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Hubert Lamberton Blake was born May 1857 in Richland Co., WI, and died August 26, 1941, in Dubuque, Dubuque Co., IA, at age 84. He is the son of Thomas Monroe Blake of Martinsburg, Bedford (Blair) Co., PA, and Ann G. Lamberton of New York.

Bridget Ann "Annie" Van Blaricom was born May 1867 in Minnesota and died 1920 in Dubuque, Dubuque Co., IA, at about age 53. She is the daughter of Henry Van Blaricom (1824 - 1891) and Catherine Burke (1838 - 1919).

Hubert Lamberton Blake and Bridget Ann "Annie" Van Blaricom were married December 24, 1888, in Dubuque, Dubuque Co., IA.

Hubert Lamberton Blake and Bridget Ann "Annie" (Van Blaricom) Blake had three children:

  1. Mary Francis Blake: Born September 30, 1889, in Dubuque, Dubuque Co., IA; Died May 17, 1958, in Dubuque Co., IA (age 68). Married July 22, 1913, in Dubuque, Dubuque Co., IA, to John Lange: Born November 19, 1882, in Dubuque Co., IA; Died July 6, 1958, in Dubuque Co., IA (age 75). Parents: Frank Lange/Anna Vogt. Children: Hubert Lange & Willis Lange.
  2. Agnes Camilla "Anna" Blake: Born November 13, 1891, in Dubuque, Dubuque Co., IA; Died November 26, 1954, in Dubuque, Dubuque Co., IA (age 63). Married August 28, 1911, in Dubuque, Dubuque Co., IA, to Henry A. Engel: Born September 17, 1891, in Spring Brook, IL; Died March 26, 1949, in Otter Creek, Dubuque Co., IA (age 57). His parents are August Engel and Elizabeth Fisher.
  3. Dorothy L. Blake: Born September 13, 1902, in Dubuque, Dubuque Co., IA; Died March 16, 1976, in Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA (age 73). Married about 1924 in Unknown to Marvel Davere "Marvin" Hicks: Born July 30, 1900, in Owosso, Shiawassee Co., MI; Died May 22, 1994, in Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland Co., ME (age 93). Divorced. Marvin D. Hicks lived in Portland, ME, in 1987. Father: George Bardwell Hicks: Born about 1874 in Michigan; Mother: Florence Cramer: Born about 1874 in Michigan); Sister, Rowena May Hicks: Born May 1, 1903, in Manistee, Manistee Co., MI; Died August 24, 1988, in Raleigh, Wake Co., NC (age 85). Marvin then married (2) 1946 in Cleveland, OH to Elizabeth M. Junge: Born April 21, 1906, in Unknown; Died June 5, 1999, in Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland Co., ME (age 93). Rowena Ann "Roann" Hicks: was their daughter. Born November 7, 1923, in Cook Co., IL. Died October 8, 1984, in Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA (age 60). Married after 1962 to Unknown Binion: Born Unknown; Unknown.

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The Portland Press Herald, Portland, ME, May 24, 1994

OBITUARY

MARVIN D. HICKS TROMBONIST, MAGAZINE AD EXECUTIVE

CAPE ELIZABETH - Marvin D. Hicks, 93, a magazine advertising executive who played slide trombone in the United States Navy Band under John Philip Sousa, died Sunday at Viking Nursing Home. He lived at 60 Wildwood Drive and was a summer resident of Squirrel Island. Mr. Hicks worked 25 years for U.S. News and World Report magazine, in New York City and in Cleveland, retiring in 1966. When the late David Lawrence started the magazine in 1941, he hired Mr. Hicks as a corporate advertising executive. Before that, Mr. Hicks was an advertising executive with Time magazine and Life magazine during the 1930s. During World War I, Mr. Hicks was a slide trombonist in the U.S. Navy Band. That band was at that time under the direction of John Philip Sousa, the composer and band leader. He was a trombonist and violin player in dance bands in Chicago during the 1920s. He married the former Elizabeth Junge in 1946 in Cleveland and since then had spent summers on Squirrel Island, a community of about 100 summer homes in the town of Southport. He was president for 15 years of the Squirrel Island Chapel Association and a longtime volunteer fire chief. In 1993, he and his wife donated a new fire truck to the island. ``He was devoted to the island,'' said Elizabeth Draper, a longtime friend who was an organist at Squirrel Island Chapel. ``He was our oldest resident. Until recently he would always meet the boat (from Boothbay Harbor), and know who came on and who was leaving.'' Mr. Hicks enjoyed photography and used his camera to record many of the people and events of Squirrel Island. He often gave slide shows at the island's town hall, showing his pictures of the island as well those taken during his many world travels. ``They were called Hicks' Flicks,'' said Draper. ``He took pictures of the hurricanes and the fires, anything that happened on the island. It was a vast collection.'' While in New York City, Mr. Hicks was active in the 1948 Republican presidential campaign of Gov. Thomas E. Dewey. He was active with the Cleveland Symphony, the Cleveland Skating Club, Western Reserve Historical Society and various musical organizations. He lived in Shaker Heights, Ohio, before moving in 1971 to White River Junction, Vt. He moved to Cape Elizabeth in 1983, where he was active member of St. Alban's Episcopal Church. Born in Owosso, Mich., he was a son of George and Florence Guerin Hicks. He graduated from Owosso High School and in 1922 from the University of Michigan. A daughter, Ro-Anne Hicks Bonion, died previously. Surviving is his wife of Cape Elizabeth and Squirrel Island. A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. July 9 at Squirrel Island Chapel. The Rev. Audrey S. Delafield of St. Alban's Episcopal Church will officiate. Arrangements are by Mayo, Curtis & Hill Funeral Home, Bath.

