Found Amelia Earhart!

Amelia Earhart - taken 1936

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So, did I get your attention with that title? Think we found the most famous missing woman? Actually, I found Amelia in my husband's family tree.

Last week Randy Seaver of Genea-Musings posted "Lucille Ball is My 7th Cousin Twice Removed". He discovered Lucy in his family tree with FamilySearch Famous Relatives.

FamilySearch Famous Relatives  

I tried the search for my tree, nothing. Wasn't surprised, since most of these ancestors are fairly recent immigrants.  Many lines don't go back further than my great-grandparents. The tree is not filled out enough to connect with "famous relatives".

 

Then we search hubby's tree. ALL his lines have been in the United States since the late 1600s. So, figured we would have a few interesting relationships. And he did! Twenty seven presidents, eleven inventors and scientists, twenty entertainers and artists, seven trailblazers and two athletes. Quite an array of notables.

Most of the "predicted relationships" go back quite far. Many I haven't fully documented. But, there is one I can verify. Amelia Earhart. She and Doug are 5th cousins once removed. The common ancestral couple being Johann Jacob Altman and Anna Maria Eisenmann. 

This was a fun discovery. Even hubby was impressed. Family history to share with the granddaughters. Now when reading a story about Amelia, they will know they share the same DNA. 

Check out the site. Hopefully, you are like my husband, with a nice fully documented tree. You may discover famous relatives. 

The Judd Connection Solved!

Orion M. Judd (left) first cousin three times removed

1925 - Fresno, California

About ten years ago, while researching my Judd family line, I came upon a cache of Ancestry.com photographs. They were of my cousins, Orion and Carl Judd. I quickly contacted the Ancestry member, thinking we may be related.

Steve and I began an email conversation about the photographs. Once I let him know my relationship to the Judd's, Steve graciously sent the originals to our family. 

Once I came down from cloud nine, started wondering about this new mystery. How did the Judd children come to live in California? They were all born in Texas. What was their connection to Steve's family?

We begin with the children's father, my 3rd great-uncle, Charles Judd. After serving for the Union Army in the United States Civil War [1], he moved from Maryland to Texas. Once there he met and married, Lois Berry Crocker. They were wed April 22, 1869 [2], in Grayson, Texas. The couple went on to have six children. Sadly, Lois died January, 02, 1886 [3] at 37 years of age. Charles then married the widow, Lucinda Button Barnhart on August 11, 1886 [4]. Only seven month after losing his first wife.

Not long after the couple married, on May 06, 1888, Charles himself died at 44 years of age [5]. Leaving behind his orphaned children, ranging from 18 to 6 years old.

Now, this is where things go awry. All because of that dreaded 1890 U.S. Federal Census! Or lack of. The loss of this important record set creates a big hole in researching our ancestors.

With no records until 1900, it is unclear where and with whom the children resided. Did they  stay with their step-mother? Since the oldest was 18 years old, could she legally take responsibility for her younger siblings?

Next we find the various family members on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census [6-12]:

• Olive Judd - age 30 - married to James R. Hodges abt. 1889  - Los Angeles, California
• William Judd - age 29 - unmarried - Flagstaff, Arizona
• Mattie Judd - age 26 - married to Aaron L. Keim abt. 1891 - Los Angeles, California
• Minnie Judd - age 24 - married to Henry L. Wilson abt. 1893 - Merrick, Nebraska
• Orion M. Judd - age 22 - unmarried - Philippine Islands, Military and Naval Forces, USA
• Carl V. Judd - age 19 - unmarried - Ventura, California
• Lucinda Button Barnhart Judd - age 58 - widowed - Pueblo, Colorado

Their step-mother had relocated to Colorado. The children all left their home state of Texas. Several residing in California. One step closer to figuring out the mystery. 

Arizona Weekly Republican, 19 Jan, 1893 - Phoenix, Arizona - Newspapers.com [13]

Several months ago, while doing Judd research, the biggest clue appeared in a 1893  Phoenix newspaper. The children were taken in by A.P. Walbridge. Who is Mr. Walbridge? What about California?

I noticed in the 1900 U.S. Federal Census for Carl Judd [11], he was residing with George A. Walbridge. Relationship to head of household ... cousin! A connection! But, how were the Judd children related to this Walbridge family? 

