Elder Interview-Kermit Jordan
A.2008.001.232 PP
Name/Title
Elder Interview-Kermit JordanEntry/Object ID
A.2008.001.232Tags
Missing, Needs Accession Sheet, Needs Location, Needs PhotoDescription
Jordan, Kermit Francis Born 02/25/1939 Parents: Vernon Jourdan and Katherine (Metoxen) **According to obituary Kermits last name is without 'u' but his parents last name is with 'u'. Maternal Grandparents: Bill Metoxen and Mary Metoxen Paternal grandmother: Elise Webster He doesn’t know how far or where his grandfather went to school. His grandparents spoke the Oneida language. Kermit went to school at Chicago Corners then went to school in Seymour. He remembers his mother and father use to drink a lot and that he use to hate being around them. Also, Kermit would have to haul wood and water. He’d stack the wood by the stove. His family would go to the doctor in Seymour if anyone was really sick. In 1955 he joined the Air Force. There he played softball. He was in the service for 4 ½ years and came home when he got out of the service. Jim Schuyler got him a job in Kimberly. But he got a job in Green Bay t Schmidt’s and was there for 15 years. He now works with the tribe as custodial and is married to Victoria Thomas. They have 3 children and 1 grandchild.Recording Type
Audio/VisualCollection
Elder InterviewsCataloged By
Gerzetich, Courtney (Cottrell)Category
Digital Media, Military