Groos, Clarkson (b. 13 JUN 1908, d. 08 JUL 1986)

Note: Groos

Clarkson Groos, age 78, of San Antonio, Texas, died Tuesday, July 8, 1986. He received his B.B.A. from the University of Texas in Austin and his Masters Degree from Trinity University. Mr. Groos was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity where he served as its President. He was a member of the Order of the Alamo, the San Antonio German Club, San Antonio Country Club, a member and former President of the Revelers Club. Mr. Groos served in the Navy as a Lt. Commander in World War II in the South Pacific. Survivors: wife, Lillian C. Groos; son, John C. Groos, of San Antonio, Texas; daughter, Cynthia Groos Coleman, New Orleans; grandchildren, Melinda J. Groos, Odessa, William B. Coleman IV, George Read Coleman, both of New Orleans. Service Thursday afternoon at 1 o�clock in the Georgian Chapel of the Porter Loring Mortuary, the Rev. Liam Brosnan officiating. Pallbearers Frederick C. Groos, Jr., Edward L. Groos, Gus J. Groos, II, William P. Groos, John Clark, Charles A. Clark, George C. Shoemaker, William T. Patterson. Honorary Pallbearers Charles Bertrand, Col. Charles A. Clark, Jr. and William G. Clark. Those who desire may send memorial contributions to the San Antonio Academy or to the charity of choice. Interment in Mission Burial Park South. Arrangements with Porter Loring. [San Antonio Express-News, Thursday, July 10, 1986]

Groos Was Attorney, SAC Staffer 19 Years

Clarkson Groos, 78, was from a pioneer Texas family whose forebearers came to Texas in 1848 and later founded Groos National Bank. Groos was a descendent of Gustav Groos, who was one of three brothers who started the bank. He died Tuesday of cancer. An attorney, he was on the staff of San Antonio College some 19 years, he was its first technical educational director from 1966 until he retired in 1977. He later practiced law with the firm of Martin and Drought for four or five years. �He was one of the most loving, gentle people you would ever meet and one of the most considerate and thoughtful,� said a family spokesman. �Unbelievably well-mannered, he accentuated Emily Post.� �In his later years he researched his German heritage.� He said. �His ancestors were among the first Germans to settle in Texas. They landed in Galveston, then went to La Grange before coming to San Antonio.� Groos was born in the same house his father was born in on Washington Street in the King William area. �He was always very close to the neighborhood and loved Washington Street,� said a cousin, Ann Maria Watson-White. He earned a bachelor�s degree in business administration from the University of Texas at Austin and a master�s degree from Trinity University. He served his fraternity, Sigma Nu, as president. He married Lillian Clem in 1942. Groos was a lieutenant commander in the Navy in World War II, serving in the South Pacific. He was a member of the Order of the Alamo, San Antonio German Club, San Antonio Country Club and a former Revelers Club president. Survivors are his wife: a son, John C. Groos of San Antonio; a daughter, Cynthia Groos Coleman of New Orleans; and three grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Porter Loring Mortuary with the Rev. Liam Brosnam officiating. Burial will be in Mission Burial Park South. [San Antonio Express-News, Thursday, July 10, 1986]

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Text: Texas, Bexar County, Precinct 1, San Antonio, Ward 8, Block 4207, E. D. 15, Page 1A.

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Text: Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Ward 8, E. D. 60, Page 5B

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Title: Social Security Death IndexSource Medium: Ancestry.com
Social Security Adminstration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc.

Source: (Burial)
Title: San Antonio Express-News, San Antonio, Texas
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Name: Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

Data:
Text: Thursday, July 10, 1986.

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Title: Texas Deaths, 1903-1998Source Medium: Ancestry.com
Texas Department of Health. Texas Death Index, 1903-1998. [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2000-. Original data from: Texas Department of Health Indexes, 1903-1998. Austin, TX. Texas department of Health. State Vital Statistics Unit, 19xx-.

