Person:George Greenup (1)

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George Hayden Greenup
b.22 Feb 1880 Goldendale, Klickitat County, Washington
d.2 Oct 1932 Washington, District of Columbia
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m. 5 Feb 1913
  1. Francis Albert Greenup1913 - 1982
  2. Dorothy Nell Greenup1915 - 2007
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Name[1] George Hayden Greenup
Gender Male
Birth[1] 22 Feb 1880 Goldendale, Klickitat County, Washington
Marriage 5 Feb 1913 Metcalfe County, Kentucky(his 2nd, or possibly 3rd, wife)
to Lula Lee Albert
Census[3] 1920 Mayfield, Graves County, Kentucky
Census[4] 1930 Hopkinsville, Christian County, Kentucky
Death[1] 2 Oct 1932 Washington, District of Columbia
Burial[1] Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, Prince George's County, Maryland

He graduated from high school in Louisville, Kentucky, then studied under top musicians at Louisville Conservatory of Music. In his early 30s, he was a junior partner in the Greenup Music Co. and served as Methodist Church organist in Mayfield, Kentucky, 1919-26 and in Hopkinsville, 1926-31. George built pianos and organs all his adult life, was an extremely talented pianist and organist, and played for many community affairs.

Graves County, Kentucky, 1920 census"[3]

Greenup, George H. Head 37 yrs b. Washington (parents, b. Missouri/Kansas)
      Lula L. Wife 29 yrs b. Kentucky (parents, b. Kentucky)
      Amsler Son 19 yrs b. Kentucky (parents, b. Washington/Kentucky)
      Ingraham Son 13 yrs b. Kentucky (parents, b. Washington/Kentucky)
      Francis Son 6 yrs b. Kentucky (parents, b. Washington/Kentucky)
      Dorothy Dau 4 yrs b. Kentucky (parents, b. Washington/Kentucky)

Christian County, Kentucky, 1930 census"[4]

Greenup, George Head 50 yrs (1st marr. at 18 yrs) b. Washington (parents, b. Missouri/Kentucky) Piano Tuner (At home)
      Linda L. Wife 40 yrs (1st marr. at 23 yrs) b.Kentucky (parents, b. Kentucky) Music Teacher (At home)
      Francis A. Son 16 yrs b. Kentucky (parents, b. Washington/Kentucky)
      Dorothy N. Dau 14 yrs b. Kentucky (parents, b. Washington/Kentucky)
References
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Find A Grave.

    Geprge H. Greenup

  2.   United States. Selective Service System. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. (Washington, D.C.: National Archives Microfilm Publication M1509, 1987-1988)
    12 Sep 1918.

    Name: Greenup, George Hayden
    Address: Bardwell,Carlisle Co., Ky.
    Born: 22 Feb 1880 (38 yrs)
    Occupation: Farmer (Self)
    Nearest Relative: Lula Lee Greenup [same address]
    Description: Medium height & build, brown eyes, black hair, "ruptured."

  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Graves, Kentucky, United States. 1920 U.S. Census Population Schedule
    ED 92, p. 10A, dwelling/family 193/212.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Christian, Kentucky, United States. 1930 U.S. Census Population Schedule
    ED 4, p. 11A, dwelling/family 235/253 (1722 Virginia St).
  5.   Hopkinsville (Kentucky) City Directory
    p, 141, 1928.

    Greenup, Geo H (Lula L) piano repr r1724 S Virginia

  6.   Washington (DC) City Directory
    p. 700, 1932.

    Greenup, Geo H (Lula L) piano repr h2721 Adams Mill rd nw apt 104

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