Mayme Renas b. 20 Jul 1891 Oakley, Contra Costa County, California d. 23 Apr 1973 Berkeley, Alameda County, California: Gimbel

1891 - 1973 (81 years)

Name	Mayme Renas 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Born	20 Jul 1891	Oakley, Contra Costa County, California 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Name	Mary Renas 5, 20
Name	Mayme Gimbel 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26
Residence	1900	933 Addison Street, Berkeley, Alameda County, California 2
Residence	1910 - 1911	982 University Avenue, Berkeley, Alameda County, California 3, 4, 9, 27, 28
Occupation	1911	Stenographer, Renas Warehouse Corporation 9
Residence	1911	1039 University Avenue, Berkeley, Alameda County, California 4, 6
Residence	1916 - 1926	1103 Addison Street, Berkeley, Alameda County, California 12, 19, 21, 24, 29
Residence	1930 - 1973	2839 Russell Street, Berkeley, Alameda County, California 11, 13, 18, 22, 23
Buried	1973	Saint Mary's Cemetery, Oakland, Alameda County, California 14, 17, 25
Died	23 Apr 1973	Berkeley, Alameda County, California 1, 5, 10, 11, 14, 17, 25
Person ID	I00116
Modified	22 Aug 2021

Father	Joseph Thomas Renas, Sr., b. 14 Dec 1861, Santa Cruz, Flores Island, Azores, Portugal , d. 15 Dec 1917, Alameda County, California (Age 56 years)
Mother	Mary V Dias, b. 23 Nov 1868, Redwood Canyon, Alameda County, California , d. 19 Mar 1959, Berkeley, Alameda County, California (Age 90 years)
Married	31 Jan 1884	Redwood Canyon, Alameda County, California 2, 3, 13, 19, 30, 31, 32, 33
Family ID	F00078

Family Henry Anton Gimbel, b. 10 Apr 1889, Berkeley, Alameda County, California , d. 12 Jul 1971, Berkeley, Alameda County, California (Age 82 years)

Married 27 Dec 1911 Berkeley, Alameda County, California 1, 7, 12, 13, 18, 23, 24, 34, 35

Children

+	1. Henrietta Antonette Gimbel, b. 2 Apr 1913, Berkeley, Alameda County, California , d. 22 Dec 2002, Castro Valley, Alameda County, California (Age 89 years)
+	2. Frances Olivia Gimbel, b. 17 Oct 1916, Berkeley, Alameda County, California , d. 27 Feb 1996, San Pablo, Contra Costa County, California (Age 79 years)
+	3. Robert Anthony Gimbel, b. 20 Oct 1923, California , d. 2 Oct 1959, Oakland, Alameda County, California (Age 35 years)
+	4. Henry Anton Gimbel, Jr., b. 29 Oct 1925, Alameda County, California , d. 23 Nov 1982, Contra Costa County, California (Age 57 years)
+	5. Joseph Thomas Renas Gimbel, b. 14 Dec 1928, Berkeley, Alameda County, California , d. 17 Sep 2014, Contra Costa County, California (Age 85 years)
+	6. April Patricia Gimbel, b. 25 Apr 1936, Alameda County, California , d. 20 Mar 2008, Sacramento, Sacramento County, California (Age 71 years)

