Orville Eugene Bartlett (1913 - 1970)

Born 2 Jun 1913 in Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Dorothy Irene (Harpstrite) Frazier — married 1 Sep 1954 (to before 1959) in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States

Died 18 Jul 1970 at age 57 in La Puente, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America

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Biography

Early Life

Corporal Orville Bartlett served in the United States Army in World War II
Service started: 18 May 1942
Unit(s): 1961st Service Command Unit
Service ended: 28 Nov 1944

This profile is part of the Bartlett Name Study.

Orville Eugene Bartlett entered the world on June 2, 1913, in Lincoln, Nebraska, as the son of Lucy Conklin, aged 43, and William Bartlett, aged 48 ^{[1][2][3] [4]}. ^{[5] [6]}.Amongst his parents' brood of eleven children, Orville held the distinction of being the youngest. However, at the tender age of 4, tragedy struck the family when his older sister, Lula B Bartlett (1907-1918), passed away at the age of 10.

In 1920, the Bartlett family rented a home on North 29th Street in Lancaster, Lincoln, Nebraska. Orville, approximately 7 years old at the time, resided in the household with his three siblings. His father, a teamster, and his brother Justin Snow Bartlett, also a teamster, lived in the same home along with Justin's wife and infant child. Orville's mother worked as a laborer cleaning homes. Education played a role in their lives, as Orville and his other two siblings attended school while growing up.^[7]

In 1930, the Bartlett family owned the same home, which became a bustling hub for three of Orville's married siblings and their respective families. Orville himself took on odd jobs to contribute to the household income, while his father retired from his former occupation as a teamster. Meanwhile, Orville's mother served as a dedicated household servant for a private family. Among the siblings in the home, Aaron pursued a career in trucking, accompanied by his wife and infant son.Hazel, like her mother, worked as a private servant, while her husband, Pearl Corning, joined the ranks of truckers. Lucy, Orville's sister, resided in the home with her husband, Earl Buckridge, who engaged in various odd jobs^[8]

In 1937, tragedy struck when Orville and his sister Hazel were involved in a devastating collision between their vehicle and a train. Unfortunately, Hazel lost her life in the accident. Miraculously, Orville managed to survive the collision, albeit with cuts and bruises, enduring the physical scars as a testament to the harrowing incident. ^[9]

By 1940, Orville and Lucy remained as the sole siblings residing in the family home. However, the household had expanded with the presence of Lucy's husband and their four children, creating a lively and bustling environment. As the years advanced, Orville's parents had reached an elderly stage in life, retiring from their previous occupations. Orville himself pursued a career as a filing clerk, dedicating his days to organizing and managing important documents. The chapter of formal education had closed for Orville, as he no longer attended school. Meanwhile, Lucy's husband found employment in a stone quarry, while Lucy dedicated her time to caring for their growing brood, tending to the needs and nurturing the futures of their children. ^[10][11]

Appearance

He was about 5'6 with blonde hair and blue eyes. ^[1]

Military

In 1942, he lived in Los Angeles, California and on May 18, 1942, Orville enlisted in the military, beginning his service. He was assigned to the Service Command Unit 1961, where he fulfilled his duties until his discharge on November 28, 1944. As a corporal in the unit, Orville contributed to its operations and played a role in supporting the military's logistical needs during that time.^[11][6]

Following his service during the war, Orville settled in El Monte, Los Angeles, California, where he resided in 1950. During this period, he shared his home with his mother and his niece, Rosabelle Buckridge, who was one of his sister Lucy's daughters. In terms of employment, Orville worked as a payroll clerk for a newspaper.^[12]

Marriage and Family

Orville Bartlett and Dorothy Irene HarpstriteDorothy Irene Harpstrite tied the knot on September 1, 1954, in Los Angeles, California. However, their marital journey proved to be short-lived, as the couple decided to part ways and eventually divorced. Dorothy went on to marry someone else five years after her marriage to Orville. The specific details surrounding the duration of their relationship and subsequent separation remain unknown. ^[13]It appears that Orville and Dorothy did not have any children together. In Orville's obituary, his surviving siblings are mentioned, suggesting that he did not have any children of his own. ^[14]

Death and Burial

On July 18, 1970, Orville Bartlett passed away. He found his final resting place in Rose Hills Memorial Park, located in Whittier, California. ^[2] in California. ^[14][6][15]

