Dr gay ludwig hitler
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Few names endure out as bizarrely as that of Dr Gay Hitler, a dentist who practised in Circleville, Ohio, in the mid-20th century. His name, which would shock modern audiences, was an unfortunate coincidence—an innocent reflection of a moment before the identify "Hitler" became synonymous with one of history's greatest evils. Yet, despite the burden of this infamous surname, Dr Gay Hitler lived a seemingly average life, dedicated to his profession and his community. This is his story.
Dr Gay Hitler was born Gay Rudolph Hitler on 3 September 1882 in Pickaway County, Ohio, to George Washington Hitler and Sarah J. Black. He grew up in a rural environment, part of a long-established German-American family. At the second, the surname "Hitler" held no malevolent connotations. It was simply a frequent German surname, one of many brought over to the United States by German immigrants in the 19th century.
The name "Gay" was also not uncommon, especially in the 19th and initial 20th centuries, when it carried the meaning of "cheerful" or "carefree." By sheer coincidence, his name would later become the
While a photograph is unavailable, this artist’s rendition portrays what Dr. Same-sex attracted Hitler of Pickaway, Ohio may very well have looked like. Photo: Photo-illustration by New York Magazine
Pickaway, Ohio, is a town filled with things named after Hitler: Hitler Road, Hitler-Ludwig Route, Hitler-Ludwig Cemetery, Hitler Park, among others. In most states this would be considered scandalous, but since we’re talking about Ohio it merely rises to a local curiosity of moderate interest. The Circleville Herald reports that this is simply because a prominent local family of Hitlers has deep local roots:
George Hitler was born May 15, 1763, in Maryland. He married Susannah Queer in Pennsylvania and they came to Pickaway with four of their children, John, Catharine, Jacob and George …
The article continues listing the various Hitler spawn and their tedious exploits until stumbling to this unbelievable detail:
Dr. Gay Hitler, son of George Washington Hitler, was a local dentist, serving our community from 1922 through 1946 from his office on West MainStreet.
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Gay Ludwig Hitler (1882 - 1948)
Family Tree of Gay Hitler
Parents
abt 18 Dec 1857 - 06 Apr 1892
Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio, USA
Great-Grandparents
15 Jan 1789 - 15 Feb 1810
Amity Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States
2nd-Great-Grandparents
04 Jun 1748 - 09 Jun 1825
12 Nov 1766 - 21 Oct 1800
Descendants of Gay Hitler
Biography
He was born on 13 Jan 1882 in Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio, USA and was the son of Ida M. (Lutz) and George Washington Hitler.
Gay Ludwig Hitler married about 1906 in Ohio, USA to Mable Long.
He passed away on 27 Oct 1948 in Worthington, Sharon Township, Franklin County, Ohio, USA [1] and was buried at Hitler-Ludwig Cemetery in Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio, USA. [2]
Sources
- ↑Ohio, County Death Records 1840-2001 on FamilySearch.org citing county courthouses in Ohio; FHL#2,033,095; for Gay Ludwig Hitler, d: 27 Oct 1948 Worthington, Sharon Township, Franklin County, Ohio, USA
- ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #49151113 for Gay Ludwig Hitler
- 1910 USA Census of Ward#2, Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio; on FamilySearch.org citing FHL#1,37
Dr. Gay Ludwig Hitler (born 13 January 1882) was a local dentist in Circleville, Ohio, who served the community from 1922 through to his death in 1948. He had two sisters, Mae & Bertha. Many roads in the area still comprise the word 'Hitler' after his family.[1]
Life
Hitler was born in Circleville Township, Ohio on the 13th January, 1882, to George Washington and Ida Lutz Hitler. He graduated from Kenyon College of dentistry and attended the University of Cincinnati dentistry school. He began practicing in Circleville on East Main highway in 1905. The matching year, he married May Belle Long. Together, they had four children; George, Jane, Marion & Helen.
Hitler was a member of St. Philip's Episcopal church and BPO Elks in Circleville, and belonged to the Rehwinkle Dental Society. He was also affiliated with the Ohio State Dental Society.[1]
Death
Hitler died in 1948, shortly tracking the death of Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler, at the age of 66. His exact cause of death is unknown, but it is suspected he suffered from illness for up to three years prior to his death.
Name
Hitler's legacy lives on primarily through his call, which has been noted as unusual for