Anna R
KORCH
Born
5 July 1891
,
East Lyme, Connecticut, USA
Died
28 October 1971
,
Dudley, Massachusetts, USA
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Born: 5 July 1891 in East Lyme, Connecticut, USA
Paternal grandparents:
György KOVALCSIK
, Borbala (Barbara) STRYCIKO (SZTRICSKO) (STRITZKO)
Maternal grandparents:
George (György) TOMKO
, Anna PASICSÁK (PASITSÁK)
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Anna R married Willard S FEIGE 22 May 1907 in Webster, Massachusetts, USA . The couple had (at least) 7 children.
Willard S FEIGE was born 28 July 1888 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA (Coltsville). Willard S died 18 January 1929 in Webster, Massachusetts, USA. Willard S was the child of George Wilhelm FEIGE and Charlotte Marie SALISBURY.
Anna R married (2) Herbert Stowell WOLFE abt. 1951 . Herbert Stowell WOLFE was born 26 January 1902 in Auburn, Massachusetts, USA (Ward). Herbert Stowell died 4 February 1955 in Grafton, Massachusetts, USA (Saundersville) (Fisherville). Herbert Stowell was the child of Walter Edgar WOLFE and Effie Maude EAGER.
Anna R KORCH died 28 October 1971 in Dudley, Massachusetts, USA.
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Would like to find her birth record.
Anna Korch was the daughter of Slovakian immigrants Andro (Andrew) Kovalcik and Albeta (Elizabeth) Tomko. Anna was born July 5, 1891 in East Lyme, Connecticut. By 1900, the family had moved to Thompson, Connecticut. At the time of their marriage, Anna, age 17, worked in a mill and Willard was an electrician. The young couple made their home in Thompson, Connecticut, just over the Massachusetts border. Willard worked in Webster, Massachusetts, as an electrician for his cousin Charles W. Bergmann, who owned a shop on Main Street. Around 1916, Willard, Anna and children moved to Webster. Sometime during the 1920s, Willard suffered a stroke and was unable to perform electrical work with the same level of ability he had prior to the stroke.
After Willard's death, Anna was left with seven children. She worked in Webster in a woolen mill. Eventually, she remarried. Her second husband was named Herb Wolfe. I have no idea when or where they were married. I have no memory of ever seeing him. True to the family heritage, Anna owned a beautiful cuckoo clock. Any time we visited, she would stand next to the clock for nearly an eternity making the cuckoo chirp. I don’t know much about her personality, other than the fact that she always seemed happy and treated us very well. I have a strong mental picture of her as well as a visual memory of the rooms and furniture layout of her house in Dudley. She died in 1971. She was 80 years old.
Would like to find her birth record.
Anna Korch was the daughter of Slovakian immigrants Andro (Andrew) Kovalcik and Albeta (Elizabeth) Tomko. Anna was born July 5, 1891 in East Lyme, Connecticut. By 1900, the family had moved to Thompson, Connecticut. At the time of their marriage, Anna, age 17, worked in a mill and Willard was an electrician. The young couple made their home in Thompson, Connecticut, just over the Massachusetts border. Willard worked in Webster, Massachusetts, as an electrician for his cousin Charles W. Bergmann, who owned a shop on Main Street. Around 1916, Willard, Anna and children moved to Webster. Sometime during the 1920s, Willard suffered a stroke and was unable to perform electrical work with the same level of ability he had prior to the stroke.
After Willard's death, Anna was left with seven children. She worked in Webster in a woolen mill. Eventually, she remarried. Her second husband was named Herb Wolfe. I have no idea when or where they were married. I have no memory of ever seeing him. True to the family heritage, Anna owned a beautiful cuckoo clock. Any time we visited, she would stand next to the clock for nearly an eternity making the cuckoo chirp. I don’t know much about her personality, other than the fact that she always seemed happy and treated us very well. I have a strong mental picture of her as well as a visual memory of the rooms and furniture layout of her house in Dudley. She died in 1971. She was 80 years old.
