John Henry
MELTAUS
(b.
14 April 1886
,
Norway
d.
3 March 1920
,
Astoria, Oregon, USA
)
Cause of Death: influenza and septic endocarditis
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John Henry MELTAUS was born 14 April 1886 in Norway
John Henry MELTAUS was the child of ? and ?Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
John Henry married Aliina Alice Sophia HARMALA 29 December 1913 in Astoria, Oregon, USA . The couple had (at least) 2 children.
Aliina Alice Sophia HARMALA was born 8 October 1896 in East Tewas, Michigan, USA. Aliina Alice Sophia died 4 March 1920 in Astoria, Oregon, USA. Aliina Alice Sophia was the child of John Henry HARMALA and Liisa KOLAPAKKA.
John Henry MELTAUS died 3 March 1920 in Astoria, Oregon, USA.
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Occupation
John Henry MELTAUS was a truck driver for Seaborg Transportation Company.
John Henry MELTAUS was a truck driver for Seaborg Transportation Company.
Family and Children of John Henry MELTAUS
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Aliina Alice Sophia HARMALA-- Date: 29 December 1913 Place: Astoria, Oregon, USA
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Aliina Alice Sophia HARMALA was the child of John Henry HARMALA and Liisa KOLAPAKKA
Name: Henry Meltaus
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Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 29 Dec 1913
Event Place: Astoria, Clatsop, Oregon, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 26
Marital Status: Single
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Race: w
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Birth Year (Estimated): 1887
Birthplace: Norway
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Spouse's Name: Alise Harmala
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Spouse's Gender: Female
Spouse's Age: 18
Spouse's Marital Status: Single
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Spouse's Race: w
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Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated): 1895
Spouse's Birthplace: Michigan
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GS Film Number: 1838389
Digital Folder Number: 005587957
Image Number: 00915
"Oregon, County Marriages, 1851-1975", database with images, FamilySearch.org : 3 November 2017), Henry Meltaus and Alise Harmala, 1913.
Children of John Henry MELTAUS and Aliina Alice Sophia HARMALA:
Dorothy Hope MELTAUS (b.abt. 1917, , Oregon, USA d. abt. 2013, )
George Eugene Harmala MELTAUS (b.3 June 1919, Astoria, Oregon, USA d. 9 August 1983, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA )
m. Louise Lillian TREMBLAY 10 April 1959 in Pomfret, Connecticut, USA (Abington)
Aliina Alice Sophia HARMALA-- Date: 29 December 1913 Place: Astoria, Oregon, USASee marriage record for John Henry MELTAUS and Aliina Alice Sophia HARMALAAliina Alice Sophia HARMALA was the child of John Henry HARMALA and Liisa KOLAPAKKA
Name: Henry Meltaus
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Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 29 Dec 1913
Event Place: Astoria, Clatsop, Oregon, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 26
Marital Status: Single
Previous Wife's Name:
Race: w
Birth Date:
Birth Year (Estimated): 1887
Birthplace: Norway
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Spouse's Name: Alise Harmala
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Spouse's Gender: Female
Spouse's Age: 18
Spouse's Marital Status: Single
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Spouse's Race: w
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Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated): 1895
Spouse's Birthplace: Michigan
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GS Film Number: 1838389
Digital Folder Number: 005587957
Image Number: 00915
"Oregon, County Marriages, 1851-1975", database with images, FamilySearch.org : 3 November 2017), Henry Meltaus and Alise Harmala, 1913.
Children of John Henry MELTAUS and Aliina Alice Sophia HARMALA:
Dorothy Hope MELTAUS (b.abt. 1917, , Oregon, USA d. abt. 2013, ) George Eugene Harmala MELTAUS (b.3 June 1919, Astoria, Oregon, USA d. 9 August 1983, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA )m. Louise Lillian TREMBLAY 10 April 1959 in Pomfret, Connecticut, USA (Abington)
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1886 Birth 14 April 1886
Norway
1891 - The zipper is invented (Whitcomb L. Judson, United States)The motion picture camera is invented (Thomas Alva Edison, William K.L. Dickson, United States)
First Perforated Toilet Paper Roll is Patented
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.
1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)
1913 Marriage / PartnerJohn Henry MELTAUS and Aliina Alice Sophia HARMALA 29 December 1913, Astoria, Oregon, USA
He was 27 years old.
World War I Draft Registration
Name: John Henry Meltaus
Event Type: Draft Registration
Event Date: 1917-1918
Event Place: Clatsop County, Oregon, United States
Gender: Male
Nationality: United States
Birth Date: 14 Apr 1886
Birthplace: , ,
Affiliate Publication Number: M1509
Affiliate Publication Title: World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards
GS Film Number: 1852052
Digital Folder Number: 005243374
Image Number: 03761
U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
A World Undone: The Story of the Great War, 1914 to 1918
Name: John Henry Meltaus
Event Type: Draft Registration
Event Date: 1917-1918
Event Place: Clatsop County, Oregon, United States
Gender: Male
Nationality: United States
Birth Date: 14 Apr 1886
Birthplace: , ,
Affiliate Publication Number: M1509
Affiliate Publication Title: World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards
GS Film Number: 1852052
Digital Folder Number: 005243374
Image Number: 03761
U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
A World Undone: The Story of the Great War, 1914 to 1918
1919 Birth of ChildGeorge Eugene Harmala MELTAUS was born 3 June 1919, Astoria, Oregon, USA
John Henry was 33 years old.
1920 - Astoria, Oregon
Name: Henrey Meltaus
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Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1920
Event Place: Astoria Ward 1, Clatsop, Oregon, United States
District: ED 61
Gender: Male
Age: 33
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Race (Original): White
Can Read:
Can Write:
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Head
Own or Rent:
Birth Year (Estimated): 1887
Birthplace: Norway
Immigration Year: 1889
Father's Birthplace: Norway
Mother's Birthplace: Norway
Sheet Letter: B
Sheet Number: 16
Sheet Number and Letter: 16B
Household ID: 361
Line Number: 56
Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number: T625
Affiliate Film Number: 1492
GS Film Number: 1821492
Digital Folder Number: 004967604
Image Number: 00626
Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
Henrey Meltaus Head M 33 Norway
Alice Meltaus Wife F 23 Michigan
Dorothy Meltaus Daughter F 3 Oregon
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1920 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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Name: Henrey Meltaus
Titles and Terms:
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1920
Event Place: Astoria Ward 1, Clatsop, Oregon, United States
District: ED 61
Gender: Male
Age: 33
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Race (Original): White
Can Read:
Can Write:
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Head
Own or Rent:
Birth Year (Estimated): 1887
Birthplace: Norway
Immigration Year: 1889
Father's Birthplace: Norway
Mother's Birthplace: Norway
Sheet Letter: B
Sheet Number: 16
Sheet Number and Letter: 16B
Household ID: 361
Line Number: 56
Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number: T625
Affiliate Film Number: 1492
GS Film Number: 1821492
Digital Folder Number: 004967604
Image Number: 00626
Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
Henrey Meltaus Head M 33 Norway
Alice Meltaus Wife F 23 Michigan
Dorothy Meltaus Daughter F 3 Oregon
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1920 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1920 Death 3 March 1920
Astoria, Oregon, USA
He died at the age of 33.
John is buried at: Greenwood Cemetery Astoria, Clatsop County, Oregon, USA PLOT Section B, Block 91, Lot 1, Grave 4
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