G. L. Chessman, designated naval aviator
#13324 i 1942, Ensign / USNA
His mother Claire Lademan married a Mr. Chessman and he must have adopted George in that George went by the name "Chessman" thereafter.
George H Chessman
in the California, Voter Registrations, 1900-1968
Name: George H Chessman
Residence Date: 1939
Street address: 1120 Union
Residence Place: San Francisco, California, USA
Party Affiliation: Republican
Occupation: Salesman
Geo H. Chessman
in the U.S., Applications for Seaman's Protection Certificates, 1916-1940
Name: Geo H. Chessman
Age: 20
Birth Date: 21 Jan 1915
Birth Place: San Francisco, Calif
Application Date: 9 May 1935
Application Place: San Francisco, California, USA
Record Type: Application
George was an naval ensign killed in action during World War II.
U.S., Navy Casualties Books, 1776-1941
Name: George Luyties Chessman
Residence Place: California, USA
Branch of Service: US Navy
Mother: Clair Chessman
Volume Title: Combat Naval Casualties, World War II, (AL-MO)
Household Members
George Luyties Chessman
Clair Chessman
______
Newspaper articles about his birth:
Bares a Family Skeleton
_____
Legitimate Son of Herman C.G.
Luyties, 21, Informed of Half-
Brother Through Father's Will
______
St. Louis, Sept 24, 1921. -- Discussing the will of his father, wealthy president of the Sanitol Chemical Laboratories, which was filed for probate yesterday, bequeathing one-half of the estate to a George Hope Luyties, described as "my son," Herman C. G. Luyties, Jr. said today that he had no brother and there had never been a George Hope Luyties in his family.
Herman C.G. Luyties, Jr., is 21 years old and is a captain in the 1st Missouri regiment. In the late war, when barely 18 years old, he distinguished himself in action in France with the tank corps. The elder Luyties died last Friday at the age of 50.
"I presume the person referred to as George Hope Luyties is a 7-year-old boy, grandson of a Mrs. Lademan, formerly Mrs. Traunmiller, who was housekeeper a number of years, until last spring, for my father," said Luyties.
"Mrs. Lademan's daughter Claire, brought the child, which I understood to be her son by a husband from whom she is divorced, to my father's house and remained there for some time with her mother, our housekeeper. I never heard my father call this child his son.
The shares of Herman, Jr., and that of George Hope Luyties are left in trust until each reaches the age of 25, when they shall come into full possession of the estate.
Other bequests in the will include $5,000 to Mrs. E. Lademan of Chicago, formerly his housekeeper; $10,000 to Miss Marie Addis of St. Louis. The income from that part of the estate left to George Hope Luyties goes to Miss Claire Lademan of Chicago until George Hope Luyties reaches the age of 25, for his maintenance and education. Herman, Jr., shall receive income from his share beginning beginning at once. Miss Addis said today, she had been the fiance of Luyties and presumes she was mentioned in the will for that reason. Miss Addis is 24 years old and lives with her mother, Mrs. M. J. Addis.
In February, 1907, St. Louis newspapers published dispatches from points in New Mexico and Arizona that Luyties and a woman companionj were traveling together and had registered at a hotel in Phoenix as ":Mr. and Mrs. Luyties," At that time Mrs. Luyties was in New York. In November 1911, Mrs. Luyties filed suit for divorce, alleging with among other things, that her husband preferred the companionship of other women to hers to such an extent that his actions had become a subject of comment with the public and the press.
She obtained a divorce, with $75,000, consisting of personal property and a paid up $50,000 policy on Luyties' life. In addition she obtained $5,300 a year alimony and custody of their only child, Herman C. G. Luyties, Jr.
______
September 29, 1921
Brooklyn Eagle
SON OF RICH MAN,
HITHERTO UNHEARD
OF, NAMED IN WILL
____
Legitimate Child to Fight
Division of Estate of
Late H.C. G. Luyties
[Special Correspondent of the Eagle.]
Chicago, September 26 -- The death at St. Louis recently of Herman C. G. Luyties, president of Sanitol Chemical Laboratories there, and the filing in the St. Louis Courts of Luyties' will for probate have revealed the existence of a hitherto unheard-of son of the millionaire chemical manufacturer, who is left heir to half a fortune of many millions.