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Spouse & Children of Anna R KORCH
Anna R KORCH married 
Willard S FEIGE
Marriage date: 22 May 1907
Marriage place: Webster, Massachusetts, USA
Source: Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841–1925
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Willard S FEIGE was the child of George Wilhelm FEIGE and Charlotte Marie SALISBURY
Willard S FEIGEMarriage date: 22 May 1907
Marriage place: Webster, Massachusetts, USA
Source: Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841–1925
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Willard S FEIGE was the child of George Wilhelm FEIGE and Charlotte Marie SALISBURY
Marriage notes:
Groom's name: Willard S Feige
Groom's age: 19 years
Groom's estimated birth year: 1888
Groom's birthplace: Pittsfield, , Massachusetts
Bride's name: Annie R Korch
Bride's age: 17 years
Bride's estimated birth year: 1890
Bride's birthplace: New London, ,
Marriage date (original): 22 May 1907
Marriage date: 22 May 1907
Marriage place: Webster, , Massachusetts
Groom's father's name: George W Feige
Groom's mother's name: Charlotte Saulsbury
Father of bride's name: Andrew Korch
Mother of bride's name: Elizabeth Tomko
Film number: 2315300
Digital GS number: 4329358
Image number: 901
Number of images: 1
Reference number: p 454 no 59
Marriage registration place: Webster, , Massachusetts
Marriage registration year: 1907
Collection: Massachusetts Marriage Records, 1842-1915
William S. Feige and Miss Anna R. Korch were married at the Methodist parsonabe last night by Rev. H. H. Paine, the single ring service being used. Miss Korch wore a dress of white muslim. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Korch, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Feige, School street.
Worcester Telegram
Worcester, Massachusetts
May 24, 1907
Children of Willard S FEIGE and Anna R KORCH
Charlotte Anna FEIGEMarried: Alfred Adelard LACHAPELLE 1936
Dorothy Elizabeth FEIGEBorn: 5 August 1909, Webster, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 29 November 1989, Moultonboro, New Hampshire, USA
Died: 29 November 1989, Moultonboro, New Hampshire, USA
Married: Earl William KRUEGER 1944
Evelyn Pearl FEIGEMarried: Leo George BAKER 10 January 1932 Place: Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Vivian Louise FEIGEMarried: James Francis GOODE 17 February 1936 Place: Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Married: John F ZURAWKA 1965
Willard Frederick FEIGEBorn: 5 February 1916, Webster, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 29 April 1980, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 29 April 1980, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA
Married: Irene Alma FLEURIE 1941 Place: Webster, Massachusetts, USA
Richard Sherman FEIGEMarried: Stella E WOJICK 27 April 1940 Place: Thompson, Connecticut, USA (North Grosvenordale) (Quinebaug) (Fabyan) (Mechanicsville)
George William FEIGEMarried: Sophie Wanda PIETLUCK 5 July 1941 Place: Thompson, Connecticut, USA (North Grosvenordale) (Quinebaug) (Fabyan) (Mechanicsville)
Married: Ruth Barbara ROBERTS 1946
Anna R KORCH married 
Herbert Stowell WOLFE
Marriage date: abt. 1951
Marriage place:
Herbert Stowell WOLFE was the child of Walter Edgar WOLFE and Effie Maude EAGER
Herbert Stowell WOLFEMarriage date: abt. 1951
Marriage place:
Herbert Stowell WOLFE was the child of Walter Edgar WOLFE and Effie Maude EAGER
Children of Herbert Stowell WOLFE and Anna R KORCH
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Birth — 18915 July 1891
East Lyme, Connecticut, USA
1900
CT page 40 of 56 #526 Thompson. Andrew is listed as born in July 1868, 31 years old working in woolen mill.
Elizabeth July 1868, 31 years old. They have been married for 12 years. They have had 6 children. 6 children are still living.
Daughter Elizabeth, 15 and Son Andrew, 13 both born in Austria Dec 1884 and July 1886.
Anna, 8, born in CT in July 1891, daughter; sons, John (b. July 1892, CT), 8; George (b. July 1895, CT), 4; and Eddie (b. Apr 1897, MA), 3.
The last name is Korch, but looks like Korck. Year of immigration to United States for Andrew, Elizabeth, Elizabeth and Andrew is 1889. Number of years in the United States is 11 for all. Andrew is listed as an alien.
