He was born in Philadelphia to German Jewish parents. His father was born in Eppelsheim, Germany, and immigrated to America as a child. The family arrived in New York City on 10 October 1860 and settled in Philadelphia before 1870. His mother was born in Philadelphia. His maternal grandfather emmigrated from Prussia about 1851. His maternal grandmother emmigrated from Berlin, Germany in the late 1840s.

Violet Elizabeth OAKS (1902-1944)

She was born in Philadelphia. Her father was born in Port Burwell, Ontario, and settled in Philadelphia in 1899, a descendant of English emigrants who came to New England in the early 1600s. Her mother was born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Her maternal grandmother emmigrated from Ireland in 1857, and settled in Philadelphia. Her maternal grandfather was a Pennsylvania German whose ancestors emmigrated to old Lancaster County in the early 1700s.

Last Update: July 8, 2015

Frederick GIGGLE (1908-1969)

He was born in Philadelphia to English immigrants. His parents were came from Horbury, Yorkshire, England, and emmigrated from Yorkshire separately. His father's family arrived in New York City on 6 July 1874 and settled in Philadelphia. His mother's family arrived in New York City on 22 November 1884 and settled in Philadelphia.

Last Update: July 8, 2015

Freda Katherine KREBS (1911-1984)

She was born in Philadelphia to Swiss and German immigrants. Her father was born in Wattenwil, Switzerland and immigrated to America alone, arriving in New York on 1 March 1882, and settling in Philadelphia. Her mother was born in Heimerdingen, Germany, and immigrated to America alone, arriving in Philadelphia on 29 April 1889.

Last Update: March 21, 2016