Hubert Lamberton Blake

Bridget Ann "Annie" (Van Blaricom) Blake

Hubert Lamberton Blake and Bridget Ann "Annie" (Van Blaricom) Blake

Bridget "Biddie" Ann "Annie" Van Blaricom (1867 - 1921) and sister, Letitia "Lettie" Van Blaricom (1872 - 1920)

An original old photo about 5x7. "Annie" and Letitia Van Blaricom, daughters of Henry Van Blaricom and Catherine Burke. Annie was born in MN, married Hubert L. Blake in Dubuque, IA, and lived there until her death. Letitia was born in Garry Owen, IA, area and died there. Letitia married Robert Phillips.

Back Row: Catherine Van Blaricom, Bridget Ann "Annie" Blake, David Van Blaricom, Dorothy Blake, Mary Lange; sitting Hubert Blake & Hubert Lange on lap; Front Row on Grass: Probably James Van Blaricom holding Lois Engel, Catherine Van Blaricom, Lois Engel holding Harriet Engel

An original old picture post card size, Four generation picture:

1st generation: Catherine (Burke) Van Blaricom (1838 - 1919)

2nd generation: Bridget Ann "Annie" (Van Blaricom) Blake (1867 - 1921) and Hubert L. Blake (1858 - 1941) & Annie's brother David Van Blaricom, also known as David Van, (1865 - 1925)

3rd generation: sisters, Dorothy Blake (1902 - 1976), Mary (Blake) Lange (1867 - 1921) & Agnas (Blake) Engel (1891 - 1954)

 

The 1850 U. S. Census taken on September 4, 1850, shows Jacob Hamelton (age 25) born in Pennsylvania and married within the year is a Carpenter living in Loretto Borough, Cambria Co., PA. Living with him is his wife Rebecca J. Hamelton (age  23) born in Pennsylvania and married within the year. Also living in the household are: James Loppes (age 23) born in Pennsylvania, a Blacksmith; and Thomas Blake (age 18) born in Pennsylvania, a Laborer.

Land Records

BLAKE               THOMAS         M 1855 Richland                     40.0000
BLAKE               THOMAS         M 1855 Richland                     40.0000
BLAKE               THOMAS         M 1855 Richland                     80.0000
BLAKE               THOMAS         M 1857 Richland                     80.0000

Hubert Lamberton Blake was born May 1857 in Richland Co., WI.

The 1860 U. S. Census taken on August 7, 1860, shows Thos. Blake (age 29) born in Pennsylvania with real estate of $800 and Personal Property of $100 is a Farmer living in Courtland Township, Warren Post Office, Jo Daviess Co., IL. Living with him is his wife, Ann Blake (age 21) born in New York. Also there are his two children: Hubert Blake (age 2) born in Wisconsin; and Clarence Blake (age 1) born in Illinois.

Bridget Ann "Annie" Van Blaricom was born May 1867 in Minnesota.

The 1870 U. S. Census taken on July 18, 1870, shows Thomas Blake (age 39) born in Pennsylvania with real estate of $2,500 and personal estate of $350 is a Carpenter living in Warren, Jo Daviess Co., IL. Living with him is Mary E. Blake (age 29) born in Maryland, who Keeps House. Also there are four children, all born in Illinois: Hubert Blake (age 11); Orval Blake (age 6); Fannie Blake (age 5); and Frederick Blake (age 1).

