Benno Anthony Schoch was a clerk with the Confederation Life Assurance Company and a representative of importing and exporting businesses. He lived at 2058 Beach Avenue from 1916 to 1918.
Benno Anthony Schoch was born in Lausanne, Switzerland, on April 24, 1878. (He usually used the name “Benno Schoch.”) His parents were Arnold Schoch and Henrietta Moser.
On December 29, 1906, in Belgium, he married Augusta Henriette Marsily. She was born in Antwerp, Belgium, on June 26, 1882. Her parents were Jean Charles (John William) Marsily (1838-1886) and Johanna Elise Frédérique Kreglinger (1853-1931).
After Mr. Marsily died, it appears that Augusta’s mother married Denis Courtoy. Mr. and Mrs. Courtoy sent out the wedding invitations for Benno’s and Augusta’s marriage.
![Denis Courtoy Augusta Marsily Benno Schoch Anvers 1906; [“Monsieur & Madame Denis Couroy ont l’honneur de vous faire part du marriage de Mademoiselle Augusta Marsily, leur belle fille et fille avec Monsieur Benno Schoch.”]; https://www.delcampe.be/nl/verzamelingen/mededelingen/huwelijksaankondigingen/denis-courtoy-augusta-marsily-benno-schoch-anvers-1906-409598476.html.](https://westendvancouver.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/denis-courtoy-augusta-marsily-benno-schoch-anvers-1906.jpg)
In 1912, Benno was a cattleman, travelling from Liverpool to Winnipeg, Manitoba.
In 1913, Augusta and Victor sailed to Canada on the S.S. Laurentic. They were going to meet Benno in Stettler, Alberta.
Benno first appeared in the Vancouver directories in 1915. He was an agent for Confederation Life Association, and he was living at 1315 Davie Street.
In 1917 he was an employee of a merchant house. Augusta was living in Vernon, British Columbia.
In 1918, Benno was living at 2058 Beach Avenue.
In April 1918 the Schoch family moved to California.
In 1919 and 1920, Benno was living in Berkeley, California, working as an importer-exporter with Schwartz Brothers.
In 1919, Schwartz Brothers reorganized themselves as the American Finance and Commerce Company.
Benno became the Latin-American representative of the American Finance and Commerce Company.
For many years, the Schoch family lived at 1057 Keith Avenue in Berkeley, California.
In 1928 he was a representative of the Sunset Mausoleum Association.
In 1928 he applied to be a naturalized United States citizen. He described himself as a realtor.
![Benno Schoch; Petition for Naturalization; National Archives at San Francisco; San Bruno, California; NAI Number: 605504; Record Group Title: RG 21; Record Group Number: Records of District Courts of the United States, 1685-2009; Ancestry.com. California, Federal Naturalization Records, 1843-1999 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014. [Note: place of birth of Victor Schoch given as Switzerland, not Paraguay.]](https://westendvancouver.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/benno-schoch-petition-for-naturalization.jpg)
In the late 1930s he became the foreign commissioner for the Golden Gate International Exposition, which was to take place in San Francisco in 1939 and 1940.
Benno promoted the exposition in Central and South America.
![Oakland Tribune (Oakland, California), January 5, 1939, page 17, column 1 [portion of article].](https://westendvancouver.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/benno-a-schoch-oakland-tribune-january-5-1939-page-17-column-1.jpg)
In 1942 he was associated with the Italian-Swiss Colony, a leading wine producer that was based in Asti, California.
![San Francisco, California, City Directory, 1945, page 1589 [edited image].](https://westendvancouver.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/benno-schoch-san-francisco-california-city-directory-1945-page-1589.jpg)
In 1955, Benno was living in at 91 Sunnyside Avenue in Mill Valley, California.
Augusta died in Mill Valley on September 11, 1955. She was buried in Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery in San Rafael, California.
Benno died in Napa County, California, on April 13, 1962. He was buried in Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery in San Rafael.
Benno and Augusta had the following children.
Victor Edward John Arnold Schoch
Victor Edward John Arnold Schoch was born in Asunción, Paraguay, on March 27, 1909.
In 1913, he and his mother travelled to meet Benno Schoch in Stettler, Alberta.
From about 1915 to 1918 he was living with his parents in Vancouver.
In 1928, along with his father, he became a naturalized United States citizen.
He was a student at the University of California in Berkeley.
By 1936 he appeared in the Anaheim City Directory with Lynn; they were living in Laguna Beach, California.
It appears that Lynn was Lynn Lowe, who was born in Wisconsin on November 25, 1906.
