Lulu's parents were:
John H Oester, b. Feb. 28, 1837 in Bavaria, Germany and d. Sep. 5, 1915 in Highland county, OH. &
Margaret "Maggie" Huhn, b. Aug. 1847 in Hesse-Darmstadt, Hessen, Germany and d. in 1905 in Lynchburg, Highland County, OH.
In the 1880 U. S. census, 5 yr. old Lousie (Louise/Lulu) Oester, b. in OH., was living at 127 Pearl in Cincinnati, Hamilton, OH. with her
43 yr. old father, John Oester, a saloon keeper, b. in Bavaria, Germany
33 yr. old mother, Maggie Oester, a housekeeper, b. in Hess, Germany
2 yr. old sister, Carrie Oester, b. in OH.
18 yr. old maternal aunt, Carrie Huhn, a housekeeper, b. in Hess, Germany
58 yr. old maternal grandmother, Mary Huhn, 'at home', b. in Hess.
The parents of everyone above were born in Germany.
In the 1900 U. S. census, 25 yr. old Lulu Oester, a trained nurse, b. Apr. 1875 in OH., was unmarried and living on Maise St. in Dodson, Highland, OH. with her
63 yr. old father, John H. Oester, a saloon keeper, b. Feb. 1837 in Germany
52 yr. old mother, Margaret Oester, b. Aug. 1847 in Germany
22 yr. old unmarried sister, Carrie Oester, b. Dec. 1877, in OH.
16 yr. old brother, Harry Oester, attending school, b. Aug. 1883 in OH.
John and Margaret had been married for 27 years.
Margaret was the mother of 4 children, only 3 still alive by this census.
John immigrated to the U. S. in 1846 and was now a naturalized citizen.
Lulu had been unemployed for 11 months.
On Nov. 13, 1902, according to OH. Marriage Records for 1774-1993,
27 yr. old Louise H. Oester, a resident of Lynchburg, OH., born in Cincinnati, OH. and
27 yr. old James D. Bobbitt, born in Lynchburg, OH. and a resident of same,
were married in Highland, OH.
Louise's parents were: John Oester and Margaret Hugh (Huhn)
James' parents were: Wm. H. Bobbitt and Mary Brown
Film Number: 000570621
James & Lulu Bobitt's children were;
1. Frances Louise Bobbitt, b. Aug. 27, 1903 in Lynchburg, Highland County, OH. and d. Feb. 16, 1979 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Frances never married.
2. James Russell Bobbitt, b. Apr. 12, 1907 in Lynchburg, Highland County, OH. and d. Jun. 19, 1988 in Oceanside, San Diego County, CA. James marr. Ila Jeanne Boaz.
In the 1910 U. S. census, 35 yr. old Lulu H Bobbitt, b. in OH., was living on Broadway in Dodson, Highland, OH. with her
33 yr. old husband, James D Bobbitt, an undertaker and working at a furniture store, b. in OH.
6 yr. old daughter, Louise Bobbitt, b. in OH.
3 yr. old son, James R Bobbitt, b. in OH.
This was a first marriage for James and Lulu. They had been marr. for 7 years.
Lulu was the mother of two children, both still alive in this census.
Lulu's parents were both b. in Germany
James Sr.'s parents were both b. in OH.
In the 1920 U. S. census, 44 yr. old Lulu H. Bobbitt, b. in OH., was living on Broadway St. in Dodson, Highland, OH. with her
42 yr. old husband, James D. Bobbitt, an undertaker, b. in OH.
16 yr. old daughter, Frances L Bobbitt, b. in OH.
12 yr. old son, James Russell Bobbitt, b. in OH.
Lulu's parents were both b. in Germany.
James Sr.'s parents were both b. in OH.
In the 1930 U. S. census, 54 yr. old Lula (Lulu) H. Bobbitt, a homemaker, b. in OH., was living in a home they owned, valued at $7,000, at 609 25th St. in San Bernardino Ward 4, San Bernardino, CA. with her
52 yr. old husband, James D Bobbitt, a partner in a funeral parlor, b. in OH.
26 yr. old daughter, Frances L Bobbitt,a beautician in a beauty parlor, b. in OH.
22 yr. old son, James R Bobbitt, an assistant director of a funeral parlor, b. in OH.
James was 25 yrs. old and Lulu was 27 when they married.
Lulu's parents were both b. in Germany. James Sr.'s parents were both born in OH.
There was a radio set in the home.
In the 1940 U. S. census, 64 yr. old Lulu H Bobbitt, a housewife, b. in OH., was living in a home they owned, valued at $4,500 at 471 25th St. in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with her
61 yr. old husband, James D Bobbitt, a self-employed undertaker and embalmer, b. in OH.
35 yr. old unmarried daughter, Frances L Bobbitt, a cosmetologist/beauty worker, b. in OH.
Everyone in the family was living in the same house in 1935.
James, Lulu and Frances were all high school graduates.
James was self employed, and he had income from other sources as well.
Frances had no income from any source other than her job.
