Maze Charles Herrell1,2
M, #69, b. 10 March 1904, d. 3 March 1947
- Relationship
- Granduncle of Sheila Sue Altenbernd
| Father* | Frank Royer Herrell1,3 b. 11 February 1875, d. 7 February 1915 |
| Mother* | Francis Anna Mae Reeder1,3 b. 14 February 1884, d. 1 July 1957 |
Maze Charles Herrell was born on 10 March 1904 in Hayti, Pemiscot County, Missouri, USA.3,4 Other sources show Maze was born in Caruthersville, Pemiscot County, Missouri, USA, on 3 March 1904.5,1 He was the son of Frank Royer Herrell and Francis Anna Mae Reeder.1,3
Photo.
Photo circa 1910. Original photo in the possession of Sue Myers (#130.)
Maze Charles Herrell was railroad telegrapher.1
Maze Charles Herrell was listed as Frank Royer Herrell's son the 1910 US Federal Census of Little Prairie Township, Pemiscot County, Missouri, enumerated 13 April 1910.6 His age at his last birth date was listed as 6. He was born in Missouri. His father was born in Tennessee. His mother was born in Missouri.7 He spoke English.7
Photo.
He first went to work for the railroad at the Oran, Missouri depot on November 1, 1916 at the age of 11. On December 22, 1922 he was first sent out on the road. His first assignment was Dudley, Missouri. Then he went to Kroble Arkansas. He never married. Maze had a hard life as did all of the Herrells.
Maze died in Portland, Oregon. He was found alone and dead in his apartment.
Maze was a bit of a wanderlust. He would leave and be unheard of for years at a time, presumably living the life of a hobo.
Some records show the name spelled as "Mase".
His common name was Skeeter.1
Maze never married. He was engaged once to a girl named Irene..1,8,2
Maze Charles Herrell was employed 01 Nov 1916 - Dec 22, 1922 at Depot, Oran, Scott County, Missouri, USA.9
Maze worked the train depot in Oran, Scott County, Missouri, USA, on 1 November 1916.9
Photo.
Maze Charles Herrell was listed as Anna Mae Herrell's son on the 1920 US Federal Census of Oran, Sylvania Township, Scott County, Missouri, enumerated 28 January 1920.10 His age at his last birth date was listed as 15. He was born in Missouri. He was single. His father was born in Tennessee. His mother was born in Missouri.10 His occupation was helper. He worked for the telegraph office.10 He did not attend school since September 1, 1919. He was able to read. He was able to write. He was able to speak English. He is on the 994 farm schedule.10
The following item appeared Scott County Democrat, Benton, Scott County, Missouri, USA, on 17 February 1921
Lynn Hatcher and Maze Herrell, a couple of village cutups of Oran decorated our village with their presence Friday night.11
The following item appeared Scott County Democrat, Benton, Scott County, Missouri, USA, on 30 June 1921
Photo.
Maze Charles Herrell was employed as First went out on the road. He went to Dudley first and from ther to Kuoble, Arkansas. on 22 December 1922 at Railroad, USA.1,9 He and Majorie Sadler owned chevrolet with a rumble seat circa 1929 He took Margie and Anna Mae Sadler everywhere in that car.8
The following item appeared The News-Review, Roseburg, Oregon, USA, on 6 April 1929
Maze Charles Herrell was listed on a manifest departing August 1929 to Eastport, Idaho, USA, leaving from Eastport, Idaho. His race was listed as Irish. He was working as a telephone operator. His last address was St Louis, Missouri.13
Per Margie Seago, Maze was a brilliant kind man.8
He resided at 934 President, St Louis, Independent City, Missouri, USA, in 1933.14
Maze Charles Herrell was a telegrapher in 1933 St Louis, Independent City, Missouri, USA.14
Maze worked for the Sante Fe Railroad. He traveled a lot and would sent Margie Sadler native dolls from different places.8
After Maze' breakdown, he lived with Gus and Anna Sadler until Margie was 16. circa 1936.8
Maze Charles Herrell lived at 3315 Lemp Avenue, St Louis, Independent City, Missouri, USA, in 1936.15
Maze Charles Herrell was employed as a telegrapher between 1936 and 1937 in St Louis, Independent City, Missouri, USA.16,15
After Maze left the Salders, he lived with Floyd and Dorothy Herrell for awhile. circa 1937.8
Maze Charles Herrell lived at 2018 South Jefferson Avenue, St Louis, Independent City, Missouri, USA, in 1937.16
Maze worked Atchison, Topeka and Sante Fe Railway Company between July 1937 and October 1937. He worked as telegraphers.17
Photo.