It is not clear if Victor and Lynn were actually married by 1936. The Nevada marriage index has a record of a marriage on March 8, 1957 between Victor Edward Schoch and Ruth Jennie Lynn Lowe.
In 1940, Victor and Lynn were living in San Luis Obispo, California. Victor was a social worker.
By 1942 they were in Long Beach, California.
![Victor and Lynn Schoch, voter registration, Long Beach City Precinct No. 163, Los Angeles County, 1942, roll 053; California State Library; Sacramento, California; Great Register of Voters, 1900-1968; Ancestry.com. California, Voter Registrations, 1900-1968 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2017.](https://westendvancouver.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/victor-and-lynn-schoch-voter-registration-long-beach-city-precinct-no-163-los-angeles-county-1942.jpg)
By 1950, Victor was the director of the Washington State Heart Association.
Victor continued to live in Washington State through the 1950s. By 1963 he was Paraguay’s consul in Seattle.
![Port Angeles Evening News (Port Angeles, Washington), August 3, 1963, page 12, column 6. [Note: Victor’s mother was Belgian; his father was from Switzerland.]](https://westendvancouver.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/victor-schoch-paraguayan-consul-at-seattle-port-angeles-evening-news-august-3-1963-page-12-column-6.jpg)
Lynn died in Snohomish, Washington, on May 19, 1993.
Ivan Nicholas C D Schoch
Ivan Nicholas Schoch was born in Vancouver on August 1, 1915. His parents placed a birth notice in L’Echo Belge, a Belgian paper published in Amsterdam during the First World War.
In 1918 he travelled with his family to California. In 1920, 1930 and 1940 he was living with his parents in California.
In 1928, along with his father, he became a naturalized United States citizen.
In 1941 he enlisted with the United States military draft system.
He married Barbara Frisbie Kellogg. She was born in Alameda County, California, on January 15, 1915. Her parents were Harold Adelbert Kellogg (1887-1961) and Helen Jean Frisbee (1890-1985).
He served with the United States military forces during the Second World War.
Ivan became a pioneer in the modern California wine industry. In the 1950s, Ivan and Barbara acquired significant amounts of prime wine-growing property in the Napa Valley. In 1962, they sold their property to the Charles Krug Winery.
Barbara died in Napa County, California, on October 20, 1981. She was buried in Saint Helena Public Cemetery in Saint Helena, California.
Ivan died in Napa County on November 12, 1995. He was buried in Saint Helena Public Cemetery in Saint Helena.
Ivan and Barbara had the following children.
Nicholas Wayne Schoch
Nicholas (“Nikko”) Wayne Schoch was born on May 21, 1948, in Saint Helena, Napa County, California.
For a time he studied at Columbia University.
During the Vietnam War, he was a conscientious objector. He served as a medic and received the Distinguished Service Cross for saving nine American soldiers who were under attack in the battle for Hamburger Hill in May 1969.
On Jun 4, 1978, in Alameda County, California, Nicholas married Bonnie Katherine Nye. She was born in Alameda County, California, on August 14, 1954. They were divorced about 1997.
Nicholas died in Salt Lake City, Utah, on August 5, 2006. He was buried in Saint Helena Public Cemetery in Saint Helena, California.
Marsily Anne Schoch
Marsily Anne Schoch was born in Napa County, California, on May 13, 1950.
On September 7, 1969, in Reno, Nevada, she married Robert A. Virden.
She died on January 24, 1975, in Napa County, California. She was buried in Saint Helena Public Cemetery in Saint Helena, California.
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Benno Anthony Schoch
Wine Fellas, https://winefellas.com/about/: “The Wine Fellas saga starts with Benno Schoch, who in 1941 was already a major export activity and the very first to export California wines to Central and South America. . . . In 1946, his son, Napa Valley pioneer viticulturist Ivan Schoch, began managing Martin Stelling’s To Kalon Vineyard holdings — a property that is now widely considered the most valuable, historic vineyard in the Napa Valley. Well-respected in the field, he planted Hanzell Winery’s first vineyards for Ambassador James Zellerbach in Sonoma County, and advised Joseph Phelps in selecting some of his first iconic vineyard sites.” [Also describes later generations of the Schoch family, who are also involved in wine production.]
“Paraguay, registros parroquiales, 1754-2015,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2SH-BFDD : 18 August 2016), Benno Schoch in entry for Victor Eduardo John Arnaldo Schoch Marsily, 28 Jun 1909; citing Baptism, San Roque, Asunción, Paraguay, parroquias Católicas, Paraguay (Catholic Church parishes, Paraguay); FHL microfilm 1,161,938.
