Our Caribbean Cruise Vacation - Part 3 Puerto Rico

Tuesday, November 3, 2015 - first port of call

We got up early today (6 am) in order to eat breakfast before going ashore for our tour.  We ported in Old San Juan.  Loaded up into our tour bus for a drive to the El Yunque Rainforest.  Our driver's name is Alejandro.  

Our first stop was at the Welcome Center.  Took lots of pictures of the plants and trees.  

We then loaded up and went to our next stop, Coco Falls.


Our third stop was at the Mameyes River.  Got to see our first gecko.

 Our last stop was at a gift shop along the route before heading back to the ship.

During the afternoon, David went back into town to the local Harley Shop to get his souvenir t-shirt.  I stayed back at the ship to unwind.

Shipboard activity included Name that TV Show trivia quiz and a Country Western music show with Patti & Jose.

Alejandro

Old San Juan fort in background

Our Caribbean Cruise Vacation - Part 2 Sea Days before Puerto Rico

Promenade deck Poolside

We boarded the cruise ship on Friday, October 30th mid-day.  We spent the afternoon familiarizing ourselves with the ship.  We ate lunch (and dinner) at the Garden Cafe (buffet meals).  The activities included a mandatory boat drill - did you know our muster station was not on deck but in the Stardust Theater?  We had participated in the Sail-Away party then took in our first show in the Stardust - it was a preview of all the shows that would be performing during the 14 days on board.

Gatsby Lounge

The next three days were all at sea as we cruised towards Puerto Rico.  Breakfast was spent at the Garden Cafe (almost every day).  We took in a presentation on the various excursions available and then booked ours (one tour for each of the ports of calls).  Participated in Bingo in the Spinnaker Lounge and watched various music shows in Gatsby's Lounge.  

David found his beer at Bimini Bar!

Day 2 at sea had us eating lunch at The Bimini Bar (it overlooked the pool deck) and dinner was in one of the formal dining rooms - The Aqua.  Since the cruise was our 30th anniversary gift to ourselves, we had a special dessert served to us by the wait staff (they were singing "Darling call me Sweetheart, I'm in love with you").  We also had our formal photos taken.  Day 3 at sea had us eating lunch poolside at the BBQ and dinner was at The Venetian (one of the other free formal dining rooms).  When we retired to our stateroom in the evenings, we were greeted with various towel animals.

David on the Promenade Deck

Look what we found on our bed!

 

Ulerich Surname - Part 2 John Daniel & children

This is a continuation of the Ulerich surname blog.

John Daniel Ulerich married Sarah Josephine Keever (born April 1851 in Indiana and died Jun 1924) on 11th of July 1878 in Cass County, Indiana.  He died early in 1932.  According to census records, they had 7 children.

1. Joseph H Ulrich, born 11 April 1879 in Indiana, died 2 Jan 1916 in Piqua, Miami County, Ohio.  He marred 12 Feb 1902 Chelsia Guy in Cass County, Indiana.  They had 4 children.
• Homer Ulrich, born c1903 in Indiana.
• Margaret Ulrich, born c1905 in Indiana.
• Warren J Ulrich, born c1906 in Indiana.



John D & son, George

• Marvin G Ulrich, born c1907 in Indiana.
2. George Chester Ulerich, born 7 March 1881 in Cass County, Indiana.  He died in 1952 in Young America, Cass County, Indiana.
3. Edward Earl Ulerich, born 31 August 1883 in Logansport, Cass County, Indiana.

   