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Ancestry.com. 1900 U.S. Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Original data: United States. 1900 United States Federal Census. T623, 1854 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C.Repository:

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Text: Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, E. D. 110, Page 10B

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Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Indexed by ProQuest from microfilmed schedules of the 1910 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1910 Federal Population Census. T624, 1,784 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

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Text: Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Ward 8, E. D. 60, Page 7B

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Ancestry.com. 1920 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001-. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1920 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. 1920 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1920 Federal Population Census. T625, 2,076 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

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Text: Texas, Bexar County, Precinct 47, San Antonio, Ward 8, E. D. 96, Page 14B

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Text: Texas, Bexar County, Precinct 1, San Antonio, Ward 8, Block 4220, E. D. 15-140, Page 8B

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Title: Death Certificate

Data:
Text: Texas, Bexar County, State File Number 14761, May 10, 1945

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Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1880 United States Federal Census
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Text: Texas, Comal County, New Braunfels, E. D. 38, Page 2

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Text: Texas, Washington County, Precinct 4, Burton Post Office, Page 133

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Text: Texas, Bexar County, Precinct 8, San Antonio, E. D. 89, Page 5B

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Ancestry.com. 1920 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001-. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1920 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. 1920 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1920 Federal Population Census. T625, 2,076 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

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Text: Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Laurel Heights, Ward 4, E. D. 55, Page 11B

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Title: Death Certificate

Data:
Text: Texas, Bexar County, State File Number 19479, August 1922

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Text: Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, E. D. 110, Page 10B

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Author: National Archives and Records Administration
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Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Indexed by ProQuest from microfilmed schedules of the 1910 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1910 Federal Population Census. T624, 1,784 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

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Text: Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Ward 8, E. D. 60, Page 7B

Source: (Name)
Title: Death Certificate

Data:
Text: Texas, Bexar County, State File Number 15342, March 18, 1969

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Text: Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Ward 8, E. D. 59, Page 16A

Note: Groos � Franz Carl Groos, age 70 years, of 127 Wildwood Drive East, died at his home Monday morning. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Helen Bollons Groos; brothers, Ernest M. and Richard A. Groos, sisters, Mrs. Julius Jockusch and Mrs. Helena Buss. Services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 4 o�clock at St. Mark�s Episcopal Church with Rev. Wilfred Myll and Rev. D. Williams McClurken officiating. Interment in City Cemetery No. 1. Active pallbearers, Carl Groos Jockusch, Carl Frederick Groos, Ernst M. Groos, Adolph M. Jockusch, Julius W. Jockusch, Jr., and John Sealy Jockusch. Honorary pallbearers. Ike S. Kampmann, Luther Clegg, Col. Wm. Tuttle, Henry Schiffers, Robert Barclay, Elmer Dittmar, Walter McAllister, John M. Bennett, Chester Chubb, Col. T. C. Musgrave, George Parker, Frank Lewis, P. J. McNeel, Jr., Earl Baker, Jack Coffey, Gus Groos, Col. Charles Cresson, Dr. Julian Barton, E. J. Roe, Marshall Terrell, S. M. Douglas, Wm. F. Holder, Walter Napier, Dr. James L. Anderson, Ed Fink, Gerald Theis, White Caldwell, Clifton Meier, Russell Meier, Jos. H. V. Frost, General Walter Krueger, Mike Nolte, David Brooks, Herschel H. Cooper, Martin C. Giesecke, C. A. Goeth, Harry D. Jersig, Gibbs MacDaniel. Direction by Porter Loring.

Groos Funeral Rites Set Tuesday at 4 p.m.
70-Year-Old Founder of Bank Here Dies At Home Monday, Was Princeton Graduate

Funeral services for Franz C. Groos, 70, founder of Groos National Bank, who died at 5:30 a.m. Monday at his home, 127 E. Wildwood Drive, will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mark�s Episcopal Church. The Revs. Wilfred Myll and D. Williams McClurken will officiate. Interment will be in City Cemetery No. 1. A member of a Texas pioneer family, and a civic and business leader here for many years, Groos, founded the Groos National Bank in 1912 and served as president until this year when he was elected chairman of the board of directors. After receiving his degree of bachelor of science from Princeton University in 1898, ranking second in his class, Groos entered the firm of F. Groos and Company, founded by his father and his father�s brothers. His other business affiliations included being past president of the San Antonio Clearing House Association, director of Clegg Company, and past director of the San Antonio Branch Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, member of the Advisory Board, Reconstruction Finance Corporation, and member of the City Public Service Board.

