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Re: St Joseph's Orphanage, Tucson AZ 1930.

glennslil — 2012-12-12 00:16:42Z

My Aunt Gertrudes story is so tragic it's still very hard to talk about. She entered the St Joseph Orphanage from St Joseph Academy 1 October 1918 and remained there until she was committed to The Arizona State Hospital Asylum for the insane June 24, 1924.
Her family moved from Joplin, Missouri in Jan 1910. Her father Tilton Clayton Hendricks and his wife Emma Nette Dodson moved to Globe for health reasons. Tilton was an attorney in Globe. They had three small children, Leonard Sidney 8,(my father) Gertrude May, 6 and Homer 4. Less than 6 months later Emma died in childbirth. Three years later Tilton remarried. Within 2 years he died.
We think Gertrude was sent to the academy in Tucson when her father (my grandfather) died of TB. We don't know the circumstances of her remaining at the academy until 1918. Perhaps the money ran out for her schooling. Several possiblities. By 1918 she was sent to the orphanage. We have obtained records from The Arizona State Hospital. She was sent by Sister Guadalupe because of an "umgovernable spirit". She had bouts of hysteria. We also learned she was forced into sexual relations with workmen. We don't know if she had a mental problem which resulted in her being sexualized or the sexual abuse resulted in PTSD and hysteria. What we would like to find out is what was it like in that orphanage from 1918-1924. Was there abuse? If anyone has any information please contact me. My heart is broken for the aunt I never knew and the child lost to her family in the mid west.

Re: St Joseph's Orphanage, Tucson AZ 1930.

RXSC1 — 2012-03-02 15:10:27Z

My great aunt, Sister St. Peter Ryan started "La Casa Pequena" on St. Mary's Road with 3 little girls around the turn of the century. When destroyed by a cyclone, she was able to secure the donation of a parcel of land where it was rebuilt and named St.Joseph's Home. Have you discovered any information in your research which pertains to her time there?

Re: St Joseph's Orphanage, Tucson AZ 1930.

reneechampagne180 — 2011-01-08 04:11:35Z

Dr. Menke:

I found your recent post about visiting the site of the old St. Joseph's Orphanage in Tuscon. My mother and her 2 sisters were dropped there by their parents on August 30, 1926. My mother, Eva Yanez, was only 4 years old at the time.

I am particularly curious to learn how a Mrs. J. Knox Corbett was associated with the orphanage. Her name appears in some paperwork we found with the help of an attorney.

From what my mother remembered, they released her from the orphanage at a very young age, possibly 15. Her memories were fond; always having food, some toys, and the gentle Sisters that cared for and taught the children.

I would also appreciate hearing results from your research on this site! If I can be of any other assistance, please feel free to contact me.

Renee Champagne
renee.champagne@comcast.net

Re: St Joseph's Orphanage, Tucson AZ 1930.

seattlesoul — 2010-09-30 03:40:40Z

Thank you Dr Dave Menke . That would be great if you could keep us posted on any information you may find. God bless you sir!

Re: St Joseph's Orphanage, Tucson AZ 1930.

DrDHMenke — 2010-09-30 02:02:11Z

Hello, this is Dr Dave Menke, a college professor who lives and teaches in Tucson. I ran across your entries.

I was at Saint Joseph's Orphanage today, Wednesday, September 29, 2010. Of course, it's not there, but its remnants are. I am doing some research on the site, and will keep you informed if you wish.

David H Menke, PhD, MS, BA
DrDHMenke@aol.com

Re: St Joseph's Orphanage, Tucson AZ 1930.

jacksonmary51 — 2010-03-17 23:07:56Z

I was searching the 1930 census also and found my mother and aunt's name on the St. Joseph's Orphanages in Arizona. Did you receive any other information about this orphange? If so, could you send it to me? Iam trying to find my mother's parents names if they still have records filed away somewhere.
Thank you
Mary Jackson
jackson.mary51@gmail.com

Re: St Joseph's Orphanage, Tucson AZ 1930.

seattlesoul — 2009-11-16 03:24:02Z

I had 4 2nd cousins that were placed in that ophanage and listed as inmates . How disgusting is that? Also their father paid for their care after selling 500 acres bit by bit he ran of land and they threw the children out into the streets. He had placed them there because he was a widower and very sickly with tuberculosis and died shortly thereafter.

