Here are the answers to the “deadly” version of the 2024 Spring Scramble scavenger hunt:
Zone A
1. George Truman Curtis
2. William Muller
His obituary says Mr. Muller was a master mechanic at Western and Atlanta and built the first sleeper car to be run on the road.
3. Yes
Zone B
4. Tate
Reverend was named after Thaddeus Stevens and Wendell Phillips, abolitionists.
5. 20th
6. Mrs. Henrietta Simmons
Zone C
7. Orson
In addition to being a reverend, Orson was a public school principal.
8. Blanchard
9. Mary J. Hulsey Bell
Ms. Bell had nine siblings and six children. Her son Piromis lived for 98 years (1858 to 1956) and died in DeKalb County. He was pictured in a Constitution photo with the caption “Knew Atlanta When”.
Zone D
10. Lived for others
Mildred had nine siblings. Ms. Thomson died in Minnesota.
11. Yes
Captain’s obituary erroneously reported he was buried in Westview.
12. England
Pan American made first commercial passenger flight between England and USA in 1939.
BONUS
Answer: Dr. Jennie Newman Norris
Dr. Norris practiced for more than 30 years and delivered more than 3,000 babies. Learn more about Dr. Norris and other Oakland residents at oaklandcemetery.com/resident-spotlight.
Thanks for participating and for supporting Historic Oakland Foundation.