William Dock
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 16 Oct 1852 - Marlenheim, , Alsace, France
Christening:
Death: 7 Apr 1924 - 515 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, USA
Burial: 9 Apr 1924 - Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio
Cause of Death: hypertrophic cirrhosis of the liver, duration 3 years
Events
• Immigration: 10 May 1872, From Alsace Lorraine, France.
• Naturalization: 3 Aug 1878, Hamilton County Court of Probate, Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, USA.
Parents
Father: Edward Dock
Mother: Caroline Fuchs
Spouses and Children
1. *Amelia Schwartz
Marriage: Abt 1882
Children:
1. Norton Dock
2. Helen C. Dock
3. Oliver M. Dock
4. Howard A. Dock
Notes
General:
Per 1881 Passport:
No 3266 Issued Sept 24, 1881
United State of America, State of Ohio, County of Hamilton
I, William Dock, Do solemnly swear, that I will support, protect and defend the Constitution and Government of the United States against all enemies whether domestic or foreign, adnd that I will bear true faith, allegiance, and loyalty to the same, any ordinance, resolution, or law of any State convention or legislature to the contrary notwithstanding and, further, that I do this with a full determination, pledge, and purpose, without any mental reservation or evasion whatsoever, and, further, that I will well and faithfully perform all duties which may be required of me by law: So help me God.
William Dock
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 22nd day of Sept., 1881.
D. S. Vanpett Notary Public.
I, William Dock, so swear that I was born in the State of Germany, on or about the 16th day of October, 1852, that I am a naturalized and Loyal Citizen of the United States, and about to travel abroad: and further, that I am the identified person described in the Certificate of Naturalization herewith presented.
William Dock, sworn to this 22 day of Oct, 1881. D. S. Vanpett Notary Public
I, the subscriber do swear that I am acquainted with the above named William Dock, and with facts above stated by him, and that the same are true, to the best of my knowledge and belief.
E. Bepler
Description of William Dock
Age: 29 years Mouth: medium
Stature: 5'9" Chin: oval
Forehead: high Hair: dark brown
Eyes: gray Complexion: healthy
Nose: straight Face: oval
Per 1884 Passenger List
French steamer Normandie, port of origin, Le Hăvre, France arrival at New York on May 14, 1884. William Dock is 31 years old, a male citizen, a merchant, of Ohio, U.S.A., 5 pieces of luggage.
Amelie Dock is 22 years old, a female citizen, no occupation.
Per 1900 US Census: 6/4/1900, 2357 Wheeler,Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio
William Dock is a 47 year old white male, born born Oct 1852 in France, as was his parents. He immigrated in 1871, has lived in the U.S. for 29 years, and is a naturalized citizen. He speaks English, can read and write, and is a soap manufacturer. He owns his home free of mortgage. He has been married for 18 years to now 38 year old Amelie Dock. Amelie was born Jan 1862 in Ohio, her father in France, her mother in Germany. Amelie has had 5 children, 4 still living and at home: Norton Dock is the 17 year old son, born in Germany in April 1883, now a student; Helen Dock is the 15 year old daughter, born Apr 1885 in Ohio, attends school; Oliver Dock is the 13 year old son, born Dec 1886 in Ohio, attends school; Howard Dock is the 10 year old son, born in Ohio in Nov 1889, at school.
Living with the family is a servant, 21 year old Barbara Haas, born Jan 1879 in Germany, immigrated in 1889, and has lived in the U.S. for 11 years.
Per 1909 Passport:
Application from United States, State of Ohio, County of Hamilton...William Dock hereby apply for passport for myself.
I solemny swear that I was born at Marlenheim Alsace France on the sixteenth October, 1852; that I emigrated to the United States, sailing on board the Feinere from Harve, on or about the 13th of May, 1872; that I resided 37 years, uninterruptedly, in the United States, from 1872 to 1909 at Cincinnati, Ohio; that I was naturalized as a United States citizen before Hamilton County Court of Probate, Cincinnati, Ohio on August 3rd, 1878 as shown by the certificate of Naturalization presented herewith; that I am the IDENTICAL PERSON described in said Certificate; that I am domiciled in the United States, my permanent address being at Cincinnati, in the State of Ohio, where I follow the occupation of soap manufacturer, that I am about to go abroad temporarily, and intend to return to the United States within 6 months, with purpose of residing and performing the duties of citizenship therin.
OATH OF ALLEGIANCE ......signed by William Dock, 13th of June 1909. Signed before Hamilton County Notary Public Anthony Blistain.
Description of William Dock
Age: 57 years Mouth: mustache
Stature: 5'8˝" Chin: chin beard
Forehead: high Hair: gray
Eyes: gray Complexion: healthy
Nose: medium Face: oval
Identification supplied by A. Blistain, 1741 Dexter Ave, Cincinnatio, Ohio, who swears he has known William for 20 years.
Passport to be sent to The German National Bank in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Stamped approved on June 21, 1909.