The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 8, 1880, shows Thomas M. Blake (age 48) born in Pennsylvania to Maryland-born parents is a Store Clerk living in Warren, Jo Daviess Co., IL. Living with him is his wife, Mary E. Blake (age 37) born in Maryland to Maryland-born parents, who is a House Keeper. Also there are his five children: Hubert L. Blake (age 22) born in Wisconsin to Pennsylvania and New York-born parents, who is At Work on Farm; Orren E. Blake (age 15) born in Illinois to Pennsylvania and Maryland-born parents; Fannie G. Blake (age 14) born in Illinois to Pennsylvania and Maryland-born parents; Verne Blake (age 10) born in Illinois to Pennsylvania and Maryland-born parents; and Anna G. Blake (age 8) born in Illinois to Pennsylvania and Maryland-born parents.

The 1885 Iowa State Census taken on January 1, 1885, shows Thomas Blake (age 52) born in Pennsylvania is a Farmer living in Section 3, SW NW in Griggs Twp., Ida Co., IA. Living with him is Mary Blake (age 42) born in Maryland, who is Keeping House. Also living there are four unmarried Blakes, all born in Illinois: Oran Blake (age 20); Fannie Blake (age 18); Vernon Blake (age 15); and Annie Blake (age 13).

The 1885 Iowa State Census taken on January 1, 1885, shows Hubert L. Blake (age 25) born in Illinois is an unmarried Rail Road Worker living at the Corner of 1st and Iowa, 1st Ward, City of Dubuque, Dubuque Co., IA.

Hubert Lamberton Blake and Bridget Ann "Annie" Van Blaricom were married about 1888 in Dubuque, Dubuque Co., IA.

The 1895 Iowa State Census shows Thomas M. Blake (age 63) born in Pennsylvania is living in Ida Co., IA. Also living there is Mary E. Blake (age 54) born in Maryland.

The 1895 Iowa State Census shows Oren E. Blake (age 31) born in Illinois is living in Silver Twp., Cherokee Co., IA.

The 1895 Iowa State Census shows Vern Blahe (age 25) born in Illinois is living in Ida Co., IA. Living with him is M. A. Blahe (age 18) born in Ohio.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on  June 6, 1900, shows Hubert L. Blake (age 43) born May 1857 in Illinois to Pennsylvania-born parents is a Railroad Watchman renting his home at 146 Joneson, 1st Ward, City of Dubuque, Julien Twp., Dubuque Co., IA. Living with him is his wife of 12 years, Anna Blake (age 33) born May 1867 in Minnesota to Iowa-born parents, who is a House Wife with both of the children born to her still alive. Also living there are his two children, both born in Iowa to Illinois and Minnesota-born parents: Mary Blake (age 10) born September 1889; and Anna Blake (age 8) born November 1891.

The 1905 Iowa State Census shows Orrin E. Blake living at 2700 Cleveland, Sioux City, Woodbury Co., IA. Living with him are Clara F. Blake and Mildred Blake.

Seventh edition of the Dubuque and Dubuque County directory, 1909, containing an alphabetically-arranged list of business firms and private citizens, a street directory, street and avenue guide, a strictly up-to-date map of the city, miscellaneous directory, city and county officers, churches, colleges, public and private schools, buildings, banks, railroads, secret and benevolent societies, etc., and a complete classified business directory

Dubuque and Dubuque County directory, 1909, Cooley, Boardman. Telegraph-Herald Co. (Dubuque, Iowa), 7th ed., Dubuque, Iowa

   

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 16, 1910, shows Hubert L. Blake (age 50) born in Illinois to Pennsylvania and Wisconsin-born parents is a Rail Road Crossing Watchman renting his own home and is living at 155 South Bluff Street, 1st Ward, City of Dubuque, Julien Twp., Dubuque Co., IA. Living with him is his wife of 21 years, Anna B. Blake (age 42) born in Iowa to United States and Iowa-born parents, with all three of the children born to her still alive. Also living there are his three unmarried daughters, all born in Iowa to Illinois and Iowa-born parents: Mery F. Blake (age 20), a Seamstress in a Shoe Factory; Agnes A. Blake (age 18) a Book Binder in a Printing Office; and Dorothy L. Blake (age 7).

The 1915 Iowa State Census shows Hubert Blake (age 49) born in Illinois to Pennsylvania-born parents and having lived in Iowa for 40 years is a Watchman owning his own home worth $2,000 and is living in the 1st Ward, City of Dubuque, Dubuque Co., IA. Living with him is Anna Blake (age 48) born in Iowa to Iowa-born parents and having lived in Iowa for 48 years. Also living there is Dorothy Blake (age 12) born in Iowa to Illinois and Iowa-born parents.