Active Member

Prominent in civics as well as business, he was an active member of the Chamber of Commerce, holding office of president in 1917; member of the Quartermaster Advisory Committee and Military Affairs Committee for several years; a member for a number of years and past chairman of the Highway Committee of the chamber; and sales director for four Liberty Loan campaigns in World War I. He was also active in helping to establish Kelly Field, Brooks Field and Randolph, Camp Normoyle, Quartermaster�s General Depot and other military posts. He had been chairman of the Citizen�s Military Training Camp; past civilian aide to the Secretary of War of Texas; one of the organizers of the Order of the Alamo; past vice-president of Chest, including Community Chest of San Antonio and Bexar County; member of the War Saving�s Committee, Bexar County; and past member of the City Postwar Planning Board. He also belonged to the San Antonio Country Club.

Native of City

Son of Carl and Hulda Moureau Groos, he was born in San Antonio April 11, 1877. His grandparents came from Germany in 1851. He married Mrs. Helen Bollons Nix, April 10, 1944. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Groos; two brothers, Ernest M. Groos, San Antonio, and Richard A. Groos, Hastings, Mich.; and two sisters, Mrs. Julius Jockusch, Galveston; and Mrs. Helene Buss, San Antonio. Active pallbearers are: Carl Groos Jockusch, Carl Frederick Groos, Ernest M. Groos, Adolf M. Jockusch, Julius W. Jockusch, Jr., and John Sealy Jockusch. Honorary pallbearers will be: Ike S. Kampmann, Luther Clegg, Col. Wm. Tuttle, Henry Schiffers, Robert Barclay, Elmer Dittmar, Walter McAllister, John M. Bennett, Chester Chubb, Col. T. C. Musgrave, George Parker, Frank Lewis, P. J. McNeel, Jr., Earl Baker, Jack Coffey, Gus Groos, Col. Charles Cresson, Dr. Julian Barton, E. J. Roe. Marshall Terrell, S. M. Douglas, Wm. F. Holder, Walter Napier, Dr. James L. Anderson, Ed Fink, Gerald Theis, White Caldwell, Clifton Meier, Russell Meier, Jos. H. V. Frost, General Walter Krueger, Mike Nolte, David Brooks, Herschel H. Cooper, Martin C. Giesecke, C. A. Goeth, Harry D. Jersig, Gibbs MacDaniel.

Franz Groos� Leadership As a City-Builder

A native San Antonian, Franz C. Groos � dead in his 71st year � was an admirably useful citizen and builder of this city and the region throughout his long career. Few men who have figured in the community life have had so many and varied business, civic, social and cultural interests, or have pursued those interests so industriously and fruitfully. There was scarcely a genuinely constructive move initiated in San Antonio since the turn of the century, but Mr. Groos had a part in it. He was frequently its originator and, more often than otherwise, took the lead in its consummation. Through his most active years, Mr. Groos� primary interest was perhaps good roads. He saw more clearly than most business leaders of his day what motor transportation could contribute toward building the city and surrounding territory. He was a pioneer and effective advocate of the street-improvement program which modernized downtown San Antonio. For both, city and country, he was the consistent champion of paving-extension. Through his zealous work with the Chamber of Commerce Highway Committee � serving for some years as its chairman � and with Texas Good Roads Association, he was concerned with lifting many a South Texas community out of the mud. It could be said of Mr. Groos � recalling the Emperor Augustus of Rome � that he found South Texas a land of dirt roads and left it paved. Mr. Groos� constructive interests were many. A founder of The Groos National Bank in 1912 and its president until but a few months before his death, Mr. Groos, through those 35 years, exerted a stimulating influence on the city�s and the nation�s business life. President of the Chamber of Commerce in 1917 � a war year � he had been a sturdy worker in that institution�s affairs ever since. Mr. Groos was an aviation enthusiast and contributed toward building San Antonio into the foremost military aviation center. He remembered with gratification his successful direction of four Liberty Loan drives for Bexar County in World War I. He was first chairman of the C.M.T.C. here, and a founder of the Order of the Alamo. Mr. Groos had worthy family traditions to uphold. His grandparents had come from Germany in 1851, as seekers after political freedom. His father, Carl Groos, was a pioneer tradesman and banker � one of modern San Antonio�s founders. Franz Groos steadfastly carried forward that tradition. His name is inscribed indelibly upon his native city. [San Antonio Express, Tuesday, August 5, 1947]