Since I documented all the paternal cousins, began looking to the maternal line. Added Lois Crocker's siblings into the family tree. Discovered that George's mother, was Mary Crocker Walbridge. She was married to Henry Walbridge. Mary was the children's aunt, sister of Lois Crocker Judd.

But, who is A.P. Walbridge? More digging into the family tree, and we find another Crocker sister. Amy Crocker married Solomon Walbridge. Their son was Alfred P. Walbridge. The Judd children's much older cousin. He was 35 years old when he obtained guardianship.

At some point, between the 1893 guardianship and 1900 U.S. Federal Census, the children relocated from Texas to Arizona and finally to California.

So, am I related to Steve? Not really. But our families are related. Another Crocker sister, Martha Josephine married William Levy in, Grayson, Texas, on April 14, 1867. By the 1920 U.S. Federal Census [14], this family would make their way to California. The couple's daughter, Bertha Levy Gans, married and become the great-grandmother of my new connection, Steve. We are both cousins of the Judd children of California. I'm related down the Judd line, he is related down the Crocker line.

How sad these children lost their parents at such a young age. But, the story had a happy ending. Two aunts and their families came to the rescue. Taking care of their sister's children. From the facts I have gathered, they all lead a wonderful life. Because of the Walbridge family.

Above is another photograph sent by Steve. In it we have mine and Steve's cousin, Carl Judd. Pictured with Carl is his cousin, Claudine (Tot) Levy. Claudine was Steve's great-aunt. Daughter of William Levy and Martha Josephine Crocker.

Mystery solved! Moral of the story. Connect with everyone you can. And keep on digging. 

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Sources:

[1] "Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served In Organizations from the State of Maryland"; The National Archives; published 1863; Fold3 (http://www.fold3.com : accessed 15 November 2020)

[2] "Texas, Select County Marriage Records, 1837-1965" Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 15 November 2020)

[3] Headstone for Lois Crocker Judd; Sherman, Grayson, Texas, USA; West Hill Cemetery; Find-A-Grave (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 15 November 2020)

[4] "Texas, Select County Marriage Records, 1837-1965", Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 15 November 2020)

[5] Headstone for Charles Judd; Sherman, Grayson, Texas, USA; West Hill Cemetery Find-A-Grave (https:www.findagrave.com : accessed 15 November 2020)

[6] 1900 U.S. census, Los Angeles, California, population schedule, Rowland Township, enumeration district (ED) 6-12, sheet 9-A, household 207, James R. Hodges household; digital image, Ancestry.com (https//ancestry.com : accessed 15 November 2020); imaged from NARA microfilm T623, roll 1854

[7] 1900 U.S. census, Coconino, Arizona Territory, population schedule, Flagstaff Precinct, enumeration district (ED) 11-14, sheet 13-B,  Early D. Davidson household; digital image, Ancestry.com (https//ancestry.com : accessed 15 November 2020); imaged from NARA microfilm T623, roll 1854

[8] 1900 U.S. census, Los Angeles, California, population schedule, Rowland Township, enumeration district (ED) 6-121, sheet 3-B, household 65, Aaron L. Keim household; digital image, Ancestry.com (https//ancestry.com : accessed 15 November 2020); imaged from NARA microfilm T623, roll 1854

[9] 1900 U.S. census, Merrick, Nebraska, population schedule, Loup Precinct, enumeration district (ED) 3-137, sheet 1-A, household 10, Henry L. Wilson household; digital image, Ancestry.com (https//ancestry.com : accessed 15 November 2020); imaged from NARA microfilm T623, roll 1854

[10] 1900 U.S. census, Balinag, Philippine Islands, population schedule, Military and Naval Population, enumeration district (ED) Company B U.S. Volunteers, sheet 4-B; digital image, Ancestry.com (https//ancestry.com : accessed 15 November 2020); imaged from NARA microfilm T623, roll 1854

[11] 1900 U.S. census, Ventura, California, population schedule, Saticoy Township, enumeration district (ED) 6-167, sheet 6-B, household 127, Geo A. Walbridge household; digital image, Ancestry.com (https//ancestry.com : accessed 15 November 2020); imaged from NARA microfilm T623, roll 1854

[12] 1900 U.S. census, Pueblo, Colorado, population schedule, Pueblo, enumeration district (ED) 2-101, sheet 9-B, household 128, Lucinda H. Judd household; digital image, Ancestry.com (https//ancestry.com : accessed 15 November 2020); imaged from NARA microfilm T623, roll 1854