Two women living at a hotel here are involved in the mystery. They are Mrs. E. Lademan, former wife of a wealthy St. Louis brewer, and her daughter Claire. Miss Lademan has acknowledged being the mother of young Luyties, whose very existence had hitherto not been suspected. In spite of this the youngster's half-brother, C. G. Luyties Jr., to whom has been left the remained of the estate and who had expected to inherit nearly all of it, has refused to acknowledge the boy's existence and will fight the provisions of the will in court.
The mystery boy's name, as it appears in the will, is George Hope Luyties. He is 7 years of age. The other Luyties, who is many years older, has so far refused to acknowledge him and insists that there is no such person. I "I have no brother. " je said. "and there is no such person as George Hope in our family. My father was married only once to my knowledge and I am the only child."
However, an examination of the will shows it is genuine and it will probably stand a court attack. Mrs. Lademan was for several years housekeeper for Mr. Luyties, who was acquainted both with her and her daughter. Frank Highley, Chicago manager of the Sanitol concern, declared today that he knew of the 7-year-old boy, but htat he did not believe that he was the son of the elder Luyties.
______
Boyden Reporter
September 29, 1921
'LOVE CHILD" TO GET A FORTUNE
_______
UNKNOWN SON GIVEN HALF OF
LUYTIES ESTATE
________
MOTHER TELLS OF ROMANCE
________
Existence of a Second Child is
Disclosed with Filing of Will of
Wealthy St. Louisan
_________
St. Louis -- Miss Claire Lademan, mother of George Hope Luyties, 6-year-old son of Herman C.G. Luyties, president of the Sanitol Chemical company, who died last Saturday, told the story of her romance with the millionaire. The existence of a second son was not generally known until the will was filed. It gives him half the estate, which will run into millions. There is another son, Herman C.G. Luyties, Jr. Miss Lademan insists the older son knew of the boy heir at all times. Lawyers who have examined the will say it will stand in any court and that the "love child" will get half the estate.
Miss Lademan says she knew Luyties when she was 10 years old and was a frequent visitor in his home until she was 18, when she contracted a marriage with a Milwaukee man. Six months later, thoroughly disillusioned, she left her husband, who refused to grant her a divorce.
In 1914 she and her mother went to Eurpoe. The met Luyties there and toured the chief cities with him. In the course of several months she discovered she was to become a mother. Luyties promised to marry her as soon as she could secure a divorce. He had been divorced by his wife two years before.
Miss Lademan returned to the United States. Her baby was born in San Francisco. Luyties visited her there before the child was born and made a special trip immediately after its birth in the fall of 1915. Her husband filed suit for divorce in Milwaukee. She had returned to St. Louis by that time and she and Luyties were spending much of their time together. Her husband was granted a divorce in 1916 and she and Luyties were to be married a year later, to comply with Wisconsin laws. Meanwhile she went to Asbury Park, where Luyties visited her frequently. He told her he was worried by some financial deals and begged her to hold off their marriage until he had solved the tangle.
She eventually tired of these promises and the delays and finally went to Luyties' attorney, who assured her the boy would have a name and be taken care of financially. Miss Lademan admitted a new interest had come into her life; that she and Luyties had run their course, but she was determined the boy should be cared for. The provisions of the will show that Luyties had met all her demands.
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Geo Chessman
Birth Year: abt 1915
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age in 1930: 15
Birthplace: California
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1930: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
Street Address: North Irverry Boulevard Block160-Contd
House Number: 101
Dwelling Number: 291
Family Number: 293
Attended School: Yes
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Missouri
Mother's Birthplace: Missouri
Able to Speak English: Yes
Household Members
Name Age
Wm Dale Chessman (head) Age 39, Birthplace Oregon, Real Estate Broker
Clara A Chessman (wife) Age 33, Birthplace Missouri, Father's Birthplace Missouri
Geo Chessman (son) Age 15, Birthplace California, Parent's Birthplace Missouri
Marjorie Chessman (daughter), Age 12, Birth Oregon, Parent's birthplace Oregon
Bettie Chessman (daughter), Age 8, Birthplace Oregon, Parent's birthplace Oregon
Violet Tutt (servant), Age 25
1940 United States Federal Census
Name: George Chessman
Respondent: Yes
Age: 25
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1915
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: California
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: San Francisco, San Francisco, California
Street: Union Street
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: San Francisco, San Francisco, California
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 2B
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 66
Occupation: Salesman, Oil Company
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: College, 2nd year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 48
Duration of Unemployment: 0
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 49
Income: 1400
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members
Name: George Chessman
Name: Clair Chessman
#13324 i 1942, Ensign / USNA
His mother Claire Lademan married a Mr. Chessman and he must have adopted George in that George went by the name "Chessman" thereafter.
