Jerry Douglas was my wife's father. This obituary is from an unknown newspaper.
Jerry Douglas
HINDSBORO - Jerry D. Douglas, 38, of Charleston, formerly of Hindsboro, died Saturday (Feb. 21, 1976) at home.
Funeral services willb e at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Taber Funeral Home, Oakland. Burial will be in VanVoorhis Cemetary, north of Hindsboro.
Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Mr. Douglas was born July 28, 1937 at Hindsboro, a son of Ralph and Ethel Hanks Douglas. He married Sharon Dunn March 12, 1960 at Redmond.
Surviving are two daughters Nancy Carol and Amanda Jean, and a son Jerald Andrew, all of Charleston; his parents, Hindsboro; two brothers, Bill, Hindsboro and Leon, Urbana; and two sisters, Mrs. Joyce Seitz, Tucson, Ariz., and Mrs. Frieda Roberts, Indianapolis, Ind.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, a brother, and a sister.
He was a member of the Hindsboro United Methodist Church, Mattoon Moose, and was an engineering technician for the Illinois Division of Highways, Paris.
Below is a memorial card handed out at his memorial service
In Memory of
Jerry D. Douglas
July 28, 1937 Feb. 21, 1976
MEMORIAL SERVICES
Wednesday, February 25, 1976
1:30 O'clock P.M.
Taber Funeral Home
Oakland, Illinois
CLERGYMEN
Rev. Arthur Scott
Rev. Donald Lemkau
ORGANIST
Mrs. Robert Juriga
"Amazing Grace"
CASKET BEARERS
Howard Johnson Jerry Edgar
Tom Mood Dave Morgan
Jerry Shields Richard Dunn
INTERMENT
VanVorrhis Cemetary
28 February 2006
27 February 2006
1900 New Mexico Census - Ramon Baca Family
Ramon Baca was the father of my mother's paternal grandfather Rafael. Rafael is listed on this census.
Dwelling No. 24, Family No. 25
Baca, Ramon, Head, White Male, Born: Aug 1837, 62 years old; Married for 39 years, Born in New Mexico, both parents born in New Mexico.
____, Maria A., Wife, White, Female, Born: May 1842, 58 years old, Married 39 years, Gave birth to 12 children, 9 still living, Born in New Mexico, both parents born in New Mexico.
____, Paula, Daughter, White Female, Born: Feb. 1864, 36 years old, Married 20 years, no children, Born in New Mexico, parents born in New Mexico.
____, Juliana, Daughter, White, Female, Born: Jan 1866, 34 years old, Married 13 years, no children, Born in New Mexico, parents born in New Mexico.
____, Gabriel, Son, White Male, Born March 1868, 32, Married 8 years, Born in New Mexico, both parents born in New Mexico.
____, Serito, Son, White, Male, Born Feb. 1870, 30 years old, Single. Born in New Mexico, both parents born in New Mexico.
____, Maria, Daughter, White, Female, Born January 1872, 28, Married 12 years, no children. Born in New Mexico, both parents born in New Mexico.
____, Maximiano, Son, White, Male, Born Feb 1874, 26 years old, Married 3 years. Born in New Mexico, both parents born in New Mexico.
____, Rafael, Son, White, Male, Born Feb 1878, 22 years old, Single. Born in New Mexico, both parents born in New Mexico.
____, Pascual, Son, White, Male, Born June 1884, 16 years old, Single. Born in New Mexico, both parents born in New Mexico.
____, Adrian, Son, White, Male, Born Oct. 1885, 14 years old, Single. Born in New Mexico, both parents born in New Mexico.
New Mexico. Socorro County, Township of Luis Lopez. 1900 U.S. Census.
Dwelling No. 24, Family No. 25
Baca, Ramon, Head, White Male, Born: Aug 1837, 62 years old; Married for 39 years, Born in New Mexico, both parents born in New Mexico.