Per 1910 US Census: 4/2/1910, 2357 Wheeler St, Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio
William Dock is a 57 year old white male head of household, born in France, his father in France, his mother in Germany. He is a manufacturer in the soap industry. He own his home free of mortgage. He immigrated in 1872, and is a naturalized citizen. His wife is 48 year old Amelia Dock, born in Ohio, her father in France, her mother in Germany. This is the first marriage for both, and they have been married 28 years. Norton Dock is their 27 year old son, single, born in French speaking Germany, immigrated in 1884, naturalized citizen, is a verterinary surgeon, working of his own account, in general practice. Helen C. Dock is their 25 year old daughter, single, born in Ohio. Oliver M. Dock is their 24 year old son, single, born in Ohio, a lawyer of his own account, in general practice. Howard A. Dock is their 20 year old son, single, born in Ohio, attends school.
Also living with the family is a 28 year old servant, Lillian Krentz of Ohio.
Per 1913 New York Passenger list on the ship Vaderland;
Departure July 19, 1913 from Dover, United Kingdom
Arrival July 28, 1913 in New York
William Dock, 60 year old married male, naturalized 1878 Probate Court Cincinnati, Ohio
Mrs. Dock, 51 year old married female, born 1/15/1862 in Cincinnati, Ohio
Per 1920 US Census: 1/14/1920, 515 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio
William Dock is a 67 year old white male, who owns his home free of mortgage. He was born in Alsace Lorraine, France, as were his parents, and immigrated to the United States in 1872, and became a naturalized citizen in 1878. He speaks English, and can read and write. He wife is 57 year old Amelie Dock, born in Ohio, her father in Alsace Lorraine, France, her mother in Germany. Living with the couple is their 2 sons: 36 year old Norton Dock, single, born in Alsace Lorraine, France,, immigrated in 1890, was naturalized in 1897, he is a surgeon of his own account in a veterinary; and 30 year old Howard Dock, single, born in Ohio, employed as a chemist in a soap factory.
Also living with the family is a servant, 19 year old Julia Hirsh of Ohio.
Per passenger list for the ship Maui, sailing from San Francisco on January 12, 1921, arriving at port of Honolulu T H on Jan 18, 1921.
William Dock, 68, married male, born Oct 16, 1852 Alsace, France, naturalized in Court of Probate, Cincinnati, Ohio, resides in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Amelia Dock, 59, married female, born June 2, 1862 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Per passenger list for the ship Maui, sailing from Honolulu on Janury 26, 1921 and arriving at San Francisco on February 11, 1921:
U. S. Citizen William Dock, 68 years old, a married male born in France Oct 16, 1852, naturalized before Cincinnati Probate Court #878, resides in Cincinnati, Ohio.
U. S. Citizen Amelia Dock, 59 years old, married female, born 1862 in Cincinnati, Ohio, husband of U. S. Citizen, resides in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Per Passport applied for 18 May 1922:
Application from United States, State of Ohio, County of Hamilton...William Dock hereby apply for passport for myself & wife, Amelia Dock, born Cincinnati, Ohio, Jan. 15, 1862.
I solemny swear that I was born at Marlenheim Alsace France on the sixteenth October, 1852; that my father, Edward Dock, was born in France and is now residing at deceased; that I emigrated to the United States, sailing from Haôre about May 10th, 1872; that I reside nine years, uninterruptedly, in the United States, from 1872 to 1881 at Cincinnati, Ohio; that I was naturalized as a United States citizen before Hamilton County Court of Probate, Cincinnati, Ohio on August 3rd, 1878 as shown by the certificate of Naturalization presented herewith; that I am the IDENTICAL PERSON described in said Certificate; that I have resided outside the United States since my naturalization at the following places for the following periods:
Alsace from July 1882 to May 1884
and that I am domiciled in the United States, my permanent address being at Cincinnati, in the State of Ohio, where I follow the occupation of None. My last passport No 81739 was obtained from Dept of State U.S.A. on September 6th 1912 and was cancelled Aprl 10/22. I am about to go abroad temporarily, and intend to return to the United States within 6 months, with purpose of residing and performing the duties of citizenship therin; and I desire a passport for use in visiting the countries hereinafter named, for the following purpose:
Italy, Austria Touring
Germany, France, Switzerland
Belgium, B.I., Holland
I intend to leave the United States from the port of New York, sailing on board the Columbe on May 18th, 1922.
OATH OF ALLEGIANCE ......signed by William Dock, 4/13/1922
The certificate is stamped approved on April 15, 1922
Description of William Dock
Age: 69 years Mouth: medium
Stature: 5'8˝" Chin: round
Forehead: high Hair: gray
Eyes: gray Complexion: fair
Nose: medium Face: oval
Distinguishing marks: none
Identification:
April 12, 1922 Henry P. Goebel swears that he is a native citizen of the U.S., resides in Cincinnati, Ohio, and has known William Dock personally for 15 years, and that the facts stated in the application are true. Henry is an Attny at Law in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Per death certificate:
William Dock, a white male married to Amelia Dock, was born Oct/1852 in Morlenheim, Elsas, France. He was a soap manufacturer. His father, Edward Dock, was from France. His mother, Caroline Fuchs, was from Elsas, France.
The informant was Oliver M. Dock of 3515 Cornell Place.
He died on April 7, 1924 at his home at the age of 71 years. The doctor who signed the certificate sates cause of death was hypertrophic cirrhosis of the liver, duration 3 years.
Undertaker Gus Gildthaus of 2911 Vine St. Burial to be at Spring Grove on April 9, 1924.
Registration District 494, File No 21957, Primary Registration District 8227,
Registered No 1979.