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George A. WEDDLE (WEDDELL, WEDDEL, WADDELL, WADDEL) Accidental Death Article

JeanieW79 — 2009-03-06 13:59:09Z

George A. WEDDLE's accident, resulting in death:
"Sioux City Journal" News article about his death on 11 Aug. 1904:

Died at 1:30 PM on Aug. 11, 1904 in landslide at the Sioux City Paving Brick Company. He was a laborer there. He was blasting shale from a steep bluff with a team of a dozen men. The company was located on North Riverside (near his home). A former blast formed a ledge of shale that overhung the bluff. The ledge was a rod in length and 5 ft. wide. Loose clay powder chunks fell on the ledge and "tore the bank away from it." George and his team, which included George LE BRUNE, climbed up to the ledge to push away the clay chunks. Above the ledge from where they were pushing away the clay chunks still hung huge quantities of overhanging shale that had been loosened but not broken loose from the first blast. Suddenly the loosened shale above the ledge from where they were working gave way. George & LeBrune were on the ledge 50 above the base of the bluff & directly in the path of the avalanche of loosened shale that broke loose. Both men saw the coming danger and ran in opposite directions of the ledge to escape. LeBrune succeeded. George new that he was going to be caught and called to the men below the ledge to warn them. He then slid over the edge of the ledge just in front of the avalanche hoping to avoid it. He got caught in the falling shale and rolled around in the shale avalanche to the bottom of the bluff. It all happened "in an instant." Immediately his co-workers grabbed their spades and picks and worked frantically for 1.5 hours to free Weddle even though they knew he might not be alive. The body was found "near the edge of the mass of earth that had fallen. It was buried in less than two feet of debris. The co-workers carried George to the foreman of the company's house, Frank TURL. George's head had been badly cut, his body crushed and badly bruised. His right leg was broken above and below the knee. The left leg was broken below the knee. George Weddle's co-workers at the scene were: George LE BRUNE, John VILLIM, Fred RANDALL, Tom CHILLIEU, Will PURPLE, George DAGLE, & Henry PREVANCHE. News spread quickly around North Riverside. One of the gang carried the news to Emma Weddle. At first the news was unbelieveable to her, then she became almost hysterical. "Bobbing and moaning she was led to the remains of her husband at the TURL home." She wanted George's body to be brought to her home at once. She then left supported by workmen from the brickyard. "George Weddle was 38 years old" [not sure if it was 38 [1866], 30 [1874] or 33 [1871]... print of the microfilmed copy is bad.] He was employed by the Brick company for nine years; he had only been part of the blasting team since the Spring of 1904. He was survived by his wife and 5 children, ranging in age from 3 to 17. The oldest child was a girl. The family was "not left in good financial circumstances." Mr. Weddle was a member of the Order of Ben Hur.
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Re: Waddell - Weddle? (res.:IOWA, Dakota Co., NEB., SD, state of birth: ILLINOIS or MO.

JeanieW79 — 2009-03-06 13:50:11Z

I would like to ask list members to glance through their trees for any member named GEORGE WEDDLE (or various spellings) for which they do not have further information. COULD he possibly be the George from my family? Check my above posting for details. DID anyone out there have WEDDLEs (WADDEL, WADDELL, WEDDELL, WEDDEL) who lived in the Sioux City, Iowa region?

Waddell - Weddle? (res.:IOWA, Dakota Co., NEB., SD, state of birth: ILLINOIS or MO.

JeanieW79 — 2009-03-06 13:42:10Z

I am new to this particular list. I am researching the name WEDDLE. Are there many of you out there who have found your name to be spelled WEDDLE instead of WADDELL?
I am looking for the parents' / siblings of George A. WEDDLE who lived in Sioux City, Iowa, Dakota County, Nebraska, and Union county South Dakota. He lived: ca. November 1861 and died on 11 August 1904. He was born in ILLINOISGeorge was married to Emma STOWERS, probably married abt. 1886. He lived the last ten years of his life in Sioux City, Iowa. His children were: Carrie May WEDDLE TERRILL, Clara Ione WEDDLE McKERNAN, Lenora Rebecca WEDDLE SANDS, George Dewey WEDDLE, Eunice N.WEDDLE WELSH, Elmer WEDDLE. Attached is a photo of George A. Weddle (ca. 1861 - 1904)

looking for info on Waddel in Montana maybe?

kerriiskk — 2009-02-19 00:25:47Z

My grandmother was Betty Lou Waddel also known as Elizabeth Loise but I don't think that was really her name.
Sister Pat married Walt Kuenzel
Brother Robert/Bobby married Marie

Re: I have a copy of the book: Memorials of Academic Life by John N. Waddel, D.D., LL.D.