Research

1. Needs profiles created for Pearl Corning, Rosabelle Buckridge
2. Need divorce document

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947: National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Nebraska, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 6 Ancestry Record 2238 #17020392 U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947:

   Name:	Orville Eugene Bartlett
   Race:	White
   Age:	27
   Birth Date:	2 Jun 1913
   Birth Place:	Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
   Residence Place:	Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA
   Registration Date:	31 Oct 1940
   Registration Place:	Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA
   Height:	5 6
   Weight:	141
   Complexion:	Light
   Hair Color:	Blonde
   Eye Color:	Blue
   Next of Kin:	William Bartlett

   Household Members
   Name	Age	Relationship
   Orville Eugene Bartlett	27	Self (Head)
   William Bartlett	Father

2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} Military Death Record: "U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010"
   Beneficiary Identification Records Locator Subsystem (BIRLS) Death File. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Page number: 1
   Ancestry Record 2441 #1988503 (accessed 19 June 2023)
   Name: Orville E Bartlett; Gender: Male; Birth Date: 2 Jun 1913; Death Date: 18 Jul 1970.
3. ↑ Birth: "Nebraska, U.S., Birth Ledgers, 1904-1911, Birth Index, 1912-1994"
   Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services; Lincoln, Nebraska; Nebraska Birth Index, 1912-1994; Certificate Number: 12517
   Ancestry Record 62094 #302108321 (accessed 19 June 2023)
   Orville E Bartlett born on 2 Jun 1913 in Lancaster, Nebraska, USA. Father: William E Bartlett
4. ↑ "Obituary for Lucy Bell BARTLETT", The Pomona Progress Bulletin, Pomona, California, (1958) 20 January 1958, Page 12, Newspapers Clip: 126765821
5. ↑ "Bartlett 50th Wedding Anniversary", The Lincoln Star, Lincoln, Nebraska, (1935) 15 December 1935, Page 39, Newspapers Clip: 126768430
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1 6.2} Military: "U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985"
   National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones and Markers, 7/1/1970-9/30/1985; NAID: 6016127; Record Group Number: 15; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2375 #4864277 (accessed 19 June 2023)
   Name: Orville E. Bartlett; Rank: Corporal; Birth Date: 2 Jun 1913; Service Number: 39 240 027; Service Branch: US Army; Unit: Service Command Unit 1961; Enlistment Date: 18 May 1942; Discharge Date: 28 Nov 1944; Death Date: 18 Jul 1970; Cemetery: Rose Hills Memorial Park; Cemetery Location: Whittier, California, USA.
7. ↑ "United States Census, 1920", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:2:M8LF-7JC : 2 February 2021), Household of William Bartlett, 1920. United States Census 1920:

   Name:	Orval Bartlett
   Age:	6
   Birthplace:	Nebraska
   Marital Status:	Single
   Race:	White
   Relationship to Head of Household:	Son
   Father's Birthplace:	Ohio
   Mother's Birthplace:	Iowa
   Event Type:	Census
   Event Date:	1920
   Event Place:	Lancaster, Nebraska, United States

   Household Members
   William Bartlett	Father	M	54	Ohio
   Ludy Bartlett	Mother	F	49	Iowa
   Aaron Bartlett	Brother	M	16	Nebraska
   Lucy Bartlett	Sister	F	10	Nebraska
   Justin Bartlett	Brother	M	20	Nebraska
   William Bartlett	Father	M	54	Ohio
   Ludy Bartlett	Mother	F	49	Iowa
   Aaron Bartlett	Brother	M	16	Nebraska
   Lucy Bartlett	Sister	F	10	Nebraska
   Justin Bartlett	Brother	M	20	Nebraska
   Marie Bartlett		F	18	Nebraska
   George Bartlett		M	0	Nebraska

8. ↑ "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:2:1YPB-QYC : accessed 20 June 2023), Household of William E Bartlett, Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 31, sheet 4B, line 79, family 97, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 1285; FHL microfilm 2,341,020. United States Census 1930:

   Name:	Orville E Bartlett
   Age:	16
   Birthplace:	Nebraska
   Marital Status:	Single
   Race:	White
   Relationship to Head of Household:	Son
   Father's Birthplace:	Nebraska
   Mother's Birthplace:	Nebraska
   Event Type:	Census
   Event Date:	1930
   Event Place:	Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, United States

