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Early Geisels
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Joseph Geisel of New Hampshire was born on February 14, 1871, and died at age 93 years old in October 1964.
Mary Geisel of Johnstown, Cambria County, PA was born on January 1, 1874, and died at age 100 years old in June 1974.
Anna Geisel of Greenfield, Hancock County, Indiana was born on December 28, 1876, and died at age 92 years old in September 1969.
Otto Geisel of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA was born on August 2, 1877, and died at age 92 years old in November 1969.
Henrietta Augusta (Seuss) Geisel was born on May 13, 1878 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts United States. She was married to Theodor Robert Geisel on February 27, 1902 in Manhattan, New York County, New York, and they were together until Henrietta's death on March 8, 1931 in Springfield, Hampden County. Henrietta Geisel was buried on March 14, 1931 in Springfield. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Henrietta Augusta Geisel.
Henrietta Augusta (Seuss) Geisel of Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts United States was born on May 13, 1878 in Springfield, and died at age 53 years old on March 8, 1932 in Springfield. Henrietta Geisel was buried on March 12, 1932 in Springfield.
Theodor Geisel of Longmeadow, Hampden County, MA was born on June 28, 1879, and died at age 89 years old in December 1968.
Theodor Robert Geisel was born on June 28, 1879 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts United States. He was married to Henrietta Augusta Geisel on February 27, 1902 in Manhattan, New York County, New York, and they were together until Henrietta's death on March 8, 1931 in Springfield, Hampden County. Theodor Geisel died at age 89 years old on December 9, 1968 in Springfield, Hampden County, and was buried on December 14, 1969 in Springfield. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Theodor Robert Geisel.
Emma Geisel of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA was born on June 7, 1879, and died at age 92 years old in March 1972.
Theodor Robert Geisel of Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts United States was born on June 28, 1879 in Springfield. He was married to Henrietta Augusta Geisel circa 1901 in Springfield, Hampden County, MA, and they were together until Henrietta's death on March 8, 1932 in Springfield. He had children Margaretha Christine Dahmen, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Henrietta Katherine Geisel. Theodor Geisel died at age 89 years old on December 9, 1968 in Longmeadow, Hampden County, MA, and was buried on December 13, 1968 in Springfield.
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Theodor Seuss Geisel "Dr Seuss"
Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr Seuss) in 1957. You know Dr Suess - everyone knows Dr Suess!
Before WWII, he wrote three children's books (one of which was "Horton Hatches the Egg". During WWII, he turned to political cartoons, then drew war effort posters, and finally wrote propaganda films.
After WWII, he moved to La Jolla CA and wrote most of the books we've heard of, including How the Grinch Stole Christmas, which was published the year that this photo was taken.
Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress, Al Ravenna photographer
Before WWII, he wrote three children's books (one of which was "Horton Hatches the Egg". During WWII, he turned to political cartoons, then drew war effort posters, and finally wrote propaganda films.
After WWII, he moved to La Jolla CA and wrote most of the books we've heard of, including How the Grinch Stole Christmas, which was published the year that this photo was taken.
Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress, Al Ravenna photographer
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Dr Seuss drawing the Grinch 1957
Dr. Seuss (Ted Geisel) in 1957 drawing the Grinch for the (upcoming) book "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas."
Who doesn't know this book? Who doesn't know the cartoon? Then a movie . . . I bet that Dr. Seuss didn't know how big this book would be over 50 years later. Wouldn't you love to have these original drawings?
Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress, NYWT&S staff photograph
Who doesn't know this book? Who doesn't know the cartoon? Then a movie . . . I bet that Dr. Seuss didn't know how big this book would be over 50 years later. Wouldn't you love to have these original drawings?
Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress, NYWT&S staff photograph
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Owen & Gertrude Geisel
Owen and Gertrude Geisel lived all their lives in Cambria Co. Pennsylvania. Owen was serving in the US Army when this photo was taken in 1919.
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Updated Geisel Biographies
Patricia Ann (Geisel) Salande was born in Sep in New Orleans, Orleans Parish County, Louisiana United States, and died on January 26 in MS. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Patricia Ann (Geisel) Salande .
The son of Henrietta (Seuss) and Theodor Robert Geisel, "Dr. Seuss" was famed for his children's books. His father ran the family brewery until Prohibition and then was appointed to supervise Springfield Massachusetts' public park system. He had one sister, Maxine. They were of German descent and experienced anti-German prejudice from other children following the outbreak of World War I in 1914.
His future wife, Helen Palmer Geisel, encouraged him to pursue a career in drawing and his first nationally published cartoon appeared in the July 16, 1927, issue of The Saturday Evening Post. After this success, he moved to New York City and married Helen. He moved on to advertising and had great success. Then, in 1931, Viking Press published his first book "Boners", a collection of children's sayings that he illustrated.
A few children's books followed in the late 1930s, and then "Horton Hatches the Egg" was published in 1940. The previous books were prose but Horton was written in poetry. His later successes would follow this format. During WW2, Ted used his talents to the war effort - drawing political cartoons and later writing films for the Army. But after the war, when he and Helen moved to La Jolla CA, he returned to children's books as well as illustrated short stories, mainly in Redbook magazine.
