William — Isabel Unknown. [Group Sheet]

1. Lindsay Chason
2. Emily Chason

Other Events:

• Race: White
• _MILT: Lieutenant Colonel, United States Air Force
• _MILT: POW during WWII; awarded Purple Heart
• Residence: 1930, Philadelphus, Robeson County, North Carolina, USA; Age: 8; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
• Residence: 1935, Lumber Bridge Township, Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Lumber Bridge Township, Robeson County, North Carolina, USA; Age: 19; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son

Notes:

Lt. Col. (Ret) Billy Francis Chason was born on Jan. 25, 1921 in Lumber Bridge, North Carolina. He was the son of John C and Mary Clifton Chason. (Although the 1930 Census lists John as "Pete." ) He had an older sister, Mary Helen and a younger brother, Frederic Clifton. All three of the Chason children were born in North Carolina, as were their parents and grandparents. Billy enlisted in the U.S. Army on September 16, 1940. At the time, he was an automobile serviceman. He was not yet marrried. In 1948, Billy married Emily Marguerite Gahr. The couple had at least one son, William Craig, born in Cumberland Co., North Carolina. Billy was a Veteran of WWII. He begain his military career with the 30th Infantry Scotch Tiger Division based in Maxton/Laurinburg, North Carolina. He then was with the 8th Air Force, 381st Heavy Bomb Group, flying B-17's. Lt. Col. Chason was reported as a prisoner of war on Jan. 11, 1944, being detained in Germany for 16 months in Stalag I. He was assigned to the Pentagon in 1956. During that time, he was the chief pilot for then Secretary of State, John Foster Dulles. Lt. Col. Chason was President Dwight Eisenhower's first alternate pilot. After retiring from the Air Force in 1964, he worked in civil service at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Lt. Col. Chason died on Oct. 28, 2004 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He is buried in Lafayette Memorial Park in Fayetteville. Buried Lafayette Memorial Park Fayetteville Cumberland County North Carolina, USA Plot: Floral Gardens, Plot 248, Grave #3

Buried:
LaFayette Memorial Park

Died:
Age: 83 Years

Billy married Emily Marguerite Gahr 11 Sep 1948, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA. Emily (daughter of George Frederick Gahr and Louisa Freda Kraemer) was born 21 Aug 1924, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA; died 14 Jul 2005, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA; was buried Jul 2005, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Associations: Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA; First Presybterian Church
• Find A Grave Memorial Number: 28980230
• Race: White
• Graduation: Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA; Fayetteville High School
• Graduation: Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, USA; Peace College
• Address: 1930, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA; Address:
  305 Green St
• Residence: 1930, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA; Age: 5; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
• Associations: Between 1964 and 2005, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA; Auxillary Military Officers' Association of America
• Residence: Between 1964 and 2005, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA
• _FUN: 16 Jul 2005, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA; First Presbyterian Church Chapel; Rev Dr. James B McCoy II and Rev Bobby Bunce presiding

Notes:

Emily was the daughter of George Frederick and Louisa Kraemer Gahr. She was born in Fayetteville, NC on Aug. 21, 1924. Emily was a graduate of Fayetteville High School and Peace College. She married Billy Francis Chason on September 11, 1948, while he was in the Air Force. During that time, she served as a board member and officer of numerous Officers' Wives Clubs. Emily and Billy had one son, William Craig Chason. After being stationed in other areas, the couple returned to Fayetteville in 1964. Emily was a board member and volunteer with the Ft. Bragg Thrift Shop, receiving numerous awards for her dedication. She was also a volunteer for the Auxiliary Military Officers' Association of America. Emily was a tireless volunteer for many associations, organizing fund-raising events such as fashion shows and membership drives. She was adept at hosting events. Her husband, Lt. Col (Ret) Billy Francis Chason died Oct. 28, 2004. Emily followed him just 9 months later. They are buried together at Lafayette Memorial Cemetery in Fayetteville, NC. Buried Lafayette Memorial Park Fayetteville Cumberland County North Carolina, USA Plot: Floral Garden, Plot 248, Grave #4

Buried:
Lafayette Memorial Park; Floral Garden, Plot 248, Grave 4

Other Events:

