This page will contain photographs and other items that have been found or rescued and we are attempting to find a family member who might be connected and would like the item returned to them. All communication about obtaining the item should be directed to the email of the person providing a copy for this site. I do not possess the items. Good luck!
Submitted by Shelley Cardiel:
I've "rescued" an old birth announcement for Geo Stewert SOCKRIDER who was born 3 Sept. 1910 in Indiana. His parents were Mr. & Mrs. SOCKRIDER. The announcement was mailed to Mr. & Mrs. Harry Rainar. Based on limited research I was able to locate the following information regarding the family.
George Stewat or Stewert SOCKIDER was born in Ligonier, IN to parents Dale SOCKRIDER and Grace MACHAMER. George married Margaret Ann CROOKS (b. 7 Oct. 1910 in Ege, IN to parents Ora CROOKS and Dorthy LEAHY) on 31 Jan 1931 in Garret, IN and together they had three children. George died in Dec. 1985 in DeKalb, IN and is buried in the Catholic Cemetery in Auburn, IN.
Census records provide the following information:
1910 Census of Ligonier, IN
Dale SOCKRIDER, age 23, married 1 year, born IN, parents born IN/OH, a Carriage Shop Trimmer.
Grace SOCKRIDER, wife, age 21, married 1 year, no children, born IN, parents born IN/OH
1920 Census of Union Township, IN:
Dale M. SOCKRIDER, age 32, born IN, parents born IN
Grace E. SOCKRIDER, wife, age 31, born IN, parents born IN/OH
George S. SOCKRIDER, son, age 9, born IN
Albert J. SOCKRIDER, son, age 3 years + 2 months born IN
1930 Census of Auburn, IN
Dale SOCKRIDER, age 42, born IN
Grace SOCKRIDER, wife, age 41, born IN
George SOCKRIDER, son, age 19, born IN
Albet SOCKRIDER, son, age 13, born IN
Donald SOCKRIDER, son, age 4, born IN
1940 Census of Auburn, IN:
George SOCKRIDER, age 29, born IN, a Pattern Maker
Margaret SOCKRIDER, wife, age 29, born IN
Batricia SOCKRIDER, dau, age 8, born IN
I am hoping to locate someone from the family so this precious old document can be returned to their care. If you are a member of this family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks.