Jennie L. Diltz (1886 - 1936)

Born 14 Jul 1886 in New York, United States

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Died 4 Oct 1936 at age 50 in New York, United States

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Biography

Jennie L. Diltz is born on July 14, 1886, the daughter of William H. Diltz (1852-1911) and Eliza Ann Nix (1860-1941) [1]. Most likely she is born in Franklinville, Cattaraugus County, New York State, USA. Franklinville is about 80 kilometres by road south of Buffalo.

Jennie is in the 1892 New York State census at the age of five living with her family in Franklinville [2] and she is there at the age of 12 in the federal census of 1900 [3]. She is still there at the age of 18 in the state census of 1905 [4]. This census record shows her occupation as a shoemaker.

On February 13, 1908, Jennie marries John Seth Myrick (1887-1948) in Franklinville [5][6]. John is a carpenter. They raise a family of six children:

• Harold M. Myrick 1908-1914

• Mary E. Myrick 1910-1973 + (1934) Henry Griffith Williams 1912-1980

• Gerald C. Myrick 1915-1981 + Ruth Unknown 1919-?

• Geraldine Isadore Myrick 1915-1981 + (1936) William A. Terhune 1912-1967

• Onilee Myrick 1918-1985 + Ellsworth Newton Whitcomb 1900-1977

• Lillian Myrick 1920-1985 + Stanley M. Lukasiak 1913-1991

In the 1910 census records, Jennie and John are living in Franklinville with their first two children [7]. But by the time of the 1920 census they have moved to Buffalo where John continues to work as a carpenter [8]. The now have four young children: Mary, Gerald, Geraldine and Onilee. By the time of the 1930 US census, they are back living in Franklinville [10].

Jennie dies on October 4, 1936, and she is buried in the Mount Prospect Cemetery, Franklinville [11]. John lives on until 1948 and he is buried with her.

Sources

[1] year of birth: the 1900 census record gives Jennie a birth date of July 1887 and various other sources agree with the year. However, her gravestone in the Mount Prospect Cemetery, Franklinville shows 1886-1936. And the find-a-grave website notes the birth as July 14, 1886. The fact that the marriage licence issued in Jan 1908 shows her age as 21 indicates that 1886 is the correct year.

[2] "New York State Census, 1892," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MQ92-SC6 : accessed 1 February 2016), William Diltz, 1892; citing Franklinville, E.D. 01, county offices, New York; FHL microfilm 584,495. The 1892 New York State census record shows William Diltz (40) living in Franklinville. He is a labourer. His wife is Eliza (32) and they have 3 children living with them: Hadden (8), Jennie (5) & Isadore (3).

[3] "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MS6Z-4Z2 : accessed 1 February 2016), William H Dietz, Franklinville Township Franklinville village, Cattaraugus, New York, United States; citing sheet 16B, family 435, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,241,010. The 1900 census record shows William H Ditz [Diltz] (48) living in Franklinville, Cattaraugus County, New York State. He was born in Feb 1852 in New York State and both his parents were also born in New York. His occupation looks to be a teamster He can read & write, and he owns his own house. His wife is Eliza A. Her age was originally shown as 40 but this has been crossed out and “50” written over it with the birth year shown as 1850 [she was born in 1860]. They have been married for 20 years. She is the mother of 4 children, 2 of whom are living. Her father was born in England; her mother in New York State. They have living with them: Jennie L. (12), born in July 1887; Bertha I. (11), born in Aug 1888; and Fred H. (4), an adopted son born in March 1896. Fred H. was born in New York State; his father was born in Canada; his mother was born in New York State.

[4] New York State Census, 1905, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MVBR-VRM : accessed 30 January 2016), Fred H Diltz, Franklinville, A.D. 01, E.D. 01, Cattaraugus, New York; citing p. 22, line 33, county offices, New York.; FHL microfilm 584,496. The New York State 1905 census record shows William Diltz (52) living in Franklinville, New York State. His wife is Eliza A. (44). They have living with them Jennie L. (18) a daughter who is a shoemaker; Bertha I. (16) a daughter who is in school; and Fred H. Diltz (9), a nephew in school [adopted son]. William’s occupation is shown as a day labourer.