George H Chessman
in the California, Voter Registrations, 1900-1968
Name: George H Chessman
Residence Date: 1939
Street address: 1120 Union
Residence Place: San Francisco, California, USA
Party Affiliation: Republican
Occupation: Salesman
Geo H. Chessman
in the U.S., Applications for Seaman's Protection Certificates, 1916-1940
Name: Geo H. Chessman
Age: 20
Birth Date: 21 Jan 1915
Birth Place: San Francisco, Calif
Application Date: 9 May 1935
Application Place: San Francisco, California, USA
Record Type: Application
George was an naval ensign killed in action during World War II.
U.S., Navy Casualties Books, 1776-1941
Name: George Luyties Chessman
Residence Place: California, USA
Branch of Service: US Navy
Mother: Clair Chessman
Volume Title: Combat Naval Casualties, World War II, (AL-MO)
Household Members
George Luyties Chessman
Clair Chessman
______
Newspaper articles about his birth:
Bares a Family Skeleton
_____
Legitimate Son of Herman C.G.
Luyties, 21, Informed of Half-
Brother Through Father's Will
______
St. Louis, Sept 24, 1921. -- Discussing the will of his father, wealthy president of the Sanitol Chemical Laboratories, which was filed for probate yesterday, bequeathing one-half of the estate to a George Hope Luyties, described as "my son," Herman C. G. Luyties, Jr. said today that he had no brother and there had never been a George Hope Luyties in his family.
Herman C.G. Luyties, Jr., is 21 years old and is a captain in the 1st Missouri regiment. In the late war, when barely 18 years old, he distinguished himself in action in France with the tank corps. The elder Luyties died last Friday at the age of 50.
"I presume the person referred to as George Hope Luyties is a 7-year-old boy, grandson of a Mrs. Lademan, formerly Mrs. Traunmiller, who was housekeeper a number of years, until last spring, for my father," said Luyties.
"Mrs. Lademan's daughter Claire, brought the child, which I understood to be her son by a husband from whom she is divorced, to my father's house and remained there for some time with her mother, our housekeeper. I never heard my father call this child his son.
The shares of Herman, Jr., and that of George Hope Luyties are left in trust until each reaches the age of 25, when they shall come into full possession of the estate.
Other bequests in the will include $5,000 to Mrs. E. Lademan of Chicago, formerly his housekeeper; $10,000 to Miss Marie Addis of St. Louis. The income from that part of the estate left to George Hope Luyties goes to Miss Claire Lademan of Chicago until George Hope Luyties reaches the age of 25, for his maintenance and education. Herman, Jr., shall receive income from his share beginning beginning at once. Miss Addis said today, she had been the fiance of Luyties and presumes she was mentioned in the will for that reason. Miss Addis is 24 years old and lives with her mother, Mrs. M. J. Addis.
In February, 1907, St. Louis newspapers published dispatches from points in New Mexico and Arizona that Luyties and a woman companionj were traveling together and had registered at a hotel in Phoenix as ":Mr. and Mrs. Luyties," At that time Mrs. Luyties was in New York. In November 1911, Mrs. Luyties filed suit for divorce, alleging with among other things, that her husband preferred the companionship of other women to hers to such an extent that his actions had become a subject of comment with the public and the press.
She obtained a divorce, with $75,000, consisting of personal property and a paid up $50,000 policy on Luyties' life. In addition she obtained $5,300 a year alimony and custody of their only child, Herman C. G. Luyties, Jr.
______
September 29, 1921
Brooklyn Eagle
SON OF RICH MAN,
HITHERTO UNHEARD
OF, NAMED IN WILL
____
Legitimate Child to Fight
Division of Estate of
Late H.C. G. Luyties
[Special Correspondent of the Eagle.]
Chicago, September 26 -- The death at St. Louis recently of Herman C. G. Luyties, president of Sanitol Chemical Laboratories there, and the filing in the St. Louis Courts of Luyties' will for probate have revealed the existence of a hitherto unheard-of son of the millionaire chemical manufacturer, who is left heir to half a fortune of many millions.
