Albert George Serl

Miles Osborn was born about 1866 in Michigan, and died Unknown, at age Unknown. He is the son of Unknown Osborn.

Mary Maude Clark was born October 2, 1872, in Michigan, and died June 15, 1957, in Ponca City, Kay Co., OK, at age 84. Buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Ponca City, Kay Co., OK. She is the daughter of Unknown.

Unknown Osborn and Mary Maude Clark were married Unknown.

Unknown Osborn and Mary Maude (Clark) Osborn had four children:

  1. Bessie Osborn: Born about 1890 in Ponca City, Kay Co., OK; Died about 1900 in Ponca City, Kay Co., OK (about age 10).
  2. Lillie May Osborn: Born October 19, 1891, in Hastings, NE; Died January 20, 1988, Oakdale, Stanislaus Co., CA (age 96). Married (1) about 1907 in Kansas, to William Morgan: Born about 1887 in Kentucky; Died Unknown. Divorced before 1915 in Unknown. Married (2) about 1925 in Unknown, to James Monroe Hammons: Born April 6, 1884, in Ava, MO; Died 1956 in Marysville, Yuba Co., CA (about age 55). Buried in Oakdale, Stanislaus Co., CA.
  3. Charles Edward "Charlie" Osborn: Born June 28, 1896, in Burton, KS; Died November 16, 1970, in Arco, Butte Co., ID (age 74). Buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, Arco, Butte Co., ID. Married July 12, 1916, in Perry, OK, to Lola Marie Tipton: Born September 7, 1895, in El Dorado City, El Dorado Twp., Butler Co., KS; Died May 11, 1991, at Lost Rivers Hospital Nursing Home, Arco, Butte Co., ID (age 95). Buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, Arco, Butte Co., ID.
  4. Walter Lester Osborn: Born April 10, 1898, in Oklahoma; Died Unknown. Married September 5, 1923, in Maggie (Schwartz) Mills: Born March 8, 1886, in Kentucky; Died Unknown.

Mary Maude (Clark) Osborn then married Albert George "Bert" Serl.

Albert George "Bert" Serl was born January 21, 1869, in Mayfield Twp., Grand Traverse Co., MI, and died August 1, 1950, in Ponca City, Kay Co., OK, at age 81. Buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Ponca City, Kay Co., OK. He is the son of Henry Searle of Hope Twp., Durham Co., Canada West, and Charlotte Clarinda Fuller of Pennsylvania.

In 1893, when the Oklahoma Cherokee strip was opened for claims, Albert staked a claim in what is now Kay County. He later lost the homestead, and moved to Ponca City, where he operated a drayage business until the time of his death in 1950.

Albert George "Bert" Serl and Mary Maude (Clark) Osborn were married November 15, 1908, in Winfield, Crowley Co., KS.

Albert George "Bert" Serl and Mary Maude (Clark) (Osborn) Serl had one child:

  1. Charlotte May "Lottie" Serl: Born March 26, 1910, in Ponca City, Kay Co., OK; Died February 21, 1946, in Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA (age 35). Buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Ponca City, Kay Co., OK. Married (1) May 16, 1927, at the Methodist church, Perry, OK, to John Elder Martin: Born March 10, 1898, in Dundee, Dundee Co., Scotland; Died June 21, 1962, in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI (age 64). Buried in Valley Cemetery, Ubly, Huron Co., MI. Divorced. Married (2) about December, 1934, in Ponca City, Kay Co., OK, to Thomas Oliver Larkins: Born July 26, 1903, in Ponca City, Kay Co., OK; Died April 9, 1966, in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA (age 62). Divorced about 1942 in Ponca City, Kay Co., OK.

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Albert George "Bert" Serl was born January 21, 1869, in Mayfield Twp., Grand Traverse Co., MI.

The 1870 U. S. Census taken on July 26, 1870, shows Henry Serl (age 35) born in Canada West with real estate worth $1,000 and personal estate worth $300 and both parents of foreign birth is a Farmer living in Mayfield Twp., Grand Traverse Co., MI. Living with him is is wife Charlotte Serl (age 35) born in Pennsylvania with her father of foreign birth, who is Keeping House. Also living at home are five children, with the father being of foreign birth: Harriet Serl (age 9) born in Illinois; Adam Serl (age 7) born in Illinois; Charles Serl (age 5) born in Michigan; Ida Serl (age 3) born in Michigan; and Samuel Serl (age 1) born in Michigan.

