Harry Collins Hagen Sr.

   Cause of his death was Cardiac Failure / Pneumonia.

  General Notes:

See general notes on his father, Valentine Hagen, for 1900 census facts.

The 1910 Federal Census for Douglas Township, Berks Co., PA, District 17 records Harry (26) and Ella (25) Hagen married 2 years with no children. Also in the household is Harry's brother-in-law, Brandt Hench (11). Harry is a manager of a farm. Note: The WWI Draft Registration Card for Brandt Shoemaker Hench records his date of birth as March 12, 1899. He is employed as a Blacksmith at the New York Ship Building Company in Camden, NJ. His nearest relative is Amanda Hench of Elliottsburg, PA.

The WWI Draft Registration Card for Harry Collin Hogan (sic) records his date of birth as July 28, 1883 and his wife as Ella Jane Hagen. They are living at 449 Manor Street in Lancaster, PA. Harry is employed as a Foreman in a Linoleum Plant and his physical description is medium height and build with gray eyes and mixed hair. His signature reads Harry Collins Hagen.

The 1920 Federal Census for Lancaster City, PA, Ward 8, District 74 records Harry C. (36) and Ella (34 - PA/PA/PA) Hagen living at 449 Manor Street. Harry is a Foreman in a Linoleum Plant.

The 1930 Federal Census for Lancaster City, PA, District 56 records Ella Hagan (45) as divorced and living with her sister, Margaret Brooks (24) at 317 1/2 North Queen Street. Both Ella and Margaret are Waitresses and Margaret reports being married for 7 years. Note: The 1920 Federal Census for Spring Township, Perry Co., PA, District 152 confirms Margaret B. Hench (13) as a daughter of Scott and Amanda Hench, Ella's parents. [See general notes on Ella Jane Hench]

By 1930, Harry Hagen appears to have divorced Ella and remarried: The 1930 Federal Census for Lancaster City, PA, District 72 taken April 19, 1930 records Harry C. (43) and Marian (37) Hagen living at 450 North Queen Street. Also in the household are Harry's children Collin (4 3/12) and Linda (2 3/12) Hagen [The writing looks like "Linda" but the sex is listed as a son. Later records indicate this is likely to be John L. Hagen ... see research notes for Harry Collins Hagen, Sr.] as well as Marian's children from a previous marriage Everett V. (19), Emma P. (11), William J. (10), and Warren M. (9) Rohrer. Harry is employed as a laborer at the Linoleum Plant. Harry was first married at age 20 while Marion at age 15. All family members and their parents are born in Pennsylvania.

The 1940 Federal Census for Lancaster City, PA, District 36-52, page 914B, dated April 26, 1940 records a divorced Harry C. Hagen Sr. (56 - PA) living with his sister, Margaret B. Duke (65 - PA) at 35 North Prince Street. Also in the household is Margaret's nephew, Harry Hagen Jr. (13). Harry Sr. is employed in the Lacquer Dept at the Linoleum Plant earning $1,200 working 52 weeks during the last year. Listed last in the household is Margaret's husband, John Duke (68). John is employed as a Janitor at the Linoleum Plant earning $1,200 working 52 weeks during the last year. There are 4 lodgers in the home.

The WWII Draft Registration Card (for men born on or after April 28, 1877 and on or before February 16, 1897) for Harry Collins Hagen [Sr.] dated April 24, 1942 lists his date of birth as July 28, 1883 in Mt. Nebo, PA. He is living at 35 N. Prince St., Lancaster, PA and reports that Margaret Duke, living at the same address, is the person who will always know his address. He is working for The Armstrong Cork Co. and his physical description is 5' 10", 160 lbs with brown eyes, black hair and ruddy complexion. Margaret Duke is his sister.

  Research Notes:

http://lancasteronline.com/pages/site/archive.php
Published on June 2, 2006, Intelligencer Journal (Lancaster, PA)
Harry C. Hagen, 80, died Wednesday, May 31, 2006, at Lancaster Regional Hospital. He was the loving husband of Yvonne M. (Trimmer) Hagen. Graveside service with full military honors provided by the York County Veterans Honor Guard Monday, June 5, at Susquehanna Memorial Gardens. Mr. Hagen was born December 23, 1925, in Lancaster, a son of the late William A.* and Myrtle M. (Govka) Hagen. He was an Army veteran, having served at the end of WWII and the beginning of the Korean Conflict. Mr. Hagen was a member of West York Church of the Brethren, lifetime member of Lancaster Traffic Club, and an avid golfer. In addition to his wife, Yvonne, Mr. Hagen is survived by three stepsons, Jeffrey Richards of Manchester, Michael Richards of Craley, and Gary Richards of Lancaster; daughter Karen Richards of Lancaster; granddaughter Kay Marie Richards of Lancaster; nine step grandchildren; sister Anna Mae Gohl of Akron, PA; and brother-in-law Jack Trimmer and his wife, Linda of York. [also in the York Daily Record]