1900 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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CT page 40 of 56 #526 Thompson. Andrew is listed as born in July 1868, 31 years old working in woolen mill.
Elizabeth July 1868, 31 years old. They have been married for 12 years. They have had 6 children. 6 children are still living.
Daughter Elizabeth, 15 and Son Andrew, 13 both born in Austria Dec 1884 and July 1886.
Anna, 8, born in CT in July 1891, daughter; sons, John (b. July 1892, CT), 8; George (b. July 1895, CT), 4; and Eddie (b. Apr 1897, MA), 3.
The last name is Korch, but looks like Korck. Year of immigration to United States for Andrew, Elizabeth, Elizabeth and Andrew is 1889. Number of years in the United States is 11 for all. Andrew is listed as an alien.
1900 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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Card received from her boyfriend, Willard Feige, 1906-1907?
photos and papers belonging to Evelyn Feige Baker
Card received from her boyfriend, Willard Feige, 1906-1907?
photos and papers belonging to Evelyn Feige Baker
In 1906, Reginald Fessenden made the first AM radio broadcast on December 24th. This event marked a significant advancement in radio technology, paving the way for the modern broadcasting industry.
1907 Marriage / PartnerAnna R KORCH and Willard S FEIGE 22 May 1907, Webster, Massachusetts, USA
She was 15 years old.
1907
She was married at the age of 17 in Webster, MA on 22 May 1907 to Willard S. Feige. She was born in New London, CT. Her parents were Andrew Korch and Elizabeth Tomko. She was a mill operative at the time of her marriage.
The couple was married by clergyman, Harvey H. Paine.
Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841–1925
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She was married at the age of 17 in Webster, MA on 22 May 1907 to Willard S. Feige. She was born in New London, CT. Her parents were Andrew Korch and Elizabeth Tomko. She was a mill operative at the time of her marriage.
The couple was married by clergyman, Harvey H. Paine.
Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841–1925
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1907 Marriage. Webster, Worcester, Massachusetts.
Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841–1925
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1907 Birth of ChildCharlotte Anna FEIGE was born 6 December 1907, Webster, Massachusetts, USA
Anna R was 16 years old.
1908
1907 Marriages... William S. Feige, 17 years and Annie R. Korch, 17 years by Rev. H. H. Paine
Webster Times
Webster, Massachusetts
Thursday, March 19, 1908
1907 Marriages... William S. Feige, 17 years and Annie R. Korch, 17 years by Rev. H. H. Paine
Webster Times
Webster, Massachusetts
Thursday, March 19, 1908
Clifford Feige, Anna Korch Feige, Anna Feige abt. 1909
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1909 Birth of ChildDorothy Elizabeth FEIGE was born 5 August 1909, Webster, Massachusetts, USA
Anna R was 18 years old.
1910
Willard is found in Thompson, Connecticut, living next to the Korch family. He is 21 years old, born in MA, father born in MA, mother born in New York. His wife Anna (Korch), age 19, lives with him. She was born in CT. Her parents were born in Austria. Two daughters, Anna and Dorothy, both born in CT are also living there. Willard is an Electrician.
1910 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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Willard is found in Thompson, Connecticut, living next to the Korch family. He is 21 years old, born in MA, father born in MA, mother born in New York. His wife Anna (Korch), age 19, lives with him. She was born in CT. Her parents were born in Austria. Two daughters, Anna and Dorothy, both born in CT are also living there. Willard is an Electrician.
1910 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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Anna Korch Feige Wolfe
photos and papers belonging to Evelyn Feige Baker
Caroline Smith Salisbury, George W. Salisbury, Charlotte Salisbury Feige, Clifford Feige, Anna Korch Feige
photos and papers belonging to Evelyn Feige Baker
2. Caroline Smith Salisbury (Great Grandma)
3. George W. Salisbury (Great Grandpa)
4. Charlotte M. Salisbury Feige (Grandmother)
5. George W. Feige (Grandpa)
6. Willard Feige (Pa)
7. Anna Feige (Sister)
8. Dot Feige (Sister)
9. Gertrude Feige (Aunt)
10. Clifford Feige (Uncle)
11. George Feige Sr. (Uncle)
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People as related to my grandmother, Evelyn Pearl Feige Baker:
1. Anna Korch Feige (mother)
2. Caroline Smith Salisbury (Great Grandma)
3. George W. Salisbury (Great Grandpa)
4. Charlotte M. Salisbury Feige (Grandmother)
5. George W. Feige (Grandpa)
6. Willard Feige (Pa)
7. Anna Feige (Sister)
8. Dot Feige (Sister)
9. Gertrude Feige (Aunt)
10. Clifford Feige (Uncle)
11. George Feige Sr. (Uncle)
photos and papers belonging to Evelyn Feige Baker
Around 1911?
