Harley Robert Eggleston1,2

b. 22 March 1910, d. 7 May 1974
Pedigree
FatherAlfred Eggleston1
MotherPauline Kitcher1

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     Harley Robert Eggleston was born on 22 March 1910 in Jackson, Jackson Co., Michigan.3 He married first Ruth Louise Burlingham, daughter of Harry Lee Burlingham and Edna Brown, on 5 July 1930 in Lucas Co., Ohio.1,4 They were divorced on 6 February 1933 (filed by Ruth on 4 November 1932), in Calhoun Co., Michigan. The divorce was uncontested, and no alimony was granted.5 He married second Roba Odell on 9 October 1933 in Jackson, Jackson Co., Michigan.6 They were divorced on 21 October 1944 (filed by Roba on 8 June 1944) in Jackson Co., Michigan.7 He died on 7 May 1974 at Queen's Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, at age 64.8 He was buried on 10 May 1974 at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Sect. U, Site 1673) in Honolulu, Hawaii.9
     In his first two marriage records his occupation was listed as radio service, and radio electrician1,6, and when he registered for the World War II draft in 1940, he was working for the Frost Gear & Forge Co. in Jackson, Jackson Co., Michigan.3
     He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, enlisting on 6 November 1942, and was discharged on 5 April 1943.10

Citations

  1. [S6288] Harley Eggleston and Ruth Burlingham, Marriage Record.
  2. [S3028] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; record for Harvey Robert Eggleston.
  3. [S8188] World War II Draft Card, Harley Eggleston.
  4. [S3346] Ruth was just 20, and her mother Mrs. Edna Nimtz consented to the marriage. Harley was also 20, but gave his birth date as 22 March 1908, perhaps to avoid requiring a parent's consent.
  5. [S3741] Michigan, U.S., Divorce Records, 1897-1952; record for Ruth Eggleston and Harvey Eggleston, Docket No. 26-18, State Office No. 13 2616.
  6. [S6291] Harley Eggleston and Roba Chandler, Marriage Record.
  7. [S3741] Michigan, U.S., Divorce Records, 1897-1952; record for Roba Eggleston and Harley Eggleston, Docket No. R 374, State Office No. 38 5519.
  8. [S8191] Obituary, Harley Eggleston, Honolulu Star-Bulleton, Honolulu, Hawaii, 9 May 1974, p. C-22, col. 7.
  9. [S3027] U.S., Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2019; record for Harley R. Eggleston, National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Hawaii.
  10. [S3028] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; record for Harvey Robert Eggleston, SSN 386-07-6592.

Harold John Zitzelberger1,2

b. 4 July 1899, d. 1 October 1953
Pedigree
FatherJohn W. Zitzelberger1
MotherAnna Devers1

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     Harold John Zitzelberger was born on 4 July 1899 in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.2 He married first Dorothy M. Schulz on 12 February 1923 in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.3 They were divorced on 27 November 1934 (filed by Harold on 23 May 1934) in Wayne Co., Michigan. The divorce was uncontested. There were three children, and alimony was awarded.4 He married second Ruth Louise Burlingham, daughter of Harry Lee Burlingham and Edna Brown, on 1 December 1934 in Steuben Co., Indiana.1 They were divorced sometime before 27 June 1938, when Ruth remarried.5 He married third Georgiana Schulte on 5 November 1938 in Auglaize Co., Ohio.6 He committed suicide on 1 October 1953 in Dearborn Co., Indiana, at age 54.7 He was buried on 5 October 1953 at Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Withamsville, Clermont Co., Ohio.7,8
     He served in the U.S. Army during World War I, enlisting on 21 March 1918, and was discharged on 6 January 1919. He served again from 27 November 1920 to 11 July 1921.9 He was with the Army Corps of Engineers in Europe, and was hospitalized with mustard gas burns and other injuries.10
     He worked many years for the Ford Motor Co., first in Detroit, then in Columbus and Cincinnati, Ohio. He started in the factory, and later transferred to sales, eventually becoming zone manager.11,10 He moved to Lawrenceburg, Dearborn Co., Indiana, in 1943, where he acquired the Ford dealership. He also built a Sunoco service station that he later sold, then leased back. He eventually left Ford to run the local Nash dealership.10
     He owned several horses, and especially liked palominos, often riding them in local parades.10 He was a member of the American Legion, the Moose and Elks clubs, and the Chamber of Commerce, and was a second-degree Mason.10

Citations

  1. [S6289] Harold J. Zitzelberger and Louise Ruth Burlingham, Marriage Record.
  2. [S8189] World War II Draft Card, Harold John Zitzelberger.
  3. [S870] Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925; record for Harold J. Zitzelberger and Dorothy M. Schulz, Film 2342758, Image 269, Vol. 10, Rec. No. 243052.
  4. [S3741] Michigan, U.S., Divorce Records, 1897-1952; record for Harold J. Zitzelberger and Dorothy M. Zitzelberger, Docket No. 228-819, State Office No. 53227.
  5. [S6290] Howard Price and Ruth Burlingham, Marriage Record.
  6. [S6292] Harold J. Zitzelberger and Georgiana Nicholas, Marriage Record.
  7. [S6294] Harold Zitzelberger, Death Certificate.
  8. [S1871] Find A Grave; memorial for Harold J. Zitzelberger, Sr. (Mem. No. 98421878), Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Withamsville, Clermont Co., Ohio. Created by John Tippet, 7 October 2012.
  9. [S3321] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1970; record for Harold John Zitzelberger, Sr., 10 February 1954.
  10. [S8193] Obituary, Harold J. Zitzelberger, The Journal Press, Lawrenceburg, Indiana, 8 October 1953, p. 1, col. 2.
  11. [S8192] Obituary, Harold J. Zitzelberger, The Lawrenceburg Register, Lawrenceburg, Indiana, 8 October 1953, p. 1, col. 6.

Lawrence Hookala1

b. 4 June 1921, d. 5 July 2005
Pedigree
FatherDaniel Hookala2
MotherAnnie Kaninau2

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     Lawrence Hookala was born on 4 June 1921 in Haleiwa, Hawaii.2 He married Ruth Louise Burlingham, daughter of Harry Lee Burlingham and Edna Brown.1 He died on 5 July 2005 at Kaiser Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, at age 84.3 He was buried at Mililani Memorial Park in Honolulu, Hawaii.3
     He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, enlisting on 15 July 1944.4 He and his wife Ruth are listed together in the Honolulu, Hawaii, city directories from 1974 to 1984.5

Citations

  1. [S6297] Obituary, Ruth L. Hookala, Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Honolulu, Hawaii, 11 July 1996.
  2. [S4174] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Record for Lawrence Hookala, No. 576-12-3081.
  3. [S6298] Obituary, Lawrence Hookala, Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Honolulu, Hawaii, 27 July 2005.
  4. [S1957] U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946; record for Lawrence Hookala.
  5. [S6299] City Directory(s) for Honolulu, Hawaii; 1974, p. 579; 1975, p. 570; 1977, p. 548; 1978, p. 367; 1980, p. 367; 1982, p. 421; 1983, p. 417; 1984, p. 435.