[13] "Local Briefs", Arizona Republic, 19 Jan 1893 Thu, p. 1, col 2; digital images, Newspaper.com (https:www.newspapers.com : accessed 15 November 2020)  

[14] 1900 U.S. census, Tulare, California, population schedule, Porterville Precinct, enumeration district (ED) 6-271, sheet 821-B, household 628, Cecil C. Wright household; digital image, Ancestry.com (https//ancestry.com : accessed 15 November 2020); imaged from NARA microfilm T625, roll 2076

Ruth Family Turkey Keepsake

Years ago, our son was in the United States Marine Corps. Before the holiday season, he was assigned to Okinawa, Japan. This would be the first time he wasn't home for Thanksgiving. 

To keep sadness at bay, my husband suggested a pre-Thanksgiving shopping trip. As we negotiated a crowded store, Doug suddenly disappeared. Several minutes later he returned with a huge smile on his face. In his hands were two ceramic turkeys.

I reminded him we had more than enough decorations. He thought these would be fun to send to Justin. The next care package was filled with snacks, magazines and two turkeys. 

First thing Justin said when he called Thanksgiving morning ... "thanks Mom & Dad for the turkeys!" Seems he and his fellow Marines thought they were a hoot and placed them on their holiday table. 

When Justin finally returned home, we were in for a little surprise. While unpacking, he handed me a small box. Looking down I found the ceramic turkeys, carefully wrapped to survive a journey across the world. 

I honestly never expected to see them again. Asking Justin why he kept them, he replied "they are Ruth family keepsakes and must be saved". 

And that is the story of our ceramic turkey candle holders. 

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!

Time of Their Lives ~ Using Timelines

Image by Trang Le from Pixabay 

During the course of daily blog reading, discovered a post about using timelines.  The post is "Use A Genealogy Timeline To Find Gaps In Your Research" by Lisa Lisson of Are You My Cousin?

Lisa talks about using timelines to discover holes in your research. I'm sure this will become evident with my Eastern European ancestors. Having a document to refer, while trying to move lines forward. Do I have birth, marriage, death and census information? Vital records needed to fill the holes.

A comment from the post that struck a chord:

"one of the best things I ever did for my genealogy research was to organize my genealogy information - the events of my ancestor's lives - on a timeline."

This spoke to my organizational soul. Also, being a visual learner, information laid out in a logical manner.  

In the post, Lisa shows several ways to create a timeline. From using good old pen and paper, to spreadsheets. I love spreadsheets! This method had me hooked. 

Lisa shares a spreadsheet template. I saved this to my Google Drive. Keeping a blank form, copying tabs for each individual ancestor. I love the idea of having all the information in one place. And, using a dynamic document, that I can change and update. 

There is a nice feature to drop in a photograph. Makes the process a little more personal. Using Google Drive, we can add hyperlinks to the document.  And, other researchers can access the information. This could become a family project. Or a teaching tool.  

Timeline for Rev. C.W. Ruth, husband's grandfather

Here we have Christian Wismer Ruth. He was born September 01, 1865 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. He died May 27, 1941 in Jessamine County, Kentucky. Because Christian had a very long and interesting life, I selected him for my first timeline. 

I found it interesting to see Christian's life laid out. Discovering where and when he was located, during various events. His age when married, when each child was born and the families move across the country.

By adding historical events, we gain a broader perspective. Did they affect decisions Christian made for him and his family? Did these decisions affect the life you are now living? Food for thought.

So, check out the post. And track the times of your ancestors' lives.

Lisa shares several websites to gather historical information. I discovered additional sites while working on the timeline.

America's Best History

BrainyHistory

On This Day

The People History

Timelines of History

The Bridge to Serendipity

Burnside Bridge - photograph in personal collection

Growing up, our family traveled to many historical sites in the region. Mainly, Civil War battlefields in Maryland and neighboring states. My father was a huge history buff. At the time I don't believe I appreciate the visits to the spots. As a child I would run around in the open fields. As a teenager, take along a book to read under a shady tree.

Didn't I go and marry someone with the same interests! My father and husband would have in-depth conversations about history. And most of the time, I would leave them to their confabs.

Once our children came along, there we were, driving those same roads. Visiting those same sites. But, something interesting happened. Once I started researching family history, history itself became extremely important. I wanted to know the whys, hows and whens. 