Helen had been ill for many years and died by suicide in 1967. Ted subsequently married Audrey Dimond in 1968 and they remained married until he died. He never had children - and he once said about children: "You have 'em; I'll entertain 'em."
Scroll down to see a list or Dr. Seuss books in chronological order.
Ralph J Geisel of Dayton, Montgomery County, OH was born on April 9, 1918, and died at age 82 years old on February 4, 2001.
Everett W Geisel of Bluffton, Wells County, IN was born on January 21, 1917, and died at age 77 years old on April 7, 1994.
Joseph Walter Geisel of Riverside, Riverside County, CA was born on May 27, 1923, and died at age 87 years old on October 9, 2010. Joseph Geisel was buried at Riverside National Cemetery
Section 51 Site 2052 22495 Van Buren Boulevard, in Riverside.
Joseph B Geisel of Mishawaka, St Joseph County, Indiana was born on November 21, 1924, and died at age 61 years old in April 1986.
William E Geisel of Johnstown, Cambria County, PA was born on February 15, 1916, and died at age 72 years old on December 11, 1988.
William N Geisel of Johnstown, Cambria County, PA was born on December 18, 1921, and died at age 77 years old on June 28, 1999.
Gertrude M Geisel of Prospect Heights, Cook County, Illinois was born on June 23, 1906, and died at age 73 years old in October 1979.
Roy J Geisel of Windber, Somerset County, PA was born on March 13, 1918, and died at age 65 years old in September 1983.
Richard T Geisel of Philipsburg, Centre County, PA was born on July 2, 1923, and died at age 81 years old on February 5, 2005.
George W Geisel of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania was born on November 27, 1915, and died at age 69 years old in July 1985.
Homer Paul Geisel of Hennepin County, Minnesota United States was born on December 2, 1918, and died at age 45 years old on October 17, 1964. Homer Geisel was buried at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery
Section K Site 3347 7601 34th Avenue, South, in Minneapolis.
Edward H Geisel of Beech Bottom, Brooke County, WV was born on March 11, 1916, and died at age 78 years old on November 13, 1994.
Edward E Geisel of Windber, Somerset County, PA was born on September 7, 1924, and died at age 81 years old on January 22, 2006.
Edward D Geisel of Center Valley, Lehigh County, PA was born on March 15, 1927, and died at age 53 years old in December 1980.
Charles W Geisel of Parkville, Baltimore County, MD was born on June 28, 1915, and died at age 77 years old on July 25, 1992.
Henry Geisel of Lehighton, Carbon County, PA was born on July 3, 1915, and died at age 69 years old in February 1985.
Adam E Geisel of Dayton, Montgomery County, OH was born on March 31, 1920, and died at age 78 years old on May 4, 1998.
Popular Geisel Biographies
The son of Henrietta (Seuss) and Theodor Robert Geisel, "Dr. Seuss" was famed for his children's books. His father ran the family brewery until Prohibition and then was appointed to supervise Springfield Massachusetts' public park system. He had one sister, Maxine. They were of German descent and experienced anti-German prejudice from other children following the outbreak of World War I in 1914.
His future wife, Helen Palmer Geisel, encouraged him to pursue a career in drawing and his first nationally published cartoon appeared in the July 16, 1927, issue of The Saturday Evening Post. After this success, he moved to New York City and married Helen. He moved on to advertising and had great success. Then, in 1931, Viking Press published his first book "Boners", a collection of children's sayings that he illustrated.
A few children's books followed in the late 1930s, and then "Horton Hatches the Egg" was published in 1940. The previous books were prose but Horton was written in poetry. His later successes would follow this format. During WW2, Ted used his talents to the war effort - drawing political cartoons and later writing films for the Army. But after the war, when he and Helen moved to La Jolla CA, he returned to children's books as well as illustrated short stories, mainly in Redbook magazine.
Helen had been ill for many years and died by suicide in 1967. Ted subsequently married Audrey Dimond in 1968 and they remained married until he died. He never had children - and he once said about children: "You have 'em; I'll entertain 'em."
Scroll down to see a list or Dr. Seuss books in chronological order.
Patricia Ann (Geisel) Salande was born in Sep in New Orleans, Orleans Parish County, Louisiana United States, and died on January 26 in MS. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Patricia Ann (Geisel) Salande .
Henrietta Augusta (Seuss) Geisel of Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts United States was born on May 13, 1878 in Springfield, and died at age 53 years old on March 8, 1932 in Springfield. Henrietta Geisel was buried on March 12, 1932 in Springfield.
Theodor Robert Geisel of Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts United States was born on June 28, 1879 in Springfield. He was married to Henrietta Augusta Geisel circa 1901 in Springfield, Hampden County, MA, and they were together until Henrietta's death on March 8, 1932 in Springfield. He had children Margaretha Christine Dahmen, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Henrietta Katherine Geisel. Theodor Geisel died at age 89 years old on December 9, 1968 in Longmeadow, Hampden County, MA, and was buried on December 13, 1968 in Springfield.
