Descendants of John Booker Generation No. 1 1. John1 Booker was born Abt. 1821 in Bayern, Bavaria. He married Ann. She was born Abt. 1822 in Bayern, Bavaria. Notes for John Booker: In 1870 census the family is indexed under the name Bucher. In the 1850 census (in July) they were living in Baltimore Ward 19. More About John Booker: Occupation: 1870, Stone Mason Children of John Booker and Ann are: + 2 i. John J.2 Booker, born Dec 1853 in Maryland. 3 ii. Leonard Booker, born Abt. 1847 in Maryland. 4 iii. Mary Booker, born Apr 1840 in Baltimore, Maryland. 5 iv. Joseph Booker, born Abt. 1854 in Baltimore, Maryland. 6 v. Adam Booker, born Abt. 1857 in Baltimore, Maryland. 7 vi. Wilhemina Booker, born Abt. 1859 in Baltimore, Maryland. More About Wilhemina Booker: Nickname: 1870, Amelia Generation No. 2 2. John J.2 Booker (John1) was born Dec 1853 in Maryland. He married Anna. She was born Aug 1854 in Maryland. Notes for John J. Booker: In the 1900 census they are living at 311 Parrish St in Baltimore. More About John J. Booker: Occupation: 1900, Street Paver Notes for Anna: In the 1900 census Anna reports that she has had 8 children and 7 are still surviving. Children of John Booker and Anna are: + 8 i. John P3 Booker, born Jan 1881 in Baltimore, Maryland; died 08 Jun 1960 in Cape St Claire, Md. 9 ii. Anne Booker, born Sep 1879 in Baltimore, Maryland. More About Anne Booker: Occupation: 1900, Shirt Factory Worker 10 iii. Joseph Booker, born May 1883 in Baltimore, Maryland. 11 iv. William Booker, born Jun 1887 in Baltimore, Maryland. 12 v. George Booker, born Jun 1889 in Baltimore, Maryland. 13 vi. Clara Booker, born Jun 1894 in Baltimore, Maryland. 14 vii. Lillian Booker, born Apr 1896 in Baltimore, Maryland. 15 viii. Maggie Booker, born Abt. 1877; died Abt. 1880. Notes for Maggie Booker: Bith and Death dates per 1880 Census Generation No. 3 8. John P3 Booker (John J.2, John1) was born Jan 1881 in Baltimore, Maryland, and died 08 Jun 1960 in Cape St Claire, Md. He married Barbara Helen "Nellie" Crocken 28 Jun 1905 in St Martins Church, Baltimore, Md, daughter of Nelson Crocken and Mary McHugh. She was born 03 Nov 1886 in Baltimore, Maryland, and died 26 Jan 1918 in Mt Winans, Baltimore, Md. Notes for John P Booker: John Booker also lived with Edgar Sr and Marie Zepp at 1149 St catherine Drive, Cape St Claire, Md 21401 2-28-1925 Locust Point, Baltimore, Maryland On February 21st John L. Booker, truckman, went to work for this company as a truckman at Locust Point. On February 27th he resigned. On February 28th he went to Locust Point and substituted himself as George Jones, truckman, who at that time was on the piers at work. Booker, using Jones name, informed the timekeeper that he wished to resign and was furnished a service voucher for $35.60. On going to Camden Station Booker claimed he could not write, to endorse the voucher and was permitted to make an "X" opposite the name of George Jones, and he received the amount of the voucher. When the above was discovered Booker was arrested and taken to the Southern Police Station, arrained on a charge of obtaining currency under false pretense and commited to jail to await actions of the grand jury in default of $500 bail. Record marked - Dismissed to prevent re-employment. DB10708-B 1881 John is living in Ward 20 page 3A ED 260 (images 10-11 on Ancestry.com) More About John P Booker: Occupation: 1900, Shoe Factory Worker Notes for Barbara Helen "Nellie" Crocken: According to the family Nellie had the voice of an angel More About Barbara Helen "Nellie" Crocken: Burial: 29 Jan 1918, New Cathedral Cemetary Batlimore Md Christening: 10 Nov 1886, St Martins Church, Baltimore Md More About John Booker and Barbara Crocken: Marriage: 28 Jun 1905, St Martins Church, Baltimore, Md Children of John Booker and Barbara Crocken are: + 16 i. Marie Helene4 Booker, born 23 Mar 1906 in 10:48 PM 1506 Ramsay St, Baltimore, Md; died 24 Apr 1964 in Baltimore, Md. + 17 ii. Nelson Joseph Booker, born 16 Jun 1907 in 5:55 AM at 1603 McHenry St, Baltimore Md; died 04 Feb 1955. 