The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 10, 1880, shows Henry Serl (age 43) born in Canada to English-born parents, and who cannot read or write, is a married Farmer, and is living in Walnut Creek Precinct, Webster Co., NE. Living with him are: his wife, Charlotte Serl (age 44) born in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania-born parents, who is Keeping House; his unmarried daughter, Harriet Serl (age 18) born in Illinois to Canada and Pennsylvania-born parents, who is Keeping House; his unmarried son, Adam A. Serl (age 17) born in Illinois to Canada and Pennsylvania-born parents, and who cannot read or write, who Works on Farm; his son, Chas. C. Serl (age 15) born in Michigan to Canada and Pennsylvania-born parents, and who cannot write, who Works on Farm; his daughter, Ida A. Serl (age 18) born in Michigan to Canada and Pennsylvania-born parents; his son, Albert G. Serl (age 12) born in Michigan to Canada and Pennsylvania-born parents, and who cannot write; his son, Willis Hy. Serl (age 7) born in Michigan to Canada and Pennsylvania-born parents; his son, Ralph R. Serl (age 5) born in Nebraska to Canada and Pennsylvania-born parents; and his daughter, Lillie M. Serl (age 2) born in Nebraska to Canada and Pennsylvania-born parents.

On June 17, 1880, Tilla Serl (age 18) born in Illinois to Canadian and Pennsylvania-born parents is also listed as a Servant in the Edward Kellogg household in Red Cloud Precinct, Webster Co., NE.

The 1885 Kansas State Census dated March 1, 1885, shows Henry Serl (age 48) born in Canada and having come to Kansas from Nebraska is a Farmer living in Valverde Twp., Sumner Co., KS. Living with him is Charlote Serl (age 49) born in Pennsylvania. Also living there are six unmarried Serl children, all born in Michigan: Chas. Serl (age 20); Ida Serl (age 17); Burt Serl (age 16); Willis Serl (age 11); Ralph Serl (age 9); and Lilly Serl (age 7).

New Whatcom Directory, 1891

Serl, A. A., carpenter, Elk street, near Oak.

Adam Alt Serl wife, Maude L. "Maudie" (Matteson) Serl, is alleged to have eloped with Adam's brother, Albert George "Bert" Serl in August, 1892.

The Morning Olympian, Washington, August 14, 1892

Sensational Elopement.

SUMAS, Aug. 13. - A little excitement occurred here yesterday, caused by A. A. Serl, who lives near town, rushing into J. J. Fuller's store and declaring that his wife had eloped with his younger brother, Bert. The eloping couple went to Whatcom on the overland train, she leaving two small children behind. Serl, the deserted husband, started in pursuit of them on the late train to Whatcom last evening. The husband says they have never had any trouble, and he cannot imagine why she left. The elopers are supposed to be in Seattle at present.

In 1893, when the Oklahoma Cherokee strip was opened for claims, Albert staked a claim in what is now Kay County. He later lost the homestead, and moved to Ponca City, where he operated a drayage business until the time of his death in 1950.

Albert George "Bert" Serl and Mary Maude (Clark) Osborn were married November 15, 1908, in Winfield, Crowley Co., KS.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on May 3, 1910, shows George A. Serl (age 40) born in Kansas to United States-born parents and in his 1st marriage is a Sexton in a Graveyard who owns his home free of a mortgage and is living on North Fifth Street, 4th Ward, Ponca City, Kay Co., OK. Living with him is his wife, Mary M. Serl (age 37) born in Michigan to New York and Ohio-born parents and in her 3rd marriage, with 4 of the 7 children born to her still alive. Also living there are: his daughter, Sharlott M. Serl (age 0/12) born in Oklahoma to Kansas and Michigan-born parents; his unmarried step-son, Charles E. Osborn (age 16) born in Nebraska to Missouri and Michigan-born parents, a Farm Laborer; and his step-son, Walter S. Osborn (age 12) born in Oklahoma to Missouri and Michigan-born parents.

Charlotte Clarinda (Fuller) Serl died January 13, 1913, in the City of Everett, Snohomish Co., WA, at age 77.

The Bellingham Herald, Washington, January 18, 1913

SUMAS -

SUMAS, Jan. 18. - A. Serl went to Everett on Tuesday, having received a message on Monday that his mother, Mrs. Charlott Serl had passed away that morning, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. Weeks. Mrs. Charlott Serl was quite well known at Clearbrook, where she had resided for several years until quite recently she went to make her home with her daughter. She leaves five sons, Adam of Sumas, Charles of Clearbrook, Albert of Oklahoma, William of Uma, Colorado and Ralph of Clearbrook. Two daughters, Mrs. Nelson, in Florida and Mrs. Weeks with whom she resided at her death. Interment was made at Everett, Wash. 

John Henry Serl died April 23, 1915, in Fort Steilacoom, Pierce Co., WA, at age 79. Buried in Western State Hospital Memorial Cemetery, Steilacoom, Pierce Co., WA.