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4. Grace A Ulerich, born 4 Jan 1888 in Logansport, Cass County, Indiana.  She died 2 Feb 1968 in Young America, Cass County, Indiana.  On 12 Mar 1908 she married George G. Hubler in Cass County, Indiana.  They had 6 children.
• John William Hubler, born 11 Feb 1909 in Young America, Cass Co, Indiana and died 23 Oct 2001.  He was married to a Donadel.  They had at least 2 children.
• James A Hubler, born c1936 in Indiana
• George W Hubler, b c 1939 in Indiana
• Ruth Hubler, b c1911 in Indiana.
• George Edward (Ed) Hubler, b 18 May 1912 in Indiana and died 14 Aug 2008 in Aberdeen, Grays Harbor County, Washington.  He married Betty June Plymale on 31 May 1940 in Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington.  They had 3 children.
• John Edward Hubler married Palace.  They have 3 children.
• Brady John Hubler
• Colby Edward Hubler - has 2 children
• Kelsin Hubler
• Gavin Hubler
• Amber Lyne Hubler
• Nancy Louise Hubler married Gary Krussel.  They have 3 children.
• LaJuan E Krussel - has 2 children
• Alaina E Kinnaman
• Derek Duane Richmond
• Muffet June Krussel married 31 Aug 2001 to Randy R Coulter.
• Teresa J Krussel - has 2 children
• Alexandra Lee Tupper
• Elisa Lyn Tupper
• Marilyn (Mare) Elizabeth Hubler - has at least 1 child
• Lance Lee Smith - has at least 1 child
• McKenzie Smith
• Elton Hubler, b 1 Jun 1916 in Cass County, Indiana and died 25 Aug 2000 in Flora, Carroll County, Indiana.
• Joseph R Hubler, b c1918 in Indiana.
• David E Hubler, b c1923 in Indiana
5. Andrew Jackson (or John A) Ulerich, born 4 Feb 1890 in Cass County, Indiana and died 14 May 1953.  Married Audrey Heinmiller.  They had at least 2 children.
• Raymond Reno Ulerich, b 15 May 1917 in Cass County, Indiana and died 1 Feb 1987 in Pinellas County, Florida.  He married Agnes Irene Williams Brady.  They had at least 1 child.
• Sandra Sue Ulerich, b 12 Sept 1941.  Married Otis J Oliver.  She died 9 Nov 2008.



Andrew & Mary

• Alice J Ulerich b c1919 in Indiana.
6. Mary Ann (or Nancy A) Ulerich, born 13 Oct 1892 in Logansport, Cass County, Indiana.  She died 24th Jan 1954.  On 18th Jun 1921 she married Loyd A Robeson.  They had at least 1 child.
• Ruby Delilah Robeson, born c1931 in Indiana.  She married Joie Ray Stetson on 22 Dec 1950 in Rochester, Fulton County, Indiana.
7. Amanda R (Mandy) Ulerich, also born 13 Oct 1892 in Logansport, Cass County, Indiana.  She died 11 Apr 1945.  She married Henry J Carter on 22 Apr 1915 in Logansport, Cass County, Indiana.

I have a drawing of a cat that he sent to his grand-daughter, Sarah.  I also have several cards (birthday, Easter, & Christmas) that were sent to Sarah by her aunt Mary.  I also have a letter from a family person written to Ed about John's last visit just before he passed away.  The letter was sent in April.  Also among these items were postcards (dated from February to October 1924) from Ed to his soon-to-be wife, Pearl.

In 1900, John is listed in Deer Creek Township, Cass County, Indiana as a carpenter.  His wife and 5 of his children are also listed.

In 1920, John is listed in Deer Creek Township, Cass County, Indiana as a laborer in the plastering business.  His wife and 2 of his children (George & Mary) are also listed.  George is a carpenter.

John & his wife, Sarah, were listed in the 1921-22 Logansport City and Cass County Business Directory.  he was listed as a painter.

In 1930, John is listed with his son, George, in Deer Creek Township, Cass County, Indiana.  He was widowed and his occupation is paper hanger.  He is not a veteran.  George is a carpenter.  Nobody else is living with them.

Ed, Pearl & Sarah

Edward Earl Ulerich was highlighted on an earlier blog.  Ed and his wife, Pearl had just one child.

1. Sarah Kesling Ulerich was born 23 Sept 1925 in Central Park, Grays Harbor County, Washington.  She had 2 marriages.  Marriage 1 was to Jack LeRoy Belles on 22 Jun 1947 in

   

   Sarah

   Aberdeen, Grays Harbor, Washington.  Two children were born.  Sarah & Jack divorced around 1956.  She then married Walter Minion on 31 Dec 1962 in Aberdeen, Grays Harbor, Washington.  They raised a third child.  Sarah died 1 Nov 2005 in Olympia, Thurston County, Washington.

Some interesting notes about Sarah.  She graduated from high school in 1943.  Went to Virginia Mason Nursing School in Seattle, Washington.  She also worked for Boeing during the war as a riveter.

Ed

Sarah

Ed

Ulerich family - Part 1 Henry Ulerich & his children

This is an update to an earlier blog posting.  I've learned more about the family and have pictures as well as documents.  The   Ulerich family came from Germany.  As of today, I do not have the immigrant ancestor.  But I do know that they lived in Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Washington State.  Ulerich was my mother-in-law's maiden name.  Bolded, underlined names are her direct line.  Majority of the information below is from Federal Census records.

The Ulerich name has several spellings (depending on the census taker, etc).  Spelling variations include Ullerich, Ulrich, Ulerick, Ulerich, Allerich, etc.

I was going to do this as one entry but have decided to split it up.