“Vermont, St. Albans Canadian Border Crossings, 1895-1954,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK3Y-T9ZW : 9 October 2015), Bennie Schoch, 1912; citing M1464, Soundex Index to Canadian Border Entries through the St. Albans, Vermont, District, 1895-1924, 183, NARA microfilm publications M1461, M1463, M1464, and M1465 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, publication year); FHL microfilm 1,561,269.
“Vermont, St. Albans Canadian Border Crossings, 1895-1954,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKQ9-77R9 : 9 October 2015), Bennie Schoch, 1895-1924; citing M1461, Soundex Index to Canadian Border Entries through the St. Albans, Vermont, District, 1895-1924, 335, NARA microfilm publications M1461, M1463, M1464, and M1465 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, publication year); FHL microfilm 1,473,135.
“Washington, Seattle, Passenger Lists, 1890-1957,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KYKB-CYW : 4 December 2014), Senno Schoch, ; citing Seattle, King, Washington, United States, NARA microfilm publication M1383, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.; FHL microfilm 1,454,970.
“California, San Francisco Passenger Lists, 1893-1953,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KX4X-L59 : 2 April 2015), Benno Schock, 1917; citing San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States, NARA microfilm publication M1410 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,465,668.
“Texas, Laredo Arrival Manifests, 1903-1955,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2SW-7JFJ : 31 March 2016), Benno Schoch, 1919; citing Immigration, “Manifests of Statistical and Nonstatistical Alien Arrivals at Laredo, Texas, May 1903-April 1955.,” NARA microfilm publication A3437 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll .
“United States Census, 1920,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MH3X-X5V : accessed 22 September 2017), Ivan N C D Schoch in household of Benno A Schoch, Berkeley, Alameda, California, United States; citing ED 197, sheet 14B, line 64, family 344, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1992), roll 93; FHL microfilm 1,820,093.
“Florida, Key West Passenger Lists, 1898-1945,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV37-9G1V : 18 March 2015), Benno Schock, 1921; citing Key West, Monroe, Florida, United States, NARA microfilm publication T940 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
“New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J6L5-M6B : 6 December 2014), Benno Schoch, 13 Nov 1921; citing departure port Antwerp, arrival port New York, ship name Zeeland, NARA microfilm publication T715 and M237 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
“Louisiana, New Orleans Passenger Lists, 1820-1945,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KZQP-FLW : 8 October 2015), Benno Schoch, 1922; citing Ship Meredia, affiliate film #90, NARA microfilm publications M259 and T905 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 2,311,440.
“Louisiana, New Orleans Passenger Lists, 1820-1945,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KTTM-R4H : 8 October 2015), Benno Schoch, 1922; citing Ship Excelsior, affiliate film #88, NARA microfilm publications M259 and T905 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 2,311,438.
“Louisiana, New Orleans Passenger Lists, 1820-1945,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KTT9-4NX : 8 October 2015), Benno Schoch, 1923; citing Ship Excelsior, affiliate film #96, NARA microfilm publications M259 and T905 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 2,311,446.
“Louisiana, New Orleans Passenger Lists, 1820-1945,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KTT9-L7G : 8 October 2015), Benno Schoch, 1924; citing Ship Turrialba, affiliate film #102, NARA microfilm publications M259 and T905 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 2,311,452.
“California, Northern U.S. District Court Naturalization Index, 1852-1989”, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K8ZZ-BFJ : 25 April 2016), Benno Schoch, 1928.
“United States Census, 1930,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XCXV-1GJ : accessed 22 September 2017), Benno A Schoch, Berkeley, Alameda, California, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 330, sheet 3A, line 29, family 72, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 112; FHL microfilm 2,339,847.
“United States Census, 1940,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K9Q7-C24 : accessed 22 September 2017), Benno Schoch, Tract 5C, Berkeley, Oakland Judicial Township, Alameda, California, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 1-142, sheet 17B, line 72, family 459, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 – 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 190.
“Brasil, Cartões de Imigração, 1900-1965,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VJ1T-2SK : 6 August 2017), Benno A Schoch, Immigration; citing 1940, Arquivo Nacional, Rio de Janeiro (National Archives, Rio de Janeiro).
“Brasil, Cartões de Imigração, 1900-1965,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KNGJ-93N : 5 August 2017), Benno A Schoch, Immigration; citing 1940, Arquivo Nacional, Rio de Janeiro (National Archives, Rio de Janeiro).
