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Hilda Gertrude Strauss (F)
b. 20 October 1914, d. 1976
Pedigree
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Appears on charts:
Descendant Chart for James Herdman Scott

     Hilda Gertrude Strauss was born on 20 October 1914 at Pocasset Avenue, Johnston, Rhode Island, daughter of Adolph Strauss and Frieda Amelia Strauss.2 [Witness] lived with Adolph Strauss and Frieda Amelia Karndt and Walter Frederick Strauss and Elizabeth (Lizzy) Strauss in 1914 at at Johnston.2

Hilda Gertrude Strauss was enumerated with Adolph Strauss, Frieda Amelia Karndt, Elizabeth (Lizzy) Strauss, Walter Frederick Strauss and Ernest Karl Strauss on the census of 12 January 1920 at 48 Huntington Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island, as Hilda Strauss. Listed as 5 years old, shown as born in Rhode Island whereas her mother and father were born in Germany, she cannot read, write or speak English, has attended school in the past four months, occupation is 'none'.3


Hilda Gertrude Strauss was enumerated with Adolph Strauss, Frieda Amelia Karndt, Walter Frederick Strauss and Ernest Karl Strauss on the census of 12 April 1930 at 233 Lowell Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island, as Hilda Strauss. Listed as 15 years old, does not live on a farm, single, has attended school or college in last six months, born in Rhode Island whereas her mother and father were born in Germany, she can read, write and speak English, occupation 'none'.4
She Hilda was a star basketball athlete in high school. She was a strong supporter of women in sports.5

Hilda married Robert Stuart Scott, son of James Herdman Scott and Isabelle Armour, on 14 March 1942. Wedding attendees included Frieda Amelia Karndt, Adolph Strauss, James Herdman Scott and Isabelle Armour.1,6 As of 14 March 1942,her married name was Scott. At age 29, Hilda became the mother of Jeanne Scott on 15 March 1944 at Providence, Rhode Island.5 At age 33, Hilda became the mother of James Herdman Scott on 31 December 1947.5 She died of a heart attack (a bad case of diabetes) in 1976 at Downers Grove, Illinois.5,7 She was buried in the Clarendon Hills Cemetery located in Darien, Illinois.7

Last Edited=12 Aug 2006

Children of Hilda Gertrude Strauss and Robert Stuart Scott
Jeanne Scott (living)
James Herdman Scott (living)

Citations

  1. [S251] Weddings etc. Family Photos, Miscellaneous, Thomas G. Radja Library.
  2. [S326] Hilda Strauss, Record of Birth (20 October 1914).
  3. [S113] 1920 US Census, Rhode Island, Providence Co, Providence City, 8th Ward, Enumeration District 279, Sheet 14A, T625 Roll 1679 Page 278 - Publisher: Heritage Quest.
  4. [S169] 1930 US Census, Rhode Island, Providence County, Providence City, Enumeration District 4-87, Sheet 19B.
  5. [S312] Interview, Jeanne Scott Radja, 30 June 2003.
  6. [S327] Certificate, Robert Scott and Hilda Strauss marriage of 14 March 1942.
  7. [S313] Robert & Hilda Scott Cemetery Marker, Clarendon Hills Cemetery, Clarendon Hills Cemetery, 6800 South Cass Avenue, Darien, Illinois.


       
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Vienna, Virginia, US of A

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