Genealogy Report (Register) to HTML file1. Paul A.1 KOCH was born in Oct 1835 in Frankfort, Germany (death certificate, aged 72 yrs, 7 days). He married Rosina Beck, daughter of Jacob Beck and Christina Tisch, before 1868. He died on 1 Nov 1907 in Boston, Suffolk Co, MA, at age 72 (death certificate, #9651, Boston, Suffolk Co, MA VR). He was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett, Middlesex Co, MA.
The 1880 census of Boston shows Paul Koch and family living at 283 Lexington Avenue. By 1907 the family was residing at 242 East Eagle Street in East Boston.
On 2 November 1907 the Boston Globe carried a story on page 2 headlined "Kills Himself With Shotgun - Paul Koch said to have been despondent." It tells us that "while the family were preparing for supper shortly after 6 o'clock Mr. Koch went into the cellar of his house. Members of the family heard the report of the gun and rushed to the cellar. Mr. Koch was found lying on the floor with a wound in his right temple." He was removed to the Relief station, but died a few minutes later. The article says that the year before Paul Koch had attempted to end his life by "cutting his wrist with a razor. He had been suffering from despondency. He was retired from business." One can only imagine the grief of his wife and eight children.
According to Rosina Bowdidge, in a letter written to Pam Wood Waugh dated 29 Oct 1981, Paul Koch had a brother back in Frankfort, Germany. He lived in 1890 in 250 E. Eagle Street, Boston, Suffolk Co, MA. He was listed as a sugarmaker.1
Rosina BECK was born on 31 Oct 1844 in Kleinkarlbach, Pfalz Co, Bayern, GMY (death certificate states aged 82-3-10). She was christened on 3 Nov 1844 in Battenberg, Pfalz Co, Bayern[Bavaria] (Evangelisch-Luth Church). She died on 9 Jan 1927 in Somerville, Middlesex Co, MA, at age 82. She was buried on 12 Jan 1927 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett, Middlesex Co, MA. She appeared on the census of 20 Apr 1910 in 242 East Eagle Street, Boston, Suffolk Co, Massachusetts (Rosina was listed as having emigrated in 1863, having had six children, and all six still living. Still with her were daughters Sophie, 28 and Catherine 23).2 Rosina petitioned Suffolk County Probate Court on 1 March 1916 concerning the administration of her late husband's estate. His other heirs were listed as: Paul J. Koch, Boston; Joseph C. Koch, Medford; Christina L. Ross, Boston; Sophie P. Waugh, Brookline; John D.A. Koch, Beverly; and Katherine I. Koch, Boston. She appeared on the census of 3 Jan 1920 in Somerville, Middlesex Co, Massachusetts (The census indicates she came to America in 1853 and was naturalized in 1860. It appears that she and parents were born in Mainheim???).3
Children of Paul A.1 Koch and Rosina Beck were as follows:
She appeared on the census of 1920 in Somerville, Middlesex Co, Massachusetts (KAtheirne was listed in the household of Smith Ross, along with her mother, Rosina Koch. She was them aged 38, and listed her father as born Frankfort, mother born Mainheim?, Germany).
3. Paul John2 KOCH (Paul1) was born circa 1868 in NY (info from 1880 census of Boston, Suffolk Co, MA).
He also went by the name of Jack.
Children of Paul John2 Koch and ? Silva were:
4. Joseph Charles2 KOCH (Paul1) was born on 7 Dec 1870 in Brooklyn, New York, NY (death certificate, stating age as 62-6-6, born Brooklyn, NY). He married Florence (--?--) circa 1895. He died on 13 Jun 1933 in Lexington, Middlesex Co, MA, at age 62 (death certificate, Lexington MA VR). He was buried on 15 Jun 1933 in Everett, Middlesex Co, MA (Woodlawn Cemetery, Grave #594, Sec 2, Birchdale).He lived in 1890 in Boston, Suffolk Co, Massachusetts.4 He appeared on the census of 20 Apr 1910 in 250 East Eagle Street, Boston, Suffolk Co, Massachusetts (Joseph Koch was listed as born NY, being married 15 years. He and Florence had had four children, but only two then living. Those two were living with them at that time: August W., 12 and Edith M., 6. His parents were both listed as: Prussia-German. He was employed as a press-feeder in book printing).5
Florence (--?--) was born circa 1873 in England.
Children of Joseph Charles2 Koch and Florence (--?--) both born in Massachusetts were as follows:
5. Christina Louise2 KOCH (Paul1) was born on 25 Nov 1875 in E. Boston, Suffolk Co, MA (death certificate states aged 71-9-18, born E. Boston, MA). She married Smith A. Ross circa 1898 in Massachusetts.6 She died on 13 Sep 1947 in Winchester, Middlesex Co, MA, at age 71 (death certificate, Winchester, Middlesex Co, MA VR). She was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett, Middlesex Co, MA.At the time of her death, Christina was residing at 291 Alewife Brock Parkway, Somerville. She left Mrs. Rosina J. Bowdidge of Arlington, MA, Paul A. Ross of Melrose, MA and Warren J. Ross of Stoneham, MA. Funeral services were held at W. Somerville Baptist Church on College Avenue.