Two women living at a hotel here are involved in the mystery. They are Mrs. E. Lademan, former wife of a wealthy St. Louis brewer, and her daughter Claire. Miss Lademan has acknowledged being the mother of young Luyties, whose very existence had hitherto not been suspected. In spite of this the youngster's half-brother, C. G. Luyties Jr., to whom has been left the remained of the estate and who had expected to inherit nearly all of it, has refused to acknowledge the boy's existence and will fight the provisions of the will in court.
The mystery boy's name, as it appears in the will, is George Hope Luyties. He is 7 years of age. The other Luyties, who is many years older, has so far refused to acknowledge him and insists that there is no such person. I "I have no brother. " je said. "and there is no such person as George Hope in our family. My father was married only once to my knowledge and I am the only child."
However, an examination of the will shows it is genuine and it will probably stand a court attack. Mrs. Lademan was for several years housekeeper for Mr. Luyties, who was acquainted both with her and her daughter. Frank Highley, Chicago manager of the Sanitol concern, declared today that he knew of the 7-year-old boy, but htat he did not believe that he was the son of the elder Luyties.
______
Boyden Reporter
September 29, 1921
'LOVE CHILD" TO GET A FORTUNE
_______
UNKNOWN SON GIVEN HALF OF
LUYTIES ESTATE
________
MOTHER TELLS OF ROMANCE
________
Existence of a Second Child is
Disclosed with Filing of Will of
Wealthy St. Louisan
_________
St. Louis -- Miss Claire Lademan, mother of George Hope Luyties, 6-year-old son of Herman C.G. Luyties, president of the Sanitol Chemical company, who died last Saturday, told the story of her romance with the millionaire. The existence of a second son was not generally known until the will was filed. It gives him half the estate, which will run into millions. There is another son, Herman C.G. Luyties, Jr. Miss Lademan insists the older son knew of the boy heir at all times. Lawyers who have examined the will say it will stand in any court and that the "love child" will get half the estate.
Miss Lademan says she knew Luyties when she was 10 years old and was a frequent visitor in his home until she was 18, when she contracted a marriage with a Milwaukee man. Six months later, thoroughly disillusioned, she left her husband, who refused to grant her a divorce.
In 1914 she and her mother went to Eurpoe. The met Luyties there and toured the chief cities with him. In the course of several months she discovered she was to become a mother. Luyties promised to marry her as soon as she could secure a divorce. He had been divorced by his wife two years before.
Miss Lademan returned to the United States. Her baby was born in San Francisco. Luyties visited her there before the child was born and made a special trip immediately after its birth in the fall of 1915. Her husband filed suit for divorce in Milwaukee. She had returned to St. Louis by that time and she and Luyties were spending much of their time together. Her husband was granted a divorce in 1916 and she and Luyties were to be married a year later, to comply with Wisconsin laws. Meanwhile she went to Asbury Park, where Luyties visited her frequently. He told her he was worried by some financial deals and begged her to hold off their marriage until he had solved the tangle.
She eventually tired of these promises and the delays and finally went to Luyties' attorney, who assured her the boy would have a name and be taken care of financially. Miss Lademan admitted a new interest had come into her life; that she and Luyties had run their course, but she was determined the boy should be cared for. The provisions of the will show that Luyties had met all her demands.
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Geo Chessman
Birth Year: abt 1915
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age in 1930: 15
Birthplace: California
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1930: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
Street Address: North Irverry Boulevard Block160-Contd
House Number: 101
Dwelling Number: 291
Family Number: 293
Attended School: Yes
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Missouri
Mother's Birthplace: Missouri
Able to Speak English: Yes
Household Members
Name Age
Wm Dale Chessman (head) Age 39, Birthplace Oregon, Real Estate Broker
Clara A Chessman (wife) Age 33, Birthplace Missouri, Father's Birthplace Missouri
Geo Chessman (son) Age 15, Birthplace California, Parent's Birthplace Missouri
Marjorie Chessman (daughter), Age 12, Birth Oregon, Parent's birthplace Oregon
Bettie Chessman (daughter), Age 8, Birthplace Oregon, Parent's birthplace Oregon
Violet Tutt (servant), Age 25
1940 United States Federal Census
Name: George Chessman
Respondent: Yes
Age: 25
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1915
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: California
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: San Francisco, San Francisco, California
Street: Union Street
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: San Francisco, San Francisco, California
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 2B
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 66
Occupation: Salesman, Oil Company
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: College, 2nd year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 48
Duration of Unemployment: 0
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 49
Income: 1400
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members
Name: George Chessman
Name: Clair Chessman
G. L. Chessman, designated naval aviator
#13324 i 1942, Ensign / USNA
His mother Claire Lademan married a Mr. Chessman and he must have adopted George in that George went by the name "Chessman" thereafter.
