Clarence Goostree

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      Sex: M

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Individual Information

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     Birth Date: 25 Aug 1893 - Romine, Marion, Illinois, USA
    Christening: 
          Death: 23 Sep 1958 - Salem, Marion, Illinois, United States
         Burial: 
 Cause of Death: 

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Parents

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         Father: Stephen Douglas Goostree
         Mother: Ruth Prude Boyle

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Spouses and Children

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1. *Mary
       Marriage: Abt 1912
       Children:
                1. Jewel Goostree
                2. Marshall Goostree
                3. Celia Goostree
                4. Lois Goostree

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Notes

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General:

Per 1900 US Census: 6/1/1900 Romine, Marion, Illinois
Stephen D. Goostree is the 37 year old white male head of household, born January 1863 in Illinois, his parents in Tennessee. He is a farmer who owns his farm free of mortgage. His wife is 34 year old Ruth E. Goostree, born December 1866 in Illinois as were her parents. They have been married 19 years, and had 8 children, 7 still living and at home, all born in Illinois:
Elmer Goostree, 14 year old son, born August 1885.
Ralph Goostree, 13 year old son, born February 1887.
Guy Goostree, 10 year old son, born January 1890.
Clarence Goostree, 5 year old son, born August 1894.
Amos Goostree, 4 year old son, born January 1896.
Linard Goostree, 2 year old son, born April 1898.
Scephus Goostree, 5 month old son, born January 1900.

Per 1910 US Census: 4/18/1910, Romine, Marions, Illinois
Douglas S. Goostree is the 46 year old white male head of household, a farmer on a general farm, who owns his farm house free of mortgage. He was born in Illinois, his parents in Tennessee. He and his 44 year old wife, Ruth Goostreet, are in their 27th year of marriage. Ruth was born in Illinois, as were her parents. She has had 13 children, 10 still living, 9 still at home:
20 year old son Guy Goostree, a farm laborer, works out.
16 year old son, Clarence Goostree, farm laborer for the home farm.
15 year old son, Amos Goostree, farm laborer for the home farm, attends school.
13 year old son, Leonard Goostree, attends school.
9 year old daughter, Lottie Goostree, attends school.
7 year old daughter, Alta Goostree, attends school.
5 year old daughter, Edith Goostree.
3 year old daughter, Ruthy Goostree.
1 year 2 month old daughter, Lousia Goostree.

Per WWI Draft Registration Card: 6/5/1917
Clarance Goostree is 23 years old, born August 25, 1893 in Romine, Illinois, USA. He resides at Iuka, Illinois. He is a self employed farmer in Romine, Illinois. He is married, caucasian, and has a wife and three children dependent upon him. He has no prior military service. He is described as medium height, stout build, brown eyes and dark brown hair, no disabilities.

Per 1920 US Census: 1/6/1920, 608 W Whittaker St, Salem, Marion, Illinois
Clarence Goostree is the 25 year old white male head of household, who rents his home and works as a switchman for the railroad. His wife is 23 year old Mary Goostree. They have two children: 11 year old daughter, Jewel Goostree; 7 year old son, Marshall Goostree, attends school. All were born in Illinois as were their parents.

Per 1930 US Census: 5/1/1930, Alma, Marion, Illinois
Clarence Goostree is the 38 year old white male head of household, who owns his home on a farm, who works as a switchman for the railroad. He is not a veteran. His wife is 36 year old Mary Goostree. When they first got married, Clarence was 18 and Mary was 16. Marshall Goostree is their 17 year old married son, a laborer for the railroad. His wife is 17 year old Virginia Goostree. They were both 17 when they got married. The other children are: Celia Goostree, 15 year old daughter; 8 year daughter Lois Goostree, attends school; 6 year old son Junior Goostree, attends school; and 4 year old son, Olan Goostree. All family member were born in Illionois, as were their parents.

Per WWII Draft Registration Card: 4/27/1942
Clarence Goostree is 49 years old, born Aug. 25, 1893 in Marion Co., Illinois. He resides at Iuka, Marion, Illinois and has no telephone. The personal who will always know his address is Mrs. Clarence Goostree. Clarence is employed by C. & E. I.R.R. of Salem, Marion, Illinois. Clarence is described as white, 5'6", 200 lbs, brown eyes, black hair, ruddy complexion. Other physical characteristic that would lead to identification - little finger left hand off.