946 N 17th 

230 S 14th 

1186 S 14th 

1176 S 14th 

John Joseph Printz was born on 26 Jan 1864 in North Jackson, Ohio, to Henry and Martha Printz. He was one of six children born to the couple. In 1870, the Printz family lived in Jackson, Ohio, where his father operated a sawmill. By 1880, they had moved to Springfield, Ohio, where Henry worked as a farmer.  

On 25 Dec 1888, John married Emma Youren in Mahoning County, Ohio. In 1900, the couple lived in Springfield, Ohio, with their daughters Doretta Pearl and Mary Eva, as well as John’s father, Henry. John worked as a farmer. Around 1905, John and his family relocated to Salem, Oregon.  

By 1910, John and Emma were employed at the Thomas Kay Woolen Mill in Salem – John as an engineer in the boiler room, with Emma as a burler in the finishing department. Their daughters, Doretta Pearl and Eva, along with grandson John, lived with them. In 1920 and 1930, John continued working at the mill while living in Salem with Emma. By 1930, their grandson Robert D. Over, age 5, also resided with them.  

Emma passed away on 18 Nov 1930, at age 64. John died on 5 Mar 1935, at age 71. Both were laid to rest in Belcrest Memorial Park in Salem, Oregon. 

1905  Prince Mrs. Emma, helper, Cottage Hotel 

1907  Printz John, engineer, TKWM Co, res 946 N 17th 

1907  Printz Mrs. J, finisher, TKWM Co, res 946 N 17th 

1910  Printz John, engineer, TKWM Co, res 946 N 17th 

1910  Printz Mrs. J, finisher, TKWM Co, res 946 N 17th 

1911  Printz John J, fireman TKWM Co, res 410 S 14th 

1911  Prince Mrs. Emma, helper, Cottage Hotel 

1913  Printz John J (Emma), fireman, TKWM Co, res 230 S 14th 

1913 Printz Mrs. Emma, finisher, TKWM Co, res 230 S 14th 

1915  Printz John J (Emma), fireman, TKWM Co, res 1186 S 14th 

1917  Printz John J (Emma), fireman, TKWM Co, res 1186 S 14th  

1924 Printz John J (Emma), fireman, T K Woolen Mill Co, h 1176 S 14th 

1930  Printz John J (Emma), watchman, T K Woolen Mill, h 1176 S 14th 

1932  Printz John J, watchman, T K Woolen Mill Co, h 1176 S 14th 

1934  Printz John J, watchman, TKWM Co, h 1176 S 14th 

1880  John Prince [Printz] Age: 16. Birth Date: abt 1864 in Ohio. Single, son to HOH. Home in 1880: Springfield, Mahoning, Ohio. Occupation: Student. Additional household members: Henry Prince [Printz], age 49 (father), Martha Prince [Printz], age 47 (mother), Susannah Prince [Printz], age 18 (sister), Samuel Prince [Printz], age 14 (brother), Mary Prince [Printz], age 12 (sister), Della Prince [Printz], age 10 (sister), Martha Prince [Printz], age 5 (daughter).  

1900  John Printz Age: 36. Birth Date: Jan 1864 in Ohio. Married, HOH. Home in 1900: Springfield, Mahoning, Ohio. Spouse Name: Emma Printz. Years Married: 11. Occupation: Farmer. Additional household members: Emma Printz, age 34 (wife), Loretta P. Printz, age 8 (daughter), Mary E. Printz, age 4 (daughter), Henry Printz, age 69 (father).  

1910  John Printz Age: 47. Birth Date: 1863 in Ohio. Married, HOH. Home in 1910: South 18th Street, Salem Ward 4, Marion, Oregon. Occupation: Engineer, Woolen Mill. Additional household members: Emma Printz, age 44 (wife), William Spiegler, age 22 (son-in-law), Pearl Spiegler, age 18 (daughter), John H. Spiegler, age 8 months (grandson), Eva Printz, age 14 (daughter).  

1920  John J. Printz Age: 52 [incorrect]. Birth Year: abt 1868 in Ohio. Married, HOH. Home in 1920: 1186 S 14th, Salem Ward 6, Marion, Oregon. Occupation: Assistant Dyer, Woolen Mill. Additional household members: Emma Printz, age 49 (wife), M. Eva Printz, age 22 (daughter).  

1930  John Prince [Printz] Age: 59 [incorrect]. Birth Year: about 1871 [incorrect] in Ohio. Married, HOH. Home in 1930: 1176 14th St. Salem, Marion, Oregon. Occupation: Engineer, Woolen Mill. Additional household members: Emma Printz, age 60 (wife), Robert D. Over, age 5 (grandson). 

Emma Youren Printz  Birth: 22 Jan 1866 in North Lima, Mahoning County, Ohio. Death: 18 Nov 1930 (aged 64) Salem, Marion County, Oregon. Burial: Belcrest Memorial Park, Salem, Marion County, Oregon. Plot: Block 6, Section 86, Lot 5. Memorial ID: 64710759.  

Capital Journal 18 Nov 1930, p. 9 – Obituary, Emma 

Capital Journal 19 Nov 1930, p. 11 – Death Notice, Emma 

Oregon Statesman 7 Mar 1935, p. 5 – Death Notice, John 

M3 1994-016-0009     Oral History (Wayne Mentzer) 

MMMA.200.0004        Institutional Scrapbook