George H Chessman
in the California, Voter Registrations, 1900-1968
Name: George H Chessman
Residence Date: 1939
Street address: 1120 Union
Residence Place: San Francisco, California, USA
Party Affiliation: Republican
Occupation: Salesman
Geo H. Chessman
in the U.S., Applications for Seaman's Protection Certificates, 1916-1940
Name: Geo H. Chessman
Age: 20
Birth Date: 21 Jan 1915
Birth Place: San Francisco, Calif
Application Date: 9 May 1935
Application Place: San Francisco, California, USA
Record Type: Application
George was an naval ensign killed in action during World War II.
U.S., Navy Casualties Books, 1776-1941
Name: George Luyties Chessman
Residence Place: California, USA
Branch of Service: US Navy
Mother: Clair Chessman
Volume Title: Combat Naval Casualties, World War II, (AL-MO)
Household Members
George Luyties Chessman
Clair Chessman
______
Newspaper articles about his birth:
Bares a Family Skeleton
_____
Legitimate Son of Herman C.G.
Luyties, 21, Informed of Half-
Brother Through Father's Will
______
St. Louis, Sept 24, 1921. -- Discussing the will of his father, wealthy president of the Sanitol Chemical Laboratories, which was filed for probate yesterday, bequeathing one-half of the estate to a George Hope Luyties, described as "my son," Herman C. G. Luyties, Jr. said today that he had no brother and there had never been a George Hope Luyties in his family.
Herman C.G. Luyties, Jr., is 21 years old and is a captain in the 1st Missouri regiment. In the late war, when barely 18 years old, he distinguished himself in action in France with the tank corps. The elder Luyties died last Friday at the age of 50.
"I presume the person referred to as George Hope Luyties is a 7-year-old boy, grandson of a Mrs. Lademan, formerly Mrs. Traunmiller, who was housekeeper a number of years, until last spring, for my father," said Luyties.
"Mrs. Lademan's daughter Claire, brought the child, which I understood to be her son by a husband from whom she is divorced, to my father's house and remained there for some time with her mother, our housekeeper. I never heard my father call this child his son.
The shares of Herman, Jr., and that of George Hope Luyties are left in trust until each reaches the age of 25, when they shall come into full possession of the estate.
Other bequests in the will include $5,000 to Mrs. E. Lademan of Chicago, formerly his housekeeper; $10,000 to Miss Marie Addis of St. Louis. The income from that part of the estate left to George Hope Luyties goes to Miss Claire Lademan of Chicago until George Hope Luyties reaches the age of 25, for his maintenance and education. Herman, Jr., shall receive income from his share beginning beginning at once. Miss Addis said today, she had been the fiance of Luyties and presumes she was mentioned in the will for that reason. Miss Addis is 24 years old and lives with her mother, Mrs. M. J. Addis.
In February, 1907, St. Louis newspapers published dispatches from points in New Mexico and Arizona that Luyties and a woman companionj were traveling together and had registered at a hotel in Phoenix as ":Mr. and Mrs. Luyties," At that time Mrs. Luyties was in New York. In November 1911, Mrs. Luyties filed suit for divorce, alleging with among other things, that her husband preferred the companionship of other women to hers to such an extent that his actions had become a subject of comment with the public and the press.
She obtained a divorce, with $75,000, consisting of personal property and a paid up $50,000 policy on Luyties' life. In addition she obtained $5,300 a year alimony and custody of their only child, Herman C. G. Luyties, Jr.
______
September 29, 1921
Brooklyn Eagle
SON OF RICH MAN,
HITHERTO UNHEARD
OF, NAMED IN WILL
____
Legitimate Child to Fight
Division of Estate of
Late H.C. G. Luyties
[Special Correspondent of the Eagle.]
Chicago, September 26 -- The death at St. Louis recently of Herman C. G. Luyties, president of Sanitol Chemical Laboratories there, and the filing in the St. Louis Courts of Luyties' will for probate have revealed the existence of a hitherto unheard-of son of the millionaire chemical manufacturer, who is left heir to half a fortune of many millions.