Per Margie Seago, Maze had beautiful handwriting and he cooked. He was a minimal drinker.2
His age at his last birth date was listed as 35. He was born in Missouri. He was single. He owned his home. The value was $900. He had not attended school since March 1, 1940. His highest grade completed was grade 3.18
Maze Charles Herrell was listed as Floyd Bible Herrell's brother on the 19$0 US Federal Census of Meramec Township, St Louis County, Missouri, enumerated 13 May 1940; His daughter Lois states he completed his first year of high school before leaving school.19,18
He resided at 125 Weller Street, Los Angeles, California, USA, in March 1942.4
On 16 September 1940, President Roosevelt signed into law the first peacetime Selective Service Act. During WWII, the Selective Service System conducted six draft registrations. The third registration was on February 16, 1942 for males between the ages of 20 and 45 who had not previously registered. Maze Charles Herrell registered for the 3rd draft on 19 March 1942 while living at 125 Weller Street, Los Angeles, California, USA. His serial# was 3843. His date of birth was listed as March 10, 1904 at Hayti, Missouri. Francis Anna Mae Sadler was listed as the person who would always know his address.4 His race was white. He was 5'9" and his weight was 125. He had blue eyes and brown hair. His complexion was ruddy.4
Maze Charles Herrell was employed as telegrapher by Southern Pacific Company between 1943 and 1944. From October 1943 to December 1943, he earned $524.44. From January 1944 to February 1944, he earned $415.55.17
Photo of Maze Herrell and Jiggs Johnson. Original photo in the possession of Sheila Altenbernd (#172.)20
Maze died on 3 March 1947 in 7NW 6th Ave, Room 302, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA, at age 42. The cause of death was Lobar pneumonia, upper lobe of right lung. Marked pulmonary edema, left lung.21,5,1,22 He was buried after 3 March 1947 in the New St Marcus Cemetery located in St Louis, Independent City, Missouri, USA. His remains were returned to St. Louis for burial. He was buried in block 29, lot 259, grave #1.1,23
A Coroner's Inquest was done on 11 April 1947 at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregan, USA, for Maze Charles Herrell. The results were State Of Oregon
County of Multnomah,
Portland, Oregon, March 3, 1947
TO THE HONORABLE COUNTY COURT OF MULTNOMAH COUNTY,
I have examined into the cause and manner of death of Maze C Herrell
and deem it unnecessary to hold an inquest.
The deceased was a native of _________ aged about 47 years, and died in this county at 7NW 6 Ave. Room 302.
The cause of his death, in my opinion, was
Lobar pneumonia, upper lobe of right lung. Marked pulmonary edema, left lung,
Natural
Deceased came to his death from natural causes.
Dr Earl Smith, County Coroner.21 He was the subject of a letter received by Anna Sadler. City of Portland
Department of Public Safety
Eal Riley, Commissioner
Bureau of Police
File no. 9286
March 31, 1947
Mrs. G.M. Sadler,
2647 S. Armand Place
St. Louis 4, Mo.
Dear Madam:
In reply to your inquiry concerning the death of your son, Maze C. Herrell, please be advised that we are forwarding your letter to the coroner who will reply to it.
Yours truly,
L.V. Jenkins, Chief of Police
By Capt. Jim Purcell, Jr.
Chief of Detectives on 31 May 1947.