According to the U.S., Soc. Sec. Applications and Claims Index for 1936-2007,
Lulu H. (Oester) Bobbitt was b. Apr. 10, 1875 in Cincinnati, Hamilton county, OH.
Her parents were: John Oester & Margaret Huhn.
Notes: Apr 1961: Name listed as Lulu H Bobbitt
The Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 45, Col. 1-4
Fri., Nov. 28, 1952
James D. Bobbitts Greeted At Anniversary Celebration
Mr. and Mrs. James D. Bobbitt, widely known residents of San Bernardino, celebrated the 50th anniversary of their marriage by holding open house at their home, 471 25th St., Sunday, Nov. 16. Guests were welcomed from 2 to 5 p.m. and from 7 to 9, arriving in groups throughout the afternoon and evening.
The Bobbitt were married on Nov. 13, 1902 in Lynchburg, O., and resided in Ohio until 1923, when they came to California and settled in San Bernardino. Mr. Bobbitt became a partner in the mortuary firm of Stephens & Bobbitt and members of the family immediately identified themselves with the religious, social and civi life of the community.
MASONIC LEADER
Mr. Bobbitt is a Mason, member of the Knights Templar, Al Malikah Shrine, Gate City Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, of which he is a past worthy matron, and San Gorgonio Shrine of the White Shrine of Jerusalem, which he has served as watchman of the shepherds. He also is a past president of the San Bernardino Kiwanis Club.
Mrs. Bobbitt, the former Lulu Oester, is a past worthy matron of an Eastern Star Chapter in Lynchburg, O., and continued her activities in the Order in Gate City Chapter. She also is a member of the White Shrine. The Bobbitt are active members of the First Christian Church.
Mr. and Mrs. Bobbitt have two children, a daughter, Miss Louise Bobbitt, who makes her home with them, and a son, J. Russell Bobbitt, who resides at 3371 Broadmoor Blvd., and is associated in business with his father. There are three grandchildren, J. Russell Jr., Gary and Kristine Bobbitt.
Beautiful flowers, mostly in the golden tones, adorned the Bobbitt home for the anniversary celebration. On the credenza stood a large arrangement of white chrysanthemums, surrounding a doll bride and bridegroom, the "bride" wearing a dress made from heirloom lace, more than 100 years old. This decoration, created by Lewis Shipley, was used first for the reception given the Bobbitt at a meeting of the White Shrine.
FRIENDS ASSIST
Mrs. Elsa F. Duncanson, a neighbor of the Bobbitt when they all resided in Ohio, presided at the punch bowl during the affair, and Mrs. Chris Weber of Houston, Tex., whose husband and Mrs. Bobbitt were high school classmates in Ohio, poured the coffee. These beverages were served with slices of golden anniversary cake. Mrs. J. Russell Bobbitt assisted in serving and Miss Louise Bobbitt greeted the guests at the door and asked them to sign the guest book, and Mrs,. Bobbitt's nephew and niece, Mr. and Mrs. John Bridges, also assisted.
Several old Ohio friends and relatives came from distant places to greet the couple. Among them were Mr. and Mrs. J. Bega Cramton, now of Inglewood; Mrs. Anna Knapp of Temple City, who is Mrs. Bobbit's cousin; Mrs. Salome Montgomery Roush, a niece of Mr. Bobbitt; Mrs. Frances Stamp and daughter, Mrs. Max Stiles, of Los Angeles, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rough of Temple City; and Mrs. Stella Troth Kennedy of Oakland. Mr. and Mrs. William Schuch of San Bernardino also were in the company of former Ohio residents greeting the couple.
The Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 12, Col. 2-3
Wed., Aug. 2, 1961
Mother of S. B. Funeral Director Succumbs at 86
Mrs. Lulu H. Bobbitt, 86, of 471 W. 25th St., San Bernardino, died Tuesday in a San Bernardino hospital.
She was the mother of San Bernardino funeral director J. Russell Bobbitt, and had lived in the city 40 years.
She was a past matron of the Order of Eastern Star in Lynchburg, Ohio, member of the Gate City Order of Eastern Star in San Bernardino and the San Gorgonio White Shrine in San Bernardino. She was a member of the First Christian Church of San Bernardino, and a native of Cincinnati, Ohio.
She was the widow of the late James D. Bobbitt.
Survivors include a son, J. Russell Bobbitt of San Bernardino;
a daughter, Miss Frances Louise Bobbitt of San Bernardino;
a sister, Mrs. Carrie Wright of Middletown, Ohio;
three grandchildren, J. Russell Bobbitt Jr., Gary M. Bobbitt and Kristine Ann Bobbitt, all of San Bernardino;
and three great-grandchildren, of San Bernardino.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Stephens & Bobbitt Funeral Chapel.
Interment will be in Mt. View Cemetery.
According to the CDI (CA. Death Index) for 1940-1997, Lulu H. Bobbitt was b. Apr. 10, 1875 in OH. and d. Aug. 1, 1961 in San Bernardino county, CA.