“United States World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V4D9-3NF : 8 April 2016), Benno A Schoch, 1942; citing NARA microfilm publication M1936, M1937, M1939, M1951, M1962, M1964, M1986, M2090, and M2097 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
“Brasil, Cartões de Imigração, 1900-1965,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KC6T-1DW : 7 August 2017), Benno Antony Schoch, Immigration; citing 1947, Arquivo Nacional, Rio de Janeiro (National Archives, Rio de Janeiro).
Ancestry.com. U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015. Original data: Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007: Name: Benno Anthony Schoch; Birth Date: 24 Apr 1878; Birth Place: Switzerland; Claim Date: 6 Jan 1950; SSN: 560039770; Notes: 19 Jan 1978: Name listed as BENNO ANTHONY SCHOCH.
“California Death Index, 1940-1997,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VGRN-3PJ : 26 November 2014), Benno A Schoch, 13 Apr 1962; Department of Public Health Services, Sacramento.
“Find A Grave Index,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVLP-F16V : 13 December 2015), Benno A Schoch, 1962; Burial, San Rafael, Marin, California, United States of America, Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery; citing record ID 105997333, Find a Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=105997333.
Jean Charles (John William) Marsily (father of Augusta Henrietta Marsily)
Jean Charles (John William) Marsily; http://gw.geneanet.org/jmarsily?lang=fr&pz=william&nz=hertoghe&ocz=0&p=jean+charles+john+william&n=marsily: “Né le 4 février 1838 – Antwerpen, Belgium; Décédé le 4 novembre 1886 – Antwerpen, Belgium , à l’âge de 48 ans.”
Johanna Elise Frédérique Kreglinger (father of Augusta Henrietta Marsily)
Johanna Elise Frédérique Kreglinger; http://gw.geneanet.org/jmarsily?lang=fr&pz=william&nz=hertoghe&ocz=0&p=johanna+elise+frederique&n=kreglinger: “Née le 25 mars 1853 – Amsterdam, Holland; Décédée le 3 février 1931 – Antwerpen, Belgium , à l’âge de 77 ans.”
Augusta Henrietta Marsily (wife of Benno Anthony Schoch)
Augusta Henriette Marsily; http://gw.geneanet.org/jmarsily?lang=fr&pz=william&nz=hertoghe&ocz=0&p=augusta+henriette&n=marsily: “Née le 26 juin 1882 – Antwerpen, Belgium; Décédée en septembre 1955 – California, USA , à l’âge de 73 ans. . . Parents: Jean Charles (John William) Marsily 1838-1886; Johanna Elise Frédérique Kreglinger 1853-1931.”
“Paraguay, registros parroquiales, 1754-2015,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2SH-BFDL : 18 August 2016), Agustina Enriqueta Marsily in entry for Victor Eduardo John Arnaldo Schoch Marsily, 28 Jun 1909; citing Baptism, San Roque, Asunción, Paraguay, parroquias Católicas, Paraguay (Catholic Church parishes, Paraguay); FHL microfilm 1,161,938.
“Canada Passenger Lists, 1881-1922,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2HL1-CJ7 : 27 December 2014), Augusta Schoch, May 1913; citing Immigration, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, T-4795, Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario.
“Washington, Seattle, Passenger Lists, 1890-1957,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KYKB-CY4 : 4 December 2014), Henrietta A Schoch, ; citing Seattle, King, Washington, United States, NARA microfilm publication M1383, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.; FHL microfilm 1,454,970.
“United States Census, 1920,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MH3X-X5N : accessed 22 September 2017), Augusta H Schoch in household of Benno A Schoch, Berkeley, Alameda, California, United States; citing ED 197, sheet 14B, line 62, family 344, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1992), roll 93; FHL microfilm 1,820,093.
“Vermont, St. Albans Canadian Border Crossings, 1895-1954,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK3T-CJJV : 9 October 2015), Augusta H Schoch, 1922; citing M1464, Soundex Index to Canadian Border Entries through the St. Albans, Vermont, District, 1895-1924, 441, NARA microfilm publications M1461, M1463, M1464, and M1465 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, publication year); FHL microfilm 2,155,211.
“Vermont, St. Albans Canadian Border Crossings, 1895-1954,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKQ9-77G1 : 9 October 2015), Augusta H Schoch, 1895-1924; citing M1461, Soundex Index to Canadian Border Entries through the St. Albans, Vermont, District, 1895-1924, 335, NARA microfilm publications M1461, M1463, M1464, and M1465 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, publication year); FHL microfilm 1,473,135.