18 iii. John Joseph Booker, born 30 Oct 1909 in 9:45PM at 338 South Stricker St, Baltimore Md; died 16 Mar 1910 in Baltimore, Maryland. Notes for John Joseph Booker: Baptised by Father Brown Godfather - Joseph J Booker Godmother - Clara Booker More About John Joseph Booker: Baptism: 15 Nov 1909, Sunday - St Martins Church, Baltimore Md 19 iv. James Edgar Booker, born 23 Mar 1913 in 3:45 at 1504 Ramsay St, Baltimore, Md; died 10 Aug 1913 in Baltimore, Maryland. Notes for James Edgar Booker: Godfather - Edgar Lewns More About James Edgar Booker: Baptism: 30 Mar 1913, Sunday - St Martins Church, Baltimore Md Generation No. 4 16. Marie Helene4 Booker (John P3, John J.2, John1) was born 23 Mar 1906 in 10:48 PM 1506 Ramsay St, Baltimore, Md, and died 24 Apr 1964 in Baltimore, Md. She married Edgar Franklin Zepp, Sr 30 Jun 1921, son of Henry Zepp and Anna Cahl. He was born 20 Nov 1901 in Lansdowne, Md, and died 17 Jul 1980 in Severna Park, Md. Notes for Marie Helene Booker: Crisent (Baptism) by Father Broaderick Godfather - James J Crocken Godmother - Madiline Sadler More About Marie Helene Booker: Baptism: 01 Apr 1906, Sunday - St Martins Church, Baltimore Md Medical Information: Arthritis, Diabeitis Notes for Edgar Franklin Zepp, Sr: EDGAR ZEPP 20 Nov 1902 Jul 1980 21146 (Severna Park, Anne Arundel, MD) 21061 (Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel, MD) 212-05-2234 Maryland More About Edgar Zepp and Marie Booker: Marriage: 30 Jun 1921 Child of Marie Booker and Edgar Zepp is: + 20 i. Edgar Franklin5 Zepp, Jr, born 21 May 1922 in Baltimore, Md; died 29 Nov 1999 in Chester, Md. 17. Nelson Joseph4 Booker (John P3, John J.2, John1) was born 16 Jun 1907 in 5:55 AM at 1603 McHenry St, Baltimore Md, and died 04 Feb 1955. He married Adilade Josephine Ernstberger. Notes for Nelson Joseph Booker: Baptized by Father Norton Godfather - Nelson T Crocken Godmother - Mrs. Kate Lynch More About Nelson Joseph Booker: Baptism: 23 Jun 1907, Sunday - St Martins Church, Baltimore Md Children of Nelson Booker and Adilade Ernstberger are: + 21 i. Mary Ellen5 Booker, born 1936. + 22 ii. Joseph John Booker, born 1930. 23 iii. Timothy Booker. Generation No. 5 20. Edgar Franklin5 Zepp, Jr (Marie Helene4 Booker, John P3, John J.2, John1) was born 21 May 1922 in Baltimore, Md, and died 29 Nov 1999 in Chester, Md. He married June Adaline Gettman 12 Aug 1944 in Messiah Evangelical Luthern Church, Woodlawn, Md/Woodlawn, Baltimore Co., MD, daughter of John Gettman and Adaline Borgmann. She was born 30 Nov 1926 in Baltimore, Md. Notes for Edgar Franklin Zepp, Jr: Worked for National Plastics in Odenton Md for many years. Then Nevamar Corp. Also worked at the B&O Railroad for many years as a boiler maker. Ran N-I-N-E Inc in Odenton Md. This was a cabinet manufaturing facility employing as many as 100 people. The company was sold to 2 men who made 1 payment of a 5 years payout plan and then embezzeled money from the company until it was taken over by the bank. Edgar never got his money and the men were never prosicuted. He owned several boats during his years. He had a 1931 - 31 ft Chris Craft named "Struggle". Then he had a late 1950's - 36 ft Colonial named "Judo". Next he had a 1969 - 43 ft Egg Harbor also named "Judo". He grew up in St Dennis Md. Almost born in an onion patch. His mother was picking onions when the time came. He once rode a Harley Davidson Motorcycle. After he was married he lived in a house rented to him by June's stepfather William E Williamson. This house was directly behind William and Adalines house on Windsor Mill Rd. Then they moved to 211 Avondale Circle, Severna Park, Md. The phone number was 647-1727. Died after a more then a year of recovery from a stroke on November 29, 1999 at 9:36 PM. Died at peace asleep in his bed. His grandson Cory Zepp was the last one to hold his hand. He died at 203 Ellicott Dr Chester Maryland 21619. Doctor: Eden Hospice of Queen Annes County served him during his illness. More About Edgar Franklin Zepp, Jr: Burial: 06 Dec 1999, Lorraine Cemetary, Woodlawn, Md Cause of Death: Complications of stroke in 1998 Cremation: 01 Dec 1999, Helfinbien Funeral Parlor, Chester Md Medical Information: Had anyrism in the early 1990's and stroke in 1998 More About Edgar Zepp and June Gettman: Marriage: 12 Aug 1944, Messiah Evangelical Luthern Church, Woodlawn, Md/Woodlawn, Baltimore Co., MD Children of Edgar Zepp and June Gettman are: + 24 i. Mark Edward6 Zepp, born 31 Aug 1953 in Baltimore, Md. 25 ii. Edgar Franklin Zepp III, born 23 Jan 1946 in Baltimore, Md.