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==Birth==  
 
==Birth==  
Harold V. Bortell was born April  10, 1916.
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Harold Vanwert Bortell was born April  10, 1916 in Bennington, Bennington Co., Vermont, the son of Ralph Henry Bortell and Lena May Somers. His siblings were:
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*Charles Bortell
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*Mary Bortell
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*Mrs. Eleanor Jones (from obituary)
  
 
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==Military==
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Harold V. Bortell may have enlisted too late to be recorded as a soldier in World War II on his grave.
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'''U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 about Harold J Bortell<ref name="ANC">www.Ancestry.com</ref><br>'''
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Name: Harold J Bortell<br>
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Birth Year: 1916<br>
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Race: White, citizen (White)<br>
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Nativity State or Country: Vermont<br>
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State of Residence: Vermont<br>
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County or City: Bennington<br>
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Enlistment Date: 7 May 1945<br>
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Enlistment State: Vermont<br>
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Enlistment City: Rutland<br>
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Branch: No branch assignment<br>
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Branch Code: No branch assignment<br>
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Grade: Private<br>
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Grade Code: Private<br>
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Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law<br>
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Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)<br>
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Source: Civil Life<br>
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Education: Grammar school<br>
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Civil Occupation: Semiskilled occupations in fabrication of textile products, n.e.c.<br>
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Marital Status: Single, with dependents<br>
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Height: 68<br>
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Weight: 000<br>
  
 
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HArold Bortell married Genevieve Mayr. Their children were:
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*Gerald Bortell
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Step-child was:
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*Mrs. Kenneth (Joycelyn) Farrar
  
 
==Death==
 
==Death==
 
[[File:Grave-Knox-BortellHarveyV.jpg|300px|thumb|right|<center>[[k:Knox Cemetery|Knox Cemetery]] - HARVEY V BORTELL<br> US ARMY<br>1916 - 1978</center>]]
 
[[File:Grave-Knox-BortellHarveyV.jpg|300px|thumb|right|<center>[[k:Knox Cemetery|Knox Cemetery]] - HARVEY V BORTELL<br> US ARMY<br>1916 - 1978</center>]]
  
Harold V. Bortell died in December 1978.
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Harold V. Bortell died Dec. 20, 1978.
  
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[[File:19781229BortellHaroldV.jpg|300px|thumb|right|<center>Harold V. Bortell Obituary - [[h:Altamont Enterprise|Altamont Enterprise]] — December 29, 1978</center>]]
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BORTELL—Dec. 20, 1978; Harold V. Bortell, Township Road, Altamont, New York; husband of Genevieve Mayr; father of Gerald
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Bortell; stepfather of Mrs. Kenneth (Joycelyn) Farrar; son of Ralph Bortell; brother of Mrs. Eleanor Jones and Charles Bortell; stepgrandfather of Kevin and Deborah Farrar, brotber-in-law of Harold F. Mayr. Funeral services were held from the Fredendall
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Funeral Home, Altamont, Saturday, Dec. 23, at 8:45 a.m. and St. Lucy's Church. Altamont. Interment, High Point Cemetery.
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:[[h:Altamont Enterprise|Altamont Enterprise]] — December 29, 1978
  
 
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Mary Summers 69<br>
 
Mary Summers 69<br>
 
John Summer 41<br>
 
John Summer 41<br>
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|'''1940 United States Federal Census about Harold Bortell<ref name="ANC">www.Ancestry.com</ref><br>'''
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Name: Harold Bortell<br>
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Age: 24<br>
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Estimated Birth Year: abt 1916<br>
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Gender: Male<br>
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Race: White<br>
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Birthplace: Vermont<br>
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Marital Status: Married<br>
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Relation to Head of House: Son<br>
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Home in 1940: Bennington, Bennington, Vermont<br>
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Street: Lyons Street<br>
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Inferred Residence in 1935: Bennington, Bennington, Vermont<br>
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Residence in 1935: Same Place, Long Island<br>
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Sheet Number: 1A<br>
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Father's Birthplace: New York<br>
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Mother's Birthplace: Vermont<br>
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Occupation: Attendant<br>
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Attended School or College: No<br>
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Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade<br>
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Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 42<br>
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Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work<br>
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Weeks Worked in 1939: 52<br>
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Income: 1000<br>
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Income Other Sources: No<br>
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Native Language: English<br>
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Veteran: No<br>
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Social Security Number: Yes<br>
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Usual Occupation: Attendant<br>
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Usual Industry: Filling Ste<br>
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Usual Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work<br>
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Neighbors: View others on page<br>
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Household Members: <br>
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Name Age<br>
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Ralph Bortell 48<br>
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Leona Bortell 47<br>
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Harold Bortell 24<br>
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Catherine Bortell 20<br>
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Gerald Bortell 5/12<br>
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Charles Bortell 22<br>
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Mary Somers 79<br>
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Event Type: Certificate of Birth<br>
 