“United States Census, 1930,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XCXV-1GV : accessed 22 September 2017), Augusta H Schoch in household of Benno A Schoch, Berkeley, Alameda, California, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 330, sheet 3A, line 30, family 72, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 112; FHL microfilm 2,339,847.
“United States Census, 1940,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K9Q7-C2H : accessed 22 September 2017), Augusta Schoch in household of Benno Schoch, Tract 5C, Berkeley, Oakland Judicial Township, Alameda, California, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 1-142, sheet 17B, line 73, family 459, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 – 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 190.
“California Death Index, 1940-1997,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VPWM-TVW : 26 November 2014), Augusta Schoch, 11 Sep 1955; Department of Public Health Services, Sacramento.
“Find A Grave Index,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVLP-F16H : 13 December 2015), Augusta Schoch, 1955; Burial, San Rafael, Marin, California, United States of America, Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery; citing record ID 105997332, Find a Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=105997332.
Victor Edward John Arnold Schoch (son of Benno Anthony Schoch)
Victor Edward Schoch (1909 – 1987); http://vorpahl-family.com/genealogy/getperson.php?personID=I17898&tree=TJV.
“Paraguay, registros parroquiales, 1754-2015,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2SH-BFDW : 18 August 2016), Victor Eduardo John Arnaldo Schoch Marsily, 28 Jun 1909; citing Baptism, San Roque, Asunción, Paraguay, parroquias Católicas, Paraguay (Catholic Church parishes, Paraguay); FHL microfilm 1,161,938.
“Belgique, Anvers, index de police de l’immigration, 1840-1930,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JSTL-LZL : 27 November 2014), Victor Edward John Arnold Schoch, 1901-1915; citing reference 14, Stadsarchief Antwerpen, Belgie (Municipal Archives, Antwerp); FHL microfilm 2,234,443.
“Canada Passenger Lists, 1881-1922,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2HL1-CJW : 27 December 2014), Victor Schoch, May 1913; citing Immigration, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, T-4795, Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario.
“Washington, Seattle, Passenger Lists, 1890-1957,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KYKB-CYH : 4 December 2014), Victor E J A Schoch, ; citing Seattle, King, Washington, United States, NARA microfilm publication M1383, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.; FHL microfilm 1,454,970.
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Victor E Schoch and Mrs. Lynne Shoch, California State Library; Sacramento, California; Great Register of Voters, 1900-1968; Ancestry.com. California, Voter Registrations, 1900-1968 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2017. Address: 1134 Palm St. San Luis Obispo, California.
“Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VVL1-Z7L : 9 December 2014), Victor Edward Schoch and Ruth Jennie Lynn Lowe, 08 Mar 1957; from “Nevada, Marriage Index, 1956-2005,” database, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2007); citing , Nevada, United States, County Book , p. F13, archive film number , Nevada State Health Division, Carson City, and Clark County Marriage Bureau, Las Vegas.
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“Washington Death Index, 1965-2014,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QLW9-6X4D : 13 July 2017), Victor E Schoch, 24 Dec 1987, King, Washington, United States; from the Department of Health, Death Index, 1907-1960; 1965-2014, Washington State Archives, Digital Archives (https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/472 : n.d.); Citing Washington State Department of Health.
“United States Social Security Death Index,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V3DG-YM7 : 20 May 2014), Victor E Schoch, 24 Dec 1987; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
“United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, 1980-2014,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVS1-DYVZ : 13 September 2016), Mr Victor E Schoch, Pacific, Washington, United States, 31 Dec 1987; from “Recent Newspaper Obituaries (1977 – Today),” database, GenealogyBank.com (http://www.genealogybank.com : 2014); citing Seattle Post-Intelligencer, born-digital text.
“United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, 1980-2014,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVS1-L9TH : 13 September 2016), Victor E Schoch, Pacific, Washington, United States, 31 Dec 1987; from “Recent Newspaper Obituaries (1977 – Today),” database, GenealogyBank.com (http://www.genealogybank.com : 2014); citing Seattle Post-Intelligencer, born-digital text.
Ruth Jennie Lynn Lowe (wife of Victor Edward Schoch)
Ruth Jennie Lynn Lowe (born about 1906); http://vorpahl-family.com/genealogy/getperson.php?personID=I17762&tree=TJV.
“Mrs. Ralph Lowe,” obituary, The Daily Telegram (Eau Claire, Wisconsin), December 30, 1968, page 5, columns 1 and 2:
“Mrs. Ralph Lowe, 86, of 1517 Margaret St., died in a local hospital Sunday morning.