His funeral was Maze had enough money to cover the costs of his funeral..2
A cemetery marker was purchased for Maze Charles Herrell on 28 June 1951 from Lusicic Monument Company, 7349 Gravois Avenue, St Louis, Independent City, Missouri, USA. It was purchased by Anna Sadler and Gus Sadler. The purchase price was $80.24
Photo.
Photo circa 1910. Original photo in the possession of Sue Myers (#130.)
Maze Charles Herrell was railroad telegrapher.1
Maze Charles Herrell was listed as Frank Royer Herrell's son the 1910 US Federal Census of Little Prairie Township, Pemiscot County, Missouri, enumerated 13 April 1910.6 His age at his last birth date was listed as 6. He was born in Missouri. His father was born in Tennessee. His mother was born in Missouri.7 He spoke English.7
Photo.
He first went to work for the railroad at the Oran, Missouri depot on November 1, 1916 at the age of 11. On December 22, 1922 he was first sent out on the road. His first assignment was Dudley, Missouri. Then he went to Kroble Arkansas. He never married. Maze had a hard life as did all of the Herrells.
Maze died in Portland, Oregon. He was found alone and dead in his apartment.
Maze was a bit of a wanderlust. He would leave and be unheard of for years at a time, presumably living the life of a hobo.
Some records show the name spelled as "Mase".
His common name was Skeeter.1
Maze never married. He was engaged once to a girl named Irene..1,8,2
Maze Charles Herrell was employed 01 Nov 1916 - Dec 22, 1922 at Depot, Oran, Scott County, Missouri, USA.9
Maze worked the train depot in Oran, Scott County, Missouri, USA, on 1 November 1916.9
Photo.
Maze Charles Herrell was listed as Anna Mae Herrell's son on the 1920 US Federal Census of Oran, Sylvania Township, Scott County, Missouri, enumerated 28 January 1920.10 His age at his last birth date was listed as 15. He was born in Missouri. He was single. His father was born in Tennessee. His mother was born in Missouri.10 His occupation was helper. He worked for the telegraph office.10 He did not attend school since September 1, 1919. He was able to read. He was able to write. He was able to speak English. He is on the 994 farm schedule.10
The following item appeared Scott County Democrat, Benton, Scott County, Missouri, USA, on 17 February 1921
Lynn Hatcher and Maze Herrell, a couple of village cutups of Oran decorated our village with their presence Friday night.11
The following item appeared Scott County Democrat, Benton, Scott County, Missouri, USA, on 30 June 1921
Oran News
Maze Herrell, clerk at the Missouri Pacific Station, has been quite ill for several days.7
Maze Herrell, clerk at the Missouri Pacific Station, has been quite ill for several days.7
Photo.
Maze Charles Herrell was employed as First went out on the road. He went to Dudley first and from ther to Kuoble, Arkansas. on 22 December 1922 at Railroad, USA.1,9 He and Majorie Sadler owned chevrolet with a rumble seat circa 1929 He took Margie and Anna Mae Sadler everywhere in that car.8
The following item appeared The News-Review, Roseburg, Oregon, USA, on 6 April 1929
Bullets Cross Line
The street in front of the Western Union telegraph office, facing the international line, was swept by a cross file of ricochetting bullets strying over the line from both armies. Manager John Gison and Operator M. C. Herrell stuck to their posts and moved press matter for newspaper correspondents in spite of the fact that the southern half of Naco, Arizona had been ordered evacuated by the United States troops and sheriff's deputies.
After one hour and a half of intense firing the shooting both from the trenches nad from the attacking forces had died down. There were occasional lulls of rifle and machine gun firing punctuated by the heavier reports of the federal Hotchkiss gun. As the battle slackened in intensity if appeared to observers that the rebels had drawn back at least temporarily.
United States troopers on guard duty at the line were forced to seek shelter behind buildings as bullets hissed through practically every open space in the southern half of the Arizona town.
As the rebels drew away it became apparent that they had sufferned some casualties.