Smith A. ROSS was born circa 1873 in Canada.7 He died on 30 May 1945 in Woodlawn Cemetery Records, Cambridge, Middlesex Co, MA. He was buried on 1 Jun 1945 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett, Middlesex Co, MA. He appeared on the census of 20 Apr 1910 in 250 East Eagle Street, Boston, Suffolk Co, Massachusetts (Smith Ross, 37, wife Christina, 35 had been married 12 years. She had borne three children: Rosina, 10, Paul A., 7 and Warren J., 1. They lived at the same house number as Joseph C. Koch and his family, and next to the widow, Rosina Koch. Smith A. Ross was the captain of a steamship).8 He appeared on the census of 3 Jan 1920 in Somerville, Middlesex Co, Massachusetts (Smith A. Ross, 45, born Canada, came to this country in 1886, was naturalized in 1896. His wife Christina was 45, Rosina A., 20, Paul A., 17, and Warren J., 11. His mother-in-law, Rosina, 75, and his sister-in-law, Katherine I, 33, resided with them).9 He appeared on the census of 16 Apr 1930 in Somerville, Middlesex Co, Massachusetts (Smith Ross, 57, born Canada-English, Christina, 55, Warren J., 21, and his wife, Marjorie, 23. Smith was mariner of a tow boat. He had been naturalized in 1888).10
Children of Christina Louise2 Koch and Smith A. Ross were as follows:
She appeared on the census of 3 Jan 1920 in Somerville, Middlesex Co, Massachusetts (Rosina J. Koch was listed as being a stenographer in a real estate firm).12
David Andrew WAUGH was born on 22 Sep 1876 in Clinton, Worcester Co, MA. He died on 21 Jan 1971 in Framingham, Middlesex Co, MA, at age 94 (death certificate, Framingham, Middlesex Co, MA VR). He was buried in Edgell Grove Cemetery, Framingham, Middlesex Co, MA. He appeared on the census of 12 Jan 1920 in 115 Eliot Street, Brookline, Norfolk Co, Massachusetts (David A. Waugh, 42, Sophie P., 40, both born Massachusetts, were accompanied by their children: David A, Jr, 3 5/12 and Wilbert A., 4/12).14 In 1922, David Waugh and wife Sophie were living at 4 Knobscot Road in Newton Centre, Massachusetts. Shortly after that, they removed to the town of Framingham. In 1926, real estate records show that David A. Waugh was residing at 27 Belvidere Avenue, Framingham. His house was valued at $3600; land 6281 ft $400;Personal $0. Total real estate value was $4000. While in Framingham, both David and Sophie were members of the Wesleyan Methodist Church there.
David was a gardener from at least 1926 through 1940. he was then a private chauffeur for a time. Following this he was employed a s a janitor at the Framingham Trust Company until 1960. He was a resident of the Kathleen Daniel Nursing Home at the time of his death. Sophie requested no calling hours at the Wadsworth Funeral Home, when David passed away.
Children of Sophie Pauline2 Koch and David Andrew Waugh both born in Brookline, Suffolk Co, MA, were as follows:
At the time of his birth, his parents were residing 124 Eliot Street, Brookline, Massachusetts.
He appeared on the census of 12 Jan 1920 in Saugus, Essex Co, Massachusetts (John A. Koch, 36, wife Irene, 35, both born Massachusetts. Children: Paul L., 13, John A., 11, both born New York; Katherine, 6, born Massachusetts. His parents were listed as both Prussia-German. He was a house carpenter).15 He appeared on the census of 15 Apr 1930 in 381 Essex Street, Swampscott, Essex Co, Massachusetts (John A. Koch, 47, Irene S., 44, John A., 21 and Katherine, 17. John owned the house they were in and rented to his son, Paul L., then 23 and his wife Madeline, 21).16
Irene PINSONAULT was born on 31 Oct 1884 in Chelsea, Suffolk Co, MA. She died on 4 Dec 1976 in Saugus, Essex Co, MA, at age 92 (Saugus Town Clerk, letter dated October, 1981). She was buried on 6 Dec 1976 in Puritan Lawn Cemetery, Peabody, Essex Co, MA. She was also known as Irene Parsons. She appeared on the census of 12 Jan 1920 in Saugus, Essex Co, Massachusetts.17
Children of John David August2 Koch and Irene Pinsonault were as follows:
He appeared on the census of 15 Apr 1930 in 381 Essex Street, Swampscott, Essex Co, Massachusetts (Paul L. Koch, 23 and his wife Madeline, 21 had been married two years, and were renting from his father John Koch).19
16. Wilbert Alvin3 WAUGH (Sophie2Koch, Paul1) was born on 21 Aug 1919 in Brookline, Suffolk Co, MA (birth certificate, Brookline, MA VR). He married Marjorie Elizabeth Waugh, daughter of George Francis Waugh and Grace Lee Sharpe, on 24 Dec 1939. He married Rosemary E. Relf, daughter of Thomas J. Relf and Alieda E. Stenman, on 13 Apr 1947 in Newport, NH (marriage record, Framingham, MA VR). He died in Feb 1984 at age 64.
He was He worked for an office supply company in Boston--WL Makepeace.22 He lived in 1960 in Sudbury, Middlesex Co, MA.23
Marjorie Elizabeth WAUGH was born on 10 Jan 1922 in Statesville, Iredell Co, NC. She married Guido John Ceruti, son of Dante Ceruti and Esterina Cella, on 4 Oct 1947. She married Bernard William Cruse, son of William Cruse Sr and Juanita Boland, on 3 May 1986. She died on 20 Jan 2003 in Concord, Cabarrus Co, NC, at age 81.
Children of Wilbert Alvin3 Waugh and Marjorie Elizabeth Waugh are as follows:
Rosemary E. RELF was born in 1925.24 She was born circa 1926 in Boston, Suffolk Co, MA (marriage record, Framingham, MA VR). She died on 18 Jun 1995 in Stratham, Rockingham Co., NH.25There were no children of Wilbert Alvin3 Waugh and Rosemary E. Relf.