One hundred years ago today, Grandpa Charlie Sherlock crossed state lines with his sweetheart Theresa Nebgen and were married. While they lived in Chicago, Illinois, they were married in Crown Point, Indiana. Charlie was 17 years old and Theresa was 18 years old. Upon arriving home and notifying their parents, I am guessing they may have been a little surprised to find out that their parents thought they should each live with their own parents. If they still had marriage on their minds and love in their hearts, they could live as a married couple in a few years.
In the 1920 census, Charles was living with his mother Bridget Chambers Sherlock Gary, his step-father Joseph Gary and brother Joseph Gary while Theresa was living with her parents Peter Nebgen and Theresa Homrich Nebgen and brother Emil Nebgen. I find it interesting that Theresa is listed as married and with her married surname while Charles is listed as single.
Not quite sure when the couple actually started living together but they did have their first child Charles Sherlock in January of 1922. Well, their rocky start didn't predict the longevity of their marriage! In March of 1968, the entire family -- 3 sons and their wives and many grandchildren and some great grandchildren celebrated their 50th Anniversary for an entire weekend.
Ten years later in 1978, we celebrated again their anniversary -- although the celebration wasn't as large this time. The last anniversary they celebrated together was in 1983. Charlie died in May of that year.
HAPPY 100TH, GRANDMA AND GRANDPA!
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