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Text: Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, E. D. 110, Page 10B

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Author: National Archives and Records Administration
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Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Indexed by ProQuest from microfilmed schedules of the 1910 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1910 Federal Population Census. T624, 1,784 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

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Text: Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Ward 8, E. D. 60, Page 7B

Source: (Name)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1920 United States Federal Census
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Ancestry.com. 1920 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001-. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1920 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. 1920 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1920 Federal Population Census. T625, 2,076 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

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Data:
Text: Texas, Bexar County, Precinct 47, San Antonio, Ward 8, E. D. 96, Page 14B

Source: (Name)
Title: Death Certificate

Data:
Text: Texas, Bexar County, State File Number 32665, September 11, 1947

Source: (Name)
Title: San Antonio Express-News, San Antonio, Texas
Publication: Name: Newspaper;Source Medium: MicrofilmRepository:

Name: Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

Data:
Text: Tuesday, August 5, 1947

Source: (Name)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1930 United States Federal Census
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Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001-. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1930 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. 1930 United States Federal Census. ;database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1930 Federal Population Census. T626, 2,667 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

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Text: Texas, Bexar County, Precinct 1, San Antonio, Ward 8, Block 4220, E. D. 15-140, Page 8B

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Ancestry.com. 1900 U.S. Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Original data: United States. 1900 United States Federal Census. T623, 1854 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C.Repository:

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Data:
Text: Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Ward 8, E. D. 110, Page 10A.

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Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Indexed by ProQuest from microfilmed schedules of the 1910 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1910 Federal Population Census. T624, 1,784 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

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Text: Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Ward 8, E. D. 60, Page 5B

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Ancestry.com. 1920 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001-. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1920 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. 1920 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1920 Federal Population Census. T625, 2,076 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

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Text: Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Precinct 26, Ward 5, E. D. 64, Page 11A

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Author: National Archives and Records Administration
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Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001-. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1930 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. 1930 United States Federal Census. ;database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1930 Federal Population Census. T626, 2,667 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

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Data:
Text: Texas, Bexar County, Precinct 2, E. D. 15-156, Page 9B

Reference: 850

Note: Death of Gustav Groos
He Passes Away After Two Months Of Illness
A Cerebral Hemorrhage Was The Primary Cause Of Death
A Review Of His Life

After an illness of nearly two months Mr. Gustav Groos died at 5:20 o�clock yesterday afternoon at his residence on Washington street. Mr. Groos accompanied the T. P. A. excursion to Mexico last June. He returned about the latter part of the month and on the way home was stricken with a cerebral hemorrhage, a blood vessel over the brain bursting, allowing blood to rest on the brain. He was brought home in a serious condition and ever since has been confined to his bed. Everything that medical skill and careful nursing could do has been done, but without effect. About a week ago Mr. Groos became delirious and last Saturday consciousness left him and all hope of his recovery was given up. Yesterday morning he became much worse and sank rapidly until death relieved him of his suffering. Mr. Groos was one of the most prominent citizens of San Antonio in financial and business circles, and besides a large business acquaintances he has a host of friends who will be grieved at his death. His death was quite a surprise to many. While it was known that he was ill, the fact of his condition being so serious had been kept quiet. The news of his death spread rapidly and soon a large number of friends began gathering at the home to offer what condolence and assistance lay in their power. Gustave Groos was born in Nassau, Germany, June 10, 1832, his father was C. E. Groos. In 1848 Mr. Groos, Sr. and family moved to this country, landing in Galveston. From there they went to Fayette county, where Mr. Groos purchased a farm and was engaged in that occupation for a number of years. In the spring of 1850 Mr. Groos, accompanied by his brothers, went to Eagle Pass, where they were engaged in the mercantile business until 1874, when they moved to this city. Here they opened a wholesale grocery business, which they carried on for two years, and then embarked in the banking business, under the firm name of F. Groos & Co. Mr. G. Groos has been a member of this firm ever since and actively engaged in the business. His business operations have been successful and he has amassed quite a fortune. Mr. Groos was married at Bluff, Fayette county, Sept. 28, 1865, to Miss Anna F. Willrich, daughter of a prominent and wealthy farmer of that place. His wife survives him. They have seven children, Mrs. C. F. Guenther, Mrs. Gus Giesecke, Otto Groos, Miss Minnie Groos, Gus J. Groos, Miss Lottie Groos and F. C. Groos. Deceased leaves two brothers, F. Groos and Adolfas Groos, who resides in Medina, and three sisters, Mrs. J. Giesecke and Mrs. Adolf Giesecke of New Braunfels; also Mrs. Groos, who resides in Germany. The deceased was a member of the Casino Association, Beethoven Mannerchor and San Antonio Schotzen Verin, and these societies will attend the funeral. The funeral will take place from the residence at 5 o�clock. The honorary pall bearers are William Heuermann, Sr., Capt. E. Dosch, C. Griesenbeck, C. H. Guenther, John Ligler, Albert Maverick, John J. Stevens, H. D. Kampmann. The active pall bearers are Hans L. Degner, Ed Dreims, Albert Steves, Hugo Griesenbeck, Adolf Wagner, Julius Horne, Charles Hummell and George Koerner. [San Antonio Daily Express, Thursday, August 22, 1895]