Lulu's mother's maiden name was: Hahn (Huhn)
John H Oester, b. Feb. 28, 1837 in Bavaria, Germany and d. Sep. 5, 1915 in Highland county, OH. &
Margaret "Maggie" Huhn, b. Aug. 1847 in Hesse-Darmstadt, Hessen, Germany and d. in 1905 in Lynchburg, Highland County, OH.
In the 1880 U. S. census, 5 yr. old Lousie (Louise/Lulu) Oester, b. in OH., was living at 127 Pearl in Cincinnati, Hamilton, OH. with her
43 yr. old father, John Oester, a saloon keeper, b. in Bavaria, Germany
33 yr. old mother, Maggie Oester, a housekeeper, b. in Hess, Germany
2 yr. old sister, Carrie Oester, b. in OH.
18 yr. old maternal aunt, Carrie Huhn, a housekeeper, b. in Hess, Germany
58 yr. old maternal grandmother, Mary Huhn, 'at home', b. in Hess.
The parents of everyone above were born in Germany.
In the 1900 U. S. census, 25 yr. old Lulu Oester, a trained nurse, b. Apr. 1875 in OH., was unmarried and living on Maise St. in Dodson, Highland, OH. with her
63 yr. old father, John H. Oester, a saloon keeper, b. Feb. 1837 in Germany
52 yr. old mother, Margaret Oester, b. Aug. 1847 in Germany
22 yr. old unmarried sister, Carrie Oester, b. Dec. 1877, in OH.
16 yr. old brother, Harry Oester, attending school, b. Aug. 1883 in OH.
John and Margaret had been married for 27 years.
Margaret was the mother of 4 children, only 3 still alive by this census.
John immigrated to the U. S. in 1846 and was now a naturalized citizen.
Lulu had been unemployed for 11 months.
On Nov. 13, 1902, according to OH. Marriage Records for 1774-1993,
27 yr. old Louise H. Oester, a resident of Lynchburg, OH., born in Cincinnati, OH. and
27 yr. old James D. Bobbitt, born in Lynchburg, OH. and a resident of same,
were married in Highland, OH.
Louise's parents were: John Oester and Margaret Hugh (Huhn)
James' parents were: Wm. H. Bobbitt and Mary Brown
Film Number: 000570621
James & Lulu Bobitt's children were;
1. Frances Louise Bobbitt, b. Aug. 27, 1903 in Lynchburg, Highland County, OH. and d. Feb. 16, 1979 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Frances never married.
2. James Russell Bobbitt, b. Apr. 12, 1907 in Lynchburg, Highland County, OH. and d. Jun. 19, 1988 in Oceanside, San Diego County, CA. James marr. Ila Jeanne Boaz.
In the 1910 U. S. census, 35 yr. old Lulu H Bobbitt, b. in OH., was living on Broadway in Dodson, Highland, OH. with her
33 yr. old husband, James D Bobbitt, an undertaker and working at a furniture store, b. in OH.
6 yr. old daughter, Louise Bobbitt, b. in OH.
3 yr. old son, James R Bobbitt, b. in OH.
This was a first marriage for James and Lulu. They had been marr. for 7 years.
Lulu was the mother of two children, both still alive in this census.
Lulu's parents were both b. in Germany
James Sr.'s parents were both b. in OH.
In the 1920 U. S. census, 44 yr. old Lulu H. Bobbitt, b. in OH., was living on Broadway St. in Dodson, Highland, OH. with her
42 yr. old husband, James D. Bobbitt, an undertaker, b. in OH.
16 yr. old daughter, Frances L Bobbitt, b. in OH.
12 yr. old son, James Russell Bobbitt, b. in OH.
Lulu's parents were both b. in Germany.
James Sr.'s parents were both b. in OH.
In the 1930 U. S. census, 54 yr. old Lula (Lulu) H. Bobbitt, a homemaker, b. in OH., was living in a home they owned, valued at $7,000, at 609 25th St. in San Bernardino Ward 4, San Bernardino, CA. with her
52 yr. old husband, James D Bobbitt, a partner in a funeral parlor, b. in OH.
26 yr. old daughter, Frances L Bobbitt,a beautician in a beauty parlor, b. in OH.
22 yr. old son, James R Bobbitt, an assistant director of a funeral parlor, b. in OH.
James was 25 yrs. old and Lulu was 27 when they married.
Lulu's parents were both b. in Germany. James Sr.'s parents were both born in OH.
There was a radio set in the home.
In the 1940 U. S. census, 64 yr. old Lulu H Bobbitt, a housewife, b. in OH., was living in a home they owned, valued at $4,500 at 471 25th St. in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with her
61 yr. old husband, James D Bobbitt, a self-employed undertaker and embalmer, b. in OH.
35 yr. old unmarried daughter, Frances L Bobbitt, a cosmetologist/beauty worker, b. in OH.
Everyone in the family was living in the same house in 1935.
James, Lulu and Frances were all high school graduates.
James was self employed, and he had income from other sources as well.
Frances had no income from any source other than her job.