One spot we visit is Antietam National Battlefield. More that forty times over the years. Every season brings a different feel. Each visit, we always walk across the Burnside Bridge.

Hubby standing on Burnside Bridge - November 2020

This month, hubby and I traveled to the battlefield and did just that. Walked Burnside Bridge. Here we see the bridge ... now for the serendipity.

I have been tracing hubby's Finney line. His 4th great-grandmother was Lucinda Finney. She was born January 28, 1763 in Litchfield, Connecticut [1]. Lucinda married Platt Starr on November 28, 1782 [2]. Thus, beginning the Starr line, which lead to my mother-in-law, Rachel Elizabeth Starr.

Yesterday I came to Helen Clarissa Finney, She was hubby's 2nd cousin 4x removed. Helen was born June 10, 1828 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania [3]. She married Jacob Dolson Cox on November 29, 1849 [4]. 

On Ancestry.com, there was an abundance of information about Jacob. He had a distinguished career in the Union Army during the United States Civil War. In fact, he attained the rank of Major General [5].

A hint for Jacob was his Find A Grave memorial page. A very impressive biography was posted on the site. Reading I discovered the following:

"he served as a division commander in the subsequent battles of South Mountain (assuming command of the IX Corps after Major General Jesse Reno was killed) and Antietam (where his Corps fought to take what was to become known as "Burnside's Bridge)" [6].

Doing additional research on Jacob, I discovered he wrote two books. I located both on the Project Gutenberg website.

Military Reminiscence of the Civil War, volume 1 : April 1861-November 1863 by Jacob D. Cox; published 1900 by C. Scribner's sons

Military Reminiscences of the Civil War, volume 2 : November 1863-June 1865 by Jacob D. Cox; published 1900 by C. Scribner's sons.

Jacob Dodson Cox

photograph from Military Reminiscenes of the Civil War

by Jacob Dolson Cox, published 1900

In each volume we find this wonderful image of Jacob Dodson Cox.

What an interesting piece of family history! The same bridge hubby and our children walked many times. Love placing ancestors in time and place. Then connecting them with our lives.

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Sources 

[1] Connecticut, U.S., Town Birth Records, pre-1870 (Barbour Collection), Kent Vital Records 1739-1852, p. 76 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com (https://ancestry.com : accessed 21 November 2020)

[2] Connecticut, U.S., Town Birth Records, pre-1870 (Barbour Collection), Kent Vital Records 1739-1852, p. 76 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com (https://ancestry.com : accessed 21 November 2020)

[3]  Find a Grave, database and images (https://findagrave.com) : accessed 21 November 2020), memorial page for Helen Clarissa Finney Cox (8 Jun 1828-7 Jun 1911), Find a Grave Memorial no. 34521649, citing Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA: Maintained by Janet Potts (contributor 46842861)

[4] "Governor Cox's Widow: died at Oberlin and Will Be Buried in Cincinnati", The Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati, Ohio, 8 Jun 1911, Thu, p.16, col. 4; digital images, Newspapers.com (https://newspapers.com : accessed 21 November 2020)

[5] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA,  Ancestry.com (https://ancestry.com : accessed 21 November 2020)

[6] Find a Grave, database and images (https://findagrave.com) : accessed 21 November 2020), memorial page for Jacob Dolson Cox (27 Oct 1828-4 Aug 1900), Find a Grave Memorial no. 4443, citing Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA: Maintained by Find a Grave

The Bride Wore Gray

image courtesy The Graphics Fairy

When my daughter became engaged to her husband, I started researching his family line. What else is a good mother-in-law supposed to do? Lucky for me Lucas is very interested in genealogy, so this did not present a problem. It is rather nice to have someone in the family, who will talk about family trees and obituaries.

Marriage announcement, James S. Fraley & Cecilia G. Kreymborg

The Baltimore Sun Newspaper - June 08, 1910

Newspapers.com [1]

While researching, I discovered this wedding announcement for his 2nd great-grand aunt, Cecilia G. Kreymborg (daughter of Anthony Kreymorg and Anna M. Wissel). 

Cecilia wore a gray wedding gown and "picturesque" black hat. Further into the announcement, we learn the reason for this unusual wedding attire. The article tells us that both families are in mourning.

Heading back to my Ancestry database, I searched for relatives who passed away close to the date of Cecilia's marriage. That is when we discover a sad story, surrounding the couple.

