Jakob Laiti (1859 - 1925)

Born 25 Jun 1859 in Kemi, Finland

Ancestors

Husband of Maria (Laakkonen) Laiti — married about 1889 in Oregon, United States

Descendants

Died 15 Jan 1925 at age 65 in Seattle, King County, Washington

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Biography

Jakob was born in 1859 in Kemi, Finland^[1] to Jakob Laiti and Caisa (Kilpinen) Laiti.^[2][3][4]

October 1881-Emigrated to the United States from Stockholm, Sweden.^[5]

Jacob married Mary Laakkonen about 1889, likely in Oregon where their oldest son was born. In 1890, Jacob was residing in the "Villard House," in Portland, Oregon.^[6] On 7 February 1891, Edward, their oldest son was born and baptized eight days later at First Immanuel Lutheran Church, Portland, in the presence of several sponsors, one of which was Petter Arvid Laiti (1866-), Jacob's brother.^[7]

Later in 1891. the couple with their baby travelled to Lead City, Lawrence County, South Dakota, where Jacob likely obtained work in the mines there. Their next four children were born in South Dakota, the last born in 1898. With 5 children under the age of 8, the family once again set off, returning to the Northwest, settling in Carbonado, Pierce County, Washington. Carbonado was a company owned mining town and Mary in found there in the 1900 census. Jacob had left Carbonado and the mines, likely after the devastating explosion in 1899 that killed so many of his friends and neighbors. See: Carbon Hill No. 7 Mine Disaster 1899

Not long after, the young family moved to Ballard, Washington. It was there that Jacob established himself as a contractor, building many homes in Ballard.^[8]

Jacob purchases land

In 1905, Jacob was living in Seattle, working as a carpenter, living on Baker at W 2nd Avenue.^[9]

Naturalization:
Issued: 7 October 1905
Superior Court, King County, Washington
Native country: Finland
stated he made declaration intent: 19 Oct 1902
Witnesses attesting to knowing individual had lived in the US for five years continuously:
Andrew Lassila, Victor Koski^[10]

In 1907, Jacob witnessed the marriage of Charlie Jackson and Alma Johnson.^[11] Alma's daughter later married Jacob's son, Damon.

1910^[12] 5615 29th Avenue

Laite, Jacob, head, 51, first marriage of 20 years, born Finland, both parents born Finland, naturalized, carpenter;

___, Mary, wife, 39, first marriage of 20 years, 8 children born/5 children living, born Finland, both parents born Finland;

___, Edward W., son, 19, single, born Oregon, both parents Finland, stenographer at produce company;

___, Willard Jacob, son, 16, single, born South Dakota, both parents born Finland, teamster plumbing co.;

___, Paul D., son, 13, single, born South Dakota, both parents born Finland;

___, Martha M., daughter, 12, born South Dakota, both parents born Finland;

___, Albert C., son, 7, born Washington, both parents born Finland;

1920^[13] 4025 9th Avenue NE

Laiti, Jacob, head, 60, married, immigrated 1881, naturalized 1903, born Finland, both parents born Finland, house carpenter;

___, Mary, wife, 49, married, immigrated 1881, naturalized 1903, born Finland, both parents born Finland;

___, Edward W., son, 28, single, born Oregon, both parents born Finland, stenographer wholesale paper;

___, Jacob W., son, 25, single, born South Dakota, both parents born Finland, owner plumbing shop;

___, Damon B., son, 23, single, born South Dakota, both parents born Finland, coal yard laborer;

___, Malita M., daughter, 21, single, born South Dakota, both parents born Finland, law office stenographer;

___, Albert C., son, 17, single, born Washington, both parents born Finland

Jacob died in 1925.^[14][15]

Laite - At the residence, 4025 Ninth Ave NE, Jan. 15
JACOB LAITE age 65 years
Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. today Jan 18 at the W.S. Mayfields Parlor, 2014 Market St. Interment Crown Hill ^[16]

Jacob was interred at Crown Hill Cemetery, Seattle, Washington.^[17]

Research Notes

Where was Jacob in the 1900 Census? Mary was in Carbonado and Jacob's youngest child was born in Ballard in 1902. Jacob built a home in Ballard in 1900. I believe that this is Jacob in the 1900 Census boarding in a place on Jackson Street in Seattle. While the place of birth of Jacob and his parents is incorrect, it is possible the info belonged to the person listed above him.^[18]