According to the U.S., Soc. Sec. Applications and Claims Index for 1936-2007,
Lulu H. (Oester) Bobbitt was b. Apr. 10, 1875 in Cincinnati, Hamilton county, OH.
Her parents were: John Oester & Margaret Huhn.
Notes: Apr 1961: Name listed as Lulu H Bobbitt
The Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 45, Col. 1-4
Fri., Nov. 28, 1952
James D. Bobbitts Greeted At Anniversary Celebration
Mr. and Mrs. James D. Bobbitt, widely known residents of San Bernardino, celebrated the 50th anniversary of their marriage by holding open house at their home, 471 25th St., Sunday, Nov. 16. Guests were welcomed from 2 to 5 p.m. and from 7 to 9, arriving in groups throughout the afternoon and evening.
The Bobbitt were married on Nov. 13, 1902 in Lynchburg, O., and resided in Ohio until 1923, when they came to California and settled in San Bernardino. Mr. Bobbitt became a partner in the mortuary firm of Stephens & Bobbitt and members of the family immediately identified themselves with the religious, social and civi life of the community.
MASONIC LEADER
Mr. Bobbitt is a Mason, member of the Knights Templar, Al Malikah Shrine, Gate City Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, of which he is a past worthy matron, and San Gorgonio Shrine of the White Shrine of Jerusalem, which he has served as watchman of the shepherds. He also is a past president of the San Bernardino Kiwanis Club.
Mrs. Bobbitt, the former Lulu Oester, is a past worthy matron of an Eastern Star Chapter in Lynchburg, O., and continued her activities in the Order in Gate City Chapter. She also is a member of the White Shrine. The Bobbitt are active members of the First Christian Church.
Mr. and Mrs. Bobbitt have two children, a daughter, Miss Louise Bobbitt, who makes her home with them, and a son, J. Russell Bobbitt, who resides at 3371 Broadmoor Blvd., and is associated in business with his father. There are three grandchildren, J. Russell Jr., Gary and Kristine Bobbitt.
Beautiful flowers, mostly in the golden tones, adorned the Bobbitt home for the anniversary celebration. On the credenza stood a large arrangement of white chrysanthemums, surrounding a doll bride and bridegroom, the "bride" wearing a dress made from heirloom lace, more than 100 years old. This decoration, created by Lewis Shipley, was used first for the reception given the Bobbitt at a meeting of the White Shrine.
FRIENDS ASSIST
Mrs. Elsa F. Duncanson, a neighbor of the Bobbitt when they all resided in Ohio, presided at the punch bowl during the affair, and Mrs. Chris Weber of Houston, Tex., whose husband and Mrs. Bobbitt were high school classmates in Ohio, poured the coffee. These beverages were served with slices of golden anniversary cake. Mrs. J. Russell Bobbitt assisted in serving and Miss Louise Bobbitt greeted the guests at the door and asked them to sign the guest book, and Mrs,. Bobbitt's nephew and niece, Mr. and Mrs. John Bridges, also assisted.
Several old Ohio friends and relatives came from distant places to greet the couple. Among them were Mr. and Mrs. J. Bega Cramton, now of Inglewood; Mrs. Anna Knapp of Temple City, who is Mrs. Bobbit's cousin; Mrs. Salome Montgomery Roush, a niece of Mr. Bobbitt; Mrs. Frances Stamp and daughter, Mrs. Max Stiles, of Los Angeles, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rough of Temple City; and Mrs. Stella Troth Kennedy of Oakland. Mr. and Mrs. William Schuch of San Bernardino also were in the company of former Ohio residents greeting the couple.
The Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 12, Col. 2-3
Wed., Aug. 2, 1961
Mother of S. B. Funeral Director Succumbs at 86
Mrs. Lulu H. Bobbitt, 86, of 471 W. 25th St., San Bernardino, died Tuesday in a San Bernardino hospital.
She was the mother of San Bernardino funeral director J. Russell Bobbitt, and had lived in the city 40 years.
She was a past matron of the Order of Eastern Star in Lynchburg, Ohio, member of the Gate City Order of Eastern Star in San Bernardino and the San Gorgonio White Shrine in San Bernardino. She was a member of the First Christian Church of San Bernardino, and a native of Cincinnati, Ohio.
She was the widow of the late James D. Bobbitt.
Survivors include a son, J. Russell Bobbitt of San Bernardino;
a daughter, Miss Frances Louise Bobbitt of San Bernardino;
a sister, Mrs. Carrie Wright of Middletown, Ohio;
three grandchildren, J. Russell Bobbitt Jr., Gary M. Bobbitt and Kristine Ann Bobbitt, all of San Bernardino;
and three great-grandchildren, of San Bernardino.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Stephens & Bobbitt Funeral Chapel.
Interment will be in Mt. View Cemetery.
According to the CDI (CA. Death Index) for 1940-1997, Lulu H. Bobbitt was b. Apr. 10, 1875 in OH. and d. Aug. 1, 1961 in San Bernardino county, CA.