She is survived by her husband; three daughters, Mrs. Arlene Ferguseon [sic], Eau Clair, Mrs. Victor Schoch, Mrs. Joyce Johnson, Seattle, Wash.; one son, Keith C. Low, Griffith, Ind., and one granddaughter, Christina Carlson, Los Angeles, Calif.
Funeral services will be at 9 p.m. this evening at the Smith Funeral Chapel, the Rev. R.B. Schmeichel officiating. Cremation is planned in Minneapolis.
Friends may call at the chapel from 7 to 9 p.m.”
“Ralph R. Lowe,” Obituary, Eau Claire Leader (Eau Claire, Wisconsin), April 26, 1969, page 16, column 2:
“Funeral services for Ralph R. Lowe, 87, who died Wednesday at Mt. Washington Home, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday from the Smith Funeral Chapel, the Rev. Roy B. Schmeichel of St. John’s Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Lowe of 1517 Margaret St., was a retired railroad worker. He had been a life member of the Shawano Masonic Lodge.
He is survived by one son, Keith of Griffith, Ind.; three daughters, Mrs. Arlene Ferguson, Eau Claire, and Mrs. Victor Schoch and Mrs. Bill Johnson, both of Seattle, Wash.; and one grandchild.
Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday afternoon and evening and until time of services Monday. Masonic services will be conducted by Masonic Lodge 112 at 8 p.m. Sunday.”
“United States Census, 1940,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K9DF-T7T : accessed 22 September 2017), Lynn Schoch in household of Victor Schoch, Morro Judicial Township, San Luis Obispo, California, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 40-12, sheet 17A, line 5, family 388, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 – 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 328.
“Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VVL1-Z7G : 9 December 2014), Victor Edward Schoch and Ruth Jennie Lynn Lowe, 08 Mar 1957; from “Nevada, Marriage Index, 1956-2005,” database, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2007); citing , Nevada, United States, County Book , p. F13, archive film number , Nevada State Health Division, Carson City, and Clark County Marriage Bureau, Las Vegas.
“Washington Death Index, 1965-2014,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QLW9-4X4J : 13 July 2017), Lynn L Schoch, 19 May 1993, Snohomish, Washington, United States; from the Department of Health, Death Index, 1907-1960; 1965-2014, Washington State Archives, Digital Archives (https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Collections/TitleInfo/472 : n.d.); Citing Washington State Department of Health. (possible connection).
“United States Social Security Death Index,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JTCP-962 : 20 May 2014), Lynn L Schoch, 19 May 1993; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing). (possible connection).
Ivan Nicholas C D Schoch (son of Benno Anthony Schoch)
“Washington, Seattle, Passenger Lists, 1890-1957,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KYKB-ZSK : 4 December 2014), Ivan N C D Schoch, ; citing Seattle, King, Washington, United States, NARA microfilm publication M1383, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.; FHL microfilm 1,454,970.
“United States Census, 1920,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MH3X-X5V : accessed 22 September 2017), Ivan N C D Schoch in household of Benno A Schoch, Berkeley, Alameda, California, United States; citing ED 197, sheet 14B, line 64, family 344, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1992), roll 93; FHL microfilm 1,820,093.
“Vermont, St. Albans Canadian Border Crossings, 1895-1954,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK3T-CJJ2 : 9 October 2015), Ivan Schoch, 1922; citing M1464, Soundex Index to Canadian Border Entries through the St. Albans, Vermont, District, 1895-1924, 441, NARA microfilm publications M1461, M1463, M1464, and M1465 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, publication year); FHL microfilm 2,155,211.
“Vermont, St. Albans Canadian Border Crossings, 1895-1954,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKQ9-74HC : 9 October 2015), Ivan Schoch, 1895-1924; citing M1461, Soundex Index to Canadian Border Entries through the St. Albans, Vermont, District, 1895-1924, 335, NARA microfilm publications M1461, M1463, M1464, and M1465 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, publication year); FHL microfilm 1,473,135.
“United States Census, 1930,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XCXV-1G2 : accessed 22 September 2017), Ivan N Schoch in household of Benno A Schoch, Berkeley, Alameda, California, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 330, sheet 3A, line 32, family 72, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 112; FHL microfilm 2,339,847.
“United States Census, 1940,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K9Q7-C2C : accessed 22 September 2017), Ivan Schoch in household of Benno Schoch, Tract 5C, Berkeley, Oakland Judicial Township, Alameda, California, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 1-142, sheet 17B, line 74, family 459, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 – 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 190.
