Edminster, Steven A

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  • Year
    1950
  • Place
    Tompkins County, Ithaca
  • Census Scope
    ED 41 Sheet 67B #12
  • Serial No.
    459
Location
  • Address
    1 Cascadilla Pl Ithaca
  • Locality
    Ithaca (City)
  • Institution Name
    Cascadilla Hall
  • Institution Type
    University Men's Dormitory
Household Data
  • blank
    Item 4
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  • blank
    Item 5
    Check the box if the response is yes.
  • Agriculture Questionnaire No.
    blank
    Item 6
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Name
  • Last Name
    Edminster
    Item 7
    Names are listed in the following order: Last, First, Middle. If several members of a family have the same last name, the last name will be listed in the first record only and in following records it might be replaced by a line or a blank space. If the name is hard to read, attempt to verify the spelling with the city directory where possible. Note: If you see a last name that looks crossed out because it was written over that line, enter it as the last name. Sometimes the enumerator drew the lines first for the last name of all the people in the household, and then had to write a new last name over the line to indicate a person had a different last name. These were written over the line, not crossed out.
  • First Name
    Steven
    Item 7
    Names are listed in the following order: Last, First, Middle. If several members of a family have the same last name, the last name will be listed in the first record only and in following records it might be replaced by a line or a blank space. If the name is hard to read, attempt to verify the spelling with the city directory where possible. Note: If you see a last name that looks crossed out because it was written over that line, enter it as the last name. Sometimes the enumerator drew the lines first for the last name of all the people in the household, and then had to write a new last name over the line to indicate a person had a different last name. These were written over the line, not crossed out.
  • Middle Name
    A
    Item 7
    Names are listed in the following order: Last, First, Middle. If several members of a family have the same last name, the last name will be listed in the first record only and in following records it might be replaced by a line or a blank space. If the name is hard to read, attempt to verify the spelling with the city directory where possible. Note: If you see a last name that looks crossed out because it was written over that line, enter it as the last name. Sometimes the enumerator drew the lines first for the last name of all the people in the household, and then had to write a new last name over the line to indicate a person had a different last name. These were written over the line, not crossed out.
  • Title
    blank
    Item 7
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  • Suffix
    blank
    Item 7
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Relation
  • Relation to Head
    Student
    Item 8
    Enter what you see on the census. If this field is blank enter the word Blank so you can save it.
    Note: This field has a controlled vocabulary. If, as you enter the term from the census, the term does not appear from the list of controlled vocabulary, enter an X in the field and enter “relation to head is ____” in the notes field.
Personal Description
  • W - WhiteItem 9
    Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census.
  • M - MaleItem 10
    Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census.
  • Age
    18
    Item 11
    Enter what you see on the census. If the field is blank, leave blank. If the answer is Un (Unknown) enter 999. For children that are less than one year of age with their birth month listed on the census, skip to the Age (Month) field and select the corresponding birth month on HistoryForge.
  • blankEnter what you see on the census. If the field is blank, leave blank. If the answer is Un (Unknown) enter 999. A child that is less than one year of age will have their birth month listed. If the age is entered this way on the census, select the corresponding birth month on HistoryForge.
  • Nev - Never MarriedItem 12
    Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census.
Place of Birth & Naturalization
  • Place of Birth
    New York
    Item 13
    Enter what you see on the census. Note: This field has a controlled vocabulary. If, as you enter the term from the census, the term does not appear from the list of controlled vocabulary, enter an X in the field and enter “Place of Birth is ____” in the notes field.
  • blank
    There is no corresponding field on the census. Check the box if the individual was not born in the United States and does not have the designation “AP” under Naturalization.
  • blankItem 14
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For Persons 14 Years of Age and Over
  • Ot - OtherItem 15
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  • blank
    Item 16
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  • blank
    Item 17
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  • blank
    Item 18
    Check the box if the response is yes.
  • Hours Worked Week Prior to Census
    blank
    Item 19
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  • Occupation
    None
    Item 20a
    Enter what you see on the census. If the field is blank on the census, leave the default “None.” If, however, the industry is not blank or there is some other indicator of an occupation enter the word “Blank” to indicate that there was an occupation.
  • Industry
    blank
    Item 20b
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  • blankItem 20c
    Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census.
  • Occupation Code
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    Item C
    This is a three-digit occupation code followed by a three-digit industry code and a 1-figure worker class code. The occupation and industry codes are numbers except in the case of unreported occupations and industries which are assigned the code: “VVV.” The worker class code is a number from 1 to 4. If you are unsure, check the resource for verifying the occupation code on the Transcriber’s Corner.
  • Industry Code
    blank
    Item C
    This is a three-digit occupation code followed by a two-figure industry code and a 1-figure worker class code. The occupation code can contain a “V” or “X” as well as numbers. The industry code can contain a “V” or “X” as well as numbers. The worker class code is a number from 1 to 6. If you are unsure, check the resource for verifying the occupation code on the Transcriber’s Corner.
  • Worker Class Code
    blank
    Item C
    This is a three-digit occupation code followed by a two-figure industry code and a 1-figure worker class code. The occupation code can contain a “V” or “X” as well as numbers. The industry code can contain a “V” or “X” as well as numbers. The worker class code is a number from 1 to 6. If you are unsure, check the resource for verifying the occupation code on the Transcriber’s Corner.
Additional
  • Notes