Obituary, Anthony Kreymorg, 7/14/1909 The Baltimore Sun Newspapers.com [2]

Here we have the funeral announcement for Anthony Kreymborg, father of the bride. Anthony passed away July 10, 1909. Sadly, her father will not be there, to walk Cecilia down the aisle. 

Anna M. Kreymborg b. 03/16/1858-d. 03/06/1910 Holy Redeemer Cemetery Baltimore, MD. [3]

Once again, tragedy strikes our bride. Her mother, Anna Wissel Kreymborg, dies several months before the wedding. As Cecilia sees to final wedding details, she is planning the funeral of a beloved parent. The bride has become an orphan, just weeks before her marriage.

Obituary ~ Sarah E. Fraley ~ Baltimore Sun 05/13/1910 Newspapers.com [4]

 

Our couple encounters additional loss, weeks before the marriage. Here we have the obituary for mother of the groom, Sarah E. Fraley. 

Such sadness surrounding the combined families. Loss of three parents, as the couple planned for this happiest of days. 

If not for the engagement announcement, we may never have put this story together. The stories are what connects us to the past.

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Sources 

[1] "Fraley-Kreymborg", The Baltimore Sun Newspaper, 08 Jun 1910, Wed, p.8, col. 1; digital images, Newspapers.com (https://newspapers.com : accessed 20 Nov 2020)

[2] "Anthony Kreymborg", The Baltimore Sun Newspaper, 14 Jul 1909, Wed, p.7, col. 3; digital images, Newspapers.com (https://newspapers.com : accessed 20 Nov 2020)

[3]  Find A Grave, database and images (https://findagrave.com : accessed 20 November, 2020), memorial page for Anna M. Kreymborg (16 Mar 1858-Mar 1910), Find A Grave Memorial no. 95925099, citing Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA; Maintained by Deborah R. (contributor 47066664)

[4] "Fraley", The Baltimore Sun Newspaper, 13 May 1910, Fri, p.6, col. 3; digital images, Newspapers.com (https://newspapers.com : accessed 20 Nov 2020)

"We Are Not Related to the Gephardts!" or Are We?

Norman S. and Anna Jerousek Gaphardt ~ maternal great-grandparents

When I began this genealogy adventure, the first ancestor I documented was my great-grandfather, Norman Sylvester Gaphardt. Supposedly, his line was our earliest immigrants to the United States. The family came from Germany to Baltimore in 1832 [1]. 

What followed was a confusing journey. Eventually leading to new cousins. Along with a cautionary tale of taking family history with a grain of salt.

Death certificate - Norman S. Gaphardt [2]

Maryland State Archives

While researching the Gaphardt line, I would periodically come across the surname Gephardt. On headstones in Gaphardt family cemeteries. Listed in churches, our family attended. Were they related? I asked Mom if she knew this name. She was certain they were not connected to her line. But, I felt we could have a mystery on our hands.

First step was to get information from my mother. Beyond her grandparents, the facts were pretty vague. Thought she knew Norman's father's name. But, wasn't sure of the accuracy.

I started working backwards, to discover Norman's story. Above we have his death certificate. We see "name of father" as Christopher Gaphardt. Yahoo, back another generation!

Next, Norman (Silvester) was listed in the 1900 United States Federal Census [1]. Residing at 608 N. Montford Avenue with father, George C. Gaphardt. Do I have the correct family? Is George the same person as Christopher?

This photocopy of obituary for George C. Gaphardt, was located in family records . Notation was "George Gaphardt - July 4, 1902". I have yet to locate the obituary on a newspaper database. In the clipping, the family was residing at 608 North Montford avenue. One of his children being Mr. Norman S. Gaphardt. My second great-grandfather was George Christopher Gaphardt. 

This is where things get a little odd.

I found Norman on the 1880 United States Federal Census [3]. He is listed as a son, residing with Geo. C. Gepthart, head of house. We know census records are notorious for misspellings. So, this surname didn't cause too much concern. 

The next records gave me pause. Researching 1850, 1860 and 1870 United States Federal Census records [4-6], the surname has different variations of Gephardt. Curious about this, I called my mother. She stated emphatically, "We were Gaphardts! Most certainly not Gephardts. I have never heard that name."

Like any good family historian, I hung up the phone and started researching. Keeping this information to myself for the time being.