Helen Marion (Palmer) Geisel was born on September 16, 1898 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York United States, and died at age 69 years old on October 23, 1967 in Fresno, Fresno County, CA. Helen Geisel was buried at Cremated. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Helen Marion Geisel.
Henrietta Augusta (Seuss) Geisel was born on May 13, 1878 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts United States. She was married to Theodor Robert Geisel on February 27, 1902 in Manhattan, New York County, New York, and they were together until Henrietta's death on March 8, 1931 in Springfield, Hampden County. Henrietta Geisel was buried on March 14, 1931 in Springfield. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Henrietta Augusta Geisel.
Theodor Robert Geisel was born on June 28, 1879 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts United States. He was married to Henrietta Augusta Geisel on February 27, 1902 in Manhattan, New York County, New York, and they were together until Henrietta's death on March 8, 1931 in Springfield, Hampden County. Theodor Geisel died at age 89 years old on December 9, 1968 in Springfield, Hampden County, and was buried on December 14, 1969 in Springfield. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Theodor Robert Geisel.
Henrietta Katherine Geisel of Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts United States was born circa 1906 in Springfield, and died at age 2 years old circa 1908 in Springfield. Henrietta Geisel was buried circa 1908 in Springfield.
Audrey Grace (Stone) Geisel of La Jolla, San Diego County, California United States was born on August 14, 1921 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois USA, and died at age 97 years old on December 19, 2018 in La Jolla, San Diego County, California United States.
Owen Geisel was born on July 4, 1890. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Owen Geisel.
Helen Marion (Palmer) Geisel of Fresno, Fresno County, California United States was born on September 16, 1898 in Brooklyn, Kings County, NY. Helen Palmer was married to Theodor Seuss Geisel on November 29, 1927 in Springfield, Hampden County, MA, and they were together until Helen's death on October 23, 1967 in Fresno, Fresno County, CA.
Audrey Grace (Florine-Stone Dimond) Geisel was born on August 14, 1921 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois United States, and died at age 97 years old on December 19, 2018 in La Jolla, San Diego County, CA. Audrey Geisel was buried at Cremated. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Audrey Grace Geisel.
Margaretha Christine (Geisel) Dahmen was born on July 4, 1902 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts United States, and died at age 43 years old on September 14, 1945 in Springfield. Margaretha Dahmen was buried on September 19, 1945 at Oak Grove Cemetery of Springfield Inc. 426 Bay St., in Springfield.
Gertrude (Henning) Geisel was born on October 10, 1898. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Gertrude Geisel (Henning).
Margaretha Christina (Geisel) Dahman was born on July 2, 1902 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts United States, and died at age 43 years old on September 14, 1945 in Springfield. Margaretha Dahman was buried on September 19, 1945 in Springfield. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Margaretha Christina Geisel.
Catherine Geisel of Libertyville, Lake County, IL was born on December 10, 1914, and died at age 84 years old on August 27, 1999.
Margie C Geisel of Travelers Rest, Greenville County, SC was born on June 25, 1925, and died at age 83 years old on January 14, 2009.
Randy L Geisel of Shelocta, Armstrong County, PA was born on January 15, 1954, and died at age 46 years old on May 14, 2000.
Julia Geisel of Ridgewood, Bergen County, NJ was born on March 24, 1909, and died at age 93 years old on February 5, 2003.
Geisel Death Records & Life Expectancy
The average age of a Geisel family member is 75.0 years old according to our database of 576 people with the last name Geisel that have a birth and death date listed.
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Oldest Geisels
These are the longest-lived members of the Geisel family on AncientFaces.
Josephine Geisel of Wellesley, Norfolk County, MA was born on June 10, 1900, and died at age 103 years old on March 2, 2004.
Daisy C Geisel of Gainesville, Cooke County, TX was born on February 24, 1896, and died at age 103 years old on December 27, 1999.
Mary Geisel of Novato, Marin County, CA was born on September 27, 1900, and died at age 100 years old on February 9, 2001.
Mary Geisel of Johnstown, Cambria County, PA was born on January 1, 1874, and died at age 100 years old in June 1974.
Pauline A Geisel was born on September 1, 1893, and died at age 98 years old in January 1992. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Pauline A Geisel.
Nora Geisel of Oceanport, Monmouth County, New Jersey was born on July 22, 1880, and died at age 98 years old in March 1979.
Adeline E Geisel of Sturgeon Bay, Door County, WI was born on June 27, 1904, and died at age 97 years old on January 14, 2002.
Edith H Geisel of Richmond, Henrico County, VA was born on October 16, 1909, and died at age 97 years old on June 9, 2007.
Owen P Geisel of Windber, Somerset County, PA was born on July 3, 1890, and died at age 97 years old on January 7, 1988.
Mabel E Geisel was born on May 27, 1893, and died at age 96 years old on January 27, 1990. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mabel E Geisel.
Audrey Grace (Stone) Geisel of La Jolla, San Diego County, California United States was born on August 14, 1921 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois USA, and died at age 97 years old on December 19, 2018 in La Jolla, San Diego County, California United States.
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