    If you find additional or conflicting information about the person such as a different name spelling or address, include the information as written by the enumerator in the relevant field(s) and enter the alternative information here and its source. If you checked the city directory, include the year, i.e., The address in the 1919 City Directory is _______.

    *Important - the information in the notes field will become public.

Sample Questions

  • The following questions pertain to persons whose names appear on the line numbers requiring sample question responses.

Residence 1949
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    Item 21
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  • blank
    Item 22
    Check the box if the response is yes.
  • blank
    Item 23
    Check the box if the response is yes.
  • County or Nearest Place
    Delaware
    Item 24a
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  • State or Country
    Pennsylvania
    Item 24b
    Enter what you see on the census, spelling out any abbreviations. If the field is blank on the census, leave it blank on HistoryForge.
Place of Birth of Father/Mother
  • Place of Birth - Father
    United States
    Item 25a
    Enter what you see on the census. Note: This field has a controlled vocabulary. If, as you enter the term from the census, the term does not appear from the list of controlled vocabulary, enter an X in the field and enter “Place of Birth is ____” in the notes field.
  • Place of Birth - Mother
    United States
    Item 25b
    Enter what you see on the census. Note: This field has a controlled vocabulary. If, as you enter the term from the census, the term does not appear from the list of controlled vocabulary, enter an X in the field and enter “Place of Birth is ____” in the notes field.
Education
  • C1Item 26
    Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census.
  • blank
    Item 27
    Check the box if the response is yes.
  • Yes
    Check the box if the response is yes.
Income for this Person in 1949
  • Weeks Seeking Work in 1949
    blank
    Item 29
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  • Weeks Worked in 1949
    12
    Item 30
    Enter the number of weeks on the census. If that is blank on the census, leave it blank on HistoryForge. If the field contains 0 (zero) on the census, enter the 0 (zero) on HistoryForge.
  • 50Item 31a
    Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census. For income of $10,000 or more select $10,000+. For all other income select “Other” and enter the amount. Use the actual income even if it is crossed out. For example, if the original amount ($2,100) is crossed out with the abbreviated number written (21) enter 2100. If you cannot read the actual income, leave a note.
  • blankItem 31b
    Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census. For income of $10,000 or more select $10,000+. For all other income select “Other” and enter the amount. Use the actual income even if it is crossed out. For example, if the original amount ($2,100) is crossed out with the abbreviated number written (21) enter 2100. If you cannot read the actual income, leave a note.
  • blankItem 31c
    Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census. For income of $10,000 or more select $10,000+. For all other income select “Other” and enter the amount. Use the actual income even if it is crossed out. For example, if the original amount ($2,100) is crossed out with the abbreviated number written (21) enter 2100. If you cannot read the actual income, leave a note.
Income of Family Members in 1949
  • blankItem 32a
    Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census. For income of $10,000 or more select $10,000+. For all other income select “Other” and enter the amount. Use the actual income even if it is crossed out. For example, if the original amount ($2,100) is crossed out with the abbreviated number written (21) enter 2100. If you cannot read the actual income, leave a note.
  • blankItem 32b
    Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census. For income of $10,000 or more select $10,000+. For all other income select “Other” and enter the amount. Use the actual income even if it is crossed out. For example, if the original amount ($2,100) is crossed out with the abbreviated number written (21) enter 2100. If you cannot read the actual income, leave a note.
  • blankItem 32c
    Select the option that corresponds to the answer on the census. For income of $10,000 or more select $10,000+. For all other income select “Other” and enter the amount. Use the actual income even if it is crossed out. For example, if the original amount ($2,100) is crossed out with the abbreviated number written (21) enter 2100. If you cannot read the actual income, leave a note.
For Men
  • blank
    Item 33a
    Check the box if the response is yes.
  • blank
    Item 33b
    Check the box if the response is yes.
  • blank
    Item 33c
    Check the box if the response is yes.
Additional Sample Questions

  • The rest of this form pertains to the person whose name appears on the last line requiring sample question responses.