Lulu's mother's maiden name was: Hahn (Huhn)
Lulu's parents were:
John H Oester, b. Feb. 28, 1837 in Bavaria, Germany and d. Sep. 5, 1915 in Highland county, OH. &
Margaret "Maggie" Huhn, b. Aug. 1847 in Hesse-Darmstadt, Hessen, Germany and d. in 1905 in Lynchburg, Highland County, OH.
In the 1880 U. S. census, 5 yr. old Lousie (Louise/Lulu) Oester, b. in OH., was living at 127 Pearl in Cincinnati, Hamilton, OH. with her
43 yr. old father, John Oester, a saloon keeper, b. in Bavaria, Germany
33 yr. old mother, Maggie Oester, a housekeeper, b. in Hess, Germany
2 yr. old sister, Carrie Oester, b. in OH.
18 yr. old maternal aunt, Carrie Huhn, a housekeeper, b. in Hess, Germany
58 yr. old maternal grandmother, Mary Huhn, 'at home', b. in Hess.
The parents of everyone above were born in Germany.
In the 1900 U. S. census, 25 yr. old Lulu Oester, a trained nurse, b. Apr. 1875 in OH., was unmarried and living on Maise St. in Dodson, Highland, OH. with her
63 yr. old father, John H. Oester, a saloon keeper, b. Feb. 1837 in Germany
52 yr. old mother, Margaret Oester, b. Aug. 1847 in Germany
22 yr. old unmarried sister, Carrie Oester, b. Dec. 1877, in OH.
16 yr. old brother, Harry Oester, attending school, b. Aug. 1883 in OH.
John and Margaret had been married for 27 years.
Margaret was the mother of 4 children, only 3 still alive by this census.
John immigrated to the U. S. in 1846 and was now a naturalized citizen.
Lulu had been unemployed for 11 months.
On Nov. 13, 1902, according to OH. Marriage Records for 1774-1993,
27 yr. old Louise H. Oester, a resident of Lynchburg, OH., born in Cincinnati, OH. and
27 yr. old James D. Bobbitt, born in Lynchburg, OH. and a resident of same,
were married in Highland, OH.
Louise's parents were: John Oester and Margaret Hugh (Huhn)
James' parents were: Wm. H. Bobbitt and Mary Brown
Film Number: 000570621
James & Lulu Bobitt's children were;
1. Frances Louise Bobbitt, b. Aug. 27, 1903 in Lynchburg, Highland County, OH. and d. Feb. 16, 1979 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Frances never married.
2. James Russell Bobbitt, b. Apr. 12, 1907 in Lynchburg, Highland County, OH. and d. Jun. 19, 1988 in Oceanside, San Diego County, CA. James marr. Ila Jeanne Boaz.
In the 1910 U. S. census, 35 yr. old Lulu H Bobbitt, b. in OH., was living on Broadway in Dodson, Highland, OH. with her
33 yr. old husband, James D Bobbitt, an undertaker and working at a furniture store, b. in OH.
6 yr. old daughter, Louise Bobbitt, b. in OH.
3 yr. old son, James R Bobbitt, b. in OH.
This was a first marriage for James and Lulu. They had been marr. for 7 years.
Lulu was the mother of two children, both still alive in this census.
Lulu's parents were both b. in Germany
James Sr.'s parents were both b. in OH.
In the 1920 U. S. census, 44 yr. old Lulu H. Bobbitt, b. in OH., was living on Broadway St. in Dodson, Highland, OH. with her
42 yr. old husband, James D. Bobbitt, an undertaker, b. in OH.
16 yr. old daughter, Frances L Bobbitt, b. in OH.
12 yr. old son, James Russell Bobbitt, b. in OH.
Lulu's parents were both b. in Germany.
James Sr.'s parents were both b. in OH.
In the 1930 U. S. census, 54 yr. old Lula (Lulu) H. Bobbitt, a homemaker, b. in OH., was living in a home they owned, valued at $7,000, at 609 25th St. in San Bernardino Ward 4, San Bernardino, CA. with her
52 yr. old husband, James D Bobbitt, a partner in a funeral parlor, b. in OH.
26 yr. old daughter, Frances L Bobbitt,a beautician in a beauty parlor, b. in OH.
22 yr. old son, James R Bobbitt, an assistant director of a funeral parlor, b. in OH.
James was 25 yrs. old and Lulu was 27 when they married.
Lulu's parents were both b. in Germany. James Sr.'s parents were both born in OH.
There was a radio set in the home.
In the 1940 U. S. census, 64 yr. old Lulu H Bobbitt, a housewife, b. in OH., was living in a home they owned, valued at $4,500 at 471 25th St. in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with her
61 yr. old husband, James D Bobbitt, a self-employed undertaker and embalmer, b. in OH.
35 yr. old unmarried daughter, Frances L Bobbitt, a cosmetologist/beauty worker, b. in OH.
Everyone in the family was living in the same house in 1935.
James, Lulu and Frances were all high school graduates.
James was self employed, and he had income from other sources as well.
Frances had no income from any source other than her job.