Sporadic outbursts of vicious musketry continued alternately on either flank.12
The street in front of the Western Union telegraph office, facing the international line, was swept by a cross file of ricochetting bullets strying over the line from both armies. Manager John Gison and Operator M. C. Herrell stuck to their posts and moved press matter for newspaper correspondents in spite of the fact that the southern half of Naco, Arizona had been ordered evacuated by the United States troops and sheriff's deputies.
After one hour and a half of intense firing the shooting both from the trenches nad from the attacking forces had died down. There were occasional lulls of rifle and machine gun firing punctuated by the heavier reports of the federal Hotchkiss gun. As the battle slackened in intensity if appeared to observers that the rebels had drawn back at least temporarily.
United States troopers on guard duty at the line were forced to seek shelter behind buildings as bullets hissed through practically every open space in the southern half of the Arizona town.
As the rebels drew away it became apparent that they had sufferned some casualties.
Sporadic outbursts of vicious musketry continued alternately on either flank.12
Maze Charles Herrell was listed on a manifest departing August 1929 to Eastport, Idaho, USA, leaving from Eastport, Idaho. His race was listed as Irish. He was working as a telephone operator. His last address was St Louis, Missouri.13
Per Margie Seago, Maze was a brilliant kind man.8
He resided at 934 President, St Louis, Independent City, Missouri, USA, in 1933.14
Maze Charles Herrell was a telegrapher in 1933 St Louis, Independent City, Missouri, USA.14
Maze worked for the Sante Fe Railroad. He traveled a lot and would sent Margie Sadler native dolls from different places.8
After Maze' breakdown, he lived with Gus and Anna Sadler until Margie was 16. circa 1936.8
Maze Charles Herrell lived at 3315 Lemp Avenue, St Louis, Independent City, Missouri, USA, in 1936.15
Maze Charles Herrell was employed as a telegrapher between 1936 and 1937 in St Louis, Independent City, Missouri, USA.16,15
After Maze left the Salders, he lived with Floyd and Dorothy Herrell for awhile. circa 1937.8
Maze Charles Herrell lived at 2018 South Jefferson Avenue, St Louis, Independent City, Missouri, USA, in 1937.16
Maze worked Atchison, Topeka and Sante Fe Railway Company between July 1937 and October 1937. He worked as telegraphers.17
Photo.
Per Margie Seago, Maze had beautiful handwriting and he cooked. He was a minimal drinker.2
His address on April 1, 1935 was St Louis, Missouri. He was seeking work.18 . His occupation is Laborer Railroad work . He worked in the Steam Railroad industry. He worked 15 weeks in 1939. His salary was $100.18
His age at his last birth date was listed as 35. He was born in Missouri. He was single. He owned his home. The value was $900. He had not attended school since March 1, 1940. His highest grade completed was grade 3.18
Maze Charles Herrell was listed as Floyd Bible Herrell's brother on the 19$0 US Federal Census of Meramec Township, St Louis County, Missouri, enumerated 13 May 1940; His daughter Lois states he completed his first year of high school before leaving school.19,18
He resided at 125 Weller Street, Los Angeles, California, USA, in March 1942.4
On 16 September 1940, President Roosevelt signed into law the first peacetime Selective Service Act. During WWII, the Selective Service System conducted six draft registrations. The third registration was on February 16, 1942 for males between the ages of 20 and 45 who had not previously registered. Maze Charles Herrell registered for the 3rd draft on 19 March 1942 while living at 125 Weller Street, Los Angeles, California, USA. His serial# was 3843. His date of birth was listed as March 10, 1904 at Hayti, Missouri. Francis Anna Mae Sadler was listed as the person who would always know his address.4 His race was white. He was 5'9" and his weight was 125. He had blue eyes and brown hair. His complexion was ruddy.4
Maze Charles Herrell was employed as telegrapher by Southern Pacific Company between 1943 and 1944. From October 1943 to December 1943, he earned $524.44. From January 1944 to February 1944, he earned $415.55.17
Photo of Maze Herrell and Jiggs Johnson. Original photo in the possession of Sheila Altenbernd (#172.)20
Maze Herrell and Jiggs Johnson
Maze died on 3 March 1947 in 7NW 6th Ave, Room 302, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA, at age 42. The cause of death was Lobar pneumonia, upper lobe of right lung. Marked pulmonary edema, left lung.21,5,1,22 He was buried after 3 March 1947 in the New St Marcus Cemetery located in St Louis, Independent City, Missouri, USA. His remains were returned to St. Louis for burial. He was buried in block 29, lot 259, grave #1.1,23
County of Multnomah,
Portland, Oregon, March 3, 1947
TO THE HONORABLE COUNTY COURT OF MULTNOMAH COUNTY,
I have examined into the cause and manner of death of Maze C Herrell
and deem it unnecessary to hold an inquest.