Two women living at a hotel here are involved in the mystery. They are Mrs. E. Lademan, former wife of a wealthy St. Louis brewer, and her daughter Claire. Miss Lademan has acknowledged being the mother of young Luyties, whose very existence had hitherto not been suspected. In spite of this the youngster's half-brother, C. G. Luyties Jr., to whom has been left the remained of the estate and who had expected to inherit nearly all of it, has refused to acknowledge the boy's existence and will fight the provisions of the will in court.
The mystery boy's name, as it appears in the will, is George Hope Luyties. He is 7 years of age. The other Luyties, who is many years older, has so far refused to acknowledge him and insists that there is no such person. I "I have no brother. " je said. "and there is no such person as George Hope in our family. My father was married only once to my knowledge and I am the only child."
However, an examination of the will shows it is genuine and it will probably stand a court attack. Mrs. Lademan was for several years housekeeper for Mr. Luyties, who was acquainted both with her and her daughter. Frank Highley, Chicago manager of the Sanitol concern, declared today that he knew of the 7-year-old boy, but htat he did not believe that he was the son of the elder Luyties.
______
Boyden Reporter
September 29, 1921
'LOVE CHILD" TO GET A FORTUNE
_______
UNKNOWN SON GIVEN HALF OF
LUYTIES ESTATE
________
MOTHER TELLS OF ROMANCE
________
Existence of a Second Child is
Disclosed with Filing of Will of
Wealthy St. Louisan
_________
St. Louis -- Miss Claire Lademan, mother of George Hope Luyties, 6-year-old son of Herman C.G. Luyties, president of the Sanitol Chemical company, who died last Saturday, told the story of her romance with the millionaire. The existence of a second son was not generally known until the will was filed. It gives him half the estate, which will run into millions. There is another son, Herman C.G. Luyties, Jr. Miss Lademan insists the older son knew of the boy heir at all times. Lawyers who have examined the will say it will stand in any court and that the "love child" will get half the estate.
Miss Lademan says she knew Luyties when she was 10 years old and was a frequent visitor in his home until she was 18, when she contracted a marriage with a Milwaukee man. Six months later, thoroughly disillusioned, she left her husband, who refused to grant her a divorce.
In 1914 she and her mother went to Eurpoe. The met Luyties there and toured the chief cities with him. In the course of several months she discovered she was to become a mother. Luyties promised to marry her as soon as she could secure a divorce. He had been divorced by his wife two years before.
Miss Lademan returned to the United States. Her baby was born in San Francisco. Luyties visited her there before the child was born and made a special trip immediately after its birth in the fall of 1915. Her husband filed suit for divorce in Milwaukee. She had returned to St. Louis by that time and she and Luyties were spending much of their time together. Her husband was granted a divorce in 1916 and she and Luyties were to be married a year later, to comply with Wisconsin laws. Meanwhile she went to Asbury Park, where Luyties visited her frequently. He told her he was worried by some financial deals and begged her to hold off their marriage until he had solved the tangle.
She eventually tired of these promises and the delays and finally went to Luyties' attorney, who assured her the boy would have a name and be taken care of financially. Miss Lademan admitted a new interest had come into her life; that she and Luyties had run their course, but she was determined the boy should be cared for. The provisions of the will show that Luyties had met all her demands.
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Geo Chessman
Birth Year: abt 1915
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age in 1930: 15
Birthplace: California
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1930: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
Street Address: North Irverry Boulevard Block160-Contd
House Number: 101
Dwelling Number: 291
Family Number: 293
Attended School: Yes
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Missouri
Mother's Birthplace: Missouri
Able to Speak English: Yes
Household Members
Name Age
Wm Dale Chessman (head) Age 39, Birthplace Oregon, Real Estate Broker
Clara A Chessman (wife) Age 33, Birthplace Missouri, Father's Birthplace Missouri
Geo Chessman (son) Age 15, Birthplace California, Parent's Birthplace Missouri
Marjorie Chessman (daughter), Age 12, Birth Oregon, Parent's birthplace Oregon
Bettie Chessman (daughter), Age 8, Birthplace Oregon, Parent's birthplace Oregon
Violet Tutt (servant), Age 25
1940 United States Federal Census
Name: George Chessman
Respondent: Yes
Age: 25
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1915
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: California
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: San Francisco, San Francisco, California
Street: Union Street
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: San Francisco, San Francisco, California
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 2B
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 66
Occupation: Salesman, Oil Company
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: College, 2nd year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 48
Duration of Unemployment: 0
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 49
Income: 1400
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members
Name: George Chessman
Name: Clair Chessman
#13324 i 1942, Ensign / USNA
His mother Claire Lademan married a Mr. Chessman and he must have adopted George in that George went by the name "Chessman" thereafter.