• Find A Grave Memorial Number: 135882672
• Race: White
• Name: Pete
• Birth: Abt 1899, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1930, Philadelphus, Robeson County, North Carolina, USA; Age: 31; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
• Residence: 1935, Lumber Bridge Township, Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
• Occupation: 1940, Robeson County, North Carolina, USA; county policeman
• Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Lumber Bridge Township, Robeson County, North Carolina, USA; Age: 41; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
• Residence: 1942, Lumber Bridge, Robeson, North Carolina, USA; Age: 43; Relation to Head of House: Self

Notes:

Buried:
Lafayette Memorial Park

John married Mary Coit Clifton 16 Jun 1918, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA. Mary was born 9 Aug 1981, Robeson County, North Carolina, USA; died 7 Dec 1981, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA; was buried Dec 1981, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Find A Grave Memorial Number: 110799673
• Race: White
• Residence: 1935, Lumber Bridge Township, Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Lumber Bridge Township, Robeson County, North Carolina, USA; Age: 40; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife

Notes:

Buried:
Lafayette Memorial Park

Other Events:

• Associations: Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA; American Legion, Cumberland Post #3
• Find A Grave Memorial Number: 33564028
• Race: Caucasian
• Race: White
• Name: Fred
• Occupation: clerk
• Social Security Number: 239-10-4189
• _MILT: WWI
• Alternate Date of Birth: 19 Aug 1891
• Alternate Date of Birth: 19 Aug 1898
• Address: 1900, Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, USA; Address:
  801 Lamberton St
• Residence: 1900, Trenton Ward 6, Mercer County, New Jersey, USA; Age: 10; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
• Address: Abt 1917, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, USA; Address:
  2401 Main St
• Physical Description: Abt 1917; short and slender with brown eyes and dark hair
• Occupation: Abt 1917, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, USA; saloon proprietor
• Residence: Between 1917 and 1918, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, USA; Age: 27
• Address: 1930, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA; Address:
  305 Green St
• Occupation: 1930, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA; salesman in a store (looks like "Gents Furnishing) Could be the name of the store or a store selling men's clothing and accessories)
• Residence: 1930, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA; Age: 39; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head

Notes:

George, or Fred, as he was called, was the son of German immigrants Christian Gahr and his wife, Gottliebe Bartel. His mother's name is listed as Lillian on the 1900 Census, but as Mary on Fred's death certificate. His parents were both born in Prussia, Germany; his father in 1845 and his mother in 1849. Christian was a saloon keeper.

Fred was born on August 19, 1889 in Trenton, New Jersey. On his death certificate, the year is listed as 1891 and as 1898 on his WWI draft registration. I believe the year on the draft is incorrect, a mistake of the registrar. I believe the 1889 year is correct as that was stated on the 1900 Census, and thus was the closest document to the actual event of his birth.

Christian and Gottlieb had ten children in all. In the 1900 Census, it states that they had had 10 children, with only 6 still living by June 1, 1900, the day the census was taken. Their children were Herman, Gustav, Bertha, Mamie (probably Mary), Amelia, Emil, Joseph, Henry C and an unknown child.

When Fred registered for the draft for WWI, he was living in Evanston, Indiana. His occupation is illegible, except it looks like he was a laborer. He is described as being tall and slender with brown eyes and dark hair.

In about 1920, Fred married Louisa "Lulu" Kreamer. The exact date and place are unknown at this time. The couple had one child that we can find, a daughter, Emily, born on August 21, 1924 in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

In the 1930 Census, Fred and his family were living at 305 Green Street in Fayetteville, a place they were renting for $35 per month. Fred worked as a salesman for "gentlemen furnishings."

His wife, Lulu, died in December, 1964. Fred followed her on January 21, 1967. He was buried three days later.


Buried:
Cross Creek Cemetery #3; Block 38, Lot 2

Died:
Veteran's Administration Hospital

George married Louisa Freda Kraemer Abt 1920. Louisa (daughter of Johann Georg Kraemer and Louisa Pauline Obenland) was born 4 Oct 1893, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; died 16 Dec 1964, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA; was buried 19 Dec 1964, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Associations: Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA; American Legion Auxillary
• Find A Grave Memorial Number: 33563281
• Passport Number: 660738
• Race: White
• Name: Lulu
• Residence: 1900, Brooklyn Ward 31, Kings County, New York, USA; Age: 6; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
• Residence: 1910, Brooklyn Ward 31, Kings County, New York, USA; Age: 17; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
• Address: 1930, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA; Address:
  301 Green St
• Residence: 1930, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA; Age: 37; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
• Travel: 23 Oct 1952, Southampton, England; departed on the SS United States for New York
• Travel: 28 Oct 1952, New York, New York, USA; arrived on the SS United States
• Last Residence: Dec 1964, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA; 321 Hinsdale Ave