If This Person Worked Last Year
  • blank
    Item 34
    Check the box if the response is yes.
  • Last Occupation
    blank
    Item 35a
    Enter what you see on the census. If the field is blank on the census, leave it blank on HistoryForge.
  • Last Industry
    blank
    Item 35b
    Enter what you see on the census. If the field is blank on the census, leave it blank on HistoryForge.
  • blankItem 35c
    Enter what you see on the census. If the field is blank on the census, leave it blank on HistoryForge.
If Ever Married
  • blank
    Item 36
    Check the box if the response is yes.
  • Years Since (Last) Married, Widowed, Divorced, or Separated
    blank
    Item 37
    Enter the number of years on the census or check the box for less than one year.
  • blank
    Check the box if the response is yes.
For Women
  • No. Children Born
    blank
    Item 38
    Enter the number of children on the census. If none, leave the field blank on HistoryForge.
Other Family Members
NameSexAgeRelationOccupation
Hobbs, Carl FMale18StudentNone
Coller, Raymond FMale19StudentNone
Rupert, John EMale22StudentNone
Oxford, Peter AMale18StudentNone
Ford, Clark GMale19StudentNone
Hobelman, Carl DMale18StudentNone
Saperstone, Lee RMale18StudentNone
Adams Jr, John SMale17StudentNone
Bellis, Howard MMale18StudentNone
Napomberara, CharnchaiMale21StudentNone
Black, Stewart LMale19StudentNone
Solomon, Elliot JMale17StudentNone
Harris, RobertMale18StudentNone
Cooper, Martin HMale18StudentNone
Gurowitz, William DMale18StudentNone
Hammond, William SMale18StudentNone
Kelly, Wayne AMale19StudentNone
Myers, Mark LMale18StudentNone
Abell, Harold WMale19StudentNone
Hopper, Thomas MMale18StudentNone
Jackson Jr, AlfredMale18StudentNone
Adams, Raymond EMale18StudentNone
Johnson, William CMale18StudentNone
Laity, Irving AMale18StudentNone
Haswell, Peter RMale18StudentNone
Conklin, Thomas OMale18StudentBlank
Cataldi, AmadeuMale20StudentNone
Brophy, John IMale19StudentNone
Lathrop, Donald BMale18StudentNone
Otter III, John MMale19StudentNone
Rosenau, Milton DMale19StudentNone
Grupp, Fred WMale18StudentNone
Gutwillig, Robert AMale18StudentNone
McKee, William DMale19StudentNone
Woodson, Robert DMale18StudentNone
Williams, Peter MMale18StudentNone
West, Florance MFemale59EmployeeHouse Director
Hitchens, Kathleen WFemale55EmployeeHouse Director
Burdett, Curtis LMale25EmployeeAssistant Cook
Temple, Arthur CMale21EmployeeKitchen Helper
Dickson, JamesMale44LodgerBlank
Erickson, Andrew WMale18StudentNone
Branton, DanielMale18StudentNone
Ellenbogen Jr, FranklynMale17StudentNone
Downey, PeterMale19StudentNone
Dolliver, James SMale18StudentNone
Doll, William EMale19StudentNone
Cooley, Mark HMale18StudentNone
Schroeder III, Henry JMale19StudentNone
Makosky, Paul WMale18StudentNone
Cliggott, Richard TMale21StudentNone
Behrle, Frederick JMale24StudentNone
Dimmler, Henry FMale18StudentNone
Firestone, Ross LMale18StudentNone
Bradshaw, John WMale18StudentNone
Kingman, Bruce BMale18StudentNone
Kolb, Todd LMale18StudentNone
Landmesser, William RMale18StudentNone
Zuckerman, WalterMale17StudentNone
Wint, Frank HMale18StudentNone
Welch, Richard DMale18StudentNone
Walker, John EMale18StudentNone
Van Wirt, Alfred PMale18StudentNone
Thompson, Robert TMale18StudentNone
Sukhum, PradermMale20StudentNone