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Data:
Text: Texas, Maverick County, Eagle Pass, Page 20.

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Author: National Archives and Records Administration
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Text: Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, E. D. 16, Page 34.

Source: (Death)
Title: San Antonio Express-News, San Antonio, Texas
Publication: Name: Newspaper;Source Medium: MicrofilmRepository:

Name: Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

Data:
Text: Thursday, August 22, 1895.

Reference: 775

Reference: 834

Note: GROOS

Gus J. Groos, Jr., born in the King William District of San Antonio on June 22, 1913 died in San Antonio on September 13, 2001. He graduated from Main Avenue High School and the University of Texas where he was a member of Sigma Nu. He served as an officer in the United States Navy in World War II. Mr. Groos was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Order of the Alamo, German Club, Merry Knights, San Antonio Country Club and the Argyle Club. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fredrick and Florence Groos and his brothers, Clarkson and Fred. He is survived by his wife, Julia Penniman Groos; and his sons and their wives, Gus J. Groos, III and Helen Hicks Groos, and William P. Groos, M.D. and Monnie Brown Groos; and his grandchildren, Kristin, Sarah, Gus IV, Anna, Julia and Will Groos. A memorial service was held Saturday, September 15th at St. Luke's Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Luke's Episcopal Church or to a charity of choice. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in the Guest Book by going to www.porterloring.com and clicking on Remembrance Registry. Arrangements with Porter Loring Mortuary. [San Antonio Express-News, September 16, 2001]

Gus Julius Groos
Born on Jun. 22, 1913
Died Sep. 13, 2001 and resided in San Antonio.

Gus J. Groos, Jr., born in the King William District of San Antonio on June 22, 1913 died in San Antonio on September 13, 2001. He graduated from Main Avenue High School and the University of Texas where he was a member of Sigma Nu. He served as an officer in the United States Navy in World War II. Mr. Groos was a member of St. Luke�s Episcopal Church, Order of the Alamo, German Club, Merry Knights, San Antonio Country Club and the Argyle Club. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fredrick and Florence Groos and his brothers, Clarkson and Fred. He is survived by his wife, Julia Penniman Groos; and his sons and their wives, Gus J. Groos, III and Helen Hicks Groos, and William P. Groos, M.D. and Monnie Brown Groos; and his grandchildren, Kristin, Sarah, Gus IV, Anna, Julia and Will Groos.

This Memorial Obituary provided by Porter Loring Mortuary.

Source: (Name)
Title: San Antonio Express-News, San Antonio, Texas
Publication: Name: Newspaper;Source Medium: MicrofilmRepository:

Name: Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

Data:
Text: The San Antonio Express-News, September 16, 2001.

Source: (Name)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1930 United States Federal Census
Call number: www.ancestry.comSource Medium: Electronic
Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001-. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1930 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. 1930 United States Federal Census. ;database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1930 Federal Population Census. T626, 2,667 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

Name: www.ancestry.com

Data:
Text: Texas, Bexar County, Precinct 1, San Antonio, Ward 4, Block 2322, E. D. 71, Page 16B.

