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Family HistoryFamily History - Elizabeth Dixon


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Elizabeth Dixon and five of her descendants down to the third generation.


First Generation
1. Elizabeth Dixon,1 born ca. 1863 in Alabama (parents not determined).1, 2 Elizabeth married William H. Lohse (born ____, parents not determined).

Children of Elizabeth Dixon and William H. Lohse:

 2i. Robert Lee Lohse, born ca. 1887 in Texas;1, 2 died 27 August 1962 in West University Place, Harris County, Texas.3
+3ii. Ralph Lohse, born 15 June 1889 in Rockdale, Milam County, Texas. Married Anna L. ‘Nan’ Evers.
 4iii. Harry Dixon Lohse, born 9 November 1892 in Rockdale, Milam County, Texas;1, 4 died 25 March 1918 in Houston, Harris County, Texas.5
 5iv. Clifford Aubrey Lohse, born ca. 1894 in Texas;1, 2 died 17 November 1970 in Houston, Harris County, Texas.6

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Texas, Harris County, Houston City, Enumeration District 48, Sheet No. 5A; family of Elizabeth Lohse (42, Alabama, 5 children, 4 living); son Robert L. Lohse (22, Texas, clerk [type is difficult to read]); son Ralph Lohse (20, Texas, actor, stage); son Harry Lohse (17, Texas); son Clifford Lohse (15, Texas, apprentice, chemist).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Texas, Harris County, Houston City, Enumeration District 80, Sheet No. 10B; family of Elizabeth Lohse (57, Alabama, widow); son Robert L. Lohse (32, Texas, manager, conveyance co.); son Clifford Lohse (25, Texas, clerk, grocery co.); son Ralph Lohse (30, Texas, actor, theater); daughter-in-law Anna Lohse (23, New York, actress, theater); border Donald Evers (13, New York).
  3. Texas Deaths, 1890-1976; Lohse, Robert Lee, died: 27 August 1962 in West University Place, Harris [County], Texas; age 75 years; father: Lohse; mother: Elizabeth Dixon; burial: Houston, Texas.
  4. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Lohse, Harry Dixon, serial no. 73; born: 9 November 1892 in Rockdale, Texas; age 24; single; claimed exemption: blind in left eye.
  5. Texas Deaths, 1890-1976; Lohse, Harry D., died: 25 March 1918 in Houston, Harris [County], Texas; age: 25 years 4 months; birthplace: Rockdale, Texas; father: W. D. Lohse; mother: E. H. D[unreadable]; mother’s birthplace: Ala.; occupation: clerk; cemetery: Hollywood.
  6. Texas Deaths, 1890-1976; Lohse, Clifford Aubrey, died: 17 November 1970, Houston, Harris [County], Texas; age 76 years; father: Lohse; mother: Elizabeth Dixon.
Second Generation
3. Ralph Lohse2 (Elizabeth1), born 15 June 1889 in Rockdale, Milam County, Texas.1, 2, 3 Ralph married Anna L. ‘Nan’ Evers3 (born 18 January 1896 in Kings County, New York, the daughter of John Francis Evers and Mary Conklin;3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Nan died 20 July 1977 in Sherman, Newaygo County, Michigan8, 9). Nan is buried in Newaygo Cemetery, Newaygo, Newaygo County, Michigan.8

Child of Ralph Lohse and Anna L. ‘Nan’ Evers:

+6i. June Valeria Lohse, born 26 June 1920 in Houston, Harris County, Texas; died 8 April 1975 in Grant, Newaygo County, Michigan. Married Stanley S. Scheibach.