Front L to R: Anna Feige, Cliff Feige
Middle L to R: Caroline Smith Salisbury, Anna Korch Feige, Charlotte Salisbury Feige
Back: George W. Salisbury
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1912 Birth of ChildEvelyn Pearl FEIGE was born 4 March 1912, Thompson, Connecticut, USA (North Grosvenordale) (Quinebaug) (Fabyan) (Mechanicsville)
Anna R was 20 years old.
1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)
1914 Birth of ChildVivian Louise FEIGE was born 22 March 1914, Thompson, Connecticut, USA (North Grosvenordale) (Quinebaug) (Fabyan) (Mechanicsville)
Anna R was 22 years old.
1916 Birth of ChildWillard Frederick FEIGE was born 5 February 1916, Webster, Massachusetts, USA
Anna R was 24 years old.
1918 Birth of ChildRichard Sherman FEIGE was born 9 June 1918, Webster, Massachusetts, USA
Anna R was 26 years old.
1920
Willard is found in Webster, MA living at 108 1/ 2 Lake St. at age 31. Living with him are: wife Anna age 29, daughter Anna age 12, daughter Dorothy age 10, daughter Evelyn age 7, daughter Vivian age 5, son Willard E. age 3, son Richard age 1. Willard is an electrician at an electric shop
1920 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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Willard is found in Webster, MA living at 108 1/ 2 Lake St. at age 31. Living with him are: wife Anna age 29, daughter Anna age 12, daughter Dorothy age 10, daughter Evelyn age 7, daughter Vivian age 5, son Willard E. age 3, son Richard age 1. Willard is an electrician at an electric shop
1920 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1920 Birth of ChildGeorge William FEIGE was born 15 April 1920, Webster, Massachusetts, USA
Anna R was 28 years old.
1923 - Conduct Social
A Halloween party was conducted at the Korch Farm, Snow's Corner, las night, at which a few young people enjoyed games and dancing and refreshments were served by Miss Anna Korch, the hostess. Those present were Kenyon Kelly, Francis Steniak, Joseph Nulewak, Nicholas Braniff, Earl Sims, Francis Kelly, Edward Kakol, Mae Korch, Anna Feige, Dorothy Feige, Evelina Plass, Madelyn Kelly, Elizabeth Korch and Marguerite Korch. Mrs. George Feige and Mrs. John Korch acted as chaperones.
Worcester Evening Gazette
Worcester, Massachusetts
November 1, 1923
A Halloween party was conducted at the Korch Farm, Snow's Corner, las night, at which a few young people enjoyed games and dancing and refreshments were served by Miss Anna Korch, the hostess. Those present were Kenyon Kelly, Francis Steniak, Joseph Nulewak, Nicholas Braniff, Earl Sims, Francis Kelly, Edward Kakol, Mae Korch, Anna Feige, Dorothy Feige, Evelina Plass, Madelyn Kelly, Elizabeth Korch and Marguerite Korch. Mrs. George Feige and Mrs. John Korch acted as chaperones.
Worcester Evening Gazette
Worcester, Massachusetts
November 1, 1923
Willard and Anna Feige
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1926 Birthday card from parents
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1928
George W. Feige, electrical supplies at 43 School St. in Webster, MA, living at 283 School St. George is also listed under 'Electrical Service Companies' on Page 293.
On Page 100 of the same directory, the following Feiges are listed:
Feige, Anna r 115 Chase Ave.
Feige, Dorothy, emp S L Works, r 115 Chase Ave.