The deceased was a native of _________ aged about 47 years, and died in this county at 7NW 6 Ave. Room 302.
The cause of his death, in my opinion, was
Lobar pneumonia, upper lobe of right lung. Marked pulmonary edema, left lung,
Natural
Deceased came to his death from natural causes.
Dr Earl Smith, County Coroner.21 He was the subject of a letter received by Anna Sadler. City of Portland
Department of Public Safety
Eal Riley, Commissioner
Bureau of Police
File no. 9286
March 31, 1947
Mrs. G.M. Sadler,
2647 S. Armand Place
St. Louis 4, Mo.
Dear Madam:
In reply to your inquiry concerning the death of your son, Maze C. Herrell, please be advised that we are forwarding your letter to the coroner who will reply to it.
Yours truly,
L.V. Jenkins, Chief of Police
By Capt. Jim Purcell, Jr.
Chief of Detectives on 31 May 1947.
A cemetery marker was purchased for Maze Charles Herrell on 28 June 1951 from Lusicic Monument Company, 7349 Gravois Avenue, St Louis, Independent City, Missouri, USA. It was purchased by Anna Sadler and Gus Sadler. The purchase price was $80.24
Last Edited=31 May 2023
Citations
- [S78] William Herrell (#128), "Bill Herrell's Genealogy Records (copy)" (New Haven, Missouri). Supplied by Mike Herrell - 1991 . Hereinafter cited as "Bill Herrell Records."
- [S259] Interview with Margie Seago (#443) (Ft Myers, Florida), by Sheila Altenbernd (#172), September 13, 2003 - September 14,2003. Sheila Sue Altenbernd (7461 River Bend Circle, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA, at). (Document Source Number: 00443-2003-09-13-01).
- [S636] Maze Herrell (#69(, social security application 711-14-1330, July 24, 1937, Las Vegas, San Miguel, New Mexico, USA.
- [S1486] "WWII Draft Registration"; Ancestry.com; Provo, Utah, USA Accessed: May 2, 2020 Order Number: unknown number (Document Source Number: WWII Draft Registration).
- [S108] Unknown repository address, unknown name of person Cemetery Marker, Cemetery Marker; READ BY Sheila Altenbernd (#172).
- [S1497] Frank Herrell (#27) household, April 13, 1910 U.S. Federal Census, Pemiscott County, Missouri, population schedule, town of Little Prairie Township, enumeration district (ED) 128, supervisor's district (SD) 12, sheet 6A, dwelling 100, family 102, National Archives micropublication . Viewed at www.familysearch.org . (Document Source Number: 00027-1910-04-13-01). Hereinafter cited as Herrell,Frank (#27) 1910 Missouri Census.
- [S1496] Maze Herrell (#69) Oran News, Scott County Democrat, Benton, Missouri, June 30, 1921, page 4, column 3, www.newspapersarchive.com on May 12,2020 (Document Source Number: 00069-1921-06-30-01) . Hereinafter cited as Scott County Democrat.
- [S1834] Letter from Margie Seago (#443) (Ft Myers, Florida) to Sheila Altenbernd (#172) (7461 River Bend Circle, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA, at) 2003. (2023). (Document Source Number: 00443-2003-00-00-01).
- [S239] Herrell Family, Sadler, Anna (#39) - Family Record (n.p.: n.pub., November 19, 1926); Presently in the possession of Sue Myers (#130), unknown location . Hereinafter cited as Family Record.
