Okley Harold Gerke (1910 - 1945)

Born 14 Sep 1910 in Cadyville, Clinton, New York, USA

Ancestors

Husband of Mildred Elizabeth (Beauvais) Gerke — married 21 Sep 1930 in Chazy, Clinton, New York, USA

Husband of Sophie Mary (Tortello) Stein — married 29 May 1936 (to before Oct 1939) in Albany, New York, United States

Husband of Grace (Facteau) Gerke — married 9 Mar 1938 in Plattsburgh Clinton, New York, USA

Descendants

Died 13 Nov 1945 at age 35 in Manhattan, New York, USA

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Biography

Okley Gerke was born in New York.

When Okley Harold Gerke was born on September 14, 1910^[1][2], in Cadyville, New York, his father, Frederick Gerke, was 28 and his mother, Edith Lavigne, was 17.

In the 1915 census Okley (age 4) is listed as the son of Frederick Gerke and his mother Grace Lavigne, and two sisters. in Plattsburgh Ward 03, Clinton. ^[3]

In the 1920 census Oakley (age 9) is listed as the son of Frederick Gerke and his mother Grace Lavigne and three sisters in Plattsburg Ward 2, Clinton, New York. ^[4]

In the 1925 census Okley (age 14) was the son of Frederick Gerke and his mother Grace Lavigne, and six sisters in Plattsburgh Ward 03, Clinton. ^[5]

Okley Harold Gerke lived in Plattsburgh, New York, in 1927-1929^[6][7][8] at 28 Charlotte Street and employed at 23 S River.

Okley was in a directory in 1930^[9] Living at 34 Champlain in Plattsburgh, New York.

In the 1930 census Oklay (age 20), Soldier, was a single pvt (private) in US. Government Reservation, Plattsburgh, Clinton, New York. ^[10]

He married 1st Mildred Beauvais 21 Sep 1930 in Chazy, New York, ^[11] and they had one daughter together.

Okley and his wife Mildred were in a directory in 1931 in Albany, Rensselaer, New York. living at 86 Clinton Ave. He was working as an Attendant^[12]

Oakley and his wife Mildred were in 2 directories in 1932+1933 in Plattsburgh, New York and listed as living at 17 Pond. ^[13][14]

Oakley was in a directory in 1935 living at 222 Margaret Street in Plattsburgh, New York. ^[15]

Oakley was in a directory in 1936 living at 339 Hamilton in Albany; Rensselaer, New York. His occupation is listed as a Dishwasher ^[16]

Okley married 2nd Sophie M. Tortello on 29 May 1936 in Albany, New York. ^[17]

He then married 3rd Grace E. Facteau 09 Mar 1938 in Plattsburgh, New York, ^[18] and they had two children together.

In the 18 April 1940 census Okley (age 29), Attendant, was the married son-in-law of Louis J Facteau in Saranac, Clinton, New York. ^[19]

Okley was in a military Draft record on 16 October 1940 in Saranac, Clinton, New York. Employer: State Hospital; Height: 5ft 8in; Weight: 204; Complexion: Light; Hair Color: Blonde; Eye Color:^[20]

Oakley was in a directory in 1941 Living at 42 Charlotte Street in Plattsburgh, New York. ^[21]

Okley joined the US Navy Reserve; His Enlistment Date: was 10 Sep 1942. He was Discharged 20 Feb 1945.

He died on November 13, 1945^[22][23], in Manhattan, New York, at the age of 35, and was buried^[24] in MT Carmel Cemetery in Plattsburgh, New York.

Okley was in a record on 01 December 1945 U.S., Headstone Application for Military Veterans. ^[25]