Family ID F00057

Sources

[S00078] Gimbel April Notes, Jason Lewis baby book Dec 1995.
"Frank Gimbel, born 4-29-1849, Hessland, Germany"
"Katherine Oswald, born 12-4-1857, Verdun, France"
"Joseph Thomas Renas, born 12-14-1859, Flores, Azor Islands"
"Mary Dias, born 11-23-1868 Redwood Canyon, CA; died 3-19-1959"
"Henry Anton Gimbel, born 4-10-1889 Berkeley, CA; died 7-12-1971, Berkeley, CA."
"Mayme Renas, born 7-20-1891, Oakley, CA.; died 4-23-1973"
"Henry Anton Gimbel married Mayme Renas Wed., Dec 27, 1911, Berkeley, CA."
[S00009] 1900 US Census, Alameda, California, ED 399, roll T623 83, page 3A. 6/2/1900.
Dwelling 49 Family 51: "933 Addison Street"
"Renas, Joseph T, born Dec 1861, age 38, Married 15 years, born Azores Isl., father born Azores Isl., mother born Azores Isl., immigration 1874, 26 years in USA, naturalization Na, occupation Wood and Coal Dealer Own, home Rented House"
"Renas, Mary, relation Wife, born Nov 1868, age 31, Married 15 years, children 2 living 2, born California, father born Azores Isl., mother born Azores Isl."
"Renas, Joseph T, relation Son, born Nov 1885, age 14, Single, born California, father born Azores Isl., mother born Azores Isl."
"Renas, Mamie, relation Daughter, born July 1891, age 8, Single, born California, father born Azores Isl., mother born Azores Isl."
[S00010] 1910 US Census, Berkely, Alameda, California; Roll: T624_72; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0069; FHL microfilm: 1374085. 4/21/1910.
Dwelling 157 Family 182: "982 University Avenue"
"Renas, Joseph T, age 48, Married 26 years, born Portugal, father born Portugal, mother born Portugal, immigration 1874, naturalization Na, occupation Proprietor Warehouse Own, home Owned Free House"
"Renas, Mary D, relation Wife, age 41, Married 26 years, children 2 living 2, born California, father born Portugal, mother born Portugal"
"Renas, Joseph T Jr, relation Son, age 24, Single, born California, father born Portugal, mother born California"
"Renas, Mamie, relation Daughter, age 18, Single, born California, father born Portugal, mother born California"
[S00023] Gimbel Letters, Postcards.
"Salinas Cal, Sep 6 1030 AM, 1911, Miss Mayme Renas, 1039 University Ave., W. Berkeley, Cal.; ... Yours as ever Henry"
[Two others similar]
[S00078] Gimbel April Notes.
"Joseph Thomas Renas (Ramos) 12-14-1859 Flores, Azor Islands, (died about 1917)"
"Mary Dias 11-23-1868 Redwood Canyon CA (3-19-59)"
"Nuna (JTR jr) 11-27-1885 - 9-22-1965 Mama + a baby brother (died shortly after birth)"
Mayme (Mary) Renas Gimbel 7-20-1891 Oakley CA (died 4-23-73)"
[S00023] Gimbel Letters, Postcard.
"Patterson, Cal, Oct 18, 1911?
Miss Mayme Renas, 1039 University, W Berkeley, Cal
Hello Kiddoo,
Just on my way to work and am writing as I walk. The middle building is the hotel where we stay. It is a nice, clean, and neat place. No girls in town, so you need'nt worry. Saw Frank Rose this morning and he looked fine. yours with love, Henry G"
[Picture of the plaza at Patterson, Cal.]
[S00134] California Marriage Records from Select Counties 1850-1941.
"G Index to Marriage Licenses and Certificates, No. 17, Alameda County
Gimbel, Henry A; Mayne Renas, Dec 27 1911, married by Robert Sampson, Priest, Berk, book 52, page 57"
[S00022] Gimbel Documents, Autograph Book.
"Mayme Renas,
Rose Young, Agnes Ruedi, Alma Bykko, Edith Glaeser, Hariet M Stout, Whilelmina Collebburg, Louisa Santos, Ernest Weidinger,
Daisy Meikle, Mabel Hellen, Florence Summers, Mabel Skaale, D B Hansen, Diulinda Santos, Julia Ramos, Eleanore Deming,
Tony Le Costa, John Higgins, Bella Kerber, Harold J Middleton, Mamie Bisig, Anna Nichelmann, Louis Merkt, Gertrude Bien, Lillie E Henry
Edna Dean Davis, Died April 18 '10"
[Recorded death date places the album before 1910.]
[S00100] US City Directories, 1911, Oakland, California, City Directory, page 1160.
"Berkeley City Directory 1911 1160
Renas, Jos T, pres Renas Warehouse Co r 982 Univ av
Renas, Jos T Jr, solr Renas Warehouse co, b 982 Univ av
Renas Mayme, steno Renas Warehouse Co, b 982 Univ
RENAS WAREHOUSE CO (Inc)
J T Renas Pres, Manuel Fraga sec, 1039 University av and 2538 San Pablo av"