[5] "New York, County Marriages, 1847-1848; 1908-1936," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKNB-YVVL : accessed 31 January 2016), Eliza Nix in entry for John S Myrick and Jennie L Diltz, 22 Jan 1908; citing county clerk’s office, Cattaraugus, New York, United States; FHL microfilm 1,009,767. The record shows that a marriage license was issued to John S. Myrick & Jennie L. Diltz on Jan 22, 1908, in Franklinville, Cattaraugus County, New York State, USA. John is 20-yrs old, a carpenter and his parents are John Myrick & Mary Wheeler. Jennie is 21-yrs old, has no occupation, and her parents are William Diltz & Eliza Nix. The marriage is on Feb 13, 1908.

[6] "New York, County Marriages, 1847-1848; 1908-1936," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XVP2-NDF : 9 March 2021), Jennie L. Diltz in entry for John S. Myrick, 13 Feb 1908, New York, United States; citing ref. ID 31, county clerk offices from various counties, New York; FHL microfilm 583,817. Jennie L. Diltz (21) married John S. Myrick (20) on 13 Feb 1908 in New York. Jennie’s parents are William Diltz and Unknown Nix. John’s parents are John Myrick and Mary Wheeler.

[7] "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M5CZ-YZ1 : accessed 6 February 2016), John S Myrick in household of William L Blowers, Franklinville, Cattaraugus, New York, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 58, sheet 10A, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,374,939. The 1910 census record shows John S. Myrick (23) living in Franklinville, Cattaraugus County, New York States, USA. He is living in the home of his mother, Mary L. Blowers (46), and his stepfather, William L. Blowers (46). The wife of John S. Myrick is Jennie (24). They have been married for 3 years and have 2 children: Harold M. [?or N] (1) & Mary L. (either 1 month or 6 months). All residents of the household were born in New York State. John S. is a carpenter.

[8] "United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MJLM-69J : accessed 6 February 2016), Onilee Myrick, Buffalo Ward 22, Erie, New York, United States; citing sheet 2A, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,821,107. The 1920 census record shows John S. Myrick (34) living in Buffalo, New York, USA. He is a carpenter. His wife is Jennie L (34) and they have 4 children: Mary (9), Gerald (4yr3m), Geraldine (4yr3m) & Onilee (1yr11m). All residents of the household were born in New York State.,

[9] "New York State Census, 1925", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KSSM-T7N : Fri Oct 06 07:09:54 UTC 2023), Entry for Jennie Myrick, 1925. A 38-yeara old Jennie Myrick is living in Eire, New York.

[10] "United States Census, 1930", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X7H8-5BS : accessed 5 February 2016), John S Myrick, 1930. The 1930 census record shows John S. Myrick (42) living in Franklinville, Cattaraugus County, New York State, USA. He was born in New York State and so were his parents. He is a carpenter. He is a veteran. His wife is Jennie (43). She was born in New York; her father was born in New York & her mother in the USA. They have 5 children: Mary E. (20), Gerald C. (14), Geraldine I. (14), Onilee (12) & Lillian (10). The oldest daughter, Mary, is a teacher at a rural school.

[11] www.findagrave.com Memorial# 107175194 this shows Jennie L. Myrick born on July 14, 1886 and dieing on Oct 4, 1936 and there is a photo by Laurie Stewart Tokarsky of the headstone. However, this memorial has the incorrect parents for Jennie. It does show her spouse (John Seth Myrick) although the year of marriage is incorrect.

Acknowledgements

This biography was written by Fred Nix in 2016, with signifanct revisions in January 2024. Fred and Jennie are second cousins, twice removed.