Event Type: Certificate of Birth<br>
  
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'''U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 2 about Harold V Bortell<ref name="ANC">www.Ancestry.com</ref><br>'''
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Name: Harold V Bortell<br>
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Birth Date: 10 Apr 1916<br>
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Address: Township Rd, Altamont, NY, 12009<br>
 
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Latest revision as of 21:03, 18 June 2013

Birth

Harold Vanwert Bortell was born April 10, 1916 in Bennington, Bennington Co., Vermont, the son of Ralph Henry Bortell and Lena May Somers. His siblings were:

  • Charles Bortell
  • Mary Bortell
  • Mrs. Eleanor Jones (from obituary)

Education

Military

Harold V. Bortell may have enlisted too late to be recorded as a soldier in World War II on his grave.

U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 about Harold J Bortell[1]
Name: Harold J Bortell
Birth Year: 1916
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Vermont
State of Residence: Vermont
County or City: Bennington

Enlistment Date: 7 May 1945
Enlistment State: Vermont
Enlistment City: Rutland
Branch: No branch assignment
Branch Code: No branch assignment
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life

Education: Grammar school
Civil Occupation: Semiskilled occupations in fabrication of textile products, n.e.c.
Marital Status: Single, with dependents
Height: 68
Weight: 000

Occupation

Marriage & Children

HArold Bortell married Genevieve Mayr. Their children were:

  • Gerald Bortell

Step-child was:

  • Mrs. Kenneth (Joycelyn) Farrar

Death

Knox Cemetery - HARVEY V BORTELL
US ARMY
1916 - 1978

Harold V. Bortell died Dec. 20, 1978.

Obituary

Harold V. Bortell Obituary - Altamont Enterprise — December 29, 1978

BORTELL—Dec. 20, 1978; Harold V. Bortell, Township Road, Altamont, New York; husband of Genevieve Mayr; father of Gerald Bortell; stepfather of Mrs. Kenneth (Joycelyn) Farrar; son of Ralph Bortell; brother of Mrs. Eleanor Jones and Charles Bortell; stepgrandfather of Kevin and Deborah Farrar, brotber-in-law of Harold F. Mayr. Funeral services were held from the Fredendall Funeral Home, Altamont, Saturday, Dec. 23, at 8:45 a.m. and St. Lucy's Church. Altamont. Interment, High Point Cemetery.

Altamont Enterprise — December 29, 1978

Social Security

Harold Bortell: Social Security Death Index (SSDI) Death Record[2]

Name: Harold Bortell
State of Issue: Vermont
Date of Birth: Monday April 10, 1916
Date of Death: December 1978
Est. Age at Death: 62 years, 8 months

Census Records

1930 United States Federal Census about Harold V Bortell[1]

Name: Harold V Bortell
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1917
Birthplace: Vermont
Race: White
Home in 1930: Bennington, Bennington, Vermont
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Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: Ralph H Bortell
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Name: Lena Bortell
Mother's Birthplace: Vermont
Household Members:
Name Age
Ralph H Bortell 35
Lena Bortell 34
Harold V Bortell 13
Mary E Bortell 12
Charles E Bortell 11
Mary Summers 69
John Summer 41

1940 United States Federal Census about Harold Bortell[1]

Name: Harold Bortell
Age: 24
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1916
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Vermont
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Bennington, Bennington, Vermont
Street: Lyons Street
Inferred Residence in 1935: Bennington, Bennington, Vermont
Residence in 1935: Same Place, Long Island
Sheet Number: 1A
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: Vermont
Occupation: Attendant
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 42
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 1000
Income Other Sources: No
Native Language: English
Veteran: No
Social Security Number: Yes
Usual Occupation: Attendant
Usual Industry: Filling Ste
Usual Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Ralph Bortell 48
Leona Bortell 47
Harold Bortell 24
Catherine Bortell 20
Gerald Bortell 5/12
Charles Bortell 22
Mary Somers 79

Additional Media

Vermont Birth Records, 1909-2008 about Harold Vanwert Bortell[1]
Name: Harold Vanwert Bortell
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 10 Apr 1916
Birth Town: Bennington
Birth County: Bennington
Mother's Maiden Name: Somers
Mother's Name: Lena May
Mother's Birthplace: Vermont
Mother's Residence: Bennington
Father's Name: Ralph Henry Bortell
Father's Birthplace: New York
Event Type: Certificate of Birth

U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 2 about Harold V Bortell[1]
Name: Harold V Bortell
Birth Date: 10 Apr 1916
Address: Township Rd, Altamont, NY, 12009

Sources

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 www.Ancestry.com
  2. www.GenealogyBank.com