Based on the 1930 Mexico Census, there were 2,761 individuals living in Ávalos, Chihuahua on May 15, 1930. Listed under Quintas de La Fundición de Ávalos, Chihuahua, are the following ASARCO smelter employees, their families and housekeepers. To view the actual census records for the Colony and the Ávalos community, visit my post on July 7, 2009. I’ve proofread what I’ve posted but please let me know if you see something listed that is in error. I will continue to review this census for clues about the population that worked in and around the smelter.
On a side note, today is the birth date of my great-grandmother, Felicitas Martinez de Morris, who lived in Quinta #25 when this census was taken.
- A Leonila Zabre de Lindsay, 25; William Lindsay, 41, Construction
- B Harry Cooper, 54, Sugeuirio
- C David H. Syner, 2; C.M. Syner, 32, Ingenieso; Elenor W. Syner, 32; Allan L. Syner, 3
- #2 A. A. Collins, 30, Metolurgista; Evelyn Cunna Collins, 26; Arthur J. Collins, 4
- #4 H.W. Lust, 32, Ingenicio; Berta Lust 32; Marylue Gen Lust 1
- #3 Samuel Gill Long, 35, Ingenicio Minero; Mary M. Long, 35; James W. Long, 9; Maria de Jesus Mesa, 27, Domestica
- #5 G.L. Dickinson, 41, Eusayador; Maria F. De Dickinson, 37; Juana Dominguez, 19; George C. Dickinson, 7
- #6 L. B. Harrison, 49, Metalurgista; L. C. P. Harrison, 38; Sybil Bennell, 6
- #8 E. J. Payton, 29, Chuimico; Virginia G. Payton, 24; Edwin Maria Payton, 5; Tomasa Martinez, 21, Domestica
- #9 J. Cuahutemoc Locunteneso, 25, Ingenieso; G.M. Robles, 25, Mayordomo; Gustavo E. Valdez, 20, Tenedor; W.C. Doran, 46, Electriasta; Herbert L. Reed, 36, Mayordomo, William G. Egerton, 49, Maestro Escuela; Robert M. Walkershaw, 33, Mecanico; Joseph N. Gay, 28, Mayordomo; W.H. Myers, 42, Mayordomo; Frank K. Peyton, 50, Ingenicio Minero; John Joe Rees, 40, Mayordomo; Jonhn Anderson, 33, Mecanico; Gussie O’Neil, 25, Professora Escuela; R.B. Muse 21, Ingenieco; C.A. Work, 61, Mayordomo; W.A. Allen, 62, Ingenieco
- #11 Vere Leasure, 40, Superintendent; Ema Francis Leasure, 4; Margaret Leasure, 35; James Leslie Leasure, 4; John R. Leasure, 2; Ignacia Vargas, 22, Domestica
- #12 Walterio Tres Lelenier, 52, Chuimico; Maria H. de Lelenier, 43; Natalia Lelenier, 18; Alma Rosa Lelenier, 15
- #14 C.H. Harris, 27, Metolurgista; Charles C. Harris, Jr., 4; J.A. Harris, 3; Robert Harris, 2; Catherine McElroy, 60
- #15 Celia Garcia de Hardy, 28; C.H. Hardy, 2; Chester A. Hardy, 6; Regina Espina, 34, Domestica; Catalina Espina, 14, Domestica
- #16 Miguel Vera, 39, Doctor; Guadalupe E. de Vera, 38; E. Fco Vera, 6; Miguel R. Vera, 3; Guadalupe Vera, 2; Herlinda Hdez, 19; Domestica
- #17 J. Jose Ugalde, 30, Doctor; Maria Luisa G. de Ugalde, 27; J. Jose Ugalde, 1; Maria Rodriguez, 27, Domestica; Justa Zepeda, 26, Domestica
- #19 A. A. Frink, 56, Mayordomo; Rosaria Cata de Frink, 46; A. A. Frink, Jr. 18; Viola Frink, 17; Lydia Frink, 16; Esther Frink, 13; William Frink, 12; Vaselina Frink, 10; Clotilde Rodriguez, 18, Domestica
- #20 C.W. Harris, 53, Mayordomo; Victoria Burciaga de Harris, 42; Carlos Harris, 18, Obrero; Maria L. Harris, 17; George E. Harris, 16; Herminia Harris, 10; Victoria Harris, 7; Marion Harris, 5; Ricardo J. Harris, 4; Marta Harris, 1
- #21 A. Lee Almay, 21; Walter H. Wellrian, 57; Chas. G. Pike, 23; Harold B. Dalrymple, 24; Roger W. Lobeless, 25; Albert Hughes, 44; R. Johnstone Thellen, 33; D. B. Roger Slovinger, 23; Glenn S. Pasu, 26; Roger E. Carlspu, 30; Beat McFee, 50; S.H. Parma Lee, 48; Ernest Furze, 47; Henry Jere Rin, 39
- #22 F.E. Perry, 50, Mecanico; Mariana Navarez de Perry, 47; F.E. Perry, Jr., 10
- #23 David Tiburn Schetter, 54, Mayordomo; Anita de la H. de Schetter, 45; Eulalia Villalba, 22
- #24 George Kendel, 40, Mayordomo; Maria Kendel, 38; Alberto Kendel, 18; Erwin Kendel, 14; Emil Kendel, 12; George Kendel, Jr., 11; Elenor Kendel, 6; Maria Catherine Kendel, 4
