Notes for Equilla Grant (Quill) Gerking

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Notes for Equilla Grant (Quill) Gerking

Note: Quill was rasied by his grandmother, Nancy Gerking. He went to Republic, WA because of a gold strike in the area. Many people were living and Quill walked most of the way. He liked the country and settled 17 miles from republic, towards Tonasket, on summit of the mountains. He called it ( Summit Ranch ) and built a long log house and a log barn. Later he built a frame house. Was a very active young man, had a lovely tenor voice and would play the guitar and sing. Had blond hair and blue eyes. this information was supplied from a niece who was very fond of him.

Note: 1900 Census (Jun) OR, Umatilla, Athena, age 32, born Aug 1867
Note: 1910 Census (Apr) WA, Okanogan, Wauconda, age 42
Note: 1920 Census (Feb) WA, Okanogan, Wauconda, age 53
Note: 1930 Census (Apr) WA, Okanogan, Wauconda, age 63

Note: 1920 Census Has Annie Gerking, Step-mother age 68 widow (Born in Wisconsin, Parents born in New York)

Aquilla Gerking found in:
U.S. Western and Prairie States - Census Index (1880)
State: Washington County: Columbia Relationship to Head: Brother Age: 13 Gender: Male Race: White Marital Status: Single Occupation: Works On Farm Birthplace: Oregon Birth Year: <1867> Mother Birthplace: --- Father Birthplace: IN Roll: T9_1396 Page: 93A ED: 51