If you followed Lesson # 8 you learned that there was one person living in Abram Earle’s household that did not have the surname Earle. That was Abram’s brother-in-law, Forest Losee. Using our powers of reasoning, we can assume that Losee was Abram’s wife’s maiden name. It could also mean that Abram had a sister whose husband was living with Abram; that would also be a brother-in-law. However, no sister to Abram is living at the address and Forest is listed as single; not divorced or widowed. So let’s assume for the time being that Ethel’s maiden name was Ethel Losee.
Today, when you use FamilySearch.org to find Abram & Ethel Earle in the 1920 census, make note of the family names listed on the same page. We are looking for Losees.
It is not always true that people live near relatives but family lore tells me that prior to the Great Depression which began in 1929, several Losee families lived together on a family farm in Freeport. Does the 1920 census confirm that for us?
What are the names of the other families living on Stevens Street in 1920 alongside Abram and Ethel Earle?
To answer the other question from Lesson 8, it appears that none of the men in the household serve in WWI. At the far right of the 1930 census there is a column that records the answer to the question regarding military service. Did you see that?
In a later lesson we're going to look at military records and specifically the WWI Draft Registration Card. Today though let's look for Abram and Ethel Earle in 1920.
Reach out to me if you need any help.
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