"Berkeley City Directory 1912 210
Renas, Jos T, pres Renas Warehouse Co r 982 Univ av
Renas, Jos T Jr, clk Renas Warehouse co, b 982 Univ av
Renas Mayme, steno Renas Warehouse Co, b 982 Univ
RENAS WAREHOUSE CO (Incorporated)
Fuel Hay and Grain, J T Renas Pres, Manuel fraga sec, 1039 University av and 2538 San Pablo av"
[S00016] California Death Index 1940-1997.
"Mayme Gimbel, Female, born 20 Jul 1891 California, died 23 Apr 1973 Alameda"
[S00044] US Social Security Death Index.
"Mayme Gimbel, residence 94705 Berkeley, Alameda, California, born 20 Jul 1891, died Apr 1973, "
[S00011] 1920 US Census, Berkeley, Alameda, California, ED , roll , page , image 174. 1/2/1920.
Dwelling 5 Family 5: "1103 Addison"
"Gimbel, Henry A, relation Head, home Owned Free, age 31, born California, father born Germany, mother born France, occupation Plumber at Home"
"Gimbel, Mayme, relation Wife, age 28, born California, father born Portugal, mother born California"
"Gimbel, Henrietta, relation Daughter, age 6, born California, father born California, mother born California"
"Gimbel, Frances, relation Daughter, age 3 2/12, born California, father born California, mother born California"

Dwelling 4 Family 4: "1105 Addison"
"Renas, Mary D, relation Head, home Rented, age 51, married Wi, born California, father born Portugal, mother born Portugal"
[S00012] 1930 US Census, Berkeley, Alameda, California, ED 290, roll 110, page , image 1160.0. 4/5/1930.
Dwelling 143 Family 197: "2839 Russell Street"
"Gimbel, Henry A, relation Head, age 40, age married 22, born California, father born Germany, mother born France, occupation Plumber at Store Own"
"Gimbel, Mayme, relation Wife, age 38, age married 20, born California, father born Germany, mother born California'
"Gimbel, Henrietta A, relation Daughter, age 16, born California, father born California, mother born California"
"Gimbel, Frances O, relation Daughter, age 13, born California, father born California, mother born California"
"Gimbel, Robert A, relation Son, age 6, born California, father born California, mother born California"
"Gimbel, Henry A, relation Son, age 4, born California, father born California, mother born California"
"Gimbel, Joseph T R, relation Son, age 1 3/12, born California, father born California, mother born California"
"Renas, Mary D, relation Mother-in-law, age 61, age married 15, born California, father born Portugal, mother born Portugal, occupation Landlady of Buildings"
[S00062] Saint Mary's Cemetery, Oakland, California.
Mayme Gimbel,
D.O.B. 7/20/1891,
Died: 4/23/1973,
Buried: 4/26/1973,
Parish: St. Leo,
Place of death: Alameda,
Plot: Dormitory T, Area 21, grave 8
[S00022] Gimbel Documents, Birth Certificate.
"CERTIFIED COPY OF BIRTH 601, FRANCES OLIVIA GIMBEL, Female, born October 17, 1916 Berkeley, Alameda; father Henry Anton Gimbel, age at birth 27; mother Mamie Renas, age at birth 25; received Nov. 6, 1916; certified JAN 13 1965."
[S00022] Gimbel Documents, F O Small Death Certificate.
"Frances Olivia Small, born 10/17/1916, age 79, died, 02/27/1996 at 11:59, Widowed, father Henry Anton Gimbel born Ca, mother Mayme Renas born Ca, burial Sunset View Cemetery, El Cerrito, Ca"
[S00062] Saint Mary's Cemetery, Oakland, California.
"RENAS
Joseph T. Renas, 1861-1917
Mary D. Renas, 1868-1959
1889 Henry A Gimbel 1971
1891 Mayme Gimbel 1973
Rest in Peace"