Notes:

Louisa, or Lulu, as she was called, was born in Brooklyn, New York on October 4, 1893. She was the daughter of John George Kreamer and his wife, Louisa Pauline Obenland. John George was a German immigrant, arriving in the U.S in 1892. His name in Germany was Johann Georg Kremer. Her mother, Louisa Pauline, was the child of German immigrants as well.

Louisa married George Frederick Gahr in about 1920. The couple had at least one child, Emily, born on August 21, 1924 in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

The 1930 Census lists the family at 305 Green Street in Fayettelville. They were renting for $35 per month. Louisa was a housewife and Fred was a salesman of "gentlemen's furnishings."

Louisa passed away on December 16, 1964 at home in Fayetteville. She was buried three days later.

Her middle name was either Frederike, Frederika or Frieda. Her birth certificate, as indexed on the German Genealogy Group lists her middle name as "Fre". That could mean any of the variations mentioned.

Buried:
Cross Creek Cemetery #3

Died:
at home at 321 Hinsdale Ave.

Other Events:

• Associations: Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, USA; Schiller Lodge #80, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Prussian Beneficial Society and Modoc Tribe #111 of Red Men
• Find A Grave Memorial Number: 74455910
• Race: White
• Occupation: Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, USA; saloon keeper
• Arrival: 1879; Age: 33
• Address: 1889, Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, USA; Address:
  613 Whittaker Ave
• Occupation: 1889, Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, USA; Shoemaker
• Residence: 1889, Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, USA
• Occupation: 1894, Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, USA; saloon keeper
• Residence: 1894, Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, USA
• Address: 1900, Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, USA; Address:
  801 Lamberton St.
• Occupation: 1900, Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, USA; "hotel keeper"
• Residence: 1900, Trenton Ward 6, Mercer County, New Jersey, USA; Age: 54; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
• Occupation: 1901, Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, USA; liquors
• Residence: 1901, Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, USA
• _FUN: 6 Jun 1906, Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, USA; at his home at 562 Second St, later at the German Lutheran Church of the Advent

Notes:

Buried:
Riverview Cemetery; Section K, Lot 816, Grave 1; his grave is unmarked

Died:
at home at 562 Second St.

Christian married Gottliebe Bartel Abt 1871, Germany. Gottliebe was born Jan 1849, Germany; died 10 Sep 1905, Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, USA; was buried 13 Sep 1905, Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Find A Grave Memorial Number: 26719736
• Race: White
• Arrival: 1881; Age: 32
• Residence: 1900, Trenton Ward 6, Mercer County, New Jersey, USA; Age: 51; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
• _FUN: 13 Sep 1905, Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, USA; at home at 582 Second St., later at the German Lutheran Church of the Advent

Notes:

Buried:
Riverview Cemetery; Section K, Lot 816, Grave 2; her grave is unmarked

Other Events:

• Alternate Spelling of Last Name: Kremer
• Find A Grave Memorial Number: 33548210
• Race: White
• Name: John George Kraemer
• _ORIG: Germany
• Arrival: Nov 1891, New York, New York, USA; Age: 29
• Naturalization: 13 Jul 1898, Kings County, New York, USA; Declaration of Intent (to become a citizen); Kings County Court
• Occupation: 1900, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; driver
• Residence: 1900, Brooklyn Ward 31, Kings County, New York, USA; Age: 35; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
• Occupation: Aug 1903, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; liquor dealer
• Naturalization: 4 Aug 1903, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; became citizen of the United States in the District Court
• Occupation: 1910, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; driver for a brewery
• Residence: 1910, Brooklyn Ward 31, Kings County, New York, USA; Age: 47; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
• Address: 1920, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; Address:
  2934 W. 12th St
• Occupation: 1920, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; bottler at a brewery
• Residence: 1920, Brooklyn Assembly District 16, Kings County, New York, USA; Age: 57; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
• Residence: 1 Jun 1925, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; Age: 62; Relation to Head of House: Head

Notes:

John George was born in Werberg, Unterfranken, Bavaria, Germany on July 7, 1862. His given name in Germany was Johann Georg, with his surname spelled Kremer.