Source: (Name)
Title: Funeral Notice

Data:
Text: September 15, 2001, Porter Loring Mortuary, San Antonio, TX

Source: (Birth)
Title: Social Security Death IndexSource Medium: Ancestry.com
Social Security Adminstration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc.

Source: (Birth)
Title: Funeral Notice

Data:
Text: September 15, 2001, Porter Loring Mortuary, San Antonio, TX

Reference: 861

Source: (Name)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1930 United States Federal Census
Call number: www.ancestry.comSource Medium: Electronic
Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001-. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1930 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. 1930 United States Federal Census. ;database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1930 Federal Population Census. T626, 2,667 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

Name: www.ancestry.com

Data:
Text: Texas, Bexar County, Precinct 1, San Antonio, Ward 8, Block 4220, E. D. 15-140, Page 8B

Source: (Name)
Title: Death Certificate

Data:
Text: Texas, Bexar County, State File Number 32503, September 11, 1947

Source: (Name)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1920 United States Federal Census
Call number: www.ancestry.comSource Medium: Electronic
Source Quality: Good
Ancestry.com. 1920 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001-. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1920 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. 1920 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1920 Federal Population Census. T625, 2,076 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

Name: www.ancestry.com

Data:
Text: Texas, Bexar County, Precinct 47, San Antonio, Ward 8, E. D. 96, Page 15A

Source: (Name)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1880 United States Federal Census
Call number: www.ancestry.comSource Medium: Electronic
Source Quality: Good
Ancestry.com. 1880 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc. 2003-.Repository:

Name: www.ancestry.com

Data:
Text: Texas, Comal County, New Braunfels, E. D. 38, Page 2

Source: (Name)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1900 United States Federal Census
Call number: www.ancestry.comSource Medium: Electronic
Source Quality: Good
Ancestry.com. 1900 U.S. Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Original data: United States. 1900 United States Federal Census. T623, 1854 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C.Repository:

Name: www.ancestry.com

Data:
Text: Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Precinct 19, E. D. 109, Page 10B

Source: (Name)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1910 United States Federal Census
Call number: www.ancestry.comSource Medium: Electronic
Source Quality: Good
Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Indexed by ProQuest from microfilmed schedules of the 1910 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1910 Federal Population Census. T624, 1,784 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

Name: www.ancestry.com

Data:
Text: Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Ward 8, E. D. 59, Page 16A

Source: (Name)
Title: Death Certificate

Data:
Text: Texas, Bexar County, State File Number 8952, December 1910

Source: (Name)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1900 United States Federal Census
Call number: www.ancestry.comSource Medium: Electronic
Source Quality: Good
Ancestry.com. 1900 U.S. Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Original data: United States. 1900 United States Federal Census. T623, 1854 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C.Repository:

Name: www.ancestry.com

Data:
Text: Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Precinct 19, E. D. 109, Page 10B

Source: (Name)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1920 United States Federal Census
Call number: www.ancestry.comSource Medium: Electronic
Source Quality: Good
Ancestry.com. 1920 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001-. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1920 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. 1920 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1920 Federal Population Census. T625, 2,076 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

Name: www.ancestry.com

Data:
Text: Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Laurel Heights, Ward 4, E. D. 55, Page 10B

Source: (Name)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1930 United States Federal Census
Call number: www.ancestry.comSource Medium: Electronic
Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001-. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1930 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. 1930 United States Federal Census. ;database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1930 Federal Population Census. T626, 2,667 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

Name: www.ancestry.com

Data:
Text: Texas, Bexar County, Precinct 2, E. D. 15-156, Page 9B

Note: Wilkens

Mrs. Minnie Groos Wilkens, age 93, of 231 Washington St., died Friday at her home. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Survivors: Brother, Gus J. Gross [Groos]; granddaughter, Miss Margaret Wilkens, both of San Antonio; grandson, Michael Wilkins [Wilkens], Houston; several nieces and nephews. Private service, restricted to the family, will be Monday at 11 o�clock at the residence, Dr. George Mauze officiating. The family requests that flowers be omitted. Direction by Porter Loring, McCullough at Elmira. [San Antonio Express, Sunday, April 27, 1969]

Source: (Name)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1880 United States Federal Census
Call number: www.ancestry.comSource Medium: Electronic
Source Quality: Good
Ancestry.com. 1880 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc. 2003-.Repository:

Name: www.ancestry.com

Data:
Text: Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, E. D. 16, Page 34.