Severn Jr, PhilipMale19StudentNone
Rubenstein, Jerome SMale17StudentNone
Rutishouser, Robert GMale18StudentNone
Romas, Angelos PMale18StudentNone
Powell, Robert TMale18StudentBus Boy
Martino, Joseph FMale18StudentNone
McCarthy, John RMale19StudentNone
MacLeod, Russell AMale18StudentNone
Lewing, William AMale18StudentNone
Kirwan, Richard FMale18StudentNone
Kelly, Neil EMale18StudentNone
Kellner, Gene SMale21StudentNone
Jones, John PMale18StudentNone
Johansen, Donald FMale19StudentNone
Jasinski, Robert MMale19StudentNone
Inskeep, Mark DMale18StudentNone
Hunt, John PMale19StudentNone
Hirsch, Edwin FMale18StudentNone
Haesler, John TMale18StudentNone
Greenfield, Robert AMale18StudentNone
Gold, SolomonMale18StudentNone
Foster, Phillips WMale18StudentNone
Edminster, David KMale18StudentNone
Corrie, Robert DMale18StudentNone
Colgan, Harry PMale18StudentNone
Broudt, Robert SMale18StudentNone
Bluntschli, Ralph AMale18StudentNone
Banigan, Leon EMale18StudentNone
Balzac, RalphMale19StudentNone
Anigstein, RobertMale17StudentNone
Mentzer, Alan DMale18StudentNone
Hanchett, James CMale18StudentNone
Jaeckel, John EMale18StudentNone
Wennerold, Halfdan TMale21StudentNone
Eaton, Henry FMale18StudentNone
Engel, Robert GMale19StudentNone
Hileman, John RMale18StudentNone
Richardson, Lee SMale18StudentNone
Gaenzler, Peter PMale18StudentNone
Reinhard, Peter DMale18StudentNone
Obrist, Paul AMale18StudentFarm Helper
Bernstein, Joseph TMale19StudentNone
Wilson, David LMale19StudentNone
Reed, Peter WMale18StudentNone
Weil, Gerald MMale19StudentNone
Scott, Robert EMale20StudentNone
Thomas, Stanley EMale18StudentNone
Jones, Charles RMale18StudentNone
Williams, Donald GMale18StudentNone
Latva, Jorma GMale18StudentNone
Harvey, William AMale18StudentNone
Story, William NMale20StudentNone
Laibe, John WMale22StudentNone
O'Connor, Donald JMale18StudentNone
Yehu Jr, AlbinMale18StudentNone
Wood, Sanford B DMale18StudentNone
Hallock, PeterMale18StudentNone
Halberstadt, Richard TMale18StudentNone
Baxter, Donald EMale18StudentNone
Tornberg, Ingvar EMale19StudentNone
Hutchings, John AMale18StudentNone
Pechenik, Stephen PMale18StudentNone
Guest Jr, David PMale18StudentNone
Tan, HumenMale18StudentNone
Ettlinger, George SMale22StudentNone
Cooper, Robert LMale18StudentNone
Gilbert, Charles LMale18StudentNone
Reynolds, Paul HMale17StudentNone
Campbell, Andrew HMale18StudentNone
Butler, Patrick CMale17StudentNone
Stockdale, Norman SMale18StudentNone
Bechert, Thomas EMale18StudentNone
Lampson, Donald EMale19StudentNone
Fratt, Charles KMale19StudentNone
Wengert, Clifford JMale18StudentNone
Schneider, John FMale18StudentNone
Eastman, Roger GMale18StudentStudent
Hunt, Edgar BMale19StudentNone
Frye, Dean CMale18StudentNone
Larsen, Robert PMale18StudentNone
Stiles Jr, Jared WMale19StudentNone
Hock, Winfield FMale18StudentNone
Draper, James RMale18StudentNone
Borden, Frederick YMale20StudentNone
Wysong, John WMale17StudentFarm Helper
Rosenstock, Elliot DMale17StudentNone
Schwirck, StephenMale17StudentNone
Dardin, Vincent JMale19StudentNone
Snape, Edwin AMale18StudentNone
Will Jr, John MMale18StudentNone
Allen, John WMale19StudentNone
Knowles, Asa WMale19StudentNone
Robson, George MMale19StudentNone
Merrill, Barrant VMale19StudentNone
Logsdon, James KMale18StudentNone