- [S1498] Anna Herrell (#39) household, January 28, 1920 U.S. Federal Census, Scott County, Missouri, population schedule, town of Sylvania Township, enumeration district (ED) 199, supervisor's district (SD) 12, sheet 7B, dwelling 140, family 143, National Archives micropublication . Viewed at www.familysearch.org . (Document Source Number: 00039-1920-01-28-01). Hereinafter cited as Herrell,Anna (#39) 1910 Missouri Census.
- [S1495] Maze Herrell (#69) unknown article title, Scott County Democrat, Benton, Missouri, February 17, 1921, page 5, column 4, www.newspapersarchive.com on May 12,2020 (Document Source Number: 00069-1921-02-17-01) . Hereinafter cited as Scott County Democrat.
- [S1376] Maze Charles Herrell Bullets Cross Line, The News-Review, Roseburg, Oregon, April 6, 1929, page 8, www.newspapers.com on June 1, 2016 (Document Source Number: 00069-1929-04-06-01) . Hereinafter cited as The News-Review.
- [S1499] Maze Herrell (#69) entry; unknown ship name Departure Manifest, August 1929; in unknown series (n.p.: n.pub.). (Document Source Number: 00069-1929-08-00-01).
- [S1567] Herrell, Maze (#69) 1933 St Louis City Directory (St Louis, Missouri: St Louis City, 1933), Page 539. Viewed at https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&dbid=2469&h=632614958&tid=117654793&pid=130170159128&queryId=4eead51f1ed3efd17858ee4aa017dba1&usePUB=true&_phsrc=OPj1166&_phstart=successSource (Document Source Number: 00069-1933-00-00-01). Hereinafter cited as 1933 St Louis City Directory.
- [S282] City Directory - St. Louis City - 1936 (n.p.: n.pub., 1936) . Hereinafter cited as City Directory - St. Louis City - 1936.
- [S283] City Directory - St. Louis - 1937 (n.p.: n.pub., 1937) . Hereinafter cited as City Directory.
- [S655] Letter from Railroad Retirement Board (844 North Rush Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60611 (www.rrb.gov)) to Sheila Altenbernd (#172) (12230 West Washington Street, Avondale, Arizona, 85323), Feb 7, 2007; unknown repository (unknown repository address).
- [S1566] Maze Herrell (#69) household, 1940 U.S. Federal Census, St Louis County, Missouri, population schedule, town of Glencoe Unicorporated, St Louis County, enumeration district (ED) 95-207, supervisor's district (SD) 12, sheet 5A, family 104, National Archives micropublication . Viewed at www.ancestry.com . (Document Source Number: 00069-1940-04-12-01). Hereinafter cited as Herrell, Maze (#69) - 1940 Census.
- [S511] Floyd Herrell (#70) household, 1940 U.S. Federal Census, St Louis County, Missouri, population schedule, town of Meramec Township, enumeration district (ED) 95-207, supervisor's district (SD) 12, sheet 4B, dwelling 104, National Archives micropublication . Viewed at www.ancestry.com . Hereinafter cited as 1940 Census.
- [S25] John Stoerker Altenbernd unknown date.
- [S1487] Maze Herrell (#69), Herrell, Maze (#69) Coroners Inquest (Oregon, Multnomah County, Coroner Inquest Papers), 27457, April 11, 1947 Coroner: Dr Earl Smith. Multnomah County Archives n.p. (Document Source Number: 00069-1947-04-11-01). Hereinafter cited as Coroners Inquest.
- [S361] Maze Herrell (#69), Death Index file no. Certificate: 832 (, downloaded 11/16/2002), Ancestry.com, Provo, Utah, USA . Hereinafter cited as Oregon Death Index.
- [S233] Unknown repository address, Maze Charles Herrell Cemetery Marker, Herrell (#69), Maze - Cemetery Marker; READ BY Sheila Sue Altenbernd.
- [S1120] Herrell, Maze (#69) Cemetery Marker Purchase, Cemetery Marker Invoice.
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