Sources

1. ↑ Military: "U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947" National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for New York State, 10/16/1940 - 03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147 Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2238 #303270784 (accessed 15 May 2022) Name: Okley Harold Gerke; Race: White; Age: 30; Birth Date: 14 Sep 1910; Birthplace: Cadyville, N.Y.; Residence Place: Saranac, Clinton, New York; Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940; Registration Place: Plattsburg, Clinton, New York, USA; Employer: STATE Hospital; Height: 5ft 8in; Weight: 204; Complexion: Light; Hair Color: Blonde; Eye Color: Blue; Next of Kin: Mrs. Grace Gerke; Household Members Relationship: Okley Harold Gerke Grace Gerke Wife.
2. ↑ Birth: "U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1970" National Archives at Washington DC; Washington DC; Applications for Headstones for U.S. Military Veterans, 1925-1941; NAID: A1, 2110-C; Record Group Number: 92; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2375 #216645 (accessed 15 May 2022) Okley Harold Gerke born on 14 Sep 1910.
3. ↑ 1915 Census: "New York, U.S., State Census, 1915" New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 02; Assembly District: 01; City: Plattsburgh Ward 03; County: Clinton; Page: 23; Line Number: 3 Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2703 #7452069 (accessed 7 November 2022) Okley Gerke (4) son in household of Frederick Gerke (32) in Plattsburgh Ward 03, Clinton. Born in United States.
4. ↑ 1920 Census: "1920 United States Federal Census" Year: 1920; Census Place: Plattsburg Ward 2, Clinton, New York; Roll: T625_1095; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 27 Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6061 #86829806 (accessed 7 November 2022) Oakley Gerke (9), single son, in household of Frederick Gerke (37) in Plattsburg Ward 2, Clinton, New York. Born in New York.
5. ↑ 1925 Census: "New York, U.S., State Census, 1925" New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 01; City: Plattsburgh Ward 03; County: Clinton; Page: 15; Line Number: 31 Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2704 #20565913 (accessed 7 November 2022) Okley Gerke (14) son in household of Frederick Gerke (43) in Plattsburgh Ward 03, Clinton. Born in USA.
6. ↑ 1927 Directory: "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995" Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2469 #96418463 (accessed 12 January 2024) Name: Oakley Gerke; Residence Year: 1927; Street Address: 28 Charlotte; Residence Place: Plattsburgh, New York; Occupation: Employee; Publication Title: Plattsburgh, New York, City Directory, 1927.
7. ↑ 1928 Directory: "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995" Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2469 #93627439 (accessed 4 February 2024) Name: U S A Gerke Oakley; Residence Year: 1928; Street Address: 28 Charlotte; Residence Place: Plattsburgh, New York; Publication Title: Plattsburgh, New York, City Directory, 1928.
8. ↑ 1929 Directory: "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995" Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2469 #93606650 (accessed 4 February 2024) Name: U S A Gerke Oakley; Residence Year: 1929; Street Address: 28 Charlotte; Residence Place: Plattsburgh, New York; Publication Title: Plattsburgh, New York, City Directory, 1929.
9. ↑ 1930 Directory: "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995" Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2469 #93547810 (accessed 4 February 2024) Name: Gerke Oakley; Residence Year: 1930; Street Address: 34 Champlain; Residence Place: Plattsburgh, New York, USA; Publication Title: Plattsburgh, New York, City Directory, 1930.
10. ↑ 1930 Census: "1930 United States Federal Census" Year: 1930; Census Place: Plattsburgh, Clinton, New York; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0038; FHL microfilm: 2341152 Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6224 #29083594 (accessed 7 November 2022) Oklay Gerke (20), single pvt (private), Soldier, in household of Henry A Sedlak (25) in US. Government Reservation, Plattsburgh, Clinton, New York. Born in New York.
11. ↑ Marriage: "New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967" New York State Department of Health; Albany, NY, New York State Marriage Index Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 61632 #3741066 (accessed 15 May 2022) Okley Gerke marriage to Mildred Beauvais on 21 Sep 1930 in Chazy, New York.
12. ↑ 1931 Directory: "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995" Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2469 #78719347 (accessed 13 January 2024) Name: Okley Gerke; Gender: Male; Residence Year: 1931; Street Address: 86 Clinton av; Residence Place: Albany; Rensselaer, New York; Occupation: Attendant; Spouse: Mildred Gerke; Publication Title: Albany, New York, City Directory, 1931.
