Guy Alexander Neel

  General Notes:

See general notes on his mother, Emma Leiland Alexander Neel, for 1910 and 1920 census facts.

The 1930 Federal Census for Lancaster City, PA, District 68 records Guy (35) and Mary (35) Neel with step daughters Ruth Gorrecht (15) and Miriam Gorrecht (8) living at 634 Third Street. Guy was first married at age 32 while Mary was first married at age 19. Guy is a sales manager at an auto agency.
Ruth Gorrecht is listed in the 1920 Lancaster census as the daughter of Merle (29 - PA/PA/PA) and Mary (25 - PA/Baden/Baden) Gorrecht.

The WWII Draft registration Card dated April 27, 1942 records Guy Alexander Neel, born August 8, 1896 in Lancaster Co., PA. He is married to Mrs. Guy Neel and is living at 834 North Plum Street in Lancaster City. Guy is 5' 7 1/2" 159 lbs with gray eyes, brown hair, and a light complexion and wears glasses. [A comment from his daughter Carole regarding his height as recorded on the card: ... amazed at the statistics. He was always over 6 feet tall.]


The SSDI records:
Guy Neel SSN: 170-28-8423 Last Residence: 17601 Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America Born: 8 Aug 1896 Died: Feb 1972 State (Year) SSN issued: Pennsylvania (1951-1952)

  Research Notes:

Date: Sun, 31 May 2009
From: can.ted@verizon.net
Subject: Re: Re: Hagen Family
To: lhagen@vt.edu

Mr Hagen,
I'm sorry I wasn't very precise as to my family line. My name is Carole Neel. I was married, but after my divorce I took my maiden name of Neel back. My sister and I went over your info and we do have some changes in the Neel line. I actually have the Alexander book and there are mistakes in there, also. Over the next couple of weeks, I will try to send you corrections. I do work during the day, so I will do my best. I actually live in Lancaster, Pa. and have been doing research on my line off and on for 20 years, mostly off. My father is Guy Alexander Neel who was married to Mabel Weaver Miller.
My mother was his third wife. If you think Neel is a hard line to follow, try Weaver and Miller. I could pull out my hair. Anyway, in going over your info, I was very much interested in getting in touch with Wilma F Jones, who appears to have some items from Hagen/Alexander. Is there any way you could give me her E-Mail or address? I would appreciate it.
Thank you again for your wonderful site and of the way you have it designed. You made it so easy to explore!!
Carole Neel

... Guy enlisted in United States Army and served April 14, 1918 to June 12, 1919 including service in World War I

Guy married Flora M. (Flora M. died after 4 Aug 1919 in Lancaster City, Lancaster Co., PA.)

Guy next married Mary Katrina Bernhardt circa 1927 in Lancaster City, Lancaster Co., PA. (Mary Katrina Bernhardt was born on 15 Apr 1894 in Pennsylvania and died on 15 Aug 1937 in Lancaster City, Lancaster Co., PA.)

Guy next married Mabel Weaver Miller. (Mabel Weaver Miller was born on 30 Jan 1909, died on 30 May 1994 in Lancaster Co., PA and was buried in Conestoga Memorial Park, Lancaster, PA.)