General Notes

Notes by Doris I. Luoma, 18 Jul 2000-
The Finnish version of his name is Willi Mathias. He had a twin named, John who died at birth. They lived at 69 Lyndon Avenue with the Dunsworths (Arlene's parents) and he worked at the Ashtabula Hide and Leather Co. in 1929. In 1931, they lived at 1707 Lyndon Avenue with the Luomas (Bill's parents). In 1934, they lived at 829 Joseph Avenue. In 1937, they lived at 1814 West 7th Street. From 1939 thru 1941, they lived at 5308 Benefit Avenue and he worked for the New York Central RR. From 1943 thru 1950, they lived at 907 West 38th Street. In 1951, they started building a house at 5530 Woodman Avenue. They lived in the basement for several years. They both died while living there. They are both buried at Ridgeview Burial Park, Ashtabula, Ohio.