Aber Family History & Genealogy

Actor. He is best known for being part of the Aber family of child actors which included his brothers Walter Texas Aber, and Billy Aber. He was better known as 'Johnny' Aber and is best remembered for being one of film director Hal Roach's 'Little Rascals' in such films as, "Yale vs. Harvard" (1927), "Tired Business Men" (1927), "Ten Years Old" (1927), and "The Smile Wins" (1928), usually credited as 'Kid Who Gets Squirted,' 'Kid Throwing Tomato,' and 'Kid Bowling With Bonedust.' He was born one of six children as John Edward Aber to Charles Benjamin Aber (1884-1959), and his wife Wilhelmina Schultz "Winnie" Aber (1886-1965), in San Antonio, Texas, on August 24, 1916. He made his actual film debut playing the role of 'Kid Who Gets Squirted' in the comedy film, "Ten Years Old" (1927). The classic 'Little Rascals' short comedy film was directed by Robert A. McGowan, and written by Hal Roach, also starred Allen 'Farina' Hoskins, Jackie Condon, Joe Cobb, and Mildred Kornman, tells the story of Joe Cobb who is invited by the gang to his 10th birthday party, but they are all at Jackie Condon's party. So the parties were merged and Joe Cobb was able to share a cake he baked, not realizing Mildred Kornman added tacks and a rubber tube to the batter. Besides, "Yale vs. Harvard" (1927), "Tired Business Men" (1927), "Ten Years Old" (1927), and "The Smile Wins" (1928), his many other film credits include, "Olympic Games" (1927), "Spoof Spoofing" (1928), "Barnum & Ringling, Inc." (1928), "Fair And Muddy" (1928), "Knockout Buster" (1929), "Boxing Gloves" (1929), "Shivering Shakespeare" (1930), and his last role playing a 'Newsboy' in "City Lights" (1930). He retired from acting in films shortly thereafter. Following his acting career he was educated locally and attended the Belmont High School in Los Angeles, California, and later attended the distinguished West Point Military Academy in West Point, New York, where he later graduated from. During World War II, he served his country, as a Colonel in the United States Army. He was also a Military Attache' to Switzerland from 1946 to 1948, and he led numerous strategic defense system projects for the United States Army. He also served his country as Colonel in the United States Army in the Korean War from 1950 to 1953. For his military service, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. His military career spanned a total of twenty-eight years beginning as a cadet. He was married with children. Following his death, he was buried with full military honors.

Emma Lou (Deininger) Aber of Hillsboro, Ohio United States was born on December 8, 1943 in Hillsboro. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Emma Aber.

Amanda Michaelle Aber of Lynchburg, Ohio United States was born on November 1, 1973 in Hillsboro to Emma Aber and Roger Oscar Aber. She had siblings Julia Irene (Aber), Melissa Ann (Aber), Melinda Sue (Aber), and Ann Marie Rankin. Amanda Aber died on November 1, 1973 in Hillsboro.

Ann Marie (Aber) Rankin of Hillsboro, Ohio United States was born on October 28, 1967 in Hillsboro to Emma Aber and Roger Oscar Aber. Ann Rankin has siblings Julia Irene (Aber), Melissa Ann (Aber), Melinda Sue (Aber), and Amanda Michaelle Aber. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ann Marie Rankin.

Melinda Sue (Aber) Rankin of Hillsboro, Ohio United States was born on July 31, 1966 in Hillsboro to Emma Aber and Roger Oscar Aber. Melinda Rankin has siblings Julia Irene (Aber), Melissa Ann (Aber), Ann Marie Rankin, and Amanda Michaelle Aber. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Melinda Sue (Aber).

Melissa Ann (Aber) Nichols of Hillsboro, Ohio United States was born on July 31, 1966 in Hillsboro to Emma Aber and Roger Oscar Aber. Melissa Nichols has siblings Julia Irene (Aber), Melinda Sue (Aber), Ann Marie Rankin, and Amanda Michaelle Aber. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Melissa Ann (Aber).

Julia Irene (Aber) Parshall of Ohio United States was born on March 19, 1961 in Hillsboro. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Julia Irene (Aber).

Roger Oscar Aber of Hillsboro, Ohio United States was born on February 4, 1940, and died at age 78 years old on July 11, 2018.

George M Aber of Island Heights, Ocean County, NJ was born on January 24, 1920, and died at age 74 years old on April 13, 1994.

Frances L Aber of San Antonio, Bexar County, TX was born on January 6, 1925, and died at age 78 years old on July 1, 2003.

Edwin J Aber of Matamoras, Pike County, PA was born on September 9, 1915, and died at age 84 years old on April 26, 2000.

Floyd D Aber of Marienville, Forest County, PA was born on February 22, 1924, and died at age 74 years old on October 4, 1998.

Frederick C Aber Jr of Indian Lake, Hamilton County, NY was born on June 13, 1914, and died at age 75 years old in June 1989.

Robert M Aber of Lynchburg, Highland County, Ohio was born on February 19, 1921, and died at age 64 years old in November 1985.

Marlin E Aber of Hyde Park, Westmoreland County, PA was born on October 12, 1911, and died at age 71 years old in March 1983.

Brennha Aber of Homestead, Allegheny County, PA was born on October 16, 1917, and died at age 80 years old on September 15, 1998.

Jess Aber of Carle Place, Nassau County, NY was born on January 24, 1917, and died at age 86 years old on November 24, 2003. Jess Aber was buried at Calverton National Cemetery Section 24A Site 1798 210 Princeton Boulevard - Rt 25, in Calverton.

Wilbur R Aber of Toms River, Ocean County, NJ was born on July 12, 1902, and died at age 83 years old in July 1985.

William L Aber of Coraopolis, Allegheny County, PA was born on June 9, 1918, and died at age 86 years old on October 7, 2004.

William M Aber of Bay City, Matagorda County, TX was born on August 9, 1918, and died at age 85 years old on August 27, 2003.