1940 US Census - Frank Raymond Emery

Frank Raymond Emery was the third and final child born to Abigail (Williams) and Fred J Emery.    Following their divorce, Abigail moved to Chicago with Fred Owen and Alice Mabel, leaving Frank at an orphanage in Mitchellville, Iowa.    Fred J Emery married May Morrell on May 13, 1899 and remained in Iowa the rest of his life.   It is not known why Fred did not take in his youngest child following his divorce.

Frank eventually left the orphanage, married and started his own family.     In 1940, Frank, wife Rose (Gugel) were living in Elmhurst, York township, Dupage county, Illinois with their children Robert and Dorothy as well as a lodger, Glen (???) Buckner.

Frank was employed as a shipping clerk for a wholesale paper company.

Abigail (Williams) and Fred J Emery - Divorced

The divorce of Abigail (Williams) and Fred J Emery was finalized by September 8, 1893 in Washington county, Iowa.     The Washington Gazette published the notice in their September 8, 1893 edition, page 3.     I have highlighted the mention appearing in the fourth column near the top.

The Brighton Enterprise printed the announcement in their September 9, 1893 edition, page 4, in the second column toward the top of the page. 

The Wellman Advance issued the announcement on page 5 of their September 15, 1893 edition.  I have highlighted it in the first paragraph in the first column.

After the divorce, Abigail moved to Chicago and eventually married Wilson Daniels.

Divorced

Abigail (Williams) and Fred J Emery - Divorce filing

Abigail (Williams) and Fred J Emery were married in Washington, Washington county, Iowa on July 3, 1887.    They had three children, Fred Owen, Alice Mabel and Frank Raymond.     By 1893 Abigail filed for divorce due to Fred's adultery, desertion, cruel and inhuman treatment and habitual drunkenness over the previous 3 year period.

Here is the initial public notification in the February 24, 1893 edition of the Washington Gazette, Page 2.     Highlighted in column 6 midway down the page you will find the notification.

Here is a notice of hearing scheduled for the following week from the Washington Press, March 8, 1893 page 3.     The notification is highlighted in column 2 midway down the page.

Here is the public notice from the August 23, 1893 Washington Press, page3 of the pending divorce case scheduled for the next term.    The notice is highlighted in the 4th column midway down the page.

The Brighton Enterprise also reported on the pending divorce case on page 6 of their August 26, 1893 edition.    The highlighted notice is located in the first column midway down the page. 

Alice Mabel Emery birth announcement

Alice Mabel Emery was the second child born to Abigail (Williams) and Fred J Emery.  She was born in Washington, Washington county, Iowa on November 23, 1889.  The birth announcement was published in the Washington Press, Page 3 on November 27, 1889. 

The announcement is highlighted in the sixth column midway down the page.     Previous entries I have posted regarding Alice may have stated the incorrect date of birth.  Her death certificate listed November 27, 1889 as the date of birth.    Both this newspaper announcement of her birth as well as her passport application confirm she was born on November 23, 1889.

Frank Raymond Emery birth announcement

Frank Raymond Emery was the third and final child born to Abigail (Williams) and Fred J Emery.  He was born in Washington, Washington county, Iowa on October 31, 1891.

The birth announcement was published in the Washington Gazette, Page 3 on November 6, 1891.  The announcement is highlighted in the third column toward the bottom of the page. 

For unknown reasons, Frank was later left at an orphanage following the divorce of his parents.   His older brother Fred and sister Alice moved with their mother to Chicago.

1895 Iowa Census - David W Emery

In 2011 I had posted the 1895 Iowa Census for David W Emery and family living in Ottumwa, Iowa.  The census record at the time was not very legible.   I have since found a clearer copy.

Please refer to the previous post by clicking on the link for a few more details.