Feige, George W. (Charlotte), electrical supplies 43 School, h 283 School
Feige, Henry (Pauline), weaver, h Houghton
Feige, Willard (Anna), elec, h 115 Chase Ave
The Webster and Oxford Directory 1928
George W. Feige, electrical supplies at 43 School St. in Webster, MA, living at 283 School St. George is also listed under 'Electrical Service Companies' on Page 293.
On Page 100 of the same directory, the following Feiges are listed:
Feige, Anna r 115 Chase Ave.
Feige, Dorothy, emp S L Works, r 115 Chase Ave.
Feige, George W. (Charlotte), electrical supplies 43 School, h 283 School
Feige, Henry (Pauline), weaver, h Houghton
Feige, Willard (Anna), elec, h 115 Chase Ave
The Webster and Oxford Directory 1928
1929 Death of Spouse/PartnerWillard S FEIGE died 18 January 1929, Webster, Massachusetts, USA
1929 - October 29 - Black Tuesday - Stock market crash - The Great Depression Begins - It lasted until 1941 (WW2)1930
Anna is living at 36 Boyden Street Extension in Webster, MA. She is widowed, age 38, born in CT, parents born in Austria, she is an examiner in a woolen mill. Living with her are: daughter, Anna, age 22, b. MA, bookkeeper in a cigar store; daughter, Dorothy, age 20, b. CT; daughter, Evelyn, age 18, b. CT, brusher in a shoe factory; daughter, Vivian, age 16, b. CT; son, Willard, age 14, b. MA; son, Richard, age 11, b. MA; son, George, age 10, b. MA.
1930 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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Anna is living at 36 Boyden Street Extension in Webster, MA. She is widowed, age 38, born in CT, parents born in Austria, she is an examiner in a woolen mill. Living with her are: daughter, Anna, age 22, b. MA, bookkeeper in a cigar store; daughter, Dorothy, age 20, b. CT; daughter, Evelyn, age 18, b. CT, brusher in a shoe factory; daughter, Vivian, age 16, b. CT; son, Willard, age 14, b. MA; son, Richard, age 11, b. MA; son, George, age 10, b. MA.
1930 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1931
Feige, Anna wid Willard, h 43 First
Feige, Anna Clk Gale's Cigar Store, r 43 First
Feige, Charlotte, wid George W., h 283 School
Feige, Dorothy, emp S L Wks, r 43 First
Feige, Evelyn, emp B A C & S Co., r 43 First
Webster and Oxford Directory 1931
Feige, Anna wid Willard, h 43 First
Feige, Anna Clk Gale's Cigar Store, r 43 First
Feige, Charlotte, wid George W., h 283 School
Feige, Dorothy, emp S L Wks, r 43 First
Feige, Evelyn, emp B A C & S Co., r 43 First
Webster and Oxford Directory 1931
1932 Marriage of ChildEvelyn Pearl FEIGE married 10 January 1932, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville) to Leo George BAKER
1933 Civil Case
The Evening Gazette, Worcester, MA, Saturday, June 10, 1933
1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)Webster, Worcester, Massachusetts
Feige, Anna R., wid Willard, h 14 Fifth Av
Feige, Vivian, clerk Gale's Cigar Store, h 181 Main
Feige, Willard F., emp Grosvernordale, r 14 Fifth Av.
Webster MA 1935 Directory
Feige, Anna R., wid Willard, h 14 Fifth Av
Feige, Vivian, clerk Gale's Cigar Store, h 181 Main
Feige, Willard F., emp Grosvernordale, r 14 Fifth Av.