According to the U.S., Soc. Sec. Applications and Claims Index for 1936-2007,
Lulu H. (Oester) Bobbitt was b. Apr. 10, 1875 in Cincinnati, Hamilton county, OH.
Her parents were: John Oester & Margaret Huhn.
Notes: Apr 1961: Name listed as Lulu H Bobbitt
The Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 45, Col. 1-4
Fri., Nov. 28, 1952
James D. Bobbitts Greeted At Anniversary Celebration
Mr. and Mrs. James D. Bobbitt, widely known residents of San Bernardino, celebrated the 50th anniversary of their marriage by holding open house at their home, 471 25th St., Sunday, Nov. 16. Guests were welcomed from 2 to 5 p.m. and from 7 to 9, arriving in groups throughout the afternoon and evening.
The Bobbitt were married on Nov. 13, 1902 in Lynchburg, O., and resided in Ohio until 1923, when they came to California and settled in San Bernardino. Mr. Bobbitt became a partner in the mortuary firm of Stephens & Bobbitt and members of the family immediately identified themselves with the religious, social and civi life of the community.
MASONIC LEADER
Mr. Bobbitt is a Mason, member of the Knights Templar, Al Malikah Shrine, Gate City Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, of which he is a past worthy matron, and San Gorgonio Shrine of the White Shrine of Jerusalem, which he has served as watchman of the shepherds. He also is a past president of the San Bernardino Kiwanis Club.
Mrs. Bobbitt, the former Lulu Oester, is a past worthy matron of an Eastern Star Chapter in Lynchburg, O., and continued her activities in the Order in Gate City Chapter. She also is a member of the White Shrine. The Bobbitt are active members of the First Christian Church.
Mr. and Mrs. Bobbitt have two children, a daughter, Miss Louise Bobbitt, who makes her home with them, and a son, J. Russell Bobbitt, who resides at 3371 Broadmoor Blvd., and is associated in business with his father. There are three grandchildren, J. Russell Jr., Gary and Kristine Bobbitt.
Beautiful flowers, mostly in the golden tones, adorned the Bobbitt home for the anniversary celebration. On the credenza stood a large arrangement of white chrysanthemums, surrounding a doll bride and bridegroom, the "bride" wearing a dress made from heirloom lace, more than 100 years old. This decoration, created by Lewis Shipley, was used first for the reception given the Bobbitt at a meeting of the White Shrine.
FRIENDS ASSIST
Mrs. Elsa F. Duncanson, a neighbor of the Bobbitt when they all resided in Ohio, presided at the punch bowl during the affair, and Mrs. Chris Weber of Houston, Tex., whose husband and Mrs. Bobbitt were high school classmates in Ohio, poured the coffee. These beverages were served with slices of golden anniversary cake. Mrs. J. Russell Bobbitt assisted in serving and Miss Louise Bobbitt greeted the guests at the door and asked them to sign the guest book, and Mrs,. Bobbitt's nephew and niece, Mr. and Mrs. John Bridges, also assisted.
Several old Ohio friends and relatives came from distant places to greet the couple. Among them were Mr. and Mrs. J. Bega Cramton, now of Inglewood; Mrs. Anna Knapp of Temple City, who is Mrs. Bobbit's cousin; Mrs. Salome Montgomery Roush, a niece of Mr. Bobbitt; Mrs. Frances Stamp and daughter, Mrs. Max Stiles, of Los Angeles, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rough of Temple City; and Mrs. Stella Troth Kennedy of Oakland. Mr. and Mrs. William Schuch of San Bernardino also were in the company of former Ohio residents greeting the couple.
The Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 12, Col. 2-3
Wed., Aug. 2, 1961
Mother of S. B. Funeral Director Succumbs at 86
Mrs. Lulu H. Bobbitt, 86, of 471 W. 25th St., San Bernardino, died Tuesday in a San Bernardino hospital.
She was the mother of San Bernardino funeral director J. Russell Bobbitt, and had lived in the city 40 years.
She was a past matron of the Order of Eastern Star in Lynchburg, Ohio, member of the Gate City Order of Eastern Star in San Bernardino and the San Gorgonio White Shrine in San Bernardino. She was a member of the First Christian Church of San Bernardino, and a native of Cincinnati, Ohio.
She was the widow of the late James D. Bobbitt.
Survivors include a son, J. Russell Bobbitt of San Bernardino;
a daughter, Miss Frances Louise Bobbitt of San Bernardino;
a sister, Mrs. Carrie Wright of Middletown, Ohio;
three grandchildren, J. Russell Bobbitt Jr., Gary M. Bobbitt and Kristine Ann Bobbitt, all of San Bernardino;
and three great-grandchildren, of San Bernardino.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Stephens & Bobbitt Funeral Chapel.
Interment will be in Mt. View Cemetery.
According to the CDI (CA. Death Index) for 1940-1997, Lulu H. Bobbitt was b. Apr. 10, 1875 in OH. and d. Aug. 1, 1961 in San Bernardino county, CA.