____, Maria A., Wife, White, Female, Born: May 1842, 58 years old, Married 39 years, Gave birth to 12 children, 9 still living, Born in New Mexico, both parents born in New Mexico.
____, Paula, Daughter, White Female, Born: Feb. 1864, 36 years old, Married 20 years, no children, Born in New Mexico, parents born in New Mexico.
____, Juliana, Daughter, White, Female, Born: Jan 1866, 34 years old, Married 13 years, no children, Born in New Mexico, parents born in New Mexico.
____, Gabriel, Son, White Male, Born March 1868, 32, Married 8 years, Born in New Mexico, both parents born in New Mexico.
____, Serito, Son, White, Male, Born Feb. 1870, 30 years old, Single. Born in New Mexico, both parents born in New Mexico.
____, Maria, Daughter, White, Female, Born January 1872, 28, Married 12 years, no children. Born in New Mexico, both parents born in New Mexico.
____, Maximiano, Son, White, Male, Born Feb 1874, 26 years old, Married 3 years. Born in New Mexico, both parents born in New Mexico.
____, Rafael, Son, White, Male, Born Feb 1878, 22 years old, Single. Born in New Mexico, both parents born in New Mexico.
____, Pascual, Son, White, Male, Born June 1884, 16 years old, Single. Born in New Mexico, both parents born in New Mexico.
____, Adrian, Son, White, Male, Born Oct. 1885, 14 years old, Single. Born in New Mexico, both parents born in New Mexico.
New Mexico. Socorro County, Township of Luis Lopez. 1900 U.S. Census.
1870 New Mexico Census - Ramon Baca family
Ramon Baca was the father of my mother's paternal grandfather. Her paternal grandfather Rafael Baca was not born when this census was taken, therefore is not listed on this census.
Dwelling # 36; Family # 33
Baca, Ramon, 35, Male, White, Farmer, Real Estate Value $200,Personal Estate Value $325, Birthplace: New Mexico, Cannot read nor write.
____, Anastacia, 28, Female, White, Keeping House, Birthplace: New Mexico, Cannot read nor write
____, Juana, 10, Female, White, Birthplace: New Mexico, Cannot read nor write.
____, Paublita, 8, Female, White, Birthplace: New Mexico
____, Juliana, 6, Female,White, Birthplace: New Mexico
____, Gabriel, 3, Male, White, Birthplace: New Mexico
____, Serito, 6/12, Male, White, Birthplace: New Mexico
New Mexico. Socorro County. San Antonio 7th District, p. 504. 1870 U.S. Census, population schedule.
Dwelling # 36; Family # 33
Baca, Ramon, 35, Male, White, Farmer, Real Estate Value $200,Personal Estate Value $325, Birthplace: New Mexico, Cannot read nor write.
____, Anastacia, 28, Female, White, Keeping House, Birthplace: New Mexico, Cannot read nor write
____, Juana, 10, Female, White, Birthplace: New Mexico, Cannot read nor write.
____, Paublita, 8, Female, White, Birthplace: New Mexico
____, Juliana, 6, Female,White, Birthplace: New Mexico
____, Gabriel, 3, Male, White, Birthplace: New Mexico
____, Serito, 6/12, Male, White, Birthplace: New Mexico
New Mexico. Socorro County. San Antonio 7th District, p. 504. 1870 U.S. Census, population schedule.
22 February 2006
History Teachers: Teach Genealogy!
Presently, I am studying to become a high school history teacher. In one of my classes, we are working on lesson plans. One of the lesson plans that I created used genealogy. I believe that introducing a genealogy lesson in the classroom will help students to understand that history is not something that is distant. It shows them that their lives connects with history.