Webster MA 1935 Directory
1935 - August 14 – United States President Franklin Roosevelt signs the Social Security Act into law1936 Marriage of ChildVivian Louise FEIGE married 17 February 1936, Providence, Rhode Island, USA to James Francis GOODE
1940 Thompson, Windham, Connecticut
Woodstock Road
Feige Anne R, head, 47, widowed, b. CT, living in Webster, MA in 1935, inspector, cotton mill, $800
Feige Willard F., son, 24, b. MA, floor man, cotton mill, $168
Feige Richard S., son, 21, b. MA, slasher helper, cotton mill, $728
Feige George W., son, 19, b. MA, beam? boy, cotton mill, $728
1940 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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Woodstock Road
Feige Anne R, head, 47, widowed, b. CT, living in Webster, MA in 1935, inspector, cotton mill, $800
Feige Willard F., son, 24, b. MA, floor man, cotton mill, $168
Feige Richard S., son, 21, b. MA, slasher helper, cotton mill, $728
Feige George W., son, 19, b. MA, beam? boy, cotton mill, $728
1940 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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Anna Korch Feige
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Elizabeth Tomko Korch, Anna Korch Feige, Vivian Feige, Mary Korch
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1940 Dicker Goode Birthday Party
The Evening Gazette The Evening Post, Worcester, MA, Wednesday, August 14, 1940
1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA1940 Marriage of ChildRichard Sherman FEIGE married 27 April 1940, Thompson, Connecticut, USA (North Grosvenordale) (Quinebaug) (Fabyan) (Mechanicsville) to Stella E WOJICK
1941 Marriage of ChildGeorge William FEIGE married 5 July 1941, Thompson, Connecticut, USA (North Grosvenordale) (Quinebaug) (Fabyan) (Mechanicsville) to Sophie Wanda PIETLUCK
The microwave oven was invented accidentally in 1945 by Percy Spencer, a Raytheon engineer. While testing a magnetron, he noticed microwaves melted a candy bar in his pocket. Experimenting further, he discovered microwaves could cook food quickly. Raytheon patented the process, and by 1947, they built the first commercial microwave oven, called the 'Radarange.' Initially used in commercial settings, microwaves becomes affordable for home use by the 1960s and 1970s, revolutionizing cooking.1950 - Thompson, Connecticut
Name: Anna Feige
Age: 59
Birth Date: abt 1891
Gender: Female
Birth Place: Connecticut
Marital Status: Widowed
Residence Date: 1950
Home in 1950: Thompson, Windham, Connecticut, USA
Dwelling Number: 10
Citizenship: yes
Household Members Age Relationship
Anna Feige 59
George Korch 55 Brother
Herbert Wolfe 50 Lodger
Name: Anna Feige
Age: 59
Birth Date: abt 1891
Gender: Female
Birth Place: Connecticut
Marital Status: Widowed
Residence Date: 1950
Home in 1950: Thompson, Windham, Connecticut, USA
Dwelling Number: 10
Citizenship: yes
Household Members Age Relationship
Anna Feige 59
George Korch 55 Brother
Herbert Wolfe 50 Lodger
Anna Korch Feige Wolfe and Herb Wolfe
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Herb Wolfe and Anna Korch Feige Wolfe
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Herb Wolfe and Anna Korch Feige Wolfe
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1953 Webster, Massachusetts
Name: Herbert S Wolfe
Gender: Male
Residence Year: 1953
Street address: 5 Williams Dudley
Residence Place: Webster, Massachusetts
Occupation: Employee
Spouse: Anna Wolfe
Publication Title: Webster, Massachusetts, City Directory, 1953
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Name: Herbert S Wolfe
Gender: Male
Residence Year: 1953
Street address: 5 Williams Dudley
Residence Place: Webster, Massachusetts
Occupation: Employee
Spouse: Anna Wolfe
Publication Title: Webster, Massachusetts, City Directory, 1953
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1955 Death of Spouse/PartnerHerbert Stowell WOLFE died 4 February 1955, Grafton, Massachusetts, USA (Saundersville) (Fisherville)
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Anna (Korch) Feige, Anna (Feige) Lachapelle, Beverly (Lachapelle) Sampson, Kimberly Sampson - 1962
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1962 - The Cuban Missile Crisis was a tense 13-day standoff in October 1962 between the United States and the Soviet Union over the installation of Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba, just 90 miles from the U.S. coast. The crisis is considered the closest the Cold War came to escalating into a full-scale nuclear war. It began when American spy planes discovered the missiles, leading to a U.S. naval blockade of Cuba and intense negotiations. The crisis ended when Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev agreed to remove the missiles in exchange for the U.S. promising not to invade Cuba and secretly agreeing to remove American missiles from Turkey.1963 - I Have a Dream Speech - Martin Luther King's Address at March on Washington August 28, 1963.