His parents were Heinrich Kremer and Margaretha Hartmann. Heinrich and Margaretha were married on February 15, 1847 in Werberg.

John had four brothers, Konrad, 1847; Longinus, 1849; Joseph, 1853; and Valentin, 1850. He also had one sister named Justina, born in 1856. All of his siblings were born in Werberg.

A passenger list with the name Johann Kremer exists showing this man arrived on March 9, 1892 at the port of New York. He had made the trip to the United States on the steamship the Edam. Whether this is the gentleman on this memorial is unclear due to statements our John made on his Petitions for Naturalization.

John George Kraemer filed his "Declaration of Intention" (to become a US citizen) in the Kings County Court in New York on July 13, 1898. On August 4, 1903, he became a citizen of his adopted country. This was done in Brooklyn, New York in the United States District Court of the United States of America for the Easter District of New York. On that paperwork, John stated that he arrived at the port of New York in November, 1891. He also stated that he had been living in New York since then. Twelve years later, could he have forgotten when he came to this country? If so, than maybe he did arrive on March 9, 1892. If not, than he arrived in November of 1891, as stated in his Naturalization paperwork. (#348 in the Eastern District of New York.)

John married Louisa Pauline Obenland in Manhattan County, New York on May 25, 1893. The couple had at least one daughter, Louisa, born on October 4, 1893 in Brooklyn.

From the census records, it looks as if John worked in a brewery. In the 1900 census he stated that he was a driver. The 1910 record lists his occupation as a driver for a brewery. 1920 has John working as a bottler in a brewery.

On John's Naturalization petition dated August 4, 1903, his character witness was a James T. Kinz, who was a liquor dealer. Mr. Kinz said that he had known John for 7 years, which means they met in about 1896. James Kinz was probably John's employer.

John's wife, Louisa, passed away in 1937. John died on January 16, 1940. He was buried with his wife on January 17, 1940.


Buried:
Cross Creek Cemetery #3; Block 38, Lot 2

Johann married Louisa Pauline Obenland 25 May 1893, Manhattan, New York County, New York, USA. Louisa (daughter of Karl Obenland and Friederike Pauline Bernecker) was born 26 Dec 1872, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; died 5 Mar 1937, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA; was buried 7 Mar 1937, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Alternate Spelling of First Name: Louise
• Find A Grave Memorial Number: 33547225
• Race: White
• Name: Lulu
• Address: 1880, New York, New York County, New York, USA; Address:
  316 E. 47th St.
• Residence: 1880, New York, New York County, New York, USA; Age: 7; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
• Residence: 1900, Brooklyn Ward 31, Kings County, New York, USA; Age: 29; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
• Residence: 1910, Brooklyn Ward 31, Kings County, New York, USA; Age: 38; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
• Address: 1920, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; Address:
  2934 W. 12th St
• Residence: 1920, Brooklyn Assembly District 16, Kings County, New York, USA; Age: 47; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
• Residence: 1 Jun 1925, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; Age: 53; Relation to Head of House: Wife

Notes:

Louisa was the daughter of Karl Obenland (aka Charles) and his wife, Friedericka Bernecker. According to the 1900 Census, Louisa's parents both immigrated from Germany to the United States in 1865. No passenger lists have been found for either Charles or Friedericka as yet.

Charles and Friedericka were married in 1866. Louisa was their third child. She had two sisters, Julie and Frieda and two brothers, Gustave and Charles.

Louisa's father worked in a brewery for awhile and then either owned a hotel or was employed by one. Louisa grew up in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York.

On May 25, 1893, Louisa married a German immigrant, Johann Georg Kraemer. He would be known in the United States as John George. The marriage took place in Manhattan County, New York. The marriage certificate is #6634.

The couple had at least one child, a daughter they named Louisa. She was born on October 4, 1893 in Brooklyn, New York.

Sometime before 1937, Louisa and John moved to Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was there on March 5, 1937 that Louisa passed away. She was buried in Cross Creek Cemetery #3 on March 7, 1937. Three years later her husband John would join her there.


Buried:
Cross Creek Cemetery #3; Block 38, Lot 2