Sources

1. ↑ Ilmonen, S., and Timothy Laitila Vincent. 1998. The history of Finnish Americans. 3, 3. Salt Lake City, Utah: Finnished Publications, Family Sleuths page 237
2. ↑ "Finland Baptisms, 1657-1890," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XY1W-3YL : 11 February 2018), Jakob Jakobsson Laiti in entry for Jakob Jakobsson, 28 Jun 1859; citing Church of Finland, ; FHL microfilm 58,736.
3. ↑ Kemi msrk maaseurakunta, Rippikirja, 1865-1874 MKO26-49 Kuva 306
4. ↑ Official certificate for genealogy purposes, derived from church books, issued by Keminmaa parish pastors office 12 Feb 2008. Translation of Keminmaa Parish letter
   Land keeper, Villlage of Liedakkala
   (Torppari: tenant of a farm who paid his rent by working for the landlord)
   Laiti, Jakob born 12.9.1830, deceased in 30.9.1904, wife Kaisa Greta (daughter of Nils) maiden name Kilpinen born 22.12.1828, deceased 12.6.1907. Married 14.12.1856.
   In 1851 Kaisa Greta moved from Tervola.
   Children:
   Zakaris born 4.8.1957, in 1882 moved to Tervola as unmarried and with no children.
   Jakob born 23.6.1859, emigrated to USA, in 1.1.1938 moved to records archive of the Parish of Kemi as unmarried.
   Matilda born 9.2.1861, emigrated to USA, in 1.1.1938 moved to records archive of the Parish of Kemi as unmarried. Child: Jakob born 1.6.1885, deceased 31.7.1892.
   Petter Arvid born 23.12.1866, in 1884 moved to Tervola as unmarried and with no children.
   Kaisa Greta's non-marital child: Maria Karolina born 31.7.1854, deceased 13.2.1866. (avioton lapsi: ~baseborn, illegitimate child, lovechild)
   
5. ↑ "United States Passport Applications, 1795-1925," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV5B-WFW2 : 16 March 2018), Edward William Latie, 1920; citing Passport Application, Washington, United States, source certificate #71969, Passport Applications, January 2, 1906 - March 31, 1925, 1308, NARA microfilm publications M1490 and M1372 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.). - son Edward's 1920 passport application
6. ↑ 1890 Directory: "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995"
   Original data: Original sources vary according to directory. The title of the specific directory being viewed is listed at the top of the image viewer page. Check the directory title page image for full title and publication information
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2469 #1465915599 (accessed 2 October 2023)
   Name: Jacob Laite; Residence Year: 1890; Street Address: Villard; Residence Place: Portland, Oregon, USA; Occupation: Yard Hand; Publication Title: Portland, Oregon City Directory, 1890. - page 331
7. ↑ Baptism of son Ed William Laite: "U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Swedish American Church Records, 1800-1947"
   Swenson Swedish Immigration Center; Rock Island, Illinois, USA; Swedish American Baptisms, Marriages, Deaths, and Burials; SSIRC Film Number: PNW-37
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 61584 #46231674 (accessed 2 October 2023)
   Jacob Laite's son Ed William Laite baptism on 15 Feb 1891 at First Immanuel Lutheran Church, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA.
8. ↑ Contractors' Advertisement Heino and Laiti, Seattle Daily Times, Seattle, Washington, October 1, 1909, page 21.
9. ↑ 1905 Directory: "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995"
   Original data: Original sources vary according to directory. The title of the specific directory being viewed is listed at the top of the image viewer page. Check the directory title page image for full title and publication information
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2469 #1070579858 (accessed 2 October 2023)
   Name: Jacob Laiti; Residence Year: 1905; Street Address: ns Baker 3 W; Residence Place: Seattle, Washington, USA; Occupation: Carpenter; Publication Title: Seattle, Washington, City Directory, 1905.
10. ↑ "Washington, County Naturalization Records, 1850-1982", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:WYRN-6S3Z : 14 January 2020), Jacob Laiti, 1905.
11. ↑ Charlie Jackson - Alma Johnson Marriage Certificate, King County Marriage Records, 1855-Present, Washington State Archives, Digital Archives, http://digitalarchives.wa.gov, 24 March 2021. Access Here
12. ↑ 1910 Federal Census King County, Washington; Seattle City - 10th Ward, 8th Precinct, ED 182, Sheet 9 A
13. ↑ 1920 Federal Census King County, Washington; Seattle City, 14th Precinct ED 78, Sheet 8 A
14. ↑ State of Washington Certificate of Death, in the possession of Nancy Thomas.
15. ↑ "Washington Death Certificates, 1907-1960," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N3GY-QYG : 10 March 2018), Jacob Laite, 15 Jan 1925; citing Seattle, King, Washington, reference 121, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Olympia; FHL microfilm 2,022,256.
16. ↑ Seattle Post Intelligencer, Sunday, January 18, 1925
17. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/91952904/jacob-laiti: accessed 02 October 2023), memorial page for Jacob Laiti (1859–1925), Find a Grave Memorial ID 91952904, citing Crown Hill Cemetery, Seattle, King County, Washington, USA; Maintained by Nancy Josue (contributor 49725060).
18. ↑ 1900 Census: "1900 United States Federal Census"
    Year: 1900; Census Place: Seattle Ward 1, King, Washington; Roll: 1744; Page: 20; Enumeration District: 0084
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7602 #72999409 (accessed 2 October 2023)
    J Laiti (46) lodger in household of K Nakagawa in Seattle Ward 1, King, Washington. Born in Italy.

• "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MGJH-BPR : accessed 12 August 2020), Jacob Laite, Seattle Ward 10, King, Washington, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 182, sheet 8B, family 194, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 1661; FHL microfilm 1,375,674.
• "United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MHNK-1SZ : accessed 12 August 2020), Jacob Laiti, Seattle, King, Washington, United States; citing ED 78, sheet 8A, line 21, family 200, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1992), roll 1925; FHL microfilm 1,821,925.