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Evelyn Feige Baker and Anna Korch Feige Wolfe (daughter and mother)
1971 Death
Massachusetts, Death Index, 1970-2003
name: Anna R Wolfe
event: Death
event date: 28 Oct 1971
event place: Dudley, Massachusetts
death certificate number: 044371
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birthplace: Unknown Nativity
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name: Anna R Wolfe
event: Death
event date: 28 Oct 1971
event place: Dudley, Massachusetts
death certificate number: 044371
birth date:
birthplace: Unknown Nativity
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1971 Death
Name: Anna R Wolfe
Certificate: 044371
Death Place: Dudley
Death Date: 28 Oct 1971
Birth Place: Unknown Nativity
Source: Ancestry.com. Massachusetts Death Index, 1970-2003 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005. Original data: State of Massachusetts. Massachusetts Death Index, 1970-2003. Boston, MA, USA: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Health Services, 2005.
Name: Anna R Wolfe
Certificate: 044371
Death Place: Dudley
Death Date: 28 Oct 1971
Birth Place: Unknown Nativity
Source: Ancestry.com. Massachusetts Death Index, 1970-2003 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005. Original data: State of Massachusetts. Massachusetts Death Index, 1970-2003. Boston, MA, USA: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Health Services, 2005.
Death
Name: Anna Wolfe
Date of Birth: Sunday July 05, 1891
Date of Death: October 1971
Est. Age at death: 80 years, 3 months
Last known residence:
City: Webster Dudley Hill
County: Worcester
State: Massachusetts
ZIP Code: 01570
Latitude: 42.0520
Longitude: -71.8479
Social Security details:
State of Issue: Connecticut
Number: 041-03-3198
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Name: Anna Wolfe
Date of Birth: Sunday July 05, 1891
Date of Death: October 1971
Est. Age at death: 80 years, 3 months
Last known residence:
City: Webster Dudley Hill
County: Worcester
State: Massachusetts
ZIP Code: 01570
Latitude: 42.0520
Longitude: -71.8479
Social Security details:
State of Issue: Connecticut
Number: 041-03-3198
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Grave of Anna Korch Feige Wolfe, Corbin Cemetery, Dudley, MA
Corbin Cemetery
Dudley, Massachusetts, USA
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October 29, 1971
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The Evening Gazette, Worcester, Massachusetts, October 29, 1971
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The Evening News, Southbridge, MA
Friday, October 29, 1971
DUDLEY - Mrs. Anna R. Korch Wolfe, 80, of 24 West Main St., died yesterday at her home of natural causes.
She was born in East Lyme, Conn.
Mrs. Wolfe leaves four daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Baker, of Southbridge, Mrs. Anna LaChapelle of Webster, Mrs. Vivian Zurawka of Webster and Mrs. Dorothy Krueger of Dudley three sons, Willard F. Feige of Thompson, Ct., Richard S. Feige of North Grosvenordale, Ct., and George W. Feige of Dudley a sister, Mrs. Mae Schmidt of Cleveland, Ohio two brothers, Andrew Korch of Webster and John Korch of Manchester, Ct., 18 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements under the direction of the Shaw Funeral Home in Webster are incomplete.
Calling hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today'
The Evening News, Southbridge, MA
Friday, October 29, 1971
DUDLEY - Mrs. Anna R. Korch Wolfe, 80, of 24 West Main St., died yesterday at her home of natural causes.
She was born in East Lyme, Conn.
Mrs. Wolfe leaves four daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Baker, of Southbridge, Mrs. Anna LaChapelle of Webster, Mrs. Vivian Zurawka of Webster and Mrs. Dorothy Krueger of Dudley three sons, Willard F. Feige of Thompson, Ct., Richard S. Feige of North Grosvenordale, Ct., and George W. Feige of Dudley a sister, Mrs. Mae Schmidt of Cleveland, Ohio two brothers, Andrew Korch of Webster and John Korch of Manchester, Ct., 18 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements under the direction of the Shaw Funeral Home in Webster are incomplete.
Calling hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today'
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