Thomas M. "Tom" Blake died October 6, 1912, in Colfax, Washington Twp., Jasper Co., IA, at age 81.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 9, 1920, shows Hubert L. Blake (age 62) born in Illinois to Pennsylvania and Wisconsin-born parents is a Rail Road Crossing Flagman owning his own home with a mortgage and is living at 104 South Bluff Street, 1st Ward, City of Dubuque, Dubuque Twp., Dubuque Co., IA. Living with him is his wife, Anna Blake (age 46) born in Iowa to United States-born parents. Also living there is his unmarried daughter, Dorothy Blake (age 17) born in Iowa to Illinois and Iowa-born parents, a Seamstress in a Factory.

1920 U.S. Census - Jamestown Township, Grant County, Wisconsin

Bridget Ann "Annie" (Van Blaricom) Blake died 1920 in Dubuque, Dubuque Co., IA, at about age 53.

The 1925 Iowa State Census taken on January 1, 1925, shows Huburt L. Blake (age 62) born in Dubuque, IA, to Pennsylvania-born parents and having lived in the United States for 62 years and having lived in Iowa for 50 years with a home worth $2,000 is widowed and owns his own home free of a mortgage and is living at 20 Bluff Street, City of Dubuque, Dubuque Co., IA. His parents were Tom Blake of Unknown and Lambartan of Iowa who were married in Iowa. Living with him are: Huburt's son-in-law, John Lange (age 40) and having lived in the United States for 40 years and having lived in Iowa for 10 years; Huburt's daughter, Mary Lange (age 30) and having lived in the United States for 30 years and having lived in Iowa for 30 years; Huburt's grandson, Huburt J. Lange (age 10) born in Dubuque, IA and having lived in the United States for 10 years and having lived in Iowa for 10 years; and Huburt's grandson, Willys Lange (age 5) born in Dubuque, IA and having lived in the United States for 5 years and having lived in Iowa for 5 years.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 2, 1930, shows John Lange (age 47) born in Iowa to German-born parents and first married at age 30 is a Produce Company Salesman renting his home for $25/month and is living at 20 Bluff Street, City of Dubuque, Julien Twp., Dubuque Co., IA. Living with him is his wife, Mary Lange (age 40) born in Iowa to Illinois and Minnesota-born parents and first married at age 23. Also living there are John's two sons, both born in Iowa to Iowa-born parents: Hubert Lange (age 15); and Willis Lange (age 10). Also living there is John's widowed father-in-law, Hubert Blake (age 72) born in Illinois to Pennsylvania and Wisconsin-born parents and first married at age 31 and owns his own home worth $3,000, who is a Railroad Flagman.

Willis Lange was born January 15, 1920, and died July 1974.

Hubert J. Lange was born July 6, 1914, and died December 31, 1991.

 

 

 

This may have been an 8th grade graduation picture.

 

 

I have a large box of photos, the following people are shown:
Marvel Hicks - also used name Marvin D. Hicks
Rowena Hicks Abplanalb
their parents, G.B.Hicks Florence Cramer Hicks
The methodist minister that married them: W.P.Manning
Misc Relatives:
Helen A. Hicks
Mae Mann Mcphale
Dorothy Hicks: 1st Wife of M. D. Hicks
Dan and Nettie Pearce of Oregon
Photos taken in New york, Illinois, Michigan
and Ohio.
Are these your relatives?

 

Hood River News. Hood River, Hood River Co., OR, November 1983

Carl Engel

Carl Engel, 71, a familiar figure driving his steam traction engine for years in Hood River parades, died at the Hood River Memorial Hospital, Saturday, Nov. 19, apparently of a heart attack. Recitation of rosary was at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, at the Anderson Funeral Home, and mass of Christian burial was scheduled at St. Mary's Catholic Church at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, with Father Richard Conway officiating. Private committal will be in White Salmon Cemetery. Carl Engel was born Aug. 13, 1912 in Hebron, Neb., to Henry and Agnes Engel, and he grew up in Nebraska, working on the family farm. In 1934 he moved to Hood River to work for Howell Brothers Machine Shop, which he and Roy DeHart later purchased. He and his wife Fonda were married Dec. 16, 1953, in Hood River. The two partners in Engel and deHart Machine Shop built a new plant on Tucker Road, moving from their old quarters on Fourth Street near the Diamond Fruit cannery complex. They sold the business that is now Custom Aluminum to Larry Dinsmoor. Mr. Engel was a collector of antique farm machinery, and he retained a "partnership" with DeHart long after his retirement - this one in operating their popular steam traction engine in parades not only here but in other communities. They restored the wood-fired engine and outfitted it to run on asphalt streets. A sergeant in the Air Force during World War II, he was a member of the Veterans of Forgeign Wars Post 1479 and the Elks Lodge. Survivors are his wife, Fonda, 3494 Avalon Drive; and three brothers, Henry of Milwaukie, Melvin of Soap Lake, Wash., and John of Dayton, Ohio. Contributions in his memory can be made to the St. Mary's Church building fund.