George H Chessman
in the California, Voter Registrations, 1900-1968
Name: George H Chessman
Residence Date: 1939
Street address: 1120 Union
Residence Place: San Francisco, California, USA
Party Affiliation: Republican
Occupation: Salesman
Geo H. Chessman
in the U.S., Applications for Seaman's Protection Certificates, 1916-1940
Name: Geo H. Chessman
Age: 20
Birth Date: 21 Jan 1915
Birth Place: San Francisco, Calif
Application Date: 9 May 1935
Application Place: San Francisco, California, USA
Record Type: Application
George was an naval ensign killed in action during World War II.
U.S., Navy Casualties Books, 1776-1941
Name: George Luyties Chessman
Residence Place: California, USA
Branch of Service: US Navy
Mother: Clair Chessman
Volume Title: Combat Naval Casualties, World War II, (AL-MO)
Household Members
George Luyties Chessman
Clair Chessman
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Newspaper articles about his birth:
Bares a Family Skeleton
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Legitimate Son of Herman C.G.
Luyties, 21, Informed of Half-
Brother Through Father's Will
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St. Louis, Sept 24, 1921. -- Discussing the will of his father, wealthy president of the Sanitol Chemical Laboratories, which was filed for probate yesterday, bequeathing one-half of the estate to a George Hope Luyties, described as "my son," Herman C. G. Luyties, Jr. said today that he had no brother and there had never been a George Hope Luyties in his family.
Herman C.G. Luyties, Jr., is 21 years old and is a captain in the 1st Missouri regiment. In the late war, when barely 18 years old, he distinguished himself in action in France with the tank corps. The elder Luyties died last Friday at the age of 50.
"I presume the person referred to as George Hope Luyties is a 7-year-old boy, grandson of a Mrs. Lademan, formerly Mrs. Traunmiller, who was housekeeper a number of years, until last spring, for my father," said Luyties.
"Mrs. Lademan's daughter Claire, brought the child, which I understood to be her son by a husband from whom she is divorced, to my father's house and remained there for some time with her mother, our housekeeper. I never heard my father call this child his son.
The shares of Herman, Jr., and that of George Hope Luyties are left in trust until each reaches the age of 25, when they shall come into full possession of the estate.
Other bequests in the will include $5,000 to Mrs. E. Lademan of Chicago, formerly his housekeeper; $10,000 to Miss Marie Addis of St. Louis. The income from that part of the estate left to George Hope Luyties goes to Miss Claire Lademan of Chicago until George Hope Luyties reaches the age of 25, for his maintenance and education. Herman, Jr., shall receive income from his share beginning beginning at once. Miss Addis said today, she had been the fiance of Luyties and presumes she was mentioned in the will for that reason. Miss Addis is 24 years old and lives with her mother, Mrs. M. J. Addis.
In February, 1907, St. Louis newspapers published dispatches from points in New Mexico and Arizona that Luyties and a woman companionj were traveling together and had registered at a hotel in Phoenix as ":Mr. and Mrs. Luyties," At that time Mrs. Luyties was in New York. In November 1911, Mrs. Luyties filed suit for divorce, alleging with among other things, that her husband preferred the companionship of other women to hers to such an extent that his actions had become a subject of comment with the public and the press.
She obtained a divorce, with $75,000, consisting of personal property and a paid up $50,000 policy on Luyties' life. In addition she obtained $5,300 a year alimony and custody of their only child, Herman C. G. Luyties, Jr.
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September 29, 1921
Brooklyn Eagle
SON OF RICH MAN,
HITHERTO UNHEARD
OF, NAMED IN WILL
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Legitimate Child to Fight
Division of Estate of
Late H.C. G. Luyties
[Special Correspondent of the Eagle.]
Chicago, September 26 -- The death at St. Louis recently of Herman C. G. Luyties, president of Sanitol Chemical Laboratories there, and the filing in the St. Louis Courts of Luyties' will for probate have revealed the existence of a hitherto unheard-of son of the millionaire chemical manufacturer, who is left heir to half a fortune of many millions.