Henry Ulerich was born 16 Oct 1828 in Pennsylvania.  He married Caroline Fry and they had 10 children per Census records.  Henry passed away 30 Dec 1914 in Cass County, Indiana.

1. John Daniel Ulerich, born Oct 1851 in Pennsylvania (more on a later blog entry)
2. George Ulerich, born 18 Nov 1853 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.  He died 7 July 1937 in Logansport, Cass County,  Indiana.  He married Margaret Metsker on 13 Feb 1885 in Cass County, Indiana.  They had 2 children.
• Hugh Edgar Ulerich, b 19 Apr 1886 in Cass County, Indiana.  He died July 1968.  He married Leta Ingmire on 22 Feb 1911 in Cass County, Indiana.  It appears no children were born to this union.
• Harold Clay Ulerich, b 23 May 1904 in Cass County, Indiana.  He died in 1952.  Married Violet Marie Mason on 1 Sept 1923 in Fulton County, Indiana.  They had 3 children.
• James E Ulerich, b 30 Dec 1924 in Cass Co., Indiana
• Mason G (or George M) Ulerich, b 27 Jun 1928 in Cass Co. Indiana
• Margaret M Ulerich, b 9 Jul 1929 in Cass Co., Indiana
3. Henry Ulerich, born circa 1856 in Pennsylvania.  Married (1) to Martha Stringer on 10 Jan 1878.  Had 1 child.  Married (2) to Emma M (or it could be Mary E) in 1891. No known children from this union.
• Lily M born c1879 in Indiana. Married Thomas Newport in 1900.  She had died before the 1910 census as Thomas is listed as a widower and still living with Henry.  Children:
• Orval Glen Newport, b c 1901 in Indiana
• Flossil Newport, b c 1905 in Indiana
4. Eva A Ulerich, born Oct 1857 in Pennsylvania.  She died in 1932.  She married Nathaniel Tilton on 14 Mar 1883 in Cass County, Indiana.  They had 2 children.
• Henry A Tilton b Mar 1884 in Indiana
• Chauncey E Tilton b Jan 1889 in Indiana
5. Mary E Ulerich, born circa 1860 in Pennsylvania
6. Benjamin Frank Ulerich, born 22 Apr 1861 in Pennsylvania.  He died 16 May 1940.  He married an Emma B in 1887.  They had at least 3 children.
• Henry Ulerich, born Jan 1888 in INdiana
• Fanny Ulerich, born 28 Oct 1892 in Cass Co, Indiana
• Emanuel Ulerich, born 11 Feb 1896 in Cass Co, Indiana.
7. Emma Ulerich, born Jan 1864 in Pennsylvania,  She died 19 Mar 1938.  Married Charles Anderson Bookwalter in 1883. They had 3 children
• Linnie M., born Dec 1882 in Indiana.  Died 16 Oct 1913.  Married Ben Ellis 22nd Sept 1904. Had 2 children
• Essie E, born 1905 and died 22 Dec 1911 in Indiana.
• Kermit C, b 1and died 23 Feb 1977 3 Feb 1908 in Indiana.  Married a Helen and had 2 children
• Patricia b c1930 in INdiana
• Jerald b c1932 in Indiana
• Orlando James, b 1 Feb 1884(5) in Twelve Mile, Cass County, Indiana.  He died 24 Nov 1964 in Cass County, Indiana.  He married Clara Sherrad on 20 Apr 1907 in Hoover, Indiana.  They had 6 children
• Harrold b c1909 in Indiana
• Varsick b c1911 in Indiana 
• Francis b c1916 in Indiana
• Norman b c1920 in Indiana
• Maxine b c1922 in Indiana
• Leon b c1925 in Indiana
• Carl E. b in 1887 and died in 1889
8. Martin Ulerich, born 18 Dec 1867 and died 28 Jul 1944 in Indiana.  He married an Emma in 1889.  They had 5 children.
• Cecil b Mar 1890 in Indiana 
• Harry b Feb 1891 in Indiana
• Noble Vance b 17 Nov 1893 in Indiana and died 17 Dec 1964 in Greens Fork, Wayne County, Indiana.
• Forrest G born 6 Aug 1895 and died 23 Jul 1981.
• Lettia b c1903 in Indiana.
9. Rudolph Ulerich, born circa 1868 in Indiana
10. Emanuel Ulerich, born 5 Mar 1871 in Indiana and died 24 Mar 1943.  He married Cora Montsmith in 1894.  They had at least two children
• Mary or May
• Frank

In 1870, Henry & his family lived in Logansport, Clay Township, Cass County, Indiana.  He was a farmer.  His mother was foreign born.  He cannot read or write.  John was a plasterer.  There is an Ann D. Ulerich living with the family, age 84, and born in Baden and cannot write.  Assumption is that this is Henry's mother.

