Individual Details

Joseph E. Servatius

(27 Mar 1875 - 29 Nov 1959)

Research on this relative was started with being given a photograph of Joseph, Ruth and Little Ruthie. By the time research was started, all the older generation who knew about them, had passed away.

On the 1910 U. S. Census of Hellgate Township, City of Missoula, Missoula Co., Montana, Joseph appears with his wife Ruth and daughter Ruth. They have been married 9 years and are the parents of one child, who is currently living. Joseph is a house contractor. Ruth is an osteopath doctor.

On his World War I draft registration, signed Sept. 12, 1918, Joseph states that he was born March 27, 1875. He is living at 133 West Dundon St., Casper, Natrona Co., Wyoming. He lists his nearest relative as Mrs. Ruth Servatius. His occupation is self employed general contractor. He states that the first joint of his trigger finger is gone.

1920 Census Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming Joseph states trade as builder, industry as contractor.

R. L. Polk & Co. Directory Casper City and Natrona County, Wyoming 1922 and 1924 lists Joseph Servatius' address as 218 E. 11th and occupation as contractor.

A check of the 1930 Census of Hyde Park, Hillsborough Co., Florida shows Joseph E. Conway, age 55 with wife Edna F. Conway, age 50 and a Lowell W. Conway age 13. Joseph Conway states he was born in Ohio.

Joseph Servatius' death certificate from Florida states his last name with AKA Conway. He lived 35 years in Tampa. He was a retired cabinet maker. His birth date matches other information on him. His father is Mathis Servatius and mother is Anna (Unknown) maiden name. The informants signature is Mrs. Lillie Turner at 3311 Gray St., Tampa. The address is the same for Joseph before he died at Hillsborough County Hospital.

Events

Birth27 Mar 1875Wood Co., Ohio
Marriage17 Jun 1900Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois - Ruth Smith
Divorce21 Apr 1922Casper, Natrona Co., Wyoming - Ruth Smith
Death29 Nov 1959Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida
BurialStage Stand, Homosassa Springs, Citus Co., Florida

Families

SpouseRuth Smith (1878 - 1928)
ChildBaby Boy Servatius (1901 - )
ChildJanet Ruth Servatius (1903 - 1979)
FatherMathias Servatius (1848 - 1936)
MotherAnna Mary Thiel (1850 - 1913)
SiblingFred Henry Servatius (1876 - 1946)
SiblingPeter Servatius (1878 - 1936)
SiblingFrank Servatius (1880 - 1918)
SiblingJohn Joseph "Grover" Servatius (1884 - 1903)

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