Two women living at a hotel here are involved in the mystery. They are Mrs. E. Lademan, former wife of a wealthy St. Louis brewer, and her daughter Claire. Miss Lademan has acknowledged being the mother of young Luyties, whose very existence had hitherto not been suspected. In spite of this the youngster's half-brother, C. G. Luyties Jr., to whom has been left the remained of the estate and who had expected to inherit nearly all of it, has refused to acknowledge the boy's existence and will fight the provisions of the will in court.
The mystery boy's name, as it appears in the will, is George Hope Luyties. He is 7 years of age. The other Luyties, who is many years older, has so far refused to acknowledge him and insists that there is no such person. I "I have no brother. " je said. "and there is no such person as George Hope in our family. My father was married only once to my knowledge and I am the only child."
However, an examination of the will shows it is genuine and it will probably stand a court attack. Mrs. Lademan was for several years housekeeper for Mr. Luyties, who was acquainted both with her and her daughter. Frank Highley, Chicago manager of the Sanitol concern, declared today that he knew of the 7-year-old boy, but htat he did not believe that he was the son of the elder Luyties.
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Boyden Reporter
September 29, 1921
'LOVE CHILD" TO GET A FORTUNE
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UNKNOWN SON GIVEN HALF OF
LUYTIES ESTATE
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MOTHER TELLS OF ROMANCE
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Existence of a Second Child is
Disclosed with Filing of Will of
Wealthy St. Louisan
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St. Louis -- Miss Claire Lademan, mother of George Hope Luyties, 6-year-old son of Herman C.G. Luyties, president of the Sanitol Chemical company, who died last Saturday, told the story of her romance with the millionaire. The existence of a second son was not generally known until the will was filed. It gives him half the estate, which will run into millions. There is another son, Herman C.G. Luyties, Jr. Miss Lademan insists the older son knew of the boy heir at all times. Lawyers who have examined the will say it will stand in any court and that the "love child" will get half the estate.
Miss Lademan says she knew Luyties when she was 10 years old and was a frequent visitor in his home until she was 18, when she contracted a marriage with a Milwaukee man. Six months later, thoroughly disillusioned, she left her husband, who refused to grant her a divorce.
In 1914 she and her mother went to Eurpoe. The met Luyties there and toured the chief cities with him. In the course of several months she discovered she was to become a mother. Luyties promised to marry her as soon as she could secure a divorce. He had been divorced by his wife two years before.
Miss Lademan returned to the United States. Her baby was born in San Francisco. Luyties visited her there before the child was born and made a special trip immediately after its birth in the fall of 1915. Her husband filed suit for divorce in Milwaukee. She had returned to St. Louis by that time and she and Luyties were spending much of their time together. Her husband was granted a divorce in 1916 and she and Luyties were to be married a year later, to comply with Wisconsin laws. Meanwhile she went to Asbury Park, where Luyties visited her frequently. He told her he was worried by some financial deals and begged her to hold off their marriage until he had solved the tangle.
She eventually tired of these promises and the delays and finally went to Luyties' attorney, who assured her the boy would have a name and be taken care of financially. Miss Lademan admitted a new interest had come into her life; that she and Luyties had run their course, but she was determined the boy should be cared for. The provisions of the will show that Luyties had met all her demands.
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Geo Chessman
Birth Year: abt 1915
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age in 1930: 15
Birthplace: California
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1930: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
Street Address: North Irverry Boulevard Block160-Contd
House Number: 101
Dwelling Number: 291
Family Number: 293
Attended School: Yes
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Missouri
Mother's Birthplace: Missouri
Able to Speak English: Yes
Household Members
Name Age
Wm Dale Chessman (head) Age 39, Birthplace Oregon, Real Estate Broker
Clara A Chessman (wife) Age 33, Birthplace Missouri, Father's Birthplace Missouri
Geo Chessman (son) Age 15, Birthplace California, Parent's Birthplace Missouri
Marjorie Chessman (daughter), Age 12, Birth Oregon, Parent's birthplace Oregon
Bettie Chessman (daughter), Age 8, Birthplace Oregon, Parent's birthplace Oregon
Violet Tutt (servant), Age 25
1940 United States Federal Census
Name: George Chessman
Respondent: Yes
Age: 25
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1915
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: California
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: San Francisco, San Francisco, California
Street: Union Street
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: San Francisco, San Francisco, California
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 2B
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 66
Occupation: Salesman, Oil Company
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: College, 2nd year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 48
Duration of Unemployment: 0
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 49
Income: 1400
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members
Name: George Chessman
Name: Clair Chessman
Family Members
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