Violetcarolsmith — 2007-09-29 22:15:09Z

This sounds like it may be a part of my family. I am a decendant of the Waddel's. My gr.gr. grandfather was Minton Waddel. My grandmother Elizabeth Waddel married Clark Brakefield.

I don't have all the dates with me right now, but can get them. Are there any mention of these folks in the book?

Thank you, Violet

Samuel Albert, Frederick W of Maryland

marilyngerrardh — 2006-04-01 00:37:49Z

I am looking for information on Samuel Albert, born 1852 MD, who married Mary Ellen Adams, and his father, Frederick W. They are reported to have been from Creagerstown MD. The name has come down spelled Weddell in our family, but I see many, many variant spellings in the records, so I'm posting to numerous message boards. Hope to hear from someone who may connect.

WADDEL BIRTHS-Richmond Co. Georgia Birth Register

RobertSmitherman51 — 2006-03-21 16:59:58Z

PARENTS: James Pleasants Waddell & Ann Frances W. Waddel CHILDREN: William Henry Waddel 8 December 1828 Augusta, Ga. Elizabeth Ann Waddel 19 November 1830 Augusta,Ga. Registered on 15th January 1831 upon the oath of James Pleasants Waddel -- George A. B. Walker, clerk

Reply - Waddel, Bigger response

JoeDSmith — 2005-10-11 23:55:30Z

I cousin! Yes, I would very much like to trade info although you probably have more ancestrially than I. But i can share descendant info. I've had trouble at naxs.com so now have the yahoo adddress shown. Let me know where we should start.
Thanks, Joe

joedee24210@yahoo.com

Any one with information about Soren Olsen Waddel b: 1835

chocolatedesigne — 2004-09-04 05:51:13Z

I am having trouble finding the parents of Soren and am curious if any one has any information. His wife was Karen Marie ? and his six children are Mary H. Waddel, Rosa Waddel, Emer R. Waddel, Soren O. Waddel Jr., Evan O. Waddel and Alma Waddel. I am his 3 great grand daughter. Any information would be most helpful.

Erin

I have a copy of the book: Memorials of Academic Life by John N. Waddel, D.D., LL.D.

2004-03-21 14:28:36Z

While doing some spring cleaning, I came across this historical book. If you are looking for a copy, please contact me. I have no need for this book and want to get it back in the hands of someone who is related to the author. The copyright date is 1891, Presbyterian Committee of Publication, Richmond Virginia. It belonged to a Rev. G.T. Storey. The full title is: Memorials of Academic Life: Being as Historical Sketch of The Waddel Family, identified through three generations with the history of the higher education in the South and Southwest. If you need this book for your geneological research, please email me at mseaman@alphainternet.net

Children of Rev. Moses and Catherine Calhoun Waddel

pdcurtis — 2004-02-21 17:05:31Z

I'm doing research on my MASSEY family and found my GG-Grandmother, Margaret E. Massey, [who married Jasper Newton Young], and her eight brothers and sisters on the 1850 census in Attala Co., MS living with a "C.P. Minister" and his wife by the name of ELAM and MARGARET WADDEL. In trying to research ELAM WADDEL, I haven't found anything, but I'm curious if he could possibly be the son of Rev. Moses Waddel and wife, Catherine Calhoun Waddel. ELAM WADDEL was born in Georgia in about 1806. I'm also very curious if there is a family link between the MASSEY family and the WADDEL family. Thanks for any information. -- Thel Curtis -- pdcurtis@ix.netcom.com

Re: Iris Wadel, Waddel, Waddell,Wadell

uofa88 — 2003-10-14 04:02:11Z

Hello, Would you have any information on the Waddle or Waddell's of Aston or Middletown, Deleware Co., PA? I am decended from a Hannah Waddell b.11-5-1836 and d.11-18-1858 both in Middletown & m.Job T. Bonsall. Her parents were Phebe Anna Haycock and her father was Maris Taylor Waddell b.Aston 1859 son of John Waddell and Hannah Baker of Aston. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I wish I could help you on your quest. Thank you.
Cordially, Margo

Waddel-Waddell-VA.

bpictle1 — 2003-02-20 09:14:09Z

another wall..Lucinda Waddel..born about 1813..in VA...married Henry Turner - 1828-30..moved to GA..then TX. I need info on the Waddels..I don't have anything on them. Any help appreciated..Thanks
Barbara Turner Legg

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Helen Langseth Waddel, Butte CA

JHabberstad — 2003-01-13 11:32:28Z

I wonder if anyone have information about
Helen Langseth born October 7th 1903 and died June 19th 1983 in Butte Co, CA?