“United States World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K8BQ-8WB : 5 December 2014), Ivan N Schoch, enlisted 14 Mar 1941, San Francisco, California, United States; citing “Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, ca. 1938-1946,” database, The National Archives: Access to Archival Databases (AAD) (http://aad.archives.gov : National Archives and Records Administration, 2002); NARA NAID 126323, National Archives at College Park, Maryland.
“California Death Index, 1940-1997,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VGTX-TKS : 26 November 2014), Ivan Nicholas Schoch, 12 Nov 1995; Department of Public Health Services, Sacramento.
“United States Social Security Death Index,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J5ZV-ZW5 : 19 May 2014), Ivan N Schoch, 12 Nov 1995; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
“Find A Grave Index,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVKV-FPFB : 13 December 2015), Ivan Nicholas Schoch, 1995; Burial, Saint Helena, Napa, California, United States of America, Saint Helena Public Cemetery; citing record ID 48276097, Find a Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=48276097.
Barbara Frisbie Kellogg (wife of Ivan Nicholas Schoch)
“California Birth Index, 1905-1995,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V25H-TGB : 13 December 2014), Barbara F Kellogg, 15 Jan 1915; citing Alameda, California, United States, Department of Health Services, Vital Statistics Department, Sacramento.
“United States Census, 1920,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MH3D-3Z5 : accessed 22 September 2017), Barbara F Kellogg in household of H A Kellogg, Berkeley, Alameda, California, United States; citing ED 163, sheet 3A, line 22, family 53, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1992), roll 92; FHL microfilm 1,820,092.
“United States Census, 1930,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XCXN-839 : accessed 22 September 2017), Barbara Kellogg in household of Harold A Kellogg, Berkeley, Alameda, California, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 282, sheet 7A, line 11, family 99, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 110; FHL microfilm 2,339,845.
“United States Census, 1940,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K9DW-KH5 : accessed 22 September 2017), Barbara F Kellogg in household of Mary C Conrad, Assembly District 28, San Francisco, San Francisco City, San Francisco, California, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 38-537, sheet 62A, line 29, family 140, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 – 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 320.
“California Death Index, 1940-1997,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VP8J-T75 : 26 November 2014), Barbara K Schoch, 20 Oct 1981; Department of Public Health Services, Sacramento.
“Find A Grave Index,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVKV-FPFG : 13 December 2015), Barbara K. Schoch, ; Burial, Saint Helena, Napa, California, United States of America, Saint Helena Public Cemetery; citing record ID 48276095, Find a Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=48276095.
Nicholas Wayne Schoch (son of Ivan Nicholas Schoch)
“California Birth Index, 1905-1995,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VL5P-NWN : 13 December 2014), Nicholas Wayne Schoch, 21 May 1948; citing Napa, California, United States, Department of Health Services, Vital Statistics Department, Sacramento.
“Objector Kills to Save a Life,” Springfield Leader and Press (Springfield, Missouri), May 22, 1969, page 16, columns 1-3 [includes photograph of Nicholas Schoch].
Battle of Hamburger Hill, Wikipedia article; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Hamburger_Hill.
“California Marriage Index, 1960-1985,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V6PS-DDD : 27 November 2014), Nicholas Schoch and Bonnie K Nye, 04 Jun 1978; from “California, Marriage Index, 1960-1985,” database and images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2007); citing Alameda, California, Center of Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento.
“United States Public Records, 1970-2009,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K14D-WJX : 23 May 2014), Nicholas W Schoch, Residence, Saint Helena, California, United States; a third party aggregator of publicly available information.
