The 1920 federal census for Garfield Township, Douglas County, SD, lists Ernest C. Moke, his wife, Christine R. (both born in Silesia), and their children: Albert F., Elsa M., Helen F., Amanda E., Viola M., and Gladys R. (born in SD). In addition, the 1930 census has Walter C. who was 7 years old; Christine was a widow at that time.