  1. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Lohse, Ralph, serial no. 331; age: 27; born: 15 June 1889 in Rockdale, Texas; occupation: theatrical; employer: United Booking Office, NY City, New York, Palace Theater; married; dependents: wife, mother, and 2 children.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Texas, Harris County, Houston City, Enumeration District 48, Sheet No. 5A; family of Elizabeth Lohse (42, Alabama, 5 children, 4 living); son Robert L. Lohse (22, Texas, clerk [type is difficult to read]); son Ralph Lohse (20, Texas, actor, stage); son Harry Lohse (17, Texas); son Clifford Lohse (15, Texas, apprentice, chemist).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Texas, Harris County, Houston City, Enumeration District 80, Sheet No. 10B; family of Elizabeth Lohse (57, Alabama, widow); son Robert L. Lohse (32, Texas, manager, conveyance co.); son Clifford Lohse (25, Texas, clerk, grocery co.); son Ralph Lohse (30, Texas, actor, theater); daughter-in-law Anna Lohse (23, New York, actress, theater); border Donald Evers (13, New York).
  4. Italian Genealogical Group. New York City Births, Annie Evers, born 18 January 1896, Kings County, Cert# 2760.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 129, Sheet No. 17B; family of John Evers (36, New York, Sept. 1863, printer); wife of 5 years Mary Evers (29, Ireland, Oct. 1870, 2 children, 1 living, immigrated 1871); daughter Anna Evers (4, New York, Jan. 1896).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Kings County, Brooklyn, Enumeration District 12, Sheet No. 7B; family of John Evers [last name is difficult to read] (40, New York, printer, printing office) [age is low by 6 years compared with other records]; wife of 15 years Maria J. Evers (39, New York, 9 children, 5 living) [birthplace differs from other records that indicate she was from Irelend]; daughter Anna L. Evers (14, New York); daughter Genevieve B. Evers (9, New York); son Frank W. Evers (7, New York); son Peter J. Evers (5, New York).
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Kent County, Grand Rapids, Enumeration District 86-101B, Sheet No. 9B; family of Aurelio Bevelacqua (42, Italy, furniture designer, free lance); wife Anna Bevelacqua (40, New York); son Phillip K. Bevelacqua (7/12, Michigan); Mrs. B’s daughter June Lohse (19, Texas).
  8. Find a Grave (website). Newaygo Cemetery, Newaygo, Newaygo County, Michigan; Anna L. Bevelacqua: Anna L. Bevelaqua / 1896 1977 [from gravestone].
  9. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Bevelacqua, Anna, died: 20 July 1977 in Sherman, Newaygo [County], Michigan.
Third Generation
6. June Valeria Lohse3 (Ralph,2 Elizabeth1), born 26 June 1920 in Houston, Harris County, Texas;1, 2, 3 died 8 April 1975 in Grant, Newaygo County, Michigan.2 June married Stanley S. Scheibach (born 21 July 1913, parents not determined;4 Stanley died 13 November 1978 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan4). June and Stanley are buried in White Cloud Cemetery, White Cloud, Newaygo County, Michigan.5

  1. Texas Birth Certificates, 1903-1934, Lohse, June Valeria, born: 26 July 1920 in Houston, Harris [County], Texas; father: Ralph Lohse; mother: Nan Evers.
  2. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Scheibach, June, died: 8 April 1975 in Grant, Newaygo [County], Michigan; born: 26 July 1920; residence: White Cloud, Newaygo [County], Michigan.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Kent County, Grand Rapids, Enumeration District 86-101B, Sheet No. 9B; family of Aurelio Bevelacqua (42, Italy, furniture designer, free lance); wife Anna Bevelacqua (40, New York); son Phillip K. Bevelacqua (7/12, Michigan); Mrs. B’s daughter June Lohse (19, Texas).
  4. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Scheibach, Stanley S., died: 13 November 1978 in Grand Rapids, Kent [County], Michigan; born: 21 July 1913; residence: White Cloud, Newaygo [County], Michigan.
  5. Find a Grave (website). White Cloud Cemetery, White Cloud, Newaygo County, Michigan; Stanley S. Scheibach and June L. Scheibach: Scheibach / Stanley S. / 1913 - 1978 / June L. / 1920 - 1975 [from grave stone].