   Household Members
   William E Bartlett	Father	M	64	Illinois
   Lucy B Bartlett	Mother	F	60	Iowa
   Aaron Bartlett	Brother	M	24	Nebraska
   Hazel Corning	Sister	F	28	Nebraska
   Lucy Buckridge	Sister	F	20	Nebraska
   Crystal Bartlett		F	22	Nebraska
   Aaron F Bartlett		M	0	Nebraska
   Pearl Corning		M	31	Nebraska
   Earl Buckridge		M	21	Nebraska

9. ↑ "Two Die When Train Hits Car", The Omaha Morning Bee-News, Omaha, Nebraska, (1937) 14 June 1937, Page 1, Newspapers Clip: 126770117
10. ↑ 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940"
    citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 59;
    FamilySearch Record: K9MZ-5VV (accessed 19 June 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9M1-SFFF

    Name	Orville E Bartlett
    Residence Date	1935
    Residence Place	Same House
    Census Date	1940
    Census Place	Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, United States
    Birth Date	1914
    Birth Place	Nebraska
    Ethnicity	American
    Marital Status	Single
    Race	White
    Age	26
    Relationship To Head	Son
    Ims Ctl File Id	681429
    System Of Record	SLS
    Digital Film Nbr	005460560

11. ↑ ^{11.0 11.1} Military Enlistment: "United States World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:2:9MJX-V32F : 5 December 2014), Entry for Orville E Bartlett, enlisted 18 May 1942, Los Angeles, California, United States; citing "Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, ca. 1938-1946," database, The National Archives: Access to Archival Databases (AAD) (http://aad.archives.gov : National Archives and Records Administration, 2002); NARA NAID 1263923, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. United States World War II Army Enlistment Records 1938-1946:

    Name:	Orville E Bartlett
    Marital Status:	Single, with dependents
    Event Type:	Military Service
    Event Date:	18 May 1942
    Event Place:	Los Angeles, California, United States
    Term of Enlistment:	Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
    Race:	White
    Citizenship Status:	citizen
    Birth Year:	1913
    Birthplace:	NEBRASKA
    Education Level:	2 years of high school
    Civilian Occupation:	Clerks, general office
    Military Rank:	Private
    Army Branch:	Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
    Army Component:	Selectees (Enlisted Men)
    Serial Number:	39240027
    Box Film Number:	14106.176

12. ↑ 1950 Census: "United States 1950 Census"
    citing Page: 10; Line: 19;
    FamilySearch Record: 6XGS-7519 (accessed 19 June 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QHN-PQH7-1961-B

    Name	Orville E Bartlett
    Census Date	5 April 1950
    Census Place	Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States
    Residence Date	1949
    Birth Date	1914
    Birth Place	Nebraska
    Race	White
    Occupation	Payroll Clerk
    Marital Status	Single
    Age	36 years
    Misc Code C11950Census	459
    Relationship To Head	Head
    Misc Code B1950Census	046
    Misc Code C21950Census	1
    Household Continued	No
    Checked By Date	April 20, 1950
    Checked By	Edna M Chupik
    Occupation Category	Wk
    Image Folder1950Census	43290879-California-060546
    Image Dimensions	4074,4706
    Lived On Farm	No
    Misc Hours Worked	40
    Enumerator Name	Joseph L Mitchell
    Occupation Industry	Newspaper
    Misc Code C1950Census	390
    3Plus Acres	No
    System Of Record	SLS
    Digital Film Nbr	108821470

13. ↑ Marriage: "California, County Marriages, 1850-1953"
    citing Page: 19; FHL microfilm: 1343394;
    FamilySearch Record: K86X-QFW (accessed 19 June 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-893H-ZL1P Image number 02619

    Name	Dorothy Irene Harpstrite
    Birth Date	1921
    Age	33
    Marriage Date	1 Sep 1954
    Marriage Place	Los Angeles, California, United States
    Misc Note	Marriage Record

14. ↑ ^{14.0 14.1} "Obituary for Orville E. BARTLETT", Lincoln Journal Star, Lincoln, Nebraska, (1970) 21 July 1970, Page 13, Newspapers Clip: 126766810
15. ↑ Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/113017372/orville-eugene-bartlett: accessed 19 June 2023), memorial page for Orville Eugene Bartlett (2 Jun 1913–18 Jul 1970), Find A Grave: Memorial #113017372, citing Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles County, California, USA; Maintained by Shar R. (contributor 47356892). Death:

    Name:	Orville Eugene Bartlett
    Birth Date:	2 Jun 1913
    Birth Place:	Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA
    Death Date:	18 Jul 1970