Re: Orphanage in Phoenix in early 1900s

2006-07-27 16:50:53Z

My mother was placed in the Good sheperd School for girls when she was 12 years old. location Phx on northern and 18th street. the nuns moved to St. louis if you would like more info on that school e-mail me.

Re: Orphanages of Arizona?

2006-06-14 16:40:22Z

The School building is still there. I would imagine someone there can tell you where the records are now located

Re: Orphanages of Arizona?

2006-01-16 17:18:18Z

There used to be a large school in Phoenix for Indians only. It was located on Indian School Road in Phoenix and was there for many years.

You might want to check with the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce..... or the Arizona Historical Society. I am sure they can give you more detail.

Good luck!

possible Gale sibling b. abt 1930 in Tucson

SallyAdams56 — 2005-10-16 20:38:40Z

Am doing genealogy research and found a gap in my mother's history, so wonder if I have a sibling born around 1930 in Tucson. Mother's maiden name was Gale.

Re: St Joseph's Orphanage, Tucson AZ 1930.

rachel1942 — 2005-08-29 13:06:51Z

Thank you for the information. My brother and sister were in this orphanage. I found them in census records of 1930... two little children listed as "inmates". --- what unfortunate terms used to describe a 3 and 5 year old.

Re: St Joseph's Orphanage, Tucson AZ 1930.

2005-08-21 01:13:13Z

Hello:

Here is what little I know about the St Joseph's Orphanage or as it was called then; St Joseph's Orphan Aslyum. It burnt down and most of whatever records burned as well, except for the original register of the children who were delivered there. The information in this register is limited to whatever the person who brought the children could give them at that time. This register is kept at the Tucson Catholic Church.

You can contact Diocese of Tucson Archives for
further information:
Dan Brosnan
Archives & Library
8800 E. 22nd Street
Tucson, AZ 85710
W-TH 9am - 2pm
(520)886-5201
(520)886-6481 (fax)

I hope this helps you in your search.

Re: Orphanage in Phoenix in early 1900s

dotadoo724 — 2005-04-20 17:51:20Z

my greatgrandmother was orphaned at a young age her father was the chief of the potawatomi tribe he past or something she ended up at a monestary and became a nun she married a mcgowan then a eugene cox not sure of her maiden name on her birthcert, all it said was squaw her catholic name i think was maddie katheryn juanita xavier cooper or copper she was born feb 22 1892 if you come across any info reguarding thic please let me know thankyou S,Dixon

St Joseph's Orphanage, Tucson AZ 1930.

rachel1942 — 2003-12-09 02:18:27Z

While searching the 1930 census I found my half brother and sister listed as "inmates" in St Joseph's Orphanage Tucson AZ. They were 3 and 5 years old.

The names are Frances O SLAUGHTER and John H. SLAUGHTER. Later this last name was changed to KING.

Where can I find more regards regarding the Orphanage and records. My dad placed Frances and John in this orphanage after the death of his wife during childbirth. Their newborn child also died.

How can I find more information/records regarding the orphanage and their stay. My aunt (Minnie A ) and uncle Arthur V KING came from CA and removed them and raised them along with their children. They changed the last name of my siblings from SLAUGHTER to KING.

My dad and family had full loving contact with the children during his lifetime. Dad died in 1975 and that is the last time I saw my sister Frances. She would be 78 years old now (2002) and I believe she lives in the Sacramento CA area.

My brother Johnnie died in 1980.

Any ideas for further research? Besides Frances, I am the last direct line of William R. and Sarah Slaughter, who were our grandparents. Wm R died in AZ and Sarah died in CA.

Thank you.

Orphanage in Phoenix in early 1900s

mattbeck_1 — 2003-10-08 03:12:59Z

I am trying to find information on an orphanage that was in operation in or around Phoenix in the early 1900s. It may have burned down sometime after 1920, but my information is sketchy.

Orphanages of Arizona?

VivianTanis — 2001-11-26 00:52:57Z

Does anyone know of a orphanage/indian boarding school c. 1914 around the Phoenix, AZ area?
My grandfather Juan Cabrera Nevarez was half Hopi and half Mexican American and became an orphan around 1914. His mother Maria Jesusita Cabrera died when he was 6 (1909) and his father died when he was 11 (1914) and her family wouldn't take him because he was an indian.
Anyways, he did mention he was in an orphanage/boarding school but soon ran away because of the treatment he received.
I would like to see if I can obtain some records about him if one existed or records were moved to an archive.