[Record]
"Joseph T. Renas,
Age: 56, Place of death: Oakland,
Buried: 12/18/1917, Plot: Dormitory T, Area 21, grave 8
Parish: St. Joseph the Worker, Berkeley"
[S00115] 1940 US Census, Berkeley, Alameda, California; Roll: T627_188; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 1-110. 4/18/1940.
Visit 330: "2839 Russell"
"68, home Owned, Gimbel, Henry; Head, Male, age 51, Married, higest grade C-1, born Calif, residence 4/1/1935 Same House, occupation Plumber Plumbing Co Wages"
"69, Gimbel, Mamie; Wife, Female, age 48, Married, higest grade C-1, born Calif, residence 4/1/1935 Same House"
"70, Gimbel, Frances; Daughter, Female, age 23, Single, higest grade C-3, born Calif, residence 4/1/1935 Same House"
"71, Gimbel, Robert; Son, Male, age 16, Single, higest grade H1, born Calif, residence 4/1/1935 Same House"
"72, Gimbel, Henry, Son, Male, age 14, Single, higest grade 9, born Calif, residence 4/1/1935 Same House"
"73, Gimbel, Thomas; Son, Male, age 11, Single, higest grade 5, born Calif, residence 4/1/1935 Same House"
"74, Gimbel, April; Daughter, Female, age 3, Single, higest grade 0, born Calif, residence 4/1/1935 Same House"
"75, Renas, Mary D; Mother-in-law, Female, age 71, Widow, higest grade 8, born Calif, residence 4/1/1935 Same House"
"76, Bergtholdt, Henrietta; Daughter, Female, age 27, Married, highest grade H4, born Calif, residence 4/1/1935 Same House, occupation Soda Fountain Milk Co Wages"
"77, Bergtholdt, Jack; Son-in-law, Male, age 29, Married, higest grade H4, born Calif, residence 4/1/1935 Auburn, Calif., occupation Attendant Gas Station Wages"
"75, Renas, Mary D; father born Portugal, mother born Portugal, married more than once No, age at first marriage 18, number of thildren 2"
[Age at marriage wrong, 1920 Census said 15, giviung 1884 and Joseph born 1885. If married at 18, 1940 - (71-18) = m 1987.]
[S00146] California Wills and Probate Records 1782-1999, Alameda, California, Case Number: 21694 Item Description: Packet #21691-21734, 1916 ; 111 images.
"Superior Court of the State of California, County of Alameda ...
That Joseph Dias died on or about the 2nd day of July, 1916, in the County of Alameda, Sate of California. that said deceased was a resident of the said County of Alameda, State aforesaid, ...
That the name, age and residence of the only heir at law is Mary T Renas, the wife of this petitioner, age fourty-eight years, residing in the City of Berkeley, ...
devisees under said Will are
Mr Mamie Gimbel, aged twenty-five years, Miss May Newell, aged fifty-two years, J T Renas, aged thirty years, all residing in the said City of Berkeley, ...
and Manuel D Mendonca, aged fifty-one years, residing in Redwood Canyon, ...
Jospeh T Renas, Petitioner.
I John J Ramos, named in the Will of Joseph Dias, deceased as Executore thereof, do herby renounce my right and consent to the appointment of Joseph T Renas as Administrator ...
Dated this 14th day of July, 1916."

[John J Ramos was J T Renas' business partner as well and Joseph Dias' friend.]
[The J T Renas aged 30 is Jopseph T Renas, Jr., the petitioner is Jopseph T Renas, Sr.]
[The Will was contested by Manuel D Mendonca, countered, and dropped.]
[S00036] Research Notes.
Family lore said Mayme Renas was originally Mary Renas, and she changed it as soon as she could.
[S00072] California Voter Registrations 1900-1968.
"1916 Berkeley Precinct 48"
"57, Gimbel, Henry A, 1103 Addison, plumber, Rep"
"58, Mrs Mamie, 1103 Addison, housewife, Prog"
[S00072] California Voter Registrations 1900-1968.
"1930 Berkeley Precinct 53"
"46, Gimbel, Henry A, 2839 Russell st, plumber, Rep"
"47, Gimbel, Mrs Mayme, 2839 Russell st, homemaker, Rep"

