Joseph Edward Simek (1890 - 1955)

Born 15 Dec 1890 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Husband of Dora E. (Harms) Reineke — married 3 Jul 1923 (to 19 Sep 1924) in Reno, Nevada

Descendants

Biography

Joseph Simek appears to have two birthdates. 15 Dec 1890 is based on his birth record but he also used 19 Dec 1891 intermittently. However, it is the same person. He is consistently an Electrician born in Philadelphia, PA and his WWII Draft Card lists his daughter, Lucille Simek, as point of contact. Also, he claimed to be married to Dora Harms in approximately 1917-1918, but didn't actually marry her until 1923. This is consistent with the 1920 Census.

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE (1929): CHILD 'HIDDEN,' WOMAN LOSES ALIMONY PLEA Mrs. Dora Simek, 26, cannot obtain any money from her ex-husband for support of her daughter, Lucille, 9, whose existence she concealed when she obtained a divorce. Judge L.B. Day, who on Thursday becomes supreme court justice, made this decision. It will probably be his last decision as district judge in charge of domestic relations court. Mrs. Simek obtained her divorce from Joseph Simek, September 9, 1924, testifying there were no children, and asking no alimony. Afterwards, she claimed Lucille was the daughter of her husband, with whom she had lived since 1918, but to whom she was not united in a marriage ceremony until 1923.

Sources

• Baptism Record for Joseph Simek on Ancestry.com, birthdate 15 Dec 1890. Born to Ernestine & Louise Simek.
• United States World War I Draft Registration Card on FamilySearch.org, dated 5 Jun 1917. Lists Joseph Edward Simek born 15 Dec 1890 in Philadelphia PA. He's a self employed Electrical Contractor. He's married and lives at 1315 Third, Sacramento, CA.
• Railroad Employment Records on Ancestry.com Lists Joseph Simek's employment as an Electrician from 4 Feb 1916 to 18 Oct 1916. Born 19 Dec 1890 in Philadelphia PA.
• Railroad Employment Records on Ancestry.com Lists Joseph Simek's employment as a Machine Hand from 3 Jul 1917 to 20 Jul 1917. Born 15 Dec 1890 in Philadelphia PA. Previous employment as an Electrician from Jan 1916 to Oct 1916.
• 1920 United States Census on FamilySearch.org, dated Jan 1920. Edward P Sirnek [Simek] (age 27) born, Dora Simek (age 19) and Lucile Simek (age 1 month). Record also states Edward Simek was born in PA and is an Electrician.
• Marriage Announcement for Joseph Simek & Dora Harms on Newspapers.com dated about 1923.
• 1940 United States Census on FamilySearch.org, dated 10 Apr 1940. Lists Joseph Simek as a Lodger with others. He is an Electrician in Building Construction.
• 1941 Directory on Ancestry.com Lists Joseph Simek as an Electrician and his address is 2616 Dewey Ave, Omaha, NE.
• United States World War II Draft Registration Card on Ancestry.com, dated 27 Apr 1942. Lists Joseph Emile Simek born 19 Dec 1891 in Philadelphia PA. He lives at 2616 Dewey Ave, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska. And lists Lucille Simek, Arlington, Nebraska is the person who will always know his address.
• 1948 Directory on Ancestry.com Lists Joseph Simek as an Electrician and his address is 519 S 29th, Omaha, NE. Wife is Elizabeth Simek.
• 1951 Directory on Ancestry.com Lists Joseph Simek as an Electrician and his address is 519 S 29th, Omaha, NE. Wife is Elizabeth C Simek.
• Social Security Applications and Claims Index Lists Joseph Simek's death date as 19 Dec 1955
• Tombstone of Joseph E Simek on FindAGrave.com