I found a great quote in a book that I'm reading called History Comes Home: Family Stories Across the Curriculum that brings this idea home:
"Family history offers a way out of the divisive trap of racializing our identities. The ominous divides of race are bridged by the actual complexity of our collective past, and the great lesson of our histories deliver: in many ways we are similiar [author's emphasis.] Our families and peoples of the world over have worked, struggled, fought through wars and hard times, adjusted to technology, and made it to this place and day. Further, by focusing on ethnic origins, migrations, and pathways, identity is constantly enriched and expanded. All of us come from somewhere. Family tree branch into glorious, bushy complexity, rich with a million stories. And our stories are linked."
Zemelman, Steven, et. al., History Comes Home: Family Stories Across the Curriculum. (York, Maine: Stenhouse Publishers, 2000.) p. 6.
I've skimmed through this book, and it seems good. I will post a review of the book on this site once I finish reading it.
-RJCB
I found a great quote in a book that I'm reading called History Comes Home: Family Stories Across the Curriculum that brings this idea home:
"Family history offers a way out of the divisive trap of racializing our identities. The ominous divides of race are bridged by the actual complexity of our collective past, and the great lesson of our histories deliver: in many ways we are similiar [author's emphasis.] Our families and peoples of the world over have worked, struggled, fought through wars and hard times, adjusted to technology, and made it to this place and day. Further, by focusing on ethnic origins, migrations, and pathways, identity is constantly enriched and expanded. All of us come from somewhere. Family tree branch into glorious, bushy complexity, rich with a million stories. And our stories are linked."
Zemelman, Steven, et. al., History Comes Home: Family Stories Across the Curriculum. (York, Maine: Stenhouse Publishers, 2000.) p. 6.
I've skimmed through this book, and it seems good. I will post a review of the book on this site once I finish reading it.
-RJCB
21 February 2006
Obituary: Robert C. Baca
Robert C. Baca was my father. - RJCB.
ROBERT C. BACA, 67, of Socorro, NM, died Monday, June 7, 1999 at Socorro General Hospital in Socorro, NM. He was the husband of the late Frances Rosalin Baca, Mr. Baca was born in Socorro, New Mexico on April 6, 1932, son of the late Robert and Teresa (Torres) Baca. He is survived by his son Robert Baca of Albuquerque, NM; daughters: Janis Schwartzenberg and husband, Donn of Socorro, NM, and Cynthia Gonzales and husband, Sam of Fayetteville, NC; brothers David Baca of Albuquerque, NM, Ed Baca and wife, Patsy of Albuquerque, NM; sisters Teresa Rios and husband Manny of Socorro, NM; Mert Serna and husband, Ray (sic) of Socorro, NM; grandchildren: Shawn and Christine Schwartzenberg of Socorro; Joshua, Gabriel and Teresita Gonzales of Fayetteville, NC; great grandchild, Destiny Sposito of Polvadera, NM; and other relatives and friends. Rosary was recited Wednesday, June 9, at 7:00 PM at San Miguel Catholic Church, Funeral Mass was celebrated Thursday, June 10, at 10:00 AM at San Miguel with Father Arthur Anstiss as Celebrant. Inurnment (sic) was in the San Miguel Cemetary. Cremation arrangements under the direction of Steadman-Hall Funeral Home, Socorro, New Mexico.
"Obituary: Robert C. Baca." El Defensor Chieftan 12 June 1999: p. 3.
ROBERT C. BACA, 67, of Socorro, NM, died Monday, June 7, 1999 at Socorro General Hospital in Socorro, NM. He was the husband of the late Frances Rosalin Baca, Mr. Baca was born in Socorro, New Mexico on April 6, 1932, son of the late Robert and Teresa (Torres) Baca. He is survived by his son Robert Baca of Albuquerque, NM; daughters: Janis Schwartzenberg and husband, Donn of Socorro, NM, and Cynthia Gonzales and husband, Sam of Fayetteville, NC; brothers David Baca of Albuquerque, NM, Ed Baca and wife, Patsy of Albuquerque, NM; sisters Teresa Rios and husband Manny of Socorro, NM; Mert Serna and husband, Ray (sic) of Socorro, NM; grandchildren: Shawn and Christine Schwartzenberg of Socorro; Joshua, Gabriel and Teresita Gonzales of Fayetteville, NC; great grandchild, Destiny Sposito of Polvadera, NM; and other relatives and friends. Rosary was recited Wednesday, June 9, at 7:00 PM at San Miguel Catholic Church, Funeral Mass was celebrated Thursday, June 10, at 10:00 AM at San Miguel with Father Arthur Anstiss as Celebrant. Inurnment (sic) was in the San Miguel Cemetary. Cremation arrangements under the direction of Steadman-Hall Funeral Home, Socorro, New Mexico.