"1934 Berkeley Precinct 53"
"44, Gimbel, Henry A, 2839 Russell st, plumber, Rep"
"50, Gimbel, Mrs Mayme, 2839 Russell st, homemaker, Rep"

"1936 Berkeley Precinct 54"
"Gimbel, Miss Henrietta A, 2839 Russell st, student, Dem"
"Gimbel, Henry A, 2839 Russell st, plumber, Dem"

"1938 Berkeley Precinct 15"
"Gimbel, Miss Henrietta A, 2839 Russell st, student, Dem"
"Gimbel, Henry A, 2839 Russell st, plumber, Dem"

"1944 Berkeley Precinct 15"
"Gimbel, Henry A, 2839 Russell st, plumber, Dem"
[S00100] US City Directories, 1939, Polk's Oakland California City Directory, page 356.
"Gimbel Chas E, mech Kewal Mgf Co, r537 Grove
== Frances O, 2839 Russell B
== Frank J, 1447 7th B
== Geo J, 804 Jones B
== Henriette A, clk 2839 Russell B
== Henry A (Mayme), plmbr 2839 Russell B
== Jos (Adeline), clk 804 Jones B
== Margt L, 817 Grove
== Mary Mrs, 817 Grove"
[S00100] US City Directories, 1925, Oakland, California, City Directory, page 736.
"Gimbel Chas C (Kath) plmbr h 1450 Kains av B"
"Gimbel Frank (Cath) h 1447 7th B"
"Gimbel Geo W (Alma) chauf h 1231 Kains av B"
"Gimbel Henry A (Mayme) plmbr 1107 Addison B r 1105 same"
"Gimbel Jos (Adeline) tmstr h 900 Jones B"
"Gimbel Marie r 1447 7th B"
"Gimbel Mary Mrs t 904 3d" [Oakland]

[1924, page 828]
"Gimbel Henry A (Mayme) plmbr b 1103 Addison B"
"Gimbel Jos (Adeline) tmstr h 900 Jones B"
"Gimbel Marie E r 1447 7th B"
[S00022] Gimbel Documents, Unknown newpaper obituary (Berkeley Daily Gazette or Oakland Tribune?).
"GIMBEL: In Berkeley, California on April 23, 1973, Mayme R Gimbel, beloved wife of the late Henry A Gimbel. Loving mother of Henrietta Bergtholdt, Mrs frances Small. Mrs April Lewis, Henry Jr, and thomas Gimbel. Devoted grandmother of fifteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A native of California. Internment, saint Mary's Cemetery. (42-15) (4-25-1t)"
[S00146] California Wills and Probate Records 1782-1999, Alameda, California, Case Number: 21694 Item Description: Packet #21691-21734, 1916 ; 111 images.
"LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
I, Joseph Dias, an unmarried man of the City of Berkeley, County of Alameda, State of California, of the age of fourty-three (43) ...
to my niece, Mrs Maime Gimbel, residing in West Berkeley, California, ...
to my nephew, J T Renas, Jr, residing in West Berkeley, California ...
to my cousin, Manuel D Mendonca, residing in Redwood Canyon, California ...
to my kind firend, Mrs May Newell of West Berkeley, California ...
to my sister, Mary T Renas of West Berkeley, California, all the rest ... including my lot and house #1013 addison Street, West Berkeley, California.
I appoint my friend, John J Ramos of West Berkeley, California, the executor ...
this First day of July, in the year of our Lord, One thousand Nine Hundred and Sixteen (1916).
witness F L de Freitis, 418 19th St, Oakland, Cal
M P Rives, Providence Hospital, Oak, Cal"

