John Sheppard Gage
Personal and Family Information
John was born on 1 May 1870 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, the son of Asahel Gage and Helen Shepard.
He died on 7 Jun 1965 in Cook County, Illinois.
He had two marriages/partners. His first wife was Susan Augusta Blanding, who he married on 17 JUN 1895 in Vineland, Cumberland County, New Jersey. Their three known children were John Kellogg (1901-1968), Eleanor Freeman (1904-1984) and Susanne (1909-1982).
His second wife was Lenore C. Rambo, who he married on 7 DEC 1922 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. They had no known children.
Pedigree Chart (3 generations)
Events
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| Birth | 1 May 1870 |
| Place: | Chicago, Cook County, Illinois |
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| Death | 7 JUN 1965 |
| Place: | Cook County, Illinois |
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| Census | 9 JUN 1900 |
| Place: | Wilmette, Cook County, Illinois |
| Age: | 30 born Illinois |
| Address: | New Trier Township, Cook County, Illinois
dwelling 206 family 211
married with wife, mother, and brothers |
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Census 1900 Illinois, Cook County,
| Source: | Census 1900 Illinois, Cook County, |
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| Date: | JUN 1900 |
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| Census | 19 APR 1910 |
| Place: | New Trier Township, Cook County Illinois |
| Age: | 39 |
| Address: | Wilmette Village, 1034 Elwood Ave, dwelling 112, family 112
Gage, John S, head mw age 39, married 1, 13 yrs, born Illinois, f New York, m Illinois, real estate, for Cook County
__ Susie B. wife, fw age 35 married 1, 13 yrs, mother of 4, 3 living, born Jew Jersey, f Rhode Island, m Massachusetts
__ John K, son mw age 9 single born Illinois, f Illinois, m New Jersey
__ Eleanor F, daughter fw age 5, single born Illinois, f Illinois, m New Jersey
__ Suzanne, daughter fw, age 12 months, single born Illinois, f Illinois, m New Jersey
Blanding, Susan J, mother in law, fw age 70, widow, mother of 3 1 living, Massachusetts, f&m Massachusetts
Laudstrom, anna, servant fw age 24 sing born Swedish |
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| Census | 10 JAN 1920 |
| Place: | New Trier Township, Cook County Illinois |
| Address: | Wilmette Village, Elmwood Ave, 434?, dwelling 198, visit 200
Gage, Helen S, head, owns home with morgage, fw age 77? widow, born Illinois, f&m Massachusetts
__ John S, son mw age 49, married born Illinois, f&m Illinois
__ John K, grandson age 18 single, born Illinois, f&m Illinois
Rainey, kate, Housekeeper fw age 59 single, immigrated 1884 born Ireland
Shephard, Lola A, niece fw age 43 single born Illinois, f&m Illinois |
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| Census | 1930 |
| Place: | New Trier, Cook County, Illinois |
| Age: | 59 |
| Address: | Elmwood Ave, block 20, dwelling 185, family 185
Gage, John S, born Illinois f New York m Illinois
— Lenora age 50
— Suzanne age 21 |
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| Census | 2 APR 1940 |
| Place: | Pinellas, Flordia |
| Address: | St Petersburg, precient 29, house number 7125 38th? st, visit 3 owns home, $15,000
Gage, John S, head mw age 60 married, born Illinois, same house 1935
__ Lenore R, wife fw age 52 married, born Kansas, same house 1935 |
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| Burial | JUN 1965 |
| Place: | Lake County, Illinois |
| Age: | 95 |
| Address: | Warren Cemetery, Gurnee, Garden 2-22-4-E
findagrave 237003682
links to both wives, 2 children, parents and one brother |
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| Residence | FROM 1934 TO 1952 |
| Place: | St. Petersburg, Florida |
| Address: | info furnished by John S gage on date sheet “Old Settlers of Wilmette, Ilinois
filed with Gage Family Tree, Willmette Historical Museum |
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| WILL | 12 MAY 1894 |
| Place: | Vineland, Cumberland County, New Jersey |
| Address: | Copy of will and proof of will recorded Cook County, Illinois,
Record of Foreign Wills, Vol 2-3, 1908-1910, pages 312 to 319. |
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Will-Gage,PortiaKellogg
Will-Gage,PortiaKellogg 312-3
Will-Gage,PortiaKellogg 314-5
Will-Gage,PortiaKellogg 316-7
Will-Gage,PortiaKellogg 318-9
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Attributes
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| Education | | 1913 catalog Harvard University, Massachusetts. entered 1889,left 1890 |
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Multimedia
Notes
Note 1
Professor Emeritus Victor R. Gage, 72, of Highland Road, died in Memorial Hospital.
He received his degree of mechanical engineer from Cornell University in 1906 and his master's degree in mechanical engineering in 1912. In 1923 he was appointed professor. He was a member of the faculty in the School of Mechanical Engineering at Cornell for over 42 years, retiring in 1950.
He was author of "A Study of Airplane Engines" and several other publications for the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics.
Prof. Gage was a member of the zoning board for Cayuga Heights, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the Society of Automotive Engineers and Hobasco Lodge 716 F. & A.M.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Helen Heath Gage; a daughter, Miss Victoria Gage, Wilmington, Delaware; a brother, John S. Gage, Palatine, Illinois; nieces and nephews.
Masonic rites were conducted by the Hobasco Lodge 716 F. & A. Masons in the Wagner Funeral Home. Interment was in East Lawn Cemetery.
Bearers: Arthur Kulp, Robert Eastman, Russell Martin, George Peter, Koeth Mann, and Gil Hart.
Information compiled from: The Ithaca Journal, January 12 - 14, 1955; Memorial Statement, Office of the Dean of University Faculty of Cornell University, 1955
findagrave 187540800
Mrs. Helen Heath Gage of Wilmington, Delaware, died in Wilmington Hospital. She was the wife of the late Prof. Victor R. Gage.
She was a member of Pi Beta Phi, the D.A.R., the Mary Hibbard Aides of the Reconstruction Home, the Campus Club and was a founder of the Cornell Brides' Club.
She is survived by nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held in the Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, in Wilmington. Graveside services will be held in East Lawn Cemetery, Ithaca. The assistant rector, the Rev. Michael Wilson of St. John's Episcopal Church will officiate. The wagner Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.
Information compiled from: The Morning News, Wilmington, Delaware, May 18, 1967, page 30; The Ithaca Journal, May 17 & 18, 1967. findagrave 185858283
Helen V. Gage of 107 Stratton Dr., Canterbury Hills, Delaware, died in that city. She was a former resident of Ithaca.
She was a daughter of Helen Heath Gage and the late Victor R. Gage.
At one time, Helen Gage was a member of the research staff at the Hercules Powder Company in Wilmington, Delaware.
She is survived by her mother.
Funeral services will be held in the Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, in Wilmington. A brief prayer service will be held in the Wagner Funeral Home. Interment will be in East Lawn Cemetery at a later date.
Information compiled from: The Ithaca Journal, February 22, 1966, page 5; The Morning News, Wilmington, Delaware, February 24, 1966, page 38. findagrave 185858083
Sources
- Census 1900 Illinois, Cook County,
| Source: | Census 1900 Illinois, Cook County, |
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| Date: | JUN 1900 |
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