Lulu's mother's maiden name was: Hahn (Huhn)
John H Oester, b. Feb. 28, 1837 in Bavaria, Germany and d. Sep. 5, 1915 in Highland county, OH. &
Margaret "Maggie" Huhn, b. Aug. 1847 in Hesse-Darmstadt, Hessen, Germany and d. in 1905 in Lynchburg, Highland County, OH.
In the 1880 U. S. census, 5 yr. old Lousie (Louise/Lulu) Oester, b. in OH., was living at 127 Pearl in Cincinnati, Hamilton, OH. with her
43 yr. old father, John Oester, a saloon keeper, b. in Bavaria, Germany
33 yr. old mother, Maggie Oester, a housekeeper, b. in Hess, Germany
2 yr. old sister, Carrie Oester, b. in OH.
18 yr. old maternal aunt, Carrie Huhn, a housekeeper, b. in Hess, Germany
58 yr. old maternal grandmother, Mary Huhn, 'at home', b. in Hess.
The parents of everyone above were born in Germany.
In the 1900 U. S. census, 25 yr. old Lulu Oester, a trained nurse, b. Apr. 1875 in OH., was unmarried and living on Maise St. in Dodson, Highland, OH. with her
63 yr. old father, John H. Oester, a saloon keeper, b. Feb. 1837 in Germany
52 yr. old mother, Margaret Oester, b. Aug. 1847 in Germany
22 yr. old unmarried sister, Carrie Oester, b. Dec. 1877, in OH.
16 yr. old brother, Harry Oester, attending school, b. Aug. 1883 in OH.
John and Margaret had been married for 27 years.
Margaret was the mother of 4 children, only 3 still alive by this census.
John immigrated to the U. S. in 1846 and was now a naturalized citizen.
Lulu had been unemployed for 11 months.
On Nov. 13, 1902, according to OH. Marriage Records for 1774-1993,
27 yr. old Louise H. Oester, a resident of Lynchburg, OH., born in Cincinnati, OH. and
27 yr. old James D. Bobbitt, born in Lynchburg, OH. and a resident of same,
were married in Highland, OH.
Louise's parents were: John Oester and Margaret Hugh (Huhn)
James' parents were: Wm. H. Bobbitt and Mary Brown
Film Number: 000570621
James & Lulu Bobitt's children were;
1. Frances Louise Bobbitt, b. Aug. 27, 1903 in Lynchburg, Highland County, OH. and d. Feb. 16, 1979 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Frances never married.
2. James Russell Bobbitt, b. Apr. 12, 1907 in Lynchburg, Highland County, OH. and d. Jun. 19, 1988 in Oceanside, San Diego County, CA. James marr. Ila Jeanne Boaz.
In the 1910 U. S. census, 35 yr. old Lulu H Bobbitt, b. in OH., was living on Broadway in Dodson, Highland, OH. with her
33 yr. old husband, James D Bobbitt, an undertaker and working at a furniture store, b. in OH.
6 yr. old daughter, Louise Bobbitt, b. in OH.
3 yr. old son, James R Bobbitt, b. in OH.
This was a first marriage for James and Lulu. They had been marr. for 7 years.
Lulu was the mother of two children, both still alive in this census.
Lulu's parents were both b. in Germany
James Sr.'s parents were both b. in OH.
In the 1920 U. S. census, 44 yr. old Lulu H. Bobbitt, b. in OH., was living on Broadway St. in Dodson, Highland, OH. with her
42 yr. old husband, James D. Bobbitt, an undertaker, b. in OH.
16 yr. old daughter, Frances L Bobbitt, b. in OH.
12 yr. old son, James Russell Bobbitt, b. in OH.
Lulu's parents were both b. in Germany.
James Sr.'s parents were both b. in OH.
In the 1930 U. S. census, 54 yr. old Lula (Lulu) H. Bobbitt, a homemaker, b. in OH., was living in a home they owned, valued at $7,000, at 609 25th St. in San Bernardino Ward 4, San Bernardino, CA. with her
52 yr. old husband, James D Bobbitt, a partner in a funeral parlor, b. in OH.
26 yr. old daughter, Frances L Bobbitt,a beautician in a beauty parlor, b. in OH.
22 yr. old son, James R Bobbitt, an assistant director of a funeral parlor, b. in OH.
James was 25 yrs. old and Lulu was 27 when they married.
Lulu's parents were both b. in Germany. James Sr.'s parents were both born in OH.
There was a radio set in the home.
In the 1940 U. S. census, 64 yr. old Lulu H Bobbitt, a housewife, b. in OH., was living in a home they owned, valued at $4,500 at 471 25th St. in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with her
61 yr. old husband, James D Bobbitt, a self-employed undertaker and embalmer, b. in OH.
35 yr. old unmarried daughter, Frances L Bobbitt, a cosmetologist/beauty worker, b. in OH.
Everyone in the family was living in the same house in 1935.
James, Lulu and Frances were all high school graduates.
James was self employed, and he had income from other sources as well.
Frances had no income from any source other than her job.