"Obituary: Robert C. Baca." El Defensor Chieftan 12 June 1999: p. 3.
Obituary - Frances R. Baca
Frances Baca was my mother - RJCB.
FRANCES ROSALIN BACA, 64, passed away Friday, February 19, 1999 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born August 1, 1934 to Santiago and Pauline Zimmerly Baca in Socorro, NM. She is survived by her husband, Robert of their home in Socorro; son, Robert J. C. Baca of Albuquerque, NM; daughters: Janis Schwartzenberg of Socorro and Cynthia Gonzales of Fayetteville, NC; brother Jimmy Baca of Socorro; sisters: Josie Visocky of Champagne, IL, and Judy Viaza of Socorro; 5 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and other relatives and friends. Rosary was recited Monday, February 22, at 7:00 PM at San Miguel Catholic Church. Funeral Mass was celebrated Tuesday, February 23, at 11:00 AM at San Miguel Cemetary. Pallbearers were: Donn Schwartzenberg, Robert Baca, Jim Peralta, Steven Viaza, Morris Gonzales and Shawn Schwartzenberg. Arrangements by Steadman-Hall Funeral Home, Socorro, New Mexico.
"Obituary: Frances Rosalin Baca." El Defensor Chieftan 27 Feb 1999: p. 3.
NOTE: Frances Baca was also survived by her mother, Pauline (Zimmerly) Baca. My grandmother Pauline is alive to this day.
FRANCES ROSALIN BACA, 64, passed away Friday, February 19, 1999 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born August 1, 1934 to Santiago and Pauline Zimmerly Baca in Socorro, NM. She is survived by her husband, Robert of their home in Socorro; son, Robert J. C. Baca of Albuquerque, NM; daughters: Janis Schwartzenberg of Socorro and Cynthia Gonzales of Fayetteville, NC; brother Jimmy Baca of Socorro; sisters: Josie Visocky of Champagne, IL, and Judy Viaza of Socorro; 5 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and other relatives and friends. Rosary was recited Monday, February 22, at 7:00 PM at San Miguel Catholic Church. Funeral Mass was celebrated Tuesday, February 23, at 11:00 AM at San Miguel Cemetary. Pallbearers were: Donn Schwartzenberg, Robert Baca, Jim Peralta, Steven Viaza, Morris Gonzales and Shawn Schwartzenberg. Arrangements by Steadman-Hall Funeral Home, Socorro, New Mexico.
"Obituary: Frances Rosalin Baca." El Defensor Chieftan 27 Feb 1999: p. 3.
NOTE: Frances Baca was also survived by her mother, Pauline (Zimmerly) Baca. My grandmother Pauline is alive to this day.
19 February 2006
Toddler Images - Nancy C. Douglas de Baca and Robert J. C. Baca
These are toddler photos of Nancy and me. Since Nancy is eight year's older than me, her picture would be about eight years older than mine. It's interesting that we both had photos taken at approximately the same age in similar poses. My photo was originally in color, but I changed it to black and white to match Nancy's. I also did not want to blind you, the viewer. The leisure suit that I'm wearing in the photo is bright orange and yellow.
I originally created this montage for our wedding book, but I didn't have time to put the book together prior to our wedding. I guess I was thinking of other things at the time.
-RJCB
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