- #25 J.W. Morris, 60, Mayordomo; Felicitas Martinez de Morris, 43; Catherine Morris, 20; Julia Morris, 18
- #26 H.E. Williams, 54, Oficial Mayor; Jennie Schmidt Williams, 48; Victoria Martinez, 31; Consuelo Eduardo M. Gutierrez, 8
- #27 J.W. Young, 57, Mayordomo; Concepcion Young, 28
- #28 H.C. Miller, 37, Mayordomo; Consuelo M. Miller, 25; H.C. Miller, Jr., 4; Harriet E. Miller, 6; Alice Miller, 2
- #29 Tomas A. Rasan, 27, Toquigrafo; Elena Romero de Rasan, 21; Rosario Olivos, 29, Domestica
- #30 Elmer Hugh Hatch, 35, Mayordomo; Aften Anderson Hatch, 28; Hugh J. Hatch, 6; Bobbie Lee Hatch, 3; Carrol Aften Hatch, 1
Also listed on the census are the following numbered homes or apartments but they don’t look like they were part of the quintas of the Colony:
- #1 Pat J. Quinn, 43, Electricado
- #2 Felipe Rivera, 28
- #3 Salvador Ocaña, 20
- #5 Refugio Solis, 25
Ávalos...Te Recuerdo 
Liz, Here you have my grandfathe James W. Young in #27
(age 57) and his daughter Concepcion Young (age 28).
My grandmother passed away two years earlier at Hotel Dieu Hospital and was buried in El Paso. My grandfather is also buried close to her. The cemetary is close to Thomason General Hospital, El Paso, TX.
My grandfather loved Nena Navarro very much and was a close friend of Emilio Navarro.
Hope to hear from you soon!
Sister Catania
Cathleen Catania RN, MSN
catconcha@att.net
Hi Liz, you have my cousin listed here #16, Miguel Vera, his wife Guadalupe E. de Vera and their children. They were married in the 70’s so if this is the list from the 1930’s census then the list is incorrect. My uncle, Miguel Vera, senior did live in Avalos at that time but he was a worker at the plant. Not a doctor. My aunt’s name was Amparo. I was born in Avalos and I’d love to hear from you.
Sincerely,
Robert
The George Kendel listed in the census was born in Galicia, which at the time was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The village where he was born is now in Ukraine.
He emigrated to Canada with his parents and lived in MacNutt, SK, where he met and married his wife, Maria Fuhr. Her family was also from Galicia.
The US border crossing records on FamilySearch give some evidence of the family’s comings and goings over the years, both from Canada to the US and Mexico to the US.
Maria Fuhr-Kendel is my great-aunt; her brother, Conrad Fuhr (my grandfather) homesteaded in MacNutt.
Maria Fuhr -Kendel was my grandmother ,she is the same person you are writing about ; you and I are cousins in secund degree .I`appreciate that information .I have some family histories and pictures ;I live in Delicias ,Chihuahua Mx. my email : ekendel@uach.mx .
cel no. (639 )1310224
Maria Fuhr – Kendel is my great-aunt also. her brother Johann Jacob Fuhr (my grandfather) homesteded in Eatonia Sask. Maria’s sister and parents are buried in Eatonia, Saskatchewan.
Does anyone have any information on Alberto Kendel, son of George Kendel?
Hi Janet, I was looking for a pic of my grandpa for the Hanal Pixan altar and i found this super cool website!!!
Im Erwin Kendel Fuhr grandaughter, Alberto was her brother, but they stop seeing each other before i was born, cant remember why. I heard Alberto passed away some years ago. My name is Magdalena Kendel Quezada, mi father was Erwin Kendel Rubio, i have two beautiful daughters and a lovely husband, we live in Merida, Yucatan.
My name is Victor Aragonez Harris and my mom was Vicky Harris and she is 92 yrs old and living en El Paso ,Texas .- her 4 btothers and 3 sisters already passed away.-
You are my husband Kenneth’s cousin. His mom was Maria Luisa. I met your mom and dad once when they visited NY. It’s great to meet you. Kenneth’s email address is keindl2@aol.com and mine is jkendel2@aol.com. Let’s keep in touch.