Source: (Name)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1930 United States Federal Census
Call number: www.ancestry.comSource Medium: Electronic
Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001-. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1930 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. 1930 United States Federal Census. ;database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1930 Federal Population Census. T626, 2,667 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

Name: www.ancestry.com

Data:
Text: Texas, Bexar County, Precinct 1, San Antonio, Ward 8, Block 4207, E. D. 15, Page 1A.

Source: (Name)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1900 United States Federal Census
Call number: www.ancestry.comSource Medium: Electronic
Source Quality: Good
Ancestry.com. 1900 U.S. Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Original data: United States. 1900 United States Federal Census. T623, 1854 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C.Repository:

Name: www.ancestry.com

Data:
Text: Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Ward 8, E. D. 110, Page 10A.

Source: (Name)
Title: Death Certificate

Data:
Text: Texas, Bexar County, State File Number 23392, May 8, 1969

Source: (Birth)
Title: Social Security Death IndexSource Medium: Ancestry.com
Social Security Adminstration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc.

Source: (Death)
Title: Texas Deaths, 1903-1998Source Medium: Ancestry.com
Texas Department of Health. Texas Death Index, 1903-1998. [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2000-. Original data from: Texas Department of Health Indexes, 1903-1998. Austin, TX. Texas department of Health. State Vital Statistics Unit, 19xx-.

Source: (Death)
Title: San Antonio Express-News, San Antonio, Texas
Publication: Name: Newspaper;Source Medium: MicrofilmRepository:

Name: Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

Data:
Text: Sunday, April 27, 1969.

Reference: 836

Source: (Name)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1900 United States Federal Census
Call number: www.ancestry.comSource Medium: Electronic
Source Quality: Good
Ancestry.com. 1900 U.S. Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Original data: United States. 1900 United States Federal Census. T623, 1854 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C.Repository:

Name: www.ancestry.com

Data:
Text: Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Precinct 19, E. D. 109, Page 10B

Source: (Name)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1910 United States Federal Census
Call number: www.ancestry.comSource Medium: Electronic
Source Quality: Good
Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Indexed by ProQuest from microfilmed schedules of the 1910 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1910 Federal Population Census. T624, 1,784 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

Name: www.ancestry.com

Data:
Text: Texas, Bexar County, San Antonio, Ward 8, E. D. 59, Page 16A

Source: (Name)
Title: Death Certificate

Data:
Text: Texas, Bexar County, State File Number 53462, January 11, 1934

Source: (Name)
Title: Death Certificate

Data:
Text: Texas, Harris County, State File Number 11121, May 1911

Source: (Name)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1910 United States Federal Census
Call number: www.ancestry.comSource Medium: Electronic
Source Quality: Good
Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Indexed by ProQuest from microfilmed schedules of the 1910 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1910 Federal Population Census. T624, 1,784 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

Name: www.ancestry.com

Data:
Text: Texas, Travis County, Precinct 3, Austin, E. D. 70, Page 9B

Source: (Name)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1920 United States Federal Census
Call number: www.ancestry.comSource Medium: Electronic
Source Quality: Good
Ancestry.com. 1920 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001-. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1920 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. 1920 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1920 Federal Population Census. T625, 2,076 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

Name: www.ancestry.com

Data:
Text: Texas, Travis County, Austin, Ward 5, E. D. 110, Page 20B

Source: (Name)
Author: National Archives and Records Administration
Title: 1930 United States Federal Census
Call number: www.ancestry.comSource Medium: Electronic
Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001-. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1930 U.S. Federal Decennial Census. 1930 United States Federal Census. ;database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001. Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1930 Federal Population Census. T626, 2,667 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration.Repository:

Name: www.ancestry.com

Data:
Text: Texas, Travis County, Precinct 3, Austin, Ward 5, E. D. 227-17, Page 8A