In 1880, Henry was in Bethlehem Township, Cass County, Indiana.  He is still a farmer and still cannot read or write.  Both parents are listed as being born in Germany.  Eva is the oldest still living at home and has been unemployed for 6 months.  Benjamin has been unemployed for 3 months.  Living next door to him (in 1880) is his son, Henry.  Henry's wife is Martha (age 19, born in Indiana).  Also living with him is his daughter, Lily M (age 1, born in Indiana),  Elizabeth Stringer (age 50, widowed, born in Indiana - I assume this may be Martha's mother), her son, Joseph B (age 15, born in Indiana) and her daughter, Nancy J (age 13, born in Indiana).  Henry is listed as a farm laborer.

In 1900, Henry lived with a second wife, Elizabeth, in Bethlehem Township, Cass County, Indiana.  He's listed as a farmer.  Cannot read or write.

In 1910, Henry lived alone in Bethlehem Township, Cass County, Indiana.  Evidently, by this time he can read and write.

Our Caribbean Cruise Vacation - Part 1 Boston

We left Olympia on October 26, 2015 taking the Capital Aeroporter  (pick up time was 4:40 am) to Sea-Tac Airport. Traffic wasn't very cooperative - ended up taking detours.  Got to the airport about 7:30 am.  We ate breakfast then went on to our gate.  They were already boarding the plane.  Flight left on time and we arrived in Boston at 5:30p Eastern Time.  Contacted our shuttle and it picked us up at 7 pm and took us to our hotel.

Fall colors near our hotel.

We spent the 27th just wandering around the area our hotel was located, getting our bearings and planning the rest of our stay.  

On the 28th, we caught the Beantown Trolley Tour at our hotel.  What a great tour!  It took us to the waterfront at Long Wharf where we caught our free harbor cruise.  Saw the Charlestown Navy Yard (home of the USS Constitution).  We also saw Fenway Park and a few other sites in Boston.  

Harbor cruise

Harbor cruise site

Harbor cruise

Bunker Hill Memorial in the background

Navy Ship Yard  from Harbor Cruise

Harbor cruise

one of the narrow streets in downtown Boston

Park in Boston

Fenway Park

The 29th was another lazy day.  Our weather was wet most of the time.  On the 30th, we left our hotel and boarded our cruise ship.

 

October Birthdays & Anniversaries

A perfect topic for this week . . . We have several birthdays this month in my husband's family.  A niece, Megan Smith Collier and her two children plus two more grand-nephews from another niece.  Here's the kicker . . . 3 of them share the same day of the month.

But we are to talk about my ancestors . . . 

The earliest ancestor to have a birthday in October is Eleanor De Bohun, daughter of Humphre de Bohun and Elizabeth Plantagent, and the wife of James Boteler.  She was born on the 17th of October 1304 and died the 7th of October 1363.  One of the records indicates that her marriage to James took place in October as well.  Her oldest, James Boteler, was also born in October at Kilkenny Castle on the 4th in 1331.  He died on the 18th of October 1382 at Knocktopher Castle.

Joseph Allein & Theodoshia Alleine were married on 4th Oct 1655 in Ditcheat, Somerset, England.  Joseph was born in 1633 in Devizes, Wiltshire, England to Toby Alleine.  Theodoshia was born in either 1616 or 1630 in Ditcheat, Somerset, England to Richard Alleine.  Their daughter, Isabella, married Rev. John Rutherford in the month of October.  Isabella was born in 1655 in Ditcheat, Somerset, England and died in 1740 in Ireland.  John Rutherford was born in 1653 in Morebattle, Roxburghshire, Scotland and died in County Down, Ireland.

Thornburg Mabbit was born on 28th Oct 1799 in Maryland.  Parents are unknown.  He died 9 March 1870 in Madison County, Indiana.  He married Susannah Smith 6th of June 1822 in Wayne County, Indiana.  I descend through their daughter, Elizabeth, who married Christopher Columbus Maynard.  I have conflicting information in regards to birth dates, etc.  I have the same dates for both Thornburg & Elizabeth.  One of them has to be wrong.

Moses Stanley and Ellen Lowe were married 29th of October 1822 in Patrick Co, Virginia.  Ellen was born 4th of May 1803 in Patrick Co, Virginia to Aaron Lowe & Sarah Frazier.  Moses was born 2 of May 1800 in Franklin Co, Virginia to William Stanley and Nancy Mullins.