13. ↑ 1932 Directory: "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995" Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2469 #93562766 (accessed 13 January 2024) Name: Oakley H Gerke; Gender: Male; Residence Year: 1932; Street Address: 17 Pond; Residence Place: Plattsburgh, New York; Spouse: Mildred B Gerke; Publication Title: Plattsburgh, New York, City Directory, 1932.
14. ↑ 1933 Directory: "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995" Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2469 #93555387 (accessed 4 February 2024) Name: Oakley H Gerke; Residence Year: 1933; Street Address: 17 Pond; Residence Place: Plattsburgh, New York; Occupation: Laborer; Publication Title: Plattsburgh, New York, City Directory, 1933.
15. ↑ 1935 Directory: "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995" Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2469 #93571416 (accessed 4 February 2024) Name: Oakley H Gerke; Residence Year: 1935; Street Address: 222 Margaret; Residence Place: Plattsburgh, New York; Occupation: Laborer; Publication Title: Plattsburgh, New York, City Directory, 1935.
16. ↑ 1936 Directory: "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995" Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2469 #1223522459 (accessed 4 February 2024) Name: Oakley Gerke; Residence Year: 1936; Street Address: 339 Hamilton; Residence Place: Albany; Rensselaer, New York; Occupation: Dishwasher; Publication Title: Albany, New York, City Directory, 1936.
17. ↑ Marriage: "New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967" New York State Department of Health; Albany, NY; New York State Marriage Index; Certificate Number: 19841 Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 61632 #4703276 (accessed 13 January 2024) Okley H Gerke marriage to Sophie M. Tortello on 29 May 1936 in Albany, New York.
18. ↑ Marriage: "New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967" New York State Department of Health; Albany, NY; New York State Marriage Index Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 61632 #6576902 (accessed 15 May 2022) Okley H Gerke marriage to Grace E. Facteau on 9 Mar 1938 in Plattsburgh, New York.
19. ↑ 1940 Census: "1940 United States Federal Census" Year: 1940; Census Place: Saranac, Clinton, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02517; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 10-49 Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2442 #9685716 (accessed 7 November 2022) Okley Gerke (29), married son-in-law, Attendant, in household of Louis J Facteau (57) in Saranac, Clinton, New York. Born in New York.
20. ↑ Military: "U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947" National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For New York State, 10/16/1940 - 03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147 Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2238 #303270784 (accessed 13 January 2024) Name: Okley Harold Gerke; Race: White; Age: 30; Birth Date: 14 Sep 1910; Birthplace: Cadyville, N.Y.; Residence Place: Saranac, Clinton, New York; Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940; Registration Place: Plattsburg, Clinton, New York; Employer: State Hospital; Height: 5ft 8in; Weight: 204; Complexion: Light; Hair Color: Blonde; Eye Color: Blue; Next of Kin: Mrs. Grace Gerke; Household Members (Name) Relationship: Okley Harold Gerke Grace Gerke Wife.
21. ↑ 1941 Directory: "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995" Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2469 #59208940 (accessed 4 February 2024) Name: Oakley H Gerke; Residence Year: 1941; Street Address: 42 Charlotte; Residence Place: Plattsburgh, New York; Occupation: Guard; Publication Title: Plattsburgh, New York, City Directory, 1941.
22. ↑ Death: "U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1970" National Archives at Washington DC; Washington DC; Applications for Headstones for U.S. Military Veterans, 1925-1941; NAID: A1, 2110-C; Record Group Number: 92; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2375 #216645 (accessed 15 May 2022) Okley Harold Gerke death 14 Nov 1945.
23. ↑ Death: "New York, U.S., Death Index, 1852-1956" New York Department of Health; Albany, NY; NY State Death Index Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 61535 #1627787 (accessed 15 May 2022) Okley Gerke death 14 Nov 1945 (age 35) in NYC M 24381, New York.
24. ↑ Burial: "U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current" (accessed 15 May 2022) Okley Harold Gerke burial (died on 13 Nov 1945) in Plattsburgh, Clinton County, New York.
25. ↑ Headstone Application: "U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985" National Archives at Washington DC; Washington DC; Applications for Headstones For U.S. Military Veterans, 1925-1941; NAID: 596118; Record Group Number: 92; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2375 #216645 (accessed 13 January 2024) Name: Okley Harold Gerke; Birth Date: 14 Sep 1910; Service Number: 6006654; Service Branch: US Navy Reserve; Unit: Naval Reserve; Enlistment Date: 10 Sep 1942; Discharge Date: 20 Feb 1945; Death Date: 14 Nov 1945; Cemetery: MT Carmel Cemetery; Cemetery Location: Plattsburg, New York.