Loureda Viola (Gross) Eisensmith (1908 - 2009)

Born 22 Dec 1908 in York, York, Pennsylvania, United States

Wife of Preston Eugene Eisensmith — married 9 Jul 1927 in Bel Air, Harford, Maryland

Descendants

Died 20 Sep 2009 at age 100 in York, York, Pennsylvania, United States

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Biography

Loureda was born in 1908. She passed away in 2009.

Obituary

YORK Loureda V. Eisensmith, who achieved her desire to live to the age of 100, died at Pleasant Acres Nursing Home on Sunday, September 20, 2009,at 10:55 a.m. She was the wife of Preston E. Eisensmith, who died in 1984. Born December 22, 1908, in York, she was the daughter of the late Michael Lewis and Florence May (Fisher) Gross. She was a sales clerk of 28 years for the former W.T. Grant Store. Mrs. Eisensmith was a lifetime member of Grace United Methodist Church and Sunday School, and her passion was playing cards. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Phyllis J. Eisensmith of York; two grandsons, Dr. Kevin E. and his wife, Kathleen Eisensmith of Indiana, and Michael E. and his wife, Soon-Mi Eisensmith of Spokane, Wash.; three great-grandchildren, Christopher A., Jason M., and Nicholas A. Eisensmith; and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her son, Richard E. Eisensmith, who died June 8, 2009; and two brothers, Kenneth F. Gross and Homer Gross. A funeral service will be held at 11a.m. Friday at the Etzweiler Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1111 E. Market St., York, with the Rev. Dr. D. Guy Carrigan, Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Rose Cemetery. A viewing will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to Grace United Methodist Church, 29 N. Broad St., York, PA 17403; or to Pleasant Acres Donation Fund, 118 Pleasant Acres Road, York, PA 17402. www.etzweiler.com

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1910 United States Federal Census Name Laveda V Gross Age in 1910 1 Birth Year abt 1909 Birthplace Pennsylvania Home in 1910 York Ward 2, York, Pennsylvania Street North Broad Street Race White Gender Female Relation to Head of House Daughter Marital Status Single Father's Name Michael L Gross Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania Mother's Name Florence Gross Mother's Birthplace Pennsylvania Household Members Name Age Michael L Gross 26 Florence Gross 26 Homer L Gross 5 Kenneth F Gross 3 Laveda V Gross 1

Source Citation Year: 1910; Census Place: York Ward 2, York, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1435; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0116; FHL microfilm: 1375448 Description Enumeration District: 0116

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1920 United States Federal Census Name Loureda V Gauss Age 11 Birth Year abt 1909 Birthplace Pennsylvania Home in 1920 York Ward 2, York, Pennsylvania Street North Broad Street Residence Date 1920 Race White Gender Female Relation to Head of House Daughter Marital Status Single Father's Name Michael L Gauss Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania Mother's Name Florence M Gauss Mother's Birthplace Pennsylvania Able to Speak English Yes Occupation Student Industry Public School Attended School Yes Able to read Yes Able to Write Yes Household Members Name Age Michael L Gauss Florence M Gauss Kenneth Gauss Loureda V Gauss

Source Citation Year: 1920; Census Place: York Ward 2, York, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1669; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 120 Description Enumeration District: 0120; Description: York City (part), Ward 2 including Childrens' Home bounded by Gas Alley, Penna Railroad, East Market, North George

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1930 United States Federal Census Name Louieda V Eisensmith Birth Year abt 1909 Gender Female Race White Age in 1930 21 Birthplace Pennsylvania Marital Status Married Relation to Head of House Wife Homemaker? Yes Home in 1930 York, York, Pennsylvania, USA Map of Home York, York, Pennsylvania Street Address Columbia Ave Ward of City Sixth pt. House Number 49 Dwelling Number 193 Family Number 270 Age at First Marriage 18 Attended School No Able to Read and Write Yes Father's Birthplace Pennsylvania Mother's Birthplace Pennsylvania Able to Speak English Yes Household Members Name Age Preston E Eisensmith Louieda V Eisensmith Richard E Eisensmith

Source Citation Year: 1930; Census Place: York, York, Pennsylvania; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0099; FHL microfilm: 2341901 Description District: 0099; Description: YORK CITY, WARD 6 (PART), BOUNDED BY (N) E. MARKET; (E) WARD LINE; (S) ROUSE, EDGAR, E. POPLAR, E. NEWTON ALLEY; (W) S. DUKE.

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1940 United States Federal Census Name Loureda Eisensmith Respondent Yes Age 31 Estimated Birth Year abt 1909 Gender Female Race White Birthplace Pennsylvania Marital Status Married Relation to Head of House Wife Home in 1940 York, York, Pennsylvania Map of Home in 1940 York, York, Pennsylvania Street Walnut Street House Number 476 Inferred Residence in 1935 York, York, Pennsylvania Residence in 1935 Same Place Resident on farm in 1935 No Sheet Number 7B Occupation Clerk Attended School or College No Highest Grade Completed High School, 2nd year Hours Worked Week Prior to Census 31 Duration of Unemployment 48 Class of Worker Wage or salary worker in private work Weeks Worked in 1939 4 Income 32 Income Other Sources No Household Members Name Age Preston Eisensmith Loureda Eisensmith Richard Eisensmith

Source Citation Year: 1940; Census Place: York, York, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03645; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 67-121 Description Enumeration District: 67-121; Description: YORK CITY WARD 7 (AREA A - PART)

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Pennsylvania, Birth Records, 1906-1909 Name Loureda Viola Grass Gender Female Birth Date 22 Dec 1908 Birth Place York, York, Pennsylvania, USA Father Michel L Grass Mother Elma Grass Certificate Number 200414 Household Members Name Age Loureda Viola Grass Elma Grass Michel L Grass

Source Citation Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Box Number: 202; Certificate Number: 200414 Description Certificate Range: 198980-200608

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U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current Name Loureda Viola Eisensmith Maiden Name Gross Birth Date 22 Dec 1908 Birth Place York County, Pennsylvania, United States of America Death Date 20 Sep 2009 Death Place York, York County, Pennsylvania, United States of America Cemetery Mount Rose Cemetery Burial or Cremation Place York, York County, Pennsylvania, United States of America Has Bio? Y Father Michael Lewis Gross Mother Florence May Gross Spouse Preston Eugene Eisensmith Children Richard Eugene Eisensmith

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