According to the U.S., Soc. Sec. Applications and Claims Index for 1936-2007,
Lulu H. (Oester) Bobbitt was b. Apr. 10, 1875 in Cincinnati, Hamilton county, OH.
Her parents were: John Oester & Margaret Huhn.
Notes: Apr 1961: Name listed as Lulu H Bobbitt
The Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 45, Col. 1-4
Fri., Nov. 28, 1952
James D. Bobbitts Greeted At Anniversary Celebration
Mr. and Mrs. James D. Bobbitt, widely known residents of San Bernardino, celebrated the 50th anniversary of their marriage by holding open house at their home, 471 25th St., Sunday, Nov. 16. Guests were welcomed from 2 to 5 p.m. and from 7 to 9, arriving in groups throughout the afternoon and evening.
The Bobbitt were married on Nov. 13, 1902 in Lynchburg, O., and resided in Ohio until 1923, when they came to California and settled in San Bernardino. Mr. Bobbitt became a partner in the mortuary firm of Stephens & Bobbitt and members of the family immediately identified themselves with the religious, social and civi life of the community.
MASONIC LEADER
Mr. Bobbitt is a Mason, member of the Knights Templar, Al Malikah Shrine, Gate City Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, of which he is a past worthy matron, and San Gorgonio Shrine of the White Shrine of Jerusalem, which he has served as watchman of the shepherds. He also is a past president of the San Bernardino Kiwanis Club.
Mrs. Bobbitt, the former Lulu Oester, is a past worthy matron of an Eastern Star Chapter in Lynchburg, O., and continued her activities in the Order in Gate City Chapter. She also is a member of the White Shrine. The Bobbitt are active members of the First Christian Church.
Mr. and Mrs. Bobbitt have two children, a daughter, Miss Louise Bobbitt, who makes her home with them, and a son, J. Russell Bobbitt, who resides at 3371 Broadmoor Blvd., and is associated in business with his father. There are three grandchildren, J. Russell Jr., Gary and Kristine Bobbitt.
Beautiful flowers, mostly in the golden tones, adorned the Bobbitt home for the anniversary celebration. On the credenza stood a large arrangement of white chrysanthemums, surrounding a doll bride and bridegroom, the "bride" wearing a dress made from heirloom lace, more than 100 years old. This decoration, created by Lewis Shipley, was used first for the reception given the Bobbitt at a meeting of the White Shrine.
FRIENDS ASSIST
Mrs. Elsa F. Duncanson, a neighbor of the Bobbitt when they all resided in Ohio, presided at the punch bowl during the affair, and Mrs. Chris Weber of Houston, Tex., whose husband and Mrs. Bobbitt were high school classmates in Ohio, poured the coffee. These beverages were served with slices of golden anniversary cake. Mrs. J. Russell Bobbitt assisted in serving and Miss Louise Bobbitt greeted the guests at the door and asked them to sign the guest book, and Mrs,. Bobbitt's nephew and niece, Mr. and Mrs. John Bridges, also assisted.
Several old Ohio friends and relatives came from distant places to greet the couple. Among them were Mr. and Mrs. J. Bega Cramton, now of Inglewood; Mrs. Anna Knapp of Temple City, who is Mrs. Bobbit's cousin; Mrs. Salome Montgomery Roush, a niece of Mr. Bobbitt; Mrs. Frances Stamp and daughter, Mrs. Max Stiles, of Los Angeles, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rough of Temple City; and Mrs. Stella Troth Kennedy of Oakland. Mr. and Mrs. William Schuch of San Bernardino also were in the company of former Ohio residents greeting the couple.
The Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 12, Col. 2-3
Wed., Aug. 2, 1961
Mother of S. B. Funeral Director Succumbs at 86
Mrs. Lulu H. Bobbitt, 86, of 471 W. 25th St., San Bernardino, died Tuesday in a San Bernardino hospital.
She was the mother of San Bernardino funeral director J. Russell Bobbitt, and had lived in the city 40 years.
She was a past matron of the Order of Eastern Star in Lynchburg, Ohio, member of the Gate City Order of Eastern Star in San Bernardino and the San Gorgonio White Shrine in San Bernardino. She was a member of the First Christian Church of San Bernardino, and a native of Cincinnati, Ohio.
She was the widow of the late James D. Bobbitt.
Survivors include a son, J. Russell Bobbitt of San Bernardino;
a daughter, Miss Frances Louise Bobbitt of San Bernardino;
a sister, Mrs. Carrie Wright of Middletown, Ohio;
three grandchildren, J. Russell Bobbitt Jr., Gary M. Bobbitt and Kristine Ann Bobbitt, all of San Bernardino;
and three great-grandchildren, of San Bernardino.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Stephens & Bobbitt Funeral Chapel.
Interment will be in Mt. View Cemetery.
According to the CDI (CA. Death Index) for 1940-1997, Lulu H. Bobbitt was b. Apr. 10, 1875 in OH. and d. Aug. 1, 1961 in San Bernardino county, CA.
Lulu's mother's maiden name was: Hahn (Huhn)
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