Bortell, Harold V.

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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