Matchett's Baltimore (1851) [7]

publisher: Baltimore: R.J. Mitchell

Internet Archive

Looking at city directories, we see the first mention of George Gephard (notice "d" missing from the name) in 1851. There were no listings for the Gaphardt surname. 

Woods' Baltimore city directory (1874) [8]

publisher: Baltimore : John W. Woods

Internet Archives

During each subsequent year, George was listed with variations of Gephardt. Until the Woods' Baltimore city directory, 1874. First time we see George Gaphardt.

For a time, the name seems to go back and forth. Then at some point, Gaphardt was consistently used. In vital records, newspaper articles and obituaries. Looks like we were originally Gephardts, becoming Gaphardts. Sorry, Mom! Most likely will never know the reason for the change.

But, not the end of the story. DNA comes into play, with another twist.

Working with AncestryDNA matches, something interesting happened. Closest relative in the line was a Gaphardt first cousin. No surprise here, since I knew this cousin. But, further down the match list, discovered not just one, but three Gephardts! 

I sent an Ancestry message to one of the matches. Gave him an outline of what I knew about the family. He emailed back right away! He had been confused. Wondered why the Gaphardt surname showed up in his match list. 

Head over to the family tree. Working backwards again, discovered that Gary is my third cousin. His great-grandfather, Joseph and my great-grandfather, Norman were brothers. We share second great-grandfather, George Christopher Gephardt/Gaphardt.

Joseph was the only ancestor to keep the Gephardt surname. All his siblings became Gaphardts, including my line. Makes me wonder why this occurred. Both lines of the family resided in Baltimore City. Did something happen? Did Joseph decide to stay with the original surname? 

Unfortunately, my mother passed away before I made this discovery. I would have loved to share this heritage with her. 

On a side note, I have more Gephardt DNA matches than Gaphardt.

Joseph C. Gephardt

Baltimore, Maryland

date unknown 

b. February 09, 1855, Baltimore, Maryland

d. October 22, 1935

Received this wonderful photograph from a Gephardt DNA match. Pictured is 2nd great-uncle, Joseph C. Gephardt.

Now when asked, reply with "I'm a Gephardt/Gaphardt".

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Sources (first attempt at sourcing information on the blog, work in progress, still learning)

[1] 1900 U.S. census, Baltimore City, Maryland, population schedule, Baltimore Ward 8, enumeration district (ED) 1-96, sheet 7-B, household 608, George C. Gaphardt household; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://ancestry.com : accessed 17 November 2020); imaged from NARA microfilm T623, roll 1854

[2] Gaphardt, Norman S., death certificate E 79196 (1902); no. B46428-B4939 reel CR 48119, Baltimore City Health Department of Vital Statistics 1875-1972, Maryland State Archives, 

[3]  1880 U.S. census, Baltimore,  Maryland, population schedule, Baltimore Independent City, enumeration district (ED) 5-15, sheet 253-A, household 32, Geo C. Gepthart household; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://ancestry.com : accessed 17 November 2020); imaged from NARA microfilm 497, roll 253A

[4] 1850 U.S. census, Baltimore, Maryland, population schedule, Baltimore Ward 6, sheet 515-258, household 1650, George C. Gephart household; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://ancestry.com : accessed 17 November 2020); imaged from NARA microfilm 258a, roll 283

[5] 1860 U.S. census, Baltimore, Maryland, population schedule, Baltimore Ward 1 (ED), sheet 287, household 2539, George C. Gephard; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://ancestry.com : accessed 17 November 2020); imaged from NARA microfilm M653, roll 1,438

[6] 1870 U.S. census, Baltimore, Maryland, population schedule, , Baltimore Ward 1, sheet 20 household 151, George Gephard household; digital image, Ancestry.com (https://ancestry.com : accessed 17 November 2020); imaged from NARA microfilm T132, roll 13

[7] Baltimore City, MD.City Directory (Baltimore: Machett's Baltimore directory: Baltimore: R.J.Matchett (1851), pp 104-105, Gephart surname; digitized on Internet Archive (https://archive.org : accessed 17 November 2020)

[8] Baltimore City, MD.City Directory (Baltimore, MD: Woods' Baltimore directory: Baltimore Md: John W. Woods (1874), pp 204-205, Gaphardt surname; digitized on Internet Archive (https://archive.org : accessed 17 November 2020)