Her spouse was Mr. Waddel, no further information.

Any help would be appreciated.

Best regards from

Jan Habberstad, Trondheim-Norway

Waddelbrook

phredeats — 2002-11-09 15:55:46Z

I have immunization papers for my great-grandmother (Helene Dorothy Brandt, b.1872) from Waddelbrook, and it is written in German.. I have looked all over for Waddelbroock, but haven't found anything. Anybody ever hear of this place, or some place similar?
Thanks

Henry Waddle and Sarah Bigger

Verne Seidel — 2001-06-30 21:12:21Z

I just saw your message. My grandmother's
mother was Caroline Waddle Segraves and I have recently found info on Henry Waddle's
family. Would love to compare notes with you.
E-mail me if you are interested. Lila

Iris Wadel, Waddel, Waddell,Wadell

2000-08-08 19:08:34Z

I am looking for Iris Wadell who lived in Edmonton Alta during the 1920's, 1930's.

She was married and had a son named Tweed, and they lived on a farm outside of Edmonton for a while and then bought a house in southwest Edmonton.

I was told she passed away in a mental institution and would like to definitely know to reassure my mother who is ailing.

Any help would be appreciated.

Henry Waddle/Waddel/Waddell

2000-08-03 12:41:52Z

I'm seeking information on Henry,
born in 1848 in Tennessee. He was
married to Sarah Biggers in Ark. One
of their 10 children was Harriett
Caroline who married Vincent C. Graves,
who became Segraves.. Etc on down to
Jackson's, Roaches, Smith's.

Waddel

2000-07-31 18:55:30Z

Hi I am also looking for Waddel family mine is Norma Waddel born in Ohio other then that I know nothing, but she married James Cart
Hope we both find out something.
Good luck Cathy

Waddell/Waddel in Ireland, NJ, PA

2000-05-09 05:35:45Z

I am posting my line in hopes that someone
will have more information about Seabrook
Waddell and his children. At this point, I
have hit a brick wall and don't know what
else to do. Please E-mail me if you think
you may have a connection. The other major
lines I am researching (personal only) are
FRISBEE, BASSETT,and MARKHAM. Thank you.
Lisa Waddell

1) Seabrook Waddell* (came to US from Ireland in early to mid 1800's)
+Mary Sullivan (*may have used 'Waddel')
2) Lillian Waddell d. 1966
2) Julia Waddell d. 1946
2) Robert Waddell 1892-1977
+Marguerite Peg Moyer 1900-1974
3) Marguerite Waddell
+Robert F. Wilson
2) Thomas Racine Waddell 1900-1977
+Sarah Grace Bassett 1896-1991
3) Thomas R. Waddell, Jr. 1922-1994
+Nellie Marie Frisbee b. 1924
(daughter of John Baxter Frisbee and Nellie Mae Markham)
4) Thomas Robert Waddell b. 1945
+Kathleen Polonus b. 1949
5) Sarah Kathleen Waddell
5) Jacob Thomas Waddell
4) James Seabrook Waddell, Sr.
+Terrie Diane Pence
(daughter of Maxwell Pence and Marjorie Welch)
5) Lisa Ree Waddell (me)
+Mario A. Paredes
(son of Lino Paredes Conde and Guadalupe Cruz Fernandez)
6) Christopher A. Paredes
6) Paloma H. Paredes
5) James Seabrook Waddell, Jr.
+Randi S. Lozowick
6) Rachel D. Waddell
6) Alexander T. Waddell
4) Marie Ann Waddell
+David Reeder
6) JD Reeder
+Louise W. Stedeford
7) Nathan T. Reeder
6) Brandee L. Reeder
3) Sally ONeal Waddell b. 1927
+Robert McKeague
4) Christie McKeague

Please e-mail me at lisap@mdmgr.com if you
have any information. I will also be happy
to share any information I have. Thank you.