 Minnesota, Indianapolis, IN
Quack, Christ., born Dec 1855 in Germany, married 18yrs, immigrated 1866, naturalized. Locomotive Engineer.
Quack, Bena, born Nov 1856 in IN, married 18yrs, 1 child, 1 living
Quack, Clara, born Aug 1882 in IN, single

1910 Census: Not Found

1920 Census: 619 E. Minnesota, Indianapolis, IN
Quack, Christian, age 64 in Mecklenburg, Germany, immigrated 1865 - pa,
Quack, Phillipena, age 63 in IN

Philipina married Christian L. Quack 10 Nov 1880, Indianapolis, Marion County, IN. Christian was born Dec 1855, Mecklenburg, Germany; died 1923, Indianapolis, Marion County, IN. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

(Research):1880 CIty Directory shows Charles W. Rafert, residence 139 Merrill as a Chairmaker.

Notes:

Phillipine American War/Chinese Relief Expedition

(Research): "At times Uncle Billy Rafert came home to visit a few days from San Diego. He had an injury, from war, in his leg and needed a cane. He was so handsome. He would take Edna and me to show downtown and treated us like queens. Such a gentleman! He is buried in San Diego military cemetery. I wrote to him and the landlady who owned the house where he stayed wrote me....he was so very fine and had lived there many years in retirement. He left some money to my aunt Em and a bit to Mom. But he always sent a check for $100 to her and she'd pay Uncle Charlie for coal, Charlie was Mom's brother." [Jottings by Alma Rafert Welp - 1995]

1880 Indianapolis City Directory shows Wm. E. Rafert, residence 139 E. Merrill, as a messenger for the First National Bank.

23 Nov 1902
William H. Rafert Petition the Probate Commissioner.
William H. Rafert was declared to be officially alive by Probate Commissioner Walker yesterday on his own application. His application to the probate office was Intended to legalize his claim on the estate of a relative who died recently. Of this estate Edward H. Rafert, a brother of the claimant, was appointed the administrator and he learning of his brother's intention to come home, apportioned part of the estate to him. Rafert has been awav from Indianapolis since 1881 and had not been heard from during his absence. Under an Indiana statute a man who disappears from his home and is absent seven years Is legally dead and his estate is divided among his heirs.

Per Death Certificate: Wm. Rafert was a 1st Sergeant in the US Army. He was in from 1883 to 1913. He came to CA (the last time) about 1904 and moved to San Diego in 1914. It also states that his body was cremated (Bonham Brother's Cematorium) on May 20, 1939. According to Doris H. Welp Russell his ashes were spread over the ocean.

He Retired as a 1st Sgt. (115th Company). In 1911 he held the rank of 1st Class Gunner. During the period 1898 to 1900 he is listed as a Sgt.



It was appropriate that Battery D, 3rd Artillery, was the first to occupy the new fort, for Battery D had been the last military unit to occupy the San Diego Mission, then a military post. That was back in 1858, when the battery was ordered into Washington Territory to fight Indians. Now, forty years later, a detachment of twenty soldiers from the same old battery arrived from San Diego Barracks, under 2nd Lt. George T. Patterson. That was on Feb. 2, 1898; on Feb. 15 Capt. Charles Humphreys and the rest of the battery arrived. In July 1900 the battery was ordered to China and saw action in the Boxer Uprising. SOURCE: http://www.militarymuseum.org/FtRosecrans.html

Notes:

(Research):1920 City Directory - Dept Manager, Sterling Laundry Co, home 241 Merrill St., Indianapolis

http://historicindianapolis.com/indianapolis-then-and-now-union-laundry-company-union-laundry-lofts-735-lexington-avenue/


1930 Census: 619 Minnesota, Indianapolis, IN
Honeck, Clara, age 47 in IN, Widow
Rafert, Emma, age 65 in IN, Single, Collar Machine in Laundry

Notes:

(Research):1889 City Directory: 139 E. Merrill St., machinist
1890 City Directory, 139 E. Merrill St., machinist

Worked at Diamond Chain Works. Diamond chain was used in the original Wright Flyer, the first flying machine.

1900 Census: 231 E. Merrill St., Indianapolis, IN
Rafert, Edward, born Dec 1868 in IN, married 6yrs, Machinist
Rafert, Lizzie, born Aug 1872 in IN, married 6yrs, 2 children, 2 living
Rafert, Edna, born Oct 1895 in IN, single
Rafert, Walter, born Sep 1897 in IN, single
Rafert, Emma (sister), born Oct 1864 in IN, single, Laundress
Rafert, Albert (brother), born Dec 1873 in IN, single, Dry Goods Clerk

1 Apr 1902
Christian Quack, administrator, yesterday deeded to Edward H. Rafert a property on Merrill street, near Alabama, for $2,500. (The Indianapolis journal, Volume 52, Number 91, 1 April 1902)

Edward married Elizabeth "Liz" Christina Marie Otto 7 Feb 1894, Indianapolis, Marion County, IN. Elizabeth (daughter of Karl Friedrich Otto and Lizetta Menke) was born 23 Aug 1871, Indianapolis, Marion County, IN; died 20 Nov 1945, Indianapolis, Marion County, IN; was buried Nov 1945, Concordia Lutheran Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, IN. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

(Research):1920 Census: 2432 Illinois St., Indianapolis, IN
Rafert, Albert C., age 46 in IN, married, Salesman Drapery Co.
Rafert, Annie M., age 42 in IN, married
Rafert, Thomas, age 17 in IN, single, Salesman Milliner

1930 Census: 2324 N. Pennsylvania, Indianapolis, IN
Rafert, Albert C., age 56 in IN, married at age 28, Salesman General Electric
Rafert, Anna M., age 50 in IN, married at age 22
Rafert, Thomas M., age 26 in IN, single, Co?? traveler, Millinery Co.
Tighe, Mary F. (sister in law), age 56 in IN, widow

Albert C. Rafert was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery on 20 Jun 1950, is this the same person??

Albert married Anna Margaret Tenny 10 Apr 1901, Indianapolis, Marion County, IN. Anna was born 20 Jan 1876, IN; died 17 May 1936, Indianapolis, Marion County, IN; was buried 19 May 1936, Holy Cross Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, IN. [Group Sheet]