Henry Serl is buried in Western State Hospital Memorial Cemetery, Steilacoom, Pierce Co., WA.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 15, 1920, shows George A. Serl (age 53) born in Kansas to United States-born parents does Dray Delivery who owns his home free of a mortgage and is living in Cross City, Cross Twp., Kay Co., OK. Living with him is his wife, Mary M. Serl (age 44) born in Michigan to New York and Ohio-born parents. Also living there is his daughter, Sharlottie M. Serl (age 9) born in Oklahoma to Kansas and Michigan-born parents.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 8, 1930, shows George Serl (age 66) born in Michigan to English Canadian and United States-born parents and first married at age 22 is a Refinery Laborer who owns his home free worth $2,000 and is living on Cross Edition, 7th Ward, Ponca City, Kay Co., OK. Living with him is his wife, Mary Serl (age 56) born in Michigan to New York and Ohio-born parents and first married at age 16.

The Centralia Washington Daily Chronicle, Centralia, Lewis Co., WA,  Friday, August 18, 1933

MRS. SERL DIES

CHEHALIS, Aug. 18 - Mrs. Maude L. Serl, 62, died yesterday afternoon at Onalaska, where she had resided the past five years. She had been ill four months. Mrs. Serl was a member of Mt. Baker Rebekah lodge. She is survived by her widower, A. A. Serl of Onalaska; two sons, Ira A. and Roy R. Serl of Abbotsford, B. C.; her mother, Mrs. Mary Roberts and a brother, W. W. Roberts of Seattle, and four grandchildren. The body was removed to the Fissel funeral home.

New Whatcom Directory, 1891

Serl, A. A., carpenter, Elk street, near Oak.

Adam Alt Serl wife, Maude L. "Maudie" (Matteson) Serl, is alleged to have eloped with Adam's brother, Albert George "Bert" Serl in August, 1892.

The Morning Olympian, Washington, August 14, 1892

Sensational Elopement.

SUMAS, Aug. 13. - A little excitement occurred here yesterday, caused by A. A. Serl, who lives near town, rushing into J. J. Fuller's store and declaring that his wife had eloped with his younger brother, Bert. The eloping couple went to Whatcom on the overland train, she leaving two small children behind. Serl, the deserted husband, started in pursuit of them on the late train to Whatcom last evening. The husband says they have never had any trouble, and he cannot imagine why she left. The elopers are supposed to be in Seattle at present.

Maude L. "Maudie" Matteson died August 17, 1933, in Onalaska, Lewis Co., WA, at age 61. Buried in Lakeside Cemetery, Sumas Twp., Whatcom Co., WA.

The Centralia Washington Daily Chronicle, Centralia, Lewis Co., WA,  Friday, August 18, 1933

MRS. SERL DIES

CHEHALIS, Aug. 18 - Mrs. Maude L. Serl, 62, died yesterday afternoon at Onalaska, where she had resided the past five years. She had been ill four months. Mrs. Serl was a member of Mt. Baker Rebekah lodge. She is survived by her widower, A. A. Serl of Onalaska; two sons, Ira A. and Roy R. Serl of Abbotsford, B. C.; her mother, Mrs. Mary Roberts and a brother, W. W. Roberts of Seattle, and four grandchildren. The body was removed to the Fissel funeral home.

Adam Alt Serl died October 2, 1938, in Centralia, Lewis Co., WA, at age 75. Buried in Lakeside Cemetery, Sumas Twp., Whatcom Co., WA.

The Centralia Washington Daily Chronicle, Centralia, Lewis Co., WA,  Monday, October 3, 1938

Onalaska Resident Removed by Death

CHEHALIS, Oct. 3 - Adam O. Serl, 62, a resident of Onalaska for the past 10 years, died there yesterday. He was a member of the I. O. O. F. Services were held at 11 o'clock this morning at the John W. Boone mortuary here after which the body was shipped to Clearbrook, Wash., for burial at the Lakeside cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Ira, Abbotsford, B. C., and Ray Serl, Huntington, B. C., and a brother, Clarence Serl, Emerson.

Ira Adam Serl married Altha Beebe September 3, 1912, in Upper Sumas, B. C., Canada.

Cora Altha (Beebe) Serl died July 17, 1937, in Abbotsford, B. C., Canada, at age 45.

Albert George "Bert" Serl died August 1, 1950, in Ponca City, Kay Co., OK, at age 81. Buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Ponca City, Kay Co., OK.

Ira Adam Serl died January 17, 1956, in Vancouver, B. C., Canada, at age 68.

Maude L. Roberts was born August 30, 1871, in Illinois.

Roy Roland Serl died May 16, 1970, in Matsqui, B. C., Canada, at age 80.