Timeline for Edward Earl Ulerich

Information is based upon research and copies of known documents.  This is to put together a story of my husband’s maternal grandfather.  As more information is obtained, this will be updated.

• 31 Aug 1883 – Born in Logansport, Cass, Indiana to John Daniel Ulerich & Sarah Josephine Keever.

 

• 12 Jun 1900 – Federal Census:  Clay township, Cass, Indiana.  SD 4 ED 11.  Listed with a George Shirey as a Laborer on the farm. Age 16.  Born Aug 1883 in Indiana.  Father in Pennsylvania, Mother in Indiana.

 

• 15 April 1910 – Federal Census:  Aberdeen, Grays Harbor, Washington.  Supv Dist 2, ED 6 Ward of City 5, 1^st Precinct.  Boarder at Hotel Western on South K Street.  Age 26, Single.  Born in Indiana; father in Pennsylvania; mother in Indiana.  Occupation:  Express Clerk in own Express Office.  (Have copy of census).

 

• 12 Sept 1918 – WW1 Registration card. Age 35.  Permanent home address:  Young America, Indiana.  Registration address:  419 W Hume, Aberdeen, Washington.  Foreman at Ryan Fruit Co.  (Have copy)

 

• 26 Jan 1920 – Federal Census:  Aberdeen City, Grays Harbor, Washington. SD 3 ED 71.  419 W Hume St.  Listed with a Peter Ibsen, Head, owned, mortgaged, age 52, Single, immigrated 1888, naturalized 1895.  Edward E Ulerich, Partner, age 36, divorced, born in Indiana, father in Pennsylvania, mother in Indiana, shipping clerk at retail furniture. (Have copy)

 

• 14-15 month 1920 – Federal Census:  Harrison Twp., East Precinct, Darke, Ohio.  S.D. 3, E.D. 106.  Lists Edward Ulerick as Head, age 39, Married; Pearl as wife, age 26, married; Marie as daughter, age 7, single; Lucille as daughter, age 7, single; & Dorothy as daughter, age 1/12, single.  Renting. Place of birth for all is Ohio.  Farm Laborer on own farm.  His parents born in United States. {Age & birth location does not match – however, info is too similar to ignore}. (Have copy).  Also, family members said that he had a previous marriage and there were twin daughters.

 

• 25 Oct 1924 – Marriage in Olympia, Thurston, Washington to Pearl Marie Kesling, daughter of Samuel Titus Kesling & Nora Viola Brown.

 

• 10 month 1930 – Federal Census:  Aberdeen, Grays Harbor, Washington.  Aberdeen Precinct; 6^th pt of (Ward).  S.D. 6^th.  E.D. 14-11.  1621 Cherry Street.  Edward Ulerich, head, own, age 46, married at age 41, born in Indiana, father in Pennsylvania, mother in Indiana; Pearl K, wife, age 33, married at age 28, born in Indiana, parents born in Indiana; Sarah K, daughter, age 4 7/12 , single, born in Washington;  Marguerite Kesling, sister-in-law; age 12, single, born in Indiana.  Occupation:  Shipping Clerk in furniture store. (Have copy)

 

• 1935 – Lived on Solki Rd in Central Park per 1940 census.

 

• 12 Apr 1940 – Federal Census:  Central Park, Grays Harbor, Washington.  S.D. 3 E.D. 14-37.  Farm on Solki Road.  Edward E Ulerich, head, age 56, married, 8^th grade, born in Indiana; Pearl K., wife, age 43, married, 1 yr. College, born in Indiana; Sarah K., daughter, age 14, single, 1 yr High School, born in Washington; George E Stubler, nephew, age 27, single, 4 yrs High School, born in Indiana, lived in Walton, Carrol, Indiana in 1935; Marguerite Kesling, sister-in-law, age 22, single, 4 yrs high school, born in Indiana.  Occupation:  Shipping Clerk in furniture. (Have copy)

 

• WW2 Registration card:  Box 123, Rt 1 Montesano, Grays Harbor, Washington, age 58.  Wife is Pearl.  Employed by Kaufmann Scroggs in Aberdeen. (Have copy of document).

 

• 3 Sept 1952 – Widowed at death of wife, Pearl.

 

• 10 Nov 1957 – Married Ruth Dilts at Aberdeen Presbyterian Church, Grays Harbor, Washington.  (Have copy of marriage certificate).  According to family members, they later separated.

 

• 30 Oct 1966 – Died in Central Park, Grays Harbor, Washington.