Nicholas Wayne “Nikko” Schoch, obituary; Published in Salt Lake Tribune on Aug. 11, 2006: “Nicholas (Nikko) Wayne Schoch 1948 – 2006. Nicholas (Nikko) Wayne Schoch, 58, passed away on August 5, 2006 in Salt Lake City, UT. He was born May 21, 1948 in St. Helena, CA, the son of Ivan and Barbara Schoch. Nikko grew up in the Napa Valley, attended high school in Sedona, AZ, and before he could finish college, was drafted into the Army in 1968. He was a conscientious objector so he became a medic in the service. Although he was against the Vietnam War and didn’t carry a gun, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the Purple Heart, and Silver Star for his heroism while serving his country. His passion for peace and concern for the soldiers in Iraq, led to his involvement in Veterans for Peace, where he continued fighting against the war until his death. After the war he attended college at UC Davis where he met and married Bonnie Nye. They returned home to the Napa Valley, settling first in Angwin and then St. Helena. His first career was in the wine industry, where he enjoyed working at some of the great wineries, including Freemark Abbey and Shafer Winery. He then realized that his true calling was caring for others, so he used his experience as a Medic to return to school and pursue a career as a Psych Tech. He worked at St. Helena Hospital until he retired. His love of his two sons was strong. Although his oldest son Evan was disabled, he made it his quest to ensure that Evan didn’t miss any opportunities due to his disability. He would pack Evan on his back for hikes at the family cabin at Echo Lake so that Evan, along with his youngest son Galen, could enjoy a place that so often gave Nikko the peace and tranquility he needed. Echo is also where Nikko showed Galen how to fish for the largest trout, climb to Flag Pole Peak, and respect the beauty that Echo Lake provided. In 2003 Nikko moved to Salt Lake City. Along with joining Veterans for Peace, he also became a follower of Buddhism and embraced the calmness it brought him. When we think of Nikko, we think of his passion for the outdoors, his “messaged” T-shirts, with such sayings as “Nurture your Nature”, his bare feet, no matter how cold the weather, and his faithful dog, HeShe at his side. He is survived by his son Galen Schoch, nephew Chris Anderson, previous wife and friend Bonnie Schoch, and close friend Annie Bloom. His son, Evan, sister, Marsily, and his parents predeceased him. A celebration of his life will be held at Grace Episcopal Church, 1314 Spring St. in St. Helena at 4 p.m., Friday, August 11th, followed by a gathering of friends and family at Bonnie and Galen’s house.”
“Find A Grave Index,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVKV-FPN4 : 13 December 2015), Nicholas Wayne Schoch, 2006; Burial, Saint Helena, Napa, California, United States of America, Saint Helena Public Cemetery; citing record ID 48276098, Find a Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=48276098.
Bonnie Katherine Nye (wife of Nicholas Wayne Schoch)
“California Birth Index, 1905-1995,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VLJ8-Q55 : 27 November 2014), Bonnie Katherine Nye, 14 Aug 1954; citing Alameda, California, United States, Department of Health Services, Vital Statistics Department, Sacramento.
“California Marriage Index, 1960-1985,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V6PS-DD8 : 27 November 2014), Nicholas Schoch and Bonnie K Nye, 04 Jun 1978; from “California, Marriage Index, 1960-1985,” database and images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2007); citing Alameda, California, Center of Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento.
“United States Public Records, 1970-2009,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K1HC-5DX : 23 May 2014), Bonnie Katherine Schoch, Residence, Saint Helena, California, United States; a third party aggregator of publicly available information.
Marsily Anne Schoch (daughter of Ivan Nicholas Schoch)
“California Birth Index, 1905-1995,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VLGK-3NW : 27 November 2014), Marsily Anne Schoch, 13 May 1950; citing Napa, California, United States, Department of Health Services, Vital Statistics Department, Sacramento.
“Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VVHG-GD5 : 9 December 2014), Robert A Virden and Marsily A Schoch, 07 Sep 1969; from “Nevada, Marriage Index, 1956-2005,” database, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2007); citing Reno, , Nevada, United States, County Book , p. , archive film number 064145, Nevada State Health Division, Carson City, and Clark County Marriage Bureau, Las Vegas.
“California Death Index, 1940-1997,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VPHR-7J5 : 26 November 2014), Marsily A Virden, 24 Jan 1975; Department of Public Health Services, Sacramento.
“California, Fresno and Napa Counties, Obituaries, 1974-1997,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2SV-VY2N : 20 April 2016), Marsily Anne Virden, 1975; from Napa Valley Genealogical and Biographical Society, Napa, and Fresno County Public Library, Fresno; citing Napa Register; FHL microfilm 2,074,323.
“Find A Grave Index,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVKV-FRHS : 11 July 2016), Marsily Anne Schoch Virden, ; Burial, Saint Helena, Napa, California, United States of America, Saint Helena Public Cemetery; citing record ID 48336355, Find a Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=48336355.
Robert A Virden (husband of Marsily Anne Schoch)
“Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005,” database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VVHG-GDP : 9 December 2014), Robert A Virden and Marsily A Schoch, 07 Sep 1969; from “Nevada, Marriage Index, 1956-2005,” database, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2007); citing Reno, , Nevada, United States, County Book , p. , archive film number 064145, Nevada State Health Division, Carson City, and Clark County Marriage Bureau, Las Vegas.
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