Herbert Loren PRIEST

Herbert "Pete" PriestHerbert "Pete" Priest and Joshua Priest
Herbert "Pete" Priest
1930's?
Photo courtesty of Herman Stephan
Herbert "Pete" Priest and Joshua Priest
1930's? Note at bottom says: "Herb Priest and Dad over hundred"
Photo courtesty of Herman Stephan

Father: Joshua Van Renssalaer PRIEST
Mother: Louisa A. E. PLANT


                                                   _Joshua PRIEST_
                                 _Lewis PRIEST ___|
                                |                 |_Polly EDMUNDS_
 _Joshua Van Renssalaer PRIEST _|
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|                               |_Nancy M. HAIRE _|
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|--Herbert Loren PRIEST
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|                                _Moses PLANT ____|
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|_Louisa A. E. PLANT ___________|
                                |                  _______________
                                |_Eliza NAIDEN ___|
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Notes

Updated January 2, 2015. Compiled by Howder (www.howderfamily.com) from the following source(s):

(1) 1870 United States Census for Michigan, Ionia Co., Orange Twp.: page 24; household 201; June 8, 1870.

Herbert L. PRIEST is the son of Joshua V. R. and Louisa A. PRIEST. He was born in Michigan, is 8 years old, and is attending school.

(2) LDS FamilySearch 1880 United States Census database for Orange, Ionia Co., MI. Family History Library Film 1254584, NA Film Number T9-0584, Page 244A.

Herbert PRIEST is the 18-year-old son of Joshua and Louisa PRIEST. His birthplace is Michigan and he is attending school.

(3) 1900 United States Census for South Dakota, Grant Co., Vernon Twp.: Supervisor's District 2; Enumeration District 148; Sheet 7B; June 17, 1900.

Herbert PRIEST is head of household. His parents Joshua and Louisa Priest reside with him.

- Birth month: January 1862; age 39.
- Number of Years of Present Marriage: n/a (single).
- Birthplace: Michigan, with his father from New York and his mother from Ohio.
- Occupation: Farmer.
- Home: Owns his farm with a mortgage.

(4) 1910 United States Census for South Dakota, Grant Co., Milbank City: Supervisor's District 1; Enumeration District 198; Sheet 14B; May 11, 1910.

Herbert PRIEST lives in what appears to be a boarding house. He is 48 years old, single and born in Michigan. His father was from New York and his mother from Ohio. He is an instructor in a city school.

(5) Form submitted by Joshua V. R. PRIEST in response to request for additional information, United States Pension Office, March 29, 1915.

- No. 9. State the names and dates of birth of all your children, living or dead. "Herbert Loren PRIEST born on the 11 day of January 1862."

(6) U. S. Passport Applications, 1795-1925 via Ancestry.com, May 13, 1918

- Herbert Loren PRIEST
- Born in Orange, Ionia Co., Michigan, January 11, 1862
- Son of Joshua V. R. PRIEST, who was born in Jefferson Co., New York and now residing at Beaumont, California; and Louisa A. (PLANT) PRIEST
- He has never resided outside the United States
- Permanently residing at Beaumont, California, a retired teacher
- Never had a passport before
- Intends to sail the week of May 20, 1918, leaving New York City for France and England; Steamship Colon
- Intends to return within 12 months
- Object of visit is YMCA work
- Physical Characteristics: Age - 56; Stature - 6 feet 2 inches; Forehead - high; Eyes - blue; Nose - medium; Mouth - medium (mustache); Chin - round; Hair - dark gray; Complexion - fair; Face - oval.
- Desires passport to be sent to 2 Rector Street, New York City
- Includes a letter from the National War Work Council of the YMCA: "This is to certify that Mr. Herbert L. PRIEST has been appointed a secretary of the National War Work Council of the Y.M.C.A. of the United States for service with the troops of the American Expeditionary Force in France. We hereby endorse his application for a passport to visit France and Great Britain. Mr. PRIEST is under contract with the Y.M.C.A. for one year or more."

(7) 1920 United States Census for California, Riverside Co., City of Beaumont: Enumeration District 97; Sheet 6B; January 11-20, 1920.

Herbert PRIEST is 57 years old, single, and lives by himself. He was born in Michigan with his father from New York and his mother from Ohio. He is a teacher in a grammar school.

(8) 1930 United States Census for California, Riverside Co., Beaumont Twp., Beaumont City: Enumeration District 1; Sheet 2A; April 3, 1930.

Herbert L. PRIEST resides with his father, Joshua PRIEST, head of household.

- Age: 68 years old at time of census; single.
- Birthplace: Michigan, with his father from New York and his mother from Ohio.
- Occupation: Mail Messenger for the Post Office (code 8876).
- Veteran: World War.

(9) California Death Index, 1940-1977 via Ancestry.com.

- Name: Herbert Loren PRIEST
- Sex: MALE
- Birth Date: 11 Jan 1862
- Birthplace: Michigan
- Death Date: 31 Aug 1946
- Death Place: Riverside
- Mother's Maiden Name: PLANT
- Father’s Surname: PRIEST

(10) Find a Grave via Ancestry.com

- Name: Herbert L PRIEST
- Birth: 1862
- Death: 1946
- Burial: Mountain View Cemetery; Beaumont, Riverside County, California, USA

(11) Stephan family records, August 14, 2000.

- His calling card reads "Herbert PRIEST, Milbank, Dakota. 21st Birthday, January 11, 1883."
- Referenced in several photographs.
- Herbert, "H. L. Herb and Pete are the same person."
- George R. HOWDER's first cousin.
- Beaumont, CA.