*Note: The reference to William A. Hagen as the father of Harry C. Hagen is incorrect. The correct father should be listed as Harry Collins Hagen Sr. Actually, Harry Jr's mother, Myrtle M. (Govka) Hagen, was first married to William Rohrer before her marriage to Harry Hagen Sr and the first names were simply mixed ... see general notes on Myrtle M. Govka.

The above obituary indicates Harry C. Hagen's parents as William A. and Myrtle M. (Govka) Hagen ... however, the 1930 census records Collin Hagen born approx Jan 1926 (see general notes for Harry Collins Hagen Sr) ... also ... that census record lists Harry's step sons as Everett V. (19), Emma P. (11), William J. (10), and Warren M. (9) Rohrer. Then the 1920 census lists Myrtle G. (26 - PA/PA/PA) and William (37 - PA/PA/PA) Rohrer with son Everett V. Rohrer (7) (see general notes for Myrtle (Merian) G. (wife of Harry Collins Hagen). Thus, the above obituary for Harry C. Hagen seems to be THE Harry Collins Hagen, son of Valentine and Rachael Hagen, and the obituary misidentifies Harry's parents ... perhaps the William A. Hagen was from William A. Rohrer? Anyway, further research is needed ... communication with the widow, Yvonne M. Hagen, is needed:
Current addreses for Yvonne include:
Yvonne M Hagen Birth Date: Jun 1935 Street address: 736 Scarsdale Cir City: Lancaster County: Lancaster State: Pennsylvania Zip Code: 17603 Phone Number: 717-293-0386

Yvonne M Hagen Birth Date: Jun 1935 Street address: 221 E Liberty St City: Lancaster County: Lancaster State: Pennsylvania Zip Code: 17602 Phone Number: 717 - ?

Karen M Richards Birth Date: 1955 Street address: 761 Scarsdale Cir City: Lancaster County: Lancaster State: Pennsylvania Zip Code: 17603 Phone Number: 717-299-5167

Date: August 18, 2008 08:31PM
Harry C. Hagen, SS# 198-14-9194
Born: 12-23-1925, Lancaster, Pa.
Died: 5-31-2006, Lancaster, Pa.
Husband of: Yvonne M. Trimmer Hagen
Son of: William A. and Myrtle M. Govka Hagen
Burial: Susquehanna Memorial Gardens, York, Pa.




John L. Hagen, 73, Lancaster native </doc/1P2-9125039.html> February 7, 2002
Intelligencer Journal Lancaster, PA ; John L. Hagen, 73, formerly of Lancaster, died of natural causes Sunday in Covina, Calif. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Harry C. Hagen and Myrtle M. Wallick. Surviving are a son, Kevin of Northridge, Calif.; a daughter, Kelly Troutman of Covina; four grandchildren; a brother, Harry ...
John L. Hagen
SSN: 211-18-5718
Last Residence: 91010 Duarte, Los Angeles, California
Born: 27 Feb 1928
Died: 3 Feb 2002
State (Year) SSN issued: Pennsylvania (Before 1951)

  Medical Notes:

Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963
Name: Harry C Hagen (divorced)
Residence: 204 W King Street
Occupation: Retired Linoleum Worker
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 71
Birth Date: 28 Jul 1883
Birth Place: Mt Nebo, Pennsylvania
Death Date: 30 May 1955
Death Place: Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Burial: June 2, 1955 at Millersville Evangelical Cemetery
Father Name: Valentine Hagen
Mother Name: Rachel Aken
Certificate Number: 42720
Informant: Mrs. Margaret B. Duke [sister]

Harry married Ella Jane Hench circa 1908 in Pennsylvania. (Ella Jane Hench was born on 30 Mar 1885 in Spring Township, Perry Co., PA, died on 18 Dec 1956 in Lancaster City, Lancaster Co., PA. and was buried on 21 Dec 1956 in Millersville Mennonite Cemetery, Millersville, Lancaster Co., PA.) The cause of her death was Congestive Heart Failure.

Harry next married Myrtle (Merian) Govka circa 1925 in Lancaster Co., PA. (Myrtle (Merian) Govka was born circa 1892 in Pennsylvania and died after 1940 in Lancaster City, Lancaster Co., PA.)