[Joseph was apparently in hospital June 29 and 30, and July 1-2, where he died, apparenlty in Providence Hospital.] [Freitis was his lawyer.]
[Joseph Dias' age as 43 is apparently two years short.]
[S00023] Gimbel Letters, Postcards.
Postmark: "Oakley Apr 12 9 AM 1913"
"Mrs. H. A. Gimbel, 982 University Ave, West Berkeley, Calif.
Dear Cousin, How is mamma and her little daughter getting along. Between Henry and Clara there is going to be an awful fight for that baby. With love from us all Estelle Minta"
[baby probably Henrietta b Apr 2, 1913]
[Sent to parent's address.]
[S00023] Gimbel Letters, Postcards.
Postmark: "Oakley Apr 10 9 AM 1913"
"Dear Mamie, i received your postal? and was very glad to hear that you have a daughter and getting at my ????. One thing you have a good ????? Mrs Silva. Lena Silva went away today tuesday and it is very lonesome again tell Mrs Silva to hurry up and come back again. best love to you all from John and myself. Hope to hear from you am giving my love to Mrs Silva also.
from your Auntie Louisa? Renas."
[baby probably Henrietta b Apr 2, 1913]
[Sent to parent's address.]
[S00022] Gimbel Documents, Registration of Birth.
"HEALTH DEPARTMENT, CITY OF BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION OF BIRTH; FRANCES OLIVIA GIMBEL, BORN October 17, 1916 at 1103 Addison St.; registered as No 601 in Vol. 23. Berkeley, Cal., November 6, 1916."
[S00076] Publications, Oakland Tribune, 6/5/1906, page13.
"June 1, 1906, John J. and Annie Ramos (wife), Joseph T. and Mary Renas (wife) to Dora E clark (widow), NW Addison and Third streets, W 158, N 100, E 25, N 150, E 133, S 250 to beginning lots 7 to 12 inclusive, Block 93, Tract B, B. L. T. I. Association Berkeley; $10"
[S00092] UPEC, Relacao dos Membros do Concelho, No. 13, 1897.
"11 Abril, number 112, Joseph T Renas; age 36, casado, occupation Merchant, residence W. Berkeley, country Flores [S Cruz crossed out];; payment 72, Maria D. Renas; Esposa, residence W. Berkeley, expulso 2748, comments Classe A"
"11 Abril, number 113, Joao J Ramos; age 40, casado, occupation Merchant, residence W. Berkeley, country Flores;; payment 73, anna V Ramos; Esposa, residence W. Berkeley, expulso 2749, comment Classe A"
"11 Abril, number 114, Manuel M. Azevedo; age 33, casado, occupation Travalhador, residence Morocco Valley, country Pico, ...;; payment 71, Maria S. Silveira; Esposa, residence Morocco Valley, expulso 2750, comments Classe A"
[S00025] Gimbel Notes, Gimbel Thanksgiving 11/27/1996.
"Joseph Thomas Renas, Sr.; born in Portugal, was a sheep herder in Boston, came to California and was a mule team driver, bought a ranch in Antioch, married Mary Dias (age 15), had a feed store in Berkeley, was signer of the Berkeley City charter, Mimi's father."
[discussion with Thomas, April, and Henrietta Gimbel]
[If Mary b Nov 1868 age 15 at marriage, then married in 1884]
[S00134] California Marriage Records from Select Counties 1850-1941, Index to Marriage Certificates, No. 4 -- Alameda County.
"Renas or Ramos Joe T, M V Dias, Jany 31 84, married by A D de Campos, where married Red Wood, book 2579, page 296"
[S00049] US World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, Roll: WWII_2394525.
"Registration Card, serial1999
Henry Anthony Gimbel
2839 Russel Alameda Calif
Telephone: Thornwall 5480
Born Berkeley California April 10 1889
Contact: Mrs Mayme Gimbel
Employer: R Hartson, 1600 Clay St, Oakland
[signaure on form]"
[S00078] Gimbel April Notes.
"Mama and daddy were married Dec-27-1911"
"Nena (Henrietta Antonette) (Berghtoldt) 4-2-1913"
"Sis (Frances Olivia) (Small) 10-17-1916 (died 2-27-1996)"
"Bob (Robt. Anthony) 10-21-1923 (died 10-2-59)"
"Hank (Henry Anton Jr.) 10-29-1925 (died ?/?/81)"
"Bud (Joseph Thomas Renas) 12-14-1928"
"April Patricia (Lewis) 4-25-1936"